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Established at the University of Guelph in1993, Creative Encounters has developed

a strong reputation for its science andtechnology summer camps, all-girls

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thing I did not like was the end of camp.”- CES Gr. 4-6 camper

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

What are the studies?

All studies have received full ethical approval. A brief sample of studies conductedlast year include: Repeated-event memory: Children participated in Ontariocurriculum-based activities on four different days; The Easy-Hard Study:Children watched people perform simple actions and later had to remember whodid what action: Language: Children took part in vocabulary training sessionseach day based around a particular topic. Math study: Children were given twotasks—one to assess their mathematical development and one to find out aboutgender 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 coor-dinator. “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 comput-er 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 peo-

ple are highly trained, qualified individuals who have all had experience working withchildren.

For further information and registration details about BrainWorx, visitwww.wlu.ca/camps4kids.

Photo credits for front cover, kindly supplied by: Focus on Nature (photo by Sadie);YMCA-YWCA of Guelph; and Guelph Saultos.

Spring arrives!

Welcome to our latest issue of the Activity and Events Guide. The beginning of thewarmer weather brings an exciting number of local events to get out and enjoy. Checkout 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 withfood and crafts from around the world, plus performances by local bands and communitygroups.The Volunteer Centre of Guelph-Wellington celebrates 10 years in our community in

2011. Participate in their Power of 10 program–see page 12for more details.Local organizations are taking registrations now for summer

camps. Check out what our advertisers are offering this year foryour children–there’s something for everyone from sciencecamps 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 to7:30 pm. This great event showcases a wide variety of localbusinesses–admission is free.

Our summer issue of the Activity and Events Guide is distrib-uted on June 1. Please email us with any exciting news in yourclub or organization, and as always we continue to publish yournon-profit events for free.

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The Block Parent® Program sign has become an easi-ly recognized symbol of safety to Canadians. The pro-gram, created in 1968 in London, Ontario rapidlyexpanded across the country. In 1983 a nationalcommittee was formed and the Block Parent®Program of Canada became incorporated in 1986.Soon the familiar red and white window signs were inhomes in over 900 communities across Canada.Through the efforts of Liz Gray and Sgt. George

Pearson, the program came to Guelph in 1976 with astart-up grant of $1500 provided by the Guelph Police.Within six months, there were window signs in 756homes, growing to 1450 homes over the next tenyears.The Guelph Police Services provides Block Parent®

volunteers with free screening services, a level of sup-port that is unique to Guelph Block Parents Inc. (GBPI).Also, an increased level of security mandate from TheRCMP has added an extra step into the volunteerscreening process–to ensure the safety of the vulner-able sector, which is key to the function and serviceprovided by GBPI.Currently there are 220 Block Parents in the

Guelph area. With the growth of city population andthe busy life style of today’s society, many people donot know their neighbours well enough to extend thetrust necessary for creating a safe place to turn to, asin the past. The GBPI program helps to provide com-munity members with a safety network and preservesthe community culture where connection and concernmatter.Students are taught in school to use the program

only for emergencies. While a Block Parent® may becalled upon to offer their home as a place of safety

when someone is in a dangerous or frightening situa-tion, volunteers are not expected to open their door toanyone if they feel uneasy about the situation. A BlockParent® assists adults or children in distress by tele-phoning the appropriate emergency service when nec-essary.GBPI volunteers support the community in a variety

of ways. Those who may not qualify to display a win-dow sign (signs must be in a secure location notaccessible from outside) but are able to provide sup-port by attending an event or providing assistance to asingle project are just as valuable to the organizationand community.For more information on volunteering, [email protected] or call 519-824-1212ext 381. If you no longer wish to be a Block Parent®,please contact a program volunteer to pickup yoursign. It is imperative that old signs do not go into thegarbage or recycling–they must be turned in orexchanged.

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Art auction in supportof music and art forkids educationWyndham Art Supplies and the Guelph YouthMusic Centre are gearing up for their 2nd silentart auction in support of M.A.K.E. (Music and Artfor Kids Education). Funds raised help subsidizemusic and visual art camps for youth who may nototherwise afford it.Over fifty 10-inch square canvases have been

distributed by Wyndham Art Supplies to artistswho will then create original paintings, artist printsand 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 toMay 1.Last year a number of downtown businesses

participated by donating space to preview oneoriginal piece of art from the auction. This year,the auction will once again include a DowntownArt Walk at downtown businesses, scheduled forMay 2 through May 18.This year as an added bonus, there is a contest

for all Stone Road Mall and Art Walk viewers. Theartists are responding to a theme, “song titles”and viewers will be asked to name six pieces byguessing their song title. A gift basket will beawarded to one winner who has guessed the mostcorrect titles.

For the last weeks of bidding, the canvases will beon display in the window of Wyndham Art Supplies.Online bidding is available atwww.wyndhamARTsupplies.com on their “aboutus” page. Bidding closes on June 1 at 6pm.

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Focus on Nature is a non-profiteducational program that inspiresyoung people to explore and connectwith the natural world throughphotography. Offered as an enrichmenttool for teachers, the program bringslocal photographers and trainedvolunteers into classrooms to offerhands-on creative workshops,photography field trips, and editing andfeedback discussions.Nature and sensory activities are

integrated throughout the program tohelp the students develop a sense ofappreciation for the natural world, aswell as enhancing their observationalskills and curiosity about localecosystems. Students are encouragedto slow down, and focus on the beautyof natural world all around them, andto express their observations creativelythrough photography.The brainchild of photographer Trina

Koster and social worker Shirley Hunt,and offered to schools through aseries of pilot projects from 2008 to2010, the program’s development hasbeen advanced through theoutstanding support of an advisoryboard, volunteers, community mentors,and business partners.

In 2010, under the trusteeship ofGuelph Arts Council, the programreceived seed funding from the OntarioTrillium Foundation to: strengthenorganizational capacity; createteaching resources to support ongoinginstruction; increase the number ofschools reached; develop a Focus onNature volunteer program; and createstrategic priorities for long-term viability.Focus on Nature also received an

Ontario Arts Council grant to supportdevelopment of teaching resources forthe program, and to involve localphotographers in the planning andimplementation of the program.The program delivers key

components of the visual artscurriculum and as well ascomplementing other subjectsincluding science and technology, andlanguage arts. Response fromteachers, students and the communityhas been very positive; more pilots willbe delivered this spring, in preparationfor full programming in the fall. Asecond Focus on Nature teachertraining workshop is being planned, asare collaborative projects, including afull day workshop at the University ofGuelph’s Arboretum on April 16.

