Valentine's Edition by FIAT LUX MEDIA

FEBRUARY 2017

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CONTENTS VALENTINE’S EDITION

6 Port Credit Comedy Festival

16 Jaja Spa

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You’re Worth It

20 Valentine’s WHERE TO Guide

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EDITOR’S NOTE

Photo: ©Andrea Marchant, As It Happens Photography

I’ve enjoyed meeting with a lot of neighbourhood business owners in preparation for our Valentine’s edition as we continue to connect communities along the Lakeshore. Look for our new “Where To” guide with recommendations on great places to eat, drink, and shop for Valentine’s! This month’s cover feature focuses on the ladies behind Long Branch’s Jaja Spa; Kayla Hetherington and Jacqueline Sousa. Read about what inspired them to follow their dreams and bring a bit of glam to the ‘hood. Thank you for reading, Roger Tumminieri, Editor Etobicoke Lakeshore Press

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Q&A with PHIL LECONTE We interviewed Phil LeConte, the What is your vision for the Festival Executive Producer of the Port in the future? Credit Comedy Festival to get the scoop on its origins... “My vision for all events that I produce is that they continue to grow, What made you pursue a career in not necessarily in size, but just get comedy and performance? better in some way every year. I would love to see it expand a little “When I was in high school, I but that takes time and demand learned how to juggle and was from the community.” involved in school pep stuff so I found myself on stage a lot. I think that was where it started. And then there was a fairly big Buskers festival in my home town of Waterloo. That’s where I caught the Busker bug that lead me to more performing and variety entertainment. From there, comedy was a natural step.”

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PORT CREDIT COMEDY FESTIVAL What inspired you to start the Port The Port Credit Comedy FestiCredit Comedy Festival? val runs from February 23rd to 26th at Clarke Memorial Hall “The inspiration actually came from (161 Lakeshore Rd W). Ellen Timms and the Port Credit BIA. I started a comedy festival in COMICS Waterloo and she attended that Graham Chittenden, Phil Hanley, and saw the possibilities for Port Chad Daniels, James Mullinger, Credit. I’m glad she did because Elvira Kurt, Alex Falcone, Chris RobPort Credit has become my home inson, Mike Bullard, Miss Behave, away from home and I am lucky to John Higby, Greg Tarlin have such a great place to work and play.” PURCHASE TICKETS pc-comedy.com Donations of non-parishable food as well as cash will be collected in support of local food bank, The Compass (thecompass.com).

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DAILY DROP-IN PROGRAMS FOR ALL AGES Visit lakeshorearena.ca for our Public Programs Calendar 400 KIPLING AVE / (416) 251-5219 LOVE WHERE YOU LIVE

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Laura Mack, Branch Yoga & Wellness

SELF-CARE YOU ARE WORTHY We live in a society that is chronically plugged in. Taking time to stop, breathe, and restore is often on the back burner of the “things to do” list. However, it is so important to refuel our inner batteries and take time for self-care. It is a practice and requires dedication, attention, and awareness. How can we then transition awareness of the need for a time-out and love into actionable self-care? By observing the yogic discipline of saucha. Saucha combines sacredness, cleanliness, and purity. To fully embrace saucha, practice with devotion and make the care of yourself a sacred action. This purifying process is a gift to your body and higher self. When we set the intention of self-love and pay attention, each simple step can become a divine hounouring rippling into the hearts of those all around.

“Self love is an ocean and your heart is a vessel. Make it full, and any excess will spill over into the lives of the people you hold dear. But you must come first.” - Beau Taplin, Self Love Practice self love on Sunday Feb. 12th from 2-4pm with a special Acupuncture - Restorative workshop at Branch Yoga & Wellness. ---

Laura Mack Branch Yoga & Wellness 3301 Lake Shore Blvd W (647) 348-3301 / @branchyoga branchyoga.com

Here are 5 ideas to get started: Affirmation: I listen to my body and my feelings to know what my truth is Practice presence by disconnecting from your devices Gift your body a full night of sleep to reset after a long day Clean, love, and care for your physical body Make a list of all of the things you love about yourself

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CANADA GEESE TEACH LOVE Recently, my father and I drove down to Florida. It was a quiet trip interrupted only by the blue flashes of Trump signs and the sad, clear honking of Canada geese. Most birds, not just swans, mate for life including our humble, love-them-or-loathe-them Canada geese. These massive and obnoxious feathered creatures spend their entire lives surrounded by a flock of family. Perhaps that’s what makes them so confident and bold; the birds know they are not alone. That is, until their mate dies. My father’s wife died three years ago. He and Joan were snowbirds for over 12 years. Every year they wintered in Florida and every year they came home. Together. Dad and Joan were long snowbirds and lovebirds, and their flock was the two of them. That is, until Joan died. What makes grief so toxic and cruel, especially in such a death-avoidant “keep smiling, keep busy” culture, is that its darkness isolates us and promises we are alone in our suffering. But we are not alone. When a goose (female) or gander (male) loses its mate, their signs of grieving are disturbingly human. The widowed bird hangs its head, loses the desire to eat, and shows signs of apathy and confusion. Sound familiar? The Canada goose reminds us about the importance of gathering support when we are grieving and working hard to 12

mend our broken heart. Like the geese, we have a tendency to isolate ourselves when we’re in pain. Most people choose to stay grounded, silent and still, especially if you’re a man in his 40s like me or a man in his 70s like my dad. Until our arrival in Florida, I had never seen my father cry. Despite being a funeral director for over 25 years, I rarely give myself permission to cry. I know none of my six children have ever seen me cry. (Yes, my father taught me well.) Yet the tears in Florida broke me down, opened me up and brought my father and me closer together. Perhaps Joan was blessing us with one final gift and sprinkling hope and strength on her favourite snowbird and lovebird, my dad. When we are grieving the death of our loved one, we are embarking on a journey through unpredictable weather and unknown territory. No one needs, or should, journey through grief alone. So be a goose: find your flock. And we’re all members of the same flock. We have lost people we love. For my father, it’s his wife. For me, it’s my mother. For my children, their grandmother. For my assistant manager, Lindsey, it’s her father. When we’re grieving it’s imperative we seek out compassionate and loving listeners. Why? Look to the sky. Those wild and precious geese are guiding us toward warm, loving sunshine.

