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Greetings –On page 5 of this issue you will find a mediarelease announcing the winners of the ‘FredBlack Scholarships’ awarded by the RotaryClub of Guelph- Trillium annually to student(s)from the University of Guelph and our sevenlocal high schools.I belong to the Rotary Club of Guelph-

Trillium and look forward to this particularmeeting each year. Why you ask?There have been times that I’ve been out

and about–be it on the job or socially–and I’llhear that old familiar term “kids nowadays”,or I’ll hear people talk about how soft a job itmust be being a teacher, all that time off,great pension etc.Admittedly I’ve thought the same things at

times but it brings me back to reality when Isee how grateful these kids are; I realize howwell rounded they must be to do well in allthe required criteria for these scholarships.Academic results, school club or sports

involvement, volunteer and/or employmentexperience–individually they are wonderfulthings to do well at, but to take part and begood at them all is quite an accomplishment.My hat goes off to all of the recipients and

all the students who work hard not only ontheir grades but all the other things that

entail being a good student.Every year when we hand out these schol-

arships I see teachers who are obviouslyproud and just as thrilled as the students.When each teacher tells a student’s storyit’s clear they have a tremendous amount ofpassion for their jobs and it’s understoodthat the students’ successes are a reflectionof their dedication.Keep up the good work all of you!Lastly, it’s that time of year again. I’d like to

take this opportunity to thank all of our read-ers, writers and advertisers for their supportand to wish you all a Merry Christmas and aHappy New Year.

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IODE Victoria Guelph ChapterMeets on the first Tuesday of every month -1:30pm to 3:30pm at Dublin Street UnitedChurch. Contact Bianca Carter at 519-837-2393.More information at www.iodeontario.ca

Adopt a Family Holiday ProgramThe Children’s Foundation of Guelph andWellington matches families in need of assistanceduring the holiday season with communitydonors. For more info 519-826-9551 [email protected]

November 19 – December 24Salvation Army Kettle Campaign Various loca-tions throughout the city. Online donations to theSalvation Army can be made at www.guelphsa.ca

December 1 – 24Guelph Food Bank Gift Wrappingat Stone Road Mall Monday to Sunday. Stone RoadMall inside the mall in front of Sears. Contact theGuelph Food Bank at 519-767-1380

December 16VPSC Christmas Performance2 – 3pm. 150 Albert St West, FergusThe Victoria Park Players and Victoria Park MusicEnsemble join forces to present "Cinderella". Freewith donations accepted at door. For moreinformation contact Janet Irvine [email protected] or call519-787-1814.

Dec 17 – Dec 31Sparkles in the ParkLet the Lights Begin! Open Nightly until 9:30pm.Stay warm in your car as you drive throughRiverside Park enjoying the light displays, or parkyour car, walk around the park and enjoy acarousel ride! New Year's Eve Party and Fireworksat 8pm on Dec. 31st. Sponsored by the RotaryClub of Guelph. $2; $5/family, 519-821-3863,www.sparklesinthepark.ca

December 17Handel Messiah8pm. Guelph Chamber Choir at the River RunCentre with Musica Viva Orchestra on periodinstruments. www.guelphchamberchoir.ca

December 20 – 21Festival of CarolsLighter seasonal music and readings that areguaranteed to get you into the Christmas spirit.Dec.20 - 7:30pm, Dec. 21 - 5pm and 7:30pm. St.John's Church, Elora. $35 www.elorafestival.com

December 22 -23Ballet Jorgen Canada’s Nutcracker7:30 – 9:30pm. Set to the traditional Tchaikovskymusic, this truly Canadian Nutcracker features thevibrant works of the great Group of Seven land-scape artists. River Run Centre. 35 Woolwich St.www.riverrun.ca.

Deemberc 31New Years Eve GalaDoors open at 7pm. Guelph Legion, 57 WatsonPkwy S. Dancing to the tunes of Jack Younger at9pm. Buffet included. Tickets on sale on MembersLounge Bar. Everyone Welcome, 519-822-1565 orwww.guelphlegion.ca

January 1Dreams of Vienna3pm This annual Viennese-style musical extrava-ganza is now a Guelph tradition. Tenor and racon-teur Mark Dubois, with soprano Corinne Lynch,will present arias and duets sure to lift your spir-its. River Run Centre. www.guelphsymphony.com

January 10Benefits of Early Diagnosis7pm at Guelph Youth Music Centre,75 Cardigan St. This talk looks at the symptoms ofdementia, how to prepare for a doctors visit, whatmedications are available, and other interventions,which might be useful. No charge, but registration

is requested. 519 - 836 -7672

January 18Dementia Overview1pm to 3pm. Guelph Youth Music Centre,75 Cardigan St.By the Alzheimer Society ofGuelph-Wellington, this talk is an overview ofdementia, examining its stages and changes, alongwith an opportunity for discussion and questions.No charge, but registration is requested.519 - 836 –7672

January 20Owl workshop: a who’s whoo in Ontario9am – 4pm, Owl Prowl 6 – 8pm Discover how touse your eyes and ears to identify Ontario’s Owls.You’ll learn about owl plumage, calls and behav-iour, habitat requirements, migration patterns andowl folklore. $95. Register by Jan. 13.www.uoguelph.ca/arboretum/

