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2 THE SENIOR TIMES September 2017 theseniortimes.com Mayor Christina Smith commits to continuity in Westmount both public and private schools. Her Irwin Block husband fully supports her political Christina Smith can’t forget the career, and living six blocks away on day a runaway car came close to Grosvenor with several baby sitters crushing her, together with her and a supportive mother-in-law, growing family. Smith says she can juggle being a It was in September 2011, and full-time mayor and family respon- Smith was heading to Miss Vicki’s sibilities. During the 2015 federal pre-school at the bottom of Church election she also found time to vol- Hill, to drop off her two toddlers. unteer for Marc Garneau, “the kind “I was pushing my two-year-old of politician I like.” on a stroller, my three- year-old was Smith says her support crosses tra- on the buggy board, and I was preg- ditional political lines, noting that all nant with a third,” recalled Smith, candidates are independent. the interim mayor of Westmount. A prime mover in her campaign Suddenly the driverless car hit is councillor Victor Drury, the son another car, which then pinned her of the late Pearson and Trudeau-era stroller against the wall. Liberal cabinet minister Bud Drury.

Luckily no one was hurt, but a Photo: Caroline Ronalds He’s not seeking re-election. “very rattled” Smith was furious. “People like the positive impact council had,” Smith says. “All sorts of people are volunteer- “It was a near miss, but I called editor, Beryl Wajsman, threatens to of the company but I was able to ing in the campaign including some people at city hall, I screamed and make this election a real battle. convince them to get on board when I didn’t know beforehand,” she said. yelled, and I got results. If his campaign takes off, it could it came to recycling and replacing Asked if they are out to stop her “Westmount launched an infor- resemble the 1987 election when the product in schools. opponent, Beryl Wajsman, she replied: mation campaign and gave tickets to upstart publisher May Cutler upset “It was tough work, I worked like a “A lot of people like the positive drivers who were parked on hills with- incumbent Brian Gallery. dog, but I learned a lot.” impact that this council, which I have out turning the wheels to the curb. Smith, the unanimous choice on Smith says she is used to juggling been part of, has made on the city. “There were signs all over West- council to replace Trent when he a full work load, being the mar- “(Former mayor) Peter Trent was mount and I was astounded at how retired earlier, has broad support ried partner of Joshua Cundill, an very clear: he felt it was time for a quickly you can effect change in on council, including from Cutler’s e-commerce marketing consultant, generation change. I am clearly the your community.” grandson, councillor Philip A. Cutler. and looking after their children, Isa- generation change. That incident, she says, “opened In an email, Cutler said he’s “defi- bel, 5, Robert, 8, Mary, 9, who attend Continued on page 4 my eyes to the power of municipal nitely supporting” Smith’s candidacy: politics in doing good for people and “She is hardworking and driven making effective change.” to make change in Westmount, as Consignor Canadian Fine Art A former aide to federal Liberal she has proven time and time again. Auctioneers & appraisers cabinet ministers Sheila Finestone Having had the chance to work and Stéphane Dion in Ottawa, closely with her for the last four Smith, 42, got to know Westmount years, I would be hard pressed to council and how it operates, includ- find a better candidate for the job.” ing her then councillor, Gary Ike- Smith grew up in Beaconsfield man, and told him, “If you are not with three older brothers. running I would be interested.” Her mother Sandra was a tax plan- Ikeman left municipal politics and ner, father James a mechanical con- in 2013 she ran in the ward where tractor. She attended Sacred Heart she and her family live, and won. high school and graduated with a That experience taught her a lot, B.A. in Political Science from Bish- she recalled. op’s University. She had volunteered “Gary was incredibly supportive with the federal Liberals, and after with sharing information and speaks graduation worked on Parliament Lawren Harris, Algoma (Algoma Sketch 48) to how Westmount is run: We’re all Hill in Ottawa as an aide to cabinet RECORD AUCTION PRICE: $977,500 independent, but you get a whole lot ministers Sheila Finestone and then more done when you’re able to work Stéphane Dion when he had spon- Following our record-breaking Spring Auction, together.” sored the Clarity Act. Consignor Canadian Fine Art will be holding a “I truly believe that you can bring From there, she switched to Coca- about very positive change, manage Cola as head of government affairs free art valuation day Thursday, September 28th in Montreal this city well, and it can be a won- for Canada when, she recalled, derful place for people to live: it’s got “I lived on an airplane, flying to Viewing works of art for possible inclusion in the something to offer to everyone.” Atlanta and Toronto for meetings.” Fall Live Auction of Important Canadian Art Her overall goals: “I want to con- “I went from government to the Please call 1-866-931-8415 tinue the work of the previous coun- ultimate corporation. I wasn’t a fan or e-mail [email protected] cil, which was reinvesting in the city, of the product – it never sat well with to arrange a complimentary consultation. whether it’s infra-structure in our me – but I was hired to increase re- parks, in our bike paths, or our pro- cycling rates and to find a way to pull Consignor.Ca grams, which are a key component soft drinks out of schools, to protect of what makes this a wonderful city.” the brand, and replace it with two- 326 Dundas street West Toronto ontario The official campaign starts Septem- dollar water,” she said with a smile. [email protected] 1.866.931.8415 ber 22, but her opponent, newspaper “I was at odds with the sales part theseniortimes.com September 2017 THE SENIOR TIMES 3 Smith says her support crosses traditional political lines MK DENTURE CLINIC Continued from page 3 “What Westmounters want and Now offering dental surgery (complex extraction, dental implants, etc.) “He is a true mentor to me. 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4 THE SENIOR TIMES September 2017 theseniortimes.com Is Westmount ready for Mayor Beryl Wajsman? Irwin Block port de Montréal is doing the same on Sherbrooke, and should be completed by year’s end. Wajsman, 62, editor of The Suburban, is hard This will not be the first time Wajsman has at work to ensure the answer will be Yes on mused publicly about running for public office, or November 5 when voters in the city of 21,000 entered a political race. go to the polls to choose between him and The first time was in 2009, the consequence of an interim mayor Christina M. Smith. April Fool’s spoof in The Suburban, when articles And the key to that result, Wajsman believes, made it look like he was running for mayor of Mon- is contained in the smartphone he never lets out treal. “It started out as an April Fool’s prank, but only of his sight. He’s not just waiting for it to ring – half so. The reaction was so incredible. There was so it did several times when we had a late breakfast much frustration with Tremblay,” Wajsman recalled. at Nick’s on Greene – it has the data, he says, of He noted that the Wajsman pour maire iPetition 2,000 committed voters. has attracted 18,126 signatures as of last month. “I live with this list,” he enthused. Publisher Michael Sochaczevski was not happy The key on voting day will be turnout, usually with the prank and denied in print that he had given low in previous elections, and he says he has a Wajsman “carte blanche.” team ready to drive identified supporters to the Continued on page 6 voting stations. “Politics 101,” he said, with a smile. “I’ve got everything ready. I’ve got the minibuses.” Though he’s concerned that all get enumer- THE DOME CAR ated, it is the same challenge for both candidates. A win would mean a shakeup for the cozy way Candidate Wajsman RETURNS TO THE that politics has traditionally been conducted in with trusty phone the City, home to some of the wealthiest and Photo: Irwin Block most powerful on the island. Trent’s refusal this year to join the coalition he ADIRONDACKS... If his candidacy catches fire, it could resemble co-chaired to challenge in court the decision by September 28 – October 29 the vote in 1987 when children’s book publisher the Direction générale des élections du Québec and bookseller May Cutler defeated incumbent (DGEQ) to eliminate Mount Royal riding, part Brian Gallery. It was the highest turnout in re- of its rejigging of the 125 provincial seats to cent memory: Cutler 2,712, Gallery 1,925. account for changing demographics. The fast-talking, self-styled advocacy journal- Wajsman believes its next target is Westmount ist was born in Kharkov, then part of the Soviet –Saint-Louis, and it adds up to a continuing Union. His parents were from what was then east- threat to the integrity of ridings with substantial ern Poland, and his late father, Misha, who had numbers of Anglophones. moved to France, became a lieutenant in a Red “Peter Trent doesn’t feel that a municipality Army transport corps when he was caught on a should be involved in anything beyond its munic- visit there by the eruption of World War II. His ipality. I think he’s dead wrong,” Wajsman said. late mother, Dora Alperin, survived in Tashkent. Trent has endorsed Smith. Wajsman came here as a child and recalls Real estate developer Jonathan Wener has en- having a tough time: he had lived as a youngster dorsed Wajsman, saying: “We could not have in Paris and remembers that French Canadian a better advocate nor better planner... in a sus- neighbours didn’t like his accent and anglo- tainable, growing, and prosperous city for all.” phones at Bancroft School didn’t like the fact In a summary of his priorities, he said he is “pro- he was francophone. After Northmount High, growth. We need to develop the south side and he went straight from CEGEP into McGill Law south of Ste. Catherine in