Neighbourhood ALDERSHOT Issue 10 2021

ISSUE 10 • 2021

A L D E R S H O T

National Day for Truth and Reconciliation

Dr. Roman Galkin, DDS

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ADMINISTRATION DIANA LYNAS

8 National Day E VE N T

for Truth and Reconciliation

10 Butter Chickpeas R E CI PE

and Cauliflower

11 A Special Exhibition PR OG R AM

at the Joseph Brant Museum

14 Snowbirds E VE N T

at the Airshow

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Spooky Season is Upon Us! In the spirit of Halloween the Aldershot Village BIA is hosting a KIDS HALLOWEEN COLOURING CONTEST! Head to www.aldershotbia.com for contest details and to DOWNLOAD the colouring sheet!

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ELIGIBILITY Contest is OPEN to all residents and business owners children.

Age categories: 6 and under & 7-12 years old.

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Grand Prize - Kids Prize Pack put together by Basketful Boutique

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RE-OPENING THIS FALL

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ear ward 1 residents. I sincerely hope that everyone had a great summer and had the ability to enjoy some of the beautiful weather that our summer season brings. As we enter the fall season this year, many people get back into routines that the summer and Covid19 had interrupted. With Thanksgiving approaching we also want to give thanks for everything that we are fortunate to have.

Hopefully families can get together this year and enjoy each others company in a safe environment.

Sports and recreation are all set to go this fall with vaccination passports in place the hope is that the programs will not be interrupted again by the next wave as they all were last fall.

Most city of Burlington programs and facilities are open again with Covid19 restrictions and vaccination proof required. We are asking the public to please be patient with staff as we all learn the new processes of access to facilities and programs. My family is very involved in hockey programs so I will be at several ice rinks throughout the winter

New events are returning to my schedule as well which were a big part of this job prior to the pandemic. This past moth I was fortunate to be invited to participate in the Tour d’Aldershot bicycle tour which was a 10km tour around Aldershot that was a fundraiser for Next Door social space. This is an annual fundraiser that assists them in preparing meals for those in need in partnership with Rolling Horse Bike shop located right beside them. In addition to the 10km bike ride there were 5km, 40km and 80km options for the serious riders. Maybe next year I will up my distance.

My office has unfortunately lost my wonderful assistant Tara Thorp as she has taken a position with the fire department in Burlington. I’m certain that we will still see her at some future Ward 1 events but we wish her well in her new challenges. As we go through the process of replacing her there may be some delay in service requests so please be patient with us during this time.

Stay safe and healthy, Kelvin Galbraith Ward 1 Burlington City and Regional Councillor

Kelvin Galbraith Ward 1 City and Regional Councillor City of Burlington/Halton Region 905-335-7600 Ext. 7587 / kelvin.galbraith@burlington.ca

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Kelvin with his family

season as a coach, fan and participant. In terms of returning to in person work within city hall, we have deferred this decision until later this year. Many of city staff are working from home and are very comfortable doing so. We are looking at returning to a hybrid working model where some staff are working from home part time and in city facilities part time.

As councillors, we do have offices on the 7th floor of city hall and many of us have been using them part time throughout the pandemic but not as they were used before. In person meetings are still not permitted within city hall so I have been doing some meetings at local coffee shops or at my fitness club on Plains road. Please reach out to me personally if you would like an in-person meeting and I would be happy to schedule you one.

FREE WI-FI

NOW IN SPENCER SMITH PARK The City of Burlington, in partnership with Cogeco, has launched FREE, PUBLIC-FACING WI-FI in Spencer Smith Park.

The FREE Wi-Fi network is open to all park visitors daily and is available throughout most of the park.

Park visitors can access the internet using a Wi-Fi-enabled device such as a laptop computer, tablet PC, or smart phone. The City's WiFi signal will display as "City of Burlington_Guest". When accessing the Wi-Fi at this location, users will be presented with, and required to accept, the "Terms of Use of the Wireless Network and Disclaimer."

