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arl De La Perralle, executive director and co-founder of Montreal's Sun Youth charity, has died at age 74. Fellow co-founder Sid Stevens explained that Perralle had been in poor health for a few months and passed away June 19 at St. Mary's hospital according to CJAD. “It is with great sadness that we announce the passing away of our cofounder and mentor, Coach Earl De La Perralle. We wish to express our deepest condolences to Earl’s family and friends and will always remember the great man that he was,” reads a Tweet by Sun Youth (Jeunesse au Soleil@SunYouthOrg) early Wednesday.

Perralle began his involvement with Stevens in 1954 with a neighborhood newspaper called the Clark Street Sun (named after a small street in the Plateau); the revenues from which were then invested in sporting equipment. Over the years, Sun Youth has grown into one of Montreal's best-known charities, notably for helping underprivileged children and overseeing sports programs.

It is probably his involvement with Sun Youth's football program for which Perralle is best remembered. In 2017, Jesse Blizzard took over management of what Perralle started, the Sun Youth Hornets, a team that has produced notable athletes, including offensive tackle Justin Senior of the Seattle Seahawks. Perralle has also served as president of the Quebec Midget Football League..

In 2017, The Times reported on how Perralle and Stevens received the Victor Goldbloom award for achievement for their many years of involve-

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ment with Sun Youth.

While Stevens is seen as the public face of the charity, Perralle did a lot of work in the background.

“He was my coach, he became my mentor, my confidant, an advisor, we coached and travelled together, but more importantly, he was my friend.

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his Sunday, June 24, marks the birthdate of Saint John the Baptist which –in this province– is also the date of Quebec's "Fête Nationale." John the Baptist was chosen as the patron saint of French-Canadians. Christian nations and communities usually chose a saint that—according to their beliefs– would help them during wars and at other hard times (the English had Saint George, the Irish Saint Patrick, the Scots Saint Andrew, the Spaniards Saint James, and so on). Following that religious tradition, Quebecers

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honoured their patron saint on his day which, by the way, was set by the early Church to fall exactly six months before the birth of Christ, since according to the Christian tradition, the Baptist would have been a sort of forerunner of Jesus.

As Quebec nationalism started to grow in the 1960s at the same time as

Witches and sorcerers from all over Patagonia are believed to meet The Baptist met a very during the night tragic death of Saint John the religious establish- associated with witchcraft ment. No question that and the occult. Nowhere John must have had a that more present John the Baptist, patron strong personality, so was than on the island of saint of French-Canadimuch that he ended up Chiloe, in the Chilean ans would have a been a suffering a creepy death: Patagonia where the night precursor of Jesus he was beheaded. Legend of Saint John is believed to religious fervour declined, has it that Salome, the be the time when witches the reference to the saint stepdaughter of King and sorcerers from all that was losing favour, to even- Herod, with which the region literally fly to a setually be dropped entirely monarch was passionately cret location in the when in 1977 the then PQ in love, had tried to se- woods, where they meet government declared June duce the holy man. Re- in a kind of annual conven24 to be Quebec National jected by the Baptist, tion, called "aquelarre."

Holiday (Fête Nationale). Salome would have asked In most Latin American Today, still most people for the prophet's head to countries, the night of refer to the celebration be presented to her on a Saint John is an occasion just as "la Saint-Jean", but silver plate. to inquire about one's fuJune 24 is also meaning- ture. Various rituals are all official mentions call it "Fête Nationale," although ful to other cultures, being supposed to help in that avoiding the issue of which very close to the summer quest: on the night of the nation is the one celebrat- solstice in the northern 23 to place nine different ing. The "Québécois" (i.e. hemisphere and the win- flowers under the bed and those of French ancestry), ter solstice in the south- in the morning pick up all Quebecers, including ern one, it got mystical one of them, depending on Anglos and allophones associations—in the case the one caught one would (which would dilute the of some ancient peoples in be lucky or not. One very French identity of the fes- Europe as well as for abo- curious is to get up at midtivity), or, as it was initially, riginals in North America night and try to see the fig all who are part of the for instance. Being a time tree flower, believed to French-Canadian nation, of bright days plenty of flourish only on that night. including those living in sunshine, various celebra- If the flower is there, get it tions of the sun were part and press it to your other provinces?

The Baptist was a of the religious calendar heart—you'll be happy all strange character living in for those cultures.