order to lower taxes, school, where he earned two degrees. we need to fix roads as much as fixing sidewalks, It was not just high marks, but his community we have enough greenspace and greenhouses, participation, in the Young Liberals and anti- we have to worry that the planning and advisory poverty groups in Côte des Neiges, that got him committee is making people’s lives miserable.” into Law without an undergraduate degree. In his editorials and commentary, Wajsman “I was involved in everything and I have been often denounces “nanny-state” actions by kicking ass all my life. It’s an angry gene. I wish governments, such as the provincial law that I didn’t have it.” bans smoking on café terraces. For three years, he had a radio show on the He denounces as “silly” enforcement of a Corus network called The Last Angry Man. Westmount bylaw banning the feeding of He worked as Irwin Cotler’s first executive as- squirrels. Citing a report by Rick Leckner, he sistant when he became justice minister in 2003, denounced the failure to synchronize traffic Book Now and a year and a half later went to work for the lights on Sherbrooke, which he says discourage Liberal Party to build support among ethnic through traffic. “You can’t be an obstacle to traf- and Save 15%* communities here. fic because you don’t want cars going through When the Sponsorship Scandal erupted, he Westmount,” Wajsman said. volunteered to testify at the Gomery Commission Councillor Cynthia Lulham, in reply in the in 2006 to denounce what he calls “the worst de- Westmount Independent to Leckner’s claim, struction of due process ever.” Wajsman was not said that new controllers are being installed on blamed in connection with any impropriety or Ste. Catherine St. between Landsdowne and crime.He said he decided to seek the Westmount Clark that will be synchronized for traffic at 40 *Restrictions apply. Amtrak and Adirondack are a registered service marks of the mayor’s job following former mayor Peter kilometers an hour, and the Société du Trans- National Railroad Passenger Corporation. Photo by Kevin Burkholder. theseniortimes.com September 2017 THE SENIOR TIMES 5 EDITORIAL Hate has infiltrated our normally peaceful society Hate crimes and right-wing resur- always been suspicious of outsiders Quebec and right-wing activists are and publicity are the best ways of gence go hand in hand. The torch- and those who are not like the vast seeking to smother compassion and alerting the public to threats to public ing of the car last month belonging majority. In June of last year, a pig’s fair play for these beleaguered people. safety and enlisting support. to Mohamed Labidi, president of head was left at the centre’s door. We have to wonder if in that cli- We urge police to intensify their the Centre culturel islamique de Not coincidentally, the Labidi car mate, including the demonstration investigation and take visible steps Québec, which includes a mosque, was torched some 36 hours after last month in Quebec City by the to provide maximum security and in the Ste. Foy neighbourhood of it was announced that the mosque right-wing group called La Meute, protection to Muslim communities Quebec City, is no isolated incident. had struck a deal with Quebec City police are making full use of their in Quebec, with full and visible sup- It happened at 1:30 a.m. and the Mayor Régis Labeaume to build a powers to monitor and infiltrate port from political and civic leaders. car was parked in front of his house! cemetery. This followed years of groups that propagate hate. No ar- The Muslim community is expand- This incident must serve as a warn- frustration, including the defeat in rests have been made and Quebec’s ing. They are part of the fabric of our ing to all and must be opposed using nearby Saint-Appolinaire in a 19 to Muslim community finally decided it society, and as they contribute to all available resources. 16 referendum vote opposing the es- had to go public although Labidi was our growth and development, they It would appear, however, that in tablishment there of the area’s first not giving interviews. Full disclosure deserve to feel safe and welcome. Quebec City and elsewhere in the Muslim cemetery. In July, in Saint- province, the extent of the prob- Honoré, the words Saguenay White lem is not getting the attention it City in French appeared at the en- Get set for municipal elections November 5 deserves. First, the police hesitated trance to a cemetery that offers Mus- In this issue we have interviewed By October 10, chief electoral officers to label it a hate crime. We wonder lim burials. And in Sherbrooke, the four candidates who are running for in municipalities are required to make why, in the aftermath of the mass so-called Fédération des Québécois mayor, incumbent Mitchell Brown- public lists of eligible voters, which shooting in January at the mosque, de Souche distributed stickers read- stein and former mayor Robert includes a sole owner of a property or in the middle-class neighbourhood, ing “Minorities on our land: Never!” Libman in Côte Saint Luc, and in- sole occupant of a business there even in which six people were killed, and In addition, there has been a terim mayor Christina Smith and if they reside elsewhere. 19 injured, Quebec City police did backlash against the sudden influx challenger Beryl Wajsman in West- If the property is co-owned or the not vastly increase its surveillance of some 5,000 asylum seekers who mount. Vigorous campaigns are in business has more than one occupant, and protection of obvious potential have crossed the border illegally at the offing, including public debates. a power of attorney from the major- targets such as Labidi and his fam- St-Bernard de Lacolle to avoid the The municipal level is the one ity is required to designate one person ily. The suspect in the shooting, Al- Safe Third Country Agreement with closest to most Canadians, and it with the right to vote. Notices are to exandre Bissonnette, made things the U.S. and become eligible for a touches the most important parts of be sent to all on the initial list, and easy for police because, obviously hearing on a refugee claim in Can- our lives, yet participation rates are voters who are eligible can then ask troubled, he called 911 himself, only ada. Most are Haitians who fear the much lower than in provincial and that their names be added to the to be arrested and charged with six imminent cancellation in the U.S. federal elections. Only maximum listduring the revision period the counts of murder. of the Temporary Protected Status turnout at the polls ensures that following week. Make sure you are on To police, that mass-murder in- they received in the aftermath of the municipal representation reflects the the list, be informed about the issues, cident may have looked like case 2010 earthquake there, meaning they popular will. and vote! You will then have a better closed, but developments before could face deportation to Haiti. They The campaigns get underway offi- chance of getting the administration and after have shown that there is a deserve compassion and a fair hear- cially September 22 in all municipali- you want. Don’t leave it to others to serious problem in this city that has ing, but trash radio commentators in ties for the elections on November 5. decide for you. Wajsman, continued from page 5 The second time he toyed with a “I grew up in Côte des Neiges … articles, period.” He said he did not Still, Wajsman said that he was political campaign began in 2014 I’m not going to betray the people I use the newspaper to develop his ready to see how far he could go when Wajsman reached out for sup- grew up with for a seat. You want a campaign, and campaign coverage with a prospective candidacy. port to be the Conservative nomi- suit, go get a suit.” in the weekly will be limited to can- “I had serious supporters, and se- nee in the 2015 federal election in So because the party was interfer- didates’ profiles and their programs. rious candidates who wanted to run, Mount Royal, and recalled having ing in the race and his “credibility” Besides, he said, exposure and and then Louise Harel announced “700 members signed up.” was at stake, he pulled out. activity on social media “probably” her candidacy,” he recalled. Then in January, 2015, TV journal- Since he plans to continue as edi- is more important in developing a Though he did not think he would ist Pascale Déry announced her can- tor, Jeremy Oldland, a Grosvenor successful campaign than exposure win, he worried that he might at- didacy, with the support of the party resident, wrote in the Westmount in print media. tract enough votes away from Trem- establishment, including Denis Lebel, Independent last month that he As for Westmount placing ad- blay to enable Harel, a former Parti the political minister for Quebec, worried about “potential conflict- vertising in the weekly, Wajsman Québécois cabinet minister, to win. who Wajsman said told him, “you’re of-interest in occupying political said, “I can’t do anything nor will I He did not want to be known as “the too left wing on social issues.” and editorial roles simultaneously.” do anything that will be perceived guy who put a separatist in city hall” Wajsman said he responded: “I may Wajsman’s reply: “We never edi- even to be beneficial to The Subur- and after pressure from support- be conservative on foreign affairs and torialize about Westmount, and if ban.” Wajsman is separated and has ers who were equally concerned, economic policy, but I’m damn left I’m elected I will have nothing to do no children. dropped the idea. on social policy and social justice.” with the development of Westmount [email protected] Paperman & Sons Serving our community for over 100 years Happy and Healthy New Year! 514-733-7101 • 3888 Jean-Talon West • paperman.com

