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4 THE SENIOR TIMES March 2010 www.theseniortimes.com ere is no back burner for hot broadcaster Martin C. Barry Montreal Star. He joined CBC Radio and Barbara Moser in 1979 as host of the Quebec morn- ing show Daybreak, then moved to Four years after leaving his position Montreal’s Daybreak in 1981. as anchor of the CBC’s suppertime He gained prominence as host of news program in Montreal, Dennis Cross-Country Checkup and went Trudeau doesn’t consider himself on to co-host As It Happens. In 1987, retired. he made the leap to TV, anchoring The truth about Trudeau, who cuts the CBC’s local 6pm news. a fine figure at 62, is that he’s been al- In the almost two decades Trudeau most as busy since giving up the day- anchored the news, the CBC’s sup- to-day pressure of being a chief pertime program consistently fin- newscaster. ished second in the ratings, after to He can be heard opining on inter- CTV’s 6pm news, hosted at the time national events, at 12:30pm daily by Bill Haugland. on French station Corus Quebec’s While he admits there was rivalry Dutrizac Apres Midi. between the programs, Trudeau says: He’s a columnist and feature writer “I never felt a personal, individual for Montréal Centre Ville, a bilingual Photo: Martin C. Barry rivalry with Bill. He’s a nice man and “One Trudeau married an Irishwoman and the rest is history,” Dennis Trudeau says. quarterly magazine published by we got along well.” Quebecor Media. Last month, he woman and the rest is history,”he says. Globe and Mail, The Wall Street Jour- Of all the things he covered as a TV became a vice-president of Reporters Though he spoke English growing nal and The New York Times.” journalist, from the free trade agree- Without Borders Canada, a global up and attended English universities, Says Block: “Dennis has always dis- ment and the Meech Lake Accord to organization that raises awareness Trudeau’s French is impeccable. tinguished himself as a journalist the 1995 Quebec independence refer- of press-freedom issues worldwide. “It’s 40 years of trying,”he says.“In who can take the most complex issue, endum and the 1989 École Polytech- Before the closing of Corus’s AM life, if you don’t have the will, you through extensive research master it, nique massacre, one event stands out. 940 outlet in January, Trudeau did a never do it. It’s about being immersed and develop those elements that are During the Oka crisis in 1990, he seven-month stint as the station’s – and living with a francophone does- of the greatest public interest. Add to read a report on air that a Sûreté du morning man. n’t hurt either.” that a voice that is made for radio and Québec officer had just been shot. At “Private radio – you know how it is – Trudeau and his wife, Suzanne a certain charisma and you have our the same instant, a spotlight in the and one morning it was over,”he says. Jobin, a lawyer, live in a three-storey, multi-media Trudeau.” studio exploded loudly. “But I was very glad I did that because 120-year-old heritage house in Out- Starting in print journalism in the “I reacted like, ‘whoa’,”he says. it was a good refresher for me.” remont. early 1970s, Trudeau worked for the A video of the incident is on Another “retirement” gig for “We found it on the way to a book Canadian Press, the Gazette and the YouTube. Trudeau is leading discussions and launch by Robert Bourassa in 1985,” moderating events for corporate he says. If he has a complaint, Branson Missouri clients. He says there is a cultural though, it’s that their only child, Ozark Mountain Tour difference between the public and Samuel, has grown up and left home. 9 Days, 8 Nights 7 Outstanding Shows private sectors. Trudeau graduated from the Uni- Upper Canada Playhouse Branson Landing & Grand Country Square “When you have clients and you versity of Ottawa in 1968 with bache- Historic Downtown Branson & Casino Presents Rhinestone Cowgirl supply them with what you’re con- lor’s degree in political science and May 31-June 8, 2010 A Tribute to Dolly Parton $1099 per person double tracted to supply, they’re happy and philosophy. He then took the one- May 8, 2010, $89 you’re happy.” He adds, laughing: year journalism diploma program at Tulip Festival Cruise “It’s not the same as the CBC.” University of Western Ontario, grad- Visit the Governor’s Mansion “Norwegian Spirit”-Bermuda May 18, 2010, $40 Trudeau was never Denis Trudeau. uating at the top of his class and voted 8 Day Cruise on the Norwegian Spirit He was born in Ottawa to English- “the journalist most likely to succeed.” Manoir Richelieu All meals on board speaking parents and his mother’s This last bit of information comes 2 Days, 1 Night All entertainment on board maiden name was Dennis. from longtime friend and fellow 1 Night at Le Manoir Richelieu September 17-24, 2010 Casino Charlevoix Inside: $1040 per person double He traces his ancestry to the first journalist Irwin Block, who remem- Free time in Old Quebec City Outside: $1250 per person double Trudeaus who arrived in New France bers that Trudeau would read many June 15-16, 2010, $149 per person Balcony: $1680 per person double around 1659, but his family have been newspapers every morning during For information and to reserve please contact English speakers for generations. his long career at CBC. 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www.theseniortimes.com March 2010 THE SENIOR TIMES 5 Be diligent, vigilant when buying a home You’ve decided to purchase a house where there had been visible bits of of the defect and arrange for repairs at and you’ve been told that“buyer be- Legal Ease tire and scrap iron around a property the best available cost.Failure to advise ware” does not apply in Quebec.The prior to the sale, the court held that a the seller of defects prior to effecting price is right,you love the house,and Joyce prudent and diligent buyer should repairs will be fatal to legal pursuit of a you sign the deed of purchase.Some- Blond Frank have suspected the possibility of a la- seller as it deprives the latter of the pos- time later, you notice water in the tent defect and investigated further sibility of ascertaining the nature and basement, or moisture around the to learn whether those suspicions extent of the defects and of remedying windows,or a strange colour around purchased what he thought was a were valid. By not doing so, he had them himself. It is to be noted that a the baseboards, or a smell that’s not triplex from which he hoped to ob- not acted as a prudent and diligent professional seller – someone who sells right. You call in an expert and are tain revenue, and then discovered it purchaser. Consequently, when he property as a business – is presumed to appalled to discover the repairs re- was only a duplex. The listing for the found debris consisting of automo- know of the existence of any defects quired to correct these problems will property stipulated three lodgings bile parts buried under shrubbery existing at the time of sale and there- cost a substantial amount.Are these and indicated the revenue to be ex- after he had taken possession, the fore cannot invoke the delay to notify problems latent defects? Did they pected. Also, prior to signing the deed court considered the defect to be ap- as a defence. Furthermore, the burden exist at the time of purchase? What of sale he was given a copy of the parent, not latent, and his action will be on the professional seller to es- is to be done? school tax bill indicating the existence against the seller was rejected. tablish that the defect did not exist at Before that question can be an- of three lodgings as well as copies of Hiring an expert is not a legal obli- the time of the sale. swered, it is necessary to know three leases. However, a counter-offer gation, nor is it a required prerequisite There are situations where a deed of whether you have carried out your ob- made by the seller contained a state- for a diligent examination of a prop- sale will contain a clause that excludes ligations as a buyer. A buyer must be ment that the property was zoned for erty by a prospective purchaser. This the seller’s legal warranty. This often diligent and prudent. He has an obli- duplexes and the property was de- does not mean that he can close his occurs where the owner has died and gation to inform himself regarding all scribed as a duplex in the contract of eyes to a problem or to the possibility the heirs are selling and are not aware aspects of the purchase, to verify any sale. The court found that in failing to of a problem that would be noticed by of defects that might exist. When a fact that arouses suspicion and to ad- verify the discrepancies with the mu- a conscientious purchaser.Defects that clause is put into a deed of sale limit- vise the seller of any problems relating nicipality, the buyer had failed to ex- are on walls, hidden behind shelving ing the seller’s warranty,the buyer will to the property that can be presumed ercise his obligation to inform himself or behind the furnace might not be have no recourse should latent defects to have existed at the time of purchase. and his action was rejected. detected in a pre-purchase inspection. manifest themselves later on. How- Where a buyer has failed to inform Where there are suspicious signs of A prospective purchaser is not ex- ever, should the seller deliberately mis- himself, any legal action against the a possible latent defect, a purchaser pected to open walls or floors.A court lead the buyer, he may lose the benefit seller will be rejected by the courts. has an obligation to verify whether will assess all the facts in deciding of that warranty exclusion clause. This This is what happened when a buyer or not his suspicions are justified. So whether a purchaser has exercised the is what happened where the land on required degree of prudence and dili- which the building sat was found to be gence. The extent and degree of in- contaminated. The seller knew but spection that will be judged necessary failed to advise the purchaser. The will vary with such factors as the age court held there was no valid consent since 1986 and history of the property and, in to the purchase contract as the seller’s Publisher & Managing Editor Barbara Moser Advertising Jodie Alter, Gloria Beigleman, some cases, the representations of the failure to tell amounted to fraud and Assistant Editor Kristine Berey Shirley Cohen, Sandra Schachter Assignment and Copy Editor Hayley Juhl Production & Design Albert Cormier seller. Each case will be looked at indi- fraud vitiates consent. So we see that Journalists Alice Abracen, Martin C. Barry, Web Design Scott Philip vidually. So even if it is not obligatory even where warranty is excluded, the Kristine Berey, Laurent Castelluci, Melani Litwack, Front page photo Martin C. Barry Shannon Rose, Matthew Rettino, Byron Toben Printing Hebdo Litho to do so, it is always a good idea to courts may invoke the ordinary rules Editorial Assistant Shannon Rose Phone 514-484-5033 • Fax 514-484-8254 have a proper inspection done by an of contract and protect a buyer from Office Manager Thelma Gearey Sales Manager Jacquie Soloway-Cons Celebrating 24 years of bringing you the issues! expert before buying a property. deliberate deception. Many defects are discovered only Most purchasers make an offer after the buyer has occupied the prem- conditional upon inspection. It is the ises. The buyer has an obligation to wise thing to do. Be diligent, be vigi- inform the seller in writing within a lant, be prudent, ask questions, verify reasonable time so that the seller can answers and read the deed of pur- himself inspect the nature and extent chase carefully before signing.

