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Exclusive When Barley was King! Interview with The Honourable Bev Oda PC

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2013 Winter Program Information The two men most responsible for the creation and popularity of the Cream of Barley Cereal and Park: On the left, Alfred Shrubb (1879-1964) and on the right “Colonel” James Lake Morden (1860-1945). Pullout Section Inside by Charles Taws tunity. Leonard had a chance working with Timothy in 1868 than the competition. Under With assistance from Helen Lewis Schmid to buy land at the bottom of and the grist mill was now him the machinery worked day Lake Michigan for a mere 4 1/2 known as the “Ontario Mill”. In and night to fill orders. In fact, CLARINGTON MUSEUMS cents an acre, but assessing the 1874 it is called the “Soper Mill” in 1894 it was reported that the Inside This Issue AND ARCHIVES land as too marshy and worth- but is being run by Messrs. mill had run continuously, Sun- www.claringtonmuseums.com less came to Canada in 1788. Thompson and Burns. Timothy days excepted, for the last five Peter Hobb...... Page 2 The land he had refused to buy died in 1878 at the ripe old age years! Orders came not only When you look at the Clar- eventually became the site of of 90, but Mr. Burns may have from across Canada, but from Jim’s Editorial ...... Page 3 ington Visual Arts Centre the city of Chicago, Illinois. been a Soper relation. Finally England and the East and West building on Simpson Avenue The Sopers first settled in in 1882, under H. and J. Towns Indies. Local farmers couldn’t Events Calendar ...... Page 6 you know right away that it Sidney Township near Bel- it is called the “Caledonia Mill”. supply enough barley so he was originally something else. leville. In 1789 their son Timo- It is with this name that the shipped it in from the west. COAA Winter Program Guide. . Page 7 -14 It wasn’t always an Arts Centre thy was born (the first pioneer mill now entered its busiest and The barley came in on the train and some will be able to tell child born in that area). In 1795 most famous chapter. and left as a packaged product Bev Oda Interview...... Page 16 you that it was once a mill. A they came to Hope Township John MacKay was a Scottish by train. He won a gold medal few may even recall that it was where their daughter Pamelia immigrant to Canada and his for a pearl barley machine in Home Cooking with Cathy . . . Page 18 known as the “Cream of Barley was born (also the first pioneer “rags to riches” life story would the1873 Industrial Exhibition Mill” and it is somehow linked child in that area). In 1805 they make Horatio Alger proud. He at Buffalo, N.Y. For his barley Feature Properties ...... Page 20 to the famed Bowmanville Zoo; came to Bowmanville. Leonard was born in the late 1830’s and products he won a silver medal however, few may realize its built a saw mill first and then a came to Canada after serving 7 in Jamaica in 1879 and later in grand episodic history and what grist mill in 1806. The land, by years as an apprentice miller. 1902 he was awarded a diploma Visit: www.claringtonpromoter.ca it did to make Bowmanville the the way, was purchased from He was inventive and industri- at the Wolverhampton Industri- town as we know it today. Augustus Barber. He was an ous, some called him a tinkerer al Exhibition. Mr. MacKay died It all started with the Soper early land owner in the area and and he flourished in Canada: in 1902 and two years later the Family. This early Clarington the original name for Bowman- the land of opportunity. He old wooden mill burnt down. Website Link of the Month family is worthy of their own ville Creek was Barber’s Creek. started in Dundas, Ontario and Despite the difficult times article, but they are only at the Little is known about Augustus seems to have been there for 20 The John MacKay Milling beginning of this story. They Barber except that he was obvi- years (1854-1874), then a de- Company Limited soon re- didn’t have a hand in the later ously a man of some worth, ap- cade in Chatham (1874-1884) bounded and a beautiful, mod- developments but it was they pears in the Militia Roll Call for and then finally coming to ern new brick mill (the current who built the first mills on the the year 1812 and then seems to Bowmanville in 1884 and buy- VAC building) was constructed site of the Visual Arts Centre. disappear from the scene. ing the Caledonia Mill. in 1905 (within 5 months of the The Sopers had emigrated from Under Leonard Soper and He equipped the old mill old mill burning). The new mill Promoter.ca England to the United States then his son Timothy the mills with new machinery of his own was originally also called the by the 1760’s. Leonard and flourished. Other names be- design and patents which al- “Caledonia Mill” but that was to Mary Soper of Vermont were came attached to the mill over lowed him to mill barley prod- change for in 1910 John Mack- Visit www.ClaringtonPromoter.ca looking west for more oppor- the years. We find a Mr. Tait ucts in a more cost effective way Continued on Page 5 ☞

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If the eventual ciplined approach to contribut- made by your company are tax wealth. An individual, say at to reduce the risk that you may transfer of the business doesn’t ing annually to an RRSP and deductible. The amounts con- forty years of age, can purchase not have adequate financial re- achieve the desired financial starting early in your career you tributed by the company on a whole life or participating sources when you retire from by Peter Hobb result, you may not have many can accumulate a sizeable nest your behalf to the IPP would policy. This policy would be your business. I have provided other options for meeting your egg by the time you are ready to reduce or eliminate the amount funded by monthly premium some strategies on how you may Collins Barrow financial retirement needs. sell the business. you can contribute to an RRSP. payments. Over time this poli- do this. There are others. What chartered accountants In this article I will discuss A second similar strategy is For businesses fortunate cy will build tax deferred equity is suitable for you will depend www.hobb.ca some of the strategies that can to have your company estab- enough to be accumulating cash and cash value. On retirement on your personal situation. In a previous article I be implemented to accumulate lish an Individual Pension Plan not needed to fund operations, the individual can take out a touched on the subject of trans- wealth while you are operat- (IPP) to provide pension ben- a second company could be loan secured by the cash value ferring business wealth to your ing the business. I have just efits to specified individuals. established that would acquire of the policy. The individual personal account while you are provided an overview of these The plan could provide pension the shares of your operating would not be required to make operating the business rather strategies. There are pros and benefits to the business owner, company. Cash not needed by any payments against the loan than waiting for a big pay day cons to each and they don’t ap- other members of the business the operating company could over their remaining lifetime. when the business is sold. A ply in every situation. Proper owner’s family who work in then be transferred to the new The loan plus accrued interest successful business needs fi- professional advice is recom- the business, and key employ- company. The new company would be repaid by the insur- nancial capital. Accordingly, mended if you think you may ees. Advantages of these plans would then invest the money. ance benefit on death. 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Air Conditioning tion for you to read this month However it is one pledge that he should be able to fulfill, provid- RT Air Conditioning and I hope you find it enjoyable. ed of course the Prime Minister does not offer to him a Ministerial Please note the 8 page pull- portfolio such as the one that he gave to our former MP, Bev Oda. Celebrating 10 yearsRob inTerry business out section for the Claring- The additional duties of being a Member of Caucus and hold- SALES + SERVICE ton Older Adult Association ing a Minister’s position adds to the pressures of serving the riding • Propane • Indoor Air Quality Gas • Propane • Indoor Air Quality • Air Conditioning (COAA) highlighting all of the and fulfilling ministerial duties. • Air Conditioning upcoming winter programs. Recently, I had the opportunity to interview Bev Oda, our for- 905.987.HEAT (4328) - Fax: 905.987.4326 - [email protected] COAA is a wonderful asset that mer MP for Durham Riding. 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The Royal Service Team, with support from local businesses and Clarington is now out of the national political spotlight with individuals, organized another successful fund raising event with to All! the completion of the Federal By-election, so our community can all proceeds going to the Clarington Food Bank. get back to normal life in a small town. If you like reading about Sorry, I was away on a scheduled holiday. However I un- JOHN O’TOOLE politics it appears that the spotlights will be on Toronto and Que- derstand there was a sell-out crowd at the Newcastle Townhall . MPP for Durham www.johnotoolempp.com bec for some time to come. Thanks to everyone who attended to enjoy some music and see We should acknowledge any person who has the desire to enter old friends but more important to support the cause which was 75 King St. E. Bowmanville ON L1C 1N4 public life and aspires to serve their community by putting their helping the Clarington Food Bank stock their shelves with food (905) 697-1501 | 1-800-661-2433 name on the election ballot. inventory for the coming season. Political life can be a thankless, disappointing and a rewarding The combined efforts generated a whopping 662 pounds of experience…… all at the same time. food and more than $11,000 in cash which will be used by the Organizing and running an election campaign requires a lot of Clarington Food Bank to purchase additional food supplies in the effort from a lot of people and it is no easy task for the candidate to coming months. be under the spotlight 24/7 especially after they are elected. Please consider making a donation of food or cash to one of The Press are not always kind and they are not always right. our local Food Banks or volunteer your time stocking shelves and However this is our political system and it is healthy to see the preparing Christmas orders. Candidates and their supporters engaging in important issues. To contact St. Vincent de Paul Food Bank, Bowmanville call Congratulations to Erin O’Toole, his family and members of 905-623-6371 Looking forward to meeting your his election team. Erin is our new Federal Member of Parliament To contact the Clarington East Food Bank, Newcastle call 905- needs from bird seed, racing and whom I believe he will serve us well in Ottawa. 987-1418 pigeon mixes to horse feed. Erin has pledged to stay connected with the people of Durham Christmas is a time for reflection and giving! Riding which includes Uxbridge, Scugog and Clarington. The geo- From all of us – Best Wishes to you and yours ! Suet, Feede & BiR RS dSeed. aLSO gi Big Brothers Big Sisters Clarington! CeR Ft ti Hours FiCate S Have you ever thought about how a fundraising event affects a Mon - Fri 8 am to 5 pm non-profit agency? Each and every dollar raised through fundrais- Sat 8 am to 3 pm ing at Big Brothers Big Sisters of Clarington (BBBSC) is vital to We’re for the birds & run the many mentoring programs offered to the children in our 905 623-9198 or 1-877-623-9198 community. With only approximately 10% of our revenue coming 3048we’re Concession not bragging! Rd. 3, RR4 from the United Way, our agency relies heavily on the success of Bowmanville ON, L1C 3K5 five major fundraisers throughout the year to keep our doors open. These fundraising events include: [email protected] www.braggswildbirdseed.ca • Bowl for Kids’ Sake (third week of Feb) 3 Road Hockey Tournament, or our Golf for Kids’ Sake • BIG 3-on-3 Road Hockey Tournament (second Sat in May) events Big Brothers Big Sisters Clarington has a need for Mentors with • Spring Food & Wine Festival (first Saturday in June) • Volunteer for the day of the event 18 young boys and girls on the waiting list. There are volunteer • Golf for Kids’ Sake (June 19th for 2013) • Become a sponsor jobs that connect us to the community that are more short term. • Annual Gala (first Saturday in November) • Donate an item for our silent auctions (Golf and Gala) These volunteers would help with the various community events The revenue from the events listed above provides our agency • Donate prizes and fundraising venues planned throughout the year. The benefits with the resources to continue matching children with positive role • Buy a ticket for an upcoming event of volunteering are numerous, but especially a fun, rewarding at- models. Staff members and teams of dedicated volunteers spend • Help spread the word about our upcoming events mosphere exists in all our Big Brothers Big Sisters Clarington ac- the months prior to these fundraisers promoting the event, selling • Become a committee member tivities. New residents of the Clarington who desire to get involved tickets, recruiting teams, contacting sponsors, soliciting donations, • Host an event and donate the proceeds to BBBS Clarington in their new community may find this information of great interest. speaking to the community and generating excitement! Teams of Want to learn more? Contact us at (905) 623-6646 or kids.clar- If anyone is interested in learning about the many volunteer volunteers also attend the event to lend a hand with the day-of du- [email protected]. Please visit our website at: www. opportunities, you can join us on Wednesday November 28 or ties and to have some FUN. We appreciate the efforts of every vol- bigbrothersbigsisters.ca/clarington Wednesday January 9, 2013 at the office location 223 Scugog Street. unteer who donates their time to make sure that our events run Start Something BIG Today! smoothly. We could not run our fundraising events without our The session starts at 7 pm and concludes by 8:00 pm. Refreshments volunteers. Thank you to everyone who has contributed the gift of Become a Volunteer Information Night are available. You are invited to come learn about the services and time and helped us to mentor over 400 children this past year. Your event and then make your own decision. efforts are the start of something BIG for the children of Clarington. Making a positive contribution through volunteer work, helps You are asked to pre-register for either session by contacting So, how can you help with a BBBS Clarington fundraiser? build stronger communities. With the festive Christmas season upon the Volunteer Coordinator at 905 623-6646 or email mary-jane. There are many ways! us and the start of a new year just around the corner, many people are [email protected]. Giving us 60 minutes of your time • Put together a team for our Bowl for Kids’ Sake, BIG 3-on- considering what they can do to support their community for 2013. may open a door of opportunity for you to start something big.

