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Photo: Courtesy of MCO Property features Irwin Block was a new composition by his father. Carrefour Asked by Pelletier in an interview • All inclusive Shortly after his third birthday during the show what it was like to • Above ground parking Boris Brott found himself with a prepare a piece written by his father, Victoria • Elevator violin and bow in his hands. It was young Boris replied: “Most enjoyable, the 1940s, and it was perhaps not except every time I learned to play it, • Games room surprising because little Boris was my father would change the notes!” • Indoor swimming pool the first-born to his musician par- By the time he was a West Hill • On-site laundry facilities ents, Alexander and Lotte Brott. High School student, Boris realized The family was living in his grand- he wanted to be a conductor. He • On-site management parents’ fourth-floor walk-up on had studied in Mexico City with the • Sauna Edouard Montpetit, then called Ma- Russian conductor and teacher Igor Leasing office hours plewood, in Outremont, and young • Security Card Access Markevitch, and recalled, “I needed Monday–Friday 9am–8pm Boris was surrounded by music. an orchestra that I could practice Saturday 10am–5pm • 1 month FREE on a As it turned out, he was gifted, and with.” With friends, he created the Sunday 12pm–5pm 13 month lease that winning combination of nature Philharmonic Youth Orchestra of and nurture led to advanced studies, Montreal and performed as a con- and a broad international career. ductor in public for the first time at Now 73, he commutes to Montreal l’Hermitage on Côte-des-Neiges. He from his home in Hamilton and is was all of 15. piloting the McGill Chamber Or- His advanced training and con- chestra through its 78th year. ducting career in Europe and North As he prepared to lead this high- America developed from there, and caliber formation once again in two included, after winning first prize in versions of Handel’s Messiah, and a the Dmitri Mitropoulos competi- special Christmas concert at Notre tion, working as assistant to Leonard Dame Basilica, Brott reflected on a Bernstein and the New York Phil- childhood and career that included harmonic in 1968-69. taking over the orchestra founded by It was at that point that he was his late dad. hired as a consultant on what was “My earliest recollection is giving a feasibility project to build a con- concerts. Every Saturday my mother cert hall in Hamilton, and ended up would put out my stuffed animals living there after meeting Ardyth and put bow ties on them, and I had Webster, the woman who became to give concerts for them, whatever his wife and with whom he raised I was practicing at the time,” he said three children. from the family cottage in Muskoka. Since the city is close to Pearson “They were a very appreciative airport, it enabled Brott to continue audience,” he quipped, adding his international career. At one time that “this was good training for me his responsibilities included being because I was never frightened of musical director at different times of audiences from that point forward.” seven different orchestras in Canada, 222 Woodstock Trail When he was five, legendary con- including those in Regina, Hamilton, ductor Wilfrid Pelletier, a family Winnipeg, and Halifax. Internation- Saint-Lambert, QC friend, invited young Boris to per- ally Brott was musical director of the form as a soloist with the Montreal BBC Symphony Orchestra in Wales, Intersection: Woodstock & Victoria Symphony Orchestra in its Young New West Symphony in Los Ange- Persons concerts, then held at the les, and was principal guest conduc- 438-793-9830 Auditorium du Plateau, opposite tor of at the Teatro Petruzzelli carrefourvictoria.com Lafontaine Park. His assigned piece Continued on page 4 theseniortimes.com November 2017 THE SENIOR TIMES 3 Marc Hervieux and Sharon Azrieli sing at Basilica Continued from page 3 that Brott says “looks at music in a in Bari, in addition to in visual or theatrical sense” and is basi- Verona and Trieste in Italy. cally instrumental. The second is the A principal focus, since 1989, is Lyrique series that has a choral focus. the National Academy Orchestra he Interestingly, the first Messiah to founded in Hamilton, which offers be performed November 30 at the professional training for up to 20 Church of St. Andrew and St. Paul weeks in which successful applicants on Sherbrooke W. is the traditional are paired with established profes- version, to be sung in English. It is sionals. They perform in the annual part of the Beaux-Arts series. It fea- Brott Music Festival, said to be Can- tures soprano Hélène Brunet, coun- ada’s largest, in Hamilton and other tertenor Daniel Taylor, tenor Isaiah southern Ontario venues. Bell, and bass-baritone Joel Allison Brott’s roots, however, remain in as soloists, with the church choir. Montreal and in 2002 he took over Dec. 1, the MCO, with the same direction of the McGill Chamber choir and soloists, will perform the Turning Stone December 4-6 Messiah in a French version at the World-class gaming with over 2300 Orchestra, founded by his parents. of the newest Gaming Machines (Cellist Lotte Brott died in 1998, glorious Notre Dame Basilica in Old 2 deluxe overnight accommodations died in 2005.) His Montreal. Part of the Lyrique series, 3x $20 meal credit younger brother , who it is a musical narrative on the Mes- $380 double, $555 single played cello with the Orford String siah’s creation, written and staged Grand memories Varadero Beach New York April 16-19 Quartet for more than eight years, by Pierre Audet and starring Luc Resort February 11-13, 2018 One of the most exciting cities of the world is artistic director of the Montreal Guérin as Handel’s butler. Enjoy Cuba’s blissful year-round climate, 3 nights lodging at Edison, 3 breakfasts stunning white sand beaches 31/2 hour city tour, Bilingual DMC guide Chamber Music Festival. Handel intended that the work be and crystal clear waters Brott says conductors Igor Markev- performed during Easter but Brott 7 nights lodging at Grand Memories Alaska Cruise June 4-11 Varadero Superior Rooms 8 days on board the Norwegian Sun itch, , and Leonard notes that in Montreal it has become All meals and drinks included Return flight with Air Canada, Ultimate Beverage Bernstein, were important influences, a beloved Christmas tradition. package, (alcohol and non-alcoholic) Round trip airfare from Montreal to All meals on board. Entertainment on board. and as for repertoire, he enjoys play- “I think people want to have a Varadero Cuba, with Sunwing Inside Cabin: $2335 Outside Cabin: $2435, ing works by his father, who wrote more contemplative view of Christ- $1065 double, $1385 single Balcony Cabin: $3199 Limited space, book early more than 100 orchestral pieces. mas, even though three-quarters As for more traditional repertoire, of the Messiah is centered around Brott says he has a particular love for Easter. The first third is centered Mozart and Mendelssohn and the around the Christmas story so it’s late Romantic masters Mahler, and become a tradition in Montreal, and Bruckner. The orchestra’s current a very successful one.” rebranding as MCO is an attempt to In a lighter vein, the MCO will be send a message to newer audiences welcoming the holiday spirit with that although the orchestra emerged another pre-Christmas concert: from the McGill Conservatory where December 20, the popular Canadian Alexander Brott was a professor, the tenor Marc Hervieux, soprano Sharon orchestra is not a student endeavour, Azrieli and the St. Lawrence Choir will but is made up of “the finest profes- be featured at the Notre-Dame Basil- sionals in Montreal. The quality of ica. The concert includes the gorgeous what we produce is on an interna- Christmas Concerto by Arcangelo • Blood tests to do but too busy to wait? th tional scale,” Brott says. It also signals Corelli, written in the late 17 century. • Skip the line and have them done quickly! to the MCO’s donors and supporters The program includes Ave Maria, that the orchestra is distinct from the Le premier Noël, White Christmas, university when it comes to financing. Quand les hommes vivront d’amour, Among changes, the repertoire now Leonard Cohen’s Hallelujah, and has two thrusts, the Beaux-Arts series Minuit, Chrétiens (O Holy Night). Large Selection of Incontinence Products Ask for a FREE SAMPLE HOME SERVICE no extra charge for readers of The Senior Times Mon Petit Fees can be covered by insurance Monde Inc. More than 12 locations around Laval Consultation and Discreet Home Delivery By appointment: 450-622-4556; 514-370-8556 514-955-0101

