Help Generations help kids

generationsfoundation.com 514-933-8585 JUNE2011 www.theseniortimes.com VOL.XXVN O 8 88 keys to happiness: George Wein leads all-stars at Jazz Fest p. 3

24 hours

Weather permitting Airport reservations guaranteed Special Attention to the Elderly Pick-Up & Delivery [email protected] www.atlastaxi.qc.ca Our new gal on the Hill p. 5 “A very valuable life.” Thérèse Lambert (1922-2011) p. 35

WE WILLIAMS & ESBER INC. 514-481-0181 Trusted Since 1962 AUTO • HOME OWNERS TENANTS • CONDO “Don´t Buy Insurance INDEPENDENT INSURANCE LIFE & MORTGAGE INSURANCE UntilWE Talk!” BROKERS TRAVEL • BUSINESS 4999 Ste. Catherine St. W., Suite 208, Westmount www.weinsure.ca Rideau Carleton/ EDITORIAL Raceway Slots (Ottawa) $25 bus trip NDP’s Orange Crush storms Quebec’s body politic 1,250 Slot Machines from 1¢ to $5 They are young and inexperienced, but they are Marc Garneau won by only 600 votes, based on Weekly Saturdays Departures idealistic and energetic. They believe they can near-universal admiration for the former astro- June 10, 17, 24 make a difference and they have a lot to learn. naut and former head of the Canada Space Saturdays July 2, 9, 16, 23, 30 We are talking about the big surprise of the fed- Agency, who has a PhD in electrical engineering. Bonus, $15 per person. Weekly Drawing for a FREE Trip. Now Black Jack tables available. eral election: the New Democratic Party’s un- Many Quebecers were fed up with the continu- Have a Blast & Join the bus. Group discount for 10+ precedented sweep of Quebec, going from one, ing round of elections ending in minority situa- CLAIRE 514-979-6277 Thomas Mulcair’s Outremont seat, to a total of 58 tions where the balance of power was held in part of 75 Quebec MPs. by the Bloc Québécois. That option was seen as a For example, in the west end, two 27-year-old dead end, and for those who voted Bloc, the fed- teachers, Isabelle Morin and Lysane Blanchette- eralist NDP with a similar social democratic cul- ReLive Lamothe, won in N.D.G.-Lachine and Pierrefonds- ture seemed like an easy fit. We move seniors Dollard respectively. They defeated solidly In local urban ridings, the Conservative message We Placing, Downsizing, Moving entrenched incumbents Marlene Jennings, first under Stephen Harper does not seem to gel with speak Decorating, House Staging elected in 1997, and Bernard Patry, a family doctor voters who have been comfortable for decades with r Eco-friendly Turn-key Moving Service you e! elected in 1993 after serving as mayor of Île Bizard. the Liberals and their centre-left options. It was the guag Clearly, Quebecers voted massively for some- Liberals in the 1960s who enacted medicare, de- lan Rodica Liveanu, B.Sc. thing new, rejecting the two traditional parties as 514.242.3420 veloped a peacekeeping role for our military, de- well as the Bloc Québécois and its promised one- fined a foreign policy that was distinct from the [email protected] • www.WeMoveSeniors.org horse gallop out of the Canadian federation. U.S., invested massively in funding infra-structure Only their strong personal following allowed two improvements across the country, and maintained incumbent Liberals to retain their seats. Irwin progressive tax structures. Cotler won in Mount Royal on the basis of his However, the Liberals’ sense of entitlement that tremendously active lifelong commitment to came with being seen as Canada’s natural govern- human rights and social justice. In Westmount, ing party contributed to loose ethics and the spon- sorship scandal. The stink remains. Voters do not DELUXE BUS TOURS 2011 like to feel their support is taken for granted and that their trust is abused. Quebec City • Sat. June 18 Includes city tour Now the challenge facing opposition leader Jack Burlington, VT • Sat. July 9 Great shopping: Layton and deputy leader Thomas Mulcair is to Macy’s, T.J. Maxx, Kohl’s, Price Chopper, & Farmers Market. mould the NDP MPs into a positive and forward- Knowlton, Quebec • Sat. Matinee Aug 13 Fulfilling Needs Includes theatre play. Great songs made famous by Frank looking caucus who carry out their watchdog role Senior Residence Sinatra. Feel young at heart & stroll along the beautiful village. effectively without deteriorating into cockfighting. at Every Stage Thousand Islands & Kingston, Ontario Special Event at Place Kensington Includes boat ride. But more than that, the rookies have to offer Thursday June 9 at 3:00pm Lake George, New York • Saturday strong alternatives to proposed legislation, prove Watercolor Art Class Mont Tremblant & Village, QC themselves as strong constituency representatives July & August • Casino optional with buffet. and build confidence in the electorate. Visit us today! Atlantic City, New Jersey • July 18-22 As for the defeated Liberal candidates and the 4432 St. Catherine St. West, Westmount 5 days 4 nights • Casino Hotel (boardwalk) party, they have a lot of work ahead of them under 5 1 4 9 3 5 - 1 2 1 2 Central Valley, New York • Aug 20-21 email: [email protected] Shop at 250 factory outlets. Side trip to New York City. interim leader Bob Rae. Challenge No. 1 is finding www.placekensington.com Call Claire 514-979-6277 a new permanent leader. Obviously, Michael Ig- A DIVISION OF FAIRWAY MANAGEME NT CORP. natieff was not up to the job. In spite of a powerful mind, his highly educated, well-traveled and so- phisticated background, apparent integrity and commitment, his somewhat professorial style was unable to spark voter enthusiasm. He got the mes- sage and resigned the day after the election. Yet even more than a new leader, the Liberals are in need of a thorough rethinking of their policy book. Prime Minister Stephen Harper is a prag- matic politician. He has set out a policy package that is a balancing act. He has resisted support for legislation that would impede abortion rights, for example, and continues to support official bilin- urgently needed call! gualism even as his government remains commit- urgently needed call! ted to building more jails with Criminal Code call us changes that will increase incarceration, though urgently needed call! violent crime is dropping. Is the new NDP strength and majority Conser- vative government a sign of an increasingly polar- ized electorate? Is this the start of a left-right divide that relegates the Liberals to rump status? Is there a potential leader out there who can rein- vigorate the Liberals as Pierre Trudeau did in the late 1960s? The answer is not blowing in the wind, but the parliamentary session will provide some clues as to whether the Orange Wave is here to stay or merely a passing storm. We will be watching the Liberals rebuild. 2 June 2011 www.theseniortimes.com THE SENIOR TIMES “As the music changes, I’ve changed a little bit with it,” jazz promoter says Irwin Block completely, but enough so I can play Special to The Senior Times with (saxophonist) Lew Tabackin and (trumpeter) Randy Brecker and Of all the great musicians who have (drummer) Lewis Nash.” played at the jazz festival here— Wein was referring to his current Miles Davis, Sarah Vaughan, Sonny all-star crew, who perform June 26, Rollins, Oscar Peterson—not many 7 p.m., Salle Gesù, 1200 Bleury St. will have heard of pianist George “It’s not the same as playing with Wein. the musicians I’ve played with many George who, you might ask? years ago, who were much more tra- Apart from his talent and achieve- ditional,” he reflected. ments as a jazz musician, Wein’s vi- As for Al Cohn: “He did me a terri- sion as a music promoter has an ble disservice. After many years I fi- awful lot to do with the continued nally played with him. It was so great, health of the music, considered a and then he went and died on me. I unique art produced in the U.S.A. was very mad at him for doing that. It was Wein who founded the Sto- He was one of the best that ever ryville jazz club in Boston and in played the tenor sax.”

1954 produced North America’s first Photo: Michael Weintrob Wein emerged in the late 1940s as a summer jazz festival at Newport, George Wein, pioneer of jazz festivals, to perform with all-star crew June 26 swing player alongside trumpeter Rhode Island. It spawned a folk festi- Max Kaminsky and fiery coronet val there and scores of other jazz fes- In a lengthy interview from New ergy whatsoever. I’ve lost a little of my player Wild Bill Davison. It was a tivals across North America and York City, we recalled that gig. At 85, physical energy, but my head is better time when bebop, modal playing, and around the world. Wein combines a fantastic memory than it’s ever been. I think I play bet- various forms of free jazz and impro- As a producer, Wein has been enor- for detail and a continued love for ter than ever. As the music changes, vised music broadened the art form. mously successful. At one point, his the music, and pride in his role in its I’ve changed a little bit with it, not Continued on Page 4 Festival Productions Inc. ran 25 major advancement. international jazz festivals in the U.S., Playing with the masters as a senior Europe and Japan. But in spite of his is magical, both for Wein and his au- entrepreneurial success in promoting diences. “I feel privileged that these jazz, Wein has never stopped playing great musicians will play with me,” and finding good gigs for fellow mu- he said with humility. sicians he loves and admires. “I’m not in their league, but I am a We first met Wein at the Montreal good leader. I present them well and International Jazz Festival in 1987 they enjoy that. My raison d’être for when he played with a Newport Jazz being in this business is playing this All Stars group, featuring saxophon- music. The fact I can do both is the ists Norris Tunney, Scott Hamilton unique position that I cherish. I’m and Al Cohn, of Woody Herman or- not blasé about it. chestra fame. Cohn had cancer and Wein is still playing with a full deck. would die a year later. “I have not lost any of my mental en-

www.theseniortimes.com June 2011 3 THE SENIOR TIMES “I think I play better than ever” Continued from Page 3 PRAISE FOR HIS PEERS For Wein, modal playing pioneered by saxophonist John Coltrane and Wein praised the continued rele- others—based on evolving rhythm vance of some of the older per- and melody over a usually stable har- formers headlining the festival: Retireme nt in t he heart of Town of Mo un t-Roya l mony, rather than chord progres- Pianist Dave Brubeck, 90 (June sions—remains the major influence 28, 9:30 p.m., Théâtre Maison- and is becoming absorbed as part of neuve): “Music keeps him alive. If the tradition. he stopped playing, he would die These days, Wein says he’s listening the next day. He personifies a lot SPE CIA L PROMOT ION! to such new stars as saxophonists of what jazz is. He does not play in Rudresh Manathappa (June 29, the mainstream. He has his own 10:30 p.m., Gesù) and Miguel voice. People said that without Zenòn, Blue Note trumpeter Am- (alto saxophonist) Paul Desmond From June 1 st 20 11, the rent at Le Graham brose Akinmusire, and bassist Brubeck would be finished. Paul for new tenants will include Avishai Cohen. was the icing on the cake, Brubeck “They are very involved with every was the cake.” 40 MEALS PER MONTH aspect of the music, be it changes, Singer Tony Bennett, 84 (July 1, at its gourmet restaurant. modal or free—they can go in any 7 p.m., Salle Wilfrid Pelletier): direction.” “His vocal technique is impeccable. Wein’s concert is shaping up as a That’s why at his age he can still Come take advantage of this offer today! festival highlight because of his re- sing, still hit the notes, still sing in markable side players, including Is- tune and remember the songs. He raeli-born clarinet sensation Anat is a direct descendent of Louis The lease must be signed n o later than Cohen; first-call New York trumpeter Armstrong and his phrasing.” December 31 st 20 11. Randy Brecker; and veteran saxo- Pianist Oliver Jones, 76, I Re- phonist Lew Tabackin. member O.P. (July 2, 9:30 p.m., George Wein’s 85th Anniversary Cel- Théâtre Maisonneuve): ebration with the Newport All Stars “Oscar (Peterson) ... could take a performs Sunday, June 26, 7. p.m at trio and bring an audience to its Salle Gesù, 1200 Bleury St. feet, as only Errol Garner and Keith Tickets cost $28.50, $38.50, $48.50. Jarrett, in a different way, could do.” [email protected]

C’est avec plaisir que je m’adresse à tous les lecteurs du Senior Times pour leur adresser mes meilleurs vœux pour une Fête nationale du Québec et une Fête du Canada des plus heureuses. Que tout ce qui nous distingue, et qui fait à la fois notre force et notre richesse, soit ce qui nous unit dans la fête.

I am pleased to wish the readers of the Senior Times a happy Fête nationale du Québec and a happy Canada Day. May everything that distinguishes, strengthens and enriches us be what brings us together to celebrate.

1935 GRAHAM BLVD . TOWN OF MOUN T-ROYAL Jean Charest

514 341-5353 ww w.legraham.ca

4 June 2011 www.theseniortimes.com THE SENIOR TIMES Morin brings fresh energy, Exciting Day Outings new vision to N.D.G.-Lachine $25! Home pick-up. See you soon! Irwin Block Special to The Senior Times

Last month’s election result in Notre Dame de Grâce-Lachine was something of a shock to West Island • 514-441-3518 • www.activiva.ca voters who have only had Lib- eral MPs represent them for half a century. The Orange Crush that swept Quebec rolled over the riding, and on May 3 the talk in Mon- kland cafés was all about their new MP, a francophone New Democrat who’s never lived in the riding and is a virtual un- known outside her own milieu. Even Isabelle Morin was sur- prised when in the third week of the campaign it looked more and more likely she could storm the Liberal “fortress,” held since ########################### 1965 by Warren Allmand and # Thousand Islands Luncheon Cruise # since 1997 by Marlene Jennings. # # As they might say in TV wrap- For single seniors # 3-hour cruise through Thousand Islands # around reports, “only time will # from 12:30-3:30 pm # tell” whether this is a one-elec- # Entertainment on board # tion wonder or part of a sea- Free time in Kingston $85 pp # # change in electoral behaviour. Engelbert in Turning Stone # June 19-21, 2011 Nashville & Memphis, Tennessee # When we sat down for a chat with Lorette. It was good enough to sus- August 17-25, 2011 Morin shortly after her victory, we tain her while she cycled alone in Ire- # $15 meal credit, tickets to Engelbert # # Breakfast buffet at Season’s Harvest 8 nights lodging; 2 nights in Nashville, # learned that many of the things said land for a month, and when she $385 pp double, $535 pp single 2 nights in Memphis and overnights, about her were wrong, the product picked fruit in the Okanagan Valley # 8 breakfasts and 5 dinners, including King’s # of lazy or malicious reporting. and tulips in Holland. # Montérégie Vineyards Palace & Nashville Nightlife Dinner Theatre, # Though born and raised in Quebec Still, Morin said she plans to take # July 9, 2011 Visit to Louisville Slugger Museum, Visit to # Visit to four vineyards in the Montérégie Opry Mills Shoppertainment Complex, Guided City, Morin, 26, is not a unilingual some English perfection lessons and # # # area, with wine samplings at each vineyard tour of Nashville and Memphis, including # francophone. Her father is a manager after a few months in mainly English Lunch (produced from the area) $85 pp Graceland $1195 pp double, $1460 pp single in the Quebec revenue department, Ottawa, the occasional hesitation in # # her mother a hospital secretary, and speaking to constituents in their lan- For information and to reserve please contact the family was not politically involved. guage should disappear.She also speaks Danielle McCartney 514 794-7884 or 450 691-5555 Her English is good, not perfect, some Spanish and was on a humani- but good enough that only occasion- tarian mission and did some back- ally did she have to stop and search packing in Guatemala and Honduras. for the right word to get her point Once elected, Morin had to quit her across during our interview. job as a French teacher in a LaSalle This is quite normal for someone high school, having graduated from who was brought up in Les Saules, the Université de Sherbrooke with a the Quebec City district sandwiched B.A. in education. between Ste. Foy and Ancienne Continued on Page 6

Eliminate Harassment, $ Seizures, and Stress Bilingual Services and FREE Consultation 30 Years Experience Call: HH.Bellll Consuultants

MONDAY - SATURDAY 8 AM - 8 PM www.theseniortimes.com June 2011 5 THE SENIOR TIMES Morin hopes to improve public transit and help new Canadians integrate Continued from Page 5 to dedicate land on its sprawling cam- more than enough lawyers packing to quit, the NDP respects the right to pus so students and residents could the ranks of the old parties.) self-determination.” Like many of her newly elected NDP plant vegetable gardens. “I love to work for people. In my She decided to run because “it was Quebec colleagues, Morin has no ex- She also ran, unsuccessfully, for an life, I have always been involved in the time to be involved in something.” perience in federal or provincial poli- ecological party at the municipal level. community,”Morin said. She concentrated door-to-door can- tics. She is not a newcomer, though, It was these leadership qualities that Morin is in some ways a typical 20- vassing in Lachine, Dorval and at the to political activity,having been active attracted her to NDP recruiters, their something Québécoise: She is corner of Sherbrooke and Cavendish, in student politics in Sherbrooke, eyes fixed on signing up young, en- concerned enough about her envi- while her team worked Notre Dame where she is proud of her main ergetic, idealistic candidates with ronment to want to make changes de Grâce and Montreal West. achievement—getting the university some life experience. (There are and is not consumed by the so-called “I met about 2,000 voters and my national question. She has two rhine- team another 2,000. A lot of them stone studs in her left eyebrow, and said they needed a change, that Jen- had been living on de l’Esplanade, nings was good and that after 17 between Bernard and Van Horne, years they wanted something new, part of hip Mile End. new energy and a new vision.” When we met, she and her partner, Morin stopped teaching May 6, but Didier Sacy, a full-time eBay trader, worked an additional week to help were shopping around for a property out until a replacement could be in Lachine. found. She explained to her students “I think it’s important for me to live why she was leaving, and the princi- in the riding,”she said. pal asked if she’ll be back in four And what is it about the NDP that years. She did not reply. attracted her? She hopes to focus her efforts on “It’s a party that is close to people, improving pubic transit and helping health care for seniors, families. I am new Canadians by setting up a cen- a very green person, and the NDP is tral office in the riding or nearby to the most green party.” help them integrate and deal with She finds the Green Party too lim- various issues, from taxes to health ited, policy wise, and rejected run- care. She would also like to see some- ning for the Bloc Québécois. thing done with abandoned factories INCONTINENCE PRODUCTS “The Bloc was a party that was cre- in Lachine. ated to be there if Quebec separates, Is this NDP sweep a flash in the po- GREAT PRICES but now I don’t think there is a proj- litical pan in Quebec? Ask about ect like that. “It is good for Quebecers to feel VAST CHOICES “I don’t think the Bloc should be they are inside Canada, and maybe Delivery Service there. It’s nice to defend Quebec, but get more done than the other parties HOME or SENIOR RESIDENCE Quebec is in Canada and if Quebe- (such as the Bloc Québécois). It’s the cers wants to be involved in federal time for us to prove that we are good politics, they need to support a party and not just some young persons Mon Petit Monde Inc. that is involved outside Quebec in without experience.” 514-955-0101 the rest of Canada.” While her plans to have children www.couchesetplus.ca And where does she stand on the are on hold, her other major plan on TENA - ATTENDS - AMG national question? the personal level, after two litters, is “I am in a federal party and I think to have her cat spayed. federalism is good. If Quebec wants [email protected]

Good for what ales you The Mondial de la bière is a unique tasting event dedicated to the rein- statement of beer’s noble status. An unavoidable event for beer amateurs, We’re the gym that comes to you! it attracts more that 80,000 people in search of high quality products, Private Fitness Services many of which are exclusive to the festival. June 9-12 at Place Bonaventure. 514-722-964, festivalmondialbiere.qc.ca in the comfort of your own home or residence

All Equipment Provided since 1986 Wide range of individualized training programs for: Celebrating our 25th anniversary year! Over 30 years Autonomous Active/Inactive Combined geriatric experience Publisher & Managing Editor Barbara Moser Production & Design Albe rt Cormier Dependent Frail Assistant Editor Krist ine Berey Web Design Scot t Philip Safe & professional instruction Assignment and Copy Editor Ha yley Juhl Printing Hebdo Litho Certified Older Adult Fitness Specialists We focus on: Editorial & Production Assistant Jeremy Gill Phone 514-484-5033 Journalists Kristine Berey, Melani Litwack, Fax 514-484 -8254 • Strength Juan Rodriguez, Byron Toben E-mail [email protected] Are you Strong for your Future? • Balance & Flexibility Office Manager The lma Gearey Website theseniortimes.com • Endurance Sales Manager Jacquie Soloway-Cons Front Page Photo Ayano Hisa Advertising Jodie Alter, Gloria Beigleman, Photo of Isabelle Morin John Mahoney Terry & Joanne Diachun • Increase Energy Shirley Cohen, Sandra Schachter To subscribe ($39) call 514-484-5033 Published by Publications Newborn Inc. Contents copyright ©2011. All rights reserved. Legal Deposit: National Library of Canada No. D368087 Dépot légal Bibliothèque 514-220-1663 FREE CONSULTATION Nationale du Québec, 1993. Although every caution is taken by Publications Newborn Inc. to moni tor advertising in the THE SENIOR TIMES, claims made by advertisers are not necessarily endorsed by Publications Newborn Inc.