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(Reesor). His grandfather was dard Bank and young Arthur here that he met Luella Buchan- Rev. A.A. Drummond, a for- often travelled with him across an who was a vocalist with the mer Presbyterian Minister in Canada. At a young age, Arthur Toronto Conservatory of Music. Newcastle. Rev. Drummond’s began drawing and painting and Luella was also the Principal of home is still there at 236 King went to evening classes at the Orono High School from 1919 Ave. West in Newcastle and is Ontario College of Art. He con- to 1929. In 1925, Arthur be- now Sturrocks Antiques. tinued going there for about 10 came the bank manager at the When Arthur was 11 years years. He was tutored privately Standard Bank in Orono. In old he started as a student at Up- by William Cutts ARCA. He 1931, Arthur and Luella married by Myno Van Dyke per Canada College and gradu- lived with his parents, brother and later had a son Alexander. Newcastle Historical ated from there when he was Ken and sister Ethel in Toronto The Drummonds often per- Society 19 years old. Upon graduation at 63 Inglewood Drive. formed recitals together with he joined the Standard Bank of At the Ontario College of Arthur on the violin and Luella Arthur Drummond was Canada which is now the CIBC. Art, he became quite proficient singing and playing the piano. born on May 28, 1891. He was Arthur followed in his fa- in watercolours and oils. He Later, Arthur joined the Gen- the first son of Alexander A. ther’s footsteps. His father was studied under some famous eral Motors Symphony in Os- Drummond and his wife Mary the Chief Inspector for the Stan- Canadian artists, such as; C.M. hawa and also played violin in Manly, Emanuel Hahn, George Andrew Knox’s Orono Band. Painting done by Drummond of St. George’s Anglican Church, Mill St. S. Reid and J.W. Beatty. He also The Drummonds also had a Newcastle. shared studio space with many very strong connection to Oro- Toronto artists, such as; A.J. no United Church. Arthur was Many young couples in Oro- paintings and they were dis- Casson, J.E.H. MacDonald, Ar- the Clerk of Session there for no were invited to come to the played at the church. There thur Lismer and A.Y. Jackson, 22 years. He was on numerous Drummond home just before were about 50 Drummond who all became known at “The committees and was involved they were married. Here, Lu- paintings there. That fall, Mary Group of Seven”. Arthur won in the fund raising for the new ella and Arthur would let them Lofthouse and Charles Tawes a number of awards for picto- church building after the disas- pick out a painting on display put together another wonderful rial composition and a “Brig- trous fire in 1950. Luella sang and take it home as a wedding display of Drummond paint- den Scholarship” for figure in the Orono Church Choir, present. Consequently, there ings at the Clarke Museum painting. From 1918 to 1937, was President of the Women’s were many homes in the village (Old Kirby Schoolhouse). he exhibited with the Royal Missionary Society and was the and surrounding area that had I have always found Arthur Canadian Academy, The Cana- Sunday School Superintendent a “Drummond” in their home. Drummond to be a fascinat- dian National Exhibition, The in the 1930’s and 1940’s. In 1975, Arthur had a “One- ing local artist. His early ward Ontario Society of Artists, The During the 1930’s Arthur be- Man Travelling Exhibition” of winning “figure” paintings were Art Association of Montreal, gan selling his paintings from his fifty five of his paintings. This incredible. You can often see the Montreal Museum of Fine home studio at the south west was on display at the Robert how he was influenced by the Art and the American Waterco- corner of Sommerville and Main McLaughlin Gallery in Oshawa. Group of Seven Artists. Most lour Society (A.W.S.). In 1930, Street in Orono. Arthur and That year, his art was also on dis- of the Drummond paintings in Arthur Drummond became Luella travelled often to Mus- play at the Clarke Public Library our area are “Muskoka” scenes. the first Canadian to be asked koka, Parry Sound and Halibur- in Orono and the community Arthur framed his own work to join the A.W.S. Although ton during the summer months. had a big party for him. Unfor- and most of the frames are also widely acclaimed as an artist, he He would make sketches of his tunately, Luella, stricken with Al- very similar in style. Over the continued to pursue his career favourite scenery and then dur- zheimer’s was unable to be there. years, we have owned three with the Standard Bank. ing the winter develop them into Two years later, Arthur died at Drummond paintings and Arthur was also an accom- the finished canvases, both in oil age 85 and Luella died in 1981. loved them all. plished musician. He became and watercolour. In 1947, Ar- In 2002, Orono United His use of vivid colours “First Violinist” with the Sym- thur retired from the bank and Church had a “Drummond makes his paintings stand out. phony Orchestra of the Toronto was able to fulfill his dream of Day” where local people He was known as “one of the brought their Drummond best tree painters in Canada”. Arthur A. Drummond – 1891-1977 Conservatory of Music. It was being a full-time artist. My favourite in our little col- lection, is one of St. George’s Merry Christmas AUTOMOTIVE Anglican Church in Newcas- from tle. Interestingly, our member CD Atkins Jack Gordon has a very similar u ATKINS LTD. A tom ins Inc. ot Drummond painting of the tk ive COMPLETE AUTOMOTIVE SERVICE A Atkins LICENSED AUTOMOTIVE TECHNICIANS same church. Today, Drum- www.atkinsauto.ca e-mail:[email protected] • DOMESTIC / IMPORT REPAIR • ALL MAKES AND MODELS mond paintings are often con- sidered more valuable than they were when we purchased Beat the rush get your ours. Presently, there are some of his original paintings avail- winter tires on now! able at the Robert’s Gallery, 641 Yonge St. Toronto. According $84 to change tires without rims to Susan Tietavainen, Gallery $20 to change tires already on rims! Attendant, the smaller Drum- mond’s paintings that they have ***call to make an appointment today*** in their gallery sell from $1400- $1600 each. Check out www. 12 temperance st, Bowmanville robertsgallery.net and look for HWY 57 HWY 2 Drummond’s Portfolio.