6 THE SENIOR TIMES September 2017 theseniortimes.com Alvin Segal’s story: from factory floor to philanthropist Irwin Block Alvin started working at Peerless Clothes on Pine – “Canada’s Best It was 20 years ago when I first met Value in Clothes” – then manufac- Alvin Segal, not knowing then that turing low-priced suits and overcoats he was a giant of the men’s suit and employing 300 workers. industry, a pioneer whose drive and His learning curve began on the fac- ingenuity were legendary. tory floor, pairing the top collar with It was late at night that winter, and the felt under-collar. And since he we were rehearsing the first Yiddish always loved tinkering with things language production of Mordecai mechanical, the factory floor with its Richler’s The Apprenticeship of many machines and systems was ideal Duddy Kravitz at what was then called for this rookie to learn. Those early the Saidye Bronfman Centre. years turned out to the equivalent of a There was Alvin, the wealthy and PhD in suit manufacturing and made successful clothing magnate, with then him an expert “inside man” who knew wife Leanore Segal, bringing the cast everything there was to know, from a case of sandwiches and drinks from buttonholes to lapels and cuffs and Costco, along with his smile, quiet linings, and how the machinery works. warmth, and encouragement. They did At one point Alvin’s mentor, Harry it several times that year. Diamond, complained to Moe Segal This was hands-on Alvin, showing that he could no longer work with what has been his style throughout a Alvin, and in response to his own career that started when he was still a Photo: Irwin Block “him or me” ultimatum, Diamond teenager – personal involvement and Segal launching his book at the Segal Centre opted to quit after 28 years. commitment, from the bottom up. struggle “to maintain that illusion.” Pine Ave. factory at $35 a week. He Alvin was 21, and though he had He is also there when it comes time An even greater challenge was his had never been in a factory and barely been with Peerless for less than three to sign a cheque for causes he believes stutter and being hyperactive, which knew what his new dad did for a years, was put in complete charge of in, which is why his name is now affected his social interaction and living, but the money was good, it was the factory! affixed to such institutions as the academic performance. But rather a way to abandon the frustration of These early years are among the Segal Center for the Performing arts, than repeat grades, he opted to move school, so Alvin said yes. most fascinating in the book be- and the Segal Comprehensive Cancer to the next level, displaying a drive This is where his story begins, cause it shows how a young man Centre at the Jewish General Hospital. that became a character trait – “I Segal told Jewish community leaders using his inner strength and de- Since both his parents died of cancer, always move forward and let people and friends at the Segal Centre book sire to succeed can overcome what Segal told a blue-ribbon crowd at his think I don’t know what’s going on,” launch, his wife Emmelle among the look like impossible impediments. book launch in July that he has yet to he writes. His curiosity about how glittering crowd. Continued on page 8 have a guided tour of the highly re- household objects work and how to garded institution he supports. fix things turned out to be a big plus Young Alvin moved here with his for his future career. mom and siblings and lived on Isabella His formative years were also near Lemieux after she married Moe marked by his having to fight his Segal, following the death of his own way to school because of attacks by dad, George Cramer. He died at 42 anti-Semitic bullies. when Alvin was seven. Alvin Cramer became Alvin Segal This was among the challenges that after his mother was invited to Mon- young Alvin had to face and why his treal to attend a cousin’s wedding. As he autobiography, My Peerless Story: It later learned it was all part of a plan Starts with the Collar (McGill-Queen’s by the sisters of Moe Segal, recently University Press, 209 pages,) is such a widowed, to have him meet and revealing and inspiring read. possibly marry her. 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Alvin Segal, continued from page 7 I have ever known” – he followed Ronny’s immedi- Taking over factory operations was only the be- ate advice: Although Alvin’s fabric buyer cautioned ginning. There were union battles to come, and against it, Wurzburger insisted they manufacture Segal’s strategy was to match whatever increases suits from gabardine cloth, which Peerless had and gains the Amalgamated Clothing and Textile been avoiding because it is more difficult to tailor. Workers Union obtained at the bargaining table Buyers liked it, and in spite of a normally higher price for his employees and its house union. Segal cred- point, it became the firm’s “signature” suit in the U.S. its himself with never giving workers a reason to Until 2003 every unit Peerless sold was made in join a union, even paying for work when the shop its Montreal factory, but because of pricing pres- was closed on Jewish holidays, which in turn gave sure from imported products the company began him flexibility to acquire new technology and importing finished garments and reduced the work- increase productivity, until eventually the Teamsters force by about 1,500 employees. As he writes, man- organized the unit. ufacturing offshore opened the door to lower costs Among the secrets to his success was to make and made the firm more competitive and versatile. quality suits affordable by perfecting the so-called The Montreal factory still employs about 1,000 engineered suit. It made the perfect collar, increas- operators, it creates and produces new designs ing quality without having to use costly tailoring. and samples, and allows it to complete rush orders Segal was extremely active in meeting with industry- and respond to specific requests. It also is able to labour joint committees and lobbying governments produce higher quality “half-canvas” garments for on how to keep the industry healthy, persuading the higher price point. The Montreal production is Ottawa that separate policies were needed for shipped daily to its huge distribution center in St. textiles and clothing sectors. He then led the apparel Alban’s, Vt., and the trucks return with imported sector in negotiations of the free trade agreements garments that need touch-ups or repairs. in the 1980s and 1990s. Peerless today is the largest producer of fine tai- As a result of the Free Trade Agreement with the lored clothing in North America, and it is licenced U.S. as of January 1989 and a new factory on Pie IX to produce and sell many of the most prominent Blvd. in Anjou, Peerless was operating “in a financial international labels at the department store level, sweet spot,” with no import tariff on raw materials including Ralph Lauren, Calvin Klein, and as of for the first five years for garments exported to the January Tommy Hilfiger and Michael Kors. U.S. After signing up American sales wizard Ronny As Segal said at his book launch: “God bless Macy’s!” Wurzburger – “the best salesman and merchandiser [email protected] 8 THE SENIOR TIMES September 2017 theseniortimes.com Reader takes Richler to task on use of Daesh Letter to the Editor of the realities and the associated risks to our word nerd, I believe in the power of language, but I like to read The Senior Times (Montreal), but community, not sedated by euphemisms. realize jihadist terrorism is, as Mr.Skelton points when it comes to politics I find the views lop- — Mark Skelton, NDG out, “more than just a war of words.” sided. Howard Richler (The Senior Times, June Howard Richler responds However, every little bit can help as evidenced 2017) is trying to promote the use of Daesh over The term “Daesh” is not in any way euphemistic in the choice to use “Daesh” by David Cameron, “Islamic State.” My view is that Daesh is used as but merely a description of the caliphate wannabes François Hollande (in the wake of the 2015 Paris a smoke screen for the political reality that is the who would like to be designated as Islamic as it terrorist attacks), and John Kerry, as well as a Islamic State and Allah’s caliphate on earth. provides them with “religious” gravitas and “state” number of Islamic heads of state. The Islamic State is both a political ideology as it gives them political heft. And because it has Our own Public Safety Minister, Ralph Goodale, formulated on the Muslim texts and an armed traded on the religious and power connotation of decided to use the term Daesh in a 2016 report on military/terrorist insurgency everywhere large the term Islamic State, it has used this designation terrorism. Further proof of the power of a word Muslim communities exist. to attract many young Muslims to their cause. was given by an Arabic translator, Alice Guthrie, The Islamic State and its jihadi proxies are un- Also, the terrorists despise the term “Daesh” who stated in an interview on NBC that the ter- dertaking a holy war with armed conflict and because it is similar to the Arabic word “daes” rorist group “threatened to cut out the tongues of insurgencies on governments around the world. which means “someone who crushes or tramples.” anyone it hears using the term.” Islamic jihad is an undeclared holy war by any It is for this reason that some news agencies As a Jew, while embracing diversity, I would means for the dominance of Islam in the world. eschew the term because it can be construed as not, as Mr.Skelton suggests, describe myself as The life of Mohammad and the Islamic texts are insulting. But because “Daesh” runs roughshod an Islamophile. I’m a writer who enjoys inform- used for the submission of kafirs and dominance on even a minimum standard of human decency, ing readers of The Senior Times about language. of Islam over all humankind. Muslims have an I find the term wholly appropriate. — Howard Richler obligation to comply. Mr. Richler, this is more It’s not clear why Mr.Skelton considers “Daesh than just a war of words. Our non-Islamic civi- a smoke screen for the political reality that is the Circles and Squares offers square dancing course lization is under physical and ideological attack Islamic State…” In fact, the term actually diffuses starting with two square dance parties Sept. 13 and by the Islamic State — no euphemisms please. the religious (Islamic) and political (State) claims 20th at 7pm at St. Columba by the Lake, 11 Rodney You call resisters to the name “Daesh” as “Ara- the terrorists make to be a caliphate. Therefore, in Pointe Claire. 