brockville observer january_12

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Page 20 WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 12, 2011

THE OBSERVER

The ObserverTEN QUESTIONS

Be careful what you wish for‌

Ten Questions with Denise Wood The Alzheimer’s Society has found a fervent advocate in its executive director, Denise Wood. As a former nurse, Wood possesses a keen understanding and remarkable compassion for her clients, something that is apparent in her tireless efforts to promote her cause. As she prepares for the Society’s major annual fundraiser, the Walk for Memories, Wood takes a moment to answer Ten Questions for the Observer. 1. Do you have a motto? And if you do what is it? “The best things in life aren’t things.� 2. What book are you currently reading or what book do you recommend? Reading ‘The Bishop’s Man’ by Linden Mac Intyre at the moment. 3, What characteristic do you most admire in others? Sense of humor, honesty and loyalty. 4. What characteristic do you most deplore in others? Pettiness and intolerance. 5. Who do you most admire, living or dead? Mother Teresa for all she did for this world.

reading, walking and knitting when I have time.

7. If you could change one thing about yourself, what would it be? To spend more quality time with friends and family and not be in such a big hurry Enjoy everyday to the fullest! 8. What talent would you most like to have? To be able to play the piano well. 9. Who is your favorite hero of fiction? Robin Hood.

Who would you like to answer Ten Questions? Please send suggestions to erin@slpprint.ca

• Social Dance Club couples dance, Brockville Rowing Club, Friday, Jan. 14, 8:00 pm. Info: 613-345-1073 or 613-342-3181. • Brockville and Area YMCA Hot Lunches, 345 Park Street, Brockville. Every Wednesday 11:30 am-1:00 pm. January 12-June 8. Different cooks, different menus each week. Take-out available. Info: www.brockvilley.com or 613-342-7961 x30. • FILM BROCKVILLE is opening its 2011 film season with the movie, LE CONCERT. It is showing at the Galaxy Cinema on January 12th, at 7:00. For more information check out our website at www.filmbrockville.ca • Local Living Festival Planning Get-Together. Canton Fire Dept. Community Room, 77 Riverside Dr., Canton. 7:00 pm, Wed., January 12. Contact Chelle or Melinda, 315-347-4223. www.SustainableLivingProject.net • Winter Skating - Saturdays during January and Februar, 11 am - 2 pm. Mac Johnson Wildlife Area, off DeBruge Road. Shelter. Skating shack at rink, hot drinks and snacks available. Depending on weather. • Reminder - To come to register at The Shepherd’s Welcome Centre Open House on Wednesday, Jan. 12th, 9:30 am until Noon, at 5 Wall St., Brockville. There are many activities to offer area seniors 50+ for this winter season. 613-345-2412. If you cannot make it, please leave a message and we will reply, or visit our office as of Monday, Jan. 17th. Open Monday-Thursday from 10:00 am until 12:00 pm • Brockville Women’s Network. Thursday, January 13. Brockville Country Club. Networking 5:30 p.m. Dinner 6:30 p.m. Cost: Members $28.00; Guests $35.00. Please RSVP by Wednesday, Jan., 12. Kim Fenn 613-924-0165 ktmg4@sympatico.ca • Brockville Senior Citizens - Tuesday/Wednesday/Thursday/Friday, 15 Elm Ave, Brockville, Cribbage Tuesdays 7:30 pm, Euchre Wednesday 1 pm, Darts Thursday 1:00 pm, Euchre Friday 7 pm. Info call 613-345-2266.

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to them in this story.� Sondheim’s tells the story that when a Baker and his Wife learn they’ve been cursed with childlessness by the Witch next door, they embark on a quest for the special objects required to break the spell, swindling, lying to and stealing from Cinderella, Little Red, Rapunzel and Jack (the one who climbed the beanstalk). Everyone’s wish is granted at the end of Act One, but the consequences of their actions return to haunt them later, with disastrous results. What begins, as a lively irreverent fantasy in the style of “The Princess Bride� becomes a moving lesson about community responsibility and the stories we tell our children.

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10. What is your most treasured possession? A silver locket my Mom gave me on my 21st birthday.

6. What do you do in your free time? In the summer boating and kayaking and spending time on the beautiful St. Lawrence river with family and friends. In the winter months, I enjoy

An ambivalent Cinderella? A blood-thirsty Little Red Ridinghood? A Prince Charming with a roving eye? A Witch...who raps? They’re all among the cockeyed characters in James Lapine and Stephen Sondheim’s fractured fairy tale that the Brockville Operatic Society will be performing next month (February 17-19th 2011) at the Brockville. Arts Centre. “We are so excited to be working on this production this year,â€? says Barry Whiteland, the show’s Director. “Sondheim has taken some of our favourite fairy tale characters and given them a twist‌the story really is about what’s after ‘happily ever after’ and ‘be careful what you wish for.’ They aren’t all honourable and we see a new side

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• Kniterary Nights, 1st & 3rd Tuesdays of the month at the Brockville Public Library meeting room, 6-7:30 pm. Knitters are invited to bring a project & join us. Next Kniterary Nights: Tuesday, Jan. 18, 6-7:30 pm • Computer illiterate wanted for free training. Friday, Jan. 21 at 1:00 pm, why not come to an information session at the Employment and Education Centre in Brockville to see if you qualify for the Computers for Job Success program. To register, contact the centre at 613-498-2111 or drop by. We are located at 105 Strowger Blvd in Brockville. • Brockville Privateers 1st Annual Pool Tournament. Saturday, Jan. 22, 3:30 pm. The Brockville Club on Court St., Brockville. For whomever would like to support the Brockville Privateers Rugby Football Club. I will accept the first 20 teams. Winner takes all $300. cash (the rest covers food & a donation to the club. Full cash bar available. Contact Jacob Swarbrick at: jacob.swarbrick@ucdsb.on.ca • The Brockville Community Choir will resume rehearsals on Wednesday, January 26th, 7:30 pm. First Presbyterian Church, 10 Church St., Brockville. The session will be devoted to opera choruses. We welcome all singers, especially tenors and basses. Info: 613-925-5050 or www.brockvillechoir.com • MS Full Spaghetti Dinner, music, door prizes. Thursday, Jan. 27,doors open at 4:30 pm. Canadian Legion, 180 Park St. Brockville. Tickets at MS Office, 51 King St E or phone 613-342-6396. • Annual Fun Day at MacJohnson Wildlife Area. Saturday, Jan. 29, 11 am-3 pm. Come early to meet and greet the dogs. Races starting at 11 am. Nature Centre, off DeBruge Road. Cost $5.00 per vehicle. There will food at the Nature Centre and refreshments at the skating shack. Games, snowshoeing, music by members of Fiddlers Plus. Enjoyment for the whole family. Additional information 613-345-1990

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