Burlington is a City where people, nature and businesses thrive. As residents continue to rediscover many of their favourite spaces and activities in the city, City services may look different as we work to stop the spread of COVID-19. The City's commitment to providing the community with essential services remains a priority.

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"THIS PROJECT IS JUST ONE OF THE WAYS WE ARE MODERNIZING THE DELIVERY OF THE CITY'S SERVICES TO HELP EVERYONE STAY CONNECTED, ACCESS PUBLIC SERVICES AND ENJOY A BETTER PARK EXPERIENCE." - Chad MacDonald, Chief Information Officer

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NATIONAL DAY FOR TRUTH AND RECONCILIATION Article and Photography by The Office of Burlington Mayor Marianne Meed Ward

On September 30, Burlington observed the first National Day for Truth and Reconciliation.

The day honoured the lost children and Survivors of residential schools, their families and communities.

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The event at Spencer Smith Park included powwow dancers, a memorial walk and speeches on the effects of residential schools. The large crowd wore orange shirts which have become a symbol to honour the children who survived residential schools and remember those who did not.

"I'm just very grateful that my mother is here today, and she was a victim of the Mohawk residential school," said White Eagle. "Today, this is about recognition and being thankful for the survivors, because without the survivors, we wouldn't be here today. She chose to survive and she made it through."

Indigenous spiritual healer White Eagle said a prayer at the gathering and brought her mother to the stage.

Burlington Mayor Marianne Meed Ward also attended the event.

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"Today is really meant to be about listening and learning and working towards healing. To understand what really happened in our country, the truth of what really happened and the issues that still face indigenous people coast-to-coast, and right here in the City of Burlington," said Meed Ward.

Public commemoration of the tragic and painful history and ongoing impacts of residential schools is a vital component of the reconciliation process.

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Butter

CHICKPEAS AND CAULIFLOWER

Prep Time: 30 minutes ı Serves: 4

INGREDIENTS

DIRECTIONS

• 1 tbsp olive oil

STEP 1 / In a deep skillet, heat oil to medium. Add the onions and sauté until translucent, about 4-5 minutes.

• 1 onion, diced • 2 cloves garlic, minced • 1 tsp cumin • 2 tsp garam masala • 1/2 tsp salt • 1/4 tsp cayenne • 1 head of cauliflower, halved and cut into florets • 1 796ml can of diced tomatoes, with juices • 1/2 cup water

STEP 2 / Add the spices, garlic, and lemon juice and stir until fragrant.

STEP 3 / Add the cauliflower, and stir a few minutes until the cauliflower is coated with the mixture, then add the can of tomatoes, and the water.

STEP 4 / Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to a medium simmer.

Reduce until the sauce thickens and the cauliflower is just tender, roughly 15 minutes.

STEP 5 / Add the chick peas and cook until warmed through, about 3-4 minutes.

STEP 6 / Serve over basmati rice with some warmed naan. Sprinkle some chopped cilantro and add dollops of yogurt to each serving.

• 1/4 cup peanut butter • 1 small can of chick peas, drained and rinsed • Juice of 1/2 lemon

GARNISH • 1/2 cup unsweetened Greek yogurt • cilantro 10

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JANETTE MITCHELL - After years of owning and operating a decorating and home staging business, Janette pivoted her career and sights on becoming a food stylist. She enrolled in culinary school and began assisting some of the best food stylists in Toronto. Janette now prepares food for print, packaging, editorials, social media and motion. janettecooks.com ■ @janettecooks

A SPECIAL EXHIBITION at the Joseph Brant Museum

CIPHER DECIPHER Cipher | Decipher is an interactive exhibition developed

by Ingenium – Canada’s Museums of Science and Innovation, in partnership with the Communications Security Establishment (CSE).

Providing visitors with a rare and exciting opportunity to view an authentic Second World War Enigma cipher machine, Cipher|Decipher breaks down communications encryption: what it is, how it works, and how it affects our lives. The 500-squarefoot exhibition showcases a wide range of historic communications encryption artifacts on loan from the CSE, and contains both hands-on and digital experiences, as well as custom illustrations that visually demonstrate key processes in cybersecurity, and making and breaking ciphers.

