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Welcome to our fall issue of the Activity and Events Guide.Members of the Rotary Club of Guelph-Trillium are busy preparingfor the 16th annual Ribfest, which takes place in Riverside Park onAugust 23, 24, 25. Over 50,000 people attend the three-day festival,which features rib vendors from across North America. Find moredetails on the event beginning on page 7.September kicks off with two longstanding events. The Guelph

Jazz Festival celebrates a 20th anniversary, and runs fromSeptember 4 to 8. Pop downtown on the Saturday to enjoy the freeopen-air stage event in Market Square on Carden Street. On

September 13 to 15, the Eden Mills Writers’ Festival will welcomethousands to the 25th season of what has become a nationallyacclaimed and widely respected literary event.Although we hate to see those warm summer nights come to an

end, there is something comforting about the beginning of fall. It isa time to enjoy a small town fall fair or experience our rich agricul-ture by visiting local farm producers through events such as theWellington Rural Romp on September 28.As local children prepare for the new school season, it is often

difficult for some families to purchase the supplies necessary for the

school year. Local organizations Lakeside HOPE House, the GuelphNeighbourhood Support Coalition, and the Salvation Army are help-ing those in need by accepting donations of backpacks and schoolsupplies. See page6.for details on how you can help.Our winter issue of the Activity and Events Guide is due out at

the beginning of December. Remember to visit our websitewww.ventureguelph.ca, where you can upload all yourupcoming events.

Editor: Heather Grummett Publisher: Mike Baker


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Front cover photos graciously supplied by: Ribfest - Rotary Club of Guelph Trillium; Guelph YouthBasketball Association; Guelph Arts Council; and Little Kickers Guelph.

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According to the 2013 Active Healthy Kids Canada Report Card,only 4% of 12 to 17year-olds meet the Canadian Physical ActivityGuidelines for Children and Youth, which recommends at least 60minutes daily of moderate to vigorous physical activity. The YMCA-YWCA of Guelph aims to provide students in the Guelph andWellington community with the opportunities they need to combatthis failing grade in a fun and supportive environment.The Guelph Y is offering no joining fee for all ages, from

September 9 until October 31. For youth, a membership gives stu-dents full access to the fitness centre, a variety of fitness classes, freegym space, open swim and intramural sports including basketball,volleyball, dodge ball, floor hockey and soccer.The Guelph Y offers youth the opportunity to stay healthy and

active with member programs geared towards kids aged 6 to 12, 10to 14, and 13 to 18. The Kids in Motion program is a non-competi-tive, structured fitness class for youth led by a qualified fitnessinstructor. Each week is a different theme or activity. Youth Fun getskids more involved through arts and crafts, various team buildingactivities, and challenges.The YMCA-YWCA of Guelph is a community benefit organization,

open to everyone. By starting with a focus on healthy youth andyoung adult development, we excel in delivering lifelong opportuni-ties for health and personal growth.For more information, students can visit www.guelphy .org or visitthe Guelph Y at 130 Woodland Glen Dr. to sign up today.

Celebrate local art at WellingtonCounty Museum and Archives.One of the longest running juriedart exhibitions in Ontario,Insights returns to the Museumproviding new experiences for allart lovers. Presented by the EloraArts Council and the Museum, thedisplay runs until September 1.“This exhibit provides artists

with an opportunity to showcasetheir creativity in an outstandingvenue alongside 50 others from

the area,” said Susan Dunlop,Curator. “With over 200 peopleattending the opening reception, itproves to be one of the Museum’smost popular exhibitions.”From over 300 submissions, 97

pieces were chosen by jurorsSara Angelucci, Yael Brotman andBarry McCarthy.Local prize-winners include:Second Prize - Ellen LanglandsMemorial AwardJulia Vandepolder, Hillsburgh

Stitch and Weave #2 (mediumoil on panel)Drawing AwardGail Root, RockwoodEarly Morning, Banderos Bay(chalk pastel)Fibre AwardMelanie Morel, West Garafraxa TwpWinter in the Forest (weaving)Wellington County Museum and

Archives is located on WellingtonRoad 18 between Fergus andElora. The galleries are open

weekdays from 9:30am to4:30pm and 12:00 to 4:00pm onweekends and holidays.www.wellington.ca/museum

Guelph Y combats failing levels of activity in local youth

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October 18 – 20Friday 7pm – 9pmSaturday 10 – 6Sunday 11-5Each year the Guelph Studio Tourprovides a diverse collection ofartists and artisans with studio andexhibition spaces in and aroundGuelph. This October over 39juried artists will open their doorsfor the public to see first handtheir creations.Pieces range to include painting,

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Milestone achievement reached at Great Lakes Music TogetherEarly childhood music education expert, and teacher Sasha Judelson hasannounced that The Center for Music and Young Children in Princeton, NJ hasawarded her Certification Level II status. This is in recognition of outstandingachievement in teaching, musicianship, program philosophy, and parenteducation.Sasha Judelson, who is the Director of Great Lakes Music Together, said “I am

thrilled to have received this recognition and to be in a position to bring the joyof music to so many young children. Part of my research was in the engagementof communities in music-making. This research has really informed my teachingand enabled me to share and speak about the vital importance of making musicwith young children as much as possible.”This achievement comes during the year-long celebration of Music Together’s

25th anniversary. The pioneering, internationally renowned and research-basedearly childhood music program has over 2000 locations in 40 countries, offeringmusic and movement programs for children at birth through age seven.The Music Together curriculum, coauthored in 1987 by Kenneth K. Guilmartin

(Founder/Director) and Rowan University Professor of Music Education Dr LiliLevinowitz (Director of Research), is based on the recognition that all childrenare musical: all children can learn to sing in tune, keep a beat and participatewith confidence in the music of our culture, provided that their early environ-ment supports such learning.Judelson says, “I love the work I do and am so pleased to have received this

recognition and bring this life skill to even more children. I hope that this awardwill bring into focus the need to provide a supportive music-making environmentfor all children, both in an out of school. This is particularly relevant in Ontariowhere children are now starting full-time Kindergarten during the year they turn4-years old and where the curriculum does not require specialised music teach-ers in schools, K-6.”Judelson continued, “One of the fascinating connectors for me was the

improvisation which we encourage in our classes and how the skill of improvisa-tion when fostered and enabled allows children to think outside of the box,think big and find solutions to problems. That is a life-long skill we need tohelp build.”Music Together offer programs for families, schools, at risk populations and

