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PAGE TWO Inside Wellington - Second Section of The Wellington Advertiser, Friday, March 19, 2010

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PUBLIC SERVICE ANNOUNCEMENTS

MARCH 25

Mark your calendars! July 15-18 National Square Dance Campers - Ontario Camporee 2010. At Centre Wellington Community Sportsplex, 15 Belsyde Ave., Fergus. *** Trellis Mental Health and Developmental Services requires volunteer drivers in the Fergus area to transport clients to groups and medical appointments during day time hours. Mileage will be reimbursed. The organization is also looking for volunteers to provide one-to-one support to clients in the Fergus area. Please contact: Christine Oldfield at: 519-822-0912 or email: coldfield@volunteerguelphwellington.on.ca *** Until April 10th, IODE-Royal Wyndham Chapter is taking orders for geraniums and impatiens. Cost $3. Pick up date is May 20th in Guelph. For more information and orders call 519-766-0783.

Proceeds to charities.

Ladies' Bible Studies at Central Pentecostal Church, 7674 Colborne, between Elora and Fergus will be starting the Spring Semester 9:15 -11:30am. Childcare provided at nominal cost.

New 8 week courses inc. "Women of Worth" written and given by Ruth Coghill. All ladies welcome. For more information call 519846-0272. *** Men's Bible Class is held at Central Pentecostal Church 7674 Colborne St., between Elora and Fergus on Thursday mornings 9:30 -11:30. The book being studied is “Your God is Too Safe".

All gentlemen welcome. For more information call the church office 519-846-0272 *** Guelph Wellington Seniors Centre Easter Dinner –reserve your spot at the table! Seatings at 11am, 12pm, 1pm. Takeout available. Call 519-823-1291 to book your dinner. *** “Appetite for Awareness” Spring lunch fundraiser for Mount Forest area $10. Ham, Scalloped Pot, Corn, Beets, Roll, Dessert, Juice. Proceeds to VON Community Services. Order Deadline March 12. Call 519-323-2330 ext. 4953. *** Planetize the Movement Ecology and Justice celebration. 6:30pm, Wellington Heights S.S. 405 Sligo Rd. E., Mount Forest.

Everyone welcome. Free. Guest speakers, short film screening and business “show and tell”. Please call 519-323-3430 for info. or to book your space. *** 40 Days for Life. Guelph and Area Right to Life Victory Celebration. Guelph Bible Conference Centre, 485 Waterloo Ave. Guelph. 7-9pm. A free will offering will be collected to help offset the costs. For more info. call 519-836-6311.

MARCH 19 Karaoke at The Red Chevron Club at 34 Elizabeth St., Guelph at 8pm. Everyone 19+ Welcome. *** Brighton Chapter Euchre. 7:30pm at the Masonic Hall Building, 310 St. Andrew St. E. Fergus. For information call Betty or Roy at 519-787-8250.

MARCH 20

Saturday • March 27/10 • 5:00 p.m.

Guelph Place • 492 Michener Road • Guelph $45 ticket includes Live & Silent Auctions • Draws • Full Buffet Dinner • Entertainment

For tickets, information or to donate call 519-836-1110 or www.gwwomenincrisis.org

National Wild Turkey Federation

12th Annual HUNTING HERITAGE BANQUET Saturday April 10, at CW Sportsplex, Fergus • • • •

Roast Beef Dinner Live Auctions Silent Auctions Limited Edition Prints & Sculptures • Hunting & Outdoor items

For info or tickets call 519-787-1732 or visit www.uppergrandlongbeards.com

LIMITED TICKETS

Arthur Legion Br. 226 - Irish Pub Night. 8:30pm. Entertainment

by Kent Tocher. *** Veggie Tales Family Fun Event. Join us for A Family Fun Event featuring the new Veggie Tales Movie “Pistachio the Little Boy That Woodn't”. The Salvation Army Citadel 1320 Gordon St. Guelph. Doors open at 9:45am. Tickets $3/person and available at the door. For more information call 519-836-9360. *** The Artisan Belles of Belwood are hosting a Welcome Spring Art & Craft Sale. 12 – 4pm. 10% of proceeds will go to the Canadian Breast Cancer Foundation. Handcrafted Alpaca items, yarn, photo art, pottery, quilting, working wooden locks & more. See the Alpacas too. 011405 E-W Garafraxa TL (old 8th line). Call Wendy 519-843-1663 for more info. *** Chalmers Community Services Centre garage sale. 9am-1pm at Harcourt United Church, 87 Dean, Guelph.

MARCH 21 Fauré & Duruflé Requiem, De Profundis. 3pm. The focus in the pre-Easter season is one of reflection. But there is hope and promise – Easter celebrates the transformative power of rebirth! The Requiem Mass for the dead by Maurice Duruflé and by Gabriel Fauré are a sublime experience of this eternal mystery. Come.

Listen. Experience the depths! Admission at the door: $20/Students $5. Dublin Street United Church, 68 Suffolk St.W. Guelph. *** Breakfast-Fergus Legion. 9-12noon. $5.

MARCH 22 Celebrate World Water Day 7 - 10pm (doors open at 6pm).E.L. Fox Auditorium (J.F.Ross School - 21 Meyer Dr., Guelph) $5. www.wellingtonwaterwatchers.ca.

MARCH 23 Guelph Horticultural Society Meeting 6:30pm. Pot Luck Supper.

Dublin St. United Church, 68 Suffolk St. W. Guest speaker: Robert Pavlis. "Tips and Tricks in the Garden". New members welcome. Check our website at www.guelphhort.org. *** “Appetite for Awareness” Spring lunch fundraiser for Elora/Fergus area $10. Ham, Scalloped Pot, Corn, Beets, Roll, Dessert, Juice. Proceeds to VON Community Services. Order Deadline March 12. Call 519-323-2330 ext. 4953. *** Guelph Arts Council Spring Arts Schmoozefest - 5-7pm. Come schmooze with local artists and arts supporters at Borealis Grille & Bar, 1388 Gordon Street. Book a 2-minute spotlight in advance.

519-836-3280.

MARCH 24

Sunday March 28, 2010 Games start at 1pm - Doors open at 11am share the wealth package $15 - main program package $25 (both packages are required - extra strips available)

“proceeds to local community projects” Held at Grand River Raceway 7445 Wellington County Rd. 21, Elora

www.ferguselorarotary.com Held under lottery license #M634122.

