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ENTERTAINMENT A sampling of Fringe 2015 Back to Broadway show June 11-13 Retro Roundup’s 2015 Canadian playlist King Crimson returns to Montreal on November 16 and 17 Montreal Russian Seasons returns for third edition Further into In the movie theatres LIFESTYLES The Further River Rock Casino a great place to visit and stay Insidious: Chapter 3 Memories of the Sea Mike Cohen: Soap star to share with Montrealers Frank Kermit: Dating deadlines Paula Lorimer: Why saying ‘no’ is so hard Suzanne Reisler Litwin: I've yet to love him, but I do Tracy Satov: Should you stay away from wheat?

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2014 F-150 PLATINUM 2014 FOCUS ST MAGAZINE Soap star Daniel Cosgrove to CONFIDENTIAL share Days of Our Lives with By MIKE COHEN Montrealers

Readers may recall my confession that I St. Lazare resident Jenny Theriault is co- familiar with the older stories of the was addicted to the CBS daytime soap founder and vice-president of Fondation DiMeras, the Blacks and the Bradys.” opera Guiding Light for an incredible 30 Amal, which she and three MBA colleagues year period. Had the program not gone off established in 2012. Through public CIBC MINDSTRONG FITNESS EVENT the air in 2006, 72 years after its debut on fundraising events that target a young and The Jewish General Hospital Foundation radio, I would still be watching. affluent urban crowd, their mission entails has always been a powerhouse when it Guiding Light took place in the fictitious not only fostering a new generation of comes to fundraising, primarily because its American town of Springfield and had the young philanthropists, but also providing members constantly think outside of the usual cast of characters who schemed, lied, financial support to Quebec-based chari- box. A case in point is the upcoming CIBC died and came back to life. Among my ties that share a similar vision. Mindstrong Fitness Event, set to take place favorite performers on the show was the Partners have included Leucan and The on Sunday, June 7 at Midtown Le Sporting dashing Daniel Cosgrove, who portrayed Children’s Wish Foundation. Last year they Club Sanctuaire in Outremont. This event Bill Lewis for five seasons. He presently raised $19,000 for the Multiple will benefit the youth mental health pro- plays Aiden Jennings on NBC’s Days of Our Impairment Program of the MAB-Mackay gram lead by Dr. Karl Looper, Chief of the Lives. Cosgrove is headed to Montreal with Foundation, the only program in Quebec Psychiatry Department at the JGH. co-star Eric Martsof (Brady Black) for a that supports children with a combination This all day fitness event will include fan event benefitting Foundation Amal on of visual, hearing, and motor impairments. training, spinning and yoga led by Saturday evening, June 27 and Sunday “With continuous awareness and tremen- Midtown's top professional trainers, morning, June 28 at Fino Restaurant dous support from our sponsors, donors, capped with lunch, snacks and entertain- (1616, Rue Sherbrooke O) downtown. The and dedicated volunteers, each day we ment. “We are very excited and grateful pair of cocktails and karaoke events are become one step closer to helping children that Midtown Le Sporting Club du being organized by Gena Lesage of CH lead a life full of hope,” says Jenny, who Sanctuaire is covering all costs of this Elegant Entertainment, who was nice works full time for a Montreal advertising event which means that almost 100 per- enough to connect me with the charismat- agency. “Finding time to dedicate to the cent of the money raised will be allocated ic Cosgrove. Daniel Cosgrove growth and development of Fondation to the cause,” states Mary Etzitian, coordi- Cosgrove’s character Aiden was added to Amal, reaching out to community mem- nator or third party events for the the Days cast more than a year ago, a single bers and working in close collaboration Foundation. dad attorney who came to the town of even sing with the soap stars. Log on to with volunteers and partner charities Tony Marinaro, the charismatic mid-day Salem with his nine year old son Chase and http://www.chelegante.ca or makes all the hard work that much more host of TSN 690, has agreed to serve as the eventually became romantically involved https://www.facebook.com/cheleganten- worthwhile.” event’s honourary chair. Jodi Mintz and with the character Hope Williams Brady tertainment. President Sherin Al-Safadi, Klemen Stacey Herman Serero are the actual co- (Kristian Alfonso). When I asked Cosgrove In Canada, more than half a million chil- Ferjan and Mirella Mokbel are the other chairs. Together Their goal is to attract 300 about certain storylines he had to be very dren and youth remain affected by long- co-founders while June Svetlovsky serves participants who will raise $500 or more careful. “When I was on Guiding Light term physical and mental health chal- as treasurer . each and attend the fitness event. we’d film an episode and it would air six lenges. Based in Montreal, Fondation Amal Does Jenny watch soap operas? “As a "This event will be epic!" promises weeks later,” he explained. “With Days, it is a non-profit organization striving to give younger child, I remember my mother Stacey. could be five to six months from when we hope to these children who struggle on a watching Days of our Lives,” she notes. As a result of this event, Foundation offi- record until it airs.” daily basis with chronic diseases and dis- “When we were off from school in the sum- cials note that the Department of I had a blast sharing my Guiding Lights abilities. The organization’s vision is to mers, my sister and I became hooked! Psychiatry will be extending its program memories with Cosgrove, getting his take provide free and equal access to the differ- However I no longer watch it today as my to include youth between the ages of 22 to on the cast members he worked with and ent resources necessary for improving the schedule doesn't permit, but I'm very 25. It currently caters to those aged 15 to the patience of a true soap watcher who well-being of these children. 