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Centre Piece
T HE
Fall 2018 Burlington Adult 55+ Magazine Volume 12, Issue 4
Ready to
ROLL! Ruth Watkins, Sara Parker and
Jeremy Kennedy hop on our new
borrowing bikes! See page 6.
burlington.ca/adult55
Printed, published and distributed by the City of Burlington Parks and Recreation Department for Adults 55+
Our team
Customer Service
The Centre Piece
Volume 12, Issue 4
Ext. 6336 or ext. 6337
Printed, published and distributed by the City of Burlington,
Specialized Instructor Parks and Recreation Department for Adults 55+
– Day Trips and Socials
Sara Parker, ext. 6343
Recreation Programmer
Marcia Huibers, ext. 6340 Contents
Michael Gris - Food Services
Recreation Coordinators On the Cover
Bruno Viacava, ext. 6248 Borrow-A-Bike Program....................................................................................................6
Maddy Berki, ext. 6341
Features
Supervisor of Recreation
The Burlington Public Library..........................................................................................3
Mandy Newnham, ext. 6339
Technology - Rules of Thumb for 2018...........................................................................8
Adult 55+ locations
Soft Liners........................................................................................................................ 10
Aldershot Pool
Burlington seniors tell their stories in ‘A Slice of Life’................................................ 18
50 Fairwood Pl. W.
905-637-5688 Advance Care Planning Workshops...............................................................................22
Brant Hills Community Centre Showcase
2255 Brant Street Burlington Seniors’ Centre Choir Spring Concert..........................................................5
905-335-7720
Yoga Class: 3-2-1................................................................................................................ 7
Burlington Seniors’ Centre
Day Trip: Warplane Heritage Museum............................................................................ 11
2285 New Street (Centre Park)
905-335-7888 Day Trip: Walters Dinner Theatre................................................................................... 16
Haber Community Centre Artist’s Corner.................................................................................................................. 12
3040 Tim Dobbie Drive Victorian Afternoon Tea...................................................................................................17
905-335-7748 Poem: The Decision by Ruth McQuirter........................................................................ 19
Mainway Ice Centre Poem: Metis Sniper by Glen Benison............................................................................. 19
4015 Mainway
905-336-1877 The Best Breakfast in Town!.......................................................................................... 20
Mountainside Community Centre Poem: Fall by Joan Shewchun........................................................................................ 24
2205 Mount Forest Dr. Poem: Orange by Joan Shewchun..................................................................................24
905-332-6060 Short Story: War Memoires: Govilon, Wales (1939-45) by Gillian Song....................25
Tansley Woods Community Centre In Every issue
1996 Itabashi Way
905-332-1996 From the Bistro................................................................................................................23
Word Search.....................................................................................................................27
Find us online
Advertise in the Centre Piece.........................................................................................27
Burlington.ca/adult55
Burlington.ca/play Socials, Happenings and Holidays.................................................................................28
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THE CENTRE PIECE / Fall 2018 1You said… We did:
Adult 55+ Suggestion Box Feedback
Burlington Seniors’ Centre
“At Tansley Woods, the sun comes in through the large windows during afternoon Pickleball programs and makes it
difficult to see and play due to the light and glare.”
Tint and curtains for the windows have been installed.
“At the Burlington Seniors’ Centre, it is difficult to see the projection screen during history and lecture programs that run
in the Multipurpose and Boutique Room. It would be appreciated to have solid shades installed on the windows to block the
sun during these programs.”
New shades have been installed in these spaces so that the sun no longer comes through and the projector screen is easy to see.
“Can we have an American Mah Jongg program and is it possible to have Mah Jong classes during the week?”
Beginning this Fall session, we will be offering Mah Jong – Beginner classes during the week at both the Burlington Seniors’
Centre and Tansley Woods Community Centre. American Mah Jongg classes will be offered beginning in Spring 2019.
“General Snooker Etiquette posted in the snooker areas to make all players aware of guidelines and expectations”
After multiple feedback sessions with snooker participants, Snooker Etiquette guidelines will be posted in the Snooker area
beginning in Fall 2018. Thank you for your feedback and assistance in putting these together.
Hand Crafted Items Sale
Handmade knitted items, baby quilts, baby clothes, stuffed toys,
hats, mitts, scarves, sweaters, blankets and so much more on sale.
All proceeds support the Burlington Seniors’ Centre
Location: Burlington Seniors’ Centre
Monday, Sept. 17 to Thursday, Sept. 20
Monday, Oct. 22 to Thursday, Oct. 25
Monday, Nov. 19 to Thursday, Nov. 22
Time: 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. each day
Great items available to give as gifts to loved ones or to treat for yourself!
2 THE CENTRE PIECE / Fall 2018Burlington Public Library, Brant Street, ca 1930
The Burlington
Public Library
By: Joan Downey
Burlington Historical Society
The Burlington Public Library has long been a part of the life of Bunton, Benjamin Eager, and William Kerns, who discussed
the citizens of this area. the question of establishing a library for the use of the school,
The following article is from the Nora Gilbert collection, on file which led to a decision to purchase books from the Board of
in the BHS Archives. Nora Gilbert was a regular contributor to Education in Toronto. Subsequently, $56 was spent in books
the Hamilton Spectator and the Burlington Gazette. which were placed in the school. In 1873, a further $25 was
used for more books.