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Kids, ages 6 to 12, had fun July 15 through 19at Elora Centre for the Arts while they learnedsome drama skills and put their talents andefforts into a performance for family andfriends at the end of the week. Improv andcreative drama games combined for a sunny,fun-filled week. University theatre student,Madeline Forsyth, who has performed in ECTplays, led the kids in their drama explo-rations, assisted by several local high schoolstudents, who have also participated in ECTproductions in the past. This was the ECT’sfirst summer kids’ camp but requests arealready being received for more opportunitieslike this one for next year. More details atwww.eloracommunitytheatre.com

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“Inspiration” is a community fundraising con-cert in support of The Children’s Foundation ofGuelph and Wellington (CFGW) Grants Programfor Music and Art.The Inspiration concert will celebrate youth

music and art in our community on October 24,2013 at River Run Centre. Created by a team oflocal citizens, Inspiration brings togetheraward-winning Canadian accordionist JoeMacerollo, guitarist Adrian Raso, three Guelphhigh school bands, and special guests.The group will offer a delightful mixed pro-

gram for the family including “Train”, a pieceby Canadian composer R Murray Schafer con-ducted by Macerollo and performed by theschool bands. In preparation for the concert,Macerollo will also conduct sectionals ateach school.Guelph boasts a vibrant arts scene, one that

many children cannot explore due to financialconstraints within their family. The CFGW pro-vides funding to eligible children seeking to dis-cover various art forms, as well as a variety ofother recreational and educational activities. In2012 the CFGW funded more than 1,000 chil-dren through the grants program, giving themthe opportunity to try new activities while build-ing their leadership skills and self-esteem.Funds raised from Inspiration will help sup-

port children’s dreams of learning or enhancinga skill, be it in the music, dance or visualart genre.The concert begins at 7pm and the evening

will also feature a silent auction. Tickets are$15 each and are available at www.riverrun.ca.

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• It has been proven that early exposure tovisual art, music, or drama promotes activityin the brain.

• Art helps children understand other subjectsmuch more clearly—from math and science,to language arts and geography.

• Art nurtures inventiveness as it engageschildren in a process that aids in the develop-ment of self-esteem, self-discipline,cooperation, and self-motivation.

• Participating in art activities helps children togain the tools necessary for understandinghuman experience, adapting to and respectingothers’ ways of working and thinking, develop-ing creative problem-solving skills, andcommunicating thoughts and ideas in a varietyof ways.

• Exposure to creative arts helps children refinefine motor skills and improve coordination.

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Celebrating and supporting music and artseducation in Guelph and Wellington County

Local organizations, businesses and individualsare helping to fill backpacks for those communitychildren in need. The Back-to-School BackpackProject is designed to give a brand newbackpack–full of those supplies that are requiredfor school–to students in need from JK to grade12.The project is a collaboration between Lakeside

HOPE House, the Guelph Neighbourhood SupportCoalition, and the Salvation Army. Previously indi-vidual neighbourhood groups have each run theirown back-to-school programs. Now variousgroups across the city are all coming togetherunder the umbrella of HOPE House.

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It’s Ribfest 2013 and you’re invited.August 23, 24, and 25, 2013 marks the 16th year that Riverside Park becomesknown as Ribberside Park and features the aroma of barbequed ribs and the sound ofsome of the best entertainment around.

Presented by the Rotary Club of GuelphTrillium, Ribfest is a family fun event.Sample world-class ribs, visit the other foodvendors, enjoy your favourite beverage, takeyour kids to the children’s activity area,view classic cars, and listen to live, nearlynon-stop entertainment.

The proceeds from our annual Ribfest go tolocal charities and help support Rotary’sinternational projects.

Ribfest is a community tradition and acommunity event. Bring the family, meetyour friends.

Please join us in the park.

Brenda WhitsideRibfest ChairRotary Club of Guelph Trillium

Proceeds help charities locallyand worldwideProceeds from the Rotary Club of Guelph–Trillium’sannual Ribfest support local charities and Rotary projectsinternationally.

Since its inception 16 years ago, Ribfest has contributedover $700,000 to numerous local organizations as well asRotary projects such as Polio Plus, Rotary International’sprogram to eradicate polio from the world.

Rain or shine, the ribs are hot, the beverages are cold, andthe music plays on. Join us August 23, 24, 25 and helpRotary support those in need.

The Rotary Club of Guelph – Trillium recently announced thefunding allocation from Ribfest 2012. All the money raisedgoes to supporting community needs and organizations.

The following local groups have received funding:

Guelph Public Library; Immigrant Services Guelph Wellington;Inspiration 2013; Lakeside Hope House; Kidsability Centre forChild Develop; Childrens's Found. - Food & Friends; WaverleyNeighbourhood Group; Sunrise Therapeutic Centre;Givebackvillage; Beginnings Family Services; CanadianDiabetes Assoc.; Good to go Grannies; Michael HousePregnancy Care Ctre.; Exhibition Park Neighbourhood Grp;MS Society Wellington; Guelph Dance; Two RiversNeighbourhood Group; Action Read Community Literacy;Habitat for Humanity; Navy League of Canada; CNIB.

Nine ribbers highlight the 1It’s the smoke, the sauce, and yes, the ribs themselves that are

Canada’s best ribbers will highlight this year’s event:

• Billy Bones - Port Colborne, ON• Silver Bullet - Guelph, ON

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• Bad Wolf Barbecue -Mississauga , ON

• Blazin' BBQ - Chatham, ON• Tennessee Fatbacks - Toronto,

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August 23, 24,

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Rotary Club of Guelph–Trillium presents

Paul FitzpatrickPresidentRotary Club of Guelph Trillium

1 Lewis Rd.Guelph, ONN1H [email protected]

www.hometoguelph.comI’d like to take this opportunity toinvite you all to this year’s Ribfest

Congratulations andbest wishes for anothersuccessful Ribfest!

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RIBs,16th annual Ribfest

Car buffs in for a treatIf you love cars, then you will love the classics thatwill be on display at Ribfest, August 24 and 25 atthe park.

A favorite show with car owners because of thebeautiful location in a grassy area surrounded by treesalong the Speed River that winds its way through the park,the Classic Car Show regularly attracts more than 300 vehicles.

The vehicles will be on display and judged between9 a.m. and 3:30 p.m. on Saturday and Sunday, August 24 and 25.For those with a vehicle to display, the cost to enter the show is $5per vehicle (which includes a $2 ticket for the 50/50 draw) and noadvance registration is required.