January 23, 24Special screening: I RememberBetter When I PaintA new 55-minute documentary film on treatingAlzheimer’s through the creative arts, this film isbeing shown in collaboration with the HilgosFoundation. Two showings on Jan. 23 at 12:15pmand 3:15pm at the original St. Joseph’sAuditorium, 100 Westmount Rd. – Basementlevel. Bonus showing: Jan. 24 at 7pm at the newAuditorium on the main level – turn right whenyou enter the main doors. No charge, but registra-tion is requested. 519-836-7672

January 26-2931st Annual Guelph Organic Conference,Expo and Tasting Fair150 exhibitors and plenty of products available tosample and purchase. Dozens of seminars andworkshops. University of Guelph 519-824-4120ext. 56205 www.guelphorganicconf.ca

January 26Open House at Alzheimer Society ofGuelph-Wellington10am to 4pm. 111 MacDonnell St. Drop by tomeet our new staff, browse our resource libraryor ask any questions you may have aboutdementia. Bring a friend to enjoy hot cider andyummy cookies too!

January 27Animal Tracking9am – 4pm In this full day program we will belearning how to track animals. We will be studyingthe tracks and signs of Ontario mammals andother types of wildlife. Each participant willreceive a copy of The Mammals of The Arboretumbooklet, which includes many tracks $75.Register by Jan. 20. www.uoguelph.ca/arboretum

January 28Photographing Winter Landscapes1pm – 4pm. Join us for a winter landscape pho-tography course with a discussion and visualpresentation on the unique challenges of winterphotography. Dress warmly and bring a tripod ifpossible. All skill levels, film or digital. $55.Register Jan. 20. www.uoguelph.ca/arboretum

January 29Walk for Memories9am to noon, by the Alzheimer Society of Guelph-Wellington. Guelph – Old Quebec St. Shoppes &Suites, 55 Wyndham St., N.Mount Forest – Mount Forest & District SportsComplex, 850 Princess StreetBring your family and friends – join us for amorning of fun and fitness

January 30Benefits of Early Diagnosis10:15am at Victoria Park Senior Centre,150 Albert St. W. Fergus. From the AlzheimerSociety of Guelph-Wellington, this talk looks at thesymptoms of dementia, how to prepare for a doc-

tor’s visit, what medications are available, andother interventions, which may be useful. Nocharge, but registration is requested.519-787-1814

February 3 or 4Night stalker's owl prowl7pm–8:30pm Learn about the behaviour andadaptations of owls in the Guelph area. The intro-duction to this program will take place indoors,dress warmly for a walk outdoors. This programis for adults and children. $15/adult - $8/child -$40/family of 4. Register by Jan. 27.www.uoguelph.ca/arboretum

February 17Hearing Loss vs. Memory Loss10:15am at Victoria Park Senior Centre,150 Albert St. W. Fergus. The signs and symptomsof hearing loss and memory loss may look verysimilar. This talk compares and contrasts bothissues and makes some suggestions to enhancecommunication. No charge, but registration isrequested. 519-787-1814

February 18Basic SLR photography10am – 4:30pm. This full day workshop looks athow to get the most out of your camera. Dress forthe weather. Bring your camera, extra batteries,warm gloves, and be ready for a fun day ofphotography. One-hour lunch break. $100.Register by Feb.10. www.uoguelph.ca/arboretum

February 25Con-G: Guelph Anime ConventionCon-G is Guelph’s annual fan-run anime conven-tion. Holiday Inn Guelph Hotel & ConferenceCentre – 601 Scottsdale Dr. www.con-g.com

February 26Wonderful weather workshop1pm -4pm. This workshop explores the basics ofmeteorology. $55. Register by Feb. 18.

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The Volunteer Centre of Guelph/Wellingtonhas created an online resource for youth toencourage and support them to becomemore involved in the communities withinGuelph and Wellington County.youthengaged.ca is the result of theVolunteer Centre’s experience workingdirectly with youth, youth service providersand local school boards. Our goal is to sup-port youth–not just in completing theircommunity service hours required forsecondary school graduation (often calledthe “40 hours program”)–but in becomingactive members of the community andlifelong volunteers.This site encourages youth to volunteer

for local community benefit (non-profit andcharitable) organizations through a listing ofappropriate volunteer opportunities, as wellas provides tools and strategies for youth tocreate their own volunteer opportunities andlead their own community projects. A unique“5-10-20” campaign helps youth identify thevolunteer tasks and projects that can bedone in 5, 10 or 20 hours, thereby assistingthem in using their time to the fullest poten-tial. Parents will also find it a useful site tounderstand the community service require-ment and connect their sons and daughtersto the information they need.A recent report from Volunteer Canada

entitled “Bridging the Gap” notes that youthare energetic, enthusiastic and technologi-cally savvy; they see volunteering as a bridgeto support their search for employment,help them develop skills and networks. Youthprefer peer camaraderie and enjoy volun-teering with their friends. This report alsonotes that youth are sensitive to age dis-crimination and prefer volunteer taskswhere they feel they are respected andgiven some responsibility. (source: VolunteerCanada, “Bridging the Gap”,

