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The holiday season can be a difficult time to stay healthy.When you’re not dodging another dessert tray, you’repushing your way through crowded malls or shovellingout your driveway. It’s no wonder most of us would ratherstay cocooned under a blanket at home and reach forsome home-baked goods for a quick pick-me-up.Carving out some ‘me time’ might seem difficult, but it is

so important for our health. That’s why the Guelph FamilyHealth Team is offering some special holiday workshopsfor you this December, to help you keep on track withyour health.Healthy Cooking Class (Taught by a RegisteredDietitian) Wednesday, December 10, 5:30 to7:30pm at theGuelph Community Health Centre• Perfect your cooking preparation techniques, such as

skills involving slicing, dicing, and grating

• Learn how to complete a several course meal from startto finish

• Sample what you have madeCoping with Holiday Stress (Taught by a Mental HealthCounsellor) Thursday, December 11, from 10:00 to11:30amReceive some practical strategies to minimize holidaystress to:• Deal with the pressures of the holidays (financial, fami-

ly, loneliness)• Find ways to actually enjoy what the holiday season has

to offer!Emotional Eating: Stop Feeding Your Feelings(Taught by a Mental Health Counsellor) Wednesday,December 17 from 2:30 to 4:00pmDo you find yourself overeating during the holidays? This

workshop will help you:• Learn how to develop a healthy relationship with food• Explore ways to cope with boredom, stress and depres-

sion without opening the fridgePlease note that this workshop covers similar topics cov-ered in Craving Change.YMCA Indoor Walking GroupEvery Tuesday and Thursday from 6:00 to 8:00pm (this

program runs year-round)Walk off holiday stress with our FREE indoor YMCA walk-ing program.• You do not have to walk for the whole two hours; walk

as long as you'd like!• Drop-in anytime (No sign-up required.)To register, please visit www.guelphfht.com or call us at519-837-0099

The YMCA-YWCA of Guelph in partnership with St.Matthias Anglican Church will be selling Christmas Treesat the Guelph Y until Wednesday, December 24, 2014 insupport of the Guelph Y Sr. Leader Corps Program. Treesare available in two sizes, small for $25. and medium for$40.What: Christmas Trees for Sale in support of Guelph Y

Youth Programs

Where: YMCA-YWCA of Guelph, 130 Woodland Glen Dr.When: Monday to Friday, 5:00pm to 8:30pm, Saturday

9:00am-6:00pm and Sunday 11:00am-6:00pm.The Guelph Y Senior Leader Corps Program provides

youth in the Guelph Community with the opportunity tonetwork with their peers and learn about leadership,teamwork and community involvement. Participantsengage in volunteer and fundraising initiatives that help

develop confidence and personalgrowth. For more information aboutYouth Programs offered by theYMCA-YWCA of Guelph visitwww.guelphy.org/youth-preschool/

The YMCA-YWCA of Guelph is acommunity benefit organization,open to everyone. Starting with afocus on healthy child, youth andyoung adult development, we excelin delivering lifelong opportunitiesfor health and personal growth.


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You know that warm, fuzzy feeling you get during the holi-day season? Come on…you know the one. The feeling ofgoodwill mixed with an appreciation for your own bless-ings. It’s what inspires you, and all of us, to give back dur-ing the holidays.Because of that feeling, every December the Volunteer

Centre witnesses a spike in Volunteerism. Guelphites are avery generous bunch; adopting families, decorating trees atRiver Run, wrapping gifts at Stone Road Mall and so muchmore. After all, ‘tis the season! But, when the New Year setsin and the hustle and bustle dies down, there is often avoid left behind. The truth is volunteers are neededyear round.This year consider changing up your New Year’s

Resolution (chocolate is way too delicious to give up anyhow!) and make 2015 a year of giving! Get started withthese ideas:• Donate blood or assist donors at Canadian Blood

Services. Call 519-837-4548 for more information.• Become a Snow Angel Volunteer and shovel snow

for seniors and persons with disabilities. This is a great

activity for the whole family! Call 519-822-1155.• Canadian winters are tough, but Heart Month

Volunteers are tougher! Volunteer in February with theHeart and Stroke Foundation. 519-837-4858 for moreinformation.

• Visit with a senior at Riverside Glen 519-822-5272 orArbour Trails 226-251-3065. It’s as simple as goingor a coffee, playing a board game, or taking a walktogether.

• Mentor youth in the world of business with JuniorAchievement Guelph-Wellington. This is a great opportu-nity for the professional looking to give back.Call 519-835-1140 for more information.

Search and apply for more opportunities atwww.volunteerguelphwellington.on.ca or call the VolunteerCentre at 519-822-0912. Learn new skills, meet like-minded people, gain experience, and help others. Mostimportantly, have fun extending your generous spirit allyear round!