4 THE SENIOR TIMES November 2017 theseniortimes.com community groups hail visionary leaders Irwin Block Goldbloom and social worker Sheila Quebec’s English speaking commu- ing the needs and aspirations of Goldbloom for their contribution to nity has “enormous potential” and this community. He has made and Activists and supporters of Que- Quebec society. shows the Liberal government is continues to make a real difference bec’s English speaking community QCGN president James Shea ready “to bolster our sense of belong- in areas such as English language groups, including politicians from praised this year’s winners as “ex- ing here in Quebec … that everyone rights, the environment, education, three levels of government, gath- traordinary leaders who have made should feel that they are part of this public transit, health and social ser- ered last month to pay tribute to exceptional contributions to our great society, part of its future.” vices, and the rights of the intellectu- five people for their extraordinary community of communities. All are Host Mutsumi Takahashi, CTV’s ally handicapped.” contributions to improving the devoted visionaries who have served chief anchor in Montreal, said she In response, Lincoln expressed his lives of community members and their community and their causes.” has enormous respect for Clifford love for Montreal and Quebec, add- the broader society. The main award was first offered Lincoln and cannot forget the mo- ing “we are really true Canadians if They are the winners of this year’s nine years ago. Sheila Goldbloom ment when he resigned from cabinet we are good Quebecers, and good Sheila and Victor Goldbloom Dis- thanked all the winners for having in 1989 over his government’s refusal citizens of Montreal.” tinguished Community Service “helped Quebec and Canada.” to accept a Supreme Court ruling on He paid tribute to the Goldblooms, Awards and the Young Quebecers Kathleen Weil, the newly-named the language of commercial signs. and the late Gretta Chambers, as Leading the Way Award, feted at a provincial minister responsible for “I still can see him standing in the “people who crossed thresholds be- banquet at the Club Saint James. relations with English Speaking National Assembly when he said tween one community and the other, The awards were created by the Quebecers, said she knows first- there is no such thing as inside rights that believe English and French Quebec Community Groups Net- hand “the enormous impact dedi- and outside rights — rights are rights speaking communities belong to each work, which represents 53 mem- cated volunteers have on society.” are rights.” other. There is no way that we should ber organizations that work across She said the creation of a secre- “He is a man with an unwavering divide ourselves in sterile conflicts.” Quebec, in honour of the late Victor tariat to deal with issues affecting sense of justice, a master in balanc- Continued on page 6

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theseniortimes.com November 2017 THE SENIOR TIMES 5 These leaders make things happen Continued from page 5 LaSalle He hoped “the younger genera- time of advocacy for improved ac- tion will take over from us the old cess to health and social services in 3 ½, 4 ½ ones, that they will stay here … and English, was credited for his “deter- show that it is possible to live here, mination, vision, patience, and tal- in English, defend our culture and ent as a negotiator over many years.” Waterfront be proud of it, and at the same time Carter was described as second Clean, quiet be also Québécois, Montréalais, et only to lawyer Eric Maldoff in his building Canadiens.” knowledge of the legislation and • Sid Stevens accepted the award for various regulations and practices Fridge Stove himself and Sun Youth co-founder governing access in English to health Hot water Earl De La Perralle. Together they and social services in Quebec. Carter Outdoor pool built and developed the organiza- said his credo is “community action tion from a community newspaper for social change.” • Sauna Gym in 1954. The QCGN praised Claudia Di Wheelchair Stevens thanked its 1,500 volun- Iorio, winner of the Young Quebec- access teers, a key element in its success, ers Leading the Way Award and a and all levels of governments for second-year McGill law student, as [email protected] their support. The key, he said, is “brilliant, resilient, courageous, a “dedication, determination, pride, young woman who has overcome so montrealapts.ca teamwork, and discipline” and peo- much to become a highly visible and ple ready to sacrifice to improve the influential advocate of safe driving.” n Private and Semi-Private Rooms lives of others. Di Iorio, who seven years ago at “There are three types of people: 16 recovered from a month-long n Visiting Physician those who watch things happen, coma and severe injuries, noted that YOU don’t n Medication Supervision those who are wondering what’s although traffic fatalities in Quebec n 3 Nutritious Meals Daily happening, and the people in this have been decreasing, almost one room who have made things hap- person a day dies as a result of a car need to be n Weekly Housekeeping/Laundry pen,” he said. accident, and that is “one too many.” n Chapel services James Carter, recognized for a life- [email protected] ALONE... n Recreation Program We offer affordable n Emergency Call Bells & Intercom Artists team up with those touched by cancer living for Autonomous and n 24 Hour Supervision and/or Twist Out Cancer, an interna- Jenna Benn Shersher founded Semi-Autonomous Seniors Assistance tional charitable organization that Twist Out Cancer in Chicago five provides psychosocial support to years ago. “I am so excited to bring people touched by cancer through it to Montreal, a city I came to love creative arts programming, is ac- when I lived there for seven years cepting applications from partici- while studying at McGill,” Benn pants to take part in its first annual Shersher said. “I have seen the im- Brushes with Cancer Exhibition pact this program has had on so and Gala in Montreal. many people.” Artists are strategically matched To apply to be an inspiration with “inspirations” who have been or artist for Brushes with Cancer touched by cancer — survivors, click on surveymonkey.com/r/ Teaching Centre for McGill Nursing previvors, caregivers and support- KNHMRXT. The Salvation Army Montclair Residence ers. Over six months, selected pairs Brushes with Cancer is planned For further information, please call will connect in person, via Skype, for May 10, 6pm, at the Rialto The- Vicky Stewart 514.481.5638 by phone, or email to collaborate in atre, 5723 Park Ave. Tickets go on 4413 Montclair Ave., Montreal (NDG) creating a piece of artwork reflective sale in the spring at brusheswithcan- Owned and operated by The Salvation Army of a journey with cancer. Applica- cermontreal.splashthat.com. tions are due Friday, November 17. twistoutcancer.org

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6 THE SENIOR TIMES November 2017 theseniortimes.com On this important day of Remembrance we pay tribute to the tremendous sacrifices made by our heroes in uniform.

En ce jour du Souvenir, nous rendons hommage à nos héros.

