Issue 105 June 2011 Subscription: A Donation Towards our Work

• 22nd Annual Golf Tournament • Thank You to Our Generous Supporters • Jim Erb’s Extended table • A True Master of Ceremonies • Mayors’ Dinner over 24 Years • Memories of Dinners Past • Robert Will Be Missed • Six Faces of Love Film Festival • GROW Herbal Gardens Update • Community Access Bicycles

Community Art: A Roadmap for Human Connection The Tile Project

By Rachel Wunder cately shape pieces of their identity on a terracotta tile. Walking past The Working Cen- Carol Bradley notes that both tre in downtown Kitchener you may the process and product of The Tile not notice the art installation on Project were of equal importance. the Charles Street side of the build- The product of her efforts yielded ing amidst the construction that is an artifact of each person’s gifts and transforming our roadways and city talents that could be carried forward blocks. Fixtures that were once new to the larger community. The pro- gradually become unnoticed as we cess became a display of the need keep our city in a constant state for individuals to be given the tools of flux. Buildings and roadways are to express themselves and develop Gratitude brought forward from the past to be partnerships with each other in a changed or altered in response to community context. The project By Stephanie Mancini others. One person in this mix can shifting social dynamics and needs, called on non-artists to engage in feel daunted by how much there is so as we navigate our journeys in As we prepare this spring issue a process with an outcome entirely to do. But none of this is the work these engineered landscapes, we of Good Work News there is a sense shaped by their unique perspectives of one person – every piece, every must ensure that the projects that of gratitude – for the good things and experiences. In an attempt to project, draws together the work of keep our communities enriched and around us, for the warm weather bring out the silent, underlying is- many people – the spirit of working connected do not become fragment- approaching. We reflect in this issue sues that are generated in our so- together. ed or forgotten. on the celebration of the Mayors’ ciety, this project was an artistic The Working Centre is held to- The Tile Project, a community- Dinner, and on the many people approach to give voice to some in- gether as pockets of diverse activi- based art venture facilitated in 1996 who contribute financially to make dividuals who may have otherwise ties, and these pieces weave togeth- by Carol Bradley as part of the City our work possible. This makes us gone unheard. er as a whole. of Kitchener’s Artist in Residence feel strengthened and surrounded The only constraints were that • The bike project scrambles to program, proposes a tool to make by the wider community around us. people had to visually represent their refurbish and repair bicycles as our journey an opportunity to learn Our work is always very full, stories on a square terracotta tile, the spring weather gets people from each other, and create dialogue lively and dynamic. As the spirit which would later be glazed in one riding; and they explore ways to among its participants and audi- of community grows, more and of six colours. Some of the younger ence. The Tile Project, which found more people come to contribute, participants challenged the bound- its home at The Working Centre to find assistance, to be among continued on page 3 aries of this project by rebelliously in 2006, can be seen as a process writing “LSD” and other drug-relat- of reclamation where participants ed references on the surface of their were given room to discover and tiles. However, these pieces were in- claim their individual and collective Community cluded alongside everyone else’s in identities as a way to recast them- the mosaic to celebrate each story in selves as meaningful members in the Access whatever form they were presented. community. The Tile Project displays com- The concept was wonder- munity art as a way of seeing, docu- Bicycles fully simple: each participant was menting, and engaging in critical given some clay which they rolled reflection to stimulate relationships into a square tile, and then