The Public Library
The next grant was made in 1884 when a social function
Burlington’s Public Library has quite a history of its own and given by the teachers and scholars of the school netted $50,
in its development has seen the growth of intellectuality and which was doubled by a grant from the trustees. Dr. William
searching for knowledge on the part of the citizens who were Richardson, O.T. Springer, and James Allen were appointed a
its subscribers. committee to expend $100 for books and these gentlemen
It began with a meeting of the public school trustees of were, in turn, appointed a Library Committee. W. H. Finnemore
school section No. 1, Nelson, held in the school house on was the first chairman of the Library Board.
Brant Street, in January, 1872. Present were trustees William
THE CENTRE PIECE / Fall 2018 3Somewhere in the progress of time the Mechanics Institute
figured in the beginnings of the public library, which is now
housed in a building provided for by the town under the terms
of the will of the late John Waldie, Reeve of Burlington upon the
change of the name of the town.
(Note: the villages of Port Nelson and Wellington Square were
amalgamated in 1873 to form the Village of Burlington. In 1914
the village became the Town of Burlington, which is believed to
be the “change of the name” referred to in this article)
482 Elizabeth Street
Today, the building still stands and is home to a spa. In
Vernon’s directory it is referenced as the “Speers Building”.
All photos are from the Burlington Historical Society Archives,
located at the Burlington Public Library, New Street in the
History Room on the 2nd floor.
Join us on September 10th, 2018, 7 pm at the Burlington Public
Library, Central Branch. Our speaker will be Don Crossley.
The Burlington Historical Society Founded 1899
482 Elizabeth Street
Website: burlingtonhistorical.ca
This photo, of a home at 482 Elizabeth Street, was taken by B.J. Email: info@burlingtonhistorical.ca
Gilbert in 1973. This building served as the Burlington Public Digital Collection: http://burlingtonhistorical.ca/collections/
Library from 1952 until 1970. archives/
The following information is taken from the BHS digital
collection, available through the Burlington Public Library
website: www.bpl.on.ca/resources/localhistory
Built ca 1873 for James and Christina Laing and their
family. In 1902 it was purchased by Dr Austin Hager
Speers. In 1952, the property was purchased by the
City from his estate and renovated to become the new
location of the Burlington Public Library.
n
4 THE CENTRE PIECE / Fall 2018The Burlington Seniors’ Centre Choir
Burlington Seniors’ Centre
Choir Spring Concert
By: Sharon Thorne
Vice President and Publicity, Burlington Seniors’ Centre Choir
The Burlington Seniors’ Centre Choir under the expert direction of Next came “My Hearts in the Highlands” and a light-hearted
Emily Taub held a Spring Concert titled “Celtic Voices-Irish Eyes” song that talked about the relationship between a husband and
on Sunday, June 3rd, 2018 at Wellington Square United Church. wife called “On We Go”.
“Skye Boat Song” was the opening song which set the theme of Ian Green played a magical piece of piano music. Ian’s style of
Scottish and Irish music. It was an energetic afternoon of music music can include a jazz, classical, or blues piece pleasantly
with such melodies as the “Belle of Belfast”, “Go Lassie Go”, improvised for the audience. Well done.
“Ye Banks and Braes” followed by a toe tapping rendition of The concert concluded with “The Drunken Sailor” and “Irish
“Lord of the Dance”. The music transitioned into more somber Eyes Are Smiling” and a rousing presentation of “Mairi’s
songs such as “Danny Boy” and “The Rising of the Moon”. Wedding” that was sung from memory.
A rousing poem “To A Mouse” by Robert Burns was presented The choir would like to recognize the talents of Ian Green,
by Maureen Murray: “The best laid schemes O’miee a Men y, on the piano, Ryan Scott on recorder and Lynne Jamieson on
Gang aft agley”. percussion. The concert would not have been such a success
We were entertained by a duet by Ryan Scott on the recorder without their support.
and by Ian Green on Piano. The same performance of “Celtic Voices-Irish Eyes” was also
To continue the choral singing “Loch Lomond” and “The Galway presented by the choir on June 22nd at the Burlington Seniors’
Piper” came next. Centre to the residents of various retirement homes. Some of
A beautiful solo performance by soprano Emily Taub was the residents sang and swayed in time to the music. Cookies
warmly received by the audience. and refreshments were served thanks to a generous donation by
Continues on page 6
THE CENTRE PIECE / Fall 2018 5Continued from page 5
Bob, Manager of the No Frills on Brant Street in Burlington.
Gatineau Fall Colour Tour 5 Days A sincere thank-you goes to: Wellington Square United Church
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emotional journey are all who helped make these concerts a success.