The trophy and 50/50 Draw winners are announced at 3:30 p.m.on the Main Stage on both Saturday and Sunday.

The show is sponsored by the RBC Financial Group.

16th annual Ribfestthe focal point of Rotary Ribfest in Ribberside (Riverside) Park.

Rib Judging Trophy presented Sunday at 3:30 pm

• Fat Boy's BBQ -London, ON

• Pistol Pete's Smokehouse- London, ON

• Horn Dawgs SmokinBBQ - Oshawa, ON

25, 2013

Park(Riverside Park, Guelph)


Enjoythe 16th Annual

Ribfest


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DAY AND TIME BAND

FRIDAY

11:30 am to 2:00 pm Sandy McDonald4:30 to 6:00 pm Camp X6:30 to 8:00 pm Mudmen8:30 to 11:00 pm Daytripper

SATURDAY

11:00 am to 1:30 pm Bluesynergy2:00 to 3:30 pm Tattoo Love Child with

Robin Hawkins4:15 to 5:45 pm The Little White Lies6:15 to 8:15 pm The Tokyo Giants8:45 to 11:00 pm Practically Hip

DAY AND TIME BAND

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12:00 to 1:30 pm Kenny Munshaw2:00 to 3:30 pm Black Water Trio4:00 to 5:30 pm Kerosene Creek6:00 to 7:30 pm Matt Storch & the

Usual Suspects

(Schedule and performers subject to change without notice.)

Check out the RibFest official web site for performer biographies and more!

in “Ribberside” Park(Riverside Park, Guelph)

Except for on-duty service dogs, no dogswill be permitted inside the Ribfest gates.

Ribfest Entertainment LineupAugust 23, 24, 25, 2013

Thanks to allour sponsorsWithout the generous support ofour sponsors, Ribfest would notbe possible. Please support oursponsors who support us.(As of press time.)

Platinum SponsorSleeman Breweries

Classic Amusements is proud to be a part of the 2013 Guelph Ribfest.We are a family oriented midway traveling in Ontario and are Canadianowned & operated. Classic Amusements has what it takes to make youspin and twirl.

Our goal remains the same, to provide a good, clean and safemidway for folks to enjoy and remember. We carry a great selection ofrides, games and food concessions, all staffed by courteous, uniformedemployees. We proudly serve events throughout Southern Ontario.Each season we perform at over 40 events, which start in mid April andends in mid October.

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Kids and family fun ...The following kids activity areas will be part of Ribfest 2013:

• Bulldog Interactive Fitness Activity Area

• Classic Amusements

• Face the Art - Face Painting & Bubbleology Show

• Game Asylum

• Guelph Storm Hockey Club

• Momstown with Leanne Ballard

• Sealy Karate

• Toronto FC -- On the Road

• Zumba Fitness with Stephanie Dean

(Subject to changewithout notice.)

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Bulldog Fitness is a kid’s fitness facilitywith programming designed for chil-dren from 17 months to 13 years ofage. The qualified instructors atBulldog include personal trainers,elementary school physical educationteachers, and a Kinesiologist. Childrenbenefit from the latest up-to-date pro-gramming, and one to one trainingthat is safe and age appropriate.Regardless of ability, there is a pro-gram available. Special needs arereadily accommodated at Bulldog inspecialized classes or any program.

All Bulldog Programs are designedaccording to age and physical devel-opment to ensure success. Classes areon a registration bases with smallclass sizes. The Before and AfterSchool program is licensed by theMinistry of Education ensuring thestudents are given a healthy snack,homework support and daily physicalactivity.

Classes for 3 to 5 year olds consistof PUPS, Tots N Soccer and First Ball.These programs are designed to helpyoung children develop healthy atti-tudes about exercise from an earlyage, while building social skillsthrough interaction with their peers.

For ages 5 to 7, PAWS is an ageappropriate program further develop-ing physical and social skills.Recreational gymnastics classes,

taught by a qualified gymnasticscoach, are offered Saturday morningsfor as young as 17 months up to 7years of age.Bulldog also offers a variety of team

sports, such as floor hockey, basket-ball, soccer, volleyball and dodge ball.If sports are not your thing, then signup for cheerleading or skipping class-es.Other activities include Friday NightMovie Nights, Halloween, Easter andHoliday parties. These are all greatactivities allowing parents a night outwithout the kids.

Memberships include the use of allthe equipment such as: The PS2Game Bikes, DDR Dance machines,Circuit equipment, the Treadwall andmany more. With a membership kidscan visit Bulldog daily for a 90-minuteworkout. There is no long-term com-mitment on memberships, just athree-month minimum.

For those new moms, Prenatal andPost Natal fitness classes are alsooffered during the day and evening.

Whether your child is a rising youngathlete or just needs to get fit, Bulldoghas a program that they will love. TheBulldog mantra is to Be Fit, MakeFriends, Have Fun and Live Healthy.For more information visitwww.bulldoginteractivefitness.com

Local programs buildhealthy attitudes for youth

Visit Riverside Park this August for the 16thannual Ribfest. Over 50,000 people attend thethree-day festival, which features rib vendorsfrom across North America who compete forthe “best ribs”. The family event includes riband food vendors, a beer tent, live music, andchildren’s activities. Visitors also enjoy the clas-sic car show on Saturday and Sunday with over300 vehicles on display.

Organized by the Rotary Club of Guelph-Trillium, the proceeds from Ribfest support avariety of charities that apply to the club forassistance. Entrance to the park is free. Fundsare raised through donations at the gate, a par-ticipation fee from ribbers and vendors, andproceeds from the Bavarian Garden. Supportfrom many corporate sponsors also con-tributes to the success of the annual event. Todate the community festival has raised inexcess of $750,000. The donations alwayscome out of the previous year’s event so the

club knows it can commit to the funding.Charities funded out of money raised atRibfest include:Action ReadBeginnings Family ServicesCamp Enterprise (Rotary sponsored entrepre-neur camp for local high school students)Canadian Diabetes Association -

South Western OntarioCNIBExhibition Park Neighbourhood GroupFood and Friends Breakfast ProgramFred Black Scholarship (a Rotary scholarshipfor local youth headed for college)Give Back VillageGood to go GranniesGuelph DanceGuelph Public LibraryHabitat for HumanityImmigrant ServicesInspiration 2013

KidsabilityLakeside Hope HouseMichael House Pregnancy Care CentreMS SocietyNavy League of CanadaPaint Your Heart OutScouts CanadaSeniors BingoSunrise Therapeutic Riding and

Learning CentreTwo Rivers Neighbourhood GroupUniversity of Guelph Marketing

Scholarship ProgramWaverley Drive Neighbourhood Group

Visit RibfestAugust 23, 24, 25Friday, August 23, noon - 11pmSaturday, August 24, 11am - 11pmSunday, August 25, 11am - 8pmMore details at www.ribfestguelph.com

16th Annual Ribfest –“More than just Ribs”This year’s Random Act of Kindness(RAK) Day is scheduled for Friday,November 1, 2013.

