Spring Activity and Events Guide 2014

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It is mid-March and as I sit down to write this message,I look out the window at what I hope is the last majorsnowstorm of the season. It’s difficult to think that springofficially arrives in just over a week, when I can hardly seedown the street.Even if the weather isn’t co-operating, the great mix of

events and activities scheduled are sure to make you feelthat warmer days are just around the corner.This spring kicks-off with a great selection of musical

events. The Guelph Youth Music Centre has concertsrunning from late March into May. Showcasing independ-ent music and art, Kazoo! Fest runs from April 9 to 13,and this year’s festival includes a line-up of over 30 bands.Guelph Musicfest returns for its 8th season, and this yearpresents a Brahms Festival each week between May 30and June 20.

In this issue of the Activity and Events Guide we havehighlighted various fundraisers that are taking place in thecommunity. Show your support with events including Hikefor Hospice; Tour de Guelph raising funds for GuelphGeneral Hospital and local Rotary Clubs; and the LakesideHOPE House Spring Fling event.April 6 to 12 is National Volunteer week, recognizing the

contributions of volunteers in our community. Read moreabout the news and events taking place at the VolunteerCentre of Guelph Wellington on page 9.For a full list of upcoming events in the community, or

to list your organization’s events, visit our websitecalendar at www.ventureguelph.ca. If your organizationhas news to share email us at [email protected] Grummett, editorVenture Guelph Publications Ltd. 519 824-1595


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The Historical Walking Tours return to Guelph in 2014! FromApril to October, six different tours explore the history of the city(1) "Where Guelph Began" explores Guelph's original marketsquare area, almost 24 acres laid out by John Galt in 1827,(2) "Downtown Walkabout" covers the historic architecture ofpresent downtown Guelph, (3) "The Slopes of the Speed" looks atthe area close to the Speed River where many of Guelph's most distin-guished historical homes are located, (4) "Altar and Hearth inVictorian Guelph" glimpses into churches and homes of theVictorian era, offered in two parts, (5) "Brooklyn and theCollege Hill" tours one of Guelph's early industrial sections on thesouth side of the Speed River, as well as the College Hill area, tourincludes some of the city’s best examples of masonry and stone carvingand (6) “Ward One Guelph” reveals the rich variety of historicarchitecture and the diversity of peoples who formed Guelph in thearea, southeast of the downtown, between the Speed and EramosaRivers. Particular attention is devoted to residential/industrial proximityand the city’s early Italian community.Admission to Historical Walking Tours is $5 and illustrated

guidebooks will be available for $5. Special tours are possible withsome advance notice.

Doors Open Guelph returns on Saturday, May 3, 2014. That’s right,you are once again invited to step inside some of Guelph's finestheritage buildings and unique spaces–many of which are notnormally open to the public. Continuing the tradition, owners andmanagers of a variety of buildings have once again generously agreedto open their doors for guided tours of the buildings and spaces thatmake Guelph unique. The event runs from 10 am to 4 pm. Noregistration is required–and it's free! Guelph has a tremendously richarchitectural and historical heritage. Come celebrate it with us atDoors Open Guelph!Guelph’s favorite art exhibition and sale, Art on the Street is set to

return to Quebec Street for Saturday, July 12, 2014 from 10am to5pm. The annual juried showcase takes place in downtown Guelphand features contemporary fine art and craft. The event has grownboth in scale and caliber of artist since its inception in 2003 tobecome Guelph's largest outdoor exhibition and sale.

Art on the Street spotlights multi-disciplinary talent within theregional arts community, offering a fresh-air alternative to convention-al art shows and galleries. This year, approximately 100 artists willshowcase their works in temporary, open-air studios. Side by side,established and emerging artists offer their work directly to the public.Art on the Street is a beautiful opportunity to meet the painters, pot-ters, blacksmiths, jewellers, glass blowers, wood carvers, textile artists,photographers, and more to take home a piece of Guelph's creative cul-ture. Art on the Street is a free event that welcomes art lovers of all ages.Artist applications for Art on the Street are available online at

www.guelpharts.ca or in person at the offices of Guelph Arts Council(147 Wyndham St. N., #404), Guelph Downtown Business Association(42 Wyndham St N #202) as well as Wyndham Art Supplies(125 Wyndham St N). Applications are due by April 25 2014.

For more information about applying for this event, please contactDavid at [email protected] or 519-836-3280.

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Located at 75 Cardigan St., the Guelph YouthMusic Centre (GYMC) is so much more than anhistoric building. It’s a community hub wherechildren and youth of Guelph gather to makemusic, act, draw, sing, dance, and generallyexpress themselves in a welcoming and safe envi-ronment. The GYMC sponsors seven programs,both in-school and at the Centre, which includethe following:

High Notes, Choir for Children with Special NeedsResponding to a need in the community, the GYMCrecently added this new program for special needs chil-dren. New studies are telling us that music is aboutmore than therapy. “What’s changing”, says cognitivepsychologist, Dr. Frank Russo, “is that music and mindresearch is slowly providing empirical research tounderpin various music therapies, in turn re-brandingthem as ‘neurological music interventions’.” But it’salready clear that music can do far more than provide acalming balm: song and rhythm can rewire our brains.This program will help children, youth and young adultswith special needs ‘find their voice’ and experiencecommunity, friendship and acceptance through song in asafe and welcoming environment. Led by trained musictherapist, Katie Hampton, participants will come togetherto learn songs and perform for the public in one concertper session.

