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Onlytwoyearsafterreceivingopenheartsurgery,itappearsasifGlennVanCamp’sheartcanhandlealmostanykindofexcitement. Andproofofhisregainedhealthcameduringa‘heart-thumping’
finishattheMapleLeafTrotlastmonthinwhichhisfive-yearoldgelding,SanPail,pulledanupsetvictoryinthelucrative$720,500race,edging
outthereigningchampionbyaneck. ItwasGlenn’swifeDonna,whoremindedhim
followingtheracethatitwastwoyearsago,to-the-day,thathewaslyingonhisbackinaToronto
hospitalundergoinglife-savingheartsurgery.TodayGlennsportsabigsmilewhenannouncingdoctorshavegiventhe75year-oldacleanbillofhealth.GlenndescribedtherecentMapleLeatTrotwinasa“thrillofalifetime”especiallysinceSanPailhadbeenpickedtoplacethird.“Eventhatplacing(third)wasanhonour,”thelong-timehorsebreederandtrainersaid. WhileGlenn’sinterestsinhorsesbeganabout30yearsago,Donna’ssideofthefamilyhasbeeninvolvedinraisingandracinghorsesforaslongasshecanre-member.“Mygrandfather,fatherandbroth-
erswereallbreeders,driversandtrainers.Horseracingwasarealfamilyaffair,”sherecalled,addingthatsheneverreallytookalikingtohorsesuntilrecently.
Glenn’sfirstforayintoraisinghorsescameinthemid-1980sbutitwasn’tuntilalmostadecade
laterheexperiencedsuccessonthetrack. “IalwayslikedhorsesandIgetalotofenjoy-
mentoutofbeinginvolved,”Glennsays,whileadmittinghe’sbeenluckythathis‘hobby’hasbeenquitesuccessful. “ThefirstgoodhorseIownedwasTantalonCeltic,whichIboughtasa‘Father’sDay’presenttomyself,”Glennsaidwithabigsmile. Yearslater,with$6,500inhand,Glennpurchased
Randy Waples is seen at left guiding San Pail, to a win over reigning Maple Leaf Trot champion Arch Madness and favourite Lucky Jim. It was San Pail’s 19th career win for trainer Rodney Hughes, who owns a piece of the horse with the Ontario-bred’s breeder Glenn Van Camp of Port Perry, seen here holding the Maple Leaf Trot trophy.
Winner’s CircleSan Pail’s victory “thrill of a lifetime”
for Glenn Van Camp
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theyearlingVillageBeretta.“Berettawasthemostsuccess-fulhorseIeverowned,withlifetimeearningsofmorethan$800,000,”Glennsays. AftermajorwinsinbothCanadaandtheUSA,VillageBerettawaschosentorepresentCanadain1997,compet-ingagainstthebestintheworldinNorway,SwedenandDenmark. BothheandDonnarecallbeingtreatedlike‘royalty’whiletouringthroughoutScandinavia,wherehorseracingisaverypopularsport. AnotherofGlenn’shorseswhichheexpectedtodowell,wasVillageBeauty,themotherofSanPail.Unfortu-natelyattheageofthreeyears,shewasinjured,endingapromisingracingcareer. WithVillageBeautyoutoftheracingpicture,GlennturnedhisattentiontoSanPailandonceagainwasdisap-pointedwhentheyearling’slegwasinjuredafterbeingkicked.“Ihadhighhopesforhim(SanPail)andwasdis-heartened,”Glennconfessed. AtthispointheconsideredsellingSanPailandbeganlookingforanewownerorapartner.ItwasduringthisperiodthattrainerRodneyHughesshowedinterestinthehorseandthetwomencametoanagreementwhichendedwithRodneytakingover75percentownershipofthehorseandGlennretaining25percentinterest. GlenngivesRodalotofcreditforhispatienceandthetimehespenttrainingSanPail.“Hetookhistimeanditpaidoff,”hesays. Andsoitwas,onJuly25th,withfamilyandfriendswatchingfromthestandsatMohawkRacetrack,GlennwatcheddriverRandyWaplesedgeoutthetwofavouredhorses,ArchMadnessand1-4favouriteLuckyJim,in1:52.1. Asidefromthethrillofwinning,GlennandDonnawereexcitedtohavebeenpresentedtheMapleLeafTrottrophybyformerTorontoMapleLeafcaptainDarrylSittler.“He’sagreatguy.Wehadanicechatandhecongratulatedusonthewin,”Glennsaid. Thiswasn’ttheVanCamp’sfirstforayintothewinnerscircle,butitwascertainlyonetheywillrememberfortherestoftheirlives. Donnaexplaineditbestsaying“wewereneversoexcitedinourlives.”
