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Barry Nashen: One passion the World!

Barry Nashen: Une passion, le Monde!

Cover photo by James Paul Correia

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welcome bienvenue Letter from the publisher/ La lettre de l’éditeur I spent three weeks in Greece this past September. It didn’t rain once through our journey through several islands and a road trip through the Peloponnese, which was wonderful. It was a trip of good food and beach days, ATV adventures and sunsets. It’s a remarkably calming place to go, at least in the off season, which was fantastic- until I saw the bridge over the Corinth Canal.

A bungee jump company has set up beneath the bridge in a manmade canyon which used to ferry smaller boats from the Ionian Sea to the Aegean. Up to this point, the trip had been comfortable, which was for me a sign that I simply had to take this challenge on. Now, I wouldn’t call myself an extreme sports guy, but I did snowboard and mountain bike quite often in high school, and rugby was my game of choice in university. Those things can be scary in their own right, but standing on the edge of a platform over a stone funnel brought some things into perspective. How many other platforms have I been standing on in my normal life, afraid to jump, constantly checking my safety harness, desperate for an excuse not to make that leap of faith?

Like always, the fear disappeared the second I decided to jump and was replaced by elation and a warmness than exploded from my chest into the air around me as my heart thudded with pride. I hung there upside down, bouncing, and committed that feeling to memory for when I needed it next. When what you fear is just what you don’t know, then go find out what that fear is. Chances are, when you figure it out, it won’t be there anymore.

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Barry Nashen: One passion the World!

Barry Nashen: Une Passion, le Monde!

Resident Feature by Éliane Légaré

Photos by James Paul Correia

Barry’s passion lies in constantly discovering the World.

He creates, organizes and leads adventure trips to different corners of the world. Usually the focus is on hiking or backpacking on some of the most beautiful trails on Earth, however, he always adds some local excursions into the mix like cycling through the countryside and vineyards, sailing along the coastline, riding scooters to remote mountain villages, whitewater rafting in the fastest rivers, or touring a national park, among other things. “Each country or region has its own particular attractions.” says Barry.

When asked what brought him into this sideline occupation, he explained that he has been traveling on adventures around the world since his teenage years: cycling in China, tented safaris in the Ngorongoro crater of Tanzania, hiking up Machapuchare in Nepal, backpacking in the Golden Triangle of Thailand, climbing the great pyramid of Giza before they were deemed out of bounds, and even exploring Machu Picchu at midnight under the full moon by bribing the night guard with a bottle of rum! After living all these exceptional escapades, he decided to take small groups of likeminded friends and acquaintances on similar adventures, usually between five and ten backpackers, and this soon became a professional calling. His philosophy is simple and inspiring. For Barry, ”the only way to understand humanity is to experience as many different cultures as time will allow.

Once this process of learning begins, there is no knowing where or how it will end. The possibilities are limitless and the benefits are contagious.”

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arry Nashen has been living on Upper Belmont for about seven years now. When asked what brought him in Westmount, this McGill graduate said, “After years in a sterile downtown condo, it was time to live in a house with a garden and neighbours on all sides.“ He likes the tranquility of the neighbours and that, just like him, his neighbours enjoy tending to their own gardens, watering their lawns, and doing minor repairs. In other words, since they are all often outside in front of their homes, they have loads of opportunities to walk over and chat about whatever is important at the moment: the weather, the upcoming election, weekend and holiday plans, etc. “These conversations define what it is to be part of a community. We are all social beings and I believe it would be a great loss to hibernate when there are pleasant alternatives,” he says.

His passion for what he does is palpable, and if you want to see the world through his eyes, you can always visit his travel blog Giddy Up Travels or the websites of the travel groups he leads (affectionately named SPACY- see the links at the end of the article!). Of course, I took a look at these website and I was nearly overwhelmed by the beauty of the World he’s captured. One of his latest post is about his last trip to Croatia in June 2015. Through my reading, I found myself traveling in my head, with his group. “What I found uniquely exhilarating is that the daylight enters the inside of the cave by the underwater entrance as there is no other source of light. As a result our bodies are illuminated by an eerie blue light, but only from below. We all look like aliens to each other with a blue glow reflecting off our bodies, but only on the parts of our bodies that are underwater.” If

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you’re too busy for a vacation, Giddy Up Travels will either scratch the travelogue itch, or make you want to leave even sooner!

Barry Nashen is driven by the idea of encouraging others to break through their self imposed limitations and exceed their own expectations.