FERGUS ELORA ROTARY FOUNDATION Staffed by: Centre Wellington Rotary Club and Fergus Elora Rotary Club

Guelph Food Bank Spring Food Drive begins today and runs until April 11. Our goal is 80,000 lbs. of food. Donations can be dropped off at any Guelph Grocery Store, Fire Hall or the Guelph Food Bank at 100 Crimea St. Please help us spread the word. Your support makes a difference! *** “Appetite for Awareness” Spring lunch fundraiser for Arthur, Harriston, Palmerston, Drayton area $10. Ham, Scalloped Pot, Corn, Beets, Roll, Dessert, Juice. Proceeds to VON Community Services. Order Deadline March 12. Call 519-323-2330 ext. 4953. *** Elora and Salem Horticultural Society meeting at Heritage River Retirement Community, Elora. 7:30pm. Join us to hear Master Gardener Bruce MacNeil discuss “Healthy Lawn Care in a Pesticide-Free World”. *** Euchre Party, Alma Community Hall. 7:30pm. $3 per person.

Prizes and lunch. Sponsored by Alma Women’s Institute..

MARCH 26 2010 Elton John Tribute Show and Dinner (Limited # of tickets will be sold). The Royal Canadian Legion Colonel John McCrae Memorial Br. 234, 919 York Rd., Guelph. Inquiries 519-8221565. *** March 26, 27 & 28 - St John Ambulance, Level 1 First Aid and Level C CPR. All courses held at St John Ambulance Training Facility in Elora. For information call 519-846-8704. *** Harriston Minto Cancer Society Annual Soup and Sandwich Luncheon. 11:30-1:30pm, $7. Harriston United Church ( John and Young St.). Phone Laverne Stinson 519-338-3903. *** Harriston Legion #296 Dinner Harriston 5-7pm. Tickets $12, Children under 12 $6, Preschoolers Free. Come on out and enjoy a home cooked meal. *** Alma Optimists Beef Barbecue. 5-7pm. Alma Community Hall, come and enjoy. Tickets: adults$12, children $4 at the door. *** Retire In Style Information Fair, 11:30am - 5pm at the Evergreen Seniors Centre, 683 Woolwich St., Guelph. This event is free and open to everyone. *** Ticket deadline for Just for Women, Just for Fun day-long fundraiser for BBBS. Fun and informative professional workshops, refreshments, lunch, raffles and silent auction. Tickets available until March 26; no ticket sales at door. 519-323-4273. *** Get Your Groove On at the Rainbow Chorus Dance! 8pm-12am.

Guelph Place Banquet Hall 492 Michener Road. Good friends, great music, buffet lunch, cash bar - join us for a great evening!

Tickets $20 at 519-836-0860 or at the door.

MARCH 27 Golden Acrylics Workshop at Elora Centre for the Arts. 3- 5pm.

Free. The Golden Acrylic Lecture demo is a fun, fast paced informative lecture covering all aspects of painting. Free samples and literature. Call 519-846-9698. *** Elora Legion Branch 229, 110 Metcalfe St. Elora, Saturday Night Dance. Entertainment by “Country Versatiles”. For info. call Judy Alles 519-846-5582. *** Environmental Health Fair at Alma Public School, 10am -2pm. 12 Simpson Street East in Alma. It is a school fundraising event with free admission. Many, many vendors including Jesters from Fergus. Party Safari will be there with their many critters, and the Harvest table from Parker will be providing lunch. *** Guelph/Wellington Women in Crisis Dinner & Auction. 5pm.

Guelph Place, 492 Michener Road, Guelph. $45, included buffet dinner, auctions and entertainment. For ticket or to donate call 519-836-1110. *** Easter Ham Roll – 2pm. The Royal Canadian Legion Colonel John McCrae Memorial Br. 234, 919 York Rd., Guelph. Inquiries 519-822-1565. *** Open Stage With Bruce Hare & Friends at The Red Chevron Club at 34 Elizabeth St., Guelph at 2pm. Everyone 19+ Welcome to Join Bruce On Stage. *** Continued on page 11

Inside Wellington - Second Section of The Wellington Advertiser, Friday, March 19, 2010 PAGE THREE

Kidsability: Changing lives one child at a time

by Chris Daponte (Cover photos: KidsAbility occupational therapist Paula Zimmer and 4-year-old Claire Stultz, of Guelph.)

FERGUS Paulette Brassard says the KidsAbility Centre for Child Development has made a big difference in the life of her 3-year-old son Caleb.

Born with Down syndrome, a disorder caused by the presence of all or part of an extra 21st chromosome, Caleb struggles with impaired cognitive ability and physical growth.

But thanks to about two years worth of occupational therapy and physiotherapy sessions at the KidsAbility site in Fergus, Caleb has made great developmental strides.

“It’s gone excellent - he’s progressed quite a bit, actually,” Brassard said. “His fine motor skills are coming along pretty good ... and now he’s starting to crawl.”

She explained her son has benefitted from invaluable oneon-one time with therapists, as well as equipment loans that allow the family to work with Caleb at home as well.

From day one, KidsAbility staff members have done a remarkable job making Caleb, otherwise slow to warm to new people, very comfortable, explained Brassard.

“He really enjoys it,” she said. “As soon as I turn into the [KidsAbility] driveway he gets really excited because he knows where he’s going.”

Caleb is one of over 750 children in Guelph and Wellington County served each year

by KidsAbility, which treats kids with physical, developmental and communication disabilities, including but not limited to Down syndrome, autism, cerebral palsy, spina bifida and muscular dystrophy.

“We strive to create programs and services to meet the many different complex needs of those who we serve,” said KidsAbility Community Relations Coordinator Caroline Davidson.

“KidsAbility works to ensure that children and youth with disabilities have the opportunity to realize their full potential and that their families are supported in their journey in partnership with other community agencies.”

KidsAbility serves children who are referred by their doctor, parents or caregivers, through a team of therapists, teachers, doctors and volunteers - including over 50 student and adult volunteers in the Guelph-Wellington area.

Occupational therapist Paula Zimmer said it is a very rewarding experience working with KidsAbility clients, who are so motivated when they come for therapy sessions. She explained parents and family members who are repeatedly reminded of the limitations, also like hearing about what their child can do.

“I get to be the bearer of some of the better news and help them achieve some of their goals,” Zimmer said. “I absolutely love it.”

