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CONTRIBUTORS Dr. Natasha Turner, ND is one of North America’s leading naturopathic doctors and natural health consultants. Author of the bestselling books, The Hormone Diet, The Supercharged Hormone Diet and The Carb Sensitivity Program, Dr. Turner is a regular contributor to many publications, including Chatelaine.com and Blisstree.com. Her work has been endorsed by New York Times bestselling authors Suzanne Somers, Dr. Christiane Northrup, Dr. William Davis and Dr. Mehmet Oz. Visit www.drnatashaturner.com.

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Publisher Amy Doyle Editor-At-Large Andrea DiRocco Managing Editor Karen Williamson COPY EDITORS Marcia McQuaid Kim Doyle Art Director Lindsey White ADVERTISING SALES Amy Doyle - info@hlnow.ca Linda McNutt - linda@hlnow.ca MANAGER OF CLIENT CARE Ann Cooper COVER PHOTO Jenna Faye Photography CONTRIBUTING WRITERS Dr. David Suzuki, Dr. Natasha Turner, ND, Dr. Jennifer Webster, MD, Alicia Brunton, Alison Kemp, Amy Doyle, Andrea DiRocco, Barry Ellsworth, Catherine Temple, Darek Wierzbicki, Karen Williamson, Kate Cottrell, Kim Katanik-Kuris, Laura Morris, Liz Grant, Maya Navrot, Patrick Farrell, Tom James CONTRIBUTING PHOTOGRAPHERS Jenna Woodcock - Jenna Faye Photography, Rose Mary Rashotte - Photos by Ro Thank you to Mode Elle for submitted photos. SUBSCRIPTIONS Available locally for $11.95 for 5 issues annually. Email subscribe@hlnow.ca. Healthy Living Now is published by Midpoint Productions Inc. For information on advertising or to submit editorial ideas, email publisher@hlnow.ca.

contributors Laura Morris is the feng shui expert for CBC’s Steven & Chris, a certified feng shui consultant, and interior decorator. Laura uses feng shui to look at the interaction between the chi of environments and individuals. She doesn’t only focus on transforming physical spaces, but emphasizes the importance of meditation, awareness, and mindfulness. As a decorator, Laura believes that great design and feng shui can and should coexist in any space. When she’s not on TV, she works closely with her clients, helping them to revitalize spaces, recharge their spirits, and renew their energy. www.morrisfengshui.com @morrisfengshui Maya Navrot is the Education Coordinator for Quinte Conservation. She has an Environmental Sciences and Biology degree and is committed to sharing her passion for the environment. Maya spends her free time with her family, raising her son and helping to run the family-farm producing chemical-free produce. Liz Grant is the co-owner of Physio One Sports Injury Clinic. Liz’s specialty is in orthopedic sports medicine and rehabilitation. She is certified as a manipulative physiotherapist (CMAT) and she is an instructor for post-graduate physiotherapy courses in both Toronto and Ottawa. She and her husband Ian have three grown children and a dog named Miley. Kate Cottrell is a medical writer with a long-standing interest in complementary therapies. Over the past 20 years, she has written on a range of topics for both medical professionals and healthcare consumers, with a current focus on new developments in the treatment of autoimmune disease. Kim Katanik-Kuris Since moving to Prince Edward County in 2009 Kim has turned a passion for gardening into a full time career. Her company, PEC Landscape Design, provides garden design, installation, maintenance and a water truck service to her clients. Kim serves on the board of the PEC Horticultural Society and the North Marysburgh Recreation Committee. Reach her at www.peclandscapedesign.com. Rose Mary Rashotte is an artist who has been sharing her photography and painting for the past five years. Images of nature and its surroundings are her inspirations. It is her desire to share what her eye captures as a celebration of life with everyone! Visit www.RoCreations.ca to view more of Rose Mary’s art. Barry Ellsworth is a Trenton native who has worked for various newspapers in Ontario. He is a former managing editor, city editor, editorial page editor, sports editor, sports reporter and news reporter. Currently he is in charge of looking after Quinte, a Jack Russell terrier, and he writes a weekly column for the Trentonian. He resides in the former Murray Township.

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Is there anyone who appreciates spring more than winter weary Canadians? When the snow’s grip loosens and that first glorious day of sunshine coaxes us out of our homes, we are giddy with the promise of the new season. There seems to be nothing we can’t accomplish! With that in mind, this issue takes inspiration from the words of cancersurvivor, amputee and extreme athlete Jothy Rosenberg - “Who Says I Can’t!” For more inspiring words from Jothy, visit the Healthy Living Expo - April 20 & 21st at the Quinte Sports & Wellness Centre. Who says one person can’t make a difference? In The Gift of Life, Jessica McDonnell and Robin Ferguson discuss the desperate need for organ donors through their own personal stories on page 16. To keep your own organs in peak working condition, take note from Dr. Natasha Turner’s tips for organ detox on page 20, and enjoy the sage advice of Dr. Jen Webster on page 22. Despite today’s increasingly technological world, who says we can’t get back to nature? Dr. David Suzuki explores the challenges of our depleting farm land in Urban Sprawl on page 8, while we get “Back to Nature” on page 10 and explore the raw food movement on page 12. Let’s hear it for the girls! Hometown Heart salute the efforts of three local women brave enough to stand up for the betterment of others. In Beauty, Hair & Fashion, beginning on page 23, celebrate a 100 pound weight loss with Ann Cooper, and take control of your finances and legal matters as we welcome the addition of two new contributors, lawyer Catherine Temple and financial advisor Tom James.

Healthy Living Now is also pleased to welcome Laura Morris, of the Steven and Chris design show on CBC. Laura offers three tips to feng shui our homes for spring. Our cover story features three exceptional women. Meet Hanna Bunton, Jackie Jarrell and our own Editor-at-Large, Andrea DiRocco, as they talk of victories, sacrifices and the importance of mentorship in sport and in life. Columnist Alison Kemp challenges one and all to try the exhilarating, yet muddy, sport of adventure racing and we offer five explosive moves to help you train like an athlete on page 42. So this spring, take on something new, step out of your comfort zone and believe in yourself – who says you can’t!

