Oakville Magazine - Holiday 2013

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Walking in a Winter Wonderland Well-known residents share their holiday pastimes

Banking on History The transformation of a heritage landmark

What’s Happening Past and coming events in town

Top Gifts

Shop owners tell us what’s hot this season

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Holiday 2013 Celebrating the Town of Oakville – the shops, dining, businesses, events and tourism.

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Creative Director Eric Pezik ep@q4communications.ca

Art Director Patti Whitefoot-Bobier

Designer Amber Routten-Mitchell

Contributor Nicolette Little

Director of Marketing Suzy Godefroy sg@q4communications.ca

Director of Sales Joe Giraldi jg@q4communications.ca

Save the Dome What’s the fuss about over the Skydome name?

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Top Gifts

Walking in a Winter Wonderland

Retailers tell us what’s hot this holiday season

Oakville residents share their favourite holiday pastimes

Walking in a Winter Wonderland

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Rosehaven’s Suite Victory

The Randall Residences is a two-time award winner

Well-known residents share their holiday pastimes

Banking on History The transformation of a heritage landmark

What’s Happening Past and coming events in town

Top Gifts

Shop owners tell us what’s hot this season

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ATA Architects demonstrates excellence with BMO restoration

17 Respecting Heritage

Home has great old bones with modern functionality

18 Fashion Finds | 20 Home Decor | 21 Coming Events What’s ON in Oakville 24 Celebrating 20 Years

Paradiso Restaurant throws party to remember oak ville magazine

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The caller’s confusion on the phone-in radio show was likely indicative of a quandary confronting many Toronto sports fans

was down at the SkyDome last night,” he began.

“Oh – I guess I mean the Rogers Centre – to see the Jays and ...” The caller then continued with his comments, but a point had been taken – since the renaming of the stadium with the world’s first retractable roof back in 2005, when Rogers Communications took over, slip-ups about the facility’s name have been par for the course.

Enter Branding For Good, an Oakville-based media design company, which is in the midst of a Bring Back the Dome campaign, urging that the stadium be called Rogers SkyDome. With the 25th 2

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anniversary of the stadium just around the corner in June 2014, efforts to reinstate the retro name are being ramped up.

“We’re heading to the bars,” says Roger Brenninkmeyer, founder and executive director of Branding For Good. “We will be coordinating Bring Back the Dome events and publishing each event on our Twitter, Facebook and YouTube sites.

“During these events, we hope to capture personal stories from people about their time at the SkyDome. We will be retweeting these using the hashtag #MySkyDome.”

Brenninkmeyer says the timing is exactly right for this campaign and believes – from heritage and branding standpoints – that it’s an opportunity for Rogers to “open up and let Canadians know they want the stadium to live on as a part of Canada’s culture.”

(Branding For Good is inviting people to support the name change by clicking on the VOTE button at the website www.bringbackthedome.ca. Want to share your thoughts? There’s Twitter: @bringbackdome and Facebook: bringbackthedome.) OM

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Top GIFTS Luckily, Oakville’s blessed with a number of boutiques and businesses that offer great items and services that are bound to excite. To help you along with your holiday purchase adventure, here’s what a few of our best shops are labelling their “top gifts” for the 2013 Christmas season:

Top GIFTS

Oakville’s shop owners tell us what’s hot this holiday season

The one and only cashmere robe…

Linea Intima – 196 Lakeshore Rd. East

By Nicolette Little

There’s nothing worse than the last-minute scramble to find that ideal holiday gift: you know— the one that puts that smile on your loved one’s face, and that light in their eyes, as they peel away the colourful wrapping?

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“Our cashmere robes are a big hit this season,” says store manager Rebecca Ratajczyk. Cashmere, a luxury material, allows for maximum coziness and warmth while avoiding bulk—and this year’s selection comes in pink, grey, navy blue and black for $525. Linea Intima also carries gift certificates in any denomination, which your significant other can use to purchase panties, men’s underwear, pajamas—and more!

Art for art’s sake…

In 2 Art – 350 Lakeshore Rd. East, Unit 2 With a variety of contemporary paintings, etchings, photos and multi-media pieces to choose from, In 2 Art is the ideal place to pick up that “special something” for your artistically inclined “special someone.” Prices range from $45 to $7,000 on items in the current collection.