A healthy holiday season with the Guelph Family Health Team

Make volunteering your New Year’s resolution

Guelph Y sells Christmas trees to supportyouth leadership program

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To celebrate the 132nd anniversary of the A.B. PetrieBuilding at 15 Wyndham St N, the A.B. Petrie HeritageEducation Trust is pleased to offer to the public an origi-nal, limited edition print of the Petrie building.

The photograph, taken in 2012, by Shannon L. Christiethe Great, Great Granddaughter of Mr. Petrie, will be lim-ited to 132 prints. Editions will be numbered and signedby Miss Christie, along with a certificated of authenticitysigned by the artist and Alex Christie, the president the

A.B. Petrie Heritage Education Trust.Released on October 24, 2014, the 8x10 prints are

$132, which includes shipping and taxes within Canada.For every print sold in Guelph and hand delivered the

Trust will donate $10 to the Guelph Public LibraryFund for the purchase of a new microfilm reader.

The Guelph Civic Museum will present A.B.Petrie - The Man Behind The Petrie Building runningfrom September 22, 2017 to February 25, 2018.

Email [email protected] more details.


In celebration of the Petrie Building

It’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas at Guelph Civic Museum. Deck theHalls: a Victorian Christmas has opened.

Deck the Halls invites visitors to experience the sights and sounds of aVictorian Christmas. The Civic Museum’s first floor exhibition space has beentransformed into a Victorian-era parlour using artefacts from the museum’spermanent collection. Visitors will learn about how the Victorians popularizedChristmas, starting many of the traditions that we associate with the holidaytoday.

Guelph Civic Museum is located at 52 Norfolk St. Admission is $4 adults, $3children, students and seniors, and $10 for a family, including up to twoadults and three children.

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Deck the Halls: A VictorianChristmas opens atGuelph Civic Museum

Located at 108 Water Street, McCrae House, the historic birthplace ofJohn McCrae, doctor, soldier and author of In Flanders Fields, hasclosed for renovations as of November 30, and will reopen in May of2015.

The renovations are part of Guelph Museum’s celebration of the100th anniversary of the writing of In Flanders Fields in 2015. Themuseum has hired BaAM, an exhibition design firm based in Toronto,to design and oversee the project.

Guelph Museums hopes to refurbish the site and exhibitions, estab-lishing McCrae House as a premier destination for those who wish tolearn about and honour LCol. McCrae.

McCrae Houseclosed for renovations


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The Guelph Youth Music Centre (GYMC)recently installed 40 solar panels on its roof topower the future. The installation was conduct-ed by Guelph Solar Mechanical Inc.

The GYMC will benefit, as the energy gener-ated will provide an estimated $4,500 in rev-enue per year for 20 years. At the end of thecontract with the Ontario Power Authority(OPA), the GYMC will have a source of freeelectricity.

The panels have helped to reduce CO2 emis-sions, reduce stress on electricitydistribution and increase efficiency. Aboutseven tons of carbon is offset per year, or theequivalent of approximately 7,000 seedlingtrees being planted each year.

The GYMC is a not-for-profit organizationthat is dedicated to education, enrichment andfostering the development of youth throughmusic and the arts. The unique facility is an

exciting cultural hubfor children of all agesand backgrounds inthe community.

Through a variety ofprograms, provisionof space to partnerorganizations and out-reach into the com-munity, the GYMCenriches many lives.The Centre is a cultur-al gem that is admired

by everyone who passes through its doors.Although the environment and financial

issues are important, the ultimate goal of pro-viding a sustainable community for future gen-erations is top-of-mind.

In order to proceed with the project, theGYMC took out a loan with the plan tofundraise $45,000 in the coming months. Thecampaign will help to raise the money to payfor the solar panels. The official launch washeld at the Bella Serata gala on Saturday,November 15.

Donation levels are:• Twinkle: $20/cell• Glow: $100/set of six cells• Shine: $1,500 one panel• Dazzle: $5,000 three panels

For more information or to make a dona-tion, contact the GYMC at519-837-1119, [email protected] or visitwww.gymc.ca. Donations can also be made atwww.canadahelps.org.


St. Joseph’s Health Centre Foundation proud to achieve Imagine Canada’s accreditationSt. Joseph's Health Centre Guelph Foundation is proud to announce that it has received accreditation underImagine Canada’s Standards Program.

To be accredited, the Foundation, which has been serving Guelph/Wellington since 1991, met 73 differentstandards in five essential areas of operation – board governance, fundraising, financial accountability andtransparency, staff management and volunteer involvement.