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one who wants to donate his body to Photo: Courtesy ofa Aeterna few urns, starting at $2780. The lot a university. “None of the scenarios AETERNA will supply any flag the family requests for the funeral service. can be paid directly to the cemetery come close to the average $14,000 cost States, along with Quebec and cherry wood and $8,495 for a plush over five years at $52.30 a month. of a funeral in Quebec,” said John A. Canada. The complex will purchase mahogany model. It seems opulent, Opening the grave is an additional Jasko, co-owner of the AETERNA fu- any flag not in their collection. but it’s like a buying a car: Do you $1075 per person. For a person of 55, neral complex in Ville St. Laurent. My only experience choosing a cof- want a Lada or a Cadillac? Rest as- this funeral can be paid over 10 years John comes from a family of funeral fin was when I helped the wife of a sured, you have never rested on at a cost of $59.50 a month. directors and his father,John,is a part- friend choose one for her husband linens like these in your life. And the Interested in cremation? For a 60- ner in the new complex along with who died suddenly at 43. It was an pillows are to die for! The price of year-old, the cost over 10 years is Benoit Chagnon and Claude Paquet. awful experience. your casket might reflect your $28.80 a month for a total of I was struck by the colourful wall of Seeing the casket room this time lifestyle and values, but if you don’t $2,215.74. However if you choose the flags at the entrance. John explained was different. I was not grieving and want your loved ones going over- plan and die after the 10-year period, that they put up a flag or flags re- in a position to make a rational deci- board (or underboard), choose your at Aeterna the difference in what has quested by the family in the viewing sion about what I wanted for my own. Those who just want to look been paid goes to the family. A $5,000 room. I recognized flags from El Sal- loved ones. The caskets range from good for the service can rent a casket funeral would cost $7,800 over 10 vador, Israel, Croatia, and United $495 for a plain box to $6,795 for for $1,595, which features a pullout years and the family would receive container for cremation. $2,800 at the time of death. This can Urns range from $175 for a metal be used to pay for such extras as cater- box to $3,000 for a solid bronze ing, flowers or opening the grave. model. But it’s not necessarily less ex- If, in the case of a 55-year-old to 80- pensive than burial.A family could opt year-old, the person dies after two for an expensive casket and cremate years and before 10 years, the balance the casket with the body and then of the funeral is paid for. You can buy choose a solid bronze urn. You could insurance in case the person dies 100 also rent space in the columbarium at kilometres or more from Montreal. the entrance of the complex.Five years AETERNA works with an insurance (at eye level) will cost $995. You may company,so the money is held in trust. choose to have your ashes scattered If you plan to donate your body to a or purchase an urn or some keep- university, you need a donor card, sakes (tiny urns) to take home. which can be obtained by calling Along the hallway to the viewing McGill (for instance) at 514-398-6335 room and the chapel is a lovely dis- or by contacting your local CSSS health traction from the task at hand: Paint- and social service centres. The govern- Jean Charest ings are for sale by students from ment must be made aware of the deci- Premier local schools. sion and transportation will be taken Religious symbols can be brought care of by the university;therefore,a fu- into the viewing room or chapel. It’s neral home is not necessary. There are comfortable and holds 200 people. restrictions on body weight and the I would like to extend to you AETERNA offers a reception hall condition of the body. that can accommodate 100 people A pre-plan arrangement is like buy- my best wishes for a very for a sit-down meal or a buffet with ing an insurance policy, with the ex- catering services available. ception that no medical questions Happy Passover & Happy Easter! All rooms feature plasma TVs and are asked. It allows your loved ones audiovisual equipment for presenta- the opportunity to grieve without tions of the life of the deceased. being bombarded with decisions and John’s slipping intoYiddish confuses financial burdens and family argu- Meilleurs vœux à l’occasion his partner, Claude Paquet, a French ments at a traumatic time. Canadian who plays Shuster to John’s I chose AETERNA funeral com- de Pesach et de Pâques! Wayne. 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The Mayo and safety of estrogen treatments. a little blue pill and is looking at you to moodiness, night sweats, hot Clinic notes that in addition to phys- These treatments must be prescribed, the way he hasn’t since before your flashes and vaginal dryness. ical changes, women can have feel- so the conversation with your doctor children were born.But if you’re one Here’s the difference, according to ings of loss as their fertile days are should address all your worries. of the more than 50 per cent of post- Michèle Moreau, a general practi- clearly behind them. But one’s life, “There are options that are helpful, menopausal women who suffer from tioner who specializes in menopause: sexual and otherwise, is far from over. that are easy” and mess-free Moreau vaginal atrophy, the butterflies in Women speak about their hot flashes, Estrogen is vital for the normal re- emphasizes. your belly might not be excitement. but no one talks about this. With the productive development of girls and Moreau puts some of the responsi- If you’re in that awkward spot, you lack of estrogen,women lose the wrin- it regulates the menstrual cycle. It bility not on the woman’s doctor, but might feel like it’s too late. But it’s kles in the vagina. The tissue becomes also helps protect women against on her partner’s doctor. not, and ignoring the problem won’t rigid and thin and bleeds more easily. heart disease, Moreau notes. There “When they prescribe for erectile make it go away. Symptoms of vagi- Even if a woman isn’t sexually active, are many treatments available for the dysfunction, they should make sure nal dryness don’t disappear on their she might notice some discomfort. proactive woman, but they must the woman has a vagina that is sup- own and, untreated, they will proba- buck up their courage to talk to a ple enough to support it,”she says. Though arousal increases blood bly get worse. doctor. The first step is over-the- Don’t just talk to your doctor – talk flow and can help restore your Symptoms range from the seem- counter, water-based lubricants. to your partner. Though arousal in- natural fluids, you might need ingly benign – itching or mild burn- “And there is always saliva,”Moreau creases blood flow and can help re- to take it slow in the bedroom ing – to such severe headaches as says.“Remember that it’s completely store your natural fluids, you might and that’s okay. incontinence, frequent urinary tract free and always readily available.” need to take it slow in the bedroom infections and painful intercourse. Moreau suggests some doctors This is a restoration project, and that’s okay. It’s a marathon, not “It’s like sandpaper, rubbing over might not be fully educated on the Moreau says. There are various levels an Olympic-calibre sprint. and over,”said one woman, cringing. issue of vaginal atrophy or perhaps, of hormone-replacement therapies. Dr. Michèle Moreau will hold a A woman might also experience during the course of a hurried exami- Women, under the care of their doc- three-hour conference May 27 at light bleeding after sex, a clear, watery nation, women forget to ask the ques- tors, can try topical creams, supposi- Notre Dame Hospital, 1560 Sher- discharge or urgency with urination. tion. They might not be comfortable tories, patches or a ring that is brooke St. E., from 7pm to 10pm. The “Women need to understand that bringing it up or it’s possible that the inserted into the vagina and will re- conference in French, but many of the vaginal atrophy is not a disease,” doctor, faced daily with life-threaten- lease hormones for up to three slides presented will be in English. Call Shawna Johnston of the ob-gyn and ing illnesses, might underestimate the months. 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www.theseniortimes.com March 2010 THE SENIOR TIMES 9 Be kelly with envy over Irish surnames by being struck on the head with a poker. “Collins” refers not only to an iced drink consisting of whisky and gin, but also to a letter of thanks for entertain- The Word Nerd ment or hospitality, sent by a departed guest. The Howard Richler term derives from the name of a character, William Collins, in Jane Austen’s Pride and Prejudice. The word “hooligan” appears to have a ’Tis said that on March 17, we all wish we were provenance from an Irish family, but Irish, but what happens the rest of the year, when etymologists are divided on the progenitor. non-Celtic folks aren’t as concerned with keeping up with the Murphys? Perhaps the most infamous Irish surname en- The Oxford English Dictionary pays homage to shrined in our language is Lynch. Many men have Granite Lacroix Inc. 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Adherents • Delivery across Quebec tubes, each with a button-like end, used to perform to this tale are at pains to explain why Lynch and not • Engraving, cleaning, restorations surgery on the intestine (also known as “Murphy’s Fitzstephen survived as the eponym,and why it took • Porcelain photos and ornaments button”); and a con game in which someone is several more centuries until the word “lynch” per- • Free consultation in your home tricked into handing over money for something that meated our language.Most etymologists credit Cap- • Interior and exterior showroom is promised but not given, also known as“Murphy’s tainWilliam Lynch (1742-1820) who served with the • Member of the Association des Détaillants game.”And of course, we also have Murphy’s Law, Virginia militia and presided over a tribunal whose de Monuments du Québec named for American engineer Edward A. Murphy, mandate was to rid his county of undesirables who 1735 boul. des Laurentides, Vimont, Laval which postulates that if anything can go wrong, it had heretofore eluded the authorities.Lynch and his invariably will. vigilantes became known as lynch-men and their (450) 669-7467 Other Irish surnames are listed as words in the methods were dubbed lynch’s law. By 1836, the verb www.granitelacroix.com OED, but none are as prolific as the Murphy clan. “lynch” had acquired its current meaning of hang- According to a 1934 citation, “kelly,”is “a variety of ing by mob action without legal sanction. Happy Passover 15-ball pool in which each player draws a number Although not the most prolific clan, the Boycotts & Happy Easter and, while playing on the object balls in numerical enjoy the distinction of providing a word for the re- order, aims to pocket the ball of the number corre- fusal to deal with a person or a business firm not Amplified phones, sponding to his own, thereby winning the game.”In only in the English language, but also in Dutch, Signallers, TV Ears, Webster’s Third New International Dictionary, two French, German, Russian and Indonesian. Captain Magnifiers for low other senses of“kelly”are given: a man’s stiff hat and Charles Cunningham Boycott was the land agent for a particular shade of the colour green.“Kennedy” is the estates of the earl of Erne in County Mayo, Ire- vision and for hobby listed as obsolete slang for a poker; the term appar- land. When Boycott raised the rents in 1880,the ten- use, Portable video ently derived from the name of a man who was killed ants raised hell. Local stores refused to sell to him magnifiers and militant protesters destroyed his property and HUNDREDS OF ITEMS TO HELP YOU! cut off his food supply. Eventually Boycott was Private Senior Residence forced to flee to England, but as a small consolation his name was on its way to being immortalized. 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Bergman is well- it to a misunderstanding or perversion of Hooley or known for his thorough Healthy Men Hooley’s gang, but no positive confirmation of this eye exam and personal approach. The McGill University Health Centre is seeking has been discovered. The name Hooligan figured in healthy men for a study of protein metabolism. a music-hall song of the 1890s, which described the • Laboratory on Site • Great Choice doings of a rowdy Irish family, and a comic Irish IF YOU ARE: character of the name appeared in a series of ad- • Personalized Service • normal weight and over 55 yrs ventures in Funny Folks, a British comic book. An- Harold • ex-smoker and free of other serious illnesses other source credits as the word’s inspiration a Bergman Principal Investigator: Stéphanie Chevalier RD, PhD ruffian named Patrick Hooligan, or Patrick Houli- & Associates for members of a Co-Investigator: Errol Marliss, MD han, who worked as a bouncer in the 1890s at a pub 10 % seniors’ organization OPEN with purchase of McGill Nutrition and Food Science Centre in the Southwark section of London. Royal Victoria Hospital MON. –FRI. Off new lenses. In any case, whether you’re a Murphy or a Houli- 9 AM – 6 PM Valid until April 30th, 2010 Length of study: 2 days han, or just an Irish wannabe,enjoy St.Patrick’s Day. For more information, please contact Howard Richler’s latest book, Strange Bedfellows: 514-488-6391 the Research Coordinators: Connie Nardolillo The Private Life of Words, is published this month 5510 Monkland (at Girouard) Villa Maria or Aaron Winter at (514) 843-1665 by Ronsdale Press. hrichler@gmai l.com 10 THE SENIOR TIMES March 2010 www.theseniortimes.com Building blocks that dreams are made of Kristine Berey Half the units will be subsidized, with tenants pay- ing 25 per cent of their revenue plus $200 per Sometimes dreams take a detour before coming month for services. true. The council’s mission is to improve the quality Though the Council of Black Aging of Mon- of life of black elders in Montreal. However, like treal’s dream of having a residence for seniors Saint Patrick Square and the Foyer Hongrois, the needing special care is on the back burner, a new residence is open to seniors of all backgrounds. project, La Porte d’Or des Iles for autonomous and “We will not turn anyone away,”Faure said. semi-autonomous seniors, is slated for completion “To us, the word ‘elders’ is enough for us to say: this summer. The administrative council is com- ‘You’re welcome’.” prised of members of the CBAM. “This project was derived from our idea of a Available nursing home,” Elisee Faure, the council’s execu- Joanna s tive director explained. ’ for at home “We consulted Marcel Tremblay and he referred Chair service us to ROMEL,”she said. The Regroupement des organismes de Montreal 7 days a week ethnique pour logement assists community groups and non-profit organizations in obtaining 514-757-7374 and managing housing, by buying and renovating existing buildings or buying land and overseeing 15% construction. It also offers information and sup- Off port on setting up and managing apartment Discount for Seniors buildings. Financing is shared by the Société d’habitation de Québec, the City of Montreal and Dr. Michael Wiseman the Canada Housing and Mortgage Corporation. DENTAL SURGEON Once the project is completed, it is owned by the community group or non-profit organization. Healthy Senior Women “This was presented to us and we seized the op- “Gentle dental care portunity, without putting aside our main objec- The McGill University Health Centre is recruiting provided with kindness healthy senior women for the study on the effect tive, which is having a nursing home for black and understanding.” elders,”Faure said. of insulin on protein metabolism. The dream of a residence for frail black seniors is IF YOU ARE: IMPLANTS, DENTURES, GENERAL PRACTICE what gave rise to the Council for Black Aging in • between 65-85 years of age and overweight Ground level, wheelchair accessible, with FREE parking! the first place, said Erla Sandiford, a founding • non-smoking and without major health problems member of the council and president of the ad- RESTORATIVE DENTISTRY # CERTIFICATE IN GERIATRIC DENTISTRY ministrative council of Les Portes d’Or des Iles. Investigator: José A. Morais, MD (MCGILL UNIVERSITY) # FELLOW, AMERICAN SOCIETY OF GERIATRIC “This was our long-term goal since 1987. Every- McGill Nutrition and Food Science Centre DENTISTRY # DIPLOMATE OF SPECIAL CARE DENTISTRY Royal Victoria Hospital # MEMBER ROYAL COLLEGE OF SURGEONS (EDINBURGH) thing grew from there.” # ASSISTANT PROFESSOR, MCGILL FACULTY OF DENTISTRY Since the first fundraiser several years ago, put Length of study: 7 days For more information please contact on by schoolchildren who held a penny drive and 514-481-2630 the Research Coordinators, Connie Nardolillo collected 300 cents, the residence is much closer or Jessica Murphy at (514) 843-1665 5555 Westminster #102 Côte St. Luc to reality. So far, $245,000 has been raised through such grassroots initiatives as the sale of a Caribbean cookbook compiled by members of the council. The CBAM is considering pur- A sound financial plan should include chasing a building in the Hochelaga-Maison- neuve district, but because of technical LONG - TERM CARE INSURANCE problems, the project is on hold. If you are between 50 and 80 years old and have assets to protect, but aren’t “You have to be very careful, you have to do wealthy enough to comfortably pay for long term care out of your savings, a lot of checking out, making sure everything you should consider long term care insurance now. is inspected,”Sandiford said. “I’m thrilled and happy to be able to say we Call TODAY to receive a FREE actually have something. For some reason, it just kept getting swept from under our feet – LONG - TERM CARE INSURANCE this time it has materialized,” Sandiford says of Les Portes. INFORMATION KIT. The five-storey residence in Cartierville will be inclusive, said Genevieve Blouin, project It will provide you with additional details manager with ROMEL’s technical support including a personalized quotation. group. “All the apartments will be adapted for 514-636-3855 (ext. 208) wheelchairs and there are other subsidies available for further adaptation as needed.” Aynsley La Vergne & Assocs. Inc. There will be 62 3½ apartments and five 4½s. Financial services firm Services will include one meal each weekday 185 Dorval Avenue, #400, Dorval (Quebec) and the chef will be expected to be familiar www.AynsleyLavergne.com with Caribbean cuisine. Apartments will have cable TV and a balcony Teaching personal financial planning and there will be a laundromat on each floor. www.theseniortimes.com March 2010 THE SENIOR TIMES 11 Keeping Zen might ease your pain, study shows Melani Litwack derlie their lower sensitivity to pain,” lier study, which showed an impres- The largest study of its kind, it in- said lead author Joshua Grant. sive 18-per-cent increase in tolerance volved 87,230 participants between A Université de Montréal study has Further pain reduction seemed to for the Zen-ites. the ages of 50 to 79 and looked at all shown that Zen meditation has a come from controlled breathing, types of fat. surprising effect on the part of the with the practitioners averaging Cut the fat Medication use, smoking and exer- brain that regulates pain and emo- three breaths less per minute than A recent U.S. study shows that cise were also considered. tions, Agence France-Presse reports. their non-Zen counterparts. post-menopausal women with high- Trans fat intake was another cul- Researchers have discovered Zen The study was published in Emo- fat diets are 44 per cent more likely prit, raising stroke risk by 30 per practitioners show significant rein- tion, a special issued by the American to have a stroke. cent. This fat, found in such items as forcement in a central area of the Psychological Association journal. “It’s a tremendous increase that is margarine, baked goods and fried brain known as the anterior cingulate. “Slower breathing certainly coin- potentially avoidable,” said Dr. Emil foods, calls for extra vigilance when “Through training, Zen meditators cided with reduced pain and may in- Matarese of St. Mary Medical Centre reading labels. Healthy fats can be appear to thicken certain areas of fluence pain by keeping the body in a in Langhorne, Penn.“What’s bad for found in fish, certain oils and nuts. their cortex and this appears to un- relaxed state,” Grant said in the ear- the heart is bad for the brain.” Putting your money in the wrong hands

