Citywide Christmas Guide 2011

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For all your 2011 Christmas Ideas

Enjoy an outing to Monte’s Place: Where you will discover innovative ideas for the presentation of beautiful holiday floral creations. Exclusive distributor of Roger’s Chocolates in Guelph.

Open Seven Days a Week

1270 Gordon St., Guelph

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Seasonal Open House November 26th & 27th

From our staff to your family and business, we wish you a happy holiday season.

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Hello Everyone To you the reader, please enjoy looking Welcome to our very first Citywide Christmas Guide… In it you’ll find: Festive through this Guide, and this Christmas events; entertainment; services and shopping... as throughout the year–Remember to plus a Downtown pullout section. Highlight- support local shops and services. ing the season’s best at this special time of year.

Season’s Greeting to all of you from all of us at Venture Guelph Publications Ltd. You’ll also find informative editorial regarding local initiatives by some community Sincerely, groups and organizations.

Mike Baker Publisher

St. Joseph’s Health Centre Foundation presents

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

www.trilliumrotary.org and clicking on “Service Projects” and then “Application for Funding” to download an application form. Successful applicants can receive up to $1,000. Each year, the club helps support numerous worthwhile organizations that often are overlooked by Government funding and larger funding organizations.

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• Breakfast with Santa & Silent Auction. December 3 8:30 – 11:00 a.m. at 1320 Gordon St. • Hamper Applications November 14 December 9 1:30 – 4:00 p.m. at 210 Victoria Rd. S. The Rotary Club of Guelph-Trillium is once again looking for local worthy causes in • Tree Lighting & Community Carol need of assistance. Allocations committee Sing November 16 6:45 p.m. at co-chair Mike Balnar said the altruistic serv1320 Gordon St. ice club has over $16,000 to give (just part • Kettle Campaign November 19 of its proceeds from its annual Ribfest at Riverside Park). Groups can apply until Nov December 24–various locations 21st by visiting the clubs website at throughout the city.

Online donations can be made at www.guelphsa.ca

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Downtown Guelph Holiday Open House On Friday, November 18th and Saturday, November 19th visit your favourite Downtown Guelph merchants for in-store specials, promotions, holiday treats and more!

What could be nicer than browsing your favourite shop while enjoying tasty treats?

Take advantage of special discounts offered only during this festive weekend.

Have someone special on your shopping list?

Ask one of the many in-store experts about “must-haves” this holiday season that are sure to bring a smile to your loved one’s face.

Visit downtownguelph.com for a list of participating businesses and discover all the fantastic promotions going on in celebration of the Downtown Guelph Holiday Open House!

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December Downtown–Celebrate the Season in Downtown Guelph Downtown Guelph is a magical place to be this holiday season. Explore downtown and you will find exciting adventures in the heart of your city. Together with great holiday shopping hours, downtown businesses will be providing that extra special magic to make your shopping experience unique.

Old Quebec Street is the place to get your photos with Santa and Mrs Claus. From 11am - 2pm, for the first 3 Saturdays in December, give the children the chance to tell Santa what’s on the top of their wish list.

Make a donation to the Food Bank and receive a discount on your photo!

Now is the time to visit the newest part of downtown.

As the centrepiece of City Hall and the home of the future outdoor skating rink, Market Square is well worth the stroll down Carden Street. Whilst there, visit the restaurants and shops eager to see you back.

For full details of the events taking place in December, please visit downtownguelph.com.

Experience THREE An exciting new premier destination in downtown Guelph

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Concert & Bake Sale Saturday December 3, 2011 7:30 pm Dublin St. United Church, Guelph, ON 68 Suffolk St. W. Special Guests: Royal City Ambassadors Dublin St United Church Bell Choir AUDACITY Tickets $15 adults $12 seniors/students

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This Christmas Season is a time for families to draw together for celebration and warm memories.