“This is extremely gratifying,” he told Westmount Neighbours. “I remain spellbound by the immense beauty found in nature, particularly as one gets further and further removed from civilization.” he says. When he isn’t travelling, he find some of what he is seeking through sports. Barry participated in the Spartan Beast Race Ottawa few months ago- a gruelling obstacle course race- and placed first in the 55+ category. It seems that when someone has passion, it will find its way out in one way or another.

Follow the links below to travel through Barry’s words and his world.

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http://www.meetup.com/fr/Sport-Action Challenge/events/221118421/?eventId=221118421 Croatia 2015: http://giddyuptravels.blogspot.ca/2015/07/ postcard-from-croatias-dalmatian.html Amalfi Coast 2014: http://giddyuptravels.blogspot.ca/2014/07/ postcarta-della-costiera-amalfitana.html http://giddyuptravels.blogspot.ca/2014/07/ postcarta-continua-postmarked-29-june.html Do you know a neighbour who has a story to share?

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ten essential oils for women’s health Dix huiles essentielles pour la santé des femmes

By Kellye Fry

Clay Sage has anti-depressant and soothing properties. It is beneficial during women’s menstrual cycles, helps with mood swings and eases discomfort. Add a few drops into an Epsom-salt bath. If the oil is labeled safe for topical use, a few drops can be massaged directly onto the abdomen to ease cramps and discomfort.

Lemon has energizing and de-stressing properties. It is wonderful for cleaning and cooking. Add a drop of lemon essential oil into a glass of cold water each day for a refreshing, healthful beverage.

Lavender reduces stress and calms nerves. It helps with sleeping problems and aids with skin irritations. This is probably the most used oil in our home. We diffuse it aromatically before bedtime, add it to our baths, and apply it to the soles of our feet before bed.

Geranium conditions skin, helps with skin irritation and

balances oil. Add a drop to your facial or body moisturizer, and to your shampoo or conditioner to help balance oil production and moisturize your skin.

Basil is many faceted. It soothes sore and tired muscles, can be used in cooking, helps memory function and focus and soothes insect bites. Apply basil directly to an insect bite or sting. If you are feeling

sore from an extra hard workout, add a few drops into a massage oil and massage tired muscles.

Wild orange invigorates and lifts moods. Add a few drops into your body scrub and feel refreshed and awake as you step out of the shower.

Oregano boosts immunity, is purifying and helps with digestive and respiratory function. Oregano can be diffused aromatically to purify the air, or add a drop into a teaspoon of honey to soothe a sore throat.

Melaleuca (Tea Tree) contributes to healthy skin and nails and has antibacterial properties. Add a few drops to your laundry detergent for its antibacterial benefits.

Frankincense is a mood lifter that helps with skin injuries and irritation. Add a drop to your moisturizer if you have sensitive skin, or diffuse it aromatically for a boost in mood.

Ginger aids digestion, helps eliminate motion sickness or nausea and alleviates joint discomfort. Apply a drop to the bottom of your feet after a meal to help help digestion or add a drop to a glass of water to take internally.

Disclaimer: These statements have not been evaluated by the FDA. These products are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease.

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Chers résidents de Westmount, L’aventure du Westmount neighbours se poursuit et vous êtes de plus en plus nombreux à nous écrire pour nous faire part de vos idées d’activités, de ce qui se passe dans votre ville et je trouve cela merveilleux! La presse papier vit une évolution présentement et nous sommes choyés de pouvoir entrer dans vos foyers et de faire partie, à notre facon, de votre vie de quartier. Pour ce numéro, nous voulions vous faire oublier la température maussade de novembre en vous faisant voyager à travers l’histoire de notre résident du mois.

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Sat. November 7 Monster Spectacular XXI @Olympic Stadium For over 25 years, Chris Arel Motorsports have been producing indoor monster trucks events.

Monster Spectacular XXI is a gigantic show presenting every aspect of extreme motorized sports.

Time:7 PM Cost: $29-$64 www.monsterspectacular.com/ Fri. November 11 The Atwater Library Book Club presents @Atwater public library The Atwater Library Book Club is led with intelligence and skill by author Mary Soderstrom. The Garden of Evening Mists by author Twan Eng Tan. Set in the author’s home country of Malaysia, looking back from the late 1980s to the Japanese occupation.

Additional information: contact Library Manager Zile Ozols at zile@atwaterlibrary.ca or 514-935-7344.

Time:7:30 PM Cost: Free www.atwaterlibrary.ca/events/book-club/ Tues. November 17 Alzheimer Café @Atwater Library’s Reading Room The Atwater Library is partnering with the Alzheimer Society of Montreal to provide a

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monthly Alzheimer Café for Montrealers.

Each session features socializing, refreshments, live music, and discussion about aspects of life with dementia.

