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Riverview Community Centre 90 Ashland Avenue Winnipeg MB R3L 1K6 RIVERVIEW Phone: 452-9944 Fax : 415-3779 www.riverviewcc.ca [email protected] REFLECTOR Breakfast with Santa
December 8 10:30 am - 12:30 pm Details on page 4
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Editor’s Notes 2 Riverview & Norwood Babysitter's List 14 Inside Note From the President 3 Neighbourhood Party 8 Kid's Corner 14 SWSRC: Fall Prevention 3 Grands'n'More 9 Cool People, Cool Things: This November 11th, a poem 5 Bill Madder Field Update 10 Meet the Filmmaker 16 GM's Notes 6 Riverview Health Centre 11 Neighbourhood Christmas Issue Queen Elizabeth II Diamond Osborne South Biz Bulletin 11 Tour of 7 Artist's Studios 19 { Jubilee Medal 7 Grace Bible Church 13 Who’s Who Editor’s Notes President Shared Space Design By Trevor Johnson Jino Distasio...... 475-4459 Past President n December of 2011, Londoners walked out into the traffic of Beverly Suek...... 453-4350 IExhibition Road to share the street space equally with vehicles
y Vice-President and cyclists. Previously this road had been more like an average t i Ryan Rolston...... 889-0421 urban street in any large city in the world: cluttered and unwel-
n Treasurer coming for pedestrians - even dangerous. Things had changed
u Darryl Stewart...... 478-3700 x200 dramatically; it was now a single surface space with the side- Secretary walks removed, pedestrian and vehicle areas clearly marked out m Dennis Cunningham...... 452-6229 with visual and tactile lines in the road surface, large pedestrian
m General Manager areas and a 20mph (32kmh) speed limit for cars. All of this on a
o Lisa Sinnicks...... 452-9944 stretch of road that sees 11 million visitors a year.
C Reflector Editor The change was inspired by a movement to revitalize urban
Trevor Johnson...... 889-4482 traffic patterns called Shared Space Design, which began in
e Fund Drive: Kyla Wiebe, Danielle Vatnsdal the Netherlands. The tenets of shared space design are decep-
h Youth Soccer tively simple while being clearly atypical : “remove traffic lights, t
Kerri Wyant...... 475-3612 signs, crosswalks, lane markers and even curbs so that pedes- r
Mini Soccer Convenor: Shaun Hampton trians, motorists and cyclists are allowed to negotiate their way o
F Hockey Convenors through streets by gesturing and reacting to one another.” The
Ray Duma...... 453-7178 end result is slower traffic, a drastic decline in accidents and an
Ryan Rolston...... 792-4001 urban vibrancy that energizes the surrounding community.
Jackrabbit Hockey: Colin Hiebert There is nothing of this nature in Winnipeg and there is no
Basketball Convenor surprise in that; Shared Space Design has, up until recently, been
Cathy Gervais...... 452-9905 primarily a European phenomena. However we do have a few
Cross-Country Skiing Convenor urban areas that could be considered for such a development.
Dennis Cunningham...... 452-6229 I’m thinking of Corydon Avenue, Osborne village, the Forks and
Archery the majority of the Exchange District. In each of these examples
Bonnie Sabo...... 284-3462 foot traffic plays a much more substantial role than in other -ar
y Buildings and Grounds: Jaie Sutton eas of the city, although there is always a clear separation be- t i Members at Large: Tom Hodgson, Kerri Wyant tween where pedestrians and cars are allowed. Not coinciden-
n Sarah Dann...... 284-4865 tally each of these areas have an enviable sense of urban vibe.
u Carla Chandler...... 219-9239 continued on page 12...
