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Message from the Publisher Greetings – On page 5 of this issue you will find a media release announcing the winners of the ‘Fred Black Scholarships’ awarded by the Rotary Club of Guelph- Trillium annually to student(s) from the University of Guelph and our seven local high schools.

I belong to the Rotary Club of GuelphTrillium and look forward to this particular meeting each year. Why you ask?

There have been times that I’ve been out and about–be it on the job or socially–and I’ll hear that old familiar term “kids nowadays”, or I’ll hear people talk about how soft a job it must be being a teacher, all that time off, great pension etc.

Admittedly I’ve thought the same things at times but it brings me back to reality when I see how grateful these kids are; I realize how well rounded they must be to do well in all the required criteria for these scholarships.

Academic results, school club or sports involvement, volunteer and/or employment experience–individually they are wonderful things to do well at, but to take part and be good at them all is quite an accomplishment.

My hat goes off to all of the recipients and all the students who work hard not only on their grades but all the other things that

entail being a good student.

Every year when we hand out these scholarships I see teachers who are obviously proud and just as thrilled as the students.

When each teacher tells a student’s story it’s clear they have a tremendous amount of passion for their jobs and it’s understood that the students’ successes are a reflection of their dedication.

Keep up the good work all of you!

Lastly, it’s that time of year again. I’d like to take this opportunity to thank all of our readers, writers and advertisers for their support and to wish you all a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year.

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Beverleigh Broughton, Salvation Army, with Clarence Haverson, Rotary Club of Guelph-Trillium President 2011-2012. (supplied photo)

Rotarians Help Local Salvation Army Rotary Club of Guelph-Trillium recently presented Beverleigh Broughton, Community & Family Services Director of the Salvation Army a cheque for $1100 towards the annual Christmas Hamper Campaign.

Members enjoy assisting with Salvation Army Kettles, packing and delivering hampers as well as raising extra funds for this annual donation.

To offer your help, please contact the Salvation Army at 519-836-9360 or office@guelphsa.ca The Rotary Club of Guelph-Trillium is dedicated to enhancing the lives of others through local and international projects. We meet Wednesdays at 7:30 a.m. at the Cutten Club in Guelph. New members and guests are always welcome. For more information about joining the Rotary Club, please go to www.trilliumrotary.org or www.rotarylocalevents.com Front cover photos graciously supplied by:

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• Festivals and Events • IODE Victoria Guelph Chapter Meets on the first Tuesday of every month 1:30pm to 3:30pm at Dublin Street United Church. Contact Bianca Carter at 519-837-2393.

More information at www.iodeontario.ca

December 17 Handel Messiah 8pm. Guelph Chamber Choir at the River Run Centre with Musica Viva Orchestra on period instruments. www.guelphchamberchoir.ca

Adopt a Family Holiday Program The Children’s Foundation of Guelph and Wellington matches families in need of assistance during the holiday season with community donors. For more info 519-826-9551 or aaf@childrensfoundation.org

December 20 – 21 Festival of Carols Lighter seasonal music and readings that are guaranteed to get you into the Christmas spirit.

Dec.20 - 7:30pm, Dec. 21 - 5pm and 7:30pm. St. John's Church, Elora. $35 www.elorafestival.com

November 19 – December 24 Salvation Army Kettle Campaign Various locations throughout the city. Online donations to the Salvation Army can be made at www.guelphsa.ca

December 22 -23 Ballet Jorgen Canada’s Nutcracker 7:30 – 9:30pm. Set to the traditional Tchaikovsky music, this truly Canadian Nutcracker features the vibrant works of the great Group of Seven landscape artists. River Run Centre. 35 Woolwich St. www.riverrun.ca.

December 1 – 24 Guelph Food Bank Gift Wrapping at Stone Road Mall Monday to Sunday. Stone Road Mall inside the mall in front of Sears. Contact the Deemberc 31 New Years Eve Gala Guelph Food Bank at 519-767-1380 Doors open at 7pm. Guelph Legion, 57 Watson Pkwy S. Dancing to the tunes of Jack Younger at December 16 9pm. Buffet included. Tickets on sale on Members VPSC Christmas Performance Lounge Bar. Everyone Welcome, 519-822-1565 or 2 – 3pm. 150 Albert St West, Fergus The Victoria Park Players and Victoria Park Music www.guelphlegion.ca Ensemble join forces to present "Cinderella". Free January 1 with donations accepted at door. For more Dreams of Vienna information contact Janet Irvine at 3pm This annual Viennese-style musical extravajirvine@centrewellington.ca or call ganza is now a Guelph tradition. Tenor and racon519-787-1814. teur Mark Dubois, with soprano Corinne Lynch, will present arias and duets sure to lift your spirDec 17 – Dec 31 its. River Run Centre. www.guelphsymphony.com Sparkles in the Park Let the Lights Begin! Open Nightly until 9:30pm.

