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East-Enders Eighth Annual Reunion in the books excerpts from Bill Moore, Organizer
Although the ‘East-Enders’ eighth annual reunion has just happened, mark it in your calendars for next year: July 15, 2017 at Falaise (10 a.m to about 4:30). Walk into the past, a bit.
Preparing for the group photo. It has been said that getting the East-Enders together is like herding cats.
Photos by John Chepil and Tom Gooden
What started out in 2009 as a Collingwood Park reunion has become a WindermereSecondary-School catchment-area reunion. The first video had the “East-Enders” in the title, so the name stayed. In 2009, before the first reunion, I went to Classmates.com to get the word out. So, I had to advertise it as a Windermere Secondary School reunion, although it was originally intended to be a Collingwood Park reunion. So didn’t want it limited to Windermere, but to include people who lived in the area and went to other schools, like Notre Dame and Vancouver College, Van Tech and Killarney, and people who partied with us in the years after high school but came from other places.
The jam session
More recently, there are Facebook friends in our age group, the baby-boomers, who grew up in other parts of East Van. So basically, the people invited to our reunion are former Windermere students and friends and family.
Here is the group photo from 2015. A good looking bunch. Check out the excellent East-Enders Reunion videos on Youtube to see who you know. Will you be in the 2017 photo? Photo from Youtube.
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If you are coming to the reunion and expect to see a lot of people who went to high schools other than Windermere, don’t expect to see many, although there might be some. What you will find are people who knew the
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East Enders: Continued from page 1 Vancouver of your youth.
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In 2012, we moved the reunion from Collingwood Park to Falaise Hall and Park because it rained in 2011, and we needed a park with shelter. It proved to be a good move, since, it seems, half the people (or more) who went to Windermere came from the Project, which is what we all called Renfrew Heights, which is where Falaise Hall is. To get the funds for the hall rental started, eight members of this group paid $25 a table, for a party of eight, to go to the 2012 event; any more that year would have to be outside. Thank you to all who participated in that, because all the reunions since then stem from that seed-money. There is a jam session that starts as soon as anyone wants to play; come solo, or bring a group. Bass players use my amp and guitar. Thank you to the musicians for their participation, every year—especially those who have let us use their sound-system (in past years, Steve Webb and Robert Brown). Thank you to Darryl Michaud for making videos of the jam session, for years. I would like to thank all the volunteers who help set up and put things away, sell raffle tickets, tend the sign-in desk, clean up, obtain donated-merchandise from businesses, and more. There are too many to mention; I’ll probably forget someone, lol.
We started a tradition of having a Group Photo in the Pool, at 1 pm. Thank you to Darryl Michaud and Pat Bourget for all their work taking pictures and compiling them into video-montages. Come by the hall, wherever we have the sign-in table, at least once, to sign the guest register. Circulate. Remember, you might not recognize people right away. Be nice if everyone put on a name-tag, but, for some reason, some people rebel against that. Last year, I bought masking tape to use for name tags. It might sound kind of bush league, but it worked and the tape doesn’t fall off like many name tags do. If you feel that nobody will remember you, you’re not alone. You’d be surprised how many people know who you are, from a park or classroom, or knew people you knew. Even if you weren’t well known, you were seen, daily. If you don’t know or recognize anyone, just start up a conversation and get in on the vibe. Families were big, back in the day, with siblings everywhere. Think of it as six degrees of separation from the olden days. Catch up.
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Joyce–Collingwood station upgrades Upgrades to Joyce–Collingwood Skytrain station are underway to improve accessibility, capacity, safety and security at the fourthbusiest Expo Line Station outside of downtown Vancouver. Project update The majority of ground-level demolition work is now complete. Installation of concrete columns and footings to support the new east stationhouse is ongoing. Painting work has begun. Upcoming work On July 24, 2016, construction crews will switch out the power source at the station. During this time, several bus stops will be relocated from 5:30 pm to end of service to give crews the space they need to work. Signs will be installed at the bus loop to direct customers to their stop.
The east entrance of the Joyce-Collingwood Skytrain station will remain closed until upgrades are complete in fall 2017. Photo courtesy of Crecien Bencio
Here is what customers can expect at the station over the coming months: The east entrance will remain closed until upgrades are complete in fall 2017. Steel and roofing work is expected to begin later this summer. Noise associated with large construction projects, including nighttime work with varying levels of noise while trains are not operating will continue.
