Activity and Events Guide Spring 2011 by ventureguelph

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BrainWorx: a summer experience at Laurier

Message from the editor

Offered through the Department of Psychology at Laurier, BrainWorx invites families to participate in experimental and training studies each summer. Children from ages 3 to 8 will participate in studies, learn how their minds develop and engage in a wide variety of crafts, games, sports and other science-related activities— it’s summer camp with a brainy twist!

Welcome to our latest issue of the Activity and Events Guide. The beginning of the warmer weather brings an exciting number of local events to get out and enjoy. Check out our listings for the options available to you and your friends and family. Congratulations to the Guelph & District Multicultural Festival for their upcoming 25th anniversary celebration this June. This annual event celebrates diverse cultures with food and crafts from around the world, plus performances by local bands and community groups. The Volunteer Centre of Guelph-Wellington celebrates 10 years in our community in 2011. Participate in their Power of 10 program–see page 12 for more details. Local organizations are taking registrations now for summer camps. Check out what our advertisers are offering this year for your children–there’s something for everyone from science camps to sports, art camps, or gymnastics. Be sure to visit our booth at the Chamber Tabletop Tradeshow on April 6 at Cutten Fields, formerly the Cutten Club, from 4:00 to 7:30 pm. This great event showcases a wide variety of local Heather Grummett, businesses–admission is free. Editor Our summer issue of the Activity and Events Guide is distribVenture Guelph uted on June 1. Please email us with any exciting news in your Publications Ltd. club or organization, and as always we continue to publish your infoventure@golden.net non-profit events for free.

What are the studies? All studies have received full ethical approval. A brief sample of studies conducted last year include: Repeated-event memory: Children participated in Ontario curriculum-based activities on four different days; The Easy-Hard Study: Children watched people perform simple actions and later had to remember who did what action: Language: Children took part in vocabulary training sessions each day based around a particular topic. Math study: Children were given two tasks—one to assess their mathematical development and one to find out about gender stereotypes related to math. “Children will get hands-on insight into why their brain sees the world the way it does,” said Kim Roberts, Laurier psychology professor and development area coordinator. “Each day children will bring home a ‘what I learned about my brain today’ booklet so parents and children can share information about the incredible computer we call the brain. Children will be amazed at how smart they are!” The staff from Laurier’s Child Memory Lab will be running BrainWorx. These people are highly trained, qualified individuals who have all had experience working with children. For further information and registration details about BrainWorx, visit www.wlu.ca/camps4kids. YMCA-YWCA of Guelph; and Guelph Saultos.

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Block Parents–working to provide a safe community Art auction in support By Heather Grummett of music and art for The Block Parent® Program sign has become an easi- when someone is in a dangerous or frightening situation, volunteers are not expected to open their door to ly recognized symbol of safety to Canadians. The prokids education anyone if they feel uneasy about the situation. A Block gram, created in 1968 in London, Ontario rapidly expanded across the country. In 1983 a national committee was formed and the Block Parent® Program of Canada became incorporated in 1986. Soon the familiar red and white window signs were in homes in over 900 communities across Canada. Through the efforts of Liz Gray and Sgt. George Pearson, the program came to Guelph in 1976 with a start-up grant of $1500 provided by the Guelph Police. Within six months, there were window signs in 756 homes, growing to 1450 homes over the next ten years. The Guelph Police Services provides Block Parent® volunteers with free screening services, a level of support that is unique to Guelph Block Parents Inc. (GBPI). Also, an increased level of security mandate from The RCMP has added an extra step into the volunteer screening process–to ensure the safety of the vulnerable sector, which is key to the function and service provided by GBPI. Currently there are 220 Block Parents in the Guelph area. With the growth of city population and the busy life style of today’s society, many people do not know their neighbours well enough to extend the trust necessary for creating a safe place to turn to, as in the past. The GBPI program helps to provide community members with a safety network and preserves the community culture where connection and concern matter. Students are taught in school to use the program only for emergencies. While a Block Parent® may be called upon to offer their home as a place of safety

Parent® assists adults or children in distress by telephoning the appropriate emergency service when necessary. GBPI volunteers support the community in a variety of ways. Those who may not qualify to display a window sign (signs must be in a secure location not accessible from outside) but are able to provide support by attending an event or providing assistance to a single project are just as valuable to the organization and community. For more information on volunteering, contact guelphblockparents@gmail.com or call 519-824-1212 ext 381. If you no longer wish to be a Block Parent®, please contact a program volunteer to pickup your sign. It is imperative that old signs do not go into the garbage or recycling–they must be turned in or exchanged.

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Wyndham Art Supplies and the Guelph Youth Music Centre are gearing up for their 2nd silent art auction in support of M.A.K.E. (Music and Art for Kids Education). Funds raised help subsidize music and visual art camps for youth who may not otherwise afford it. Over fifty 10-inch square canvases have been distributed by Wyndham Art Supplies to artists who will then create original paintings, artist prints and mixed media work for the auction. Bidding begins with the M.A.K.E preview of all the auction pieces at Stone Road Mall on April 29 to May 1. Last year a number of downtown businesses participated by donating space to preview one original piece of art from the auction. This year, the auction will once again include a Downtown Art Walk at downtown businesses, scheduled for May 2 through May 18. This year as an added bonus, there is a contest for all Stone Road Mall and Art Walk viewers. The artists are responding to a theme, “song titles” and viewers will be asked to name six pieces by guessing their song title. A gift basket will be awarded to one winner who has guessed the most correct titles. For the last weeks of bidding, the canvases will be on display in the window of Wyndham Art Supplies. Online bidding is available at www.wyndhamARTsupplies.com on their “about us” page. Bidding closes on June 1 at 6pm.

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Focus on Natureâ&#x20AC;&#x201C;inspiring youth through photography Focus on Nature is a non-profit educational program that inspires young people to explore and connect with the natural world through photography. Offered as an enrichment tool for teachers, the program brings local photographers and trained volunteers into classrooms to offer hands-on creative workshops, photography field trips, and editing and feedback discussions. Nature and sensory activities are integrated throughout the program to help the students develop a sense of appreciation for the natural world, as well as enhancing their observational skills and curiosity about local ecosystems. Students are encouraged to slow down, and focus on the beauty of natural world all around them, and to express their observations creatively through photography. The brainchild of photographer Trina Koster and social worker Shirley Hunt, and offered to schools through a series of pilot projects from 2008 to 2010, the programâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s development has been advanced through the outstanding support of an advisory board, volunteers, community mentors, and business partners.