GYMC String Orchestras The Junior andIntermediate orchestras are for string players, givingyoung performers an opportunity to develop orchestralensemble and musical skills.

Kids Chorus This choir is for children aged 6 to 10who have a passion for singing. Participants will learnthe basics of choral singing in an atmosphere of fun.

Music For Children with Special Needs A music-based program for children aged 5 and over that focus-es on creative expression, communication and socialskills.

Do Re Mi This program happens in classrooms inWellington County, from Kindergarten to Grade 8. Itenriches the arts curriculum through a comprehensivemusic program, allowing elementary school students toacquire fundamental music skills and stimulate theircreativity. Professional musicians come into the class-room to provide an interactive workshop for teachersand students, while a study guide is given to teachers toassist with their music curriculum.

Celtic Academy Canada Promoting healthy lifestylesfor all ages through dance education, music and move-ment.

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Upcoming GYMC events

March 22Suzuki String School of Guelph Open House10am - 1pm. This is a great opportunity to expose yourchildren to music. The open house at GYMC will includean instrument petting zoo, a used book sale and achance to watch real live violin, viola and cello lessonsfor those interested in learning more about one of thegreatest programs in Canada.

March 22Suzuki String School of Guelph Solo Recitals1:30, 3, and 4:30pm. Come to hear solo performancesby violin, viola and cello students ages 5-17.

March 30GYMC Wall of Fame Tribute Concert – BobEmberson Cambridge Concert Band3pm. Come celebrate the life of long-time musician andeducator Bob Emberson. Preston Legion, 334Westminster Drive, Cambridge

April 27Suzuki String School of Guelph Spring Concert3pm. This grand finale concert is a celebration of theshared experience of the students from the past year anda well-deserved fanfare for all graduating students of theprogram. Come and be inspired by over 150 Violin,Viola and Cello students as they perform a collection oftheir works. Guests include Guelph Youth DanceCompany, and Canadian author Cathy Stinson will do areading of her world acclaimed children’s book “TheMan with the Violin”. River Run Centre.

May 2GYMC String Orchestras Spring Concert7:30pm. The GYMC orchestra program began as thehappy joining of like-minded teachers and concernedmusic lovers who wanted to make sure that all the chil-dren of Guelph and surrounding areas have the opportu-nity to play in an orchestra. Directed by Jef tenKortenaar

May 23Guelph Youth Symphony Orchestra Spring Concert7:30pm. Concert with special guest soloists, WilliamLeathers, piano and Mary Margaret Annab, cello.Harcourt United Church, 87 Dean Ave.

For more information or to register forspring sessions call 519-837-1119 or visitwww.gymc.ca.

Guelph Youth Music Centre–Enriching the development of youth through music and the arts

Many influential and famous people across the world haveattributed their success in life to the benefits of camp. MichealEisner, former CEO of Disney, published the book Camp in2005, which focused on his involvement with camp as centralto his own coming of age, and as the teacher of lessons, whichallowed him his success. A YMCA-YWCA of Guelph Camp expe-rience is committed to the development of youth in our com-munity and providing them with adventure, skills and knowl-edge that will benefit their future. The YMCA-YWCA of Guelphoffers five different camps, with something special at eachlocation.Camps available in the Guelph and Wellington area include

Camp Conestogo on Guelph Lake, At the Y Camp at theYMCA-YWCA of Guelph Woodland Glen location, KensingtonKinder Camp for 4 to 6 year olds and new last year, PuslinchPower Camp, a sport specific camp offered at the PuslinchOptimists Centre. The Guelph Y Overnight Camp Nagiwa,close to Peterborough, has opportunities for children ages 5to 16 with overnight opportunities beginning at age 7.Last year, Camp Nagiwa was host to 238 campers for ses-

sions ranging from 3 days to 4 weeks. 22 of the children weresupported, in part, by subsidies from the YMCA Strong KidsCampaign, which is dedicated to helping children reach theirfull potential through experiences that they would otherwise

not be able to afford. The goal of the YMCA-YWCA of Guelph isthat camp is accessible to every child. In addition to financialsupport, a small number of campers each summer requireone-to-one support and Guelph Y staff are dedicated toworking with parents in the camp planning process to ensurethat all campers have a quality experience and the supportthey need.

Why Camp?

Camp Nagiwa Director, Luc Cousineau, states “The overnightsummer camp experience provides educational and growthopportunities which are not available to children in any otherenvironment.” He believes that, by providing a safe and wel-coming environment filled with positive, young, and energeticrole models, camp encourages children to discover thingsabout themselves, their environment, and their worldview inways that are impossible elsewhere. Camp Nagiwa provides asafe place to take risks, and for children to explore their trueselves. Without knowing it, children are learning about groupinteraction, personal space and responsibility, self-care, skilldevelopment, and much more. In addition to these valuableexperiences, camp is an incredibly fun and exciting adventure.Where else can you run around, get dirty, explore nature, play

games, flip a canoe, pretend to be a pirate, and eat yourspaghetti dinner with only a whisk?Another great example of someone who has taken valuable

life lessons away from camp is the late Peter Gzowski, of CBC.Peter attended Camp Nagiwa when it was located on the SevernRiver. In his writing, he stated that the love of the naturalworld, as well as the lessons he learned about working withothers followed him into his career, and the rest of his person-al life.Camp Nagiwa’s new location at Lakefield College School pro-

vides campers with modern indoor amenities, without com-promising an outdoor focus, which is so important in qualityovernight camping experiences. With many of the comforts ofhome, it is the best of both worlds!For Nagiwa, the connection to its campers is more about the

camp atmosphere and feeling than it is about the location.Although campers and staff get attached to locations andsights, our traditions, activities, and community exist outside ofour location. Campers and Staff understand that the Nagiwaexperience is created by the people, and that connections toothers within our community are what make this camp great.