wrote, Kitchener’s New Bike Sharing Program among participants and viewers. painted, or sculpted anything they Public art therefore becomes a type The Working Centre and the City of Kitchener are working on wished onto its surface. The indi- of creativity that uses its immediate launching a pilot project for Community Access Bicycles in downtown vidual tiles would then be placed environment as an artistic medium. Kitchener over the summer. We hope to get started by early August. side by side to create a collective, The community around it becomes Viable bike sharing needs to be inexpensive and accessible. A vi- quilt-like mosaic. The process be- its frame wherein viewers are invit- brant community can easily develop the ethic of bike sharing that makes gan and ended over the course of ed to reconsider their everyday sur- getting around easy and convenient. We are looking for your participa- several weekends in the fall of that tion to help make this happen. year and saw over 260 pairs of busy See page 8 for more details. hands working together to deli- continued on page 2 June 2011 Good Work News Page 2

Twenty-Sixth Year The Tile Project Issue 105 June 2011 continued from page 1 for creative expression is a rare op- portunity. There are seldom neigh- Good Work News roundings. In this way, art serves to bourhoods or communities that Good Work News was first produced in September 1984. It is published integrate those who might otherwise allow equal access to means for four times a year by The Working Centre and St. John’s Kitchen as a remain strangers to one another by public communication, and there- forum of opinions and ideas on work and unemployment. Four issues of valuing the attachment to its loca- fore meaningful opportunity to Good Work News constitutes our annual report. There is a circulation tion and encouraging people to feel document people’s stories. For this of 12,000 copies. Subscription: a donation towards our work. that they belong together. reason, art is a social asset that cre- Interestingly, the old adage about ates opportunities for dialogue and Editors: Joe Mancini, Stephanie Mancini, Jennifer Mains, John R. life reflecting art holds true for The connection between individuals in Smith Tile Project. Similar to the journeys our community. that the tiles represent, the proj- Contributors: Joe Johnson, Rebecca Mancini, Rachel Wunder, ect itself has been on its own Azam Fouk Aladeh, Dave Thomas, Barb Crockard, journey. Upon its completion in Adam Kramer, Dwight Storring, and Thomas Mancini. 1996, the tiles were displayed Editorial comments, changes of address and new subscriptions should at the Kitchener City Hall dur- be directed to: ing the Festival of the Night celebration in December of that The Working Centre year, and in 2001 the piece was 58 Queen St. S., Kitchener, Ontario, N2G 1V6 installed on the Schreiter build- Phone: (519) 743-1151 • Fax: (519) 743-3840 ing in three separate segments where it remained until 2005. E-mail: [email protected] Following this, the pieces of the Web: www.theworkingcentre.org project were removed from their Canada Post Bulk #05306256 hanging, and stored in boxes un- til they found their current home at What makes The Tile Project Charitable Registration #13092 9607 RR0001 The Working Centre in 2006. Here, such a triumph is its ability, through the three segments were unified a simple framework, to use the cre- into one large and connected piece ative gifts that are so inherently hu- that was fixed to the brick wall fac- man to convey each participant’s Please join us for the ing Charles Street. The narrative story. With many hands at work, that forms from this move, where carried forward from their own the separated tiles of the piece are unique past and experiences, the nd mounted on the wall of an organi- participants collaborated to create zation that builds community, is a a beautiful piece of art that would wonderful example of the beauty have been otherwise impossible 22 that can unfold when art projects from a single set of hands. The proj- are put to work in communities. ect shows us the power that each Annual The arts contribute to the ways of our journeys can occupy when in which we experience our world they are harmoniously placed beside