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size of Prince Edward Island. Almost half of Canada’s urban base now occupies land that only a few generations ago was farmed. Most of it can never be used for agriculture again, despite city peoples’ efforts to grow food in community plots, on green roofs and by guerrilla gardening. Though there are strong, sprawl-busting policies in provinces such as Ontario, with its Greenbelt Act and Greater Golden Horseshoe Growth Plan, and British Columbia, with its renowned Agricultural Land Reserve, sadly, our urbanizing ways aren’t slowing. A recent study by the David Suzuki Foundation examined threats to farmland in a 94,000-hectare patchwork of farms, forests and wetlands circling Toronto and surrounding suburbs called the Whitebelt Study Area. The report warns that this productive mosaic of green space and rich farmland is at risk from the blistering pace of urban expansion in the Golden Horseshoe. Municipalities there propose developing more than 10,000 hectares of the Whitebelt over the next three decades, in addition to 52,000 hectares of land the province already approved for development before new policies to curb urban sprawl came into effect. Together, these

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By Dr. David Suzuki lands are more than twice the area of the City of Mississauga. Paving over prime farmland and natural assets like wetlands is foolhardy. Studies show that near-urban croplands and farms contribute billions of dollars in revenue to local economies each year, producing a cornucopia of fruits and vegetables, beef, pork, dairy and award-winning wines. As the Foundation report shows, nearurban farmland and green space represents a Fort Knox of natural benefits that we typically take for granted: trees clean the air, wetlands filter water and rich, productive soils store greenhouse gases. Today, most of Canada’s towns and cities are at a crossroads. Down one path is continued low-density, creeping urban expansion. We know how this well-worn route looks: endless pavement, long commutes and traffic jams, not to mention the high social and ecological costs associated with such a wasteful form of urban design. Simply put, continued sprawl threatens the health and well-being of our communities and the ecosystems that sustain us. In the other direction is an extraordinary new path: ending sprawl using the principles of smart growth and creating compact, higher-density communities serviced by public transit, bike paths and walking trails, surrounded by local green-

belts of protected farmland and green space. Our political leaders and citizens must seize this opportunity to embark on a visionary path to grow our communities smarter and protect Canada’s near-urban nature and farmland. If we value local food and want to maintain the critical benefits that nature provides, we must put food and water first. That’s why we’re calling on municipalities and provincial governments to redouble their efforts to protect our remaining farmland and green space from costly, polluting urban sprawl. You can contribute to the conversation yourself on Twitter at #FoodAndWaterFirst. Learn more at www.davidsuzuki. org. Written with contributions from David Suzuki Foundation Ontario Director Faisal Moola.

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In today’s technologically driven and overscheduled world, outdoor excursions have taken a back seat. But these days it is more important than ever for families to get outside. Children are tomorrow’s decision makers and connection with nature at an early age and throughout childhood can ensure a lifelong consideration for the environment. Quinte Conservation’s Family Nature Network was launched in 2009 as a way to help break down barriers to experiencing nature. The Nature Network’s events inspire families to put “nature” back into the family calendar. As Education Coordinator at Quinte Conservation, I was inspired to develop this initiative after attending a symposium in

2009 with Richard Louv, author of Last Child in the Woods. Louv spoke about the benefits of Nature Networks in communities to help people of all ages reconnect with their natural world. Here’s what nature networks offer families: • Time to connect with one another and others in the community • Increased comfort with the outdoors; the “safety in numbers” format breaks down barriers like fear of strangers, wildlife or the unknown • Opportunity to share knowledge; many parents would like to give their kids the gift of nature but they don’t feel they know enough about nature to do so. This past Family Day, many members of the Quinte Family Nature Network gathered

at the H.R. Frink Outdoor Education Centre north of Belleville to connect with one another and explore the wonders of the woods. A nature hike took them through forest, along the Moira River and up and over a drumlin where the slope made a fun slide for both the young and the young at heart. Mary Tiessen, Program Coordinator for the Friends of the Frink Centre, notes, “This type of program creates an opportunity for families to connect with their natural environment – those that are connected to nature are the ones that will act to protect and conserve it.” To become a member visit the Quinte Conservation website at www.quinteconservation.ca.

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Creating a container is a bit like designing a garden, but with a different formula. The general rule is a thriller, a filler and a spiller. The thriller creates drama and height, such as a banana, dwarf Japanese maple, canna or croton. A filler is the base, such as diamond frost euphorbia, caladiums, coleus and the spillers cascade over the edge to soften the look, such as variegated ivy, sweet potato, nasturtiums or begonias. Create a bold statement by placing three containers together. Plant one taller in the background with a bold splash of colour or texture. Try a hibiscus or hydrangea. Position two smaller containers in the foreground containing fillers and spillers. Stick to an uneven number of three or five to create a visual tension pleasing to the eye. A pair of containers should only be used to balance an entrance and a single container to create an accent at the end of a destination. A row of containers can be used to create privacy in place of a permanent fence. For year round privacy use evergreens such as junipers or holly. If privacy is a concern only when enjoying your deck, plant large scale ornamental grass. If designing a container is not your thing, simply mass plant. A lot of any one plant is always dramatic. Change your planters with each season. For a spring

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The living foods diet eliminates all meat and dairy products, as well as refined, processed, canned and cooked foods. It features unprocessed, uncooked, organic foods that include: • Vegetables (including roots and sea-vegetables) • Fruits and juices • Sprouts and unprocessed grains • Nuts and seeds • Herbs and spices • Wild-crafted, fermented and dried foods Why raw is powerful Raw foods’ natural enzymes, vitamins, minerals and amino acids remain “unzapped” by cooking’s high temperatures, so they deliver maximum nutritional and digestive punch. “As we age, our natural storehouse of digestive enzymes depletes. Raw foods are packed with live enzymes, making them digestive magic bullets. At every meal, you get to choose the magic,” Wolff explains. Raw foods also promote health by alkalizing the body, which tends to be acidic, an effect of our modern lifestyle.