To register your child for a Guelph Y Camp, please visitwww.guelphy.org or call 519-824-5150.


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On Sunday, July 6, the first annual Tour de Guelph willoccur. This family-friendly series of bicycle rides forall ages and abilities is organized by the Rotary Clubsof Guelph South and Guelph Trillium, in support ofGuelph General Hospital and the clubs.“We’re really excited about this event” commented

co-Chair Paul Fitzpatrick, a member of the RotaryClub of Guelph Trillium. “When the Rotary Club ofGuelph South approached us about being involved,we knew it was a great opportunity to be part of anew joint Rotary event that would benefit the Hospitaland our community as a whole. What a fun way toraise funds, and promote a healthy community!”The idea came from local bicycle enthusiast and

Foundation of Guelph General Hospital committeemember David Parr. “I had participated in a similarevent up north, and thought it would be fantastic tohave something like it here in Guelph. TheFoundation was all for it, as long as we could find

some partners. I’m really happy the two Rotary clubshave agreed to take this on.”There will be five rides–5,10,25,50 and 100k. The

event will start and finish at the University of Guelph,and the five and ten-kilometer routes will be onUniversity property. The longer routes will head outon the streets to the east and south.Cynthia Walker-Parks, Co-Chair from the Rotary

Club of Guelph South comments “We’re hoping for500 riders in our first year, ranging from families withsmall children who can manage the short routes, toexperienced cyclists who will be challenged by our100k route.”The Foundation of Guelph General Hospital

President and CEO, Suzanne Bone notes, “We arethrilled that Tour de Guelph is going to happen. It willbe a great, family friendly event that promotes healthy,active living and, at the same time, raises much-need-ed funds for our hospital, and both Rotary Clubs.”

Organizers hope to raise funds through corporatesponsorship and individual rider fundraising efforts.Each rider will be able to create their own personalfundraising page, which they can share on socialmedia, and prizes will be available for top fundraisers.Sponsors are already coming on board, includingGeorge Vettor Cycle, which has donated a BMX bikeas a prize for a younger rider, in memory of the late,local cycling legend, George Vettor.Registration will open in April.

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Wheels in motion for new Guelph cycling event Downtown Volunteer AwardNominations are now being accepted for theDowntown Volunteer Award. The award wascreated in 2004 in memory of Sherry Hall, a localresident who was very involved in volunteering withthe Downtown Guelph Business Association(DGBA) executive committee, and with otherexternal and internal downtown committees. Aftershe passed away in March 2003, a group of herfriends created the award to recognize those peoplewho impact and shape the downtown communitythrough volunteerism.Nominations are open for an individual

volunteer or a volunteer run organization in thedowntown. Previous winners include 10 Cardenand the Guelph Arts Council’s historical walkingtour guides.Recipients will be announced at the Guelph

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Volunteers Build Caring Communities.Thank you to all who have volunteeredtheir time in Guelph andWellington this year!Your enthusiasm and spiritinstills community pride and inspires others to participate in building a caringcommunity.Please join us in celebrating and recognizing our community’svolunteers during NationalVolunteerWeekApril 6th to 12th.

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The Volunteer Centre plays a vital role in promoting andenhancing volunteerism in the County of Wellington andthe City of Guelph. We match people with meaningfulopportunities, provide training, resources and assistanceto organizations that utilize volunteers to achieve theirgoals and help people find the services they need in areassuch as health, housing and income support. We believeevery member of our community has both an opportunityand the ability to build the community in which they live,work and play in a way that is meaningful to them. Webelieve our community is vibrant, healthier and moreresilient because of what we do.

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National Volunteer Week–April 6 to April 12National Volunteer Week (NVW) is all about recognizingthe contribution of volunteers in our community! Canada’svolunteers make a tremendous contribution in communi-ties across the country and around the globe. They makeour communities resilient and our country vibrant. NVW isCanada’s largest celebration of volunteers, volunteerismand civic participation recognizing the 13.3 million peoplewho give generously of their time. The Honourable DavidJohnston, Governor General of Canada, calls Canada “asmart and caring nation.” It’s our dedication to communi-ty involvement that has given us that reputation at homeand around the globe. A heartfelt thank you goes out tothe volunteers of Guelph and Wellington County for thework they do helping out, giving back and having fun.

Ontario Youth Volunteer Challenge–April 6 to May 19In partnership with the Ontario Volunteer Centre Networkand funded by the Ontario Government, the 7th annualChangeTheWorld: Ontario Youth Volunteer Challengecampaign has one goal: get youth, aged 14-18,involved in making their community stronger throughvolunteering.

There are a number of ways for local youth to get involvedin this Challenge!

• Days of Action are group-volunteering opportunities thatstudents can attend with their classes–very much like afield trip. Teachers can contact the Volunteer Centre ofGuelph/Wellington to find out how they can registertheir class to participate in fun-filled events like Move-Out Madness and Green Legacy Tree Planting.

• Adopt-A-Cause–students are encouraged to select anorganization they would like to support, such as theCanadian Cancer Society or Wyndham House and raisemoney, collect clothing or promote awareness in theirschool. Students are encouraged to check with theirteachers before getting started.