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☞ Continued from Page 1 enough to secure the “Cream of read “You Live Let Others Live”. visited Bowmanville. He may them and I’ve seen them with in a frame hanging in the Visual Barley” trademark and had the When he noticed cars with even have worked at the mill Toronto and St. Boniface print- Arts Centre. ay’s daughter Marjory married exclusive rights of manufacture United States license plates he’d for a short time. In 1928 he left ed on them. However, it is here By 1971 thanks to the Rotar- James Lake Morden and he within the British Empire. go up to them and if the plate his native England and moved we lose the story. I doubt that ians the place had become an at- took control of the company. In 1919 Mr. Morden, who by was from Ohio he say, “Why to Bowmanville and began his the business ever got going in tractive park and the old mill a A true showman and entrepre- the way looked just like Colo- you’re from Ohio my old home long tenure with the Cream of St. Boniface. At least, the local popular drop-in centre for teen- neur Mr. Morden made the mill nel Saunders of Kentucky Fried state” and begin a friendly con- Barley Mill and Park. archive has never heard of it. In agers. In 1973, local photogra- famous throughout Canada. Chicken fame, began another versation. If they came from The park continued to pros- 1950 the Cream of Barley Park pher Neil Newton started a local From 1918 on he aggressively project that brought more re- Michigan he’d say, “Why you’re per but the mill became qui- was sold to the Connell family. photography club which met in promoted one product: Cream nown to the mill and Bowman- from Michigan my old home eter and quieter. The move to The old mill fell silent. The the building. By the fall of 1974 of Barley cereal. This hot ce- ville. This was the Cream of state.” This led to the belief ready prepared cereals hurt only excitement was that it nar- the newspapers reported that real, similar to Cream of Wheat Barley Park which was estab- that he was an American but in the business as did competi- rowly escaped a nearby fire in this group was promoting the in colour and texture, was very lished east of town on Highway fact he originally hailed from tion from bigger companies. 1958. It wasn’t until 1964 that idea of a Fine Arts Centre for the nutritious and because it was #2. It boasted a camping area, Flamboro, Ontario. He died in Former postmaster George the Rotary Club of Bowman- then Town of Newcastle (today’s made from barley very easy to cabins you could rent, a swim- 1945 and the company passed Vice recalled that in the early ville took over the site to estab- Clarington). From these hum- digest. The mill became known ming pool, a race track, a gas into the hands of his long time 1950’s Mr. Shrubb would come lish a park. The mill was found ble beginnings, the Clarington as the “Cream of Barley Mill” station, a restaurant, a few rides secretary and financial advisor in almost every day with both to be in good shape but needed Visual Arts Centre was born and it now entered its second and a small petting zoo with a Miss Beryl Percy and manager arms full of 1 pound packages to be cleaned out. Old machin- and a new lease on life was given prosperous chapter. bird sanctuary. Eventually the Mr. Alfred Shrubb. of Cream of Barley cereal to ery had to be taken away and to an old building. The mill is To promote the cereal Mr. zoo eclipsed all the other attrac- The mill had now entered be mailed to customers across a raccoon on the top floor was second only to the Dominion Morden sent two flatbed trucks tions and today it is the award its final phase as a business. the country. Obviously, the destroyed after several attempts Organ and Piano Company in across the country. One to Hal- winning Bowmanville Zoo - Alfred Shrubb was an English stores were not carrying it like to move it peaceably failed. Al making “Bowmanville” a house- ifax and one to Vancouver. This the oldest privately owned zoo world famous long distance they used to do; however some Strike remembers what a mess hold name across the country was quite a feat in 1921 when in Canada. The park became runner. In the first years of the dedicated customers still want- it was after over a decade of in- and beyond. It stands today the roads were not so good. On a very popular place for locals 20th century he broke 14 world ed their cereal. Eventually, in activity. They were dumping all as a testament to the pioneers the backs they had gingerbread and visitors alike. In fact as the records for running at various 1949, Mr. Shrubb and Miss Per- kinds of garbage out the win- and its previous owners and as trimmed frame cottages and park grew in popularity the mill distances from 2,000 yards to 11 cy sold to a Mr. Bermann and dows to be piled up and hauled an excellent example of an old signs extolling the virtues of began to slow down. miles. In one amazing day on Mr. Hervey who had recently away on trucks. Also present building repurposed to suit the Cream of Barley cereal. They In 1937 a flood swept away November 5th 1904 in Glasgow come to Canada from Czecho- was Merle Slute who found present day. As of 2012, the mill were known as MacKay’s Trav- the mill’s dam and caused over he broke the one hour record slovakia. They bought the mill an old empty Cream of Barley has been home to the Visual elling Barley Palaces and this is $10,000 damage. Mr. Morden, as well as all amateur records for an undisclosed sum said to Box on the floor which he took Arts Centre for forty years. One just one example of Morden’s never one to despair, did admit from six to eleven miles and all be in the five figure bracket. home and wrote on it these wonders what the next hundred business acumen. While John “It’s a bit hard for a 77 years old professional records from eight While based in Toronto both words, “The Last Cream of Bar- years will add to the story of the MacKay may have been called man to bear.” In his later years to eleven miles! He covered had been involved with mill- ley box from the Mill, Bowman- Cream of Barley Mill. the “Barley King of Canada”, the he took on the title “Colonel” 11 miles, 1, 137 yards in one ing in Europe. They took the ville”. Many years later his wife If you found this story in- local press gave his son-in-law and became known as quite a hour. This last record was not company and moved it to St. Emily donated it to Clarington teresting check out my blog at the grand title of “Champion character with a unique phi- broken until 1951. It was on a Boniface Manitoba. I have seen Museums. It is one of only two www.claringtonmuseums.com. Breakfast Food Cereal King of losophy to life. He had a sign tour of Canada during the First Cream of Barley boxes that original boxes known to the au- America”. Morden was shrewd on the main park building that World War that Shrubb first have Bowmanville printed on thor. The other, an older one, is

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General Information General General General General General General General Information Information Information Information Information Information Information HOURS OF OPERATION SATELLITE PROGRAMS WHEELS IN ACTION Open: Monday to Thursday 8 am to 6 pm Available to NON-MEMBERS! Transportation now available to and from the centre for ALL Friday 8:30 am - 4:30 pm COAA events and programs. Contact Tracey to book your Courtice Community Complex ride at 905-697-2856 or by email [email protected] CC 2950 Courtice Rd., Courtice $2 round trip in Bowmanville, $4 round trip out of town, MEMBERSHIP FEE $25 + HST within Clarington. Advance notice is required. (Valid for one year from the day you join) Newcastle & District Recreation Complex Benefits of membership: NC 1780 Rudell Rd., Newcastle • Reduced cost & advanced tickets for special events • Enrolment in any course/program Tyrone Community Centre • Participation in drop-in programs TC 2716 Concession Rd. 7, Bowmanville LIBERTY ST. W • Use of amenities during business hours Orono Town hall OTH 5315 Main Street Orono REGISTRATION INFORMATION CONCESSION ST. W Winter program registration starts Wednesday January 2 at Liberty Bowl CENTRE ST. BEECH AVE. 9 am. Pre-registrations will be accepted prior to January 2. LB 30 Baseline Road E, Bowmanville LIBERTY ST. W Please drop off your completed registration form with SCUGOG ST. BEECH payment to the front desk. Please note that Beech Centre CENTRE BC 26 Beech Ave., Bowmanville pre-registrations will be processed on January 2 at 4 pm. All Registered Programs include HST. Clarington Fields / Indoor Soccer LOWE ST. CFS 2375 Baseline Rd., Bowmanville In order to ensure there are enough participants to run a KIN G ST. W

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INCLEMENT WEATHER FARE: NEW SERVICE – 505 Mitchell Corners, Tuesday Service In the event of inclement weather, we ask that you call $1.95 the centre to ensure that the facility is open and classes *Effective Tuesday, November 20, 2012* are being provided. Clarington Courtice Solina Clarington Trull’s Rd Beech Community Community Hampton Beech & Taunton WAITING LIST Centre Centre Centre Centre If the course you select is full, you will be placed on a 10:40 10:45 10:15 10:56 11:14 waiting list and notified of any vacancies. 13:00 13:12 13:18 13:24 13:29 Clarington Beech Centre Drop-In Drop-In Drop-In Drop-In Drop-In Drop-In Drop-In 11:14 Drop-In Programs Programs Programs Programs Programs Programs Programs Programs Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday

Billiards 9 am-6 pm Open Art 9 am-6 pm Billiards 9 am-6 pm Billiards 9 am-6 pm Billiards 9 am-4 pm

Walking* 9 am Cribbage 9:30 am Walking* 9 am Wood Carving 10 am Walking* 9 am

Tone & Strengthen Mexican Train 9:20 am Euchre 9:30 am Choir 10 am 10 am Open Art 9 am-12 pm with weights (DVD) Dominoes Badminton Book Club 10 am Scrabble 9:30 am 10 am Bid Euchre 1 pm Baking 9 am (Newcastle) Pickleball Tone & Strengthen Wood Carving 10 am Social Bridge 9:30 am Open Art 12:15 pm 12:30 pm 9:20 am (Newcastle) with weights Pickleball Pickleball 9:30 am Table Tennis 10 am Canasta 1 pm Social Bridge 7 pm 12:30 pm (Newcastle) (Newcastle) Cards Texas Hold’em Duplicate Bridge 1 pm Billiards 12 pm-6 pm 9 am-12pm 7 pm Duplicate Bridge 1 pm