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10 THE SENIOR TIMES September 2017 theseniortimes.com The co-opting of the word “elite” Trump Win Should Send Elites is of people by virtue of birth being great political harm. Claiming that Back to the Drawing Board Thomas able to achieve status at the expense you are somehow superior to others Sowell, Nov 14, 2016, Toronto Sun The Word Nerd of others, surely the word applies in any aspect of your life is a no-no The Hubris of Democratic Elites, Howard Richler more to the Trumps and Leitches in our post-modern, post-truth Clinton Campaign Gave US Presi- of the cosmos. world. Therefore, right-wing talking dent Trump Kenin Gosztola, Nov 9, The explanation lies in political heads use the designation “elite” as a 2016, Shadowproof theory where the term “liberal elite” polemical tool to declaim positions These are but two of the count- National Press Theatre in Ottawa. has been used since the 1960s to associated with the left as varied less headlines we saw days after the Incidentally, MD Leitch, who grew describe politically left-leaning as environmentalism, secularism, American election asserting that the up in an affluent family in Winnipeg people, whose education had feminism, sexuality, immigration, left-wing “elites” were responsible made these comments while pro- traditionally opened the doors to and multiculturalism. for the election of Donald Trump. moting a $500-a-person fundraiser affluence and power and thus to Ironically, because many Americans But hold on folks. organized by lawyers. dominating managerial positions. were angry at the elites represented Surely billionaire Donald Trump, So given most people’s previous An underlying premise of this by the Democratic Party and the who was born into a rich family, is understanding of the word, how theory is the belief that the people media, they nevertheless elected also an elite? And of course, not- did “elite” take on this connotation who claim to support the rights of one of the richest and most elitist withstanding that Trump’s wealth to refer to people on the left of the working men and women are them- people in the United States. These is far greater and far less transparent political spectrum? Dictionaries are selves members of the ruling class “regular people” disdained the than that of the Clintons, this didn’t not of much help here. TheOED and are therefore out of touch with Democrat Party notwithstanding prevent him from constantly assail- defines “elite” as the “choice part the real needs of the people they the fact that Democratic President ing Hillary Clinton on social media or flower (of society, or of any body claim to support and protect. Barack Obama had, among other as an elite. But, don’t get smug and or class of person” and has its first It’s possible that many people advantages, brought them the imagine that the same selective elite- citation for this definition in the 19th supported Trump because they Affordable Care Act, a form of bashing isn’t going on in Canada. century. The Encarta World English were put off by what they saw as health care previously only afforded Conservative Kellie Leitch sent Dictionary gets closer to the implied the smugness of some people in the to the elites, now available to over an email that congratulated Don- sense in the headlines quoted above. Democratic Party and by the left- 20 million hard-up Americans. ald Trump on his election victory, It defines “elite” as “a small group of leaning media. Exemplifying this was Only time will tell if “elite,” to refer praised his anti-establishment mes- people, within a larger group who political commentator Bill Maher’s to so-called ivory tower groups with sage and declared “the elites are out have more power, social standing, suggestion that people who intended certain political leanings is more of touch.” Leitch criticized Lisa Raitt wealth, or talent than the rest of the to vote for Trump suffered from appropriate than “elite” used to desig- for supporting “the left-wing media group.” But even this doesn’t explain congenital defects. Similarly, Hillary nate the resident of the Fifth Avenue, elite” and called Andrew Scheer why the term is used nowadays Clinton’s comment during the cam- pseudo-Versailles Trump Tower. an “out-of-touch elite” for launch- almost exclusively to refer to the paign that half of Trump support- Richler’s latest book is Wordplay: ing his leadership campaign at the liberal left. 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theseniortimes.com September 2017 THE SENIOR TIMES 11 From theatre to road repairs, this mayor does it all Irwin Block pay equity and the pension plan associated with these contracts, resulting is a “sense of teamwork” Late last month, a group of Côte St. Luc seniors among the staff. “The whole city is supporting me— performed The Wizard of Oy, a rewrite of the part of one united team,” he enthused. Wizard of Oz, and the producer was Mitchell “That’s what I’m all about, creating positivity – a Brownstein, who happens to be the city’s mayor. situation where we can provide services, facilities, Brownstein has a passion for theatre, and in 2011 and programming that allow individuals to find as a city councillor, was instrumental not only in opportunities in the community to find happiness.” setting up the Côte St. Luc dramatic society, but also When it comes to taxes, Brownstein insisted the taking an active part in several of its shows, both city has “the best services on the island of Montreal. acting and producing. We’re all very proud of it and our residents want Needless to say, Brownstein, 56, a lawyer and Photo: Irwin Block us to maintain that — so we’re not cutting services father of three, loves his town and was acclaimed Mitchell Bronstein, at home, loves the city he runs or programs.” The good news, he says, is that Côte mayor last year to replace former Anthony House- 1998, then serving as borough mayor of Côte-Saint- St. Luc will be paying $4.8 million less over the father, who was elected as Liberal MP for Mount Luc-Hampstead-Montreal West three years later next three years for services from the central city of Royal. In that context, Brownstein gave up his role after island-wide mergers. Montreal – “the first reduction that we’ve got since as a lawyer with Brownstein and Brownstein – the When these towns demerged – Brownstein co- we demerged.” practice he ran with his brother Herbert – and turned chaired the demerger committee – he was re-elected “We’ve certainly lowered our tax burden, and over his clients to his son Andrew. He is proud in 2005 and acclaimed as mayor in 2016. now we can lower our tax rate, or at least not ask to say he is and intends to remain a full-time mayor. The job pays about $75,000, including commit- for a major tax increase.” Brownstein père is used to being acclaimed – tee work and his expense allocation – not a huge He also points to a $1.9 million surplus this fiscal that’s the way things often work in the cozy and amount for a lawyer in the latter stages of mid- year. “Both are good news for our city and I don’t comfy atmosphere of municipal politics. career – but Brownstein, who lives, across the street see anyone taking a rabbit out of a hat to do better.” Now, however, he’s got a battle on his hands, from from Pierre Elliott Trudeau park, has no complaints. Taxes are still the third highest on the island, none other than the former mayor, Robert Libman. He was beaming when we met outside his house. partly the result of union contracts being boosted And yet, they were friends and colleagues at one In response to a question, Brownstein said he was after the mergers, but with these latest develop- point, Brownstein having been elected for a first surprised that Libman is running for the mayor’s ments, Brownstein says he hopes it can move down time in 1990, and Libman, acclaimed as mayor in job. Other than saying, “It’s a democracy,” he de- the list to “fourth or fifth highest.” As for his chances clined further comment. of being re-elected, Brownstein says: “Robert was According to Brownstein, Libman often consulted here trying to sell the Tremblay ticket and stay in Art courses him while he was the town’s chief magistrate, as did the mega city, and our community just did not want Drawing • Painting • Watercolour former mayor Anthony Housefather, now the Lib- that, and they have long memories. Printmaking • Jewellery • Collage eral MP for Mount Royal, who defeated Conserva- “That was 2005. Maybe if you’re 30 years old it Ceramics • Photography tive candidate Libman in the 2015 federal election. doesn’t mean that much to you, but anyone older remembers it well. Register now for our Fall Session! Brownstein is proud to name Pascale Déry, who ran against Libman for the Conservative nomina- “Yes, he was against the merger before it hap- tion, as being among his supporters. pened, but once he ended up on (Mayor Gérald) He rattled off names of other members of the Tremblay’s executive committee all of a sudden he town’s burgeoning Sephardic community to dem- became in favour of staying in the mega-city.” onstrate that he has broad support, as well as among He conceded that once Côte St. Luc demerged, those who voted for the Conservatives, or New it did not have all the powers it wanted, but added Democratic Party in that election. He also is proud “over time we got them.” that such prominent Liberals as former justice Though he lost in the 2015 Federal election, minister Irwin Cotler, former Quebec revenue Libman did well in majority Jewish Côte St. Luc, minister Lawrence Bergman, MP Housefather, and in part because of Stephen Harper’s unequivocal Miriam Lang, the widow of former mayor Bernard support for Israel. Lang, have endorsed him. Brownstein doubts this will translate into support “I wouldn’t call it anything but the general com- for Libman at the municipal level. munity at large, in particular all leadership that’s “When I go to the doors and speak to people, they respected in our community, reflecting all parties, say, ‘he ran on the Harper ticket and we voted for support me as doing a good job as mayor,” he said. 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12 THE SENIOR TIMES September 2017 theseniortimes.com Greetings from your MNAs May the New Year be blessed with Health & Happiness! Que l’année qui commence vous apporte santé et bonheur!