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There’s nothing like the taste and nutrition of fresh fruits and vegetables picked at the peak of the season. Summer is a great time to take advantage of local-grown fruits and veggies found at various farmers markets and market stalls around our neighbourhood. Whether you walk, bike or Skytrain, the trip will be well worth the effort! Windermere Garden Market Tuesdays until the end of August 11:00 am–2 pm Location: In front of Collingwood Neighbourhood House Students from Windermere Secondary School’s Organic Garden are offering their fresh and organic produce to the community! Pick up local veggies and support Windermere students. Curbside Fresh Market Thursdays until September 29 3–6 pm In front of Collingwood Neighbourhood House Curbside Fresh Market, a project of the Greater Vancouver Food Bank, sells locally grown, lower-priced, fresh produce and market staples at Collingwood Neighbourhood House on Thursdays. Buy from a selection of in-season fruits and veggies, including tomatoes, lettuce, carrots, peaches, cherries, apples and more!
Stay for a meal at Romer’s Burger Bar and enjoy the waterfront, playground and pier after a stop at the River District Farmers Market. Photos by Julie Cheng River District Farmers Market Saturdays until October 15 10 am-3 pm Kerr Street Plaza – 8683 Kerr Street One block South of SE Marine Drive
This is the only riverfront market in Vancouver. Shop for fruits and vegetables, prepared foods, and handmade products produced by farmers and artisans. Stay for live music, a MERCATO Italian delicious meal at Romer’s Burger Bar and enjoy the waterfront, playground Market and pier. If you live nearby, please Friday, August 19 Friday, November 25 consider walking or biking. 4-8 pm Trout Lake Market 3075 Slocan Street Saturdays until October 19 and Grandview 9 am-2 pm Highway North parking lot of Trout Lake (John The city’s only Italian market is right in Hendry Park) our backyard! This unique market brings together the tastes of Italy with the produce One of the longest-running and most grown in local farms. Shop for fresh fruit popular markets in Vancouver, Trout and veggies, hand-made products and delicious food prepared by Il Centro’s chef. Lake Market is always jam-packed. Come together right now with Freshslice Pizza
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There are often lineups for the food trucks such as Vij’s Railway Express. But it’s not all about food. The scene is colourful and festive with musicians playing and face-painting for kids and kids at heart. In addition to the fresh produce, from apples and peaches to beets and turnips, you can pick up fresh-baked bread and pies, meat and cheese, salmon and free-range chicken, and lots more. If it’s organic, even better! Skytrain stop: Nanaimo station. Downtown Market at Queen E Theatre Thursdays until October 27 2-6 pm Queen Elizabeth Theatre Plaza 650 Hamilton Street, Vancouver If you’re downtown you can shop fresh weekly for quality fresh fruits and vegetables, meat, eggs and poultry, baked goods, artisan food and craft, fresh fish, and local craft beer, wine and spirits. Or take the Skytrain to the ChinatownStadium station and head down Beatty Street and turn west on Georgia Street. Buy some lunch there and head across Georgia Street to the CBC and take in the sounds of summer at CBC’s Musical Nooners. These free, live music concerts run every weekday on the CBC Vancouver outdoor stage on Hamilton Street (between West Georgia and Robson), Monday to Friday from 12-1 pm.
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Eating Out in RC:
by Paul Reid
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Dear reader. Greetings and welcome to yet another fine instance of Eating Out in RC. This time, we journey across the street from Norquay Park on Kingsway to a place next door to where our beloved Wally’s once existed. Can you Tis the season for fresh picture it? Now, see yourself strawberry and chocolate waffles. entering into the door of a Mmm! new establishment called Off the Grid Waffles. So yes, start with a savoury waffle: Grilled Chicken Breast; That’s what my accomplice and I did for the first time this Montreal Smoked Meat; Spicy July. I am so happy to say that Chicken with Bacon; Pulled Pork; Cheeseburger or Smoked Off the Grid Waffles is a big, big hit! Not only was it packed Salmon. And then, finish it off with a heavenly dessert waffle: on the two occasions that I Cheesecake; S’Mores; Tiramisu; was there, but that seems to Banana Nutella, Matcha be the word out on the net. Cheesecake, or as we had, the seasonal Strawberry Chocolate. So what’s all the fuss about? Take a look at these waffles. For drinks, you might want And they are as delectable Jenga anyone? to try one of Off the Grid’s as they are beautiful. The specialty shakes: Matcha, pizza waffles are perhaps Cappuccino, Maple Bacon, not so dazzling, but they are Oreo, Chocolate Banana delicious. and Strawberry. There are also specialty drinks, teas, “This is just a place for cappuccinos, lattes and free snacks,” my wife said. water. After she couldn’t finish her Smoked Salmon waffle, The owners of the shop are let alone the strawberryRaymond Fong and Hurley chocolate waffle for dessert, Wu. “This is our first I think she stood corrected. Yes, you can make a full meal restaurant. We grew up in this neighbourhood, which out of waffles. My Montreal Smoked Meat Pizza waffle was is why we chose to open here.” The official opening pretty damn good as well. was in January of this year. Yes, the prices are decent (nothing over $9 dollars), the service is good (considering how much work goes into each creation) and did I mention Jenga – yes – each table comes with this fun skill testing game to keep us happy while our delicious waffles Try the savoury pizza waffles such are being prepared. as the Smoked Salmon or Montreal Bon appetit. Smoked Meat.