NEW (Courtice) Poker Cribbage 1 pm Square Dancing 12:45 pm Weekly Drop-Ins Fee Schedule Darts 1 pm Knitting/ Duplicate Bridge ...... $3.50 1 pm Friendship Club 1 pm 500 Cards 1 pm Crocheting Group Texas Hold’em Poker ...... $2.45 Bid Euchre 7 pm Shuffleboard 7 pm Square Dancing ...... $0.55 Jam Session 1 pm

Open Art All Other Drop In Programs ...... $1.35 9 am-12pm Drop-In fees will be collected

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General Interest General General General General General General General Interest Interest Interest Interest Interest Interest Interest CULINARY LESSONS with Chef Georg ADVANCED BRIDGE LESSONS SPANISH LESSONS LEVEL 1 Chef Georg will instruct a cooking demo of a meal from the with Bill Peel with Alan Bayliss starter to dessert and you will receive samples of the meal. This series of classes are designed for those players Have fun learning Spanish. This class is intended to go • Scottish Fare $5.00 who are playing bridge and want to improve their slow with lots of student participation and practice. Wednesday January 16 game. The lessons will include a summary of the Mondays 1 pm – 3 pm 8 weeks January 7 to March 4 $48.00 1 pm – 3 pm popular conventions and artificial calls that have a & 10 weeks March 18 to June 3 $59.50 • Valentine Cakes $5.00 defined meaning to each partner. An emphasis will be *NO Class February 18, April 1 & May 20* Wednesday February 13 placed on slam bidding and what is required by each 1 pm – 3 pm partner for these bids to be successful. As well each SPANISH LESSONS LEVEL 2 • Irish Feast $5.00 class will focus on successful strategies to playing a Wednesday March 20 1 pm – 3 pm hand as well as defensive tactics that work. with Alan Bayliss This course continues on from the lessons learned in the • Food from Holland $5.00 Wednesdays 1 pm – 2:30 pm 10 weeks previous courses. A few more advanced topics are introduced. Wednesday April 17 1 pm- 3 pm March 20 to May 22 $45.00 Wednesdays 10 am - 12 pm 9 weeks January 9 to March 6 $53.55 FRENCH LESSONS with Cecile Paxton BOOk CLUB (Drop In) - 10 am - $1.35 & 10 weeks March 20 to May 22 $59.50 Learn the basic vocabulary of the French language. Meet one Monday a month for an engaging discussion Tuesdays 1:30 pm – 3:30 pm 10 weeks about the monthly book. March 19 to May 21 $59.50 January book: Secret Daughter by Shilpi Somaya Gowda SPANISH LESSONS LEVEL 3 Meeting date to discuss January book: Monday February 11 with Alan Bayliss INTERMEDIATE BRIDGE LESSONS February book: Audition: A Memoir by Barbara Walters For graduates of Spanish II or people with a basic knowledge Meeting date to discuss February book: Monday March 18 of common verbs and vocabulary. This course continues on with Bill Peel March book: In the Skin of a Lion by Michael Ondaatje from the lessons learned in previous courses. A few more You will start to understand the need for a “plan”; Meeting date to discuss March book: Monday April 15 advanced topics are introduced. developing tricks ; the finesse; eliminating losers (trumping April book: The Gathering by Anne Enright Wednesdays 1 pm - 3 pm 9 weeks January 9 to March 6 $53.55 and discarding); entries; understanding the opponents Meeting date to discuss April book: Monday May 13 & 10 weeks March 20 to May 22 $59.50 (especially leads); managing the trump suit; and putting it May book: The Next Best Thing on My List by Jill Smolinksi all together as a partnership. Meeting date to discuss May book: Monday June 10 Wednesdays 1 pm – 2:30 pm 9 weeks January 9 to March 6 $40.50

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ARTHRITIS FITNESS with Doris Lee BOWLING LEAGUE(Held at Liberty DRUMS ALIVE FITNESS Courtice Community Complex CC Liberty Bowl LB with Carol Drew This class is suited for those with Osteo or Rheumatoid Join us for a fun social mixed league Using fitness balls and drumsticks, improve physical/ Arthritis and Fibromyalgia. The class helps to increase Thursdays 12:30 pm January 3 to April 4 $17.00 mental fitness and above all, have fun! Drums Alive is full range of motion, balance and strength which improves your 2 games will be played each week–cost of games $6.00 of powerful and motivating music and drumming rhythms quality of life by decreasing pain, swelling and stiffness. Includes end of season banquet. that will get your body moving. Mondays 8:30 am – 9:30 am 7 weeks January 14 to March 4 Banquet Thursday April 4 Tuesdays 10 am to 11 am 10 weeks March 19 to May 21 $42.00 $29.50 members/$34.50 non-members & 10 weeks March 18 to June 3 FABULOUS MUSCLES $42.00 members/ $47.00 non-members CARDIO WITH PEP with Lydia Vooys Not too slow or too fast. Join this cardio class and enjoy core with Lydia Vooys Wednesdays 10 am - 11 am 8 weeks January 16 to March 6 conditioning, relaxation and major muscle group stretching. Includes a 10 minute warm up and then get down to $34.00 members / $39.00 non-members Mondays 9 am - 10 am - 7 weeks January 7 to February business! Bring weights & tubing to class. & 10 weeks March 20 to May 22 25 $30.00 & 10 weeks March 18 to June 10 $42.00 Fridays 10 am - 11 am 9 weeks January 11 to March 8 $38.00 $42.00 members/ $47.00 non-members Fridays 9 am - 10 am - 9 weeks January 11 to March 8 & 10 weeks March 22 to May 31 $42.00 Fridays 8:30 am – 9:30 am 8 weeks January 18 to March 8 $38.00 & 10 weeks March 22 to May 31 $42.00 *NO Class March 29* $34.00 members / $39.00 non-members *NO Class Monday February 18, April 1, May 20 & May 27 & 10 weeks March 22 to May 31 & Friday March 29* $42.00 members/ $47.00 non-members LATIN PARTY MIX *No Class on Monday February 18, April 1, May 20 & with Veronica Vargas Friday March 29* DANCE FIT with Barbie Cameron You are invited to a party where you will be dancing from Dance your way to being fit with Ballroom and Latin Tango (Argentina) to Quebradita (North of Mexico), Spain BADMINTON (Drop in) Line Dances for all! Groove to the rhythms of Jive, Waltz, and the Caribbean. Learn step by step basic choreographies Newcastle and District Recreation Centre NC Rumba, Samba and more! Warm up with stretching and and moves. Feel free to add your own flavour and enjoy the Wednesday January 2 to May 29 10 am- 12 pm balance exercises. Loaded with fun and easy movements party. Partners not required. $1.36 member / $1.70 non-member & no–one will go away with two left feet! Wednesdays 12 pm - 12:55 pm 6 weeks January 9 to (Please pay at reception desk upon arrival) Thursdays 1 pm to 2 pm 9 weeks January 10 to March 7 March 6 $25.50 & 10 weeks March 20 to May 22 $42.00 *No Badminton March 13* $38.00 & 10 weeks March 21 to May 23 $42.00 *NO Class February 20 & 27*

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STRENGTH TRAINING YOGA with Sharon Wildeboer (cont’d)