ours to explore! Discover
that Canada’s history The Burlington Seniors’ Choir continues to grow and accept new
reaches far and wide as we members. The choir is open to anyone who likes to sing. There
visit heritage locations, are no auditions. We meet every Friday in the afternoon from
museums & the famous
Makenzie King Estate. The 1:00 to 3:30pm, registration for the Fall 2018 session begins
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6 THE CENTRE PIECE / Fall 2018Yoga Class: 3-2-1 By: Bev Heilbron, Program Participant One of the wonders of the Seniors’ Centre is the yoga class. I will never forget being on the wall in an “L” hang (which I think After fifteen years of downward dogs, warriors, and the should be a “T”): hands on the wall, torso parallel to the floor, goddess or horse (for the men), I could do these poses at home, and then back leg lifted. After mastering it, Shawna usually but it isn’t the same as being encouraged by our instructor, counts down from 3 but someone was having difficulty, so Shawna. She carefully explains what the pose looks like and Shawna went to help, forgetting her counting as we held the what parts of our bodies are being worked on. Her favourite is pose. Though I enjoy joking about that event, thanks to her the core, which emits a groan from most of us. classes, my body is well stretched and flexible despite my age. The main requirement for yoga is to know your left from your As a bonus, Shawna is always cheery, full of energy, and right. Shawna tests you regularly by telling you to lift your helpful in answering questions, explaining our aches and pains left leg, while showing you the right. Then there’s a giggle. despite teaching her many yoga classes. I feel wonderful after Heads come up off the mat like gophers on the prairie, to her workout, energized and fluid. Thanks, Shawna. check which way it is. Yoga is great for the mind, body and soul! Drop-In and Shawna encourages us to honour our bodies, which means registered opportunities to practice yoga available at various to go just as far as it is comfortable. Though I’m sure she locations across the city for yogis of all levels. n could twist herself into a pretzel, most of us are not that flexible and so we go just as far as we can. We don’t keep up with each other, but try the pose making allowance for our individual idiosyncrasies. Each time may be different as our bodies ease into positions that stretch, lubricate, and strengthen our bodies. THE CENTRE PIECE / Fall 2018 7
Technology:
Rules of Thumb for 2018
By Christopher Bint,
Chief Technology Coach with Tech Coaches
Watching videos online is one of the most popular activities opinions about the content of the video (good and bad), or have
for the average technology user today. At the front of the pack, discussions with other YouTube users by replying to comments
YouTube is the pioneer video sharing website created back in they make. This allows the content creator to get feedback on
February 2005, until Google purchased the company in 2006. their videos so they can improve in the future and see what
YouTube reports that over 1 billion unique users either watch their audience likes. This also provides users with a platform to
or share their own content on the platform every month and debate one another, or at the other end of the spectrum, align
over 300 hours of video is uploaded to YouTube every minute. with like-minded people online.
EVERY MINUTE! On top of that, YouTube states that over 5
In 2005, most of YouTube’s uploaded content was vlogs (video
billion videos are being watched every day.
blogs), similar to a video journal. Early YouTube videos were
Many people do not realize that along with being one of the often of people talking about things in their life that they
largest online video resources, YouTube is also a massive social found interesting. In fact, the first video on YouTube was
network. Once videos are added to YouTube, viewers can freely titled “Me at the zoo” and included a 19 second clip of a young
make comments about the videos they watch, share their man explaining why he thought elephants were “cool”. Who
8 THE CENTRE PIECE / Fall 2018would have thought such a simple video would lead to a world Just recently in 2018, YouTube launched a new platform called
changing phenomenon like YouTube?! “YouTube Music”. YouTube Music is fee based. Users pay a
monthly $12 subscription and can then download music to
Gaming became the new face of YouTube in 2012 when users
listen to when disconnected from Wi-Fi. YouTube Music also
started recording themselves playing video games with their
uses an algorithm to track what songs a particular user listens
own commentary recorded over it. After creating multiple
to and then recommends other songs they may like. It’s also
videos, users started uploading them to YouTube in a ‘channel’,
notable that the subscription for YouTube Music can also
which is a YouTube users personal space to collect all of their
be used on regular YouTube to watch certain content called
produced content. People watching videos on YouTube can
“YouTube Exclusives”. These tend to be higher budget videos
‘subscribe’ to a particular user’s channel, almost like setting
focused around certain content creators.
a bookmark in your web browser, so you can get back to that
YouTube channel easily to view new content. Today, there As a video streaming service, YouTube is likely the most
are YouTube channels that cover just about everything; from popular tool for anyone in Canada with Internet access. The
technology and beauty products, to music and ‘Do It Yourself’ onset of live streaming is gaining traction as more users
instructional videos. Users can subscribe to channels that broadcast what they do, see, and feel to people interested in
pander their unique interests. There is literally something for watching. No sign up is necessary to watch YouTube videos,
everyone! however users can get a free account by signing up at www.
youtube.com. Ultimately, users receive a Gmail profile that can
YouTube launched a live streaming service in 2015. Users are
be used for the vast number of Google services available. The
now able to broadcast themselves live and do whatever they
profile helps YouTube remember the videos each users views,
want to do for others to watch from the comfort of home.
saves selected videos to be watched later, and recommends
Live streaming gained a lot of traction as famous events such
content based on every user’s unique viewing habits. And don’t
as many SpaceX rocket launches and the royal wedding in
forget about user-targeted advertising… YouTube has plenty of
Britain were displayed live and free of charge over YouTube.
that too. n
Live streaming has a large community following, which has
stimulated numerous alternatives. Facebook offers a live
stream function, on top of everything else it does. Likewise,
Twitch.tv is ONLY a live streaming website with many
categories you can choose from such as gaming, sports, or
IRL (In Real Life). In a sense, live streaming can be considered
an alternative to reality TV, except that viewers can actually
interact with the live streamer by commenting on the video
as it is being broadcasted, which can facilitate a real-time
conversation between people.
