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towards an optimal practice! Specialty classes Yin and pecialty yoga Restorative are both disclasses, like other tinguished by hold time yoga classes, help us (3-5 min for yin; 10-20 to become stronger min for restorative) and and more flexible, better the generous use of balanced, breathing more props. In yin poses our easily and feeling more muscles become soft and gravity takes us deeper, energized. They also increase pro- thus allowing the connectissue to prioceptive awareness: tive in our awareness of our release/stretch; body in the world. This is restorative our bodies always helpful but partic- open and come to deep ularly so after an injury, rest. Chair yoga is a safe, enwhen physical/emotional issues assert themselves ergizing class for those or when a special condi- who have joint injury, are tion arises. Specialty recovering from illness, classes can then allow or simply want a gentle you to continue your class. You are supported practice, address your by the chair while relievspecific issues and find ing stiffness and stretchwhat will alleviate your ing muscles. It helps you discomfort, ease your increase your capacity for body and rest your mind. a freer, more vibrant life. Yoga Nidra is a guided Finding the right class for you is the first step meditation. Participants

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experience deep levels of inner peace and health and give themselves permission to rest, balance, and restore, tapping into new sources of energy. Yoga nidra, like restorative, stimulates the parasympathetic nervous system helps to counter the symptoms of stress and anxiety. Prenatal classes focus on opening the hips and strengthening the body in general for running the marathon of pregnancy. Heart openers ease heart burn and soothe sore necks while also preparing for the myriad of emotions motherhood brings. - Julie Nadler teaches yin, restorative and nidra classes at Yoga on the Park Studio, 5582 Sherbrooke Street West in NDG. 514-712-9642, info@yogaonthepark.ca

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Parents of Autistic Children Fed Up and Taking Legal Action Hudson, St. Lazare, Senneville, Ste-Anne-de-Bellevue, Baie d’Urfe, Beaconsfield, Chateauguay, Kirkland, Pte. Claire, Pierrefonds, D.D.O., Dorval, Lachine, NDG, CSL, Ville St-Laurent, Mtl-West, Hampstead, Westmount, Montreal, Lasalle, Verdun, Nun’s Island, Laval, St. Leonard

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boards. The group, who held a press conference last Sunday April 15th, is demanding much needed support and services for their children - and they want action, not just promises. Many children under the Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) have much to offer society in so many ways, if given the chance and support - support they should be receiving as every child in our society receives without question. Their needs might be different, but they are just as important. Last February, the group along with autism-

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rights advocates, were on the streets protesting to let people know about the 'seriously inadequate support' their children were receiving - claiming Quebec’s $29 million action plan 'paled in comparison to Ontario's $330 million plan'. Lucie Charlebois, Minister of Public Health and Social Services had acknowledged there was room for improvement, but said she was beginning to 'see results now in some regions'. She insisted their 5-year 'autism action plan', introduced in 2017, was working. Fast forward to April 2018 and these parents claim they have not seen any significant improvements - and instead say it has become even worse. They cite a 'lack of services and long waiting lists are forcing them to seek

private care', which many are unable to afford. One parent even had to resort to a crowdfunding campaign to raise money for his seven year-old daughter in need of speech therapy. Parents have been forced to quit their jobs in order to stay home and care for their children. It is taking a heavy toll on them. Not only are the waiting lists long, but they claim children have even been kicked off the lists. "We don’t see better access to services, we don’t see waiting lists being addressed, what we are witnessing is attempts to try to close dossiers, attempts to deem people too handicapped to receive services,” Autism Montreal’s family intervention specialist Electra Dalamagas said at the February protests.

Minister Charlebois had denied their claims that people are being systematically kicked off waiting lists - and said that if it happened to 'contact the ministry because it’s not supposed to be like that'. It was a far cry from addressing the issues at hand and now the group, along with the Centre for Research-Action on Race

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Relations (CRARR), is planning to file multiple civil rights complaints to the Commission of Human Rights to help address what they believe to be systemic discrimination within Quebec’s health care and education systems. "For failure to accommodate, for failure to integrate children, but also against many of the rehabilitation centres and healthcare system for failure to provide the equal protection of the law," said Fo Niemi, executive director of CRARR on Sunday.They are calling on other parents to join their fight - and one does not have to have an autistic

child to support them. There are so many children under the ASD umbrella who have achieved great things. With the right support and services they can contribute so much to our society. These children simply think and do things differently. They may feel things differently, see things differently and communicate differently but they are also talented singers, musicians, artists, actors, speakers, athletes and even strive academically. Every child deserves the right to thrive to their fullest, regardless of their differences.