Fitness Fitness Fitness with Sharon Wildeboer Courtice Community Complex CC Looking to add muscle and tone up? This class includes NEW Fridays 1:30 pm - 3:30 pm 7 weeks January 18 to resistance exercises to build strength and muscle. This class PICkLEBALL (Drop in) March 1$30.00 members & $35.00 non-members is for both men and women. *NO Class Monday February 18, April 1, May 20* Newcastle and District Recreation Centre NC NEW Mondays 2:30 pm - 3:30 pm 7 weeks January 14 to Monday January 7 to June 24 9:30 am – 12:30 pm March 4 $30.00 members & $35.00 non-members Thursday January 3 to June 27 12:30 pm – 3 pm Monday class held at Courtice Community Complex CC YOGA Gentle with Sharon Wildeboer This is great for those looking for a more gentle approach. Fridays January 4 to June 28 12:30 am – 3:30 pm Thursdays 6 pm - 7 pm 9 weeks January 10 to February 28 More emphasis is made on the poses and on proper $1.36 member & $1.70 non-member $34.00 & 10 weeks March 21 to May 23 $42.00 breathing techniques. Transitions from standing to the mat *Bring Resistance Bands to class please* (Please pay at reception desk upon arrival) are kept to a minimum. *NO Pickleball February 18, March 11, 14, 15, 21, 22 & 29, Mondays 10 am – 11 am 8 weeks April 1 & May 20* SIT AND BE FIT LEVEL 1 January 7 to March 4 $34.00 with Sharon Wildeboer & 10 weeks March 18 to June 3 $42.00 Participants will be led through a series of seated and Wednesdays 10 am – 11 am 9 weeks CHAIR PILATES standing movements and stretches. January 9 to March 6 $38.00 with Nathalie Mackesey NEW Mondays 1:30 pm - 2:30 pm 7 weeks January 14 to & 10 weeks March 20 to May 22 $42.00 A low impact clas s includes the use of bands, standing and March 4 $30.00 members & $35.00 non-members *NO Class Monday February 18, April 1, May 20* sitting exercises while using your breath to control your Monday class held at Courtice Community Complex CC core stretch and stomach muscles. Tuesdays 10:30 am – 11:30 am 9 weeks YOGA INTERMEDIATE January 8 to March 5 $38.00 Mondays 11:15 am - 12:15 pm 8 weeks with Laurel Wichman January 7 to March 4 $34.00 & 10 weeks March 19 to May 21 $42.00 Yoga is unique in its blend of movement, stillness, concentration, & 10 weeks March 18 to June 3 $42.00 Fridays 10 am - 11 am 8 weeks January 11 to March 1 $34.00 relaxation and awareness. Benefits of yoga include improved *NO Class Monday February 18, April 1, May 20* & 10 weeks March 22 to May 31 $42.00 flexibility, strength, balance and co-ordination. *Bring resistance tubing to class* Mondays 1 pm – 3 pm 8 weeks * NO Class Friday March 29* PILATES with Nathalie Mackesey January 7 to March 4 $50.00 & 10 weeks March 18 to June 3 $62.50 Focus on strengthening the core postural muscles which help SIT AND BE FIT LEVEL 2 keep the body balanced and are essential in supporting the spine. Wednesdays 4 pm – 5:30 pm 9 weeks Mondays 10 am to 11 am 8 weeks with Sharon Wildeboer January 9 to March 6 $42.50 January 7 to March 4 $34.00 Participants who have completed a session of Sit and Be Fit Level 1 & 10 weeks March 20 to May 22 $47.00 & 10 weeks March 18 to June 3 $42.00 can participate in this class. This class involves more standing work, *NO Class Monday February 18, April 1, May 20* Tuesdays 7 pm – 8 pm 9 weeks longer cardio sections and more challenging resistance training. January 8 to March 5 $38.00 Tuesdays 9:30 am – 10:30 am 9 weeks YOGALATES with Sharon Wildeboer & 10 weeks March 19 to May 21 $42.00 January 8 to March 5 $38.00 A fusion of yoga and pilates that restores mind/body Thursdays 10 am - 11 am 9 weeks & 10 weeks March 19 to May 21 $42.00 balance while building strength and providing toning. January 10 to March 7 $38.00 *Bring resistance tubing to class* Mondays 11 am – 12 pm 8 weeks & 10 weeks March 21 to May 23 $42.00 January 7 to March 4 $34.00 *NO Class Monday February 18, April 1, May 20* SNOWSHOEING & 10 weeks March 18 to June 3 $42.00 Want to stay active over the winter? Join us for some NEW Fridays 2:30 pm - 3:30 pm 7 weeks QIGONG (Chinese Yoga) snowshoeing fun at local trails in and near Clarington. $30.00 members & $35.00 non-members with Donna Elliott Walk will last approximatley 1 hour. Meet at the centre at Friday class held at Courtice Community Complex CC 9 am and we will car pool to our destination. *NO Class Monday February 18, April 1, May 20* Gentle exercises that involve acupressure points, coordinated Mondays 9 am 8 weeks January 7 to March 4 $5.00 breathing with muscle movements, mild stretching and *Must have snowshoes. No snowshoeing February 18* relaxation of body and mind. ZUMBA with Veronica Vargas Wednesdays 10 am - 11:30 am 9 weeks Interval training where fast and slow rhythms and resistance January 9 to March 6 $47.25 TAI CHI with Sandra Jin training are combined to tone and sculpt your body while & 10 weeks March 20 to May 22 $52.50 Step by step instruction of Yang Style Tai Chi. The 24 gestures burning fat. Wednesdays 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm 9 weeks assist in promoting balance, good physical, mental health, Tuesdays 9 am – 10 am 8 weeks January 9 to March 6 $38.00 circulation, healthy organs and all around healthy wellbeing. January 8 to March 5 $34.00 & 10 weeks March 20 to May 22 $42.00 Beginner: Mondays 10 am - 11 am 10 weeks January 7 to & 10 weeks March 19 to May 21 $42.00 March 18 $42.00 & 10 weeks March 25 to June 10 $42.00 Thursdays 10:30 am – 11:30 am 7 weeks STRENGTH TRAINING FOR MEN Intermediate: Mondays 11 am - 12 pm 10 weeks January 7 January 10 to March 7 $30.00 to March 18 $42.00 & 10 weeks March 25 to June 10 $42.00 & March 21 to May 23 $42.00 with Sharon Wildeboer *NO Class Monday February 18, April 1, May 20* *NO Class February 21, 26 & 28* Looking to add muscle and tone up? This class includes resistance exercises to build strength and muscle. YOGA with Sharon Wildeboer ZUMBA GOLD (lite) Wednesdays 11 am – 11:45 am 9 weeks Learn to combine physical yoga postures with breathing January 9 to March 6 $31.00 with Veronica Vargas techniques to improve your flexibility, strength and balance. & 10 weeks March 20 to May 22 $34.00 A combination of dance and fitness created from the original Mondays 9 am - 10 am 8 weeks Fridays 9 am – 9:45 am 8 weeks Zumba. For the active older adult or beginner level January 7 to March 4 $34.00 January 11 to March 1 $27.50 participants who may need modifications for success. & 10 weeks March 18 to June 3 $42.00 & 10 weeks March 22 to May 31 $34.00 Wednesdays 11 am – 12 pm 8 weeks January 9 to March 6 Wednesdays 9 am – 10 am 9 weeks *Bring Resistance Bands to class please* $34.00 & 10 weeks March 20 to May 22 $42.00 January 9 to March 6 $38.00 * NO Class Friday March 29* *No Class February 27* & 10 weeks March 20 to May 22 $42.00

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BALLROOM & LATIN DANCE LINE DANCING BEGINNERS with Instructor Barbie Cameron with Phyll Marshall Assistants John Pyatt and Peter Gill Various steps will be taught in this fun and social program. Mondays 12:15 pm – 1:15 pm 8 weeks January 7 to March 4 Newcastle and District Recreation Centre NC Ballroom and Latin Dance for fitness, strength, cardio, $20.00 & 10 weeks March 18 to June 3 $25.00 socializing and memory. *NO Class February 18, April 1 & May 20* *Please no rubber soled shoes* Beginner: Learn the Waltz, Cha Cha and some Polka (winter) LINE DANCING BEGINNERS PLUS Rumba & Jive (spring) with Phyll Marshall Wednesdays 3:10 pm – 4:10 pm 10 weeks January 9 to March 20 For those who enjoyed the Beginners, but are not ready to $53.50 members / $58.50 non-members move on to Intermediate. TAP DANCING BEGINNERS & 12 weeks March 27 to June 12 Mondays 1:15 pm – 2:15 pm 8 weeks January 7 to March 4 with Veronica Vargas $64.50 members / $69.50 non-members $20.00 & 10 weeks March 18 to June 3 $25.00 Learn or review the basic tap steps, loosening your feet Intermediate: Learn the Waltz, Cha-Cha & Samba (winter) *NO Class February 18, April 1 & May 20* through slow beat steps and repetitions. Tango, Rumba & Merengue (spring) Wednesdays 8:55 am - 9:25 am 8 weeks January 9 to March 6 Wednesdays 2 pm - 3 pm 10 weeks January 9 to March 20 LINE DANCING INTERMEDIATE $17.50 & 12 weeks March 20 to June 5 $26.00 $53.50 members / $58.50 non-members *NO class February 27* & 12 weeks March 27 to June 12 with Phyll Marshall Participants must have experience in line dancing. Various $64.50 members / $69.50 non-members TAP DANCING BEGINNERS PLUS International Bronze: Learn the Waltz, V.W, Rumba and steps will be taught in this fun and social program. Mambo/Salsa (winter) Tango, Jive, Slowfox & Samba (spring) Fridays 11 am – 12 pm 9 weeks January 11 to March 8 with Veronica Vargas Wednesdays 1 pm - 2 pm 10 weeks January 9 to March 20 $22.50 & 10 weeks March 22 to May 31 $25.00 With some basic experience we will put together tap dancing $53.50 members / $58.50 non-members *NO Class March 29* routines to fun music. & 12 weeks March 27 to June 12 Wednesdays 9:25 am – 10:25 am 8 weeks January 9 to March 6 $64.50 members / $69.50 non-members $34.00 & 12 weeks March 20 to June 5 $50.50 (Must have participated in Intermediate) SQUARE AND ROUND DANCING *NO class February 27* *NO Class March 13* with Pat Prout, Gregg Hall, John Ballroom Intermediate 2: Learn the Waltz & Cha Cha NEW Raaphorst & Ruth Cowle TAP DANCING INTERMEDIATE (winter) Tango, Rumba & Merengue (spring) Join us for an hour of Square and Round Dancing. This is a with Veronica Vargas Beech Centre BC fun social group and no experience or partner is necessary. Learn Tap dancing drills, challenging coordination, speed Thursdays 11:30 am – 12:30 pm 10 weeks January 10 to March 21 Tuesdays 12:45 pm - 2 pm January 8 to March 5 & March 19 and beats. $53.50 & 12 weeks March 28 to June 13 $64.50 to June 11 $0.55 pay day of Wednesdays 10:25 am – 10:55 am 8 weeks January 9 to March 6 *NO Class March 13* *NO Square Dancing January 22 & March 12* $17.50 & 12 weeks March 20 to June 5 $26.00 *NO class February 27*