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theseniortimes.com November 2017 THE SENIOR TIMES 7 Acronyms—new in English but ancient in Hebrew Want to save time and space? Try acronyms and the last two letters adding inverted commas (two initialisms. Take the following two sentences: apostrophes) to show that it’s an acronym rather • “By taking AZT, the HIV patient forestalled The Word Nerd than an ordinary word. Often (and especially getting AIDS and no DNA changes occurred.” when they describe a noun), Hebrew acronyms • “In her many years of working in the ER and Howard Richler are pronounced by the insertion of a vowel sound ICU, Sue had seen virtually every disease includ- (between the letters). ing COPD and ALS and understood why many As one would expect there are many govern- patients had DNR instructions but she was less virus, acquired immune deficiency syndrome ment related acronyms such as Tzahal, short for sympathetic to the man who came to the crowded and deoxyribonucleic acid would have resulted Tzavah Hahaganah Le Yisrael (Israel Defense ER claiming to have ADHD and thought he was in a sentence more than twice as long. The sec- Force) and Shabak, which truncates Sherut HaB- a GOMER.” ond sentence employs acronyms to shorten the itachon HaKlali (Israel Security Agency), respon- In the first sentence, having to employ the words following: Emergency room, intensive care unit, sible for internal security. azido thymidine, humanimmuno-deficiency chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, amyo- Countless acronyms shorten many mundane trophic lateral sclerosis, do not resuscitate, atten- everyday expressions. tion deficit hyperactivity disorder and get out of Acronym Full Hebrew Expression Translation Leave a Lasting Gift my emergency room and thus decreases the char- Chavlaz Chaval al Hazman wow, stunning, awful acters in the sentence by almost 60%. This can be a term of approval or disapproval. for Child Amputees The difference between an abbreviation with an initialism is that it isn’t pronounced as a word Chul (abroad) Chutz La’aretz outside the country This term refers to anywhere outside of Israel. A charitable bequest rather you say the individual letters such as USA (United States of America) whereas an acronym Dash (Dush) Drishat shalom greetings and regards Zac and Malorie or gift in your will honours the legacy such as POTUS (President of the United States) When addressing a man one says timsor lo dash of war amputees and is pronounced as a word. mimeni, (send him my regards), and a woman changes the lives of The word “acronym” is of relatively young vin- with timsor la dash mimeni, (send her my regards.) child amputees for tage. It marries the prefix acr-, “outer end, tip” Warm regards can also be expressed as dash cham. the better. (from the Greek akros) with the -onym suffix Sofash Sof Shavua end of the week My uncle was a very found in words such as homonym and synonym. “ special man with a The first OED citation of the word in 1940 informs In fact, acronyms have been widely used in generous heart and us the word comes from the German Akronym. Hebrew since at least the Middle Ages. Several he couldn’t think There is little evidence that English words were important rabbis are referred to by acronyms. of a worthier cause created in this fashion before the 20th century. Rabbi Shlomo ben Yitzchak is known as Rashi than helping child John Ayto, in 20th Century Words, speculates (1040-1105); Rav Moshe ben Maimon (Mai- amputees. He knew that “the proliferation of polynomial govern- monides-1135-1204) is known as Rambam; and you would use this mental agencies, international organizations, and Baal Shem Tov is called Besht.(1698-1760). Tan- money well to bring military units as the century has progressed (the ach refers to the Hebrew Bible and is an acronym smiles to children’s last particularly during World War II) has con- for Torah (Five Books of Moses), Nevi’im (Book faces and make their tributed significantly to its growth.” Many words of Prophets), and Ketuvim (Hagiographa). challenges easier. from technological fields are actually acronyms So why does Hebrew both present and past have – Family member ” such as radar (radio detection and ranging), sonar such a proclivity towards acronyms? I believe this (sound navigation and ranging) and laser (light is because the Hebrew alphabet is comprised of The War Amps amplified stimulated electronic radiation). only consonants so that readers are used to insert- On a trip to Israel earlier this year I was struck ing the vowels and can do so at will within any 1 800 363-4067 • waramps.ca by the use of acronyms (called rashey teivot in string of initials to form a pronounceable word. Charitable Registration No.: 13196 9628 RR0001 Hebrew) both in print and in vernacular usage. Richler’s latest book is This is done by using the initials and between Wordplay: Arranged and Deranged Wit.

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8 THE SENIOR TIMES November 2017 theseniortimes.com Cinderella re-invented in Rossini opera, Nov. 11–18 The classic fairy tale Cinderella is broom for a sceptre! In Rossini’s tola), Pietro Spagnoli, the noted Stage direction is by Joan Font, José presented in its altered version, as opera, instead of a Fairy Godmother Italian baritone, is Don Magnifico, Miguel Pérez-Sierra leads the Or- imagined by Gioachino Rossini, in there is the philosopher Alidoro, the stepfather, American tenor chestre Métropolitain and Chœur Opéra de Montréal’s production of and instead of glass slippers, there Juan José de Léon plays the prince, de l’Opéra de Montréal while the Cenerentola. It is considered one are matching bracelets. The pump- Ramiro, while Italian baritone Vito choreographer and assistant director of his greatest works. kin-carriage is not there, and there Priante sings the role of the prince’s is Xevi Dorca. The essence of the story remains: is no big midnight waltz. valet, Dandini. Playing the evil step- The opera is on Nov. 11. 14, 16, Angelina is the downtrodden servant The details are spelled out in the sisters are soprano Lauren Margi- and 18 at Salle Wilfrid-Pelletier of to her two stepsisters and stepfather opera, a surefire spectacle for the son as Clorinda, and mezzo soprano . Tickets range from when Prince Ramiro, in search of a season, sung in Italian, with English Rose Naggar-Tremblay sings the $60 to $177. most beautiful wife, meets and de- and French supratitles. part of Tisbe. Click on operademontreal.com cides she’s the one. The cast: Canadian soprano Julie Three Spanish nationals have or call 514-985-2258. But she soon gets to trade her Boulianne is Angelina (Ceneren- leading roles in the production: Is the two-state solution dead? Quebec English writers at book fair Saturday and Sunday, No- and Sunday 11am to 5pm. Given the growth and expansion of Israeli latest being the recently published A Half vember 25 and 26, The Meet Kathleen Winter, settlements in the West Bank since the Six Century of Occupation: Israel, Palestine and Holiday Pop-Up Book Governor General’s Lit- Day War in June 1967, is it too late for a the World’s Most Intractable Conflict (296 Fair invites booklovers erary Award nominee two-state solution to the Israeli-Palestinian pages, University of California Press). of all ages and interests for Lost in September, at conflict? The book defines the occupation, exam- to browse, buy, and have a wine and cheese event This is the central theme of a talk planned ines why it continues, and looks at how it books signed. Publishers from 4 to 6pm. for Monday, November 13 and sponsored by has transformed the continuing conflict. and authors will be on hand From 2 to 3pm on Sun- Canadian Friends of Peace Now. Starting at Shafir also speculates on where the dis- with new titles including day, 20 writers celebrate 7:30pm, it features Gershon Shafir, a sociology pute over territory and sovereignty may be Senior Times Fall 17:Senior Times Fall 09.qxd 2017-10-12 12:50 Page 1 fiction, non-fiction, poetry, 20 years of the Montreal professor at the University of California in heading. The event, supported by Canadian and children’s books. Review of Books (mRb) by San Diego and a past president of the Israel Friends of Rabbis for Human Rights, is being The event is at Le Café in reading —and writing— in Studies Association. held at 6767 Côte-des-Neiges, room 602, the Monument National, front of the audience in a He has written several books on Israeli located opposite the Côte-des-Neiges mall. 1182 St. Laurent Blvd. collaborative writing event. society, politics, and human rights, his Copies of the book will be on sale. Saturday, noon to 6pm aelaq.org/qwf.org