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t is not simply a library. The Human Library is a global movement, where people called 'books' are checked out to 'readers'. The topics and stories shared are intended to stimulate conversations and help others get past stereotypical preconceptions on many issues and subject matters. It is like picking up a book and sitting down to read someone's story, but in a way you might not have ever considered before; in real time and with a live person telling it to you. It's an amazing initiative and growing in communities on a global scale. The experience is more of a conversation than a formal talk or speech and lasts about 15 to 20 minutes, taking place as a special event in a library or other conducive venues. Readers choose from a board to see which books and titles are available and decide which 'story' they want to check out. They are then introduced to the human 'book', a person who shares their experience and knowledge with them, while sitting down together in a quiet area of the venue.

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Where art meets food: New exhibit at the Montreal Museum of Fine Arts

"Hippias" we find Socrates refuting the sophist Hippias on his assertions that beauty and functionality are connected: "who is to say whether a wooden spoon or a golden spoon would be better to stir with, or which would be more beautiful?"

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We are not going to find golden spoons at this exhibition, but certainly, we may be confronted with the old question about whether beauty may be present in ordinary, utilitarian objects. The exhibition presents contemporary works created by Quebec designers, among them Mario Gagnon, Sébastien Duchange, Loïc Bard, and many others.

The exhibition was curated by Diane Charbonneau, Curator of Modern and Contemporary Decorative Arts and Photography, under the direction of Nathalie Bondil, Director General and Chief Curator of the MMFA. During the opening, Ms. Charbonneau says: "Fashioned by hand by woodworkers or produced within small craft-based firms, a number of these pieces —wooden tools, fine china, articles made from textiles or recycled paper, glass or ceramic cookware—appeal to the sense of touch. The exhibition pays tribute to several generations of designers, from established masters to those now coming to the fore, who, thanks to their expertise, give meaning to such utilitarian objects and promote a better way of living." The exhibition is presented at the Design Lab, located in the Liliane and David M. Stewart Pavilion, 2nd Level (3410 Ave. du Musée), right behind the Museum's original building. It will remain open until March 2019. For detailed information about opening hours and tickets, visit www.mbam.qc.ca/en

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hen we eat, we usually don't take much notice of the utensils or the plates where our food is being served or prepared. The Montreal Museum of Fine Arts wants us to pay a little more attention to these implements. Moreover, it wants us to think of them not only as the practical things they are but also as objects of beauty. The recently-open exhibition "Bon Appétit! Contemporary Foodware Designs in Quebec" attempts to bring our focus also on "the tools and equipment used for preparing, cooking, and keeping food — industrial and artisanal objects that are always attractive." It is certainly an interesting proposition, not exempt from a debate. In art theory courses one of the big discussions was precisely about what constitutes art. And for some theoreticians, art could not be utilitarian. Neither a painting nor a piece of sculpture fulfil any useful purpose. The debate on the connection between the "beautiful" and "the useful" (understood as something that is good for a certain function) is old. In Plato's dialogue

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robably one of the most difficult times in the life of an immediate family is when the children have to get together to settle their parents’ estate after they are both deceased. There are a lot of difference of opinions about the terms of a will and estate, especially when it comes to dividing up the property. Many times they are settled fairly and rationally; other times, it ends up dividing the children in an irreparable manner. That’s the matter in question that’s explored in Michaela Di Cesare’s riveting dramedy “Successions”, which is playing at the Centaur Theatre until May 6. The play centres around two Italian-Canadian brothers: Anthony (Carlo Mestroni), a successful lawyer-turned-candidate for a seat in the House of Commons and Enzo (Davide Chiazzese), a happygo-lucky ne’er do well.The brothers gather with their respective mates (Anthony’s wife Cristina – played by Tara Nicodemo – is a former actress turned social climber) in the cluttered basement of their parents’ home in St. Leonard to settle the estate of their recently-deceased parents. Anthony wants Enzo to sign the necessary legal documentation so that the house can be sold and its assets liquidated. However, Enzo still has a sentimental attachment to the house where they grew up in, and hopes to keep it, so that he can renovate it by himself as a means of redemption not only for himself, but for his very pregnant girlfriend Nat (played to great comic effect by Gita Miller). What should be a quick, uncomplicated procedure that should close the book on a difficult time in the life of that certain family dissolves into a great deal of bitterness, acrimony, snobbishness and deep divisions that lead to permanent family fractures. Di

