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Welcome to our winter issue ofthe Activity and EventsGuide, which we have com-bined with our DecemberBusiness Venture. This givesus a chance to introduce ourpublications to a segment ofreaders, who perhaps are notfamiliar with what else we do.The holiday season is upon us

and there are so many greatactivities taking place aroundthe city. It’s a great time to getout with family and friends. Thedowntown skating rink at CityHall has opened for the winter,and Sparkles in the Park opens atRiverside Park on December 15.

Many organizations appreci-ate your support throughoutthe year, and especially duringthe holidays. The SalvationArmy Kettle Campaign isrunning at various locationsthroughout the city, as aremany toy drives for communitychildren. Be sure to read ourarticle from the volunteer cen-tre on page 6, which lists otheropportunities for giving.Be sure to also support your

local businesses throughout thecity during this festive time–many are open extended hoursfor your convenience.Our spring issue of the

Activity and Events Guideis due out in March. Rememberto visit our redesigned websitewww.ventureguelph.ca, whereyou can upload all yourupcoming events.Happy Holidays from every-

one at Venture GuelphPublications Ltd.!

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• FHT to Quit – 6 week group education class and support. GuestSpeakers: a Pharmasist and Registered Dietitian. Eyeryone Welcome.

• Individual Counseling – support through the quitting process for thosenot able to attend groups.

• Nicotine Replacement Therapy (NRT) program in partnership with theMinistry of Health and Long Term Care and the Centre for Addiction andMental Health. * NRT is available to patients of the GFHT only – some conditions apply.

For more information visit: www.guelphfht.com

Or call 519-837-0099 Guelph Family Health Team

55 Wyndham St. N., Suite 212, Old Quebec St.

People say that practice makes perfect when itcomes to learning a new skill but what if you aretrying to quit smoking? According to Health Canada(2003), smokers needed an average of 3.5attempts before they successfully quit smoking. Somaybe the saying holds true after all.As a smoking cessation counsellor at the Guelph

Family Health Team, I often encourage currentsmokers to think about what has worked in pastwhen they have tried to quit smoking. If keepingbusy, using quit smoking medication or having thesupport of a friend was helpful in the past, it will beagain. I encourage smokers to use previous quitattempts as a learning experience rather thanbelieving that they have failed at a quitting. Thinkingin this manner makes it much easier to stay positiveand go into the next quit attempt with a lot moreconfidence and knowledge.If you are currently a smoker and thinking about

quitting why not attempt a practice quit day. Thismay help you to figure out what you need to pre-pare in advance of your real quit day. Some quicktips for your practice quit day are as follows:• Pick a day that you know is not going to be over-ly stressful.

• Get rid of extra cigarettes and do not purchaseany right before your practice day.

• Figure out other things that you can do when youare craving a cigarette such as: drinking coldwater, brushing your teeth, having a healthysnack or chewing gum.

• Plan out what your day is going to look like so

you don’t get bored and start looking for acigarette.

• If you have a slip, get right back on track withthe rest of your practice quit day.At the end of the quit day, plan to take some time

to reflect back on your day to evaluate whatworked well and things that you would change inthe future. Feel free to repeat this approach asoften as you need in order to gain confidence andfind several different things that keep you on track.After all, practice makes perfect.Sarah Micks RN BScN CDE, Guelph FamilyHealth Team/Diabetes Care, 519-840-1962Ext. 351.

Local toy driveSupport the Salvation Army by dropping off newunwrapped toys for children aged 12 and under, atthe Guelph Toyota Annual Toy Drive. Each year,Salvation Army delivers food hampers to localGuelph families. Within those households, childrenunder 12 years old receive toys and teenagersreceive gift cards.