6 June 2011 www.theseniortimes.com THE SENIOR TIMES www.masterpiecebysymphony.com

CUSTOM À LA CARTE RA TES En jo ytheMasterpie ce lifest yl e! sta rti ng at ON LY $1,88 0 pe r month

Centrally located in the heart of the West Island, walking distance to shopping, medical services, banks, pharmacy and nearby hospital.

We offer an extensive array of living choices, ranging from fully autonomous, independent with insuite service, to assisted living.

We cater to our residents every need, why would you choose any wher e else when “wwee areare hhereere fforor yyou”ou”

15 Place de la Triade Pointe-Claire, QC 514 -69 5- 669 5

www.theseniortimes.com June 2011 7 THE SENIOR TIMES Lois Hardacker e dad who has everything is a myth Real Estate Broker Royal LePage Action Real Estate Agency Melani Litwack

ARE YOU LOOK- KNOWLTON ING FOR A LOW Is your cupboard overflowing with World’s MAINTENANCE Greatest Dad mugs? Is the closet tangled with LIFESTYLE? ties? What do you get the father who has every- No more lawn thing? mowing or snow clearing; live in a If Dad’s the cloak and dagger type, Spytronic at secure building 2106 Rachel E. is the place for you. Full of profes- with indoor park- sional-grade security equipment, it’s a spymaster’s ing and storage. dream, with infrared cameras and other hardware. This 2 bedroom unit is impeccable Is Dad Indiana Jones at heart? Get him a hand- with wood floors and stainless steel appliances. It's waiting held GPS (or GPS-enabled smartphone) and for someone just like you. $231,600. point him toward geocaching.com. A blend of Photo: Solitude, Wikimedia Commons Wikimedia Solitude, Photo: 450-242-2000 • www.loishardacker.ca hiking and treasure hunting, members post co-or- Geocaching is a treasure-hunting game Dad and dinates and hints online. Grandpa can play alone or with the whole family. You can search by city or postal code to find caches in a specific location. Graded by difficulty, or other device with all the nostalgic scratches and Imagine The Grief Of Losing some are virtual—interesting views or objects (the pops that are missing from modern CDs. Your Spouse or a Parent. cross on Mount Royal, a statue in a park)—others If you have a hobbyist to shop for, you might Funeral Pre-Arrangements Will are hidden vessels containing all sorts of bits and want to spend some time wandering the labyrinth Ease The Pain. bobs (a peanut butter jar with coins or Tupper- that is Udisco at 4660 Décarie. A warehouse of ware container with dollar store toys). wonders, they carry just about anything model- Talk It Over With Your Most geocaches have a logbook to sign. Remem- related. From boats to planes to trains—remote Loved Ones. ber to bring something small to exchange and to controlled or not—you’ll be sure to find some- adhere to the “Leave No Trace” philosophy—no thing amazing. trash or other signs of human presence. The It’s the age of the geek and if Dad’s into that sort FAMILYSIDE Source (thesource.ca) is a goldmine of gadgets of thing, then you can’t go wrong with Motivo and toys—handheld games, rockets, mini-water- (251 St. Zotique) or thinkgeek.com. Both feature coolers and so much more. zany gifts with a geeky twist. Whether it’s the Ul- For FREE information Is Dad still holding onto that vinyl collection? timate Pocket Protector, mustache Band-Aids, Rainer Schmalhaus Pick up a turntable that connects to your com- bacon soap or tablets that dissolve in water and rschmalhaus@ lakeviewmemorial.ca 514 606-9426 puter. He can listen to those golden oldies or con- give you a fizzy, cupcake-flavoured drink. vert them into files that can be played on an iPod Father’s Day is Sunday, June 21.

OpeningOpening SpringSpring 2012 2012

A G N {täxÇ Éy Ñxtvx yÉÜ Üxà|Üxxá • Green roof • Cinema room • Convenience store with • Indoor pool and spa pharmaceutical services • Rooftop restaurant featuring • Exercise room contemporary cuisine with panoramic view • Optimal security Apartments • Hairdresser & • Indoor parking • 24h medical supervision • Daily activities Located in the urban neighbourhood of St-Lambert Proximity to stores, bistros, restaurants and two golf courses Heritage Gardens of St-Lambert T: 450.812.2385 J4R 1R4 1389 Victoria Avenue [email protected] Rental office now open! www.jardinsheritage.ca 13023 Saint-Lambert 8 June 2011 www.theseniortimes.com THE SENIOR TIMES Love with marriage becoming as outdated as a horse and carriage

Shakespeare said:“If music be the most cases was the wife, she could be ing of a compensatory payment, in food of love, play on.”Mendelssohn Legal Ease left with nothing upon the breakup some very limited number of cases and Wagner both wrote beautiful Joyce Blond of the marriage. To help rectify this the court has been willing to recog- wedding marches. A more recent Frank situation, in 1989 legislators intro- nize the existence of a tacit partner- song says: “Love and marriage go B.A., B.C.L., LL.M. duced “family patrimony,” which ship between the parties and order together like a horse and carriage.” gave both spouses shared rights in that assets be shared. Children are There are few formalities attached certain family property such as protected whether or not their par- to the process of getting married; it’s marriage contract making them sep- home(s), cars, furniture and regis- ents are married. easy to do. Yet in Quebec, more than arate as to property. tered funds. Those who do not enter into mar- 30 per cent of couples live together This permitted them to own and In spite of this increase in protec- riage form a large and ever increas- without going through the marriage administer their own property but tion, an increasing number are living ing group which, although no longer ceremony. What difference does it gave them no right to share in prop- together as a family without mar- outside the boundary of social ac- make in their lives? erty accumulated during the mar- riage. Individuals are free to choose ceptance, is still outside the realm of There are certain rights and duties riage and held in the name of the how they want to live and where the legal protection. that come with marriage. These relate husband. The result was that often choice is to live outside the protec- Often these couples refuse to con- to the home, financial and moral tion of matrimonial law that choice sider the protection marriage would support, the care and upbringing of Plato envisaged a must be respected. bring them. children, household expenses, the republic in which men There are cases where one or the They also do not want to think ownership, use and sharing of prop- and women would share other member of a couple living to- about setting out their respective erty and rights of succession. Then, of gether as a family unit, with or with- rights and obligations and regulating course, the consequences of a poten- equally in all things. out children, is left without any assets economic matters between them in a tial breakdown of the relationship and and without the right to claim support pre-living-together contract al- ensuing legal separation or divorce can when a marriage broke up the hus- upon the breakup of the relationship. though the courts have recognized be complex and hiring lawyers, ac- band owned all the assets and the In a 2003 Quebec Court of Appeal such agreements. countants and psychologists to help wife had nothing. judgment, it was held that it was im- Until the law is changed, as an at- in the process very expensive. The 1970s brought many social and portant to validate the freedom of torney I urge them to manifest their Plato envisaged a republic in which political changes to Quebec. More choice of the individual and,in the ab- love in a document that will protect men and women would share equally women worked outside the home, the sence of applicable legislation or a con- them against all contingencies. in all things insofar as physical strength Canada Divorce Act came into effect tract between the parties regulating the And remember, you can live to- permitted. However, it was as recent in 1968 providing married couples an economic aspects of the relationship, gether forever without marriage, but as July 1,1964,that married women in exit door from the marriage. By 1980, the court would not interfere. your partner will not inherit any part Quebec were granted judicial capacity. the husband and wife were considered In addition to the occasional grant- of your estate unless you have a will. Until then, they were considered inca- to be equal partners in the matrimo- pable of doing most things without nial relationship and the running of the consent of their husband. the household and expected to share The man ran the household, ad- equally in the decisions and responsi- ministered the assets, made all deci- bilities of the family. sions pertaining thereto and his wife We finally caught up to Plato! swore obedience to him. The law provided for support (al- Very few women worked outside imony) as well as for some compen- the home. He earned the family in- sation under certain circumstances come and he paid for purchases that where it could be proved that one of then belonged to him. The law did the parties (usually the wife) had in- provide one protection for the mar- creased the wealth of the other (usu- ried woman, namely community of ally the husband) to her (his) own property by which the wife would detriment. share in the ownership of assets In most cases, the courts held that should the marriage break down and domestic work was not subject to the couple separate. compensation. The parent who In spite of this protection, many stayed home and raised the children women went to a notary prior to the was doing the job expected and not wedding ceremony and signed a entitled to compensation. As this in

presents: A New Certificate Course on Economic, Social and Cultural Rights

This five-week popu lar ed ucati on course will feature guest spea kers who wil l discuss their experi ences defendi ng econo mic, so cial and c ult ur al rights in Ca nada an d the Glo bal Sou th. Where: Centre St-Pierre, 1212 Panet Street, near Beaudry metro When: Tuesday evenings, September 20 - October 18, 2011

For more information and to register please visit: www.sjc-cjs.org * 80 YEARS OLDS OR LESS

www.theseniortimes.com June 2011 9 THE SENIOR TIMES Bill Tour Hoi polloi rules, semantic anarchists be damned Canada & USA Presently. This might seem like a non-con- • Luxurious Bus tentious word, but Senior Times editor Barbara • Toronto & Moser related to me that her friend became The Word Nerd Niagara Falls apoplectic (and shunned her for months) be- • New York & cause Barbara had the effrontery to use presently Howard Richler other trips to mean “shortly” (first used in this manner in 1443) rather than its original sense of “immedi- For more info & reservations, call Bill Papadopoulos ately,” (first used in 1385). tributed to the making of the OED under the aus- Lest you have the impression that Ms. Moser rep- pices of “Professor” James Augustus Henry Mur- 514-962-0878 email: [email protected] resents some type of semantic anarchist, she told ray, he received fulsome praise from all for his me that she instructs her students not to use splendid book. “presently”to mean“currently,”but truth be known Well, not quite. Winchester was deluged by angry this is the way the word is most often used. In fact, letters from readers of the book because in Chap- if you do a Google search on the use of the word ter 9, he used “fulsom” as a synonym for “extrava- Healthy Women “presently,” you will find that the word is used to gant” or “over the top,” upsetting a certain The McGill University Health Centre is recruiting mean“currently”more than 90 per cent of the time. segment of his audience. healthy women for a study of metabolic responses to meals. This raises the question (I can’t bring myself to Many readers felt that this usage was erroneous CANDIDATE PROFILE say “begs the question”) whether the use of because the original meaning of the word was “of- • women of 55 years of age and older “presently” to mean “currently” is wrong? fensively excessive” and Winchester says that de- • normalweight The OED allows the secondary meaning of tractors expressed alarm “that an authority on the • ex-smoker • non-vegetarian presently to mean “at the present time,” but adds language would make that mistake and that my use Length of study: Two 3-day stays this caveat:“Apparently avoided in literary use be- of fulsome eroded the credibility of the book as a INVESTIGATORS tween the 17th and 20th centuries, but in regular whole.”Winchester told me that when he wrote his : Stéphanie Chevalier, PhD and ErrolB. Marliss,MD use in most English dialects; revived in the 20th subsequent book, The Meaning of Everything, McGill Nutrition and Food Science Centre, cent. In the U.S., subsequently in Britain and else- which accounts in greater detail how the OED was MUHC-RoyalVictoria Hospital For more information: where. Regarded by some usage writers, esp. after compiled, he used “fulsome” in a similar fashion the mid-20th cent., as erroneous or ambiguous.” “to annoy the pedants who excoriated me for using Please contact Research Coordinators 514-843-1665 Connie Nardolillo or Chandra Snarr at If you believe that Barbara’s usage brouhaha rep- it in the first.” resents an isolated incident, you’d be wrong. Many This also asks the question, How long do we in- people become rather exercised over what they sist that older meanings should prevail? consider to be the misuse of a word. Truth be told, there is no simple answer, because Granite Lacroix Inc. Exhibit 2. When Simon Winchester wrote The there is no definitive arbiter on what qualifies as Manufacturing monuments for three generations Professor and the Madman in 1999 describing proper English. Our craftsmen are well-known for the ability and how “madman” Dr. William Chester Minor con- According to Merriam-Webster Collegiate Dic- care they take to personalize your monument. tionary and other American dictionaries, many new meanings are acceptable. For example, “pe- Our Services ruse” can mean not only to “examine carefully” • Delivery across Quebec Carolyn Schanfield Special Care Counsellor, D.E.C. but to “read over in a casual manner”; “disinter- • Engraving, cleaning, restorations Extensive Experience ested” can mean “not interested” as well as “im- • Porcelain photos and ornaments Specializing in Alzheimer’s, partial”; and “enormity” can mean the same as • Free consultation in your home physical disabilities “enormousness.” On the other hand, some dic- • Interior and exterior showroom and convalescence tionaries and many learned usage commentators • Member of the Association des Détaillants regard these positions as linguistic heresy. de Monuments du Québec • Recreational activities (physical & cognitive) I don’t mean to imply (infer?) that I am a totally 1735 boul. des Laurentides,Vimont, Laval • Family support laissez-faire language libertarian. My bête noire is (450) 669-7467 Call 514-845-1836 the misuse of “beg the question” to mean “ask the www.granitelacroix.com question, instead of using the term to refer to the email: [email protected] point at issue, the thing that one is trying to prove. An argument that“begs the question”is circular, as COME AND DISCOVER THE BEST •OCULARIUM• it is based on its own conclusion. PRACTICE RANGE IN QUEBEC! I fear that an important linguistic concept is being lost when people use “beg the question” to mean OPTOMETRISTS “ask the question.”But when I hear the vast major- Since 1956 ity of journalists, even those of the BBC, regularly Dr. H. Bergman is well- known for his thorough use it in this manner, I fear that the battle may have eye exam and personal ap- been lost. wwwgolfpincourt.com VISIT OUR WEBSITE AT: proach. Language commentator William Safire started 475 Forest Ave., Pincourt • Laboratory on Site out as a rigid prescriptivist, but even he acknowl- 514-646-1681 • [email protected] • Great Choice edged in his book In Love With Norma Loquendi SPRING SPECIAL • Personalized Service that the masses represent the final arbiter of lan- Upon the presentation of this Coupon, you and New low vision aids now guage: “The rules laid down by elites are to be re- Harold available perfect for people di- a friend will receive 2 large baskets of balls spected … but in the end democracy, which goes for the price of one. Valid Monday to Friday agnosed with AMD/glaucoma Bergman by the name of common usage, will work its will N Discount O E & Associates … When the population challenges the order over Autoroute 20 S to all our Boul. De Boul. Don OPEN a period of time, Norma Loquendi – the everyday L’île Quichotte 10 % Senior Clients MON. –FRI. voice of the native speaker – is the heroine who 5e Avenue - Grand Boulevard 9 AM – 6 PM Valid until June 30th, 2011 Boul. changes the order and raises a new standard.” Pincourt [email protected] Ave. Forest 514-488-6391 ST Richler’s latest book is Strange Bedfellows : The 5510 Monkland (at Girouard) Villa Maria Private Lives of Words (Ronsdale Press). 10 June 2011 www.theseniortimes.com THE SENIOR TIMES Mandatory long-form census ruling is a statistically significant error: CJA Kristine Berey Social service and cultural organi- untary questionnaire. A study done filling out forms.” zations rely on the long form to as- by the federal government last June Without accurate information, Yellow envelopes containing the sess needs in their community says, found that visible minorities, the Shahar says that community organi- 2011 Census have made their way Charles Shahar, research co-ordina- poor, people living in rural areas and zations are handicapped in their ef- into our homes,with a message from tor at Federation CJA.“It is the most those with lower levels of education forts to help people. Wayne Smith, the new chief statisti- important tool we have to imple- were the most reluctant to fill out “Since resources are tough all cian of Canada, explaining that the ment services.” forms. “I’m concerned that seniors around, especially for non profit or- information collected is vital for Shahar stresses the importance of must rally in all cultural communi- ganizations, we have to spend our “planning services such as schools, the long form to make one’s voice ties,” Shahar says. “It’s exactly the money wisely. We need the long form daycare,police services and fire pro- heard, since the short form provides people we want to learn about, those to make informed decisions or we tection.” information only about the number we’re worried about, who need to fill won’t know where vulnerable people In the past, the census consisted of of people in a household and the lan- out the form, including immigrants live, their disabilities, their income. a short questionaire and a longer ver- guage they speak. and groups that have less experience “Without it, we’re blind.” sion of 61 questions, providing a de- “Whatever cultural community tailed portrait of Canada. This year, you belong to, it’s important to indi- filling out the longer version, now re- cate it in the ethnicity or religion sec- named the National Household Sur- tion. It is important that cultural SAVI NG F OR THE FUTUR E vey, is optional. communities be heard, because the WAS THE FIRST STEP. LET US HELP YOU MAKE This decision by the Harper govern- government will take us seriously if ment, on the ground that the long we have a certain critical mass of form is “intrusive,” was heavily de- people.” The figures reflected in the THOSE SAVINGS LAST. bated and criticized last year. It has long form census justify social serv- How much can I withd raw to do everything I’ve planned? How much caused the previous chief statistician, ice agencies’ requests for government spending is too much spending? Will all the years of saving be enough? Munir Sheikh, to resign and his pred- funding. “If we’re badly underesti- If these a re the questions you’ re asking yourself these days, let’s ecessor Ivan Fellegi to state that he too mated then we will be looked at dif- schedul e a time when we ca n sit do wn a nd a nswer th em tog ether. would have resigned had this decision ferently than if the numbers are A lot went into getting you to this stage in your life. come into force during his tenure. In reflected accurately.” Let us help you ma ke su re you get the most out of it. his resignation letter, Sheikh com- It is estimated that an 80 per cent mented on whether a voluntary sur- response rate is necessary for a sur- Deborah H Leahy vey can become a legitimate substitute Investment Advisor ww w.ed wardjones.com vey to yield reliable information, . Member – Canadian I nvestor Protection Fund for a mandatory census without com- Shahar explains. Ironically, it is the 4080 Sources Blvd, Suite 102 promising the accuracy of informa- people who most need to be heard Dollard Des Ormeaux 514-684-4600 tion: “It can not,”he said. who are the less likely to fill out a vol-