Cesare manages to capture all this drama quite effectively towards its divisive end, and adding bits of comic relief offers much needed moments of levity. And the best part is that you don’t have to be Italian or a St. Leonard resident to appreciate the message that is conveyed in “Successions”, and that anyone can identify with those difficult, highly emotional struggles between siblings that occur during the settling of a family es-

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tate. “Successions” is a bittersweet, fascinating study of how the cracks in a family foundation happens, and because of a difference of opinion or motivation, those cracks cannot always be easily repaired. For more information, or to purchase tickets to “Successions”, call 514288-3161, or go to: www.centaurtheatre.com *** The 36th edition of the Just For Laughs comedy festival, which is slated for July 11-29, is less than three months away, and yet there are already things for comedy fans to be excited about. First, there was the announcement of superstar comedian Kevin Hart bringing his “The Kevin Hart Irresponsible Tour” for one night only at the Bell Centre on July 27. Then there was the announcement of the return of longtime festival mainstays the Nasty Show (with the additions of Nikki Glaser, Mike Britt,

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Saint Columba House is holding a gala fundraiser

Saint Columba House Gala to celebrate more than 100 years of community in Pointe St. Charles

aint Columba House will be holding a gala fundraiser on April 26 to celebrate more than 100 years of community sharing in Pointe St. Charles. Canadian soul diva Sylvie DesGroseilliers will be the star attraction at the annual gala

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that helps to raise money for community programs for the residents of Pointe St. Charles. "It's an opportunity to showcase some of our programs, meeting people in the community without whom this wouldn't happen," says Lisa Byer-de Wever the new executive director of the venerable charitable institution in the southwest borough known as

"The Pointe". "Not only is this an opportunity for us to meet them, but for everyone to interact with each other." Saint Columba House is an outreach ministry of the United Church of Canada established in 1926 to help people struggling through the Great Depression. In the 1950's it worked alongside local residents when the closure of the Lachine Canal caused widespread factory closures and job losses. In the 1960's and 70's it continued to work with residents in the Pointe developing innovative programs in the field of health and social services with an additional focus on women's empowerment as women's roles were changing in the home and society. Today Saint Columba House continues to speak out on issues of public policy taking a strong stand to defend and work alongside the unemployed, those who are intellectually challenged, the elderly, people with physical and mental health problems, and children from low-income families.

"I am extremely moved by our conversation," she says. "We share similar stories and both have a passion for justice." For the incoming director it's all about sharing community and not just delivering social programs important as these are. A case in point involves the seniors' program. Saint Columba House's lunch program provides meals for between 110-135 people of all ages every Saint Columba House Gala 2017 day. However, many of the For Byer-de Wever this rector of the longstanding seniors who once volunwill be her first fundrais- mission in the community teered can't get out so ing gala for Saint Columba of Pointe St. Charles. "We the center's volunteers House one she is very will celebrate over 100 must come to them. "Our much looking forward to years.That's quite a legacy team spends time with as she replaces the outgo- to walk in." They leave on a ing director Rev. Patricia She is particularly seniors. Friday and come back on Lisson. The energetic 53 please that DesGroseilMonday. There are literally year old who describes liers will be headlining the spider webs on the doors herself as a "student min- Women in Soul gala. Desster" decided to embark Groseilliers, along with a because no one has upon a new course in quartet of musicians, will crossed the threshold," mid-life and began study- pay tribute to the great she says. "This is both ing for the ordained min- Black divas who have in- horrific and meaningful." istry. "God just wouldn't spired so many women This sobering fact is relet me go," she says with their soulful explo- flected in the 2016 Cenfrom Statistics laughing. Stressing that rations of life and love in sus Canada. It is a clarion call she's not a "young chick" music. Fresh off the plane she says that sometimes from Winnipeg - Byer-de to action. "We are reviewshe likes to think of her- Wever has been completing it. There are huge gaps self this way. She will be ing her studies out-of- in the delivery of services bringing a whole new en- province - she has already to Pointe St. Charles." "Breaking the isolation ergy to her vocation as di- met with DesGroseilliers. of seniors is key," she says.