RAK is an opportunity to do some-thing kind for someone else, toappreciate fellow citizens and forcommunity building–a day to cele-brate kindness. Simple acts of kind-ness are endless; buy someone a cof-fee, congratulate someone on a jobwell done, offer to drive someone to

an appointment, etc.There will be 50,000 RAK Day cards

available for pick-up in our commu-nity. The cards encourage the holderto perform a simple act of kindnessfor someone, then hand over the cardto that person, and encourage him orher to do the same.

For more information visitwww.guelphcf.ca and click underCommunity Initiatives.

Kindness is contagious

EventsCommunityandFestivalstrees in Ontario. Bring your field guideand binoculars. $75. Register by Sept.11.www.uoguelph.ca/arboretum

September 20Mushroom for Beginners9:30am - 5pm. Develop your fungal identi-fication skills. Following a guided walk inthe wooded areas of the Arboretum.Register by Sept 13. The Arboretum,519-824-4120 ext. 52358 orwww.uoguelph.ca/arboretum

September 24Growing Native Woody Plants fromSeed 9am - 4pm. Grow your own nativetrees and shrubs from seed. $75. Registerby Sept 17. The Arboretum, 519-824-4120ext. 52358 or www.uoguelph.ca/arboretum

September 27Fourth Friday5 -10pm. The Guelph Civic Museum will betaking part in Fourth Friday activities withmusic, displays and special guests. FreeAdmission.http://fourthfridaysguelph.ca/

September 27, 28, 29Culture Days A variety of cultural activi-ties are happening around the city.

September 28Wellington Rural Romp11am - 4pm. Wellington Rural Romp is

August 16Noon Hour Concert – Lynn JacksonTaking her cues from Lucinda Williams, AniDifranco and Tom Waits, Lynn Jackson usesher ‘whiskey and honey’ voice to mix hertimeless melodies while spinning yarnsabout love, loss and everyday characters.Her rootsy style has drawn comparisons toAlison Krauss, Shelby Lynn and KathleenEdwards. www.downtownguelph.com

August 18Historical Walking Tour II: DowntownWalkabout 2pm. The present downtowncentre of Guelph, with its wide main street,provides a compact walking tour, whichincludes many buildings and sites of con-siderable historical and architectural inter-est. Starts at 25 Waterloo Ave., at the cornerof Dublin St. $5 per person.www.guelpharts.ca

August 23Guelph Guild of Storytellers - FrankToplin and Brian Holstein10:30-11:30am. The Guelph Guild ofStorytellers and friends will tell at theGuelph Enabling Gardens (inside RiversidePark). Free, but donations are accepted.Some chairs provided, but bring your ownif convenient. www.guelpharts.ca/storytellers

Noon Hour Concert – Canary MineSelf-described as folk-hop, Canary Mine is ahumourous combination of folk, rock,country and hip-hop. Since forming in2003, their music has been aired on CBCnational radio and charted on top-10 listson college stations across Canada.www.downtownguelph.com

Fourth Friday5 -10pm. The Guelph Civic Museum will betaking part in Fourth Friday activities withmusic, displays and special guests. FreeAdmission.http://fourthfridaysguelph.ca/

Movies in the Square - Charlotte’s Web9pm. Marketsquare, 1 Carden St. Freehttp://guelph.ca/marketsquare

August 23-25Rotary Ribfest16th Annual Rhythm, Ribs and Rotary! Jointhe Rotary Club of Guelph Trillium atRiverside Park for Rib Teams from Canadaand the USA, live entertainment, car show,children’s entertainment and more. Freeadmission. www.ribfestguelph.com

August 25Historical Walking Tour III: Slopes ofthe Speed 2pm. This walking tourexplores the slopes of the Speed Riverbetween Norwich and Macdonell Streets,where many of Guelph's largest and mostdistinguished historic homes are located.Starts at Guelph Public Library, 100 NorfolkSt. $5 per person. www.guelpharts.ca

August 30 to September 27Wellington Artists’ Gallery and ArtCentre Featured member artist in theLower Gallery is Valerie Becking. Her newshow, entitled Cultivating Seeds OfExpression, includes newly inspired piecesin watercolour and ink. This will also be anopportunity to examine her beautifuldesigns printed on rich fabric. Featured inthe Guest Artist space are the delicateChinese Brush paintings of Donna Stares.

August 30Noon Hour Concerts – Ambre McLean"Ambre McLean defies categorization, andthis is good. It may be hard to file Murderat the Smokehouse, but that's precisely the

point: this is music to be listened to, andbetter yet live. Don't bother naming it–justenjoy." - David Yazbeck, NxEW.cawww.downtownguelph.com

September 1Historical Walking Tour: Altar andHearth in Victorian Guelph2pm. Starts at Royal City Realty (lower) 25Waterloo Ave., corner Dublin St. $5 perperson (guide booklets $5)www.guelpharts.ca

September 4-8Guelph Jazz Festival Celebrating 20years, the Guelph Jazz Festival is made up offour main components: The Main Stageshowcases Canadian and internationalartists in a series of collaborative perform-ances. Market Square is a free open-airevent on Carden Street, in downtownGuelph. The Colloquium features free edu-cational workshops, panel discussions,keynote lectures, and performances byCanadian and international jazz academicsand artists. Jazz Around Town Seriesencourages local restaurants, pubs andbusinesses to participate in the Festival.