JkXik`e^ Xk ,),#'''! `eZcl[`e^ ^XiX^\ Xe[ kXo\j%

N 8K @KJ =@E 8DXiX^\j Xe[ jkfiX^\ cfZb\ij% J\Zli`kp jpjk\d% Iff]kfg k\iiXZ\ ^Xi[\e% Iff]kfg `e[ffi gffc Xe[ ]`ke\jj ^pd% JL@K< =<8KLIXj ]`i\gcXZ\j Xe[ Xggc`XeZ\j `e j\c\Zk\[ le`kj % NXcb$`e Zcfj\kj% nnn%)(,I<;=

www.theseniortimes.com June 2011 11 THE SENIOR TIMES Vatican’s sense of firing priorities appalling The sexual abuse crisis in the Catholic Church continues to reveal fault-lines in its management structures. Pit Stop Consider the sad case of William Morris, the Catholic bishop of a rural diocese in Australia. For Neil McKenty 18 years he had been a popular bishop. Then, ac- cording to a small group of the conservative crit- ics in his diocese, he went too far. sparsely populated diocese in an area of Australia Bishop Morris issued a letter to his diocese in known to be politically and socially conservative, which he discussed the challenge of finding provided an ideal target for making the point that Train Privately church leadership in the future because Australia any discussion of ordaining women is absolutely in Your Home or Office faces a growing priest-shortage crisis. He noted forbidden. that discussion was occurring in other parts of the To make doubly certain that point was nailed Michael Boscato church regarding ordination of married men and down, the Vatican sent an emissary to investigate Personal Trainer women as a way to address the problem. Bishop Morris’s position. The emissary was none Toll Free: Several months later, Bishop Morris was in- other than the archbishop of Denver, Charles Cha- 1-855-210-MIKE formed that the Vatican was conducting an inves- put, one of the most reactionary and retrograde [email protected] tigation into his situation. He concluded early in figures in the whole American episcopacy. Cha- www.michaelboscato.com the investigation that he was being denied “nat- put duly made his report to Rome. Bishop Morris Free Initial Consultation ural justice and due process” because there is no asked to see the report. Rome refused. process within the church to deal with a bishop in Bishop Morris wrote to his people:“I have never Men and Women this kind of circumstance. seen the report prepared by (Archbishop Chaput). with Type 2 Diabetes Eventually, Bishop Morris was summoned to Without due process it has been impossible to re- Rome for a personal meeting with Pope Benedict. solve these matters, denying me natural justice The McGill University Health Centre is recruiting men First off, he explained to the pope his concern about without any possibility of appropriate defense and and women with type 2 diabetes for the study of blood the lack of due process. advocacy on My behalf.” glucose levels and the state of protein in the body. According to the bishop’s notes, the pope replied The announcement of Bishop Morris’s forced re- IF YOU ARE: in this fashion: “And then eventually the pope said tirement provoked an avalanche of support • < 65 years of age with type 2 diabetes to me canon law does not make provision for a among Catholics in his diocese and priests in Aus- • Have no other major health problems process regarding bishops, and the successor of tralia. Hundreds of Catholics gathered for a can- • Are willing to stay at the Clinical Investigation Peter nominates and may remove from office as dlelight vigil, expressing sadness and anger over Unit of the Royal Victoria Hospital for 7 days he chooses.” the Vatican’s decision. Principal Investigator: Réjeanne Gougeon, PhD Then, although Bishop Morris begged for more The National Council of Priests of Australia is- McGill Nutrition and Food Science Centre time, the pope told him that he would have to re- sued a statement that said:“We are appalled at the Royal Victoria Hospital sign and his resignation would be announced May lack of transparency and due process that led to Length of study: 12 days 2 of this year. this decision by church authorities. We are em- For more information please contact The irony here is glaring. barrassed about the shabby treatment meted out the Research Coordinators, Connie Nardolillo On the one hand, Bishop Morris is perempto- to an outstanding pastor of this diocese who has or Cherise Labonté at 514-843-1665 rily stripped of his diocese for daring to suggest faithfully ministered in the church in Queensland that a discussion about ordaining women might and throughout Australia since his priestly ordi- be a good thing; on the other hand, almost all the nation in 1969.” bishops who aided and abetted sexual abuse by The group said it is“concerned about an element their clergy are still sitting on their episcopal within the church whose restorationist ideology Healthy Men thrones. The injustice is almost palpable. wants to repress freedom of expression”within the The McGill University Health Centre is seeking To add further to the injury, Bishop Morris ex- church and “who deny the legitimate magisterial healthy men for a study of protein metabolism. plained the Vatican misread his pastoral letter. He authority of the local bishop within the church.” was not advocating any of the alternatives he In an interview, Bishop Morris said he felt sadness IF YOU ARE: raised, such as ordaining women. He was merely for the Catholic Church:“I really believe the church • normal weight and over 55 yrs proposing for discussion alternative ministries • ex-smoker and free of other serious illnesses is at its best when it is most transparent, when the that others had raised elsewhere. eyes of justice and the eyes of the Gospel are so clear Principal Investigator: Stéphanie Chevalier RD, PhD The brutal handling of Bishop Morris fits into a that all rights are respected for individuals, no mat- Co-Investigator: Errol Marliss, MD broader context involving general tension between ter who they are in the community.” McGill Nutrition and Food Science Centre Rome and the Catholic Church in Australia. So far as I know (at least outside of Australia) no Royal Victoria Hospital There was a perception of Australian Catholi- bishop has stepped up to the plate to support Length of study: 2 days cism in the minds of some in the Vatican as lax in Bishop Morris. For more information, please contact applying church teaching and overly tolerant of That’s understandable. No bishop wants to tan- the Research Coordinator: liturgical innovations. Of course. gle with Rome. Connie Nardolillo at (514) 843-1665 Bishop Morris, the head of a sprawling and Leave comments at Neil McKenty.com.

12 June 2011 www.theseniortimes.com THE SENIOR TIMES Parades and prizes, derbies and dances in Ormstown Nature museum It’s easy enough to give lip service to for our own fauna the buy-local movement—purchas- The Ecomuseum in Ste. Anne de ing goods that are grown or manu- Bellevue is about 35 kilometres west factured within a 100-kilometre of Montreal, but still on the island. radius of your home—but it remains It is bordered by suburbia, forests in the abstract as we travel just five or and cornfields. You won’t find ele- 10 kilometres to an urban open-air phants and tigers here: The nature market or the local butcher. park keeps only animals indigenous Every piece of the Canada Food to the area. Guide pie can be found within an The weathered wooden buildings hour’s drive of Montreal. There are blend into the landscape so it doesn’t acres and acres of corn fields, pig have the feel of a zoo, but of a sanc- farms and dairy farms, and the fruit tuary. The sanctuary can be toured in of their efforts are showcased each an hour, and two hours is perfect to summer at country fairs. see everything and not exhaust the One of the most popular is the Orm- smallest child. stown Fair,about 70 kilometres south- The Ecomuseum is open year west of Montreal. With parades and round. 21125 Ste. Marie, Ste. Anne de prizes,derbies and dances,tractor pulls Bellevue. and chicken coops,the fair is a fun and Saddles ’n’ spurs in the centre of the city 514-457-9449. [email protected]. educational country experience. Closer to home, Montreal got its country on early in June with the Rock- The Ormstown Exhibition has been ’n’Bull Rodeo at Jarry Park, a full-on rodeo competition and concert by a mainstay of the region since 1910. Creedence Clearwater Revisited. Farmers, merchants, townspeople and A Western Village boasted pony rides, a mechanical bull, lasso lessons even Montreal businessmen collabo- and cowboy and vaquero staples like tacos and fresh barbecued hog. A rated to found The Livestock Breeders’ Johnny Cash cover band kept toes tapping while visitors competed to Association of the District of catch a greased pig or took aim at a firing rage.

Beauharnois, according to a brief his- For more images from the Rock’n’Bull, see Page 14. Photos by Hayley Juhl tory on the fair’swebsite.By 1912,more Arctic fox snoozes at the Ecomuseum. land was added to the fairground.Elec- website notes, and during the early tric lights were installed; bleachers were years of the exhibition, horse breeders built. This year’s fair, June 9 to 12, will were “most desirous that they might be held on the site that has been the have an opportunity of displaying SERVICE PROFESSIONNEL DE PEINTURE ET NETTOYAGE HAUTE PRESSION fair’s home for more than 100 years. their equine favourites early in the sea- PROFFESSIONAL PAINTING AND PRESSURE WASHING SERVICES This is the first local fair of the sea- son so that prospective users might see son, as most are held in the late sum- them wearing their show regalia.” mer. Spring is mating time, the 450-829-2776, expoormstown.com Estimation gratuite, Assurances complètes Free estimate, Fully insured SPÉCIALISÉSENPEINTURE

Delivered to your home! • Intérieure • Commerical Lower in salt and made with fresh • Extérieure • Peinture au pistolet ingredients. Meals come in biodegradable • Résidentiel (brique, bois, aluminium, stucco, etc.) containers for easy freezing, and can be WESPECIALIZEINPAINTING heated in the microwave or oven. • Interior • Commercial For Menu call: • Exterior • Spray Painting 514 713-1951 or 613 632-9249 • Residential (Aluminum, Stucco, Brick, Wood, etc.) A convenient way to have a nutritional home-style meal. [email protected] INFORMEZ-VOUS SUR LE LAVAGE From the freezer to microwave oven. www.comfortmeals.ca À PRESSION Renouvelez l’apparence de votre maison! MAISONS • PATIO • CLÔTURES Renew the look of your house! Always New ASK US ABOUT POWER WASHING 514.624.5039 www.purepressure.ca Tasty Recipes HOUSES • POOL • DECKS • FENCES

Happy Father’s Heimish Atmosphere - Attentive & Caring Staff Day! Independent & Assisted Living Within a Supportive Environment Synagogue & Kosher Kitchen - Full Social Activities Program

Make Manoir King David Your Home 5555 Trent, Côte St. Luc, tel: 514-486-1157 • www.manoirkingdavid.com www.theseniortimes.com June 2011 13 THE SENIOR TIMES Urban cowboys and vaqueros corralled at Jarry Park for rodeo

Catching a greased pig ain’t as easy as you might think; Trevor, Kasandra and Celeste take a candy break; Johnny Cash cover band, all in black; Tacos like in

the real Southwest. Photos: Hayley Juhl Experiment with your relaxation It can go two ways. David Teas with some sweet potato- You can experiment with yoga, pi- cinnamon loaf. A local eco-farmer lates and tai chi by visiting 14 or will have cakes and muffins for sale. more studios. Or you can drop by the All proceeds benefit Stephie’s Fund. West Island Cancer Wellness Centre Stephie is a 6-year-old with a rare ge- to test-drive instructors and classes at netic disorder who has spent most of a special charity event. her life in hospitals, living with ex- For $75, participants can spend the treme pain. day attending various wellness activ- To learn more about who is teach- ities under one roof. ing at the fundraiser, visit wicwc.org. All fitness levels are invited to join. Sunday, June 12, 8:30am to 4pm. It’s okay to take a break from the day- Macdonald Campus, 21111 long exercise – stop for a chair mas- Lakeshore, Ste. Anne de Bellevue. sage, some reflexology or to try 514-630-7818, corebasics.com.

th rd 2011 On stage June 19 to July 3 TIONAL YIDDISH THEATRE FESTIVAL Part o f t he MONTREAL INTERNA play by SHMUEL BUNIM Book & Lyrics by ITZIK MANGER - Directed by ITZHAK SHAULI Music by DOV SELTZER - In Yiddish with English and French subtitles PRODUCTION SPONSOR

A production of YIDDISHPIEL - THE YIDDISH THEATRE IN ISRAEL Box Of ce: 514.739.7944 | WWW.SEGALCENTRE.ORG 5170 ch. de la Côte-Ste-Catherine Côte-Ste-Catherine, Snowdon - Bus #51, 129

14 June 2011 www.theseniortimes.com THE SENIOR TIMES Booze bungled the best of them back in the 1980s Juan Rodriguez months I quit (in an alcoholic huff). cops were playing at my expense. Pension money ran out fast, and soon I was “Rodriguez, da game’s not over.” You know what they say about drinking and driv- doing occasional sports coverage for the Canadian “WHADDAYA MEAN THE GAME’S NOT ing. Well, the same goes for the newspaper biz. Press; my nominal boss was Scott Abbott, with OVER?! EVERYBODY’S LEAVING!” While you rarely see hardcore drunks in jour- whom I sat at many a bar while he raved on about He delivered the punch line exquisitely: “Ro- nalism these days, back in the ’70s when this ink- this crazy idea he had for a board game called Triv- driguez, they’re going to take a piss!” stained wretch toiled day-to-day for the Gazette, I ial Pursuit. Oh. Reality finally kicked in. I skulked upstairs, surrounded myself with a gaggle of scribes who When Wayne Gretzky debuted at the old Forum drained more rums, took my seat and made notes, learned the ropes from the school of hard knocks, as an Edmonton Oiler, Scott assigned me to con- and returned to the dressing room door after the at least some of which was self-inflicted. That duct the post-game interviews with the Canadi- game was finally over, the score still tied 3–3. Now meant vodka-tonic, rum and Coke and, of course, ens while the regular beat reporter handled the there were a handful of cops on sentry, barring me that liquid meal in a mug, beer. Gretzky angle. At five that afternoon, I dropped by from entering. “Don’t let dat guy in!” warned While we boozily believed this was part of the backup goalie Denis Herron. “He’s cray-zee!” tried-and-true “romance” of newspaper work, I Back at the catwalk, where the scribes were busy tended to go overboard, leading to pathetic ad- “Don’t let dat guy in! He’s cray-zee!” typing their reports, I phoned Scott Abbott at ventures of the gonzo variety. And so ended Juan Rodriguez’s home to explain, blathering away teary-eyed. Red There was the cold night, in February 1980, when sports writing career. Fisher, the dean of hockey scribes—I’d read him I attended the local premiere of Neil Young’s con- since 1956 (when I was 8) —picked up his little cert film Rust Never Sleeps, to review the next day. Tandy computer and moved out of earshot, mut- An hour before show time, I slam dunked a few a record launch to sip some free wine – a warm-up tering, “Get that drunk out of here!” End of my Cuba Libres at Mother Martin’s, then the Gazette for the big event. On my arrival at the press gallery, career in sports. hangout, and shot the breeze with Mordecai Rich- a Gazette columnist cracked,“Hey, Juan, what are Years later, Scott was asked,“Whatever happened ler and his buddy, sports columnist Tim Burke. you doing here—faking it?”Whoa, that got under to that nut who tried to get post-game interviews Now, folks say I’ve got a thing about Young: His my collar (after those wines). Fake? No sirree! So after the second period?” whine has always put me off, not to mention the I bolted to the press lounge to assuage my rage Without skipping a beat, he replied,“He’s fine— self-pity that was popular back then (although with some rum and Coke, returning to my desig- we hired him to write Trivial Pursuit questions.” these days, as we’re both still alive, I have a grudg- nated seat to dutifully take notes on scores, penal- Of course, that job entailed copious amounts of ing respect for him). ties, shots on goal, and so on. Like a real reporter. drinking with the now-millionaire inventors. Soon I was revved up:“I’m really gonna slam Neil After the first period, I had more rum, returning to No mas. (Touch wood.) tonight! You know somethin’? He wrote some of take more notes with steely determination. Faking his most self-pitying stuff about his dad (the oh- it? No! I’ll get every little stat, every morsel, right! so upright Toronto sportswriter Scott Young), who The second period ended with the score notched wouldn’t give him money to buy a new amp back at 3-3. In an alcoholic haze, I thought the game was when he was starting out when the old one blew! over—the cue for my big moment in the Canadi- Mom had to bail him out! Aw, boo-hoo, too ens’ dressing room. As I approached the door with freakin’ bad! Helpless, helpless, helpless! Ah-ha-ha- the imposing “CH” on it, I was stopped by a cop. ha-HAH!”Richler and Burke concurred:“Yeah, hit “You can’t go in there, sir. The game’s not over.” him with your best shot, the creep deserves it— “Whad’ya mean, the game’s not over? Every- bartender, another double for the critic!” body’s leaving.”Indeed, there was a stream of fans I arrived at the screening late, besotted, possessed in the corridor. “I’ve got to get in there!” I ex- by the devil. Five minutes of Young’s whine and claimed, horrified. the audience’s stone zombie gaze at this motion- I noticed a couple more cops looking on with lit- less figure with the straggly hair and the checked tle smiles on their mugs. I recognized them from lumber shirt on the big screen fuelled an in- my nights covering rock shows.“Oh, I get it,”I de- escapable desire to shake, rattle, and roll. So I pro- duced. “You’re playing a joke on me. Cut it out, ceeded to parade the aisles, doing an Ed Sullivan guys.” I was frantic, pointing to the press pass imitation: “C’mon, let’s reeeally hear it fer him! pinned on my chest.“Listen, this is no joke! I’m Isn’t he great!? Let’s give this Canadian a reeeally on a tight deadline! The other reporters are al- big hand fer a reeeally great shoe!!!” And so on. ready in there – they’re gonna scoop me!” Friends tried to calm me down, to no avail. “The game’s not over.” The next morning while I was sleeping, news of “OK, take me to see Claude Mouton,” I said ex- the “incident” was all over CHOM-FM. I stumbled pansively,referring to the Habs PR director and pub- into the office at noon, plagued by a splitting lic address announcer.“He’ll clear up this problem.” headache, begged not to write the review (“I can’t “You want to see Claude? Okay, we’ll take you to be fair!”), and was told I had to write it if it was the see Claude.”Cops gently grabbed my arms and es- last thing on Earth I did. It took me three pained corted me to Mouton’s little anteroom near where hours to peck out five paltry paragraphs – my best the Zamboni was parked. Mouton, an imperious shot. After finishing – the last graph opined,“You’d bald man with an impressive neck and waistline, think Young had this film made so he could gaze at who doubtless had little regard for this out-of- himself in his bedroom at night”– I bolted down to place rock critic, emerged. “Rodriguez, what’s da the bar for some hair-of-the-dog. Within two matter?” I gave him the low-down on this joke the Planète francophone comes down to Earth The 23rd edition of the FrancoFolies de Mon- chanson and pop music from around the world tréal runs June 9-18. during 10 days of musical madness. The festival, devoted to the music of the fran- There are free outdoor events each night at 9 at cophone world, boasts more than 150 free out- Place des festivals, the area surrounding Place des door concerts. Arts. The event combines hip-hop, rock, traditional, 514-876-8989, francofolies.com. www.theseniortimes.com June 2011 15 THE SENIOR TIMES Special young adults learn about their roles in sustainable design Barbara Moser altered to change functions entirely. The genius of the Vancouver Darlene Berringer’s loft at the Olympics, he says, is that everything Château St. Ambroise near Atwater that was built could be disassembled. Market is where she welcomes those The conversation then veers to “or- she mentors—young adults along ganic essentialism,” using only what the spectrum of autism and As- we need and creating it from natural perger’s syndrome. resources. In Uganda, he has done We featured her almost two years just that, designing a compound for ago on the cover of The Senior Times Concordia volunteers that includes and described her efforts, many suc- four round structures with thatched cessful, to integrate these young peo- roofs, all fitting in with the natural ple—often extremely intelligent but environment and building standards lacking communication skills, into of Uganda. the complex working world. Somehow we are off and running On this afternoon, Darlene has in- on the subject of recycling and from vited me to a marble-table discussion there to the plastic bottles on the ta- between Yosef Robinson and Loren bles, all half filled with water. And Gabbay, both 28, and Andrew Dolin, from that seemingly insurmountable who teaches sustainable design at environmental issue, we are on to the Concordia. Andrew is working on a biggest environmental problem in Photo: Barbara Moser self-designed MA in Arts, more L to R: Loren Gabbay, Darlene Berringer, Yosef Robinson and Andrew Dolin the world, according to Andrew, the specifically industrial design with a iPhone. touch of architecture and is working sent, three times a week. He proceeds to open his laptop so Apparently, these critters are made in a project involving what he calls Clearly, neither of these young men we can see the project he is working to be replaced as soon as possible. “cross pollination” among faculties is average. They ask intriguing ques- on as well as an explanation of how When one program goes wrong, like and departments at Concordia. He tions and make perceptive comments he develops ideas.“We discount what the camera, we are encouraged to tells us about such far-reaching proj- when Andrew begins to describe his we learnt as children—toys!”As chil- throw out the phone and replace it. ects at Concordia as a pedal-powered central project: building a com- dren, Andrew explains, we play with It’s called “planned obsolescence,” beehive honey extractor and an pound for Concordia volunteers in Lego, blocks and Mechano, building Yosef says. urban farming project at Loyola “so Uganda. and designing and then disassem- As Darlene and I clear away the pizza we understand where our food is The conversation then moves to 3D bling and reassembling. Andrew boxes, Andrew, Yosef and Loren are coming from. learning, a new approach to teaching shows us examples of small wooden huddled in a corner of the large loft, “The university has an abundance those with autism and Asperger’s. structures he has assembled. Wood, talking more about career paths in the of power, student power,” he tells “People with autism don’t learn he says, is much better for the envi- realm of sustainable development.We Yosef, an urban planner, and Loren, through traditional means,”Darlene ronment than concrete and plaster, have made new friends, talked about a self-made technology buff who explains. and he adds, you can take it apart what we can do to live better in this works in commercial real estate, Andrew adds: “It’s visual. You see, and use it for another function. He ever increasingly wasteful world, and writing up leases. Yosef also works at you understand. Students like these proceeds to show us chairs and tables how we can make others aware that Maimonides hospital centre, leading will excel in this environment by ac- that can be altered to fit the needs they, too, can change the world, one Jewish services when the rabbi is ab- tually experiencing it.” and body size of the user or can be mind and heart at a time.