January 10 Stay warm in your car as you drive through Riverside Park enjoying the light displays, or park Benefits of Early Diagnosis 7pm at Guelph Youth Music Centre, your car, walk around the park and enjoy a carousel ride! New Year's Eve Party and Fireworks 75 Cardigan St. This talk looks at the symptoms of dementia, how to prepare for a doctors visit, what at 8pm on Dec. 31st. Sponsored by the Rotary medications are available, and other interventions, Club of Guelph. $2; $5/family, 519-821-3863, which might be useful. No charge, but registration www.sparklesinthepark.ca

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January 26 Open House at Alzheimer Society of Guelph-Wellington January 18 10am to 4pm. 111 MacDonnell St. Drop by to Dementia Overview meet our new staff, browse our resource library 1pm to 3pm. Guelph Youth Music Centre, or ask any questions you may have about 75 Cardigan St.By the Alzheimer Society of dementia. Bring a friend to enjoy hot cider and Guelph-Wellington, this talk is an overview of dementia, examining its stages and changes, along yummy cookies too! with an opportunity for discussion and questions.

January 27 No charge, but registration is requested.

Animal Tracking 519 - 836 –7672 9am – 4pm In this full day program we will be learning how to track animals. We will be studying January 20 the tracks and signs of Ontario mammals and Owl workshop: a who’s whoo in Ontario 9am – 4pm, Owl Prowl 6 – 8pm Discover how to other types of wildlife. Each participant will use your eyes and ears to identify Ontario’s Owls. receive a copy of The Mammals of The Arboretum You’ll learn about owl plumage, calls and behav- booklet, which includes many tracks $75. iour, habitat requirements, migration patterns and Register by Jan. 20. www.uoguelph.ca/arboretum owl folklore. $95. Register by Jan. 13.

January 28 www.uoguelph.ca/arboretum/ Photographing Winter Landscapes 1pm – 4pm. Join us for a winter landscape phoJanuary 23, 24 tography course with a discussion and visual Special screening: I Remember presentation on the unique challenges of winter Better When I Paint photography. Dress warmly and bring a tripod if A new 55-minute documentary film on treating Alzheimer’s through the creative arts, this film is possible. All skill levels, film or digital. $55.

Register Jan. 20. www.uoguelph.ca/arboretum being shown in collaboration with the Hilgos Foundation. Two showings on Jan. 23 at 12:15pm January 29 and 3:15pm at the original St. Joseph’s Walk for Memories Auditorium, 100 Westmount Rd. – Basement level. Bonus showing: Jan. 24 at 7pm at the new 9am to noon, by the Alzheimer Society of GuelphWellington. Guelph – Old Quebec St. Shoppes & Auditorium on the main level – turn right when you enter the main doors. No charge, but registra- Suites, 55 Wyndham St., N. Mount Forest – Mount Forest & District Sports tion is requested. 519-836-7672 Complex, 850 Princess Street Bring your family and friends – join us for a January 26-29 morning of fun and fitness 31st Annual Guelph Organic Conference, Expo and Tasting Fair 150 exhibitors and plenty of products available to January 30 Benefits of Early Diagnosis sample and purchase. Dozens of seminars and 10:15am at Victoria Park Senior Centre, workshops. University of Guelph 519-824-4120 150 Albert St. W. Fergus. From the Alzheimer ext. 56205 www.guelphorganicconf.ca Society of Guelph-Wellington, this talk looks at the symptoms of dementia, how to prepare for a doc-

• Kids Chorus • School of Rock • Junior and Intermediate String Orchestras • Frets Guitar Lessons • Music for Children With Special Needs

tor’s visit, what medications are available, and other interventions, which may be useful. No charge, but registration is requested.

519-787-1814 February 3 or 4 Night stalker's owl prowl 7pm–8:30pm Learn about the behaviour and adaptations of owls in the Guelph area. The introduction to this program will take place indoors, dress warmly for a walk outdoors. This program is for adults and children. $15/adult - $8/child $40/family of 4. Register by Jan. 27. www.uoguelph.ca/arboretum February 17 Hearing Loss vs. Memory Loss 10:15am at Victoria Park Senior Centre, 150 Albert St. W. Fergus. The signs and symptoms of hearing loss and memory loss may look very similar. This talk compares and contrasts both issues and makes some suggestions to enhance communication. No charge, but registration is requested. 519-787-1814 February 18 Basic SLR photography 10am – 4:30pm. This full day workshop looks at how to get the most out of your camera. Dress for the weather. Bring your camera, extra batteries, warm gloves, and be ready for a fun day of photography. One-hour lunch break. $100.

Register by Feb.10. www.uoguelph.ca/arboretum February 25 Con-G: Guelph Anime Convention Con-G is Guelph’s annual fan-run anime convention. Holiday Inn Guelph Hotel & Conference Centre – 601 Scottsdale Dr. www.con-g.com February 26 Wonderful weather workshop 1pm -4pm. This workshop explores the basics of meteorology. $55. Register by Feb. 18.