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did you know?
here we go again Canada Post, in response to rising cost pres-sures has announced its intention to increase the domestic basic letter rate for letters weighing 30 grams or less to 57 cents beginning January 2010. But the proposal doesn’t stop there. In addition to the three cent increase this January, the cost of stamps would rise by an ad-ditional two cents per year from 2011 to 2014 bringing the cost to send a letter at the end of five years to 65 cents. Oneofthereasonsgivenfortheincreasesisthedeclininguseof“Lettermail”volume,whichin2008alonedeclinedbyapproxi-mately87millionpieces,accordingtoCanadaPost.
banning cellphones, texting
The ‘credit card’ was invented back in the 1950s although it didn’t become very popular until about 30 years later. But today the credit card is entrenched so deeply in our system it has become the most accepted way to pay for goods and services. But not at the Scugog Town-ship office where credit cards are not an accepted way of pay-ment for anything. The reason being provided, is the cost to the credit card company. Federal and provincial government agencies, such as the Ontario Ministry of Transportation and the Port Perry Post Office both accept credit card payments for their services, so we have to ask, why not our lo-cal government? Interestingthatmostsmallbusinessesseecreditcardfeesasa“costofdoingbusiness.”ScugogTownship,withitsmuchdeeperpockets,shouldbeabletoprovidethesameconvenientserviceforatleastsomeofitsservices.
cost of doing business?
On stage since 1969, the Borelians Community Theatre was founded by a group of teachers with a commitment to staging quality amateur theatre by presenting
Canadian theatre work and contemporary classics. The name Borelians derives from the village of Borelia, now a part of Port Perry. The Borelians’ first play, “You Can’t Take It With You” by Moss Hart and George S. Kaufman,
was performed at the Port Perry High School in 1970. TomarktheBorelian’s40thanniversaryseason,theyplanonpresentingtwoor
threeOne-ActCanadianplaysinMay2010.PlaywrightsanddirectorsareaskedtosubmitproposalstoAndrewOxenham,390ElginStreet,PortPerry,L9L1K1.
borelians theatre group
A study released last month says that using a cellphone, particularly for sending or receiving text messages, puts a driver of a vehicle at 23 times more risk of getting into an accident. The study by the Virginia Tech Transportation Institute (VTTI) says text messaging forces the driver’s eyes away from the road for about 4.6 seconds over a six-second interval - the equivalent of travelling the length of a football field at 55 mph (approx. 90 km) without looking at the roadway. TheOntariogovernmentisexpectedtopasslegislationintheverynearfuturethatwillbantextmessagingandemailingwhiledrivingandforcemotoriststousehands-free,voice-activatedequipmentwhenmakingcallsontheircellphones.
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Inrecentyears,pets-whethertheybedogs,catsormoreexoticspecies-havegrowntobecomeanintegralpartofourfamilies. Theyhavealwaysbeenspecial,butitseemsmorenowthaneverbeforetheyhavebeentakenoutoftheroleofman’sbestfriendandaretreatingthematamoreequallevel. Weareabletopurchaseinsuranceontheirlivesaswellastheirhealth,buyburialplotsforthemassoonaswegetthemandspoilthemwithorganiccuisine,whichistheenvyofmanythirdworldcountries. Whenwetravelhowever,andneedtoboardourpets,wetendtoreverttotheoldwaysandleavetheminaken-nel,whichnormallyhasasmallrunareaandoften,havingthemtakenforawalkisanoption(atacost). Thispractice,acontradictiontotheinroadspetsaremakingintoourlives,isfinallychanging. GlenKowarskyhaschangedthewaywetreatourpetswhenweareaway,byopeningahigh-end‘hotel’fordogs,ataveryreasonablerate.WhenyoudrivetoDogs At Camp,Glen’sbrainchild,greentrees,blueskiesandthatgoodoldScugogfreshairsurroundyou. Turningintothedriveway,youimmediatelyseethepro-fessionalismoftheorganization.Thereisaspaciouspark-ingareaandabuilding,whichservesasanoffice.Glen’srenovatedfarmhouse,wherehenowlives,isalsoontheproperty,butisclearlymarkedsoasnottoconfusevisitors. Onhis100acrepropertyisacordonedoffsection,whichistotallyfenced.Itisspacious,wellmaintainedandservesastheplaygroundforthethirtyorso,fourleggedguestsstayingatthe‘doggieresort.’ “Weareadamantthatwehaveonetrainerforeverytendogsouthereatanygiventime,”Glensaid,asIwatchedthedogsplayfullyfrolickinthearea.Andintheevening,thefour-leggedguestshead‘indoors’forapeacefulnight’srest. Thenewlyrenovatedbarniswinterizedandhasall(ifnotmore)thecomfortsofhome.Dogssleepinkennelsorin
theopen,dependingontheirpreference.Theyeattwiceaday,unlessotherinstructionsaregiven. “Usuallytheyaresotiredfromalltheplayingthattheylookforwardtoagoodnight’ssleep,justsotheycandoitallagain.”Glensmiled,ashespeaks. However,whataboutthemanbehindtheproject? GlenKowarskywasborninJohannesburg,SouthAfricaandatanearlyageshowedaloveforopera,acareerhisfatherhadalsoexplored.HavinglivedinMontrealandFlorida,Glenwasrapidlybecomingawell-knownoperasinger. Tenyearsago,ashiscareerwasclimbingsuccessfully,hewasdiagnosedwithanillness,whichaffectedhissinging.“IwastoldIwouldneversingagain,soIturnedmyinterests
“Park Plaza” service for dogs in north end of
Scugog Township
Glen Kowarsky and two Golden Retrievers at the camp.
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elsewhere,”heexplained. GlenmovedtoTorontoandstartedanewcareerinthewebdesignindustry,whichgavehimaterrificunderstand-ingofbusinessandhowcompaniesoperate. “Iwantedmorethanacondodowntown,a9-5jobandastress-filledlifestyle,”hesaid,andthatiswhathefoundonhislargeopen-airretreatinthefarnorthwestcornerofthetownship. Afterspeakingwithfriendsandrelativesabouthisideaofanupscaledaycarefordogs,Glenstartedtosearchoutproperties.WhenarealestateagentmentionedacreageinScugog,Glenscratchedhishead,nothavinganyideawhereScugogwas. “Idroveupandimmediatelyfellinlovewiththearea.PortPerryisgreatandthepropertywasperfectforwhatIwanted.”Thatwasin2002andDogs At Campwasofftoaflyingstart. Manyofthefurryguestsatthecamparefromthebigcitysouthwestofus,butlatelytherehasbeenanincreasingnumberoflocalvisitors. Manypeopledroptheirpupsoffonthewaytoworkandpickthemupattheendoftheday,whileotherschecktheminwhentheygoonvacations. “Weprideourselvesonquality,”Glenexplained.“Allourstaffaretrainedinfirstaidforpets.” Havinghadathoroughtouroftheplace,Iwasim-pressedwiththecleanlinessandtheattentiontodetail.Glen’shouseiswellmaintainedandthedaycarefacilityisspotless.Eventhelargeacreagewherethedogsplayisdetailed.AreasofsawdustcoverareaswhereFidolefthismark. Iaskedifthedogsmixedwellwitheachother? “Wehaveascreeningprocessoverthetelephone,”Glennexplained.“Thenextstepisforthedogtovisitandinteractwithothers.Thatiswhenwedeterminethecom-patibility.Unfortunatelywedoturndogsaway,asharmonyisimportanttous.” Glenwentontoexplainthattherearerulesfromwhichhewillnotdeviate.Dogsmustbedroppedoffinthemorn-ings,ashefeelsitisimportantforthemtointeractwithotherpupsbeforeretiringforthenight. “Ifsomeonedropsadogoffintheeveningtheanimalisdisorientedandhasdifficultyadjusting,whichdisruptsotherdogs.” TheformulaGlenKowarskyhasdevelopedworks.Heshowedmeathickproceduresmanual,whichcoversall
aspectsofrunningtheoperation. RecentlyGlenopenedasecondlocationinCookstownandsoonathirdwillopeninOttawa. Glen’searliermedicalconditionhasalsochangedandheisnowabletosingagain.“AlthoughIwon’tdoitprofes-sionally,itisnicetopursueone’slove.” Speakingoflove,Glenisplanningawedding.BothheandhisfuturewifewillrunthebusinessfromtheScugoglocation. Theoperationiswellruninabusinesslikemannerwiththeonlyprioritybeingthehappinessandwell-beingofthefour-leggedguests.Ifyourbestfriendneedsaplacetostayforaday,aweekorlonger,visitwww.dogsatcamp.com.
