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A Close Encounter of the Fifth Kind Do alien encounters happen strictly in other countries, or only on the History Channel?

The fact is that occurrences have been documented in all countries, spread across all cultural belief systems. Religious paintings, tribal stories and etched drawings indicate that alien communication has been happening on this world since before we have had skill to draw them, or even the words to describe them. These depictions show a hidden history of the human world.

In modern times, local newspapers have reported on mass sightings with photographic evidence.

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much to discredit these experiences by claiming pranks or debasing testimony, yet far too many established encounters exist to think that swamp gas, Mark Clavelle weather balloons, mass hysteria, or pranksters could account for this widespread phenomena.

My encounter was of the fifth kind: An event that involves direct communication between aliens and humans through conscious communication.

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Originally, I wrote this story out for myself, yet, as I looked at the details, it became clear that an actual story was emerging. If this story was simply about my own private experience, I would not have published it. But what emerged looked to be an actual

guide to the underlying principles in our universe. The implications of this were profound, that by developing these principles, we may achieve a subsequent understanding that would allow us to understand ourselves and consciously interact with these beings.

Judge these principles for yourself, and see if it answers the question of who and what we are in relationship with each other.

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READ MY BOOK — 2 Mark Clavelle’s A Close Encounter of the Fifth Kind

OUTSIDE THE LINES — 19 Each week Stephanie McKay creates a timely illustration meant to please children of all ages.

COVER — 4 Jorgina Sunn says she was a “walking time bomb.”

But she has overcome a life of crime, drug addiction and gang affiliation. Now she helps others do the same.

FOOD — 20 Food writer Renee Kohlman says Upside-Down Pear Gingerbread Cake is an all-time favourite, and it’s simple to prepare.

GARDENING — 10 A garden tour of Ireland was surprisingly full of colour for the time of year — annuals, bulbs, perennials, flowering shrubs and just the faint beginnings of autumn shades.

IN THE CITY — 12 Liam Richards’s photo that defines the week in Saskatoon.

CROSSWORD AND SUDOKU — 13 EVENTS — 14

MUSIC — 21 Singer-songwriter Vaero, who was raised on French fiddle tunes, embraces her heritage.

Pears get the caramelization treatment and lend an air of sophistication to an already awesome Upside-Down Pear Gingerbread Cake. Photo by Renee Kohlman

ON THE SCENE — 22 Royal University Hospital Foundation’s 17th annual Royal Ball — The Royal Steampunk Ball, presented by PotashCorp.

Bridges Cover Photo by greg pender

WINE — 23 Ex-Saskatchewan couple’s Okanagan vineyard produces a red that goes with almost everything.

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By the time I was 21, I was a walking time bomb. ­Jorgina Sunn

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Gaining experience the hard way, survivor gives back

Jorgina Sunn is a former game member who has turned her life around and now helps others through the Str8-Up program. Bridges Photo by GREG PENDER

By Sean Trembath Jorgina Sunn is not proud of a lot of the things she did in her younger years, but she doesn’t pretend they never happened.

“By the time I was 21, I was a walking time bomb. I did all the things to maintain my addiction. I sold my body. I sold drugs. My life could have

ended many times, but you’re not thinking about that when you’re in it,” she says.

After years of crime and addiction, Sunn made the choice to change. Now, with three years of sobriety and a flourishing speaking career, she uses her experiences to help others who are trying to get off those same troubled paths.

She has travelled the province from Regina to La Loche sharing her story, taken part in a call for a provincial poverty action plan and counselled young people struggling with poverty, addictions and gang connections.

Her work has earned the respect of her peers, and recently national recognition in the form of an Ab-

original Order of Canada from the Congress of Aboriginal Peoples.

Despite what she has accomplished, she still considers herself a work in progress.

Every day is a journey of self-improvement.

“You can’t transmit anything you don’t have. That’s why I keep working on myself,” she says.

■ ■ ■ Sunn grew up in Alberta. She spent her first four years in several foster homes, an experience she says influenced some of her later troubles.

“There were lots of different abuses in those homes. Just really unhealthy, dysfunctional environments,” she says.

I picked Saskatoon because I didn’t have any connections here. I wanted a fresh start. — Sunn

Jorgina Sunn is a musician and is recording an album with Earl Pereira of Wide Mouth Mason.

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Things improved at age four when she was adopted by a family from Canmore. She spent her youth hiking, skiing and learning the piano.

Despite a relatively stable home environment, she had a lot of negative experiences during the time. As one of just eight aboriginal students at her school, Sunn says she experienced constant racism and bullying.

By age 10 she started to rebel, staying out late and smoking cigarettes. At 16 she started drinking and getting high. She had her first run-in with the law when she stole her parents’ vehicle and was caught driving without a licence.

She dropped out of Grade 12 and moved to Calgary, where she got into more serious problems. She joined a gang, got addicted to crack cocaine and started selling drugs. She spent time living on the street.

Her first big reality check came from the law. Sunn was convicted of drug trafficking and sentenced to spend six months in a healing lodge. Although incarceration was a generally negative experience, it was there she got her

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first real exposure to her First Nations heritage.

Growing up off-reserve, Sunn never learned about her cultural heritage. Programming at the lodge introduced her to things she didn’t realize she needed.

“I think it had always called to me,” she says.

Still, she was hesitant. She felt like an outsider, even among those who shared her heritage.

“My fear had always been about asking questions, not knowing enough, being judged by other First Nations people because I didn’t understand,” Sunn says.

After her release in 2006 she came to Saskatoon.

“I picked Saskatoon because I didn’t have any connections here. I wanted a fresh start,” she says.

She tried to get on a better path, but had trouble committing.

“It was rather intimidating to me, the idea of being quote-unquote healthy,” she says.

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Jorgina Sunn was recently awarded the Aboriginal Order of Canada.

Sunn started using drugs again. Before long, she found herself back in Calgary, back on the street. It was during this second stint that Sunn started finding the conviction to make a real change.

“There was a certain what I called ‘freedom.’ I didn’t have to pay bills. But at the end of many nights, standing in minus-30 weather with nowhere to go, it starts to hit you that you don’t want to do this any more,” she says.

She began to wonder about the inevitable end of her lifestyle.

“I started seeing people many years older than me, knowing they were never going to get out of that life,” Sunn says.

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With the help of her brother, she got on a bus back to Saskatoon. It was here she became fully involved with Str8-Up, an organization she credits with saving her life.

Str8-Up’s mandate is to help people get out of gangs and criminal lifestyles.

Stan Tuinukuafe, an outreach worker with the organization, remembers when Sunn first came in.

“She was sick and tired of being in jail, making promises to people and not following through, always seeing the same people, those kinds of things,” he says.

Tuinukuafe recognized in Sunn a genuine desire for change.

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I began to put things in perspective. There was lots of things I was able to let go. — Sunn

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“She had the drive in her. There’s moments where she relapsed, but she always picked herself up and continued to move forward,” he says.