Guelph Toyota is located at 635 Woodlawn RdW. Toys can be dropped off:

Mon. to Thurs. – 8:00am to 8:00pmFri. – 8:00am to 6:00pmSat. - 9:00am to 5:00pm

Diabetes has become one of the most costly andburdensome chronic diseases of our time with thecost to the Canadian healthcare estimated at $12billion yearly. The complications resulting fromuncontrolled blood sugars are far-reaching and canaffect the health of the heart and vessels, the nerves,the kidneys, the eyes and the feet, to name a few. Asdismal as this may sound, there are many preventa-tive steps that someone living with diabetes can taketo greatly reduce their risk for these complications.The importance of good nutrition and physical

activity cannot be emphasized enough. In conjunc-tion with maintaining a healthy weight, regularexercise and healthy eating can reduce diabetesincidence by 60%.Contrary to what some people may have heard in

the media or from “helpful” friends and family,there is no such thing as a “diabetic diet”. Havingdiabetes does not mean you can never enjoydessert again or that a specific meal plan exists thatyou must follow to a tee. Instead, what is recom-mended is eating regularly throughout the day andconsuming a balanced diet and be realistic aboutportion size.Another tip that may assist with good blood sugar

management is to choose foods that are naturallyhigh in fibre such as vegetables, fruits and beans.These foods are also low glycemic index, meaningthey result in a much slower rise in blood sugarlevels after consuming them.Including a lean protein source with each meal andsnack will also result in improved blood sugarsafter eating. For example, instead of choosing justan apple or crackers for a snack, try adding a cou-ple slices of reduced fat cheese, a handful of raw

almonds or a spoonful of peanut butter. This willalso help you feel fuller for a longer period of time.Exercise recommendations are the same for

those living with diabetes as they are for the generalpopulation. Blood sugar levels can be improved byaccumulating 150 minutes of aerobic activity perweek and doing strength exercises three times perweek. Studies have shown that exercising for three10-minute spurts throughout the day can be just asbeneficial as one 30-minute session. Examples ofaerobic exercise include walking, jogging, swim-ming and cycling. Examples of strength exercisesinclude weight lifting, water aerobics and usingresistance bands.At Diabetes Care Guelph we work with our

patients to ensure they are armed with the bestinformation and help to create individualized nutri-tion goals and exercise programs. Our team con-sists of trained professional health care providerswho specialize in diabetes prevention and educa-tion, includes Nurses, Dietitians, Social work,Pharmacist, Health Promoter (Kinesiologist),Mental health Counselor, Foot care Nurse, Woundcare specialist, Family physician andEndocrinologist.Diabetes Care Guelph (DCG) is funded by the

Ontario MOHLTC, provides education and care infour different locations across Guelph and one ofseven centers recognized nationally as Centre ofExcellence in diabetes care across Canada in 2012If you are at risk or have diabetes and you want

to know more or book an appointment, please callDiabetes Care Guelph on 519 840 1964 or visit ourlocation at 83 Dawson Road.www.diabetescareguelph.com

ActiveAdultsDiabetes: a call for actionDon’t underestimate the effects of nutritionand physical activity on diabetes management

Quitting smoking: learning from past attemptsby Sarah Micks

Want to Quit Smoking?We Can Help!

December 13Christmas DinnerJoin us for a special Christmas

dinner served up by the EvergreenDining Room.Enjoy roasted turkey with gravy,mashed potatoes, and vegetables.For dessert: English trifle. Threesittings will be available 11am,12pm, 1pm. Please purchase yourtickets early from the front desk. Aspecial take-out dinner is alsoavailable. Cost $9.15 mem-ber/$10.80 non-memberDecember 13Kitchen Party2pm. Join us at the EvergreenCentre as the Riverside CelticCollege invites you to a celebrationof Irish and Scottish music anddance Live music with fiddler DanMacDonald, multi-instrumentalistBrian Taheny, bodhran player,Jacob McCauley and our wonderfulcaller, Siobhan Harrop! Listen tosome foot-tapping, lively jigs andreels, try your hand at playing witha tipper and bodhrán, learn howto do the jig step, and enjoy themusical festivities. All ages wel-come!Riverside Celtic College is a non-

profit organization, and this eventhas been made possible due to thegenerosity of the Ontario TrilliumFoundation.January 18Roast Beef Dinner4:30 - 6:30pm. Join us for a spe-cial all you can eat roast beef din-ner served up by the EvergreenDining Room. Roast beef withgravy, mashed potatoes, Yorkshirepudding and vegetables. Fordessert: homemade pie. Pleasepurchase your tickets early fromthe front desk. Cost $15.00March 22Retire in Style Trade Show11:30 - 3pm. If you are preparingfor retirement or already retired,you will want to attend this tradeshow at the Evergreen SeniorsCommunity Centre. Come and findour about volunteer opportunities,housing, recreation, health servic-es, travel and education.