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Get Involved Collingwood International Film Festival Friday, August 5 – India – Gaston Park Friday, August 19 – China – Collingwood Park Free outdoor movie and popcorn at dusk. Still Moon Arts Stewardship Mondays at Renfrew Ravine Mondays, August 8, 15, 22, 29 10–11:30 am Join Still Moon Arts Society every Monday in the Renfrew Ravine to remove invasive species and waste, test water quality, and continue to make the Ravine an inviting natural space for both the community and the ecosystem
Free Community Healing Circle Gathering at Slocan Park Sunday, August 21 1-5 pm around it. Meet at the Labyrinth at 27th Avenue.
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Used appliance collection - Trout Lake Farmers Market – Saturday, August 6 The first Saturday of each month until October at Trout Lake, ElectroCycle and their partners at the Trout Lake Youth Council will be collecting your old, broken and unwanted appliances for free! Find out what you can recycle on their website www.electrorecycle.ca/recycle/
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What’s happening at your local library Collingwood Branch Library, 2985 Kingsway, 604-665-3953 SUMMER FUN! CHILDREN’S PROGRAMS Summer Reading Club: Book a Trip! Kids 6-12 years of age can enjoy fun activities, and become reading stars in this popular free program designed to encourage creativity and build excitement around books! Joining the BC Summer Reading Club lets them track their reading while giving them a chance to participate in free programs, enter contests, and earn their own Summer Reading Club medal. Highlights of Free Summer Reading Club programs at the Collingwood Library: Paper Minecraft Travel Tales Friday, August 5, 2 pm Around the World in 80 Frames Friday, August 19, 2 pm (Ages 8-12. Registration required) Book a Trip to Your Library Alternate Fridays at 2 pm
Drop in to check out a few new reads, play games, take part in self-directed activities and more. Summer Reading Club Celebration Saturday, September 17, 2:30 pm And our regular FREE kids’ and family-friendly programs at the Collingwood Library continue too: Lego Block Party – Drop in Drop in to express your creativity with Lego! A program for children aged 6-12 yrs. Lego provided. Saturday, August 27, 10:30 am Family Storytime – Drop in Stories, rhymes and songs for the whole family. Thursday mornings, July 7–August 11, 10:30 – 11am Babytime – Drop in Songs, rhymes, lap play and books for baby. Thursday mornings, July 7 – August 11, 11:30 am-12 pm
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Renfrew Branch Library, 2969 E. 22nd Avenue at Nootka, 604-2578705
One-to-One Computer Training Every week Want to learn how to use a computer? How to send an email? Or maybe you would like to learn more about VPL’s online collections, eBooks? Call the Library to book a 45 minutes session at your convenience!
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ESL Book Club August 2, 16, 30, September 13, 27, October 11, 25 7–8:30 pm – Registration required Enjoy practising your English conversation and reading skills in a supportive environment while learning about culture and meeting new people. This program is most suitable for intermediate speakers. Registration is required. To register and to get the book to read, please come to the Collingwood Library!
Summer Reading Club 2016: Book a Trip! This year’s theme, Book a Trip, is all about travel, exploration and adventure! Kids can sign-up for free at their nearest VPL branch until the end of the summer.
ESL Conversation Circle August 10, 24, September 7, 21, October 5, 19 – Drop-In Enjoy meeting new people while practising English in a supportive environment. Most suitable for intermediate speakers.