In 2010, under the trusteeship of Guelph Arts Council, the program received seed funding from the Ontario Trillium Foundation to: strengthen organizational capacity; create teaching resources to support ongoing instruction; increase the number of schools reached; develop a Focus on Nature volunteer program; and create strategic priorities for long-term viability. Focus on Nature also received an Ontario Arts Council grant to support development of teaching resources for the program, and to involve local photographers in the planning and implementation of the program. The program delivers key components of the visual arts curriculum and as well as complementing other subjects including science and technology, and language arts. Response from teachers, students and the community has been very positive; more pilots will be delivered this spring, in preparation for full programming in the fall. A second Focus on Nature teacher training workshop is being planned, as are collaborative projects, including a full day workshop at the University of Guelphâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Arboretum on April 16.

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• Festivals and Events • May 31 – June 4 Nature Journalling RetreatPutting Your Spirituality to Paper 9 am. Nature Journaling is a retreat to draw upon your spirit and soul. The Ignatius Jesuit Centre environs and atmosphere will inspire you to write and contemplate like never before. Keeping a nature journal is a wonderful way for writers, novice or experienced, to become spiritually centered. Our facilitator will teach you various techniques of journaling. $465. Loyola House 5420 Highway 6 N., 519-824-1250 x266, www.ignatiusguelph.ca

games and prizes, silent and live auctions. Tickets: $50 Guelph Place Banquet Hall, 492 Michener Rd. 519-836-1110

April 26 – May 1 Sharpcuts Guelph Indie Film & Music Festival SharpCuts returns for its fifth year as a staple festival in Guelph and surrounding area. Local, national, and international indie musicians and March 10 – June 30 Big Time Entertainment 6pm. Thursdays. The Red Papaya, 55 Wyndham St. N. filmmakers to convene in appreciation of their craft. Highlights: Fright Night, Saturday Short Sets, Comedy 519-230-3255 www.redpapaya.ca Kick-off event, an evening of musical free-styling and March 26 – June 5 Coastal Dignity–group art the Filmmaker Gala and Awards Banquet. Various Locations. www.sharpcuts.ca exhibit Painting from Gros Morne National Park, Newfoundland and Labrador. Laura Coutts, Leslie Miles, Janet Ollers, Scott Abbott, Barry Hodgson and Joel Masewich. Wellington County Museum & Archives #0536 Wellington County Rd 18, Fergus, 519-846-0916 x5221, www.wcm.on.ca March 24 Military Lecture Series 7:30 pm. Guelph Museums and Laurier Centre for March 25 – 26 Royal City Ambassadors– Military, Strategic and Disarmament Studies offer a Harmony Playlist 7:30pm. Join the Royal City lecture series on various aspects of Canada's military Ambassadors and guests as they download your history. Free admission. Seating is limited. favourite songs direct to you. River Run Centre, Guelph Civic Museum, 6 Dublin St. S. 519-836-1221, 35 Woolwich St. $23 Adult; $5 Student; $5 eyeGO, www.guelph.ca/museum 519-763-3000, www.riverrun.ca March 25 Retire in Style–Information Fair April 30 – May 27 4th Season Opening 11:30 am - 3 pm. An opportunity to gather informaOpening Ceremony, 2 pm, April 30, Wellington Artists tion on senior friendly services in Guelph. Free Gallery and Art Centre. Carolyn Keating, Guest Artist. admission, free parking and refreshments. Denis Hopkins, still life work and impressionistic Evergreen Seniors Centre, 683 Woolwich St. landscapes. Membership will present a new show, 519-823-1291, www.gwsa-guelph.ca/events.htm 'The Power of 3'. 6142 Wellington Rd 29, Fergus, 519-843-6303, www.wellingtonartistsgallery.ca March 26 Bella The Tuba gets her Melody 9:30, 10:30 & 11:30am Find out what different June 10 – 12 Guelph & District Multicultural instruments of the brass quintet do best. River Run Festival The Guelph and District Multicultural Centre, 35 Woolwich St. $11 - $13. 519-763-3000, Festival gives our community the chance to enjoy www.riverrun.ca cultural foods, entertainment, live music, ethnic dance and costumes, cultural craft vendors, March 26 Crystal Anniversary Dinner and children's tent, raffle prizes and fireworks. Free Auction 5 pm, Guelph- Wellington Women in Crisis. admission. 25th anniversary opening ceremonies and Support women and children in our community by parade on June 11 at 10 am. www.gdmf.ca joining us for a sparkling evening–dinner, live music,

March 31 Tiny Tot Thursdays in The Children’s Museum 9:30-11:30 am Join us for this fun drop-in program for children ages 1-4 and their caregivers, with monthly themes, songs, crafts, and games. $2 per person, Guelph Civic Museum Children's Museum, 6 Dublin St. S, 519-836-1221, www.guelph.ca/museum

March 7 – June 30 Through the Lens: Photographic Images of Guelph Daily 1-5 pm. Images from the exceptional photo collection of the Guelph Civic Museum at 6 Dublin St. S. $4 Adults, $3 Seniors/Students, $10 Families. 519-836-1221, www.guelph.ca/museum March 7 – May 1 Life in the Trenches 1pm. Exhibit includes objects dug from a trench in Ypres, Belgium near where John McCrae was stationed during the 2nd Battle of Ypres. Adult $4, Senior/Student/Child $3, Family $10; Members Free. McCrae House, 108 Water St. 519-836-1482 or www.guelph.ca/museum

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March 27 It’s For the Birds 2 pm. Enjoy a short hike to look for winter birds and then build a birdhouse to take home. $5 per person and $10 fee/bird house. Bring a hammer. Birdhouses are limited so please call the Nature Centre at 519-836-7860 to register! Guelph Lake Nature Centre, 7743 Conservation Drive www.grandriver.ca