Four-year-old Claire Stultz, of Guelph, is living proof that the children also enjoy their time at KidsAbility.

Claire was diagnosed at birth with mosaic trisomy 22, a rare disorder in which chromosome 22 is present three times, instead of the usual two, in

Occupational therapist Paula Zimmer works with 2-year-old Hannah Heaton-Smith, of Ariss, at the KidsAbility Guelph site, as mom Diane Heaton and physiotherapist Micaela Zettel look on.

some cells of the body. She has already undergone heart surgery and is at risk for various developmental delays.

But her mother Leanne Stultz says weekly occupational and physiotherapy sessions at the KidsAbility Guelph site has helped in all aspects of her development.

“It’s made a huge difference,” she said. “I don’t know where we’d be without KidsAbility.”

An accredited charitable organization, KidsAbility was established in 1957 to help children with disabilities. It is

chapter officially opened in 1999. There was an obvious need for special needs services in the area, as the client list in Guelph-Wellington grew from seven to over 120 in just one year.

Diane Heaton, of Ariss, said “it’s because of KidsAbility” her 2-year-old daughter Hannah has made great improvements. Born healthy, Hannah contacted bacterial meningitis when she was just a few weeks old, which led to severe brain damage. Doctors told Heaton that Hannah would be blind, deaf, epileptic and never be

“We strive to create programs and services to meet the many different complex needs of those who we serve.”

- Community Relations Coordinator Caroline Davidson. accountable to the government and other funding partners for services and to community stakeholders who support its work.

“KidsAbility believes in partnering to enhance the services available to children with special needs and to build community capacity to support these children,” said Davidson.

Herself the mother of a special needs child, Davidson noted the local KidsAbility

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“When we first came home from the hospital all I had was that prognosis,” Heaton said, adding KidsAbility helped eased the helplessness felt by her family in the beginning.

Hannah has been receiving treatment at the KidsAbility Guelph location for almost two years now to work on fine and basic motor skills, which Heaton hopes will improve her bone density and help with muscular development.

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her legs, as well as other physical advancements.

“It’s had a massive influence on Hannah,” Heaton said.

“There’s no way I would have been able to get her to progress as far as she has on my own.”

Up until seven years ago, clients throughout Wellington County had to travel to the KidsAbility Guelph site, which was difficult for many and downright impossible for others.

That all changed when the Fergus-Elora Rotary Club came forward and helped KidsAbility find, secure and fund a shared space on St. David Street in Fergus.

“They believed in the program and trusted that good things would happen when children with special needs were given early intervention and their families were supported close to home,” said Davidson.

To date the Rotary Club has contributed more than $100,000 to KidsAbility in Fergus, helping to fund two part-time therapists between 2000 and 2003, as well as advertise the organization’s services to the community.

“This was an enormous investment in time, money and energy for a small club to take on,” said Davidson. “They took a risk and it really paid off for clients and their families.”

Thanks to the Rotary Club’s help, KidsAbility officially opened a fully-funded Fergus site in the fall of 2003. Club president Russ Spicer said local Rotarians were more than happy to help.

“We are very pleased we can be of assistance to KidsAbility, as it provides a very necessary service for children with special needs here in our community,” Spicer said.

The Fergus site now boasts two therapists and a social worker offering support for over 190 children and their families in the Centre and northern Wellington areas.

Inspired by KidsAbility’s successful partnership with the Fergus-Elora Rotary Club, a service club in Mount Forest decided to provide funding to help rent an outreach space one day per week in that community.

“KidsAbility Guelph-

Wellington has demonstrated strong growth and commitment to our community in the last 10 years,” Davidson said.

“KidsAbility staff love what they do and proudly work hard to create a welcoming, supportive and learning place for children and youths with disabilities and their families.”

Though KidsAbility has expanded over the last decade, there are over 1,200 children waiting for its services, with waits ranging from seven months to three years, depending on the child’s diagnosis.

Officials say those delays, among the longest in the province, can be traced to four main impediments: - the increasingly complexity of the health needs of KidsAbility clients; - government funding has been frozen for two years; - the area is one of the fastest growing regions in Ontario; and - the lack of a local pediatric hospital means KidsAbility must fill the void left by a lack of specialized care.

Due to the aforementioned funding freeze and the increase in demand for its services, KidsAbility GuelphWellington increasingly turns to the community for help raising about $150,000 out of its annual budget of around $1-million.

On April 16, it will host the 5th annual Kids Can’t Wait Radiothon live from the Conestoga Mall in Waterloo.

Anyone interested in aiding the fundraiser, which will be featured on 96.7 ChymFM, Kix 106.7FM, and 570AM News, can tune in, host their own fundraiser, make a donation or visit the event in person. For information call Chris Voisin at 1-888-3722259 ext. 293.

The organization’s other major fundraising event, the 4th Annual 1km Fun Run/Walk is scheduled for June 6 from 10am to 12pm. To obtain a pledge sheet, to register or for more information call 519-7800186 ext. 300.

For more information about KidsAbility, to arrange a tour or learn how to get involved, contact Caroline Davidson at 519-780-0186 ext. 238 or cdavidson@kidsability.ca.

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Family Literacy Day 2010 was a major success across Canada

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TORONTO – ABC Life Literacy Canada and Family Literacy Day founding sponsor Honda Canada have announced a record-breaking 314,000-plus Canadians made family literacy a priority by participating in Family Literacy Day on Jan. 27 across the country.

“Congratulations to the more than 1,500 libraries, literacy organizations, schools, homes and workplaces who sang for literacy this year to celebrate Family Literacy Day,” said Margaret Eaton, President of ABC Life Literacy Canada. “Canadians highlighted the importance of parents and children practicing literacy skills by reading, singing, and learning together.”

The day’s theme was Sing for Literacy. The day set a new record for participation in its

12-year history.

Family Literacy Day was developed by ABC Life Literacy Canada and Honda Canada in 1999 to celebrate families reading and learning together on a daily basis.

Canadian author Robert Munsch, the honorary chairman of the day, celebrated at the Royal Conservatory of Music in Toronto on Jan. 27 with several school groups and their parents, who all took part in a sing-along. The conservatory made use of that original song, which was created for Family Literacy Day. “I surf on literacy,” said Robert Munsch. “I am wellknown for my storytelling and writing, but I also love to sing, and I do so in a lot of my books.”

Jerry Chenkin, executive vice president of Honda Can-

ada, said, “Family Literacy Day is about making a real difference in the lives of Canadian families - for those individuals who struggle with literacy, and especially for Canada’s youth.