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Time to Give Breakfast–April 9, 2014, 7:30 amDelta Hotel, Guelph. More info, call 519-822-0912

Seniors Engaged–new online resource for a diverseand active groupThe Volunteer Centre has just launched a new websitecalled SeniorsEngaged.ca to help seniors in Guelph andWellington County get connected to their community. Thesite was built with today’s older adults in mind who wantmore flexible and meaningful opportunities to participatein their community through volunteering.In addition to profiling ways to volunteer,

SeniorsEngaged.ca highlights services and programs thatare locally available to support seniors and their families.Many seniors in their early retirement also support agingparents and are responsible for all manner of supportfrom finding service providers who will do home visits tohelping their parents manage various health conditions ormobility issues. The database of community services allowspeople to search for information about these topics andmore. Alternatively, seniors can call the Info Line at 519-821-0632 to speak with someone from the VolunteerCentre to get the information they need.Seniorsengaged.ca helps to ensure that seniors know

about the services and supports available to them and totheir families, so they can continue to be actively involvedin the life of Guelph and Wellington County for many yearsto come.

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Vitamin D has gained a great deal of exposure in the pastfew years and many claims have been made regarding itsbenefits. With the recent changes in recommended dailyamounts of vitamin D, here is the chance to get the facts ofwhy this vitamin is so important!

What is vitamin D?Vitamin D is a fat-soluble vitamin, which can be synthesizedby the body after exposure to ultraviolet rays from sunlight.

Due to the winter climate in Canada, Canadians need to relyon food sources to meet their requirements. However, foodsources are minimal and it is often recommended thatadults take a supplement.

Why is it important?Vitamin D is a vital nutrient and is essential for healing andfighting illness. It allows our body to absorb calcium andphosphorous, two minerals that help maintain bone healthand strength. Research also indicates vitamin D helps withother body functions including: muscle, cardiovascular,immune, and respiratory function, brain development, andanti-cancer cell effects.

Food SourcesFortified foods are major sources of vitamin D includingcow’s milk, margarine, some yogurts and fortified soymilk.Fatty fish (salmon and sardines), egg yolks, and beef liverare also sources of vitamin D.

Recommended Dietary Allowance (RDA)600 IU per day (ages 9-70 yrs)800 IU per day (>70 yrs)The Institute of Medicine states there is no extra benefitsconsuming above the RDA, and warns adverse health effectscould result from taking amounts above 4000IU, which isthe tolerable upper level.

SupplementationHealth Canada advises that adults over the age of 50 take asupplement of 400 IU per day, while other organizationsrecommend 1000-2000IU based on newer research.Consult with a dietitian to find the right amount for you.

Vitamin D and sports performanceAthletes are constantly looking for ways to improve andoptimize their performance and nutrition is a major factorin achieving this. Recent research suggests that vitamin Ddeficient athletes who increase vitamin D stores throughfood, supplements and sun exposure, may see improve-ments in their performance through stronger bones, mus-cle strength and speed and time. Much of the improvementin performance depends on how deficient the athlete is tobegin with.

There is evidence suggesting that most individuals arebelow the optimal blood levels of Vitamin D, so propersupplementation should be considered in this case.Although discoveries on the role of specific nutrients onsport performance is useful and significant, it is importantto note that athletic performance depends largely on overalloptimum nutrition, innate ability, training, and dedication.www.vitamindcouncil.org/about-vitamin-d/what-is-vitamin-d/www.hc-sc.gc.ca/fn-an/nutrition/vitamin/vita-d-eng.php#a10www.dietitians.ca/Nutrition-Resources-A-Z/Factsheets/Vitamins/Food-Sources-of-Vitamin-D.aspxwww.osteoporosis.ca/osteoporosis-and-you/nutrition/vitwww.vitamindcouncil. org/newsletter/newsletter-peak-athletic-performance-and-vitamin-d/

Mueller, K and Hingst, J The Athlete’s Guide to Sports Supplements, 2013

For more information visitwww.uoguelph.ca/hpc/ orcall 519-767-5011 to book an appointment.


Free Spring Health and Wellness Workshops from theGuelph Family Health TeamAs this year’s relentless winter carries on,we start to dream about welcoming backspring. With the weariness of winter givingway to a newfound energy, we can start totackle some of our healthy habits that mighthave been lost under the mounds of snowand grey days we’ve had this year.The Guelph Family Health Team’s Wellness

Matters workshops can give you the toolsand support to help you become healthierin time for spring. These free WellnessMatters workshops are taught by registeredhealth professionals (such as nurses,dietitians, and kinesiologists) on a varietyof topics, such as healthy lifestyles, quittingsmoking, pain management, and emotionalwellness.

• Ready to start brushing the cobwebs off yourrunning shoes? Join our free volunteer-ledYMCA Indoor Walking Program for astep in the right direction.

• Has this winter left you feeling a bit unrest-ed? Our Better Sleep workshop will giveyou strategies to rest your busy brain and getto (or fall back to sleep) faster.

• Are you worried that a sore back will preventyou from enjoying spring? Try our Back PainManagement workshop to learn whichexercises, stretches, and posture can you helpyou return to your favourite activities.

• Want to leave the cigarettes behind with win-ter? Let our FHT to Quit workshop teachyou how to use medication, relaxation, andstrategies to fight cravings and quit smoking.

• Need to create a healthier relationship withfood? Attending our Craving Changeworkshop will help you discover why youeat and give you strategies to feed your body,not your feelings.