and what it means to exist as mem- those of other members of our com- bers of a community. They are munity. This serves not only to form forms of dialogue that can respond connections to those around us, but more effectively to the ambiguous also to adhere the cracks that can and often conflicting nature of form between ourselves and our sur- what it is to be human. They also roundings. enable us to cultivate awareness Rachel Wunder has just completed and receptivity to people’s pain, a 9-month placement at The Working struggles, and growth. For many Centre through the Renison College In support of The Working Centre people, accessibility to public space Bachelor of Social Work program. and St. John’s Kitchen

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For more information or to book a bicycle repair time, call 519-749-9177 ext. 222 or e-mail recyclecycles@ theworkingcentre.org Page 3 Good Work News June 2011

of Notre Dame, Glen Shantz, M. Thank You To Our D. Sharma, John Shortreed, War- Gratitude ren Sinclair, Sisters of Providence S.V.P., Sisters of St. Joseph, Social Generous Supporters Awareness, Sorbara Law, Norm continued from page 1 & Carol Southwood, Christopher The Working Centre and St. Brenda & Gary Leis, Sally Lerner, Springer, St. Agatha Church, St. develop a bike-sharing project John’s Kitchen are grateful for the Rita Levato, Jack & Daphne Lucas, Agatha House, St. Aloysius Parish, in downtown Kitchener. many contributions we receive from Lyle S Hallman Foundation, M.R. St. Anthony Daniel Parish, St. Co- • The Psychiatric Outreach Proj- individuals, businesses, churches, Jutzi Properties, Ronald & Vicki lumba’s Church, St. Francis C.W.L., ect deepens its connections to schools, groups, and organizations. MacDonald, Katherine MacIsaac, St. George’s Anglican Church, St. the justice system through pres- It is with deep gratitude that we MacNaughton Hermsen Britton Jacobs Country Inn, St. Jerome’s ence in Mental Health Court and Drug Court; and works to thank those who make significant Clarkson Planning Ltd., Christina University, St. John’s A.C.W., St. set up a new clinic at Bridgeport contributions to our work. We rec- Mancini, Dr. Catherine Mancini, Michael’s Church, St. Paul’s Lu- Church in Waterloo. ognize in doing so that we leave out Rebecca Mancini, Manulife Finan- theran Church, St Paul’s Lutheran • The complexities of work change many who contribute in so many cial, David & Bonnie Martin, Da- Church - Erbsville, St. Peter’s Evan- for workers who are 55 and older, important ways to our work. vid & Nancy Matthews, May Court gelical Lutheran Church, St. Peters or New Canadian professionals, Aardvark-Vanaheim Inc., Car- Club of K-W, Mary-Louise Mcal- Lutheran Church, Stirling Ave. or those in and out of the labour meta Abbott, Aberdeen Homes, lister, Margaret McSorley, Steve & Mennonite Church, Stirling Ave. market are explored a person at Vera Aldersley, All Saints Anglican Eve Menich, Mennonite Economic W.M.A., Strassburger Windows & a time, carefully, strategically Church, Dr. Neil Arya, Matthew Development Associates, Menno- Doors, Strategic Charitable Giving, looking to help each person find & Nina Bailey-Dick, BDO Canada nite Foundation of Canada, Men- John & Kay Sweeney, Iva R. Taves, work. LLP - Corporate Office, Ross Beau- nonite Savings & Credit, Mersyn- The Atkinson Charitable Founda- • Computer Recycling grapples champ, Bell Canada, Dr. George ergy Charitable Foundation, Juanita tion, Barry Triller, David & Shelley with the challenges of keeping & Dr. Janet Berrigan, Ray Beskau, Metzger, Frank Millerd, Alexandra Tsarfati, Robert Veitch, Viessmann up with the unending need for Bingeman’s, Laurie Blaikie, Blen- & David Milne, Margaret Motz, repairs and virus cleanups for heim Ecumenical House Church, Manufacturing Company Inc., Volk- Mr. & Mrs. K. G. Murray, Robert people living on a limited in- Blessed Sacrament Parish, Bloom- swagen Waterloo, Fred Von Heyk- & Margaret Nally, Lucinda Neuru, come, while also getting refur- ingdale United Church, Paul Born ing, John & Patricia Wainwright, Nicholson & Cates Ltd., Krista bished donated computers ready & Marlene Epp, Vernon Bowman, Waterloo Christian Reformed, Wa- O’Brien, Sean & Mary-Jo O’Brien, for redistribution. Paul