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theseniortimes.com November 2017 THE SENIOR TIMES 9 EDITORIAL Morneau’s investments spark calls for tougher laws He’s been pilloried by the opposition for office and the profit he would have made as a Morneau sold one million shares, and donated the possible conflict of interest. The controversy result of pension changes over which he had proceeds of almost $4.5 million to the Toronto was based on federal finance minister Bill ultimate responsibility. Foundation charity. He then sold another 680,000 Morneau’s ownership of more than 2 million The controversy is substantial, but it leads shares, paying capital gains on the proceeds shares in Morneau Shepell, his family’s Toronto- directly to the real sources of the problem: the of over $10 million. As for the more than one based human resources firm, when he took loose vetting of conflict of interest situations by million shares he still owns, he has promised ethics commissioner Mary Dawson, the lack of to donate to charity any profits and dividends And the best women won! clear guidelines, and the need to strengthen both. accrued since he’s been in office. Montrealers voted for change and elected three The controversy obscures the broader issue of But what were his motives for the initial sale of women who are called upon to fulfill that man- tax fairness and the need for more effort by the 320,000 shares and the promise to donate profits date. As we suggested in October, mayor-elect Canada Revenue Agency to combat tax avoid- and dividends to charity? Morneau has not clari- Valérie Plante replaces Denis Coderre. Her com- ance schemes by corporations and individuals in fied this and has not apologized for not putting mitment to a collaborative approach, making the their use of offshore tax havens. his shares in a blind trust. His actions indicate city safer for pedestrians and cyclists, and im- Though Morneau had advocated these pension that he was aware at some point that he was in proving public transit, will be a refreshing change changes when he was a company executive, his a conflictual situation in piloting legislation that from Coderre’s top-down approach. main problem was his initial failure to be fully would benefit his family’s firm in which he has Former Gazette journalist Sue Montgomery is transparent about what he did with his invest- substantial shares. Morneau Shepell was and the mayor-elect in CDN–NDG, and we expect ment once he was elected in 2015. As more con- still is involved with administering pensions, she will lobby for a bigger budget to improve the tours of the story have emerged, it is that failure including those held by some of the thousands of quality of life in the city’s biggest borough and – the attitude that it’s nobody’s business but his employees of bankrupt Sears. reflect the concerns of community groups — that is most glaring. We urge Prime Minister Morneau ought to have known he was in a In Westmount, Christina Smith won a re- Justin Trudeau to clarify and strengthen rules conflictual situation. He is, as Andrew Coyne sounding victory with her pledge to continue the in the conflict-of-interest law. It requires that says, no naïf. His shares were not in a blind work of predecessor Peter Trent. cabinet ministers divest assets, such as publicly- trust. He stood to gain financially and he did. All mayor elects are mothers of students. traded shares, by selling them in an arms-length Although he says he was never ordered to put transaction or putting them in a blind trust until his shares in a blind trust, a man of honour and they leave office. The ethics commissioner says, integrity would have made sure to do so. Now and apparently told Moreanu, that there is an ex- the ethics commissioner is looking into it. His ception, if these shares or similar assets are held donations to charity look like pre-emptive indirectly through a holding company or similar moves, in anticipation of and in response to mechanism, which is exactly what Morneau had. criticism. Is that good enough? Meanwhile, It took a while, but we have learned that we await clarification and elimination of this glaringly unfair loophole. 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Although every caution is taken by and we urge the Liberal government to restore Publications Newborn Inc. to monitor advertising in THE SENIOR TIMES, claims made for further details. by advertisers are not necessarily endorsed by Publications Newborn. this restriction. 10 THE SENIOR TIMES November 2017 theseniortimes.com Award-winning student demands sober driving Irwin Block on the wrist, Di Iorio’s focus is else- Her message: “It’s ok to party, it’s where. “Now that I’m studying law, I ok to have fun. Go ahead, it’s nor- Claudia Di Iorio was a vibrant realize that jail is only part of the equa- mal to try, we’re all curious, espe- and active Grade 11 student when, tion. I’m just happy that justice was cially when you’re young. The issue in the summer of 2012, her life done. My goal is that what happened is how you do it: you drink respon- changed. to me doesn’t happen to others.” sibly. You try smoking, but do you After a fun Friday night at the Petit Her doctors told her she wouldn’t keep doing it or are you going to act Café Campus on Prince Arthur, in- be able to return to school for a year, responsibly?” stead of taking a taxi home, she and but she was so determined that, with “I tell them, ‘you are not invinci- two pals accepted a ride from “a help from teachers and friends at ble, and you will never be’.” friend of a friend of a friend.” Collège Notre-Dame, she was back She’s joined the board of the Bu- As she remembered, he had been in school by December. “I was doing reau du taxi de Montréal, which has drinking and smoking weed, was half-half – half school, half rehab.” encouraged drivers to paint their speeding at 120 kilometres an hour, She began speaking to students on cars in attractive colours to make and taking a turn on Graham Blvd. behalf of MADD – Mothers Against them more inviting. “plowed into a tree.” Drunk Driving – and encouraging This summer she was appointed Claudia ended up badly injured at

Photo: Irwin Block young people to acquire COOL taxi to the board of directors of the So- the Montreal General Hospital, was Claudia Di Iorio turned adversity coupons – paid chits covering a trip ciété de l’assurance automobile du in a coma for a month and required into advocacy. home. “The only thing you can buy Québec, the youngest appointee to intensive rehabilitation. The pros- Her recovery was not easy, she with this is a safe trip back home.” a crown corporation in Quebec his- pect for an early recovery and return recalled. “I was feeling depressed, I Several thousand COOL chits were tory, where she hopes to push for to school were not strong. hated myself.” Friends who visited distributed to students in school greater road safety. She acted as its But recover she did. She was back her seemed to look at her with pity. visits, thanks to corporate contri- spokesperson on plans to reform the in school after five months, went on “I took that as a motivation to butions from Couche Tard and the Highway Safety Code this fall. to CEGEP, graduated from Concor- prove them wrong, to tell them I SAQ. Her dad, Liberal MP Nicola “When you have 351 people dying dia, and is now a second-year Law didn’t change. I had this vision, to Di Iorio (Saint-Léonard–Saint-Mi- on the road in Quebec, it’s not nor- student at McGill. be in school, to be involved in the chel) and the fathers of two friends mal. This means almost one person a Since returning to school she’s community so this doesn’t happen who were injured in the car, laid the day. How can we accept that?” campaigned actively among young to others, to be physically able,” she groundwork for that effort. Claudia “In Sweden three people die from people for responsible behaviour on said, with obvious pride and joy. Di Iorio speaks in high schools “as road accidents per 100,000. In Que- the road. Di Iorio drew upon her inner much as I can. I am open to anyone bec it is double that. There must be Di Iorio described her response to strength and determination to re- who calls me. I love doing this.” ways to stop this.” her physical and mental challenges, turn to a normal and active life, even which is why she was chosen this though she has not fully recovered. year’s winner of the Young Quebecers “If I could use what happened to Don’tDon’t Miss:Miss: Leading the Way Award, by the Que- me in a good way, if I use it so that bec Community Groups Network. it brings good not only to me but to The QCGN describes her as “a bril- others, that would be a double suc- DoorsDoors liant, resilient, and courageous young cess. “It took this as a message. It OpeningOpeningforfor woman who overcame adversity to happened to me for a reason.” become a highly visible and influen- The perpetrator got three years in tial proponent for safe driving.” jail and while others called this a slap A New Era for the AccessibilityAccessibilityNe manquez pas McGill Chamber Orchestra, OUVRIR LA VOIE À L’ACCESSIBILITÉNovember 17, 2017 Inspiring Since 1939 9:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. TICKETS : ORCHESTRE.CA 514 - 487 - 5190 Boris Brott, artistic director & conductor LE 17 NOVEMBRE 2017 9 h à 15 h 30 Hotel Ruby Foo’s Don Giovanni by Mozart 7655 boul- Decarie, Montreal, Quebec April 15, 2018 at 4:00 p.m. Monument-National, stage director: Oriol Tomas Sessions include / Au programme : In collaboration with Jeunesses Musicales Canada · Importance of Recreation and Leisure in Optimal Aging | Importance des activités récréatives et des loisirs pour un vieillissement optimal · Adapted Physical Activity for Seniors Post-stroke | Activité physique adaptée pour les aînés après avoir subi Armenia un ACV May 23, 2018 at 7:30 p.m. · Laughter Yoga | Yoga du rire Bourgie Hall · Accessibility Services | Services d’accessibilité With Isabel Bayrakdarian, soprano · Stroke Recovery | Rétablissement après un ACV · Integrated Health and Social Services Centres | Centres de santé et de services sociaux intégrés · Family Caregiving | Soins familiaux Requiem by Mozart · Wheelchair Clinic | Clinique sur les fauteuils roulants June 2, 2018 at 7:30 p.m. Saint-Jean-Baptiste Church Please RSVP to Emily Zimmermann at 1-800-263-3463 Ext. 7305 Presented by St. Lawrence Choir & Ottawa Choral Society or by email at [email protected] RSVP à Emily Zimmermann Table Sponsor Direction: Philippe Bourque & Jean-Sébastien Vallée au 1-800-263-3463, poste 7305 With Marianne Lambert, Marie-Andrée Mathieu, Charles Sy & Iain Macneil ou par courriel à [email protected] theseniortimes.com November 2017 THE SENIOR TIMES 11 M.Vernacchia Pointe-Claire Pharmacist-Owner Well-chosen charitable gifts are a win-win As we approach the holiday season, you may be ✓ ❏ Senior services and products thinking about ways to put your money where ❏✓galerieBEAUTÉ TM your heart is. 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Is it devoting as Furthermore, you will avoid the capital gains much of its contributions as possible to the ac- taxes you’d have to pay if you sold the stock, tual work of the organization, or is it spending provided you’ve held the stock for at least a year. too much money on administrative costs? Gen- If you do contribute appreciated stocks, you will erally, a worthwhile charity should spend at least want to be aware of the effect your donation has 75% of its income on programs. You may be able on your portfolio. to find this type of information on a charitable If you were to give a sizable amount of growth- group’s annual report and its website. You can oriented stocks, would it affect your overall also go to canada.ca. On these sites, you can get growth potential? 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14 THE SENIOR TIMES November 2017 theseniortimes.com Retired principal finds niche at Sun Youth “I said to myself, Also because of his background ‘why not?’ ” working with at-risk youth, he was Here at It was just after hired on a 15-day contract, replac- Sun Youth Christmas, in Feb- ing another person to develop the ruary 2015 when he organization’s policy, to submit to Irwin Block dropped into Sun the City of Montreal when it comes Youth offices on to helping young people stay and When Jean Blanchard retired three Saint Urbain and succeed in school. years ago as a Commission scolaire offered to help. “I feel I am there to help people de Montréal school principal, he In recognition of who come for help feel less tense, thought the rest of his life was his ease with peo- even if it’s a dramatic situation for just beginning. ple in crisis, he was some people.

