LIVING N ew & Notable
RETREAT, CHILL OUT & RELAX BY SANDY CONNELL
WARREN MEREDITH, ADAM OUELLETTE, ALEX PELLERIN-AUPRIX, DANNY SEGUIN-BRUNETTE AND MIGUEL KINGSBERRY-BRUNETTE
ROCK ON
AT HOME Assurance Home Care is an Ottawa-based company co-owned by Stephen Bleeker and Kristine McGinn. According to Kristine, their goal was to address the need to do better for seniors by creating a fivestar home-care experience tailored to each client’s needs and wishes. The boutiquestyle company, founded in 2015, offers a full suite of customizable home-care solutions ranging from companionship through to end-of-life care. Assurance has a double matching process where the client and caregiver choose each other based on the best fit for both. Also unique to Assurance is their gourmet meal delivery service, made with fresh, whole ingredients by their own chefs. At a time when seniors are most vulnerable, the company stresses that the safety of their clients and caregivers is paramount, and they are following rigid COVID-19 prevention strategies. For more info, assurancehomecare.ca 34 ottawaathome.ca HOLIDAY 2020
Local band Taming Sari has released their latest single Loving Way. Bandmates Warren Meredith, Adam Ouellette, Alex Pellerin-Auprix, Danny Seguin-Brunette and Miguel Kingsberry-Brunette are known for their ability to combine 70s classic rock and old school blues into a decidedly modern package. Their latest rollicking single continues to deliver their unmistakable signature sound. Their 2019 breakthrough LP, Thirsty from the Drought, prompted invites to play during the Ottawa Senator’s game intermission, as well as live events with Rebel 101.7 for their Real Rock Concert Series and Rebel Real Rock Search. The album’s fifth and fiery track Wake Up Boy hit the Top 100 in Canada for CBC Searchlight 2020. Find them at tamingsariband.com
SWEET ESCAPE Colin McAllister and Justin Ryan, Scottish interior designers, TV hosts and property speculators, have compiled a collection of unique rural retreats in their newest book “Escapology.” A global cross-section of spectacular and inspirational retreats, this book is a diversion for dreamers and doers alike. Each of the featured properties shares one important aspect in common— they are escapes. The book’s timely release coincides with a need to nurture readers longing for solace in beautiful rural spaces. Available at Chapters/Indigo and through amazon.ca