Bulla, C.A.W. Canada, C.A.W. terloo County Recreational Pool D. O’Hagan, John & S. Mooibroek • Every day we share a meal to- Local 1106, Marian Campbell, League, Waterloo Heights Resident Oudyk, Darlene Patterson, Nancy gether with up to 300 people a Fund, Waterloo Lions Club Bingo Canadahelps.Org, Mel & Donna Lou & Palmer Patterson, Brigitte day at St. John’s Kitchen, with Account, Waterloo North Menno- Cescon, Alan Charters, J. Chin, Penzendorfer, Jenny Prior, Darren the hum of the laundry and nite Church, Waterloo Wellington Church of the Holy Saviour, J. Reader, Rick Reichard, Marvin & showers in the mix. Douglas & Muriel I. Coleman, Cole- Susan Rempel, Research In Mo- Dufferin & Grey Building and Con- • The Commons Market signs man Equipment Inc., Community tion, Resurrection Catholic Sec- struction Trades Council, Nelson people up for another year of & World Service, Congregation of ondary School, Ruth Ristau, Robert Weber, James & Brenda Welch, Ken supporting local farmers and the Resurrection, Cote Lock Smith, & Judith Astley Family Founda- & Anne Westhues, Herbert & Bar- producers through the Commu- Donald Cowan, Crosby Volkswa- tion, Ann Robitaille, Rotary Club bara Whitney, Dennis Winterburn, nity Shared Agriculture project. gen Ltd., Cross Country Concrete, of Kitchener-Grand, Royal Cana- Apolonia Witko, Elaine & Clifton • The Queen Street Commons Kenneth & Virginia Davidson, Paul dian Legion Br. #412, Marguerite Young, and Your Neighbourhood Cafe reflects thoughtfully on W. Davock, Maureen & Patrick Rueb, Jim Sauder, School Sisters Credit Union. what it means to create com- Beaus Duffy, Ecoplans Limited, Em- mon space – how to invite the manuel United Church, Jim Erb, community to continue making Erb & Good Family Funeral Home, this space more than a cafe – a Erb and Erb Insurance, First Chris- The Working Centre’s commons. tian Reformed, First Mennonite • The Hospitality House, and all Church, First Mennonite WMSC, Volunteer Dinner of us, mourn the death of one Fleming Barrister & Solicitor, Pat- of the long-term residents this rick & Noreen Flynn, William Fox, Every month at The Working Centre, over 400 volunteers are involved in week, learning deeply what it Steven Furino, Esther (Carl) Gas- diverse projects from reception and hosting, sewing, computer repair, film means to walk with people as cho, Don & Elinor Gingerich, An- making, bike repair, cooking, staffing the café and thrift store, serving and they approach death. drew Glenn, Rodney Goetz, Bruce cleaning at St. John’s Kitchen, and more. In November 2010, 160 volunteers • In the areas of detail and order Gorvett, Dorothy Graham, Ron gathered at St. John’s Kitchen for our annual volunteer dinner. we have completed year end and & Lorraine Green, Ronald Green, passed our records on to the ac- Valerie & David Grzesiak, Walter countant; continuing the day Hachborn, Iris Hall, Dorothy Hall- to day routines of tracking our man, Jim & Susan Hallman, Tom 30+ projects and the multitude & Kathy Hallman, Hallman Con- of details. struction, Anna Hemmendinger, • Our housing and outreach work- Hilltop Acres Poultry Products, ers gathered recently to explore Pamela Hilton, Carol Holup, Holy the question of what kind of Cross Lutheran Church, House creative housing options might Fund of St. Jeromes College, Malkin respond to the needs of people Howes, Peter Hundt, ITW Founda- we know in our work. tion, Mary Jackson, Ahmet Jakupi, • And... the micro-greens and Jay Fencing, Esme Johnson, Susan seedlings grow. & Terry Johnson, Dave Jolkowski, Each project sits as a pocket Karos Health Inc., Helmut & Carol within the whole – and we enjoy the Kassik, Cecil Kavanaugh, Richard ways each project weaves together Kennel, Cameron Kitchen, Kitch- creatively – both an art and a dis- ener Oktoberfest Lions Club, Kitch- cipline. ener Waterloo Poppy Fund, Dave & It is with pleasure that we reflect Mary Lou Klassen, Greg Klymko, on the ways The Working Centre is Knights of Columbus #1504, Ja- a pocket within the larger K-W com- cobus Kok, Robert Kruse, Martin munity. We live and work frugally in Kuhn, K-W Community Founda- beautiful spaces, and tion, K-W Naval Association, K-W we express our deep Region Elks Lodge #578, Jeremy gratitude to every- Ladan, John Langlois, R.W. Lavi- one who helps us to gne, Lear Corporation - Jeff Mayer, make this possible. June 2011 Good Work News Page 4