September 5Tiny Tot Thursday 9:30 - 11:30am. Joinus for this fun drop-in program for childrenages 1 to 4 and their caregivers. Monthlythemes, organized songs, crafts, games. $2per person. Guelph Civic Museum, 519-836-1221 or visit guelph.ca/museum

September 5-8Arthur Fall Fair Admission by donation,children under 12 must be accompanied byan adult

September 6Noon Hour Concerts – SongwritersAssociation of Canada Join us for this one-off special event whereby members of theSongwriters Association of Canada will col-laborate for an hour of fabulous home-grown talent. www.downtownguelph.com

Hawk Workshop: Those MagnificentRaptors 9am - 4pm. This workshop hasbeen designed to help you develop yourskills in identifying migrating hawks, fal-cons, vultures, eagles and osprey. $75.Register by August 30.www.uoguelph.ca/arboretum

September 6-7Aberfoyle Fall FairThe Aberfoyle Agricultural Society aims toincrease the awareness of, and to improvethe quality of agriculture, home crafts, andthe rural lifestyle, by presenting an annualFall Fair to exhibit livestock, produce, homecrafts, pets and equipment. It also assists in4H and Junior Garden Club activities.

September 8Historical Walking Tour VI – Ward 1Guelph 2pm. This tour of the area south-east of the downtown, between the Speedand Eramosa Rivers, reveals the rich varietyof historic architecture and the diversity ofpeoples who formed Guelph. Particularattention is devoted to residential/industrialproximity and the city's early Italian com-munity. Starts at Tytler School, Toronto St.entrance (off York Rd near York Rd Park)$5 per person. www.guelpharts.ca

Dragons Can’t DanceDublin St. United Church celebrates ourchildren with Sunday Theatre@Lunchpresentation, offered by the Children’sDrama Club following 10:30am service.

68 Suffolk St at Dublin St www.dublin.on.ca

September 11Pipes and Drums evening with theGuelph Pipe Band 6:30pm. Free butdonations will gladly be accepted. McCraeHouse, 108 Water Street. 519-836-1482 orwww.guelph.ca/museumSeptember 13Fundraiser for the New Guelph LibraryBegins with a golf tournament at VictoriaEast Golf Course. Tickets to play in the tour-nament are available at all branches ofGuelph libraries at $140.00 per person.Registration and lunch at 11:30am, a shot-gun start at 1pm and dinner at 6:30pm. Asilent auction before dinner will feature afine selection of beautiful pieces, donatedby the members of Wellington Artists’Gallery and Art Centre.www.library.guelph.on.ca

Movies in the Square – Back to theFuture 9pm. Marketsquare, 1 Carden St.Free. www.guelph.ca/marketsquare

September 13-15Eden Mills Writers’ FestivalThe Festival was founded in 1989 and hastaken place annually since then. Although itstarted out as the fulfillment of GovernorGeneral Award winner Leon Rooke’s per-sonal vision, the Festival has matured andexpanded over the years. A nationallyacclaimed and widely respected literaryevent that still maintains a small “footprint.”www.edenmillswritersfestival.ca

September 14Arboretum Auxiliary Plant Sale9am. The annual Arboretum Plant Sale hasbeen run by a group of dedicated VolunteerAuxiliary members since 1995. RJ HiltonCentre on College Avenue East.www.uoguelph.ca/arboretum

September 15Taste of Guelph1 - 4pm. The 16th Annual Gourmet GardenParty and Fundraiser in support of theFoundation of Guelph General Hospital andSt. Joseph’s Health Centre FoundationGuelph. Located on the grounds ofSt. Joseph’s Health Ctr. Tickets atwww.tasteofguelph.com

Wall-Custance Memorial ForestAnnual Dedication ServiceAn annual service of dedication is held inSeptember in the dedication grove locatednear the entrance to The Arboretum. Wall-Custance Funeral Home & Chapel519-822-0051 or The Arboretum 519-824-4120 Ext. 52113 www.wallcustance.com

September 18Tree Identification9am to 4pm. Refine your skills at identifying


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your chance to get up close to your food.At each location, you will find farmers andbusiness owners who are passionate aboutbringing real taste and local food to you.www.tastereal.ca

Hoofbeat Challenge & Family DayThe Hoofbeat Challenge & Family Dayserves as Sunrise’s major annual fundrais-ing event that will help deliver amazing pro-grams to the community. For more infor-mation, visit www.sunrise-therapeutic.ca

September 28, 29, & Oct 5, 6Elora Fergus Studio Tour10am to 5pm. Take a self-guided tour andmeet artists where they live and work. Over33 artists and craftspeople will open theirstudios for two consecutive fall weekends.

September 29Connections SundayCome to 10:30am service and experience atime of welcome and nurture.68 Suffolk St at Dublin St www.dublin.on.ca

October 1 - 28Wellington Artists’ Gallery and ArtCentre 2nd Annual Juried Exhibition

Opening reception and awards ceremony,Saturday, Oct 5 from 2 to 4 pm.

October 11 - 14Erin Fall Fair 11am. Erin Fair Grounds,184 Main St. Erin, Day and weekend passesavailable. 519-833-2808

October 18 - 20Guelph Studio Tour and SaleThe Guelph Studio Tour and sale presentsits 28th year of artistic work! Created in1985, the Guelph Studio Tour is a dynamic,diverse collective of artists with studio andexhibition spaces in and around Guelph.www.guelphstudiotour.ca for brochureand map.

October 19, 20 and 26, 27Portrait Painting workshop withAward Winning Artist Don KilbyThis is a 6-hour a day, 2 week-end (4 day)intensive portrait workshop with local artistDon Kilby. Your choice of medium. Earlyregistration is advised.

October 19Family Halloween Activities at theWellington County Museum

12 to 4pm. Join us for Halloween crafts,games and spooky stories in the barn.Drop-in format all afternoon. $5 per per-son or $12.50 per family. www.wcm.on.ca

October 26Basic SLR Photography10am - 4pm. This course will cover a rangeof topics designed for the beginning SLRphotographer. Bring your camera. Suitablefor both film and digital photographers.$100. Register by Oct 18.www.uoguelph.ca/arboretum

Spaghetti Supper, Hootenany &Barn DanceDublin St. United Church offers a funevening for the whole family. Supper beginsat 5:30. Tickets $10 ea/$25 for a family.Contact 519-856-0572 or 519-824-5776for tickets.68 Suffolk St at Dublin St www.dublin.on.ca

October 25-27Giant Book SaleFriends of the Guelph Public Library arepreparing for the 7th Annual Giant BookSale, located at 251 Massey Rd. Donationsof gently used books will be accepted untilOctober 19 at either the Massey RdFastforms building or one of the librarylocations. www.friendsguelphlibrary.ca

October 31 - November 13Wellington Artists’ Gallery and ArtCentre Annual ‘Deck Your Walls with Artof Beauty’ is a collection of our Members’fine art presented for our Christmas Showand Sale. Featured member guest artist,Lorraine McDonald, watercolourist andart teacher.