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A New and Improved Method for reducing discomfort when wearing your Dentures
By: Peter Iapichino, DD, Burlington Denture Clinic
Permanent Soft Liners can provide comfort and relief for Permanent Soft Liners provide comfort and relief for those
individuals who suffer from such things as: folks who are suffering with:
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10 THE CENTRE PIECE / Fall 2018Day Trip: Warplane Heritage Museum By: Mariann Hamilton Day Trip Participant It was a sunny warm spring day as we boarded our tour bus many beautiful vintage planes that had been resorted to their at 10:30am. Our first stop was Puddicombe Estates in Stoney original beauty. Our volunteer guide was very knowledgeable Creek, where we were met by a knowledgeable guide and and we all came away with so much information about learned the history of the farm and winery. We boarded a small the planes and the brave men and women who flew and train for a tour of the orchard. The peach and cherry blossoms maintained the beautiful planes of the past. were so beautiful. After the train ride we had a tasting that was My son’s wedding was held at this facility that can host large enjoyed by everyone. events and banquets. It was a joy for me to revisit the museum. We boarded the bus for a short trip to the Mandarin Everyone should be encouraged to visit and support the Restaurant. The food was great and everyone had a lovely Warplane Museum, to ensure that Canada’s rich aviation lunch. history is never forgotten. You will not be disappointed. We then took the bus up the street from the Mandarin to the The short journey home was comfortable in spite of the odd Warplane Heritage Museum next to the Hamilton Airport. traffic jams, and overall the day had been enjoyed by all. n What a wonderful facility; like a large hangar where we saw so THE CENTRE PIECE / Fall 2018 11
Artist’s Corner
Showcasing beautiful pieces crafted by program participants in our various arts programs.
The Rose by Nelly Guzman-Payer
Pastels – All Levels 55+
The Man and His Horse by Nelly Guzman-Payer
Pastels – All Levels 55+
The Bear by Nelly Guzman-Payer
Watercolour – All Levels 55+
12 THE CENTRE PIECE / Fall 2018Birch Perch by Sue Conforzi Best Friends by Sue Conforzi
Pastels – All Levels 55+ Pastels – All Levels 55+
Profile by Sue Conforzi
Pastels – All Levels 55+
THE CENTRE PIECE / Fall 2018 13Tiffany Stained Glass by Terry Slade Rooster by Terry Slade
Stained Glass 55+ Stained Glass 55+
A Deer in Relief
by Don Cyr
Woodcarving –Instruction 55+
14 THE CENTRE PIECE / Fall 2018Victorian Stained Glass
by Terry Slade
Stained Glass 55+
Want to showcase art that you’ve created in one of our Arts & Crafts programs? Contact us at adult55@burlington.ca
THE CENTRE PIECE / Fall 2018 15Day Trip: Walters Dinner Theatre By: Sara Parker Specialized Program Instructor - Day Trips and Socials On June 14th I embarked on my first adventure with a bus full generational Walters Family took the stage. The Nashville of amazing, fun and friendly Burlington Seniors members. Our influence was fun and full of energy. I personally enjoyed the destination was the Walters family theatre in the community performance by Schylar, the youngest Walter. His passion was of Bright just outside of Cambridge. We traveled aboard a very electric. comfortable chartered couch for about an hour through scenic Our troupe left the theatre dancing and singing. It was an country landscape with never-ending big blue skies. energizing show to say the least. Our host, Darren Walter When we arrived, Darren Walters greeted us on the bus and boarded the bus to thank us and answer questions. He was invited us to explore the picturesque property dotted with a ton of fun. We followed with a quick bit of trivia and treats lush ponds and quaint seating areas to relax and enjoy while before reclining for a relaxing journey home. I can’t wait for my waiting for the lunch bell. The true gem of the location is the next adventure with the Burlington Seniors community. bright red 200 year old barn that has been transformed into Day trips are organized during the Fall, Spring and Summer a fun theatre and dining room. The generous buffet meal each year. Day Trip brochures are available from customer featured a local specialty of rolled ribs and a selection of service. Join us for our next trip to the Lady Muskoka lunch home made pies for dessert. We then had time to shop at cruise and cranberry bog in September or one of our new trips the gift shop and stretch our legs before the talented multi to see a Student Theatre performance. n 16 THE CENTRE PIECE / Fall 2018
Victorian Afternoon Tea
By: Joe Veitch
Volunteer
It all started many moons ago when some bright spark patterns were matched and, using serving trays from the
suggested we should hold a Victorian Afternoon Tea at the bistro, assembled 12 trays with everything needed for a 4 place
Burlington Seniors’ Centre. It was decided that it should be table setting.
elegant and refined with linen on the tables, fine china and The Saturday morning before the event, I was out to purchase
three tier plates for the sandwiches, cakes, and scones with all the food and ingredients for the Tea, then prepared the
Devonshire cream and strawberry jam. dough for the 180 scones and set it in the fridge.
We had the facility and the table cloths and a team of 10 Sunday Morning – the big day has arrived! Cakes were picked
dedicated volunteers; all we needed was to locate some up, scones were made and baked and by noon we started
fine china to be used for the Tea. We asked for donations working on setting the tables and preparing the sandwiches –
from Burlington Seniors’ Members and in no time we had a all 48 of them! Chef Michael Gris came in to observe and assist
magnificent collection of fine china cups, saucers, plates, sugar at the event and worked with the team in the kitchen while
bowls, milk jugs, teapots and 12 three tired plates. the tables were being set – everything looked and smelled
From there, the menu was decided upon. We would serve quarter fantastic.
sandwiches of salmon salad, egg salad, ham and cheese, The attendees began to arrive at about 2:30 p.m.; it felt like
and cream cheese with red pepper jelly followed by two small being at the Royal Wedding with many of the ladies getting
buttermilk scones with Devonshire cream and strawberry jam, right into the sprit with their spectacular hats and fascinators.
and cream cake. The volunteers came together to make the It was a sight to behold.
sandwiches, bake the scones and purchase the cream cakes.