Art & Music Art & MusicArt & MusicArt & MusicArt & MusicArt & MusicArt & MusicArt & MusicArt & MusicArt & MusicArt & MusicArt & MusicArt & Music ACRYLIC PAINTING / WATER PIANO LESSONS RECREATIONAL AFRICAN DRUMMING COLOUR BASICS with Tracey Ali, BA BFA PROFICIENCY with Julie Ditta with Paul Livingston Weekly 30 minute customized one-on-one piano/keyboard Continue to gain proficiency with your drumming and learn A variety of painting techniques for creating landscapes, lessons with instructor. more complex and challenging rhythms and poly rhythms. portraits, florals and other common subjects. Beginners to advanced, popular or classical music. Enjoy the fun of group freestyle drumming and rhythm Thursdays 1 pm – 3 pm 9 weeks January 10 to March 7 Lesson times available on Thursday and Friday mornings. based activities. Drums will be provided or bring your own. $53.55 & 10 weeks March 21 to May 23 $59.50 Piano lesson book $12 available at first lesson. Fridays 11 am – 12 pm 9 weeks January 11 to March 8 $68.00 for 4 lessons $38.00 & 10 weeks March 22 to May 24 $42.00 DRAWING with Paul Livingston Includes the basic principles and how to apply these RECREATIONAL AFRICAN DRUMMING 2 UkULELE LESSONS toward drawing landscapes, portraits, florals and animals. with Julie Ditta with Allanah Coles Wednesdays 10 am – 12 pm 9 weeks January 9 to March 6 Come out and drum your Have fun learning the basic chords. $53.55 & 10 weeks March 20 to May 22 $59.50 way to better health. Learn Thursdays 1 pm – 2 pm 8 weeks April 4 to May 23 $12.00 some basic rhythms. GUITAR TECHNIQUE ALL LEVELS Reduce stress, energize, relax and have fun. Drums will be WATER COLOUR INTERMEDIATE with Larry Chown provided or bring your own. with Hi-Sook Barker Take your playing to the next level as you learn the fundamentals Fridays 10 am – 11 am 9 Traditional techniques will be introduced and taught with of guitar techniques. Both pick and finger style playing will be weeks January 11 to March impressionistic style from the basics. Learn how to paint loose, covered along with elements of music theory necessary to 8 $38.00 & 10 weeks March light, transparent, beautiful water colours with an experienced develop your playing skills. Reading music will also be covered. 22 to May 24 $42.00 teacher who will accommodate all levels of expertise. Thursdays 12:30 pm – 2:30 pm 5 weeks January 10 Thursdays 9 am – 12 pm 9 weeks January 10 to March 7 to February 7 $59.50 & 5 weeks March 21 to April 18 $59.50 $80.00 & 10 weeks March 21 to May 23 $88.00

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Computer ProgramsGeneralWith BillGeneral Peel Computer Computer Computer Computer Computer Information Information Programs Programs Programs Programs Programs BASIC COMPUTER SkILLS Program Level ADVANCED FOR PC Advanced level of skill Level 3 This course will focus on the use of the mouse, keyboard, and BASIC Basic entry level of skill These course are designed for specific application learning and on-screen commands. Basic editing skills simple file Level 1 (Beginner) assumes that the participant has computer or photgraphic skills management, USB storage device, control panel and creating a simple word file. Bring your own laptop or use one of ours. MEDIUM GENERAL INTEREST NO skill needed Medium level of skill Fridays January 11 to January 25 9:30 am to 10:30 am $51.00 Courses are often designed to encourage people to enroll in Level 2 Should have an understanding of the Level 1 course yellow, green and red course offerings. INTERMEDIATE COMPUTER SkILLS FOR PC This course is designed to help you understand and use some INTRODUCTION TO APPLE (FREE) THE MACINTOSH COMPUTER of the basic applications that are on a computer. Learn how This 2 hour demonstration will share the Apple collection These classes are designed to help understand how the to word process, create a spreadsheet, word process, create a of products designed to excite you about the ease of use Apple Macintosh computer works. Learn about iPhoto, spreadsheet, desktop publish, Skype and simple picture editing. and inter connected nature of the devices. iTunes and how the operating system works. Must have Fridays February 8 to February 22 9:30 am to 11:30 am Tuesday January 15 7 pm - 9 pm (Held at the Beech Centre) BC own laptop. $51.00 Monday February 11 10 am – 12 pm (Held in Courtice) CC Tuesdays January 29 to February 12 7 pm – 9 pm $51.00 Monday March 18 9:30 am – 11:30 am Mondays April 8 to April 22 9:30 am – 11:30 am $51.00 ADVANCED COMPUTER SkILLS (Held at the Beech Centre) BC FOR PC INTERNET MADE EASY This course is designed as basically a troubleshooting course. The INTRODUCTION TO IPAD Learn how to effectively use the internet. Topics covered instructor will listen to your concerns via email and then design Join us for a demonstration of how to use the ipad and all are banking, email, shopping, downloading movies and and seek solutions to your PC problem. Virus protection, emailing the functions that it has to offer. music. Learn about social networks such as Facebook, problems, application teaching and system management will be Tuesday January 22 7 pm – 9 pm $18.00 Google Plus and Twitter. covered. Bring your laptop or use one of ours. Monday March 25 9:30 am - 11:30 am $18.00 Tuesdays February 19 & 26 7 pm – 9 pm $36.00 Fridays April 5 to April 19 9:30 am to 11:30 am $51.00

With Bill Peel Photography Programs PhotographyPhotography Programs Programs HOW TO TAkE A BETTER PHOTO DIGITAL PHOTOGRAPHIC EDITING These classes will help you with tips on how to take better These classes will demonstrate the use of Photoshop Elements, pictures. You will visit different locations and learn how to Photoshop and Lightroom techniques. The explanation of different take portrait to landscape. Your photos will be shared to file types- RAW and jpeg as well as tools that can be purchased to enhance your understanding of light and composition. enhance your pictures. Bring your laptop or use those provided VIDEO EDITING PART 2 Mondays January 28 & February 4 9 am – 11 am $36.00 Thursdays February 28 & March 7 from 7 pm – 9 pm $36.00 with Bill Fitkowski The focus will be the actual editing process such as use VIDEO EDITING PART 1 DIGITAL CAMERA TIPS of transitions and effects, adding titles and adding addi- This session will take you through the process of loading your with Bill Fitkowski tional soundtracks and voice-overs to the original video. images onto a computer, managing and editing. Learn how Learn basic editing skills using Adobe Premiere Elements Thursdays February 14 – March 7 7 pm – 9 pm $45.00 to email, make a photo book, cards and calendars. Bring your 10. Topics covered are importing media clips, building a Pre-Requisites: Completion of the COAA Video Editing own laptop or use those provided. movie, editing and transferring to a DVD.own. Course Part 1 OR previous experience with other Video Thursdays February 14 & 21 7 pm – 9 pm $36.00 Thursdays January 10 – January 31 7 pm – 9 pm $45.00 Editing software such as iMovie or PowerDirector.

Computer ProgramsGeneralWith Brian General Greenway Computer Computer Computer Computer Computer Information Information Programs Programs Programs Programs Programs COMPUTERS AND SECURITY LEARNING PICASA AND SCANNING LEARN THE INTERNET Viruses, Spyware, Phishing and other scams are rampant Picasa is a free program from Google for Windows and Mac Most of our computing time is now spent with the internet from for those who connect their computer to the internet. Learn computers to help you organize edit and share your photos. The downloading programs, searching information, email, banking some basic ways to protect yourself. A demo of password session will cover all the features of the program from importing and shopping to sharing family events on social networks such as management software will also be included within this 2 images to basic editing. Some tips for good scanning techniques Facebook, Google+, or Twitter. What are the best ways to do this safely hour Workshop will also be covered for your old photographs and documents. and take advantage of special internet services such as Dropbox or Thursday April 11 7 pm - 9 pm $18.00 Tuesday April 23 & 30 7 pm - 9 pm $36.00 Lastpass? Topics will come from the interests of members in the class. Thursday May 6 & 13 7 pm - 9 pm $36.00 “GETTING SORTED”: ORGANIZING WORLD OF GOOGLE YOUR DIGITAL PICTURESS Google is not just a popular way of searching the Internet , Tips and tricks to organizing, managing and simple editing it’s a growing world of computer services and applications. of your images. Review ways to store your images. Some This session will combine some hands-on search tips with computer experience would be useful. demonstrations of the growing world of free applications Tuesday March 19 & 26 7 pm - 9 pm $36.00 and services provided by Google. Friday May 10 9:30 am – 11:30 am $18.00

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CREATIVE PHOTOGRAPHY - CREATING DIGITAL CAMERA CONTROLS PART 2 TRAVEL PHOTOGRAPHY IMAGES THAT HAVE IMPACT! This is a follow up to the introductory session on Camera This session will give you lots of simple clear tips on Do you want to learn more about making dynamic images Settings. Tips on settings for close-ups, action shots, low how to improve your picture-making skills and ideas for and your camera at the same time? Learn your camera light and panorama shots will be included. Bring your traveling with a camera. settings to capture the moment and create images that are camera and manual. Thursday March 28 7 pm- 8:30 pm $15.00 unique to you. You will visit a different Clarington location. Monday April 22 9:30 am - 11:30 am $18.00 Thursdays May 2 - May 23 8:30 am – 11:00 am $63.50 BRIAN’S DIGITAL CAFé: FREE MAkING YOUR OWN DIGITAL COMPUTER, INTERNET & DIGITAL CAMERA CONTROLS PART 1 PHOTO ALBUM PHOTOGRAPHY SUPPORT This session will deal solely with the operation controls of your Learn how to combine your digital images to create Photo Brian Greenway will be volunteering on Wednesday camera in order to take advantage of everything it can do to Albums that are professionally printed to your own layout design. afternoons at the Clarington Beech Centre to assist meet different situations in your picture making. Bring your Tuesday April 9 7 pm- 9 pm $18.00 you with any of your computer or digital photography camera and the manual. questions. For COAA members only. Monday April 15 9:30 am - 11:30 am $18.00 PHOTOSHOP SkILLS Wednesdays February 6 to 27, March 6, 20 & 27, This course will help beginners gain some basic skills in May 1 to 22 2 pm – 4 pm Photoshop and extend those for intermediate users, either as a refresher or picking up some new skills. Tuesdays May 7 to May 21 7 pm – 9 pm $51.00