Parking Free Denturist available Residence consultation Mario Tzavelakos D.D. Foyer Grove • Complete esthetic & partial dentures Certified Residence located in Greenfield Park • Dentures on implants • Private rooms for short or long term • Denture refilling/relining • All services to assure your comfort • Soft base dentures • Call or visit us anytime • OnFREE the spot laboratory • Moderate prices available * cleaning & polishing of dentures with this ad Call Darlene 7475 Newman Blvd, Suite 303, LaSalle 450-465-5044 514-367-2261

FACT: The need for a funeral is inevitable. Funeral planning… …Rising costs are also inevitable. Start SOLUTION: Complete your plans now and you planning it’s a matter of life or debt from only could save thousands of dollars over time. Ensure your family will not be burdened $75 with unexpected debt on your behalf. RIDEAU MEMORIAL GARDENS, FUNERAL HOME, /month MAUSOLEUM AND CREMATION CENTRE Get started now with a FREE Pre-planning Kit. Plan today 4239 Sources Blvd., Dollard des Ormeaux Call: 514-683-6700 16 June 2011 www.theseniortimes.com THE SENIOR TIMES Stay on your toes to keep your feet healthy Kristine Berey FOOT-CARE TIPS Health professionals agree that to maintain • Invest in comfortable well-fitting shoes, quality of life, exercise is crucial. According to making sure they give proper support and have the Public Agency of Canada, walking every day a non-slip sole. is the best way to keep fit, especially for seniors, • Check your feet every day, looking for cuts, given its relatively low physical risks and signif- blisters, bruises, sores, infected toenails or icant long-term benefits. swelling. Wash and dry them every day. In her book Senior Fitness, Ruth E. Heidrich calls • Do foot exercises regularly, such as picking walking is the simplest form of exercise. “Almost up marbles with your toes, rotating your ankles anyone can do it at any time and anywhere. It’s in circles or pointing forward or side to side certainly cheap, requiring only a good pair of with your toes. walking shoes. Walking also requires only the min- • See your foot-care specialist or your doctor if imum fitness levels to start with.” you notice a sore that won’t heal; unusual sen- Studies have shown that walking regularly can sations like coldness, cramping or tingling, a lower the risk of death from cancer and heart dis- change in the appearance of your foot or less ease, and that increasing the walking distance in- sensation. creased this benefit. According to the Foot Health Foundation of America,one study found that taking To learn more, visit the Victorian Order of brisk half-hour walks just six times a month ap- Nurses at von.ca. peared to cut the risk of death by 44 per cent and even those who exercised occasionally were 30 per While no special equipment is needed to start cent less likely to die than those who were sedentary. walking, even in the best of weather and with the “Even if you initially can only walk one block, best intentions you do need good feet, since aching you should be able to rapidly increase how far you feet pose the biggest obstacle to becoming active. walk,”writes Heidrich, the winner of eight Senior According to the Public Health Agency of Canada, Olympics gold medals. “You will burn about 50 most people are born with healthy feet but three calories per mile. The only real disadvantage is out of four develop serious foot problems as they that you will soon plateau in your fitness progress age. In the short term, there are several types of and will need to start walking farther or faster or insoles on the market that reduce foot pain by find some hills.” cushioning or massaging the foot. In the long There are many short-term benefits to walking, term, keeping a regular eye on your feet and not also: It controls weight, blood sugar and choles- neglecting them are essential. terol levels, as a brisk walk can burn up to 300 calories an hour. Walking improves circulation, by getting the heart to beat faster to transport oxy- gen-rich blood from the lungs to the muscles. It facilitates rehabilitation following many illnesses and almost immediately improves sleep and gen- erates a sense of well-being. Walking strengthens your bones and keeps depression, stress and anx- iety at bay by producing endorphins, the body’s natural tranquilizer. CHANGING THE WAY THE WORLD WALKS™ TRY THEM TODA Y! FREE TEST WALK Massaging INSOLES SORRY, NO FREE SAMPLES PAIN RELIEF FOR THESE SYMPTOMS & MORE... ü TIRED SORE FEET ü NEUROPATHY ü LOWER BACK PAIN ü POOR CIRCULATION ü HIP & KNEE PAIN ü FIBROMYALGIA $39.95

MORTON’S NEUROMA

® ® ®® ® ® HEEL SPURS BUNIONS CALLUSES PLANTAR FACIITIS Available at PERSON PHARMACY at the Westmount Medical Clinic, MEDEQUIP at the STILLVIEW Plaza or SPA STUDIO 103 at the CAMBRIDGE RESIDENCE, also at PHARMACIE GUY LACHANCE in Westmount. ® RELIEVES FOOT, LEG & BACK PAIN ® WASHABL E ® CA N BE WO RN WIT H O RTHOTI CS ® MADE IN U SA ASP MEDICAL, 122 Belmont Avenue Pointe-Claire ph: 514-771-8449 email: [email protected] www.theseniortimes.com June 2011 17 THE SENIOR TIMES It’s a dog-groomer’s life, cuz, baby, they were shorn this way Brenda Henry to be a vet, but I didn’t want to oper- What’s the best part of your job? ate on them, thinking it would cause Dogs kiss me on the ear, my face. A basset hound moseys in on pan- pain. As a pet groomer, I don’t hurt They wag their tails. Sometimes the cake paws, his eagle beak toenails my customers. joyous barking is so loud, it’s crazy tap the floor like drumsticks. As a kid, I was always bringing ani- fun. Call him Jocko. mals home from the barn. Once I Do you get any other animals in “Jocko needs a nail trim,” his sitter brought a cat home and my mom here? says. Meanwhile, a yellow lab is being made me bring it back. She’s not a Sometimes rabbits hop in to have groomed on the backroom massage cat lover. We always had dogs. their nails done. table. He shoots a canine grin my way, How did you get started? Does anyone ever ask you to do like he’s head guest at a meatball buffet. At first I worked from home, then special requests such as tinting the “Zrrrrrrrr” goes the shaver, as tufts had my children, and slowly built up NHL logo on the side of a dog? of dog hair float to the floor. my dog grooming until I had 20 No, but someone asked me to shave Photo courtesy of Brenda Henry Donna Condy is a professional pet clients. Following that, I got a job at Donna Condy with one really hairy dog. a running shoe swoosh on the side of groomer and owner of Groomies in Groomies when it was in Pointe their cat. I did my best. Oh, and an- Beaconsfield. Claire. Eventually I bought the place. happy and calm. other customer asked me to make Donna, where did you grow up? Any observations about people Does everyone deserve a pet? their schnauzer look like a lab. I arrived in Beaconsfield as a baby. and their pets? Not if they don’t have time for one. Do some dogs resemble their What were your childhood inter- Certain people are attracted to cer- What do you notice about the pets owners? ests? tain breeds. Calm people will have you receive? We have a golden doodle with the Horseback riding was my passion. calm dogs. It’s never the same. Some dogs ar- same colour hair as his owner. They Did you know what job you High strung folks tend to have high rive here looking like they’ve been on look absolutely gorgeous as they wanted? strung dogs. Athletic people run with the street, homeless. We might see leave here with their hair blowing in I always loved animals and wanted their dogs. Those dogare generally those dogs once a year. the wind. Have you ever reported pet abuse ? Has a pet ever bitten you? Yes. I’ve had to report two dogs to Not often. We put a muzzle on dogs the SPCA. Dogs that were never that show signs of aggression. I don’t groomed. They were in an awful wear gloves. state. But the law says that as long as Dinggg. The door opens. Two fancy a pet has food and shelter, they don’t mini dogs are styled and ready to have to be groomed. leave, but a big hairy new guy is • 44 Roo ms • Ô Sp a Roya l What exactly does grooming en- straining on leash to come inside. • Rest aurant • 3 Confere nce roo ms tail (no pun intended)? Le Rouge 20 10 to 12 5 people The little guys start howling their in- Quali ty region al produ cts • Gym It depends on the breed. There are dignation. How dare that big kahuna • Heated Poo l • Rooftop sauna & ja cuzz i two different categories of coats: hair upstage us? in season with panoramic view • Marina of the majest ic and fur. Hair needs to be trimmed Meanwhile, Jocko is done. He glides • Camping Outao uais River down, and with fur, the undercoat across the floor silently toward a cat must be brushed out. We also give carrier box, presses his nose flat baths, blow dries and nail clips. against a side air hole and takes a What’s tough about grooming long sniff. dogs? “Hisssssssss.” Meeting some owners who don’t The cat inside is not amused, nor is take good care of their dogs. When a she taking guff from anyone. dog is never brushed at home, that Jocko lets out a bluesy Bob Dylan dog is in pain. Some owners don’t wail. “Rrrrruffffffff.” 676 Notre-Dame St., Montebello • Tel.: 1 877 423-0001 • Fax: 819 423-0002 agree with what needs to be done for “Arooooo.” The little guys join the www.aubergemontebello.com their pet. We have to explain the chorus, noses pointed skyward. what and why. Donna slips each dog a cookie.

Thank you for your confidence in us. We are proud to represent and serve you. Happy Saint-Jean-Baptiste! • Happy Canada Day!

Merci de votre confiance en nous. Nous sommes fiers d'être à votre service et de vous représenter. Bonne Saint-Jean-Baptiste! • Bonne Fête du Canada!

Canada Hon. Stéphane Dion Hon. Irwin Cotler Marc Garneau Francis Scarpaleggia P.C., M.P. / Saint-Laurent–Cartierville P.C., O.C., M.P. / Mount Royal M.P. / Westmount–Ville-Marie M.P. / Lac-Saint-Louis 514-335-6655 514-283-0171 514-283-2013 514-695-6661 www.stephanedion.liberal.ca www.irwincotler.ca www.marcgarneau.ca www.scarpaleggia.ca

18 June 2011 www.theseniortimes.com THE SENIOR TIMES Kudos go out to citizens celebrated by their boroughs SPCA braces Montreal is a city that loves to cele- for moving day brate its more famous natives. Nick auf der Mauf was honoured Established in 1869, the Society for with an alleyway near his favourite the Prevention of Cruelty to Ani- haunts; Schwartz’s got a whole mu- mals has taken in thousands of sical devoted to it; William Shatner abandoned dogs, cats, rabbits, birds was presented early in June with an and other discarded pets. honorary doctorate from McGill. Its resources have always been And although there is one interna- stretched to the limit, and with July tionally recognized name on the 1st on the horizon, the organization Outstanding Citizen list released by is bracing itself to receive many more the borough of Côte des Neiges- abandoned animals. In the past, Notre Dame de Grace, most will be some have been found tied up in va- known only to people who live on cated lodgings. our island. Last year on the day after moving The borough tributes are awarded day, there were 100 dogs and 200 cats to individuals and organizations that at the shelter awaiting their fate. work toward bettering our commu- Rouè-Doudou Boicel was honoured by C.D.N.-N.D.G. in the culture category. Recently the SPCA sent a letter re- nities on a municipal or provincial questing public support. level. New retirees were singled out with generous and talented people contributions to volunteerism and “We are in desperate need of your for special mention for their many with a concern for preserving resi- social involvement. help,”it reads.“No matter how long it years of service. dents’ quality of life. We had to make But what about that internationally takes, we will find a home for each “This is an important gesture, be- tough decisions this year, but we urge recognized name? That would be and every dog or cat that needs one.” cause these people all contribute to all citizens to submit new candidates actor-director Jay Baruchel, best The shelter needs funds to obtain the borough’s status through their next year.” known for his roles in Almost Famous food and medicine and to keep daily social involvement, their volunteer The N.D.G. Food Depot was hon- and The Trotsky. He also appeared in operations functioning. A tax receipt work and their excellence in their re- oured in the community-groups cat- the movie Notre-Dame-de-Grace, film will be issued for donations of $10 or spective areas of expertise,”said bor- egory. For sports and culture, top in his hometown N.D.G. He was rec- more. ough Mayor Michael Applebaum at spot went to Rouè-Doudou Boicel, ognized in the ambassador and out- By donating, adopting or fostering the May event. founder of Montreal’s first jazz festi- reach category alongside the an animal temporarily, you can make Elaine Ethier, an Academy of Cana- val, the Rising Sun Festijazz. Helen Fondation Serge Emmanuel Jongué, a huge difference in the life of a com- dian Cinema and Television consult- Guy, chief of the Monkland Com- which preserves and publicizes the panion animal. ant, agreed: “The borough is filled munity Centre, was named for her works of Jongué. Info: 514-735-2711 x 2240.

Pierre Arcand Raymond Bachand Kathleen Weil Lawrence S. Bergman MNA for Mont-Royal MNA for Outremont MNA for Notre-Dame-de-Grâce MNA for D’Arcy-McGee Minister of Sustainable Minister of Finance; Minister of Revenue; Minister of Immigration Chairman of the Development, Environment and Parks Minister responsible for the Montreal region and Cultural Communities Government Caucus 514-341-1151 514-482-0199 514-489-7581 514-488-7028

Meilleurs souhaits Best Wishes pour la Fête Nationale for la Fête Nationale et la Fête du Canada and Canada Day

Pierre Marsan François Ouimet Geoffrey Kelley Guy Ouellette MNA for Robert-Baldwin MNA for Marquette MNA for Jacques-Cartier MNA for Chomedey Chair of the Committee Vice-President of the Minister responsible for Chair of the Committee on Labour and on Culture and Education National Assembly Aboriginal Affairs the Economy, Parliamentary assistant to 514-684-9000 514-634-9720 514-697-7663 the Minister for Transport, Parliamentary assistant to the Minister of Revenue 450-686-0166

www.theseniortimes.com June 2011 19 THE SENIOR TIMES Bacon chocolate chip Dining with Dad cookies. Wait – what? Surprise Dad and Grandpa on Father’s Day with ItalianCuisine an extra special treat: bacon chocolate chip cook- Catering available ies. They’re better than you might think. TUSCANY GRILL for every occasion 6 slices maple-cured Enjoy your meals on our beautiful Terrace bacon, chopped 1 1 ⁄2 cups white sugar 10% Discount Happy with this ad 1 cup softened butter Father’s Day! from the 2 eggs SÀ la carte menu only. Live acoustic music and 5-choice dinner Dinning Room only. 2 teaspoons vanilla extract Thurs/Fri/Sat from 5pm-9pm Expires 2 cups all-purpose flour June 30/11. 2 Brunch Sat/Sun from 10am-3pm ⁄3 cup cocoa powder 3 SPECIAL ⁄4 teaspoon baking soda A '60's style coffee house in the 21st century! Also 1 MENU ⁄4 teaspoon salt Early Bird Special $4 discount off supper menu Sun-Thurs 4pm-10pm 10% Discount 2 cups semi-sweet choco- (5pm to 7pm) 2 for $25 on all Wine at the take out late chunks 5434 Côte St-Luc Road, NDG price of +$7 orders. Preheat an oven to 350 514-439-3190 degrees F (175 degrees C).

5525 Place the bacon in a large, Photo: Ross Berteig 514.484.7525 Côte St-LucRd deep skillet and cook over medium-high heat, turn- ing occasionally, until evenly browned, about 10 minutes. Drain the bacon slices on a paper towel- lined plate. Crumble. Beat the sugar, butter, eggs and vanilla extract with an electric mixer in a large bowl until fluffy and smooth. Stir in flour, cocoa powder, baking soda and salt. Mix in the chocolate chips and bacon. Drop cookies by rounded spoonfuls onto ungreased cookie sheets. A taste of Portugal at your doorstep Bake for 10 to 12 minutes in the preheated oven. Let stand five minutes before transferring to wire racks to cool completely. From allrecipes.com.

Happy Father’s Day to all the Fathers! RESTAURANT

◆◆◆◆ SOUVLAKI Charcoal grilled meats & seafood Dining room • Take-out service • Catering A warm Greek experience 1970 Graham, Mon–Sat: noon–10 pm • Sun: 4 pm–10 pm Mount-Royal (corner Kindersley) 514.504.5110 514 227-0505 • 514 227-0606 www.galogrill.ca 6544 Somerled

20 June 2011 www.theseniortimes.com THE SENIOR TIMES N.D.G. gets its groove back with Mariposa, a 1960s-style café with live music Barbara Moser offerings included the sweet chili car- at 7:30pm, opening for Stephen son salad, the manicotti with fresh Barry and Andrew Cowan playing We were surprised as we walked up pomodoro sauce and the newly Blues at 8:30pm. Thursday, June 9, the few stairs to Mariposa and at- added chicken brochette. Victor C. sings and plays guitar be- tached the mellow, folksy voice we Sherman’s music is folky and ro- fore the open mike begins at 8:30pm. heard to a face we knew: David mantic and the lyrics speak to me of Saturday, June 11, Different Hats, a Sherman, playwright, journalist, my youth: “I know I’m not sane but I five-piece cover group, performs editor and teacher, singing original try over and over again …” and, light rock from the 1960s and 1970s. songs to a small audience. “When I find my love/she’ll look just Mosey on down for groovy grub Looking at the half-dozen wooden like you/vampire and angel/kisses and great performances. Mariposa is tables with benches and chairs facing sweet as the sea” and my favourite, open four days a week. Weekends, the piano and David on acoustic gui- written to the woman who is obvi- David Sherman’s original music is folky enjoy brunch from 10am to 3pm. tar with Paul Paré on electric guitar, I ously the love of his life, Francine: “If and romantic. Thursday and Friday, 3pm to was brought back to the coffee-house there’s no forever, I’m gonna love you Taylor in Burlington in 1990. 11pm; Saturday 10am to 11pm and scene of the 1960s, where we ate and right here.” If you’re sad you missed this special Sunday: 10am to 4pm. Memorize drank anything but alcohol, listened While David was wrapping up his evening, you can replay it and better those hours. We’ve got a date to hear to live music and give the art and hour-long set, Irwin and I finished Friday, June 10. Sherman performs Sherman play again! Groovy! artist the attention and respect they our dinners and ordered latte and deserved. We soaked up every word, maple rooibos tea. Victor and Sue Valid with this coupon on note and nuance. Remember? (his partner in work and in life) offer dining room orders only. Offer expires There’s nothing quite like Mari- a variety of specialty teas including June 30, 2011 posa. It’s got atmosphere, it’s cozy Moroccan mint and ginger and cin- (maximum 2 persons per coupon). and the food and drink are served at namon. Except Holidays and Festivals. your table. There are Indian ceiling Later we moved outside to a picnic 9595 lamps and local artists’ work is on table with an umbrella to cool off plus display. and sample two of the small home- taxes The dinner menu is written on a made desserts, a tasty vanilla cupcake $ 95 small blackboard. There are five or and a lemon poppyseed muffin, just + taxes six choices at $12.95 including salad. like mama never made. 8. The homemade hamburger of olden These morsels are a taste of the days that Irwin ordered and my ex- past, as is Mariposa, which is named otic, spicy Thai tofu and rice dish are after the Mariposa folk festival in secret Mariposa recipes that will have Ontario. It means butterfly in Span- me going back for more. ish. Victor saw James Taylor and Joni Victor, the owner, says they use the Mitchell in 1969 at the festival, then Buffet Maharaja secret sauce on their ribs on Thurs- held on Toronto Island. I indulged in “Haute Indian Cuisine” at its finest. days for Ribs and Blues night. Other my own memory of seeing James Winner of the "Consumers’ Choice Award" for 13 consecutive years, 1997-2010.

Seniors’ Days 60 years + Hala l Fine Mediterranean Cuisine New Sensation in N.D.G. Wednesdays WOOD CHARCOAL GRILL 25% off Able to c reate meals tailo red to all types of diets All Natural P roducts No artificial food or colourings Happy 514. 934.0655 Father’s Day! Lunch Table d’h ôte daily À la Minute Cuisine Table d’Hôte starting at $10.95 Lunch & Dinner Including Soup, Pasta, Veal, Tea, Coffee, Dessert Saturday & Sunday 1481 René -Lévesque Blvd. W. Enjoy your meals on Lamb, Chicken, Brunch our beautiful terrace. Rib Steak, Salmon & Sole 10 AM- 2 PM 6290 Somerled Closed Monday Tues. - Wed. 11 AM – 9 PM Reservations: co rner Madison Thurs. - Fri. - Sat. - Sun. 10 AM – 10 PM 514-482-0777

TERRASSE IS NOW OPEN!