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Season’s Greetings & Happy New Year

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At Gilbert MacIntyre & Son Funeral Home, we realize that for those who have lost a loved one, this season will be mixed with many emotions that challenge even the strongest of families.

With this in mind we are offering a non-denominational Christmas Memorial Service to remember those who died and will be remembered this Christmas Season.

The service will be held at: Gilbert MacIntyre & Son Funeral Home Hart Chapel - 1099 Gordon St., Guelph

Sunday, December 4, 2011 at 2:30 p.m.

Merry Christmas & Happy New Year

Please accept this as our invitation to you or anyone you feel may benefit from this prayerful support during the Christmas Season.

Sincerely,

Michael MacIntyre President

To confirm your attendance please contact:

Gilbert MacIntyre & Son Funeral Home 252 Dublin St. N., Guelph 1099 Gordon St., Guelph 519-822-4731 519-821-5077

May the peace and happiness of this holiday season be with you and your family now and throughout 2012!

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Handel: A Village Messiah Dec 11, 2011 3:00 PM

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Festival of Carols Dec 20, 2011 7:30 PM & Dec 21, 2011 5:00 PM & 7:30 PM

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BLUE CHRISTMAS Wednesday, December 7 at 7:00 p.m. We hold our annual Carolling by Candlelight. This is a unique Christmas event to remember loved ones near and far or to simply enjoy the experience of carol singing in the cemetery. We begin at the chapel doors. Light refreshments–hot apple cider served. Dress warmly. Bring a flashlite.

519-822-1271

MEMORIES–Annual Variety Show presented by the GWSA

www.woodlawnmemorialpark.ca

762 Woolwich Street, Guelph

The Evergreen Senior’s Centre hosts an annual fantasy show deemed “the most spectacular event of the year hosted by the GWSA”.

This year’s theme is “Memories” which is sure to be as exciting a night as ever.

This year we will be holding 3 matinee shows all beginning at 1:30pm on December 1st, 2nd, and 3rd. The costs for adults will be $15, and for students and seniors the ticket price will be $12.

Please call 519-823-1291 for further information regarding this event, or to purchase tickets.

Hope to see you there!

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Guelph Youth Singers present

Candles in our Hearts The year’s most magical season is best celebrated with the angelic sounds of the children and youth of Guelph Youth Singers. The award-winning GYS choirs will present a delightful mix of traditional and new carols in beautiful choral arrangements, carols written by the children, a lively Hanukkah song, a Victorian skating song--and Leroy Anderson’s classic “Sleigh Ride�! Special guest will be outstanding young players from the Suzuki String School of Guelph. Here is a heartwarming way to introduce your family to the beauty of the season.

Founded in 1991 and now celebrating its 21st year, Guelph Youth Singers has reached national prominence through provincial and national awards at the Canadian Federation of Music Festivals. Its three solo CDs, including a brand-new anniversary release titled, Into the Breeze, are sold throughout North America and are regularly played on Canadian radio stations.

GYS is always looking for new choristers who love to sing. Choristers enjoy the chance to learn to sing well, read music, participate in drama workshops, perform‌and to enjoy the company of other talented youth. Auditions are now being scheduled for entry into January 2012 season. Audition appointments are designed to give the child a “mini lessonâ€? and an enjoyable experience. Singers are invited to enter the choir in September and in January. Prospective choristers and their parents are welcomed to contact the GYS office at 519-821-8574 for more information, to watch a rehearsal, or to register for an audition. More information is also available on the website: www.guelphyouthsingers.com Candles in our Hearts will be held at St. George’s Anglican Church at 7:30 p.m. on Saturday, Dec. 3. For tickets, phone River Run Centre box office at 519-763-3000.

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TO ALL OUR CUSTOMERS. Thank You. Your Business Means a lot to us. We invite you to visit one of our Guelph Community Branches for our Customer Appreciation Day. Thursday, December 08, 2011 3:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.

Refreshments will be served and our staff looks forward to seeing you.

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