• Babytime (0-18 months) Wednesdays, July 6 to August 31 | 11:15 am | Drop-in • Family Storytimes (all ages) Tuesdays, July 5 to August 30, 10:15 am | Drop-in Saturdays, July 2 to August 27, 11:15 am | Drop-in
Paper Minecraft Travel Tales Tuesday Aug. 2, 2-3pm | Drop-in Lego! Around the World in 80 Frames Tuesday, August 16, 2016 (2:00 pm – 3:00 pm) Summer Reading Club Celebration Friday, August 26, 2016 (10:30 am – 11:30 am) Afternoon at the Movies Fridays, 3:30pm | Drop-in Join us on Friday afternoons for family friendly movies! • August 5 Madagascar 3: Europe’s Most Wanted • August 12 Charlie and the Chocolate Factory • August 19 Rio 2 • August 26 The Wizard of Oz
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Sculpture by local artist honours lost streams celebrates nature
Still Moon Arts events
by Lucas Chan
On June 30 Still Moon Art Society’s artistic director, Carmen Rosen, unveiled her first public art sculpture Still Here. Located on 2699 Kingsway (close to the old Wally’s Burgers), Still Here is a testament to the lost streams that continue to exist beneath the concrete jungle. The sculpture also represents the efforts of the community to acknowledge its existence and steward the future health of existing natural spaces that remain in the city, like Renfrew Ravine and Still Creek. More than just beautiful places teeming with wildlife and flora, these places present environments for communities to learn, explore and connect with each other as well as the natural world. Come out to Stewardship Mondays On July 11 the weekly summer initiative, Stewardship Mondays, had its first session and featured a workshop on weaving native and nonnative plant species with local artist Sharon Kallis. Every Monday for the rest of the summer Still Moon Arts will continue to host family friendly activities in the ravine from 11 am–1 pm, meeting at the Renfrew Ravine labyrinth on 27th Avenue.
Still Here art opening. Photos by Ben Rosen Purcell Performance Exploration Renfrew Ravine is the home to many memories about how this natural space has served as a place for community reflection, inspiration and connection. From July 10–
14 Still Moon Arts organized a site-specific Performance Exploration workshop in Renfrew Ravine, a four-day process to tell communityinspired stories through dance, poetry, music, vocal body, theatre and ephemeral art.
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Youth Performance Exploration. Photos by Carmen Rosen Moon Festival August and September will be busy months as Still Moon Arts prepares for their 14th annual Renfrew Ravine Moon Festival on Saturday, September 17 at Slocan Park and Renfrew Park. From September 6-9/ 12-15 there will be lantern workshops at Slocan Hall from 4–8 pm, with Moon Music Concerts at Slocan Park throughout the month. Still Moon Arts will end the month with an Equinox Labyrinth Walk on Thursday, September 22 and a World Rivers Day art and water celebration on Sunday, September 25. For more information on all events find them on Facebook as Still Moon Arts Society and on Twitter and Instagram as stillmoonarts. Lucas Chan is a fourth year student at the University of British Columbia studying international trade and development in the faculty of land and food systems. He is interested in learning from community stories and knowledge to explore more ways of bringing people together. Through Still Moon he aims to increase awareness of Renfrew Ravine as a place for community, education, sustainability and art.
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Help save our neighbourhood schools! Illustrated stories show On June 29, 2016, the Bruce Parent Action Group 2016 (BPAG) was formed in response to the announcement that Graham Bruce Elementary School will be one of three schools being put on the potential list of schools to be considered for closure. During the 2015/2016 school year, Bruce housed 218 students, which was at 70% capacity. The school has the potential to house more students. As you are aware, in addition to Bruce elementary, Carleton elementary school is also on the list to be considered for closure, as is Gladstone high school. The Joyce-Collingwood area of East Vancouver is expanding rapidly. The Wall Centre Central Park will soon add more than 1,000 new homes. The Westbank Projects’ 29-storey condo tower and the JoyceCollingwood Station Precinct plan will add another 2,600 new homes. The new zoning is specifically aimed at providing affordable housing for families in the Collingwood neighbourhood. With the potential of approximately 3,600 new families coming into the area, there will be more families who
will need schools for their children. It just doesn’t make sense to close these schools! We need your help! [subhead] The Bruce Parent Action Group was at the recent Greek Festival, thanks to our local member of Parliament, Don Davies and to the president of the Greek Orthodox Community, Mr. Kostas Nikolaou who allowed us to set up a table at their festivities. Over 1,000 petitions were well received by the public to help us advocate for our community schools. More can be done! Please join the campaign to advocate for Bruce school by visiting https:// bruceelementary.wordpress.com to print and sign the petition or to see updates on this worthwhile cause. Join the Facebook at https://www. facebook.com/savebruce/. Please mail or drop off your signed petition to MLA Adrian Dix’s constituency office at 5022 Joyce Street, Vancouver, BC V5R 4G6. BPAG appreciates your help for this worthwhile cause for the future of our children. Please sign the petition and send it in. Our children are our future.