In the southern hemiJudea at the time of Jesus, a sort of a mystic, probably sphere instead, being the a member of the Essenes, period of the winter sola Jewish sect proclaiming stice, where nights were virtue, and, very critical of long and dark, June 24 was

The summer solstice, very close to June 24, had a special meaning for aboriginal peoples in North America the rest of your life. Only one problem: the fig tree flower doesn't exist, or instead it does, but generally we eat it, it is the fig itself (actually a bud). Another curious ritual consists of placing three potatoes under your bed, one peeled, one half peeled, and one not peeled at all.

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he heartbreaking effects of Alzheimer’s or dementia can be challenging for both the individual and their respective caregivers. Eventually, families have little choice but to adapt to their loved one’s failing condition and they must try to find the best solutions for them.

One option is to approach your local CLSC and pursue the route of the public system by placing your loved one into long term care. Although long term care nursing homes in the public system are doing the best they can with limited resources, some families choose to go the private route to avoid long waiting lists; to have the luxury of selecting a senior residence of their choice as opposed to the public selection; and to offer their loved one premium levels of care.

Here are some helpful hints and recommendations to find the ideal private senior community for a loved one with Alzheimer’s or dementia.

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traditionally offered in an autonomous or assisted living setting. Often these communities incorporate design elements that research has shown to lower stress in individuals with Alzheimer’s or dementia. These elements include increased natural lighting, memory boxes outside the room and a neighborhood design that allows for safe wandering.

Amenities in a Memory Care Community The amenities found at a memory care community may not be as glamorous as those found in an independent living or assisted living community. This is done by design rather than oversight. Research has shown that seniors with Alzheimer’s and dementia can become easily stressed and disoriented, thereby memory care communities are designed to create a relaxing atmosphere and environment.

Security in Memory Care Communities Because an estimated six in 10 people with Alzheimer’s will wander, communities are designed to minimize the risk of leaving or elopement, whether employing security alarms on doors or performing more frequent safety checks.

Specialized Activities Activities are specially designed around a resident’s past interests so they may reconnect with their

memories. Art classes, music and games are usually offered, along with exercise classes. Some communities may also provide escorted outings.

At a memory care community, staff typically handle all the responsibilities of life—from housekeeping and laundry to meal preparation and transportation. Assistance with activities of daily living is also a standard service offering.

Research It is also important to do your homework and to visit the memory care residence to see if it is a good fit for your loved one. Touring at different times of the day is recommended, as this way you can view residents and staff throughout the day, rather than just at lunch or during activities Once you have selected a community, try to take measures for a smooth transition. One of these steps could be as simple as having your loved one’s room already decorated with items or belongings that are familiar to them.

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apart - and protests began breaking out across the country.

The Department of Homeland Security said nearly 2,000 immigrant children were separated from their parents over a period of six weeks in April and May alone. They are being kept inside of a former Walmart superstore in Texas, where five beds are squeezed into bedrooms built originally for four - and the 'shelter' is at capacity. The overcrowding has become enough of a problem that the government is planning to erect 'tent cities' at military bases.

The Trump administration said 'the immigrant children being separated from their parents are being treated humanely' but Jacob Soboroff, an NBC News reporter and one of a limited number of journalists allowed entry to the center last

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Wednesday, said that 'there's no escaping what the center feels like' and 'These kids are not in a shelter as they call it, they are incarcerated… they're locked inside 22 hours a day. There are only more of them that are coming here, leading to an overcrowding crisis.'

Jeff Merkley, a Democratic Senator from Oregon, who previously visited the center earlier in June described his second visit this past Sunday in an interview with Ana Cabrera of CNN as 'more coordinated for Customs and Border Protection officials who gave the tour'.

"We did see the children who were held inside here… in wire-mesh, chain linked cages that are about 30'x30', a lot of young folks put into them.

I must say though, far fewer than (when) I was here two weeks ago. I was told that buses full (of children) were taken away before I arrived. That was one of my concerns, that

essentially, when you have to give lengthy notice, you end up a little bit of a show rather than seeing what's really going on in these centers," he also said.

The announcement of a tent city in Tornillo, Texas, that is reportedly housing hundreds of children who have been detained for 'immigration violations' and separated from their families under the new policy enacted by the Trump administration, prompted a Father's Day march on Sunday where hundreds of people protested, chanting 'families united' and 'free our children now'.

Some of these children who were taken away from their parents were told they were 'being taken for baths', prompting outrage. It was too reminiscent of the Holocaust when Jewish people were told they were being taken for 'showers' - but were really led to horrifying deaths in a gas chamber.