Visitors will be able to scramble their own messages using a cipher wheel, see how an Enigma cipher machine works, and tackle puzzles to learn if they have what it takes to work in the field of cryptology.

Also on view is a complementary mini-exhibition, Floriography: The Language of Flowers. Beyond their beauty, flowers can share deep and symbolic meaning.

Sending flowers to a special someone can allow us to confide our true feelings or let a loved one know that we're thinking of them This meaning is taken a step further through what's known as "floriography", the Victorian era art of combining flowers to send coded messages - a language based entirely on flowers. Using images taken from the Museums of Burlington's collections and floriographies on loan from the Royal Botanical Gardens, visitors will uncover the subtle art of floriography and can even try their luck at decoding a bouquet mural for the chance to win a prize.

THE EXHIBITION RUNS FROM OCT 15, 2021 TO JAN 8, 2022

Museum hours of operation are Tuesday to Saturday, 10:00am to 3:30pm. In accordance with COVID-19 protocols, the Museums of Burlington has procedures in place to allow the public to safely enjoy the galleries and exhibitions currently on view. Visitors to the Museum are asked to pre-pay admission online for a designated entry time. Entry times are available on the 1/2 hour. Walk-in visitors will be accommodated space permitting.

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TelePALS FREE Dial-in Programs for Adults

TelePALS provides FREE, overthe-phone discussion, social and learning programs for adults.

Participants can join in Chat Groups, Listen and Learn, Game Shows, Ask the Expert or Listen for Enjoyment programs Programs will be either multi-person conversations, question and answer or listening only.

• No special equipment needed - any phone will do!

• Programs vary in length but most are about 1 hour long and currently run Monday to Friday • Listen to conversation, learn from others, enjoy team competitions or participate in creative activities • To register for programs or leave a question, call 905 335 7738 ext 4662 • Registrations accepted up until 24 hours prior to start of program

Listen for Enjoyment Call 1 866 279 1594 ten minutes prior to program start. Enter passcode 355760 when prompted. Remain on hold until host joins.

No late callers will be admitted.

For all other programs, call the numbers below:

Group Chat Register by phone - 905 335 7738 ext 4662

Game Show Register by phone - 905 335 7738 ext 4662

Listen and Learn Register by phone - 905 335 7738 ext 4662

Ask the Expert Register by phone - 905 335 7738 ext 4662

Registration accepted up to 24 hours prior to program start times.

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Monday

PROGRAMS for OCTOBER 2021 Tuesday

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Yoga - Seated or Standing Listen-in and follow along to promote a calm mind, body and spirit.

11-11:45 AM

Playing Card Bingo and Fun Facts Enjoy this modified game of bingo that uses a deck of playing cards!

Make sure to have a deck of playing cards with you when you call in.

1-1:45 PM

Hot Podcasts for Older Adults Join us for the latest and hippest podcast for boomers and traditionalists. Informative, funny, inspirational and thought provoking.

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Start your day off with a stretch that promotes circulation and helps limber up your body.

Fun “Jeopardy” style trivia featuring classic trivial pursuit categories with multiple choice options.

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Listen-in and follow along with this audio recording of modifiable exercises to promote circulation, muscle movement and endurance.

Harness your inner detective and deductive skills. Fun guessing games to stretch your mind. May include Scategories, Guess That Song, 20 Questions, Riddles, and Where in the World am I?

Turn your phone on speaker and listen, relax, and reset. Led by Jessica Vargas.

Join coffee roaster Jason Hofing as he shares his knowledge and passion for all things coffee. Coffee trivia questions will close the discussion.

Monday Morning Stretch

Brain Games

3-3:30 PM

Bistro Menu Reveal What’s for dinner? Let us read you November Bistro menu and registration options.