This year, our extensive dealer network participated in activities throughout Canada with great response ... and we are proud of our 12 year partnership with ABC Life Literacy Canada as founding sponsor of Family Literacy Day.” More than 24,000 books were donated through the Honda Fill a Fit car campaign.

The Munsch at Home contest inspired a huge response On Dec. 16 ABC Life Literacy Canada announced a Scarborough family won the contest for its original story Myles the Rockstar, as selected

by Munsch.

Cost to plant 13,000 trees found to be lower than planting 300 TORONTO - After more than 30 years working in a steel mill, Daniel Beaudoin dreamt of retiring and living near a beautiful forest.

Trees Ontario helped Alexandria, Ontario couple create a dream wooded retirement property on marginal land Beaudoin began to search for his ideal retirement property. What he found - actually, what he didn't find - surprised him. What seemed like a fairly easy task in rural Ontario proved to be extremely challenging.

“There were very few tracts of land available that had trees or wooded areas on them," said Beaudoin. “This was very surprising to me since many of these properties were marginal in nature and would probably not sustain a farming business.”

Research shows that what he found should not be a surprise. In the 1970s and 1980s there were up to 20- to 30-million trees planted in southern Ontario each year. Since the early 1990s that dropped to as low as two million. Decreased tree planting, rapid urban growth and various forms of deforestation have left forest cover in some areas of southern Ontario as low as five per cent.

As farm practices have evolved, many acres of land that were only marginally productive for crops have been left idle across southern Ontario.

Those hilly or rocky sites that have low fertility are often perfect for growing trees.

Not able to find what he wanted, Beaudoin decided to buy a 35-acre property in Alexandria, about an hour east of Ottawa. It had a nice house and

was surrounded by barren rolling hills. He planned to create his own forest on the hilly terrain and in the marginal soil.

He started by planting trees around the house. He bought them at local nurseries paying anywhere from $1 to $120 for each tree - totalling over $6,000. After hand planting those 300 trees, Beaudoin realized it was going to take a long time and a lot of money before he achieved his dream retirement property.

Then, a friend told him about the Ontario Ministry of Natural Resources’ 50 Million Tree Program that provides financial incentives to people to plant trees. It also provides eligible landowners with hands-on professional help and advice on tree planting including determining site eligibility, allocating funding and coordinating planting.

Beaudoin contacted Trees Ontario, the agency in charge of administering the tree program.

They sent a representative from the Raisin Region Conservation Authority, one of its local tree planting partners.

The forester walked through Beaudoin's property. They discussed his tree planting goals, developed a plan, helped secure and purchase the seedlings, and planted all the trees.

His retirement property is now home to 13,000 new trees at a cost that is less than what he spent to plant the 300 original trees by himself. And by participating in the 50 Million Tree Program, the conservation authority did all the planting for him.

The 50 Million Tree Pro-

gram focuses on the planting of native tree species deemed to be the best for survival with the climate and soil conditions of the region. Beaudoin's property is now full of young spruces, pines, and silver maples.

He is looking forward to watching the trees grow into a mature forest and with it the return of wildlife such as deer, wild turkeys and partridges and the privacy and protection the trees will provide especially against the winds on the north and west side of his house.

Groups like Trees Ontario are ready to assist more landowners with their tree planting plans.

The landowners who have participated all note the benefits of trees, including the beauty of the green cover, increased property value, privacy from neighbours, contribution to the local environment and the natural habitat for wildlife.

And, with the financial and logistical incentives provided by programs like the 50 Million Tree Program, the time has never been better.

Spring is the busiest tree planting season and presents a great opportunity for Ontarians to do their part to re-forest the province - whether it is planting trees on their property, volunteering time to help at a local tree planting event or contributing funds to organizations like Trees Ontario to help them reach their annual tree planting goals.

For more information about the 50 Million Tree Program and other tree planting programs and incentives available to Ontario landowners, visit: http://www.treesontario.ca/p rograms.

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Lifestyles

Advantages to 55+ living abound in suburban lifestyle communities Look around many of the suburban areas, and you are likely to find age-restricted communities catering to adults who have hit the magical age of 55.

At this age you may be thinking of retirement or are ready to put in a few more years on the job. What you may be looking for is a home that is less maintenance, affordable, meets your needs (instead of the needs of kids who have long left the nest), and offers convenience items all in one package. That is just what 55+ communities, also known in some places as "active adult" or "lifestyle communities," offer.

sizes that are not in agerestricted communities. For individuals on a fixed salary or preparing for retirement, this feature alone can be a major advantage for purchase. * Proximity to friends and family: Active adult homes are cropping up in suburban areas all around the country. Their popularity and availability has grown as more baby boomers reach age 55. Because of this, individuals can still live close to friends and family - and continue all of their social visits but have the convenience of adult living. * Amazing amenities: Active adult communities are

Forget preconceived notions about "senior living."

These are not nursing homes or assisted living facilities. They are simply subdevelopments that traditionally offer affordably priced living and amenities to an age-restricted group.

Some communities will even allow individuals ages 18 and older to live in the homes, provided there is at least one other individual in residence who meets the age requirement.

55+ housing offers many advantages to interested individuals: * Cost factor: Many 55+ homes are priced considerably lower than homes of similar

Please plan to attend these 2 information sessions on upcoming programs available to older adults in Wellington North. Take control of your health... if you don’t then who will?

At the VON office 392 Main St. N., Mount Forest Tastes for Life will provide information on nutrition, teach cooking skills and provide easy access to resources to support healthy aging at home.

This information session will provide details on the 3 part series to take place in Palmerston during the month of April. At the end of these 3 sessions you will understand the role that exercise, nutrition and medication play in managing Arthritis.

Cost for the program is $45 for six sessions (to cover cost of food, resources provided, and door prizes every week)

For more information or to register, call Helen at 519-321-1151

To register call 519-321-1151

CNRA, 120 Main St. E., Palmerston Thursday April 8, 2010 1:30pm - 3:30pm

Mount Forest Family Health Team

more than just homes. They typically are built on a sprawling campus complete with clubhouse, pools, exercise rooms, and nature trails. Most offer recreational activities such as craft classes, movie trips, card games, and much more. * Desirable home designs: New homes are being built with open floor plans in a variety of styles. Many feature single-level living, to eliminate the need for scaling steps.