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Trump has basically admitted to be using children as pawns as a 'negotiating tool to get Democrats to cave in on his immigration demands' - but he not taking responsibility for it and instead blaming the Democrats for the need to hold these precious children as hostages.

"Democrats can fix their forced family breakup at the Border by working with Republicans on new legislation, for a change!" Trump wrote in a tweet.

U.N. spokesperson Ravina Shamdasani, said to Sharmini Peries of Baltimore's The Real News Network, "There is nothing normal about detaining children. The U.S. should immediately halt this practice of separating families and stop criminalizing what should at most be an administrative offense."

“The use of immigration detention and family separation as a deterrent runs counter to human

rights standards and principles. The child’s best interest should always come first," she also said during a briefing in Geneva.

In the meantime, Dianne Feinstein, a Senate Judiciary Committee member introduced a bill called the "Keep Families Together Act" that would prevent the separation of immigrant children from their parents and many people, including some members of the Republican party, are hoping that Trump will end or alter his policy that is tearing families apart - but given his track record, he will need to find a way to 'save face' first before conceding to any opinions or demands of others.And with the Department of Homeland Security secretary Kirstjen Nielsen denying all the reports, including the statement from the UN, and saying, 'We do not have a policy of separating families at the border. Period', it simply might not happen.

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During question period on Wednesday June 20th, Prime Minister Trudeau officially announced the delay, saying 'the provinces wanted more time to implement the new regime than originally anticipated'. The Bill also needs to through the final step

By Bonnie Wurst go of receiving Royal Assent, but that is expected to be mtltimes.ca approved as early as toernment, Bill C-45, morrow.

One of the more chalCanada's legislation to legalize recreational mari- lenging hurdles they faced juana, passed by a vote of causing the delay, was an amendment proposed by 52 to 29 in Parliament.

Although the Liberal the Senate that would n June 19th, after 46 proposed amendments and months of debate going back and forth between the Senate and the gov-

have allowed the provinces and territories to ban the home-growing of marijuana, but the government rejected it. In the end the Bill passed, allowing Canadians to grow up to 4 plants per household.

Quebec and Manitoba as well as Nunavut, which wanted to ban any homegrowing are expected to try and challenge it - but it is seen as unlikely to hold up in court.

Bill C-45 will allow Canadian adults to legally possess up to 30 grams of dried cannabis and it will be illegal to sell marijuana to anyone under 18 years old - but the Bill does allow for provinces and territories to set a higher minimum age. There will also be clear rules concerning production, distribution, sales and safety.

For provinces and territories choosing publicly owned stores for sales, they will need to be operated by the same provincial Crown corporations which sell alcohol and have to be 'standalone' stores that are separate.

As well, edible products will not be available commercially. As far as where Canadians can smoke in public, provinces and territories will be setting their own rules.

The main objective of legalizing marijuana is to keep it off the illegal black market and away from minors. Education will be imperative in making sure this goal is reached.

There is also the question of 'driving under the influence' and that's where Bill C-46 comes in.

It has not yet passed, but it specifically deals with drug-impaired driving.The Bill proposes changes to the laws in order to give police the powers they need to do 'roadside intoxication tests' that include 'oral fluid drug tests'. It would also make it illegal to drive within two hours of being over a determined legal limit. But the Senate amended Bill C-46, removing the provision allowing police to conduct random roadside tests and is therefore pending.

It is a historic moment for Canada, ending 90 years of prohibition, but there are still some very legit concerns about legalization and its implications - especially about youth, where it will be allowed to be smoked in public and the home-growing of pot. These issues are expected to be addressed as the legislation is implemented and followed closely by the Federal and Provincial governments.

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expanding to cover other neighbourhoods in the city. The Place des Arts area, will remain as the primary centre for the free shows, since it is the most accessible sector for tourists and the general public, however, residents in areas such as Verdun, Rosemont, Côte des Neiges, the Plateau, etc. will also have the chance to enjoy some of the shows. According to Jacques-André Dupont, CEO of the Festival, those new centres will be called "Hubs" and they "will be original, tailor-made experiences for the boroughs and their communities, in liaison with community organizations, merchants and citizens."

This new, decentralized approach will require new economic efforts on the part of the Festival producers, who will be counting on the support of their corporate sponsors, which it seems, are going along with the idea.