• Looking for a full lifestyle makeover to cele-brate spring? Our Go Healthy workshopwill help you make the 180 degrees changesto your health that are important to you(start exercising, eat better, lose weight, ormanage chronic conditions).

All of our workshops are FREE to thecommunity. For dates, times, and to registerfor a workshop, please visitwww.guelphfht.com or call us at519-837-0099

South City Physiotherapy The key to your active healthy lifestyle!

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Vitamin D–the sunshine vitamin by Gabrielle Allison, Registered Dietitian

Guelph Arts Council, Guelph Civic

Museum and The City Of Guelph

seek submissions for “Wall Of Art:

Childhood Reverie”The Guelph Arts Council, the Guelph Civic Museumand the City of Guelph are pleased to open the call forsubmissions for the second installment of the “Wall ofArt” exhibition series. This exciting series aims toshowcase the breadth of local talent that we havehere in Guelph as well as provide artists with aunique opportunity to share their work with a largeraudience.Submissions for the second installment, entitled

“Childhood Reverie”, are open now and will run untilMonday, March 23 at 5pm. Selected works will beshown from Friday, April 4 to Sunday, June 29 at theGuelph Civic Museum (52 Norfolk Street).For more information about the call for submissions

and show, please contact David Lander [email protected] or 519-836-3280.


“My wife is one in a million and the way youcared for her at Hospice Wellington justproved that!” You might not think lookingafter someone who is dying would elicitcompliments like that but when you lovewhat you do and have a passion for makingpeople feel comfortable at a very difficulttime in their life then such comments arenot unusual.Hike for Hospice on June 1 is Hospice

Wellington’s premier fundraising andmemorial event. It is where we have the

opportunity to connect with the boarderfamily of Hospice and to really bring homethe message that Hospice is all about livinglife to its fullest while remembering the spe-cial people in our lives.“My son didn’t want to face the fact his

grandmother was dying, he was angry andfelt special in all the wrong ways. Art therapyand meeting other young people who wereexperiencing the same issues transformedthe experience so when she did die he wasready in ways even I found amazinglycomforting. Now I know he has skills thatwill stay with him for life.” - Mother of an art

therapy client

Hike for Hospice raised more than$75,500 last year with over 250 attendees intotal, including lots of dogs! People gaveexcellent feedback about the event andmany promised to walk again next year andto continue to spread the word about thewonderful work we do. The support wereceive through Hike is contributing to asuccessful and growing organization: with287 clients and their families cared for inour residence and over 700 families in thecommunity.The support of the community helps

Hospice to continue growing our ideas andour expertise despite the restrictions and

reductions in our other revenue sources.The demand for our services continues togrow and we are keen to ensure we offerthe right kinds of services when and wherepeople need them--so your support meanswe can! This year we are growing servicesfor people with complex grief, partnershipswith the Alzheimer’s Society and expandingour art programming.People should register on line at

www.hospicewellington.org to form a teamor sponsor an individual. As this year is the10th anniversary there will be a birthdayparty atmosphere with food vendors, cakeand children’s activities. Come and join inthe fun! Sunday, June 1 2014 Ignatius JesuitCentre, Guelph Hwy 6.

Volunteers needed for CancerAwareness MonthThere are as many reasons why peoplevolunteer as there are ways you can getinvolved. Whether it’s for our Daffodil Days,Cancer Awareness Month, or another localevent, volunteers are critical to our accom-plishments–we wouldn’t be able to support,inform and empower those touched by can-cer without you. Visitvhub.at/WellingtonCounty to sign up to vol-unteer today. Or call us at (519) 824-4261.


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Guelph Musicfest returns for its 8th season, and this year presents aBRAHMS FESTIVAL. Every concert will feature something by thegreat Romantic composer, and the final three concerts will show-case a Brahms trio, quartet, and quintet for strings and piano. Plusyou’ll experience an inspiring variety of music by other great com-posers. It's going to be a fantastic series.Beginning May 30, Musicfest unfolds over four Friday evenings at

7:30pm in the intimate Recital Hall of the Guelph Youth MusicCentre, 75 Cardigan Street. The acoustics are perfect, and you'll beup close and personal with the performers. Tickets will be availableat the River Run Centre box office or from Musicfest director KenGee. Visit guelphmusicfest.ca or phone 519-993-7591. Look forEarly Bird Specials.

May 30 - Valerie Tryon (piano) in RecitalMs. Tryon is a true artist. One of the greatest pianists of our time,she has had a distinguished career of performances around theworld in recital, as a concerto soloist with many of the greatestinternational orchestras, and as a prolific recording and broadcastartist. Program to include music by Schubert, Franck and Brahms.

June 6 - Sadie Fields (violin), Paul Pulford (cello) and KenGee (piano)Musicfest alumni join together in a new Festival Trio with music byHaydn, Fauré and Brahms.

June 13 - PendereckiQuartet with Jeremy Belland Jerzy Kaplanek (vio-lins), Christine Vlajk(viola) and KatieSchlaikjer (cello) with KenGee (piano)The Penderecki Quartet, basedat Wilfrid Laurier University, is

internationally-renowned but has rarely performed in Guelph.Musicfest welcomes this great ensemble in a program of quartets aswell as Brahms' Piano Quintet with pianist Ken Gee.

June 20 - MadawaskaEnsemble with BrettKingsbury (piano) Membersof the fabulous MadawaskaString Quartet team up withToronto pianist Brett Kingsburyin the Musicfest finale featuringpiano quintets by Schumannand Brahms.