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3 Note From the President Shared Space Design Making Community Centres Work By Jino Distasio LEADERSHIP
inter in Riverview is a special time gear and walk over, hoping that they’d be OPPORTUNITIES Wof the year that brings the com- able to play. There is something special AT RIVERVIEW munity together. Volunteers from many about getting the ice ready and having COMMUNITY winter sports begin to gear up for groom- the kids come out. When we opened the CENTRE ing trails, making ice and ensuring our rink this year the ice was not perfect but residents have opportunities to get out- it was good enough for a game of Shinny. doors. I was amazed in mid-November I watched as Churchill Bulldog’s player when, late one Friday night, several vol- Dustin Jackson took on Riley Duma and 4 on 4 Hockey Tournament unteers took it upon themselves to flood my son Nico in a good old fashion dust- Committee the rinks. Their objective was to get a base up! Kids of all ages passed the puck, had layer down before the snowstorm hit that a few mock fights and scored some won- weekend. By November 20th, we had skat- derful goals. I had just watched Dustin Spring Carnival Committee ers on the ice and I am fairly certain that and his Bulldogs suffer a tough defeat at no other club beat us or our motto of “first Sam Southern an hour or so before. Tennis Convenor ice, best ice!” What moves me the most is the smiles Over the years I can recall the excite- on the faces of kids as they play hockey Trivia Night Committee ment among kids waiting for the freeze… without coaches, referees or those over- many calling the club and hounding staff zealous parents scream and yell at the with the all too familiar question: “is the ice top of their lungs for who-knows-what. Equipment Manager ready?” In addition to the repeated calls to On any given night at the Club, kids with the club, many would simply grab their continued on page 5... South Winnipeg Seniors esource ouncil R C Fitness Classes at Riverview CC Falls Prevention By Kim Felteau Fitness Classes at RiverviewFitness Classes CC at Riverview CC s winter and slippery condition approach, many older adults Next program begins Abecome increasingly concerned about their risk of falling. NextSeptember program 17th begins Knowing how to prevent falls is an important part of healthy ag- 12September Week 17thPrograms run ing all year round! Fall, Boot WinterCamp Classes and Spring The risk of falling increases with age. Nearly one third of peo- Monday, Wednesday & Friday 6am ple over the age of 65 and one half of people over the age of 80 Boot Camp Classes Monday, Wednesday & Friday 6am fall each year! The effects of a fall can be serious and long lasting. 13 week program (Sept 24 - December 21) Many older adults feel a loss of their independence and mobil- All levels of fitness welcome, just starting out or stuck in a 13 week program (Sept 24 - December 21) ity. Falls often result in admission to a hospital or nursing home. training rut, we can help improve your cardio, strength, All levels of fitness welcome, just starting out or stuck in a South Winnipeg Resource Council would like to provide a few endurance, mobility, challenge you and improve your training rut, we can help improve your cardio, strength, tips to help older adults reduce their risk of falls. health and wellness. One hour class, 3 days per week. endurance, mobility, challenge you and improve your Be Active. The most important thing you can do to reduce health and wellness. One hour class, 3 days per week. your risk of falling is to be physically active for 30 minutes each Come and try it out the week of September 17th. All we
day. The best kinds of physical activity use all parts of the body, ask is you bring a donation to the Harvest Food Bank each Come and try it out the week of September 17th. All we class. such as walking. Always check with your doctor before you start ask is you bring a donation to the Harvest Food Bank each
a new physical activity routine. class. Manage Your Medications. Older adults who take 3 or more For further information, health tips, pricing, medications per day are at greater risk of falling. As people get or to register - visit www.bcfitness.ca or call 293.9757 older, the way medications work in their bodies, and interact with For further information, health tips, pricing, continued on page 5... or to register - visit www.bcfitness.ca or call 293.9757 4 5 veloping elite players over having fun. Medal, an honour that recognizes her sig- Note From the What we lost sight of is that on any given nificant contributions and achievements. President day, thousands of Winnipeg kids simply We should all be proud of her for winning ...continued from page 3 want to lace up the skates, jump over the this award and the fact that as President a range of abilities and skills share the rink boards and take on anyone who happens of the RVCC, Bev undertook many proj- without politics and with as much fun as to be on the ice. ects that we now benefit from, including one can hope for. There is simply some- To protect our history of outdoor ice, starting our summer day camps, initiat- thing indescribable about a game of shin- we have to invest in the community club, ing the new playground and overseeing ny that is so fundamental to the Canadian we have to step up and volunteer. To get major renovations. All told she managed community club that we must work hard the ice up and running each year, count- to get over $400,000 in grants! In fact, Bev to protect it. less hours have been spent by an army of continues to give to her community in a For the past month or more I have volunteers that spans decades of involve- manner that certainly continues to merit been shuttling my young hockey players ment at the club. From Gerald Schade and this distinguished award. all over Winnipeg, to old rinks and to the Ted Bigelow to Scott Brown we probably