Energy efficient materials and many other features make these homes desirable and attractive. * Security and safety: Many communities are gated with

When it comes to our bodies, age has no bearing on how attentive we should be with respect to what we eat. No one is ever too young or too old to disregard their diet.

However, a healthy diet is perhaps more important for seniors than any other age group, with the exception of infants. For seniors, a healthy diet can strengthen the immune system and promote bone health, making seniors less susceptible to sickness and less likely to suffer harmful injuries should they slip and fall. The following diet tips can help seniors stay healthy, strong and comfortable. * Include fiber in your diet.

Seniors commonly suffer from constipation. Though uncom-

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fortable, this condition is often preventable. So why such a common problem? Oftentimes, foods that are high in fiber are crunchy or more difficult to chew, which is problematic for seniors with dentures.

However, dentures don't have to preclude seniors from enjoying a diet with a healthy amount of fiber. Instead, seek alternate sources of fiber, such as fresh fruit or cooked or baked vegetables. * Remember to drink fluids.

As we age, we start losing our sense of thirst. However, fluids don't become any less important simply because we're less thirsty. Doctors recommend seniors have between six to eight glasses of fluids per day.

Drinking water, for instance, helps us maintain energy while also helping the body perform a variety of functions, including transporting oxygen and nutrients to cells and building new tissue and cell membranes.

Drinking enough can also help prevent constipation. So it's important for seniors to remember the importance of drinking fluids each day, even if one is not feeling thirsty. * Include protein in your daily diet. Protein is integral to a healthy diet, regardless of a person's age. But seniors can especially benefit from protein's ability to strengthen the

immune system, hence lessening their likelihood of falling victim to colds or other ailments that can act as gateways to bigger problems. Fish, poultry, eggs and lean meats are all good sources of protein. * Reduce, but don't eliminate, fat from your diet.

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Lifestyles

Caution remains the key for seniors returning to exercise Despite reports of a nationwide obesity epidemic, much of the country has made exercise an important part of their daily routines. Though young people are aware of the longterm benefits of exercise, such as reducing the risk of heart disease, seniors can benefit greatly from daily exercise as well.

In fact, many illnesses commonly faced by senior citizens can be combated effectively, though not entirely, if daily exercise is included. Exercise can help reduce the negative side effects of conditions such as osteoporosis, arthritis and even depression, each of which can appear as a person ages.

Unlike beginning an exercise regimen when you're young, however, doing so as a senior involves a little more restriction and an honest appraisal of where you are with respect to fitness. For seniors about to start an exercise routine, a couple of things must be considered to ensure your success and safety. * Be honest: Diving right back into a heavy exercise routine is dangerous. Instead, be honest with yourself at the start. If you haven't seen the

Take steps to ensure your exercise regime is safe for you. * Be realistic: Choosing an inside of a gym in a long while, day, and take regular breaks. take things slowly at first. Slowly add to your routine as exercise regimen that you Make your daily routine short your body acclimates itself to won't enjoy is impractical. at first, for 10 to 15 minutes per daily physical activity.

While this is often something

younger people with specific goals in mind can handle, seniors need to be realistic and choose a routine they'll enjoy.

You're probably not entertaining the notion of athletic glory like younger people, so you're far less likely to stick to a routine that's not enjoyable.

Once you've chosen your routine, there are certain steps to take that can ensure the routine won't leave you licking your wounds or aching all over. * Stretch: Even professional athletes who earn their livings being physically active stretch on a daily basis. Stretching should be done before and after each workout.

Low-intensity stretches that precede a workout will ready your body for the more strenuous work ahead and will also get your blood flowing.

It's important to stretch after you've worked out as well.

Most people end their workouts with some cardiovascular work, be it walking or running on the treadmill or using the exercise bike.

Once you've finished the more strenuous portion of your cardiovascular routine, cool down with a 1 or 2 minute walk on the treadmill or a couple of

minutes of low intensity cycling on the exercise bike.

This allows your heart rate to return to normal. Upon completion of the cardiovascular portion of your workout, do some light stretching to avoid cramping. * Stay hydrated: Even if your exercise routine isn't strenuous, and for many seniors it's not, that doesn't mean you're not going to sweat.

Replenish the fluids your body is going to lose through exercise by drinking water while you exercise.

Dehydration is not only bad for your body, it's also uncomfortable, often leading to muscle tightness and possibly stomach pains. Drinking ample amounts of water while you workout should help you avoid these side effects. * Take it easy: Once back in the swing of things, it's still important for seniors to not go too hard during their workouts.

Feelings of nausea, lightheadedness or dizziness indicate you're going too hard.

Again, seniors are at greater risk for injury and ailments than their younger counterparts, so exercise caution whenever exercising.

Recognition and response times essential with heart attacks To many people, heart disease's status as the leading cause of death for both men and women comes as no surprise. For seniors, this is even less surprising, as heart health is often a topic of discussion when seniors visit their physicians.

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No more empty nest: Making it work when the kids come home They're called "boomerang kids" -- adult children who move back into their family home after college or when they are unemployed and looking for work.

While the trend has been growing for the last decade -- it began when the high cost of living in many areas pushed young adults out of the housing market - many adult offspring are now returning to live with their parents in response to mounting credit card debt, student loan obligations and a tight job market.

According to U.S. Census data for 2008, 5 million Americans between the ages of 25 and 35 are living with their

where down the road. Let your kids know that you care, but insist on mapping out a plan for their stay that takes into consideration your needs as well as theirs.

Start with an end game.

Don't be afraid to ask for a limit on the length of your child's stay.

The move-out date can always be renegotiated depending on future circumstances, but it is often helpful for everyone to have a timeframe in mind.

Talk dollars and sense. It's essential to come to an agreement about money before the move takes place. Do you expect your child to pay rent and/or contribute money to cover other living expenses?

There is no right or wrong arrangement, as long as everyone is clear about its terms.

Encourage, but don't enable. Among the biggest challenges of a "reunited" family is to avoid falling back into old roles and patterns.

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parents -- approximately twice the number who did so in 1960.

If your empty nest is about to be refilled, here are some suggestions for making the arrangement work for all involved.

Be both caring and candid.

For many young adults, moving back home feels like a failure. Yet, in these trying economic times, it may be the best plan around. Before the big move back, sit down as a family to talk openly and honestly about everyone's expectations.