Guelph Musicfest announces 2014 season

“Compassionate care in your home or ours”Hospice Wellington’s Hike for Hospice means care for all in our community when they need it most.

May 6Michael House Spring Fashion Show6:30pm-10:00pmJust in time for Mother’s Day, a night of fun, fashion and music foryou and your friends...and changed lives for at-risk mothers andchildren in your community. Featuring entertainment by TheSinging Strings and members of the Bishop Macdonell VocalEnsemble. Fashions from: Budd`s, Dressings Fashion House, GreyRock Clothing Co., NU Consignment Boutique, and SomethingGreen Bridal Boutique. Hanlon Convention Centre, 340 WoodlawnRd. Ticket information at www.michaelhouse.ca or 519-766-7675

April 2610th Annual Ray Scapinello Road HockeyTournamentChildren ages 9 to 14–a day of fun and wristshots. In 2013, there were over 500 childreninvolved. Registration deadline March 29, 2014.Visit www.raysroadhockey.ca.

The Children’s Foundation of Guelph andWellington is a local organization that helpschildren and youth reach their full potentialthrough programs that support their intel-lectual, emotional and physical well-being.Programs including Grants, Future Fund

& Promoli Family Scholarships, Adopt-A-Family, and Food and Friends, have helpedthousands of children re-direct or refocustheir lives by providing financial assistancefor sports, arts activities and summer camp;scholarships; memorable Christmas experi-ences; and breakfast, lunch or snack pro-grams at schools.The Children’s Foundation Grants pro-

gram provides financial assistance for chil-dren in need so that they can participate insports, cultural and recreational activities.The focus is on children who are currently

in family situations that limit their ability toaccess these opportunities. Being child-focused--the family and child choose theactivity, which allows the child to try newthings or provides stability during difficulttimes by enabling the child to continue theactivity they love. From soccer to swimming,summer camp, or drum lessons, funds areavailable for the activity of the child’s choiceas long as the activity will benefit and enrichtheir own personal development.According to Stats Canada, over 6,000

children and youth live in low-income fami-lies in Guelph and Wellington. No matterwhat the family circumstance–whether it isjob loss, divorce, illness or other factors,The Children’s Foundation believes each ofthese children deserves the right to learn,smile and be healthy.

A child’s participation in recreationalactivities fosters self-confidence, teamworkand leadership skills. Providing childrenwith these experiences also encourages ahealthy lifestyle and the opportunity forfriendship and social development."Through the Children’s Foundation, we

have several children attend our campseach year that would otherwise not be ableto,”said Dave Trudelle, University of Guelph,regarding the 2012 season. “That assistanceallows the kids to attend a camp and have asummer experience that they will remem-ber. It opens doors for children from allwalks of life to participate in our camp pro-gram, and helps our camps to be inclusiveof everyone. The camp setting allows themto meet new friends, learn new skills, playnew games and try new activities, grow in

confidence, and most importantly, have fun!Kids enjoy attending camp to have that fun,active experience and create memories, andwe enjoy hosting them in our camps andthe fun we have with them just as much!Without that assistance, many of the chil-dren who attend our camp would not beable to do so, and would miss out on thatcamp experience. So we are grateful towork with the Children’s Foundation to real-ize that camp dream for any child whowants to attend.”In 2013 over $224,000 in financial assis-

tance was provided to 1,009 children,which enabled them to participate in 1,254activities. Close to 300 of those childrenreceived assistance for the first time.For more information visit

www.childrensfoundation.org.

What is the YMCA-YWCA of GuelphTeenage Parents Program?The YMCA-YWCA of Guelph Teenage Parents Program(TAPPs) was developed to create a safe and nurturingenvironment for young pregnant and parenting teens togain access to the education, information and tools theyneed to reach their full potential. In Ontario alone, 40%of births are to teen mothers, however after the imple-mentation of local programs that aid young parentingteens and their families, the teen pregnancy rate hasdropped to 3% in Guelph, 3.4% in Erin and 3.2% inCentre Wellington. TAPPs has been in existence for over20 years and is the only program of its kind in Guelphand Wellington County.In 2013 TAPPs supported 90 local young mothers,

fathers and their children by providing participants with asafe and non-judgemental environment, three times perweek, completely free of charge. TAPPs provides partici-pants with child care, transportations to and from theGuelph Y, access to the Health & Fitness Centre, a fullmeal and access to donations for adults and childrenincluding clothing, diapers and hygiene products duringeach session. Participants receive information, resourcesand tools on parenting skills and life skills, budgeting,housing, personal health, nutrition and schooling. Manyparticipants have found TAPPs to be a crucial part of theirlives and major factor in developing their skills as par-ents. A TAPPs Participant stated, “TAPPs has been a hugesupport for me and my family. The staff has helped mecope with the struggles I have experiences in my own lifeas well as taught me so much about my kids and myself.”Falishia Owen, TAPPs Coordinator talks about one of

the many success stories from the program, “One of ourparticipants came to TAPPs with her partner right afterthe birth of her son. Both parents quickly utilized thegroup to form friendships and supports with other teenparents. She attended Thursday nights which are home-work help or community speaker nights in order to work

on both her parenting skills as well as her scholasticachievements”. This participant was able to take the skillsand contacts that she had learned in the program and usethem to better her situation and her child’s situation. Shealso gained access to free mediation while in the pro-gram, which allowed her and her partner to successfullyco-parent their child, Owens stating that it is “an exampleof some of the best co-parenting we have seen” in theprogram.This particular participant has recently graduated from

high school, achieving honour roll for the third year in arow. Currently enrolled in the Photography Program atConestoga College, the participant still practices her skillsby taking all of the promotional photos for TAPPs to con-

tinue to work on her future profession. Falishia states,“this is just one of the many remarkable stories of theparticipants that we see in the program.”Currently 22 moms, 10 dads and 25 children are

enrolled in the program. In order to continue to offersuch essential program in our community, we require thesupport of local sponsors and donors. TAPPs is support-ed in part by the YMCA-YWCA of Guelph Women ofDistinction™ Fundraising Gala each year. To purchaseyour tickets to the gala or to make a donation visitwww.guelphy.org today.