April 2 Sultans of String 8 pm. 2010 Juno award nominees thrill audiences with their global sonic tapestry of Spanish flamenco, Arabic folk, Cuban rhythms and Gypsy jazz. Acoustic strings meet electronic wizardry. $26 - $28, River Run Centre, 519-763-3000, www.riverrun.ca April 2 Guelph Chamber Choir: Brahms–A German Requiem 8 pm. Compassion and love of humanity form the foundation of this beloved work. Anne-Marie Ramos: soprano, Daniel Lichti: bassbaritone. Guelph Chamber Choir with: University of Guelph Choirs, University of Western Ontario Singers, Musica Viva Orchestra. Pre-show Podium Talk 7 pm. $25 Adult; $10 - 30 & Under - ID required; $10 Student: $5 Child - 14 & Under; $5 eyeGO High School student – valid ID required, River Run Centre, 519-763-3000, www.riverrun.ca

APRIL April 1 Duck Workshop: Bluebills, Hickory Heads and Spiketails 9 am - 4 pm. Learn about plumage, flight identification, breeding displays and migration of 24 duck species. Ideas on enhancing habitat for nesting ducks will also be discussed. Naturalist: Chris Earley, author of Waterfowl of Eastern North America. $75. Register by March 25. The Arboretum 519-824-4120 ext. 52358 or www.uoguelph.ca/arboretum

April 3 Bach: Mass in B Minor 3 pm. Elora Festival Singers, Suzie LeBlanc, David Trudgen, Tyler Duncan, Elora Festival Orchestra, Noel Edison, Conductor. Church of Our Lady, 28 Norfolk St, $40, $5 Eyego tickets for students up to 18 years of age. 519 846-0024 or www.elorafestival.com April 3 Masterworks - Liszt and Brahms 3 pm. Guelph Symphony Orchestra, Adult $30: General $25: Student $15: Child $10, River Run Centre, 519-736-3000, www.guelphorchestra.ca

April 1 Scott Merritt 8 pm. Celebrated across Canada as an accomplished producer, musical collaborator and singer-songwriter, Scott Merritt shares his remarkable songs in an intimate solo performance. $23 - $25, River Run Centre, 519-763-3000, www.riverrun.ca

April 7 The Barber of Seville by G. Rossini 7:30 pm. Complete with a full cast and chorus and accompanied by a live orchestra, this performance will be sung in Italian. $54 Adult; $43 Student/Senior. Purchase early and receive a 10% discount! River Run Centre, 519-763-3000, www.riverrun.ca April 8 Urban Wildlife Habitat Gardening 9am - 4pm. Discover how to feed your soul and at the same time provide much needed sanctuary for a diversity of wildlife–right in your backyard! $75. Register by April 1. The Arboretum 519-824-4120 ext. 52358 or www.uoguelph.ca/arboretum April 9 Frog Frolic 7 pm. Short slide show highlighting Ontario's frogs and a chance to meet with the Nature Centre's resident hoppers, before we head out to the swamp to find the elusive spring peepers. Bring a flashlight and rubber boots! $5 per person, Guelph Lake Nature Centre, Conservation Drive, 519-836-7860, www.grandriver.ca April 9 Vimy Ridge Day 1 - 5pm Recognizing the battle of Vimy Ridge with a talk on First World War by Ken Irvine at 2 pm. Admission by donation. Guelph Civic Museum 6 Dublin St. S 519-836-1221, www.guelph.ca/museum April 13 Fashion Show Fundraiser for GDMF Doors open at 5:30 pm, dinner 6:15 pm, fashion show 7:30 pm. This annual Fashion Show and Dinner is in support of the Guelph & District Multicultural Festival. Women’s fashions by Zack’s, men’s fashions by Tip Top, children’s fashions by Carters and Osh Kosh, cultural costumes from local community groups, hair and make-up by Acqua Salon. Cash bar, raffle prizes and door prizes. Tickets advance purchase only - $42 on sale at all Scotiabank Branches. Italian Canadian Club, 135 Ferguson St. 519-836-7482, www.gdmf.ca.

April 5 STARboretum 7 pm - 11 pm. Take in the universe with the help of experienced observers and a variety of telescopes. April is the best time to view the Realm of the Galaxies. Also visible this time of the year is the sky's brightest Quasar (rain dates April 6 or 7) $10. Register by March 29. The Arboretum 519-824-4120 April 15 Warbler Workshop Level 1: Butterflies of the Bird World ext. 52358 or www.uoguelph.ca/arboretum 9 am - 4 pm, tour May 14, 6:30 am. Through a wide April 6 Community Living Guelph Wellington variety of hands-on activities you’ll learn about the 2011 Fashion Show 5 pm. Annual Spring Fashion plumage, song and behaviour of warblers. We’ll also Show at Italian Canadian Club, $40. Raffle and door investigate habitat requirements and timing of migration. Participants will receive a descriptive tape of prizes to be won. 519-824-2480

April 1 Jason McCoy 8 pm. A set of Jason McCoy and The Road Hammers' chart-toppers, interwoven with new songs, humour to rival any stand-up comedy act, and intimate stories exploring family, fun and faith. $35 - $42, River Run Centre, 519-763-3000, www.riverrun.ca April 2 47th Elmira Maple Syrup Festival 7 am. Pancakes are served just off the downtown mall. Follow the signs or ask one of our volunteers

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April 16 Youth Photography Workshop: Focus on Nature 9 - 4pm. How can nature inspire youth to take great photos? Sign your kid(s) up for this incredible workshop and find out! Nature activities are integrated throughout the program to enhance your child's sensory awareness. If your child doesn't have access to a digital camera, there will be some available to borrow for the day. For ages 11-16. Guest Instructor: Trina Koster. $65, Register by April 8. The Arboretum 519-824-4120 ext. 52358 or www.uoguelph.ca/arboretum April 16 The Red Ribbon Gala Doors open 6 pm, dinner 7 pm. The 19th Annual Gala with live and silent auction is a joint fundraiser between TheAIDS Committee of Guelph Wellington, The Masai Clinic and Bracelet of Hope. Guests will enjoy the Guelph Suzuki String School. Guelph Delta and Conference Centre. Tickets at 519-763-2255 ext. 128 or redribbon@aidsguelph.org April 16 Attic Treasures Sale 8 am - 12 pm. Evergreen Seniors Centre. www.gwsa-guelph.ca/events.htm

April 16 The Elora Antique Show and Sale 10 am. The region's #1 antique show, with 55 great antique dealers. Free parking and catering at the show. $6, Elora Community Centre 20 David Street, 1-800667-0619 www.antiqueshowscanada.com April 16, 17 The Wizard of Oz by First Light Theatre. BACK ON WYNDHAM STREET IN MAY! Performers 8 13 years of age. April 16 2 pm and 7:30 pm; April 17 2 pm, at Our Lady Of Lourdes High School. 54 Westmount Rd., Bread, rolls, pastries, pies muffins and more! Guelph. www. HOSTESS & THANK YOU GIFTS firstlighttheatre.ca FREE PARKING

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LILAC REMEMBRANCE DAY Wednesday evening, May 25 at 7 p.m. Join Hospice Wellington, Gilchrist Chapel and our staff as we plant a Lilac in remembrance of families served. Lovely service. Please bring a lawn chair. Lilac Block. ROCKWOOD SUMMER SERVICE Wednesday evening, June 15 at 7 pm Please join us in the Hanna Chapel for our annual service of remembrance and evening of fellowship in a charming country cemetery. Light refreshments. Rockwood Cemetery, highway 7 south of the village.