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18 THE SENIOR TIMES September 2017 theseniortimes.com Finding our way to productive and happy lives Barbara Moser What I’d like to say to those of a believe my causes should equal my part of our lives as we age. Oops, I certain age is this: do what you love; passions. Now, it’s teaching art in used the A word. If I get one more article for The Se- love what you do. If you can afford Ecuador. I’ve never felt so good Please stop, advice givers, sending nior Times on Healthy Aging with it, travel. If you can’t afford it, travel teaching anything anywhere as I these annoying articles on Healthy the advice, Exercise and Eat right, in your own city. Explore new vistas do teaching art to these wonderful Aging. My brain is doing better than I’m going to croak, (to borrow my whether it’s Little Italy and the Jean children in Salinas. When I marvel ever: I’m learning a new language and Aunt Beryl’s expression). Talon market or St. Viateur. While at a child’s painting, I certainly don’t getting good at it, I’m teaching some- Why am I so bothered by the ex- you’re at it, stop in to have a bagel at have time to think about whether I’m thing I’ve never taught before, I’m pressions “healthy aging” and “keep- one of the two oldest bagel shops in aging in a healthy way. painting, I’m editing articles in my ing your brain active?” Partly, I don’t town, unless you’re on the Ketogenic There are people here in Salinas newspaper, and I’m avoiding TV like want to see us lumped into one mold. diet in which case you can wrap your who are changing the world. Don is the plague although sometimes I can’t Who are we to those who would lox and cream cheese in lettuce. teaching construction to Ecuadorian help but watch CNN Live. advise us? Do we do nothing with our Enjoy a rich latte at the Italian workers. Randy is establishing a shel- But it doesn’t help me or anyone lives? Have we retired into oblivion Social Club on the corner of Espla- ter for the many homeless dogs and else to stew over Donald Trump and with no passions or desires but to nade and St. Viateur, the best place to cats here, with the help of the expat his latest antics. TV is a brain-dead- keep that noggin’ tickin’ for a few meet people, see and be seen. community and the City of Salinas. ener. It’s not going to enlighten us. more years? If you think of yourself as an older It won’t be easy sustaining the effort Reading is. And while you’re reading, Then there are the platitudes: nu- person or a senior, stop. Think of financially but we’re all supporting try I’m Your Man, the Life of Leonard trition and exercise. But every one is yourself as you. You’re not different her efforts. Dodie is the chief fund- Cohen by Sylvie Simmons. Leonard different and what’s exercise for me from what you’ve always been just raiser for disadvantaged children in packed 10 lives into one and three ain’t necessarily so for you. because you’re older. It’s all in your Salinas, with a program to sponsor a religions into one too and never I like to walk but my knees can head. If you think you’re old, you’ll child, for school supplies and a uni- thought once about healthy aging or no longer hike. I can’t bicycle and be old. form, Christmas and birthday pres- keeping his mind active. running is out of the question. I don’t Okay, it’s not that simple. We have ents. For Jennifer, a 14 year old with Live, breathe, work, play, love, in- like regimented exercise. Never have more problems than we once did. Our brain cancer, Dodie has raised over vent, scheme, write, sing in a choir — even as a kid. I like to dance but knees hurt, our back hurts, our shoul- $4,000 and will shave her head when or in the shower, eat foods that make I’ve got to take it slow, as Leonard ders ache. But hey, if we still have our we reach $5,000. Dodie also runs her your body and mind happy, paint, Cohen sings. minds and hearts, we still have the own hostel. I doubt she has time to read, swim, walk along the beach or As for nutrition, I’m on the Keto- power to do good in the world and do think about her aging process. that city street you’ve always wanted genic “diet” consuming as few carbs good for ourselves. I’m not saying you shouldn’t look to explore, take photos of summer as possible and cutting out sugar, and I don’t believe in doing charity after your health while you’re chang- flowers, and take in these last days of I feel great. But for others, this would for the hell of it. Yes, I contribute ing the world. Make those mam- summer at an outdoor café or biking be a prison sentence. No carbs? Why to causes on Change.org and have a mogram, prostate and colonoscopy along the Lachine Canal... and try to bother living, some would say. foster child with Plan Canada. But I appointments and keep them. That’s forget about healthy aging!

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Doris Gallan in Viet Nam so much more complete. Younger Daughter, or Phu’ong 1, was Picture yourself making friends of a student in my marketing class at all ages with locals and foreigners the university. from around the world. Can you see She was the first student to invite me yourself having a meal of shrimps, to join her and her friends for a coffee salad, and two large beers for under after class “one day.” We never did go $5—for two people? And, finally, for that coffee but we did develop a imagine being treated with the ut- wonderfully close relationship. most respect just because of your, Her friend, Phuong 2, became Elder um, advanced age? Daughter and the two girls guided Some frustrations include the dis- us through the more challenging orientation you first feel when liv- parts of living in a foreign country ing in a country where the language, including: paying our income taxes, culture, and traditions are so differ- taking the dog to the vet, and an- ent from your own. The easier chal- swering hundreds of our questions lenges include beer served warm (put about Vietnamese culture, traditions, ice in your drinks); farm eggs that and religions. come with bonus straw and feathers Dragon Bridge, Da Nang They taught us to cook simple Viet- attached (wash eggs before handling); coast city, after I landed a job teaching namese dishes and I taught them and taking taxis instead of driving tourism and hospitality at Duy Tan of living, and beautiful nature. Young to make crêpes. They took us to the yourself (learn how much it costs to University. After sending my trans- adults as well as older ones come to market so that we could get the best go to the places you regularly go to.) lated resume and a quick telephone teach English or other subjects in pri- prices while we invited them over for Some of the more difficult tests to interview with the English-speaking vate schools and universities while Thanksgiving and Christmas dinners your patience may be the laissez- dean, I was offered a position and others come to retire. We met many with a dozen other friends. They ex- faire attitude of people (they put up assured that my husband would be people from Australia and New Zea- plained to us the finer points of Viet- with things we wouldn’t like, such as given a job teaching English for the land, as well as a few Americans. namese social values while asking us corruption); the seemingly millions same institution. So off to Da Nang Vietnamese people who became our questions about living in Canada and of motorcycles driven by people who we went where we would spend two friends were mostly those who could the United States. think traffic laws are just suggestions; and a half years. speak English, including our work col- The exchange of information was and the lack of ventilation—except for It’s all about the people leagues and students. I was, by far, the as great as the exchange of affection. windows—in most buildings. My best memories of living in Viet oldest in the Hospitality and Tourism Leaving our daughters made leaving We moved to Viet Nam to help a Nam are about the people who became department of the university and this, Viet Nam painful but our relation- West Island friend establish an eco- our friends and, especially, two young coupled with my years of experience, ships still hold two years after moving resort near the city of Quy Nhon on women who became our ‘daughters’. elevated me to a level of respect I’d away and they remain deeply embed- the country’s central coast. We later Many foreigners are attracted to Viet never experienced anywhere before. ded in our hearts. moved to Da Nang, another central Nam because of its exoticism, low cost I also made very good friends among the young teachers and, as most of the In the next few months, I’ll write teachers were in their 20s and 30s, we about what brought us to Viet Nam in M.Vernacchia attended more weddings in the two the first place (a West Island friend), and a half years I worked at the univer- how we found work, how we tried to Pointe-Claire Pharmacist-Owner sity than I had in my life. We learned a learn the language, and how we dealt ✓ lot about traditional and modern wed- with difficult issues: not always well ❏ Senior services and products dings as well as the customs related to but, sometimes, in a very funny way. having and raising children. 