10% FATHER’S DAY Sp discount ec ial TABLE D’HÔTE for Seniors MENU MEDITERRANEANCUISINE&LOUNGE (Regular menu as well) Sample ou r renowned Appetizers, Calamari, Grill ed Chicke n, Roas t Lamb, SE NIORS (an d o thers!) Happy Celebrate you r Birt hd ay at Atomi c! LUNCH SPECIAL ‘famou s’ 50 i ng redient Atomic Salad and Your meal is our gift to you when ID Father’s Day! $ much more. Greek music on Fridays . is shown . (Party of four or more) starting from A shor t dr ive to superb Greek and Mediterr anean Dining . th ROOM AVAILABLE FOR PARTIES8.95 4637 du Sou venir a t 1 00 ave . Moderat ely pr iced an d ‘full y li cenced’ Chomedey, Laval for your lunch & dinn er pleas ure Open 7 days - 11 am to midnight Autorou te 13 North, exit at Notre-Dame Seniors 10% off at noon. Private th reception area (60 people) 2nd floor GIFT CERTIFICATES AVAILABLE righ t to 100 , turn l eft to Souven ir Lunch ‘Special’ men us Monday to Fr iday Call for Reservations 4337 Saint John’s Blvd., D.D.O. Visit us on the web. Menus, reservations and more to come. 514-626-6455 www.sequoiarestaurant.ca (450) 688 -6340 www .atomicrestaurant.ca www.theseniortimes.com June 2011 21 THE SENIOR TIMES Skin Car e Solutions by Mother Natur e Something for alle menschen Melani Litwack

You don’t have to speak Yiddish to take part in Montreal’s second an- nual International Yiddish Theatre Festival from June 13-22. Subtitles abound in the 80 events featuring 150 artists and scholars from more than 10 countries, includ- ing Haiti and Australia. You’ll find something for everyone from theatre- goers to film buffs to scholars and music-lovers. There’s even a family event in Mackenzie-King Park. Theatre offerings are varied. klezmer music—performed by Di There’s Avi Hoffman’s one-man ex- Meshugeles. MACCABIM MAZOR SEPHORRI S ploration of heritage in Too Jewish? The Don’t miss the film Romeo and A DROP A DA Y KEEPS Eczema & Dermatitis skin cr eam GET RID OF THESE Song of the Murdered Jewish People, Juliet in Yiddish. Set in Brooklyn, it’s THE DOCTOR AW AY! Cortisone Fr ee UGL Y, CRACKED written by Itzahk Katzenelson in the a street-smart retelling of the Bard’s A MUST HA VE IN EVER Y UP & YELLOW MEDICINE CABINET! TOENAILS! Vittel concentration camps,exists only tale with an ultra-Orthodox twist. Appr oved by Health Canada because his works were placed in bot- Eve Annenburg, the director, and cast

Everlasting Oil, everlasting Sephorris is the best natural tles and hidden in a tree trunk. Or the members will attend the screening. health, everlasting list of solution for nail fungus with erotic fable Teibele and Her Demon, the Zumerfest is the outdoors portion benefi ts, consumed traditionally over 95% success rate, kills for cholester ol, balancing nail fungus, applies easily , story of an abandoned wife in 19th- of the event. A multiethnic celebra- Omega 3&Omega 6, gingivitis, safe and ef fective with no bad br eath, enhancing the side ef fects. century Poland and the suitor who tion of Yiddish culture, the park will immune system, reddened skin, *10 day money back guarantee with receipt. takes advantage of her superstitions. be filled with music, stories, dancing psoriasis, scars, rosacea and the list goes on... Concerts are equally eclectic—from and much more. a celebration of Yiddish and African- It’s not all fun and games—running American cultures in Soul to Soul to in conjunction with the festival is a

Pr oducts ar e an exploration of Zalmen’s Mlotek’s symposium featuring experts in cul- 100% natural and biological. They 100 years of Yiddish theatre music or ture and literature. ar e not tested on animals. Available at all health food stor es and natural pharmacies; Tau, Rachelle- Béry and Avril. the Australian theatre tradition high- segalcentre.org, 514-739-7944, 514-735-1120 •Toll Fr ee 1-877-636-5767 • kedemherbs.com • [email protected] • facebook.com/herbsofkedem To find a stor e near you contact us at: lighted in ?EK VELT? And, of course, 514-739-2301 x 8324.

22 June 2011 www.theseniortimes.com THE SENIOR TIMES Music to your ears? Kitchen Confidential is music to your taste buds The editor of The Senior Times re- that is being demolished. *** quested a column in tune with this The writer and a carpenter enter On that note, a quick and tasty Ital- month’s theme, music. Flavour Guy singing a contrasting duet. The ian appetizer. With this in mind, I rummaged writer sings the jaunty La mia moglie Take a slab of stale bread, ideally a through some old appliance manu- Barry Lazar (My wife is going to kill me) as the length of baguette or a thick slice als, where I came across a copy of carpenter counters with O mio bab- from a crusty country-style loaf. Fisher & Paykel’s rarely per- bino caro (My boy, this going to cost Cover this with alternate slices of formed Kitchen Confidential in the gio, but his wife points out that the a fortune). fresh tomato and boccacini (this is key of C Diminished. milk is past its best-before date. The writer says he has a headache fresh mozzarella formed into small Synopsis: A food writer’s plans to As she starts the dishwasher, the and goes to lie down. The stage goes bite-size balls: boccacini means small renovate his kitchen fail when his 30- food writer exits, improvising on dark while a spotlight focuses on him mouthfuls). year-old appliances refuse to stop Puccini’s Nessun Dorma (let no one humming the plaintive È sembrato If possible, treat yourself to the working. sleep, as long as that appliance is allora come una buona idea (It more flavourful but more expensive Act 1: Enter stage right, the food making noise). seemed like a good idea at the time) boccacini di bufalo, sometimes called writer, singing the aria Un bel di ve- Act 2: The curtain rises, revealing uova di bufalo (buffalo eggs), which dremo, espresso (one fine day, if I only the writer hunched over a table look- is made from water buffalo milk. had an espresso machine). ing at plans for a new kitchen. He is They exit cradling the Boccacini di bufalo are usually sold The writer tosses ground coffee humming Si, mi chiamano Ikea (I’m toaster oven and singing one to a container as they are big and into a percolator, crying bitterly that so happy I went to Ikea). He looks at what is now known as the one should be enough. it makes decent coffee but it doesn’t the toaster oven. His wife enters stage Torreador song, Votre toast, Cut up a few leaves of fresh basil impress his friends and it also takes left and sees his baleful glance. She je peux vous le rendre. and sprinkle this on top. Drizzle olive up space that could be used by a Ne- says there is nothing wrong with the oil and balsamic vinegar over this. spresso automatic espresso machine. toaster oven. Sprinkle sea salt or kosher salt crys- His wife comes in and sings the well- He softly sings the poetic Vesti la as he falls asleep. His wife enters and tals on top with a couple of grinds of known O Mio Riciclaggio (Do we re- giubba (Maybe I could cut the cord). wakes him with the hearty Italian black pepper. ally need more crap to recycle?). She sings the Laughing Song, later folk song, Napoli urrà (Why are you Let the dish sit for several minutes This lively banter continues until reprised in the operetta Die Fleder- having a nap?). As the lights grow so that the flavours meld into the he opens the refrigerator to take out maus und die Küche (The Bath and brighter we see that nothing has bread. Slice into portions that can be the milk and both sing the lovely the Kitchen). They exit cradling the changed and that this was a dream. picked up easily. duet Recondita Aroma (I know that toaster oven and singing what is now The curtain comes down as they sing Barry Lazar is the flavourguy. smell, but I just can’t place it). The known as the Torreador song, Votre together the oft repeated Se non è You can reach him at flavour- writer claims it is the fridge’s fault toast, je peux vous le rendre. rotto (If it ain’t broke, don’t fix it). [email protected] with the lively Fridgio, Fridgio, Frid- Act 3: The curtain rises on a kitchen

FREE EVALUATION! Baby Boomers!

Thinking about selling your p roper ty and m oving to a rental or reti rement complex? I can help!

Stress free and worry free service! I am proud of my 10 years of excellence in real estate.

With you, for you! Honest and courteous services! Na tasha and her m other Guaranteed!

Natasha Laurin 514 996 2894 Yaaelel PPinin to 514 924 2646 nlaurin@sut ton.com yael@londonog rou p.com

Groupe Sut ton Cent re Ouest A dynamic team of real estate brokers at your se rvice 2 4/7

Working hours: Languages: French, English Monday to Friday 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. For additional information and a complete list of our offerings, please visit our web site or contact us. 10% discount for 60+ ATWATER Registration online available www.dawsoncollege.qc.ca/ctd www.theseniortimes.com June 2011 23 THE SENIOR TIMES Dave Binney Paco de Lucia George Wein Joshua Redman Anat Cohen Geri Allen Hot summer evenings, filled with jazz, are made for cruising Irwin Block there is a tremendous array of choice, Shaw orchestras in “competition,” TUESDAY,JUNE 28 Special to The Senior Times a lot of it not jazz at all. 2 p.m. Salle Wilfrid-Pelletier. • A near-perfect trio features saxo- To assist in your choices, here are • Veteran pianist George Wein with phonist Mark Turner, bassist Larry One of the best ways to enjoy the our suggestions from the jazz roster: Newport All Stars, 6 p.m., Gesù. Grenadier, and drummer Jeff Bal- 10-day Montreal International Jazz • Pianist Brad Mehldau with saxo- lard, 6 p.m., Gesù. Festival, which kicks off June 25, is SATURDAY,JUNE 25 phonist Joshua Redman, 9:30 p.m., • Gypsy Roma Urban Balkan Beats to cruise from one outdoor stage to • Alto saxophonist David Binney Théâtre Maisonneuve. (GRUBB), with dancing, Centre another on a hot summer’s evening bristles with energy and edgy ideas, • Israeli-born clarinettist Anat Cohen, Pierre Péladeau, 300 de Maisonneuve for the free open-air concerts. 6 p.m., Gesù, 1200 Bleury. a musical delight, leads a quartet, E. till July 2. The schedules are posted on • New flamenco guitarist Paco de 10:30 p.m., Gesù. columns scattered around the festi- Lucia dazzles, with dancers, 7 p.m., WEDNESDAY,JUNE 29 val site that stretches from Jeanne Salle Wilfrid-Pelletier. MONDAY,JUNE 27 • Bassist Dave Holland leads his Mance to St. Laurent, Ste. Cather- • Pianist Brad Mehldau, a poetic • Acclaimed pianist Geri Allen fea- quintet with virtuosos Robin Eu- ine to de Maisonneuve.You can also melodist steeped in tradition, 10:30 tures tap dancer Maurice Chestnut, banks (trombone) and Chris Potter consult the festival website and p.m., Gesù. 6 p.m., Gesù. (saxophones), 8 p.m., Théâtre Jean- your daily newspaper for the day’s • Rising star Esperanza Spalding sings Duceppe. schedule. SUNDAY,JUNE 26 and plays bass with edgy pizzaz, 9:30 • Sax stars Rudresh Mahanthappa The more serious listening happens • Battle of the Bands presents the re- p.m., Théâtre Maisonneuve. and Bunky Green strut their stuff, at the ticketed indoor concerts where constituted Glen Miller and Artie 10:30 p.m., Gesù.

Dave Holland Quartet Holy Cole Anouar Brahem Richard Galliano

Didier Morissonneau presents Battle of the Bands 0= THE 4TH ANNUAL CLASSIC AMERICAN BIG BAND THROWDOWN! GLENNVSARTIE MILLER SHAW The judges are: Co-hosted by: 2008 & 2009 2010 orchestra orchestra CHAMPIONS CHAMPIONS André Ménard Dick Irvin Dan Laxer SUNDAY, JUNE 26 at 2 pm SALLE WILFRID-PELLETIER, PdA

24 THE SENIOR TIMES June 2011 www.theseniortimes.com Esperanza Spalding Gonzalo Rubalcaba François Bourassa Oliver Jones Jean-Pierre Zanella THURSDAY,JUNE 30: pianist François Bourassa, 6 p.m., Peterson, in a trio, Théâtre Maison- Steve Amirault, 6 p.m., L’Astral. • Superb Canadian vocalist Holly L’Astral. neuve, 9:30 p.m. • Banjo virtuoso Béla Fleck struts his Cole, 6 p.m., Théâtre Maisonneuve. • Teenage sensation Nikki Yanofsky stuff with the Flecktones, Théâtre • Oud master Anouar Brahem, with of Hampstead sings with the Or- SUNDAY,JULY 3 Maisonneuve, 9:30 p.m. bassist Dave Holland and saxophon- chestre Métropolitain, 7 p.m. Salle • Saxophonist Jean-Pierre Zanella ist John Surman, 8 p.m., Théâtre Wilfrid-Pelletier. salutes conga player Don Alias, in a For input and comments, contact Jean-Duceppe. • Pianist Oliver Jones salutes Oscar septet with bassist Gene Perla, pianist Irwin Block, [email protected].

FRIDAY,JULY 1 Nikki Yanofsky Béla Fleck • Oud master Anouar Brahem meets sublime pianist François Couturier and accordionist Jean-Louis Ma- tinier, 8 p.m., Théâtre Jean-Duceppe. • Virtuosos accordionist Richard Galliano meets Cuban pianist Gon- zalo Rubalcaba, 9:30 p.m., Théâtre Maisonneuve.

SATURDAY,JULY 2 • Bassist Michel Donato salutes the music of Bill Evans, in a quartet with

Join us for theWORLD’S BIGGEST JAZZ FESTIVAL in downtown Montreal! SOME OF THIS YEAR’S HIGHLIGHTS: ÉVÉNEMENTS SPÉCIAUX SALLE WILFRID-PELLETIER, Pd" r  p.m. DOUBLE BILL 8:30 p.m.

AMERICA DON NIKKI A Horse with No Name MCLEAN A CROONER WITHA N t 7FOUVSB )JHIXBZ "NFSJDBO 1JF t UNFORGETTABLEV OICE! 7JODFOU 4UBSSZ /JHIU t YANOFSKY t 4JTUFS (PMEFO )BJS "OE * -PWF )FS 4P t FUD AND L’ORCHESTRE t 5JO .BO t FUD AN EX TREMELY RARE S UMMIT WITH TONY BENNETT MÉTROPOLITAIN LIVINGL EGENDS IN ONE DOUBLE-BILL! FRIDAY, JULY 1 SATURDAY, JULY 2 SUNDAY, JULY 3

EN VOIX LES GRANDS CONCERTS THÉÂTRE MAISONNEUVE, Pd" r  p.m.

«A TRUE LIVING Sing the Truth! LEGEND!» BRAZIL’S ANGÉLIQUE KIDJO, GREATEST STAR! DIANNE REEVES THE DAVE and LIZZ WRIGHT MILTON continue the legacies of Miriam Makeba, BRUBECK Abbey Lincoln and Odetta NASCIMENTO QUARTET 4"563%": +6/&  t 5)²¬53& ."*40//&67& 1%" t  p.m. SATURDAY, JULY 25 TUESDAY, JUNE 28 TICKETS montrealjazzfest.com

www.theseniortimes.com June 2011 THE SENIOR TIMES 25 Navigating a transitional housing market In April 2011, The Greater Montreal Real Estate Board announced that sale transactions in the Real Estate Referral Helpline for Seniors Montreal Metropolitan Area were 18 per cent Realities below April 2010. Of greater importance is that 514 527-0007 Daniel Smyth Health • Welfare • Consumer problems • Housing this was not an isolated observation. Indeed, April 2011 marked the 12th consecutive ww w.info-reference.qc.ca month where sales for the current month fell Sales in Montreal Metropolitan Area, [email protected] below the same month of the year before. April 2011 vs. April 2010 The board reported that the increase in the me- dian sale price of various property types was more PROPERTY TYPES GEOGRAPHICALLY modest in April 2011 compared with April 2010. Plexes -31% South Shore -25% According the GMRB, these numbers provide ev- Single family -16% Laval -4% idence to support the fact that the real estate mar- Condos -15% Montreal -17% Home & office security systems ket in the Montreal area is becoming balanced. Vaudreuil-Solanges Medeco-Abloy The balance is between the supply of property by Mailboxes, Master key systems, Security grills -13% Residential, commercial the seller and the demand for it by the buyer in a Source: GMRB North Shore -10% Sales, installation, service particular location at a particular time. A balanced market, also known as a transitional market, oc- more modest increases in the average sale price 6010 Sherbrooke St. W. (bet. Hampton & Belgrave) Cell: 514 952-8891 • Tel. & Fax: 514 481-8891 curs when the balance between the supply of per sale transaction. property and the demand for it reaches approxi- In the last eight months, there has been an in- mately five to seven months on inventory. crease in the number of properties for sale on the A buyer’s market occurs when the supply of market this year compared with last year. This has property exceeds seven months of listing inven- provided more of a choice for buyers. With a tory available (buyer demand increases, while sup- larger inventory to choose from, buyers may be ply decreases). In a seller’s market, the supply of taking longer to choose a property and/or wait to property available is less than five months of list- see if prices are going to drop. Evidence to support ing inventory (buyer demand decreases and sup- this hypothesis is provided by the fact that the me- ply increase). Traditionally, sales transactions dian and average sale price increases in 2011 are follow a seasonal pattern, peaking between March not as robust as they were in 2010. So properties and May, then slowing down during the summer. may be taking longer to sell this year. Sales increase again in the autumn, only to fall Between and between January and April, prop- during December and/or January. It is like two dif- erties stayed on the market a bit longer and sale ferent sized humps on a camel’s back, and the pat- numbers are dropping. Thus, the real estate mar- Tel: 514-939-7247 Fax: 514-939-2699 tern is cyclical and predictable. ket in Montreal is transitioning and becoming The market began to slow down just after Janu- more balanced. The shift is moving away from a JOYCE BLOND FRANK ary 2010. However, sales transaction numbers did seller’s market toward neutrality B.A., B.C.L., LL.M. Avocat-Attorney not begin to shrink until May 2010. You could Sales prices are still growing, which means buy- compare this with sprinting up a hill: At the be- ers are still willing to pay more for property than Family and Elder Law ginning you are fast, but by the time you reach the they did last year, but not as much. top, you are moving much slower. At this point, It is certain that there will be transitioning mar- 1310 Greene Ave. Suite 660 the market really began to change, as inventory or kets in the next little while. In one area, the mar- Westmount properties for sale on the market began to increase ket may be balanced but in another, unbalanced. relative to the year-earlier month. That is why it is very important to communicate Lynda Pitt-Taylor BSW By September 2010, there was a greater number with a real estate broker to determine the direc- Geriatric consultant of new MLS listings on the market than the year- tion the market is taking in the area(s) you want to - Seniors’ accommodations ago period. sell and/or buy in. Overall, however, the market - Home care - Respite care The board commented on the modest increases still favours the seller. - Case management in the median sale price of various property types Furthermore, it is uncertain just how far the - Alzheimer’s expertise in Montreal in 2011 compared with 2010. Average market will transition and depends on a number E C T N N I O N C O S Free initial consultation sale price transactions were examined because the of factors, which include interest rates, buyer con- 514-369-2185 data for the total region were unavailable for the fidence, economic recovery and employment S S E R R V I O 877-878-6676 I C N median. Average sale prices continued to increase. rates. Unfortunately, it is very difficult to predict E S F O R S E connections servicesfor seniors.com The current monthly average is always higher than what the state of the economy will be in six the year-ago month despite monthly fluctuations. months to a year. But like the more modest increases the board re- However, interest rates are bound to increase this ported on in April 2011, there is also a trend for year, the Bank of Canada promises. Also, interest rates have been fluctuating for months, but the CORNER - STONE general trend is up. BOOKSHOP Clunkers can be taxing You’re finally ready to upgrade your 1972 A Great Browser’s Paradise sedan rustbucket for a shiny new hybrid. But Liquidation Sale through Sept. what to do with the old car? Watch for Daily Specials. The Kidney-Car Program in Quebec will tow Hours: Mon. & Tues. 10 am - 6 pm your vehicle away free of charge and recycle it. Wed. - Sat. 10 am - 9 pm • Sun. 12 - 6 pm Car-owners get a tax reciept and the warm feel- Downtown Plattsburgh, N.Y. ing that comes with helping save the environ- 110 Margaret St. (corner Court & Margaret) ment and making a donation to a good cause. Tel: 518-561-0520 888-228-8673, kidney.ca/quebec. 26 June 2011 www.theseniortimes.com THE SENIOR TIMES You know what it’s like on vacation – hair today, gone tomorrow 1983 and spends a lot of time pam- Smart pering their clients (women and Shopping men) and making sure they are happy with their wigs, hairpieces or Sandra Phillips hair extensions. They ensure that you know how to I just discovered something so care for them and keep them in good clever that I can’t believe I never condition. You can bring them in for thought of it. service, which includes washing, When some smart women go on restyling, recolouring, adding hair vacation, they take a wig along. That and perhaps recutting. way they can swim, ski or mud wres- You can choose a wig for its dura- tle, and never have to worry about bility or its delicacy. Wigs are made their hair. of good quality European, Indian At night, as you would do with a and Remy hair. For custom-made hat, just throw a wig over your wigs and hair additions, an exact wrecked hair. When traveling, no one mold of your head is taken to ensure at your destination knows what your a perfect fit. hair looked like at home, so you can Photo: Utagawa Kuniyoshi, 1798 - 1861 They also design vacuum hair pros- have some fun with something you Wig-making has come a long way since the 18th century. theses for alopecia clients, and carry might have been afraid to try out such brands as Henry Margu, Raquel otherwise. base, which is see-through and Most popular are the fine European Welch, Jaquelyn and many others, or According to Peter Haywood, breathable, comfortable and makes it wigs in the latest styles and colours. if you have a preference they can owner of Maison de Beauté Doreen, appear as if the wig hairs are coming Their range includes multi-direc- order a specific one from their sup- women are buying wigs in multiples from your own scalp. tional skin-top wigs, full wigs, band pliers across North America. and wearing them like accessories. It is also hard to tell the difference falls, hat falls and pre-cut wigs. Be- Consultations (free by appoint- Also, these wigs can be a funkier between synthetic and real-hair wigs. sides the wigs and falls, there is a ment) are professional and private, hairdo or colour than you might ever Synthetic hair is very easy to care huge selection of pre-tied bandan- and time is taken to inform you have done to your own hair. for – wash and wear, as they say. The nas, silk scarves, Israeli and Indian about your needs and options. Can- Haywood says: “They can change styles are set forever, so you don’t turbans and headbands. cer patients get especially tender care. one every day, have a different look have to worry about the rain or hat 6781 Darlington, 514-733-6388. 1650 de Maisonneuve, Suite 304. every day.” He sees women buying head. Chateau Capillaire has been in chateaucapillaire.com colours and styles for their moods – Real hair is, well, real hair. If it gets business here and in the U.S. since 514-939-2243. curls, streaks, and even trying to see wet, you’re off to the wig salon for a if blondes really have more fun. restyling.You can blow it dry like real His store caters to the special hair, which you shouldn’t do with a beauty needs of the black commu- synthetic wig. nity, but anyone and everyone comes If you wear your wig every day, in for the deals on wigs: $29.99 to then it should go in for a wash and $79.99. The synthetic designs are all set every four to six weeks. Synthetic by Sensationnel, Marie Danielle and wigs need washing and setting every Kalore; there are wigs, hair exten- three to four weeks. Traveling or ex- sions, weaves, ponytails and hair- treme heat may cause your wig to pieces. need washing more often. Don’t be If you don’t see what you want, you afraid to play with your wig – fre- can look through the catalogue and quent brushing is encouraged. they will order it for you. Orly’s Creations is a friendly 6875 Victoria Ave., 514-737-6862. neighbourhood wig shop. Each cus- Wigs can cost as little as $29.99 or tomer is seen by appointment to help can be custom-styled for $450 or them find the right hair replacement more for a made-to-measure one. solution. Orly’s Creations has the ex- Styling is accompanied by lots of perience and sensitivity to deal with pampering and hand-holding to all types of wig customers, such as make sure it’s right. those with hair loss, alopecia, women Wigs really look less like wigs these undergoing chemotherapy and for days. They sport a monofilament religious attire.