Trivial Pursuit

Guided Meditation - Love

1-1:30 PM

Coffee and Travel Talk Join friends new and old for fun conversation as we share vacation memories and bucket list destinations.

Get Fit - Seated or Standing

11-11:45 AM

Classic Crooners - Music Lovers Tony, Frank, Rosemary and Bing!

Finish the Lyric, Name that tune, share stories and listen to music.

1-1:30 PM

Coffee Roasting and Brewing

1-2:15 PM

Autumn Story Series - The Great Gatsby part 3 of 5 An audio presentation of the American classic written by F. Scott Fitzgerald

Midweek Stretch Wellness Wednesdays

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Join Anne Svetik-Jones PT as she leads you through simple stretches and helpful advice for best mobility.

Turn your phone on speaker and enjoy this Zen meditation followed by an inspirational mantra.

Yoga - Seated or Standing Listen-in and follow along with this accommodating program to promote a calm mind, body and spirit.

11-11:45 AM

Hot Podcasts for Older Adults Think of it as “radio on demand”.

Join us for the latest and hippest podcast for boomers and traditionalists. Informative, funny, inspirational and thought provoking.

Mindful Meditation

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Start your day off with a stretch that promotes circulation and helps limber up your body.

Fun “Jeopardy” style trivia featuring classic trivial pursuit categories with multiple choice options.

11-11:45 AM

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Listen-in and follow along with this audio recording of modifiable exercises to promote circulation, muscle movement and endurance.

Learn more about the evolution of literature. From the most notable authors to the most awarded pieces, and how literature has changed through the years.

Monday Morning Stretch

Brain Games Harness your inner detective and deductive skills. Fun guessing games to stretch your mind. May include Scategories, Guess That Song, 20 Questions, Riddles, and Where in the World am I?

1-1:30 PM

Table Topics Join in! We have a list full of fun, unique, and offbeat questions to start interesting and memorable conversations.

Trivial Pursuit

Guided Meditation Peace Turn your phone on speaker and listen, relax, and reset. Led by Jessica Vargas.

1-1:45 PM

The Next Best Read Join this popular program with local Burlington Public Library librarian for a discussion about the latest must read books and resources.

Get Fit - Seated or Standing

11-11:45 AM

The 60’s

Motown to Woodstock and everything in between. Finish the Lyric, Name that tune, share stories and listen to music.

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Pain and Physiotherapy Join BFHT Physiotherapist Jake for a discussion on pain management and physiotherapy.

The Evolution of Literature

Yoga - Seated or Standing

1-2:15 PM

Autumn Story Series - The Great Gatsby part 4 of 5

Listen-in and follow along with this accommodating program to promote a calm mind, body and spirit.

11-11:45 AM

Halloween Trivia Fun “Jeopardy” style trivia featuring ghosts, goblins, witches and more.

Multiple choice answer options

An audio presentation of the American classic written by F. Scott Fitzgerald

3-3:30 PM

Mindful Meditation Turn your phone on speaker and enjoy this Zen meditation followed by an inspirational mantra.

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Snowbirds

AT THE AIR SHOW

Article and Photography By Peeter Poldre

The world-famous Snowbirds performed at the Canadian International Air Show on September 4th and 5th to the delight of the onlookers.

Captain Steven Sparks from Hamilton and Corporal Justin Shantidatt from Mississauga provided some local connections to the fabulous flying team. Photos were taken at two separate locations, Norris Crescent Parkette in Mimico on the first day and the Sheldon Lookout at the mouth of the Humber River on the second day.

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Article and Photography by Peeter Poldre

he Red Admiral butterfly (Vanessa atalanta) is found in temperate regions world-wide. Only males with a territory are able to attract females for mating.

The Red Admiral can be an unusually calm butterfly, as this one was at the Riverwood Conservancy while posing on a purple coneflower, thus allowing for photography at a close distance.

Photo taken with Nikon D850 camera and Nikkor 80-400mm telephoto lens (@400mm, f7.1,1/640sec, ISO640)

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