Focus on Nature is part of aburgeoning North Americanmovement to reconnect children andyouth with nature and has continuedas a result of concerns over trendsincluding: rapid urbanization; anincreasingly indoor, screen-dependentyoung population; significantlyincreased rates of childhood obesity andrelated health concerns; higher rates ofADHD, anxiety and depression inchildren and youth; and a growingconsensus that there is a direct linkbetween time spent in nature and ourphysical, mental, and emotional well-being.Focus on Nature is currently recruiting

volunteers for their educationalprogramming, social media/marketing,volunteer management, and fundraisingand resource development activities.The program is also acceptingdonations of equipment includingworking digital point-and-shootcameras, and lap top computers forclassroom use. Businesses interestedin sponsoring the Focus on Natureprogram are welcome to contactShirley Hunt, Program Director.For more information please visitwww.focusonnature.ca.

Focus on Nature–inspiring youth through photography

Golf for the love of musicTurn your love of golf into a way to supportGuelph’s youth music and art programs.The Second Annual Guelph Youth MusicCentre Charity Golf Tournament,sponsored by Venture Guelph PublicationsLtd. will take place on August 11 at theGuelph Country Club.Tickets are $125 per person which

includes 18-holes of golf (scrambleformat), cart, a putting contest, dinnerand prizes. Check-in at noon, with ashotgun start at 1:00 p.m. Individuals andgroups are welcome–sign-up on your ownor as a foursome.Space is limited, register early by calling

the GYMC at 519-837-1119. Businessesinterested in sponsoring a hole ordonating a prize are asked to contactBrenda Gibson at the GYMC.

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March 7 – June 30 Through the Lens:Photographic Images of GuelphDaily 1-5 pm. Images from the exceptional photocollection 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 Trenches1pm. Exhibit includes objects dug from a trench inYpres, Belgium near where John McCrae was sta-tioned during the 2nd Battle of Ypres. Adult $4,Senior/Student/Child $3, Family $10; Members Free.McCrae House, 108 Water St. 519-836-1482 orwww.guelph.ca/museum

March 10 – June 30 Big Time Entertainment6pm. Thursdays. The Red Papaya, 55 Wyndham St. N.519-230-3255 www.redpapaya.ca

March 26 – June 5 Coastal Dignity–group artexhibit Painting from Gros Morne National Park,Newfoundland and Labrador. Laura Coutts, LeslieMiles, Janet Ollers, Scott Abbott, Barry Hodgson andJoel Masewich. Wellington County Museum &Archives #0536 Wellington County Rd 18, Fergus,519-846-0916 x5221, www.wcm.on.ca

March 25 – 26 Royal City Ambassadors–Harmony Playlist 7:30pm. Join the Royal CityAmbassadors and guests as they download yourfavourite songs direct to you. River Run Centre,35 Woolwich St. $23 Adult; $5 Student; $5 eyeGO,519-763-3000, www.riverrun.ca

April 30 – May 27 4th Season OpeningOpening Ceremony, 2 pm, April 30, Wellington ArtistsGallery and Art Centre. Carolyn Keating, Guest Artist.Denis Hopkins, still life work and impressionisticlandscapes. Membership will present a new show,'The Power of 3'. 6142 Wellington Rd 29, Fergus,519-843-6303, www.wellingtonartistsgallery.ca

June 10 – 12 Guelph & District MulticulturalFestival The Guelph and District MulticulturalFestival gives our community the chance to enjoycultural foods, entertainment, live music, ethnicdance and costumes, cultural craft vendors,children's tent, raffle prizes and fireworks. Freeadmission. 25th anniversary opening ceremonies andparade on June 11 at 10 am. www.gdmf.ca

May 31 – June 4 Nature Journalling Retreat-Putting Your Spirituality to Paper9 am. Nature Journaling is a retreat to draw uponyour spirit and soul. The Ignatius Jesuit Centre envi-rons and atmosphere will inspire you to write andcontemplate like never before. Keeping a nature jour-nal is a wonderful way for writers, novice or experi-enced, to become spiritually centered. Our facilitatorwill teach you various techniques of journaling.$465. Loyola House 5420 Highway 6 N.,519-824-1250 x266, www.ignatiusguelph.ca

April 26 – May 1 Sharpcuts Guelph Indie Film& Music Festival SharpCuts returns for its fifth yearas a staple festival in Guelph and surrounding area.Local, national, and international indie musicians andfilmmakers to convene in appreciation of their craft.Highlights: Fright Night, Saturday Short Sets, ComedyKick-off event, an evening of musical free-styling andthe Filmmaker Gala and Awards Banquet.Various Locations. www.sharpcuts.ca

MARchMarch 24 Military Lecture Series7:30 pm. Guelph Museums and Laurier Centre forMilitary, Strategic and Disarmament Studies offer alecture series on various aspects of Canada's militaryhistory. Free admission. Seating is limited.Guelph Civic Museum, 6 Dublin St. S. 519-836-1221,www.guelph.ca/museum

March 25 Retire in Style–Information Fair11:30 am - 3 pm. An opportunity to gather informa-tion on senior friendly services in Guelph. Freeadmission, free parking and refreshments.Evergreen Seniors Centre, 683 Woolwich St.519-823-1291, www.gwsa-guelph.ca/events.htm

March 26 Bella The Tuba gets her Melody9:30, 10:30 & 11:30am Find out what differentinstruments of the brass quintet do best. River RunCentre, 35 Woolwich St. $11 - $13. 519-763-3000,www.riverrun.ca

March 26 Crystal Anniversary Dinner andAuction 5 pm, Guelph- Wellington Women in Crisis.Support women and children in our community byjoining us for a sparkling evening–dinner, live music,

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

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

March 31 Tiny Tot Thursdays in TheChildren’s Museum 9:30-11:30 am Join us forthis fun drop-in program for children ages 1-4 andtheir 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

APRILApril 1 Duck Workshop: Bluebills, HickoryHeads and Spiketails 9 am - 4 pm. Learn aboutplumage, flight identification, breeding displays andmigration of 24 duck species. Ideas on enhancinghabitat for nesting ducks will also be discussed.Naturalist: Chris Earley, author of Waterfowl ofEastern North America. $75. Register by March 25.The Arboretum 519-824-4120 ext. 52358 orwww.uoguelph.ca/arboretum