Must-haves of home decor…

Give the ultimate gift of dance…

Blueheel Dance Studios – 284 Church Street She loves to dance. And, she’s always wanted to…

It’s every woman’s romantic dream to be swept off her feet and twirled across the dance floor.

This feel-good gift translates into other feel-good moments—from enjoying more time with your partner and making the most of party season, to looking good, getting out there—and just moving your body! Holiday gift packages start from $99, for private lessons or groups. Beginner and experienced dancers welcome.

Swiss Interiors – 217 Lakeshore Rd. East Give your loved one the key to stylish comfort with the gift of a recliner from Swiss Interiors.

Fabric or leather, roomy or scaled to fit a smaller space, Swiss Interiors has a large selection of Canadian-made recliners—many of which can be customized, or immediately delivered! Wine racks, clocks, throws, lamps and wall art make other great home accessory gifts. (*Recliner/ ottoman set shown is $1,329 – $1,549, depending on the fabric or leather covering).

A warm and cozy sweater? Yes, please!

Chatsworth & Hall – 146 Lakeshore Rd. East What woman wouldn’t be thrilled to find a stylish, colourful, comfortable sweater—beautifully wrapped and placed under the tree? Made in Canada with 100% cotton, they’re easy to care for and come in a range of colours and styles. Prices range from $75 to $110, and Chatsworth & Hall even puts the finishing touch on your purchase by tastefully boxing and giftwrapping it.

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Give the gift of personal achievement…

Gifts for the gourmand with taste…

Sabaina Malik, Personal Coach & Book Coach – http://www.sabainamalik.com

Piazza Bistro – 94 George St.

Coach Sabaina Malik asks, “Do you ever wonder what would happen if you wrote a book, or a bestseller?” Or, “is there anything holding you back in your life?” Malik helps clients conceive of, create and publish that work they’ve always wanted to commit to paper, and coaches people through personal obstacles to be the best they can be. Packages start at $999. Hourly sessions are $99/hour.

eracy of southern Ontario. Native Art Gallery features a vibrant collection of sculptures, paintings, ceramics and prints that represent authentic Canadiana treasured around the world.

Piazza Bistro, an exciting new Italian-inspired café/bistro located in downtown Oakville’s historic town square, will be offering a selection of sweet and savoury gift baskets for the holiday season! Satisfy your sweet tooth with authentic homemade sweets and desserts, beautifully packaged and perfect for gift-giving this holiday season. Personalized gift baskets start at $25, and gift certificates are also available.

Top GIFTS

Let your loved one travel Canada—from the comfort of their living room!

Tea for two?

To Set a Table – 182 Lakeshore Rd. East Give your loved one the best teapot ever! Only the finest porcelain is used to produce this gift, made by Pillivuyt, in France. To Set a Table also offers other great oven-to-table items.

Native Art Gallery - 94 George St.

Native Art Gallery is dedicated to the promotion, exhibition and sale of artwork by indigenous Canadian artists. With an exciting collection of works from across Canada, artists from a wide variety of sites are represented—from the northern reaches of Nunavut to the Six Nation Confed-

Stylish eyewear for him or her…

Avante Boutique – 312 Lakeshore Rd. East New to the store this season are glittering, glamourous reading glasses from Jimmy Crystal, New York. The one-of-a-kind designs are made in the heart of NYC’s fashion district and are among the designer’s most popular items. Made with Swarovski elements, these readers are as functional and they are fashionable.

Recycled Fabulous

Downtown Oakville is your Consignment Destination

Decked out from head to toe…

Zuri Fashions – 103 Reynolds St.

Designer apparel, shoes & accessories at a fraction of the designer price!

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When fashionable ensembles are what you’re looking for, Zuri Fashions has a fabulous selection of jackets, blouses, scarves and jewellery – everything a woman needs to look chic and elegant. Zuri is pleased to introduce Simon Chang jeans in both petite and regular sizes. Also now in store is the Miz line by Izzy Camilleri, which is specifically designed for boomers who want to feel fabulous, yet comfortable.