To this day, Sunn is extremely grateful of Tuinukuafe.

“He’s one of my greatest heroes and mentors. How he navigates his life is how I want to navigate my own life,” she says.

He and the other members of Str8-Up gave Sunn the support she had never found elsewhere.

“They sat with me and listened to me for hours. They let me cry, they let me scream. Even when I was wrong about my anger, they would let me have it,” she says. “I began to put things in perspective. There was lots of things I was able to let go.”

She got sober, found a place to live and started working. Meanwhile, as she continued to work on herself, she started taking a more senior role with Str8-Up. She would take part in presentations in communities around the province, telling her story.

“It was a very daunting and scary experience at first, because of my shame for where I was at and my shame for the things I had done in my life,” Sunn says.

But she was a natural. Articulate and comfortable in front of crowds, Sunn was a boon to the organization, according to Tuinukuafe.

Kim Beaudin, left, and Stan Tuinukuafe were two big influences for :Jorgina Sunn to turn her life around.

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For someone to rise up, overcome all the obstacles and barriers she has, and take her life in a totally opposite, positive direction is inspiring to people. — Kim Beaudin

Jorgina Sunn with Str8-Up executive director Alex Munoz.

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“I’m not going to say Str8-Up gave her a voice. I think Str8-Up gave her the confidence to speak out,” he says.

Meanwhile, Sunn started helping out with other people coming to Str8-Up, trying to make the same improvements she had. Having lived through her own dark times, Sunn found she was able to talk to the members without sugar-coating things.

She recounts seeing a young woman screaming and crying, just as Sunn had years earlier. Sunn worked with the woman, walking alongside her as she reached three months of sobriety, then six months, then a year. Being on the other side of the experience was a revelation.

“It’s the most rewarding experience, watching someone transform their life.

There’s nothing quite like it,” Sunn says.

Alex Munoz, Str8 Up’s executive director, says Sunn thrives in her senior role with the organization.

“She role models what it means to be healthy,” Munoz says.

The concept of a healthy environment is central to what Str8 Up does, Munoz says. It’s all about getting out of an unhealthy spot and finding something better.

“She has done that perfectly over the last three and a half years. She’s worked on herself, and she’s extended that outward to her community,” he says.

The adversity Sunn had to face is what makes her such an effective helper for others, according to Kim Beaudin, another staff member at Str8-Up. “For someone to rise up, overcome all the obstacles and barriers she has, and take her life in a totally opposite, positive direction is inspiring to people. That was the key,” Beaudin says.

Meanwhile, Sunn was working on some things outside of Str8-Up. Having learned piano as a child, she started writing songs that went along with her life story.

As she travelled the province speaking, she played her music and found people connected to it.

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We need to get back to healing the family unit, and creating safe places where people can detox, or get over their abandonment issues. — Sunn

After an appearance on a Shaw music program, she got connected with Earl Pereira, the Juno-nominated cofounder of Wide Mouth Mason and the Steadies. The two of them are recording Sunn’s first album, scheduled for release in May. Sunn says she isn’t expecting riches and fame from her music, but hopes more people can connect with her story and possibly follow her lead.

“As an indigenous person playing piano and writing pop music, I really hope it will help create a pathway for other artists,” she says.

Another avenue for sharing her story came through involvement with Poverty Costs, a campaign by a coalition of anti-poverty organizations calling for a comprehensive plan to tackle the issue in Saskatchewan.

Sunn spoke at an event launching the campaign, and also shared her story with some of the organizers. She says it is important for such organizations to include the voices of people like her in order to formulate effective strategies.

“You need the people who have lived through it to share their experiences,” she says.

Saskatchewan has a long way to go in the fight against poverty and the misery it creates, according to Sunn.

“We need to get back to healing the family unit, and creating safe places where people can detox, or get over their abandonment issues,” she says.

All of Sunn’s positive endeavours contributed to Beaudin’s decision to nominate her for the Aboriginal Order of Canada. Beaudin is a delegate to the Congress of Aboriginal Peoples, a Canadian organization that represents Metis, off-reserve and non-treaty aboriginal people.

“I just believe her contributions to the community were really positive. I just thought she deserved it,” Beaudin says.

In September, Beaudin and Sunn travelled to Ottawa, where Beaudin made his case for why Sunn deserved the honour. The board unanimously agreed.

“I was completely baffled and blown away,” Sunn says of the honour.

Tuinukuafe, who has seen Sunn go from those first meetings at Str8-Up to her current position as a mentor for others, says the award is a great honour for both Sunn and the organization.

“It validates the journey for her, and for other Str8-Up members,” he says.

At the same time, Sunn doesn’t consider her journey over. The upcoming album represents a whole new challenge. On top of that, she is working toward going to law school, where she hopes her firsthand knowledge of the criminal justice system will allow her to effectively help others.

She will continue to tell her story in a multitude of venues, and use her position at Str8-Up to positively influence those who need a helping hand. Having got one herself, she loves nothing more than to pay it forward, and see someone else on the path toward health and stability.

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A gardener’s impressions of Ireland

By Sara Williams Late last month saw me and a group of like-minded gardeners touring through Ireland. Whether arriving by air or driving through the countryside, we were, like most visitors, immediately struck by the greenness. It is, after all, the “Emerald Isle.”

Locals told us that they had had “no summer — just rain and cloudy periods.” Fortunately we picked a great time to visit: Beautiful weather with mostly sunny skies and only two days of intermittent showers.

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Also in evidence in the hedgerows were rose hips, red hawthorn berries (Crataegus monogyna) and the dark blue “sloes” of black thorn (Prunus spinosa) used to flavour sloe gin.

prisingly full of colour for the time of year — annuals, bulbs, perennials, flowering shrubs and just the faint beginnings of autumn shades. Many of the plants are familiar to prairie gardeners, others less so. The site of a Scots pine in close proximity to a tropical palm or tree fern was a bit disconcerting, but we got used to it.

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Pink hyrangea. Photo by Sara Williams

Japanese maples, sumac and chestnuts were beginning to colour the autumn with their fall reds, oranges and yellows. And we saw many ginkgos, one of my late colleague, Brian Baldwin’s, favourite trees. Roses were blooming in almost every garden we visited.

The brilliant orange montbretia (Crocosmia x crocosmiflora) was in flower in many of the gardens, from the walled garden of the large formal Powerscourt estate to small cottage gardens. Considered a tender “summer bulb” (actually a corm) in Saskatchewan, it has naturalized widely throughout Ireland and is a familiar sight along country lanes and waterways, blooming from July through September. A monocot related to gladiola and crocus, monbretia is a hybrid of two South African species.

Other late blooming perennials were Heliopsis (false sunflower), catnip, sedums, a variety of ornamental grasses, yarrow, tansy, goldenrod, absolutely enormous clumps of Joe Pye weed (a North American native), Cimicifugia “Brunette,” dwarf fleeceflower (Persicaria affinis), Verbena bonariensis, Russian sage, phlox and monkshood. Delphinums were at the height of their second bloom in Helen Dillon’s Dublin garden.