http://volunteer.ca/study)“We know youth want to be actively

involved in our community and are lookingfor ways they can contribute”, notes HayleySheppard, Membership ServicesCoordinator who is responsible for theVolunteer Centre’s youth engagement strat-egy. “Our own experience, along with newresearch, tells us that youth are creativeand innovative, and want an online resourcecentre that provides one-stop access toinformation, tools, resources, social medialinks and more. In particular, we are veryexcited about the unique “create your ownproject” section which lets youth use anddevelop their own skills, pursue their pas-sions, build their leadership, and results in ameaningful and personalized volunteerexperience.”Debbie Bentley-Lauzon, Executive Director

of Wyndham House recently touredyouthengaged.ca. “This site is an excellentresource for youth and their families, andwill be instrumental to the many youthservice providers and community organiza-tions who work with this population. It willbecome our go-to resource for engagingyouth in our community.”

Holiday donationsMany local churches, neighbourhood groups,businesses and community organizations haveChristmas donation programs to collect goods onbehalf of community organizations. You can alsodonate directly to:Guelph/Wellington Women in Crisis• Donations of cash, non-perishable foods,

diapers and baby wipes, personal hygieneproducts, phone cards, grocery cards,bus tickets, gas cards and departmentstore gift cards.

• Drop off at the Administration Office,38 Elizabeth Street between 9 to 5. Lillian519-836-1110 or 519-836-6831

The Guelph-Trillium Rotary Club recentlyannounced the winners of the Fred BlackScholarshipsFred Black Scholarships are awarded to

one student from the University of Guelphand one student from each of Guelph’sseven high schools. The qualifying stu-dents, who must plan to attend a commu-nity college after graduation, each receive$500 in memory of the late Fred Black,the club’s founder.The students selected demonstrated

accomplishments in academic results,school club and/or sports involvementand community volunteer work and/or

employment experience.The winners of the Fred Black

Scholarships this year are: Jill Magnuseen,Marketing Management Co-op- scholar-ship for the University of Guelph; JesseMeatte, Centennial CVI; Ruby Szpeflicki,John F Ross CVI; Emily Childs, CollegeHeights Secondary School; SimoneRoesink, St. James High School;Samantha Drake, Guelph CVI; AmandaGroegan, Bishop Macdonnell CHS; SteveHerman, Our Lady of Lourdes CHS.For more information about joining the

Rotary Club visitwww.rotarylocalevents.com

Habitat for Humanity Wellington County• Give the Gift of a home this Christmas Season

–Volunteers are needed to work on the Huron

Street build site until December 22nd

• Opportunities at the Restore are available year

round to raise funds to build houses for part-

ner families, including shifts over the Holiday

Season

• Contact Annie Devitt at 519-767-9752 ext

34 or [email protected]

Meals on Wheels – Canadian Red Cross• Volunteers are needed year round to pick up

meals from St. Joseph’s Health Centre and

deliver them to client homes.

• Meals are delivered in teams of two–work

teams, family members and friends are

welcome

• Extra volunteers are needed at Christmas and

during the winter when regular volunteers are

away

• Contact Karen Innes at 519-836-3523 or

email [email protected]

Chalmers Community Service Centre• Chalmers Downtown and Chalmers West

provide food, clothing, bedding, household

items, mending of clothes and support and

referral.

• Volunteers assist with set-up, serving food and

clean up as well as providing clothing and

household goods on Wednesday evenings and

Thursday or Friday mornings

• Contact Sandi Leach, Program Team Leader,

Chalmers Community Services Centre, Phone:

519-822-8778, Email:

[email protected]

Guelph Food Bank• Volunteer opportunities are available over the

Christmas season in the warehouse. Shifts

are scheduled between 8:30am-5:00pm.

Note: application forms must be completed

and handed in to the GFB to be scheduled for

the warehouse.

• Contact Tracy at 519-767-1380 or email

[email protected].

Volunteering is a rewarding experience allyear round. For a complete listing of shortand long term volunteer opportunities visitwww.volunteerguelphwellington.on.ca

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The warm summer months may feel like adistant memory now, but it’s never tooearly to start thinking about next sum-mer’s program opportunities for your chil-dren. Wilfrid Laurier University is pleasedto host the Summer 2012 Camp Fair thiscoming February. The Camp Fair allowsfamilies to plan their summer in oneevening with representatives from morethan 50 summer camps and programsfrom around the region and the province.The one-stop access to summer camp

options is a great opportunity for both par-ents and children. You will have thechance to meet camp staff in person,learn about what each program has tooffer and then make an informed decisionabout the right camp or program for yourfamily. There will be day camps, residential

camps, sports, arts, science and comput-er camps represented at this year’s fair.The Summer 2012 Camp Fair takes

place on Thursday, February 23, 2011from 5 - 8 p.m., in the Science Courtyardat Laurier's Waterloo Campus. Visitoradmission is free. For driving directionsand a list of last year’s participants, pleasevisit www.wlu.ca/campfair.If you are interested in being an exhibitor

at the Summer 2012 Camp Fair, pleasecheck out our web pagewww.wlu.ca/campfair, for registrationdeadlines and to download a registrationform.For more information contact Rebecca

Kieswetter, Marketing & CommunicationsCo-ordinator, at [email protected] or519.884.0710 ext. 3902.