So, there’s no need to fret. The Christmas season is nigh, but Oakville’s chic shops and boutiques are ready with items bound to put a smile across your loved one’s face. Happy shopping! J

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Walking in a Winter Wonderland Oakville residents share their favourite holiday season pastimes

By Nicolette Little

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KEN SZEKELY

Winter is a beautiful time of year. Cold as it can be, there’s something about the gently falling snow, the carollers, and the wreathed lights that glow warmly in the downtown core that can’t help but warm the heart and relieve the mind.

In Oakville—a town of Dickensian charm—we’re particularly lucky to have a host of sights, sounds and events to keep us busy, and to keep our minds off the occasional chill that makes it through even the warmest of winter coats. Here’s what some of our well-known residents do to keep active and happy, and to make the most of the winter season, in our quaint and pretty town.

Bryan Baeumler HGTV show host & ‘Baeumler Brand’ creator “We like to take the kids (all four, now!) down to Coronation to see all the crazy people jump in the lake for the Polar Bear Dip…We hit up the Santa Claus parade, the tree-lighting ceremony, and when it’s really windy, we like to go down and watch the waves crash into the icy shores down by the harbour.”

Mayor Rob Burton “This winter, I’m hoping to skate on the outdoor rink that is currently being planned to add to the decorative atmosphere of Town Square. I’m always pleased that Oakville seems even more vibrant than usual, if that’s possible, during the winter months: especially with everyone home for the holidays and families enjoying their time together.”

Ken Szekely President/CEO, Mercedes-Benz Burlington and Quantum Automotive Group “I like to explore historic downtown Oakville, with its lights and sounds, and support its local businesses. It’s great to get together with friends, family and colleagues—and to ring in the New Year with hopes for everyone’s continued happiness and success.”

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Donna Mills Retired Writer and Photographer “The sound of church bells ringing up the Sixteen Mile Creek, the old tug and the boats shelved in safe harbours…The efforts of the Salvation Army, Kerr Street Mission, SPCA and so many others to take care of all…My favourite thing to do in Oakville through the holidays? Experience it.

Share it. Taste it. Give something back if you can.”

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Liz Belford Owner of the Rosewater Spa “I love, love to accept dinner invitations to friends’ houses who still have wood-burning fireplaces. I love Christmas baking and lots and lots of snow.”

Claudia Di Paola Broker/Owner, RE/MAX Aboutowne “I love walking the quiet, snow-covered trails in Glen Abbey, as well as by the lake—which looks more like a sea in the wintertime.”

Lou Schizas AM 640 Radio Personality “My top family activity for the holiday season is the official tree lighting in Downtown Oakville. It makes for a great kickoff to the holiday season!”

Max Khan Ward 6 Councillor “There is something absolutely magical about Downtown Oakville during the winter months.

Festive decorations, warm lighting and snowcovered landscapes make dining downtown truly special. For more solitude-filled moments, there is nothing more relaxing than horseback riding through snow-covered trails north of Dundas.”

Stephen Coulson Photo by Donna Mills

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MAX KHAN

Coulson Fine Homes “When there is a fresh snowfall, Patricia and I go out to the hills and strap on snowshoes for an early morning kick. The snow-covered branches and early morning shadows make for an amazing visual experience.”

Whatever you do to stay warm this holiday season—be it skating on one of Oakville’s many rinks, walking the downtown core or taking in the sights and sounds of the carollers and lake— be sure to have a safe, happy and healthy time.

Merry Christmas, or happy Hanukkah—but more than anything, Happy Holidays! J 10

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Rosehaven’s

Suite Victory The Randall Residences is a two-time winner at the 2013 Ontario Home Builders’ Association Awards of Distinction

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osehaven Homes is proud to announce that The Randall Residences in downtown Oakville has recently won two prestigious awards from the Ontario Home Builders’ Association.

At the 2013 Awards of Distinction, the luxury condominium won the coveted award for Ontario’s Most Outstanding Mid-Rise Building.

In addition, the Tetherington Suite won the prestigious award for Most Outstanding Condo Suite over 801 sq. ft.

Rosehaven Homes is proud of this accomplishment and is pleased to receive the awards for The Randall Residences, which reflect the company’s ongoing commitment to building excellence.