At 2:50 p.m. we allowed everyone in to sit down in the lounge.
When the Victorian Afternoon Tea first began, it ran with two Promptly at 3:00 p.m. a three tired plate of goodies and a pot
sittings, one at 2:00 p.m. and one at 3:00 p.m. but the effort to of tea were placed on every table. The warm buzz of pleasant
clear the tables, was the dishes and reset the tables in such a chatter and conversation began to rise. The volunteers worked
short period of time became too difficult so the Tea changed to to ensure the teapots were kept full and that everyone had all
one sitting. they needed.
It has been a few years since the Victorian Afternoon Tea has The crowning moment came when it was discovered that one
ran and this year, a number of members asked to have it run of the attendees was celebrating their birthday that day and
again. I called all the volunteer team members and each and the volunteers began to sing “Happy Birthday”, in no time at
every one said, without hesitation, that they would help – what all, all 48 in attendance joined right in. It was a roaring chorus,
a response! lots of smiles and happy faces and made an already wonderful
I approached Mandy Newnham, Supervisor of Recreation, about afternoon just that bit more special. At 5:00 p.m. the event
running the Victorian tea and she was very supportive. Bruno came to a close and the volunteer team washed and packed up
Viacava, Recreation Coordinator assisted with creating the everything for next time.
program for people to register. The volunteer team and I dug I would like to thank the City staff for all their assistance, for
out all of the china from storage and Bruno rented beautiful the volunteer team who came through with flying colours
table cloths to be used. A large poster was created to advertise as always and last but by no means least, the 48 wonderful
the Victorian Tea and the event was sold out in 4 weeks! ladies who took part and entered into the spirit of the event. I
The Thursday before the event, the volunteer team and I sincerely hope you all had a wonderful time and look forward to
assembled the 3 tier plates and sorted the china, ensuring the next one! n
THE CENTRE PIECE / Fall 2018 17Burlington seniors tell their
stories in ‘A Slice of Life’
By: David Lea, Burlington Post, April 12, 2018
https://www.insidehalton.com/news-story/8388291-burlington-seniors-tell-their-stories-in-a-slice-of-life-/
Local author says book conveys importance of hope One woman talked about what it was like being black in
A tale of a woman volunteering as a nurse in a war zone and Burlington in the 1950s.
an account of a mother whose children were kidnapped by her “It’s a book that says, ‘If you are going through this, there’s
husband are just a few of the stories Burlington seniors tell in hope’,” said Rottenberg.
the book A Slice of Life. “Life is not just all fun and roses and it is not just mundane. We
The book, which was written by local author Nikki Rottenberg, all have struggles in our lives, but there is hope.”
features the true life stories of 26 Burlington seniors and is Mira Khattab was one of the seniors Rottenberg interviewed.
now available to the public.
She said she talked about a number of topics, which ranged
Rottenberg, who has a background in social work and has been from her coming to Canada from Croatia to her time as a
active on the City of Burlington senior’s advisory committee, volunteer nurse with Doctors without Borders and other groups
said the project got started just over a year ago when she in places like Palestine and Bosnia.
approached Canadian Association of Retired Persons Halton
“When you leave your environment and the comforts of
chair Tom Carrothers and asked if there was a project she could
Burlington and you go to war zones, you experience things that
undertake for seniors, particularly seniors in nursing homes.
change you profoundly,” said Khattab.
“He told me to run with whatever I want. I had no idea what to
“It really shakes you.”
do, but I am a writer and I love stories,” said Rottenberg.
Khattab said she shared her story with Rottenberg and the
“I decided to apply for a grant from the Province. I got that
public because she worries seniors are being marginalized
grant and I decided to interview 26 older adults all from
in this society and feels it is their job to speak up, share their
Burlington so they could share a slice of their life’s story. I
stories and participate.
wanted to show people seniors have lives. That the older
person you pass on the street has a story.” Rottenberg met with all her interview subjects at the Aldershot
Pool community room April 11 where she presented them with
Rottenberg approached numerous seniors on the street, at
food, courtesy of the program Love My Hood, and their own
various cultural facilities and elsewhere and heard a variety of
copy of A Slice of Life.
stories, which she catalogued in A Slice of Life.
“I really want to thank you all for sharing a slice of your story,”
She said one 85-year-old Burlington resident talked about
said Rottenberg to the group.
how when she was younger, her husband abducted her four
children. “Somewhere someone is going to pick this up and it is going to
give hope to somebody. If they are going through what you went
“She shared the trauma of years of trying to get her kids back
through they are going to say, ‘If they can do it. I can do it.’”
and not,” said Rottenberg.
A Slice of Life costs $15 and purchase arrangements
“Her life was just full of hope. Just an amazing story.”
can be made by emailing tom.carrothers@gmail.com or
One couple talked about the struggle they went through blueheron123@sympatico.ca.
to have children; another talked about her experience of
All money raised through the sales of this book will go toward
overcoming alcoholism; others shared stories of meeting the
funding advocacy for seniors living in long-term care. n
love of their life.
18 THE CENTRE PIECE / Fall 2018The Decision Metis Sniper
By: Ruth McQuirter By: Glen Benison
Memoir and Narrative Writing Workshop, Instructor, Kim DeBon Poetry Circle participant
To dye or not to dye, that is the question: Just another name on a cenotaph, listed below all others -
Whether ‘tis nobler to let the grey hairs win Henry Norwest -
And reveal the age one truly is, A badlands cattle herder, turned battlefield sniper, feared by
Or to take arms against the march of time the enemy.
