SYLVIA JOHNSON WILL BE 92 IN JULY
Friday, February 21, 2025
Canada the great, the strong and the free.......WE STAND ON GUARD FOR THEE!
Do you think that The Gallery would be willing to set an example of our loyalty by flying our flag…. From balcony, car, or roof top. Let's get together and show our support as Proud Canadians. I would like to see us stand together and perhaps start an avalanche of Canadian love and support for OUR country. Take down your Christmas lights and fly your support. Let’s show the community that old people like us have a very loud voice.
I challenge everyone in the building to fly at least one flag.
Sunday, February 16, 2025
Saturday, February 15, 2025
Thank you to Crys Doupagne, Ann Bowes and the Social Committee for organizing a nice Valentine Day treat
for all of the women at The Gallery.
The Gentlemen below were very attentive tea pourers
and made sure our cups were kept full.
Thank you to: Ron Javorsky, Barry Besso, Graeme Thompson,
Robert Vale and Gerry Meade
Thank you Gerry Meade for the photo.
Victoria Cuthbert, Marion Faulkner, Jane Lofto
Friday, February 14, 2025
Tuesday, February 11, 2025
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Approximately 60 residents enjoyed some great music from days gone by on Tuesday afternoon. We sang along to Bye Bye Blackbird, Shine on Harvest Moon and Sweet Caroline with a show ending What a Wonderful World.
Much thanks to Gallery resident Brian Graville and his friend Bob Reeves for sharing their musical talents with us.
Gallery Resident Brian Graville (on left)
and Bob Reeves
Brian Graville spent many years playing trumpet or piano with various jazz bands. He appeared on a television series with the Sensation Jazzband and has recorded with the great British trombonist Chris Barber and Canadian legend Jeff Healy. His musical compositions include many songs and a full length pantomime which was publicly performed in Burlington some years ago. He is a strong supporter of music therapy and the value of music in the lives of seniors.
Bob Reeves graduated from the Humber College music program and played many years as an orchestra member at the Old Mill and spending summers playing at Ontario Place. Bob is a highly experienced freelance musician covering weddings, corporate events and dinner theatre. He has performed on a Canadian tour with Paul Anka. Bob is currently in high demand on the traditional jazz scene and is the regular reed player for the Ragweed jazz band.
Monday, February 10, 2025
Saturday, February 8, 2025
Saturday (8th) Halton Hills Today on line paper.
Pinocchio’s nose isn’t the only one that’s growing.
Red Nose Day, relaunched two years ago, is continuing to gain momentum. Originally held in 1992 as Lighten Up Canada Day, the event sees thousands of residents don red roses every Feb. 6.
It was revived in 2023 as Red Nose Day to raise funds for the Townsend Smith Foundation, which is building north Halton’s first hospice at the edge of Georgetown. Individuals, groups and businesses purchase red noses for $2 to wear during the day.
This year’s event raised $1,232.54, almost 60 per cent more than last year.
“It was great,” said organizer Nancy Wilkes. “I’m smiling a little wider today.”
Wilkes said sales of the noses were up this year, but the total received a boost from additional donations. As an example, The Gallery at Bennett Village purchased 60 noses to sell to residents, but with purchasers giving more than $2, it donated $308.
Wilkes said Robyn King Desjardins Insurance still had its noses from last year, but again donated to cause.
Sobeys, No Frills, The Salvation Army and the Town of Halton Hills bought noses for staff or customers, and the Acton Curling Club also purchased noses. Five classes are Robert Little Public School also participated.
In addition to being a fun winter fundraiser, Wilkes said people are also becoming more aware of the Townsend Smith Foundation.
“It’s a great cause,” she said.
ON WEDNESDAY FEBRUARY 5, WE HAD A PRESENTATION FROM THE ONTARIO LIFE LEASE RESIDENTS ASSOCIATION (OLLRA) WHICH WAS ENDORSED BY THE RESIDENTS ADVISORY COMMITTEE AND THE GALLERY GOVERNANCE COMMITTEE.
IT WAS AN EXCELLENT TURNOUT OF 84 RESIDENTS!!
I AM PROVIDING LINKS FOR YOU TO READ FURTHER IF THIS ASSOCIATION AND LIFE LEASE ACT IS OF INTEREST TO YOU.
ONTARIO LIFE LEASE RESIDENTS ASSOCIATION: CLICK HERE
BILL 141 (LIFE LEASE LEGISLATION): CLICK HERE
THE PRESENTERS EMPHASIZED THAT GALLERY RESIDENCE SUPPORT (VIA MEMBERSHIP) IS OF THE UPMOST IMPORTANCE TO GET RECOGNITION BY THE GOVERNMENT - STRENGTH IN NUMBERS.
THANK YOU TO REPRESENTATIVES FROM OLLRA FOR TAKING THE TIME TO VISIT US TODAY.
LEFT TO RIGHT: KATHY WALKER, LOIS MARSH DUGGAN,TOM BACOLINI.
THE MISSION OF OLLRA IS TO REPRESENT THE INTERESTS OF EXISTING LIFE LEASE RESIDENTS AND EDUCATE FUTURE BUYERS OF LIFE LEASE UNITS.
OLLRA Follow-up
Application forms (for membership) are available from Gerry
Meade - Suite 908. Gerry can also accept your cash payment
on behalf of OLLRA, issue you a receipt, submit your application
form to the OLLRA and answer other questions.
Contact for Gerry: gvmeade@gmail.com
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