April 1 Scott Merritt 8 pm. Celebrated acrossCanada as an accomplished producer, musical col-laborator and singer-songwriter, Scott Merritt shareshis remarkable songs in an intimate solo perform-ance. $23 - $25, River Run Centre, 519-763-3000,www.riverrun.ca

April 1 Jason McCoy 8 pm. A set of Jason McCoyand The Road Hammers' chart-toppers, interwovenwith new songs, humour to rival any stand-up come-dy act, and intimate stories exploring family, fun andfaith. $35 - $42, River Run Centre, 519-763-3000,www.riverrun.ca

April 2 47th Elmira Maple Syrup Festival7 am. Pancakes are served just off the downtownmall. Follow the signs or ask one of our volunteers

for directions. All vendors in the downtown mall areopen for business. Old MacDonald's Farm is open.Downtown Elmira, 24 Church St. 519-669-6000 /1-877-969-0094, www.elmiramaplesyrup.com

April 2 Sultans of String8 pm. 2010 Juno award nominees thrill audienceswith their global sonic tapestry of Spanish flamenco,Arabic folk, Cuban rhythms and Gypsy jazz. Acousticstrings meet electronic wizardry. $26 - $28, RiverRun Centre, 519-763-3000, www.riverrun.ca

April 2 Guelph Chamber Choir: Brahms–AGerman Requiem 8 pm. Compassion and love ofhumanity form the foundation of this beloved work.Anne-Marie Ramos: soprano, Daniel Lichti: bass-baritone. Guelph Chamber Choir with: University ofGuelph Choirs, University of Western Ontario Singers,Musica Viva Orchestra. Pre-show Podium Talk 7 pm.$25 Adult; $10 - 30 & Under - ID required; $10Student: $5 Child - 14 & Under; $5 eyeGO HighSchool student – valid ID required, River Run Centre,519-763-3000, www.riverrun.ca

April 3 Bach: Mass in B Minor3 pm. Elora Festival Singers, Suzie LeBlanc, DavidTrudgen, Tyler Duncan, Elora Festival Orchestra,Noel Edison, Conductor. Church of Our Lady,28 Norfolk St, $40, $5 Eyego tickets for students upto 18 years of age. 519 846-0024 orwww.elorafestival.com

April 3 Masterworks - Liszt and Brahms3 pm. Guelph Symphony Orchestra, Adult $30:General $25: Student $15: Child $10, River RunCentre, 519-736-3000, www.guelphorchestra.ca

April 5 STARboretum7 pm - 11 pm. Take in the universe with the help ofexperienced observers and a variety of telescopes.April is the best time to view the Realm of theGalaxies. Also visible this time of the year is the sky'sbrightest Quasar (rain dates April 6 or 7) $10.Register by March 29. The Arboretum 519-824-4120ext. 52358 or www.uoguelph.ca/arboretum

April 6 Community Living Guelph Wellington2011 Fashion Show 5 pm. Annual Spring FashionShow at Italian Canadian Club, $40. Raffle and doorprizes to be won. 519-824-2480

April 7 The Barber of Seville by G. Rossini7:30 pm. Complete with a full cast and chorus andaccompanied by a live orchestra, this performancewill be sung in Italian. $54 Adult; $43 Student/Senior.Purchase early and receive a 10% discount! RiverRun Centre, 519-763-3000, www.riverrun.ca

April 8 Urban Wildlife Habitat Gardening9am - 4pm. Discover how to feed your soul and atthe same time provide much needed sanctuary for adiversity of wildlife–right in your backyard! $75.Register by April 1. The Arboretum 519-824-4120ext. 52358 or www.uoguelph.ca/arboretum

April 9 Frog Frolic7 pm. Short slide show highlighting Ontario's frogsand a chance to meet with the Nature Centre's resi-dent hoppers, before we head out to the swamp tofind the elusive spring peepers. Bring a flashlight andrubber boots! $5 per person, Guelph Lake NatureCentre, Conservation Drive, 519-836-7860,www.grandriver.ca

April 9 Vimy Ridge Day1 - 5pm Recognizing the battle of Vimy Ridge with atalk on First World War by Ken Irvine at 2 pm.Admission by donation. Guelph Civic Museum6 Dublin St. S 519-836-1221,www.guelph.ca/museum

April 13 Fashion Show Fundraiser for GDMFDoors open at 5:30 pm, dinner 6:15 pm, fashionshow 7:30 pm. This annual Fashion Show andDinner is in support of the Guelph & DistrictMulticultural Festival. Women’s fashions by Zack’s,men’s fashions by Tip Top, children’s fashions byCarters and Osh Kosh, cultural costumes from localcommunity groups, hair and make-up by AcquaSalon. Cash bar, raffle prizes and door prizes. Ticketsadvance purchase only - $42 on sale at allScotiabank Branches. Italian Canadian Club,135 Ferguson St. 519-836-7482, www.gdmf.ca.

April 15 Warbler Workshop Level 1:Butterflies of the Bird World9 am - 4 pm, tour May 14, 6:30 am. Through a widevariety of hands-on activities you’ll learn about theplumage, song and behaviour of warblers. We’ll alsoinvestigate habitat requirements and timing of migra-tion. Participants will receive a descriptive tape of

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Scott MerrittFriday, April 1 · 8 pm · $23–25

Jason McCoyFriday, April 1 · 8 pm · $35–42

Sultans of StringSaturday, April 2 · 8 pm · $26–28

The Just for Laughs RoadshowTim Nutt · Ryan Hamilton · Ralph Harris · Orny Adams

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Hawksley WorkmanFriday, April 29 · 8 pm · $30–37

warbler songs and an information booklet.$95 Register by April 8. The Arboretum519-824-4120 ext. 52358 orwww.uoguelph.ca/arboretum

April 16 Youth Photography Workshop:Focus on Nature 9 - 4pm. How cannature inspire youth to take great photos?Sign your kid(s) up for this incredibleworkshop and find out! Nature activities areintegrated throughout the program toenhance your child's sensory awareness. Ifyour child doesn't have access to a digitalcamera, there will be some available to bor-row for the day. For ages 11-16. GuestInstructor: Trina Koster. $65, Register byApril 8. The Arboretum 519-824-4120 ext.52358 or www.uoguelph.ca/arboretum