This time, author Dulcinea Langfelder and Anne Sabourin both dancers, actors and mime specialists with a wide range of bodily expression techniques, conduct a workshop on “Improving our communication skills: non-verbal and para-verbal language,” inspired by the play Victoria. This workshop equips participants with tools that enhance communication beyond the spoken word.

Additional information: 514-935-7344.

Time:1PM - 3PM Cost: Free www.atwaterlibrary.ca/ events/alzheimer-cafe/

Thurs. November 19 Wondrous Women: A Theatrical Take on the Women Painters of Beaver Hall

@Atwater public library Directed by Colleen Curran: Fourteen Montreal writers offer intimate dramatic portraits of the unsung women of Beaver Hall whose brief alliance in the 1920‘s would produce a wealth of art and a lifetime of friendship and comradery Time:12:30 PM - 1:30 PM Cost: Free but donations is appreciated www.atwaterlibrary.ca/events/ lunchtime-series/ Thurs. November 19 Lecture of Westmount train station: Moving on @Westmount Public Library The Westmount Train Station, a heritage building constructed in 1907, has remained an empty shell since it was sold to the City by CPR in 1998. After an introduction to the history of the station and its present condition, the lecture will focus on the repurposing of train stations in urban contexts. There will be an opportunity for the audience to contribute their ideas to the discussion.

Speakers: Michael Leduc, Railway Historian; Joumana Chemaly, Master’s candidate, Faculty of Environmental Design, Université de Montréal; Doreen Lindsay.

Additional information: 514-989-5510 Time:7 PM - 9 PM Cost: Free westmounthistorical.org/events/

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Fri. November 25 The Atwater Poetry Project @Atwater public library The Atwater Poetry Project is an almost-monthly poetry reading series that brings the best local, Canadian, and international poets together with a passionate audience of poetry fans. On the 25th, readings will be by Oana Avasilichioaei and Kaie Kellough.

Additional information: 514-935-7344 Time:7 PM Cost: Free www.atwaterlibrary.ca/events/ atwater-poetry-project Sat. November 26 until Dec. 6 The Nutcracker Market @Palais des Congrès de Montréal This non-profit Christmas market, Montreal’s first, was launched in 2010 by Les Grands Ballets Canadiens and immediately hailed by the Montreal community. As the Holiday season approaches, it offers a unique shopping format.

Time: Mon-Wed: 11 AM- 7 PM // Thurs-Fri: 11 AM8 PM // Sat-Sun:11 AM - 5 PM www.marchecassenoisette.com/en/ Until May 2016 Le livre sens dessus dessous @Grande Bibliothèque Le livre sans dessus-dessous invites young and old to a great book celebration. You will find words, carefully selected by their author and images that bring out the emotions and provide key information, traditional or outlandish, affecting the reading experience of this exceptional object that is the illustrated book .

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recipe La recette du mois Pumpkin Pie Spiced Almonds Contributed by Melissa Schollaert

This recipe is truly one of my favorites (refined sugar-free, gluten-free, vegan & paleo). I love setting out a dish at family gatherings or taking them to parties. If you show up with these in hand, I promise you will be complemented well and often!

1 cup raw almonds 1/2 tsp cinnamon 1-1/2 tsp pumpkin pie spice

1/4 tsp sea salt 2 tbsp maple syrup 1/2 tsp pure vanilla extract

Preheat oven to 325 degrees F. While the oven is preheating, pour the almonds into a large mixing bowl. Add cinnamon, pumpkin pie spice and salt. Toss to coat. Drizzle the maple syrup and vanilla extract on the almonds. Stir until all almonds are evenly coated with the mixture. Spray a foil lined cookie sheet with cooking spray and spread the almonds on the sheet in a single layer. Cook for 15-20 minutes, turning once, until almonds are roasted. Let cool completely before storing in an airtight container.

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For Sale In westmount 64 Av. Somerville, $775,000 Listing ID: 16326916 306 Av. Lansdowne $1,025,000 Listing ID: 22960578 67 Av. Holton, $1,075,000 Listing ID: 9226789 4050 Boul. Dorchester O. $1,085,000 Listing ID: 21664933 71 Av. Arlington $1,098,000 Listing ID: 17687779 507 Av. Claremont $1,195,000 Listing ID: 14357528