From the soaring 10’ and 12’ ceilings to the custom-designed cabinetry by NEFF kitchens complete with Wolf, Sub-Zero and Miele appliances, these suites define sophistication and luxury. ELAN®g! home automation system and semi-private elevators are just two of the

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remarkable features in this landmark condominium.

Entries for the Awards of Distinction were submitted from across the province with finalists for the Most Outstanding Mid-Rise Building being judged on the overall architectural design, including interior and exterior appeal, the use of materials, the creative use and functionality of the common areas and floor plates.

“The Awards of Distinction program is an opportunity to pay tribute and honour the creativity, innovation and talent of builders, renovators, designers and marketers within the new home building and renovation industry,” said OHBA Pastpresident Leith Moore who added, “The building industry is a major driving force in our province and the Awards of Distinction celebrates this dynamic sector.”

Phase 2 at The Randall Residences with five exquisite new suite designs is being unveiled to visitors, including inspired one-bedroomplus-study and two-bedroom floor plans that

simply must be seen. For interested purchasers, the award-winning Tetherington suite currently being offered for sale starts from $2,925,000.

In addition, Rosehaven recently announced that the highly acclaimed Sotto Sotto Ristorante will open a second location at The Randall Residences as the anchor tenant, undoubtedly destined to become Oakville’s premier restaurant.

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Banking on History ATA Architects demonstrates its excellence with BMO restoration

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or years the former Bank of Montreal sat boarded up at the corner of Lakeshore Road East and Thomas Street in downtown Oakville. It was an eyesore and, like many heritage buildings that languish and fall into disrepair, the danger was to lose a slice of history.

So often, if not protected or restored, historic buildings can deteriorate beyond repair and are torn down to make way for a modern building, or worse, a parking lot.

In an attempt to never let this happen, the Town of Oakville has strived to preserve its history by designating as historical, hundreds of buildings throughout the community. It has received the Prince of Wales Heritage Award, created by Prince Charles, for recognition of its efforts to designate buildings as heritage properties. The designation helps to protect buildings with historic significance from the wrecking ball or major renovations that would change their DNA. The BMO building is one such heritage piece, built in 1910 as the Merchants Bank of Canada, the first chartered bank in Oakville.

An Oakville architectural firm that specializes in heritage buildings, ATA Architects on Lakeshore Road, was called in to restore, renovate and design an addition that would become the home to Antropologie, a design/fashion retailer that appreciates the character of older buildings located in urban downtowns.

“Our goal was to restore the original heritage portion of the building and create an addition sympathetic to the proportions and rhythms of the heritage building while simultaneously meeting the special needs of the future retail tenant, Anthropologie,” says Geri Tino, associate architect with ATA. Detailing that had been hidden or damaged during previous renovations, such as the original windows, the entablature and pediment, were restored and care was taken to use matching materials and methods when repairing damaged stone or brick components, Geri explained.

“The design approach taken for the addition was a contemporary one of sympathetic massing, rhythm and respect of the underlying order rather than attempting to replicate the historic building and in this way assuring that the

original building retained its historic integrity independent of the new addition. We wanted the heritage area to remain distinct and the addition to be the backdrop.”

Wander around the store and you will see evidence of some of those raw elements from the heritage building. Upstairs, a skylight separates old from new and here you can see the old bones of the roof.

When it designated this building for its historical, architectural and contextual value, the Oakville Heritage Committee stated: “The building is an example of the Beaux Arts style of architecture …retains much of its original form, scale and detailing. Among the features that have been

retained are the ‘temple-like’ frontal pilasters, deep moulded entablature and pediment, buff brick facade, the Coat of Arms of the Merchants Bank over the main entrance, recessed and raised brick detailing, window openings with stone sills and keystones and the main entrance with window lights at either side.”

While restoring a heritage building is a chore in itself, to include an addition that increases the floor space significantly and have the entire space flow as one is a work of art. The expansion was necessary to make the building viable for a major tenant and the town wanted to ensure the restoration and addition would be sympathetic to the original building and streetscape. oak ville Magazine

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ATA did extensive research and consulted with the town’s heritage manager, a heritage task force and the Heritage Oakville Committee to ensure the design would be approved by council – which it was.

In the end, it was mission was accomplished.

