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Thank you for Shopping Local at Side Street Studio! I

have to begin with saying how grateful we are to all of our local and online customers for the incredible support we receive every day and through this past holiday season. Each and every purchase that is made at Side Street Studio not only supports a small, independent, woman run business but a whole community of 200 local artists. By “Shopping Local” whenever you can you are really making a difference for all of us. Thank you!!

After a short break to reset we have been busy refilling the shelves and adding to the thousands of items we have on our website. We have also had the pleasure of welcoming a number of new artists to the amazing group we have in the studio and can’t wait for you to see all of their beautiful work. We continually strive to offer a really wonderful range of unique designs and prices and believe you will enjoy our selection of local, handmade,

West Coast inspired; Jewelry, Pottery, Wood Turnings, Glass Art, Small Works, Textiles, Sculptures, Gift Cards, Photography, Metalwork, Natural Soaps, Bath Salts, Candles, Organic Honey, Organic Teas and much more. Almost every item in the store is also available online at sidestreetstudio.com. We offer worldwide shipping, curbside pick-up and free delivery within 10 km. Side Street is currently open Tuesday

– Saturday, 11am – 5 pm. If you have any questions or want to confirm our hours please give us a call at 250-592-1262. We continue to take every measure to ensure your experience in the store as safe as possible by limiting the number of customers at one time and personally hand sanitizing each and every person as they enter the store. Looking very forward to spring and seeing you soon! – Jill Fitz Hirschbold

OUTDOOR SPRING ESSENTIALS!

change of scenery is always refreshing, even if that change is in your own backyard. Whether you’re creating a calm oasis, a playful entertaining area or your own private vacation spot, Five Fields would love to help you transform your outdoor space.

There are plenty of exciting trends this season, outdoor living this year is working hard to create stylish spaces with definite design moments . It is also extending our indoor space and perhaps rather than a large table for entertaining maybe it’s creating a meditation or yoga area, a reading nook or veggie patches with cutting gardens. Patio furniture has evolved that looks and feels like it belongs indoors, natural tones and textures in pillows complement your garden, it’s also about remaking what you already have and adding a dash of new.

Top Reasons to Attend Middle School at GNS

he opportunities for personal and academic growth are endless at the Glenlyon Norfolk Middle School. Located on the same campus as our Senior School, students in Grades 6 to 8 enjoy the benefits of sharing sophisticated facilities with their high school counterparts while still being part of their own close-knit, nurturing community. Middle School is the perfect age for students to try new things and our students are encouraged to take on new challenges, secure in the knowledge that they will be supported by their teachers and peers. Beginning in Grade 6, our students are given the chance to learn Spanish, French and Mandarin as well as to take part in our unique fine arts rotation that exposes them in an experiential way to band, art, drama and choir. The opportunity to try new things also extends well beyond the classroom with our expansive co-curricular options from athletics to debate to service to robotics and more.

As an International Baccalaureate continuum school, GNS is proud to offer the IB Middle Years Programme, a rich academic program that is designed to shape our students into reflective, critical thinkers as well as confident, capable global citizens who are well-prepared to move on with confidence to the Senior School. They engage with depth and passion in a program that builds and consolidates foundation skills at a high level, and further develops advanced level thinking such as how to evaluate, how to apply analytical skills, and how to solve real-life problems with creativity. At GNS, every student is recognized and supported as a unique individual. Each is challenged to embrace the school’s core values of truth, courage, caring, individuality and community, which are designed to allow students to be the best they can be in every area of the school, and in life. Book your personalized meeting and tour today—we look forward to meeting you.

A definite dash of DIY can instantly transform your outdoor area, homemade concrete planters, an old plastic playhouse painted and given new life, or a newly refreshed fence; the versatility of chalk paint means you can paint anything! From plant pots and sheds to patio doors, plastic or metal garden furniture, Annie Sloan paint will stick easily to anything. Find yourself a couple of days with no rain and start painting early in

the day before the heat of the midday sun kicks in, all you need is a smooth, dry, clean surface before you start painting.. When you’re done, give your paint time to dry in the sun and it’s ready to seal with Lacquer or simply enjoy. Visit Five Fields to reserve your new patio seating and while you’re there, pick up our instructions on how to make your own concrete plant pots and other fun spring projects! Five Fields is located across from Oak Bay High School at 2070 Cadboro Bay Road, Tuesday through Saturday, 11-4. Shop online anytime at fivefieldsdesign.com

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What Makes Our Middle School Great?