The electric bicycle an alternative that keeps you connected! sales • service • accesssories All you need for your electric bike!

10229 Bois-de-Boulogne Avenue Montreal, Qc H4N 2W4 electric bike boutique 514 333-6930 *After application of Tax Credit for Home Support Services for Seniors. Limited time offer. Certain conditions apply. 4466 Marquette St., Montreal Here, you are home! azurretirementhomes.com www.theseniortimes.com June 2011 27 THE SENIOR TIMES Youth hostels aren’t just for youth after all, and they’re easy on the wallet ment pops up we take a serious read Roads of the comments by our fellow trav- Scholar elers—a notoriously candid lot. Portal del Sur achieved a reliable Mark rating of 84 per cent from 123 cus- Medicoff tomers. Their webpage lists a de- scription of their facilities and all the features the hostel affords, such as Many years ago, Marion and I were continental breakfast buffet, free Wi- staying at a youth hostel in Hanoi, Fi and such. enjoying our breakfast and observ- Security is also an important issue ing an older European woman tak- and this hostel provided it around ing care of her under-10-year-old the clock with a buzzer system at charge. night. There are pictures of the hos- A few minutes later, the rest of the tel and the rooms on their website. family joined them, two thirty-some- Their breakfast was more than things and the grandpa. For me, that ample and except for an air-condi- scene became an indelible memory, tioner problem (we moved to a an- illustrating that people of all ages— other room), our stay was perfect. The entire families—are travelling the cost per night, in today’s dollars, was globe via youth hostels! $66.78 U.S. for a private ensuite room Marion and I are middle-class kind (with bathroom) for the two of us. of people over 55, almost retired and The next leg of our journey was whose thirst for travel exceeds our fi- to Iguazu Falls, a breathtaking

nancial means. Photo: Robertopanorama Fiadone of rushing water that sits We like to travel longer than 10 The world-famous tango cafe-restaurant Cafe Tortoni in downtown Buenos Aires. at the border of Argentina and Brazil. days at a time and that can get really With the same due diligence that we expensive. Since there are few finan- to which all hostels must conform. undertake with every accommoda- cial compromises we can make on Some places have their own idiosyn- Finding your perfect hostel tion, we chose The Hostel-Inn, with getting to our destination—airfare crasies, like no private rooms and Portal del sur 5411 4342-8788 a large pool and clubhouse that re- being what it is—the only options curfews that those over 55 would http://www.portaldelsurba.com. sembled a Club Med. are to economize once we’ve ar- balk over. ar/index_e.html We remember the place for its rived. The idea has morphed to include a Hostelling International friendly staff, its incredible all-you Opportunities to keep our expen- wide range of facilities offering a va- http://www.hihostels.com/ can-eat BBQ supper and many good ditures modest open up to us thanks riety of comfort and expense levels in Hostel-Inn beer chats with a well-known sports to the hostel movement. Instead of almost every city in the world where www.hostel-inn.com journalist from Australia (also over spending $150 or $200 a night at a there is running water. Cafe Tortoni 55). The cost for this little slice of lux- hotel, a $55-a-night private hostel But let’s be clear, as a senior traveler, http://www.cafetortoni.com.ar/ ury near Iguazu Falls is $66.40 U.S. room with breakfast suffices. my comfort level does not include a Hostelworld More than likely, a hostel’s bulletin First, a little background into the dormitory of eight snoring men, nor http://www.hostelworld.com/ board will offer travelers cultural ac- hostelling movement and its ethically is my wife accustomed to sleeping tivities that are rare to find in hotels. questionable beginning: In 1912, the with eight chatty Cathies. On our You can find reasonably priced, German Youth Movement initiated travels, we do not compromise on dation in the downtown area of dance lessons, language classes, off- an experiment to promote physical our need for a private room and Buenos Aires, within walking dis- the-beaten-track day trips, walking fitness and character building among clean private bathroom with towels tances of tourist sights and famed tours and visits to unusual spectacles. its urban, alienated youth by sending that have the absorbency of shoe neighbourhoods. In Mexico City, for example, we at- them into the countryside. leather. We settled on Portal del Sur, a few tended a wrestling match that kept us Fortunately, today, the idea has Over more than 20 years of travel- minutes walk from the world-fa- in stitches for days after and a tour of evolved to become an inclusive phe- ing, we were rarely disappointed mous Café Tortoni, a tango café- the best pulque (local beer) bars nomenon advancing global relation- with our hostel lodgings. restaurant. We relied on reviews and available in the city. ships and environmental sustainability. But when unpleasant circum- ratings placed on Hostelworld by Another reason we seek out hostels With more than 4,000 hostels world- stances did occur, we moved to an- other travelers. is because they accommodate a great wide, the largest organization is other facility without hesitation. To me, performing due diligence class of people. Hostelling International, which com- There are plenty of hostels and we al- on one’s accommodations is the key If you like to gab, hostels provide a prises more than 87 associations ways carry a guidebook and iPhone to a successful travel experience. rare glimpse into the angst of today’s around the globe. apps for quick decisions. Being greeted in the morning by a youthful travelers. You can bet your Most importantly, its membership is Here’s why our success rate is so cockroach gallivanting across the bottom dollar that the world will be not limited to youth. high. Four years ago, we used Hostel- floor does not a good day make. a better place to live in during their This “chain” establishes standards world.com to choose our accommo- When more than one negative com- watch.

• Retractable screen doors Before • Paw Proof pet resistant screens • For all window and door screen repairs

• Portes moustiquaires rétractables • Moustiquaires qui résistent aux animaux • Pour toutes réparations de moustiquaires ww w.moustiquairemobile.com After June 2011 www.theseniortimes.com 28 THE SENIOR TIMES To reserve your MOVERS & SHAKERS spot call: 514-484-5033

I Couvreur Roofing N Forget the other CONSTRUCTION C ELITE guys, call THE MAN! Roof Replacement,DDO RBQ#8359-345957 L. VALENTINO Repair & Maintenance Prices start @ $29.90 MOVING IKEA Pick Up I Furniture Delivery | • Free Written Estimate PLUMBING • All Work Guaranteed Professional Movers Small Move I Packing Service | RBQ #8315806344 • Tar & Gravel Free boxes with reservation Moving Material I Piano | Etc. Unplugging Drains • Attic Ventilation DISCOUNTS SENIORS 10% OFF Emergency Response DO IT RIGHT 10% Senior / 5% Student THE FIRST TIME with coupon 24 hours Bonded & 514-487-6683 514-421-1336 Insured www.themanwithhisvan.com 514-258-4091 Email: [email protected] 514-799-6266

R.D. ROOFING Grimaldi Renovation / Construction All Interior & Exterior renovations that your house needs RBQ #5623-0238-01FREE • Free Estimate FREE ESTIMATE • Residential & Commercial Special prices for Apartment Bldgs • Work Guaranteed Call Sam 514.641.5750 Raymond Daigneault www.grimaldiconstruction.com 514-452-5577

Electronique V-Plus Electronics Construction RÉNOVATIONS Antenna, Satellite, Home Theatre Renovation Installation and Repairs, Landscaping Montreal Brickwork Masonry specializes SERVICES IN PAVING MAINTENANCE TV Wall Mounting and Connections in masonry restoration and repair projects. SERVICES D’ENTRETIEN DE PAVAGE RENOVATIONS Xplornet Internet Systems Brick, bloc, stone, window sill, lintel, water- REPAIRS & SEALERS Robin Brain, prop. Emerich Papp proofing, pointing, parging and chimney repair. FOR PO Box 46052 Quality workmanship - Good practice - Safety ASPHALT & UNI-STONE T 514.502.2546 Pointe-Claire QC Tel: 450-458-5637 F 514.695.0254 H9R 5R4 Cell: 514-497-4921 Seniors 5% off with coupon, free estimate. Manny • 514-991-9075 [email protected] R.B.Q. 5588-1478-01 [email protected] 514-882-2703 www.impermaseal.com HARRISON MOVING SERVICE DE DÉMÉNAGEMENT ROOFING • Basement Finishing • Hardwood & Ceramic Floors Moving & Storage SHINGLEEXPERT • Kitchen & Bathroom Renos Make the right move Serving the West Island • Home Extensions Family operated • Roofing • Reliable • Affordable Free Estimate All Work Guaranteed Old fashioned service from Licensed & insured dedicated craftmen! • Local & long distance and Insured 514.969.1990 514-735-8148 514-538-3999 [email protected]

WWG P. ENOS FENCE&DECK MOVING Licensed • Quality Workmanship Guaranteed MANUFACTURER • Local & Long Distance

Custom Design • Roofing • Renovations 9

• Packing & Storage 0 -

Sales • Installation • Repairs 3 6

Cedar • Pressure-Treated • Canada: Montreal, Toronto, • Specialized in flat roofs 4 2 -

• Elastomeric bitumen membrane 4 Chain Link • PVC etc. Calgary, Vancouver 1 3 8

References available • USA: Boston, New York, • Blown insulation . Q • Residential • Interior renovations .

Free Estimates • Seniors Discount B Washington, Savannah, Miami . R Toll Free: 1-877-266-0022 Pierre Enos 514 777-8237 Free Estimate www.wwginc.com Tel 450-458-4857 Cell 514-386-1278 www.homewise.reseau411.ca

Xilia R.B.Q. 5603-6684-01 C. P. Cleaning Service 24/7 DRAIN Tim Easy Home Computing Residential, EXCELLENCE INC. Plumbing Commercial, Windows, Carpets, Industrial Furniture, Office Cleaning, • Having trouble with your home computer? • Plumbing • Heating • Gaz Naturel • French Drains • Membranes Duct Cleaning & Walls • Want to add a printer, scanner, • Cracks or Splits • Sewer Residential & Commercial camera or other peripheral devices Tel 514-903-1060 (urgent) • Well Chambers • Pyrite

• Waterproofing • Concrete NEQ 1161244786 17 years experience to your computer? Cell 514-208-6010 • Do you need to install software? Call Our Team! Emergency 24/24 Visit www.xilia.ca Fax 514-228-1335 514.862.8512 Or call [email protected] Free Estimate for more information Marc Tremblay – Jonathan Lavery 514-805-8954 www.timplumbing.com 514-996-3755 www.theseniortimes.com June 2011 29 THE SENIOR TIMES WHAT’SHAPPENING Art I Remember You • Sat. June 18 Mix & Mingle Dance Party • Sat. June 18 Memorial concert for Johnny Scott.1254 MacKay Hosted by Single Person's Association (SPA Mon- Spilling Horizon • until Aug. 14 $16.50. 514-769-0849, www.geofflapp.com treal). For Singles over 40. 8pm. 448 Trudeau, Exhibition by Khosro Berahmandi, Wed.-Fri. Lasalle. $12 includes door prizes- midnight snack. 11am-7pm, Sat. & Sun. noon-5pm. 4438 de la 514-366-8600 Roche 514-373-5777, www.mekic.ca Events Walking Tour • Sun. July 3 Exhibit • June 8 - 19 Tai Chi & Qi Gong classes • ongoing 10:30am. Baron de Hirsch Cemetery. Light re- The Mile End Gallery presents paintings by For seniors in Brossard: Tuesdays 7 pm. Fridays freshments to be served at the end. 514-735-4696 Catherine Davidson & Robert McGerrigle. 5345 10 am. St. Bruno: Wednesdays 9 & 10:45am. Parc. www.ame-art.com, 514-271-3383 450-466-7200, [email protected] Barbeque • Sat. July 16 Hosted by St. Paul’s Anglican Church. 4-8pm. 377 Vernissage • June 12 Working out with the Saints • ongoing 44th avenue in Lachine. Adults $12/children under Les Femmes Fabuleuses of the Y des Femmes South Shore Community Partners host a morning ten $5. Reserve by calling 514-634-1965 present a soulful celebration of mixed-media art. exercise program for 55 plus. 10-11am Mondays 7-9pm show continues to July 4. and Fridays. $2 per session. No reservations Café thEATre,1832 Ste. Catherine W. needed. For locations, call 450-466-1325 Lectures Vernissage • Thurs. June 23 Meeting & Lecture • Fri. June 10 Six artists from the Mile End Artists Collective Poetry course for women • June 1 - July 20 South Shore Community Partners Network will show paintings and drawings. 6-8pm. 345 Parc. 1420 Towers St, Studio 305. Wed. 1–3pm. $96 host their Annual General meeting followed by a www.ame-art.com, 514-271-3383 (Materials included) 514-939-4173 discussion “Knowing your medications especially [email protected] during the summer heat” 1-3pm. 840 Notre- Vernissage & Sale • Thurs. June 9 Dame, St. Lambert. 450-466-1325 Watercolor Art Class of the Place Kensington. A Musée des ondes Emile Berliner • until Dec. 18 portion of the proceeds will be donated to the Bat- “The RCA Victor Years,” 1050 Lacasse, C-220, shaw Youth and Family Centres. 3pm. 4430 Ste. Fri.-Sun. 2-5pm. 514-932-9663 Catherine W. 514-935-1212 Libraries [email protected] Graduation Performances • until June 12 Atwater Library 514-935-7344 Graduates of the National Circus School present • Thurs. June 9 at 12:30pm. Lunchtime Series: two shows: Messa tells the story of a group of who urban gardening teacher Marci Babineau gives an take over a basement in Block B and Pomme illustrated presentation on "Edible Landscape — Bazaars Grenade follows the journey of a deserter visited Eating Local.". Free admission. Donations wel- Garage Sale • Sat. June 11 by childhood memories. Adults: $21 and up/ Chil- come. St-Mary’s Seniors. 9:30am-3pm. 735 Miller, dren (12 and under): $15 and up. Packages avail- • Tues. June 14 at 6pm. Annual General Meeting Greenfield Park. able. For dates and showtimes, 514-376-8648, of the Atwater Library of the Mechanics' Institute www.tohu.ca of Montreal. An exhibit of treasures from the or- Garage and bake sale • Sat. June 11 ganization's archives will be launched at the start Royal Canadian Legion, Branch 245. Community afternoon • Sat. June 11 of the evening. The exhibit, For My Dear Atwater, 9:30am- 3pm. 575 Jean-Marie Landry, Dorval. South Shore Community Partners Network will is curated by Edward McCann. Free admission. 514-631-5786. host a barbeque along with summer activities and Donations welcome. Exhibit continues through exercises for seniors.11am-2pm. 840 Notre-Dame, the summer. St. Lambert 450-466-1325

Clubs Grannies Walk • Sun. June 12 Urban Hikers Club • Sat. June 18 9:30am. 38 In support of Stephen Lewis Foundation to meet Community Briefs Place du Commerce, Nuns' Island. $2. Dogs on the needs of African grandmothers and the or- NDG Community Council needs volunteers to leash are welcome. 514-366-9108. phaned children in their care. Beaver Lake on act as outreach assistants. Tasks include visiting Mount Royal. Registration 10am. community organizations to publicize events; put- Shaare Zedek Men’s Club • Sun. June 19 Walk begins at 11am. ting up posters; speaking with the media; wel- Father’s Day program with guest CJAD host Abe www.grandmotherscampaign.org coming newcomers to meetings and following up Hefter. Services 8:45am. Breakfast & lecture with residents after events. Contact Gina Lacasse: 9:30am. Open to all, including children. RSVP Picnic Lunch • Wed. June 15 514-484-1471, www.ndg.ca 514-484-1122. Donations welcomed. Amy Hirshberg Lederman, of Chicken Soup for the Soul fame, will speak on My Grandmother’s Can- Héritage Laurentien which manages the ecolog- dlesticks. noon-1:30pm. 1 Cummings Square. ical aspects of the parc des Rapides in LaSalle, is Open to all women. There is a $20 cover and valet looking for volunteers Friday mornings. Tasks in- Concerts parking is available for $5. clude horticultural work, control of invasive Gospel Concert • Sun. June 12 Register at 514-345-2645 x3308, species, and protection of sensitive habitats. River's Edge Gospel Choir and Global Impact host [email protected] Contact Patrick Asch at 514-367-6540. Changing the Lives of Children, a free concert to heritagelaurentien.org raise funds for impoverished children. 7:30 pm. Singles Soirèe • Thurs. June 16 5567 Côte St. Antoine. 514-487-3425 Beth Zion Congregation and B'nai Brith Canada- Native Women’s Shelter of Montreal needs vol- Quebec host an evening for Jewish singles 25-35 unteers to help facilitate monthly wellness days for Folk Fest on the Canal • June 16 -19 featuring a DJ, refreshments and speed dating. residents and their children. Activities include Multiple events in locations along the Lachine 7pm. 5740 Hudson, Cote St. Luc. Reservation re- drumming, singing, dancing, meditation, yoga, canal. www.montrealfolkfest.com, quired. manicures. Contact Chantal Thomas at 514-933- 514-524-9225 514-489-8411 x35. 4688, www.nwsm.info

