BlueRock Wealth Management and BlueRock Corporate Benefits have three new associates (l-r): Chrissy Zuniga, Natalie Barber and Tim Bulmer.
Copeland, adding, “Although we do not have a web store, we do satisfy customers – or fun-seekers, as we like to call them – with phone-in, drop-in or private shopping adventures.” In addition to free parking and the small-town appeal of the original store, “We are offering the same great selection of products and premium customer service. We look forward to getting to know our neighbours and to playing in our new town.” 61 Broadway Ave., Orangeville & 172 Mill St., Creemore Tel: Orangeville 519-307-7600, Creemore 705-466-9998 Web: cardboardcastles.ca Hours: Both stores open daily 10 a.m. – 5 p.m.
COLLINGWOOD MUSIC STUDIO Pianist Mila Filatova has opened this new music teaching studio in downtown Collingwood, offering piano, vocal and musical theory lessons for all ages and all levels from amateur to professional, including all levels of Royal Conservatory of Music exam preparation. Filatova takes a “personable European approach” to help clients – from toddlers to seniors – obtain and perfect technical skills, understand different musical styles and interpret historical traditions. “It’s never too late to start studying music, as we all have musical talents which remain to be discovered and developed,” she says. “Everyone should study music to enrich one’s spiritual and mental life.” Filatova came to Canada from the former USSR in 1991 with a Master’s degree in music. In her native country she toured in various festivals as a featured artist, with concerts recorded for national broadcast. She made a name for herself teaching and performing in Toronto for 24 years before moving to Collingwood in 2015. In addition to offering her services as a piano teacher and vocal coach, she is also available as an accompanist, chorus master and pianist for hire. 379 Hurontario St., Collingwood Tel: 705-539-0772 Web: collingwoodmusicstudio.ca Hours: 10 a.m. – 8:30 p.m. by appointment.
CRUSTY’S HOMESTYLE BAKERY After a busy summer last year selling garden produce and homemade baking from their farm on Grey Road 112, Russ and Sherilyn Warkentin have taken the plunge and opened a new bakery in the heart of Meaford. “We’re a bakery selling breads, rolls, pies, cookies, and numerous sweets and bars,” says Russ. “We also have a small eating area where customers can stop by for a coffee and sandwich to enjoy with their treats. Everything is made right on site.” Sherilyn is an accomplished cook and baker, while Russ has a background in construction. “Our business philosophy is to provide clients with a quality product that they will keep coming back for,” says Russ. “Although the tourism in the area is something we definitely hope to tap into, we also want to provide a service that the regular Meaford resident will be able to use.”
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Dr. Neil Patrick has moved his chiropractic practice to the Mountain View Towne Centre and renamed it Collingwood Chiropractic.
In addition to dinner rolls, tarts, muffins, breads (multi-grain, whole wheat and white), Sherilyn’s signature garlic cheese butterhorns are a huge hit with customers. 43 Sykes St. N., Meaford Tel: 519-538-3331 Hours: Tues. – Sat. 9 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
GREENHAWK/BARK&FITZ COLLINGWOOD This new Nottawa business combines a tack shop and pet retail store in one, “providing top quality products for all aspects and disciplines of the equestrian industry as well as premium pet foods and supplies for your furry friends as well,” says Rebecca Small, who co-owns the franchise with Mathew McKee. “We combined the availability of services and products for three large groups of companion animals into one convenient location.” The extensively renovated and modernized 4,000-square-foot facility offers easy drivability, lots of parking, and friendly, knowledgeable staff, said Small, whose extensive knowledge and experience in the equestrian world means she can work with you, recommend products and help you achieve your equestrian goals, whether just beginning or lifelong passion. “Our combined buying power and private label products means we can pass along tremendous savings to the consumer, allowing you to be fully outfitted at a reasonable price,” she says. “Our business philosophy is to meet and exceed the expectations of the community by offering top quality products and services for your equestrian, canine and feline friends.” 3815 County Road 124, Nottawa Tel: 705-445-7344 Web: greenhawk.com
HAND RACING Does the thought of racing cars and trucks excite you? What if you could do it without taking your life in your hands? If you answered an enthusiastic “yes!” to both of those questions, Hand Racing might be the perfect new hobby for you. Hand Racing is a remote control (RC) entertainment facility featuring an indoor carpeted track used for both on-road and off-road RC practice and racing, a crawler track and an outdoor off-road track. “At Hand Racing we also have a parts centre and repair shop for RC cars and trucks,” says Joanne Pavlovic, company and team owner. “We are open year round for practice and host many point series tournaments and specialty races. We also have rental cars available for people who are new to the sport. Hand Racing clients can come in and spend the day at the track and if they need their car or truck fixed we have a repair shop on hand with parts available for the major RC brands.” The facility also offers birthday party packages, and there is a Wasaga Beach RC Race Team called Team Hand Racing, which races at the other tracks in Ontario. 818 Mosley Street, Unit 2, Wasaga Beach Tel: 705-429-2124 Web: handracing.ca Hours: Check website for new summer hours.