"As the Festival's official presenter, we are thrilled with this innovative concept that will allow more Montrealers to gather around exciting shows," said Sylvie Demers, speak-

Mayor Valerie Plante was very happy with the idea of expanding the free concerts venues

ing on behalf of the TD Bank Group. For her part, Gervais Jacques, from Rio Tinto Aluminum stated that "[we] are pleased to support this new initiative to reach out more to local communities and promote arts and culture."

Mayor Valerie Plante was also very excited about this Festival expansion into other boroughs: "After contributing to the development of the Quartier des spectacles, this innovative, inspiring and inclusive Festival is bringing even more life to downtown Montreal and the many neighbourhoods where it unfolds."

There is no doubt that this expansion into neighbourhoods that are sometimes neglected regarding cultural and festive activities, will be welcome. On the other hand, it remains to be seen how some issues that have been well-resolved in the current location at the Quartier des spectacles are going to be tackled in those multiple venues. Security is probably the most important of the non-artistic items that the organizers will have to

think and plan for next year. A logistics problem will be that of the venues themselves, parks are the obvious choices to install the temporary stages for the concerts in the various boroughs, but aspects such as lighting, portable toilets for the public, and the cleaning of the locations should also be taken into consideration, adding to the cost of the event.

However, it is an excellent initiative that should provide entertainment and even revitalize some sectors of the city, assuming, of course, that –as the organizers have pledged– the Festival will work in coordination with local community organizations, to avoid any conflict with local festivals or celebrations.The Jazz Festival will come to enrich the local cultural scene, not to supplant events already in place.

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Besides his upcoming As well, a whole new ros- show at the Bell Centre, ter of shows and talent mega star comedian Kevin has been added to its al- Hart will increase his ready massive line-up.Will presence at this year’s fesForte, the actor/come- tival, as his Laugh Out dian/writer/producer who Loud digital comedy netis best known for his stint work will be taping eight as a member of the SNL “LOL Live!” multi-comic cast, as well as perform- showcases over four ances in “Nebraska”, nights (July 25 to 28) at “MacGruber” and “The the Theatre Berri.

Last Man on Earth”, will Comedian Wanda Sykes join Trevor Noah, Ken joins the JFL ComedyPro Jeong, Tiffany Haddish and line-up with “Throwback”, Howie Mandel as gala a live comedy show in hosts; Forte will make his which a group of popular gala hosting debut onstage comics take a brave look at Salle Wilfrid Pelletier of back at rare videos of Place des Arts on July 25 their first stand-up perat 7 p.m. formances, and share be-

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The series will not only follow them through auditions, callbacks, selections and preparations for their respective stand-up sets, it will also delve into their lives to provide unprecedented access to their personal thoughts, highs, lows, frustrations and achievements as they work their way up the comedy ladder to what they hope will be their big break. *** It’s been eight years

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This year, it’s “Fame”, the musical based on the Oscar-winning 1980 film and subsequent NBC TV series. It chronicles a group of students who get accepted to study at a prestigious performing arts high school in New York City, and experience their share of highs and lows – not to mention personal issues – as they work and study hard towards the goal of being a successful actor, dancer or musician.

“Fame” is a show that has the audience caught up in its pulsating, infectious energy from the opening musical number right through to the finale.

There is plenty of music, dancing, comedy and drama, as you see these bright-eyed teens work their way to becoming talented artists in their own right. This mainly 20something cast are just bursting with capital “T” talent, with stand out performances by Elisabeth

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And special kudos goes to the people responsible for the breathtaking scenic design, which uses the latest in video technology that magically – and quickly – transforms the stage from a New York City subway station platform, to a dance studio, to the school’s grimy façade, to the interior of a theatre with such alarming accuracy, you think you are magically transformed to these locations, and not seeing typical theatrical scenery.

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And the always popular OFF-JFL series will offer more local acts as part of its growing line-up. Never Surrender, dubbed as the “World’s Greatest LipSync Band” and made up of local comics Mike Paterson, Ryan Wilner and Tim Rabnett, and fresh from their series of reunion performances that were one of the highlights of Paterson’s outdoor shows at last year’s festival, will have a mini reunion tour at the Café Cleopatra for two performances on July 20 and 21. Joey Elias, one of the most dominant comics to emerge from the Montreal comedy scene over the past 25 years, returns to Just For Laughs to offer his unique take on the issues of the day with “60 Minutes with Joey Elias”, which will also take place at the Café Cleopatra, for one night only on July 19. *** American comic Dave Chappelle, who has headlined the most number of sold out shows in Just For Laughs history, returns to the festival this year with the Canadian debut of “Controlled Danger”, a comedy and music show that sees Chappelle team

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few days ago it was "Superman Day", and indeed the first registered appearance of this iconic character is dated June 1938. However, The New York Times devoted an article to the superhero in April, since comic books are dated a couple of months in advance, the June date corresponds in fact to April 1938. On the

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George Reeves in the role of Superman in the serials of the late 1940s and early 1950s, although not the only actor who played the superhero, he was the most popular, and even a movie was made about his not so-happy life would also personify the superhero in a TV show in the 1950s.