As many of you are aware, we are in the midst of an RSP campaign. We Common are bombarded with reminders to Cents make our contribution and to re- view our retirement portfolios. Ivan Cons FUNERAL HOME For many of you holding RIFs, the RSP season is a thing of the past. The A family business since 1958 focus becomes how to hold on to watch for many years. Keep in mind your money without encountering that opening a file with the AMF is a major losses. The sad reality is that lengthy process and can become very 560 Lakeshore Dr. Dorval 514-631-1511 over the last 10 years, the equity mar- costly if pursued legally. What ends 2125 Notre-Dame kets have delivered just that: losses. up happening most of the time is Lachine 514-639-1511 Julie Cardinal On top of the losses, there are other people become resigned to their loss, disturbing trends. People entrust which is tragic. their money to financial advisers We need to demand more account- who ravage their accounts with no ability and responsibility from the in- regard to accountability, and ruin vestment sector. Investment firms their retirement. By the time they fig- must take more responsibility for ure it out, most if not all of their rogue advisers and misdeeds perpe- money is gone, and usually there is trated against their clients. no restitution. There is a bond of trust established Many people simply do not know when monies are handed over to a how to deal with money. The firm. This trust must be upheld at prospect of someone looking after it any cost. More importantly, we must for them is a big relief. In one in- be vigilant when it comes to their ac- stance, I have seen a client’s RSPs re- counts. duced from $120,000 to $13,500 in It is your responsibility to check the course of seven years. The broker your statements online – daily if pos- kept trading the client’s entire retire- sible and to verify all transactions on ment fund in highly speculative your account. Insist on copies of all penny stocks. How does this happen? paperwork completed by the adviser. Easy. The client was trusting and the Never sign uncompleted docu- broker was unscrupulous, forging sig- ments, especially documents that are natures to alter the client’s investment generally known in the industry as profile in accordance with the way he KYC forms or Know Your Client was investing their funds. The client, Forms. These documents express of course, was unaware of this trans- specifically the nature of your risk gression until several years later. tolerance and can unequivocally sup- In addition, the broker no longer port any transgressions of your in- works for the firm, which denies any vestment intentions. responsibility. Any purchases or trades should be What is the client supposed to do? verified. If you are not happy or sus- The most obvious answer is to pect any foul play, speak to the com- launch a complaint and open a for- pliance officers in the firm. mal investigation with the AMF (Au- If it all seems overwhelming, per- torité des marchés financiers), the haps it is advisable to stick to such regulatory body in Quebec that has basics as fixed income investments been in the spotlight recently, trying like GICs. to show they have a handle on polic- Whatever you do, remember it is ing transgressions. your money and if it sounds to be Unfortunately, these transgressions good to be true, it probably is. have been allowed to fester on their 12 THE SENIOR TIMES March 2010 www.theseniortimes.com Small kitchens mean an economy of movement The fridge is a step away. The microwave and cut- Put a lid or something heavy on top to keep the lery drawers are a step in the opposite direction. I foil tight and the pan covered. Smoke for 15 min- can practically pirouette, grasp pots and pothold- utes per pound of fish. Remove the pan from the Flavour Guy ers, and move fluidly. burner and let the fish rest for 15 minutes before Barry Lazar But ours is no longer an eating kitchen, unless opening the lid. you eat standing up. It’s a working kitchen and if Serve this with mayonnaise and whole wheat you want to talk to the chef you could be asked to crackers or fresh bread. Our kitchen is small: 13 feet by nine feet. It is spin the salad, stir the soup or get involved in a [email protected] compromised further by a walled-off wedge that dozen other ways. There are no friends in the takes up a large corner to allow the stairwell to small kitchen, only sous-chefs. And no matter how Tel:514-939-7247 Fax:514-939-2699 pass between floors. many people we invite over, they congregate there. It was a small room even a hundred years ago, This is where the open bottle of wine sits, and the when the duplex was built. This was the add-on smells rise from the oven, and the appetizers are JOYCE BLOND FRANK between the parlour and the balcony, maybe the served. The best appetizer is, of course, an ap- B.A., B.C.L., LL.M. Avocat-Attorney third bedroom or the servant’s quarters. Upstairs, petite; and if the Flavour Guy can’t get salivation Downstairs, perhaps, but on the same level. going in the kitchen, I might as well order out. Family and Elder Law The kitchen wasn’t always here. Most older row- houses in N.D.G. had kitchens in the back. The “There are no friends in the small 1310 Greene Ave. Suite 660 pattern was simple: You entered from the front kitchen, only sous-chefs.” Westmount and made your way through increasing levels of intimacy: the parlour, dining room, hallway with If you are thinking of downsizing, consider a one room for the toilet and another for washing small kitchen. One where you – the person who and bathing. will be cooking – takes up more space than the Finally, you entered the kitchen at the back of the side-by-side icemaker/water dispensing refrigera- house, overlooking the alley. It was large and big tor or the six-burner range with built in wok and enough for its own table, though one never dined dual ovens. It’s only a theory, but I’ve learned that in the kitchen. in a small kitchen, the appliances quickly learn If you were a guest and made it to the kitchen, that I am in charge and not the other way around. you were kin, or at least a good friend. If there Something small but good: home smoked fish. were formalities to observe and you were an in- Take a boned filet of trout or salmon with the surance salesman, a government official, or per- skin left on one side. Season it with salt, pepper haps clergy, you probably never left the parlour. and juice from a freshly squeezed lemon. Set the You might sit there and look at the dishes on the fish on a rack with the skin side down. Keeping You plate rails, marveling at how well they balanced, Take a pan or pot that will hold the rack. Add a Independen t while waiting for the person you came to see to quarter-cup of hardwood smoking chips in the Compa nionship Fr iends hip leave the kitchen and come out to meet you. centre of the pan. Most hardware and larger food Appointment s But our kitchen was moved to the front. The old stores carry this – apple or maple chips are best. Keep ing the mind kitchen became first a studio and then a bedroom. Put the chips in the pan and cover them loosely & body activ e The house has grown – a back staircase moved and with a piece of foil. Put the rack with the fish in Adventure s walls slightly shifted – but the kitchen became smaller. the pan over the foil. The foil stops moisture or oil Interne t I like a small kitchen. I can stand in the middle of from the fish from “dousing” the smoke. Turn the Shoppin g the room and touch the stove and the sink, al- burner to low. When the chips start smoking, Outing s though they are on opposite sides of the room. cover the pan with foil. The Fundamentals o fBrennanHealingScience®

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Should it be a crime? sistance Bill was being introduced into Scotland’s Should doctors assist those who want to die? Pit Stop parliament. The bill was introduced by Margo These are a few of the knotty questions that must Neil McKenty MacDonald, a highly respected politician who has be faced in a discussion of euthanasia. Another in- Parkinson’s disease and has made it clear she does volves the difference between euthanasia and as- not want her husband prosecuted should she ask sisted suicide. If another party performs the last act ing death. When a doctor provides the means to him to help her die. that intentionally causes a patient’s death, that con- die, that is called doctor-assisted suicide. “Dying is part of living,”she says.“It’ s the last act stitutes euthanasia. For example, giving a patient a There is a debate now raging in England on eu- of your life, and if we accept the responsibility of lethal injection of morphine or suffocating her thanasia and assisted suicide that is a foretaste of how we live our lives, then I really fail to see where with a pillow would be considered euthanasia. what Quebecers can expect this fall. Two cases il- there is any demarcation of how we should die.” On the other hand, assisted suicide has taken lustrate some of the major issues. Under MacDonald’s bill, assisted suicide would place. So it would be assisted suicide if some one The first case involved a mother named Kay be available to anyone over 16 who is terminally swallows an overdose of drugs that has been pro- Gilderdale. She was charged with the murder of ill or permanently physically incapacitated. It vided by another person for the purpose of caus- her 31-year-old daughter, Lynne, who suffered would not be available to those with dementia or from myalgic encephalomyelitis, also known as other degenerative mental conditions. chronic fatigue syndrome. Lynn was paralyzed The suicide request must be made to a doctor L. BERSON & SON from the waist down, bedridden for 17 years, un- and approved by a psychiatrist. This approval MONUMENTS INC. able to swallow or speak, and communicated with must be requested and accepted a second time Since 1922 her family through sign language. after a“cooling off” period of 15 days. The bill also Happy Pesah! Lynn dreaded losing what little dignity remained says the assisted suicide must be supervised by the to her. She was in constant pain. Over the course approving doctor and that no one who stands to of a year, she had written a long letter explaining gain from the death can be involved. Close friends 3884 ST. LAWRENCE BLVD. MONTREAL why, and how much, she wanted to die. and family are not allowed to administer the lethal The crisis came on a December night. Lynn tried drug. MacDonald believes around 50 people a year 514 845-7700 to kill herself with morphine. She begged her would choose to die using this legislation. mother to help her. Her mother did, then phoned Scottish Cardinal Keith O’Brien, a close friend of their doctor to tell what she had done. She was MacDonald, is opposed to her bill. charged with murder, but acquitted by a jury that “How can Margo think like that?” he asked. “I heard of the countless times Lynn had asked her love and respect her so much. Life is a gift from mother for help to die. almighty god. If he can give it, he can take that gift The other case ended differently. Frances Inglis from us. But we can’t say:‘God, I am finished with administered a lethal dose of heroin to her son, it. I can’t cope with cancer or Parkinson’s.’” Tom, who was in a persistent vegetative state after The church also argues that such a law would falling out of an ambulance. Inglis was found threaten the weakest and most vulnerable in soci- guilty of murder and sentenced to nine years in ety. The British Medical Society opposes the bill prison. One material difference in the two cases on the ground that resources should be concen- was that while Lynn had often expressed her wish trated on palliative medicine and alleviating the suffering of the dying. Peter Saunders, a former surgeon and director of Care Not Killing, says the A rare chance to buy a 3-room apartment in bill is well intentioned but dangerous, raising the Magnificent Westmount Square possibility that some elderly or terminally ill peo- ple see it as a means of pressuring them to have an More amenities than anywhere in Montreal “assisted death.”A number of Church of Scotland for seniors, and people with limited mobility, ministers are supporting the bill. Doctors with re- who want to live comfortably on their own. ligious or moral objections would not be obliged Gracious 24-hr concierges to help. Elevators to help any patient take his or her own life. go down to restaurants, shops and full-scale What is going on in Britain and Scotland indi- medical facility. An underground passage cates some of the issues that will rise when the Quebec government consults the population on leads to the Metro. No need to go out in this subject next fall. bad weather. Enjoy this freedom now Happy Passover Morality and public health policy are at the heart while making a secure investment. $325,000 of the controversy. www.westmountsquare.ca Rabbi Mordechai Tober We are getting older, living longer and health Joseph Pastor Ray Foisy care at the end of life is taking a disproportionate 514-867-3545 3725Jean-TalonWest 514-344-1716 number of health care dollars. A full-scale public debate on all these issues will help clear the air.