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theseniortimes.com September 2017 THE SENIOR TIMES 21 The next level: Teaching young artists and moms in Salinas, Ecuador We began by drawing on the children and moms are surprising Guayaquil, the nearest city, and for Barbara Moser beach and included the coconut ven- me with their creations and learning her treatments — with fundraisers. Salinas, Ec. — Some of you may be dor, who posed for us gladly after we shadow and light, composition, and Our art group is contributing 50% wondering what happened to my purchased a couple of coconuts and how to mix colours. of the proceeds of our show to the young Ecuadorian artists. Here I passed them around. A small group They are transitioning to Acryl- family, with the other 50% going to am sharing my life with you again. surrounded us to spy on exactly what ics and are very good at it. Some of the artists. But then, this is why I write. our group was doing, nodding their them are still in love with Oswaldo I’ll let the photos do the talking I’m back in Salinas, this time for heads in approval at the fluidity of the Guayasamin, Ecuador’s most loved and also let you know that I’ll be two months, picking up where I left strokes and the splashes of colour. and famous artist and choose to be bringing some of the lighter paint- off teaching art to children 12-16. In the courtyard, we have drawn inspired by him in their paintings. ings back to Montreal to sell. The We now have a temporary home and painted natural settings, what There’s nothing like watching a paintings are $30 and the children for our art centre, the courtyard of a we observe, whether it’s the palm child develop his or her artistic skills will be paid half upon my return small hostel rented by John Castillo, trees or the flowers in the courtyard. or a mother, who has never had the this winter. The other half will go to- who taught the classes with me a few Okay, I buy the flowers at the nearest chance to draw and paint, realize she wards art supplies. months ago. Eight of the original 15 supermarket but they do last a week is becoming an artist. Once I return this winter I plan on children are with us, along with two and cost only $3.50. And they’re Our second art show (the first was renting a home for the Salinas Family mothers, each of them with two chil- beautiful and an inspiration — even in my condo four months ago and it Art Center with the help of a fledging dren in the class. And we have added to 13-year-old boys. was the subject of my first article on arts foundation run by an American, the family of Jennifer, a 14-year-old And who knew what could be teaching art here published in April) Anne Koho, who discovered our little who is battling cancer. done with coloured pencils? The is in an outdoor café with a court- group here in Salinas and has started yard. We exhibited over 90 pieces of identifying our needs on her website The Women’s Canadian Club of Montreal art created in the last two months: tribecaarts.org. She has already con- pastels, coloured pencils, acrylic tributed over $200 to frame over 50 Le Cercle canadien des femmes de Montréal paintings, and mixed media. pieces of art. Lectures begin at 12:30 pm / Sandwiches at cost and tea/coffee available from 11:15 am The children are excited about the Call our office after Sept. 20 and September 19: Miranda Esmonde-White - “Aging Backwards” show and about sharing their pro- ask for details about the time and October 17: Dorothy Williams - “Little Burgundy and Black Settlement in Montreal” ceeds with Jennifer and her family. place of the Salinas Family art show November 14: Sir John Daniel - “Can. Citizenship: Celebrating without Complacency” December 5: 110 th Anniversary Holiday Luncheon for members and their guests The expat community in Salinas is and sale in Montreal: 514-484-5033. New Members welcome: $50/year Guest fees per lecture: $10 Info: 514-484-9081 doing what it can to help with trans- Proceeds for our art show the week- Members also enjoy Special Events and Seasonal Luncheons portation costs to the hospital in end of Sept. 2 and 3 were $600 US. Info at: womenscanadianclubofmontreal.ca The Tuesday Lectures take place at Victoria Hall in Westmount McGill Chamber’s Revolution explores modern works 4626 Sherbrooke St West (#24 bus stop in front of building) Irwin Block Motion2 ensemble, which develops new approaches to improvisation, The McGill Chamber Orchestra, electronica, and multimedia. Stimulating the brain to tailor training of which launches its season Sep- Viola soloist Annie Parent is a the affected arm after stroke tember 27 at Bourgie Hall, gets its graduate of the Conservatoire de Can using a brain stimulation technique to tailor interventions for unique sound from the leadership musique de Trois-Rivières and the affected arm promote better recovery in stroke survivors? of conductor Boris Brott, and the Concordia University, and holds a Eligibility Criteria Procedure way his soloists interpret the music. Masters in performing Arts from the • Man or woman • Two pre-training evaluations of your affected The concert, which carries the Manhattan School for Music. She arm and your brain • Having had a stroke title Revolution, will be exploring has played with the Claudel-Cani- at least 6 months ago • 12 sessions of an individualized training of • Being able to reach one your affected arm span over 4 weeks, modern works: Walter Boudreau’s mex Quartet, and won the Canadian of our study sites in combined or not to a transcranial direct arrangement of Frank Zappa’s Zom- Music and Montreal Symphony Sherbrooke, Montreal current stimulation (tDCS) of your brain bie Woof song, Dmitri Shostakov- Orchestra competitions. or Ottawa • Two post-training evaluations of your affected arm and your brain ich’s Chamber Symphony Opus 110a, She teaches violin and viola and and the Concerto for violin on Sgt. directs ensembles in Joliette. She Interested in this study? Pepper’s Lonely Hearts Club Band, plays a Jean-Baptiste Vuillaume Please contact a member of the research team : Montreal: 514-398-5457 • Sherbrooke: 1-888-780-1832 • Ottawa: 613-562-6262 François Vallières’ interpretation of viola, with an Ouchard bow loaned The Beatles classic, with Cape Breton by Canimex. fiddlerAshley MacIsaac as soloist. Cellist Chloé Dominguez has a But the orchestra’s full bodied doctorate in music performance sound comes from its lead musicians: from McGill, where she won the Concertmaster Mary-Elizabeth Schulich School of Music’s Golden Brown is both performer and peda- Violin Award. She has won first gogue, sought-after as teacher, cli- prize at the Festival de musique du nician, adjudicator, and speaker. Royaume and Radio-Canada’s Priz Her Strings Around the World ini- Jeunes Artistes. She is solo cellist Shanah Tova, tiative makes music education and with l’Ensemble Contemporain de to all our clients, teacher training accessible to violin- Montréal and performs with the Agence Immobilière colleagues and ists around the word. She has degrees Société de Musique Contempo- friends. from the University of Toronto and raine du Québec. She is a member Université de Montreal and plays a of the Trio Morpheus ensemble, 1766 Giuseppe Gagliano violin. ensemble Spirit’20, Trio Lajoie, and Centurion Nadia Francavilla, the associate the Ucceello ensemble led by Matt Double Centurion concertmaster, is a McGill gradu- Haimovitz. She plays a 1745 Lorenzo Office 2007-2016 ate who has played and toured Carcassi cello. with the Quatuor Arthur LeBlanc Tickets and info: orchestre.ca/en/ and Quatuor Bozzini. She is part of 514-487-5190 22 THE SENIOR TIMES September 2017 theseniortimes.com Geoconda Reyes with her painting of flowers Jennifer Gorotiza Palta at art class Joseline Panchana at work in art class Painting inspired by Guayasamin by Betty Lindao

Ruben at work on his painting

Raquel Palta & Cinthya Gorotiza Palta, Ruben Panchana’s painting inspired mother & sister of Jennifer, at art class by Guayasamin for sale $35 Gallery of paintings at art show

Eduardo Panimboza painting a bicycle

“Bicycle” by Eduardo Panimboza, sold for $38US Gallery of pastels and coloured pencil drawings at art show

Sister and brother, Maria Jose and Eduardo Panimboza Painting by Geoconda Reyes, acrylic, on sale $45 Betty Lindao drawing with coloured pencils in art class theseniortimes.com September 2017 THE SENIOR TIMES 23 WHAT’S HAPPENING BAZAARS Beaconsfield Garden Club • Wed. Sept. 13 Marie-Claret Church • Sept. 8 & 9/ Oct. 6 & 7 7:30 – 9pm: Meeting on Growing Garlic and Friday, 8am – 6pm; Saturday, 8am – 3pm at The Garlic Festival at Beaconsfield Library, Dis- 10,660 Larose at Henri-Bourassa. Tables to rent. covery Room, 303 Beaconsfield Blvd. Speaker: 450-978-4033 Daniel Brisebois of Tourne-Sol, Co-founder of Marché Saint-Anne Garlic Festival. St. Jean-Beachman’s Church • Sept. 16 & 17 Sat. 9-5; Sun. 9-3: 5945 Cartier. Resto on premises. Temple Emanu-El-Beth Sholom • Fri. Sept 15 Tables to rent inside and outside. 514-577-8831. 7:45pm: Guest Sermon: Rev’d Dr. Donald Bois- vert: In his youth, Rev’d Boisvert studied for the St. Vincent Marie Strambi • Sept. 22, 23, 24 BEAUTY by NEALY Roman Catholic priesthood. Later, he turned to SINCE 1990 Friday, 1-6; Sat. 9-5; Sun. 9-4 at 10, 315 Armand the Anglican Church as a way of living out his Laser hair removal Levergne in Montreal N. Tables to rent Facials (all types) We use faith with integrity as a Christian gay man. He and sell: 514- 660-0649 Microderm abrasion has served at Christ Church Cathedral since 2012 Wax & electrolysis Quilt Show • Sat. Sept. 30 Free 4100 Sherbrooke W. Therapeutic massage PA G.M .