To ﬁnd out, join us on April 15 at 6 p.m. for a virtual information session focussed exclusively on our Middle School experience. Learn about the endless opportunities available for personal and academic growth, and have all your questions answered by current students and staff. Scheduled tours will be held on April 17. Register now and sign up for a tour at https://www.mygns.ca/what-makes-our-middle-school-great Glenlyon Norfolk School

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Who is Ready for Spring! • Bring a favourite vase or a unique container to us for a custom arrangement in your favourite colours. • Doing a big spring clean this year? It’s a great time to consider adding plants to your home. Observe the light levels and how the light changes in your home to help determine which plants will thrive in different spaces. While we may not be able to gather for Easter celebrations this year you can still celebrate the season. Be the Easter Bunny and surprise someone special with a basket of flowers or a gift basket of goodies. The Easter Bunny even delivers. See our website for gift basket options or ask us about customizing options. oakbayflowershop.com

THERE ARE LOTS OF WAYS TO USE FLOWERS TO BRIGHTEN YOUR HOME: • Place an arrangement in a spot that is visible from the entrance so you have a colourful welcome when you come home.

inter is nearly behind us and we are ready for spring colour! Local growers have a beautiful array of flowers ready to brighten your day. It’s the time of year when daffodils , tulips , hyacinths, anemones, and iris bring a burst of sunshine to bouquets. In addition to designing bouquets for colour they can also be designed for fragrance to bring a natural freshness to the house. Flowers from our local growers ensure peak freshness and long-lasting blooms.

• Small bouquets work well in small spaces. Or use multiple small bouquets to add a pop of colour in multiple rooms or locations such as a dining room table, coffee table, window sill or entranceway. • Starting to see flowers in your garden? Add more colour and variety by combining them with a bouquet.

COVID LIFE GOT YOU DOWN? Come on, add some edge to your routine for those grocery shops and zoom calls.

mbody a calm challenge, step away from your comfort zone, and get glowing! Try some Beautycounter #cleanbeauty and you might just be surprised with how invigorated you feel. Yes to some wing tips by Beautycounter precision liquid liner combined with a dreamy look of sunkissed colour created by our illuminating highlighter in bronze. And don’t forget to start with healthy skin. Beautycounter All Bright C serum is clinically proven to even skin tone and improve skin radiance/brightness.

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Safety Doesn’t Compromise Happiness at Carlton House of Oak Bay

n early 2020, there was much uncertainty around how COVID would affect our lives. The Carlton House owners, board members, and management team have stayed vigilant on keeping up to date with the latest information and adapting our policies as news evolves. COVID changed our protocols beyond simply wearing masks and sanitizing, but it pushed us to step up where family members no longer could, and allowed us to be even more supportive of our amazing community of residents.

We purchased a new community passenger van in order to offer our residents their own free, private and safe form of transportation when travelling to or from medical and

necessary appointments, allowing our residents to carry on with their essential matters in as secure way. Carlton House also now offers an in-house convenience store with all the basic essentials, as well as any special requests, in order to achieve an assafe-as-possible shopping experience for our residents. If there is something that our tuck shop just can’t offer, we also take requests for any personal shopping needs at no charge. Our team will pick up just about anything a resident could need, sanitize it, and deliver it safely to their door.

Carlton House is also proud to announce we have launched our new Wellness Program! These activities and events are expertly designed by Jamille Morrison, who boasts a degree in Psychology and Applied Ethics and as well has certifications in Yoga Teaching, to fulfill physical health, mental health, and social engagement needs. Since Jamille has joined our team, we have had countless unique, safe and virtual activities for our residents! If you would like to see a sample of a monthly activity calendar, please get in touch with us directly.

Am I Living with Hearing Loss?

he first noticeable sign of hearing loss is often difficulty in communication which requires two people to interact. When this communication becomes one-sided, one person must repeat themselves and the other must keep asking. Long term this may lead to conflicts. Hearing loss requires more mental effort to try to hear ‘normally’ and this can cause frustration on both sides. It is not necessary to shout when trying to communicate because volume is not the biggest concern, rather it is the speed and articulation of the words that affects understanding. Shouting can be just as uncomfortable to a person with hearing loss as it is to someone with normal hearing. Eye contact, a slightly slower speech pace and clear word annunciation is crucial. If you are living with a form of hearing loss, it takes more cognitive mental energy just to concentrate on listening, especially in a group. This may add fatigue or just ‘tuning out’. Our experience will tell us that many people around us mumble when they speak and the faster they talk, the harder it is to hear