St. John Catholic School recentlyannounced, its Schoolyard GreeningProject has been chosen as a semi-finalistin the Aviva Community Fund competition,moving them one step closer to sharing inthe one million dollars Aviva Insurance is dis-tributing across Canada.St. John Catholic School entered the con-

test in hopes of gaining some financial supportfor their schoolyard greening enhancementplans which are being driven and funded by theschool council and its volunteers to not onlyimprove aesthetics, but to more importantly,increase the school's shade canopy."This is incredible news. Our committee

has worked so hard to get to this point” saysShelley Berry, Project Chair. "When theschool was built more than fifty years ago,there wasn’t much talk or concern about adepleting ozone layer or the harmful effectsof UV rays. The story is much differenttoday. Our playground needs a facelift andour students need shade. All of this costsmoney–something we don’t have a lot of.”Approximately 1,300 organizations have

been competing since September. Now thatthe 90 semi-finalists have been chosen,Canadians are being asked to cast theirvotes one last time to determine their fate.

The 30 ideas to acquire the most votes,from December 5-16, will proceed to thefinals. Once the 30 finalists have beenselected, Aviva judges will rank and scorethem and then allocate their $1 millionaccordingly. Winners will be announcedJanuary 25, 2012.“Congratulations to the entire St. John

Catholic School community for reaching thesemi-finals,” said Mayor Karen Farbridge. “Iencourage everyone in Guelph to vote for St.John’s schoolyard greening and enhance-ment project to help it reach the final round.Help make a difference for St. John School.”If the elementary school’s bid for Aviva

funding is a success, their playground willundergo a significant transformation nextsummer. They intend to plant several largetrees for shade, install an outdoor class-room and volleyball court, complete apathway that was partially restored thispast summer and add some new play areasand bench seating throughout.To cast your vote in support the

St. John School’s Field of Dreams initiative,visit www.avivacommunityfund.org(idea #12249).

New indoor golf location opensin GuelphJarzie’s Indoor Simulated Golf has now opened in the North end of Guelph. Featuringaccurate ball tracking technology, crystal clear high definition images and plush fair-ways, Jarzie’s has a level of realism that is second only to playing the real courses.Featuring all brand new Interactive Sports Technologies simulators, the completely

remodelled facility has a variety of membership options, including corporate packages;professional training; plus leagues will begin in January 2012. Kids summer camps willoffer a wide variety of options including kinder camp and junior golf training camps.The fully licensed location has an on-site appetizer menu and a catering arrangement

with Kelsey’s restaurant. Bookings are available for corporate events, birthday andChristmas parties, sales meetings and team building events for groups up to 40.For more information on Jarzie’s visit www.jarzies.com, for event bookings contact

Julie Hamilton at (519) 341-4512 or [email protected].

Songs for SunriseMagic 106.1 and 1460 CJOY recentlyhosted a unique fundraiser for The SunriseTherapeutic Riding and Learning Center.“Songs for Sunrise” gave the opportunityfor Magic and CJOY listeners to programthe music on both stations, while helpingto change the lives of children and adultswith physical and mental disabilities.With a minimum donation, listeners

were able to hear anything…and we meanANYTHING they wanted. From obscureScottish folk singers, to Judy Garland’sSomewhere Over the Rainbow, to BlackSabbath–the day was filled with a numberof musical surprises.

What wasn’t a surprise was how thecommunity rallied around the cause andraised more than $3,000, as well asawareness for the wonderful work of TheSunrise Therapeutic Riding and LearningCenter. Sunrise gives individuals with physi-cal limitations the chance to build strengthand self esteem through horseback ridingand socializations with their peers. Thisprogram would not exist without theincredibly dedicated staff and volunteersas well as the support of our community.Magic FM and CJOY are very pleased to

have been able to lend our services tosuch an important cause. A big thank youto all those who made donations andrequests, your support made this day sucha great success.

Summer 2012 Camp Fair atWilfrid Laurier University

Media release

Guelph school earns place in national semi-finals

Left to right, Chris Evans, Magic 106.1,Anne Caine, The Sunrise Therapeutic Ridingand Learning Center, and Matt Hutcheson,Magic 106.1. (supplied photo)


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The finishing touches are being completedon the new Guelph Civic Museum. Locatedin the Loretto Convent, the adaptive reuseproject has transformed the building intoan amazing space to showcase theMuseum’s collection of approximately30,000 items.Originally built in three stages between

the 1850s and the 1890s, the LorettoConvent is owned by the Diocese ofHamilton. The City has signed a 50-yearlease for the building, with a 25-yearrenewal.The $12.7 million project was the work of

architectural firm The Ventin Group. Threelevels of public fund-ing–Federal, Provincial, andMunicipal–made the projectpossible, plus the successfullocal capital campaignchaired by John Valeriotewhich surpassed the originalgoal of raising $500,000.The permanent galleries

are being designed and fabri-cated by Vilnis CulturalDesign Works of Eden Mills.The new space will allow forlarger exhibits in the familiesgallery, the local historygallery, and two temporarygalleries; plus more exten-sive artifact and archivalstorage rooms. TheMuseum will also now havea gift shop, meeting room,archives reading room, aphoto studio and a largeparking area.Approximately 30,000

square feet in size, the new

museum is scheduled to open limited hoursbeginning January 3, with the GrandOpening Weekend scheduled for February24 to 26, 2012.The events and exhibits calendar is to be

announced early in the New Year. Watchfor the return of many favourite eventsalong with many new programs.Participating in the new Fourth Fridayinitiative in downtown Guelph, the CivicMuseum plans to be open on the fourthFriday evening of the month, with differentactivities running each month andfree admission.


