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Waterside Raises over $800.00 for Guide Dogs The weather was not in our favor unfortunately on June 6th when the Waterside hosted a fundraisin

alk for Seeing Eye Guide Dogs. But spirits could not be dampened for some of our dedicated canine loveog owners enjoyed pampering their furry friends with doggie baths, treats and gift baskets full of goodies eir puppies. Owners even had an opportunity to have professional photos taken of their furry friends.ank you to everyone involved in making the dog walk a success. Special mention to Marion Brown, Joyc

nes, Alan Manship, Tera Lee Codd, Ashley Wilson and Marie Boivin for not letting the weather dampen t

Signature Cookie ContestWe are asking for your assistance in helping the

Waterside Retirement Community find a new signatureookie. The signature cookie will be featured on a regularasis at special functions and as a snack in Perks Café for

l visitors to enjoy.

Along with your recipe please attach a brief storyo why this is your favorite recipe, how long you have en-oyed it and why you would like to see it as our new sig-

ature cookie. We will be taste testing and casting votesn Thursday, July 15th @ 3:00 p.m. in the Craft Kitchen.

oin us for tea, coffee and COOKIES!

Deadline for entries is Monday, July 12th @ 4:00m. Please submit your favorite cookie recipe to Alisonunn, Lifestyles Coordinator or Derek Brooks, Culinary

oordinator.

BBQ Thursdays on the PatE v e r y T h u r s d a y

throughout the summermonths the Waterside’s Culi-nary Team will be lighting upthe outdoor grill to start grill-ing juicy hamburgers and hot-dogs and serving a cold buffetstyle lunch. Unfortunatelyduring the month of JuneMother Nature was not alwayson our side and without fail it always seeme

rain. The Community Members joke amothemselves and say “It must be BBQ Thursdarainy!” But with this dynamic team of individ

no amount of rain can dampen their spirits.

We look forward to many more moutwatering BBQ lunches and pray that Motherture will cooperate more often throughout Juand August., if not we may need to invest in r

gear!

Happy 

Canada Day,

eh!

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Highlighted Activities July 2010 ursday, July 1st - Happy Canada Day!

rt the day off with a FREE breakfast for seniors at Beckwith Brunton Hall in Blacks Corners- eggs, bacon, sausage, pankes and more- bus leaves @ 8:30 a.m. At 3:00 p.m. join friends for musical entertainment with “The Diplomats” fol

wed by happy hour!

iday, July 2nd, 9th, 16th, 23rd and 30th @ 2:00 p.m. - Victoria School Museum, “What’s it Kits”;

n staff from Carleton Place’s Victoria School Museum as they display various artifacts for all to view and discuss. Each

ek will consist of a different theme. Don’t miss out on history!nday, July 4th @ 6:15 p.m. - Classical Music Entertainment with Robynn Glockling and Nathan Haller;

on’t miss this dynamic duo perform at the United Church in Almonte. It is a performance that will leave you speechles

ckets $12.00

ednesday, July 7th @ 7:00 p.m. - Musical Entertainment;n musical entertainer Alan Ryan for a sing along. Friends and family welcome to attend! 

ursday, July 8th, 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. - Victory Garden Party; Sign up before July 5th 

apart of our official opening of the Waterside’s Victory Garden. Musical entertainment provided by Bernie Costello. Garde

d flower planting demonstrations and cold style buffet lunch for all to enjoy. Please Note: reserved seating ONLY.

ursday, July 15th @ 10:-15 a.m. - Food For Thought Meeting & July Community Members’ Forum;.

Community Members are encouraged to attend to learn about and discuss current activities at the Waterside.

ursday, July 15th @ 3:00 p.m. - Signature Cookie Taste Testing Contest;

me and cast your vote for Waterside’s new signature cookie. Tea and coffee will be served.

esday, July 20th @ 9:30 a.m. - Bus Trip– RCMP Horse Stable;

it the home of the Musical Ride Horses, for a guided tour. The bus will stop in the Byward Market in the heart of dow

wn Ottawa for lunch. Return home 2:30 p.m.

ursday, July 22nd from 10:00 to 2:00 p.m. - Vital Signs Clinic;n the Waterside’s Wellness Team in the Healthy Living Centre on the patio level and have your blood pressure and other vit

ns monitored.

iday, July 23rd @ 9:30 a.m. - Bus Trip to Renfrew;

p on the Waterside’s shuttle bus for a morning of shopping along the picturesque streets of Renfrew followed by resta

t lunch. On our way home a brief visit to The Colton’s farm for raspberry picking. Return home approx. 3:30 p.m.

esday, July 27th @ 8:45 a.m. - Bus Trip– Governor General’s Residence and the Parliament Buildings;

e morning will begin with a guided tour of the Governor General’s Estate followed by lunch (location T.B.A.). At 1:45

m. we will visit the Parliament buildings for a 45 min. guided tour prior to our return home approx. 3:30 p.m.

ednesday, July 28th @ 2:30 p.m. - Community Members July Birthday Party;

n us in celebrating Waterside’s July birthday celebrators with tea, coffee and cake. Leo Levesque on piano.

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Where is the world's largest mall located? 

Edmonton; It's in the Guinness Book of World Records 2001. Beaver; The beaver is a proud and noble animal.... 

What is Canada's national animal? How many territories are there in Canada? 

3; In April '99 Nunavut became Canada's third territory. Where did John Cabot first land in Canada? 

Newfoundland; He found a large supply of cod in the Grand Banks. Is Canada's friend and neighbor to the north the 48 contiguous states of America?

No; This is a trick question. The 48 contiguous states of America, are Canada's friendand neighbor to the south. Both countries are proud to say it is the longest undefendedborder in the world.

What is the easternmost province? Newfoundland; Until 1949 when Newfoundland became a province, Cape Breton, partof Nova Scotia, was the most eastern part of Canada.  

What is Canada's highest mountain? Mount Logan; Located in the St. Elais Mountain Range in Yukon, Mount Logan stands at5.950 m, close to 20,000 feet, and is the world's largest massif (that means, if you were to Mt. Logan in a bathtub full of water it would displace more water than any other mountain)

What is the deepest lake in all Canada? 

Great Slave Lake. Great Slave Lake is 614m deep, and is also the fourth largest lake inCanada. 

How Truly Canadian Are You?

Who was the first prime minister of Canada? Sir John A. MacDonald. MacDonald, elected 1867, held office until 1873, re-elected1878, died in office 1891. Diefenbaker, elected 1957, held office until 1963. Trudeau,elected 1968, held office until 1979, re-elected 1980, held office until 1984. Mulroney,elected 1984, held office until 1993.