November 7-10Festival of Moving Media Festival ofMoving Media screens outstanding docu-mentaries addressing local and internation-al issues. The Festival features diverse artistsand activists whose film work may notnecessarily be considered in the main-stream. Admission varies for each event.Various locations in downtown Guelph.519-836-4993,www.festivalofmovingmedia.ca

November 11Remembrance Day 10:45am - 12pmPlease join us for our annual, personalservice at the Veteran's area, below theCanadian flag, back of the cemetery.Chairs provided. Audio enhanced.Woodlawn Memorial Park.

November 16Black & White Photography1pm - 4pm. Long considered a true artform, black and white photography pres-ents both challenges and rewards. $55.Register by Nov 8.www.uoguelph.ca/arboretum

November 17Guelph Santa Claus ParadeThe Guelph festive holiday season kicks offin Downtown Guelph with the GuelphCommunity Santa Claus Parade. Details at

November 20International Children’s Day7:30pm. Why not visit the Children’sMemorial Garden and add an ornament tothe living Angel Tree in remembrance to themore then 900 children there; remember aspecial child or celebrate the children inyour life today. Woodlawn Memorial Park,The Children’s Christmas Angel Tree standsroadside, Block P by the Children’s areaand garden, it is on display all winter.

November 21-24Fair November

Visit the UniversityCentre and enjoy thisannual artisan sale.

November 29Winter Lights andMusic Festival6pm. DowntownGuelph.

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UNITED NATIONS DAYOctober 24 Walk the Trans Canada Trail and visit the Peace Pole in

the Garden of Peace.There are more than 18 differentlanguages on the pole. N/W corner of cemetery. Self directed

event.

INTERNATIONAL CHILDREN’S DAYNovember 20Why not visit the Children’s Memorial Garden andadd an ornament to the living Angel Tree in remembrance ofthe more than 900 children there–remember a special child or

celebrate the children in your life today.

BLUE CHRISTMASDecember 4 Join us at the mausoleum for our annual carolling by

candlelight. This is a unique Christmas event to rememberlovedones near and far or to simply enjoy the experience of carol

singing in the cemetery. 7:00 p.m. at the chapel doors.Dress warmly.

WOODLAWN is a world of discovery in spring, cool and tranquilin summer and a riot of breathtaking color in fall.

It is a winter wonderland through the cold winter months.Please visit, walk our winding roadways and find peace,

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After several days of humid and rainy weather, the clouds finallyparted for a beautiful and sunny Saturday at Art on the Street 2013.This year, thousands of art enthusiasts lined Quebec Street in down-town Guelph to participate in the 11th year of Art on the Street. Withbooths set up for over 100 participating artists, the day was full ofcreativity, fun, and art.

This event, now in its 11th year, is organized and presented byGuelph Arts Council and Downtown Guelph Business Association. Inaddition to the great art, children and families enjoyed the freshaddition of the Children's Arts Festival in St George's Square.Musical, theatrical and entertaining performances were scheduledthroughout the day, alongside artistic activities for the kids.

The high quality of the artists’ booths and the positive feedbackfrom patrons and artists made for a difficult job for the jury mem-bers of Art on the Street. They were asked to award three titles toparticipating exhibitors including Best-Of-Show, HonourableMention, and Best Booth Award.

Best-of-Show was awarded to Guelph based-artist Eric AllenMontgomery who proudly accepted his award. Honourable Mentionwas awarded to the talented painter and printmaker Monika Hauck,and Melissa Gobeil took home the award for Best Booth. The lastaward of the day was entitled People’s Choice and it was presentedto mixed media artist Susan Lapp for her stunning works that greatlyimpressed the crowds.

Guelph Arts Council and the Downtown Guelph BusinessAssociation would like to extend a big thank you to all of the volun-teers, patrons, and artists who helped make this event successful foryet another year.

Guelph Arts Council is funded in part by the City of Guelph,Ontario Arts Council, Ontario Trillium Foundation, sponsors, donors,and through the support of our membership.

Artists celebrate their suc-cess at Art on the Street

The Eden Mills Writers’ Festival was founded in 1989when author Leon Rooke launched his latest novel on thesteps of the old General Store. Leon invited other writersto join; an audience of 350 materialized, and the Festivalwas born.

For the past 25 years, the village of Eden Mills has beenthe story-book setting for devoted readers to experiencethe joy of being read to by new and familiar authors.Thousands now attend the Festival which has expanded tobecome a nationally acclaimed literary event.

The Festival takes place in beautiful open-air sites onthe banks of the Eramosa river. In addition to the mainvenues, there is an established and popular Children’s Sitethat runs continuously throughout the afternoon.

Festival members, an eight-person board, and volun-teers work each year to make the event a success.Several private residents donate their property for the day.This generosity together with the much-appreciated sup-port from the Festival’s sponsors enable ticket prices to bekept low.

Reading are heard from adult, young adult and chil-dren’s authors. The Festival also features Publishers’ Way,where publishers, booksellers, magazine producers, andnon-profit groups showcase their wares. Live music enter-tains between reading sets, and delicious refreshmentscan be enjoyed in the tented food court.The Festival is September 13 to 15. For more informationvisit www.edenmillswritersfestival.ca.

25th anniversary for Eden Mills Writers’ Festival

Eric Allen Montgomery was awarded best-of-show at Art on the Street 2013.

Every minute of every day, someonein Canada needs blood, and inmost cases, blood from more thanjust one generous blood donor. Forexample, someone in a car crashcan require blood and blood prod-ucts from up to 50 donors.

As a result of nearly 12,000unfilled appointments so far thissummer, coupled with constanthospital demand, Canadian BloodServices is forecasting a need for51,000 appointments to be filledbetween early August and LabourDay to replenish stocks.

That’s why Canadian BloodServices is rallying communitiesacross the country to come togeth-er–Rally Together to Save Lives–asa way to show that collectively,blood donations will make a posi-tive impact on someone’s life. TheBlood Signal is a call to action forCanadians to book a blood dona-tion when the need is greatest -like now.