He had worked long and hard for Photo: Joseph Munro assigned to meet “I feel that I am supporting them. 40 years, first as a teacher. His stu- Jean Blanchard helps Montrealers in crisis people who have I really have the impression I’m dents included those who had learn- The father of four and grandfather come with an appointment in search giving help to fellow Montrealers in ing and behavioural issues. Since of one was continuing to help out in of emergency aid, to buy food, their time of difficulty. 1994 he had been appointed vice- the school in other ways, making use medicines, pay overdue Hydro bills. “I can’t take their place, but I have principal and later principal, his last of the skills he had developed over He also worked in the library, but the impression I am being useful.” job running Léonardo de Vinci ele- the years in communicating with meeting with people who come for To volunteer or donate, call Sun mentary in the Saint-Michel district. young people dealing with behav- help on an urgent basis remains Youth at 514-842-6822 For his first few months as a retiree, ioural issues. his speciality. Blanchard thought taking it easy and “I was talking to my wife, who also getting together with friends was the had retired as a school principal, and perfect way forward. I realized I have to do more. I started “I said to myself, wow, yay, free- looking around on the internet for 45+ years of service dom, etc. – I can do exactly as I organizations that offer help, for TaxiChamplain.qc.ca please, no schedule, no pressure. young people, or those in need, and I I had lots of invitations from ex- found myself looking at Sun Youth.” colleagues to have dinner, and I was He had heard about Sun Youth as • Travel quickly, securely • Special attention happy to be Santa Claus at Léonardo a young hockey player when he had and comfortably to Elderly de Vinci school. But then I started to played in Metropolitan Junior AA • Airport reservation • Parcel delivery feel the need to do more.” hockey against a Sun Youth team.

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theseniortimes.com November 2017 THE SENIOR TIMES 15 It’s not too early to drop off your holiday gift! We are very appreciative of all new toy Generations donations by corporations and by individuals. Natalie Here’s what we always need: Bercovici • Board games for 6 to 12 • Crafts and jewellery for 8 - 12 • Sport items, t-shirts, basketballs, footballs, hockey items. It’s that time again and for many Montreal • Musical instruments families. The holidays are difficult, especially • Non-perishable food (with expiry dates not Jacques Chagnon earlier than January 31, 2018 Député de | MNA for for children whose parents have trouble feeding Westmount–Saint-Louis them, let alone buying them toys. Food items and gifts can be brought to Président de l’Assemblée naonale President of the Naonal Assembly Generations provides gifts for 1,500 children Generations Foundation, 4210 Notre-Dame St. to be distributed in December. We are now W. Call Generations at 514-933-8585 when you accepting donations of gifts, which we name and plan to deliver donations. If your organization wrap to fill requests in time for the holidays. wants to collect for us, we will be happy to pick Christmas baskets for many needy families and up your donations. «Aujourd’hui, souvenons-nous des nombreux Canadiens qui se sont baus si courageusement their children are prepared for pickup by schools For individual donations, watch for a list of à travers l’histoire pour défendre notre pays afin and centres. Global News will announce our city- drop off points around the city available on our que nous puissions vivre dans la paix, la liberté et la démocrae, et rendons-leur hommage.» wide Toy and Food Drive November 15. website and on Global News mid-November. “Today, let us remember and honour the many To donate, call 514-933-8585 and visit Please do not wrap the gifts. Spend whatever you Canadians who have fought so bravely in generationsfoundation.com can afford. Tax receipts are given for monetary defence or our country throughout our history, so that we might enjoy peace, We notify some centres to pick up their gifts donations. freedom and democracy.” when their request is ready but we deliver the Generations Foundation provides food to 117 majority of the gifts named and wrapped by schools and learning centres. We work in small classroom to many schools that distribute them quarters we have outgrown. The purchases of at their holiday parties. daily food provisions for schools often enter and exit on the same day. At our location, the rooms 1 2 3 are multi-use from storage for school supplies to Shampoo $70 4 Simonize $100 a boardroom to Santa’s Workshop. We are lucky to have volunteers, including Free Engine Wash $25 OPEN 7 DAYS 5 UPS, who come to help us distribute and stock 5227 Namur, corner Mountain Sights our shelves as well as wrap gifts. 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In 1999, he co-edited the bilingual edition of Anthology of 20th Century Poetry of the Eastern Townships, while in 2009 he was a key organizer of Letters from Knowlton, which functioned as an outdoor literary salon. Under his leadership, in 2010 the Knowlton Literary Association launched the Knowlton lit- erary Festival, celebrating work written in English Home Care Services are provided by by local and other authors. our certified home care workers. In granting the award, Lanthier was cited for his commitment and leadership in championing Services include respite care, bathing, dressing, Quebec English language writing. personal hygiene, monitoring medication, It will be handed out at the Lion d’Or No- accompaniment to appointments, vember 21 during the federation’s annual award 514-488-5580 meal preparation, grocery shopping, 7137 Côte St. Luc Rd. and errands. Other services include cleaning, ceremony. Judy Mappin was a lifelong champion (Côte St. Luc Shopping Centre) dusting, vacuuming, washing floors and walls, of Canadian writers, active in the Montreal juniorbooty.com laundry, decluttering and more. literary scene and owner of the Double Hook Book Shop in Westmount. She died in 2014. 16 THE SENIOR TIMES November 2017 theseniortimes.com Breakfast Clubbers do lunch with member at Richardson Sid Birns Then it started: the kibbitzing, the friendly verbal jousting. That’s It all started when Jack Frank met when we all realized how much we’d George Nashen. They met as kids missed George. He was the one who before WWII. When the war broke got us started on conversation as out, Jack enlisted in the RCAF well as controversial issues. and so did George, who served in It was then time for George to get London, England till the end of back to his physiotherapy and for the war. us to get back to whatever it is we Both re-entered civilian life and be- do as retirees. Before George had to came successful entrepeneurs. They leave, we took a group photo with retired and joined the Côte St. Luc our thumbs up for George’s quick Senior Men’s Club. There were six of recovery and our promise to return us and I believe it was at one of the for a brunch. Thursday meetings, maybe five or six