Last year, the Downtown Oakville Heritage Conservation District Study referenced the project as making a positive contribution to the downtown and an example of how to integrate heritage within the new development and intensification pressures. “This successful alteration conserves the original facades and adapts the building for ongoing 21st century uses…”

As for ATA, on November 8 they received the Award of Excellence at the town’s annual Livable by Design Awards. ATA actually shared the award with P+S / IBI Group Architects for The Shores in Bronte Village.

Next time you visit downtown Oakville, stop for a while at the old BMO building, take a stroll through the store, even if it is simply out of curiosity. And then discover the full history that exists downtown and in the residential streets past the commercial core. OM

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Respecting Heritage

Home has great old bones with modern functionality

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South Oakville is rich in history. A stroll through the old town, beyond the bustling boutiques and crowded cafés, you will discover a place of serenity and peace. Tree-lined streets take you past homes built almost two centuries ago – plaques proudly boasting the names of the original owners.

t was an area that Scot and Shevawn Adams fell in love with. And when an understated Arts and Craft-style home went on sale six years ago, they jumped at the chance to be part of this picturesque slice of Oakville.

Heritage plays a major role in Oakville with homes dating back to the 1800s. For the Adamses, history is a fascinating part of ownership here. They have the deed to the property that shows the land belonged to King’s College in1841.

The home itself was built in the early 1900s and there have been a couple of renovations along the way. The first order of business, Shevawn says, was to replace the moulding and trim in the renovated sections to match the original home. An interior designer, Shevawn wanted the restore the consistent lines and to respect the original quality of the home. So she had plaster moulding made of original materials and had the trim custom milled to replicate the trim application in the older part of the home. There were layers and layers of exterior stucco whose binding was horse hair and windows insulated with newspapers.

“We did some things to make the home more energy-efficient and ecofriendly. We installed a steel roof, which still complements the original look, used VOC paints and mineral-based insulation,” Shevawn exlplains.

“The home has a fascinating history. It has the bones of a beautiful old home, but the functionality of a modern home.”

With its open family room, dining room and kitchen, the home has the ideal space for entertaining – and the Adamses love to entertain. In fact, they frequently host gatherings for their neighbours – making friends and proudly welcoming people into their home.

This year they will be opening their home for the 2013 St. Andrew Christmas House Tour.

The annual tour, which will present an eclectic mix of historical, waterfront and architecturally unique homes on Friday, Dec. 6 and Saturday, Dec. 7, has been an Oakville tradition since 1981. Local professional decorators creatively decorate each beautiful house for the holidays.

The house tour is a community fundraising event with proceeds from this year’s event supporting, in part, Fareshare Food Bank and Kerr Street Ministries Christmas Wonders and Beyond program which provides gift certificates and food boxes to families in need.

“The home has a fascinating history. It has the bones of a beautiful old house, but the functionality of a modern home.”

For more information about the tour, visit St. Andrew website at: www.standrewshousetour.ca oak ville Magazine

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GIFT GUIDE PLATE Seasonal 12” Round Plate, $17.95. murron’s Cabinetree

SCULPTURE a beautiful Dark green Swan soapstone carving by inuit artist Tony Curley, $150.00. native art gallery BOWL Seasonal 14” Tree Bowl, $44.95. murron’s Cabinetree

house & home Oakville is the place to find cool gifts for around the house

PAINTING “Stomp ii” | 8”x10” oil on board

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PAINTING “Santan Pug” | 6”x6” acrylic painting

by Jennifer Wigmore. $225.00. in2art gallery

PAINTING “WinTeR gameS” | 12”x12” oil on canvas by elizabethh lennie. $300.00. in2art gallery

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SCULPTURE Dancing Bear sculpture by inuit artist nuyellia Tunnillie, $295.00. native art gallery

PLATE Seasonal Square glass Dish,$29.95. murron’s Cabinetree

POKER BBQ Sword, $34.95. murron’s Cabinetree

VASE $69.99. To Set a Table

ChAmPAGNE ICE BUCKET $129.99.

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CALENdAR The 2014 inuit calendar commemorates renowned inuit artist kenojuak ashevak, $19.95. native art gallery

BOWL Quartz Bowl, $79.99.

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fashion finds GIFT GUIDE GLASSES Fashionable reading glasses with Swarovski crystals.