Stress and processed foods contribute to a number of common health problems. In fact, many people are attracted to this dramatic change in lifestyle for important reasons – often to help them live better with cancer or chronic illness. You can begin the living foods lifestyle at any age. Wolff recalls being consulted by Ida, a 73-year old woman who had been plagued by allergies and sickly all her life. It took several years for Ida to make the transition – she was completely rejuvenated by the change to raw foods, and now at 88, she has never looked back. Wolff advises people who are interested in the raw food lifestyle to start slowly and be patient: “First, think about why you want to make this change, and open a dialogue with your body. We all have deep emotional ties to cooked food, and changing our eating patterns takes time.” Start by having a salad as a main meal or an appetizer every day; use about 50% lettuces and sprouts, topped with a variety of colourful vegetables, and

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Thirty year-old Jessica McDonnell knows what it’s like to wait by the phone for the call that may save her life. At 5 years of age, Jessica was diagnosed with primary ciliary dyskinesia, an inherited condition affecting both of her lungs. Long conversations are out of the question for Jessica; she simply doesn’t have the breath for it. She is on oxygen full time, and the slightest activity is exhausting. Jessica’s is a life on hold. She needs a double lung transplant. “I’ve been waiting 21 months and, I think, two weeks,” she said during a recent conversation. Four times she received the call to have her operation in Toronto, most recently in September 2012, and each time, for one reason or another, the procedure could not be completed. Issues such as organ size and blood types can make a donor’s organs unsuitable for one person, although they might be fine for another, McDonnell said. She makes regular trips to Toronto and Kingston for check-ups and to take physiotherapy under watchful medical eyes. “You have to be strong to go through transplant surgery,” McDonnell said, and while her hopes are high, she grows weaker day by day. She noted that only about 21% of Canadians have signed and registered to be organ donors, well behind the United States’ 50% registration rate. “Canada is so low for organ donations,” McDonnell said. “I think the reason it is so low is that people don’t want to talk about death. I don’t want people to be afraid to talk about it.” In fact, she needs people to not only think about it, but to take action. The heart of the Ontario organ donation program is the donor. But consent to be a donor is equally important and unfortunately, confusion reigns among the public. Signing a donor card is not sufficient to ensure your wishes will be carried out in the event of your death. “It’s not as simple as giving your consent,” notes Susan Rowe, Quinte Health Care spokesperson. The Trillium Gift of Life Network, the provincial body responsible for organ donations, gives weight to

Jessica McDonnell, who is awaiting a double-lung transplant, with her cat, Joy. The Trenton resident requires oxygen 24 hours a day. Photo by Barry Ellsworth Rowe’s assertion. Not only do you have to fill out an organ donor registration card, an individual has to register with the Ministry of Health to confirm the wish. This step is vital because the opportunity to become a donor has a short time window. “People are often surprised to learn how rare it is for someone to become an organ donor,” according to the Trillium Gift of Life Network website. “For an individual to become an organ donor, they must die in hospital while on life support, which accounts for only a small percentage of deaths. The organs usually have to be “harvested” from the deceased within 24 hours. In the case of QHC, the umbrella corporation responsible for running Bancroft, Belleville, Picton and Trenton hospitals, it is important to act quickly because outsiders have to be brought in to collect the organs, Rowe said. “We don’t harvest the organs at QHC,” she said. “It’s a special team.” The team may come from Kingston, Toronto or another approved facility, depending on who is available, Rowe added, or the patient may have to be sent to another facility. Even if a donor card has been filled out, the card is not always found, whereas registering with the ministry is a permanent record of the dying patient’s wishes. “Families are approached to confirm consent at the hospital during end-of-life

discussions,” the Trillium Network stated. “If their loved one has registered their consent to donate organs and/or tissue donation, the decision is recorded in the Ministry of Health and Long-Term Care database and this information is shared with the family.” But even if the dying person’s wishes are established through the database registration, when the critical time comes, an emotional family member may refuse to allow the organs to be taken, said Northumberland-Quinte West MPP Rob Milligan. “Family members and spouses have the final say,” he said during a telephone interview. That’s why Milligan introduced a private member’s bill last May to make sure an organ donor’s wish cannot be countermanded. The bill received support from all three parties and was given a second reading but before the third and final stamp of approval could be put on the bill, the Ontario parliament was prorogued. Proroguing effectively meant the government was closed for business, so Milligan said his bill must be reintroduced and that probably won’t happen until this fall. Under the local MPP’s proposal, everyone

who is renewing or obtaining a driver’s license or provincial health card must complete a questionnaire that requires a yes or no answer to the request to register with the Trillium network as an organ donor. The government had announced that the program would be rolled out in 91 ServiceOntario locations in 2012, with the balance of the 300 sites added this year. To date, Milligan said that two million – or 21 per cent – of eligible Ontario adults (you must be 16 years or older to sign on) were registered organ donors. But since donor organs must be compatible with the recipient or suitable for transplant and there is that small window of time to harvest the organs, many more donors are needed. For example, a provincial campaign is currently underway to sign up another 300,000 registered donors. There were 535 donors in 2011, said the Trillium Network, but 1,523 Ontarians currently need at least one donated organ. “It’s a matter of saving lives,” Milligan said, adding that statistics show that every three days, one person on the needingan-organ list dies. “This new policy will ensure that every

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leave it up to medical authorities to make that determination. “Let the doctor make that decision,” McDonnell said. But as good an idea as Milligan’s bill is, it might not go far enough, said Robin Ferguson. The Colborne family was “Team Four” – mom Robin, father Darryl, daughter Andrea and son Mitchell, until tragedy struck. On Dec. 12, 2008, a Friday about 3 p.m., Mitchell was sledding on Tank Hill in the small town about 45 kilometres west of Belleville. It is a popular spot, used by generations of winter fun seekers. But this outing culminated in tragedy. “Mitch died,” Robin said. “He was the boy that died tobogganing with friends after school. He hit a tree.” The 14-year-old Grade 8 student was rushed to Cobourg hospital where doctors and nurses worked frantically to save his life, but it was to no avail. “It is the most painful situation that any parent can ever imagine,” Robin recalled.

Mitch’s family was in shock, as was the medical staff at Cobourg hospital, she said. As for donating Mitch’s organs, emotions blocked out everything else. “It was such a tragedy that no one thought about it until it was too late,” Robin said. That’s why the family suggested that Milligan’s bill, while laudatory, should go further. Robin said it should be mandatory for parents to say yes or no on a child’s birth certificate, to address organ donations for those under 16. Then, when the child reaches age 16, he or she can decide whether to continue as an organ donor. “Parents need to be asked about donating their children’s organs long before a tragedy.” Robin concluded. Meanwhile, the Fergusons are honouring Mitch by continuing to donate trees to the Festival of Trees held annually to raise money for his school and the school music program, of which he was a member. “It’s for the school he loved,” Robin said.