I wish all in the neighbourhood a great new multiplexes that are becoming more have more than 100 years of “time in the holiday season. Enjoy and make time to the norm. For me, the game of hockey has hood.” These are just three of the count- be with your friends and family. As well, changed from what I remember. In my less others who have worked hard over reflect on how lucky we are at Riverview day the game seemed simpler. There was the past months and years. Community Centre to have so many car- no dry land training for kids, no months I also want to share something special: ing people who volunteer and donate. of try-outs or sticks that cost $200. From Past President and amazing community my point of view, things have gotten far member, Beverly Suek, has been awarded ovember leventh too complicated and too focused on de- The Queen Elizabeth II Diamond Jubilee N E A Poem by Emily Fedewick South Winnipeg Seniors Resource Council November Somber November Falls Prevention ...continued from page 3 Thou comest unbidden and unwelcome this time of year other medications, including over the Eat Well. Enjoy a wide variety of foods What memories thou bringest forth counter preparations and herbal supple- from the 4 food groups and stay hydrated. To make my heart lie heavy within me ments, also changes. It is important to re- Poor nutrition may cause light-headed- What a silence there is to bear view medications regularly with a health ness and reduced concentration, which My sorrow is always before me care provider. Keep an up to date list of may lead to a fall. Soldiers all have gone to their rest all the medications you take and why you Identify and Remove Hazards. Com- Life goes on nonetheless take them. An ERIK Kit, which can be ob- mon hazards in the home that contribute The trees are all bare with the hope of tained through SWSRC, is a great way to to falls include: slippery floors, loose mats spring record this information. or throw rugs, poor lighting, stairs with- The river flows ever so gently today Wear Safe Footwear. Proper foot- out handrails, and clutter or obstacles on Not a bird stirs along the walk wear can help maintain balance. Choose the floor such as electrical cords. I trudge on, with hope ever in my heart footwear that fits well. Low, broad heels WRHA has recently launched a new Someday there will be an answer for all give your feet the most contact with the and innovative website aimed at reduc- this anguish ground to help improve stability. Soles ing serious injuries caused by falls. The I will trust it to God should have a pattern that promotes website address is www.Preventfalls.ca good grip. In winter, choose boots that and includes an interactive checklist to are designed to have better traction on help older adults identify their personal ice or snow, have a firm mid-sole and do risk factors. not restrict movement. For more information on falls preven- Have Vision Checked Regularly. Chang- tion, please contact Kim Felteau, Resource es to vision are often gradual and you may Coordinator for South Winnipeg Seniors not notice it. Older eyes often take longer Resource Council at 204-478-6169. In- to adjust to the dark, are more sensitive formation for this article is from WRHA’s to glare and may be less accurate when “Staying on Your Feet: Taking Steps to judging distance and depth. Prevent Falls”. 6 RIVERVIEW REFLECTOR DECEMBER 2012 GM’s Notes - Past, Present and Future (ala Dickens “A Christmas Carol”!) By Lisa Sinnicks
n this edition, I’d like to mention some of the great things that Ihave transpired in the past couple of years, as the Club has seen much change and growth. I would also like to give the com- munity a sense of where we are presently and some thoughts and hopes for the future. This recap of events is timely, as I have advised the Board of Directors that my tenure here at Riverview must come to an end in March of 2013. It is my hope that in sharing some of our recent successes, an interested and motivated person may see the wonderful op- portunity there is at RVCC as the General Manager. I have very much enjoyed this position; for a multi-tasker, it is a dream job. As someone who tends to ‘bore’ easily, I can confidently tell you, this is nowhere near a boring job! It is one of the most action- packed and dynamic positions I have ever taken on and I have loved every minute of it. As some Riverview people may know, I also run a small busi- ness called ‘The Seniors Moving Company’ and it is time to get back to focusing on this venture as well as spending more time with my family. That said, I won’t be far away from the club as I plan on continuing to volunteer whenever and wherever I am useful! Since March 2010, the Club has seen increased participation and revenues in events, sports registrations and programs. To highlight, I would have to start with the Winter Classic Hockey tournament. This event has steadily increased in popularity, and full credit goes to the wonderful volunteers who have tak- en the lead in planning, organizing and executing this very fun and exciting kids’ tournament. The 4 on 4 Hockey Tournament continues to be one of the most beloved events of the season as well…..EVERYBODY loves this weekend, whether it's for the hockey, the beer gardens or the social! Success has also been achieved in the Summer Camp programs, the Spring Carnival and not surprisingly, this very publication, our Riverview Re- flector! 