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April 21 The Admiral Sir Charles Kingsmill Lecture 7 pm. Guelph Civic Museum, 6 Dublin St. S. Guest Speaker: Roger Sarty. www.guelph.ca/museum April 28 Tiny Tot Thursdays in The Children’s Museum 9:30 -11:30 am Join us for this fun drop-in program for children ages 1-4 and their caregivers, monthly themes, songs, crafts, and games. $2 per person. Guelph Civic Museum - Children's Museum, 6 Dublin St. S. 519-836-1221, www.guelph.ca/museum April 28 KWS Signature The New World 8 pm. Osvaldo Golijov: New Work (Henry Fogel Commission Consortium), Mozart: Sinfonia Concertante in Eb Major, Dvorák: Symphony No. 9, New World. This exciting concert will showcase concertmaster Stephen Sitarski and principal violist Joshua Greenlaw. Audience members are invited to attend pre-concert talks before the concert at 6:45pm - Free to ticket holders. $48 Adult/Senior A; $38 Adult/Senior B; $25 Adult/Senior C; $22 Student; $5 eyeGO. River Run Centre, 519-763-3000, www.riverrun.ca April 29 Hawksley Workman 8 pm. With 12 albums to his name and a live show that is second to none, Juno award-winner Hawksley Workman has become a beloved Canadian cultural icon. $30 - $37, River Run Centre, 519-763-3000 www.riverrun.ca April 30 Doors Open Guelph 10 am. Step inside some of Guelph's finest heritage buildings–many of which are not normally open to the public. No registration required, free, guided tours at various locations TBA. 519-836-3280, www.guelpharts.ca/guelphartscouncil

May 7 Annual Poppy Plus Fundraiser 8:30 - 1 pm. Several varieties of poppies as well as perennial and annuals from the historic gardens will be available for sale. www.guelph.ca/museum

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Discover the wonder and mystery of the ancient Egyptian civilization. Organized by the Royal Ontario Museum, this very popular travelling exhibit, Egypt, Gift of the Nile, is on display from March 5 May 7 Train & Carousel–Riverside Park May - June: Train and Carousel only open weekends until May 1, 2011 at the and holidays, from 11 am-7:30 pm. Wellington County Museum and July 2 - Labour Day: Train, Carousel and Paddle boats Archives. open daily from 11 am - 7:30 pm. Fed by fertile soil along the river Tickets: $1.85 each. Babies (1yr and under) ride free, children 4 and under require someone (14+) and protected from foreign to accompany them. Amusement Pass: Valid for invasion by the vast deserts, this carousel, train, & paddle boats. Pass valid during ancient culture lasted thousands of public hours, can include 5 children on one pass years. A life-size replica (all the same family). 519-837-1335 sarcophagus, original artifacts and May 7 Kidsfest 12- 3 pm. Free to attend. Live models illuminate the life of a rich music, displays, crafts, face painting and more. and complex society influenced by Guelph Youth Music Centre, 75 Cardigan St. the ebb and flow of the Nile. 519-837-1119, www.gymc.ca The Wellington County Museum May 7, 8 Annual Fundraiser Booksale and Archives is located on 9:30 am - 5 pm, free parking and admission, over 50,000 gently used books, and games. In support of Wellington Road #18 between Fergus and Elora, and the galleries Elora Festival. Elora Curling Club, 60 David St. W. 519 846-0024, www.elorafestival.com are open weekdays from 9:30 am to 4:30 pm and 12:00 pm to 4:00 May 8 Oh! Canada pm on weekends and holidays. For 3 pm. Elora Festival Singers, music by Mark Sirett, Gary Kulesha, Derek Holman, and Leonard Enns. more information visit Meet the people who create the music as they guide www.wcm.on.ca May 7 Science Rendezvous 2011 10 am. Science Rendezvous is one-day festival style celebration for all the public, for free. Various locations to be posted at www.sciencerendezvous.ca