Visit the Centre onWoolwich Street Guelph.

The Evergreen Senior Centre offers a wide selection of programs for Active Living, Computer, General Interest,Health and Wellness, Visual and Creative Arts, and Retirement Planning. The following are a sample of theworkshops and events available. For a full list visit www.gwsa-guelph.ca or call 519-823-1291.

Workshops and Events for Seniors

Complimentary strategiessubmitted by the Guelph Wellington Seniors Association

Located in the Village by the Arboretum isGuelph’s newest full service, continuum of careretirement home.The Village of Arbour Trails, a partnership with

Reid’s Heritage Homes and Schlegel Villages isscheduled to open in the spring of 2013. It is cen-trally located next to the Arbor Medical Centre onStone Road in Guelph. When completed, the vil-lage will offer four different neighbourhoods of

care that will appeal to seniors who are ready tomake the transition from their home. Our retire-ment apartments will offer spacious suites withmeals and housekeeping services; full serviceretirement suites provide assistance with medica-tions and bathing; assisted and memory careneighbourhoods offer full assistance, medications,meals, housekeeping services, and a secured envi-ronment for those who have dementia or

Alzheimer’s disease. All neighbourhoods haveaccess to 24 hour registered staff.In the centre of these neighbourhoods is

Schlegel’s signature indoor main street, including alibrary, café, bistro, pub, general store, fitnessassessment centre, chapel, greenhouse, hobbyroom and a full service spa and hair salon.Outside will offer beautifully landscaped groundswith sunny patios and terraces and a bus for

trips and outings.Scott, Philip and Kelly invite you to visit the sales

centre located behind the gates and reserve yourspace today. Whether you are looking to move inthe spring or in the future you are invited to secureyour space on our waitlist, which offers peace ofmind when life suddenly changes.For more information, call 226-251-3065 orvisit our website at www.schlegelvillages.com


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Accepting as a given from census statistics that there will be an unprecedented growth in the 55+ agedemographic across Canada as the “Boomer” generation matures over the next few years, the City ofGuelph has developed an “Older Adult Strategy” that is about to be released. The strategy addresses anyand all areas that may be of concern to or may affect seniors in the broader community. In a nutshell, theoverall objective is to give Guelph the designation and reputation of being an “Age Friendly Community”.As it is anticipated that fully 33% of Guelph residents will fall into the “seniors” demographic in the verynear future, implementation of the strategy will be needed and appreciated as it represents forward think-ing on the part of the city.While the city moves forward with its strategic plan, the Guelph Wellington Seniors Association (GWSA)

moves along in lock-step. The GWSA, with a membership approaching 3000, has recognized and has beenserving the needs of the seniors in the greater Guelph area for close to three decades. The programs andactivities, both cerebral and physical, as well as the support services offered, have become the envy ofother communities and senior associations throughout the province.The degree of success and positive reputation of the GWSA could not have been realized without the sup-

port and cooperation of the city over its many years of existence. A perfect example of the hand-in-gloverelationship is manifested in the Evergreen Seniors Community Centre, a city owned facility most predomi-nantly dedicated to GWSA use. What appears as something of an anomaly is the fact that the communitydoes not seem to be totally aware that the GWSA and the Evergreen Seniors Community Centre are synony-mous. There is a tendency for some to view the two as separate entities when, indeed, the GWSA exists asthe vehicle for seniors involvement and the Evergreen is the house where that involvement unfolds.This is just a part of the message the GWSA promotes and takes forward in its presentations to various

groups throughout the city and the county. The GWSA has a Speakers Bureau that entertains requests fromchurch and social groups as well as service clubs. Any such requests for presentations may be arranged bycalling the GWSA at the Evergreen Seniors Community Centre.Meanwhile, both the city and the GWSA continue to work in concert with their strategies to the benefit of

both current and future seniors.