connection between cultures, relationships and physical activity by Vinoth Palanivel
Renfrew Collingwood INTERactive has created eight illustrated stories that will be released this summer. The videos encourage you to think about how you can be physically active while meeting a new person each week. One of the project’s mottos is “Try something new, with someone not like you!” These illustrations share stories of what a neighbourhood can accomplish when they work together around a common interest, which in this case, is to increase intercultural understanding and relationships, using physical activity as the tool. Social relations and physical activity are well known to increase personal and community health and safety—the ultimate vision of the INTERactive project. The stories describe how the collective action of the project came together, and the changes and challenges participants experienced over the first year of work together. Through this process participants engaged eight local neighbourhood partners plus the University of British Columbia, supported nine intercultural connectors who engaged over 460 people. Many more people were reached through numerous social and physical activities within the neighbourhood. The releases are approximately three minutes in length. The first story was released on June 25, with the rest being released once per week on Wednesdays from July 2 to August 13. The last video, to be released August 20, is a 24-minute compilation of all eight stories. Find the videos at www.youtube.com/user/ConnectingDiversity/Videos Wendy and Paula: INTERactive Beginnings describes the partnership between the University of B.C. and the RenfrewCollingwood community. Created by Esther Yuen. http:// youtu.be/IjSReM_If3k
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The Seniors Connection Connections make all the difference
by Suzanne Liddle
The following is a paid advertisement by Adrian Dix, MLA for Vancouver/Kingsway Dear Neighbours,
Saving Carleton, Gladstone, and Bruce – Get Involved!
Most of us are aware that we have an ageing population in B.C. and the rest of Canada. It is estimated that seniors will make up 21 percent of the Vancouver population by 2031 and did you know that the Renfrew-Collingwood area has the highest number of seniors in Vancouver?
On June 20th, the Vancouver School Board announced a list of schools to be considered for possible closure. This list includes Sir Guy Carleton and Graham Bruce Elementary Schools in Joyce-Collingwood and is a direct result of pressure from the BC Liberal government.
The seniors population Seniors on a recent trip to Reifel Bird Sanctuary. here contributes so much to our neighbourhood by volunteering, caregiving, If you see someone new in your Of course, not all seniors who child-minding, working and building or your street, make an live alone are isolated and not participating in community life. effort to get to know them. all seniors that live with their Not a people person? Small social families are well connected However, research has shown networks are just as effective. but the importance of having that one of the biggest issues There is no pressure to attend some social connections in our facing seniors is isolation. There group activities but it’s always lives is huge. At Collingwood are lots of ways that seniors useful to know what is available. Neighbourhood House we have can become isolated. Language wonderful volunteer connectors barriers, declining mobility, low Think about connecting with who promote its programs income, lack of confidence or services in the residences where seniors in your building, various health issues are some supporting each other and getting they live and make a point barriers that can make it difficult to get to know people in the to know what is happening in for seniors to participate and neighbourhood. They also attend your community. create social connections. various community events to help New members wanted! to promote CNH programs and “Studies link large supportive The seniors programs at CNH are services. social networks to improved always open to new members! health outcomes in later Summer is a busy time and there How can you help? life, whereas having a small have been a number of trips Saying hello is the first step! unsupportive network increases Come for a walk with the Walking including a full bus that went to one’s risk for poor physical and Club on a Monday or Wednesday Squamish for the day! This month mental health,” according to the seniors will be checking out some to meet some new people and Seniors Vulnerability Report 2011. encourage others to get moving! sport by going to the Americas Masters Games 2016, which are being held in Vancouver for the first time.
The possible closure of Bruce and Carleton schools is a blow to our community. These are both excellent, viable, dynamic public schools that are part of the area and Vancouver’s history. It is impossible to imagine our neighbourhood without them. Last year, they were home to more than 500 public school students. Indeed, Carleton has been the centre of public education in the area since 1896 more than three decades before South Vancouver joined the City of Vancouver.