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Online directly into the database,

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FOUR WAYS TO DO AN ORGAN DETOX FOR BETTER HEALTH BY DR. NATASHA TURNER, ND All toxins must be processed through the body via the detoxification pathways in our liver, which is why it gets the bulk of our attention during any detox program. However, by supporting your other organs as well, you will improve the results of your detox and in turn reap the benefits of better health, glowing skin, better digestion, and increased energy. Breathe a little easier: While many people don’t consider the lungs as part of your detoxification squad, they are responsible for filtering out fumes, allergens, mold, and airborne toxins. When we are stressed, we tend to shift from deep belly breathing to short, shallow ‘chest’ breaths which in turn reduce your lungs ability to transport oxygen to all your tissues. If you want to boost your lung power, begin to practice diaphragmatic breathing a few minutes each day. You can also look for a general liquid lung cleanse product at your local health food store to improve blood flow in the lung capillaries, stimulate the activity of lung macrophages, and act as an expectorant. Ingredients such as rosemary, honeysuckle and N-Acetyl L-Cysteine help to dilute, detoxify and drain the lungs of toxins. Love the skin you’re in: Your skin is a source of toxin elimination, and like your lungs, it can both absorb toxins and release them. I recommend the use of an infrared sauna one to three times a week. It helps immensely with estrogen detoxification, circulation, fat loss, skin health, athletic performance and improved immune response. For best results add a teaspoon of buffered Vitamin C and 1/4 teaspoon

of Celtic sea salt into a 1 litre jug of water and drink regularly to replenish electrolytes and expedite the detoxification process. Lastly, consider brushing your skin daily. This improves lymphatic drainage, boosts immunity and removes dead skin cells. Look for a natural bristle brush with a long handle and practice brushing your skin (in the direction of your heart) before showering at least once per day. Better out than in: If your bowels are not moving, waste will create toxicity and impede health, Cleansing your digestive system will clear your complexion and improve your energy levels as you gain a sense of well-being. For optimal bowel health I recommend adding in a probiotic twice daily, ground flaxseeds or a non-psyllium fibre source, magnesium glycinate to bowel tolerance. If you are prone to constipation you can also consider adding in the herb Triphala, an Ayurvedic herbal blend commonly used for supporting intestinal detoxification, occasional constipation and overall colon health. Clear it out: If your urine is bright yellow it’s an easy sign that you need to up your water intake. Your kidneys flush waste from the blood and without enough water they can’t do their job very well. Herbal teas that have a blend of goldenrod, dandelion leaf and parsley will help get your bladder going. In turn, some veggies such as celery stalks and cucumbers are great natural diuretics. If you enjoy two cups of water before each meal and snack you will most likely meet your water goal, and you may be surprised to find that you look and feel slimmer when fully hydrated.

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Canadian Cancer Volunteer Kate Neale in the Battle of her Life Thanks largely to Belleville resident and melanoma survivor Kate Neale, the Ontario government is taking action to help prevent skin cancer among young people by proposing legislation to ban those under 18 from using tanning beds. Through her volunteer role with the Canadian Cancer Society, Kate Neale has shared her tragic story with thousands and has advocated tirelessly for the ban for over a year. “At 21 years old, I was diagnosed with skin cancer. I’m 22 now and living with the reality that I’ve wrecked my health because I used indoor tanning beds as a teen. I want to stop every 16 year old from using indoor tanning beds so I started volunteering with the Canadian Cancer Society in 2012 to take action on this issue. A year later, thanks to the efforts of many, this dream will hopefully become a reality when this legislation becomes law.” Currently, Kate is facing another battle with cancer and we wish her a swift and full recovery. Studies show that there is no risk-free use of tanning. Twenty minutes in a tanning bed is 10 to 12 times more damaging than full exposure in the midday summer sun.

Caley Weese’s “No Bull” Campaign Brings Pink to the Track Caley Weese has been racing everything she could since she was 15, from snowmobiles to stock cars to Pro Late models. Known across the region for her smokin’ skills on the track, Caley wanted to use her notoriety to give back to a cause that is important to her. As one of a handful of female racecar drivers on the circuit, Caley knows what it means to be bullied and treated like you don’t fit in. Weese also faced bullying as a child and has a deep understanding of its damaging effects. Last summer, Weese developed the No Bull Anti-Bullying campaign at Brighton Speedway. The campaign promotes awareness through the sale of pink t-shirts and directs those affected by bullying to Kids Help Phone for support. Since beginning the campaign, Caley has heard many heart wrenching stories that tell her just how valid her cause is. She looks forward to sending out the No Bull message again this season at regional racetracks and local events.

Maribeth DeSnoo and The Prom Project will have Students Graduating in Style! Do you remember your prom? Odds are you do. Such a magical and significant rite of passage creates memories to last a lifetime. But the reality is that today’s growing costs have put the Prom out of reach for many local households. Maribeth DeSnoo, executive director of the Hastings and Prince Edward Learning Foundation and primary contact for the Prom Project believes that everyone deserves to celebrate prom. The Prom Project is an opportunity for local businesses and members of the public to donate their gently used prom dresses and suits. The collected outfits (last year totalling 1,600) are sent to area high schools and elementary school students. Students have the chance to choose a dress or suit to wear to their prom or grade 8 graduation, free of charge. The Prom Project will make a lot of dreams come true this spring!

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Chronic kidney disease is becoming more common, and is often a consequence of having a chronic disease. Typically, these include diabetes, high blood pressure, and autoimmune diseases like lupus or rheumatoid arthritis. The stages mean the severity of the kidney disease, and stops at Stage 4. Each stage refers to a different glomerular filtration rate (which is a measurement of how much blood the kidney filters in a minute). Your mom’s kidney’s are working at less than half their usual capacity. This is sufficient to keep her blood filtered, and to make urine, and does not mean she will necessarily need dialysis, or a kidney transplant. Chronic kidney disease (CKD) is important to keep in mind when starting medications, as their doses often need to be adjusted to accommodate the slower kidney function. Ideally, your mom should keep her blood pressure and blood sugar under good control, and check in with her doctor if there are any concerns with this. High blood pressure can damage the microscopic blood vessels that make up the delicate filtration system of the kidneys, as can a high blood sugar. You won’t necessarily inherit CKD, but you may inherit the tendency toward high blood pressure or diabetes. See your doctor to be screened, in order to best help prevent any damage to your kidneys.