30 THE SENIOR TIMES June 2011 www.theseniortimes.com Old Montreal comes alive for summer INJUNE With splendour and opulence, the Reclaim is looking for a volunteer Maison Marguerite, providing short Caribbean will once again be fea- tutor Wednesday mornings, who is term shelter and services for home- tured at the 12th annual A Taste of patient and flexible and able to help less women, is looking for female, the Caribbean festival. adults learn the basic concepts of bilingual volunteers to serve meals On Saturday, June 18, head for the math by applying them to everyday and snacks to its clientele. Volunteers Marché Bonsecours in Old Montreal situations. 514-369-7835. should be dynamic, resourceful and for a day-long Caribbean vacation. www.reclaimliteracy.ca a good listener. Contact Sonia Mi- Patrons will celebrate the smells, naya: 514-932-8872 x4. tastes, sights and sounds of the is- The Hallmont Foundation (GIV3) www.maisonmarguerite.com lands with food catered by local and which provides services to promote visiting celebrity chefs. There will be philanthropy and volunteerism, is ROPASOM (Regroupement des or- entertainment, music and dance all looking for an Assistant Program ganismes pour aînés du sud-ouest de day, right up to midnight. The festi- Photo courtesy of Baroque Festival Manager to help manage GIV3’schar- Montréal) organises friendly visits val supports Triumph Through Ad- Butterflies are free at the ity partnerships. Responsibilities in- for seniors who feel isolated in the versity, a culinary scholarship Montreal Baroque Festival. clude contact with charity executives; South-West Borough. program, and My Jamaican Heaven online research; basic organization and If you are a resident of this area and Foundation, a children’s charity. 514- Parade beginning at 1pm. administrative tasks. Contact would like to participate in this proj- 620-6612,atasteofthecaribbean.ca. Montreal Baroque has been a major Woodrow Rosenbaum at 514-312- ect by receiving visits or by becom- The 9th Montreal Baroque Festi- contributor to the city’s early music 4178. www.giv3.ca ing a volunteer or by referring an val, with its theme of The Seven scene. Its annual festival brings to- isolated senior, contact Caroline Deadly Sins, June 23-26, will feature gether the best musicians from here CLSC René-Cassin needs volunteers Donat at 514-989-8226. the music of Baroque composers in- and abroad in an event renowned for to grocery shop on a weekly basis for cluding W.F. Bach, J.B. Lully and its high quality, inventiveness and individuals who due to age, mobility CSSS Cavendish is looking for vol- more. festive spirit. 514-845-7171. issues or health problems cannot do unteers at St. Andrews and St. Marg- Montreal’s Arion Ensemble will The Marché Bonsecours in the so for themselves. Volunteers must eret senior residences to help in their celebrate their 30th anniversary in a heart of Old Montreal, 350 St. Paul, be patient, flexible and able to pur- day centers with recreational activi- concert of Telemann and Handel. As consists of several boutiques offering chase items on a budget. Contact ties, visits and medical escorts. Vol- well as the main concerts, the festival a wide range of made-in-Quebec Anna Maria Malorni at 514-484-7878 unteers are also needed to work with will feature many intimate concerts products. x1351. young families in need of extra help in unusual venues in Old Montreal, Jewelry, fine leather goods, designer with everyday tasks. Volunteer infor- as well as free concerts in Place clothing, pottery and silk scarves are Booth Centre/Salvation Army is mation meetings will be held Jacques-Cartier June 24-26. On Sun- among the items made by profes- looking for an animator for a musical Wednesday, June 15, at 9:30 and day, June 26, there will be a Grand sional craftspeople all year long. therapy program for men with mental Thursday, June 16, at 1pm at 2525 health problems. Volunteers should Cavendish. know a variety of instruments and mu- 514-484-7878 x 3146 sical genres. 514-932-2214 x 244.

Elder Abuse Awareness Symposium June 15, 2011 from 1:30pm to 3:30pm Cummings Centre, 5700 Westbury, Montreal Photo: Hayley Juhl The fireworks competition can be seen and heard all over Montreal Island. RSVP befo re June 4 at 514-484-7878, ext. 1737 How to make your nights more explosive ■ Presentation by Bill Haugland The International Fireworks Com- broadcast at 105.7 FM. The light petition has been a Montreal sum- show begins at 10 pm. ■ Present atio n by the mer mainstay since 1985, but the June 25: ...... China CSSS C ave ndish novelty hasn’t worn off. July 2:...... Czech Republic BILL HAUGLAND Each year, more than 3 million peo- July 9:...... England ■ Laun ch of t he S AVA Ce nt re-Ou es t ple gather at La Ronde, crowd onto July 13: ...... Italy project (S helt er a nd assi stanc e fo r the Jacques Cartier Bridge or find an- July 16:...... Australia victims of eld er a buse) other favourite vantage point to July 20:...... United States watch the spectacle, organizers say. July 23:...... Canada Competing nations choreograph July 27: ...... France pyrotechnics to music, which is July 30: Finale: ....A Beatles Tribute www.theseniortimes.com June 2011 THE SENIOR TIMES 31 e alphabet soup of converting your RRSP to an RRIF A registered retirement savings plan is a great The main alternative to an RRIF is an annuity. way to save and invest for retirement. But you With an annuity, you create a simple income can’t save forever. Financial stream, without the chore of managing invest- At some point, you’ll use the funds you’ve accu- Fitness ments. mulated in your RRSP for retirement income.You You can buy a life annuity, through which you can wait, but not past a certain age. Government Deborah Leahy provide a lump sum to an insurance company in regulations require you to wind up your RRSP by exchange for a guaranteed income stream for life. the end of the year in which you turn 71. A RRIF is similar to an RRSP,only you distribute Payments, usually made monthly, are a combina- When it’s time to draw on RRSP funds for in- money instead of contributing funds.Your invest- tion of investment returns and repayment of part come, there are three basic choices: You can con- ments grow, tax-deferred, as long as they remain of your principal amount. vert your RRSP to a registered retirement income in the plan. Amounts withdrawn for income are Generally they’re fixed for the term of the annu- fund, or RRIF; buy an annuity; or take the entire taxable. ity. Some type of annuities provide payments until amount in cash.You can also combine any of these You can withdraw as much as you want from an age 90, or offer different features. options. In reality, the first two options are the RRIF. However, a minimum annual withdrawal is You don’t have to choose between an RRIF and most popular, because receiving funds in cash required under government regulations. This is an annuity. could result in a substantial income tax bill in a based on your age and the value of your RRIF. You can combine the two so an annuity provides single year. If you turn 71 this year, you should have already a predictable income stream in retirement and an RRIFs are by far the most common choice. started the process of winding up your RRSP. RRIF gives you a chance to exercise greater con- They offer investment and income flexibility and Most financial institutions require at least a trol over part of your assets. let you keep the same investments you held in month’s notice to complete the necessary transac- Speak to a financial adviser before you make a your RRSP. They’re also widely available from fi- tions. Failure to wind up your RRSP by December retirement decision. With professional help, you nancial institutions and can be tailored to meet 31 could result in the entire amount being con- can select the right income option for your needs. your needs. If you want maximum flexibility, you verted to cash and considered income in one year. Deborah Leahy is an investment adviser with Ed- can open a self-directed plan. It would then be taxed accordingly. ward Jones, specializing in assisting seniors. Speak to your MP about their plans for the new Alzheimer’s reality

At a recent international conference on site) and commit to the $100-million contained in Alzheimer’s disease, held in Toronto, I listened Let’s talk about it the budget for brain-disease research as a first step to many fascinating and diverse presentations. toward a comprehensive, permanent federal re- My main interest is the psychosocial aspect of Bonnie Sandler search program? the disease. Interestingly, many speakers, from I admit to not being very politically aware. While various countries, had a strong message for I was fascinated by the charisma of Pierre Elliott Canadians. Trudeau, I was more interested in the persona than Alzheimer’s disease and dementia is growing at people will be diagnosed before they reach 65. the politics. I sometimes regret not having moved such a rapid pace that it is expected that by 2050, The Canadian Alzheimer Society posted a letter out of Quebec in the ’70s, as many of my friends there will be 115 million people affected world- on their website suggesting three questions resi- headed west on the 401. But the strong message at wide. During last month’s election, Canadians dents could ask their MPs: this conference got me interested enough to want were urged to seek out political candidates and ask 1. Would your party commit to meeting the to ask my MPs some questions. Coincidentally, I questions about their strategy, both short term needs of the 500,000 Canadians with dementia was confronted with a personal issue where I felt and long term, with regard to this disease. with a national brain strategy? my rights as a Canadian were wronged. Canadians with dementia will double in the next 2. Would your party commit to a comprehensive I sent off an email requesting a meeting with my generation to 1.3 million people with a cumula- and universal package of support programs for MP or with one of his assistants. After a couple of tive cost of $872 billion, according to Rising Tide, family caregivers? days, I received a reply informing me that I would The Impact of Dementia on Canadian Society. 3. Would your party support these investments be contacted by the MP’s assistant. After two more The report highlights the fact that many of these (see letter on Alzheimer’s Society of Canada web- days, I sent a thank-you note saying I was looking forward to hearing from the assistant. Another couple of days passed and I called the office at 10:30 a.m. to hear a recorded message saying the office would be open from 10-12 and 1-4 during election time. I left a message that included phone where I could be reached. The following day, I dropped in to the office and asked not about dementia, but about their lack of response. The person who was Annual Resource Directory to have contacted me heard my story and invited & Répertoire des ressources me to talk with her. She was bright and charming and spoke well, ex- plaining the lack of response and offering a chance to meet with the MP. While she was quite sympathetic, there was not much she could offer other than a list of other people to contact. I handed her my card and asked Home Maintenance If you are away, I will feed your pets, water the plants, pick up the her to email me the information. She promised to mail. I will wash your windows, renovate your bathroom or simply so. And? You got it, no message from her, and no change a toilet seat. Get ready for Spring. The Concierge prepares vote for that party from me. your home for each season. He can refer you to excellent electricians Questions and comments can be sent to b.san- and plumbers. From roof to foundation, the Concierge is the answer. [email protected] and may be used in future arti- SEULEMENT/ONLY N.D.G. & WESTMOUNT cles. 32 THE SENIOR TIMES June 2011 www.theseniortimes.com Roma kids blend ancient melodies with their reality at the Jazz Fest Kristine Berey

Serge Denoncourt, an in- ternationally renowned theatre director, has just broken his leg. The pain in his voice is palpable com- ing through the crackling telephone line from Serbia. But as he describes his lat- est project soon to premiere at the Montreal Interna- tional Jazz Festival, a healthy

resonance returns and it is Photos courtesy of the Montreal Jazz Festival clear that he is impassioned Children involved in GRUBB talk to their audience about discrimination, exploring and challenging negative images. by this latest artistic en- deavor. kids’ own. “Those kids we have are widens the cultural and economic selves, Denoncourt encouraged them GRUBB, Gypsy Roma Urban talented. They wanted to do hip-hop, chasm that exists between Roma and to share their feelings about discrim- Balkan Beats, is a multisensory expe- they were not interested in tradi- non-Roma members of society. ination. This became part of the rience, a revelation of the reality of tional Roma music. They said: Denoncourt was struck by the fact show, with the kids talking to the au- European Roma kids through music, ‘Whatever we do, we are seen as gyp- that when asked which profession the dience, exploring and challenging song, dance, design and theatre sies,’ so I suggested we find a middle kids aspired to, they all said they negative images. magic. But Denoncourt says the way between their roots and tradi- wanted to be bakers. “They say: ‘When you talk about main goal is not the show:“The main tions and rap. It worked.” “It’s because bakers work at night the gypsies, you see those people goal is education.” The show includes a gypsy violin, a rather than in the daytime with the begging at the train stations. You Denoncourt was recruited three brass band and some haunting an- public, and this way they might have never think about me who goes to years ago by RPoint, a U.K. non- cient melodies. All proceeds from the a real chance to be hired.” Denon- school, who wants to work.’ It’s profit organization that designs edu- show will be used to set up educa- court says part of the advocacy he pretty touching to see a 15-year old cational and artistic programs with tional or vocational programs for does involves accompanying young kid say: ‘You never think about me.’” Roma children to facilitate their ac- young Roma. people to job interviews and diffus- Part of the Montreal International cess to education and a better future. A 2007 Unicef report about Roma ing negative stereotypes a potential Jazz Festival, GRUBB runs June 27- “Their goal is to bring kids to edu- children on Breaking the Cycle of employer harbours. July 2, at Centre Pierre Péladeau. cation,” Denoncourt said.“They told Exclusion states that these people are In getting the kids to express them- 514-871-1881,montrealjazzfest.com me these kids were a lot more enthu- the most deprived members of Euro- siastic about music than most. They pean society and that the cycle of ex- all sing and dance or play an instru- clusion begins even before they are ment. Our kids are bribed by music born. In Serbia, a Roma child is far to go to school; music is a bargaining more likely to be born underweight, chip with them.” (8.8 per cent vs. 1.5 per cent in the At first Denoncourt was reluctant, general population), and their since, by his own admission, he was a growth stunted (25 per cent vs. 6.6 single man at the time, doing what- per cent non-Roma). ever he wanted, and humanitarian The kids grow up in improvised, causes were just not on his mind. overcrowded housing, where 35 per “I agreed to do a master class. I met cent of Roma settlements have no the kids and their families. They are running water and 10 per cent have really poor people, yet when you see no access to electricity. Upon entering them they are well dressed, very primary school, many are already fac- clean. Some have no running water ing challenges severe enough to cause or electricity but they are well them to drop out, among them the groomed. It’s about dignity and re- systemic discrimination by children silience. I was very touched.” and teachers that causes them to feel One 9-year-old told Denoncourt unwelcome at school. Only about one that he used to have dreams, but per cent of Roma kids go on to uni- when he realized he was a Gypsy, he versity and it is estimated by Unicef stopped, because he felt he was “not and Save the Children that 30 per cent allowed” to dream. of Roma kids never go to school. “To me that was unbelievable,” re- As well, the report states that Roma called Denoncourt.“I stopped every- children are“grossly over-represented” thing in my life and decided to give in “special schools” and not necessar- some of my time. A lot of my time.” ily because of a diagnosed learning Denoncourt, set designer Michael disability. The report calls these Curry, lighting designer Patrick schools “educational dead ends to Woodroffe and others who have which children have been consigned.” worked with some of the biggest The lack of education sets these kids names in show business, have do- up to become unskilled labourers at a nated their time and skills to help the time when hi-tech skills are becoming kids create this show. indispensable and traditional crafts They provided guidance and struc- are dying out. This lack also perpetu- ture, but the words and music are the ates negative images of Gypsies and www.theseniortimes.com June 2011 THE SENIOR TIMES 33 Charities share the gifts of music, dance and new friends

Share the Warmth Here at Sun Youth Generations Judy Stevens Nicolas Carpentier Natalie Bercovici

Share the Warmth’s youth programs—including When I think of my father, Louis, I smile and feel youth group, music and tutoring—gets a boost his warmth. June 8 with its seventh annual golf tournament. He was happy, even more so when he broke into Our youth will respond with an end-of-season an impromptu display of tap dance. He often concert June 10, where those invited got to see the lamented about various musical contemporaries, children perform on keyboard and guitar. The the Nicholas Brothers, Sophie Tucker, Louis Arm- youth group presented an art exhibition at the strong and the like. Music was in his genes, though concert. not manifested like his grandfather’s, who was a Introducing children to music is another way of cantor. At 13, my father toured with the Johnny giving back. For some, it is their only vehicle to ex- Jones troupe and sometimes on his own. press themselves. He captured that spark, which was music, that One of the youngsters in the youth group asked thread of joy, which continued throughout his life the co-ordinator: “Who is your parole officer?” even though he later embarked on a different career. In that one question, we understood why we Dave Rizk teaches guitar. (Photo by Nicolas Carpentier) At summer camp a similar spark is ignited that have a youth group, why animators and volunteers can launch the future dreams of many children. become role models, and why we offer music, tu- In the summer of 2009, Sun Youth created a As a camper, a child will enhance his or her life in toring and scholarship programs. program to introduce children to music. new challenges, friends and lasting experiences. sharethewarmth.ca, 514-933-5599. The public was asked to donate used musical in- Generations Foundation is accommodating re- struments. They offered guitars, keyboards and quests for counsellors- in-training in addition to drum parts. The first to benefit from this program hundreds of regular campers. were the Sun Youth Day Camp children. Every Campers progress without prodding or pushing. summer, the young campers receive an active in- They either like the troduction to music, as they get their hands on the experience or they various instruments in the music room, with a do not, but 99 per focus on percussion. cent of them do! Head teacher Dave Rizk gives weekly individual Generations Foun- and group lessons to older children (up to 17 years dation remains old). The program concentrates on bass guitar, but committed to the future plans include guitar, drums and piano les- country camp expe- sons. Dave’s ultimate goal is to form jazz combos rience and reaches and provide a solid background for young people out to children to who wish to pursue their musical studies at the help them find their CEGEP level and beyond. niche, whether a His dream is to form a big band that would take hobby, like my dad, part in regional and national competitions to pro- or a career. Photo courtesy of Share the Warmth vide a positive outlet for teenagers at risk. It’s also Visit generations Photo courtesy of Natalie Bercovici Youth play a concert at Share the Warmth last year. sure to give them a life-changing experience. foundation.com or Natalie Bercovici’s father, Introducing kids to music is a way to give back. sunyouthorg.com, 514-842-6822. call 514-933-8585. Louis, was a happy man.

In a time when many families are suffering from fi nancial hardship, losing a loved one can be even more devastating. It is during these uncertain times that you should When You Lose seek the best value on funeral services. You want straight answers, not surprises. a Loved One, Your Dignity Memorial® provider promises to show you the cost for everything Seek The you will receive – a practice not matched by some funeral homes. With the Dignity Best Value Memorial network, you will appreciate our integrity and the real value of the services you receive.