Canada’s nonprofit and voluntary sector is the second largest in the world with more than 170,000 nonprofitsand charities working in communities across the country. St. Joseph’s Health Centre Foundation joins a selectgroup of 126 charities that have achieved the accreditation milestone.

“Our donors and volunteers invest in St. Joseph’s mission because they truly believe that by working with usthey can change lives and make the world a better place. We work hard to make their goals a reality,” says MaryDuQuesnay, president and CEO, St. Joseph’s Health Centre Foundation. “The trust they place in us is a great hon-our and a responsibility. We have an obligation to every one of them to be transparent, accountable and as effec-tive as we can be. That’s why accreditation under the Standards Program is so important to us.”

The Standards Program was established in 2012 to strengthen the capacity of Canada’s charities and nonprof-its through common standards of practice, and to build public confidence in the sector as a whole. To achieveaccreditation the Foundation underwent a peer review process during which its policies and practices in the fivekey areas were evaluated.

“Through accreditation, St. Joseph’s has achieved a significant distinction – one that is sought by manyCanadian charities,” says Matthew Stanley, chair, St. Joseph’s Health Centre Board of Directors. “Our successfulaccomplishment of this goal is something that we are extremely proud of, but marks a milestone in our journey,not an endpoint. We will continue to grow, adapt and improve as an organization in the months and yearsahead. But it’s good at this point to acknowledge what we have already achieved.”

“It’s no small feat for an organization to earn Standards Program accreditation,” says BruceMacDonald, President and CEO, Imagine Canada. “It’s a rigorous, peer-reviewed process that is meant to buildpublic trust and confidence in the charitable sector. These organizations take accountability and operationaltransparency very seriously. We’re glad to have them on board.”

As an accredited charity, St. Joseph’s Foundation has been awarded a program trustmark that it can use toshowcase its significant achievement to donors and supporters in its materials including its tax receipts,brochures and website.

St. Joseph's Health Centre is Guelph’s only specialty hospital offering continuing complex care, and rehabilita-tion and Guelph’s first choice for residential long-term care. The Centre’s Community Outreach Day Programsare recognized as being among the best in Canada. St. Joseph’s also provides outpatient clinics, which includephysiotherapy, occupational and speech therapy for adults and children, rheumatology, physiatry, and bone den-sitometry. Visit www.sjhcg.ca for more details.

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Guelph Youth SingersWill be holding auditions late November and

early December for the 2009 season

For more information call 519-821-8574

Will be holding auditions in December andearly January for the 2015 season.

Call for more information 519-821-8574www.guelphyouthsingers.com

Fostering the Developmentthrough Music and the Arts

Guelph Youth Singers would like to thank all its generous supporters whoattended or donated to the fall fundraiser Giving Youth a Voice, on October24, 2014. The evening was a huge success. Guests enjoyed fine dining andentertainment with a special highlight of choral singing presented by GYS ChoirIII & SATB Choir with Markus Howard, conductor, accompanied by Ken Gee.This unique and wonderful event benefits GYS in building on its rich heritage of24 years, and supports the GYS bursary fund, benefit concerts and other out-reach programs in Guelph.GYS is always looking for new choristers who love to sing. Choristers enjoy

the chance to learn to sing well, to read music, to do drama workshops, toperform….and to enjoy the company of other talented youth. Auditions arenow being scheduled for entry into the choir in January 2015. If you’d likeyour child to be a part of Guelph Youth Singers, or you’d like more informa-tion on the organization, phone 519-821-8574 or visitwww.guelphyouthsingers.com.

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MOTHER’S EVEWe will send Kisses to Heaven. Wednesday, May 6 at

7:00 p.m. Join us for a brief and gentle service ofremembrance. Bring Letters or notes to mother and they will beplanted at the foot of a shrub in the Mothers’ Grove. (In remem-

brance of Mothers everywhere, not just in Woodlawn).

LAST DAY FOR FLOWERBED ORDERSFriday, May 8. If you plant your own, water taps are located

throughout the property. Please return the watering cans to thetaps. Please take your plastic containers and planting materials

with you for disposal from your residence.

The YMCA-YWCA of Guelph launches the 20thAnniversary Women of Distinction™ NominationPackage, for the 2015 Fundraising Event. Announced atthe 2nd Annual Women of Distinction™ BreakfastSocial, along with Alumnae, the Guelph Y is askingmembers of the community to nominate a deservingwoman of distinction in our community. The nomina-tion package is available online at www.guelphy.org orin person at the YMCA-YWCA of Guelph, located at 130Woodland Glen Dr. in Guelph, during regular businesshours. Nominations are due by January 31, 2015.