14 THE SENIOR TIMES March 2010 www.theseniortimes.com Fire victims’ lives rise from the ashes

CLINIQUE Here at PODIATRIQUE SEAFORTH Sun Youth Especially concerned with the good function of your feet Nicolas Carpentier Pierre P. Cardin, DPM, Joëlle Picard, DPM Podiatrists

Relief of: * Calluses and corns Imagine you’re sleeping tight when suddenly you * Ingrown nails by permanent surgical cure * Plantar warts are awakened by an alarm. It’s too loud to be * Heel, arch and muscular pain your alarm clock and you can smell smoke. * Alternative choices to surgery * Plantar orthotics You have time to wake your family, but not to Photo: Nicolas Carpentier grab anything. Within seconds you are out in the Eric Kingsley at Sun Youth’s clothing depot. 3550 Côte-des-Neiges, Suite 430 514-934-3658 Montreal www.seaforthpodiatry.com cold, in your pyjamas and slippers. the fire department’s bus. The bus, where the vic- Firefighters arrive with other emergency respon- tims gather to keep warm and meet emergency re- ders and community organizations. Red Cross and sponders, was a 1970s Sun Youth brainchild. Let us take care of your Hair Sun Youth are partnered with the city of Montreal Eric determines which victims have a place to to aid victims in the aftermath of a fire. We have stay – those who don’t will be put up at a hotel for Your neighborhood menʼs stylist been assisting fire victims since the 1970s. 72 hours. Victims are given a resource booklet A Red Cross co-ordinator at the scene alerts Sun containing valuable information on steps to take Youth that assistance is required. Just as fire vic- in the aftermath of a fire. Material assistance in the tims are awakened by a fire alarm, our emergency form of vouchers and transportation to tempo- workers receive their call to action in similar fash- rary shelters is offered by Sun Youth once all the ion: The sound of a pager urges them to report to paperwork has been filled in on the bus. The most headquarters. common assistance provided is clothing; most vic- Eric Kingsley has had his share of sleepless nights tims flee their home without any warm clothing. Villa Maria in his eight years on the Sun Youth Emergency Re- The following morning, Sun Youth contacts each Thank you for your support year after year sponse Team – most fires happen at night or in the victim to make the next steps as smooth as possible. early hours of the morning. The victims must make an appointment with the Eric and the Red Cross co-ordinate what sort of Montreal Housing Bureau to start the process of assistance is required: clothing, food, medication, finding a new home. Once they are settled, they may etc. Eric might drop by Sun Youth to pick up a few visit Sun Youth to obtain household accessories. things before getting to the fire scene. Up to 24 per cent of Montrealers don’t have Eric visits the firefighting command post to an- household insurance that protects against fire. nounce his presence. A registry is kept of everyone Eric’s advice: Insurance won’t bring back lost be- on the scene. If a building must be evacuated, a se- longings with sentimental value, but it will save curity perimeter is erected and only authorized you tons of headaches in the process of returning emergency responders are allowed to cross the lines. to a normal life. Eric then meets the Red Cross co-ordinator inside Sun Youth’s Emergency Response Team re- sponded to 269 calls in 2009, an average of one fire every 36 hours. In total, 1,764 people were assisted. Info: 514-842-6822.

www.theseniortimes.com March 2010 THE SENIOR TIMES 15 Unearthing American legends Photo: Éditions GID Photos: Les Photographes Kedl Jean-Claude Dupont’s Discovering Legends exposition is at Pointe à Callière till May 16. As ethnologist Jean-Claude Dupont studied French-speaking North America, he collected The legends were brought by the first French set- nomena and providing entertainment to solidify hundreds of legends, recorded them using the tlers and combined with aboriginal mythology. communities. written word and paintings done in a naive style. They reassured people by explaining natural phe- In the world of the legend, good and evil are om- nipresent and the Devil himself can show up un- invited. Stories become part of our culture’s collective memory. The Discovering Legends exhibition at Pointe à Callière features 100 francophone and aboriginal legends, part of Quebec’s heritage, and includes reproductions and artefacts related to the legends. The exposition ends May 16. Pointe-à-Callière is open Tuesday to Friday, 10am to 5pm and Saturday and Sunday from 11am to 5pm. Adults $15, seniors, $10, students $8, youth $6, under 5 free. For a guided tour, visit Tuesdays to Fridays at 11:45am and 2:15pm, weekends at 1:15 p.m., 1:45 p.m., 4:15 p.m.

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The Musicians of the World Symphony Orches- Notre Dame Church, 5333 Notre Dame de Grace tra acted as the lynchpin for the Espoir Haiti ben- Ave. Info: 514-484-7428. efit concert last month at the Église évangélique haïtienne de l’alliance chrétienne in St. Michel. Play within a play, within a play The event featured not just the MWSO but also Who knew putting on a play could be that performances from Katia Cadet, dancers from the complicated? Arthur Murray school, and Jethro Auguste and the Kiss me, Kate is a Tony Award-winning musical Culture X Gospel Choir. playing at Casgrain Theatre. It tells the story of a Lucy Ravinsky, a founder of the symphony, was production of William Shakespeare’s The Taming of listening to CJAD when she heard the pastor of the Shrew, a play within a play. Gangsters, jealousy the church, Wilner Cayo, discussing the quake. She between lovers, and egos threaten its production. called the station to get his number and immedi- The show is produced by the John Abbott Col- ately started talking about a date for a benefit. lege Theatre Workshop by Sam and Bella Spewack “They’re not calling it a concert, they’re calling it and directed by Jason Howell. an event,” Ravinsky said last month, answering Photo courtesy of Lucy Ravinsky It runs from March 25 to April 3, Tuesday to Sat- Joseph Milo founded the Musicians of the World Sym- multiple phone calls with the boundless energy urday at 8pm with matinees on March 26 at 11am phony Orchestra with his wife, Lucy Ravinsky. necessary for anyone thinking of organizing the and April 3 at 1 pm. $14, students/seniors $8. kind of artistic endeavour a symphony represents. had professional music backgrounds but could Info: 514-457-2247. She called the breakneck scheduling for the event not find work as musicians in their new country. “quite crazy,”but well worth it. The orchestra has a base of 50 musicians from Classic-pop rendezvous The program was put together in three weeks, 18 countries, has performed 23 concerts in the last The Stanbridge East Carre Cultural will present and ran only one month before the 25th concert of three years, and was praised by Marcel Tremblay Musique Active at the St. James Anglican Church the MWSO, a tribute event at Notre Dame de when he was Mayor Gerald Tremblay’s special ad- March 27 at 7:30pm at 15 Maple St. in Stanbridge Grâce Church that will be dedicated to the people viser on cultural communities as a model for in- E. This musical evening will be presented in two of Haiti, although it isn’t a fundraiser. tegrating immigrants into the cultural and parts, classical and popular works. The MWSO is itself something of a rescue mis- professional life of Quebec and Canada. Musique Active will perform extracts from reli- sion, having been founded in 2006 by Ravinsky Despite the MWSO’s explicit mandate to per- gious as well as opera pieces. The works of Bach, and her husband, conductor Joseph Milo. form professionally and for money, 37 of the mu- Purcell, Puccini, Handel, Mozart and Strauss will After discovering in short order that his door- sicians volunteered to make the benefit concert be played. man was a classically trained cellist who had spent happen, an example Ravinsky is optimistic others The second half features popular, jazz, and Irish years with a major Russian orchestra and that his will follow. traditional music. pizza deliveryman was a violinist in a Romanian Admission: $10. Space is limited. Tickets and orchestra, Milo decided he had to find a way to re- info: 450-248-7827 or 450-248-2018. Tickets will store for these people their professional dignity. In Home also be available at the door. 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18 THE SENIOR TIMES March 2010 www.theseniortimes.com Céad Mile Failte to every helping hand, from the children and us Point and surrounding communities. Generations Many a St. Patrick’s Day has seen Natalie Bercovici Adrian and I enjoying Irish concerts and Irish dancing, meeting with Father McCrory and Sister Diane of St. Gabriel’s Church, principals, teachers and other dignitaries in cel - Many of us are in unison with the ebration. Generations Foundation Irish, particularly on St. Patrick’s Day entered a float in the St. Patrick’s Pa - s and Generations is no exception. rade with St. Gabriel children on n o i t a

Our association with the Irish was board on several occasions and won r e n solidified in 1999, when Adrian first prize the first time out! e G f Bercovici received an urgent phone Many of the children have grown o y s e call from Walter Lyng, who was then and are pursuing their education at t r u o the principal of St. Gabriel School. other schools. The new students are c s o He needed help ensuring his stu - of diverse ethnic origins. Through the t o h dents had a nutritious meal at lunchtime. years, we have expanded our services P “Empty stomachs cannot learn” he to include the other areas of Montreal Generations entered a float in the St. Patrick’s Parade and won first prize. said. and vicinity. Generations continues Irish Societies and Catholic Com - We met with concerned individuals to provide hot meals to St. Gabriel munity Services. To the many other and researched the community of School as well as snacks to the after- endearing Irishmen and Irishwomen Point St. Charles. school homework/activity programs we know and to those we will meet, As a result, Generations Founda - at St. Columba House and the YMCA let us say: “Céad Mile Failte!” (A tion became an entity that func - in Point St. Charles. Generations hundred thousand welcomes!) tioned from our basement with the sponsors children who want to attend Congratulations to Adrian Berco- use of a van for deliveries. Feeding summer camp in the country. vici, the 2010 Recipient of the Simon children was our No. 1 priority. We We meet with such caring individ - McDonaugh Humanitarian Award. transported hot meals to the stu - uals as Father John Walsh, Father Joe We’ll see you at the St. Patrick’s Pa - dents at St. Gabriel School, which has Sullivan and other people from the rade on March 14! a large proportion of Irish students. St. Patrick’s Society, St. Patrick’s Irish history is abundant in the Foundation, Pillars Trust, United JEANNETTES Custom Framing & Laminations CATHERINE TREMBLAY Affiliated Real Estate Agent Needlepoint Canvases Knitting Yarns Sutton Group - Expert 2869 boul. St Charles, Kirkland, Quebec Tel: 514-426-4545 Cell: 514-772-0359 5015 Coolbrook Avenue Fax: 514-426-4546 (514) 486-2800 Email: [email protected] www.jeannettes.com Website: catherinetremblaysutton.com REAL ESTATE GURU - All questions are meant to be answered

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22 THE SENIOR TIMES March 2010 www.theseniortimes.com Russell on an adventure in a flying house powered his past,” said Gerry Meuris, who attended the Getting a lift from Up by helium balloons. Carl makes a promise to his evening. “Once he got rid of it, he became a dif- late wife, Ellie, to take their house to Paradise Falls ferent man.” Matthew Rettino in South America, a journey he makes, unwillingly “In life, we can only take things as they arrive,” at first, with Russell. His solemn vow conflicts with said Kim about the same scene. “Sometimes it’s At their second annual intergenerational Russell’s attachment to an endangered bird, Kevin, hard not to give up.” evening February 13, the youth of St. Luke’s who needs to backtrack to feed her babies. “I think we tend to underestimate the youth,” Parish in Dollard des Ormeaux watched the There is one scene in which Carl empties the Gerry added. “We assume they’re young and that movie Up with older members of the congrega- furniture from his house to make it fly again they’re preoccupied with movies and other stuff, tion and discussed the movie and life. after some of the balloons pop.Letting go of the that they don’t have a heart. I think the youth here “It was interesting to see what Grandma had to past, he is able to save Russell and Kevin from are exceptional. say,”said Kim Macaulay, 17. mortal peril. “I could relate to Carl. My ambition as a teenager Up is a Disney-Pixar production about a senior, “I could see the relation between Carl emptying was to go to South America and take a boat up the Carl, who is accompanied by energetic Boy Scout furniture and unloading some of the baggage of Amazon.”