An article by Joe Sommerlad in the British newspaper The IndependBy Sergio Martinez ent highlighted the Jewish mtltimes.ca connection of Superman, his two creators being The cover of the first issue of Action Comics Jewish. (Shuster, the artist, other hand, the two Sufeaturing the iconic superhero was also a Canadian, havperman creators, Jerry fighting gangsters, since metaphorically for ing born in Toronto). SomSiegel, the writer, and Joe organized crime was the stand some not-yet-well-deShuster, the artist, had al- perceived main evil affect- fined threat, as in the merlad quotes Siegel ready produced a strip for ing the American society episode in which an alien about what was then happening in Nazi Germany: a fanzine that they have then. (It is interesting to creature killed him.)

"I had the great urge to called "The Reign of the point out that being an Superman was a suc- help the downtrodden Super-Man" in 1933. Cu- American superhero, Su- cess, growing in popularity riously, in that strip, the perman has usually fought during the next decade masses, somehow. How could I help them when I character was a villain. what the U.S. society has appearing in newspaper could barely help myself?

In 1938, when the two perceived as a menace at comics in 1940 and then was the anwere working for the a given time. The Man of getting into other media. Superman swer."

He compares the company that would later Steel was recruited to First a radio show, fol- powerful superhero with become DC Comics, pub- fight the Nazis during lowed by a cartoon series the Jewish legend of The lisher Jack Liebowitz was World War II, Commu- produced by Fleischer Golem, created to protect looking for a new comic nists and the Soviets dur- Studios –the same that the Prague ghetto in mestrip to appear in a new ing the Cold War, had taken Betty Boop and dieval times. monthly: Action Comics. terrorists in recent times, Popeye to the big screen– writer and essaySiegel and Shuster suc- and when the menace and then a serial (a popu- istItalian Umberto Eco, on the cessfully submitted their seems obscure, he will lar movie genre until the other hand, finds in the character, now reformu- battle some sinister ex- early 1950s) featuring origins of Superman (the lated as a good superhero traterrestrials who may George Reeves.This actor

Christopher Reeve incarnated the character in the movies of the 1980s, he suffered an equestrian accident in 1995 and died in 2004 baby being sent from the soon-to-explode planet Krypton to the Earth) a connection with Christianity. As the story was retold in the 1980 movie with Marlon Brando as Jor-El, the father of Superman, and Christopher Reeve as the superhero, Eco wrote in his essay "The Gods of the Underground": "he should give his son a highly, Trinitarian viaticum, put him in a spacecraft in the form of a cradle, which navigates through space like the comet of the Magi. […]

He is the Son of Man […] the reincarnation of Superman would seem to be the pop version of a series of more complex and profound phenomena that apparently reveal a trend: the return to religious thought. " Superman as an allegorical metaphysical figure?

Maybe. In a world marked by more cynicism and disbelief the gods that people may worship should

Henry Calvill has played Superman in the latest movies, including "Justice League" where the superhero resurrected (another reference to the Christian connection?) also be more accessible, the characters of pop culture could well fit into that scheme. As for the American perception of Superman as the incarnation of their own "manifest destiny" the fact that Superman has his alter ego, Clark Kent, an average guy, may also reflect the duality of the ordinary American who may be leading a dull, unremarkable life, but when he changes into that other imaginary self, he will become a formidable being.

Although fiction, the superhero paradigm may feed some of the Americans' perception as selfappointed guardians of the world.Although to explain the behaviour of their leader one may better resort to that other character in Superman's universe, Bizarro, who possesses superpowers too but whose brain functions at a kid's level.

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ersonal Trainers are a dime a dozen these days, but Older Adult Fitness Specialists Joanne and Terry have carved out a special niche in the fitness market.

Their average client’s age is 88 years old.

Their oldest is 96 years old with their youngest a mere 70!

It takes special people to be able to work with this wonderful age group.