The YMCA-YWCA of Guelph annual Women ofDistinction™ Fundraising Event is celebrating its 20thanniversary in 2015. Each year the event recognizesand celebrates the achievements of outstandingwomen in our community, for their distinctiveachievements among all industry sectors. This year,the event aims to inspire future women of distinctionand leaders in our community, by sharing the stories

of our alumnae.The YMCA-YWCA of Guelph 20th Annual Women of

Distinction™ Fundraising Gala will be held onThursday, May 7, 2015 at the River Run Centre inGuelph. We invite you to join us to help celebrate theoutstanding nominees, and support local communityprograms provided by the YMCA-YWCA of Guelph.Proceeds from the Women of Distinction™Fundraising Gala go towards the Guelph Y TeenageParents Program (TAPPs), which offers pregnant andparenting teens a safe, non-judgmental environmentwhere they can gain access to information, resources,and tools to build their parenting skills and reachtheir full potential.

The YMCA-YWCA of Guelph is a community benefitorganization, open to everyone. Starting with a focuson healthy child, youth and young adult development,we excel in delivering lifelong opportunities for healthand personal growth.

Nominate a distinctive woman andinspire future leaders in Guelph

Guelph Arts Council is pleased to announce that the2014 Jane Graham Memorial Award goes to Guelphceramicist/photographer Bunny Safari.

Bunny has been working in ceramics since 1998,although has more recently turned her attention toincorporating film photography into her ceramicwork. Using vintage camera equipment, she has real-ized that her photography has given her the opportuni-ty “to focus on what I see through the camera lens andits relation to a functional ceramic piece.” In order tocontinue this project of cross-pollination of media,Bunny submitted her application as a request for assis-tance to attend a 2015 workshop on “historical” pho-tographic techniques to help her understand whichprocesses or combination ofprocesses best suit ceramics.The jury was impressed withBunny’s well-thought-out plan aswell as her commitment toexplore early photographic tech-niques that will help her meetthe challenges of and move for-ward on combining her ceramicand photographic visions.

Both Guelph Arts Council andthe jury panel were extremelypleased with the applications forthe 2014 Jane GrahamMemorial Award, the range ofartistic media represented, thevaried career stages of artistsand the range of professionaldevelopment opportunitiesbeing sought.

Established in memory of local artist Jane Grahamfollowing her untimely death in March 2005, theGuelph Arts Council Jane Graham Memorial Fund ismanaged by the Guelph Community Foundation. As aresult, Guelph Arts Council is annually able to assistvisual artists residing and actively practising in Guelphor Wellington County, helping them to pursue profes-sional development opportunities that will contributeto individual personal artistic growth.

For more information about the award program,contact Guelph Arts Council at 519-836-3280 [email protected]. For more about BunnySafari, you can visit her website atguelpharts.ca/craft/bunny-safari.

Bunny Safari named recipient of GuelphArts Council Jane Graham Memorial Award

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Christmas Dinner at the Evergreen - December 11Seatings: 11:30am and 12:30pmJoin the Evergreen Centre for a special ChristmasDinner at the Evergreen restaurant. Enjoy Turkey withgravy, mashed potatoes, and vegetables and dessert. Twosittings are available. Please purchase tickets inadvance. Take out dinner is also available. $15.

Cardio Dance - Tuesdays Jan 13 to Mar 312 to 3pm. This innovative, fun and exciting dance fitnessclass is guaranteed to get you moving into shape.Members $78. Non-Members $85.50 Code 173055

Chair Yoga - Mondays Jan 12 to Mar 301 to 2pm. Members $73.25, Non-Members $80.75,Code 173057Wednesdays Jan 14 to Apr 19:15 to 10:15am. Members $79.95, Non-Members$87.45, Code 173056Chair yoga offers the same benefits as other yoga prac-tices, such as increased flexibility, strengthening andincreasing range of motion in the joints and simply usesa chair to assist with postures. Chair yoga is for every-one and especially those who may have limited mobility.

Elder Dance - Celtic Movement Mondays Jan 12to Mar 302:15 to 3:15pm, Members $71.50Non-members $79., Code 173095ElderDance is designed to increasethe participant’s level of health andwellbeing. Adult community membersages 55+. This program will put intoshape your body, mind and soul.

Windows 8 - Wednesdays Feb 4to Mar 11 1 to 3pm, Code 173193.This course will explore the languageand possibilities of Windows 8. Youwill learn how to navigate and man-age your apps with utmost productivi-ty while you gain practical knowledgeon how to personalize and secureyour Windows 8 operating system.

The Evergreen Centre is designed specifically to meet the needs of those age 55 and older. The community centreoffers 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, Visualand Creative Arts, and Retirement Planning.For more information call 519-823-1291 or visit guelph.ca/seniors

(All Rates subject to change. Where discrepancies occur, the computer registration system will be taken as the correct fee.)

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