Red, $89 Blue, $89 Yellow, $84 avantè Boutique

Gifts and party wear—it can all be found conveniently in Oakville

GLOVES lined leather gloves, $25-$45.

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SCARVES Colourful chenille scarves, $20.

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ENSEmBLE Jacket is gerry Weber, $379.

Scarf from Silk Route, $110.

Top from Fred Sabatier, $170. available at zuri Fashion

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HAPPENINGS

What’s On in Oakville

OTMH Candlelight Ball

Hope in High Heels Halton Women’s Place raises over $80,000 in this year’s event

By Nicolette Little www.english-mechanic.com

Generosity was overflowing at this year’s annual OTMH Candlelight Ball, presented by Barrington’s and Murron’s Cabinetree. The event raised $850,000 to help fund essential equipment for Oakville-Trafalgar Memorial Hospital.

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ore than $330,000 was raised during Cause-within-a-Cause, a fastpaced fundraising activity that this year was funding an echocardiography machine, one of six machines that need to be purchased before the new Oakville Hospital opens in December 2015. Gala patrons quickly reached that goal, and in fact exceeded it, raising the necessary funds to purchase that piece of equipment and more. Additional funds were raised throughout the evening through a live and silent auction and several contests.

Adding to the excitement of the evening was the Oliver & Bonacini team of chefs who created a gourmet menu for the gala patrons. Oliver & Bonacini has been the proud culinary provider of the OTMH Candlelight Ball since 2009.

“With an event of this magnitude there are so many people to thank – our sponsors, our gala committee, the hundreds of businesses that donated auction items and the more than 650 gala patrons in attendance,” said Tina Triano, CEO of the Oakville Hospital Foundation. “It was a spectacular evening that demonstrates our community’s dedication in giving back to their hospital.” OM

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Where can you find 165 men wearing pink stiletto heels—as well as a bunch of awestruck onlookers? In downtown Oakville, apparently.

his year’s Hope in High Heels event, put on by Halton Women’s Place, took place in Burlington on Sept. 28 and Oakville on Sept. 29. HWP’s goal of raising $80,000 to support its shelter—which offers ongoing psychological support for women fleeing domestic abuse, provides a safe haven for victims and also protects their dependants—may have seemed a pipe dream.

But, as the post-event tally of monies and participants revealed, more men than ever came out to walk while the previously undreamed-of monetary target was achieved.

Guy McMurray, a Remax Aboutowne Realty agent who teamed up with colleagues Bill Lawson and Mark Jensen, noted, “Our joint efforts may make a small impact in our community, but just the fact that we walked four blocks in high heels says, ‘We care’.”

Oakville resident and Trillium College CEO, Darryl Simsovic, also sported the stilettos. “A world in which women face the threat of violence, oftentimes from the people they should trust the most, is a world that needs changing,” he explained. A number of local dignitaries, including equities analyst and AM640 oak ville magazine

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radio personality Lou Schizas, town councillors Tom Adams, Marc Grant and Max Khan, Sheridan College president Jeff Zabudsky, and a team of jazz and rock “greats,” including Oakville’s own Russ Little and Michael Stuart, also “strutted their stuff” at the event.

“The 2013 Hope in High Heels event was an unprecedented success,” says Carm Bozzo, development manager at HW, adding, “but, we need a total of $600,000 this year alone to operate.”

Interested donors are urged to visit the Halton Women’s Place website http://haltonwomensplace. com/ways-to-give/make-a-donation. OM

DECEMBER

CoMing Events

Homestead Christmas Sunday, December 1 – Monday, December 23 Take a step back in time to the year 1900 to visit a Victorian Homestead during the Christmas season.

Spruce Lane Farm at Bronte Creek Provincial Park will be trimmed and decorated in all its seasonal splendour. Experience the Christmas season like never before.

Being Random Many show an Act of Kindness

Oakville Community Foundation wants to thank the many people and groups who participated in Random Act of Kindness Day (RAK) on Nov. 1.

In particular community leaders such as the Oakville Chamber of Commerce, YMCA of Oakville, United Way Oakville, Appleby College, Oakville Beaver, Oakville Schools and Tourism Oakville took the lead for RAK Day. Organizers of RAK are encouraging the public to share their stories and what they did for RAK Day. Check out www.rakoakville.com and post your stories or images. Join the initiative – mark November 6, 2014 on your calendars. OM

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Christmas Tea and Tour Sunday, December 15 | Two sessions available: 1:30 to 3 p.m. or 3 to 4:30 p.m.