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Establish boundaries. By being explicit about your

expectations and house rules, you can avoid disagreements and arguments. Common conflict areas include drug/alcohol use, overnight guests, use of profanity, music volume, privacy rights and others.

Some parents create contracts that spell out house rules.

If you take that route, be sure to specify and discuss the consequences of breaking the rules and be prepared to make good on them.

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DRAYTON - On March 24 the Community Resource Centre of North and Centre Wellington and the Seniors Centre for Excellence are teaming up to offer two free clinics for seniors.

Both will be held at the Conestoga Crest retirement facility, located at 81 Wood Street in Drayton.

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The clinic is open from 9:30 to 11:30am, but people must book and appointment time.

The clinic will be filled on a first come first served basis.

Seniors should bring all pertinent documents for completion of the forms, including SIN cards, T4s if on a fixed income, medication receipts (which can be obtained from their pharmacy) and rent

receipts and any T4 if they are still working.

The information taken at the clinic will be brought back to the Community Resource Centre in Fergus for processing. Arrangements will be made to deliver the returns back to the Conestoga Crest.

This clinic is open to all seniors in the area. Please call the Seniors Centre for Excellence at 519-638-1000 to avoid disappointment. Need a ride?

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Attendees receive important handout materials at each presentation. These materials promote a safer and more enjoyable driving experience.

The session itself will be presented by Wellington OPP officer Mark Cloes and will take place from 1:30 to 3:30pm on March 24 at the Conestoga Crest in Drayton. It is also free of charge.

There will be a question and answer period at the end of the session. Please call 519-6381000 to register for this event.

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ENTERTAINMENT Farce My Giddy Aunt will run from March 18 to 27 at Century Church Theatre HILLSBURGH - Century Church Theatre is presenting its spring performance, My Giddy Aunt starting this week.

Written by John Chapman and Ray Cooney, and directed

by Nick Holmes, this production is set in Lady Eppingham's house in India. The play has all the comedy that one would expect from the masters of farce, plus a good measure of thrills.

The eccentric but aristocratic Lady Eppingham lives in a world of fantasy and past glory of the Empire, while the running of her tea estate is left in the hands of her unscrupuSomething funny going on - The cast of My Giddy Aunt at the Century Church Theatre in Hillsburgh will take the audience on a romp through a tea plantation in India.

Free admission for Dance on Film show on March 19 GUELPH – River Run Centre hosts an informal evening of Dance on Film with commentary by one of Canada’s foremost modern dance artists, David Earle, on March 19 from 7 to 9pm in the Cooperators Hall.

Admission is by RSVP and is free of charge.

Through commentary and the showing of film excerpts, Earle takes people behind the scenes and inside the choreography of selected dance works from his repertoire, which have been captured on film or created specifically for film. He will also introduce Odyssey, his newest work, which will be performed by Dancetheatre

David Earle with the Penderecki String Quartet at River Run on April 8.

The film excerpts include: - Ravel, Created as an homage to the great French composer Maurice Ravel, the film features performances of his works by the Montreal Symphony Orchestra, conducted by Charles Dutoit, one of the world’s foremost interpreters of Ravel’s music. Through music and dance, the Gemini award-winning film captures the sensuality and power of Ravel’s works. It is produced

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by Larry Weinstein with choreography by Earle and Robert Desrosiers.

- Romeos and Juliets: This Gemini award-winning film features a performance of Prokofiev’s magnificent ballet score by the Montreal Symphony Orchestra.

Earle received The Press Award from France’s Grand Prix International de Vidéo-Danse de Sète for best choreography in a film.

Dance artists include such luminaries as Peggy Baker, Laurence Lemieux, Suzette Sherman, and Earle as Lord Capulet. The film is produced

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- Sacra Conversazione,

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Set to Mozart’s Requiem, Sacra Conversazione was chosen as one of the ten top choreographic masterworks of the 20th century. It has been performed coast to coast in Canada, in New York, South America, Europe, and Asia notably at the Olympics in Seoul, Korea. It is produced/directed by Moze Mossanen with choreography

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But, when Beatrice Horrocks, Lady Eppingham’s halfsister of decidedly lowly birth, arrives to claim her right to manage the estate, the situation changes and in a series of hilariously funny scenes, she slowly but surely sorts everything out and unmasks the schemes of her nephews.

The show runs March 18 to 27 at Century Church Theatre in Hillsburgh Tickets range from $15 to $18; with group discounts for 10 or more.

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The spring show will be presented in Co-operator’s Hall, and the fall production will be on the main stage.

The group is inviting potential directors to submit proposals for the musical of their choice to be considered for the 32nd season.

Past spring shows have ranged from musical reviews to

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The fall productions have been larger, Broadway-style shows.

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Arts Council’s Schmoozfest has network March 23-25 Euchre Tournament (large cash prizes), Drayton Masonic Hall, 12-5 pm, $10/person (includes dinner). To register or for more info. call Mickey at 519-638-5980 or JoAnne at 519-638-5127. *** The History of Mimosa Area at Mimosa United Church, 5980 Wellington Rd. #26 at 7pm. Free will offering at door. Please bring along any pictures, memorabilia or questions you may have about the area, including your property history. Steve will be showing historical pictures of the area and will be answering questions and sharing stories with the audience. Steve is always pleased to gain insight into personal and property history of early Wellington County! Presented by the Outreach Committee of Mimosa United Church. Call Betty 519-836-2331 or Don 519856-9780 for more info. *** “Acting on Impulse" classic rock band. Tickets $10 with half the proceeds going to the Erin Legion "Patio Fund". Doors open at 7pm. Tickets for events can be picked up at the bar downstairs. *** Arthur Legion Br. 226 - Karaoke. 8:30pm. *** Elmira Maple Syrup Festival. 7am. 1-877-969-0094. www.elmiramaplesyrup.com *** Scott Woods Live In Concert, 7pm. at Knox Presbyterian Church, Elora. Tickets: $20 adults, $10 6-12 years, 5 & under free, $50 family, available from church office 519846-0680. *** Party With A Purpose - Sue Fitzgerald's 50th birthday celebration to aid Guelph-Wellington Alzheimer Society. 8pm. Bullring, U of G, $20 advance. 519-822-0973. *** Christian Home Educators’ Conference. 8am-5pm at Rockway Mennonite Collegiate, 110 Doon Road, Kitchener. Cost at the door: Adult $40, Couple $55, Teen $15. For full details call 519744-2587.

