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ilanollamow NM :01.0Hcl repoMarch 14, 2008 Vol. 38 No. 3 Serving the Glebe community since 1973 FREE Left to right: Rebecca Gray (violin), Carmen Bruno (cello), Olivia Johnston (cello), Lindsay Bryden (flute) Local musicians to perform in Europe BY FIONA MACLEOD The OYO was supposed to begin its tour in Serbia, with performances in Four teenaged musicians from the Glebe will perform this month in Europe Belgrade and Novi Sad, before moving on to Budapest and Vienna. However, as part of the Ottawa Youth Orchestra (0Y0). Flautist Lindsay Bryden, vio- the recent unrest in the Serbian capital necessitated a last minute change in linist Rebecca Gray, cellists Olivia Johnston and Carmen Bruno left Ottawa on plans. Fortunately it was possible to adjust flight and hotel reservations to Mar. 6 bound for Hungary, where the orchestra will present two full-length extend the Hungarian leg of the tour. The orchestra's first performance will be concerts. Lindsay, Rebecca and Olivia attend Canterbury high school and Car- in the ancient city of Székesfehérvár, the seat of the first kings of Hungary. In men attends Immaculata high school. Budapest, the OYO will present a concert with the Youth Wind Orchestra of Rebecca Gray, who is looking forward to the trip said, "I'm excited to trav- the Lajtha Laszlo Music School, followed by a reception hosted by the mayor el with my friends and enter a completely different culture. I like all the free- and district council. Our musical ambassadors will wind up their tour with a doms we're going to be given on this trip. It's always fun to play with differ- stopover in Vienna, where they will learn about that city's rich cultural her-- ent musicians and meet new people. I'm firi'ally going somewhere my parents itage and attend a Vienna VolksOpera performance of Puccini's Turandot. haven't been. Of course, as a girl, I'rri also incredibly excited to shop!" continued on page 3 Mark your calendars WHAT'S INSIDE March 18 GNAG soccer online registration, 11 p.m. Abbotsford 2 Business 15-17 www.gnag.ca March 21-24 Ottawa Home and Garden Show Editorial 4 Celebrity Quiz 20, 21 Lansdowne Park (see page 6) March 25 GCA Board Meeting, 7:30 p.m., GCC All are welcome Letters 5 Art 24, 25 March 28-30 Ottawa Spring Antiques Sale Lansdowne Park (see page 6) GNAG 7 Music 26,27 March 29 Earth Hour Lights out from 8-9 p.m. (see page 13) GCA 8,9 Schools 30-35 April 4-6 The Sound of Music (see pages 7 and 28) April 10 The Glebe Centre's 3rd annual GST auction Good Old Days 10 Books 36-38 GCC, 7-9 p.m., (see page 2) April 17-20 Originals Spring Craft sale, Lansdowne Park Glebe Questions 11 Religion 39-41 (see page 6) April 19 Ottawa Eco-Stewardship Fair page 13) (see Councillor's Report 12 Grapevine 42,43 RA Centre (www.ottawaecofairca) May 9-10 Glamour in the Glebe Jewellery Show, GCC May 24 Great Glebe Garage Sale NEXT DEADLINE: FOR THE APRIL 18 ISSUE FRIDAY, APRIL 4, 2008 2 Glebe Report March 14, 2008 N EWS 3rd annual GST auction Toning it down Bigger and better for 2008 at Abbotsford House BY JULIE IRETON "Let's finish with the roll down...exhale, arms dangling, stack the verte- brae..." Joanne,Pearson leads ten seniors, nine women and one man, through a pilates class at Abbotsford House. This core-toning exercise regime isn't just for spandex-clad yuppies. It's the kind of exercise anyone can do, and these seniors are enjoying every minute of it, while improving their strength and posture. "Three of the ladies are in their 80s. They're quite impressive. I'm amazed by all of them," says Pearson. She teaches at Abbotsford House every Wednesday from 10-1 1 a.m. Pearson also teaches classes around the neighbourhood at the Glebe Community Cen- tre, Carleton University and the R.A. Centre. "They're very enthusiastic," says Pearson, who molded the program specifi- Best buttonhole birdhouse Garden fairy's house cally for these seniors. "They're surprisingly strong and do a lot of things I by Gwendolyn Best by Donna Edwards didn't think they'd be able to do at first." BY SUE WALKER "You have gotten a bit tougher with