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www.oakvillebeaver.com The Oakville Beaver, Wednesday July 11, 2007 - 11 Living Oakville Beaver LIVING EDITOR: ANGELA BLACKBURN By Stephanie Hounsell SPECIAL TO THE BEAVER Phone: 905-845-3824, ext. 248 Fax: 905-337-5567 e-mail: angela@oakvillebeaver.com · WEDNESDAY, JULY 11, 2007 Seniors celebrate being full of life "I was married to the same man for 55 years and still love him even if he is gone." The clasped hands in the photo Others are more humorous. are frail and spotted, the skin "I didn't get old until a yearpaper-thin. Each line is a testa- and-a-half ago. I'm 95 now." ment to a long life lived. A closer They're uplifting, inspiring and inspection reveals one is a gentle- a powerful reminder of the imporman's hand, tant role senwhile the other "I didn't get old until iors play in the one, slightly community. s m a l l e r , a year-and-a-half ago. The display belongs to a I'm 95 now." was part of an lady. event recently Under the The caption under hands made hosted by poignant photo of construction paper in a display Halton is a simple at a Celebrating Seniors forum. Region's description: Services for "These hands Seniors to celwere born in 1924. Fell in love at ebrate Seniors Month. an art show. Have been married for `Celebrating Seniors' was the 59 years." theme of the event, which was Across the auditorium, con- aimed at seniors and their carestruction paper hands create a givers to impart information about colourful display. Each pair repre- the various services Halton Region sents a senior living in one of has to offer, and bring a positive Halton's long-term-care centres. message about growing older. Underneath is a small statement In addition to seniors, repreexpressing something that's close sentatives from various volunteer to that senior's heart. organizations and service groups Some are tear-jerkers. attended, like Ruth Sheridan, who's on the Town of Oakville Seniors Advisory Committee. "You can never know enough," said the volunteer, who herself is a senior, adding, "People are so anxious to know where to go for help." Sheldon Wolfson, director of Halton's Services for Seniors, said Halton is the most rapidly growing region in Ontario when it comes to the percentage of seniors. "Seniors play an important and vital role in their individual families and their community," he said. "We want not to tell seniors how to live, but to assist seniors in how they want to live." Speakers included Karen Aikman, manager of Halton's Community Support Services, who spoke about the supportive housing and adult day programs available in Halton. Cathy Dykeman from Halton Region's Health Department spoke about what's offered for seniors, including its falls prevention and oral health programs. BARRIE ERSKINE / OAKVILLE BEAVER SETTING THE TONE: Speaker Carole Bertuzzi lived it up at the recent Celebrating Seniors forum held to celebrate Seniors Month. Recreational Dance R.A.D. Ballet Competitive Dance See Having page 13 Summer Camps until August 17 Half day Preschool Camps for ages 3-5 years. Taught by licensed ECE teachers. Full and half day camps for ages 4-12. The Summer Arts Adventure Camps are designed to provide students with the opportunity to enhance or explore their chosen disciplines or a variety of areas in an environment that supports, encourages and celebrates their creativity. Taught by university qualified professionals. Offering Oakville the finest in arts exploration and development. 10 WEEKS FIRST Instrumental and Vocal Lessons Musical Theatre Drama Fine Arts ARE ON US!!! * one-on-one support all-natural products grocery store food Brandy lost 78 pounds and 92 inches As our clients vary, so do their results. Preschool, JK and SK Programs Registration on Now Spaces are Limited Ask about our Birthday Party Packages Serving North Oakville Since 1984 Arts Integration, (dance, musical theatre, (fine art, drama), Dance Integration (jazz, hip hop, lyrical, ballet), Fine Arts, Arts Fundamental and Musical Theatre (triple threat, dance, drama and vocals). Competitive Auditions July 23 Come in and tour our state-of-the-art facility and meet our passionate, professional, university qualified instructors and find out why we are OAKVILLE'S BEST! OAKVILLE WEST 1500 Upper Middle Rd. W. (3rd Line, Sobey's Plaza) OAKVILLE EAST 380 Dundas St. E., Trafalgar Rd. (in Longo's Plaza @ Trafalgar) OAKVILLE SOUTHEAST Maple Grove Village 9th Line (Sobey's Plaza) 905-469-4532 905-257-2404 905-618-0058 www.oakvilleacademy.com 1011 Upper Middle Road East & Eighth Line 905.844.ARTS (2787) www.herbalmagic.com *Excludes mandatory products, based on full program, not valid with any other coupons, offers or promotions