And hit the Clairol aisle at Shoppers. To dye – to streak, Survived Vimy Ridge, one hundred years ago.
Or rinse; and by dyeing to hide This ugly sport called war, like most games, keeps score
The roots and faded follicles and to Norwest, the super sniper stalking the dead of night,
That dot the aging scalp: ‘tis a temptation - one hundred and fifteen kills.
Difficult to resist. To dye – to streak;
To streak, perchance highlights – ay, there’s the rub: One hundred and fifteen won him the medal.
For in that choice to dye what costs may come, After Vimy, in another muddy mayhem of murder, the enemy
When we must colour every month or so, bagged their prize,
Must give us pause – there’s the price Norwest’s rifle forever silenced.
That makes expense of so long life. Memory banks, restricted by Residential school scandals,
For who would bear the tyranny of age, left three young daughters no cranial space
The dismissive glance, the cheery “Dear” to cherish a valiant but unknown father.
The assumed discount on Seniors Days
When she herself might fix it all Henry Norwest, the last name on the cenotaph -
With a flask of dye? Who would stand and cringe, added, only as an afterthought,
To watch as grey invades her precious mane, ninety years following his death.
But for the question needing to be asked, His name overlooked for nine decades
“What if I just let it go?” because he was a Metis-
She Photoshops a recent cut The Indigenous.
And views herself completely grey. Our ignored people. n
And thus the many tubes of dye,
Are cast off with a single thought:
“I’m free of this, let the roots grow in.
I shall embrace my silver locks. “n
With apologies to William Shakespeare
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THE CENTRE PIECE / Fall 2018 19The Best Breakfast in Town! By: Marcia Huibers Recreation Programmer On Saturday June 9th, the Breakfast @ the Bistro program had its big finale to another hugely successful season. From September 2017 to June 2018 more than 740 breakfasts were served up to Older Adults, and their loved ones, in our community. More than 120 foodies and volunteers attended the June Breakfast @ the Bistro, many of which have now named this the “The Best Breakfast in Town”. This social program starts with a team of willing and energetic volunteers and community partners who arrive the Friday before Breakfast to set tables with placemats, cutlery and beautiful centre pieces filled with seasonal flowers. They also complete all necessary preparation so that everything is readily available for the early risers who will cook and prepare Breakfast the next morning. Volunteers arrive early on Saturday morning to prepare food for the morning and the smell from bacon sizzling and coffee brewing draws in the morning crowds. On June 9th, attendees were welcomed by members of the Burlington Lions Club who were onsite to present a cheque for $500 to the Burlington Seniors’ Centre in support of the Breakfast @ the Bistro program. The Burlington Lions Club are one of this program’s Sponsors who provide both a generous annual donation as well as contributes many volunteers’ hours to the Breakfast @ the Bistro program throughout the year. Support from the Burlington Lions Club helps to sustain the popular monthly breakfast program and keep costs low and affordable for seniors. That morning, a delicious breakfast was followed by a lively performance by The FootNotes, an enthusiastic troupe of older adult dance performers. This group was amazing, and performed a variety of comedic acts and dance routines that had the attendees smiling and dancing in their seats. Have you been to “The Best Breakfast in Town”? We have added a few new musical entertainers to the 2018-2019 season along with some tasty new food choices. Don’t miss out and sign up early! n 20 THE CENTRE PIECE / Fall 2018
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22 THE CENTRE PIECE / Fall 2018From the Bistro
By: Michael Gris
Recreation Programmer – Food Services
What is it that makes Fall so fabulous? Certainly, in our neck of Method of Prep
the woods, the changing colours of the leaves on the trees are 1. Preheat oven to 375 degrees.
always a simple pleasure I try to never overlook. Many people
2. Cut each squash in half. Brush cut sides with 2 tablespoons
welcome the cooler, fresh air which offers relief from what was
of oil, season with salt, pepper. Arrange the squash, red
a hot, humid summer.
onion and apple cut side down in a parchment lined roasting
The smell of cinnamon, nutmeg, and cloves that is ubiquitous pan and bake until tender, approximately 1 hour. Allow to
in fall favorites such as pumpkin pie, carrot cake, and in this, cool until ingredients can be safely handled, and then scoop
my favorite soup of all time, Roasted Butternut Squash! I like to out insides of squash, discarding seeds or roasting further
leave the skin on the butternut squash and roast everything in in oven sprinkled with a little sea salt (a snack for the chef at
the oven, then scoop the cooked flesh out once it has softened. the end of the day!). Puree the flesh of vegetables and fruit
It beats having to try and peel this hard skinned vitamin A with immersion blender, reserve.
powerhouse.
3. In a large stockpot, melt the remaining butter. Over low
Roasted Butternut Squash Soup heat, sauté the leeks, do not allow to brown. Add pureed
Ingredients squash, apple and onion and cook over very low heat until
• 3 lbs butternut squash heated through, stirring occasionally. Be careful to not have
ingredients scorch on bottom or bubble up. Season with
• 2 tbsp unsalted butter
salt, pepper, brown sugar, cinnamon, nutmeg and ginger.
• 2 tbsp olive oil Pour in stock and bring to a boil, over low heat, blend with
• 1 red onions, peeled trimmed and quartered immersion blender again until completely smooth. Add
• 1 leek (about 2 ounces) rosemary sprig, lemon juice Bay leaf and apple juice.