We are going to fight to save Graham Bruce and Carleton as we did in 2010. In addition, I will be working all out to support Gladstone Secondary in the Cedar Cottage area which is also on the list of possible closures.
They will also continue the series of talks by Empower Health Clinic on the natural prevention and treatment of diabetes, featuring Dr. Raymond Trott on August 15. For information on these workshops and more check out the monthly bulletin for seniors available from CNH reception.
Seniors connectors Lydia and Ann with CNH staff Eda promoting Better at Home.
Suzanne Liddle coordinates Better at Home and seniors programs at Collingwood Neighbourhood House.
On June 28th, Vancouver City Council approved the Joyce-Collingwood Station Precinct Plan which proposes an increase of 2600 homes in the immediate area of the Skytrain station. The plan includes zoning for several towers, mid-rise apartments, 4-6 story apartment buildings, townhouses and duplexes. In addition, the Wall Centre Central Park is currently under construction on Boundary Road and Vanness adding 1014 homes to local community and many new school-age children. This school announcement took place as thousands of new homes were approved in our community by City Council and is simply wrong. The new homes will dramatically increase our area population and the number of school-age children. Closing our local schools makes no sense as a result. No community has been as open and welcoming to new Canadians and density as Joyce-Collingwood. That is why the proposed closure of Carleton and Graham Bruce is so unacceptable. Schools are our key public services and public spaces. They are needed now and will be needed for generations to come. Our office has been busy attending meetings with students, alumni and parents from across JoyceCollingwood who are rallying to protect their schools. Get involved! Volunteer to support our schools by contacting us at 604-660-0314 or Adrian.dix.mla@leg.bc.ca. Visit our office for Support Our Schools petition to distribute, or simply print it online at www. adriandixmla.ca/schools.
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RENFREW COLLINGWOOD COMMUNITY NEWS
A news section for Renfrew-Collingwood learners
Summer Olympics in Rio
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The summer Olympics are every four years. The last summer Olympics were in London, England, in 2012. This year they will be in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil from August 5 to21.
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Brazil is in South America. This is the first time ever that a country in South America is hosting the Olympics. Brazil is the biggest country in South America. It also has the most people.
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There are almost 200 athletes from Canada going to the Rio Olympics. They have worked very hard to get to go. Some of the sports that they will do are swimming, soccer, cycling (riding a bike), rowing (a boat) and gymnastics.
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Did you live in Vancouver in February 2010? If you did, you will remember the winter Olympics were hosted here. It was a very exciting time in the city. There were people from all over the world. There were many things to see and do.
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I am sure that Rio must be very excited to host the Olympics. Good luck, Rio! Good luck Team Canada!
Zika Virus in Brazil Have you heard of the Zika virus? It is a sickness passed by mosquitoes. If a pregnant woman gets Zika, her child is at risk for being born with a very small head or other problems. The Zika virus has spread all over the world, but some countries are having more trouble stopping it than others. Brazil has had a problem with Zika. The World Health Organization said that pregnant women should not travel to Brazil for the Olympics. This has made the Olympic athletes worried. Some of them have pregnant wives, others might want to have children soon. There are some athletes who have decided not to go to the Olympics in Rio. They do not want to risk getting the Zika virus. The health authorities (people in charge) in Brazil say that the athletes should not worry about Zika. The chance of getting it is very low. There are not as many mosquitoes during the Olympics in August, which is winter in Brazil. Still, some athletes do not want to risk their health. Others are not as worried. They have worked so hard to get to the Olympics that nothing will stop them from going. What do you think? If you were an Olympic athlete, would you go to Rio?
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Community Reads
Discover books that have been recommended by your neighbours in the Renfrew-Collingwood community. Booklist by Taya Lawton A Recipe for Bees by Gail AndersonDargatz Awaiting news about a sick family member, Augusta reminiscences about her life. From her time as a young woman living in an unhappy marriage on an isolated farm in British Columbia to growing older and rediscovering the “ointment for her soul” of beekeeping that reconnects her to the community and sparks a love affair with her husband. Gail Anderson-Dargatz’s beautiful novel is saturated with bee lore, rich domestic detail, wondrous imagery culled from rural kitchens and gardens, and shining insights into family and friendship. And at its heart is the life, death and resurrection of an extraordinary marriage
All Together Now by Gill Hornby In the small English village of St. Ambrose, the members of the Bridgeford Community Choir have little in common. But when their singing coach dies unexpectedly before a big contest, the motley group must join forces - and voices - in pursuit of an impossible-seeming goal. Featuring an eclectic cast of characters, including a mother suffering from empty nest syndrome, a middle-aged man who has just lost everything, and a 19-year-old waitress who dreams of reality TV stardom.