YMCA engages local youth by Heather Grummett

Media releaseDiyode Community Workshop adds new capabilities thanks to $15,000 OTF grant

Music Lessons – Enroll Now!!

ActiveYouth The Guelph Y has launched a new youth program–YAct Up. Funded by the YWCA of Canada, this youthcouncil mirrors other successful programs that arerunning across the country. With the goal of engagingyouth in the community, Y Act Up gives local youtha voice.Geared to youth ages 14 to 18, the program is runentirely by youth, with the guidance of YMCA-YWCA ofGuelph staff. Members discuss topics of importanceto local youth and propose civic engagement activitiesto educate community members on theses topics.The goal is to address one topic per month.Bullying is an example of an important topic fromthe youth council. A proposed way to make a state-ment about bullying is to draw attention with a FreezeMob in areas around the city, including Stone RoadMall and the downtown square. A Freeze Mob iswhere large groups of people break into partners and

strike a pose representing a certain topic, then holdthe pose for 10 minutes at a time. Proper signage andflyers are available for spectators to learn more aboutthe represented topic.Currently Y Act Up has approximately five youthattending on a regular basis. The Y is looking forinterested youth to join the committee. You do nothave to be a Y member to participate. Council mem-bers meet every other week on Tuesday evenings,with a total three-hour commitment per month.The youth council provides experience in operating acommittee, with youth members holding positionsof Chair, Vice-Chair and Secretary. The goal forstaff members is to eventually have a youthmember represented on the YMCA-YWCA Board ofDirectors.For more information on Y Act Up contactFalishia Owen at 519-821-3900.

Homework: A bit more time can mean better gradesDid you know…in the time it probably takes to preparelunch, you can positively impact your children’s academicperformance? According to findings from a survey on edu-cation conducted by Ipsos-Reid, children performing at anabove average level in school are spending 12 minutesmore per night on homework than their struggling counter-parts. In short, the children who spend those extra minutesstudying are reaping benefits that translate to success in theclassroom.To help show your children the value of homework and

quality study time, Kumon Math and Reading Centres offerthese tips:• Schedule specific daily times and set aside a space foryour children to complete homework. This consistency

will make it easier for your children to smoothly transi-tion into a homework routine.

• Ensure that your children have a well-stocked study area.By having all required resources and tools, your childrenwon’t have to break study momentum to locate materialsand can focus solely on the task at hand.

• Take time to discuss completed homework. This is a ter-rific way to reinforce the concepts just studied, to gaugeyour children’s understanding of what they’ve learned,and to determine what support they may require.More educational tips and hints can be found online at

www.facebook.com/kumon. To learn more aboutKumon, visit www.kumon.ca.

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Find out how we can help you reach your goals…Administrator: Kathy 836-3820 ([email protected])

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The DIYode Community Workshop has received funding for severalinnovative and capable prototyping tools, thanks to a $15,000 grantfrom the Ontario Trillium Foundation (OTF). MPP for Guelph, Ms. LizSandals joined OTF representatives in congratulating the non-profitworkshop at a ceremony in early November.“This grant will be instrumental in helping us support Guelph’s com-

munity of innovators and Do-It-Yourselfers. When you give capabletools to capable people, exciting things have a tendency to happen,”says Simon Clark, President, Diyode Community Workshop.In October 2010, DIYode officially opened the doors to a 1,600

square foot workshop at 71 Wyndham St. S. Members have access to awide range of woodworking, metalworking and electronics tools, alaser cutter, CNC router and milling machines. Volunteers from Diyodereach out to the community to provide educational and hands-on work-

shops. Diyode is currently spearheading an initiative to teach electronicsprogramming to school children with an innovative new curriculumapproach.“The 3D printer [bought with the OTF grant] has already produced

some exciting results, allowing us to design in ways that were not possi-ble a couple of years ago. From 3D computer models, members haveprinted a liquid pump, hold down clamps to aid with our laser cutterprojects, and unique game characters designed by people we know,”says Eva Bodahelyi, Diyode Member.An agency of the Government of Ontario, the Ontario TrilliumFoundation strengthens the capacity of the voluntary sector throughinvestments in community-based initiatives.For more information about the Diyode Community

Workshop, visit www.diyode.com or call 519-822-6788.