By Jonathan van BilsenFocus on Scugog
BUSINESS IMPROVEMENT ASSOCIATIONPORT PERRYVisit www.discoverportperry.ca for more info
• Pancake breakfast (Scugog Chamber & BIA sponsored event) 8:00am - 11:00am • Enjoy the fl avour of local syrup • Farmer’s Market (Buy Local Buy Fresh) (Water St.)• Queen Street Tent Sale - Local Merchants come to the streets!• Pumpkin Decorating (Sponsored by the YMCA) • Silent Auction (Bid on a beautiful fall centre piece)• Entertainment & kids activities all through the day• Chili Cook off (Local restaurants participating) Come, taste & judge the best chili!• Scarecrow Building (Sponsored by Ascension Church of Port Perry) • And Much Much More....
Saturday September 26 • 8 am - 5 pm
Come andCelebrate “ ” in Port Perry
Glen Kowarsky with some of his dog camp borders.
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Thumbs Up - to our energetic and hard working MP John O’Toole, for his recent appointment to the position of ‘opposition critic’ for the Ministry of Government Ser-vices in Ontario’s new shadow cabinet. The shadow
cabinet was put together by new Ontario Progressive Con-servative leader Tim Hudak. John is well known in Scugog and is a tireless worker for his party. Congrats John.
Thumbs Down - to a recent decision by council to charge business owners and employees along North St. a parking fee to use the township parking lot at the rear of their establishments. Property owners have always
provided free parking for staff and customers in the down-town, so it’s hard to understand why the township feels compelled to charge. This will only encourage staff to find free parking elsewhere, clogging already conjested lots. Free parking is essential if we are to maintain a healthy commercial sector.
Thumbs Up - to John Mackey on reaching 25 years in business along Port Perry’s lakefront. When John purchased Port Perry Marina it was a run-down building sitting on a sinking dock. Since then, with the
township’s help, he’s built up his business and provided a valuable service to the community. Hope we see you there for a long time to come John. Congratulations. Your operation is a credit to the town.
Thumbs Down - to whoever should have been responsible for making sure the goose poop was cleaned before the Rotary Aquarama last month. Rotarians raked and cleaned for an hour before their event, but there was
still mounds of droppings making the lakefront an eyesore. What a disgusting site. This beautiful public park should be cleaned of this mess every morning before residents and tourist begin to arrive. If the township is going to promote Palmer Park as a great public asset, they should at least make sure the park is cleared daily of this mess.
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WithfallquicklyapproachingtheBIAisplanningaCelebration of the Harvest whichwillbeheldonSaturday,September26. StartyourdayoutdoorsonQueenSt.withaplateofhotpancakesandsausagesmotheredinfreshlocalma-plesyrup.Breakfastwillbeservedupfrom8to11a.m.bymembersoftheChamberofCommerce&BIA. AfterbreakfastyoucanwanderdowntotheFarm-er’sMarketlocatedonWaterSt.besidePalmerPark.Themarketisopen8a.m.to12noonandisagreatplacetopurchaselocalvegatablesandfruits. AddingtotheCelebration of the Harvest,localmer-chantswillbeholdinganalldayTentSale,alongQueenSt.wheretherewillalsobebigbandentertainmentandkid’sactivitiesthroughouttheday. Youwon’twanttomisstheBIA’ssilentauctionforabeautifulfallcentrepiece.Thiswillbeondisplayinfrontofthepostoffice,whereyoucanplaceyourbidonauniquelocaldecorpieceforyourharvesttable! AnotherfirstfortheeventisaChili Cook-Offwithlocalcommercialestablishmentsgoinghead-to-headinaheated,butfriendlycompetitionforthe“BestChiliinPortPerry.“Stopbyandtrysomechiliandplaceyourvoteforthenumberonetasteintown. Don’tmiss“CelebrationoftheHarvest”inPortPerryonSeptember26.Visitwww.discoverportperry.caformoreinformation.