us," laughs Margaret Redding. It's obvi- The Glebe Centre's 3rd annual GST (Goods, Services & Talent) auction ous Redding doesn't mind the pace. She hardly misses a class. In fact, she's a will be held on Thurs., Apr. 10, 7-9 p.m. at the Glebe Community Centre at model participant at Abbotsford, attending two aerobics classes, pilates and 175 Third Ave. This year the event has been expanded to include a new and muscle toning classes every week. Exercise is on the schedule every morning exciting section entitled "Affordable Housing in the Glebe." This section will at Abbotsford. be hosted by a local real estate professional, April Weedon with Sutton Group, "We do weight lifting and the cardio is very hard in the aerobics class, but who will walk you through the wonderful array of houses up for bidding. we all manage to keep up," says Redding. "I really enjoy it, especially in win- These wonderful "bird houses" have been painted by none other than local ter. It gets me out of the house and keeps me very fit. Frankly, I Glebe artists. These artists include: Gwendolyn Best, John Stewart, Roy wish more eld- erly people would come McGregor, Heather Gulyas, Pat Doyle, Jennie Aliman, Ellen Schowalter, out. It gives us a better quality of life." Redding has Joseph Cull, Donna Edwards, Alice Hinther, Diane McIntyre, Inez Berg and been taking part in the pilates classes since September. "I have arthritis iirmy Shirley VanDusen. Each house is a work of art and completely unique. We knee. It's better since I started coming to the class. I'm sure it's the exercise." wanted to truly make the GST auction a Glebe event and what better way to Huguette Jubinville was one of the Abbotsford members who asked for do that than to showcase local talent? pilates classes in the first place. "We love it. My sister comes too. We have an All proceeds from the auction go excellent instructor," says Jubinville. "It makes us more flexible." directly to supporting The Glebe Cen- Abbotsford member, Michele Pronovost says at the weekly classes, she's tre's Abbotsford House, providing out- met people she didn't know before. "I come every week. I started a couple reach services to local area seniors, years ago and went to semi-private lessons," explains Michele. "It's very good recreation and social programming and for the body. It's excellent build up for muscles. At first there were about seven a Day Away Program for seniors living of us. Now, there's often ten," she says. "We often have a little visit afterwards. with Alzheimer's. We gather to chat and have a coffee." Admission is free to the auction and Abbotsford Pilates class is every Wednesday from 9:30-10:30 a.m. Aero- refreshments will be served. Huff bics class is Monday 11 a.m.-12 noon and Thursday 10-11 a.m., and Yoga is Estates winery will be on site for com- held on Monday mornings 9:45-10:45 a.m. Spring plimentary -wine tasting for all atten- session begins the week of April 14. dees. The auction is a combination of both live and silent venues and our media sponsor and guest emcee/auctioneer is A Channel's own Kurt Stoodley. The premier event spon- sor is Lord Lansdowne Retirement Res- idence and they will be on hand to dis- Aspirations in the Glebe cuss their beautiful new facility by Diane McIntyre Other items up for bidding include: First class Via 1 tickets to Toronto Artistic Landscaping 2 hour in home consult Kettleman's bagels for 1 year Robert Bateman signed print Lord Elgin Hotel weekend stay for 2 with breakfast 2 tickets for an NAC English theatre season performance Glebe Spa package Antique jewellery 4 hours of Pick Custom personal driving Paul's Boat Line sightseeing cruise for 4 ...and so much more. Come out and support your local senidrs and have an evening of fun and excitement. Joanne Pearson leads senior Pila tes classes For more information, contact Sue Walker at 613-238-2727, ext. 323. Paul Dewar, MP/Député Ottawa Centre Working for you! Au travail pour vous! 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The OYO is a full symphony orchestra comprising 60 of the finest young musicians from the National Capital Region.