Outdoor Programs Outdoor Outdoor Outdoor Outdoor Outdoor Outdoor Outdoor Programs Programs Programs Programs Programs Programs Programs BEECH STREET SPINNERS GOLF AT QUARRY LAkES HIkING CYCLING GROUP Join your fellow members in a weekly mixed social league. Come out and enjoy the beauty of local hiking trials. Cycle through quiet streets and along nature trails. Starts: Wednesday May 8 Ends: Wednesday October 16 Each hike will last between 1 Cycling Orientation: For new participants only. Prepare for Time: 8 am. Registration Fee: $29.05 Includes prize and end to 2 hours (3 km to 6 km) on the riding season. Bring your bike, helmet and water bottle. of season banquet. Banquet: Wednesday October 16 12:00 pm easy to moderate trails. We Tuesday April 23 at 9 am. Program starts: Tuesday April If you wish you may purchase a card at Quarry Lakes for $21.00 which will meet at the Beech Centre 30 Ends: Tuesday October 29. Time: 9 am. Registration allows you to play unlimited times Monday to Thursday for 50% off and car pool to the trails. Fee: $29.05 Includes post season luncheon and rides tee fees, plus 50% off of the driving range and mini-putt fees as well as every Tuesday and Saturday. 15% off accessories. Dress code requires shirt with collar and no jeans. Starts: Thursday May 9 Post-season lunch: Tuesday November12 12 pm Ends: Thursday Nov 7 HORSESHOES Time: Meet at the centre at 9 am. $10.00 SLO PITCH BASEBALL Join our mixed horseshoe league in the back yard of the Beech Centre. A fun tournament will be held at the end of the season. Practice weekly & exhibition games before the Annual tournament. Starts: Wednesday May 1 Ends: Wednesday August 21 Starts: Friday May 3 Ends: Wednesday August 14 (Tournament) FREE SEMINARS SPONSORED BY Time: 6 pm. Registration Fee: $29.05 Includes Registration Fee: $29.05 includes end of season tournament. tournament and banquet at the end of the season. DURHAM REGION DIABETES NETWORK $15.00 security deposit is required for team jersey. Tournament and Banquet: TBD Diabetes Conversation Maps is an interactive, new approach to patient education that has people with diabetes talking. Please register in advance at the front desk The sessions foster an interactive group experience that can Workshops & Seminars make learning about diabetes fun and engaging. Thursday January 24 at 10 am NEW BONES BE STRONG NEW LOL- LAUGH OUT LOUD FOR - How Diabetes Works (what is diabetes?) WELLNESS SERIES HEALTH with Julie Ditta Thursday February 14 at 2pm – Living Healthy with Diabetes This is an in-depth and informative program about Laughing is a natural medicine and good for health. Laughter Thursday March 21 at 10 am Osteoporosis and fall’s prevention. This five part series elevates mood, reduces stress, lowers blood pressure, boosts – Healthy Eating and Active Living has been designed to motivate participants using a the immune system and connects us with others. Thursday April 4 at 10 am – Starting Insulin variety of interactive teaching techniques. Monday January 14 at 2 pm $15.00 Thursday April 18 at 10 am Thursdays January 24 – February 21 7 pm – 9 pm $25.00 (If there is interest after the workshop we will look at – Living in a Family with type 1 diabetes (includes information binder) having this as a regular weekly program) Thursday May 2 at 10 am – Foot care

NEW GUIDED MEDITATION HEARING AWARENESS SEMINAR kEEP SMILING DENTAL HYGIENE with Julie Ditta AND HEARING TESTS SEMINAR: Sponsored by Faye Reid Guided meditation combined with special breathing sponsored by Nu Life Hearing Dental Hygienist techniques helps you to release tension, clear your mind Join Ryan for a 30 minute seminar on the latest state of the Oral Health and the influence on Overall Health, and boost your sense of wellbeing. art technology of hearing instruments. Also book your free Medications and Dry Mouth Nutrition. Monday January 14 at 1 pm $15.00 hearing test and hearing aid cleaning. Thursday January 17 at 10 am (If there is interest after the workshop we will look at having Thursday May 9 at 11 am hearing test appointments start Oral Health Concerns for Older Adults, Oral Cancer this as a regular weekly program) and are booked every ½ hour. Self Exams and New Oral Hygiene Aids. Thursday April 11 at 10 am

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SOCIAL DANCE(S) WITH & POTLUCk LUNCH CLARINGTON BEECH NUTS Review the 2011 financials, COAA operation review and elect NEW ONTARIO HEALTH SYSTEM Enjoy an afternoon of Waltz, Round, & Line Dancing with members to the Board of Directors. REFORM DISCUSSION GROUP a Live Band. Refreshments served. No partner necessary. Friday March 22 at 12 pm Courtice Community Complex CC Friday January 18, February 15, March 15, April 19, An opportunity to share experiences, ideas and May 17 & June 21 OPEN MIC (FREE) concerns about our Health System. We will analyze our 1 pm – 4 pm $3.50 members / $4.60 non-members Calling all musicians, singers and songwriters to participate present Health System and its various components. in our Open Mic. Wednesdays January 16, 23, 30 & February 6 Sunday April 7 1 pm – 4 pm from 2 pm to 4 pm ROBBIE BURNS LUNCH Cash Bar, refreshments, coffee and snacks available for purchase. Join us for a traditional Burns service, lunch and entertainment provided. BLOOD PRESSURE CLINICS SMILE THEATRE Tuesday January 22 at 11:30 am Sponsored by Bayshore $8.05 members/ $11.40 non-members “THE EXTRAORDINARY LIFE OF Tuesday January 8, February 5, March 5, April 9 AN ORDINARY WOMEN” & May 7- 9:30 am to 11:30 am EUCHRE EXTRAVAGANZA(S) Back from three seasons ago, this uplifting, inspirational Includes 12 games of cards & a delicious dinner. musical celebrates the extraordinary life of an ordinary COAA TAX CLINIC Win great prizes! No partner required woman. This heart-warming musical was written by Tax Clinic Requirements Saturday January 26, March 23, & May 25 Smile’s artistic director for his mother, on the occasion of Single Income less than $25,000 Couple Income less than $10 in advance her 90th birthday. $30,000. This volunteer tax clinic program is intended to Wednesday May 8 at 1:30 pm $5.00 help members with simple straight forward tax returns. LADIES NIGHT (Sponsored by Ontario Power Generation) Our volunteers are not trained to prepare tax returns for deceased or bankrupt individuals or individuals who Join us for a fun night of pampering with extra special fun. have capital gains or losses. Clinic starts March 1 and Wednesday February 13 at 6 pm $5.00 per person COAA MEMBERSHIP PICNIC ends April 30. For more information please contact Join us for a fun afternoon of great food, games and Angela Adams at 905-697-2856. SMILE THEATRE “LEGEND OF wonderful entertainment. FREE to all members. Tuesday June 18 at 12 pm DAN MCGREW” Please register at the front desk CLARINGTON HERITAGE WEEk “A bunch of the boys were whooping it up in the Malamute FEB 18TH - 24TH saloon; The kid that handles the music-box was hitting a DURHAM REGION 55+ Heritage Information Treasure Hunt rag-time tune; Back of the bar, in a solo game, sat Dangerous Take this opportunity to travel around our Municipality to Dan McGrew, And watching his luck was his light-o’-love, SENIOR GAMES discover our hidden gems. Guide maps and information the lady that’s known as Lou...” A straight-shooting musical The Durham Region 55+ Senior Summer Games will be held sheets available at the COAA. based on the classic narrative poem by Robert Service. from April to June 2013 at various locations in the region. Get ACO on the GO Heritage Walking Tour Bowmanville Wednesday February 20 at 1:30 pm $5.00 your partners and teams ready. Full schedule and registration FREE Sunday February 17th at 2 pm (Sponsored by Ontario Power Generation) forms available soon at www.durhamseniorgames.com . Maximum 30 participants. RSVP to Clarington Museums Heritage Photo Day @ COAA (FREE) The Municipality of Clarington is proud to present this NEW program for those struggling to Tuesday February 19th 11 am to 1pm manage chronic conditions, such as heart disease, diabetes, arthritis, cancer, osteoporosis and Smile Theatre Wednesday 20 at 1:30 pm mental illness. Our Physical Activity Lessen’s Symptoms program can provide the tools you need to Research Your Roots Seminar succeed. This program includes guidelines for active living and healthy eating tips which are safe, effective, and designed with you in February 21 at COAA at 1 pm mind. You’ll have the opportunity to experience some new activities and learn more about how nutrition can help make a positive “Old Time Pricing Event” COAAZY Café difference in your life. Please register for the following programs with the Municipality of Clarington February 22 9 am to 3 pm Location Day Time & Cost Barcode Heritage Closing Reception - Visual Arts Centre February 24 at 2 pm 1:00PM for 1.5 hrs Newcastle Village & District Historical Society Open House Basic: Mondays & Thursdays 171326 Adult $71.75 +tax Monday February 18 Courtice Community 6 weeks Seniors/Youth 36.00+tax Complex For more info go to www.heritage.clarington.net Includes 10 visit pass: January 14 to February 21 171327 Adult $109.50 +tax Seniors/Youth $54.75 tax