While some have simply never exercised before and are the quintessential couch potato, others are recovering from more serious issues such as strokes or chronic conditions and are determined to get back to their old self. Most seniors though, simply want to reduce stiffness, pain and fatigue.

“Half of our clients are autonomous and live independently and the other half are in residential homes and require some type of assistance in their activities of daily living. Our clients just want to be functional and be able to maintain their independence”, says Terry.

Both Joanne and Terry worked extensively with seniors within the healthcare industry for more than 20 years before venturing out on their own to open their unique mobile functional fitness approach.

After witnessing a revolving door of seniors being hospitalized, going home and not having the tools to help themselves get stronger they realized there was a need. A need for older clients feeling the affects of an increasingly sedentary lifestyle and not knowing how to change.

So they started their company Age in Motion in 2009. They offer In Home Private Fitness for autonomous, semi autonomous and frail older adults.

“At Age in Motion we believe that every senior regardless of age or ability deserves the opportunity to maximize their fitness potential by becoming strong fit and independent .”

This is the mission statement of Age in Motion “Our initial consultation with each of our clients is a meet and greet”, explains Joanne.“Because we go into people’s homes, we want to make sure that they feel comfortable and safe with us, that it’s a good fit”.

“We listen to our clients.

We discuss their medical issues and health concerns.

We gather as much information on the client as possible in order to create an individualized progressive exercise program custom tailored to their strengths and weaknesses”.

“We offer many different types of services ranging from regular twice a week visits with a personal trainer, to a one time complete functional fitness analysis where we test seniors on their level of ability in the 4 areas crucial to their future independence: balance, strength, flexibility and cardiovascular endurance.We also offer fam-

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ily action plans for those with loved ones who are institutionalized. Many children recognize the fact that sitting all day every day in a wheelchair is detrimental for their parents, but they don’t know where to start or what to do. For larger seniors groups and residences we offer seminars and workshops for both the client and the caregivers. We want to inspire and offer concrete information to our older population to let them know that they can improve!”

“Maintaining an adequate activity level after retirement or suffering from a chronic condition such as arthritis or osteoporosis can be really tough “ says Terry. Pain makes your world smaller.You start second guessing your own abilities and you venture less and less from your home. It’s very isolating”.

A typical session with an Age in Motion trainer includes all the components necessary to improve their functionality.We stretch, we move, we build strength and we challenge their balance.

“We might use a stationary bicycle or other piece of cardiovascular gym equipment if it’s available or simply walk down the hall way, or dance to music in their living room. It’s about getting them up and moving!”

Joanne says.

It completely depends on what the client wants to improve. The session is 100% dedicated to them!

It has to be fun and interesting and it has to be effective. All equipment is brought right to the client’s door. They just have to let us in!

Then, after a few weeks, something begins to happen. Their clients begin to see a change. They feel empowered.

“We also monitor very carefully how each senior manages and maneuvers within their own living space. We often receive calls from family members complaining that their mother or father can’t get up and out of their chair.

Sometimes, the solution is as simple as changing the height of the chair, or providing proper cueing in order to activate the right muscles needed to do the task.”

Joanne and Terry typically see their clients 2 to 3 days a week.They are well aware through their years of experience that in order to stay independent, seniors must be able to execute basic activities of everyday living (ADL’s). “Sadly, we see all too often clients who have had to transition to assisted care facilities sim-

ply because of muscle weakness or disuse.We are in the unique position to see ahead of the game and help those individuals improve in the areas that will maximize their autonomy.”

Movements as simple as getting in and out of bed, bathing or being able to go to the toilet are all crucial to remaining at home”.

Strong muscles also greatly reduce the risk of falls, which is the number one reason seniors lose their independence.

“We also encourage families to come on board and watch what their loved one can do! “People tend to underestimate the power of seniors!” Says Terry Oftentimes family members become frustrated and at a loss as to how to respond with their loved ones declining health. The simplest of acts, such as getting them in and out of a car becomes overwhelming. Sadly, some stop taking their loved one out all together, because they are afraid of the whole process.

It becomes an ordeal rather than an outing.

“We work with our clients on everything from getting in and out of cars, to climbing stairs or getting up and down from the floor.

It’s all about their goals and their quality of life.”

“We can’t stop someone from aging, but we can definitely stop the way they age. “Our clients go from saying “I CAN’T” to I CAN!” We are in awe everyday at the tenacity, resilience and determination of our clients.We have had regular clients for 8, 9 years...They are still healthy, still independent and living at home.