Dahlias were everywhere just as they had been in Monet’s garden in Giverny in late fall.

They were in such variety and so glorious that

I’m sorely tempted to go through the planting, lifting, storing and replanting cycle I’ve avoided for decades. Autumn crocus (Colchicum autumnale) was just popping up in beds and in lawns. Among the familiar annuals were nasturtiums and ornamental kales.

And we all had to chuckle when one of the garden owners proudly introduced us to an “exotic” shrub from Siberia of about five feet in height with bright yellow pea-like flowers and small pinnate leaves — our own caragana.

Sara Williams is the author of the newly expanded and revised Creating the Prairie Xeriscape; Gardening, Naturally: A chemical-free handbook for the Prairies; and the Saskatoon Forestry Farm Park & Zoo: A Photographic History. Just home from hosting a garden tour of Ireland, Sara will be offering tours of England and Iceland (with cohost, Melanie Elliott) in 2016. For more information contact Ruth at ruth@worldwideecotours.com.

This column is provided courtesy of the Saskatchewan Perennial Society (www.saskperennial.ca; hortscene@yahoo.com; www.facebook. com/saskperennial). Check out our Bulletin Board or Calendar for upcoming garden information sessions, workshops and tours: Oct 21, 7:30-Lyndon Penner’s Favourite Perennials, Emmanuel Anglican Church, 607 Dufferin at 12th Street.

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Unheard Sound Series: Sphagnum, Pulsewidth, Mehta Vangelis Tavern, 801 Broadway Ave.

Roots Series: John Wort Hannam w/ The Fortunate Ones The Bassment, 204 Fourth Ave. N.

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Cidne Treen Piggy’s Pub and Grill, 1403 Idylwyld Dr. N. Thurs . , O c t . 22 Glen Adair Crackers Restaurant & Lounge, 1-227 Pinehouse Dr. Dan Silenger Buds on Broadway, 817 Broadway Ave. Roots Series: Red Moon Road The Bassment, 204 Fourth Ave. N.

Finger Eleven will perform at O’Brians Event Centre on Thursday. Photo by Dustin Rabin 817 Broadway Ave. Piano Friday: Rick Friend Roots Series: Sarah Farthing The Bassment, 204 Fourth Ave. N.

Grief, Goathammer and Chronobot Vangelis Tavern, 801 Broadway Ave.

204 Fourth Ave. N. Pennybrook McNally Robinson, 3130 Eighth St. E.

Good Riddance w/ Off with Their Heads and Fire Next Time Louis’ Pub, 93 Campus Dr.

Phil Miller Band Army & Navy Club, 359 First Ave. N.

The Sundrops Broadway Theatre, 715 Broadway Ave.

Cairo w/ Odanah and Matt Stinn Vangelis Tavern, 801 Broadway Ave.

William and the Shadows Fairfield Senior Citizens’ Centre, 103 Fairmont Ct.

Riff Raff Buds on Broadway, 817 Broadway Ave.

Slow Down Molasses w/ Dilly Dally and Castaway Amigos Cantina, 806 Dufferin Ave.

Salt N Pepa Dakota Dunes Casino, 204 Dakota Dunes Way, Whitecap

Harrison King McNally Robinson, 3130 Eighth St. E.

Phil Miller Band Army & Navy Club, 359 First Ave. N.

Freddie & The Axeman Piggy’s Pub and Grill, 1403 Idylwyld Dr. N.

The Bear Jammers Toon Town Tavern, 3330 Fairlight Dr.

Ralph’s Rhythm Kings Downtown Legion, 606 Spadina Cres. W.

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Where the Heart Is, Motives, Rapture and Ashes Louis’ Pub, 93 Campus Dr.

Big Dave McLean Buds on Broadway, 817 Broadway Ave. Big Sugar O’Brians Event Centre, 241 Second Ave. S. Mon., O c t . 2 6 Acoustic Night with Shane

Station Arts Centre Until Oct. 24 at 701 Railway Ave., Rosthern. Surreal Saskatchewan, a group exhibition that presents an alternative vision of life on the prairies. An OSAC touring exhibit. Works by Monique Blom, Trea Jensen, Vlade Marasovic, Sharon Strand Sigfuson, Jean E. Sonmor and Leesa Streifler. Two show

by Carol Wylie run Oct. 27 to Nov. 30: Erase and Mona Lisas and Mad Hatters.

330 Design Group Oct. 23, 5 p.m. to 10 p.m.; and Oct. 24, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., at 330 Ave. G S. The group’s fall show. Works by M. Craig Campbell, Paula Cooley, James S. Korpan, David Richardson and Ken Wilkinson.

With guest artist James M. Clow.

North by Northwest: A Canadian Journey Oct. 23-24 at Willows Golf & Country Club. A show and sale by Men Who Paint. Artist reception Oct. 23, 7 p.m. to 10 p.m.

Riverside Heights Artists Group Show and Sale Oct. 23, 7 p.m. to 9 p.m.; and Oct. 24, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., at Resurrection Lutheran Church, 310 Lenore Dr. Admission is free.

Saskatoon Painters Club Oct. 23, 6 p.m. to 9 p.m.; Oct. 24, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.; and Oct. 25, 12 p.m. to 45 p.m., at Grace-Westminster United Church Auditorium, 505 10th St. E. Their annual show and sale.

Reflections Art Festival 25th Anniversary Oct. 23, opening 7:45 p.m.; Oct. 24, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.; and Oct. 25, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., at Prairieland Park. Presented by the Saskatchewan Wildlife Association. A nature art festival featuring more than 500 pieces from Canadian artists.

With displays, vendor booths, competitions, workshops, demonstrations, children’s activities, music, pumpkin carving, draws and auctions.

Information at reflectionsartfestival.com.

Gordon Snelgrove Gallery Until Oct. 23 at 191 Murray Building at the U of S. The One

by Xiao Han. Reception Oct. 23, 7 p.m. to 10 p.m.

Biggar Museum & Credit Union Gallery Until Oct. 30 at 105 Third Ave. W., in Biggar. The Hoppes: Prairies and Portraits. Combined works in fabric and paint by a mother-in-law and daughter-in-law duo.

St. Thomas More Gallery Until Oct. 30 at 1437 College Dr. An Exhibition of the Nin, Hinz Literary Collection at Shannon Library. Based on the life, work and writing of Anaïs Nin. Art in the Centre Through October at Parkridge Centre, 110 Gropper Cres.

Works by Art to Inspire, a local artist group.

Affinity Gallery Oct. 23 to Dec. 5 at 813 Broadway Ave. Country Wives & Daughters of the Country: Metis Women of This Land by Leah Marie Dorion. Paintings recognizing women’s special relationship with the land. Reception Oct. 30, 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. Artist talk Nov. 7, 2 p.m.

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The Three Sisters by Gloria Parker is on display at J&S Picture Frame Warehouse.