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Congratulations on wanting to give a new workout a try! A boot camp workout is infamous for it’s intense pace, total-body involvement, and ability to raise your heart rate. It’s a great calorie-torcher, but can be very demanding if you are just starting out. While it is always advisable to consult your health care professional before starting physical activity, there are different exercise-readiness tools out there to help you. A common questionnaire is the “PAR-Q” which stands for Physical Activity Readiness Questionnaire (online sample at http:// tiny.cc/90hquw). If you answer “YES” to any of the seven questions, you should bring it to your practitioner for further advice. As always, a common sense approach would be to start any new activity slowly, and gradually build up the intensity of the activity and the amount of time spent. Have your practitioner check your blood pressure, go through the PAR-Q with you, review your history, then start slow and have fun! *Disclaimer: This information is not intended to be taken as medical advice. Please see your own practitioner to obtain advice specific to you. Dr. Jennifer Webster, MD is a family practitioner in Belleville, ON and a professor in the Queen’s Family Medicine program. Dr. Webster lives a healthy, active lifestyle together with her husband Robert and her two children.

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Finally, the days are getting longer and warmer, and saying “so long” to winter inspires a fresh start. Take spring-cleaning a step further and spend a little time caring for your body and skin. This easy DIY recipe makes a luxurious, natural scrub that can help tackle dead skin cells, reduce cellulite and energize the skin which helps in the fat burning process. Try it today, just in time to prepare for the sundresses and bikinis to come. Chocolate Mocha Mint Cellulite Buster • 1/2 c. ground • 1 tbsp cocoa powder coﬀee beans • 6 drops • 1/2 c. granulated peppermint oil sugar • 1/4 c. olive oil Mix all ingredients together and store in a mason jar. Use this scrub in the bath or shower as needed. I recommend at least twice a week but it is gentle enough to use daily. WHY IT WORKS: 1. Peppermint is energizing and stimulating to the skin’s dermal layers. It also helps cool the skin and constricts the capillaries underneath the layers, which can prevent spider veins from forming. 2. Olive Oil is moisturizing and helps to retain a subtle feel. 3. Ground Coffee combined with the sugar act as an exfoliate, and the caffeine in the coffee beans is a great antioxidant that helps reduce water retention. 4. Cocoa Powder will leave your skin smelling delicious! Don’t stop there! A healthy diet, adequate sleep and regular exercise are key components to keep cellulite under control. So discipline is a must this spring - your skin deserves it! For more tips and tricks, check out the Beauty Geek’s Blog at www.the-beauty-geek.blogspot.com, follow @KaturahAli on Twitter and “Like” the The Beauty Geek Blog” Facebook page.

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1. Let your hairs natural oils shine. Avoid shampooing every day. If you wish to keep your hair soft and help it retain moisture, just wet it in the shower and instead of shampoo, use conditioner alone. When you shampoo less frequently, you allow the oil produced by the sebaceous glands in the scalp to remain in your hair for longer, so it lubricates your hair naturally. Your stylist can help you to determine what your scalp requirements are and how often you should wash your hair. 2. A great haircut is the best foundation. Talk to your stylist about what will work best for you.

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HEALTH & ‘APPINESS GYMPact This clever app pays out rewards for sticking to your work out schedule… & fines for skipping out! As a user, you set up a profile and decide how many days you want to go to the gym, along with a penalty for missing a workout. The minimum commitment is one day per week for 30 minutes, and a $5 penalty. If you don’t complete your work out, you get charged. The money you are charged is distributed to those that do complete their work outs... genius! And if you’re wondering how easy it is to cheat (or just claim you did the workout), it uses the GPS in your smartphone to track if you’ve been in the gym. Check in every time you arrive at the gym, and the app will confirm your location. If you leave before 30 minutes, a pop-up lets you know your workout will be cancelled. GymPact is simple, and it gets the job done! <30 Days Challenge Thirty days or less – one simple step at a time – to a lifetime of good health. Brought to you by the Heart and Stroke Foundation, <30 Days Challenge is designed to empower you with information and support to reduce your risk of heart disease and stroke. “This app is a virtual trainer, nutritionist and cheerleader wrapped up together. It gives you one healthy action a day. This quickly adds up to 30 healthy actions - putting you on the path to a lifetime of healthy choices,” says Dr. Beth Abramson, cardiologist and spokesperson for the Foundation. Every day the app delivers a focused, easy-to-do challenge that channels the user’s motivators. Users are rewarded with electronic “badges” when they reach new milestones. Digital badges can be posted on Facebook or Twitter for online bragging rights!

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Meals that Heal Inflammation Julie Daniluk R.H.N. In Meals That Heal Inflammation, registered holistic nutritionist Julie Daniluk shows how to change our immune response through diet. The first part of the book outlines the six causes of inflammation and gets to the root of the pain we experience. She then shows how to build a healthy kitchen full of foods that will contribute to our well-being. The book’s easy and tempting recipes include quinoa salad, salmon with fennel and even key lime pie. The Four Season Farm Gardener’s Cookbook Barbara Damrosch & Eliot Coleman Barbara Damrosch and Eliot Coleman are experts in organic gardening. Working through their extraordinary Four Season Farm in Maine, they’ve written the book on how to grow what you eat, and cook what you grow. Eating doesn’t get any more local than your own backyard. The Four Season Farm Gardener’s Cookbook is two books in one. It’s a complete four-season cookbook with 120 recipes from Stuffed Squash Blossom Fritters to Red Thai Curry to Hazelnut Torte with Summer Berries. And it’s a step-by-step garden guide that works no matter how big or small your plot, with easy-to-follow instructions. Who Says I Can’t by Jothy Rosenberg Two words have the power to change a person’s outlook: good...considering. Jothy Rosenberg has heard this his whole life, starting at age sixteen when bone cancer led to the amputation of his right leg. In Who Says I Can’t, Rosenberg teaches by example how everyone can overcome life’s obstacles. He shows that when the world says you can’t, courage and determination prove you can be more than good... considering. Hear Jothy at The Healthy Living Expo - April 20th!