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New online resource is essential tool for youth– youthengaged.ca

Rotary announces scholarship winners

The Volunteer Centre of Guelph/Wellington has created an online resource for youth to encourage and support them to become more involved in the communities within Guelph and Wellington County. youthengaged.ca is the result of the Volunteer Centre’s experience working directly with youth, youth service providers and local school boards. Our goal is to support youth–not just in completing their community service hours required for secondary school graduation (often called the “40 hours program”)–but in becoming active members of the community and lifelong volunteers.

This site encourages youth to volunteer for local community benefit (non-profit and charitable) organizations through a listing of appropriate volunteer opportunities, as well as provides tools and strategies for youth to create their own volunteer opportunities and lead their own community projects. A unique “5-10-20” campaign helps youth identify the volunteer tasks and projects that can be done in 5, 10 or 20 hours, thereby assisting them in using their time to the fullest potential. Parents will also find it a useful site to understand the community service requirement and connect their sons and daughters to the information they need.

A recent report from Volunteer Canada entitled “Bridging the Gap” notes that youth are energetic, enthusiastic and technologically savvy; they see volunteering as a bridge to support their search for employment, help them develop skills and networks. Youth prefer peer camaraderie and enjoy volunteering with their friends. This report also notes that youth are sensitive to age discrimination and prefer volunteer tasks where they feel they are respected and given some responsibility. (source: Volunteer Canada, “Bridging the Gap”,

http://volunteer.ca/study) “We know youth want to be actively involved in our community and are looking for ways they can contribute”, notes Hayley Sheppard, Membership Services Coordinator who is responsible for the Volunteer Centre’s youth engagement strategy. “Our own experience, along with new research, tells us that youth are creative and innovative, and want an online resource centre that provides one-stop access to information, tools, resources, social media links and more. In particular, we are very excited about the unique “create your own project” section which lets youth use and develop their own skills, pursue their passions, build their leadership, and results in a meaningful and personalized volunteer experience.”

Debbie Bentley-Lauzon, Executive Director of Wyndham House recently toured youthengaged.ca. “This site is an excellent resource for youth and their families, and will be instrumental to the many youth service providers and community organizations who work with this population. It will become our go-to resource for engaging youth in our community.”

Holiday donations Many local churches, neighbourhood groups, businesses and community organizations have Christmas donation programs to collect goods on behalf of community organizations. You can also donate directly to: Guelph/Wellington Women in Crisis • Donations of cash, non-perishable foods, diapers and baby wipes, personal hygiene products, phone cards, grocery cards, bus tickets, gas cards and department store gift cards.

• Drop off at the Administration Office, 38 Elizabeth Street between 9 to 5. Lillian 519-836-1110 or 519-836-6831

The Guelph-Trillium Rotary Club recently announced the winners of the Fred Black Scholarships Fred Black Scholarships are awarded to one student from the University of Guelph and one student from each of Guelph’s seven high schools. The qualifying students, who must plan to attend a community college after graduation, each receive $500 in memory of the late Fred Black, the club’s founder.

The students selected demonstrated accomplishments in academic results, school club and/or sports involvement and community volunteer work and/or

Holiday volunteering opportunities Habitat for Humanity Wellington County • Give the Gift of a home this Christmas Season –Volunteers are needed to work on the Huron Street build site until December 22nd • Opportunities at the Restore are available year round to raise funds to build houses for partner families, including shifts over the Holiday Season • Contact Annie Devitt at 519-767-9752 ext 34 or volunteer@habitatwellington.on.ca

• Volunteers are needed year round to pick up meals from St. Joseph’s Health Centre and deliver them to client homes.

• Meals are delivered in teams of two–work teams, family members and friends are welcome • Extra volunteers are needed at Christmas and during the winter when regular volunteers are away • Contact Karen Innes at 519-836-3523 or email karen.innes@redcross.ca

Chalmers Community Service Centre • Chalmers Downtown and Chalmers West

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Volunteering is a rewarding experience all year round. For a complete listing of short and long term volunteer opportunities visit www.volunteerguelphwellington.on.ca

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The winners of the Fred Black Scholarships this year are: Jill Magnuseen, Marketing Management Co-op- scholarship for the University of Guelph; Jesse Meatte, Centennial CVI; Ruby Szpeflicki, John F Ross CVI; Emily Childs, College Heights Secondary School; Simone Roesink, St. James High School; Samantha Drake, Guelph CVI; Amanda Groegan, Bishop Macdonnell CHS; Steve Herman, Our Lady of Lourdes CHS. For more information about joining the Rotary Club visit www.rotarylocalevents.com

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Summer 2012 Camp Fair at Wilfrid Laurier University The warm summer months may feel like a distant memory now, but it’s never too early to start thinking about next summer’s program opportunities for your children. Wilfrid Laurier University is pleased to host the Summer 2012 Camp Fair this coming February. The Camp Fair allows families to plan their summer in one evening with representatives from more than 50 summer camps and programs from around the region and the province.

The one-stop access to summer camp options is a great opportunity for both parents and children. You will have the chance to meet camp staff in person, learn about what each program has to offer and then make an informed decision about the right camp or program for your family. There will be day camps, residential

Guelph school earns place in national semi-finals

camps, sports, arts, science and computer camps represented at this year’s fair.