J & S Picture Frame Warehouse Until Oct. 31 at 121 Jessop Ave. At the End of the Day, pastels

by Gloria Parker.

Market Mall Playland Art Gallery Until Oct. 31 at Market Mall, 2325 Preston Ave. Playing with Picasso Prints, original prints from the Picasso banner project. In partnership with the Remai Modern Art Gallery of Saskatchewan.

The Gallery at Frances Morrison Central Library Until Nov. 5 at 311 23rd St. E. Surfaces, urban photography,

by Ron Cooley.

Centre East Galleries Until Nov. 8 at The Centre, 3510 Eighth St. E. Art by the students of Rajinder Dhand in the Royal Gallery; display by Imagery Photography in the Amber Gallery; display by The Saskatoon Camera Club in the Sienna and Crimson Galleries; display by The Saskatoon Public School Board in the Magenta and Indigo Galleries. A display by the Royal Canadian Legion runs in the Jade Gallery until Nov. 15.

Gallery on the Bridges Until Nov. 30 at Saskatoon

City Hospital. Watercolours by Patricia L. Clarke.

Western Development Museum Until Dec. 6 at 2610 Lorne Ave. Canada: Day 1, from the Canadian Museum of Immigration at Pier 21. Explore immigrants’ diverse personal Day 1 experiences, from Confederation to present day.

Ukrainian Museum of Canada Until Jan. 31 at 910 Spadina Cres. E. Down Home, a journey through rural Saskatchewan, by photographer William DeKay.

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Shop ‘n Stroll Wednesdays, 9:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m., meet in front of Customer Service at Lawson Heights Mall. Classes consist of power-walking, body-sculpting moves using exercise tubing and a socializing for parents and babies. Preregister at runnersandbootiesfitness.com.

No classes on stat holidays.

LLLC Saskatoon Daytime Series Meeting Third Wednesday of the month, September to December, 9:30 a.m., at Emmanuel

Anglican Church, 609 Dufferin Ave. For all women in breastfeeding. Potluck nut-free healthy snacks are welcome but not necessary. Information at lllcsaskatoon@gmail. com, 306-655-4805.

Children’s Play Centre Daily at Lawson Heights Mall.

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Parent and Toddler Yoga Thursdays, 9:30 a.m. to 10:15 a.m., and/or Saturdays, 10:30 a.m. to 11:15 a.m., at Yoga Life, 2-115 Third Ave. S. Classes taught by Nina Zettl. For parents and their toddlers ages one to five. Introduce your toddler to the world of yoga. Classes include postures, poses, meditation, movement, play and song.

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Funky Artsmiths Fall Art Classes Fall classes for kids of all ages.

Learn to Heart Art, Funky Apprentice, Journey’s in Art I & II and Home is Where the Art Is. Information at funkyartsmiths@gmail.com or on Facebook.

exploration, reading, conversation and puppets. Register for 1 p.m. or 2 p.m., classes. Information at mysmarthandssaskatoon.com or Facebook.

Playgroup Monthly and seasonal events.

Hosted by Prairie Hearts Learning Community, a group of families inspired by Waldorf philosophy. Programming is aimed at children ages two to five, but all ages welcome.

Information on their Facebook page.

CJ’s Climb and Play Daily, 10 a.m. to 8 p.m., in Bay 4 of 619 South Railway St. W. in Warman. Saskatchewan’s newest indoor playground.

For children up to age 12. Visit cjsclimbandplay.com or their Facebook page.

Fun Factory Indoor Playground Daily at 1633C Quebec Ave. A giant indoor playground for young children. Adults and children under one year are free. There is a separate fenced in area for children under two.

Breastfeeding Cafe Thursdays, 10 a.m. to 11:30 a.m., at Westwinds Primary Health Centre, 3311 Fairlight Dr. A drop-in support group for breastfeeding women.

Sessions will be facilitated by a lactation consultant with a brief educational presentation, and time for interaction with the other mothers.

Reading of The Two Trees Oct. 22, 4 p.m. to 5 p.m., at Horizon College and Seminary, 1303 Jackson Ave. Author Sally Meadows reads from her new children’s book The Two Trees. With a discussion and hands-on activities with rocks, minerals and dinosaurs.

Information at sallymeadows. com.

Baby & Toddler Sign Language and Sensory Based Learning Classes Eight weeks starting Oct. 21 with My Smart Hands Saskatoon. Learn to communicate with your proverbial infant or expand your talking toddler’s language with Level I classes. Learn American Sign Language signs through music, movement, sensorybased exploration, reading, conversation and puppets.

Family-friendly yoga sessions are available at various locations throughout the city. Bridges photo by Michelle Berg Register for 1 p.m. or 2 p.m., classes. Information at mysmarthandssaskatoon.com or Facebook.

Stars and Strollers Wednesdays, 1 p.m., at Centre Cinemas in The Centre.

Choice of two movies each week. A baby-friendly environments with lowered volume, dimmed lighting, a changing table and stroller parking in select theatres.

Boot Camp for New Dads Oct. 24, 9 a.m. to 12 p.m., at Pregnancy and Parenting Health Centre, 248 Third Ave. S. A practical how-to discussion taught by veteran fathers.

Information at birthrhythms. ca.

Fifth Annual Cineplex Community Day Oct. 24, beginning at 9 a.m., at Cineplex Odeon Centre Cinemas and Scotiabank Theatre Saskatoon and VIP. Hosted

by Cineplex Entertainment. A morning of free family-friendly movies. Movies include Despicable Me 2, Fast & Furious 6, Dr. Seuss’ The Lorax, Pitch Perfect, Hop, and Dumb and Dumber To. Proceeds from donations and concession sales support Free the Children.

Information at cineplex.com/ communityday.

Fifth Annual PotashCorp Princess & Pirate Fancy

Dress Party Oct. 24, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., at Henk Ruys Soccer Centre, 219 Primrose Dr. An afternoon of adventure and tea parties.

Fishing pond, costumes and crafts, princess tea party, pirate ship and castle, live entertainment, spray tattoos and face painting, activities and door prizes. Tickets at wideopen. ca or at the door. Funds raised support Wide Open.

Kid Yoga Classes Ages five to 10 on Saturdays, 11:30 a.m. to 12:15 p.m.; homeschoolers ages five to 12 on Mondays, 10:15 a.m. to 11 a.m., at Yoga Life, 2-115 Third Ave. S. Classes taught by Nina Zettl.

Helps kids regulate emotions, find focus, relaxation, selfawareness and inner fulfillment. Physically helps with balance, strength, flexibility, coordination and body awareness. Classes are six weeks.

Register at freedomfromwithinyoga@gmail.com.

Leaf Art Oct. 24-25, 1 p.m. to 4 p.m., at the Meewasin Valley Centre, 402 Third Ave. S. A weekend drop-in craft for all ages. Make your own creative leaf art. Information at 306-665-6888.