2012 saw the conclusion of the CLER program as well, which was a very effective and positive program that the Club participated in. All of the successes have, in great part, to do with the volunteers who have committed to making these com- munity events and programs popular and prosperous. We have many new and young families in the neighbourhood and it is so satisfying to see people using the club and grounds as well as becoming more involved with the Community Centre. This is exactly how we grow and expand to meet the needs and wishes of the residents of Riverview. Mini soccer has increased quite substantially, as has our Ar- chery program. Spring 2012 saw the launch of a Jack Rabbit Ten- 7 nis program, thanks in part to the First Sports grant, which al- involvement. What we need to do is increase our volunteer base, tap lowed us to purchase equipment, including a rebound practice into resources we may not have explored yet and continue to look board and a ball machine. We are still looking for a convenor for for key people and opportunities for new programs and events. this sport. I can confidently say there is a huge amount of sup- One of the areas I am committed to and will be increasing- port from both Tennis Manitoba and RVCC itself for anyone in- ly working towards is initiating more programming for older terested in volunteering to help this program get off the ground. adults. It is unfortunate that we do not offer much for this de- This fall also saw the introduction of skateboarding drop-in mographic in our neighbourhood. I will be looking into imple- opportunities for youth. Many thanks to Paul Trevenan, Mat- menting educational courses, weekly events, speakers’ series, thew Lawrence and Bev Suek for their efforts. It was a very fitness classes or anything else that might be of interest to our popular activity and we are committed to moving forward in the older population in Riverview. spring in order to allow the kids to board and to provide a safe As always, I look forward to your feedback, ideas and sugges- environment for all. tions. I wish you all a safe, happy and peaceful holiday. With the introduction of ITSportsnet, we now have an online registration system for our club and city sports. One of the fea- ast resident tures we looked for when researching our options, was a system P RVCC P whereby we could log and track volunteerism. We now have awarded the a database of all of our registering families, broken into Club The Queen Elizabeth II Events and Fundraising. We will be utilizing this information Diamond Jubilee Medal more in the coming months in order to keep our programs and By Trevor Johnson & Linda Wilson events moving forward with the assistance of new volunteers. Presently, we have applied for 2 grants, which total almost marks the 60th year of Queen Elizabeth II’s reign. $100,000.00. One grant is through the General Council of Win- 2012As a way to celebrate this anniversary and to hon- nipeg Community Centres and one is a federal grant offered our the Queen’s service to our country, The Queen Elizabeth II through Western Diversification. Our goals are to upgrade the Diamond Jubilee Medal was created by the Office of the Gov- building by opening up the hall, replacing the dividing doors erner General of Canada. and renovating the bar area. We plan to increase hall rentals and During this anniversary year, 60 000 deserving Canadians are to provide a more functional space for club events. We have in- being awarded The Queen Elizabeth II Diamond Jubilee Medal cluded in our application plans for added refrigeration and cool- in recognition and honour of their significant contributions and ers as well as a more ‘serving friendly’ bar. achievements to a particular province, territory, region or com- Also included in our plans are a camera and surveillance sys- munity. tem for the building and grounds. Unfortunately, there have On November 22nd, MLA James Allum presented the Dia- been a number of incidents in the past year involving theft and mond Jubilee Medal to Riverview resident Beverly Suek in rec- damage to our property. It is our hope that by increasing our ognition of her many and varied contributions to our commu- ability to watch what goes on more closely, that these incidents nity. In particular, James mentioned Beverly’s current work as will decrease. Chair of the Community Committee of the Birthing Centre, her We should find out in the coming weeks if we are successful work for the Riverview Community Centre and the founding role with our grant applications and whether this project will pro- she played for Kali Shiva, an organization which supports people ceed. Stay tuned to find out if we receive approval...this is a very who live with AIDS. exciting prospect! We are gearing up for winter and our ice makers have been working hard in preparation for another fun-filled winter of plea- sure skating, shinny, hockey practices and tournaments. Many thanks to everyone who comes out to flood and prepare the ice. I would not consider ice making and maintenance of the rinks to be one of the most ‘fun’ volunteer tasks at RVCC, but it certainly does have a postive impact for a great number of residents and everyone is always thankful that we have such fantastic ice. Moving forward into 2013, I would love to see the excellent programs and events that we currently have, increase in partici- Pictured are (l-r) James; Judy Wasylycia-Leis, former MLA and pation and volunteer effort. Capitalizing on what we already MP; Beverly Suek; Diane Mc Gifford, former MLA for Lord Rob- have and what is working well is the easiest way to perpetuate erts; and Muriel Smith, former MLA for Osborne. 8 RIVERVIEW REFLECTOR DECEMBER 2012 Winter Friends Riverview and Norwood Neighbourhood Party Sunday, February 3, 2013 from1:00 - 3:00
s the Red River starts to freeze we will soon be walking, skat- Aing and skiing along the River Trail.
Riverview and Norwood are so close in the winter that some of us have been inspired to organize a neighbourhood party .... and the middle of the river is a perfect place!
The planning is starting and the excitement is building. Fires crackling, children laughing and neighbours meeting neighbours. So far suggestions have come in for races, rope pulls, demonstrations, children’s slide, hot chocolate, music. Do you have any fun ideas? Send them in. Think this is a great idea? Offer to help on the organizing committee. email: [email protected] See you soon.