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The center has a Pen Pals program for children that matches them with seniors to foster community sharing. In September Saint Columba House is hoping to obtain a technology grant so the kids can Skype with their matched person. "We're moving from beyond the page to real life," Byer-de Wever says. Saint Columba's program isn't limited to helping disadvantaged seniors but has fun and interesting activities for all seniors. Deborah Lefort the publicist for Saint Columba House who retired from a long and successful career at the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) recently took a look at the activities for seniors. "There are a couple of events that are very interesting," she says. "It's a great community." Saint Columba House Annual Gala Theatre Paradoxe Tickets $100 ($80 charitable receipt) dinner included saintcolumbahouse.org

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Berohn, and her “Happy Days” family including Ron Howard, Henry Winkler, Anson Williams, Don Most and the late Erin Moran and the late Garry Marshall. This device works quite well, as it helps to complete the well rounded portrait of Marion Ross, which is a combination of a complex, strong individual who faced and conquered adversity, and the co-star who was just as much a mother figure to her TV family offscreen as she was onscreen. And the family dynamic of that cast made working on “Happy Days” such a joy for her. “The cast of Happy Days was a close knit group, and we still are,” she said. “And when we found out after season five that the show was a solid hit, we never got spoiled by that fact. While Donny (Most) was the most funny member of the cast, Ron (Howard) was quietly Marion Ross being perfect all the time. in acting and whose only the first half of the book When he made the anpassion was for alcohol. to tell her story in a very nouncement that he was And by the time they introspective, revealing leaving the show to go to were divorced more than and philosophical tone, NBC direct TV movies – a decade later, she had to she allows ghost writer and later feature films – it face the struggle of being David Laurell to allow the was a big blow to all of us. a single mother, who was people she is close with But I told him that he had constantly auditioning for both personally and pro- to go and do what he had – and acting in – any TV or fessionally to give their to do.” These days are indeed movie role that came her point of view of who and way, so that she can sup- what Marion Ross is all very happy ones for Marport herself and her two about.Telling their sides of ion Ross, as she is about children, son Jim and the story in the book are to turn 90 this fall. She is daughter Ellen. her real life children, her happily retired from acting Although Ms. Ross uses personal assistant Gwen and when she is not pro-

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ust For Laughs has been synonymous with presenting the who’s who of comedy at their prestigious Galas, taking place over five evenings at the prominent Salle Wilfrid-Pelletier at Place des Arts. This year is no exception.The first two Gala hosts won’t disappoint. Emmy and PeabodyAward-winning host of The Daily Show, comedian/host/author Trevor Noah will be returning to Montreal, once more to host two Just For Laughs Galas. One of the funniest men in the late-night talkshow sphere, Noah regularly tours, bringing his unique brand of up close and personal standup to audiences everywhere. Join Trevor Noah as he hosts two different multicomic Galas this summer, taking place on Saturday, July 28 at 6:00 pm and 8:30 pm at Salle WilfridPelletier at Place des Arts. Arguably one of the hottest comedians today, breakout sensation Tiffany Haddish has quickly become one of the most sought-after comedic actresses and performers in the industry, but she is finding time to host her first ever Just For Laughs

Gala this July! Haddish’s life growing up in L.A. has inspired her style of comedy both on and off stage. She will share her hilarious experiences when she makes her Just For Laughs hosting debut this summer at The Tiffany Haddish Gala. The show will feature a lineup of hilarious comedians and special guests for one show only, Saturday, July 28 at 11:00 pm at Salle Wilfrid-Pelletier at Place des Arts. Additional Galas will be announced in the coming weeks. A SOLO SHOW LINE UP WORTH LINING UP FOR

sonal life to the stage sharing what it’s like raising a teenage son to Jo Koy’s Break The Mold growing up with a Filipino Tour will be coming to mother. One of today’s Just For Laughs this sum- premiere stand-up comemer in Montreal. In 2017, dians, don’t miss the opKoy broke a record for portunity to experience the most tickets sold by a Jo’s infectious and exploenergy on stage. comedian at Blaisdell sive His Montreal shows will Concert Hall in Honolulu take place Saturday, July 28 with 11 sold-out shows at 9:30 pm, at Maison and over 23,000 tickets Symphonique at Place des sold. The 2018 tour will Arts. have close to 200 shows Jimmy Carr: The Best and will be coming to ven- Of, Ultimate, Gold, Greatues all over the U.S., est Hits World Tour will Canada, Europe, Australia come to Montreal for and Asia.With all new ma- nine shows, straight off his terial, Koy brings his per-