The Summer 2012 Camp Fair takes place on Thursday, February 23, 2011 from 5 - 8 p.m., in the Science Courtyard at Laurier's Waterloo Campus. Visitor admission is free. For driving directions and a list of last year’s participants, please visit www.wlu.ca/campfair.

If you are interested in being an exhibitor at the Summer 2012 Camp Fair, please check out our web page www.wlu.ca/campfair, for registration deadlines and to download a registration form.

For more information contact Rebecca Kieswetter, Marketing & Communications Co-ordinator, at rkieswetter@wlu.ca or 519.884.0710 ext. 3902.

New indoor golf location opens in Guelph Jarzie’s Indoor Simulated Golf has now opened in the North end of Guelph. Featuring accurate ball tracking technology, crystal clear high definition images and plush fairways, Jarzie’s has a level of realism that is second only to playing the real courses.

Featuring all brand new Interactive Sports Technologies simulators, the completely remodelled facility has a variety of membership options, including corporate packages; professional training; plus leagues will begin in January 2012. Kids summer camps will offer a wide variety of options including kinder camp and junior golf training camps.

The fully licensed location has an on-site appetizer menu and a catering arrangement with Kelsey’s restaurant. Bookings are available for corporate events, birthday and Christmas parties, sales meetings and team building events for groups up to 40.

For more information on Jarzie’s visit www.jarzies.com, for event bookings contact Julie Hamilton at (519) 341-4512 or info@jarzies.com.

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St. John Catholic School recently announced, its Schoolyard Greening Project has been chosen as a semi-finalist in the Aviva Community Fund competition, moving them one step closer to sharing in the one million dollars Aviva Insurance is distributing across Canada.

St. John Catholic School entered the contest in hopes of gaining some financial support for their schoolyard greening enhancement plans which are being driven and funded by the school council and its volunteers to not only improve aesthetics, but to more importantly, increase the school's shade canopy.

"This is incredible news. Our committee has worked so hard to get to this point” says Shelley Berry, Project Chair. "When the school was built more than fifty years ago, there wasn’t much talk or concern about a depleting ozone layer or the harmful effects of UV rays. The story is much different today. Our playground needs a facelift and our students need shade. All of this costs money–something we don’t have a lot of.”

Approximately 1,300 organizations have been competing since September. Now that the 90 semi-finalists have been chosen, Canadians are being asked to cast their votes one last time to determine their fate.

The 30 ideas to acquire the most votes, from December 5-16, will proceed to the finals. Once the 30 finalists have been selected, Aviva judges will rank and score them and then allocate their $1 million accordingly. Winners will be announced January 25, 2012.

“Congratulations to the entire St. John Catholic School community for reaching the semi-finals,” said Mayor Karen Farbridge. “I encourage everyone in Guelph to vote for St. John’s schoolyard greening and enhancement project to help it reach the final round.

Help make a difference for St. John School.”

If the elementary school’s bid for Aviva funding is a success, their playground will undergo a significant transformation next summer. They intend to plant several large trees for shade, install an outdoor classroom and volleyball court, complete a pathway that was partially restored this past summer and add some new play areas and bench seating throughout.

To cast your vote in support the St. John School’s Field of Dreams initiative, visit www.avivacommunityfund.org (idea #12249).

Songs for Sunrise Magic 106.1 and 1460 CJOY recently hosted a unique fundraiser for The Sunrise Therapeutic Riding and Learning Center.

“Songs for Sunrise” gave the opportunity for Magic and CJOY listeners to program the music on both stations, while helping to change the lives of children and adults with physical and mental disabilities.

With a minimum donation, listeners were able to hear anything…and we mean ANYTHING they wanted. From obscure Scottish folk singers, to Judy Garland’s Somewhere Over the Rainbow, to Black Sabbath–the day was filled with a number of musical surprises.

What wasn’t a surprise was how the community rallied around the cause and raised more than $3,000, as well as awareness for the wonderful work of The Sunrise Therapeutic Riding and Learning Center. Sunrise gives individuals with physical limitations the chance to build strength and self esteem through horseback riding and socializations with their peers. This program would not exist without the incredibly dedicated staff and volunteers as well as the support of our community.

Magic FM and CJOY are very pleased to have been able to lend our services to such an important cause. A big thank you to all those who made donations and requests, your support made this day such a great success.

Left to right, Chris Evans, Magic 106.1, Anne Caine, The Sunrise Therapeutic Riding and Learning Center, and Matt Hutcheson, Magic 106.1. (supplied photo)

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New Civic Museum opening soon

by Heather Grummett

The finishing touches are being completed on the new Guelph Civic Museum. Located in the Loretto Convent, the adaptive reuse project has transformed the building into an amazing space to showcase the Museum’s collection of approximately 30,000 items.

Originally built in three stages between the 1850s and the 1890s, the Loretto Convent is owned by the Diocese of Hamilton. The City has signed a 50-year lease for the building, with a 25-year renewal.