534 Av. Mount-Pleasant $1,795,000 Listing ID: 17940835

68 Belvedere Road $3,395,000 Listing ID: 16028570

365 Av. Clarke $1,299,000 Listing ID: 28988612

341 Ch. de la Côte-St-Antoine $1,850,000 Listing ID: 11659087 409 Av. Clarke $1,888,000 Listing ID: 28925372

505 Av. Mountain $4,880,000 Listing ID: 28891877

4155 Boul. De Maisonneuve O. $1,595,000 Listing ID: 25115916

18 Edgehill Road $2,395,000 Listing ID: 18971811

19 Av. Thornhill $1,598,000 Listing ID: 12781956

18 Av. Severn $2,550,000 Listing ID: 28390769

647 Av. Belmont $1,795,000 Listing ID: 18821013

3210 Av. de Trafalgar $2,998,000 Listing ID: 27211740

427 Av. Mount-Stephen, $1,240,000 Listing ID: 28946884 442 Av. Clarke $1,295,000 Listing ID: 27775225

64 St-Sulpice Road $5,998,000 Listing ID: 14070494 61 Av. Aberdeen $6,995,000 Listing ID: 18430169

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realty review Properly Insuring Home Contents Assurer vos bien comme il se doit

By Ted Harman,MBA,RIB

Most home insurance policies include an amount of insurance for the contents of the home. Often the amount of insurance for contents is based upon a percentage of the reconstruction value of the house. The percentage can vary between 20% and 125% depending on the insurer and the chosen policy.

Properly insuring your contents begins with a home inventory.

Completing a detailed inventory of your personal possessions, room by room, including items such as furniture, clothing, furs, art, china, crystal, flatware and kitchen accessories, appliances, collections, and electronics is important.

You will find that the inventory can be a very illuminating process, especially at today’s replacement cost. The amount of contents can add up much quicker than we think, largely because we accumulate things over time without thought to their aggregate value. If you open your bedroom closet and think about having to replace every piece of clothing it would be a daunting and expensive task.

There are comparatively simple ways to complete your inventory.

Some insurers provide detailed inventories that you can complete.

Or, you can stand in the middle of each room in your home and take digital pictures facing each of the four walls. Do the same for your home office. Open each closet and bureau and photograph the contents. Photograph your storage areas for tools, sporting goods, and any outdoor accessories. This would allow you to have a record of the contents of the rooms, the furniture, the art on the walls and contents of bookcases and display cases. You can then provide the pictures to your insurance broker for safe keeping in the event of a claim, or take a copy offsite to the office.

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your health Chronic Sinusitis

New procedure helps patients breathe easier Une nouvelle procédure aide les patients à mieux respirer

By David Martin, MD

When we get a cold, it usually goes away in a week or two. For many who have chronic sinusitis, however, symptoms such as stuffiness and pressure do not go away and can be quite uncomfortable.

Chronic sinusitis causes headaches, nasal congestion and a decreased quality of life. Most sinus infections are successfully treated with medications, often antibiotics. In cases of prolonged sinusitis, topical treatments are commonly utilized to treat the inflammation. When medical treatment fails, surgical treatment can be utilized to relieve the symptoms.

Chronic sinusitis may be caused by family history, allergies, nasal polyps, sinus disease, as an effect of asthma, or in some

cases, the cilia do not cleanse the sinuses properly. When medications have failed, most patients can benefit from a surgical procedure called Balloon Sinuplasty.

This minimally invasive, outpatient procedure can alleviate blocked sinuses through the insertion of a guided catheter into the nostrils. It allows a balloon to be inflated in the sinus passageway, dilating the opening. This results in improved drainage of the treated sinuses. The balloon is inflated for approximately 10 seconds per sinus, and the entire procedure lasts less than an hour.

Compared to traditional surgical Symptoms of treatments for chronic sinusitis, Chronic Sinusitis Balloon Sinuplasty is less invasive • Headaches in that little or no tissue is removed • Nasal and it leads to quicker recovery. The congestion/ procedure, which boasts a 97% success discharge rate, relieves symptoms caused by • Postnasal drip chronic sinusitis, allowing patients to (mucus drips breathe better through their nose. down the throat If you have, or suspect you have from the nose) chronic sinusitis, talk with your doctor • Sore throat to determine the underlying cause or • Fever to be referred to an otolaryngologist, a • Cough doctor who specializes in ear, nose and • Fatigue throat conditions.

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FOR Sale Antique walnut buffet/sideboard for sale:

with two drawers and two doors, removable back. $650 Fine decorative touches. Professionally refinished in excellent condition. Dimensions: Length: 48”,” - Total height 55”, Depth: 21” Call: 514 931-7454 or email: Lauriemail@sympatico.ca

Antique Walnut dining table for sale:

stained black with 2 leaves. $550. Solid table in great condition. Dimensions: L 66 ½”, W 42”, H 30”; 2 leaves @ 15” each; total length with 2 leaves 96 ½” Call: 514 931-7454 or email: Lauriemail@sympatico.ca

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