April 16 The Red Ribbon Gala Doorsopen 6 pm, dinner 7 pm. The 19th AnnualGala with live and silent auction is a jointfundraiser between TheAIDS Committee ofGuelph Wellington, The Masai Clinic andBracelet of Hope. Guests will enjoy theGuelph Suzuki String School. Guelph Deltaand Conference Centre.Tickets at 519-763-2255 ext. 128or [email protected]

April 16 Attic Treasures Sale8 am - 12 pm. Evergreen Seniors Centre.www.gwsa-guelph.ca/events.htm

April 16 The Elora Antique Show andSale 10 am. The region's #1 antique show,with 55 great antique dealers. Free parkingand catering at the show. $6, EloraCommunity Centre 20 David Street, 1-800-667-0619 www.antiqueshowscanada.comApril 16, 17 The Wizard of Oz by First

Light Theatre.Performers 8 -13 years of age.April 16 2 pmand 7:30 pm;April 17 2 pm, atOur Lady OfLourdes HighSchool. 54Westmount Rd.,Guelph. www.firstlighttheatre.ca

April 21ABBAmania 8pm. ABBAmaniais an all-Canadiancast and is thelargest productionof ABBA in theworld. With afantastic look,amazing vocalsand authenticcostumes, youwill believe youare watching andlistening to thereal ABBA. $35River Run Centre.519-763-3000,www.riverrun.ca

April 21 YukYuks 7 pm. $40includes dinnerand show. TheRed Papaya,55 Wyndham St.N. 519-230-3255

April 21 The Admiral Sir Charles KingsmillLecture 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’sMuseum 9:30 -11:30 am Join us for this fun drop-inprogram for children ages 1-4 and their caregivers,monthly themes, songs, crafts, and games. $2 perperson. Guelph Civic Museum - Children's Museum,6 Dublin St. S. 519-836-1221,www.guelph.ca/museum

April 28 KWS Signature The New World8 pm. Osvaldo Golijov: New Work (Henry FogelCommission Consortium), Mozart: SinfoniaConcertante in Eb Major, Dvorák: Symphony No. 9,New World. This exciting concert will showcase con-certmaster Stephen Sitarski and principal violistJoshua Greenlaw. Audience members are invited toattend pre-concert talks before the concert at6:45pm - 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 Workman8 pm. With 12 albums to his name and a live showthat is second to none, Juno award-winner HawksleyWorkman has become a beloved Canadian culturalicon. $30 - $37, River Run Centre, 519-763-3000www.riverrun.ca

April 30 Doors Open Guelph 10 am. Step insidesome of Guelph's finest heritage buildings–many ofwhich are not normally open to the public.No registration required, free, guided tours at variouslocations TBA. 519-836-3280,www.guelpharts.ca/guelphartscouncil

April 30 Waraku: One Heart, One Beat 8 pm.Waraku is a Japanese drum group inspired to find aninfinite attraction within the traditional Japanesedrum arts. Waraku is intrigued to enlighten andinterweave this aspect into contemporary music whilecontinuing tradition and passing it down to futuregenerations. $35 Adult; $30 Student/SeniorRiver Run Centre, 519-763-3000, www.riverrun.ca

April 30Tried and True Garden Plants for Our Area10 am- 12 pm. Learn about some new perennials,trees and shrubs, and re-visit some old favourites thatwill perform well year after year in the Guelph area.We will look at plants for sun, shade, and dry areasas well as wet spots in the garden, and learn how toavoid buyer's regret at the garden centre. $30.Register by April 22. The Arboretum 519-824-4120ext. 52358 or www.uoguelph.ca/arboretum

MayMay 5 Mother’s Eve – Woodlawn Memorial7 pm. We will send Kisses to Heaven. Join us for abrief and gentle service of remembrance. Bring let-ters or notes to mother and they will be planted atthe foot of a shrub in the Mothers’ Grove. (Inremembrance of Mothers everywhere, not just inWoodlawn). 762 Woolwich St., 519-822-1271,www.woodlawnmemorialpark.ca

May 5 GYMC Youth Symphony Spring Concert7:30 pm. $5. Guelph Youth Music Centre,75 Cardigan St. 519-837-1119, www.gymc.ca

May 6 GYMC Junior and IntermediateOrchestra Spring Concert7:30 pm. $5. Guelph Youth Music Centre,75 Cardigan St. 519-837-1119, www.gymc.ca

May 6 or 7 Spring Wildflowers: Beyond theField Guide 9:30 - 4:30 pm. Naturalist RichardAaron introduces the fascinating natural history, ecol-ogy, lore, and uses of our springtime flora. Bringyour favourite wildflower field guide and a hand lensif you have one. $75. Register by April 29. TheArboretum 519-824-4120 ext. 52358 orwww.uoguelph.ca/arboretum

May 7 Annual Poppy Plus Fundraiser8:30 - 1 pm. Several varieties of poppies as well asperennial and annuals from the historic gardens willbe available for sale. www.guelph.ca/museum

May 7 Science Rendezvous 201110 am. Science Rendezvous is one-day festival stylecelebration for all the public, for free.Various locations to be posted atwww.sciencerendezvous.ca

May 7 Train & Carousel–Riverside ParkMay - June: Train and Carousel only open weekendsand holidays, from 11 am-7:30 pm.July 2 - Labour Day: Train, Carousel and Paddle boatsopen daily from 11 am - 7:30 pm.Tickets: $1.85 each. Babies (1yr and under) ridefree, children 4 and under require someone (14+)to accompany them. Amusement Pass: Valid forcarousel, train, & paddle boats. Pass valid duringpublic hours, can include 5 children on one pass(all the same family). 519-837-1335

May 7 Kidsfest 12- 3 pm. Free to attend. Livemusic, displays, crafts, face painting and more.Guelph Youth Music Centre, 75 Cardigan St.519-837-1119, www.gymc.ca

May 7, 8 Annual Fundraiser Booksale9:30 am - 5 pm, free parking and admission, over50,000 gently used books, and games. In support ofElora Festival. Elora Curling Club, 60 David St. W.519 846-0024, www.elorafestival.com