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Is your money a health concern? Sure it is! We all know that stress can be bad for your health. And what’s one of our biggest, most constant, stressors? Money. The nagging pressure of worrying about your financial future can literally make you sick. But you can ease that stress and keep yourself healthier, by taking control of your money. Consider these three tips to reduce financial stress. 1. Get an advisor. Some folks think they don’t ‘qualify’ as advisorworthy if they don’t have large bank accounts, but that’s simply not the case. Advisors are usually free to you and they get paid by the companies they represent when you buy a policy, or invest in an RRSP. It is the advisors job to service you and offer you quality advice to suit your needs and build for your financial future. 2. Consider CRITICAL ILLNESS insurance. CI can alleviate stresses and help out with expenses should you be stricken with a critical or lifethreatening condition. And while you may be healthy now, the odds of illness are daunting. In fact, one in three people will make a claim while they are still working. Critical illness insurance can minimize negative impact on your savings, your income, and your ability to put your kids through school. With critical illness policies, if you have not used the coverage, after a time, you have the option to get all your money back -- you don’t lose a dime.

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Think about that for a second. If you had the option to buy car insurance that gave you all your money back if you never used it, wouldn’t you line up to grab that? 3. Insure the kids. If you invest in critical illness coverage for your children, the monthly costs are low and never increase. When junior grows up and gets to the age when cancer and heart disease are a valid concern, he will still be allowed the ‘kid rate’ while all his friends will be buying in at premium price for coverage. Most importantly, should you ever need critical illness protection, the support is absolutely invaluable. As an advisor, I have seen this from both sides. Remember, you get your money back if you never become ill, so it acts as a forced savings option too. Critical Illness coverage is just one remedy to ease your stress. There are many other ways a worthy advisor can steer you through your financial stress. Tom James is an award winning Financial Advisor at Sun Life Financial in Belleville. He is also the co-founder of the charity Adam’s Hope helping families in our community affected by autism. He also coaches junior house league Ball Hockey in the spring and is a devoted and loving husband to Daniella Barsotti and a wonderful father to Adam and Logan James.

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LEGALLY SPEAKING My mother is scheduled to have a hip replacement. She had just told me that she has made me her “Power of Attorney for Health Care”. What is it, and what am I supposed to do with it? In Ontario, a Power of Attorney for Health Care (or PAHC) is a legal document that allows a person (the donor, in this case your mother) to appoint another person ( the attorney, in this case you) to make decisions about that donor’s personal care. Hopefully, all will go well with your mother’s surgery, and you will not be called upon to act as your mother’s attorney. I say that because the law that permitted your mother to make a Power of Attorney for Health Care provides that you only use this document to communicate with health practitioners or make personal care decisions when your mother is no longer able to do so herself. That law is called the Substitute Decisions Act, and when you act under your mother’s PAHC, you are called a Substitute Decision Maker. The Substitute Decisions Act sets out a detailed code of how somebody goes about making a valid Power of Attorney for Health

Care, the rights of the person that makes a PAHC and the responsibilities of the attorney. The minimum age for making a PAHC, or being appointed a PAHC is 16 years. As I mentioned, you consult the Power of Attorney for Health Care when the person who made it is incapable. The Substitute Decisions Act sets out that a person is incapable of personal care if that person is: • Not able to understand information that is relevant to making a decision concerning his or her own health care, nutrition, shelter, clothing, hygiene, or safety, or • Is not able to appreciate reasonably foreseeable consequences of a decision or lack of a decision It could be that a person is incapable only temporarily, for example, sedated and hooked up to a breathing machine. The best way to know what to do if you have to use this document is to speak with your mother. In fact, as an attorney, it is expected that you will attempt to ascertain your mother’s wishes before you make any decisions for her. It may be that your mother has set out specific wishes about the choices she would like to exercise in the Power of

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In the world of sport, mentorship is a right of passage. No one achieves great things without support and guidance. It is true in life as well. A positive mentor can help shape your belief in yourself, in your abilities and inspire an unwavering drive to be your very best. Each of our cover models has achieved great success in their fields, each has influenced the other and the three have a bond in mentorship and friendship. These women exemplify the discipline required to achieve great rewards. “Women need to support each other. We need to work together to build each other up.” notes Andrea DiRocco, owner of One to One Personal Health and Fitness Centre in Belleville. DiRocco founded her business in 1994, at a time when personal training was still a relatively new field. “I remember everyone kept saying... So you think you can make a living at that?” DiRocco has endured setbacks. She was in a serious car accident while pregnant with her first child which resulted in a year of physiotherapy and recovery, and she was later diagnosed with fibromyalgia. A mother of four, a successful business owner, and a natural athlete, DiRocco at age 41, recently began competing in fitness competitions. “It requires a great deal of discipline - everything is planned - the food, the workouts, even water consumption” Last April she won the UFE masters bikini competition, and she recently advanced to the Provincial Level OPA Bikini Master. “This is really something I started for myself, just a personal challenge. The success has been fun, but the greatest reward has been my own personal growth through this journey.” Pre-Competition Diary 6:00am Protein shake and black coffee, meditate, 500 ml water 6:30am Prep for the day, return messages, postings, videos 7:30am Kids up, fed, lunches made, off to buses 8:00am 4 egg whites, 1/2 cup oatmeal, 1 T flax seed oil, vitamins, 500ml water Prep food for the day, get ready and out the door to 121 9:30am Train clients, drink 500ml water 10:30am Plain rice cake, 1 tbsp natural almond butter, 500ml water 12:30pm 1/2 cup sweet potato, 4oz chicken, 6 asparagus, vitamins, drink 500ml water