21. does not get put off with the unrealistic Lesage, 43, a resident of Laval des Committee member Elana Fogel has storylines “People get hooked,” he said. Rapides, admits to being a huge Corey written a superb blog about her personal “My first job was on the soap All My Hart fan. She studied marketing and local experience with depression. You can read it Children. I was actually a bailiff before area networking and earned diplomas in all here. that. I remember being at a prison cell both disciplines. For Elana, it was post-partem depression block one day at noon. There was one tele- Gina has been in the promotional prod- and she opens up as follows: "Bouncing vision and All My Children was what the ucts, sales and event planning industry for baby boy, husband, career, fabulous (prisoners) watched. over 10 years. Last November she attended , devoted volunteer, and postpartum Cosgrove has been to Montreal before, an event which was organized by her now depression. You read that correctly, post- notably in 2000 to film a short-lived TV partner Shpresa Nela from New York. “I partum depression. I was scared, ashamed, series called All Souls. While he is pretty really liked the concept of the event, but I and alone. I didn’t want my friends to judge much attached to his busy Days of Our wanted to do something for the benefit of or label me as weak. was in denial for Lives filming schedule, every now and non-profit organizations,” she recalls. “I months as I tried to make sense of my ill- then he gets away to shoot a guest spot on reached out to Shpresa and presented the ness. I had ruminating thoughts. Should I a prime time series such as the CBS hit idea of bringing different stars to Montreal have educated myself more on motherhood Person of Interest. for meet and greet events, benefitting dif- while I was journalizing each moment of Who are his fans? Women represent the ferent organizations. Since Shpresa had my “perfect pregnancy”? Should I have most significant demographic, be it in uni- the out of town contacts and many years of spent more time understanding how my versity, stay at home moms and seniors. event planning experience and I had the life would change after I gave birth? The “Because the show is on five days a week, Montreal contacts and years of event plan- truth is that it didn’t matter. I was deter- viewers become very familiar with the ning experience as well we decided to join mined to be well again. To be the fun, characters,” he says. “That is why it is nice forces and create CH Elegant wacky, benevolent, passionate, ambitious to be able to come to events like the one Entertainment. We had our first success- person who I once was." planned for Montreal, meet people who ful General Hospital fan event benefitting Elana says there were times when she watch the show and help raise money for a the Lakeshore General Hospital felt others did consider what she was going good cause.” Foundation in March and we were able to through to be a real illneess and that she For those people who attend the event, make a donation to the Foundation which could easily "snap out of it." went to help purchase a life size dummy you will be able to get autographs, pic- Eric Martsolf Over time, Elana says, "I learned that tures, participate in a Q & A session and used in the training of new nurses.” cycling, consistent therapy, and seizing territory that includes 220,000 people, make Kosta the executive treating patients from childhood to old producer of all three age. Approximately two-thirds of mental show they run on their illnesses begin between the ages of 15 and network, now sponsored 25. The department’s Youth Service is by the Desjardins group. expanding to serve this age range, which Kosta has also parlayed covers several critical developmental tran- his online broadcast sitions as well as the onset of illnesses, experience to occasional such as psychoses, depressive, personality appearances on CBC and anxiety disorders, substance abuse, Radio One’s Daybreak eating disorders and sexual orientation morning show, hosted by conflicts. The transition from childhood to Mike Finnerty. He origi- independent adulthood involves establish- nally joined the show as ing healthy life roles at school and work, part of a panel of developing family and interpersonal rela- Canadiens’ fans, but now tionships, as well as taking part in the acts as a freelance sports community. This life transition can be reporter for Daybreak. stressful for many youth, which is why Last week, on the eve of interventions during this critical period the Habs’ final playoff can make an enormous difference. game in Tampa, Kosta’s Currently, the Youth Service engages phone rang at 5 a.m. It three part-time psychiatrists, a half-time was Rebecca Ugolini, a psychologist, two part-time therapists, as Daybreak producer. It well as psychology interns. The service seemed that sportscaster offers individual and family assessments Andie Bennett was stuck Gena Lesage for patients who are referred from first mid-transit to Tampa, so line services. Treatments include individ- she couldn’t do the ual, family