When you see and experience all that’s offered by your Dignity Memorial provider, you will discover they provide an incomparable value – making for an easy choice at a very diffi cult time. Away From Home Protection® | 24- Hour Compassion Helpline® | National Transferability The Dignity Memorial network: North America’s leading funeral homes and Bereavement Travel | Personal Planning Services | cemeteries, united to bring you the services you need when it matters most. Grief Support | Veterans Benefi ts

RÉSIDENCE FUNÉRAIRE COLLINS CLARKE Collins Clarke Pointe Claire Collins Clarke Sherbrooke St. Collins Clarke St-Lambert Laurent Theriault, Verdun MACGILLIVRAY WHITE Manager Martin Allaire Manager Martin Allaire Manager Maryse Proulx and Ville LaSalle Funeral Home 222 highway 20 5610 Sherbrooke Street West 307 Riverside Drive Manager Daniel Theriault Reception room • Parking • Chapel (514) 483-1870 N.D.G. (514) 483-1870 (514) 483-1870 (514) 769-3867

34 June 2011 www.theseniortimes.com THE SENIOR TIMES Grandmaman was always there for my brother and I, and for total strangers Alice Abracen strong against the wind even though she was several feet below the rest of One day, Thérèse Lambert heard us, sitting in her wheelchair, wrapped humanitarian Stephen Lewis speak- tightly in a blanket. ing on the radio about his book I remember thinking, most people Race Against Time, in which he de- of a certain age, of any age, would scribes his struggles amid the AIDS rather be home on a day like this. crisis in Africa, and his repeated en- And yet here she is, and she’s drawn counters with grandmothers rais- us out with her. And here we are ing their AIDS-orphaned protesting. And you know what? grandchildren. That bill was passed. The MP ulti- From that point, she overcame her mately supported it. physical limitations to toil endlessly My grandmother taught me the in support of African grandmothers, importance of daring the stage, the rallying others, complete strangers, importance of indefatigable joie de to her cause, leading campaigns, vivre, the appreciation of my dual sending food and materials overseas, heritage, the art of trying something giving speeches and going head to new, and that you are never socially head with reticent politicians. impotent—whether you are a pen- After becoming an active member Photo courtesysioner of Alice Abracen afflicted by arthritis or a per- Thérèse and her grandson Isaac: she taught them to be “passionate about life.” of the Stephen Lewis Foundation petually busy student, you can always Grandmothers to Grandmothers across oceans whose cause she cham- A public-relations executive arrived make a difference in this world. West Hill Group, she set up an inde- pioned even if she had to be pushed as an ambassador from the office to Most of all, I hope she passed on to pendent charity in Malawi, a coun- up Parliament Hill in a wheelchair. explain the absent politician’s posi- me that quality of being “passionate try in which the foundation had no I thought I’d share a few memories tion regarding the bill. One of the about life.” More than anything, this foothold. Raising funds with the help about my grandmother. students argued vociferously and un- drove my grandmother; she was pas- of her family, friends and fellow ac- There’s Grandmaman, forced to relentingly, but it was Grandmaman sionate about her own life, the lives tivist grandmothers, her support abandon singing lessons even though who instantly commanded awed re- of those she loved, the lives of people gradually spread from the village of she was a coloratura in her youth, spect as she intervened, her voice across the world. Mnjale to 24 Malawian villages (and taking to the stage at my mother’s the number is still growing), so that 50th birthday for the first time in the organization could no longer be decades to sing opera for her daugh- “She always believed in me” called just Mnjale. It needed NGO ter. Her voice was softer than it had status and a new name. been in youth—she was 85, but it Ann Lambert And I realized how many people The administration in Malawi was still beautiful. over the many years of my mother’s picked the name the Theresa Foun- There’s us eagerly phoning her Yesterday morning I woke up and life have picked up the phone when dation, in honour of Thérèse, who from Pasta Casareccia to inform her thought—I have to write something they needed her. How many have passed away Friday, May 27, with so about a very attractive young waiter. for Mom now. been comforted by her, laughed with many people left to help, so much left Her response: “Can you take a pic- I know she would want me to, and her, cried with her, felt the truth with to do, but leaving a legacy that would ture with your cellphone and send it I want to. But I have so many things her, and found their courage with span generations and continents. to me?” to say about my mother, about her her. And, as she got older, how many My grandmother was charismatic, There’s Grandmaman excited for life, about her death, about the per- people in Malawi were sustained by generous, unfailingly energetic and every high holiday at synagogue even son she was and the person she be- her. She was a mother and grand- deeply compassionate. I never heard though she was brought up a strict came. About the many lives my mother to many people in many her despair about the apathy of my Roman Catholic and raised in a con- mother had. How do I get it all in? parts of the world. generation, lament the passing of vent. She went to synagogue and en- And so I reached for the phone like I If I had called my mother yesterday, time, the decay of the traditional val- joyed the choir and sang a little even always do when I need advice or re- and told her that I was having trou- ues with which she was raised, or be- though she didn’t know Hebrew. assurance or just to complain … and ble writing her eulogy, I know that moan her place in society. There’s Grandmaman, starting then it hit me. Mom’s not going to be she would have said this: “It will be Despite having an incredibly rich three months ago to write a column sitting in her La-Z-Boy, ready to an- fine, Ann, because you wrote it.” past, Grandmaman was emphatically for The Senior Times, working on an swer the phone. Continued on Page 36 a creature of the present. She was article on the La-Z-Boy in the coun- wholly engaged with her family, try, reading aloud to us as she wrote. friends and the world around her; I quote:“I had been awakened from a this translated into her being there beautiful dream, walking hand in for me when I collapsed on her hand with my late husband at the couch after a gruelling day at school seashore. We were both in our 30s to wake up to tea and cookies; into and so much in love.”Wherever you her being present at every perform- are now, Grandmaman, I hope, I ance, theatrical and musical, in know, that’s what you’re seeing. which my brother and I ever partici- Finally, there’s Grandmaman FUNERAL HOME pated; into her charismatic, humor- protesting on Ste. Catherine in front A family business since 1958 ous presence at parties and at of the office of an MP while students holidays as she reclined in the La-Z- and grandmothers held signs against Boy wearing a Christmas crown; the wind and chanted support for a 560 Lakeshore Dr. dancing at bar and bat mitzvahs; bill that would see drug companies Dorval 514-631-1511 teaching me the most unique swear- release patented drugs to countries in 2125 Notre-Dame words, such as La Maudite Banane; development at cheaper prices; it was Lachine 514-639-1511 Julie Cardinal tireless campaigning on behalf of soundly supported by the Stephen people we had never met, people Lewis and Theresa Foundation. www.theseniortimes.com June 2011 35 THE SENIOR TIMES “She had more life to live” Continued from Page 35 She always believed in me, in my never-ending ability to do anything. It could be very annoying at times. May each and every one of you have some- one like my mother in your lives, someone who believes in you unconditionally, and if you don’t, try to be that kind of person for someone else. That is what my mother would want. Over the past three shocking, extraordinary weeks, many friends and loved ones tried to com- fort us by saying: “Well, she certainly lived a long, full life.”And as you know, she did. But that does- n’t mean she was ready to leave it. She wasn’t. She had a lot more left to do, and told us so on several occasions, especially in regard to the grandmoth- ers in Africa. She had more life to live—because she had such an appetite for living. But she didn’t just devour all that life had to offer, she in turn fed all those around her, literally and metaphorically. Many people came up to us Photo courtesy of Alice Abracen at the funeral home to tell us the ways in which Alice Abracen with her grandmother Thérèse Lambert, who will be missed by all those she nurtured they’d been touched by my mother—and so many said that she had believed in them when no one tant her faith in them was. cious reader, an enthusiastic traveler, devoted stu- else did, especially themselves—and how impor- My mother had many passions in her life—my dent of the human condition. father—who died so many years ago, but were he She had a great fear of doctors and hospitals— alive they would have celebrated their 60th wed- but as she often used to say to Alice, her grand- Downsizing? ding anniversary today. And they would have cel- daughter—the brave ones are those who are really Clutter Control can help you ebrated. She was passionate about music, about scared but do what they’re most scared of anyway. • sort your treasures art and about people. One of the many things we In these last few weeks, she was determined to see or • choose what to keep had in common was a love of observing, and talk to as many people she loved as possible, and eavesdropping on, human beings in all their pos- • sell or donate who loved her. She would ask them first and fore- unwanted items sible permutations. Her greatest passion was her most how they were—and remember some detail, children and grandchildren. some event or some trouble going on in their lives Call Laverne My mother’s life was not easy. Despite her great with a memory as sharp and lucid as it ever was. 514-247-3754 appetite for it, she had more than her fair share of She courageously asked the doctor for the bad disappointments. She wanted to be an opera news straight up—and although I don’t want to singer—and definitely had a voice—but never imagine what she was feeling, she faced her last, sur- could afford the training the profession required. real days in the hospital—and I know this is hard to Bonnie Sandler, BSW But, being who she was, she sang along with her believe, but it’s true—with barely a complaint. • Seniors’Housing Specialist beloved operas her entire life, and instilled an ap- My mother and I had a great love affair. It was preciation of the arts in her family that will live in love at first sight. Then, the turbulent teenage Autonomous, generations to come. years and 20s, the intense ride of marriage and Assisted Living, She regretted not having a university degree, but children, then the joy and challenge of old age. Long Term Care went back to school in her 50s and almost finished We did it all together with great affection and a bachelor’s in translation. She educated herself great love. • Alzheimer’s Expertise every day of her life in myriad ways—as a vora- Simone de Beauvoir said: “One’s life has value so long as we attribute value to the life of others www.servingmontrealseniors.com Over 30 years experience at your service … by means of love, friendship, indignation and compassion.” Residential Real Estate Broker BARBIERIG My mother led a very valuable life. Groupe Sutton Centre Ouest Inc., I didn’t even come close to saying what I wanted Real Estate Agency AUDIOPROTHÉSISTES to, but if Mom were here, she would say: “You did 514-489-8678 DIGITALHEARINGAID(S) just fine, Ann. Because it’s you.” NOWPAIDBYMEDICARE Come in and discover what a digital hearing aid can do for you! • Assistive Listening Devices • Audiometric Exam Do you have • Ear Protectors a PEST • Hearing Aid Repairs – All Makes Illustration not PROBLEM?? • Invisible Hearing Aids covered by medicare BED BUG S.. . CARPENTER ANT S... R ATS.. . MICE.. . SPIDER S.. . Come in for your WASP S.. . COCKR OA CHES AND DOZENS OF OTHER PESTS!!!! COMPLIMENTARY Extermination MARK-X HEARINGTEST GIVES YOU: 1396 St. Catherine W. Suite 404 • AFFOR DABLE PRICING • ECOLOGICAL (Corner Bishop) • FAST SE RVICE • FREE PHONE ESTIM ATE CE RTIFIED TECHNICIANS TO SE RVE YOU!!! House calls available Call for details CALL NOW, or simply refer a friend!!! 514-386-4000 MARCMARC PPIILONLON 514 866-1687 36 June 2011 www.theseniortimes.com THE SENIOR TIMES Montreal’s Fringe theatre festival comes of age at 21 Byron Toben

The Montreal Fringe Festival has reached the age of 21. This year, there are more venues, more days and more shows. Of the 38 English shows, here are my picks: Teaching Hamlet. Fringe mainstay Keir Cutler, joined by Brett Watson, returns with the world premiere of his latest “teaching” series. To see or not to see? There is no question. jem rolls Is Pissed Off. An all-new show from British performance poet jem rolls. This lower- case acerbic observer of life has been a Fringe favourite for eight years. He might not be happy, but his act is enjoyable as all get out. Included this year is Steven Harper Saves The World. A Different Woman. The 1925 autobiography My First Thirty Years, the true story of a Texas childhood, was banned, copies destroyed and au- thor Gertrude Beasley institutionalized for life. Her Photo courtesy of Brave New Productions crime? A sharp tongue on women’s rights, educa- Being Ernest, based on Oscar Wilde’s perennial classic, is one of Byron Toben’s Fringe picks. tion and politics. Bertrand Russell condemned the reaction. New Orleans actress Veronica Russell the Greek letter for P (Pi). Ioanna Katsarou and Smoke Gets in My Eyes and Medusa pines for Hair. received raves for this adaptation in New York. Dimitris Bozinis based this show on the oldest The Only Bar by Théâtre Ste. Catherine boss Suspended Pieces. Longtime Dawson Theatre play in Western civilization, The Persians by Alain Mercieca has been jazzed up by teacher Barb Kelly adds to her directorial kudos Aeschylus. director/choreographer Robin Henderson of with her own play, dealing with a mother’s deter- The Naledi Project. Botswana-born Kimberly DanceAnimal fame. Mercieca’s lyrics are but- mination to rescue her daughter from schizo- Sundstrum with rhythm, blues and R&B. tressed by guitar whiz J.P. Mortier’s music. phrenia. Watch for Jane Gilchrist as the granny. Crossroads. Beijing Opera classic directed by Shi- The Templeton Philharmonic. Directed by Proceeds support L’Abri en Ville, a local charity jia Jiang features seven actors in traditional garb. Toronto Second City regular Kevin Matviw, this dealing with mental illness. Here’s to Love. New York City, 1962: A journal- two-hander, a fast-paced series of vignettes, in- The Motherhouse. Two young students from ist playboy and a feminist advice author are in this volves a pantheon of characters created by Concordia have devised this semi-fictional play cast of nine budding young talents. Toronto Factory Theatre alumna Gwinne Phillips about the takeover of the Grey Nuns Motherhouse Being Earnest. Oscar Wilde’s perennial classic is and Briana Templeton by Concordia. The order was founded by Mar- updated and transferred to Louisiana. Enjoy it in Othershowsthatlookgood: Am I Blue, The Anger guerite D’Youville in 1737; one hundred nuns live the exciting new off-venue café gallery Av- in Ernie and Earnestine, The Birth of Weza, in the building. enueArt/Studio 120 King. Blink,blink.blink, Callback, I’m Still Here, The Fin- How We Went to Mars. Based on sci-fi guru Sir Doing Good. Jess Salomon, former war crimes kle’s Theatre Show, Lydia Lockett, Radio Star, Small Arthur C. Clarke’s story and adapted by Elizabeth lawyer turned comedienne, travels the world try- Talk, Trial of the Century, Who Are Those Guys? Cano, fresh from her production of sci-fi Shades of ing to do good, in the face of humorous and not- Festival runs till June 19. montrealfringe.ca, Grey last year, this is a must for fans of that genre. so-humorous obstacles. 513-849-FEST (3378). Most tickets are about $10. Remember Ezra, a darkly comic and subversive Madwomen’s Late-Nite Cabaret. Canadian-born, Gold six-show card costs $55. Platinum 10-show psycho-drama about memory loss manages to be U.S.-based Julie Lyn Barber has crafted a Mel card costs $85. funny, according to Beckett-influenced author Brooks revue of famous André Simoneau. women singing mad The TTroject. Those Two Ts are supposed to be songs. Joan of Arc does

Alexandrine Vé ronique Séba stien Annie Josiane Godin B louin, ap. Hébert, ap. Tremblay, ap. Boucha rd, ap. Mar tel- Via u, ap.

Poin te-Clai re (South West One) NEED A RENTAL APARTMEN TS T 514.695.2098 Pier refonds HEAR ING (Pier refonds medi cal Cent re) T 514.684.8460 #218 Lanthier Royal – Pointe-Claire Hudson AID ? 321 Lanthier, Suite 106 (Hudson Medi cent re) T 514.695.2098 Vil le Saint-Lau rent CALL NOW: 514-418-0113 (P lein-Ciel Clinic) T 514.331.9559 ALL UTILITIES INCLUDED IN YOUR RENT! Ahuntsic T 514.331.9559 2 bedrooms starting at $1309 3 bedrooms starting at $1539 - only a few left! Mont réal E st T 514.256.6565 Many amenities, wonderful views, minutes to lac St-Louis & Beaconsfield Rosemont T 514.256.6565 cliniqueaud iti ve.com Email us at [email protected] or visit our website at www.caprent.com www.theseniortimes.com June 2011 37 THE SENIOR TIMES ‘Shot heard ’round the world’ echoes today on road to independence TravelSmart Planet Sandra Phillips and Stan Posner

If you want to understand the be- ginnings of America’s road to inde- pendence, celebrated July 4, then head to Lexington and Concord, Massachusetts, where “the shot heard ’round the world” was fired. Here you can walk the ground where it all occurred and the United States began. Join them on the Fourth for their celebrations. It was on the morning of April 19, 1775, when 77 farmers and trades- men, as part of the Lexington mili- tia, assembled on the Common to defend their town. They wanted to prevent about 750 British light in- fantry from destroying a supply of arms in Concord. General Thomas Gage gave orders to Lt.-Col. Smith, the British officer who was to lead the expedition: “Sir: Having received intelligence that a quantity of Ammunition, Provision, Artillery, Tents and small arms have Photos courtesy of Sandra Phillips and Stan Posner been collected at Concord, for the lexingtonchamber.org, libertyride. History is close here: Walden Pond Avowed Purpose of raising and sup- us, 781-862-1450. (above) looks much the same as it did porting a Rebellion against His After the British regulars clashed when Henry David Thoreau hung out Majesty, you will march with the with colonial militia and Minutemen there. At right, a Minuteman stands Corps of Grenadiers and Light In- at Lexington, they went on to Con- guard still. fantry, put under your command, cord’s North Bridge. with the utmost expedition and se- Sometime after 9 a.m., militiamen lent short movie Road to Revolution. crecy to Concord, where you will saw smoke coming from that area of There are a couple of exhibits, tours seize and destroy all Artillery, Am- the town (burning military supplies) and talks and a gift shop. munition, Provision, Tents, Small and,believing the town had been set on See if you can find the “real Paul Arms, and all military stores what- fire, marched down upon the bridge. Revere” on a horse. 270 North Great ever. But you will take care that the The British soldiers were outnum- Rd. nps.gov/mima, 781-674-1920. Soldiers do not plunder the inhabi- bered four to one, so they retreated to At the North Bridge Visitor Centre tants, or hurt private property.” the east side of the bridge and quickly (inside 1911 Buttrick Mansion) at At Lexington Common, Capt. John organized for defence. The colonials 174 Liberty St., expect to find Ranger Parker, whose statue stands proudly continued their advance down programs, a bookstore, gardens, the on the Green today, was quoted as Punkatesset Hill until the British fired Hancock cannon and a 10-minute saying: “Stand your ground; don’t and killed two Minutemen. video about the cannon. fire unless fired upon; but if they Major John Buttrick of Concord nps.gov/mima, 978-369-6993. mean to have a war, let it begin here.” then gave the order:“Fire, fellow sol- If you would like to eat in the am- Parker, seeing he was outnum- diers, for God’s sake, fire!” For the biance of those times, Concord’s bered, ordered his men to disperse first time, Americans fired a volley Colonial Inn has an elegant 1716 and not to fire. into the lines of British soldiers, and restaurant sitting musket distance Rhode Island Jonah crab cakes. As they started to leave, a shot of two were killed. away (it was an arms storehouse dur- Desserts include Indian pudding, unknown origin rang out, and the The battle continued for 25 kilo- ing the Revolution), which still dishes but we lapped up the 20th-century British fired a return volley, killing metres, all the way back to Boston, up tastes from back then. There’s crème brûlée. eight Minutemen and wounding 10, with the British running the gaunt- flavourful Yankee pot roast with di- Come for Sunday brunch – you with one Redcoat wounded. let of colonial fire, where a musket vine mashed potatoes or yummy may bump into the ghost of Louisa George Washington wrote in his seemed to be hiding behind every chicken pot pie. We sure hope Paul May Alcott, author of Little Women, diary: “The first blood was spilt in tree. Many years later, these events Revere got to taste the corn bread, who lived in Massachusetts and died the dispute with Great Britain.” The were called “the shot heard ’round which is baked fresh all day long. in Boston in 1888. If you’re too full Revolutionary War had started. the world” by Ralph Waldo Emerson. However, the seasonal menus go to travel, you can sleep at the inn, but At the Lexington Visitors Centre, The skirmishes began the war for in- well beyond that, with dishes like you may share your room with take a look at the historic diorama dependence, which lasted more than butternut squash risotto with shaved ghosts. 48 Monument Square. depicting the battle on the Green and eight years. Parmesan and toasted nuts or pecan concordscolonialinn.com, 978-369- ask about tours. You will enjoy the The grounds of the Minute Man and mushroom stuffed trout, and 9200 or 800-370-9200. Liberty Ride Trolley, with 15 stops in National Historical Park are open such standards as lobster/ In the same area, stop by Walden Lexington and Concord. There’s also sunrise to sunset. At the Minute Man shrimp/crab bisque, black bean and Pond State Reservation. a gift shop. 1875 Massachusetts Ave. Visitor Centre, don’t miss the excel- ale chili (made with prime rib) or Continued on Page 39 38 June 2011 www.theseniortimes.com THE SENIOR TIMES Continued from Page 38 Walden Pond seems to look pretty much like it did when Henry David Thoreau hung out there – even down to a replica of the house where he practiced his experiment in simplic- ity. The vegetation is lush with berry bushes, sumac, pitch pine, hickory, oak and birds twittering (kingfishers, black birds, chickadees, red-tailed hawks, migratory ducks and geese) and common sightings of squirrels, chipmunks and rabbits, with skunks, raccoons and red foxes active at night. Thoreau lived on the shores of this kettle hole for two years, and kept a journal that was published as Walden in 1854, which raised awareness and inspired respect for the environment Concord’s Colonial Inn has an elegant 1716 restaurant, musket distance away, and is considered the birthplace of which still dishes up tastes from back then. the conservation movement. Thoreau also taught school, ex- sleek, extended-stay suites have been face the bed, desk or sofa. panded his family’s pencil-making built with environmentally friendlier By the glass-topped desk (you can business, and worked at carpentry, paints, flooring made from 25 per see what you left in the drawers), stone masonry and gardening. cent recycled content, CFL/LED there’s a jack pack for all of your elec- The red coats are here! He and his family were also instru- bulbs, bedframes from certified tronic toys, an ergonomic chair and a The Revolutionary War started mental in helping runaway slaves get forests, art mounted on recycled recycle bin. when eight Minutemen and one to Canada. Route 126,Visitor Centre, tires, soap and shampoo dispensers, For fun, the room has a white Redcoat were wounded in 1775. 915 Walden. mass.gov/dcr/parks/ Energy Star GE appliances and board to write notes-to-self, and Walden, 978-369-3254. water-efficient fixtures. You can sit magnetized maid messages that stick you can eat the complimentary hot Following in Thoreau’s concepts, on your couch cushions or eat them to the outside of the door. In the breakfast on them or at bar stools or there’s a green concept hotel, the – they’re made from soy. open-concept great room (lobby), couches. In the parking lot, hybrid Element. Functionally, the 359-degree TV natural light infuses a social gather- cars get priority spots. Element Lex- The LEED-certified (Leadership in (with a DVD player below and plug ing space with lots of white tables on ington by Westin, 727 Marrett. ele- Energy and Environmental Design), and play docking station) swivels to which to open up your laptops, and menthotels.com, 781-761-1750.

www.theseniortimes.com June 2011 39 THE SENIOR TIMES BEST MANAGED COMPANIES