abound. Jim has been at many ta- bles, and usually he ends up at the Thank You to head of the table.” Mayors’ Dinner... Jim’s son Dave, framing his in- troduction in the style of a funeral announcement, outlined the lighter Patrons: side of Jim’s personality, reminisc- • Bell ing about his dad “using copious • Erb & Good Family Funeral amounts of his own saliva to damp- Home en and comb” his sons’ hair, sweep- • Hallman Construction Ltd. Jim Erb’s ing the gravel driveway at the fam- • Ahmet Jakupi Financial ily cottage and constantly checking Solutions obituaries. He also noted Jim’s “tire- • Aberdeen Homes Extended Table less” work for many community or- • Strassberger Windows and Doors By Dave Thomas how many eggs will need to be boiled ganizations. • Bob & Judy Shantz to make egg salad sandwiches.” Dave’s brother Mike, an ac- • MacNaughton Hermsen Britton People who know Jim Erb know For Heather James from Bell, complished musician, bookended Clarkson Planning Ltd. that he often invites guests for din- who delivered greetings from the Jim’s remarks with performances of • Hagey/Rempel ner. On April 2, even Jim was sur- main sponsor of the evening, it was John McCutcheon’s Calling All the • Erb & Erb Insurance Brokers Ltd. prised when 950 people joined him • Astley Family Foundation her first time at the dinner. “I’m Children Home and John Lennon’s for a meal. • Bingemans amazed at the level of warmth and Imagine. The Guest of Honour at the • Sorbara Law support shown by the Kitchener- Jim concluded his remarks by 24th annual Mayors’ Dinner was • Jay Fencing Ltd. Waterloo community here tonight,” asking guests to take up the chal- fêted for his commitment to the • St. Jacob’s Country Inn she said afterwards. lenge of working together and de- work of community building by de- • Fleming Barrister & Solicitor The tribute to Jim was done in veloping respect and understand- veloping relationships, connecting • St. John the Evangelist Church the format of a dinner table conver- ing. “Imagine how you can expand people and extending the table to • BDO Chartered Accountants sation. (The table was courtesy of your own table – what can you do others. Jim is well known from his and Advisors the Worth A Second Look store.) and who can you connect with in years of service as an employee, later Friends Judith Jutzi, John Lougheed, the days and weeks ahead that will partner and owner, of Erb & Good Community Tables: John Lynch and Sandra Schiedel make this a more inclusive and car- Family Funeral Home, a Waterloo • City of Waterloo shared their thoughts about Jim’s ing community, and eventually a city councillor for eight years in the • Downtown Kitchener BIA life, vision, community spirit and world at peace. How can we make 1980s, an active Rotarian and mov- • Erb Transport accomplishments. “I don’t know if everyone feel welcome? And so I • Food Bank of Waterloo Region er of interfaith activities. Jim intended to be a leader,” Sandra leave you with this question – how It was the largest crowd ever • Habitat for Humanity said,” but I believe his strong values big can you make your kitchen • Mosaic Counselling & Family gathered for our annual fundraiser, led him to become one. Examples table?” filling the usually spacious Marshall Services Hall at Bingemans almost to capac- • MTE Consultants Inc. ity. The guests spilled out into the • Nunn Shannik hallway to mingle and browse items • Paul Dietrich in the silent auction. There were • RBJ Schlegel more patrons and more community • RDM Corporation tables than ever. As in past years, • St. Michael’s Parish Centro de Trabajo, led by trombon- • Stone Crock Inc. ist Larry Crawford, provided the • Superior Memorials musical embellishment. • The Region of Waterloo New this year was a multicultural • Township of Woolwich blessing, with Mennonite, Sikh and • Waterloo Printing Jewish representatives presiding. In • Wilfrid Laurier University addition, there was expanded multi- • Wilfrid Laurier University - media capacity, generously donated Community Partnerships by Edcom Multimedia. Two large • Zevest Development Corp. screens and a