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Whether you are looking to get together with friends or meet new ones, try something new or play something you already love, keep fi t or just have some fun, we have many interesting and educational activities right here in Scugog.
Port Perry
Tai ChiOPEN HOUSEMonday September 146:00 - 7:30 pmSt. John’s Presbyterian ChurchQueen Street, Port Perry
A Location of the Canadian Tai Chi Academy
Since 1992
Information or Pre-registration:Beth Kendall 905-985-2062
Beginners’ Classes start:Thursday Sept. 17, 1:00 pmMonday Sept. 21, 6:00 pm
Regular Classes:Mondays at 7:00 pmThursdays at 2:30 pm
Health Maintenance and Improvement for all ages!
AND REGISTRATION
maria carrRegistered Holistic Nutritionist
183 Casimir Street (side entrance), Port Perry 905.441.7874
yoga 101october 7, 14, 21, 2810:00 am - 11:00 am
phoenix rising yoga therapyoctober 17 ~ 9:00 am - noon
fall workshops
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Family Karate Celebrating 35 yearsDiscover your true physical and mental potential at Port Perry Wado Kai Family Karate.
Karate develops physical conditioning. It builds strength and endurance, as well as developing balance, coordination and fl exibility. Karate helps you build confi dence, concentration, improve your self-esteem and helps you deal with stress.
Karate is also an excellent supplement to other sporting and recreational activities.At Port Perry Wado Kai Family Karate we offer expert instruction, economical and family
rates. There are no contracts.Port Perry Wado Kai Family Karate is celebrating 35 years of instruction in Port Perry, 1974
– 2009, and is offering a special anniversary rate for all new students. One month of instruction and a karate uniform is only $35.00
Classes are Sunday and Tuesday: 7:00 - 8:30 pm starting September 8, 2009 Fall registration is Tuesday, September 8, 6:30 pm. For pre-registration and information call:Ron RuskayPort Perry Wado Kai Family Karate905-986-5071
Please see our ad on page 19.
DO YOU LOVE TO SING AND ACT?ArE YOU bETwEEN ThE AGES Of 9-18 YEArS?
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Thursday, September 24, 6pm - 8pmSaturday, September 26, 9am - 1pm
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Book your audition time with Liz Auston, Director. Email: [email protected]
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whAT: Learn and hone performance/production skills for Musical Theatre. Build creativity and confidence! Perform in a live staged musical!
whEN: Saturday mornings*, October to June.COST: $150.00 for the entire season!* Members perform in a Musical Stage Production at the end of the season, with additional rehearsal and performance dates required in the spring.
NEw TO MUSICAL ThEATrE? frEE WOrkShOp!“How to Audition for Musical Theatre”
Saturday, September 1910am to Noon - or - 1pm to 3pm
Limited space available each session.register by Sept. 12 at [email protected]
Due to the popularity of our program/production, entrance is by audition. Previous experience not necessary. Desire to learn a must!
And we are thrilled to announce our 2010 show...
“A cyber-inspired tale featuring music from Tony-Awardwinners Hairspray, Wicked, 13, Spring Awakening, plusDisney and more!”
Past Productions include:Grease, high School Musical, Dear Edwina Jr.
an original musical by Liz Auston
MEtA4Contemporary Craft Gallery200 Queen Street, port perry
People who take art classes live longer & happier.*
Did you know?
MEtA4 Gallery has classes for all ages & levels, from beginner to advanced.
Weekday, evening, weekend & after schoolwatercolours, glassblowing, carving, encaustic, pottery, oils, drawing, acrylics, jewellery, silk painting & much more.
All courses taught by experienced,professional artists.
New courses added this term.New family workshops for kids and adults!
Call or visit our website for details* A 2001 study in the U.S. showed that older adults who took professionally-
taught art classes lived happier, healthier lives compared to those who didn’t.
We are a location of the Canadian Tai Chi Academy. We teach aform of Tai Chi which focuses on the physical and mental well-being of the student. It is a continuous learning process which works to keep the body strong and flexible and the mind challenged and alert.
Regular practice of this art allows the body to rejuvenate itself naturally. Students may notice a reduction of stress, improvement in balance and sleep and increased energy. Many students report a reduction in the effects of arthritis and other chronic diseases.