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Brad Jones has been a funeral director in Etobicoke for over 25 years. He is president of locally-owned Ridley Funeral Home in New Toronto. His father, Graham, is sunbathing, smiling and feeding the geese in Florida until spring. 3080 Lake Shore Blvd W Across from Humber College 416-259-3705 / @ridleyfh BradJones@RidleyFuneralHome.com

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Entrepreneurs and life-long friends, Jacqueline Sousa (left) and Kayla Hetherington (right), have added a dash of glamour to Long Branch with Jaja Spa. Nestled between Starbucks and TD Bank in the Watermark condo building, the pair are helping to elevate the up-and-coming retail landscape along the Lakeshore. Neighbours since the first grade, Sousa and Hetherington still live two streets apart from one another in the Queensway and Hwy 10 area. They grew up watching their grandfathers run their own businesses and both dreamed of a day when they, too, could become entrepreneurs. Both attended Sheridan College’s Institute of Design & Technology for Esthetics which afforded them the opportunity to gain hands-on, real-world experience. After having worked separately in different salon/spa environments, the pair decided to pursue their original dream of working together in their own spa. Jaja was born. “The goal of our spa was to encompass an elegant, cozy escape where beauty needs can be taken care of within a glam work environment,” comments Hetherington. “Our services are designed to pamper and encourage women to take care of themselves in small ways, whether that is coming in for a quick eyebrow wax or a full day spa package. We customize our services to meet the needs of our clients.” (cont’d on page 18) LOVE WHERE YOU LIVE

Always curious to know what business owners think of the neighbourhood, we asked Hetherington and Sousa, why Long Branch? “We couldn’t be more happy with the location we chose for our first business venture,” Sousa explains. “Located conveniently steps away from the lake and directly beside Starbucks, Long Branch Village has been nothing but supportive and welcoming.” The spa is 650 square feet, has three pedicure stations, three manicure stations, a waxing room for full body waxing and a facial/ massage room. Jaja also offers eyelash extensions to enhance the length of your lashes as well as 3D microblading to extend the shape and length of your eyebrows. Planning a special occassion this year? The ladies at Jaja Spa love to party! Start your bachelorette, birthday, or girls’ night on the right foot. Since the month of February is all about love, the ladies at Jaja Spa are giving back to their clients by offering a hydrating facial, a 30-minute scalp massage, and a manicure for $99.00 plus a chance to upgrade to shellac for an extra $10. ---

Jaja Spa 3561 Lake Shore Blvd W (416) 503-1515 / @jajaspa info@jajaspa.com jajaspa.com

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VALENTINE’S ‘WHERE TO’ GUIDE

WHERE TO EAT The way to the heart is through the stomach. Reserve your table at one of these fine restaurants

Indian Cuisine By The Lake indiancuisinebythelake.com 56A Lakeshore Rd E (905) 891-3333

Pulcinella Ristorante Italianio pulcinellatoronto.com 3687 Lake Shore Blvd W (416) 253-9959

Fired Up!

fireduppbbq.com 89 Lakeshore Rd E (905) 990-FIRE

Cellar Door

cellardoorrestaurant.ca 3003 Lake Shore Blvd W (416) 253-0303

Breakwater Fine Dining

watersideinn.ca The Waterside Inn, 15 Stavebank Rd S (905) 891-6225

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ALONG THE LAKESHORE

WHERE TO DRINK Hit up these hot spots for a drink or two with that special someone and start your night off on the right foot

Spice Lounge spicelounge.ca 52 Lakeshore Rd E (905) 891-8463

Door 55

doorfiftyfive.com 55 Lakeshore Rd E (905) 990-7200

El Jefe

eljefepc.com 66 Lakeshore Rd E (905) 990-5200

Ten Wine Bar

tenwinebar.com 139 Lakeshore Rd E (905) 271-0016

The Brogue Irish Pub thebrogueirishpub.ca 136 Lakeshore Rd E (905) 278-8444

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WHERE TO SHOP Nothing says LOVE like sweet treats and gifts from any of these great shops along the Lakeshore

Sweet Philosophy sweetphilosophy.ca 301 Lakeshore Rd E (647) 890-1426

CakeStar

cakestar.ca 3431 Lake Shore Blvd W (416) 259-9053

My Olive

myolive.ca 114 Lakeshore Rd E, unit 5 (905) 891-2222

Paper Decorum paperdecorum.com 299 Lakeshore Rd E (905) 990-8400

Stavebank Florist stavebankflorist.com 120 Lakeshore Rd E (905) 278-2426

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Love is in the air! If you’re getting ready for Valentine’s Day, we have just the thing for you. Whether you’re looking for a gift for that special someone or a makeover to impress, we can help you with what you need. See Amber, our new cosmetics manager, or any of our cosmetics staff who can help make your Valentine’s Day perfect. We offer free skin consultations where we assess your skin and its hydration to help make the perfect recommendation for you. Also, we offer free make up consultations so we can have you looking your best. ---

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