The $12.7 million project was the work of architectural firm The Ventin Group. Three levels of public funding–Federal, Provincial, and Municipal–made the project possible, plus the successful local capital campaign chaired by John Valeriote which surpassed the original goal of raising $500,000.

The permanent galleries are being designed and fabricated by Vilnis Cultural Design Works of Eden Mills.

The new space will allow for larger exhibits in the families gallery, the local history gallery, and two temporary galleries; plus more extensive artifact and archival storage rooms. The Museum will also now have a gift shop, meeting room, archives reading room, a photo studio and a large parking area.

Approximately 30,000 square feet in size, the new

museum is scheduled to open limited hours beginning January 3, with the Grand Opening Weekend scheduled for February 24 to 26, 2012.

The events and exhibits calendar is to be announced early in the New Year. Watch for the return of many favourite events along with many new programs.

Participating in the new Fourth Friday initiative in downtown Guelph, the Civic Museum plans to be open on the fourth Friday evening of the month, with different activities running each month and free admission.

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Christmas at the Poor House Opening December 1, discover our special holiday exhibit: Christmas at the Poor House from its earliest years to 1930. Built in 1877 as a refuge for destitute men, women and children, the original site of the House is the present location of the County Museum and Archives.

When the Poor House opened in December 1877, a special Christmas meal was prepared for the inmates: a dinner of roast beef and plumb pudding. Over the years, concerned individuals, churches and community groups sought to brighten the season for those less fortunate. “The Poor House was always a part of the community, especially at Christmas time when people visited, brought small gifts and entertained the residents,” stated Curator Susan Dunlop.

If these walls could speak what stories they would tell about the men, women and children who found refuge at the House. Through artifacts and images learn what it meant to be part of Christmas at the Poor House.

The exhibit runs until January 6, 2012.

The Wellington County Museum and Archives is located on Wellington Road #18 between Fergus and Elora. The galleries are open weekdays from 9:30 am to 4:30 pm and 12:00 to 4:00 pm on weekends and holidays. For more information call 519-846-0916 or visit www.wcm.on.ca

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Holiday donations continued......

Operation Toys • Supplies toys to low income families for Christmas • Accepts new toys and gift cards all year–tax receipts can be issued for new toys with receipt of purchase • Drop off at CarQuest 253 Edinburgh Rd or at Barber Gallery 167 Suffolk St. Contact Ted at 519-767-1107 • To apply for assistance: family calls with name, address, phone number and number, age and gender of their children.

All registrations must be approved by the board.

MOTHER’S EVE We will send Kisses to Heaven. Thursday, May10 at 7:00 p.m.

Join us for a brief and gentle service of remembrance. Bring Letters or notes to mother and they will be planted at the foot of a shrub in the Mothers’ Grove. (In remembrance of Mothers everywhere, not just in Woodlawn).

LILAC REMEMBRANCE DAY Wednesday evening, May 30 at 7:00 p.m. Join Hospice Wellington, Gilchrist Chapel and our staff as we plant a Lilac in remembrance of families served. Lovely service. Please bring a lawn chair. Lilac Block, west of the tracks.

ROCKWOOD SUMMER SERVICE Wednesday evening, June 13 at 7:00 p.m. Please join us in the Hanna Chapel for our annual service of remembrance and evening of fellowship in a charming country cemetery.

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CONTINUED FROM PAGE 4 February 21, 22, 28 & 29 Medieval Madness 9:30am – 2:30pm. Interactive program allows students to learn about the Medieval and Renaissance era through music $12 per child.

Guelph Youth Music Centre. 519-837-1119 or info@gymc.ca February 26 Guelph Ceilidh (A Celtic Celebration) 3pm. Enjoy some great Celtic music. Guests will include vocalists, bagpipes and highland dancers in this exciting concert. River Run Centre. www.guelphconcertband.org February 27 Repetitive Questions 1 – 3pm. This session looks at reasons and solutions based on the Spaced Retrieval Memory System. No charge, but registration is requested.

Guelph Youth Music Centre, 75 Cardigan St. 519-836-7672 March 5, 12, 19, 26 First Link Learning Series: Next Steps for Families March 5 - What is Dementia March 12 - Adapting to Bain Changes March 19 - Planning Ahead March 26 - Building a Circle of Support All sessions start at 1pm, at the Guelph Youth Music Centre, 75 Cardigan, St. There is no charge but registration is requested. 519-836-7672 March 17-18 College Royal – University of Guelph College Royal is the largest university open house event of its kind in North America. College Royal is a 100% student run and organized event that involves some 3000 volunteers each year. General Public and students alike are welcome to see the University. Saturday 9am - 5pm. and Sunday 10am - 4pm. www.collegeroyal.uofuelph.ca

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Project Lifesaver–Guelph Wellington March 20 or March 21 The art & practice of pruning 1pm– 4:30pm. This half-day indoor/outdoor practical workshop will teach you the principles of easy and correct pruning in the home garden.

This is a very popular course, so register early! $55. Register by March 13. www.uoguelph.ca/arboretum March 26 Dementia Overview 10:15am at Victoria Park Senior Centre, 150 Albert St. W. Fergus.

