RACentreOttawa volume 73 number 3 APRIL 2014 Did You Know? Great People: A Recipe for Fantastic Fun and Success! The RA is a not-for-profit serving our Did you see the RA Centre on television recently? Your association and facility were featured several times in community for over 70 years. the news, but some of the best coverage occurred in January and February when CTV Morning Live’s Sarah Freemark spent three mornings testing her skills in a number of RA sports. Sarah faired very well and excelled RA Members, Hyacinthe and Lou Howard at the sport activities but what she discovered was that the RA Centre is a community where members “come and Rita and Tom Taylor were featured for the sport and stay for the people.” on CTV in two seperate “Never too Old” From shooting an air pistol for the first time with segments that aired in February and March. Olympian Steve Kelly, to the thrill of being the Click here to view their stories. Hunger Games Katniss Everdeen shooting arrows with 2016 Olympic hopeful, Janice Clark, Sarah was Three RA Junior Squashers had outstanding beginning to get an understanding as to why the RA performances at the Orleans Grand Prix Centre is such an outstanding place. #4 Tournament held in January! Cameron Some of the club professionals have grown up at the nd th Mohr placed 2 , Alex Walsh 6 and Phillipe RA Centre, essentially making it their home away Wallace 8th. Well done! from home or their second home. Sarah discovered what many of us already knew, these professionals Six RA Archery Club members participated enjoyed the activities as children or young adults so in the Ontario Archery Association 10 Ring much that they made it their mission to give back to Provincial Championship in March. the RA community. The RA is hosting a zumba-thon fundraiser Novice to experienced members can play badminton with Pan Am Games winner and Olympian Andrew for colorectal cancer on Saturday, April 12 Dabeka, experience cardio tennis with nationally recognized coach Zhenya Kondratovski, and learn the from 9am-11am. Click here. proper fencing stance from Olympic modern pentathlete Melanie McCann. On average our instructors, pros and mentors have over 30 years of experience and knowledge. Sarah spent time with many of the top Students interested in summer employment professionals in the city during her visits. with the RA Summer Camp Programs can The RA often refers to its members as ‘family’. “It’s a great place to be with friends, find new friends, socialize apply now! Click here. and challenge yourself physically and/or mentally” commented one of the Rideau Tennis Club’s morning members. Each of the segments really drove this point across to the CTV Morning Live audience. During the The ORAPEX 2014 National Stamp Show is Gun Club feature Sarah worked closely with Steve Yik to learn about exciting sport shooting happening on the on Saturday, May 3 and Sunday, May 4 at lower level of the RA Centre, but also the team work to help build sport skills in this fascinating activity. the RA Centre. Doors open at 10am both With year-round activities for all age groups, days. programming is adapted to all levels of participants whether they be 93 or 3. In order to help develop youngsters’ skills, sports are “sized” to ensure the FUNdamentals are acquired. Sarah spent time playing tennis against phenom Cole, who is 7 years old. Cole provided Sarah a run for her money as they rallied using the “Tennis for Kids” equipment. When Sarah asked Cole why Rafael Nadal is his favourite player he proudly responded “because he’s a lefty like me.” “There’s so much to do at the RA Centre with more then 50 activities to choose from,” shared Sarah live, “the RA offers everything from chess to hockey, The 2014 Spring/Summer Program Guide bridge to basketball”. is available for pick up at the Member Services desks or download the complete Click here to watch the video clips of the RA Centre activities and here to view the clips for the Rideau Tennis guide (in PDF) including the Summer Camp Club. Information at www.racentre.com. A publication of the Recreation Association of the Public Service of Canada RA Centre, 2451 Riverside Drive, Ottawa, ON K1H 7X7 613.733.5100 April 2014 RA News Gentle Path Away from Pain RBC Dominion Securities: Madeleine Bailey broke her heel in the fall of 2013 and after having had several sessions with therapists and treatment for Proudly Supporting the RA Community her foot, she was not satisfied with her healing. Last summer, It is that time of year… we are all tired of winter (especially this year), the temperature might be her daughter, who is a Registered Nurse, suggested that she warming up and Canadians need to drag out all their receipts from 2013 to complete their taxes. try a personal trainer