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Karusso is an extraordinary cat and Tigger is a three-year-old Cocker Princess Consuela is a 12-year-old here is what his new mother Dani- Spaniel who had suffered a broken Shih Tzu. This little girl also hit pay Daisy is an adorable 7-8 year old elle says about him. “Karusso was leg. We are not sure if it is because dirt She now lives with two cats and Cockapoo. When Linda, her new destined to be part of our family — he was kept in one room during his two other dogs, and everyone who mama, met Daisy, it was love at five humans, one large Newfie, and a recovery but Tigger is always on the meets her falls in love with her. Prin- first sight — for both of them. Even recently adopted kitten. move. If he hears a noise in another cess loves everyone. Linda’s husband said “Wow, this is a He arrived in September and room, he is sure it’s for him. He She conducts herself as if she were no-brainer! She has to be ours.” quickly became a member of the rushes through the doorway with royalty: when she is on the sofa, she “Daisy loves to fetch a ball and pack. He befriended our Newfie, his ears flapping behind his head crosses her front paws like a lady Linda has become an excellent helped to teach our other little cat and a look on his face that says “You would cross her legs. When she pitcher. Daisy doesn’t enjoy the very not to be afraid and played with the called?” He is a very handsome, senses that people are talking about hot weather and so Linda purchased children non-stop. sweet cocker and according to his her, she holds her head high. When a canine cooling pad. The song At times we think that Karusso new mama Carol, “He’s the best!” she wants attention, she whines ever “Whatever Lola Wants” could eas- thinks he is a dog. When we feed our Our Happy Tails keep us sane as so politely and then looks straight ily be changed to “Whatever Daisy Newfie, Karusso rushes to the bowl we continue to rescue. People who into your eyes. Wants.” She is definitely where she to sample the food first and makes act on behalf of animals who have What a character she is. Gerdy belongs; it would be difficult to find the dog wait. You could say he is our been forgotten make all the differ- enjoys all the updates she receives a dog more loved.” class clown as he keeps us laughing, ence. Gerdy sends a huge thanks to about her little royal. our cameras always ready to capture all who have made it possible for his next round of antics. We love four-footed friends to live safe and To adopt: [email protected] and include your phone number. him to bits!” happy lives. 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theseniortimes.com November 2017 THE SENIOR TIMES 19 WHAT’S HAPPENING IN NOVEMBER BAZAARS Summerlea United • Sat. Nov. 18 Dorval-Strathmore United Church Westmount Library • Nov. 18 & 19 Marie Claret Church • Nov. 10 & 11 Crafts, knitted goods, bake table, • Nov. 25 10am–5pm: Sale of quality used Fri. 8–5; Sat. 8–3 at 10,680 Larose at and Country Store with homemade 9–2: Bazaar & bake sale. Baking, books at reasonable prices. Henri-Bourassa. Resto. 450-978-4033 Tourtières and Scotch pies. Trea- jewellery, crafts, pottery, skin care, Victoria Hall, 4626 Sherbrooke W. sures, puzzles, toys. 225–50th Ave., preserves, tourtières, turkey-pot pies, 514-487-6959 St. Thomas More Parish Lachine. Lunch at 11 apple & pumpkin pies. Lunch:11:30 • Sat. Nov. 11 310 Brookhaven, Dorval Union Church • Nov. 18 & Nov. 19 9–3 at 978 Moffat, (corner Bannan- Polish Bazaar • Nov. 18 & 19 Concert based on the Danish con- St. Zotique Church tyne & Moffat), Verdun. Baking, Sat. 9–6 & Sun. 9–5 at St-Antonin cept of Hygge (well-being, commu- • Dec. 2 & 3 & Dec. 16 & 17 raffle, games, refreshments. Mini- Church at 5361 Snowdon. Metro nity, connection, warmth, coziness, Sat. 9–5; Sun. 9–4 at 4565 Notre- sale Sun, 9–noon Snowdon. Hot and cold traditional belonging, gratitude) Sat. at 8pm Polish dishes and desserts, jew- Dame W. in St. Henri. or Sun at 2pm. Ticket ($20): 450- 514-660-0649 St. Philip’s Church • Sat. Nov. 11 ellery, folk art, clothing, books, Tables to rent. 455-2764. Choral and instrumental 10–2: Christmas bazaar at 7505 Sher- cosmetics. Proceeds to Relief Com- Catherine Booth Hospital Ladies’ numbers. Refreshments. 24 Maple, brooke W. (corner Connaught) Baking, mittee for children and seniors with Auxiliary • Fri. Dec. 8 Ste-Anne-de-Bellevue books, knitted items, linens, furniture, disabilities. 450-433-1321 10–2: Book sale, Bake sale and raf- preserves, jewelry, CDs, DVDs. Free Chevra Kadisha Sisterhood Centre Greene Bazaar • Sat. Nov. 18 fle at 4375 Montclair coffee & smiles. Lunch: 11:15–1:30 • Sat. Nov. 11 10–4: 30 artisans; baking; raffle and CLUBS & MEETINGS An evening of Phenomenal Woman: Church of the Resurrection Empty Bowls project. Lunch. Pro- Sundays at the Shaar • Sun. Nov. 12 Kathleen Weil, Minister responsible • Nov. 17 & Nov. 18 ceeds for community programs. 1090 Noon: Katherine Romanow, Jewish for relations with English-speaking Christmas Bazaar: Fri. 7pm & Sat. Greene, Westmount, centregreene.org food writer and reviewer on Eat- Quebecers; Myra Freeman Lt-Gov. 10–3 at 99 Mount Pleasant (corner Hungarian United Church ing Jewish, $5 includes light lunch. of Nova Scotia; Prof. Victoria Queen) Pointe Claire. Baking, books, Fellowship Circle • Nov. 18 & 19 Enter 425 Metcalfe, Westmount Kaspi, Astrophysicist, McGill; crafts, drawings. 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Non- 7–9pm: Abrahamic Religions and 225–50th Ave, Lachine Armand Lavergne (Mtl-N.) members $10. New members, men an Overview of Eastern Christian welcome. womensartsociety.com Orthodoxy with Robert Assaly and HONORABLE Catherine Cherry at 6405 Terre- MARC GARNEAU Helvetica Seniors • Tues. Nov. 14 bonne. Register by Nov 12 DÉPUTÉ / MP 11 – 2: Meeting at new location at 514-481-0267, #22 NOTRE-DAME-DE-GRÂCE – WESTMOUNT TOWN HALL MEETING Restaurant Via Marcello 1790 Côte Vertu for traditional St. Nicolas fes- Shaare Zion Sisterhood • Nov. 15 tivities. New members welcome. 7pm: Evening of Song and Dance 450-687-5256 JOIN YOUR MEMBER OF featuring Cantor Adam Stotland and Cantor Daniel Benlolo of Shaare PARLIAMENT TO DISCUSS ISSUES, EVENTS Zion Congregation, 5575 Côte Saint TO ASK QUESTIONS OR TO VOICE Centre de bénévolat SARPAD is Luc Rd. to support the Centre for organizing, in collaboration with YOUR CONCERNS RELATED TO THE the Arts in Human Development at Centre Évasion, YWCA Montreal & Concordia U. Refreshments, silent FEDERAL GOVERNMENT. Coup de Balai, a free day of health auction. $20 & well-being for family caregivers To register: 514-481-7727 x 235 & seniors for National Caregivers Week, Nov 5–11 Council on Palliative Care I WOULD LIKE TO Conferences & discussion panel in Tuesday events French with bilingual Q&A. mgarneau.liberal.ca/ Nov. 14: 6–8pm: Getting what you HEAR FROM YOU Activities, kiosks are bilingual. need: communicating with the health facebook.com/marcgarneaump/ To register: 514-737-2454 twitter.com/MarcGarneau care team with Zelda Freitas SW 514-283-2013 Indo Canadian Seniors Founda- Nov. 21: 6–8 pm: Caring for our- [email protected] tion of Quebec • Sat. Nov. 11 selves while caring for others, a 6pm: Third Anniversary and Re- video of Dr. Gabor Maté, author of When the Body says No, followed MONKLAND Town Hall Meetings are open to all membrance Day Commemoration VILLAGE at Karnak Shriners, 3350 Sources by discussion with Sue Britton RN. AVENUE ROYAL in the riding of Notre-Dame-de-Grâce—Westmount in DDO. Intergenerational program Refreshments. Montreal W United with dignitaries. Snacks and dinner Church Ross Hall, 88 Ballantyne buffet. Donation: $20 N., Montreal W, (corner Curzon & To reserve: Ishwar Lal 514-816-5254 Westminster). Free TH SHERBROOKE THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 9 or 514-804-6653 icsfq.com from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. South Shore Community Partners Art etc. • Sat. Nov. 18 & Sun. Nov. 19 Network • Wed. Nov. 15 nd Lower Canada College, Assaly Arts Centre 32 annual juried show of arts and 10–noon���������������������������: Boosting����ting your immune syssys-- 4090 Royal Avenue, Notre-Dame-de-Grâce crafts with 30 artisans at Montreal tem with a healthy diet with Joanne West Town Hall, 50 Westminster * Free parking is available Lapierre, RHN. Free. 195 Empire, S. 10–5, Sun. 10–4pm. Tea Room. Greenfield Park. 450-466-1325 Door Prizes. Free 20 THE SENIOR TIMES November 2017 theseniortimes.com All Leonard all the time in anniversary tribute series Irwin Block 40 creative artists representing ten countries, Pierre Kwenders and Katie Moore. It’s been a year since Leonard Cohen died, in presenting 29 works of art. Jan. 18, Songs from a Room, with Marie-Pierre Los Angeles, and his hometown is remember- Musicians participating in the installations Arthur and Laura Sauvage. ing him in a big way — with his words and include Socalled (Josh Dolgin), Ariane Moffat Feb. 15, The Future, with Dear Criminals and music that touched so many of us, interpreted with l’Orchestre symphonique de Montréal, un Blonde. by others. Basia Bulat, Li’l Andy, and Chilly Gonzales, Jarvis March 28, Songs of Leonard Cohen with Cœur More than 20,000 fans came to the Bell Centre Cocker and Kaiser Quartett. De Pirate and Ariane Moffatt. from across North America Nov. 6, to celebrate And there is more! Other guests, to be announced later, will join his life, in the Tower of Song concert curated From Nov. 30 to March 28, five concerts are the core musicians at each show. by his son Adam Cohen and featuring Sting, planned for the intimate Salle Gesu`, 1200 de Participating musicians include vocalists Erika Elvis Costello, K.D. Lang, Feist, and others. Bleury, under the musical direction of Li’l Andy, Angell and Jéremi Roy, mandolinist Joe Grass, But that was just the beginning. each featuring several musicians interpreting the harmonica player Jason Rosenblatt, drummers Wednesday Nov. 8, the Musée d’art contempo- songs on each of five seminal Cohen albums. They Jamie Thompson and Robbie Kuster, guitarist/ rain de Montréal opens its tribute multi-disci- start at 8:30 pm: bassist Josh Toal, and bassist Morgan Moore. Info plinary exhibition called A Crack in Everything. Nov. 30, I’m Your Man, with Little Scream, and tickets: legesu.com or 514-861-4036. 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Giving the gift of gratitude Letter to Montreal General Hospital Dear Gentlepersons: on my arm. This entire visit lasted from 5:30pm It is probably not uncommon for a hospital to re- until I returned home at 7:30pm, quite a reason- ceive complaints from patients but this letter is the able length of time. Please give my compliments reverse, a compliment from a satisfied patient. I and thanks to the staff in the ER. went to the Emergency of your hospital on Wed. In grateful appreciation I am enclosing a small Sept. 27, 2017, was given number 93 by a polite cheque to help repair the chair in Debbie’s office, young man, sat near a sign saying «Triage» and which is held together by duct tape. within a reasonable amount of time was seen by a Sincerely yours, Beryl Moser ______friendly nurse named, Debbie. She took my vitals, temperature, blood pressure, A week after my hospital visit, somebody phoned other information and then called a physician, Dr. to thank me for the letter and said “Debbie is get- Clarke, to examine me. It was suspected that I had ting a new chair.” How about that? a broken bone in my arm so was sent for an x-ray. I flew to Halifax to be with my daughter three I am 85 years old so Debbie asked if I needed a days after breaking my bone and had a great time. wheelchair (in addition to my cane) or if I could One day I went to the restaurant in our hotel, the walk there. I said I could walk so she got an aide to Prince George, had a cappuccino and bran muffin, guide me down the hall to a corridor where I could the best one of my life. I felt I had to thank some- see the x-ray dept. The staff there was courteous body so went to the hotel desk and said, “Who is and friendly even though I screamed with pain in charge here?” (It seemed nobody quite wanted whenever my arm was manipulated to accommo- to be in charge fearing a complaint). A guy an- date the x-ray machine. I returned to the Emer- swered and I told him about the great muffin and gency Dept. and waited a while until Dr. Clarke how nice everybody was. Later in the day, when I came to report that I had a proximal radial frac- returned to my hotel room, I found two bran muf- ture in my left elbow, gave me two referrals, one fins, a dish of butter and a card, thanking me for to an orthopedic doctor and one to a physiothera- thanking them. What a hoot, eh? People like to be pist and arranged for an assistant to place a sling complimented. Such fun! — Beryl Moser