From Riverview Community Centre and Norwood Community Centre 9 will be holiday shopping for the above Grands’n’More continues to appreci- Grands’n’More items and many more. We will be having ate the use of the Riverview Community By Nancy Cosway a guest speaker in honor of World Aids Centre for our monthly Member Meet- Day. ings. FEEL FREE to attend to “check us rands’n’More raises funds to support Other key activities of Grands’n’More out” – membership is open to all – wom- Gvarious projects in sub-Saharan Af- include creating awareness and support- en, men, older, younger, whoever! Re- rica in affiliation with the Stephen Lewis ing advocacy activities . The speakers bu- member our next meeting is December Foundation. Choosing the Stephen Lewis reau is one of the awareness activities. It 6, at 7:00 pm. Foundation as your charity of choice for is open to receiving invitations from orga- For further information about us, go to the holiday season will ensure that “your nizations that want to learn more about http://grandsnmore.com , or contact us donation will make a difference”. Visit the the activities and projects of the Stephen at [email protected] SLF web site http://www.stephenlew- Lewis Foundation and the Grandmoth- isfoundation.org/ways-to-give to do- ers to Grandmothers campaign. Contact nate on line or attend the Grands’N’More Enid Butler (204 253-0066) if you would THE RIVERVIEW COMMUNITY member meetings held at the Riverview like to hear some exciting stories of hope CENTRE WILL BE OFFERING Community Centre on the first Thursday and compassion and learn more about A HOLIDAY DROP IN of each month (next meeting is Decem- Canadian Grandmothers helping those SCHEDULE OF ACTIVITIES, ber 6th) and pick up a donation form or raising their orphaned grandchildren in FUN AND GAMES. present your donation in person. Sub Saharan African countries. Our sup- One of our ongoing fundraisers is the port of advocacy activities includes advo- CHECK THE WEBSITE AT sale of our bags – totes, shoulder bags, cating with government and others on www.riverviewcc.ca cell-phone bags, as well as other objects behalf of the grandmothers in Africa to FOR DETAILS!! such as balloon covers, aprons, scarves. promote access to lifesaving medications, Everything is made locally by a wide education, food security and improved SCHEDULE WILL BE SET BY range of volunteers. conditions of life for African communities, MID DECEMBER! At the December 6th meeting there grandmothers and AIDS orphans. 10 RIVERVIEW REFLECTOR DECEMBER 2012 Bill Madder Field Update By Yussef Hawash
he field and track at Churchill High School was completed Tthis fall and for the start of the 2012-2013 school year. The first football games were played on the field and of course there will be excitement to play the first soccer games in the spring. The 4 laned smooth track was a big hit! It was terrific to see so many people use the track after work for exercise. This included friends who jogged together, parents who walked with their strollers and kids on bikes. There will likely be track and field days in the spring with Churchill students and hopefully Riverview students too. The school division has given the approval for permanent seating to be installed in the spring. The designs for the bleachers look im- pressive so that will be terrific to see and use. Some funds are still required. If you would like to con- tribute, please con- tact Acting Princi- pal Joyce Wong @ Churchill. jwong@ wsd1.org 11 Riverview Health By Yussef Hawash Centre Osborne South BIZ Bulletin What’s Happening? By Sheldon Mindell By Jane Wilson, Chair of the Osborne South BIZ.