robust audio system meant that everyone was able to clearly take in the proceedings at centre stage. Guests showed their generos- ity – and support for The Working Guests of Honour Centre and St. John’s Kitchen – as the silent and live auctions were 1988 Dominic Cardillo the most successful ever. The live 1989 Jonas Bingeman auction included travel packages, 1990 Betty Thompson sports trips and fine dining – in- 1991 Milo Shantz cluding a dinner hosted by Jim and 1992 Sr. Aloysia Zimmer his wife Marianne. Combined with 1993 John Wintermeyer dinner ticket sales and sponsor- 1994 Lorna Van Mossel ships, more than $80,000 was do- 1995 Milton Good nated that evening. 1996 Anna Kaljas Long-time MC Neil Aitchi- 1997 Ken Murray son (see sidebar story) said later 1998 Steve & Eve Menich that even though the room was so 1999 Lucille Mitchell packed, it still seemed like an inti- 2000 Peter Hallman mate gathering of friends and family. 2001 Chloe Callender It was also, he pointed out in his hu- 2002 Walter Hatchborn morous way, “the best dinner since 2003 Edna Staebler the last one.” 2004 Mary Bales & Martin Buhr Jim was humbled by the recogni- 2005 John Thompson tion and support. As he mentioned 2006 Dr. Donna Ward during the formal part of the pro- 2007 John Jackson ceedings, he now has a pretty good 2008 Sylvia & Stephen Scott idea of how many people might at- 2009 John & Donna Weber tend his funeral … and that his wife 2010 Lynda Silvester Marianne “has a pretty good idea of 2011 Jim Erb Page 5 Good Work News June 2011

Neil has been the Master of Cer- • Great personal anecdotes A True emonies at so many Mayors’ Dinner about Home Hardware found- Memories of celebrations, it seems like he’s always er and community builder Master of done it. There have been a few times Walter Hackborn. Dinners Past he wasn’t able to, but he doesn’t re- • Humility and authenticity member the exact number. from educator Sister Aloysia By Joe Mancini Ceremonies Why does he keep coming back? Zimmer. “She spoke from the “It’s always fresh, because the Guests The Mayors’ Dinner has evolved By Dave Thomas heart. It was so sincere. You of Honour have come from many can’t fake that.” into a yearly community wide fund- Neil Aitchison gets lots of re- walks of life,” he says. Each year’s • Poignancy in the posthumous raising event that has successfully quests to host events. Of all the event reflects the personality and honouring of the community raised money for the projects of gatherings that Neil has been asso- contributions of the honouree. “It’s commitment of Peter Hall- The Working Centre and St. John’s ciated with, the Mayors’ Dinner is always genuine and heart-warming. man. Kitchen over the past 24 years. his favourite. The speakers and recipients always All of the Guests of Honour ex- It all started with Will Ferguson’s And it’s fair to say that the pop- focus on the values and principles of idea to hold a public dinner to cele- press their commitment to making ular speaker, entertainer, theatre their work.” brate Dominic Cardillo’s 25 years as the community stronger. Neil says promoter and marketer is a favou- There have been some highlights an elected local politician. Dom was that really resonates with the com- rite with the audiences at the yearly over the years. To name just a few: a popular mayor and the event’s 700 munity. Whether people attend spe- event. His humour and gentle rib- • “Inspiration and empathy” tickets all sold. The evening was a cifically to pay respect to the Guest bing always bring a healthy degree from Donna Ward, for her huge success, more like a roast, with of Honour, or to support good work of levity to the event. commitment to providing pal- many speakers and a performance of The Working Centre (or perhaps liative care. “That was the by comedian David Broadfoot. most inspiring. The presen- both), they’ll be entertained and Working Centre staff and volun- tations by her two sons were inspired. teers put much energy into this cel- brilliant.” “It’s the best night of the year for ebratory dinner, and were satisfied • Moving comments by Marcus public fundraising,” Neil says. It’s to have pulled off a successful public Shantz, the son of recipient the one that Neil and his “first wife” event. We thought