Fee: $6.38 per person Iris code: 185586 (1:30 to 3 p.m.) or 185587 (3 to 4) Oakville Museum presents its annual Christmas Tea and Tour. Enjoy a 1.5-hour visit to the beautifully decorated historic Erchless Estate. Your visit will include the museum’s feature exhibit, a guided tour through the elegant home, followed by tea and cookies. Share the warmth of the holiday season with family and friends! Tour available for all ages, but children must be accompanied by an adult. All participants must be paid registrants. The museum cannot accommodate for allergies in this program.

JANUARY Courage Polar Bear Dip January 1 Join hundreds of dippers and thousands of spectators at Coronation Park in Oakville Jan. 1 as they take the plunge into the icy cold waters of Lake Ontario to help provide clean water in developing countries. Whether you come to Coronation Park in Oakville on Jan. 1 to enjoy the live music and festival atmosphere with family and friends, take part in the dip as a wild way to ring in the new year or join us dressed in your craziest costume to win prizes and later see yourself on the news, it is all for a great cause. Net proceeds from the Courage Polar Bear Dip have been given to World Vision Canada since 1995. In that time over $1 million has been raised and has funded clean water projects around the world.

Funds from the 2014 event will support the Rwanda: Right To Clean Water project in Gashora and Rugarama.

Winter Break Craft and Tour Thursday, January 2 at 1:30 – 2:30 and 3–4 p.m.

Friday, January 3 at 1:30 – 2:30 and 3–4 p.m.

Fee: $5 per participant.

Iris code: 185582, 185584, 185583, 185585 Spending family time together this winter break? Visit Oakville Museum for an hour in the afternoon to make

a craft with your child and take a guided tour of the museum. Fee applies to participating children only, but children must be accompanied and assisted by an adult.

Maple Syrup Festival Saturday, March 1 – Sunday, March 30 9:30 a.m. – 3 p.m.

Fresh Ontario maple syrup begins flowing at Bronte Creek Provincial Park on the first Saturday in March when the park’s annual Maple Syrup Festival gets under way. The maple syrup festivities are open to the public from 9:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. every weekend in March and from 9:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. daily through March Break.

Enjoy a guided tour of the Maple Lane, where 1890s costumed interpreters demonstrate how to tap maple trees, and make maple syrup and maple sugar. View artifacts in the maple museum or tour the 100-year-old Spruce Lane Farmhouse. Be sure to browse through the maple products and souvenirs available in the Maple Gift Shoppe and pick up a bottle of syrup to take home.

Hop on a wagon that will take you to a heated pancake house where you can enjoy fresh, hot pancakes with pure maple syrup and sausages, served up throughout the festival hours. They make their own Fresh Maple Sugar and Maple Taffy! OM

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inner has been “The Show” for 20 years at Paradiso Restaurant in downtown Oakville. In September, owners Stephane Sauvé, Kerry Campbell and Paul Asaris threw open the doors to host a celebration – 20 years in Oakville and 10 years in Village Square in Burlington.

Directly across from the Oakville Centre for the Performing Arts, Paradiso has been a popular before-and-after show destination for thousands of concert goers. And for the past two decades, Paradiso has been a major supporter of Oakville – the performing arts centre, the Downtown Oakville Jazz Festival and many events organized by the downtown business community.

They also support many other initiatives such as Oakville’s Community Spirit Awards and Hope

in High Heels-Oakville, which raises funds and awareness for Halton Women’s Place.

Paradiso has deservedly earned numerous awards over the years including “Best Casual Fine Dining Restaurant”, “Best Outdoor Patio”, “Best After The Theatre” and in 2006 was runner-up for Hospitality Provider of the Year. It has been nominated for Restaurateur of the Year through the Oakville Chamber of Commerce.

Congratulations Paradiso on all your success. *EDITOR`S NOTE: Oakville Magazine would like to apologize that a promotion in the Paradiso ad in the 2013 Fall issue was affected because the magazine was distributed at a later date.

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