“Canadian Blood Services oper-ates a national system and we are

able to draw on our nationalreserves at times like these, everysummer is a challenge, but thisyear the trend is especially con-cerning as there are 51,000appointments to fill between nowand September 3 to keep bloodinventory at an acceptable level.”says Barbara Moore, CommunityDevelopment Coordinator,Canadian Blood Services

“No patient goes without blood,”adds Moore “But with so manyopen appointments we needCanadians to book and donatenow.”

While there is a continuous needfor all blood types, there is always agreater need for blood donors withO-negative blood. As the universaldonor, O-negative blood is the onlyblood type that is compatible withall others and is used in the mostcritical situations. When secondscount, someone’s life is on the line,and there’s no time to check bloodtype, hospital patients receive O-negative blood.

To donate blood you must be:• 17 years of age• In general good health, feeling

well• Have had a good meal before

hand• Hydrate 1 to 2 days prior!Step 1:• Registration with proof of identity• Read pamphletStep 2:• Screening Hemoglobin, blood

pressure, temperature• Donor questionnaire• Private interview with screening

nurseTo book an appointment pleasevisit www.blood.ca or call 1-888-2DONATE (1-888-236-6283).Residents of Guelph are asked togive blood at their local communitydonor clinic during this time:130 Silvercreek Parkway, N,519-837-4565Clinic Hours are Monday 4-8pm,Tuesday 8am -12pm, Wednesday 4-8pm, Thursday 11-7pm andSaturday 8am -12pm.


There is something about the way health and wellness is typi-cally communicated in our culture that fosters an “all or noth-ing mentality”.• We are either healthy or unhealthy.• We either lose 20 pounds, or none at all.• We either purge our kitchen of sugar, or continue to have it

at each meal.• We either quit smoking cold turkey and never relapse, or

we smoke a pack a day for the rest of our lives.Not only does this “all or nothing mentality” prevent many

people from even getting started, it’s an unrealistic approach toadopting a healthy lifestyle and doesn’t result in long-termchanges.

Instead, moving towards wellness is about the collection ofbehaviours, attitudes, choices, and commitments we make ona daily basis that acknowledge the importance of preserving

our physical, mental, and emotional health.It’s the decisions we make when we compare food labels,

walk the dog even when it’s raining, or make time to partici-pate in meditation and self-reflection.

To make things more complicated, the definition of wellnessis personal and specific to each individual. For some people, itmight mean losing excess pounds and preventing chronic dis-eases that run in their family. For others, it might meanimproving their emotional and mental health by successfullyusing strategies to cope with chronic pain and improving theiroutlook on life.

Whatever wellness means to you, it matters because it affectsall aspects of your quality of life. It can affect your outlook onlife, how long you will live, and the energy you have to enjoytime with loved ones and the interests you have that give yourlife meaning.

It’s not something you can achieve overnight, but it is some-thing that you can start working on today. Today, you can findmore tools, resources, strategies, and support to help you takecharge and start living well.

Let the Guelph Family Health Team become part of youraction plan for wellness.

The Guelph Family Health Team, funded through the Ministryof Health and Long-term Care, represents a new and innovativemodel of delivering health care. Aside from one-on-one visitswith a health care provider, patients can also attend free spe-cialized programs or wellness workshops.

Wellness workshops and programs are also available to helppatients take control of their health. Workshops and programsfocus on healthy living, diabetes and chronic disease preven-tion and management, quitting smoking, managing pain, livingwith asthma, emotional health, osteoarthritis management, andfootcare.

More than 90% of the doctors in Guelph are already a partof the family health team. If your doctor already belongs to thefamily health team, so do you! To check if your doctor is a partof the Guelph Family Health Team, ask at your doctor’s officeor visit www.guelphfht.com.

Wellness matters: living well and taking charge

Blood Signal extended until Labour Day

South City Physiotherapy The key to your active healthy lifestyle!

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Fall FairFriday, September 6, 2013 4 – 8 PM

Gymnasium of ARC Industries8 Royal Road, Guelph, ON

519-836-1812$20 for GIL clients and children

$30 for adults $70 for family of 4All proceeds will go toward thepurchase of a mobility vehicle.

GiveBackVillage.ca is non-profit organization that hosts anonline marketplace where you can purchase many of thelocal products and services you want and need, always at adiscounted price.

All of the items found on the site are produced by Guelphand Wellington’s non-profit community or contributed at nocost by neighbourhood small businesses.

Through a transparent granting process guided by a pro-fessional board of directors, the net surplus funds raisedfrom this social enterprise are granted back to local chari-ties and non-profit organizations.GiveBackVillage.ca provides local residents the opportunity

to engage in social purchasing–feel-good shopping–by offer-ing a large selection of everyday items and services. By pur-chasing these products on the e-commerce website, individ-uals receive a minimum of a 20% discount off the retailvalue and, at the same time, contribute to a bettercommunity.GiveBackVillage.ca launched in a pilot phase in March 2013and generated strong media attention. The pilot phase hasseen a growing roster of local business contributions withmore signing on every day. Daily traffic on the site grows, aswell our base of loyal customers spreads the word about theshop-smart and feel-good benefits of the Village. The buzz is

growing and we’re ready to launch a significant communityevent to spread the word…GiveBackVillage.ca Community LaunchIn early October, GiveBackVillage.ca will promote its missionand its online shopping website within the broader commu-nity through a broad range of activities and marketing initia-tives. By ‘giving back’ in small ways in five strategic locationsthroughout the City ofGuelph, GBV volunteers, members ofsome of our non-profit partnering agencies and ‘celebritymascots’ will be doing good deeds (such as carrying gro-ceries, opening doors, etc.) and, at the same time, introduc-ing and promoting the GBV concept. Balloons, stickers and

scratch cards (with which consumers can win discountedshopping sprees on the website) will be handed out. Therewill also be surprise visual projections of the GBV ‘circle ofhouses’ logo around the community and a social mediascavenger hunt during the preceding week.When: Saturday, October 5, 2013Where: Various locations throughout Guelph and WellingtonCounty.For more information regarding the event or to volunteer,contact Carley Mezon, 519-820-1646or [email protected].

GiveBackVillage.ca Community Launch


September 13Howell's Fish Fry4:30pm to 6:30pm

October 10Thanksgiving Dinner in the Dining Room

October 26SpookaramaBid Euchre Tournament

October 30Flu Clinic10:00am to 3:00pm

GWSA GroupsVision Support Group1 - 3pm on the fourth Tuesday of the monthbeginning September 28. The Seniors

Support Group for older adults with blind-ness or vision loss offers guest speakers anddiscussions about topical issues.