Prenatal Partner Workshops: Yoga for Childbirth Saturdays, 1 p.m. to 4 p.m., at Birth Rhythms, 248 Third Ave. S. Instructed by Nina Zettl.

Learn various tools and techniques to help you through labour and delivery. No previous yoga experience is required.

Classes are six weeks. Register at freedomfromwithinyoga@ gmail.com, 306-361-8852.

Mom and Baby Yoga Mondays, 11:15 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., at Yoga Life, 2-115 Third Ave. S. Classes taught by Nina Zettl. For mothers with babies as young as six weeks. Tone and strengthen your body, learn relaxation and meditation tools and explore breathwork. Classes are six weeks.

Register at freedomfromwithinyoga@gmail.com.

Postnatal Yoga Mondays, 12 p.m. to 1 p.m., at Pregnancy and Parenting Health Centre, 248 Third Ave. S. Beginner to intermediate yoga designed to help with postpartum recovery. Baby friendly class with a certified yoga teacher. Suitable for four weeks to two years postpartum. Register at msjpriestley. wix.com/pureenergy. No class on stat holidays.

Canadian Light Source (CLS) Public Tours Mondays, 1:30 p.m., at the Canadian Light Source, 44 Innovation Blvd. The synchrotron research facility is open for the public. Preregistration is required. Call 306-657-3644, email outreach@lightsource.

ca or visit lightsource.ca/education/public_tours.php.

Prenatal Yoga Mondays, 6 p.m. to 7 p.m., at Pregnancy and Parenting Health Centre, 248 Third Ave. S. Taught by a doula and certified yoga teacher. Informative and safe for any stage in pregnancy. Call 306-251-0443 or email msjpriestley@gmail. com. No class on stat holidays.

Stay and Play Tuesdays and Wednesdays, 9:15 a.m. to 11:15 a.m., September through April. For children up to age five. Semistructured, crafts, snacks, story time, toys, activities.

Email stayandplaysaskatoon@gmail.com or visit the Facebook page.

Preschool Story Time Tuesdays, 10:30 a.m. to 11 a.m., at McNally Robinson, 3130 Eighth St. E. For children ages three to five in the Circle of Trees. Call 306-955-1477.

Baby & Toddler Sign Language and Sensory Based Learning Classes Eight weeks starting Oct. 21 with My Smart Hands Saskatoon. Learn to communicate with your proverbial infant or expand your talking toddler’s language with Level I classes.

Learn American Sign Language signs through music, movement, sensory-based

Engineering for Kids Children ages four to 14 can learn about technology and how engineers help it develop.

Classes, camps, parties, and clubs with hands-on STEM enrichment activities. Get information and register at engineeringforkids.net/saskatoon or 306-978-4186.

BRICKS 4 KIDZ® Saskatoon Regular after-school programs, preschool classes and camps for kids of all ages at various locations in Saskatoon. An atmosphere for students to build unique creations, play games, and have fun using LEGO® bricks.

Visit bricks4kidz.com or call 306-979-2749.

Saskatoon Public Library Programs Ongoing daily programs for children and families. Find the calendar at saskatoonlibrary. ca/node/1016.

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Mayfair Carpet Bowling Wednesdays, 1:15 p.m., at Mayfair United Church. Beginners and experienced players are welcome. For information call 306-651-2151.

Learn to Crochet Wednesdays until Oct. 28, 6 p.m. to 7:30 p.m., in the Arts Barn at the Glen at Crossmount, south on Lorne Ave. An introduction to crochet.

Participants will create something to take home each class.

Registration information at events@crossmount.ca, theglenatcrossmount.ca.

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EVENTS Bronze Reflections Handbell Adult Community Choir Rehearsals are Wednesdays, 6 p.m. to 7:30 p.m., at McClure United Church. New ringers are being recruited to perform sacred and secular repertoires. Call 306-374-1173 or email elizabetha@sasktel.net.

Saskatoon Farmers’ Market Open year round. Wednesday and Sunday, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., and Saturday 8 a.m. to 2 p.m., farmers are in attendance.

Tuesday to Friday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., and Saturday and Sunday during market hours, food service and specialty shops are open. Information at saskatoonfarmersmarket. com. Contact 306-384-6262, skfarm@sasktel.net.

Bargain Basement Store Wednesdays and Thursdays, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at St. Paul’s United Church, 454 Egbert

A Ave. Thursdays, 11 a.m. to 6 p.m., at Prairie Sky Farmers’ Market. Clothing for babies, children, men and women, and jewelry.

Four by Four Oct. 21, 7 p.m., at TCU Place.

A tribute to the music of The Beach Boys, The Beatles, The Bee-Gees and Motown. With a special tribute to Frankie Valli and The Four Seasons. Tickets at 306-975-7799, tcutickets. ca.

Literature Matters Lecture Oct. 21, 7:30 p.m., at GraceWestminster United Church, 505 10th St. E. Stating the Obvious in Runes by Prof. Yin Liu. Everyone is welcome. Information at 306-966-5486, english@usask.ca.

Country Farms Marketplace at Confederation Mall Thursdays and Saturdays until

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Christmas, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., across from Urban Planet at Confederation Mall. An indoor marketplace featuring homecooked lunch, fresh vegetables, ice cream desserts, bread, farmers’ sausage, cabbage rolls, perogies, squares, pies, preserves, handcrafted items and home-based business vendors.

Mammoth Book Sale Until Oct. 22, 9 a.m. to 8 p.m., at the German Cultural Centre, 160 Cartwright St. E. Hosted by the Canadian Federation of University Women.

Used books for sale. Proceeds go toward scholarships for women attending the U of S, as well as other organizations and events.

Esi Edugyan Events Oct. 22 at the University of Saskatchewan. Book Club talk and coffee at Gordon

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Snelgrove Library, 191 Murray Building, 1 p.m. to 2 p.m. My Writing Life: Lecture, jazz performance and book signing, with a U of S Jazz Ensemble performance, at Quance Theatre in the U of S Education Building, 7 p.m. Admission is free. Information at artsandscience.usask.ca/news.

Putting on the Ritz: Saskatoon’s Zoomer Idol Competition Oct. 22, 5 p.m., at TCU Place.

Hosted by the Saskatoon Council on Aging. Featuring older adult performers Penny Rosten Pop Vocal Quartet, Ralph Galambos, Barbara Custer, Bridge City Cloggers, Julie Janzen, Pat Thomson, Dawn Bevan & Friends and Jean & Doreen. Tickets at Saskatoon Council on Aging, eventbrite.com. Information at 306-652-2255, scoa.ca.

Proceeds support the Saska-

toon Council on Aging. nuclearFACTS Science Café Oct. 22, 7 p.m., at TCU Place.

Presented by the Fedoruk Centre as part of Nuclear Science Week. Meet researchers and hear about what they are to advance nuclear research and training in our province.