We call those people our success stories!

Joanne and Terry are also feel rewarded when they receive accolades from the children of their clients, thanking them for all the positive changes they see in their loved ones. Changes in attitude, strength and most of all confidence and optimism for the future.

“We don’t give up on anyone”. Terry says. “We are committed and invested in each of our clients. We get to know them so well, they feel like one big family!”

Every one has a choice on how they will live out the next chapter in their lives.

Everyone has the opportunity to reinvent themselves.

No matter how old, it’s never too late to start!

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Wine pairing for pasta

of a creamy sauce (example: carbonara or mascarpone cream) give a try to a Sicilian white, Chardonnay or a medium body New World Pinot Gris.

With fresh herbs and spring and early summer vegetables: Fresh Italian whites work well such as Vermentino or Arneis. For a french alternative, try a Muscadet from the Loire Seafood and fish pastas Mixed seafood in pasta such as linguini screams for Italian wines such as verdicchio, vernaccia or a good Fiano. For a french alternative, try a Picpoul de Pinet or an Aligote.

Tomato based sauces with meat or without Traditional virgin or marinara sauces go very with Montepulciano

By Marco Giovanetti well d’Abruzzo or light Sicilian red blends mtltimes.ca Meat (bolognese, spaghetti with meatballs, Simply, the key to a suc- sausage-based ragus) is a cessful pasta pairing is to logical partner for Sicilian forget about the pasta and and Puglian reds (espethink of the sauce. cially Primitivo), SanPairing wine and pasta is giovese, Rosso di more of an acquired art Montalcino and medium rather than science. It's range price Barberas. Zinall about balancing the fla- fandel is a nice choice as vors of the dish with the well too. flavors in the wine. Dry Four whites wines to Pasta, as we all know, has try with pasta to celeno flavor of its own.What brate the arrival of sumgives it its flavor is the mer: sauce. Various kinds of Banfi Fumaio 2017 sauces are added to pasta, ( Tuscany, Italy) SAQ # such as red, tomato-based 00854562 $15.45 sauce, creamy-white An equal blend of sauce, pesto sauce, etc.

Chardonnay and SauviCreamy pasta sauces gnon Blanc, zesty citrus To offset the rich taste fruits with notes of green n my previous column, I explored the possibilities of matching rosé wine with Pizza, one of my all time favorite food items. In this week post, I will discuss what to drink with another great food staple of mine: Pasta.

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apple and pear. Fruity and easy to drink, this wine makes a great partner with penne with cherry tomatoes and asparagus.

Colle Massari Melace 2016 ( Montecucco-Tuscany, Italy). SAQ # 13574370, $18.90 A marvelous, rich textured Vermentino from Tuscany. Exciting in the glass, displaying notes of white peach and melon, along with hints of fresh herbs and citrus peel.

Enjoy with linguine alle vongole.

Cline Viognier 2017 ( California North Coast). SAQ # 11089792 $16.65 Lovely nose featuring pineapple jam, apricot and exotic floral notes. On the mouth, generous and structured with a beautiful freshness and aromatic finale recalling lychee.

Pairing well with pasta and tuna.

Olliver Père et Fils Clisson Muscadet-Sèvre et Maine 2013 ( Loire Valley, France) SAQ # 12259992, $21.35 Aromas of mixed white fruits with complex mineral aromas that recall saltwater rocks. On the mouth, it is structured, yet very aerial and mellow.

Very long and fine with deep and complex notes of honey, smoke and wax.

Will pair well with spaghetti and anchovies.

Celebrating the arrival of summer with a glass of Chateau Cailleteau Bergeron!

I was lucky very early in Spring to meet the owners of Cailleteau Bergeron that were in Montreal to present their wines for the specialized wine press.The wines that I tasted from them are widely available in your local SAQ outlet in good but limited quantities. bergeron.jpg Chateau Cailleteau Bergeron has been a family owned and managed estate since 1933. Sister and brother team MariePierre and Pierre Charles Dartier make contemporary style wines from their 50 hectares of vines in Blaye. They are an independent producer and their estate is certified Terra Vitis. The Terra Vitis association gathers together winegrowers from all over France who share a common belief in sustainable winegrowing. The certification takes into consideration every aspect of the winemaker environment including man, soil, plants, landscape, flora and fauna.