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MOTHER’S EVEWe will send Kisses to Heaven. Thursday, May10 at 7:00 p.m.Join us for a brief and gentle service of remembrance. Bring

Letters or notes to mother and they will be planted at the footof a shrub in the Mothers’ Grove. (In remembrance of Mothers

everywhere, not just in Woodlawn).

LILAC REMEMBRANCE DAYWednesday evening, May 30 at 7:00 p.m. Join Hospice

Wellington, Gilchrist Chapel and our staff as we plant a Lilac inremembrance of families served. Lovely service. Please bring a

lawn chair. Lilac Block, west of the tracks.

ROCKWOOD SUMMER SERVICEWednesday evening, June 13 at 7:00 p.m. Please join us in the

Hanna Chapel for our annual service of remembrance andevening of fellowship in a charming

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Christmas at the Poor HouseOpening December 1, discover our special holiday exhibit: Christmas at the PoorHouse from its earliest years to 1930. Built in 1877 as a refuge for destitute men,women and children, the original site of the House is the present location of theCounty Museum and Archives.When the Poor House opened in December 1877, a special Christmas meal was

prepared for the inmates: a dinner of roast beef and plumb pudding. Over the years,concerned individuals, churches and community groups sought to brighten the seasonfor those less fortunate. “The Poor House was always a part of the community, espe-cially at Christmas time when people visited, brought small gifts and entertained theresidents,” stated Curator Susan Dunlop.If these walls could speak what stories they would tell about the men, women and

children who found refuge at the House. Through artifacts and images learn what itmeant to be part of Christmas at the Poor House.The exhibit runs until January 6, 2012.The Wellington County Museum and Archives is located on Wellington Road #18

between Fergus and Elora. The galleries are open weekdays from 9:30 am to4:30 pm and 12:00 to 4:00 pm on weekends and holidays. For more information call519-846-0916 or visit www.wcm.on.ca

New Civic Museum opening soonby Heather Grummett

Finishing touches on Museum.(photo supplied)

Holiday donationscontinued......

Operation Toys• Supplies toys to low

income familiesfor Christmas

• Accepts new toys and giftcards all year–taxreceipts can be issuedfor new toys with receiptof purchase

• Drop off at CarQuest253 Edinburgh Rd or atBarber Gallery 167Suffolk St. Contact Ted at519-767-1107

• To apply for assistance:family calls with name,address, phone numberand number, age andgender of their children.All registrations must beapproved by the board.


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Helping to find people at risk of wandering, ProjectLifesaver Guelph Wellington is a partnershipbetween Victim Services Wellington, WellingtonCounty O.P.P. and Guelph City Police Service.The program is designed to help families to pro-

tect members who may wander, typically individu-als living with Alzheimer’s disease, autism, Downsyndrome, acquired brain injury or other kinds ofcognitive impairment.These individuals can be equipped with a one-

ounce wrist-transmitter that sends a radio signalthat can be tracked up to a 2-kilometre radius. Thesystem operates 24 hours a day, 7 days a week,365 days a year.When notified by caregivers that an individual is

missing, specially trained police officers use mobiletracking equipment to find them.Participants must be living in Wellington County

or the City of Guelph. The program applies to peo-ple who have been diagnosed by a physician, andwho have a history of wandering. There is an initialcharge of $400 for the transmitter and a $10monthly fee for transmitter batteries.

For applicant information contact:Project Lifesaver Guelph Wellingtonc/o Victim Services Wellington519-824-1212 ext. [email protected]

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February 21, 22, 28 & 29Medieval Madness9:30am – 2:30pm. Interactive program allowsstudents to learn about the Medieval andRenaissance era through music $12 per child.Guelph Youth Music Centre. 519-837-1119 [email protected]

February 26Guelph Ceilidh (A Celtic Celebration)3pm. Enjoy some great Celtic music. Guests willinclude vocalists, bagpipes and highland dancersin this exciting concert. River Run Centre.www.guelphconcertband.org

February 27Repetitive Questions1 – 3pm. This session looks at reasons andsolutions based on the Spaced Retrieval MemorySystem. No charge, but registration is requested.Guelph Youth Music Centre, 75 Cardigan St.519-836-7672

March 5, 12, 19, 26First Link Learning Series: Next Stepsfor FamiliesMarch 5 - What is DementiaMarch 12 - Adapting to Bain ChangesMarch 19 - Planning AheadMarch 26 - Building a Circle of SupportAll sessions start at 1pm, at the Guelph YouthMusic Centre, 75 Cardigan, St. There is no chargebut registration is requested. 519-836-7672

March 17-18College Royal – University of GuelphCollege Royal is the largest university open houseevent of its kind in North America. College Royalis a 100% student run and organized event thatinvolves some 3000 volunteers each year. GeneralPublic and students alike are welcome to see theUniversity. Saturday 9am - 5pm. and Sunday10am - 4pm. www.collegeroyal.uofuelph.ca