May 8 Oh! Canada3 pm. Elora Festival Singers, music by Mark Sirett,Gary Kulesha, Derek Holman, and Leonard Enns.Meet the people who create the music as they guideus through their latest work. Noel Edison, Conductor.St. John’s Church, 36 Henderson St., Elora. $35, $5Eyego tickets for students up to 18 years of age.519-846-0024 or www.elorafestival.com

May 11 Discovering Values for DecisionMaking 9 am. A day to discover and own the "vitalinterests" that shape our decisions. $125, lunchincluded. Loyola House, 5420 Highway 6 North,519-824-1250, www.ignatiusguelph.ca

May 12 Optimist Club of Puslinch Annual FishFry 5 - 8 pm. All you can eat fish and chips! Ticketsat the door, from any Optimist member or call519-821-4256 to reserve. Adults $12, Children $6.Puslinch Community Centre, 23 Brock Road South,Aberfoyle, www.optimistclubofpuslinch.com

May 12 KWS Pops Classical Comedy 8 pm.Rainer Hersch is a stand-up comic with a difference:A multi-talented comedian and conductor who hasbeen delighting audiences worldwide with his come-dy sketches. See him conduct favourite pieces suchas William Tell Overture, Pachelbel's Cannon andmany more with his special comedic twist! $54Adult/Senior A; $40 Adult/Senior B; $25 Adult/SeniorC $22 Student; $5 eyeGO (High School Student -valid ID required). River Run Centre, 519-763-3000www.riverrun.ca

May 13,14, 16, 21, 22 Guelph Musicfest 2011May 13: Festival Quartet With Jerzy Kaplanek; May14, 16: Beethoven Piano Sonatas With RobertSilverman; May 20: Special Presentation: The Life OfEdward Johnson; May 21: Cecilia String Quartet,Guelph Youth Music Centre, 75 Cardigan St.519-993-7591, www.guelphmusicfest.ca

May 14 Guelph Synchronized Swimming Club1:30 - 2:30 pm. Year end water show, University ofGuelph W.F. Mitchell Athletic Club.

May 14 Garden and Wildflower Photography9 am -12 pm. Soon the peonies and irises will beblooming, and don’t you wish you knew how to pho-tograph them? A tripod is recommended, dress forthe weather. Basic to intermediate level. Film or dig-ital, SLR or point and shoot cameras. $ 55 Registerby May 6. The Arboretum 519-824-4120 ext. 52358or www.uoguelph.ca/arboretum

May 22 Small Pond Design, Construction andMaintenance9 - 5 pm. A small pond would make a perfect homein your garden for aquatic plants that like to live inwater. Create a sanctuary in any size space with water,plants, rocks and ornaments. You will learn how toplace and position your pond., be Eco friendly, safe,and soothing. Ponds may attract all the small birdsand doves. $75. Register by May 13. The Arboretum519-824-4120 ext. 52358 orwww.uoguelph.ca/arboretum

May 25 Lilac Remembrance Day – WoodlawnMemorial Park 7 pm. Join Hospice Wellington,Gilchrist Chapel and our staff as we plant a Lilac inremembrance of families served. Lovelyservice. Lilac Block. Woodlawn Memorial Park,762 Woolwich St., 519-822-1271,www.woodlawnmemorialpark.ca

May 26Tiny Tot Thursdays in The Children’s Museum9:30-11:30 am. Join us for this fun drop-in programfor children ages 1-4 and their caregivers. Monthlythemes, organized songs, crafts, games. $2 per per-son Guelph Civic Museum - Children's Museum,6 Dublin St. S. 519-836-1221,www.guelph.ca/museum

May 27Sparrow Workshop: Those Little Brown Jobs9 am - 4 pm. This workshop will help you identifyand study 19 species of sparrows found in Ontario.We will use hands-on activities to learn plumages,songs and habitat use of this difficult-to-identifygroup. $75. Register by May 20. The Arboretum519-824-4120 ext. 52358 orwww.uoguelph.ca/arboretum

May 28 Beginner’s Green Thumb 9 - 4 pm.Come learn the basics of home gardening and gainthe confidence you need to get your hands dirty. Thisis a hands-on course, so dress for the weather andfor working in the soil. $75. Register by May 20. TheArboretum 519-824-4120 ext. 52358 orwww.uoguelph.ca/arboretum

May 28, 29 Potter’s Market Goldie Mill, Guelph

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Egypt, Gift Of The Nileon displayDiscover the wonder andmysteryof the ancient Egyptian civilization.Organized by the Royal OntarioMuseum, this very populartravelling exhibit, Egypt, Gift of theNile, is on display fromMarch 5until May 1, 2011 at theWellington CountyMuseum andArchives.Fed by fertile soil along the river

and protected from foreigninvasion by the vast deserts, thisancient culture lasted thousands ofyears. A life-size replicasarcophagus, original artifacts andmodels illuminate the life of a richand complex society influenced bythe ebb and flow of the Nile.TheWellington CountyMuseum

and Archives is located onWellington Road #18 betweenFergus and Elora, and the galleriesare open weekdays from 9:30 amto 4:30 pm and 12:00 pm to 4:00pm on weekends and holidays. Formore information visitwww.wcm.on.ca

MOTHER’S EVE We will send Kisses to Heaven.Thursday, May 5 at 7 p.m. Join us for a brief and gentleservice of remembrance. Bring Letters or notes to motherand they will be planted at the foot of a shrub in the

Mothers’ Grove.(In remembrance of Mothers everywhere, not just inWoodlawn).

LILAC REMEMBRANCE DAY Wednesday evening, May25 at 7 p.m. Join HospiceWellington, Gilchrist Chapel andour 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 fellow-ship in a charming country cemetery. Light refreshments.

Rockwood Cemetery, highway 7 south of the village.