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University College, U of M students of 1968, 69, 70, 71 reunite. L to R: Mannye Gitterman, Helen Pinsky, Harriet Zaidman, Cecil Rosner, On Portage Ave. this landmark holds memories for many university graduates Barbara Moser, Diane Zack, Michael Eleff, Jack Lipkin

Barbara Moser Just so you know, that doesn’t of my family, settled in Winnipeg’s the somewhat older face to the Times and Places include me. I attended Jewish school North End in the 1920s, raised chil- 14-year-old girl he once kissed, was in Edmonton, but every vacation, dren, among them my mom and dad hard to fathom. It was definitely a trip! No drugs and for summer camp, I would take who met in Winnipeg and married And it happened again. Not a here. This isn’t the 60s but it was the train to Winnipeg to visit my in Winnipeg Beach in 1946. story about a kiss. But I would go a return to childhood and ado- four grandparents, cousins, aunts Some 300 of us gathered for the up to someone I recognized, read lescence. It was the Jewish School and uncles, and many friends. I three-day reunion at the Holiday their name tag, and then gradually Reunion for “kids” who attended attended the University of Manitoba Inn on Portage Ave. and it was a begin to see them as they were over Jewish Schools in Winnipeg in from 1969 to 1971 so my connec- homecoming! 50 years ago. “Kids” I knew at camp the 50s and 60s. Over 250 “kids” tions to Winnipeg are multifarious. I was greeted at the entrance of the or University of Manitoba would attended. My grandparents, as did much hotel Friday evening by a gentleman eventually remember me. I didn’t recognize. I wasn’t wearing At one point, I realized I had over my name card yet. “You’re Barbara nine cousins in the room. I discov- Moser,” he said. “I remember you.” ered a second cousin, Shirley Weiss, I was baffled. “You and I,” contin- whom I had only met as a child. We ued Bernie Midgie, now 68, “were spent hours touring Winnipeg’s involved in hanky-panky when we downtown, remembering how we FEEDS A VARIETY OF MEALS TO 8,500 SCHOOLCHILDREN DAILY! were 14 at your cousin’s house on had shopped at Hudson’s Bay with Seven Oaks.” our Babas (our grandmothers were Bernie told me his dad walked in sisters) and had lunch with them and yanked him home. He had to at the Paddle Wheel, no longer in hide in the bathroom all night to operation. We even rode a bus back avoid a beating. to the hotel, along Portage Ave. “You were hot for 14,” he added. Yes, it was a trip back to a time of What a beginning! The fact that he innocence and the unconditional recognized me at 68, saw through love of our grandparents, the excite- Leading Klezmer ensemble perform Nov. 15 Some of the top performers in the wrote new interpretations of the klezmer revival are touring North archival material first recorded America to present a Cabaret under the Semer label in Berlin; Evening, capping the series with trumpeter Paul Brody; vocalist, a concert November 15 at the accordion, and mandolin player Shaar Hashomayim Synagogue in Daniel Kahn; vocalist/accordion Westmount. player Lorin Sklamberg of the Judging from the members of Klezmatics; violinist Mark Kovnats- the all-star octet, this is a not-to-be kiy, an expert in Yiddish dance; missed evening. bassist Martin Lillich; Vocalists They will be performing music Sasha Lurje and Fabian Schnedler. from 1930s Berlin in modern ar- The host is Shaar Cantor Gideon rangements. The set list includes Zelermyer and the evening is co- ballads, love songs, sing-alongs, and presented by the synagogue and operatic arias, in Yiddish, Hebrew KlezKanada. The synagogue is at and German. 425 Metcalfe and the program starts Members of this elite unit are at 8 pm. musical director Alan Bern, the For tickets ($40) 514-937-9474 pianist and accordion player who — Irwin Block 24 THE SENIOR TIMES November 2017 theseniortimes.com We spend Hebrew-speaking summers bonding Three second cousins reunite. at Camp Massad L to R: Barbara Moser, Helen Pinsky, Cathy Moser Lake Winnipeg near my grandparents’ cottage