The Guelph & DistrictMulticultural Festivalrecently held theirSponsorship AppreciationNight. Planning is under-way for 2013 MulticulturalFestival, which will runJune 7, 8 and 9, 2013 inRiverside Park. Picturedl-r: Delfino Callegari,Olivia Trussell, StephaniePellizzari, Nanita Mohan,Elio Turchet, Anu Saxena,Sue Ricketts, CarolineTurnbull, and ErinWallace.

At this time of year, more than ever, people in ourcommunity want to give their time as an expressionof their holiday spirit. The Volunteer Centrereceives many requests; so many in fact, that theVolunteer Centre publishes its own fact sheet of“Holiday Volunteer Opportunities”.There are a variety of opportunities for families,groups and individuals to volunteer during the holi-day season and beyond.There are currently no publicized opportunities todonate your time on Christmas Day and other statu-tory holidays. Many organizations already haveexisting volunteers in place or provide their servic-es in advance of Christmas Day. Volunteers are trulyneeded each and every day of the year.The Volunteer Centre encourages our community tokeep in mind that volunteering is a year-round activi-ty. Consider making a New Year’s Resolution to givetheir time throughout the year to organizations andactivities that they are passionate about. There areopportunities for everyone at the Volunteer Centre.The Volunteer Centre has also published a factsheet on “Holiday Giving Opportunities” for thoseinterested in donating goods or dollars to charita-ble organizations throughout the holiday season.The Children’s Foundation of GuelphWellington Adopt-a-Family Holiday DonationProgramThis program matches families in need with com-munity donors [individuals, families & businesses)at this holiday time.Donors receive a wish list from their "adopted"family, then purchase and deliver the unwrappedgifts to the Children’s Foundation. The gifts will be

wrapped and packaged for delivery to the families.Donors receive a tax receipt for their donation ofgifts, providing they submit receipts for their pur-chases. You can also help by donating gift cards orby making a cash donation.Referrals are made through social service agenciesin Guelph and Wellington County for singlemoms/dads, independent teens, two parent familiesand children being raised by grandparents.Complete the application to become a donor at:www.childrensfoundation.org or call 519-829-0855.Chalmers Community Service CentreChristmas Gifts bags are provided to guests at allthree pantries during the week of Dec. 10 and17th.Please use a new recyclable bag as the gift bag.Suggested items to include: pair of gloves, pair ofsocks, hand towel, face cloth, full size shampoo,comb or brush, toothbrush, toothpaste &/or dentalfloss, bar of soap, shaving cream for men/ personalhygiene product for women, shower gel or bodywash, antiperspirant/deodorant, bag of disposablerazors, candy treat, chocolate candy, small jar ofinstant coffee, box of tea bags or tin/box of hotchocolate.For more information contact Diana Sterenberg [email protected] or 519-822-8778.Guelph/Wellington Women in CrisisDonations of cash, non-perishable foods, diapersand baby wipes, personal hygiene products, phonecards, grocery cards, bus tickets, gas cards anddepartment store gift cards are needed.Donations can be accepted at the Administration

Office at 38 Elizabeth Street inGuelph during business hours9 to 5 or at our other locationsin Fergus, Erin, Mt Forest andPalmerston.For more information, visit thewebsite at: gwwomenincri-sis.org or contact Lillian 519-836-1110 or 519- 836-6831.More holiday giving opportuni-ties at the Volunteer Centre’swebsite:volunteerguelphwellington.on.ca“I want to volunteer”.


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The SSSG and Guelph Orff Music Studio introduced a new Early ChildhoodMusic programme this year. This partnership offers exciting possibilites for yourchild(ren) and family. Weekly classes are grouped by year of birth, and are alladult accompanied. Classes are at the GYMC, and taught by Karen Haack.Schedules and registration information available now.