us through their latest work. Noel Edison, Conductor. St. John’s Church, 36 Henderson St., Elora. $35, $5 May 22 Small Pond Design, Construction and Eyego tickets for students up to 18 years of age. Maintenance 519-846-0024 or www.elorafestival.com 9 - 5 pm. A small pond would make a perfect home in your garden for aquatic plants that like to live in May 11 Discovering Values for Decision Making 9 am. A day to discover and own the "vital water. Create a sanctuary in any size space with water, plants, rocks and ornaments. You will learn how to interests" that shape our decisions. $125, lunch place and position your pond., be Eco friendly, safe, included. Loyola House, 5420 Highway 6 North, and soothing. Ponds may attract all the small birds 519-824-1250, www.ignatiusguelph.ca and doves. $75. Register by May 13. The Arboretum April 30 Tried and True Garden Plants for Our Area May 12 Optimist Club of Puslinch Annual Fish 519-824-4120 ext. 52358 or 10 am- 12 pm. Learn about some new perennials, Fry 5 - 8 pm. All you can eat fish and chips! Tickets www.uoguelph.ca/arboretum trees and shrubs, and re-visit some old favourites that at the door, from any Optimist member or call May 25 Lilac Remembrance Day – Woodlawn will perform well year after year in the Guelph area. 519-821-4256 to reserve. Adults $12, Children $6. Memorial Park 7 pm. Join Hospice Wellington, We will look at plants for sun, shade, and dry areas Puslinch Community Centre, 23 Brock Road South, Gilchrist Chapel and our staff as we plant a Lilac in as well as wet spots in the garden, and learn how to Aberfoyle, www.optimistclubofpuslinch.com April 21 remembrance of families served. Lovely ABBAmania 8 avoid buyer's regret at the garden centre. $30. service. Lilac Block. Woodlawn Memorial Park, pm. ABBAmania Register by April 22. The Arboretum 519-824-4120 May 12 KWS Pops Classical Comedy 8 pm. Rainer Hersch is a stand-up comic with a difference: 762 Woolwich St., 519-822-1271, is an all-Canadian ext. 52358 or www.uoguelph.ca/arboretum www.woodlawnmemorialpark.ca A multi-talented comedian and conductor who has cast and is the been delighting audiences worldwide with his comelargest production May 26 dy sketches. See him conduct favourite pieces such of ABBA in the Tiny Tot Thursdays in The Children’s Museum as William Tell Overture, Pachelbel's Cannon and world. With a 9:30-11:30 am. Join us for this fun drop-in program many more with his special comedic twist! $54 fantastic look, May 5 Mother’s Eve – Woodlawn Memorial Adult/Senior A; $40 Adult/Senior B; $25 Adult/Senior for children ages 1-4 and their caregivers. Monthly amazing vocals 7 pm. We will send Kisses to Heaven. Join us for a themes, organized songs, crafts, games. $2 per perand authentic brief and gentle service of remembrance. Bring let- C $22 Student; $5 eyeGO (High School Student valid ID required). River Run Centre, 519-763-3000 son Guelph Civic Museum - Children's Museum, costumes, you ters or notes to mother and they will be planted at 6 Dublin St. S. 519-836-1221, www.riverrun.ca will believe you the foot of a shrub in the Mothers’ Grove. (In www.guelph.ca/museum are watching and remembrance of Mothers everywhere, not just in May 13,14, 16, 21, 22 Guelph Musicfest 2011 listening to the Woodlawn). 762 Woolwich St., 519-822-1271, May 27 May 13: Festival Quartet With Jerzy Kaplanek; May real ABBA. $35 www.woodlawnmemorialpark.ca Sparrow Workshop: Those Little Brown Jobs 14, 16: Beethoven Piano Sonatas With Robert River Run Centre. Silverman; May 20: Special Presentation: The Life Of 9 am - 4 pm. This workshop will help you identify 519-763-3000, May 5 GYMC Youth Symphony Spring Concert and study 19 species of sparrows found in Ontario. Edward Johnson; May 21: Cecilia String Quartet, www.riverrun.ca 7:30 pm. $5. Guelph Youth Music Centre, We will use hands-on activities to learn plumages, Guelph Youth Music Centre, 75 Cardigan St. 75 Cardigan St. 519-837-1119, www.gymc.ca songs and habitat use of this difficult-to-identify 519-993-7591, www.guelphmusicfest.ca April 21 Yuk group. $75. Register by May 20. The Arboretum Yuks 7 pm. $40 May 6 GYMC Junior and Intermediate May 14 Guelph Synchronized Swimming Club 519-824-4120 ext. 52358 or includes dinner Orchestra Spring Concert www.uoguelph.ca/arboretum 1:30 - 2:30 pm. Year end water show, University of and show. The 7:30 pm. $5. Guelph Youth Music Centre, Guelph W.F. Mitchell Athletic Club. Red Papaya, 75 Cardigan St. 519-837-1119, www.gymc.ca May 28 Beginner’s Green Thumb 9 - 4 pm. 55 Wyndham St. Come learn the basics of home gardening and gain May 14 Garden and Wildflower Photography N. 519-230-3255 May 6 or 7 Spring Wildflowers: Beyond the the confidence you need to get your hands dirty. This 9 am -12 pm. Soon the peonies and irises will be Field Guide 9:30 - 4:30 pm. Naturalist Richard Aaron introduces the fascinating natural history, ecol- blooming, and don’t you wish you knew how to pho- is a hands-on course, so dress for the weather and for working in the soil. $75. Register by May 20. The tograph them? A tripod is recommended, dress for ogy, lore, and uses of our springtime flora. Bring your favourite wildflower field guide and a hand lens the weather. Basic to intermediate level. Film or dig- Arboretum 519-824-4120 ext. 52358 or ital, SLR or point and shoot cameras. $ 55 Register www.uoguelph.ca/arboretum if you have one. $75. Register by April 29. The by May 6. The Arboretum 519-824-4120 ext. 52358 Arboretum 519-824-4120 ext. 52358 or May 28, 29 Potter’s Market Goldie Mill, Guelph or www.uoguelph.ca/arboretum www.uoguelph.ca/arboretum April 30 Waraku: One Heart, One Beat 8 pm. Waraku is a Japanese drum group inspired to find an infinite attraction within the traditional Japanese drum arts. Waraku is intrigued to enlighten and interweave this aspect into contemporary music while continuing tradition and passing it down to future generations. $35 Adult; $30 Student/Senior River Run Centre, 519-763-3000, www.riverrun.ca

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JUNE June 1 Look, See, Paint 9:30 am - 12 pm or 1:30 pm - 4 pm. A Watercolour course that’s different! This program helps you discover the natural world and the fun of painting. A course for beginners, but those with experience will enjoy it too. Supplies will be provided for the session. $40 Register by May 25. The Arboretum 519824-4120 ext. 52358 or www.uoguelph.ca/arboretum June 2, 3, 4, 5 Guelph Contemporary Dance Festival 7 pm. Various locations in Guelph showcase some of Canada's most exciting and innovative contemporary choreographers and dance artists. www.guelphcontemporarydancefestival.com

June 3 The Fabulous 50's with Stephen Kabakos 8 pm. Internationally acclaimed Elvis tribute artist Stephen Kabakos and the exquisite 14 member TVB Ensemble return to present a spectacular tribute to the King of Rock and Roll. $46.50 Adult A, $44.50 Student/Senior A, $42 Adult B, $40 Student/Senior B. River Run Centre, 519-763-3000, www.riverrun.ca June 4 Nature and Wildlife Photography 1 - 4 pm. Come out and learn how to enjoy the world of nature through photography. Discuss equipment best suited for nature and wildlife photography, including lenses, filters, macro or close-up options and more. Bring your camera, tripod and dress for the weather. $55. Register by May 27. The Arboretum 519-824-4120 ext. 52358 or www.uoguelph.ca/arboretum

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June 5 Annual 1Km Fun Run/Walk 10 am - 12 pm. Fundraiser event for KidsAbility will take place at the West End Community Centre.