HUGHES CLOTHING

ocated in the heart of Oak Bay Village, Hughes Clothing for Men & Women have a little something for everyone. Established in 1984, Hughes carries such lines as Eileen Fisher, Sarah Pacini, Inwear, and Tiger of Sweden. They pride themselves in no pressure sales and bringing simple joys to peoples day with fashion and a smile. The owner is rooted in the community and loves to help in any way possible, raising money for Women’s cancer research & starting

her own nonprofit company. Pop in and give a visit to this local brick and mortar boutique where you’re sure to find something wonderful. Open 7 days a week with free parking in the rear parking lot. Wheelchair accessible and private appointments are available upon request. Visit hughesclothing.com for the online store that will not disappoint and you can see their extensive selection for men and women.

everything. The hearing centre in the brain tries to decipher the signal it is given but does not always guess correctly. Another sign is the background sound being much louder than normal speech. This is the result of more hearing damage in certain areas of the inner ear and less hearing damage in others. There are many different reasons for this kind of hearing loss. Some include excess prolonged noise from work or hobbies, genetic predisposition, frequent ear infections or long-term medications. Whatever the reason, a hearing test and consultation performed by your local hearing professional is the most reliable way to assess what, if any, action need to be taken.

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BUYING A BIKE IN 2021 Do it confidently at Oak Bay Bikes

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he explosion of bicycle use within the community is hard not to notice. People are cruising along the Galloping Goose, enjoying the views along the waterfront, or taking advantage of the island’s expansive trail networks. So you decide you want to go out and buy a bike. As always the buying process starts with researching what’s best for you. Your research may include advice from friends and family, the internet, and visiting a local bike shop. Most likely it is a blend of all three and you begin to find the right bike for you. These decisions

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however can get clouded and become ever more complicated by the ever changing styles and jargon that fill the bike industry. That’s where bikeshop professionals can simplify the process and put the information into what makes sense for you. So what’s different you may be asking? It starts with navigating the hiccups in the supply chain and backorders. This leads to the ever changing ETA’s which makes picking the bike that is right for you all the more difficult because you may not even be able to see it in person. However,

all of this should not deter you from purchasing a bike. At Oak Bay Bikes we have always known the bike is only a piece of the puzzle. It may not seem that way when you separate yourself from a substantial sum, but the enjoyment your bike can provide is contingent on many things beyond the bike itself. So allow us to take the burden off of you with our many services including free local delivery, online shopping and much more, as those are the things that make owning one of our bikes that much easier. oakbaybikes.com

ACORN OPTOMETRY Sister clinic to Oak Bay Optometry opening soon!

“Dr. Neil Paterson is excited to announce a new clinic opening! Located right in the heart of Oak Bay in Athlone Court, Acorn Optometry is opening its doors March 15th. Sister clinic to Oak Bay Optometry, we look forward to serving our patients and clients further in a brand new space. Our West Coast inspired eyewear boutique offers a wide range of eyewear, with a focus on hand-crafted high quality frames and lens options. Designed to feel like an old school optical shop we focus on customized, individual service and one on one care to find your perfect eyewear solution. Come drop by and say hi!”

THE OLD FARM MARKET

t has been just over a year since The Old Farm Market has opened in Oak Bay at 2585 Cadboro bay road. During that time a lot has changed in the world. A global pandemic, later The Old Farm Market has established itself in the Victoria grocery market scene. A Produce market founded in 1988 in Duncan, BC and purchased by Lorne Campbell in July of 2017, the Market prides itself on quality produce at affordable prices, supporting Local businesses, and exceptional customer service. Not only do they support local Produce farmers but they also search out many local Grocery, Dairy and Deli products to have an overall diverse and BC focused selection.

Opening their location in December of 2019 in Oak Bay, The Old Farm Market Cadboro Bay continues to expand on what the Duncan Location does best. With a full service Deli, cheese Island and the “Sandwich Construction Co.” sandwich shop, the OFM is no longer JUST “The Home of Local Produce.” They are also now launching a Meat department featuring local raised Beef, Chicken and pork. “We have been listening intently to what our customers are looking for from us” General Manager Chris Steel says about the Oak Bay location, “ In the last month we have added 48 feet of additional dry grocery, 15 feet of frozen foods and we are soon to

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launch a meat department, so that we can offer our customers a one stop shopping experience.” Customer

service is an integral part of how the OFM does business daily, quickly bringing in requested products, asking for feedback and focusing on an ideal experience for each customer. “We love getting to know our customers on a first name basis, there are so many amazing, caring people in this community that have been so welcoming to us and supportive since the day we opened the store, we feel very lucky to have had Oak Bay give us such wonderful customers and many of our incredible team” Says Chris Steel. The Old Farm Market welcomes you to their location at 2585 Cadboro Bay Road and is open Daily from 8am-7pm.

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