Admission is free. Information at fedorukcentre.ca Eating Your Way to Health Oct 22, 7 p.m. to 9 p.m., at McClure United Church. A free public forum presented by the Women’s Mid-Life Health Program. Presentations by Dr. Louise Gagne and Dr. Joe Schnurr. No registration required. Information at menopausecentre.org.

Jim Jeffries: Freedumb Oct. 22, 8 p.m., at TCU Place.

The Australian comedian and actor performs controver-

sial and belief-challenging standup comedy. Tickets at tcutickets.ca.

Choeur des Plaines Rehearsals Thursday evenings at l’École canadienne-française, 1407 Albert Ave. A A mixed adult choir with a francophone repertoire. Saskatoon’s francophone choir is looking for new members to celebrate its 25th anniversary this season.

Information at 306-3439460, choeurdesplaines@ sasktel.net.

Gongbath Immersion Meditation Thursdays into December, 7 p.m. to 8:30 p.m., at Queen’s House Retreat and Renewal Centre, 601 Taylor T St. W. A vibrational sound healing experience. This is a weekly drop-in session. Information at cognitivefmc.com, 306270-3800.

Oct 24th 11am-4pm The Soccer Centre (219 Primrose Dr.)

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Calling All Princesses & Pirates: Join us for an afte Jo af rnoon of adventure and tea parties!

This fundraising event for Wide Open Children’s Theatre features: Puppet show, Princesses & Pirates, Fishing Pond, Costumes & Crafts, Princess Tea Party, Party Bouncy Castles, Pirate Ship & Castle, Race Track, Spray Tattoos, Facepainting, Balloon Fun, and much more! e!

Over 25 activity booths to explor explore!

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Babies 1 year & under are free (adults need a ticket too)

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What you need to know to plan your week.

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Carpet Bowl Thursdays, 12:15 p.m., at Nutana Legion Hall, 3021 Louise Ave. Hosted by the Nutana Senior Citizens Association.

Lunch and coffee are available for a fee.

at Nutana Legion, 3021 Louise Ave. Hosted by the Nutana Senior Citizens Association.

Bring food for the potluck.

Admission at the door.

SaskMusic Skills Lab Series Oct. 26, 7 p.m., at SaskMusic, 202-226 20th St. W. Focus on developing the fundamental tools artists and music professionals need to build their careers. Sharpen Your Social Media Strategy with Taron Cochrane. . Focus on strategies that work for the main platforms used by bands.

Information and registration at 800-347-0676, info@saskmusic.org. Participants must preregister.

SIFC Dances Thursdays, 7 p.m., in room 13 at Albert Community Centre, 610 Clarence Ave. S. Saskatoon International Folkdance Club. Learn dances from many countries around the world.

Everyone is welcome. First night is free. Information at 306-374-0005, sifc.awardspace.com.

Medieval Fall Feast Oct. 23, 6 p.m., at the Unitarian Congregation of Saskatoon, 213 Second St. E. A multi-course meal served in medieval fashion. With medieval entertainment and beverages. Medieval attire is encouraged, but not required.

Tickets at the Congregation office.

Seven-Acre Corn Maze Weekends through October, 1 p.m. to 6 p.m., at The Saskatoon Italian Cultural Centre on Cedar Villa Road. This year’s theme is the Roman Coliseum and Other Historic Architecture and Culture of Italy. Lost in the Dark runs Oct. 23, 24, 30 and 31, 6:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. Venture through the corn maze at night, with only your flashlight to guide you.

Information at saskatoonicc. com. Funds raised go toward the continued development of the Saskatoon Italian Cultural Centre.

The Willie Sons Oct. 23, 7:30 p.m., at Grosvenor Park United Church. A blend of country, gospel and blue grass music. Tickets at 306-374-7766 or at the door.

Dreams: A Classic Rock Fantasy Oct. 23, 8 p.m., at TCU Place.

A classic rock concert that suspends reality and blends classic music. Featuring tributes to Stevie Nicks, Mick Jagger and Rod Stewart. Tickets at 306-975-7799, tcutickets. ca.

Saskatoon Quilts 2015 Oct. 23, 11 a.m. to 8:30 p.m., and Oct. 24, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., at Prairieland Park. Hosted by the Saskatoon Quilters’ Guild. The theme is Shooting

Four by Four is at TCU Place on Oct. 21. for the Stars. Featuring quilter Gillian McDougald. Quilts, quilt-based products, supplies and services. Tickets at saskatoonquiltersguild.com or at the door.

Women’s Hall of Fame Induction and Persons’ Day Luncheon Oct. 29, 12 p.m., at the Hilton Garden Inn. The 2015 inductees into the Saskatoon Women’s Hall of Fame are Jo Custead and Gerlinde Sarkar.

With a celebration of Persons’ Day. Purchase tickets by Oct. 23. Call 306-934-2908, 306374-8572.

Flea Market and Craft Sale Oct. 24, 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., at the Western Development Museum. Hosted by the The Pioneer Thresherman’s Club.

With a 50/50 draw. Admission is free. Information at 306931-1175.

Country Farms Marketplace Book Exchange Saturdays, 11 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., at Confederation Mall across from Urban Planet. Cornfest lunch evert Saturday until the harvest is over. They will be at the mall location Thursday and Saturday, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

The Hunchback of Notre Dame Oct. 24, 1 p.m. and 7:30 p.m., at Roxy Theatre, 320 20th St. W. Part of the Silence is Golden series. Pianist Rick Friend and the Saskatoon Symphony Orchestra perform the score for the original 1923 film. Tickets at saskatoonsymphony.org.

Westside Community Centre’s Clothing Depot Saturdays, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., at 3488 Fairlight Dr. Free clothing for all ages, free baked goods from a local bakery. They take donations of clothing, footwear, accessories and toys.

Information at 306-222-8737.

Annual Fowl Supper Oct. 24, 4:30 p.m., 5:30 p.m. and 6:30 p.m. sittings, at the Elks Hall, 508 12th St. E. Hosted by the Saskatoon Elks & Royal Purple. Advance tickets only. Call 306-242-9722, 306244-5547, 306-374-3545.

Masquerade!

Oct. 24, 7 p.m. to 10 p.m., at the Saskatoon Club, 417 21st St. E. Presented by Little Opera on the Prairie (LOOP).

An evening of food, wine and music. With entertainment by LOOP artists. Tickets at picatic.com, 306-716-6982.

STARS Series: Diyet Oct. 24, 7:30 p.m., at Station Arts Centre, 701 Railway Ave., Rosthern. The contemporary aboriginal singer performs.

Tickets at 306-232-5332, stationarts.com.

Harvest Brunch Oct. 25, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., at St. George’s Senior Citizen’s Centre, 1235 20th St. W. Hosted

by St. George’s Seniors Club.

Borsch, perogies, cabbage rolls, ham and dessert. Tickets at the door.