June 10 Relay for Life The Canadian Cancer Society Relay For Life is an opportunity to get together with family and friends and celebrate cancer survivors, remember loved June 7 About Trees 7 - 9 pm. A walk through the ones lost to cancer, and fight back in the hope of World of Trees collection with discussions on pollifinding a cure for this terrible disease. Walk with us nation, fall colour, aging, and disease resistance, as in this inspirational 12-hour overnight event and fight well as interesting facts about some very unique trees to make cancer history. and shrubs. $35. Register by May 31. The Arboretum Guelph Lake Conservation Area, 519-824-4120 ext. 52358 or 7743 Conservation Drive, 519-824-4261, www.uoguelph.ca/arboretum www.wellington@ontario.cancer.ca June 8 Sketching Nature 10 am - 12 pm. Focusing on sketching techniques and note taking, this workshop is for those who want a permanent record of their observations of nature. It is designed for beginners, so don’t be shy! Sketch books and pencils provided. $35. Register by June 1. The Arboretum 519-824-4120 ext. 52358 or www.uoguelph.ca/arboretum

June 15 Rockwood Summer Service 7 pm. Please join us in the Hanna Chapel for our annual service of remembrance, an evening of fellowship in a charming country cemetery. Light refreshments. Rockwood Cemetery, Highway 7 south of the village. 519-822-1271 www.woodlawnmemorialpark.ca

25th anniversary for Multicultural Festival 25,000 visitors each year. Enjoy food from around the world with 18 vendors providing cuisine including African, Thai, Italian, Indian, Chinese, Greek, Armenian, Quebecois and more. Plus, the International Marketplace offers a variety of arts and crafts from various cultures. Over 20 cultural performances from local community groups will perform on stage, plus entertainment from the Guelph Symphony Orchestra. This year’s bands in the beer tent include the Kramdens, Mariachi Band, Steerage Celtic Rock, Farmer, and Fever. Stick around for fireworks on Saturday evening. New this year is the first ever,

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Highland Heavy Junior Division competition on Saturday, June 11 and Novice competition on Sunday, June 12. For children there is a Bocce tournament sponsored by ICC Guelph, interactive activities in the children’s tent, face painting, and African drumming, plus youth activities organized by the Guelph Youth Council including soccer, tug of war, obstacle races, and other games from different cultures.

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A celebration of culture and diversity, the Guelph & District Multicultural festival celebrates 25 years in our community. This annual free event in Riverside Park, takes place June 10 to12 with the One World Flag raising ceremony on June 6, at 11:30am at City Hall. The Festival’s Opening Ceremony starts at 10am on Saturday, June 11 with a cultural costume parade at 9:30 am that leads through the park to the stage. Greetings from Federal, Provincial and local politicians will be followed by 25th anniversary cake in the community tent. This volunteer-driven festival has become a popular tradition for our community with approximately

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We’re celebrating! The Volunteer Centre of Guelph/Wellington was established in 2001 and is celebrating its 10th year of building a vibrant, healthy and resilient community. Itself a grassroots volunteer effort, many people and organizations contributed to the creation of the Centre, launched with support of United Way after numerous studies and pilot projects were undertaken. The Power of 10 program aims to celebrate our 10th anniversary and encourage and inspire residents, employers, and families to get involved by volunteering. By donating ten hours (or ten more hours!), sharing information with ten friends or giving $10–it is easy to be a community builder! Join us by visiting www.powerof10.ca.

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Explore Grand River Country from your iPhone Now there’s an easy way to discover Grand River Country right at your fingertips. The outdoor adventures, scenery, accommodation and dining destinations of Guelph have never been more accessible to visitors planning their next trip. Available to download for free from the Apple iTunes App Store is Grand River Country’s best new trip planning companion for the iPhone, an easy-to-use App featuring the best of attractions, dining, accommodation, festivals and recreation found throughout the Grand River watershed. Travelers are increasingly relying on mobile devices to access destination information, and the App offers Grand River community partners in Guelph, Elora and Fergus, Wellington North, St. Jacobs and Woolwich, Brantford and County of Brant, Six Nations of the Grand River Territory, and Haldimand County a new way of reaching and engaging visitors. “I am excited to pass this one-of-a-kind benefit on to our tourism partners,” says Sue Trerise, Senior Business Development Specialist-Tourism for Guelph Tourism Services. “We are working hard to

keep up with the changing technologies available to the tourism sector.” Visitors planning to visit Guelph can browse over 40 Guelph business listings with the iPhone App or search by activity and location, build a trip itinerary, save listings to a favorites list, send out a tweet to friends on Twitter, ‘like’ a location or activity on Facebook, and even book a reservation at a local inn or restaurant directly from within the App. “It is one more way that Guelph is reaching out to the Ontario market. It will allow us to connect with a demographic that has been a challenge to access in the past,” says Trerise. “It's thrilling to be leading the industry and interacting with our visitors through a new medium. It extends the reach we currently offer with the Guelph Tourism website.” For more information on the Grand River Country region, visit www.grandrivercountry.com

Osteoporosis prevention Submitted by Health and Performance Centre Osteoporosis is caused by bone demineralization, leading to a greatly increased risk in developing bone fractures. It is very prominent in post-menopausal women, as estrogen has a protective effect against bone loss. There are no specific signs or symptoms of osteoporosis, until a bone fracture occurs. Fractures in those with osteoporosis mainly occur in the wrist, hip, and spine. In order to determine whether or not osteoporosis is present, a bone mineral density scan is used to determine the individual’s bone density. Our bone has a natural “turnover” rate, in which old bone cells are chewed up (bone resorption), and new bone cells are laid down (bone formation). Osteoporosis occurs when there is an imbalance between resorption and formation–bone is being resorbed, but not formed fast enough. Eventually, the bones become weaker, and more prone to fracture. There are three primary forms of prevention: • Bones grow until about the age of 25, when they reach their peak bone mass. A higher peak bone mass can reduce the risk of developing osteoporosis . To help reach a high peak bone mass, ensure a proper diet with sufficient calcium and vitamin D, as well as exercise. Calcium, the main mineral incorporated into bone, is absorbed better with the aide of Vitamin D. • After the peak bone mass has been reached, the sec-