of expanding the Milo Shantz, celebrated for his Helen look forward to the most, and idea. Dominic Cardillo agreed to work establishing the Canadian he’s glad so many other people feel call it the Mayor’s Dinner. arm of Habitat for Humanity. the same way. Jonas Bingeman was chosen as the next Guest of Honour. Another sold-out event told us that people The Mayors’ Dinner Over 24 Years in KW wanted to gather together to publicly recognize individuals who were making substantial community contributions. A community committee was gathered to help select each year’s Guest of Honour. Bingeman’s helped us with planning and keeping ticket prices reasonable. Neil Aitchison joined us as Master of Ceremonies. At the 3rd Mayors’ Dinner, The Mayor’s Dinner had cre- Neil Aitchison and Dave Decker Dominic Cardillo brings greeting ated its own momentum. Ken Mur- Marcus Shantz offering tribute auctioning Peter Hallman’s with Joyce Stankiewicz, Betty ray was determined to raise enough to his father, Milo Shantz, accordion at the 13th Mayors’ Thompson, and Neil Aitchison money to pay off the mortgage on in 1991 Dinner. at the head table. our 58 Queen building. When Peter Hallman died in a motorcycle ac- cident, his wife Brenda and brother Jim created a wonderful community celebration of Peter’s life. In 2002, for the 15th Mayor’s Dinner, then Waterloo Mayor Lynne Woolstencroft joined the organizing committee as we honoured Chloe Callendar. The Mayor’s Dinner be- came the Mayors’ Dinner by adding Waterloo. Neil Aitchison, Ian McNaugh- The Mayors’ Dinner has created Anna Kaljas sits with her ton, Marjorie Carol, Dennis Sister Aloysia Zimmer talks with memories and has honoured an out- granddaughter during the Burkhardt, and John Fast tell Arleen Macpherson at the standing group of KW citizens. The 9th Mayors’ Dinner. stories about Peter Hallman. 5th Mayors’ Dinner. majority of dinners have attracted over 700 guests, but more so, a spirit of good will and community com- mitment has been emphasized and celebrated. We are grateful for all those in- dividuals who have contributed: Dominic Cardillo, Richard Christy, Carl Zehr, Lynne Woolstencroft, Brenda Halloran, Murray Haase, Eve Menich is celebrated with Lynda Silvester accepts an award Margaret Motz, Dave Kropf, Linda her husband Steve at the 12th from the Lyle S. Hallman Fryfolgel, Joyce Stankiewicz, Neil Mayors’ Dinner with John and Donna Weber were Foundation represented by Aitchison, Lawrence Bingemen, Neil Aitchison, Cathy Brothers, recognized together at the Jim Hallman and Fred Walker, Jim Hallman, Steve nd and Mayor Carl Zehr. 22 Mayors’ Dinner. Hulene Montgomery. and Eve Mennich, Don Allen, Free- man’s Formal Wear, Michael Hig- gins, Roman Dubinski, Bell, Lorna This year we reflect on the community contributions of past Mayors’ Dinner Guests of van Mossel, Hulene Montgomery, Honour Milo Shantz, Donna Weber, Anna Kaljas, Lynda Silvester, and Eve Menich Arleen Macpherson, Cathy Grav- who have passed away in the last two years. elle, Chloe Callendar, and many others who emerge each year. June 2011 Good Work News Page 6 Robert Will Be Missed

This letter was written by the Hos- We’ve been busy at GROW Herb- pitality House Co-ordinator, Barb al Gardens! Between our seedling Crockard, as a memorial to a long-time sales, microgreen production, work- resident at the house who passed away shops and gardening, there simply recently. aren’t enough hours in the day. It is with a heavy heart that I Here’s a quick update on what share this news from the Hospitality we’ve been doing: House. Our very first resident, Rob-  Almost 1000 vegetable, herb A ert, passed away rather unexpect- and flower plants have found Presentation of edly on Tuesday morning. He was their way into the ground, with a familiar face about town, having a round of summer herbs and a very successful career pan-han- fall greens now growing. dling, an astute financier amongst  The Working Centre’s commu- his peers. He was a towering, mostly nity gardens are bustling with ac- gentle giant, with the bluest eyes, tivity. Everyone is excited to get a shock of silvery hair and a beard to work and help in the gardens. to match, many of you would have  Microgreen production is in full encountered him during your