By making Tai Chi part of a healthy lifestyle earlier in life, we can remain healthy and active as we age. For more information call Beth – 905-985-2062www.canadiantaichiacademy.org
Please see our ad on page 17.
Port Perry Tai Chi for Your Health
Yoga for Transformation: Choosing A Level of Commitment
The benefits of yoga are well documented. These include greater degrees of balance and flexibility. Yoga is beneficial in preventing middle age spread, and reducing stress.
David teaches Viniyoga method. It takes individual physical capabilities and emotional states into account as his class unfolds. Each person in the class explores their own physical and psychological processes through breath and movement.
There are many choices, depending on levels of physical strength and capability, and most importantly, what level of physical involvement you desire during a particular class. These choices can all gracefully unfold in Maya Healing Arts yoga classes.
David Maian, Certified Viniyoga Teacher Maya Healing Arts 905 985 4147 • [email protected] • www.mayahealingarts.com
Please see our ad on page 19.
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Five Things Every Parent Should Know About Choosing A Dance Studio
If most dance studios seem to have qualifi ed, friendly teachers, experience teaching children and a big show at the end of the year, aren’t they all pretty much the same? Does it really matter which place you decide to enroll at? Absolutely!
There are 5 main things that can make a huge difference in the quality of instruction your child receives, the amount of extra work and hassles parents must deal with and the overall enjoyment and satisfaction of being involved with a dance program. Here are 5 things that every parent should consider before deciding on a dance studio for their child:1. What type of dance fl oor is used?2. What is the size of the class?3. How do I assess the teacher’s qualifi cations?4. What do my fees include?5. Can I get immediate assistance and customer service?
Call the Port Perry Dance Academy to receive your free copy of a report that gives you all of the information you’ll need to help you make the right choice!
Port Perry Dance Academy Limited27 Easy Street, Port Perry905-985-5081 • www.portdance.com
Please see our ad on page 20.
Do you love to sing and act? Are you interested in musical theatre and between the ages of 9-18 years? CDL Youth Musical Theatre is dedicated to bolstering the musical theatre talents of young people.
CDL Youth Musical Theatre and is both program and production-based. Kids spend October through June involved with the group....with a Musical Theatre program running October-December, then rehearsals for the year-end show begin in earnest as of January.
Previous productions include Grease (2009), High School Musical(2008), and Dear Edwina Jr. (2007). For 2010, we are excited to announce “Once Upon... A Facepage”-- an original musical created, written and directed by musical theatre veteran, Liz Auston – as our annual show. Liz is the creator/writer/director of three previous original shows, staged at Town Hall 1873 (with the Scugog Choral
Society)--one of which, “Dynamite Dames” (2004) has been “Re-VAMP’d” and is currently in rehearsals preparing for performances at Uxbridge Musical Hall this coming October! Due to it’s popularity, entrance to the group is by auditions in September.
Liz Auston, [email protected] • www.choraldelites.ca
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DANCE CLASSES
ALL AGES Benefi ts of Yoga are Many
Port Perry Flowyoga Studio provides a nurturing sanctuary to reap the benefi ts of a full mind body experience.
Yoga will strengthen and tone the muscles, develop focus and concentration and leave you feeling relaxed, energized and renewed. Pilate’s classes will improve core stability, posture and balance.
Our Phoenix Rising Yoga Therapy workshop is an introduction to breath work, yoga postures and partner work. Benefi ts include relief from stress, tension and chronic pain.
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Studies show people who take art classes live happier & healthier
There are lots of reasons to take art classes, why not add goodhealth to the list? Besides learning a new skill, creating something interesting and meeting new friends, taking an art class will help you physically as well. A 2001 study in the U.S. concluded that older adults who participated in arts groups used less medication; had fewer doctor visits; and did better on scales for depression, loneliness, and morale. In short, “community-based art programs run by professional artists point to true health promotion and disease prevention effects.”*
So where can you fi nd professionally-taught classes close to home? Right here at META4 Gallery in Port Perry. Our on-site studio is perfectly equipped for a variety of art explorations, from painting and drawing to jewellery, clay and carving.
Want to improve your health, reduce your stress and create something wonderful? Sign up for an art class at META4 Gallery today!* The Impact of Professionally Conducted Cultural Programs on Older Adults”, National Endowment for the Arts with George Washington University, 2001.
Meta4 Contemporary Craft Gallery200 Queen Street, Port Perry905-985-1534 • [email protected]
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