ond step in osteoporosis intervention is maintenance of bone mass. This can also be achieved through a proper diet containing calcium and vitamin D, and with exercise. • There is no real “treatment” of osteoporosis. Rather, the therapies offered can only help to try and reduce or stop bone structure loss. Therapies can include drugs, and hormone replacement therapy. Although genetics and age are important factors of osteoporosis, regular weight-bearing and resistance exercises can help strengthen and maintain bones in children and adults, and slow down the rate of bone loss in seniors too. Weight bearing exercises work against gravity—for example running, brisk walking, stair climbing, dancing, or tennis. There is a greater benefit to your bones when the activity contact has a higher impact; therefore, running or jumping works better than just walking. Falls can cause bone fractures. To prevent this, you can improve stability through balance exercises such as standing on one leg, sitting on an exercise ball, or taking tai chi. Research has shown that doing resistance exercises three days a week can help maintain healthy bones. However, please check with a health professional before beginning an exercise routine. The Health and Performance Centre is located at U of G, 519-767-5011 www.uoguelph.ca/hpc

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Guelph Saultos–building strength through movement By Heather Grummett Founded in the late 1970’s, the Guelph Saultos Gymnastics Club has been operating out of its current location since 1986. The full-time permanent facility is fully air conditioned with state of the art training equipment. Located on College Ave in the north-end of the Centennial Arena, the 15, 000 square foot space includes apparatus geared specifically for young children 18-months to 7 years old, plus Olympic competitive equipment. Considered a foundation sport by Olympic organizations, gymnastics is a great activity for building co-ordination, spatial awareness, strength, flexibility and socialization. Participants learn routines for the floor, uneven bars, balance beam, vault, trampoline and the tumbling trampoline.

Programming starts at 18-months with a parent and tot class, and sessions are available for both boys and girls up to 16 years of age. Both daytime and evening sessions run seasonally four times per year with a 15-week fall program, a 12-week spring and winter program, and an 8-week summer program. Instruction is offered in recreational gymnastics as well as competitive–at both community level and nationals. Precompetitive programming starts at age 5. The Guelph Saultos instructors are all nationally certified with the Canadian Coaching Association. “In our Saultos recreation program, the focus is on fun, fitness and the fundamentals of sport and movement,” says Chuck Basler, Head Coach for the Club.

Summer camps are available for all children, whether they are familiar or new to the sport. Full day and half-day camps start in July with a focus on being active through games and gymnastics.

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Local resident climbs volcano in support of diabetes by Heather Grummett Guelph resident Laura Mousseau, will join Team Diabetes in their fundraising quest to Conquer the Volcano. Mousseau who works for the Nature Conservancy of Canada heard about the climb from her sister, who thought it may interest the outdoor enthusiast, after having learned that their father was diagnosed with Supplied photo diabetes in May of 2010. Team Diabetes, the national fundraising program of the Canadian Diabetes Association (CDA), promotes an active lfestyle where people of all fitness levels can train to walk or run, half or full marathons in several exciting international and Canadian destinations while raising funds and awareness for diabetes. The first year for Conquer the Volcano, team members will climb Rincon de la Vieja–an active 1805 metre volcano in the northwestern part of Costa Rica. Participants will start approximately halfway up the volcano and climb 915 meters or 8km to the summit. To qualify for the climb, participants had to raise a mini-

mum of $6100 by March, of which 70% goes towards I am inspiring them.” diabetes research and 30% goes to administration, supMore than 9 million Canadians live with diabetes or preport for the climber and travel expenses. diabetes. CDA is leading the fight against diabetes by helpMousseau kicked off her fundraising last fall, with the ing people with diabetes live healthy lives while working to pledge to dye her hair blue in support of the cause if she find a cure. To pledge Laura in the Conquer the Volcano could raise $1500 by World Diabetes Day on November campaign visit diabetes.ca, call 1-800-BANTING (22614. She hired herself out to family and friends for odd jobs 8464) or visit http://bit.ly/LauraWDD and proceeded to start raising money with jobs including yard work, babysitting, dog walking, and even hauling rocks out of a crawl space. With blue hair she continued her fundraising efforts with an online auction, artisan sale, diabetic bake sale, a photo scavenger hunt, and braving the cold at a A fitness program with energetic Toronto LCBO asking for donations. dance routines choreographed to a variety of music styles that gives Having met her required goal a month early, she has your hips permission to move! moved onto the 14-week training program, which includes strength training and eight hour hikes. To add to her training she has decided to participate in the World Wildlife CN Tower Climb running on April 16, New students Call for details about Spring classes! save $5.00 where she will climb 144 flights of stairs to the top. 519 821 7376 with this ad “Taking on the fundraiser has given me a lot of confiwww.jamincardio.com dence,” says Mousseau. “My friends and family have been incredibly supportive and it was an amazing feeling to be able to raise that amount of money. It is a great motivation for getting out and being active and it has been very heart-warming to hear people tell me that

16th Annual Fore Our Kids Golf Tournament Golfers can now register for the 16th Annual Fore Our Kids Golf Tournament, which will take place at the Victoria East Golf Club on Tuesday May 17, 2011. Fore Our Kids is a tournament hosted by the Children’s Foundation of Guelph and Wellington, raising funds for local children in need. Participants in the tournament will enjoy an 18-hole scramble with cart, a delicious lunch and dinner, registration gifts and the chance to win great prizes. The tournament begins with registration at 11:00 am on May 17. If your team signs up and pays to participate before April 15th, you will save on your tournament fees - a foursome will golf for only $560 or an individual for only $140 (after April 15th, $600 per foursome and $150 for an individual). Registration for the tournament is available online at www.childrensfoundation.org or by calling 519-8269551. Individuals not interested in golfing are able to attend the dinner and enjoy the evening’s activities for just $45. The Children’s Foundation of Guelph and Wellington provides financial assistance to children and youth in Guelph and Wellington County so that they can experience parts of childhood many of us take for granted. The Fore Our Kids Golf Tournament raises funds for the various programs, including Food and Friends, Adopt-A-Family and the Grants program. Their goal is to provide all children in need with access to programs and experiences that are so vital to their well-being. The Children’s Foundation of Guelph and Wellington believes that every child deserves a bright future. Since the tournament began in 1996 more than $150,000 has been raised and distributed to children in need. Each dollar raised goes to helping a child in Guelph and Wellington.