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JUNEJune 1 Look, See, Paint9:30 am - 12 pm or 1:30 pm - 4 pm. A Watercolourcourse that’s different! This program helps you dis-cover the natural world and the fun of painting. Acourse for beginners, but those with experience willenjoy it too. Supplies will be provided for the ses-sion. $40 Register by May 25. The Arboretum 519-824-4120 ext. 52358 orwww.uoguelph.ca/arboretum

June 2, 3, 4, 5 Guelph Contemporary DanceFestival 7 pm. Various locations in Guelph show-case some of Canada's most exciting and innovativecontemporary choreographers and dance artists.www.guelphcontemporarydancefestival.com

June 3 The Fabulous 50's with StephenKabakos 8 pm. Internationally acclaimed Elvis trib-ute artist Stephen Kabakos and the exquisite 14member TVB Ensemble return to present a spectacu-lar tribute to the King of Rock and Roll. $46.50 AdultA, $44.50 Student/Senior A, $42 Adult B, $40Student/Senior B. River Run Centre, 519-763-3000,www.riverrun.ca

June 4 Nature and Wildlife Photography1 - 4 pm. Come out and learn how to enjoy theworld of nature through photography. Discuss equip-ment best suited for nature and wildlife photography,including lenses, filters, macro or close-up optionsand more. Bring your camera, tripod and dress forthe weather. $55. Register by May 27. TheArboretum 519-824-4120 ext. 52358 orwww.uoguelph.ca/arboretum

June 5 Annual 1Km Fun Run/Walk10 am - 12 pm. Fundraiser event for KidsAbility willtake place at the West End Community Centre.

June 7 About Trees 7 - 9 pm. A walk through theWorld of Trees collection with discussions on polli-nation, fall colour, aging, and disease resistance, aswell as interesting facts about some very unique treesand shrubs. $35. Register by May 31. The Arboretum519-824-4120 ext. 52358 orwww.uoguelph.ca/arboretum

June 8 Sketching Nature 10 am - 12 pm.Focusing on sketching techniques and note taking,this workshop is for those who want a permanentrecord of their observations of nature. It is designedfor beginners, so don’t be shy! Sketch books andpencils provided. $35. Register by June 1. TheArboretum 519-824-4120 ext. 52358 orwww.uoguelph.ca/arboretum

June 10 Relay for LifeThe Canadian Cancer Society Relay For Life is anopportunity to get together with family and friendsand celebrate cancer survivors, remember lovedones lost to cancer, and fight back in the hope offinding a cure for this terrible disease. Walk with usin this inspirational 12-hour overnight event and fightto make cancer history.Guelph Lake Conservation Area,7743 Conservation Drive, 519-824-4261,[email protected]

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


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25th anniversary forMulticultural FestivalA celebration of culture anddiversity, the Guelph & DistrictMulticultural festival celebrates 25years in our community. Thisannual free event in Riverside Park,takes place June 10 to12 with theOne World Flag raising ceremonyon June 6, at 11:30am at City Hall.The Festival’s Opening Ceremony

starts at 10am on Saturday, June11 with a cultural costume paradeat 9:30 am that leads through thepark to the stage. Greetings fromFederal, Provincial and localpoliticians will be followed by 25thanniversary cake in the communitytent.This volunteer-driven festival has

become a popular tradition for ourcommunity with approximately

25,000 visitors each year. Enjoyfood from around the world with18 vendors providing cuisineincluding African, Thai, Italian,Indian, Chinese, Greek, Armenian,Quebecois and more. Plus, theInternational Marketplace offers avariety of arts and crafts fromvarious cultures.Over 20 cultural performances

from local community groups willperform on stage, plusentertainment from the GuelphSymphony Orchestra. This year’sbands in the beer tent include theKramdens, Mariachi Band,Steerage Celtic Rock, Farmer, andFever. Stick around for fireworkson Saturday evening.New this year is the first ever,

Highland Heavy Junior Divisioncompetition on Saturday, June 11and Novice competition on Sunday,June 12.For children there is a Bocce

tournament sponsored by ICCGuelph, interactive activities in thechildren’s tent, face painting, andAfrican drumming, plus youthactivities organized by the GuelphYouth Council including soccer, tugof war, obstacle races, and othergames from different cultures.

For the full schedule on events visitwww.gdmf.ca or for moreinformation call 519-836-7482.

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Osteoporosis is caused by bone demineralization, leadingto a greatly increased risk in developing bone fractures. Itis very prominent in post-menopausal women, as estro-gen has a protective effect against bone loss.There are no specific signs or symptoms of osteoporo-

sis, until a bone fracture occurs. Fractures in those withosteoporosis mainly occur in the wrist, hip, and spine. Inorder to determine whether or not osteoporosis ispresent, a bone mineral density scan is used to determinethe individual’s bone density.Our bone has a natural “turnover” rate, in which old

bone cells are chewed up (bone resorption), and newbone cells are laid down (bone formation). Osteoporosisoccurs when there is an imbalance between resorptionand formation–bone is being resorbed, but not formedfast enough. Eventually, the bones become weaker, andmore prone to fracture.There are three primary forms of prevention:• Bones grow until about the age of 25, when they reachtheir peak bone mass. A higher peak bone mass canreduce the risk of developing osteoporosis . To helpreach a high peak bone mass, ensure a proper diet withsufficient calcium and vitamin D, as well as exercise.Calcium, the main mineral incorporated into bone, isabsorbed better with the aide of Vitamin D.

• After the peak bone mass has been reached, the sec-

ond step in osteoporosis intervention is maintenance ofbone mass. This can also be achieved through a properdiet 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 orstop bone structure loss. Therapies can include drugs,and hormone replacement therapy.Although genetics and age are important factors of

osteoporosis, regular weight-bearing and resistanceexercises can help strengthen and maintain bones inchildren and adults, and slow down the rate of bone lossin seniors too.Weight bearing exercises work against gravity—for

example running, brisk walking, stair climbing, dancing, ortennis. There is a greater benefit to your bones when theactivity contact has a higher impact; therefore, running orjumping works better than just walking.Falls can cause bone fractures. To prevent this, you can

improve stability through balance exercises such as stand-ing 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 beforebeginning 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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Explore Grand River Country from your iPhoneNow there’s an easy way to discover Grand RiverCountry right at your fingertips. The outdoor adven-tures, scenery, accommodation and dining destina-tions of Guelph have never been more accessibleto visitors planning their next trip.Available to download for free from the Apple

iTunes App Store is Grand River Country’s bestnew trip planning companion for the iPhone, aneasy-to-use App featuring the best of attractions,dining, accommodation, festivals and recreationfound throughout the Grand River watershed.Travelers are increasingly relying on mobile

devices to access destination information, and theApp offers Grand River community partners inGuelph, Elora and Fergus, Wellington North, St.Jacobs and Woolwich, Brantford and County ofBrant, Six Nations of the Grand River Territory, andHaldimand County a new way of reaching andengaging visitors.“I am excited to pass this one-of-a-kind benefit on

to our tourism partners,” says Sue Trerise, SeniorBusiness Development Specialist-Tourism forGuelph Tourism Services. “We are working hard to

keep up with the changing technologies available tothe tourism sector.”Visitors planning to visit Guelph can browse over

40 Guelph business listings with the iPhone App orsearch by activity and location, build a trip itinerary,save listings to a favorites list, send out a tweet tofriends on Twitter, ‘like’ a location or activity onFacebook, and even book a reservation at a localinn 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 witha demographic that has been a challenge toaccess in the past,” says Trerise. “It's thrilling to beleading the industry and interacting with our visi-tors through a new medium. It extends the reachwe currently offer with the Guelph Tourismwebsite.”