daily swing. Look for our products at travels. A difficult life filled with Vincenzo’s, the Old Kitchen th significant darkness brought him to Cupboard, Healthy Foods and Monday, June 20 at 7:00pm our fold, we learnt from each other More, Full Circle Foods, or I Am Love (2009) and grew together. H.H. became his Queen Street Commons Café! home, and for nigh on two years  Soap making is now underway. st were privileged to walk with our Keep an eye out for GROW Tuesday, June 21 at 7:00pm friend. Herbal products at the Café or Uc Maymun If Robert touched your life in any come help us make a batch! way I encourage you to celebrate For more information on how to (Three Monkeys)(2008) our good man with a strawberry get involved, or to join our e-mail ice cream cone or a butter tart, his list, contact Adam at 519-743-1151 Wednesday, June 22nd at 7:00pm two favourite food ext. 113, or adamk@theworking- groups. centre.org Cairo Time (2009) Blessings, GROW Greenhouse and Barb rd Gardens can now supply your Thursday, June 23 at 7:00pm restaurant or retail store with zesty and surprisingly flavour- Cherry Blossoms (2008) Volunteers ful microgreens. Varieties we Needed! are offering include red cabbage, th arugula, broccoli, pak choi, cress, Friday, June 24 at 7:00pm In the early fall, we hope to radish, frisée, dill and basil. Cloud 9 (2008) have approval to build a 20’x20’ To place an order, or for a free structure between our two hous- sample, contact Adam at es on Victoria St. This will be the 519-743-1151 ext. 113, or Saturday, June 25th at 7:00pm welcoming and dining area for [email protected] the Hospitality House which pro- Moscow, Belgium (2008) vides housing to 6-8 individuals experiencing debilitating health issues and housing difficulties. From April 18 to April 23, the Local Focus 4 Film Festival, organized Would you be interested in by the Multicultural Cinema Club, showcased 39 films produced helping with this project? by local artists and filmmakers. A total of 476 people attended this We are looking for one or two admission-free film festival that was held at the Registry Theatre. volunteer construction supervi- These photos are from the post-screening discussions held with sors who can help us manage the filmmakers at the Registry, and the closing ceremony where awards project. This person should be were presented at the skilled in construction from con- Walper Hotel. crete work and framing to dry- wall, trim and finish carpentry. We are also looking for someone with a valid driver’s licence who can gather supplies and materi- als for the project (having your own vehicle is helpful but not necessary). Working Centre Construc- tion Crews are made up of work- ers who may be volunteering, re- training, or getting back into the workforce. If you can help, please call Don at 519-502-0454.

Photos courtesy of Dwight Storring Page 7 Good Work News June 2011

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Community Kitchener’s New Bike Sharing Access Program

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How Does it To Sign up Host Organizations Work? • Visit: 1. Central Fresh Market 5. The Working Centre The Working Centre (670 King St. W.) (58 Queen St. S.) The Community Access at 58 Queen St. S. or Bicycles (CAB) pilot proj- 2. Balzac’s Coffee 6. Region of Waterloo ect consists of 36 bikes at 6 • Call: 519-743-1151 x.170 (151 Charles St. W.) (150 Frederick St.) convenient locations across • Email: bikeshare@ 3. William’s Fresh Café 7. Lutherwood downtown Kitchener. theworkingcentre.org (198 King St. W.) (165 King St. E.) For a $30 membership fee, 4. Café Pyrus you will have access to any (14 Charles St. W.) of the bikes in the CAB sys- tem for an entire year! 1 After registering, simply walk into any one of the host organizations and re- quest a key for one of the bikes locked outside. Rack Locations ... Ride the bike ... 1. Central Fresh Market 6 Then return it to any of the 2. Balzac’s Coffee CAB racks across town, re- 3. William’s Fresh Café 4. Café Pyrus turning the key to the host 2 3 organization. 5. The Working Centre 6. Region of Waterloo It’s that easy! 7. Lutherwood 4 Register at 5 7 The Working Centre (58 Queen St. S.)

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