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19th Annual YMCA-YWCA of Guelph Women of Distinction™ Fundraising GalaThis year will mark the 19th Anniversary of YMCA-YWCA of Guelph Women of Distinction™ Fundraising Gala that recognizes the outstanding women in our community for theirachievements and celebrates the exceptional impact they have made in our community, across all industries from a local to global scale. Not only does this annual event bring togethersome of Guelph and Wellington County’s finest business leaders and community members, it also helps support local youth in our community through the support of YMCA-YWCA ofGuelph programs. This year, we place a special emphasis on giving back to our community and focus on the theme; Recognize, Respect, Re-invest.The 19th Annual Women of Distinction™ Awards will celebrate women for the contributions they have made to the advancement of women among all industries and re-invest in our

local youth by supporting the YMCA-YWCA of Guelph Teenage Parents Program, which is supported in part by the Women of Distinction™ Fundraising Gala.

Ontario is supporting festivals and eventsacross the province that will draw tourists,create jobs and grow local economies.Through the Celebrate Ontario 2014

program, the province is helping 229 fes-tivals and events that celebrate theprovince's diversity, heritage and culture,while enhancing the experience for visi-tors and increasing attendance.Locally, five festivals will receive a total

of over $200,000 from the province's pro-gram. The Guelph Jazz Festival will receive$85,000; Guelph and District MulticulturalFestival $22, 312; Hillside Inside $38,250;Fergus Scottish Festival, $21,505; and TheElora Festival, $56,525.“Celebrate Ontario is a valued program

that recognizes the importance of ourprovince’s unique festivals and events andsupports the growth of our tourism indus-try. This year, it is once again helpingorganizers to enhance their events so that

they canattract morevisitors andcreate morejobs,” saysGary Masters,ExecutiveDirector,Festivals andEventsOntario.The

province isalso buildingexcitement forthe Pan Amand ParapanAm Gamesthrough thenew IGNITEOntario pro-gram. In part-nership withTO2015, theorganizingcommittee for

the Games, Ontario will provide up to$10,000 for organizations and municipali-ties hosting local celebrations and com-munity engagement events that promotethe upcoming Games.Helping festivals and events across the

province grow and thrive is part of thegovernment's economic plan that is creat-ing jobs for today and tomorrow. Thecomprehensive plan and its six prioritiesfocus on Ontario's greatest strengths–itspeople and strategic partnerships.

Quick Facts• Festivals and events that receivedCelebrate Ontario funding in 2012 report-ed an increase of 1.2 millionvisitors and more than $206 million invisitor spending compared to 2011.

• Festivals and events support over22,000 jobs in Ontario every year.

• In 2012, tourism contributed more than$23 billion to the economy and support-ed over 300,000 direct and indirect jobsin Ontario.

• The province is investing $1 million forthe IGNITE Ontario program from theprovince’s $42 million Promotion,Celebration and Legacy Strategy.

• The 2015 Games will be an opportunityto showcase Ontario to an internationalaudience that will include 250,000visitors and 10,000 athletes and officials.

• The Games and Games-relatedinvestments will create more than 26,000jobs and grow Ontario’s real GDP by$3.7 billion from 2009 to 2017.

“Tourism is a billion dollar industry thatsupports over 300,000 jobs for Ontariansacross the province–many of them youth.Through Celebrate Ontario and programslike IGNITE, our government is boostingtourism to strengthen our local economiesand build our provincial profile asa premier destination that offers excitingexperiences for visitors and residentsalike,” said Michael Chan, Minister ofTourism, Culture and Sport.


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MOTHER’S EVEWe will send Kisses to Heaven. Wednesday May 7 at 7:00 pm.Join us for a brief and gentle service of remembrance. Bring

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

everywhere, not just those inWoodlawn).

LILAC REMEMBRANCE DAYWednesday evening, May 28 at 7:00 pm. Join HospiceWellington,

Gilchrist Chapel and our staff as we plant a Lilac inremembrance of families served. Lovely service. Audio enhanced.Please bring a lawn chair. Lilac Block,west side of cemetery.

ROCKWOOD SUMMER SERVICEWednesday evening, June 25 at 7:00 pm. Please join us in theHanna Chapel at the cemetery for our annual service of

remembrance and evening of fellowship in a charming countrycemetery. Light refreshments. Rockwood Cemetery, highway 7

south of the village.

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Introduction to Birds Workshop–April 17Sketching Nature Workshop–June 4

The Christmas JOY Home Tour presents their Spring Fling event this April at LakesideChurch. The event kicks-off with breakfast and keynote speaker Nicholas Rosaci, aCityLine and Breakfast Television regular, interior decorator and DYI guy.Participants then choose from a selection of workshops hosted by local businesses.