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24 THE SENIOR TIMES September 2017 theseniortimes.com For Montreal jazz lovers, the Off is on IN SEPTEMBER Irwin Block tets of Mario Allard and Benjamin Sept. 12: Dr. Harry Rosen, Sculp- Against Abuse) on “Aunt Enid Gets Deschamps launch CDS, 8 p.m., Up- If you want to get a taste of jazz that tor on “Transforming the Cityscape Help.” Refreshments & discussion stairs Jazz Bar & Grill. is new, challenging, and fun, the place • Oct. 11, Toronto-based drummer with Sculpture” Thurs, Sept 21 at 12:30 pm to be is the city’s venerable Off Festi- Sept. 26: Elizabeth Adams, Pub- Ethan Ardelli brings his forward- For the Atwater Library Lunchtime val de Jazz, October 5 -14. looking quartet to town, a chance to lisher “Publishing High-Quality Series, Jonathan Birks shares stories Its 22 concerts over nine days, with hear voices from hogtown, 8 p.m., Books in a Digital Age” about his family in Montreal from the new projects focused on local musicians Lion d’Or. and their work, provide a showcase for womensartsociety.com arrival of Henry Birks in the 1830s. • Oct. 11, pianist François Bourassa, where some of our most innovative and quartet launch a CD, 9:30 p.m. Montreal Families Education Fair Wed, Sept 27, 4 - 7pm artists are taking the music. Having • Sun. Sept. 24 Lion d’Or. Antiquarian booksellers Wilfrid de attended its concerts, I can say this fes- • Oct. 12, pianist Josh Rager launches Noon – 4pm: Holiday Inn – Pointe Freitas and Susan Ravdin conduct tival has provided unique, ear-opening, his new CD, 8 p.m., Maison de la cul- Claire, 6700 Trans Canada Highway the annual Atwater Library BOOKS and mind expanding experiences. ture CDN, 5290 Côte des Neiges. Here are some highlights: (Highway 40 and St. Jean Blvd. 40 ROADSHOW. They will be in the • Oct. 12, Quartetski Does Bartok, with booths representing 100 schools and • Oct. 5, the quartet of bassist Rémi- bassist Isaiah Ceccarelli, guitarist Ber- Library reading room to give an ex- Jean LeBlanc, pianist Rafael Zaldivar, tutoring centres. Free parking at the pert opinion on the value of special nard Falaise, and violinist Josh Zubot, hotel. Free drummer Greg Ritchie, and Canadian- and their avant reading of Bartok’s Mik- books. First come, first served. American saxophonist Ben Wendel th rokosmos, 9:30 p.m., Sala Rossa. 4 Annual Homestyle Breakfast Fee: $3 a book for Atwater Library perform contemporary jazz, based on • Oct. 13, the Eric Hove Chamber Buffet Fundraiser • Tues. Sept. 26 members and $4 a book for non- drummer Marc Nelson’s CD, Sympa- Ensemble, featuring Anna Weber on 7:30-10:30am: Sponsored by NOVA members. All proceeds benefit the thetic Frequencies, 8 p.m., Lion d’Or. flute, is a fascinating contemporary West Island and Homestyle Bakery Atwater Library’s community pro- • Oct. 6, the Joe Sullivan Big Band, classical/jazz experience, 9 p.m., Cha- & Black Lion Pub. Enjoy a little slice grams and services. plays the music from the excellent new pelle historique du bon Pasteur. of heaven in a cozy atmosphere by double CD, Unfamiliar Surroundings, • Oct. 13, the quartet of bassist Thurs, Sept 28 at 12:30 pm 8 p.m., Lion d’Or. supporting NOVA WEST ISLAND Normand Guilbeault, drummer Jim For the Atwater Library Lunchtime • Oct. 7, big voiced Toronto bassist Doxas, and saxophonists Al McLean at Homestyle Bakery & Black Lion Series, author Kathleen Winter dis- Artie Roth brings his quartet to town, and André Leroux let it all hang out, Pub, 445 Beaconsfield Blvd. cusses her new novel Lost in Sep- 8 p.m., Upstairs Jazz Bar & Grill. 10:30 p.m. Dièse Onze. McGill Glaucoma Information tember inspired by letters General • Oct. 8, a fantastic group, with • Oct. 14, wrap up with various Center • Mon. Sept. 25 James Wolfe wrote to his mother intriguing words and music by pia- artists under the direction of pianist nist Félix Strüssi, with vocalist Sonia Marianne Trudel, 8 p.m., Gesù, Salle 4pm: Marc Renaud, technician, from the time he became a child Johnson, drummer Pierre Tanguay, de créativité. speaks on Glaucoma at the Jewish soldier at 13 until his death at 32 on saxophonists André Leroux and Jean The full lineup is at General Hospital room A-102. Free Quebec’s Plains of Abraham. Derôme, 5 p.m. Café Resonance. lofffestivaldejazz.com To register: 514-340-8222 (24954) Thurs, Sept 28 at 7pm • Oct. 8, discovery time as the quin- [email protected] Next session in French: October 16 The Atwater Poetry Project presents [email protected] readings by poets Adam Dickinson jgh.ca/glaucoma & Allison LaSorda. This is a co-pre- St. Monica’s Parish • from Sept. 26 sentation with the University of New St. Monica’s Contemplative Prayer Brunswick’s 2017 Poetry Weekend. Group meets Tuesday evenings at Thurs, Oct 5 at 12:30 pm 7pm in the parish rectory at 6405 For the Atwater Library Lunchtime Terrebonne. Half-hour talk on the Series, harmonica virtuoso John spiritual journey, meditation for up Boris Brott, artistic director and conductor Kerkhoven presents a musical lec- Marc Hervieux, spokesperson to half an hour. 514-481-0267 ture, “The New Folk Harmonica.” RCL LaSalle Branch 212 • Sat. Oct. 7 Donations requested for all free 6-8pm: BBQ Steak Dinner/Supper events at Atwater Library. and Dance. Music with Ben Parent to JOIN US FOR OUR start at 8pm. 7771 Bouvier, LaSalle COURSES 2017-2018 SEASON Tickets ($15) available at the bar or Creative Social Centre contact Bruce Allen: 514-772-2646 New: Knitting Circle with Ray- REVOLUTION - Sept 27 St. John PASSION by BACH - Mar 28 mond Grant. Beginners and ad- With ASHLEY MACISAAC, fiddler With ANDRÉANNE BRISSON-PAQUIN; Atwater Library Events vanced knitters welcome. Monday, MARIE-ANDRÉE MATHIEU; PASCAL 1200 Atwater 514-835-1960 1:30-3:30 PM. $30 for 4 sessions. MESSIAH by HANDEL - Nov 30 CHARBONNEAU; NATHANIEL WATSON Wed, Sept, 13 at 7:30 - 9 pm Traditional version & ZACH FINKELSTEIN Registration: Sept. 11. Membership With HÉLÈNE BRUNET; ISAIAH BELL; Atwater Library Book Club, led by in the Creative Social Centre: $30 DANIEL TAYLOR & JOEL ALLISON DON GIOVANNI by MOZART - Apr 15 writer Mary Soderstrom, discusses Aerobics and stretching with Judy SStage director ORIOL TOMAS Mend the Living by Maylis de Caulfield. Tues and Thurs. 10-11am. MMESSIAH by HANDEL - Dec 1 Kerangal, translated from French by $7 per class payable monthly. French musical narrative: PIERRE AUDET ARMENIA - May 23 With LUC GUÉRIN, actor With ISABEL BAYRAKDARIAN Jessica Moore. Art with Miriam Cohen on Thurs, Sept 14 at 12:30 pm Wednesday at 10am - noon or CHRISTMAS WITH HERVIEUX - Dec 20 REQUIEM by MOZART - Jun 2 1-3pm. $10/class. 