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One to One has been a training ground for elite athletes since its inception and both Hanna Bunton and Jackie Jarrell, gold medalists for Team Canada in their respective sports have trained at One to One since their childhood. Jackie Jarrell started at One to One at the age of 12. “At that time, most of the hockey athletes in training were male. Andrea looked out for me, she was always supportive and encouraging and she reassured me that anything was possible,” says Jarrell. “She and I share common goals and believe in disciplining our bodies. Andrea has been a friend and a mentor in many ways.” Jackie Jarrell is a six time medal winning forward for Team Canada’s Women’s Inline Hockey Team. Together with her team mates, Jarrell has won a gold, four silver and one bronze medal for her country. The 27 year old Jarrell is also a high school teacher, a masters student at Mercyhurst University in Pennsylvania, a personal trainer, and somehow she still finds time to work on her parents local dairy farm. Jarrell is a mentor in her own right. As an instructor with the Belleville Bulls hockey school, Jarrell has the opportunity to mentor a lot of young athletes. “I first met Hanna at the Bulls hockey camp. She was 9. I saw a girl with special talent. She wasn’t afraid to be aggressive. She wasn’t intimidated by the boys she played with and she worked hard on the ice,” noted Jarrell. “Over the years we have kept in touch. I have been able to support Hanna and share advice from my own hockey career. I have encouraged her to push through and stay focused when other kids her age were doing other things.” Jarrell sums it up. “Our relationship is about life..and the game.” Why do you think you are successful? “I have a true passion for the game of hockey. I LOVE being an athlete and training. If you love what you do, it doesn’t seem like work. I have always been a person to set goals and not give up until I achieve them. I think the biggest thing that has helped me throughout my life is my work ethic which I attribute to growing up on my family dairy farm, which I have

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always been involved with. From a young age, I needed to know how to work and I have been able to transfer this to every aspect of my life. My life has not been all roses. I have had to overcome several hurdles including a 1.5 year concussion where many doctors doubted my ability to ever play again. This motivated me to prove them all wrong. I am so grateful for all the amazing hockey opportunities I

have had in my life and my family who have always supported me along the way. Playing hockey was always something that I wanted to do and enjoyed doing. My passion for the game started at a young age. Growing up, I played boy’s hockey for many years and for me to make the boys rep teams I couldn’t be as good as the boys, I had to be better! If you are willing to work, anything is possible!”

hanna A week at a glance... Typical breakfast: Smoothie (fruit, greek yogurt, egg • whites, juice, coconut oil) Hard boiled eggs (2) • Sometimes a whole wheat bagel as well • Favourite dinner: Spaghetti with meat sauce and a salad. And I love salmon and green veggies! Favourite drinks: Water and milk Post workout nutrition: Banana and protein shake Social Life: It’s very hard to manage my social life, school and hockey but I try my best. I don’t have that much of a social life compared

to other people my age. The only nights that I ever get off are usually used to sleep and catch up on schoolwork. I am totally okay with it and wouldn’t change anything! I love what I do and how I have to do it. Travel: Average 3 to 4 hours per day, 4 days per week. Home games are in Whitby so its alot of driving. I go to Whitby for practices, and Saturday and Sundays are game days, so we could travel anywhere from Ottawa to Windsor for games. Logbook: (about 15 minutes) Daily logbook for Hockey Canada. I have to document everything that I do during the day, whether it’s on or off the ice. It has nutrition compo-

Hanna Bunton is one of Canada’s top young elite female ice hockey players. Fresh from a gold medal win for Team Canada in the Under 18 Women’s Hockey Championship this past January, Bunton is living the dream. With her 90+ average, she is in her final year of high school at St. Theresa Secondary in Belleville. She has been accepted to Cornell University in Ithaca, NY to study human ecology with a possible eye to medical school. At the tender age of 17, Bunton is now a mentor in her own right, and her admiration for her mentor, Jackie Jarrell, is clear. “When I first met Jackie at age 9,” recalls Hanna, “I knew from that young age that I wanted to be just like her. She had just graduated from Mercyhurst on a scholarship and I knew that was what I wanted to do too. She’s always inspired me to be the best that can I be. She’s kept me focused and she has inspired me to be a mentor for the younger players coming up behind me.”

nents and also reflections. Workouts & Hockey Practice: I average 2-3 hours per day. I workout after school at 3:30, fuel the body afterwards, then go home and either have a nap or do homework most nights both. Wednesday, I then pack a dinner for after practice, and head to Whitby for a 9:45pm practice. I don’t get home until around 1am. School and Homework: I am taking Calculus and vectors, chemistry, physics, and peer mentoring this semester. I often do my homework in the car because I’m on the road so much. At first it was hard, but now I’m just used to it.

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Adventure Racing...It Really Is For EVERYONE! Most of you reading this will think, “Oh come on, how can this grueling, muddy, endurance test be for everyone?” I thought this, too, until I did my first adventure race three years ago. There were about 500 others enrolled and most of them were regular people, just out to have some fun, get dirty (very dirty!), challenge themselves to unknown terrain and prove to themselves that they could do it! In general, adventure races are designed to accommodate a variety of fitness abilities so that participants can compete successfully. The races typically include paddling, mountain biking and trekking. None of the terrain is too difficult or too technical. You do not need a racing canoe or a high end bike; just a pair of good shoes and a willing spirit. The trails are well marked and staffed with plenty of helpful race officials along the way. Some races are designed with an orienteering component and others are team or relay events with little or no orienteering or map reading skills. I have seen families with children as young as 8 years old biking up old logging roads and slugging through swamps all just to get their checkpoints stamped. Rookie adventurers can choose entry level races which start at about 3 hours in duration and then build up to all day adventures with lots of different terrain. By the way, the race gear is funky and you usually walk out with some really cool swag! In our area, some of the popular events include: Storm the Trent Series in May (www. stormevents.ca), CFB Trenton’s Surf and Turf in June (www.cg.cfpsa.ca) and the Marmora Adventure Race in September. (www.marmorasnofest.ca) The Surf and Turf is an eight stage race for teams, duos or individual relay. It’s my personal favourite. The Marmora race is small and a great introduction to adventure racing. What are you waiting for? If you can hike or bike a few kilometres and love to be outdoors, challenge yourself to an adventure race and drag everyone you know with you. You won’t regret it! Happy Adventuring ~ Alison

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BOX JUMP This exercise develops lower body power which is important for speed and quickness. Stand, facing a plyo box, and swing the arms backwards while crouching into a semi-squat position. Jump explosively, generating power from both the legs and the arms. Land softly on the box, being sure to land in the same position as at take-off.