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Evergreen Senior Centre offers a wide selection of programs for Active Living, Computer, General Interest, Health and Wellness, Visual and Creative Arts, and Retirement Planning. The following are a sample of the workshops and events available. For a full list visit www.gwsaguelph.ca or call 519-823-1291. Pickleball Come out and learn this exciting sport in the 1-hour workshops. A combination of ping-pong, tennis, and badminton and is enjoyed by all ages. Fri. 8:30 - 9:45 am. Apr 8 to Jun 24, Members: $30 / Non Members: $37.50 Camera Basics This course looks at the most common features found on digital cameras. Topics include using the camera’s menus and modes to take better pictures, downloading pictures onto your computer, and organizing them into folders and albums. Fri. 9 am - 12 pm, June 3, or Fri. 9 am - 12 pm, July 8 Member: $19 / Non Member: $26.50 Software This workshop will cover the basics of Windows and will allow you to better understand your computer and all the wonderful applications to use. Fri. 9 am - 12 pm, June 10 or Fri. 9 am - 12 pm, July 15 Member: $19 / Non Member: $26.50 Social Media I - Facebook Welcome to Facebook. Learn how to create a personal profile, add other users as friends and exchange messages. Additionally, users may join common interest user groups. Fri. 9 am - 12 pm, May 20, or Fri. 9 am - 12 pm Aug 19 Member: $19 / Non Member: $26.50 Social Media II - Twitter Learn the ins and outs of tweeting! Twitter is another social networking and microblogging service, it allows users to send and read other users’ messages called tweets that are displayed on the user’s profile page. Fri. 9 am - 12 pm, May 27 or Fri. 9 am - 12 pm, Aug 26 Member: $19 / Non Member: $26.50

Finding Family on the Web Reaching out to and collaborating with family members and fellow family history enthusiasts is a great way to leverage each other’s resources, avoid duplication of efforts, learn from the experience of others and extend your family tree. The Internet offers a wonderful array of databases, records, and other resources for researching your family tree online. Learn how to search like a pro, find genealogy databases, and discover your family history on the Web. Fri. 9 am - 12 pm, Apr 15 Member: $19 / Non Member: $26.50 Driving - 55 Alive 55 Alive teaches motorists to adapt driving skills to counterbalance changes in hearing, vision, flexibility and reaction time caused by aging. Course fee covers the cost of a workbook. Mon. 9:30 - 11:30 am, Apr 11 - May 9 Member: $53.16 / Non Member: $60.66 Gardening - Guelph Enabling Garden Plant flower and herb seeds in containers and learn how to nurture them in your home. Once the warm weather arrives, there will be garden space set aside for participants who wish to plant their seedlings in The Guelph Enabling Garden where garden volunteers can help look after them. Tues. 1:30 - 3 pm, Apr 5, May 24 Rain Date for planting: Thurs. May 26. Members: $5 / Non Members: $7.50 Community Awareness Policing Join the Guelph police department for an information session on issues of interest and related to older adults. A Day in the Life of a Police Officer Tues. 2 - 3 pm, May 24 Personal Safety–Identifying vulnerability and managing it for you Thurs 2:30 - 3:30 pm, June 9 Members: $5 / Non Members: $7.50 Fashion Show Models from the Seniors Centre will be modeling an exciting line up of clothing from Tabi and jewellery from Fifth Avenue Jewellery. Light refreshments will be served following the show. Thurs. 1:30 - 3 pm, April 14 Everyone $7/person Attic Treasures Rent a table and sell those treasures from the attic in the comfort of the auditorium. Sat. 8 am - 12 pm, April 16 One table $20.00 / Two tables $35.00 / Three tables $50.00

The Township of Centre Wellington, with Victoria Park Seniors Centre, will host this year’s annual Senior Games event. The games will be held over eight days running from May 24 to June 2. Residents who are 55 years of age or older from seven area communities can participate–Guelph, Kitchener, Cambridge, Waterloo, Township of Centre Wellington, Woolwich Township and Wilmot Township. Participants can register for a variety of over 20 games including scrabble, shuffleboard, lawn bowling, tennis, golf, euchre, badminton, bowling, darts, horseshoes, and snooker. Opening ceremonies are held May 24 at 11:00 a.m. at the Centre Wellington Sportsplex with live entertainment and refreshments. The closing ceremonies and banquet will be June 2 at 5:00 p.m. at the same location. Brochures and registration forms can be picked up Royal Canadian Legion Branches, the Centre Wellington Sportsplex, and local senior centres, community centres and libraries. Deadline for registration is April 26

For more information call 519-843-3616 or email fergusgames@hotmail.ca

Tax benefits for Seniors and Veterans The Honourable Laurie Hawn, Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of National Defence, and Conservative Party of Canada candidate Marty Burke recently held a roundtable discussion with Guelph seniors and veterans to discuss Government’s accomplishments and continuing support for seniors and veterans. “Our Government is committed to enhancing the well-being of Canada’s seniors during the retirement they have earned,” said the Honourable Laurie Hawn. “This is why we have consulted with Canadian seniors and have introduced new measures and programs such as income splitting so seniors can keep more of their own money.” In addition to dedicating a Minister of State for Seniors and creating programs to raise awareness of elder abuse, the Government has increased the Age Credit amount by $1,000 twice, and increased seniors’ Guaranteed Income Supplement from $500 to $3,500. The Earnings Loss Benefit has been established for Veterans to ensure a minimum annual income of

approximately $40,000. This is in addition to a tax-free Disability Award, which is a lump sum payment to provide immediate assistance in recognition of pain and suffering up to $276,079. Veterans are also entitled to Canadian Forces Income Support, which is a monthly tax-free benefit for those who are able to work but have not been able to find a job or have a low-paying job. Other benefits implemented include a lifelong Permanent Impairment Allowance of up to $1,609 per month and a taxfree Disability Award, Clothing Allowance, Health benefits Program, and Detention Benefits. “Canada’s veterans have dedicated their lives to defending this country, which is why our Government is continuing to work hard to ensure that they receive the support they deserve,” said Conservative candidate Marty Burke, who, like the Honourable Laurie Hawn, was an officer in the Canadian Air Force. “As a Veteran of the Canadian Forces, I am proud that the Harper Government has introduced new measures to ensure that our veterans receive the benefits they deserve.”

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