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Résidence L’Alto Manoir Westmount Place Kensington Fulford Residence 1700 St-Louis, Ville St-Laurent 4646 Sherbrooke W, Westmount 4430 Ste. Catherine W, Montreal 1221 Guy, Montreal Phone: 514-231-2079 • Fax: 514-747-9878 Phone: 514-937-3943 Phone: 514-935-1212 Phone: 514-933-7975 Email: [email protected] Fax: 514-937-3946 Fax: 514-989-1009 Fax: 514-933-3773 Contact: Suzanne Bienvenu Email: [email protected] Email: [email protected] Email: [email protected] Capacity: 231 apartments Contact: Gina D’angelo Contact: Pamela Hendy or Sylvia Zagury Website: www.fulfordresidence.com Care: autonomous, semi-autonomous, convalescence Capacity: 125 Capacity: 200 Contact: Donna Girard Security: call bells, security alarms, 24hr Care: autonomous Care: autonomous, light care, assisted living Capacity: 38 surveillance, security guard, magnetic cards, cameras Security: 24hr receptionist/security Security: alarms, call bells, monitors, Care: independent, assisted living, CHSLD Medical: nurse 16hrs/wk and nurse’s aide 24/7 Medical: 24hr registered nurse sprinklers, doorman Security: alarms, call bells, camera Nearby: CLSC, hopsital, pharmacy, library, Nearby: CLSC, hospital, shopping, Medical: doctor on call, nurse 24/7 Medical: doctor 2 days/wk & on call, nurse 7days/wk metro, churches Nearby: metro, CLSC, pool, plaza, MVH, RVH, Nearby: Guy-Concordia metro, CLSC, pharmacy pharmacy, banks Services: podiatrist, manicure, pedicure, JGH, stores, churches, synagogues Services: physiotherapist, hairdresser, physiotherapist, hairdresser Services: podiatrist, manicure, pedicure, Services: physiotherapist, pharmacist, manicure, pedicure Activities: on staff animator, outings, games, minibus hairdresser, bank etc. manicure, hairdresser, podiatrist Activities: bingo, outings, music, exercise, Onsite: dining room, garden, swings, Internet café, Activities: full time animator, games, Activities: concerts, aquafit, games, speakers, painting, games, crafts convenience store, pool table, house cinema outings, concerts, speakers etc. sports room, movies, lectures, outings, etc. Food: 3 meals a day plus tea and snacks Housekeeping: included once every 15 days Food: 3 meals a day included Food: 3 meals a day Housekeeping: daily, laundry included Pets: no dogs allowed Housekeeping: included daily Housekeeping: weekly, laundry facilities Religious services: Catholic and Anglican on site Price: from $900 - $1400 including heating, Religious services: all Religious services: all on site Pets: cats, birds and visiting dogs electricity, phone, cableTV, activities Price: from $1,650 Price: $3,000 - $6,000 Price: $1900 - $2575

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28 THE SENIOR TIMES March 2010 www.theseniortimes.com Now might be the time to feather your empty nest has had on your home. Now that the back would be a nice retreat.You have Perhaps you are now ready to sell. kids are gone, you may be contem- it in you to start enjoying yourselves. As I wrote last month, renovating to plating tackling these maintenance Whatever lifestyle changes or deci- sell is not always a good idea because Real Estate issues or starting to live your dreams. sions you make, first determine what you could end up spending money Realities Imagine finally having your dream impacttheywillhaveonretirementsav- on your home that you will not get kitchen – granite countertops, wood ings and plans. Analyze all the options back from the sale. Daniel Smyth cabinets and ceramic floors. available to you. Start by creating a“big Important maintenance issues are Perhaps you have always wanted to picture”of what you want to do and de- necessary, since you do not want to As Baby Boomers, some of you may make a den out of one of the kids’ fine your expectations about how you give buyers reasons to not purchase have mixed feelings about sitting in bedrooms. want to live your life each day. your home. an empty nest. Maybe you are thinking of finally Always live within your budget, As before, if you are not planning While a large percentage of you installing a bathroom in the base- making decisions accordingly. on moving any time soon, then why may be neutral about the emotional ment for convenience and guests. Perhaps your home is renovated not enjoy the benefits of renovating impact, some of you may feel an in- Remember, just because your kids and now you just want to remove the now that the kids are gone? crease in freedom. have moved out does not mean that work associated with maintaining a Daniel Smyth is an agent with Now that your home is empty of they will not come back with fami- large property. Groupe Sutton-Clodem Inc. the hustle and bustle of raising a lies of their own and visit. family, take a good look around and Do not forget about the outside of Possibility of benefiting from ask yourself: “What do I see?” the house. Those windows have financial aid programmes. Look past the amazing family needed attention for years. • 3 1/2 and 4 1/2 available LaCommunity Porte housing d’or for des seniors îles • Brand new building memories and I bet that you will see Perhaps now is the time to splurge. things you have always wanted to do The roof needs to be changed now with your home but for which you that it is 20 years old. had neither the time nor the money. What about the yard? Now that you What I am talking about is the have time, wouldn’t it be nice to plant price your home has paid – the wear a garden, some trees and hedges? and tear all those years of love and Maybe a gazebo or a jacuzzi among support toward raising your family the gardens you have planted in the

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Autonomous residences offer a After meetings with the family, vis- Email: [email protected] Fax: 514-486-1837 myriad of care services, either in- its are arranged to residences that Contact: Lynn Hannough E-mail: [email protected] Capacity: 300 Contact: Anna Mylonas cluded in the monthly rent or a la seem to be the best match. I am no Care: all levels from autonomous to full medical care, Capacity: 120 carte. longer surprised by a 90-year-old long or short term stays Care: autonomous, light care, assisted living, Who is moving into autonomous client telling me “he is not old Security: fire alarms, call bells convalescence, respite, short/long stay residences? Trying to understand Medical: doctor 24/7, nurse 24/7 Security: 24/7 care-aide at reception desk, call bells, enough to move into a place with so Nearby: metro, bus, CLSC, pharmacy, pool, surveillance cameras, monitors what “autonomous” means is as con- many old people.” gymnasium, library, mall Medical: doctor wkly, clinic on site, nurses have direct fusing as identifying who is a senior. Watching clients who have mobil- Services: podiatrist, physiotherapist, dentist, line to doctor Mon.- Fri./ RNA’s & care aides 7 days/wk Someone leading a full life without ity problems barely manage to tour a hairdresser, banking, manicure, pedicure Nearby: CLSC, pharmacy, shopping, library, banks, park Activities: exciting wellness program focuses Services: hairdresser, podiatrist, massage therapist any challenges either cognitively, residence, I often wonder whether on intellectual pursuits, exercise and relaxation Activities: exercise, lectures, movies, bridge, physically or socially (isolation) will they may need more care than is pro- Food: 3 wholesome meals a day as well as kosher, gardening, live music, outings, shuttle for shopping probably not consider a move into a vided. But clients will tell me they are kosher style, vegetarian, restaurant/café Food: 3 meals a day, afternoon tea daily senior residence unless they have de- not ready for such a move because Housekeeping: daily Housekeeping: daily, laundry included Religious services: all denominations on site Religious services: synagogue on site cided to sell their home and see a they are not as sick as the residents Price: $1752 - $4910 Price: from $1,850-$2,750 move into a residence of choice as they observe. In these cases, the fam- enhancing their lifestyle. ily will often beg me to convince There is a reason that autonomous their loved one to make the move. residences offer meals, cleaning, ac- However, I must tell them that as tivities, security and various health long as these individuals have capac- services. Most seniors who move to ity, they are free to make their own ‘autonomous’ residences do so be- choices. cause of changes in their life that What most don’t realize or have dif- Borden Place Residence (Accredited) Manoir Montefiore make keeping up with managing a ficulty acknowledging is that the ‘au- 4635 Borden Place, NDG 5885 Cavendish, CSL home difficult. tonomous’ residence that they like so Phone: 514-487-9267 Phone: 514-485-5994 Fax: 514-487-6771 Fax: 514-487-7832 Someone who is newly widowed much will not accept them if their Contact: Julia Baker, Ermine Elahie E-mail: [email protected] and not comfortable living alone condition deteriorates. Too often I see Capacity: 20 Contact: EllenTissenbaum may feel more secure in a senior res- seniors postponing the move to the Care: assisted Capacity: 145 idence. Not only will the chores of desired autonomous residence, only Security: call bells, 24hr surveillance Care: autonomous, assisted living, respite, Medical: nurse’s aides on duty 24/7, convalescence shopping for food, cooking and to miss the opportunity because they doctor monthly Security: call bells, alarms, cameras, 24hr surveillance cleaning be provided but they will wait until there is a crisis. At that Nearby: pharmacy, CLSC, clinics, library Medical: doctor weekly, nursing supervisor 24/7 benefit from the company of others point the first choice residence will no Services: pedicurist, hairdresser Nearby: CLSC, hospital, pharmacy, library, mall Activities: games, sing-a-longs, Services: podiatrist, manicure, pedicure, and the stimulating activities. Med- longer be able to care for the individ- musical entertainers physiotherapist, hairdresser, etc. ication will be safely administered to ual. Sadly, the crisis is often a fall, Food: included 3 meals plus 2 snacks a day Activities: full time recreation director, concerts, etc. those with early memory loss. Some- which leads to other challenges. Housekeeping: included - weekly, daily Food: 3 kosher meals a day and tea time one with mobility issues will have While some seniors see a move to Religious services: RC Housekeeping: daily and weekly laundry Pets: no pets allowed Religious services: twice daily synagogue services many resources offered within one an autonomous residence as a posi- Price: $1,850 - $2,300 Price: $2,300 - $4,000 building. Those with health prob- tive quality of life decision, others lems will feel safe having cord to pull postpone this decision until they no or a button to push when they are longer have the range of choices they not feeling well. In other words, au- had earlier. There is a window of op- tonomous residences offer services portunity where you can choose ONTARIO because most of their residents will your preferred residence. Waiting too have needs that precipitated their long limits your choices. move to this type of environment. Your questions and comments can be An autonomous residence will ask addressed to [email protected] C.D.N. Residence for “a medical” to ensure that the and may be used in future articles. 4847 Jean Brillant, CDN Phone: 514-731-2985 Tobby is looking for a private residence Fax: 514-344-5324 Heritage Lodge Contact: Courtney 48 Wall St., Vankleek Hill, Eastern Ontario Capacity: 9 Phone: 613-678-2690 • Fax: 613-678-6760 Tobby is a 5-year-old yellow Labrador retrieverwho E-mail: [email protected] Care: autonomous, Alzheimer’s, Contact: Grace Chapman has gone through some tough times. assisted living The gentle giant is a rescued stray with a laid-back at- Capacity: 72 Security: 24hr Care: retirement and respite titude. To inquire about adopting Tobby or any other Medical: doctor monthly Security: call bells, 24hr staff pet desperately in need of a loving home, call or visit Nearby: CLSC, hospital, pharmacy Medical: doctor weekly and on call 24/7 the SPCA Montérégie, 178 du Vide Rd., St. Angèle de Services: pedicure, hairdresser Nearby: 9km from Hawkesbury Activities: games, music, outings Services: physio • Activities: full calendar Monnoir (Exit 37 on Hwy. 10). Food: 3 home-made meals plus snacks Food: included • Housekeeping: included weekly Adoption fees cover sterilization, vaccination and deworming. Housekeeping: included Religious services: United, Presbyterian, More info: 514-386-5960, spcamonteregie.com. If you love pets but can’t Pets: none Anglican, Catholic • Pets: no pets allowed own one, think about sponsoring a shelter resident. Price: $1,700 and up Price: starting at $1,600 www.theseniortimes.com March 2010 THE SENIOR TIMES 31 LES RÉSIDENCES SOLEIL

Manoir Granby Manoir du Musée Manoir Dollard des Ormeaux Pointe-aux-Trembles 235 Denison, Granby 245 Frontenac, Sherbrooke 53 Hasting, D.D.O. 13900 Notre-Dame, Pointe-aux-Trembles Phone: 450-378-4400 • Fax: 450-378-8359 Phone: 819-822-1938 • Fax: 819-348-9966 Phone: 514-620-4522 • Fax: 514-620-4114 Phone: 514-642-2234 • Fax: 514-642-5115 Email: [email protected] Email: [email protected] Email: [email protected] Email: [email protected] Contact: Jean-Yves Bergeron Contact: Jacqueline Prévost Contact: Serge Lortie Contact: Diane Allie Capacity: 322 Capacity: 201 Capacity: 201 Capacity: 500 Care: autonomous, assisted, light care, Care: autonomous, assisted, light care, Care: autonomous, assisted, light care, Care: autonomous, assisted, light care, respite, convalescence respite, convalescence respite, convalescence respite, convalescence Security: alarms, monitors, call bells, receptionist Security: alarms, monitors, call bells, receptionist Security: alarms, monitors, call bells, receptionist Security: alarms, monitors, call bells, receptionist Medical: doctor weekly, attendant or auxiliary 24/7 Medical: doctor weekly, attendant or auxiliary 24/7 Medical: doctor monthly, attendant Medical: doctor weekly, attendant Nearby: CLSC, banks, pharmacy, Nearby: CLSC, banks, pharmacy, or auxiliary 24/7 or auxiliary 24/7 library, mall, shuttle library, mall, shuttle Nearby: CLSC, banks, pharmacy, Nearby: CLSC, banks, pharmacy, Services: podiatrist, banking, hairdresser, Services: podiatrist, banking, hairdresser, library, mall, shuttle library, mall, shuttle pharmacist, groceries pharmacist, groceries Services: podiatrist, hairdresser, banking, groceries Services: podiatrist, banking, hairdresser, groceries Activities: animator, outings, exercise, games, Activities: animator, outings, exercise, games, Activities: animator, outings, exercise, games, Activities: animator, outings, exercise, games, pool, shuffleboard, bingo, Internet pool, shuffleboard, bingo, Internet pool, shuffleboard, bingo, Internet pool, shuffleboard, bingo, internet Food: 3 meals a day Food: 3 meals a day Food: 3 meals a day Food: 3 meals a day Housekeeping: monthly, laundry facilities Housekeeping: monthly, laundry facilities Housekeeping: monthly, laundry facilities Housekeeping: monthly, laundry facilities Religious services: Catholic on site, Religious services: Catholic on site, Religious services: Catholic on site, Religious services: Catholic on site, Protestant nearby Protestant nearby Protestant nearby Protestant nearby