Saskatoon Lions Band Practices Sundays, 1 p.m. to 3 p.m., at 238 Ave. V N. The commu-

nity marching band meets to rehearse. Young musicians ages 12 to 21, with at least one year of playing experience, are welcome. Colourguard flag twirling practice is at the same time, with no experience necessary. Information at 306-249-5013, Brenda. armstrong@sasktel.net.

St. Michael’s Fall Supper Oct. 25, 4 p.m. and 6 p.m. sittings, at St. Michael’s School gymnasium. Tickets at 306242-5150, 306-222-6360.

St. Anne’s Parish Fall Supper Oct. 25, 5 p.m. and 6:30 p.m., sittings, at 217 Lenore Dr. Tickets at the parish office during the week and after mass on the weekend.

Emmanuel Anglican Church Fall Supper Oct. 25, 5 and 6:30 p.m. sittings, at 607 Dufferin Ave. Turkey and all the fixings. Tickets at 306-934-2520.

Classical Variety Night Oct. 25, 7:30 p.m., at Grosvenor Park United Church.

Hosted by the Galliard Foundation. The first concert in their fifth season. Local musicians perform music they love. Admission by donation.

Information at galliard.foundation@gmail.com.

An Evening with Monique Gray Smith Oct. 26, 7 p.m. to 8:30 p.m., at Community Service Village, 506 25th St. E. Discussing her book Tilly: A Story of Hope and Resilience. Admission is free.

Reserve a set at reception@ cfssaskatoon.sk.ca, 306-2447773.

Modern Square Dancing Classes Mondays until April, 8 p.m. to 10 p.m., at All Saints Anglican Church Hall, 1801 Lorne Ave. River City Squares new dancers class. Open to all ages.

Information at 306-253-4453.

Professional Training: Fostering Resilience with Indigenous Children Oct. 27, 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., at the Western Development Museum. A workshop providing a unique lens into the importance of focusing on resiliency in our work with Indigenous children and families. With author and psychiatric nurse Monique Gray Smith. Register at reception@ cfssaskatoon.sk.ca, 306-2447773.

Tonight It’s Poetry Oct. 25, 7:30 p.m., at The Woods Ale House, 148 Second Ave. N. Festival Windup featuring Open Secret.

Off-Broadway Farmers’ Market, International Bazaar, and Bistro Tuesdays, 11 a.m. to 6 p.m., in the basement of Grace-Westminster United Church, 505 10th St. E. Offering a variety of locally produced food, clothing and accessories from India, pet products, baking, and bistro dishes. New vendors welcome. Call 306-664-2940 or email gerald.l.harrison@ shaw.ca.

Pot Luck Supper Last Monday of each month

Make Your Mind Matter The six-week two-hour pro-

gram runs Tuesdays until Nov. 24, 9:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. or 7 p.m. to 9 p.m., at Mayfair United Church, 902 33rd St. W. A positive, gentle, mindfulness based program meant to enhancing your understanding of the role you play in creating your experience of yourselves, your relationships, your life, your overall sense of well-being and happiness.

Information and registration at cognitivefmc.com, 306270-3800.

Cued Old Time Dancing Second and fourth Tuesday of the month, October to April, 7:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m., at All Saints Anglican Church, 1801 Lorne Ave. Presented by the Saskatoon Pattern Dance Club. Easier dances are held in the first hour. Information at 306-374-9383, 306-382-5107.

Book Signing at McNally Regular book signings at McNally Robinson, 3130 Eighth St. E. For schedule and information visit mcnallyrobinson. com/saskatoon_events.

English for Employment Class Hosted by the Saskatoon Open Door Society. Improve English pronunciation and communication, and learn what you need to find work in Saskatoon. Information or registration at 306-250-4337, 306-653-4464, 306-2504338, jhaugen@sods.sk.ca, ajunek@sods.sk.ca.

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Life, Death and the Blues Oct. 21 to Nov. 8 at Persephone Theatre. A Theatre Passe Muraille production. A concert/theatre hybrid that explores the power, passion and meaning of the Blues by tracing the history of the genre. Tickets at 306-3827727, persephonetheatre.org.

Sleeping Beauty Oct. 22-23, 7 p.m.; and Oct. 24, 2 p.m., at Fr. O’Donnell Auditorium in St. Thomas More College. Presented by the Newman Players. A play for children and the young at heart. Tickets at the door.

Event listings are a free, community service offered by Bridges. Listings will be printed if space permits. Submission deadline is two weeks before the event date.

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OUTSIDE THE LINES # Colouring contest Each week, Stephanie McKay creates a timely illustration meant to please kids of all ages.

Children can colour the page, have a picture taken with the finished product and email it to bridges@thestarphoenix. com. One winner will be chosen each week.

Last week’s contest winner is Ezekiel Blaser.

Thanks to everyone who submitted entries.

“I support the Y because I want to create a safe, equitable community.”

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RECIPE

Not too early for gingerbread cake

By Renee Kohlman “At its point of perfection, an apple shouts, a pear whispers.” —Nigel Slater I don’t need to tell you what’s happening in two months. If you’ve poked your head into any retail outlet, harmlessly looking for boots or pillows or cat litter, you’ve seen the signs for Christmas 2015. In the olden days, you wouldn’t see such stuff until after Halloween, but it seems like every year the goods are coming out quicker and quicker. Some of you may have already started (or finished) your shopping, to which I give you a high five. I’m not, nor will ever be, one of those people. Most days I’m lucky if my to-do list gets crossed off, and then I reward myself with tea and cake. Fair deal.

Do you think it is too early to talk gingerbread? Heck, no. Images of cake are a constant in my brain, and this one in particular has been taking up residency lately. Upsidedown pear gingerbread cake is one of my all-time faves — quite simple in preparation and if I tell you it’s low fat, will you believe me? OK fine.

It’s not super duper low fat, but there is apple sauce in it, which busts out some of the butter. This cake has everything you want your gingerbread to be — spicy, tender, not too sweet and it smells like Christmas.

I adore pears. Their subtle sweetness and floral fragrance make them my one of my favourite fruits to eat out of hand and to bake with. The pears in this recipe get the caramelization treatment and lend an air of sophistication to an already awesome cake. Bits of candied ginger add a little fire to the pears as they bubble away in the oven with the butter and sugar. A simple gingerbread batter is poured over top. Smooth it out, bake it off.

I love baking cakes in my wellseasoned cast iron skillet. The heat is evenly distributed and you can’t go wrong with the rustic appeal. If you don’t have a skillet you can still

Pear are sliced and spread on the gingerbread cake.

bake the cake in a regular cake pan — never fear. Carefully (remember, this is a hot skillet and hot cake) invert onto a pretty platter just a little bit larger than the skillet. Dish out slices of this gingerbread while it’s still warm, and top it with good vanilla ice cream, or whipped cream.

Whether served at the holidays or on a chilly weeknight with a mug of tea, it’s sure to bring you comfort and joy.