March 20 or March 21The art & practice of pruning1pm– 4:30pm. This half-day indoor/outdoorpractical workshop will teach you the principlesof easy and correct pruning in the home garden.This is a very popular course, so register early!$55. Register by March 13.www.uoguelph.ca/arboretum

March 26Dementia Overview10:15am at Victoria Park Senior Centre, 150Albert St. W. Fergus.This talk by the Alzheimer Society of Guelph-Wellington is an overview of dementia, examiningits stages and changes, along with an opportunityfor discussion and questions. No charge, but reg-istration is requested. 519 - 787 - 1814

March 27-28Stop the World – I Want to Make African Music!9:30–11:30am or 12:30–2:30pm This programallows students the opportunity to perform Africanmusic. Using the Djembe drum students willexperience its texture, tone colour and createaccompaniment to an African Folklore. Grades 5& 6. $8.00 per child. Guelph Youth Music Ctr.Contact 519-837-1119 or [email protected]

Contact Venture GuelphPublications Ltd. today to askabout the Spring 2012 issue.

Door-to-door delivery and pick upsites, also posted on-line atwww.ventureguelph.ca.

Non-profit special advertisingrates–free event listings.

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Decorating our homes for the holidays with festivelights is a much-loved tradition that is also inexpen-sive thanks to energy-efficient LED lights and Time-of-Use rates for electricity.LEDs (light-emitting diodes) are almost 95 per

cent more energy efficient than traditional incan-descent bulbs–resulting in reduced costs for yourholiday lighting. This fact, coupled with off-peakTime-of-Use rates for electricity evenings, week-ends and statutory holidays, means that holidaylighting will likely cost you less than a cent a day.(Note: Off-peak rates for electricity start at 7 PMduring the week and are in effect all weekend andon statutory holidays.)For example, decorating your home with six

strands of traditional, incandescent lights and run-ning them for six hours a day through the month ofDecember will cost you about $18. In comparison,lighting your home with six strands of LED lightsfrom 6 PM to midnight for the entire month ofDecember will only cost you about 20 cents.LEDs offer lots of other benefits:• LEDs last up to 10 times longer than incandes-

cent bulbs–up to 25,000 hours.

• LEDs are safer. Almost all of the energy con-sumed by an LED is used to create light, notheat, which means they remain cool to the touchand aren’t a fire risk if they are in contact withtrees or other decorations for extended periodsof time.

• Bulbs are plastic, which means they won’t break– an advantage for households with small chil-dren or pets.

• LEDs are designed so that if one light goes out,the rest of the string stays lit. There will be noneed to spend time searching for and replacingburned out and broken bulbs.

• LED holiday lights are available for indoor andoutdoor use.

• LEDs come in a variety of colours and styles tomeet your decorating needs including stringlights, rope lights, icicles, net lighting and noveltyshapes such as candles and stars. Some LEDsare dimmable or programmable.

For more information about energy efficiency, visit:www.guelphhydro.com

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Council approves increase to operating budgetGuelph City Council recently approved an affordable 2012 tax-supported operating budget of $176 million–a3.52 per cent increase, amounting to an additional $5.9 million, over 2011.About $1.5 million of the increase will go to running new community facilities. These include the east end Library, the

Emergency Services Station on Clair Road and the downtown Guelph Civic Museum. The increase will also pay forhigher 2012 operating costs of existing City programs and services.To help achieve an affordable 3.52 per cent increase, Council approved a three per cent increase to most user fees

at the City’s recreation facilities and a 25-cent increase to parking rates at City lots to $1.75 per hour.

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With twice as many participants as lastyear, over 200 organizations wereinvolved in the Guelph CommunityFoundation’s second Random Act ofKindness Day (RAK Day) on November 4.RAK Day is an opportunity to do some-

thing kind for someone else, to appreciatefellow citizens and for community build-ing–it’s NOT about fundraising or givingmoney–just a day to celebrate kindness.KH&A Printing and The Co-operators

produced 75,000 ‘Pay it Forward’ cardsprior to RAK Day (up from 25,000 in2010) and Speedpro Imaging providedsignage. Many local businesses were dis-tribution points for the cards whichencourage the holder to perform a simpleact of kindness for someone then handover the card to that person, encouraginghim/her to do the same.Kindness from local businesses included:

Delta Guelph handed out free coffee tomotorists and pedestrians entering theResearch Park. Guelph Furniture Househeld a draw for clients where the winnercould direct $100 to the charity of theirchoice. Stone Road Mall and Toys R Usgave out random gift certificates.Many local businesses used RAK Day for

staff appreciation, teambuilding or client

appreciation. Hammond Power Solutionsprovided a lasagna lunch for 300 staff.The Co-operators and their cafeteria pre-pared 200 RAK Day smile cookies, whichwere sold out by 9am as managers gath-ered them up for their staff. RLB LLP hada number of teams out giving blood;assembling bagged lunches withstudents at College Heights School to dis-tribute to the less fortunate; and visitingresidents at Riverside Glen to chat andshare cookies.Many groups worked together and

combined their kindness. MacMillanMarketing worked with Appetizingly YoursCatering and Capistrano’s café to host afree pancake breakfast in Saint George’sSquare. The Guelph Mercury partneredwith the Downtown Association andGuelph Transit to provide and distribute1,000 free newspapers on city buses.RLB LLP partnered with Planet Bean tobring coffee to staff in the city’s not-for-profit agencies to thank them for the workthey do.Kindness is contagious. In a group it

increases group cohesion and employeeengagement and it’s a great team-buildingopportunity. It builds community and helpskeep Guelph a great place to live.