Manoir St. Leonard Manoir Laval Manoir Boucherville Manoir Sainte-Julie 7650 Lespinay, St. Leonard 1455 de l’Avenir, Laval 549 de Verrazano, Boucherville 1975 du Fer-à-cheval, Sainte-Julie Phone: 514-255-9298 • Fax: 514-255-9986 Phone: 450-629-0019 • Fax: 450-629-0119 Phone: 514-449-1516 • Fax: 514-449-1978 Phone: 450-922-9000 • Fax: 450-922-9010 Email: [email protected] Email: [email protected] Email: [email protected] Email: [email protected] Contact: Monique Lussier Contact: Andre Lachapelle Contact: Sylvie Cantin Contact: JocelyneTouchette Capacity: 621 Capacity: 724 Capacity: 194 Capacity: 550 Care: autonomous, assisted, light care, Care: autonomous, assisted, light care, Care: autonomous, assisted, light care, Care: autonomous, assisted, light care, respite, convalescence respite, convalescence respite, convalescence respite, convalescence Security: alarms, monitors, call bells, receptionist Security: alarms, monitors, call bells, receptionist Security: alarms, call bells, monitors, receptionist Security: alarms, monitors, call bells, receptionist Medical: doctor weekly, attendant or auxiliary 24/7 Medical: doctor weekly, attendant or auxiliary 24/7 Medical: doctor weekly, attendant or auxiliary 24/7 Medical: doctor weekly, attendant or auxiliary 24/7 Nearby: CLSC, banks, pharmacy, Nearby: CLSC, banks, pharmacy, Nearby: CLSC, banks, pharmacy, library, mall Nearby: CLSC, banks, pharmacy, library, mall, shuttle library, mall, shuttle Services: podiatrist, banking, hairdresser, library, mall, shuttle Services: podiatrist, banking, hairdresser, groceries Services: podiatrist, banking, hairdresser, groceries groceries, shuttle Services: podiatrist, banking, hairdresser, groceries Activities: animator, outings, exercise, games, Activities: animator, outings, games, pool, Activities: animator, outings, exercise, games, Activities: animator, outings, games, pool, pool, shuffle-board, bingo, Internet shuffleboard, bingo, Internet pool, shuffle-board, bingo, Internet shuffleboard, bingo, Internet Food: 3 meals a day Food: 3 meals a day Food: 3 meals a day Food: 3 meals a day Housekeeping: monthly, laundry facilities Housekeeping: monthly, laundry facilities Housekeeping: laundry facilities monthly Housekeeping: monthly, laundry facilities Religious services: Catholic on site, Religious services: Catholic on site, Religious services: Catholic on site, Religious services: Catholic on site, Protestant nearby Protestant nearby Protestant nearby Protestant nearby

Manoir Sorel Manoir Sherbrooke Manoir St. Laurent Manoir Mont St-Hilaire 71 George, Sorel-Tracy 1150 Quatre Saisons, Sherbrooke 115 Deguire, St. Laurent 550 Sir Wilfrid Laurier, Mont St-Hilaire Phone: 450-742-3303 Phone: 819-822-1038 Phone: 514-332-3434 Phone: 450-467-8209 • Fax: 450-467-8964 Fax: 450-742-1668 Fax: 819-822-1681 Fax: 514-332-8343 Email: [email protected] Email: [email protected] Email: [email protected] Email: [email protected] Contact: Marc Labelle Contact: Nicole Duhamel Contact: Gilles Lavoie Contact: Jean Grenier Capacity: 320 Capacity: 137 Capacity: 456 Capacity: 297 Care: autonomous, assisted, light care, Care: autonomous, assisted, light care, Care: autonomous, assisted, light care, Care: autonomous, assisted, light care, respite, convalescence respite, convalescence respite, convalescence respite, convalescence Security: alarms, monitors, call bells, receptionist Security: alarms, monitors, call bells, receptionist Security: alarms, monitors, call bells, receptionist Security: alarms, monitors, call bells, receptionist Medical: doctor weekly, attendant or auxiliary 24/7 Medical: attendant or auxiliary 24/7 Medical: doctor weekly, attendant or auxiliary 24/7 Medical: doctor weekly, attendant or auxiliary 24/7 Nearby: CLSC, banks, pharmacy, Nearby: CLSC, banks, pharmacy, Nearby: CLSC, banks, pharmacy, Nearby: CLSC, banks, pharmacy, library, mall, shuttle mall, shuttle library, mall, shuttle library, mall, shuttle Services: podiatrist, banking, hairdresser, Services: podiatrist, manicure, hairdresser Services: podiatrist, groceries, hairdresser, banking Services: podiatrist, groceries, banking, hairdresser pharmacist, groceries Activities: animator, outings, Activities: animator, outings, exercise, games, pool, Activities: animator, outings, exercise, games, Activities: animator, outings, exercise, games, exercise, games, pool, shuffle-board, shuffle-board, bingo, internet pool, shuffle-board, bingo, internet pool, shuffleboard, bingo, Internet bingo, internet Food: 3 meals a day Food: 3 meals a day Food: 3 meals a day Food: 3 meals a day Housekeeping: monthly, laundry facilities Housekeeping: monthly, laundry facilities Housekeeping: monthly, laundry facilities Housekeeping: monthly, laundry facilities Religious services: Catholic on site, Religious services: Catholic on site, Religious services: Catholic on site, Religious services: Catholic on site Protestant nearby Protestant nearby Protestant nearby 32 THE SENIOR TIMES March 2010 www.theseniortimes.com CHARTWELL

Manoir Pierrefonds Castel Royale Chateau Vincent D’Indy Manoir Kirkland Maison Herron 18465 boul. Gouin West, Pierrefonds 5740 Cavendish, Côte Saint-Luc 60 Willowdale Ave, Outremont 2 rue Canvin, Kirkland 2400 Herron Rd., Dorval Phone: 514-626-6651 Phone: 514-487-5664 Phone: 514-739-1707 Phone: 514-695-1253 Phone: 514-631-7288 Fax: 514-626-6415 Fax: 514-489-5266 Fax: 514-341-0845 Fax: 514-695-3777 Fax: 514-631-4350 Email: [email protected] Email: [email protected] Email: [email protected] Email: [email protected] Email: [email protected] Contact: Jennifer Donovan Contact: Ricky RossTrottenberg Contact: Silvia Marinescu Contact: Elizabeth Stafiej Contact: Jennifer Donovan Capacity: 183 units Capacity: 250 units Capacity: 94 studios Capacity: 188 units Capacity: 149 units Care: private CHSLD and care unit, long Care: independent living, nursing Care: secured care unit for seniors with Care: Independent living, nursing Care: private CHSLD and care unit, long- term for seniors with loss of physical and supervision and services for seniors cognitive impairment (Alzheimer’s), care supervision and services for seniors term, Alzheimer’sunit, short-term, respite, cognitive independence, short term, requiring light assistance, respite, unit for seniors with physical impairment, requiring light assistance convalescence, interdisciplinary team Alzheimer’s unit, personalized care, convalescence short term stays such as respite and Security: Emergency calling system in available to meet residents and families respite, convalescence, assistance with Security: emergency calling system in convalescence, assistance with activities each unit, reception desk, surveillance Security: emergency calling system, activities of daily living (dressing, every apartment, surveillance cameras, of daily living (dressing, hygiene, escort camera at main entrance visible on camera surveillance 24/7, reception hygiene, escort to activities, etc.) reception desk and security guard 24/7 to activities, etc.), medication television in each resident’s room, main open daily from 9 am to 7 pm, secured Security: emergency call bell system Medical: nursing staff 24/7 distribution, injections, vital signs, etc. entrance security access. premises 24/7 in each unit, surveillance camera Nearby: Medical Clinic on site, CLSC, Security: coded, secure complex, Medical: Registered nurse 5 days a week, Medical: private CHSLD permit, nurses at entrance, reception desk, Mount Sinai Hospital, pharmacy, emergency calling system in every unit, Doctor visits once a week and caregivers and medical care 24/7 keypad entry system library, mall surveillance camera at entrance 7 days a week Nearby: Lakeshore Hospital, Medical: Private CHSLD permit, nurses Services: post office counter, laundry Medical: visits from doctors by Nearby: CLSC, Lakeshore Hospital, Lachine Hospital, airport, train station, and medical care 24/7 and dry cleaning service, photocopy/fax appointment, registered nurse, nursing pharmacy, library, mall bus terminal Nearby: CLSC pierrefonds, Lakeshore service staff 24/7 Services: manicure, pedicure, Services: visits from physiotherapist, Hospital, restaurants, Cap Saint-Jacques Activities: animators and recreation Nearby: CLSC, hospital, pharmacy, hairdresser, etc. occupational therapist, neurologist, Nature Park and churches staff, live entertainment, bingo, card library, mall, church Activities: recreation services (concerts, dentist, denturologist, massotherapist, Services: visits from physiotherapist, games, concerts, movies, discussion Services: physiotherapist, foot care, dances, birthday and newcomer’s optometrist, foot care nurse occupational therapist, dermatologist, groups, outings to the theatre and hairdresser lunches, theatre and restaurant outings, Activities: social activities dentist, denturologist, optometrist casino, exercise classes, yoga etc., Activities: animation and recreation dinner cruises, bingo, exercise, and daily recreation Activities: animators and recreation computer and internet access, shuttle service, charivari, bingo, exercise, tai-chi, aqua-fitness, arts and crafts) Onsite: common area rooms on each services, crafts, board games, etc. to grocery store mass, concerts, shows, crafts, games, Onsite: heated indoor pool, common floor, multipurpose game rooms, air- Onsite: pharmacy counter, dining room, Onsite: dining room, physical fitness recreational equipment, movies, outings room with a fireplace and piano, multi conditioned common areas, non- common room with piano, recreation room, multipurpose activity room, to shopping centres, reading activity etc. purpose room with pool table and home smoking environment, hairdressing room, hairdressing salon, outdoor private synagogue, common room, Onsite: Dining room, large common theatre, arts and crafts room, Internet salon, outdoor parking, private and parking, park with access to lakeshore, library, indoor garage, outdoor parking, room with piano and television, multi room, library, convenience store, indoor secure interior courtyard with awning secure interior courtyard with a view of outdoor patio with garden furniture purpose game room, library, indoor parking, outdoor parking and a garden and barbecue. the river, gliders, barbecues Food: complete kitchen in apartments, parking, two patios on the penthouse with a small water pond, comfortable Food: dining room, private dining room Food: dining room with table service, two meals per day with three menu level and one patio on the first floor swings and patio furniture for special receptions, in-room service in-room service available, private dining choices, early or late dining option, kosher Food: three meals and snacks included, Food: dining room, choice of menu available, three meals a day for specific room, three meals a day for specific diets, Housekeeping: laundry housekeeping served in dining room and two menu and meal packages diets, choice of menu and snacks, dietary choiceofmenuandsnacks,dietaryservices included choices every day and three à la carte Housekeeping: laundry and services Housekeeping: laundry and daily Religious services: private synagogue Housekeeping: housekeeping, housekeeping available Housekeeping: laundry and housekeeping and Sabbath and all traditional holidays bedding included Religious services: Catholic and housekeeping services Religious services: chapel observed Religious services: Catholic Protestant services Religious services: weekly mass Pets: not allowed Pets: not allowed Pets: not allowed Pets: not allowed Pets: not allowed

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Villagia de L’Ile Paton Wales Résidence Home 24 hrs emergency service, 25 Promenade des Iles, Laval Cleveland, Eastern Townships, QC lau ndry room, p arking optional Phone: 450-681-2600 • Fax: 450-681-2641 Phone: 819-826-3266 x 247 • Fax: 819-826-3910 Email: [email protected] Email: [email protected] (514 ) 380-7436 Contact: HerbertTille Contact: Brendalee Piironen Capacity: 200 Capacity: 281 • Résidence Monkland Care: autonomous, semi-autonomous, Care: autonomous, semi-autonomous, convalescence, assisted living convalescence, respite 4400 West Hill , NDG Security: call bells, security alarms, Security: alarms, smoke detectors, call bells • Résidence Rodolphe Clément Medical: nurse 24/7, doctor 24hr surveillance, cameras 5699 de la Vérendrye, C ôte-St-Paul Medical: Care unit Provitalia, nurses, Nearby: CLSC, pharmacy, shops, bank doctor (weekly) Services:occupationalandphysicalrehabilitationthera- Nearby: CLSC, pharmacy, hospital, mall pists,hairdresser,dentist,podiatrist,banking,tuckshop Services: hairdresser, massage, manicure, pedicure Activities: Activities are offered 7 days a week: Activities: animator, virtual golf, billiards, garden, 2 animators, outings, exercise, music, crafts, pool, The SHDM is a non- profi t munici pa l cinema, internet, salt water pool, exercise, wine cellar painting, exercise, church, bingo etc. corpo ration that owns and manag es Onsite: restaurant, bistro, private dining room Onsite: library thousands of competitively price d Housekeeping: not included Housekeeping: laundry services resid ential units. Pets: small pets allowed Food: 3 meals a day www.rental.shdm.org Price: from $1570 Price: $900 - $3,357 including heat and electricity www.theseniortimes.com March 2010 THE SENIOR TIMES 33 WEST ISLAND