Upside-Down Pear Gingerbread Cake Topping: >1/3 cup butter >2/3 cup packed brown sugar >3 ripe pears (I used Bartlett) peeled and cored, each pear cut into 8 slices, for 24 slices total. >2 tbsp candied ginger, diced small Cake: >1/4 cup butter, softened >1/2 cup packed brown sugar

Ice cream or whipped cream tops a pear gingerbread cake.

>2 large eggs >1 cup unsweetened applesauce >1/2 cup molasses >1 1/2 cups all purpose flour >1 1/2 tsp ground ginger >1 tsp baking powder >1 tsp baking soda >1 tsp ground cinnamon >1/2 tsp ground cloves >1/4 tsp salt

Instructions: Preheat oven to 350 F. In the bottom of a nine-inch oven-

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proof skillet melt the butter and stir in brown sugar until smooth or pour melted butter into the bottom of a nine-inch round baking pan, stir in the brown sugar. Off the heat, arrange pears on top of the butter/ brown sugar in a pretty circle. Sprinkle the crystallized ginger on top. Set aside.

In the bowl of a mixer, cream together the butter and brown sugar.

Add eggs and beat until fluffy. Stir in the applesauce and molasses.

In a separate bowl, combine dry

ingredients and stir into molasses mixture, until smooth. Pour batter over pears, smooth top and bake for 35-40 minutes, until toothpick comes out clean. Run a knife around the edges and carefully invert onto serving platter. Do this as soon as cake comes out of oven.

Let it hang out for a minute or two, so all of the topping comes out. If any pears remain in pan, simply press them into cake. Serve warm with whipped cream, or vanilla ice cream. Serves eight.

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Singer-songwriter Vaero holds tight to her heritage

By Ashley Martin Veronique Poulin was raised on French fiddle tunes.

Growing up in Zenon Park, about 260 kilometres northeast of Saskatoon, her grandfather was a folk singer-songwriter. Henri Poulin could rouse a crowd with jigs and reels.

“I think any Fransaskois person that still lives their culture has heard of him or has a story of him ... on a table somewhere singing some songs or just getting a whole bunch of people riled up dancing,” said Poulin, known as Vaero on stage.

Her grandfather was the one who taught her to have fun with music.

Even at the end of his life, strokes having stolen his speech and Alzheimer’s having robbed him of memories, there was one thing Henri never forgot.

“He was always able to hum a tune,” said Poulin.

When his grandchildren would play for him, “He’d have tears in his eyes and he would try to sing back with us, but all you could hear was the melody ... He never lost touch of his musical side.

“That just goes to show how important music is, when all else fails ... Music is that sixth sense I think.”

Poulin, who is also one-third of Saskatoon band the Young Benjamins, was seven when she started playing piano. By 11, she’d picked up the violin and joined three of her brothers in a fiddle quartet to play community functions. At 15, she first tried her hand at songwriting.

Music is a way for Poulin to express herself — her melodies often reflect “the emotion I’m feeling at the time.”

And her lyrics reflect her Fransaskois heritage. More often than not, Poulin writes in her first language.

Growing up, she spoke French at school, at home and in the community.

When people would speak English to her parents, “I’d be like, ‘Who is that weird person? That’s strange,’ ”

Veronique Poulin’s grandfather, renowned folk singer-songwriter Henri Poulin, taught her to have fun with music. Photo by Alan Yuen/Insomniak Media

she said with a laugh.

Though she started learning English in Grade 1, in Zenon Park “we were kind of a bit of a bubble,” said Poulin.

“When I was younger, I just always thought that everyone had that kind of (francophone) experience.”

In high school she realized that wasn’t so.

Unlike her parents’ generation, she didn’t have to fight to keep her language. But when she moved to Regina to study music education in university, she became conscious of the effort required to maintain her culture: She felt her French slipping

away due to lack of practice.

“That’s when the Fransaskois community really became a lot more real for me ... to keep that cultural part of me,” said Poulin.

“It’s just about being true to myself and working as much as I can on being who I want to be ... and I think language has a huge part in that, in helping you to be yourself and to express yourself.”

To share the love, Poulin works with Fransaskois cultural organizations and works in French immersion classrooms as an educational assistant. She serves as artistic director of the francophone pavilion at

Saskatoon’s cultural FolkFest. She’s also a part-time music teacher.

“That’s kind of my way of giving back.”

Poulin is working on her second album, an EP she’ll record in Montreal, all in French (barring one bilingual song). After that, she’s planning an English album.

Expect a “melancholic, minimal, but very melodic” sound. Poulin describes her genre as “atmospheric folk,” and has become more comfortable with her sound since her last EP in 2010.

Looping pedals help her orchestrate her own solo symphony,

“stretching melodies and having these slow tempos I can play with,” said Poulin. “Now I’m thinking more about textures and tones and harmonies and kind of putting (listeners) in a space where they’re able to relax and just listen instead of party.”

But playing her fiddle, her roots are never far away.

Catch Vaero in Prince Albert Oct. 30 at Wesley United Church at 8 p.m., followed by Benoit Paradis Trio, in Regina Oct. 31 at Carrefour des Plaines at 8 p.m., also followed by Benoit Paradis Trio, and in Saskatoon Nov. 6 at Amigos Cantina at 10 p.m., followed by Twin River.

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The Royal Steampunk Ball, presented

by PotashCorp, was touted as the most adventurous RUH Royal Ball yet and it didnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t dissappoint. Steampunk is science fiction and fantasy meets the Victorian era and the Wild West, all rolled into one. The ball, held Oct. 17 at the Delta Bessborough, raised money to purchase equipment and technology for the RUH emergency department.

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Okanagan red can be served anywhere, any time

By James Romanow Orofino is a town just over the ridge from the Okanagan, toward the coast, on Highway 3. There are some wineries starting up there but, as is usual for a new growing district, the distribution outside B.C. is spotty. One of them, Orofino Bridge Winery, is run by an exSaskatchewan couple in the Similkameen valley. Their wines do occasionally show up here on wine lists, and recently got listed by the SLGA. Orofino Bridge tends to favour easy drinking wines ready for consumption when they leave the winery. Their Red Bridge Red is very much such a wine. If you think you’re ready to leave behind the Kool-Aid of your youth this is one you need to try.

You are led by a great herbal bouquet into an exceptionally smooth palate. If you do the full wine-taster swish, you’ll find there are solid tannins (a.k.a. structure) behind a pleasing easy sipping wine with flavours of fruit and coffee. The finish is dry and earthy and not overly obvious.

This is a wine you can serve anyone any time. It makes a nice cocktail lead toward dinner. You can drink it with pretty much all foods, from pizza to casseroles to roasts. You won’t need a cognac afterward as it will carry

you off to the couch quite happily.

One thing you do need to notice is the alcohol content. This is a ripe red wine and comes in at nearly 15 per cent. You won’t want to go out if you open this bottle over dinner, and when fed to an elderly relative will likely result in their having a pleasant post-prandial nap on the couch.

Orofino Red Bridge Blend. $33 **** More wines to survive Autumn with Monday, here, and on Twitter @drbooze.

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