n Wednesday, November 28th at 6:00 p.m., Riverview Health very summer, Osborne South Biz puts great effort into OCentre was lit up with Christmas decorations. With the sup- Ethe beautification of our business district such as pur- port of local sponsors, Riverview’s Tree of Lights program first chasing many new pots and filling them with an array of flooded the grounds with decorative lighting and then provided flowers as well as maintaining our decorative lighting and entertainment for the residents, patients, families and friends. banner poles. This year, the choir Prodigy from Miles MacDonell Collegiate Each summer we also hire, through the Winnipeg Green performed a variety of musical numbers. Team program, one summer student to act as our street On the following week, Wednesday, December 5th at 5:30 ambassador. Their many duties include picking up litter (of p.m., Riverview will be hosting its annual donor wall recognition which there is a ton) weeding, mowing, painting and graf- event (by invitation only). This is Riverview’s opportunity to say fiti removal. These individuals work tirelessly through all thank you to donors who have contributed sufficient donations weather to make sure our corner of Winnipeg looks beauti- to be included on our donor wall and to recognize those whose ful. contributions make them eligible to move from one donor cat- This year, unfortunately, we experienced a lot of vandal- egory level to another. At this event, we will be opening the ism when our flower pots were continually overturned. Our 102-year-old corner stone from the original King George Hospi- summer student along with the individual who waters our tal. If you would like more information about Riverview’s donor flowers did their best to salvage these flowers. wall, please phone the Foundation at (204) 478-6271. Thanks to an attentive business owner, an arrest was The Fall edition of Riverview’s Health Views newsletter was made and incidents calmed down for a short time. As fellow mailed out in the latter half of November. This is an opportu- lovers of Osborne Street South I am hopeful that you too nity to read stories about Riverview personalities and programs. will be attentive to our area. Please don't approach anyone Readers can also enter a mail-in contest to win lunch and a tour who is up to no good, just call 911and let them handle it. with Riverview’s president. This is an opportunity to learn about Riverview “up close and personal.” If you didn’t receive a copy please call the Foundation. (204)478-6271 The rumor is true; if you were thinking about buying just one hospital lottery ticket in a year, then you should have purchased the Fall edition of the HSC Lifestyles Lottery that closed on No- vember 22nd.…why? you ask… because Riverview Health Cen- tre shares in the proceeds of that lottery. If you missed it this year, there’s always next year. The Cycle on Life committee is inviting any interested River- view Community resident to join the Cycle committee; simply call Sheldon Mindell at (204) 478-6197.
‘Click and Give’ Another way to donate To RVCC
With our ‘click and give’ option you can donate to RVCC any time of the year. Simply go to www.riverviewcc. ca, click on the ‘donate button’ and follow the steps shown. An official tax receipt for donations over $10.00 will be mailed to you. 12 RIVERVIEW REFLECTOR DECEMBER 2012 Editor’s Notes ...continued from page 2 Could South Osborne use any of the Shared Space Design strategies to increase its foot traffic and help it achieve that same sense of urban vibe? There are challenges for South Osborne that are likely insur- mountable. South Osborne is a feeder route for rush hour traffic in and out of downtown, and there are too many activity gaps (read parking lots) on either side of the street to make all the changes worthwhile, never mind what City Hall would think of this idea. But change is always worth considering. As it is, there are only 4 places for pedestrians to legally cross the street between Jubilee Avenue and Brandon Avenue; three of which are traffic intersections. This leaves a lot of room for pedestrians to take their lives into their hands by darting across the street,which of course they do. Shared Space Design would certainly make South Osborne unique within Winnipeg and a likely draw for new businesses. People are naturally drawn to places filled with foot traffic: Times square, Trafalgar square, the Distillery District in Toronto, Victoria Harbour, and Quebec city’s Old Town, to name a few examples. So what do you think? Should we get rid of our curbs? I know everybody’s gut reaction will be “that’s crazy!” And maybe ev- erybody is right. But is everybody right? After all, they do it in London in a place that gets 11 million visitors a year. 13 Grace Bible Church For Everything There is a Season By Stephen Murphy
arlier this fall, I raked up some leaves erything there is a season, a time for every ward to. My prayer for us all is that the fall Eand experienced rain, snow pellets, activity under heaven. A time to be born and winter of 2012 be times of personal sun and wind - a typical fall day in Win- and a time to die. A time to plant and a growth, physically, socially, emotionally nipeg. It was also a pretty typical week at time to harvest.” These words are more and spiritually, despite the challenges of work. I met with my co-minister and we than the lyrics from a ‘60s song written the seasons. shared the joys and challenges of our con- by Pete Seeger and an international #1 gregation - young and old. I learned of the hit with the oldest lyrics by the Byrds. Stephen Murphy is one of the new career ambitions a young woman, who They are also words from Ecclesiastics in Ministers of Pastoral and Spiritual Care at sings in the choir and is beginning four the Bible that are traditionally attributed Grace Bible Church, 366 Oakwood Ave. years of training to become an interpreter to King Solomon (born 1011 BCE). They His life has changed since moving, with for the deaf. I also visited a man who, af- speak of events that are often beyond his wife, from a 2 1/2 storey Wolesley ter years as a school principal, is now liv- human control. Changes or seasons can house to a 2 BR bungalow in South Os- ing with dementia, which has cost him be choices but more often, as the elderly borne. His eldest son is getting married and his wife a well deserved retirement find, happen whether we want them to this coming summer and his youngest is together. He is in the hospital waiting for or are ready for them. Hopefully we have living with friends while training to be a a bed in a personal care home and she is made choices early in life that help us face graphic designer. moving into an apartment after packing the seasons we can’t avoid, like aging and up and selling the house they raised their dying. children in. Brave people looking to fam- One of the benefits of living in Win- “The summer ends, and it is time to face ily, community and their spiritual faith for nipeg are the many resources available another way.” Wendell Berry help with the joys and challenges of life. to help us make good choices or cope Sun and rain, wind and snow. “For ev- with things we don’t expect or look for- 14 RIVERVIEW REFLECTOR DECEMBER 2012 sOmeThIng tO coLOur Need a Babysitter?