Hellmann’s® is helping Canadian familieseat real through community initiativessuch as a mobile greenhouse and cookingclasses for kids.Hellmann’s recently announced the

recipients of the 2011 Real Food GrantProgram–$110,000 in funding for localprojects that share Hellmann’s vision ofhelping Canadian families learn about andexperience real food.Twenty-four recipients from

Newfoundland to British Columbia wereawarded Real Food Grants ranging from$1,000 to $25,000. These deserving ini-tiatives include school lunch programs, realfood festivals and even the provision of newkitchen appliances to a school committed tochanging its cafeteria menu so it can pro-vide students with real food every day.Garden2Table, a local Guelph real food

initiative that is helping teach kids in thecommunity about eating real food, wasrecently announced as one of this year’sgrant recipients. Through the University ofGuelph, the Garden2Table program was

awarded $10,000.“This year we received over 400 applica-

tions, which shows both the need anddesire for initiatives that connectCanadians with real food,” said StephanieCox, Senior Brand Manager forHellmann’s® in Canada. “This year’s recipi-ents are passionate about introducing realfood to their communities and this passionis what inspires Hellmann’s to empowerCanadians with the support they need tobring their real food aspirations to life.”“These initiatives are the key to the Real

Food Movement and embody our missionto show Canadians just how easy it is toeat real,” said Cox. “Real food is–andshould be–accessible to everyone.”Celebrity chef Chuck Hughes has been

working with Hellmann’s® since the incep-tion of the Real Food Movement in Canadato help Canadians connect with real food.Along with providing real food tips andrecipes and connecting with fans onFacebook, Hughes is appearing at selectevents to show his support.

Random Act of Kindness Dayanother great success

As a recent recipient ofHellmann’s Real Food GrantProgram, The University ofGuelph is teaching elementaryschool students about healthyand sustainable eating practicesthrough its Garden2Tableprogram. At a recent event,celebrity chef Chuck Hughesattended to share some of theHellmann’s Real Food recipeswith the grade 7 students ofFather Ignatius School.(supplied photo)

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Michael Tavares, General Sales Manager for Guelph Toyota encourages community members todrop off unwrapped toys for the annual Toy Drive. (supplied photo)

Local toy driveFor the past five years, Guelph Toyota has been supporting Salvation Army with an annual Toy Drive.Salvation Army delivers 1275 food hampers to local Guelph families. Within those households,

2000 children under 12 years old receive toys and approximately 300 teenagers receive gift cards.To support this great cause, you can drop off new unwrapped toys for children aged 12 and

under, at the dealership until December 20.Guelph Toyota is located at 635 Woodlawn Rd W. Toys can be dropped off:Mon. to Thurs. 7:00am to midnight; Fri. - 7:00am to 6:00pm; Sat. - 8:00am to 5:00pm

Evergreen CentreeventsThe Evergreen Senior Centre offers a wide selection of programs for active adults,including Computer, General Interest, Active Living, Health and Wellness, and Visual andCreative Arts. The following are a sample of the workshops available. Unless specified,events take place at the Centre, 683 Woolwich St. For a full list visitwww.gwsa-guelph.ca or call 519-823-1291.

Fit For GolfA golf focus for greatercardio endurance, strongercore, better posture,stronger legs and upperbody, improved flexibility,stronger joints, andimproved all-over toning.Suitable for non-golfers aswell. Mon 2 - 3pmJan 9 - Mar 19Member: $76.20 /Non Member: $83.70

Golf LessonsStop by for a quick visit withour Golf Pro to review someof the basics to help you getready for your golf games.This mini session will focusgetting you to hit the ballfurther, straighter and tothe pin. Guelph CommunitySports Dome.Mon10 - 11amJan 16 - Mar 5Mon 11am - 12pmJan 16 - Mar 5Member: $115.00 /Non Member: $122.50

PilatesAchieve better posture,balance and everyday move-ment through the exercisesof Joseph Pilates.Please bring a mat.Wed 2 - 3pm Jan 18 -Mar 28Member: $76.34 /Non Member: $83.34

Photography SubjectsUse Photo Editing softwareto alter photos–brightenand darken, crop, and

remove red-eye. Addcaptions and special effects.Learn how to change apicture's file size beforeEmailing or uploading to aWeb site.9am - 12pm Jan 27Member: $19.00 /Non Members: $26.50

Social Media I -FacebookLearn how to create apersonal profile, add otherusers as friends andexchange messages, includ-ing automatic notificationswhen they update theirprofile. Additionally, usersmay join common interestuser groups, organized byworkplace, school, orcollege, or other character-istics.Fri 9am - 12pm Feb 24Member: $19.00 /Non Member: $26.50