Writers Club1 - 3:30pm on the second and fourthThursday of each month. If you enjoy writingstories, essays or poems, come to theWriters Club in the Boardroom of theEvergreen Seniors Centre. We take it in turnsto read our pieces to the group, so comeout to listen and enjoy.

Silvertones ChoirThis mixed choir of more than 25 men andwomen sings for fun and friendship. Practiceis every Friday afternoon from 12:45 -4:00pm from September toDecember,

in preparation for the Evergreen ChristmasVariety Show. From January to May practiceis on alternate Fridays only. Every otherFriday the choir sings at various nursingand retirement homes in the area. Newmembers welcome.

West End Arts GroupThis is a group of artists who reside in theGuelph area and are receptive to all artmedia - watercolours, acrylics, pastelsand oils. West End Community Centre,Impressive Promotions Room, Tuesdaysfrom 1 - 3pm from September to June.

Visit the Centre on Woolwich StreetGuelph.

With more than 2,500 members, the Guelph Wellington Seniors Association (GWSA) partners with the City of Guelph in the operation ofthe Evergreen Seniors Community Centre, a recreation facility that is designed specifically to meet the needs of those aged 55 and older.The GWSA also operates in other locations such as the West End Community Centre, and St. Paul's Lutheran Church.

The community centre offers a wide selection of recreational, social and educational programs for individuals living in Guelph and thesurrounding areas. Programs are offered for Active Living, Computer, General Interest, Health and Wellness, Visual and Creative Arts, andRetirement Planning. The following are a sample of the workshops and events available. For a full list visit www.gwsa-guelph.ca or call519-823-1291.

Workshops and Events for Seniors

ActiveAdults

POOR BOY’S LUNCHEON

Tickets: $10 per person at the doorAdvance sales at admin office

Community Living Guelph Wellington8 Royal Road, Guelph phone 519-824-2480

Advocis – Golden Triangle Chapter, and Royal LePage Royal City Realty presents

28th Poor Boy's Annual Luncheon

Friday, September 6, 2013 at the Italian Canadian Club

135 Ferguson Street, GuelphTime: 11 am to 2 pm

Featuring: Performances by CLGW Glee Club

Live Auction & Raffle Ticket Items Celebrity M.C.'s

Proceeds to Community Living Guelph Wellington

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Momstown is a network for neighbourhood moms in Guelph and thesurrounding towns of Fergus, Eramosa and Rockwood who want toconnect for support and conversation. The national event and mediacompany has 20 chapters across Canada. Local owner Leanne Ballardhas run the Guelph chapter for over three years.

Working to connect moms, the business runs over 30 communityevents each month for caregivers and children under the age of six. Anearly education curriculum provides programs in art, music, and sci-ence, with parent participation.

Events include Full Baby Basics, a 16-week seminar that runs threetimes per year. Guest speakers such as a sleep expert, or a post-natalphysician, are invited to address the group every other week.

A 6-week Belly Basics seminar will launch this October for thosemoms who are expecting, with guest speakers including a dentist, fitnessstudio owner, midwife, birth doulas, and retail businesses specializing inbaby products and services.

An online 24-hour interactive message board allows moms to connectfor advice and support, or schdeule opportunites to socialize throughwalks and coffee dates. A discount page provides exclusive memberprivileges and discounts on services and products.

Momstown is not just for moms–the organization welcomes, dads,grandparents, and caregivers. The membership fee is $45 for the year,with no additional charges to attend events. Register online for a freetwo week trial membership at http://guelph.momstown.ca

Connecting caregivers inGuelph and area by Heather Grummett

Guelph volunteer PatriciaMcCraw awarded GovernorGeneral’s Caring CanadianAwardMentor, unsung hero, professional volunteer, powerhouse worker, localexpert – these are just some of the words used to describe local volun-teer, Patricia McCraw, who will receive the Governor General’s CaringCanadian Award later this year.

Created in 1995, the Governor General’s Caring Canadian Award recog-nizes individuals who volunteer their time to help others and to build asmarter and more caring nation. It highlights the fine example set bythese volunteers, whose compassion and engagement have had such apositive impact on the lives of many.

“We could not begin to count the number of people in Guelph whoselives have been touched and changed for the better directly or indirectlyby Pat McCraw,” says Dr. Judy Brisson, President of Zonta Club of Guelph.“She is truly a Caring Canadian.”

It’s likely that everyone in Guelph has benefited from Patricia McCraw’sfifty years of volunteerism in our community. At eighty-four years young,she continues to add to a stellar record of service that includes being afounding member of: Guelph’s Women of Distinction Awards, GuelphCommunity Foundation, and Guelph Chapter of the Canadian Federationof University Women.

She is past President of Family and Children’s Services, the nationalboard for Save the Children Canada, Guelph Wellington United Way, of theGuelph Wellington Liberal Federal Riding Association and of Farm RadioInternational. She’s been a board member of the Guelph YM-YWCA,YWCA Canada, the Guelph Community Foundation, Guelph Spring Festival

and a member of the Zonta Club of Guelph for over thirty years! She is arecipient of Guelph’s Mayor’s award and was recently awarded theQueen’s Diamond Jubilee medal.While many in our community are eager to sing her praises, McCraw is

extremely modest. “Under her quiet demeanor is a woman who is dedi-cated to advancement of women, equality for children and those in need,and education,” said Cindy Lindsay, former Executive Director for theGuelph Community Foundation and current Director of Member Servicesfor Community Foundations of Canada. “No matter what organization Patdedicates her time to, it is with a conviction that it is the right thing andwill ultimately make Guelph a better community for all.”

His Excellency The Right Honourable David Johnston honoured twelvevolunteers during the Community Foundations of Canada conference inWinnipeg earlier in June. Since McCraw was unable to attend the event,the Foundation will arrange a local ceremony later this year whereMcCraw’s many nominators can gather to see her receive the award.

Venture Guelph Publications Ltd. recently partneredwith the Guelph Arts Council and Downtown GuelphBusiness Association to create a successful, local pub-lication: Arts Guelph – a celebration of Arts &Culture. Venture Guelph donated a percentage of theadvertising sales to the Guelph Arts Council.

Pictured left to right Heather Grummett, Editor,and Publisher Mike Baker, Venture GuelphPublications Ltd. with Sonya Poweska, ExecutiveDirector, Guelph Arts Council, and Marty Williams,Executive Director, Downtown Guelph BusinessAssociation.

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