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RENFREW PARK COMMUNITY COMPLEX 2929 East 22nd Avenue, Vancouver, BC V5M 2Y3 604 257-8388 Fax: 604 257-8392 Website: www.vancouver.ca/renfrewrec
Jointly operated by Renfrew Park Community Association and Vancouver Board of Parks and Recreation.
Summer Registration is ongoing, register early so you don’t miss out. For our full listing of programs check out our website or drop by and pick up a brochure. GST excluded. Registration has now started. Register early so you don’t miss out.
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Tennis Camp (6-18yrs)
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Activities are weather permitting. Collingwood Park Mo-Fr Jul 11-Aug 19 10:00am-5:00pm Slocan Park Mo We Fr Jul 11-Aug 19 10:00am-5:00pm Renfrew Park Tu Th Jul 12-Aug 18 10:00am-5:00pm
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Collingwood Neighbourhood House (CNH)
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Jazzercise jazzes up exercise with music, dance, and fun by Norman Hill Is there a way to get fit, have fun, and be social? Yes, there is—it’s called Jazzercise. Jazzercise classes provide a total body workout that blends dance-based cardio exercises with strength training and muscle toning. The classes are accompanied by high energy dance music.
Cheryl recommends that people find a type of physical exercise that they actually enjoy, so that it will naturally become part of their routine. Many people find Jazzercise’s high energy dance classes a lot more fun than more common types of exercise, such as jogging or weight training. For anyone who likes to move and listen to music, Jazzercise could be a perfect way to get fit. Jazzercise offers participants many benefits. First of all, because Jazzercise classes exercise the whole body and are so intense, participants get a balanced exercise program and usually see results quickly. Cheryl said Jazzercise seems to also help keep people young.
Collingwood Neighbourhood House invites you to lunch every Tuesday and Thursday. Full meal prices are $6.25 for adults, $5 for seniors, $4 for students and $3.25 for children under 12. Items can be purchased a la carte or “to go.”
August lunch menu Tuesday, August 2 Mushroom barley soup Tuna sandwiches / veggie option Salad; Butter tart
Jazzercise classes at CNH are taught by instructor Cheryl Hallman, who has been teaching Jazzercise for 35 years, including more than 18 years at CNH. When Jazzercise classes began years ago at CNH, there were only a few participants, many of them CNH staff. Over the years, thanks to Cheryl, the number of participants has grown significantly. The thing Cheryl enjoys most about teaching Jazzercise is meeting the students. She estimates she has taught over 10,000 of them!
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Thursday, August 4 Kung Pao chicken / eggplant and tofu curry with jasmine rice Salad; Peach cobbler with vanilla ice cream
Since the routines and music are constantly updated by Jazzercise, the classes are always fresh and exciting. Jazzercise offers participants a chance to get away from the stress and worries of their daily lives. Instructor Cheryl said, “Jazzercise classes are one hour to get away from it all.” Another important benefit of Jazzercise classes is that the exercises are very safe. All the routines are professionally choreographed by Jazzercise, a company that started the fitness revolution over 40 years ago. Using a follow-the-leader style, the instructor gives participants the option of doing exercises using no impact, low impact and high impact techniques. Jazzercise offers more than physical benefits. It’s also about the friendships people make in class. The classes appeal to all ages and fitness levels. People don’t need to be good dancers or wellcoordinated—anyone can do Jazzercise!
The classes are very popular with women, but men are welcome too. The elderly benefit from the classes as well, since the exercises are great for building bone density. CNH offers Jazzercise classes at the following times: Mondays and Wednesdays, 6:00 – 7:00 pm Tuesdays and Thursdays, 12:00 – 1:00 pm Saturdays, 10:00 – 11:00 am It costs $5.50 to drop in to a class. Another option is to buy a recreation activity pass at a cost of $55 for 12 sessions, which allows participants to save $11. The pass can also be used for other CNH recreation programs, such as yoga, Zumba, volleyball, badminton, or soccer. For more information on Jazzercise or CNH’s other recreation programs, visit http://www.cnh. bc.ca/programs/adults-activities/ or call 604-435-0323. To buy a recreation pass or to drop in to a class, visit CNH’s front desk.