• 1 teaspoons kosher salt 4. Simmer on low about 20 minutes, or until the whole house
• 5/8 teaspoon fresh ground pepper smells yummy. Add the cream. Warm through, remove
• 1 ¼ teaspoons ground nutmeg rosemary and bay leaf and adjust seasonings to taste.
• 1 ¼ teaspoons ground ginger 5. Serve in warm bowls topped with a teaspoon of plain yogurt
or sour cream, and add a loaf of fresh French stick bread and
• 1 ¼ teaspoons of cinnamon
butter or pita points for an amazing lunch or light supper. n
• 2 tbsp of brown sugar
• 1 litre chicken stock or vegetable stock, heated
• 1 cup apple juice
• 2 tbsp fresh lemon juice
• 2 spy apples peeled, cored and cut in half
• 2 fresh sprigs of rosemary
• 2 bay leaves
• ½ cup of heavy cream
THE CENTRE PIECE / Fall 2018 23Fall Orange
By: Joan Shewchun By: Joan Shewchun
Poetry Circle participant Poetry Circle participant
A last leaf trembles The bright tangle of leaves in autumn,
Against the insistent wind - Rustling beneath my feet.
Then, reluctant, falls. n Their crumbled fragments
Drift among fields, pumpkin dotted,
Anticipating pies, redolent with spices.
They awaken dreaming scarecrows
Jittering in the ghostly night. n
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24 THE CENTRE PIECE / Fall 2018War Memories:
Govilon, Wales (1939-45)
By: Gillian Song
Narrative and Memoir Writing participant
It was a sunny September morning. My brother, sister, and I Ulla bulla ulla bulla
were told to come and listen to a special news announcement. I Oose got the ball?
remember gathering around the radio, tracing the tile patterns ‘Ah aven’t got it
in the fireplace. My parents looked very serious, as the Prime ‘Ah aven’t got it
Minister Mr. Neville Chamberlain announced, in sonorous Ulla bulla ulla bulla
tones, that Britain was now at war with Germany. After much Oose got the ball?
discussion about what would happen and what would we have It seemed a strange language to me.My Grandmother had two
to do, we went out to play. little evacuee girls billeted with her; they had never lived in
A few months later, we were given gas masks which we had to the country before. They were named Daisy and Rosie.They
carry to school.My new baby brother had one that completely must have been homesick, as they went home in the spring,
encased him and he protested vigorously; he was never put in as did quite a few of the evacuees. I envied one girl, Olive,
it again. We were issued with Identity Cards: my number was who was billeted in the village with two maiden ladies, who
XPDA 25, five because I was fifth in the family.We were given kept the Sweet Shop. Olive must have liked it, too, as she
ration books for food and clothing. An air raid shelter was built stayed and later married one of the policeman’s sons. We had
in the schoolyard; it looked ugly and out of place. Inside it was Miss Houston, the teacher, staying with us. She became good
dark and stuffy, so for air raid practice, we went up to the field friends with my parents and she taught me how to knit and to
above the school. We lay in the grass and were told not to cast on with one needle.
clench our teeth and to cover our ears should any bombs fall. One day, the alarm was out that German paratroopers had
It was very pleasant lying among the daisies, buttercups, and landed a few villages away.The local squire came marching up
lady slippers. the garden steps, threw open the front door, flung down the
map, and said to my father, in an important voice, “Tossell,
Quite often, army convoys would pass and the armoured cars they’ve come!”Off they went with great excitement, only to
made the ground vibrate.We would rush down to the front discover that it was haystacks that had been blown around by
lawn, taking turns to wave the Union Jack.Better still was when the wind.
convoys went along the mountain road behind our house, as
they would stop there.We begged Mum to give us jugs of tea, There were posters around town which read, Even walls have
sweetened with saccharine and then we would hurry up the ears and Be like Dad keep Mum. It wasn’t surprising that my
driveway and give tea to the soldiers. sister and I were on the lookout for German spies. Anyone
wearing a trench coat or steel-rimmed glasses, or who spoke
There was great excitement the day evacuees arrived from with a trace of an accent were suspect:“G.S.” we would whisper
Birmingham.The school had arranged a picnic by the River Usk. or “F.A.” (False Alarm), if someone we knew greeted them.
They played a game, standing in a circle and hiding a ball as My friend, Rosalind, and I gathered lavender from the garden,
they chanted: raided Mother’s scrap drawer, and made piles of lavender bags.
We trotted around the village, selling them for a penny each,
to help the Red Cross. We later received a letter thanking us
Continues on page 22
THE CENTRE PIECE / Fall 2018 25Continued from page 21 and threaded them to decorate our Christmas tree. Sometimes
we would see some American nurses on the bus going to town.
for helping the war effort.There was much recycling. Attractive They looked very glamourous in their smart khaki uniforms,
wrought iron railings disappeared and aluminum cookware was bright lipstick, and shocking red fingernails.
in great demand. I loved the poem I read years later, after a The radio became the focal point in the living room. Every
speech by Beaverbrook, called The Salvage Song: evening as six o’clock approached, there was a lot of shushing
Women of Britain give us your aluminum as my Father fiddled with the radio to get a better reception.