This talk by the Alzheimer Society of GuelphWellington is an overview of dementia, examining its stages and changes, along with an opportunity for discussion and questions. No charge, but registration is requested. 519 - 787 - 1814 March 27-28 Stop the World – I Want to Make African Music!

9:30–11:30am or 12:30–2:30pm This program allows students the opportunity to perform African music. Using the Djembe drum students will experience its texture, tone colour and create accompaniment to an African Folklore. Grades 5 & 6. $8.00 per child. Guelph Youth Music Ctr. Contact 519-837-1119 or info@gymc.ca

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Helping to find people at risk of wandering, Project Lifesaver Guelph Wellington is a partnership between Victim Services Wellington, Wellington County O.P.P. and Guelph City Police Service.

The program is designed to help families to protect members who may wander, typically individuals living with Alzheimer’s disease, autism, Down syndrome, acquired brain injury or other kinds of cognitive impairment.

These individuals can be equipped with a oneounce wrist-transmitter that sends a radio signal that can be tracked up to a 2-kilometre radius. The system operates 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year.

When notified by caregivers that an individual is

For applicant information contact: Project Lifesaver Guelph Wellington c/o Victim Services Wellington 519-824-1212 ext. 303 victim@vswguelph.on.ca www.vswguelph.on.ca

Light up your home for the holidays with 20 cents worth of electricity Decorating our homes for the holidays with festive lights is a much-loved tradition that is also inexpensive thanks to energy-efficient LED lights and Timeof-Use rates for electricity.

LEDs (light-emitting diodes) are almost 95 per cent more energy efficient than traditional incandescent bulbs–resulting in reduced costs for your holiday lighting. This fact, coupled with off-peak Time-of-Use rates for electricity evenings, weekends and statutory holidays, means that holiday lighting will likely cost you less than a cent a day.

(Note: Off-peak rates for electricity start at 7 PM during the week and are in effect all weekend and on statutory holidays.)

For example, decorating your home with six strands of traditional, incandescent lights and running them for six hours a day through the month of December will cost you about $18. In comparison, lighting your home with six strands of LED lights from 6 PM to midnight for the entire month of December will only cost you about 20 cents.

LEDs offer lots of other benefits: • LEDs last up to 10 times longer than incandescent bulbs–up to 25,000 hours.

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Council approves increase to operating budget Guelph City Council recently approved an affordable 2012 tax-supported operating budget of $176 million–a 3.52 per cent increase, amounting to an additional $5.9 million, over 2011.

About $1.5 million of the increase will go to running new community facilities. These include the east end Library, the Emergency Services Station on Clair Road and the downtown Guelph Civic Museum. The increase will also pay for higher 2012 operating costs of existing City programs and services.

To help achieve an affordable 3.52 per cent increase, Council approved a three per cent increase to most user fees at the City’s recreation facilities and a 25-cent increase to parking rates at City lots to $1.75 per hour.

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missing, specially trained police officers use mobile tracking equipment to find them.

Participants must be living in Wellington County or the City of Guelph. The program applies to people who have been diagnosed by a physician, and who have a history of wandering. There is an initial charge of $400 for the transmitter and a $10 monthly fee for transmitter batteries.

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• LEDs are safer. Almost all of the energy consumed by an LED is used to create light, not heat, which means they remain cool to the touch and aren’t a fire risk if they are in contact with trees or other decorations for extended periods of time.

• Bulbs are plastic, which means they won’t break – an advantage for households with small children or pets.

• LEDs are designed so that if one light goes out, the rest of the string stays lit. There will be no need to spend time searching for and replacing burned out and broken bulbs.

• LED holiday lights are available for indoor and outdoor use.

• LEDs come in a variety of colours and styles to meet your decorating needs including string lights, rope lights, icicles, net lighting and novelty shapes such as candles and stars. Some LEDs are dimmable or programmable.

For more information about energy efficiency, visit: www.guelphhydro.com

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With twice as many participants as last year, over 200 organizations were involved in the Guelph Community Foundation’s second Random Act of Kindness Day (RAK Day) on November 4.

RAK Day is an opportunity to do something kind for someone else, to appreciate fellow citizens and for community building–it’s NOT about fundraising or giving money–just a day to celebrate kindness.

KH&A Printing and The Co-operators produced 75,000 ‘Pay it Forward’ cards prior to RAK Day (up from 25,000 in 2010) and Speedpro Imaging provided signage. Many local businesses were distribution points for the cards which encourage the holder to perform a simple act of kindness for someone then hand over the card to that person, encouraging him/her to do the same.

Kindness from local businesses included: Delta Guelph handed out free coffee to motorists and pedestrians entering the Research Park. Guelph Furniture House held a draw for clients where the winner could direct $100 to the charity of their choice. Stone Road Mall and Toys R Us gave out random gift certificates.

Many local businesses used RAK Day for staff appreciation, teambuilding or client

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appreciation. Hammond Power Solutions provided a lasagna lunch for 300 staff.