MARCH 28 It’s for the Birds. Guelph Lake Nature Centre 2- 4pm, $5/person.

Please register at 519-836-7860. We will go on a short hike to look for winter birds and include a stop at the chickadee tree.

Afterwards, join us in building a birdhouse that you can take home. There is a $10 fee/bird house. Bring a hammer and lots of muscle power. Birdhouses are limited so please call to register! *** Nature walk under the full moon– Walk, ski or snowshoe using the light of the full moon. Bring your flashlight and winter gear.

7pm. Mount Forest & District Sports Complex (Auditorium Entrance). *** Discovering the Wellington County Archives, (Nicholas Keith Room, Wellington Place) –2pm - 4pm. Have you ever wondered what is available at the Wellington County Archives? Get answers to these questions and many more as the Wellington County Historical Society and the Wellington County Museum and Archives hosts an information session on the Archives and the collection. *** Annual Mini Golf & Steak Dinner at Harriston Legion #296. 1pm Sharp Start. $16 per person, children 12 and under $10, families of 5 or more $10 per person. There is also Shuffleboard and Pool Tables. For more information contact the Legion at 519-338-2843. *** Elora Cataract Trailway Association Annual General Meeting at 2pm, Elora Centre for the Arts. Guest speaker will be Andy Goldie, Director of Parks and Rec. for Township of Centre Wellington. Everyone Welcome. *** Chili Cook Off, Elora Community Centre. 4- 7pm. Admission is $10 for adults; $5 for children under ten years of age. Chili Cooks are admitted for free.

MARCH 30 Puslinch Seniors' Euchre Club. Present and former Puslinch residents are invited to join us for friendly euchre games at the Puslinch Community Centre 1:30 - 3:30pm. 2nd and 4th Tuesdays of the month.

MARCH 31 "Heucheras" with Betty Fretz of Floral and Hardy. 7:30pm.

Everyone welcome for a very informative evening at the Trinity United Church, Grand Valley. For more info. Julie 519-928-2949.

APRIL 1 Heritage Lecture #3 Elora Centre For the Arts; Heritage Cultural Landscapes: Preserving and conserving local historical locations.

519-846-9698.

APRIL 2 Optimist Club of Puslinch, Community Euchre. 7:30pm. At the Puslinch Community Centre. $3 per person. Refreshments provided. 50/50 draw. All Welcome. *** Good Friday Cantata, Grace Anglican Church, Arthur at 7:30pm.

Directed by Derek Moore and performed by combined area choirs. Free will offering. *** Good Friday Cantata. “Come Touch the Robe,” by the choir of St. John’s United Church. Belwood, at 7:30pm in the church. *** Good Friday Breakfast and Bake Sale, 8-10am at Eden Mills Presbyterian Church, 136 Barden St., Eden Mills. Adults $7.

*** Good Friday Service at Burns Church, Main Street Erin at 10am.

Come for a Pancake Breakfast at 8:30am before the service.

Everyone welcome. *** Euchre - St. Mary Family Centre, Mount Forest - 7:30pm. $2.50, includes lunch and prizes.

APRIL 3 Trinity United Church, Grand Valley-Pancake Fest. Pancakes, sausage and fresh maple syrup served from 8:30-2pm.Home baking, fish pond, fresh maple syrup for sale/Adults-$5, Children under 12-$3, Preschool-free

APRIL 7 Cancer Society Annual Daffodil Luncheon. 11:30am- 1:30pm. $10 per person. Ham & Scalloped potatoes, homemade pie, tea & coffee. Royal Canadian Legion Br. 275, 500 Blair St. Fergus.

Take-outs & Delivery available. Call 519-843-1426.

APRIL 8 Arthur Agricultural Society Directors meeting. 8:15pm. Lower Hall of the Arthur Community Centre. All welcome. *** Belwood United Church Beef Dinner, 6pm. 519-843-3875. $14 (child $6, pre-schoolers free). Take-outs call 519-787-1096.

APRIL 10 Frog Frolic. Guelph Lake Nature Centre $5/person 7–9pm. Please register at 519-836-7860. Who’s that singing in the swamp? Lets find out together. There will be a short slide show highlighting Ontario’s frogs and a chance to meet with the Nature Centre's resident hoppers. Bring a flashlight and rubber boots! *** Just for Women, Just for Fun day-long fundraiser for BBBS. Fun and informative professional workshops, refreshments, lunch, raffles and silent auction. Tickets available until March 26; no ticket sales at door. 519-323-4273. *** Evangelism for Normal People. A workshop by John Bowen. St. Andrew’s Presbyterian Church, Fergus. Call Sandra Woods for more info. 519-843-3565. *** Farmers breakfast at Speedside United Church. 8-10am. Eggs, sausage, toast, coffee and pancakes. Adults $7, under 12 $3. *** Cast Iron Seat Meet, 8:30am Shelburne Legion, 203 William St. Old cast iron and tin seats, old farm tools and wrenches. Feature: Massey Harris and associated companies. Consignment auction at 2pm. Open to the public. Admission $4. For more info. call 519925-2536.

GUELPH- The Guelph Arts Council will hold its spring Schmoozefest March 23 to 2 from 5 to 7pm at a new location this year, Borealis Grille and Bar, 1388 Gordon Street.

For the past 11 years, the event has offered artists, arts groups, and the public an opportunity to gather and network in an informal social setting, to present new ideas and coming events to active listeners, or simply to sit back and get the lowdown on what’s happening in arts or heritage in

the Guelph and Wellington area.

Participants can bring posters, brochures, or business cards to share with fellow schmoozers, or book a twominute spotlight to introduce yourself or promote a particular event. Advance bookings are required. Everyone is welcome and it is free.

For more information or to book a two-minute spotlight, contact Guelph Arts Council at 519-836-3280 or email gac@sentex.net.

Barbershop group has spring show March 26, 27 GUELPH - Royal City Ambassadors are holding their spring show March 26 and 27 at the River Run Centre.

The show is called The Bumpy Road to Gold, and is about a spring Olympics in Moose Jaw, where barbershop singing will be a demonstration sport.

Guest performers will include Our Lady of Lourdes Vocal Ensemble and a comedy quartet call In A Heartbeat, from London.

The tickets are $23 for adults and $5 for children and students. They are available at www.riverrun.ca or phone the box office at 519-763-3000.

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APRIL 11 Sunday Jamboree - Listowel Legion, Parkview Gardens - Start 1pm, Supper 5pm. Admission $5, Supper $8.