For more information on the Grand River Countryregion, visit www.grandrivercountry.com

media releaseWe’re celebrating!The Volunteer Centre of Guelph/Wellington was estab-lished in 2001 and is celebrating its 10th year of building avibrant, healthy and resilient community. Itself agrassroots volunteer effort, many people and organizationscontributed to the creation of the Centre, launched withsupport of UnitedWay after numerous studies and pilotprojects 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. Bydonating ten hours (or ten more hours!), sharing informa-tion with ten friends or giving $10–it is easy to be acommunity builder! Join us by visiting www.powerof10.ca.

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Guelph resident LauraMousseau, will join TeamDiabetes in their fundrais-ing quest to Conquer theVolcano. Mousseau whoworks for the NatureConservancy of Canadaheard about the climbfrom her sister, whothought it may interest theoutdoor enthusiast, afterhaving learned that theirfather was diagnosed withdiabetes in May of 2010.

Team Diabetes, the national fundraising program of theCanadian Diabetes Association (CDA), promotes an activelfestyle where people of all fitness levels can train to walkor run, half or full marathons in several exciting internation-al and Canadian destinations while raising funds andawareness for diabetes.The first year for Conquer the Volcano, teammembers

will climb Rincon de la Vieja–an active 1805metre vol-cano in the northwestern part of Costa Rica. Participantswill start approximately halfway up the volcano and climb915meters 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 towardsdiabetes research and 30% goes to administration, sup-port for the climber and travel expenses.Mousseau kicked off her fundraising last fall, with the

pledge to dye her hair blue in support of the cause if shecould raise $1500 byWorld Diabetes Day on November14. She hired herself out to family and friends for odd jobsand proceeded to start raising money with jobs includingyard work, babysitting, dog walking, and even hauling rocksout of a crawl space.With blue hair she continued her fundraising efforts

with an online auction, artisan sale, diabetic bake sale, aphoto scavenger hunt, and braving the cold at aToronto LCBO asking for donations.Having met her required goal a month early, she has

moved onto the 14-week training program, whichincludes strength training and eight hour hikes. To addto her training she has decided to participate in theWorldWildlife CN Tower Climb running on April 16,where she will climb 144 flights of stairs to the top.“Taking on the fundraiser has given me a lot of confi-

dence,” says Mousseau. “My friends and family havebeen incredibly supportive and it was an amazing feelingto be able to raise that amount of money. It is a greatmotivation for getting out and being active and it hasbeen very heart-warming to hear people tell me that

I am inspiring them.”More than 9million Canadians live with diabetes or pre-

diabetes. CDA is leading the fight against diabetes by help-ing people with diabetes live healthy lives while working tofind a cure. To pledge Laura in the Conquer the Volcanocampaign visit diabetes.ca, call 1-800-BANTING (226-8464) or visit http://bit.ly/LauraWDD


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Founded in the late 1970’s, the GuelphSaultos Gymnastics Club has been oper-ating out of its current location since1986. The full-time permanent facility isfully air conditioned with state of the arttraining equipment. Located on CollegeAve in the north-end of the CentennialArena, the 15, 000 square foot spaceincludes apparatus geared specifically foryoung children 18-months to 7 years old,plus Olympic competitive equipment.Considered a foundation sport by

Olympic organizations, gymnastics is agreat activity for building co-ordination,spatial awareness, strength, flexibility andsocialization. Participants learn routinesfor the floor, uneven bars, balance beam,vault, trampoline and the tumbling tram-poline.

Programming starts at 18-monthswith a parent and tot class, and sessionsare available for both boys and girls up to16 years of age. Both daytime andevening sessions run seasonally fourtimes per year with a 15-week fall pro-gram, a 12-week spring and winter pro-gram, and an 8-week summer program.Instruction is offered in recreational

gymnastics as well as competitive–atboth community level and nationals. Pre-competitive programming starts at age5. The Guelph Saultos instructors are allnationally certified with the CanadianCoaching Association.“In our Saultos recreation program, the

focus is on fun, fitness and the fundamen-tals of sport and movement,” says ChuckBasler, Head Coach for the Club.

Summer camps are available for allchildren, whether they are familiar or newto the sport. Full day and half-day campsstart in July with a focus on being activethrough games and gymnastics.

Local resident climbs volcano in support of diabetes by Heather Grummett

Golfers can now register for the 16th Annual Fore Our Kids Golf Tournament, which will take place at theVictoria East Golf Club on Tuesday May 17, 2011. Fore Our Kids is a tournament hosted by the Children’sFoundation 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, reg-

istration gifts and the chance to win great prizes. The tournament begins with registration at 11:00 am onMay 17. If your team signs up and pays to participate before April 15th, you will save on your tournamentfees - a foursome will golf for only $560 or an individual for only $140 (after April 15th, $600 per foursomeand $150 for an individual).Registration for the tournament is available online at www.childrensfoundation.org or by calling 519-826-

9551. Individuals not interested in golfing are able to attend the dinner and enjoy the evening’s activities forjust $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 pro-grams 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 inneed. Each dollar raised goes to helping a child in Guelph and Wellington.

16th Annual Fore Our Kids Golf Tournament

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Evergreen SeniorCentreoffers a wide selection of pro-grams for Active Living, Computer,General Interest, Health andWellness, Visual and CreativeArts, and Retirement Planning.The following are a sample of theworkshops and events available.For a full list visit www.gwsa-guelph.ca or call 519-823-1291.