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All we ask is that our dogs permanent one. The pet is given all variety of reasons; moving, new have a fenced in backyard if placed the luxuries of a home environment, Most people don’t realize what baby, divorce, pet is old, pet needs in a house and that our cats are not love, and constant companionship. an integral role fostering a rescue medication, pet no longer gets along let outside. We provide all food and They learn to trust again. animal plays in the work that we with other pets, or the owner has medical care when in foster care, as Their needs are recognized, their do. Fostering is a win, win, win died. Because of limited resources, well as transportation if the fosterer quirks appreciated. Although our component. we help as many as we can. cannot provide it. boarding facilities are wonderful, Without foster parents, our This is where our foster parents For those who have no experience they cannot offer what you and a mission becomes far more difficult, come in. Ideally, we would have a with pets, we thoroughly explain home environment can. not only for the rescuers, but of list of people ready, to accept a pet what the involvement and On the opposite side of things, the course for the animals themselves. into their home for a finite amount commitment would be. Altering foster parent can reap the rewards Making their transition easy, of time, until we get to know the pet your lifestyle could only mean of having a pet that is cost-free. You enriching and smooth is always one well enough to match him to our adding a few walks a day, or sifting a can determine if you enjoy the merits of our goals in rescuing and placing applicants. litter pan once in a while. We deliver of one breed over another; short or a pet in their new home. We screen foster homes as carefully them to you, and take them back if long fur; mutt or alley-cat. And you Here is how the process works in as we do our animals, ensuring problems arise. have the knowledge of knowing you an ideal situation. We receive the that we do not place a barker in The benefits on all fronts are have impacted on the life of a living call or email, requesting us to take an apartment or condo, or a Great enormous: We get to know these being and helped them through a a pet to be re-homed. Rarely are we Dane in a studio apartment. We animals on a much more intimate difficult time. offered monetary compensation, as place quiet dogs or cats with those level, allowing for an easier The downside of fostering? Falling more often than not, people claim who are not that mobile and high- placement, and chances increase in love, but is that really so bad? Frisbee, flyball, lots of energy? Beauty became a mom at seven months Just a week before we took in Theo, he was How cruel does it get? This lit- scheduled for euthanasia for lack of space. He tle eight-month-old kitten has is a funny, sweet guy. Like most Jack Russell already had a litter. Terriers, this mixed breed four-year-old is She was brought to a rural athletic, playful, and smart as a whip. His best pound where, while nursing friends are tennis balls. her babies, was given two more With the right mix of physical exercise and to feed. She became weak and time with humans, Theo will be a great fam- dehydrated. We managed to ily member. He loves the water, car rides, and find foster families to bottle- horsing around with other dogs. JRT’s are ex- feed the kittens. Then Gerdy ercise junkies, so unless you have the time and scooped her up and rushed space for Theo, look elsewhere. her to the vet. Now she’s fully No cats, rabbits, or birds. Theo is neutered recovered and ready for a new and up-to-date with his vaccines. life as an indoor cat.

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Though a deal is in the up like Christmas trees overnight – Things are going well for Robert works to develop the Cavendish examples of where we can save with- Libman: he has parlayed his experi- Blvd. extension, he thinks “it needs out really compromising services.” ence as a McGill trained architect, a champion.” The town should start transition- language rights activist, success- He also wants to focus as mayor ing to electric from gasoline-pow- ful politician at the provincial and on the 22 million square feet of land ered vehicles – examples of how his municipal level, and community that could be developed, that is the experience in energy efficiency is a activist into a flourishing career as CP rail yards – “an industrial waste- plus, he argues. a real-estate consultant. land in the heart of Côte Saint Luc.” “It might cost as little bit more up- But the political “bug” is still there. CP’s initial reaction was to reject front in the short term, but over ten He wants his old job back and is the “master plan” project proposed or 15 years will generate consider- running hard to unseat incumbent by urban-planning graduate students able efficiency.” mayor Mitchell Brownstein in Côte at McGill, with Libman’s tutelage, for He wants transparency at City Hall Saint Luc. a residential development there. by introducing smart-city technol- He’s not just looking for more Since CP owns “a ton of land” in ogy, enabling residents to follow-up work. His day job now is in-house south-shore Les Cèdres, one of his on a complaint on their computer or consultant on zoning and urban main objectives as mayor would be to smartphone. planning with Olymbec, the pri- “work with CP to persuade it to relo- As far as his chances of unseating Photo: Irwin Block vate firm run by Derek and Richard “My supporters are devoted,” Libman says. cate its rail operations off the island.” Brownstein, Libman says he has a Stern. It owns and manages a range He enthuses that a large develop- strong organization and data from of properties in Canada and the U.S. This will be his sixth campaign, ment in the town’s heart “would be the federal election, most of which “I work with the architectural which does not include a tough almost a green environmental design is still valid. teams to define the parameters of the nomination battle in Mount Royal laboratory for new technologies.” “I had a very strong showing in project, to make sure that its urban when the party establishment Development there would expand Côte Saint Luc in the federal elec- integration makes sense,” he said. backed broadcaster Pascale Déry. the town’s tax base, part of a strat- tion. A lot of people wanted me to “It’s my bread and butter, my pas- Though he ran for the Conser- egy to reduce the tax burden, among win and those people are still very sion, I love it!” vatives federally, Libman says he the highest on the island. He wants devoted and committed.” If elected, he plans to continue wanted to “reward” then leader to implement energy-saving greener “It’s a question of getting the vote at Olymbec, probably reducing his Stephen Harper for his unequivocal technologies in the 22 buildings the out –Politics 101.” hours, but, as he conceded, he wants support for Israel. On other issues, town owns and operates. [email protected] to be back in politics Libman says he’s a fiscal conserva- Some might wonder why. He’s 56, tive, progressive on other issues. married to Joanne Shapiro, his three In that regard, he is quite proud of sons are growing up, the eldest, his role over the years on housing for who’s 27, is about to move out, he seniors, including those with lim- tools around town in a black BMW ited incomes. When he was mayor, SUV, and he’s recovered from the he also was executive director for tough federal election campaign of Quebec of B’nai Brith and was in- 2015 when he lost as a Conservative volved in laying the groundwork for candidate against Liberal Anthony B’nai Brith House senior residence. Housefather in Mount Royal. “I set up the committee,” he said “When you’re out of politics you with pride, and was involved in set- sort of miss being part of the action, ting up a second facility, Château • Blood tests to do but too busy to wait? the debates, the intensity of it, and B’nai Brith, now under construction. • Skip the line and have them done quickly! being able to say something of im- On the older buildings around port, and have it reported.” Kingsley and Trent, many of which The political life has its ups and are “de facto” senior residences, downs and it was a big “up” when Libman wants to work with the fire he won in 1989 in d’Arcy McGee, department to persuade owners to the Liberal’s safest seat in National install sprinkler systems, pressurize Assembly. He was the youngest of stairwells, and establish evacuation the four Equality Party MNAs in that programs to minimize the risk in wave of protest against language case of fire. law restrictions. On urban planning issues Libman

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