APRIL 12 New Fitness Class “Zumba Gold” 12:10-12:55pm (6 classes).

Financial Seminar: Six Mistakes Retirees Make with Their Finances & How to Avoid Them 10:30am. Bus Trip: Ikea, Vaughan Mills & Magnotta Winery (departs 9am). Please call the Victoria Park Senior Centre at 519-787-1814 for information and to register. *** Monticello United Church Roast Beef Dinner. 4:30-7pm. Adults $12.50, children $5, pre-school-free. Tickets at the door.

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Here’s How it Works: Sudoku puzzles are formatted as a 9x9 grid, broken down into nine 3x3 boxes. To solve a sudoku, the numbers 1 through 9 must fill each row, column and box. You can figure out the order in which the numbers will appear by using the numeric clues already provided in the boxes. The more numbers you name, the easier it gets to solve the puzzle! Find the answer below.

HOROSCOPES - For the fourth week of March -

Puslinch Seniors' Euchre Club: Present and former Puslinch residents are invited to join us for friendly euchre games at the Puslinch Community Centre 1:30 - 3:30pm on the 2nd and 4th Tuesdays of the month.

ARIES Mar 21/Apr 20 Aries, love and money is your primary focus this week. Don’t feel like you have to skimp on purchases, however.

You have enough funds for fun.

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TAURUS Apr 21/May 21 You feel rejuvenated, Taurus. Your soul and energy resumes and you feel revved up for anything. Just don’t come on too strong. Others may wonder if you’ve had too much coffee.

Rockwood & District Lioness Euchre & Bridge Night. Rockmosa Community Centre, Rockwood at 7pm. $5 a person. Lunch & prizes to follow. *** April 14 & 15 - Rummage Sale- St. Andrew’s Presbyterian Church, Mount Forest. Spring and Summer clothing, household items. Wed. donation drop off from 1-8pm, sale 5-8pm. Thurs. sale 9am-1pm. *** Sussman’s of Arthur 2nd Annual Fundraiser Fashion Show 2010.

7:30pm. Tickets available at the store. Proceeds to local school breakfast programs.

APRIL 15 Arthur & District Horticulture Society's first General Meeting.

Arthur United Church. Guest speaker from Little Tree Nursery. A time to meet with your gardening friends over tea and tarts. 8pm.

New members always welcome. Membership $7/yr. Youth meeting 6pm. *** Until May 15 The Drayton Entertainment Production of Disney High School Musical. This School Rocks Like No Other! Drayton Festival Theatre, 33 Wellington St., Drayton. Regular Performance $42; Previews $35.50; 18 & Under $21.50; Groups (20+) $35.50. 1-888-449-4463.

SEND YOUR NON-PROFIT/CHARITABLE EVENT INFO TO events@wellingtonadvertiser.com 20-25 words, 4 weeks prior to event date.

GEMINI May 22/Jun 21 Gemini, nurture yourself and plan on getting a little extra sleep every night.

You need to rest up for some exciting weeks ahead. You will complete unfinished business.

CANCER Jun 22/Jul 22 Enough with work already, Cancer. It’s time to let loose and party. Your only job this week is to catch up with old friends and head out as much as possible.

LEO Jul 23/Aug 23 A stretch of work and productivity begins this week, Leo. This is a good time for goal planning. It might take a few days before you get in a groove.

VIRGO Aug 24/Sept 22 Virgo, after a few weeks of feeling antisocial, you’re in the mood for festivities.

Meet up with a few friends and have some fun. If single, you may meet a special someone.

LIBRA Sept 23/Oct 23 Libra, you’re in the mood for private encounters rather than big crowds and a noisy party scene. Devote a lot of time to just snuggling with that special someone.

SCORPIO Oct 24/Nov 22 Scorpio, it’s time for getting close to the one you love. If you are single, seek out a new love to have and to hold. Lean on other people for encouragement and support.

SAGITTARIUS Nov 23/Dec 21 A week of health and vitality starts as you’ve finally decided to act on earlier resolutions. Incorporate a jog or power walk, or simply park the car a little farther from the store entry.

CAPRICORN Dec 22/Jan 20 Capricorn, love is in the air and all around you. So enjoy yourself as much as possible. Embrace your artsy side with a special project that will “woo” that someone special.

AQUARIUS Jan 21/Feb 18 Spend time with your family, Aquarius.

This week you’re more at home in sweatpants than a business suit. It may be the time to take a well-deserved vacation.

PISCES Feb 19/Mar 20 Pisces, it’s time to get out and party. Set aside work responsibilities and socialize.

You’ll have time to catch up later.

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Green Legacy is looking for volunteers!

Are you a high school student who needs to complete community service hours, or are you looking for a fun outdoor activity?

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For more information, please contact Rob Johnson, Green Legacy Tree Nursery Manager, at: (519) 837.2600, ext. 3030*

it’s here 2010 GUELPH-WELLINGTON VISITOR GUIDE Copies are available at all County library branches, local municipal offices, the County Administration Centre and local Chambers of Commerce.

LOCAL FESTIVALS HONOURED On Saturday, March 6, at the annual Festival and Events Ontario Conference in Ottawa, several local festivals were honoured. Festivals and Events Ontario recognized the following: Hillside Festival Top 100 Festival Best Greening of a Festival or Event Best Official Printed Programme in $500,000 + category Town of Minto Canadian Redneck Games Top 100 Festival Best Community Involvement

To download a copy, visit: www.wellington.ca

Fergus Scottish Festival and Highland Games Top 100 Festival Best Media/Marketing/ Promotional Campaign Sensational Elora Best Souvenir or Merchandise item

Mount Forest Fireworks Festival Top 100 Festival Eden Mills Writers’ Festival Top 100 Festival

Congratulations!

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reuse it’s nothing new! one person’s trash is another’s treasure COUNTY REUSE CENTRES are located at the Aberfoyle, Belwood and Riverstown Waste Facilities • general waste fees apply to drop off items • no charge to take items REMINDER - clothing and textiles are not accepted at County Reuse Centres. Items in good condition are accepted by many charities and local organizations.

www.Wellington.Reuses.com Wellington County’s new online goods exchange website For more information, contact Solid Waste Services (SWS): 519.837.2601* or 1.866.899.0248.

County of Wellington Administration Centre 74 Woolwich St. Guelph, ON N1H 3T9

www.wellington.ca

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