Name Age Phone Hayley Stewart 17 453-1333 Alex Adamopoulos 14 284-1682 Kyra King 17 284-3585 Caelin King 14 284-3585 Maddy Jantz 16 284-7590 Arden Bulmer 15 478-1596 Jordie Moryl 16 284-8645 c: 795-7908 Taj Moryl 12 284-8645 Keziah Brothers 14 452-4322 Sefton Marshall 13 478-5010 Raechal Penner 14 453-1883 Ciara Swartz 14 284-7172 Do YOU want to be on this list? Email: [email protected]
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sTaRt sTaRt H e r e H e r e 16 RIVERVIEW REFLECTOR FALL 2012 Cool People, Cool Things: Meet the Filmmaker
An Interview with Riverview resident Deco Dawson who re- cently won the Best Canadian Short award at the prestigious Toronto International Film Festival for the second time in his career. questions by Rick Fisher
ow long have you resided in Riverview and why did you Hdecide to move here (and do you have a family as well)? I moved to the neighborhood in 2007, but my wife grew up in the neighborhood and my in-laws still live here. Although I didn’t know much about the neighborhood before, its virtues were very obvious. How or why did you become an artist, and in particular a filmmaker? I was never really immersed in the arts growing up, it was just something I found myself gravitating towards. I loved lit- erature, but wanted to be more involved with the creation of the work, so I started writing for the theatre. Could you tell us a bit about your experience in Toronto, how you felt when you won this award and what the award ceremony was like? I have screened at the Toronto International Film Festival eight times in the past and feel very indebted to the exposure they have given me. My work fits somewhere between their regular type of programming, but they have remained loyal to my explorations. I was already back home before the end of the festival, it was both mine and my son’s birthday parties that weekend and I had completely put the festival out of my mind when I received a surprising call, they wanted me to fly back the next day! I won the same award at the festival in 2001 and knew this call could mean only one thing. I was thrilled of course, but the thought of rescheduling the bouncy castle was the only thing I could focus on! Could you tell us a bit about your film, "Keep a Modest Head", the inspiration for it, and also describe your creative process? Keep a Modest Head (Ne crane pas sois modeste) is a sur- real portrait of Jean Benoît, the last French Surrealist. The film is my most ambitious to date, and was started eight and a half years ago. It was such an epic undertaking that I knew at the time I wasn’t ready (nor was the technology ready) to complete it the way I had intended. I worked on several other projects in the meantime and finally in 2010 returned to it full time. It is a mash up film, a biography, an experimental film, and animated film, all combined into a surreal journey through the mind of a Surrealist! This is the second time you have won this award, can you 17 tell us how you have changed as an place to be an artist creating work. artist since the first time you won? Would you have any advice for In 2001 I feel I was awarded the younger artists in Riverview who prize for creative promise. The jury are thinking of a career in the arts? saw a particular voice that was un- I was young when I started in the like the others in the festival, and for arts. I missed out on a number of fun some reason wanted to recognize things other kids were doing in ex- that voice, even though the film itself change for starting to work with pro- was raw and unpolished. In 2012 I fessionals in the arts community. It feel they gave me the award for mak- A still photo from the TIFF award winning film: didn’t come easy. I have been working ing good on that promise. I have de- "Keep A Modest Head" hard, day in and day out for 15 years veloped so much artistically, stylisti- and think sometimes that I am work- cally, creatively, technically in the past ten what I am doing. ing even harder these days then ever be- years, that this film in many ways is an ac- Were you able to take advantage of fore. Talent is one part of the equation, cumulation of everything I have learned resources in Winnipeg to help with the but acting on that talent is much more in the past decade. My hope is that they production of your film? critical to being successful, and that takes saw something in the work that is more This is a film that spanned almost 9 hard work. refined and definite, but still perhaps years. There were a great deal of favors I Is it possible for Riverview residents “promising”. brought in, so many in fact the thank you to view your work? Does winning this award benefit list for the film out numbers the actual I rarely have my films screened in Win- your career artistically or financially? credit list. The City helped me find a stu- nipeg, I have tried this year to showcase There was a cash prize for the award, dio when I was shooting and the funding my latest work a bit more, but generally which was fantastic because it almost in this province is so incredible, there is no the work travels outside of the city. How- covered the amount I still had owing on way I could have even attempted this proj- ever a number of my films are available on the film for back expenses! Artistically I ect while living somewhere else. Winnipeg my website www.decodawson.com. feel it just encourages me to keep doing is a great place to live, but an even better