critically-acclaimed North American tour. He’s gathering a selection of his very best material along with brand new bits for the ultimate comedy show. A man who has devoted his life to crafting perfect jokes and one-liners and has left a trail of laughter in his wake, Jimmy Carr’s new tour will distil everything we love to laugh at and be shocked by, into one incredible, unparalleled night of entertainment. This will be his 13th time performing at the Montreal festival. Shows will take place Saturday, July 21, Monday, July 23 – Saturday, July 28 at 9:30pm; and Sunday, July 22 and Sunday, July 29 at 8:30pm, at Le Gesù Theatre. Previously announced, comedy idol Kevin Hart returns to Montreal, this time to take over the Bell Centre for one special evening of side-splitting laughter. “The Kevin Hart Irresponsible Tour” performance on Friday, July 27 at 8:00 pm, at the Bell Centre. Additional solo shows will be announced in the coming weeks. FOR THE DIVERSE

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JFL’s tradition continues with The Ethnic Show, returning for its 10th Edition. Offering big laughs from fresh perspectives, this show celebrates some of the most diverse comedians in the industry by bringing some of the world’s most brilliant comedians from different cultures and backgrounds to center stage. As previously announced, this year’s master of ceremonies Maz Jobrani, and comedian Gina Brillon, will now be joined by comedians Francisco Ramos and Matteo Lane, with special guest, Orny Adams. All 16 performances at Club Soda, from Wednesday, July 11 through to Sunday, July 22 are currently on sale, with three shows added Tuesday, July 24 – Thursday, July 26 at 7:00 pm, at MTELUS. One of the most talked about series at the fest, The Nasty Show returns with a masterful lineup

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company president. She mentions a blind taste test where subjects preferred a Wine Place vintage over a $42 bottle from the SAQ (Quebec liquor board). “Many people today don't have the time or perhaps the expertise to make their own wine at home.That's why the Wine Place bottling centre exists, making life easy. You come in, make make your selection, perhaps taking advantage of our knowledge and come back in 30 days to bottle it.” “The result is a quality wine for perhaps $3 to $4.50 a bottle or; if you want to splurge, a fancy label and cap will cost another 40 cents. It can look and taste like wine from the SAQ.” “Here, you don't need to pay the 70% taxes charged at the SAQ and Ville St Laurent is much closer than Hawkesbury!” (the Liquor Control Board of Ontario has an outlet in Hawkesbury.Wine

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En Harmonie 4 Kids Raises Over $6K for Sun Youth! Final song preformed by all ensembles who participated in the event “En Harmonie 4 Kids”. Photo: Caroline Viger-Lazare

n April 14th, adults and kids joined forces to help children in need at the En Harmonie 4 Kids concert, organized by the Mountainside United Church in support or Sun Youth. For the seventh year in a row, several musical ensembles from across the city took part in the event. These included the Mountainside United Church Choir, the Junior Chorale of the English Montreal School Board, the Montreal Chinese Children's Choir, le Petit Chœur de Rosemère, the McGill Conservatory Children’s Choir, the SainteAnne Singers and the Dolce Musica Ensemble of the Westmount Youth Orchestra. Sharing the stage in the beautiful Mountainside United Church they were able to captivate the audi-

ence through the evening with a wonderful two-hour performance. The funds will be specifically used by the organization to help families that are referred through youth centres. The money collected will also help fund Sun Youth's Bullying Prevention and Conflict Resolution program in schools. For 16 years now, Sun Youth’s program promoting prevention against intimidation and the resolution of conflicts among students provides schools with social mentors who are working hand-in-hand with the school staff in order to foster positive relationships between students and to develop extracurricular programs. Since 1998, Sun Youth has developed several partnerships with health and social services

organizations (Centre hospitalier universitaire SainteJustine, the Montreal Children’s Hospital, le Centre Jeunesse de MontréalInstitut universitaire, Batshaw Youth and Family Services) who work with children and their families. Sun Youth and Mountainside United Church would like to thank everyone who attended the concert, all the volunteers who gave their time to ensure that the event could actually take place, the crowd for their support and finally all the young people and young at heart who performed magnificently, giving their own time to help children less fortunate than them. With the combined efforts of everyone over $6000 was raised for Sun Youth.