Gardening WorkshopsCome and explore thegardening world one nighteach month during thewinter months. Topics willinclude: propagating plantsindoors, herbs and theiruses, creating art withpressed flowers, aromather-apy, be natural, gardenpoetry and choosing plantsfor a raised garden bed.Be Natural: Ways we canmake our own naturalproducts for health, beautyand cleaning.Thu 6:30 - 7:30pm Jan 19Member: $20.00 /

Non member: $27.50

Garden PoetryEnjoy poems about thegarden–read or listenThu 6:30 - 7:30pm Feb 16Member: $20.00 / Nonmember: $27.50

Fundamentals ofDrawingLearn about the tools:graphite, charcoal and howto see and develop highlight,shadow and accurate per-spective in your drawings.Begin by drawing basicshapes and move on tomore complex still lifesubjects, interior spacesand the human portrait.Ideal for beginners or forthose who need a refresher.Tue 10:15am - 12:15pmJan 24 - Mar 20Members: $85.00 /Non Members: $92.50

Special EventsAttic TreasuresRain or Shine! Rent a tableand sell those treasuresfrom the attic...all in theindoor comfort of theSeniors Centre.Sat 4:30 - 6:00 pmApril 14One Table: $20.00 /Two Tables: $35.00

Retire in Style -TradeshowFri 11:30am - 3pmMarch 23One Table: $75 + HSTFree for Not for Profit


Planning and managing your next home moveby Heather Grummett

T's Complete Move Solutions assists individuals that are in need of residential moving servicesor home organization. Clients often require help due to physical limitations or time restraints.The local business is ideal for seniors who need help to relocate to a smaller residence - whenfamily members may not be able to assist. Plus, individuals with demanding work schedulesoften require assistance to manage a relocation project.

Owner Theresa Shelton customizes a transition plan to suit each individual’s needs. Servicesrange to include sorting household belongings, disseminating unwanted items through sale ordonation, preparing home for sale, professional packing, unpacking, setting up the new home.T’s also offers organization of an individual’s existing home, room by room.As a personal move management business, T's Complete Move Solutions will arrange

everything a client needs for a residential relocation, from scheduling and managing movers,connecting with realtors, home stagers, and cleaning companies; to transferring your utilitiesand more.

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The Victoria Park SeniorsCentre in Fergus has awide variety of programsfor anyone over 18 yearsold. Programs includebus trips, fitness,computer, dance, healthand wellness, arts andmusic, general interest.More information atwww.centrewellington.caor call 519-787-1814

January 25Robbie Burns Lunch12pm. Join us for a lunch tocelebrate Robbie Burns’ birth-day, born Jan. 25, 1759 nearAyr, Scotland. Regarded asScotland’s national poet, he ismost famous for writing thewords to Auld Lang Syne.Menu to include traditionalScottish fare: meat pie, mushypeas, neeps, tatties, caramelraisin pudding and haggis.Reserve your ticket ahead,limited seating. $8member /$9 non

February 8Valentine Lunch12pm. Celebrate Valentine’sDay by joining us for a deliciouslasagne lunch. Reserve yourtickets, limited seating. $8member / $9 non

February 10Dessert & EuchreOR BidEuchre Valentine Party1pm. Celebrate Valentine’s byenjoying delicious homemadedessert and ice cream. Bothbid euchre and euchre will beplayed with cash prizes to bewon. $5member / $6 non

February 24Wii Bowl for Kids Sake9:30am-1:30pm. Join us for afun day of playingWii Bowlingwhile raisingmoney for BigBrothers Big Sisters of CentreWellington. For aminimumdonation of $10 per person,you canWii bowl with yourfriends or family members atthe Centre. Sign up as a teamof 4 or as an individual. Sign upfor 1-hour time slots at thefront desk. Bring your donationor pledges to play! $10min.donation or collect pledges.

February 29Leap Year Chilli Lunch12pm. Celebrate leap yearwith a delicious homemadechilli lunch. Reserve your tick-ets, limited seating. $8mem-ber / $9 non

March 9Open House&NewMembersWelcome

10am. This is our opportunityto welcome current members,newmembers and futuremembers! Activity displays,meet activity convenors, advi-sory boardmembers, pro-gram convenors, staff andother newmembers. Enjoyrefreshments and tours of thefacility and learn about themany opportunities and pro-grams available to you. Nocharge.

March 14St. Patrick’s Day Lunch12pm. Celebrate St. Patrick’sDay with an Irish-themedhomemade lunch and Irishmusical entertainment by theVictoria ParkMusic Ensemble!Reserve your ticket, limitedseating. $8member / $9 non

March 23Tan Jay Fashion Show1:30pm. See the new springfashions from Tan Jay & Alia -jackets, pants, skirts, sweaters,blouses, vests, capris andmore. Regular and petite sizesavailable. Refreshments anddoor prizes included! Also enjoydisplays from Fifth AvenueJewellery. Pre-register. $5mem/$6 non (byMar. 16)$6mem/$7 non (afterMar.16)

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P.D. DAY CAMPS (NEW) Winter Camp March Break Camp Bring a Friend Day

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Guelph Saultos Gymnastics offers Daytime and Evening Gymnastics Programs for Girls and Boys 18 months 16 years.

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From health and fitness for adults, to programming sure to keep the kids hopping, we guarantee you’ll be back for more!

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