PickleballCome out and learn this exciting sport in the1-hour workshops. A combination of ping-pong,tennis, and badminton and is enjoyedby all ages.Fri. 8:30 - 9:45 am. Apr 8 to Jun 24,Members: $30 / NonMembers: $37.50

Camera BasicsThis course looks at the most commonfeatures found on digital cameras. Topicsinclude using the camera’s menus and modesto take better pictures, downloading picturesonto your computer, and organizing them intofolders and albums.Fri. 9 am - 12 pm, June 3, orFri. 9 am - 12 pm, July 8Member: $19 / NonMember: $26.50

SoftwareThis workshop will cover the basics ofWindowsand will allow you to better understand yourcomputer and all the wonderfulapplications to use.Fri. 9 am - 12 pm, June 10 orFri. 9 am - 12 pm, July 15Member: $19 / NonMember: $26.50

Social Media I - FacebookWelcome to Facebook. Learn how to create apersonal profile, add other users as friends andexchange messages. Additionally, users mayjoin common interest user groups.Fri. 9 am - 12 pm, May 20, orFri. 9 am - 12 pm Aug 19Member: $19 / NonMember: $26.50

Social Media II - TwitterLearn the ins and outs of tweeting! Twitter isanother social networking and microbloggingservice, it allows users to send and read otherusers’ messages called tweets that aredisplayed on the user’s profile page.Fri. 9 am - 12 pm, May 27 orFri. 9 am - 12 pm, Aug 26Member: $19 / NonMember: $26.50

Finding Family on the WebReaching out to and collaborating with familymembers and fellow family history enthusiasts isa great way to leverage each other’s resources,avoid duplication of efforts, learn from theexperience of others and extend your family tree.The Internet offers a wonderful array ofdatabases, records, and other resources forresearching your family tree online. Learn how tosearch like a pro, find genealogy databases, anddiscover your family history on theWeb.Fri. 9 am - 12 pm, Apr 15Member: $19 / NonMember: $26.50

Driving - 55 Alive55 Alive teaches motorists to adapt drivingskills to counterbalance changes in hearing,vision, flexibility and reaction time caused byaging. Course fee covers the cost of aworkbook.Mon. 9:30 - 11:30 am, Apr 11 - May 9Member: $53.16 / NonMember: $60.66

Gardening - Guelph Enabling GardenPlant flower and herb seeds in containers andlearn how to nurture them in your home. Oncethe warm weather arrives, there will be gardenspace set aside for participants who wish toplant their seedlings in The Guelph EnablingGarden where garden volunteers can help lookafter them.Tues. 1:30 - 3 pm, Apr 5, May 24Rain Date for planting: Thurs. May 26.Members: $5 / NonMembers: $7.50

Community Awareness PolicingJoin the Guelph police department for aninformation session on issues of interest andrelated to older adults.A Day in the Life of a Police OfficerTues. 2 - 3 pm, May 24Personal Safety–Identifying vulnerability andmanaging it for youThurs 2:30 - 3:30 pm, June 9Members: $5 / NonMembers: $7.50

Fashion ShowModels from the Seniors Centre will bemodeling an exciting line up of clothing fromTabi and jewellery from Fifth Avenue Jewellery.Light refreshments will be served followingthe show.Thurs. 1:30 - 3 pm, April 14Everyone $7/person

Attic TreasuresRent a table and sell those treasures from theattic in the comfort of the auditorium.Sat. 8 am - 12 pm, April 16One table $20.00 / Two tables $35.00 /Three tables $50.00


Senior Summer Games District 26The Township of CentreWellington, with Victoria Park Seniors Centre, will host thisyear’s annual Senior Games event. The games will be held over eight days runningfromMay 24 to June 2. Residents who are 55 years of age or older from seven areacommunities can participate–Guelph, Kitchener, Cambridge,Waterloo, Township ofCentreWellington, Woolwich Township andWilmot Township.Participants can register for a variety of over 20 games including scrabble, shuffle-

board, lawn bowling, tennis, golf, euchre, badminton, bowling, darts, horseshoes,and snooker.Opening ceremonies are held May 24 at 11:00 a.m. at the CentreWellington

Sportsplex with live entertainment and refreshments. The closing ceremonies andbanquet 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 CentreWellington Sportsplex, and local senior centres, communitycentres and libraries. Deadline for registration is April 26

For more information call 519-843-3616 or [email protected]

Tax benefits for Seniors and VeteransThe Honourable Laurie Hawn,Parliamentary Secretary to theMinister of National Defence, andConservative Party of Canada candi-date Marty Burke recently held aroundtable discussion with Guelphseniors and veterans to discussGovernment’s accomplishments andcontinuing support for seniors andveterans.“Our Government is committed to

enhancing the well-being of Canada’sseniors during the retirement theyhave earned,” said the HonourableLaurie Hawn. “This is why we haveconsulted with Canadian seniors andhave introduced new measures andprograms such as income splittingso seniors can keep more of theirown money.”In addition to dedicating a Minister

of State for Seniors and creatingprograms to raise awareness ofelder abuse, the Government hasincreased the Age Credit amount by$1,000 twice, and increasedseniors’ Guaranteed IncomeSupplement from $500 to $3,500.The Earnings Loss Benefit has

been established for Veterans toensure a minimum annual income of

approximately $40,000. This is inaddition to a tax-free DisabilityAward, which is a lump sum paymentto provide immediate assistance inrecognition of pain and suffering upto $276,079. Veterans are also enti-tled to Canadian Forces IncomeSupport, which is a monthly tax-freebenefit for those who are able towork but have not been able to find ajob or have a low-paying job. Otherbenefits implemented include a life-long Permanent Impairment Allowanceof up to $1,609 per month and a tax-free Disability Award, ClothingAllowance, Health benefits Program,and Detention Benefits.“Canada’s veterans have dedicated

their lives to defending this country,which is why our Government is contin-uing to work hard to ensure that theyreceive the support they deserve,”said Conservative candidate MartyBurke, who, like the HonourableLaurie Hawn, was an officer in theCanadian Air Force. “As a Veteran ofthe Canadian Forces, I am proudthat the Harper Government hasintroduced new measures to ensurethat our veterans receive the bene-fits they deserve.”


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If you were born in 1995 and 1996 and loveplaying softball the Guelph Gators Bantam 2Team is looking for players. If you are interestedemail [email protected] or call 519-830-5006

Volunteers are needed to help with theBantam provincials July 29 – 31st andNovice provincials August 5 – 7th.

Guelph Gators Classic June 10 – 12th

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