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enée (Amy Schumer) has a problem: she is a sweet young lady, efficient in her work –although she detests working in the dark basement where the office is located—but she is overweight. This aspect of her physique makes her unhappy and obviously, it has damaged her self-esteem and self-confidence. Indeed, these two qualities are absent in her personality. She tries to do something and goes to a gym, only to see her inadequacy made more conspicuous. Her only consolation seems to be the company of two other girls facing similar problems, Jane (Busy Philips) and Vivian (Aidy Bryant). When Renée tries the gym again, a fortuitous event, potentially embarrassing like her previous

experience at the gym, turns her life around, however. The accidental blow to her head indeed changes not only her own perception of her body but also, and as a result of that, it injects into her personality what now seems a hefty dose of self-assurance. Armed with this new perception of herself, Renée decides to apply for a job at the headquarters of the cosmetics company for which she used to do website design in a basement. Of course, she gets the job and not only that, her perspective as an average consumer of cosmetics, would soon be appreciated by those who run the company: Avery LeClaire (Michelle Williams) and Grant LeClair (Tom Hopper). She also gets a boyfriend, played by Rory Scovel,

who has some issues of insecurity himself. Directed and written by Abby Kohn and Marc Silverstein, this film seems to come as a reaffirmation of well-known arguments in favour of going beyond skin-deep beauty, and it is on the same page as the feminist discourse that dismisses a traditional notion of beauty created by the media and advertising. At times it becomes too obvious in carrying this message, and therefore some people may discard it as too politically correct. Despite this too didactic approach, however, this comedy has some merits, and although the plot is too simplistic, it may entertain and make some people see beyond our conventional notions of beauty. Length: 110 min

fuse to leave, the robots may even shoot at them. Security technology at its best, no doubt, but deadly boring for Gordon who on one occasion manages to spot the young Ayusha and her boyfriend during a secret encounter in the desert. The robotic guardians would be the eyes of Gordon, although on one occasion the robot would unleash an undesired development which would profoundly impact the girl. Gordon then will make a new move where the robot would play a very significant role. The story is unusual, a

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Staying home might be a wise choice

ome of us are in that famous “Baby Boomer” age group. We don’t have to admit where we are in that age group but it seems as if we are constantly reminded about this reality.We plan for vacations. We plan for our finances. We plan for social events and when we

our memories are. If this is the case, we need to plan for it. I know people think that health care dollars should be able to support us at home but do the numbers. This is not possible!! When should we start thinking about a plan? When lawn work becomes difficult? When keeping up with house cleaning becomes more difficult? When going downstairs to do laundry becomes harder each time? When you start to feel unsteady on the stairs or are nervous about falling getting into the tub? These are all tasks that we have found in our Home Care services that begin to be trying as people age. Clients in their By Donna Byrne 80’s are calling their 50-60 mtltimes.ca year old children to do these tasks at times when can get together with their children are very friends and family. How busy with their children much time do we spend and work. Usually it is one thinking about and plan- child who lives closest ning for growing older? It that tries to fill in the is not as exciting as plan- gaps. No longer do we ning for a vacation or a have large families who family gathering but it can share providing the needs to be considered. help parents need. In fact, We often hear about how often some of our clients’ we want to stay in our families are on the other own homes for as long as side of the world so that possible and in the best physical presence is imcase scenario, for the rest possible. of our lives. Home is What can we do about where we are comfort- the growing needs? Our able and Home is where Government says they

will put extra money into Home Care.Will they and will it be enough? How much is enough? Should everyone get 6 hours a week of help and then add paid for private care? Should the number of hours paid for be determined on need? What if some need 40 hours of help a week to stay home? Can our system afford this if the tax dollars allocated to home care are well managed? There are so many questions and few answers. I think realistically, we have to start thinking about these questions when we are in our 40’s, 50’s and for sure by the age of 60. Do we have enough money to pay for services? What services are most needed? Make a list of the necessary tasks to keep the home going. Think about what furniture we need and use… .that favorite chair, the corner table where we put our papers and the chair that is easiest to get in and out of. Think about what can go and what should stay. Reducing clutter helps make the house easier to navigate and is safer. Go through pictures and keepsakes. Should some of them go? Check the kitchen.What utensils do you use and what is just taking up space?

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