psychotherapy, as well as psy- sports from a remote opportunities to give back to the communi- chopharmacology. There is always a waiting location. Could Kosta ty is what makes me tick. Research on anxi- list for assessment and treatment. come in? “So, with no ety, depression and exercise show that the Additional resources are urgently needed to prep, I drove down to psychological and physical benefits of exer- fill the gaps in the range of services for this Radio-Canada for 6 a.m cise can help ease anxiety and improve highly vulnerable population, which the and my first hit was at mood. Experts have known that exercise department is presently unable to offer due 6:15 a.m.,” he explained. enhances the action of endorphins. to lack of funding. “Mike Finnerty was Elana Fogel Exercise may also help keep anxiety and For more information go to www.jgh- freaking out, because on the depression from reoccurring once you’re mindstrong.org, log on to their facebook way there, I put the sports- feeling better. This is why I have made the Montreal Canadiens’ regular season and page at https://www.facebook.com/JGH- cast in my head, ran most of it from memo- playoff game which translates into next year decision to be an active participant, ambas- MINDSTRONG. Info: 514-340-8222 ext. ry, and asked Rebecca to cut up some specif- sador and fundraiser for the CIBC now. In addition, you can tune into 3986. Organizers are still looking for par- ic clips for me.” Breaking Habs Radio at www.breakinghab- Mindstrong event." ticipants and sponsors. Kosta is also the director of media and the Proceeds from the event will empower the sradio.com every Wednesday night at 9 p.m. play-by-play voice of the Hawkesbury It only seems logical that the new Jewel FM JGH Department of Psychiatry to expand its GENEALOGICAL SOCIETY Hawks, a Junior A hockey team in Ontario, services for youth with mental health issues, Radio, which specifically targets listeners in The Jewish Genealogical Society of owned by former NHLer Shawn Anderson. Hudson, St. Lazare and Vaudreuil- notably in the following areas: Specific help Montreal presents a lecture meeting with Last August, Kosta was flown to Calgary by for youth with autistic spectrum disorder Soulanges, to find a spot a star like Kosta in Gary Davis, Paule Bailey and Merle Kastner FastHockey, an online hockey video broad- their very midst. who are transitioning from childhood to on Monday, June 1, 2015 at 7:30 p.m. at the adolescence and adulthood; the innovative Jewish Public Library (5151 Côte Ste- use of social media in order to reach out to Catherine Road). There is no charge, but and aid youth who are reluctant to engage donations are requested. Everyone is wel- in treatment, attend school or work and par- come to attend. For more information visit ticipate in a social life outside of their www.jgs-montreal.org or call the JGS of homes; interventions for youth who are Montreal 24-hour Hotline at (514) 484- dealing with substance abuse, aggression, 0969. Three JGS Members will discuss their and unlawful behaviours; services to ease research in Jewish genealogical and related the transition from youth to adult psychi- pursuits. Come and hear them recount atric care; and couple and family therapy to their research experiences, share their indi- strengthen the family environment for vidual brick walls, frustrations, successes youth in need. and tips. The Department of Psychiatry of the Jewish General Hospital currently serves a COACH K SHOULD BE ON THE JEWEL St. Lazare resident Kosta Papoulias is one versatile fellow. By day he works as an infor- mation technology expert at the English Montreal School Board, with a well- deserved reputation for resolving everyone’s problems. However, his true love is the game of hockey. As “Coach K,” his online pseudonym, Kosta Papoulias Kosta blogged for multiple websites. His game analysis and understanding of the caster, to serve as their French play-by-play GERDA’S LEGACY nuances of hockey caught the attention of announcer for the Hockey Canada Under-17 Lee White daughter of the late travel guru Montreal Hockey Talk, an online Montreal Men’s Development Camp, held at the Gerda Rosner, has continued her mom’s Canadiens post-game show. Markin-Macphail Centre at Canada Olympic legacy of solid bookings at Imperial Club As one of the show’s panelists, Montreal Park. As well, Kosta and his close friend and Senior Residence in Aventura Florida. Hockey Talk grew, gathering a following of pre-game show host, Steven Hindle, have Apartment rentals for the December to April an average of 20,000 listeners per show, started their own show, Breaking Habs season as well as special group rates for both live and via podcast, with a worldwide Radio on the Hockey This Week Radio Canyon Ranch in the Berkshires Lennox, audience. That prompted the fledgling net- Network, based out of New York. HTW Massachusetts and in Tucson, Arizona are work to start both a Week In Review show boasts the likes of former NHLer Butch going well. Info: 514 488 5111. (originally hosted by The Jewel FM’s Ted Goring, former New York Rangers’ General Bird) and a pre-game show prior to every Manager Neil Smith and NHL historian Have you got something to share? Email Habs’ contest to complement their flagship Liam Maguire. [email protected] or call 514-484- post-game. You can listen to “Coach K” and his merry 9203, ext. 307. Follow me on Twitter With his background in information tech- band on www.montrealhockeytalk.com an @mikecohencsl and at http://blog.thesubur- nology, Montreal Hockey Talk decided to hour before and five minutes after every ban.com Jenny Theriault