Guelph Youth Music Centre, 75 Cardigan Street, Guelphphone 519.821.2890 visit guelphsuzukistrings.ca

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2012-13 SeasonSnow White-All Wrong Directed By: Kenneth Cameron

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Doubt: A Parable Directed By: L.R. Lindsay January, 2013 - 25, 26, 27, 31 February, 2013 - 1, 2, 3, 7, 8, 9

Kiss The Moon, Kiss the Sun Directed By: Robin Bennett April, 2013 - 12, 13, 14, 18, 19, 20, 21, 25, 26, 27

Calendar Girls Directed By: Trevor Smith Diggins May, 2013 - 24, 25, 26, 30, 31

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EventsCommunityandFestivalsNovember 23 - January 6Eat, Sing and Be Merry: CulturalHoliday Traditions in GuelphExperience our new exhibit "Eat, Sing andBe Merry"! Learn how Guelph celebrates theholidays through a variety of vibrant culturalseasonal traditions. www.guelph.ca/museum

Current: Christmas Kettle CampaignSupport the Salvation Army Kettle Campaign,running until December 24. Kettles are atStone Road Mall and other store locationsin Guelph, as well as one location in Fergus.

December 7-9, 14-16Snow White–All WrongEverybody knows the story of Snow White!Or do they? The Dwarves were part of thestory, and they claim that 'everybody' tells itwrong. When they’re given a chance to tellwhat really happened, they almost steal theshow. $ 12. www.guelphlittletheatre.com

December 8-9Creative Spark Winter Market10am -6pm Featuring 32 artists, a variety ofitems for sale from handmade wool mitts tospecialty edible treats, jewellery and muchmore! 95 Crimea St. Guelph

December 9 - February 28kNOw SkateboardingUncover the rich underground world ofskateboarding. The exhibition features anarray of artefacts and articles documentingskateboarding’s origins, innovations andicons. Guelph Civic Museum.www.guelph.ca/museum

December 15 - 31Sparkles in the ParkJoin us for our annual festive light display atRiverside Park in Guelph nightly from5:30pm to 9:30pm. Stay warm in your caras you drive through Riverside Park or parkyour car and walk around. Riverside ParkEnter off Woolwich St. Donation appreciated.

December 21Winter Solstice-Guelph 2012A gathering of extraordinary women and anevening of celebration, transformation andrenewal. Hosted by Milestones CelebrantServices. $15. Tickets to be purchasedahead of time from Bonnie Mullen,519-837-9274 or Ceska Brennan 519-249-6237 Victoria Road East Golf Course

December 23Christmas Sunday Family Worship11am. Join the Salvation Army for a family

worship service on the Sunday beforeChristmas, the fourth Sunday in Advent.

December 24Christmas Eve Candlelight Service6:30pm. A beautiful candlelight service onChristmas Eve, featuring Christmas musicplayed by our band and other special musicitems, and time spent with family andfriends in our candle lit sanctuary.

Christmas Eve Table D’Hote5pm - 10pm. Join us in Fifty WestRestaurant for a relaxing evening. Featuremenu includes a delicious three course din-ner with festive offerings.www.fiftywestrestaurant.com

December 25Christmas Day Brunch and Dinner10:30am - 2pm, 4:30pm - 8pm. CelebrateChristmas Day with us in the Royal CityBallroom, Delta Guelph. 50 Stone RoadWest. www.deltaguelph.com

December 28Fourth Fridays7pm - 10pm. Come celebrate the creative,neighbourly, interesting, cool, welcomingvibe of Downtown Guelph on the FourthFriday of each month. Join in a culturecrawl, get a taste, sound, touch and sight of

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the cool experiences available to you. Shopspecial hours in stores that you love andthose that you’ve never had time to visit.

December 31New Year’s Eve PartyEnjoy the New Year's Eve party andfireworks in Riverside Park Guelph.sparklesinthepark.ca

January 7I’m Still Here10:15am. This deeply moving 55-minute

film presents a realistic portrayal of theexperience of dementia, from the perspec-tive of those living with dementia and theirfamilies. Discussion and questions tofollow. Victoria Park Senior Centre,150 Albert St. W. Fergus. Registration at519-787-1814.