Tuesday, August 9 Corn chowder Bacon & potato and pierogis with sour cream / veggie option Salad; Nanaimo bars Thursday, August 11 Beef Stroganoff / veggie option on egg noodles Salad; Chocolate Cake Tuesday, August 16 Minestrone soup Meat / veggie pie Salad; Chocolate pudding Thursday, August 18 Chicken a la king on rice / veggie option Salad; Strawberry almond cake Tuesday, August 23 Cream of broccoli soup Tuna sandwich or roasted veggie sandwich Salad; Walnut cookies Thursday, August 25 Spaghetti and meatballs / pasta primavera Salad and garlic bread Vanilla cake Tuesday, August 30 Sweet potato & chickpea soup Chicken / veggie wrap Salad; Almond cookies
Schedule correction: Seniors’ Drop-in Kundalini Yoga Seniors’ Drop-in Kundalini Yoga takes place on Mondays and Thursdays, from 9:00 - 10:00 am, except for the second Thursday of the month when the schedule is 8:45 – 9:45 am. For more information on the class, visit http://www.cnh.bc.ca/programs/seniors-programs/ This page is sponsored by the Collingwood Neighbourhood House
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CBIA UPDATES Collingwood International Film Festival August 5th and August 19th - movies start at dusk (approximately 8:45p.m) bring you chairs and blankets August 5th - India - 100 Yard Journey - come early for Bhangra dancing performance @ Gaston Park August 19th - China - Kung Fu Panda 3 7:30p.m. Paws Squad Dog Agility performance @ Collingwood Park Come out and visit the dogs before and after the show. Vancouver Public Library will be there too. Movie will begin at dusk. Free popcorn compliments of the Collingwood Community Policing Centre
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#coolcoll - Cool in Collingwood Summer Instagram Contest - See ad in this paper for instructions on how to participate. The more you post the more changes of you winning prizes. Main prize is a FITBIT ! We want to know what keeps you “Cool” this summer in Collingwood. Visit one of our participating businesses: Abantu Hair, Bubble World, Icepik Shavery, Milk & Sugar, Jambo Grill, Starbucks, Oxygen Yoga, Magic Stronghold, The Bong Shop, Vancity, Max’s Restaurant and Downtown Dogs Grooming.
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Watch out for the Street Team in August handing out #coolcoll swag. Take pictures with them and they will be entered into the contest.
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16th Annual General Meeting - September 13th at Green Thumb Theatre - see above for more information. AGM packages will be hand delivered to all members at the beginning of August. We are accepting nominations to join the Board of Directors. We meet monthly during the lunch hour. If you are interested or know of someone who would be interested please contact the CBIA office 604.639.4403. To be eligible you must be either a property owner, merchant, business operator or manager. Call for more information.
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Collingwood Street Clean Team The Street Clean Team is out on the streets 4 days a week now. Monday, Wednesday, Friday and Saturday. The City of Vancouver has approved a pilot project providing each 22 BIAs in Vancouver two extra days per month for Micro Cleaning where they will concentrate on designated areas like alleys. We thank the City of Vancouver for helping us keep Collingwood Streets Clean.
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Street Banner Design Contest It is time to design new street banners along Kingsway between Boundary Road and Rupert Street. We welcome all artist for ideas and/or designs. They can be emailed to info@shopcollingwood.ca we will have a panel of local businesses choose then winner design or designs. Submission due by September 15, 2016.
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Youth explore home, place and nature in Skytrain mural
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This summer, a new community mural has been installed at the construction site of the Joyce-Collingwood Skytrain Station. This mural was lead by artists aly de la cruz yip and Kim Villagante and created by youth in the neighbourhood. The mural creation took place at CNH during the Saturday Fun Group program, a drop-in leadership program for newcomer youth. The concept of home, place and the natural environment (including the ecological and social history of this land) were recurring themes throughout the project. Youth participants were involved in every step, from sketching, design and painting.
The mural is a symbol of the community that stands behind it. Each image represents a story from a participant and these stories collectively represent our neighbourhood of Renfrew-Collingwood. The mural provides a visual public platform for youth-based artistic expression. The arts is a powerful tool to connect and build relationships—and these relationships are part of our sense of belonging and our home in our neighbourhood. The mural will be at the Joyce-Collingwood station till December 2017 until construction is complete. The project was supported by Collingwood Neighbourhood House (CNH), Collingwood Community Policing Centre and Translink.
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