The Co-operators and their cafeteria prepared 200 RAK Day smile cookies, which were sold out by 9am as managers gathered them up for their staff. RLB LLP had a number of teams out giving blood; assembling bagged lunches with students at College Heights School to distribute to the less fortunate; and visiting residents at Riverside Glen to chat and share cookies.

Many groups worked together and combined their kindness. MacMillan Marketing worked with Appetizingly Yours Catering and Capistrano’s café to host a free pancake breakfast in Saint George’s Square. The Guelph Mercury partnered with the Downtown Association and Guelph Transit to provide and distribute 1,000 free newspapers on city buses.

RLB LLP partnered with Planet Bean to bring coffee to staff in the city’s not-forprofit agencies to thank them for the work they do.

Kindness is contagious. In a group it increases group cohesion and employee engagement and it’s a great team-building opportunity. It builds community and helps keep Guelph a great place to live.

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For the past five years, Guelph Toyota has been supporting Salvation Army with an annual Toy Drive.

Salvation Army delivers 1275 food hampers to local Guelph families. Within those households, 2000 children under 12 years old receive toys and approximately 300 teenagers receive gift cards.

To support this great cause, you can drop off new unwrapped toys for children aged 12 and under, at the dealership until December 20.

Guelph Toyota is located at 635 Woodlawn Rd W. Toys can be dropped off: Mon. to Thurs. 7:00am to midnight; Fri. - 7:00am to 6:00pm; Sat. - 8:00am to 5:00pm

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As a recent recipient of Hellmann’s Real Food Grant Program, The University of Guelph is teaching elementary school students about healthy and sustainable eating practices through its Garden2Table program. At a recent event, celebrity chef Chuck Hughes attended to share some of the Hellmann’s Real Food recipes with the grade 7 students of Father Ignatius School. (supplied photo)

awarded $10,000.

“This year we received over 400 applications, which shows both the need and desire for initiatives that connect Canadians with real food,” said Stephanie Cox, Senior Brand Manager for Hellmann’s® in Canada. “This year’s recipients are passionate about introducing real food to their communities and this passion is what inspires Hellmann’s to empower Canadians with the support they need to bring their real food aspirations to life.”

“These initiatives are the key to the Real Food Movement and embody our mission to show Canadians just how easy it is to eat real,” said Cox. “Real food is–and should be–accessible to everyone.”

Celebrity chef Chuck Hughes has been working with Hellmann’s® since the inception of the Real Food Movement in Canada to help Canadians connect with real food.

Along with providing real food tips and recipes and connecting with fans on Facebook, Hughes is appearing at select events to show his support.

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Hellmann’s® is helping Canadian families eat real through community initiatives such as a mobile greenhouse and cooking classes for kids.

Hellmann’s recently announced the recipients of the 2011 Real Food Grant Program–$110,000 in funding for local projects that share Hellmann’s vision of helping Canadian families learn about and experience real food.

Twenty-four recipients from Newfoundland to British Columbia were awarded Real Food Grants ranging from $1,000 to $25,000. These deserving initiatives include school lunch programs, real food festivals and even the provision of new kitchen appliances to a school committed to changing its cafeteria menu so it can provide students with real food every day.

Garden2Table, a local Guelph real food initiative that is helping teach kids in the community about eating real food, was recently announced as one of this year’s grant recipients. Through the University of Guelph, the Garden2Table program was

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Planning and managing your next home move

Victoria Park Seniors events

by Heather Grummett

The Victoria Park Seniors Centre in Fergus has a wide variety of programs for anyone over 18 years old. Programs include bus trips, fitness, computer, dance, health and wellness, arts and music, general interest.

More information at

T's Complete Move Solutions assists individuals that are in need of residential moving services or home organization. Clients often require help due to physical limitations or time restraints.

The local business is ideal for seniors who need help to relocate to a smaller residence - when family members may not be able to assist. Plus, individuals with demanding work schedules often require assistance to manage a relocation project.

Owner Theresa Shelton customizes a transition plan to suit each individual’s needs. Services range to include sorting household belongings, disseminating unwanted items through sale or donation, preparing home for sale, professional packing, unpacking, setting up the new home.

T’s also offers organization of an individual’s existing home, room by room.

As a personal move management business, T's Complete Move Solutions will arrange everything a client needs for a residential relocation, from scheduling and managing movers, connecting with realtors, home stagers, and cleaning companies; to transferring your utilities and more.

For more information visit www.tscompletemovesolutions.com

Evergreen Centre events The Evergreen Senior Centre offers a wide selection of programs for active adults, including Computer, General Interest, Active Living, Health and Wellness, and Visual and Creative Arts. The following are a sample of the workshops available. Unless specified, events take place at the Centre, 683 Woolwich St. For a full list visit www.gwsa-guelph.ca or call 519-823-1291.

Fit For Golf A golf focus for greater cardio endurance, stronger core, better posture, stronger legs and upper body, improved flexibility, stronger joints, and improved all-over toning.