Site of the old roller skating rink where my parents courted Once my grandparents’ cottage No wallflowers at school dance ment of school dances and pumping 1964. It looks pretty much the same, ★★★★ “BLISTERINGLY FUNNY” water at Winnipeg Beach in front of the cabins, the dining hall, the wa- BACK BY – London Sunday Times our grandparents’ cottages. terfront, the Hebrew signs. I remem- The culmination was the “school ber the wonderful times, the friends POPULAR DEMAND! “FEROCIOUSLY ENTERTAINING” dance,” or “hop” held at the Gray I made for life. Camp Massad has – Montreal Gazette Academy Gymnasium in the Asper several locations in Canada, unique Jewish Community Centre. The dance in North America because it’s a was a time and place to let loose, dance Hebrew-speaking camp. our hearts out, whether with other I know this is only my experience “girls” or “boys” or by ourselves. At and most of you didn’t go to Jew- this age, there are no wallflowers. ish school in Western Canada, but Sunday, we tripped to Winni- we all have roots and at some point peg Beach, my second cousins and in our lives we are invited to attend I, to have a look at the new board- reunions. Some of us go and some walk (the old one was covered in a don’t, worried about how we will storm). I recalled exactly where the look and how we will be received, old roller skate rink had been before or perhaps we are not eager to relive it was torn down. our childhoods. It was the scene of my parents’ What I’d like to convey to you courting days. I revisited my grand- dear readers is that the next time parents’ cottage on Winnipeg Lake you have the opportunity to attend where my parents married, ostensi- a reunion in your hometown — go! bly because my grandfather didn’t You will re-discover your past and approve of the match and didn’t reunite with old friends. want his friends to witness it. A You will laugh, cry, sing the old DIRECTED BY LISA RUBIN made-up story? Who knows? songs, dance, and hug, recognize old Sadly, the rides are gone, including friends and make new ones. Don’t Bad Jews is presented by special arrangement with SAMUEL FRENCH, INC. the scary roller coaster my dad and think twice, it’ll be more than all NOV 8 > NOV 26, 2017 // SEGALCENTRE.ORG / 514.739.7944 I would ride. right. It will be a trip to cherish for WRITTEN BY JOSHUA HARMON DIRECTED BY LISA RUBIN On the way to Gimli, where my the rest of your life! SET & COSTUME DESIGNER BRIAN DUDKIEWICZ LIGHTING DESIGNER ITAI ERDAL SOUND DESIGNER DMITRI MARINE ASSISTANT DIRECTOR CAITLIN MURPHY STAGE MANAGER BIRDIE GREGOR cousins and I bought goldeye and If you’re reading this and you were CAST JAMIE ELMAN, ELLEN DENNY, JAKE GOLDSBIE, SARAH SEGAL-LAZAR JEWISH PROGRAMMING pickerel, fish Manitoba is famous for, at the reunion or wish you had been, GOVERNMENT SPONSORS PARTNER Québec Cultural we stopped by Camp Massad where connect with me: barbarasmoser@ Partner I spent my summers from 1960 to gmail.com theseniortimes.com November 2017 THE SENIOR TIMES 25 Berlin: a living museum of turbulent history

Miletus market gate at Pergamon Buskers at Berlin’s Museum Island Strasse, because it was cheap, accessible, and of public transit, from subways and light rail, to Times and Places got good reviews on Booking.com. At 55 Euro a overhead trains, and buses. The honour system Irwin Block night ($81.50) for a single, with breakfast, in high prevails and there are discounts for seniors. season, it met my expectations. It was affordable, Bicycles are easy to rent. BERLIN, Germany – The positive buzz from clean, quiet, and secure, and served my limited A short walk alongside a nearby canal brought friends about this city coupled with my passion requirements. There is no bar or restaurant and me to the city’s Museum Island, sitting on the for history is the main reason I visited the Ger- the lobby area is basic. This hotel is close to the Spree River. This is where five museums of arche- man capital in August, and I am so glad I did. Spittelmarkt metro, and there are many restau- ology and art are located. It is also close to the I booked a flight from Lisbon on the discount rants nearby, in virtually any direction, especially Hackescher Markt area, with a broad selection of airline, Ryanair, and learned that it makes up for in and around Kochstrasse. restaurants, most of which have tables outdoors, low fares by charging you for “extras” – anything My goal on this visit was to soak up some cul- and is great for lunch. more than the most limited luggage, seat reserva- ture and history, and share some of that with my There we visited the amazing Pergamon Mu- tion, priority boarding... Buyer beware. son, Ariel, who was visiting our family in Israel seum, which is being refurbished, so some of its Landing late at night at Schönefeld Airport, I and flew in for a few days to spend time with me most important works were unavailable. How- was happy to see the information desk was staffed and chill with his friends here at night. ever, we marvelled at the reconstruction of the and the men on duty gave me detailed instruc- Berlin is a living museum of two centuries of imposing Ishtar Gate and Processional way, tions, in excellent English, on how to use the train turbulent European history, but it also happens to built by the Babylonian King Nebuchadnezzar II and subway to get to my hotel. have dozens of amazing formal museums. Visit- around 575 BCE. It was excavated between 1902 On the train, I met a young British man doing ing eight of them was the focus and highlight of and 1914 when 45 feet of the original foundations post-graduate work on Jewish-German history. my stay in Berlin. were uncovered in what is today Iraq and rebuilt We had a wonderful conversation, which ended When you go, estimate the number of museums to scale. Magnificent! when he advised me to get off at a different sub- you plan to visit and buy a museum pass, which The museum also features the imposing Market way station than the one I had been directed to. also covers public transit, from 48 hours to six Gate of Miletus, rebuilt from the remains of the From there I walked to my hotel. days at various prices. You will save up to 50 per original uncovered during excavations between It was ‘round about midnight and my sense of cent on the full price. Those museums and memo- 1903-05 by German archeologists. The debris was direction is not that great, but I felt safe wander- rials that deal with the Hitler-Nazi period and the shipped back to Berlin. There also is a fabulous ing the streets and stopping strangers to ask for Holocaust are free and remain open every day, collection of Islamic Art, classical antiquities, and directions. Everyone, it seemed, speaks English except during Christmas. All explanatory panels artifacts from the ancient Near East. The wow fac- and all were eager to help. are in German and English. tor applies here. I had booked online at a small hotel in the Mitte Visitors should be aware that this is a great Another favourite, where I spent a good two district called LebensQuelle, 42 Axel Springer walking city, flat, and criss-crossed with all forms hours, is the German Spy Museum, offering not Photos: Irwin Block 17th century panels of Aleppo Room Lunch at Museum Island, Berlin 26 THE SENIOR TIMES November 2017 theseniortimes.com And the best women won!

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