Topics range to include organizing your closet, simplifying your home, cooking withphyllo, learning about foods that energize, fun with cupcakes, hot make-up tips forspring, current fashion trends, decorating with twig accents, and re-purposingold furniture.A marketplace runs throughout the day with a great selection of products for sale.A full day pass is $75 and includes breakfast, lunch, the keynote address, three

workshops and shopping in the marketplace. A half-day morning pass is $40 andincludes breakfast, the keynote address, one workshop session and marketplace shop-ping. The half-day afternoon is $40 and provides lunch, two workshops and access tothe marketplace shopping. Registration and the marketplace begins at 8:30am. Thisyear the marketplace will also be open to the public.For more information visit www.springflingevent.ca

Spring Fling, April 12, 2014The Wellington County Museum & Archives (WCMA) now offers Adult OutreachProgrammes for senior’s organizations, retirement and long-term care homes, church andcommunity groups.The Museum has a series of themed presentations, each including a power point show

and artifacts to examine while sharing stories and memories. Presentations are suitablefor a group looking for a new way to interact with artifacts and photographs from theWCMA collection.Topics to choose from include Life on the Farm, Fabulous 50’s and Sensational 60’s,

Hats, Handbags and Handkerchiefs or We will Remember Them: Wellington County atWar, and seven more.The presentations generate lots of memories; often reminding people of stories,

experiences or events they thought they had forgotten. The hands-on experience withartifacts is also enriching and leads to great discus¬sion and debate.There are eleven programs so far to choose from, or if a group or organization has an

idea, a custom programme can be created.For a complete listing, visit www.wellington.ca/museum or call for a brochure.

To book an Adult Outreach Programme, please contact: Beth Dyer, Programme Assistant,519-846-0916, x 5231 or [email protected]. Each presentation is $50.

Upcoming events and exhibits at theWellington County Museum &Archives

April 7 - 11Archives Awareness WeekDrop in and chat with an archivist on select nights atvarious Wellington County library branches.

April 5Genealogy Workshop: British Children1 - 5:00 pm. Presented by the British Home ChildrenAdvocacy and Research Association. Speakers: AuthorSandra Joyce and Genealogical Researchers LoriOschefski and Karen Mahoney. Register $15, lightrefreshments included. Wellington County Museum &Archives.

April 5 - June 9Connections Fibre Artists pay tribute to theGroup of SevenOver two dozen fibre artists from Wellington County,Guelph and surrounding areas have interpreted iconicworks of the Group of Seven, Canada’s most celebrat-ed painters from the mid 20th century.Formed in 1920, the Group of Seven infused its

paintings of the landscapes and villages of Quebecand Ontario with a distinctly Canadian style. In hon-our of their contributions to Canadian art and ournational identity, Connections fibre artists have creat-ed over fifty interpretations in fibre, a remarkabletribute to these artistic pioneers.Everyone is welcome at the opening reception on

Friday April 4, from 7 - 9pm.

Visit www.wellington.ca/museumfor more details.

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March 21Retire in Style Information Fair, 11:30-3:00pm If youare preparing to retire or are retired come and find outabout volunteer opportunities, housing, recreation, healthservices, travel and education! Admission is free.

April 4Roast Beef Dinner, 4:30-6:30pm Come and enjoy a roastbeef dinner with baked potato, coleslaw, veggies and more!Please purchase tickets in advance at the Evergreenfront desk!

April 6-12National Volunteer Week Volunteers Cast a BeautifulShadow. Canada’s volunteers make a tremendous contribu-tion in communities across the country and around theglobe. They make our communities resilient and ourcountry vibrant.

April 12Community Rummage and Treasure Sale, 8:30am-12:30pm Spend the morning treasure hunting. Tables avail-able for rent, free admission and parking. For more infor-mation call Jocelyn Pedersen822-1260 ext 2453

April 26CAVES (Community and Volunteer EducationalSeries), 9:00am -2:30pm. A free day of professional andpersonal workshops for volunteers and the community atlarge. For more information call Becky MacDonald,822-1260 ext 2096.

May 13Spring Fashion Show, 1:30 pm Models from theEvergreen Seniors Centre will be showcasing an excitingline up of clothing and jewellery from Northern Reflections.Light refreshments will be served following the show.$7/person + HST

June 2-13District 26 Senior Games Participate in the OSGA SeniorGames in Guelph! A Variety of sports and games offered forparticipants with in our region. Registration forms availableat the Evergreen centre.

June is Seniors’ Month and there is nobetter time to drop into the Centre tolearn about the opportunities, programsand services for older adults. Be part ofone of the most active and engagedseniors population in the province.

Seniors’ month events

Bike for HeartWednesday, June 11, 1 pm.Art Classes Art ShowThursday, June 12, 12:30-3:00pm.Sexual Health DiscussionTuesday June 17, 1pm.Seniors WalkThursday June 19, 10am.Senior Month Flag Raising at City HallThursday June 19, 11am.Seniors BarbecueThursday, June 19, 11:30am-1:30pm.Exercise for MedicineMonday June 23, 10amGWSA Annual General MeetingTuesday, June 24, 1pm.


The Evergreen Centre is designed specifically to meet the needs of those age 55 and older. The community centre offers a wide selection of recreational, social andeducational programs for individuals living in Guelph and the surrounding areas. Programs are offered for Active Living, Computer, General Interest, Health andWellness, Visual and Creative Arts, and Retirement Planning. Woolwich Street, Guelph Ontario.For more information call 519-823-1291 or visit guelph.ca/seniors

Upcoming events at the Evergreen Seniors Community Centre

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