We want it and we want it now Then came the sound of Big Ben chiming, followed by: This
We will turn your pots and pans is the BBC home service. Here is the news and this is Stuart
Into spitfires and hurricanes Hibbert reading it. Later on we, too, became interested. In
Blenheims and Wellingtons The North African campaign, there was news of victories and
“Monty” was a popular hero. News from the Russian front
My saucepans have all been surrendered
featured a stirring National anthem and the names of their
The teapot is gone from the hob
General, Voroshilov Timoshenko. The speeches by Churchill
The cullender is leaving the cabbage
were not to be missed; they inspired everyone.
For a very much different job.
The hurricanes showing their mettle We were never hungry, having a fair-sized vegetable garden,
I see in a vision before me fruit bushes, and apple trees.There was not enough sugar to
A dormier chased by a kettle. make jam. A packet of dried eggs and a tin of spam arrived
every week with the groceries, gifts from the U.S.A. By
We learned to recognize the sounds of aircraft, theirs and
Thursday, we were out of butter, so we took turns to shake
ours: at night, the burr-burr of the Neankels and Junkers on
cream saved from the top of the milk in a Mason jar, while we
their home run after raids on Swansea or Cardiff.The biggest
were doing our homework. We ate a lot of Marmite sandwiches
excitement was when some incendiary bombs dropped on our
and my Mother tried boiled nettles on us once, but only once.
front hedge. They made a piercing whine on the way down.
The blackout was a nuisance; I remember going upstairs with
My Father was in hospital at the time, my Mother just home
a flashlight and screaming about a monster which was a
with a new baby, and my Grandmother had come down to help
distorted reflection of me in the hall mirror. I had seen some
out.She had just come down from North Wales, where a land
gruesome pictures about the Japanese at war. As I walked to
mine had blown out every window in the house. My brother
school under a railway bridge, I was convinced there would be a
put on Dad’s ARP helmet, grabbed the stirrup-pump and, with
Japanese soldier with a bayonet and goggle glasses waiting on
my sister, rushed out and extinguished the fires. I was in my
the other side.I would start to run, my heart beating wildly and
Mother’s bed listening to the snuffly sounds my baby brother
not stopping until well up the hill. This went on for a while, but I
was making.I grabbed the little bundle and slithered down the
don’t remember telling anyone.
stairs. The excitement was soon over and after cups of cocoa
all around, it was back to bed. There was much gossip in the D-Day arrived and the atmosphere changed to one of hope
village the next morning. and excitement. The war was over and there were celebrations
everywhere.Rationing went on and on and the feeling of the
Later in the war, a huge American hospital was built in Gilwern,
country pulling together started to disintegrate. I could hardly
the adjacent village. For days, hospital supplies kept arriving
believe Churchill was voted out of office, after all of those
at our village station. We heard that soldiers were handing out
rousing speeches. With Churchillian oratory and my Mother’s
chewing gum, but we were not allowed to go there. After the
positive attitude, there was never any question in our minds as
hospital was established, an enormous parcel of candies and
to who would win the war. n
chocolates arrived at our house. My father was Headmaster
and the goodies were to be given out at Christmas. What a
tantalizing parcel, tightly wrapped in netting.On the last day of
school, the parcel was opened and everyone had treats to take
home. We rolled the chocolate wrapping papers into little balls
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THE CENTRE PIECE / Fall 2018 27Socials, Happenings and Holidays
City of Burlington
Aug. 25........... Fall 2018 Resident Program Registration Launch Oct. 8.............. Thanksgiving, no programs
• Online at Burlington.ca/play
• In person at Brant Hills Community Centre, Oct. 13............. Breakfast @ the Bistro with Escapade Trio,
Burlington Seniors’ Centre, City Hall, Tansley Burlington Seniors’ Centre
Woods Community Centre
Oct. 22............ Hearing Screening, Music Centre
Aug. 27........... Foot Care Clinic, Burlington Seniors’ Centre
Oct. 26............ Dinner @ the Bistro, Burlington Seniors’ Centre
Aug. 31............ Dinner @ the Bistro, Burlington Seniors’ Centre
Nov. 3.............. Breakfast @ the Bistro with Splendor in the Brass
Aug. 31............ Fall 2018 Non-Resident Program Registration
Launch Nov. 11............. Remembrance Day Service
• Online at Burlington.ca/play • The Burlington Seniors’ Centre traditionally
• In person at Brant Hills Community Centre, does not offer a Remembrance Day Service
Burlington Seniors’ Centre, City Hall, Tansley when Remembrance Day falls on a weekend.
Woods Community Centre A service is available on November 11 at the
Cenotaph at City Hall
Sept. 1-6......... Tansley Woods Community Centre maintenance
closure, no programs Nov. 19............ Foot Care Clinic, Burlington Seniors’ Centre
Sept. 2............ Labour Day, no programs Nov. 20........... Tickets for Robbie Burns Dinner go on sale at the
Burlington Seniors’ Centre
Sept. 15........... Breakfast @ the Bistro with Dixieland Plus,
Burlington Seniors’ Centre Nov. 30........... Dinner @ the Bistro, Burlington Seniors’ Centre
Sept. 28.......... Dinner @ the Bistro, Burlington Seniors’ Centre Dec. 8.............. Breakfast @ the Bistro with Gospel Choir
Oct. 1............... National Seniors’ Day Dec. 10............ Hearing Screening, Music Centre
Oct. 1............... Foot Care Clinic, Burlington Seniors’ Centre Dec. 15............ Christmas Dinner
Oct. 1............... Tickets for Christmas Dinner go on sale at the
Burlington Seniors’ Centre
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