January 9Tokyo String QuartetThe Quartet is disbanding in June 2013.This gala benefit concert supports theGYMC and includes an elegant champagne

reception and theopportunity to meetthe artists. Tickets$100 including a $50receipt. Guelph YouthMusic Centre,75 Cardigan St.www.gymc.ca

January 15The Language ofDementiaForum will providehelpful information forfamilies and health-care providers sup-porting persons withdementia. Speaker Dr.J.B. Orange. 2-3:30pm,Langs CommunityHealth Centre, 1145Concession Rd.

Cambridge. OR7-8:30pm, Holiday Inn, 30 Fairview Rd. s.,Kitchener. This is a free event. Call to regis-ter.

January 18Owl Workshop: a Who`s Whoo in Ontario9am - 8pm. Owl Prowl 6 - 8pm. Discoverhow to use your eyes and ears to identifyOntario Owls. Learn about owl plumage,calls and behaviour, habitat requirements,migration patterns and owl folklore. $95.Register by January 10.www.uoguelph.ca/arboretum

January 21Robbie Burns Night 5:30pm. Attendeesenjoy a full Scottish meal and evening ofentertainment. Early Bird Special: $40. AfterJan 6: $45. Royal Canadian Legion. 500Blair St. Fergus. Tickets online atwww.fergusscottishfestival.com.

January 22Open House at Alzheimer's SocietyGuelph Wellington 10am - 4pm. Drop byto meet our new staff, browse our resourcelibrary or ask any questions you mayhave about dementia. Bring a friend toenjoy hot cider and yummy cookies too!111 MacDonell Street.

January 23I’m Still Here 7pm. Moving 55-minutefilm presents a realistic portrayal of theexperience of dementia, from the perspec-

tive of those living with dementia and theirfamilies. Discussion and questions to fol-low. St. Joseph’s Health Centre, 100Westmount Rd., Downstairs Auditorium.There is no charge, but registration isrequired. 519-836-7672

January 25Animal Tracking9am - 4pm. We will be studying the tracksand signs of Ontario mammals and othertypes of wildlife. Learn tracking terminolo-gy, proper track measurement, pattern clas-sification, clear print classification, com-pression shapes, general scat identificationand track aging theory. $75. Register byJan. 17. www.uoguelph.ca/arboretum

January 26Photographing Winter Landscapes1pm-4pm inclement weather date Feb. 2.Photographer Sylvia Galbraith will host adiscussion and visual presentation. Topicsinclude determining exposures and lightingin bright snow, protecting your equipmentfrom the cold, equipment best suited forlandscape photography. Dress warmly andbring a tripod if possible. All skill levels,film or digital. $55. Register by Jan. 17.www.uoguelph.ca/arboretum

January 26-2931st Annual Guelph OrganicConference Expo and Tasting FairSeeds of Co-operation–follows the UN

declaration of 2012 as the Year of theCo-operative. Choose from 28 differentworkshops by registering in UC103.Organic Expo and Tasting Fair in UniversityCentre is free, and open to the public onSat. and Sun. www.guelphorganicconf.ca

January 27Alzheimer Society Walk for Memories9am -12pm. Alzheimer Societies in com-munities across Ontario host Walk forMemories events. Make a difference forpeople living with Alzheimer’s disease andrelated dementias. Old Quebec St. Mall, 55Wyndham St. N. www.walkformemories.ca

February 2Night Stalker's Owl Prowl7pm - 8:30pm. Learn about the behaviourand adaptations of owls in the Guelph area.The introduction to this program will takeplace indoors, but dress warmly in prepa-ration for a walk outdoors. $15.00/adult;$8.00/child; $40.00/family of 4. Register byJan. 24. www.uoguelph.ca/arboretum

February 5Winterfest 20121pm. Winterfest events, volunteer-led andorganized by community and neighbour-hood groups, take place throughout theafternoon and range from snow shoe racesto face painting. For a list of activities checkout www.guelph.ca/winterfest

February 16Basic SLR Photography10am - 4:30pm. (inclement weather dateFeb. 23) Learn about shutters, apertures,exposures, using different lenses and zoomsettings, composition, lighting, and more.Part of this class will be outside. $100.Register by Feb. 7.