Suitable for non-golfers as well. Mon 2 - 3pm Jan 9 - Mar 19 Member: $76.20 / Non Member: $83.70

remove red-eye. Add captions and special effects.

Learn how to change a picture's file size before Emailing or uploading to a Web site.

9am - 12pm Jan 27 Member: $19.00 / Non Members: $26.50

Social Media I Facebook Learn how to create a personal profile, add other users as friends and Golf Lessons Stop by for a quick visit with exchange messages, includour Golf Pro to review some ing automatic notifications of the basics to help you get when they update their profile. Additionally, users ready for your golf games. may join common interest This mini session will focus user groups, organized by getting you to hit the ball workplace, school, or further, straighter and to the pin. Guelph Community college, or other characteristics.

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Fri 9am - 12pm Feb 24 Mon10 - 11am Member: $19.00 / Jan 16 - Mar 5 Non Member: $26.50 Mon 11am - 12pm Jan 16 - Mar 5 Gardening Workshops Member: $115.00 / Come and explore the Non Member: $122.50 gardening world one night each month during the Pilates winter months. Topics will Achieve better posture, balance and everyday move- include: propagating plants ment through the exercises indoors, herbs and their uses, creating art with of Joseph Pilates. pressed flowers, aromatherPlease bring a mat. apy, be natural, garden Wed 2 - 3pm Jan 18 poetry and choosing plants Mar 28 for a raised garden bed.

Member: $76.34 / Be Natural: Ways we can Non Member: $83.34 make our own natural Photography Subjects products for health, beauty Use Photo Editing software and cleaning.

Thu 6:30 - 7:30pm Jan 19 to alter photos–brighten Member: $20.00 / and darken, crop, and

Non member: $27.50 Garden Poetry Enjoy poems about the garden–read or listen Thu 6:30 - 7:30pm Feb 16 Member: $20.00 / Non member: $27.50 Fundamentals of Drawing Learn about the tools: graphite, charcoal and how to see and develop highlight, shadow and accurate perspective in your drawings.

Begin by drawing basic shapes and move on to more complex still life subjects, interior spaces and the human portrait.

Ideal for beginners or for those who need a refresher.

Tue 10:15am - 12:15pm Jan 24 - Mar 20 Members: $85.00 / Non Members: $92.50 Special Events Attic Treasures Rain or Shine! Rent a table and sell those treasures from the attic...all in the indoor comfort of the Seniors Centre.

Sat 4:30 - 6:00 pm April 14 One Table: $20.00 / Two Tables: $35.00 Retire in Style Tradeshow Fri 11:30am - 3pm March 23 One Table: $75 + HST Free for Not for Profit

February 10 Dessert & Euchre OR Bid Euchre Valentine Party 1pm. Celebrate Valentine’s by enjoying delicious homemade dessert and ice cream. Both bid euchre and euchre will be played with cash prizes to be won. $5 member / $6 non

10am. This is our opportunity to welcome current members, new members and future members! Activity displays, meet activity convenors, advisory board members, program convenors, staff and other new members. Enjoy refreshments and tours of the facility and learn about the many opportunities and prowww.centrewellington.ca February 24 or call 519-787-1814 Wii Bowl for Kids Sake grams available to you. No 9:30am-1:30pm. Join us for a charge.

January 25 fun day of playing Wii Bowling March 14 Robbie Burns Lunch while raising money for Big 12pm. Join us for a lunch to Brothers Big Sisters of Centre St. Patrick’s Day Lunch 12pm. Celebrate St. Patrick’s celebrate Robbie Burns’ birth- Wellington. For a minimum Day with an Irish-themed day, born Jan. 25, 1759 near donation of $10 per person, homemade lunch and Irish Ayr, Scotland. Regarded as you can Wii bowl with your Scotland’s national poet, he is friends or family members at musical entertainment by the most famous for writing the the Centre. Sign up as a team Victoria Park Music Ensemble! words to Auld Lang Syne. of 4 or as an individual. Sign up Reserve your ticket, limited seating. $8 member / $9 non Menu to include traditional for 1-hour time slots at the Scottish fare: meat pie, mushy front desk. Bring your donation March 23 peas, neeps, tatties, caramel or pledges to play! $10 min.

Tan Jay Fashion Show raisin pudding and haggis. donation or collect pledges.

1:30pm. See the new spring Reserve your ticket ahead, fashions from Tan Jay & Alia limited seating. $8 member / February 29 jackets, pants, skirts, sweaters, $9 non Leap Year Chilli Lunch blouses, vests, capris and 12pm. Celebrate leap year more. Regular and petite sizes February 8 with a delicious homemade Valentine Lunch chilli lunch. Reserve your tick- available. Refreshments and 12pm. Celebrate Valentine’s ets, limited seating. $8 mem- door prizes included! Also enjoy displays from Fifth Avenue Day by joining us for a delicious ber / $9 non Jewellery. Pre-register. $5 lasagne lunch. Reserve your mem / $6 non (by Mar. 16) tickets, limited seating. $8 March 9 $6 mem / $7 non (after Mar. member / $9 non Open House & New 16) Members Welcome

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