Cotes de Blaye is located on the right bank of the River Gironde. This is quite an extensive wine producing region with more than 6,600 hectares under vine. The appellation produces predominantly easy drinking red Bordeaux wine that is often enjoyed by the local French population. However, Chateau Cailleteau Bergeron is an exception

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to the rule. The estate is quite capable to produce age worthy wines.

Cailleteau Bergeron mostly produces red Bordeaux blends with the typical region varieties that include Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon and Malbec. However, the estates also produces a white wine made with Sauvignon Gris and Sauvignon Blanc. These are some of the best value driven Bordeaux wines that I have tasted in my career and definitely merit your attention.

The invitation was a courtesy of their Quebec Importer Vins Fins L’Agence. For more information on these wines or simply to acquire them, please contact Marguerite Aghaby at (438) 821-9971 Château Cailleteau Bergeron Tradition 2015 , SAQ # 10388601, $17.75 A predominant blend of Merlot 90% and Cabernet Sauvignon 10%.

The Cabernet portion of the wine was aged in three years old french oak barrels and the Merlot for 18 months in vat.Beautiful aromas of coffee, dark chocolate complemented by ripe black fruit such as prunes and cassis. On the mouth, powerful and structured with silky tannins. A long aromatic finale that brings to mind eucalyptus and mint. Enjoy it with a grilled flank steak and fries. Buy by the case and keep for the next 10

years Château Cailleteau Bergeron Tradition Prestige 2015, SAQ # 00919373, $19.75 A majority blend of Merlot (80%) with the remainder split between Cabernet Sauvignon (10%) and Malbec (10%).

The wine was aged in new oak French barrels ( new to 2 years old). The nose was more concentrated than the tradition as a result of the oak aging.

Heady aromas of dark blue fruit with cocoa and cumin spice. On the mouth, it was quite creamy and long with fine and polished tannins. Perfect wine to have with magret de canard.This is a cellar keeper for the next 15 years.

Château Cailleteau Bergeron Nature 2016. (Private Import, $25.45/ Case of 12) A natural style Bordeaux with no sulfites added. A blend of 90% Merlot and 10% Cabernet Sauvignon.

The Merlot grapes were harvested during the evening to preserve the varieta laromas. Beautiful primal aromas of raspberry and strawberry with hints of licorice.

Fleshy and juicy in the mouth, it will be the perfect wine for your casual summer BBQ events with friends.

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A fter 20 years providing home care to thousands of people we’ve seen many different sce-

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difficult. So often change becomes necessary as we age in order to remain healthy and safe in our homes or sometimes in another home. Another home may be smaller and easier to maintain but still allow independent living.

Some of the issues we have to deal with are hard to come to terms with.

Sometimes it is our children who initiate the conversation about downsizing or moving to an assisted living environment. These are never easy conversations and often result in disagreements and struggles between family members.

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wishes and others may not agree.

Often it has been one sibling who lives closer to the parents that wants to work with the parents on a plan that suits the parents while one who lives far away has the strongest opinion about how it should be done. Most often there can be a plan that respects the parents and their many years of success and independence. The hope is that all of their strengths are considered and used when planning any change.

Questions for the children and the parents to get us started are “is the home too large for easy and manageable upkeep?”

Do you need a lot of help to keep it up? Are you willing to accept some outside help to do so? Do you understand that we, the children, are also busy with university children, work and family activities and commitments therefore cannot be doing all of the upkeep and still be able to visit and enjoy gatherings together?

These are tough questions!

Are we ready to start the conversation? From our experience you, the parents, are not always receptive to even think about change. Statements

such as “I am doing fine and don’t need help” are frequent. Some of you strongly remind your children that they “are not the boss of me.” I understand that you want to be independent and do things as close as possible to how you have always managed but can there be a compromise? Can you consider that your children worry about you and care about how you are doing? If all parties respect each other can there be a discussion?

After the questions about the size of the

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house and the maintenance of it can the topic of all of your “stuff” be addressed? We love our belongings but even before we think of a smaller place can we think about starting a process of reducing what we store and organizing what should stay and what should go?

We should do this even if we want to put off a move or maybe even avoid a move because life would become more manageable. Here comes another hard part…..Can you accept outside help to do this organizing? This could

be an ongoing process over weeks for short periods at a time allowing you to get used to the sorting and deciding “what stays” what is “discarded” and what “can be given away?”

I think that even younger people far from needing help to stay home can be thinking about future needs. Do we need as much as we have? Food for thought!

Comments, thoughts, suggestions welcome.

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