RUSSIAN TWIST ON BOSU This exercise helps develop core stability which is critical in athletic performance. While seated on the BOSU and holding a medicine ball at your right hip, keep your abdominal muscles braced to maintain a stable spine, while simultaneously lifting the medicine ball across your body and to the outside of your left hip. Continue to alternate back and forth with the medicine ball while maintaining your posture.

AGILITY LADDER â&#x20AC;&#x201C; IN & OUT This drill helps to develop quickness and agility, key components in general athleticism. While facing an agility ladder, hop into the first square with both feet being sure to land softly. Immediately after landing, hop with both feet landing outside of the ladder, being sure to land in softly in an athletic stance. Continue to alternate, hoping in and out of the ladder until reaching the end of the agility ladder.

LATERAL HURDLE STRIDES This drill develops lateral power and acceleration, which is a key factor in being able to change direction quickly. In an athletic position, with a series of hurdles to your left, forcefully push off the ground using your right foot, while simultaneously driving the left knee upwards, in order to move laterally over the hurdles. Continue the sequence over each of the hurdles, then repeat the drill, moving in the opposite direction.

SKATERS SLIDE BOARD This exercise develops strength and endurance in lateral hip muscles, as well as muscles of the leg which help with stabilizing the knee. This exercise is particularly beneficial for hockey players as it mimics the demands of skating. Stand at one side of the slideboard in an athletic position. Push off, using the outside foot to propel the body laterally across the slideboard. Use the leading leg to absorb the momentum, helping to stabilize the body. Continue to alternate directions back and forth across the slideboard.

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April 20, 9am - 2pm Quinte Trash Bash, One day community wide litter pickup.

April 13 Hospice Quinte’s Annual Gala, Quinte Sports & Wellness Centre. Theme is denim and diamonds. $125 pp contact Erica Graham at 613-966-6610

April 21, 10am Pitterpatter 5k/10k Run Loyalist College

April 14 Bowl for Kids, Big Brothers & Sisters Quinte Bowl Centre, Belleville 1pm - 5pm and Club Medd Bowl, Trenton 2pm - 4pm. April 18, 7pm Double Feature Film presentation of Hungry for Change and Sick, Fat and Nearly Dead, The Empire Theatre, Belleville. Free! April 20 - 21 The Healthy Living Expo Quinte Sports & Wellness Centre www.thehealthylivingexpo.ca $5 daily, $8 weekend. Speakers: Ed Lawrence, Jothy Rosenberg, Nicole Flynn, Madeline Marentette, Laura Morris, Ask the Doctors, Natural Medicine, Matt Tweedy.

April 27 Quinte Children’s Theatre presents Jack Grunsky at Maranatha Church, Belleville

May 12, 10am Spring Thaw 4K/10K Run Belleville Runners Club, George Street launch www.eventsonline.ca/events/ spring_thaw.ca

April 28 Quinte West Healthy Half Marathon May 18 - 19, 25 - 26, 10am - 4pm 5k, 10k and Children’s Walk. April 21 - 27 Vickie’s Veggies Annual Heirloom Register: quintewest.ca, last day National Organ NSA Tissue is April 25. $40/person, children free. Tomato Seedling Sale Donation Awareness Week www.vickiesveggies.com Trillium Gift of Life May 4 www.giftoflife.on.ca May 18 Ken Sykes 5K run Frankford Riverfest West Zwicks Park, Belleville April 22, 10am - 5pm Frankford Tourist Park Earth Day Greenbook May 4, 7pm Beach volleyball, midway fair, story reading Making Strides Cancer Fundraiser strongman competition, live enterConnon Nurseries. 10am - 5pm concert & silent auction with The tainment, vendors and a spectacular Sabrina Chamberlain Fiddleheads. The Belleville Club. fireworks display! $15 in advance, $20 at door - Call April 25, 9am- 3pm May 25, 8am - 12pm 613-922-4214 In My Shoes - 10th Annual dementia Master Gardeners Annual Plant care workshop for family caregivers. May 11 Sale Walk a Mile in Her Shoes Banquet Centre, Belleville Picton. Contact Kathleen at fundraiser for Three Oaks Shelter, 613-962-0892 613-476-9053 Downtown Belleville. April 27 www.threeoaksshelterandservices.ca May 25 Rotary Trump AIDS Poker Walk Barks by the Bay Canine Festival 5K fundraiser. www.trumpaids.ca May 11- 20 Centennial Park, Trenton. Demos all Prince Edward Point Bird Obserday, vendors and more. 613-392April 27 vatory Spring Birding Festival 2841 ext 4487 Tree Saplings and Rain Barrels Guided hikes, workshops and More info: Environmental & green May 26, 9am banding demos. www.peptbo.ca task force - city.belleville.on.ca Zumba in the Park for Mental Health - Raise funds for CMHA $20 p.p. Zwick’s Park, Tom Gavey Pavillion - www.hastings-cmha.org

June 1 Woman’s Half Marathon Wellington, registration at eventsonline.ca June 2 County Kids of Steel Triathlon www.pefac.ca June 8 PEC Horticultural Society presents County Garden Show Crystal Palace, Picton fairgrounds. Event includes judged flower show, Victorian tea, numerous vendors, guest speaker Paul Zammit presents “Container Gardening” and starting at 7pm The Country Music Festival. www.pechorticultural.org

June 9, 9am 2nd Annual Legacy 5K/10K run Run because you can. Stirling. www.stirlinglions.com June 9, 10am - 1pm Belleville Spring Sprint East Zwicks Park, Belleville Fundraiser for brain tumours June 21, 7pm - 7am June 22 Relay for Life - Cancer Never Sleeps fundraiser. Loyalist College www.relayforlife.ca

City of Belleville ReCReation CultuRe & Community SeRviCeS offeRS ReCReation pRogRamS foR all ageS! SummeR RegiStRation begins april 22nd for City taxpayers and april 25th for non-City taxpayers Summer Swimming Lessons for ages 6 months - offered during the day in 2-week sessions or evening options on Tuesdays & Thursdays.

Summer Day Camps and Programs for ages 3-16 Camp extras include - extended hours, daily swimming lessons

NEW this year: Meal plans

12 weekly summer Aqua-Fitness classes will be offered

Call 613-966-4632 or visit www.city.belleville.on.ca to register today

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