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19 Following is a list of the participating artists: being my most used material at present." Neighbourhood Colleen Chamberlin, 126 Kingston Pamela Rayner Moore, 341 Maple- Christmas Tour of Row. "I have worked with clay for 20 years, wood. "I Love the neighbourhood river rtists tudios and make high-fire functional stoneware banks and back lanes often depicting 7 A S and porcelain pottery. Glaze experimen- them in acrylic and watercolour. Small By Judy Jennings tation is a particular interest. " unframed, reasonably priced works for Judy Jennings, 135 Baltimore Rd. sale. Portraits on commission (search t has often been said that our neigh- Website: judyjenningsstainedglass.4t. Facebook for Winnipeg Sketch Club)." Ibourhood is home to a lot of artists . com. "I have lived in Riverview for 26 Reymond Pagé, 479 Beresford Av- Now a group of seven artists calling them- years where I work in both fused and enue. Website: 275days.com "I create selves the South Osborne Arts Group stained glass. Look for the big glass but- richly detailed drawings and paintings, are setting out to prove how true that terflies in front and come round to the poignant abstracts, and have colourful is . On December 8th and 9th they will studio in the back." photographs from all over the world. I've be opening their studios to their neigh- Steve Jorgenson, 455 Churchill Drive. been a Lord Roberts resident for 18 years." bours. The studios are all within walking Website: stonewaregallery.com "I have Tom Roberts 322, Baltimore Rd. A distance and they will be open between lived in Riverview for 18 years where I cre- well known artist and art educator, he is 12noon and 5pm. There will be works ate functional pottery and sculpture in currently the art specialist at Dakota Col- for sale ranging from pottery to painting, my large studio behind my home." legiate. Tom just received the Canadian glasswork to photography, sculpture and Helen Lyons, 695 Fisher St. Website: Art Educator of the year award. He and more. Look for a brochure in your mail- [email protected]. "My husband his family moved to Riverview 4 years ago box soon and if you are a neighbourhood and I moved to Riverview in 2001 and I set and his three children attend Churchill artist, think about joining the group next up my studio, Wishstone, in our home at high school. He makes decorative, func- time, the more the merrier. We would like 695 Fisher Street. A video tour of my stu- tional pottery at his studio, located in the this to become a regular event, so invite dio can be found on You Tube as: In Plain back of 322 Baltimore. This will be his first your friends and help us to establish a View, Helen Lyons. As I explain on the studio opening at his new location. new tradition in our community. video I am a multi media artist with clay
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Enjoy this winter with some festive activities in your area. Here are just a few of the events happening in Canada. British Columbia: Enjoy a sleigh ride through the mystical alpine forest to Santa’s workshop and skate on the 8,000 sq ft mountaintop Ice Skating Pond during Peak of Christmas on Grouse Mountain. Alberta: Groves Christmas Lights in Lethbridge Alberta are planning 14,000 minilights and 500 regular Christmas lights in their 3rd largest display. The event starts Friday, December 2 at 7pm. Saskatchewan: Take the Enchanted Forest Holiday Light Tour in support of the Saskatoon City Hospital Foundation. This attraction is open from November 18 – January 8, 2012. Manitoba: Festival of Trees & Lights is happening at the Manitoba Hydro Gallery in Winnipeg. Between November 25 and December 11, visitors will be able to enjoy the spectacular lights for free. Ontario: From December 1st until January 7, 2012, 300,000 LED Christmas lights glow at over 60 sites in downtown Ottawa. Parliament Hill is a mustsee. Quebec: Revel in Quebec City’s unique winter charms as the city comes alive with holiday spirit between December 22 and January 4, 2012. This year, during QuebecAdabra, you can live the enchantment of the holiday season. New Brunswick: Visit the small town of St. Andrews ByTheSea to experience an oldfashioned Christmas. Nova Scotia: Stop by Danny Hopkins’ place in Halifax to watch his annual light show. His show is timed to the music of the local radio station 106.9. Newfoundland & Labrador: Bay Roberts Festival of Lights is a collection of community events that celebrate all things Christmas. The festival boasts two Santa parades, one during the day and one at night. Prince Edward Island: North Rustico transforms into a Christmas village during the last week of November and all its residents are encouraged to create the biggest displays of Christmas lights possible.
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