Le Wellesley Chateau Pierrefonds Manoir Le Sapinois Residence Vic-William’s 230 Hymus, Pointe Claire 15928 Gouin W., Pierrefonds, West Island 350 Duhamel, Pincourt 93 St. Louis, Beaconsfield Phone: 514-697-7331 Phone: 514-626-2300 • Fax: 514-696-8910 Phone: 514-453-0255 Phone: 514-695-1458 Fax: 514-697-7654 Email: [email protected] Fax: 514-453-0419 E-mail: [email protected] Email: [email protected] Contact: Monique or Pierre Laplante Email: [email protected] Contact: Lydia Duschkanits Contact:Viviane Meslage (Leasing Manager) Capacity: 63 Contact: Florian Rhéaume Capacity: 9 Capacity: 158 units Care: autonomous, semi-autonomous, short/long term, Capacity: 50 Care:autonomous,semi-autonomous,short/longterm, Care: autonomous assisted living, light care, convalescence, respite Care: nursing care assisted living, light care, convalescence, respite Security: call bells, security alarms, Security: call bells, security alarms, Security: alarms, monitors, fire alarms, Security: fire alarms 24hr surveillance cameras surveillance cameras call bells Medical: doctor and nurse monthly Medical: weekly doctor visits; Medical: doctor wkly, nurse 3 times/wk, 24hr nurse’saide Medical: doctor visits once a week, Nearby: bus, pharmacy, CLSC, mall, library nursing care 7 days a week Nearby: bus, CLSC, pool, pharmacy, library nurses and/or auxiliary 24/7 Services: hairdresser, podiatrist Nearby: CLSC, hospital, pharmacy, library, mall Services: podiatrist, hairdresser, manicure, Hospital: 10km Activities:outings,exercise,music,crafts,games,bingo Services: manicure, pedicure, hairdresser pedicure, banking Services: podiatrist, hairdresser Food: 3 meals a day Activities: animator, outings, games, speakers etc. Activities: animator, outings, exercise, music, Activities: outings, exercise, games, Housekeeping: daily, laundry included Food: personalized packages games, pet therapy (visiting pets) music Religious services: Catholic, Presbyterian, Housekeeping: included Food: 3 meals a day plus 2 snacks Food: 3 meals a day included United nearby Religious services:Transportation to various Housekeeping: daily, weekly Housekeeping: daily A/C: included denominations on Sundays Religious services: Catholic on site, Anglican nearby A/C: included Pets: cats allowed Price: personalized packages Price: from $1720 Price: from $2,270 Price: $2,100 - $2,700 West Island Citizen Advocacy West Island Citizen Advocacy is a • A man in his 40s in a wheelchair adapted transport. The volunteer Centraide/WICS community organ- needs someone to accompany him will offer feedback to the family. ization that matches volunteer citi- downtown to the hospital for injec- Info: 514-631-9151. zen advocates with intellectually or tions every three months. The vol- • An intellectually-challenged physically challenged individuals. unteer would accompany him in woman in her early 40s in Dorval would like to have a woman to assist Masterpiece West Island 1000 Holiday Avenue, Pointe Claire her with organizational skills and Phone: 514-695-6695 participate in social activities with Fax: 514-695-7754 her. She likes drawing, bowling and Email: [email protected] yoga. Info: 514-631-9151. Website: www.masterpiecebysymphony.com Contact: Lifestyles Representative • An intellectually-challenged man Capacity: 292 suites in his 40s is looking for a man who Care: independent, assisted living would join him once a month for a Medical: 24/7 care staff short train ride from Dorval to Ste- Onsite: shuttle, pool, gymnasium, library, mall Services: hairdresser, spa Anne-de-Bellevue. Riding on the Activities: animator, outings, exercise, music, train is his favourite activity. games, fitness, movie theatre, bowling Info: 514-694-5850 Food: 3 meals a day plus tea and snacks Housekeeping: weekly, laundry facilities Call West Island Citizen Advocacy Religious services: non-denominational on site for more volunteer opportunities: A/C: included Pets: all pets allowed 514-694-5850. Price: from $2800

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ART Supper at 6:30 pm sponsored by the men of the 5th annual human rights Thursday March 11 at 1:30pm, Pointe Claire Pub- congregation featuring their popular Irish stew, lic Library presents Australia - Land of Contrast, a dessert, tea and coffee. $11 for adults and $5 for film festival starts March 11 slide conference with Frederic Hore, adventurer and children under 12. $25 for a family. Door prizes accomplished photographer, 100 Douglas Shand. and entertainment. No tickets at the door. Info: 514-630-1218 Info and tickets: 514-634-1965

Until March 21 from 11am-7pm, Concordia Uni- Saturday March 20 at 8pm, Single Person’s Asso- versity’s FOFA (Faculty of Fine Arts) Gallery pres- ciation holds a St. Patrick’s Day Dance Party at Ste ents Ghost Acoustics, a sonic act of disparate works Catherine Labouré Church, 448 Trudeau, Lasalle. from the studio of AKVK — Steve Bates, Joshua Admission includes door prizes, midnight snack, Bonnetta and Douglas Moffat. 1515 Ste. Catherine free parking. Info: 514-366-8600 W.Info: 514-848-2424 x 7962 Saturday March 20, Church of the Epiphany (for- March 20 to 24, Women’s Art Society of Montreal merly St. Clement’s Church) 4322 Wellington, cor- presents their annual Juried Art Show and Sale at ner Gordon, near l’Eglise métro in Verdun will Ogilvy Tudor Hall, 1307 Ste. Catherine St. W. Free hold a ham supper. $8. Info: 514-366-6120 during store hours. Vernissage: Saturday, March 20, 2-4pm. Guest of honour: Eve-Lyne Beaudry, Monday March 29 at 6pm, Temple Emmanuel Curator of Contemporary Art, Musee d’Art de hosts a Passover Service and Seder. Reservations Joliette. Info: 514-624-9254 required by March 19. Adults $40, children $12. Info: 514-937-3575 x 212 BAZAARS Saturday March 27, St. Thomas More Women’s June 19 Lakeshore General Hospital Foundation Club will hold a Flea Market and Craft Sale in the is hosting their 14th annual Lakeshore Duck Race. March 11-21, the 5th annual Human Rights Film church hall at 978 Moffat Ave., corner Bannantyne This year’s first prize is full ownership of a Ferrari Festival will be held at Parc Cinema, NFB Cin- from 9am to 3 pm. Fun, food and bargains for all. 550 Maranello. Info: fondationlakeshore.ca ema, and Cinema Parallele. Tuesday March 16 from 2pm-5pm, there will be BOOK READINGS, REVIEWS GET TOGETHERS a cine-discussion on ageism and the elderly in Tuesday March 30 at 9:30am, Beaconsfield Li- Tuesday March 16 from 1pm-3pm, is the first of Quebec. This Canadian premiere will be the topic brary Bookworms will review Mr. Pip by Lloyd 10 meetings offered by the NDGSCC for those hav- of discussion for legal experts, union representa- Jones. Info: 514-428-4460 ing difficulty adapting to changes related to isola- tives, academics and filmmakers considering the tion, deteriorating health and or the loss of a loved status of Quebec seniors. Free at 320 Ste. Cather- Wednesday March 31 at 12:30pm, Atwater Li- one. Open to women 60 years and over at the Mon- ine E. UQAM, Pavillon de Seve, DS-M220. brary hosts Catherine Fleming McKenty who will treal West United Church, 88 Ballantyne N. March 13, a film entitled The New Bolivia is a discuss her new book Polly of Bridgewater Farm: Transport available. Info: 514-487-1311 record of the colonialist racism and humiliations An Unknown Irish Story, as part of their visited on indigenous peoples during the 2008 cri- Lunchtime Series. Award-winning fiddler Sarah Beginning Tuesday March 9 from 7-9pm, the sis at 394 DeMaisonneuve W. Burnell will play Irish music. Free, donations wel- NDGSCC invites men between 50 and 70 to partic- Until March 31, an exhibit Cartooning for Peace comed. 1200 Atwater. ipate in a workshop that offers support on life chal- features 69 political cartoons that poke fun at Info: 514-935-7344 lenges. 88 Ballantyne N. Info: 514-487-1311 racism and intolerance worldwide. Cinema du Parc. CLASSES Tuesdays at 7:30pm, Gam-anon meetings are held Other events and info: 514-845-2821 Concordia Senior non-credit program is accept- at Chabad Project Pride, 1st floor, 4985 Queen or visit MHRFF.com ing new students for the Spring and Summer ses- Mary. Thursdays the meeting is at Our Lady of Fa- sions. They offer undergraduate courses for tima, 875 Marcel-Laurin.Anyone with a compulsive students aged 55+ at a greatly reduced fee. gambling problem or friends and family can attend. Info: 514-848-2424 x 3893 Info: 514-484-6666 or 1-866-484-6664

Volunteer West Island offers courses for the Spring Wednesday March 17 from 5:30pm - 7pm, Hope session: beginner computers, Internet and email, and Cope Wellness Centre will hold a meeting of Excel, tai chi, acrylic painting, yoga, walking, bridge, the bladder cancer support group with speaker Dr. line dancing, posture class, and memoir writing Serge Carrier, Interim Chief, Department of Urol- based on photographs in Pierrefonds or Sainte- ogy at the JGH, 4635 Cote St. Catherine. Anne de Bellevue. Info: 514-457-5445 x 228 Info: 514-340-3616 or [email protected] EVENTS MUSIC Tuesday, March 9 at 1:30 pm, Women’s Art Soci- Tuesday, March 23 at 1:30pm Women’s Art Soci- ety of Montreal meets at McCord Museum, 690 ety presents Jonathan Crow, First Violinist, Mon- Sherbrooke St. W. Earl Pinchuk and Gary Blair treal Metropolitan Orchestra, at McCord will speak on How the Environment plays a Vital Museum, 690 Sherbrooke St. Info: 514-624-9254 Role in the Healing Process. Illustrated. $8. Info: 514-624-9254 March 27 - 28 at 7:30pm The Conservatoire pres- ents Brahms’ A German Requiem and Schumann’s Friday,March 12, St. Paul’s Anglican Church, 377- Cello Concerto at Eglise St. Jean Baptiste, 309 44th Ave. in Lachine, will hold a St. Patrick’s Day Rachel E. $10. Info: 514-873-4031