February 22MCI-Mild Cognitive Impairment10:15am. Is it the precursor to Alzheimer'sdisease? Session will explain Mild CognitiveImpairment and consider what the persondiagnosed and what family members cando, if MCI is an issue in people's lives.Victoria Park Senior Centre, 150 Albert St.W. Fergus. Registration at 519-787-1814.

March 11Advance Care Planning10:15am. Why do we need ACP? Sessionwill consider Power of Attorneys and lookat some common situations where ACP iscritical. Presented by the Alzheimer'sSociety Guelph Wellington. Victoria ParkSenior Centre, 150 Albert St. W. Fergus.Registration at 519-787-1814.

March 19The Art and Practice of Pruning1pm - 4:30pm. This half-dayindoor/outdoor practical workshop willteach you the principles of easy and correctpruning in the home garden. $55. Registerby March 12. www.uoguelph.ca/arboretum

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MOTHER’S EVEWe will send Kisses to Heaven. Thursday,May 9, 2013 at7:00 p.m. Join us for a brief and gentle service of remem-

brance. Bring Letters or notes to mother and they will be plant-ed at the foot of a shrub in the Mothers’ Grove. (In remem-

brance ofMothers everywhere, not just inWoodlawn).

LILAC REMEMBRANCE DAYWednesday evening,May 29 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 side.

ROCKWOOD SUMMER SERVICEWednesday evening, June 12 at 7:00 p.m. Please join us in theHanna Chapel for our annual service of remembrance and

evening of fellowship in a charmingcountry cemetery.

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for 3 to 225 people (banquets 150 people)3 unique meeting rooms with lots of windows looking

onto our spectacular grounds.

Animal Tracking Friday, January 25, 2013

Owl Prowl Saturday, February 2, 2013

Providing mental health support for 25 yearsFirst conceived by the original members ofthe Schizophrenia Society of Guelph,Dunara Homes for Recovery Inc. recentlyrecognized 25 years of operation. Dunaraprovides a unique variety of recovery-oriented programs that assist individuals inneed of mental health support throughshort term and long term residential, crisisand community programs.Dunara’s holistic approach facilitates

individual recovery and personal growth,which is encouraged through flexible sup-port and community collaboration designedto build and improve on the individual'sstrengths, skills, coping abilities, andachievement of personal goals.

Dunara’s Residential Program operates apsycho-social rehabilitation program foradults who are experiencing chronic psy-chiatric issues. Supportive accommodationsare provided for a total of seven men andwomen, 18 years of age or older.Supervision is provided 24/7 and prefer-ence is given to applicants from Guelph,Wellington, Dufferin and Waterloo Counties.Referrals are accepted from all mentalhealth agencies and health professionals.Dunara is also a partner in the Crisis

Respite service for adults in crisis ordistress who can be supported safely in acommunity residential setting. This serviceprovides a short stay, voluntary, non-

medical, safe and supportive environmentfor people in need of a crisis/respite stay.Dunara provides a weekly support

group to share experiences in coping,knowledge of support systems in acomfortable and supportive environment.Members are encouraged to participate tothe best of their ability with the desireto cope in positive and healthy ways withmental health issues.For more information visit

www.dunara.com.

Community festivals & events cont’d

Community members, founding members of Dunara Homes,and staff recently attended a special evening in recognitionof Dunara’s 25th anniversary. Pictured left to right are: BackRow: Deb Hatt; Shawn Fish; Rodney Phillips. Front Row:Keira Madden; Peggy Gallagher; Ruth Jennison; TraceyKraemer, Program Manager; Cathy Smith; Yvonne Bowes,Executive Director; Becky Kern; and Joyce Pflug.(Photo: Natasha Persaud, Venture Guelph Publications Ltd.)


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Winter Activity and Events Guide 2012