at a gym. The two came to the RA where Those who were on the ball were making contributions to their RRSP, TFSA, and signing their Brenda Hamm arranged a session with Prabhu Durai. Brenda felt children up for camps – while storing their receipts. Yep it is that time of year. But unlike most that his training, experience and personal skill would be a good Canadians, RA members will benefit from access to a talented team of financial specialists. fit for Madeleine Prabhu’s story of how he came to LifeFIT is interesting. He is a landed immigrant in Canada, who left a thriving Physiotherapy career in India to pursue a burning interest in Canadian culture. He developed his interest as a young boy reading, listening and watching documentaries about this great country. Upon arriving in Canada he learned of the complex web of immigration laws related to his field, so he decided not to practice physiotherapy, choosing to enroll in Algonquin College’s Fitness and Health Promotion program. He is now a successful graduate and a certified Personal Trainer. Prabhu’s training methods are far different than the “no pain, no gain” trends that are currently sweeping the industry. Like many Smiles and thumbs up all around for the Mark Ellis’ Wealth Management Team (left to right): Mark Ellis, Vice President, of the RA’s personal trainers on the LifeFIT team, he believes that Rick Baker CEO/General Manager, RA Centre, Pierre Tipple and Christina Ellis. a thriving body comes from perseverance of a healthy and active lifestyle. Prabhu’s client base is growing each day because of his Mark Ellis’ Wealth Management Team at RBC Dominion Securities has joined the RA as a new proven methods of gentle progression and proper repetitive and partner to help members improve their financial wellness. Their comprehensive services are reinforced training techniques. He takes time to diagnose the designed to address members’ multi-faceted financial concerns, simplify lives, and give members underlying issues that cause pain or prevents correct alignment the freedom to pursue other priorities with the confidence that they are on track to achieve their and execution of movement. financial goals. “Our offering will help RA members spend more time in the RA community having fun and developing their physical and mental health and wellness,” shared Pierre Tipple, a key member of the Mark Ellis Wealth Management Team, “Members can sleep well knowing that our team of specialists is ensuring their financial health is being managed properly.” Whether you need assistance managing your family’s wealth, maximizing your investments or planning to save money on taxes, Mark Ellis’ Wealth Management Team brings together the solutions you need in key areas such as investment management, financial planning, business ownership planning, taxation, charitable giving as well as estate and trust services. “The RA is fortunate to have a strong company like Mark Ellis’ Wealth Management Team at RBC Dominion Securities available to support members’ financial health,” Rick Baker, CEO and GM of the RA, “these services are essential to any individual to plan for their future. The members are doing that every day they participate in the community at the RA Centre, Rideau Tennis Club or one of our corporate sites, by planning for a healthy and strong physical and mental future.” Over the coming year the Mark Ellis’ Wealth Management Team at RBC Dominion Securities will be hosting several free workshops for members. The first of these events will be held April 25 and will Prabhu coaching LifeFIT member Annemarie on her tricep curl technique. talk about “Charitable Giving Strategies - Maximize your Charitable Gifts”. This session will help you contribute to the community and save money at the same time! It is win-win for all! “I joined LifeFIT, met with Prabhu and he set up a series of exercises and a fitness program on several machines for me” Further, the Mark Ellis’ Wealth Management Team at RBC Dominion Securities is offering free said Madeleine Bailey, “His knowledge, expertise and inter- comprehensive portfolio reviews for all RA members to ensure they are working towards their personal relations were very evident. He worked with me, financial goals. The team is also offering access to an RA Members only on-line portal with listened to my input and guided me every step of the way.” detailed guides, publications and market updates to help members manage their finances. Visit the Member Benefits page at racentre.com to learn more. Madeleine has been very impressed with Prabhu’s work. The fitness regime that he developed for her has been effective So drag out that shoe box of receipts, dig up your portfolio assessments and contact Pierre Tipple, in helping with her healing.