www.theseniortimes.com March 2010 THE SENIOR TIMES 35 Segal Centre, U of M More What’s Happening present music series LECTURES POETRY & PROSE READINGS Tuesday March 9 at 7:30pm, Beaconsfield Library Thursday March 11 at 7pm, Atwater Library pres- The Segal Centre and Université de Montréal hosts a free evening lecture, Making Peace With ents Anne Compton, poet, editor and critic, and present Série Musique UdeM, featuring jazz, God: The Journey of a Course in Miracles, the re- James Langer, poetry editor for Fiddlehead, as part piano, opera and classical string concerts. counting of a journey that begins with Roman of the Atwater Library Poetry Project. Free. March 22: Students from the Faculty of Music Catholicism, explores ancient and contemporary 1200 Atwater. Info: 514-935-7344 voice program sing excerpts from popular operas. spiritualities, with Pauline Edward, astrologer-nu- March 23: Faculty of Music pianists perform. merologist. Sunday, March 14 at 2 pm Jewish Public Library March 24: Musicians from Russia, Austria, France, Info: 514-428-4460 presents Shane Baker: Metamorphoses: Dramatic Canada and the United States pay tribute to Mon- Readings from Yiddish Literature at the Segal Cen- treal’s diversity and the musical traditions of their Wednesday March 10 at 2pm, Dr. Phillippe Ar- tre in the Cinema Space, 5170 Côte Ste. Cather- countries. March 25: A crashing of cymbals and chambault will give a lecture: Emergency Buttons, ine. Admission: $7 students/JPL members; $12 flowing solos by the faculty. Cell Phones and Websites Geared to Seniors at the non-members. Info: 514-345-2627, ext. 3006 or Concerts are at 8 p.m. Tickets: $15; $10 seniors; Cote St. Luc Public Library, 5851 Cavendish. jewishpubliclibrary.org $5 students. Reservations: 514-739-7944 Info: 514-485-6900 Admission: 514-790-1245 or admission.com Thursday March 18 at 7pm, Yellow Door hosts a Thursday March 11 at 12:30pm, Prof. Hugh Mc- poetry and prose reading at 3625 Aylmer with Short, sweet and not Queen, emeritus professor of engineering at Con- Ilona Martonfi and poets Kelly Norah Drukker, a cordia, will speak on Montreal’s 150-year-old CBC literary Award winner, and Jeffrey Mackie, so traditional Victoria Bridge at Atwater Library’s lunchtime se- author of Truth Among Obsessions. The SIPA/Short Works Festival 2010, a collabora- ries. Coffee is served. Donations welcomed. Info: 514-845-2600 tion of Concordia’s Theatre and English Depart- 1200 Atwater. Info: 514-935-7344 ments’ 10 Minute Play Competition, presents Thursday March 23 from 7:30 - 9pm, Le Parc des plays by students and established playwrights. Tuesday March 16 at 1:30pm, Gada Begdache will Princes hosts an evening of poetry and prose at As the Inside, written and directed by Kara speak on Feng Shui., an overview of the chinese art 5293 du Parc with guest MC Erika White. Crabb, is a story about a couple struggling with of space alignment, at Beaconsfield Library. Coffee Info: 514-721-8420 the upset of a miscarriage. Detritus by Alexandra and conversation. Info: 514-428-4460 Draghici and co-directed with Tai Timbers, is a THEATRE poetic piece. Also showing is Elton John Lautenen Monday March 15 at 7:30pm, Jewish Genealogical Tuesday March 23 at 7:30pm, Jewish Public Library by Harry Stanjofski (writer and director of the Society of Montreal presents a lecture by John Di- presents Spring 1941 by Uri Barabash, the story of Metamorphoses plays), Les Pas Perdus by Denise ener on Visits to his Ancestral Shtetlach in the cellist Clara Plank as she recalls hiding from the Bonal, directed by Felicia Mezzanotte, and Two, a Ukraine at the Jewish Public Library, 5151 Cote St. Nazis with her husband and children. 5151 Côte St. non-traditional piece by Rio Mitchell and Bella Catherine. Pay what you can. Info: 514-345-2627 x Catherine. Members $7, non-members $12. Klein in which the actors play themselves. 3017 or jgs-montreal.org Info: 514-345-2627 The 10 minute plays keep it short and sweet: Goldfish Gardens by Erica Schmidt; Limbo by Wednesday March 17 at 7pm, Friends for Mental Friday March 26 and Saturday March 27 at 8pm, Shaun Pett; Sundown on a Gilded Heart by Jeff Health present: How Families Can Work Hand in WISTA, a non-profit association will present its Kubik, directed by David DiGiovanni; Furniture Hand with the Hospital (in psychiatry), with next production Broadway: Caught in the Act! at by Liam Peuckert; Cut Loose by Joanna Done- speaker Cathy Filadelfi, head nurse of psychiatry Lindsay Place Theatre at 111 Broadview in Pointe hower; and While you were Sleeping by Kasia Juno, at the Lakeshore General Hospital. Buffet at Claire. Before March 12 tickets are $12, students and directed by Bryan James. The festival runs March 6:30pm. 750 Dawson, Dorval. seniors $9. After March 12: $15, students and seniors 11 to 14 at Cazaet Studio, 7141 Sherbrooke St. W. Info: 514-636-6885 or asmfmh.org $12. Info: cshow.ca or 514-848-9696 $2 per show. Info: 514-848-2424 ext. 4742

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We ac- ated from a culinary school in the knowledge it yet remain one step re- Vatican, he interned at the luxury moved, because in the era of social Hotel Berlini in Rome and spent time media,who has time to go backward? in a wine village in Tuscany. Da En- Make time. Pull back that curtain rico’s summer courtyard evokes the during an evening at Da Enrico, in same feeling you’d get in that small the heart of Little Italy. village, or in Rome, Riccardo says. It’s the smell that gets you first: You’re still reeling from the pasta freshly baked bread. and veal when the waiter arrives with The garlic bread that arrives at your Suicide Cake, four storeys of choco- red-check-clothed table is soft and late layered with more of the same. doughy and dissolves on your tongue It’s so sweet, your coffee won’t need like snowflakes. An amiable waiter sugar. Your coffee won’t need sugar uncorks your wine and a smiling anyway: the cappuccino is mild and waitress, who has just earned her de- Henri (left) and Riccardo Padulo in the kitchen, which was once Henri’s bedroom. smooth. The espresso is dark and gree in cognitive science and theatre, strong. It is a good ending to two fills your glass. with oil and balsamic vinegar. Every- reply. Riccardo has alerted the wait hours of culinary decadence. Chef and owner Riccardo Padulo is thing is fresh. Padulo visits the market staff that the main course is ready to “We eat when we eat,” Henri says. busy in the open kitchen,but his father, every morning to ensure quality. be served, still on its skillet, as they “Wecelebrate.It’s a festivity every day.” Henri,has time to say hello to a couple Their roots in the community are do in the old country. Da Enrico came to life in 1969 on of newcomers. He lived in this restau- deep. Henri founded the Canadian The penne surprises you with a Cremazie Blvd. It remained there till rant as a boy,though it wasn’t a restau- Italian Businessmen’s Association tangy sweet underflavour. The veal, 2000, and opened at its current loca- rant then; it was the community’s first and his stories are peppered with evenly cooked, lightly breaded, per- tion in 2003. It’s a full circle for the grocery store. Every day, his mother not-yet-forgotten names: Duplessis, fectly textured, delights. None of the family that founded the area’s first gro- would carry the dining table onto the Bourassa, St. Laurent, Peladeau. His food is overspiced; the pasta itself is a cery story in the same building in 1905. street and cover it with chocolates for uncle was the first Italian city coun- conduit to the freshly made sauce. Former MP Mark Assad is pleased sale, later with pasta and vegetables.At cillor, serving under Mayor Camil- Your companion is taken aback by to find one of his favourite places has the end of the day, she would carry it lien Houde. the tortellini in cream sauce. reopened. After a hearty meal, he back inside in time for dinner. On the wall next to you is a picture “This is the best I’ve ever had. It says of Da Enrico: “The atmosphere The antipasti is the same as his of the uncle, surrounded by others in makes me want to lick my plate,”she is as good as the menu – and that’s grandmother and mother would serve the family and of community leaders. confesses, choosing instead to mop tremendous.” at home, Riccardo says. Lightly grilled “I love how homey it is,”your com- up the last bits of sauce with fresh Da Enrico, 264 St. Zotique E., (514) zucchini and eggplant, olives, cheese panion says, referring to the restau- bread. “It’s so pure.” 388-0719. Table d’hote from $20- and meats served in light oil and vine- rant itself. “It’s the perfect mix of If, indeed, the tortellini makes you $30. Bring your own wine. Children gar and sprinkled with just-ground French Quebec and Italian.” feel somewhat closer to God, it might under 12 eat free on Sundays. Reser- pepper. The salad is crisp and drizzled A bell interrupts before you can be because Riccardo was trained at vations recommended.

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Mark Medicoff plained the forest’s unique plant life, including a This is about you tree that actually walks, albeit rather slowly. My wife, Marion, and I visited Costa Rica in De- This new Senior Times travel column is geared Out of Tortuguero Town, a small village a stone’s cember with Caravan Ecotour. for people over 55 who select a destination be- throw from the Nicaraguan border, we spent a day Costa Ricans, or Ticos, as they are known in cause it expresses their lives … places with a on outboard motor boats (bring your rain gear) country, are a happy lot. touch of uncertainty, a whole lot of novelty, along narrow river ways. The World Database of Happiness lists Costa and where they may even be needed to lend a Our group became acquainted with Howler Rica way at the top of the happy scale with an 8.5: voluntary hand. monkeys carrying their offspring from branch to higher even than “cradle-to-grave” Denmark, This column will investigate destinations branch. Along the shore, we saw caimans, small al- which rates at 8.3 and way above the United States where the over-55 set can spend a few warm ligator-like creatures, as well as snowy egrets, with 7.3. months away from the bone-chilling cold of a flamingos, a sloth and other blasé dwellers of the Their outlook easily rubs off on the mood of the Montreal winter on a limited budget. rainforest. traveler. Ticos are a genuine, engaging people who Your involvement drives a travel column like It’s amusing to witness how living creatures in have a sense of humour and deeply care that out- this one. It’s really about you and your experi- their natural habitat turn adults into gleeful little siders enjoy their natural world. But we didn’t ences. [email protected] kids. know any of this when we arrived several hours Along the beach in Tortuguero, a guide found a late after a stopover in Miami. made for grouch-free traveling. hole in the sand where a struggling baby sea tur- To our relief, a Caravan tour bus was waiting for When other Caravan tours happened to intersect tle was beginning his tumultuous journey. With a us at the San Jose airport and brought us to the with ours, I didn’t hesitate to ask how they were powerful resolve, that little sea turtle scampered to group’s rendezvous point at the five-star Barceló being treated. the open sea – flanked on both sides by a horde of San Jose Palacio Hotel. Because of the late hour, Their responses were always upbeat. camera-toting, cheering adults who afforded the we were treated to room service. A very nice touch little tyke a most proper sendoff. when you’re feeling moody and tired. Throughout the tour, the accommodations and This Caravan approach predicting the needs of “It’s amusing to witness how living three meals a day organized by Caravan were out- the traveler made for a positive beginning and was creatures in their natural habitat turn standing. Never was a complaint heard. sustained throughout the trip. At the end of the adults into gleeful little kids.” Internet access and WiFi connectivity was avail- tour, while still in the countryside on the bus, Car- able at all the accommodations. Caravan provided avan made phone calls to each traveler’s airlines to those little extras that make for a satisfied group. confirm departure reservations. Their concern Given Costa Rican roads, getting around was Near the end of the tour, we were pampered with part of the adventure. The Mercedes Benz (with an overnight stay at the luxurious, all-inclusive bathroom and air-conditioning) tour bus and ex- Hilton Doubletree Resort in Puntarenas. CORNER - STONE pert driver made all the difference, and not infre- We brought home a rare keepsake: a deeper quently our driver received our heartfelt applause. compassion for the natural world. From this 10- BOOKSHOP The Costa Rican landscape was breathtaking. We day interlude, we have become more determined were treated to a canopy view of a huge umbrella- to protect our own natural wonders. Easter Greetings to our clientele shaped tree saturated with two-foot-long iguanas The Caravan tour was a fine way to enjoy an out- Three Floors of Old Books & Records peacefully enjoying the noonday sun. of-the-way nature tour with the least amount of Mon. - Thurs. 10 am - 6 pm We took a leisurely walk to Poas, an active vol- stress and fuss. And if having teenagers on a tour Fri. - Sat. 10 am - 9 pm • Sun. 12 pm - 6 pm cano and another day experienced a rainforest- is nerve-racking for you, skip Christmas and other Downtown Plattsburgh, N.Y. canopy gondola tour, where we observed families school holiday periods. 110 Margaret St. (corner of Court & Margaret) of colourful Toucans and other flying species at Cost for the 10-day tour with bus, guides, three Tel: 518-561-0520 eye level. meals a day, and five-star accommodations was On the ground, our knowledgeable guides ex- $995 U.S. per person. www.caravan.com 40 THE SENIOR TIMES March 2010 www.theseniortimes.com High style in South Carolina’s Low Country cheddar, bacon, jalapenos and salsa over crispy po- with weather, road conditions and email access, and TravelSmart tatoes. Unusual sandwiches are the Irish Cuban all the info you need about Walterboro, the county Planet and homemade pimento cheese, and there always and the Low Country. 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Temple of Olympian Zeus View of ancient Athens to make a buck while tourists gave him money be- That night, I met up with my tour group. We cause he was cute. took a short evening tour of Athens, hiking up a I spent the late afternoon walking around the small hill to see the alluring Acropolis lit at night, National Garden. It is a 15.5-hectare garden di- then to the monumental Arch of Hadrian, which rectly behind the Greek parliament building. It separates the ancient city from the new Athens, houses a duck pond, a small zoo, a café, a small li- and then the towering Temple of Olympian Zeus, brary, a playground, ancient ruins and several which once had 104 Corinthian columns (15 re- young couples making out on benches. main standing today). I spent my second day exploring Greek Jewish We had our welcome dinner at a traditional history. I found a small Jewish museum not far restaurant with live Greek music and dancers in from the Acropolis. The welcoming, multi-level traditional costumes. We were having such a grand museum is filled with old Jewish artifacts, many time with the music, food and performances – not of which depict life before the Second World War. to mention the unlimited wine being served to us I bought a map with directions to the synagogue, – that by the time the owner of the restaurant, a but got caught in the maze of narrow streets. What very large Greek man, dragged me and another should have taken 20 minutes to walk took me girl up to the stage to dance in front of the packed Dancing at Greek restaurant about two hours. All the street signs were in Greek, restaurant, I wasn’t so embarrassed. of course, and when I stopped the locals to ask for Every time I tried to sneak back to my table, he directions, I only got more confused. I turned dragged me back to the stage. We didn’t know any down a quiet street and saw a group of people Greek dances, but he showed us some moves. walking out of the synagogue. I had forgotten it At the end of the night, he offered me a job as a was Yom Kippur and they had just finished their Greek dancer. services. Was it a coincidence that I spent the My tour group was leaving to Mykonos first whole day looking for my Jewish roots on the holi- thing the next morning. Otherwise, I would have est day of the year? accepted the position. Olympic stadium

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