5:00PM for 1.5 hrs WHEELS IN ACTION Basic: Mondays & Wednesdays 171376 Transportation available to and from the centre for Adult $71.75 +tax 6 weeks Courtice Community Seniors/Youth 36.00+tax ALL COAA events and programs.Call Tracey to book Complex Includes 10 visit pass: your ride at 905-697-2856 or email wheels-coaa@ January 14 to February 20 171426 Adult $109.50 +tax bellnet.ca. Advance notice is required. Seniors/Youth $54.75 tax

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AFGHANISTAN PAKISTAN First elected to Parliament in 2004 and re-elected in 2006, 2008 and 2011. In February of 2006 she was appointed Minister of Canadian MONGOLIA Heritage and Status of Women, previous to this she served as Opposition BANGLADESHa tribute to Critic for Canadian Heritage. In 2007 she was appointed Minister of ETHIOPIA international Cooperation, responsible for Canada’s overseas humanitar- ian aid and development assistance through the Canadian International SUDAN Development Agency (CIDA), making her the longest serving minister in this TANZANIA portfolio in Canadian history. During her tenure as Minister she traveled to HAITI 32 countries, some multiple times. JAPANBev Oda CHILE In Her Riding PERU COLUMBIA BOLIVIA UKRAINE CHINA KOREA

Afghanistan AFGHANISTAN PAKISTAN MONGOLIA Japan BANGLADESH ETHIOPIA SUDAN TANZANIAHaiti East Africa HAITI JAPAN CHILE PERU COLUMBIA BOLIVIA UKRAINE CHINA The Clarington Promoter is pleased to take the opportunity to say thank you to the Hon. Bev Oda, P.C. for serving her constituency both within its borders and representing Canada around the World. KOREA

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AFGHANISTAN PAKISTAN MONGOLIA BANGLADESHQ & A With The Honourable Bev Oda, PC ETHIOPIA SUDANQ: During your time as the MP for Durham, you were an official opposition critic and a Minister of the Crown. What were your respon- TANZANIAsibilities in these roles, particularly as the Minister for International Cooperation? HAITIA:I am grateful for the opportunity to serve Durham and to serve Canada. In addition to my role as the MP for Durham, as a Minister and a member of Cabinet, I was a member of the Queen’s Privy Council and a member of the Prime Minister’s national security committee. I was responsible for Canada’s international aid policies, develop- JAPANment programs and a $3 billion annual budget. The Canadian International Development Agency (CIDA), which CHILEwas my department, does not implement programs itself but makes recommendations and gives advice to the Minister on which organizations and projects should be funded. This meant working with other countries, numerous PERUinternational and Canadian non-governmental organizations (NGOs). COLUMBIA In some of your travels, you saw first hand the horrors of earthquakes, floods, famine and conflict. What did you BOLIVIAlearn and how has that affected you?

UKRAINEOver the past 5 years, natural disasters and conflict have increased in frequency and severity, some striking devel- CHINAoped countries such as the USA or Japan and others hitting developing countries such as Haiti, Burma and in East Africa. I learnt that each crisis is unique. In developing countries, where the most basic necessities of life - food, KOREAwater and shelter - are limited, the impacts of the disasters can be devastating. I learnt that reaching the victims, assessing the damage, transporting supplies, and providing food and appropriate medicines was challenging and called for tremendous cooperation among countries and organizations as well as strong local leadership.

In my visits to the affected areas, I met victims and witnessed realities for which life in Canada had not prepared me. There were moments when I was overcome and felt helpless. The strength and resiliency of those who were facing starvation and death and had lost everything as well as their determination to survive humbled me. I believe I have seen humanity in some of its most desperate moments, and also in its most courageous. This hasAFGHANISTAN deepened my belief that we are truly fortunate to be Canadian. Q: Your job called upon you to travel hundreds of thousands of miles. For most of us, air travel hasPAKISTAN ceased to be a pleasure and is now more of a challenge. How does a Minister deal with this and do the airlines also lose your luggage?

A: Going to 32 countries in 5 years, was demanding, particularly since the majority of the trips had to be over weekends or holidays, and included a full busy schedule of meetings and siteMONGOLIA visits once in the country. Many of the countries were remote, such as Afghanistan, Peru and Mongolia, and difficult to reach. In some cases, I spent more time in transit than in the country itself. BANGLADESH My 3-day trip to Sri Lanka to visit refugee camps included 23 hours in transit, 6 stops on 3 different airlines and 4 differ- ent airports each way. The hours in Sri Lanka included 2 hours of rest, a 2-hour drive to the camps, the camp tour and 4 meetings when back in the capital city. This meant virtually going around the ETHIOPIAworld in 72 hours and being in the House of Commons the next morning. As for lost luggage, I remember my trip to the East Africa famine. We flew from OttawaSUDAN to Toronto to Amsterdam where our flight to Kenya was cancelled. We then flew to London and changed airlines resulting in lost luggage. Finally in Kenya after 19 hours in transit, we had a store open up at 10:30 p.m. so we could buy some clothes for our 5:30 am flight and a full day at the refugee camp. TANZANIA Q: As a Cabinet Minister, you have had the opportunity to meet a great number of people, ranging from the very well known to indi- viduals living in extreme poverty as well as disaster victims. Is there any one person who has left a lasting and profoundHAITI impression?

A: It’s difficult to pick any one person. I’ve been fortunate enough to work with Presidents, Prime Ministers, Ministers from numerous countries, heads of the United Nations and its agencies, leaders of international and Canadian or- JAPAN ganizations, academics and researchers as well as dedicated foreign and local people working in the developing countries. Their dedication and commitment, their intellect and their own personal sacrifice was inspiring. However, I must say that I was most inspired by the women living in the countries and communities that I visited. CHILE I admire the women and girls in Afghanistan who continue to strive and hope for a better future despite having been oppressed for decades, and who, even today, are faced with death threats, acid attacks and continued abuse. I PERU admire the mothers in Africa and Asia, many of whom are still girls, who struggle under the harshest of conditions, work so hard and make the most difficult decisions so their children can survive. I learnt that by supporting women, all children, not only boys will be educated, children and families will be healthier and communities will be more stable. COLUMBIA I believe that investing Canada’s aid dollars in women reaps real value for our aid dollars. Q: Your long-term career was in the private sector; you have also givenBOLIVIA many years to the volunteer sector and the past 8 years to public service. What’s next for Bev Oda? A: I expect there will be a period of adjustment as a retiree, and I look forward to spendingUKRAINE lost time with my family and friends while renewing my interests in gardening, crafts and the arts. But, I have a feeling that there may be a way - sometime in the future - that I might continue some public service, particularly in sharing what I have learnt during my time as Canada’s Minister for International Cooperation. I’m grateful for each opportunity I’ve been given throughout my lifeCHINA and I’m stronger from each experience. I continue to be blessed with the support of my family and friends, so am I finished? I don’t think so. KOREAContinued on PG.19

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AFGHANISTANContinued from PG.17 PAKISTAN MONGOLIA BANGLADESHQ & A With The Honourable Bev Oda, PC ETHIOPIA SUDANQ: During your time as the Minister for International Cooperation, you made some difficult decisions and made changes at CIDA. TANZANIAWhat were your objectives and what did you do? HAITIA: The Prime Minister gave me a mandate to make our international assistance more effective. I set out to make it more focused, to maximize the value of our aid dollars and to target our support in areas where Canada could make a real difference in the lives of those we intended to help. This caused changing some of our funding directions and JAPANchange is always difficult. For example, I eliminated funding the promotion, fund-raising and lobbying activities of organizations here in Canada, and focused on program CHILEdelivery and getting results in developing countries. Some organizations - those that were largely dependent on government support - were able to adjust, others were not. PERUWith Cabinet support, I was able to increase CIDA’s budget to the highest level in its 40-year history. I brought in measures to increase the buying power of our aid dollars by 30 - 35%, resulting in more food for the hungry, more COLUMBIAhealthcare, and more kids in schools. I also knew that Canada had expertise and experience that we could share BOLIVIAwith developing countries. I called upon organizations such as the Association of Canadian Community Colleges to focus on building vocational and training schools, the Federation of Canadian Municipalities to help strengthen local UKRAINEgovernments and the Toronto Sick Kids Hospital to train pediatric nurses and doctors. Ultimately, I wanted to ensure CHINAthat our international assistance was going to the purposes Canadians expected, efficiently and effectively. KOREAIn my visits to the affected areas, I met victims and witnessed realities for which life in Canada had not prepared me. There were moments when I was overcome and felt helpless. The strength and resiliency of those who were facing starvation and death and had lost everything as well as their determination to survive humbled me. I believe I have seen humanity in some of its most desperate moments, and also in its most courageous. This has deepened my belief that we are truly fortunate to be Canadian. To read the complete interview go to: claringtonpromoter.ca. Make a copy and email to your family,AFGHANISTAN friends and associates PAKISTAN

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