Hyde Park-Oakridge Villager Jan-Feb 2022

Hyde Park-Oakridge Villager Jan-Feb 2022

Hyde Park- Oakridge Villager Jan-Feb 2022 ISSUE 57

Hyde Park-Oakridge Villager Issue 57 Jan-Feb 2022 www.villagerpublications.com Managing Editor: Cathy Wood [email protected] Advertising: Tami Martin 519-851-0961 [email protected] Nippy Watson [email protected] Publisher: Barb Botten Villager Publications, P.O. Box 134, Lambeth Station Ontario N6P 1P9 [email protected] 519-282-7262 Graphic Artist: Cathy Wood

Back in the Day Photographed November 20, 2016 during that season’s first snowstorm, this Ford truck had seen many first snow falls in its 70 years. Before it’s “semi-retirement” to be on display at the Crossings restaurant on Hyde Park Road for a time, it had worked on a farm near Wallaceburg. Does anyone know more about it’s history? Please write in! O rChards esH Local b PUMPKINS b SQUASH b SEASONAL PRODUCE yrup b Apple Cider b APPLE CIDER Vinegar Jams b Peanuts b JERRY RADER PIES & MORE 23778 RICHMOND ST N (519) 666-0286 • crunicanorChards.com OPEN ALL WINTER 7 DAYS A WEEK! Monday-Friday 9-6, Saturday 9-5, Sunday 12-5 RICHMOND STREET NORTH Just 10 Minutes from Masonville at 15 Mile Road 519-666-0286 APPLES MAPLE SYRUP preserves APPLE CIDER APPLE CIDER VINEGAR PEANUTS HONEY JAMS JERRY RADER PIES Gift Baskets & more C runiCan O rChards FresH Local Apples b PUMPKINS b SQUASH b SEASONAL PRODUCE Maple Syrup b Apple Cider b APPLE CIDER Vinegar Honey b Jams b Peanuts b JERRY RADER PIES & MORE C runiCan OPEN ALL WINTER 7 DAYS A WEEK! Monday-Friday 9-6, Saturday 9-5, Sunday 12-5 RICHMOND STREET NORTH Just 10 Minutes from Masonville at 15 Mile Road 519-666-0286 M-F 9-6 • Sat 9-5 Sunday 12-5 Just 10 minutes from Masonville runiCan O rChards H Loc l b SQUASH b SEASONAL PRODUCE e Cider b APPLE CIDER Vinegar uts b JERRY RADER PIES & MORE OPEN ALL WINTER 7 DAYS A WEEK! Monday-Friday 9-6, Saturday 9-5, Sunday 12-5 RICHMOND STREET NORTH Just 10 Minutes from Masonville at 15 Mile Road 519-666-0286

Awaiting Spring – sculpture on the beautiful grounds at Bellamere Winery and Event Centre, Gainsborough Road, January 6.

Welcome to the Hyde Park-Oakridge Villager! We support local arts, entrepreneurs, business, organizations and more by bringing historical and current neighbourhood people and passion to print. You are invited to share stories, photos, event information and to advertise. The 100% locally owned and operated Hyde Park Oakridge Villager is published ten times a year with thousands delivered free to area residences and is an ideal way to reach your local market. NEVER MISS ANOTHER ISSUE OF VILLAGER! Now you can read your local community magazine at villagerpublications.com and at the Archives room at the Central Branch of the London Public Library

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Hyde Park celebrates the Holidays – 2021

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Josh Morgan, City of London Councillor – Ward 7 Welcome to 2022!

[email protected] and copy me at [email protected] so I can follow-up. This e-mail is monitored 24hrs a day during a snowfall event. You can also submit this information digitally at: service.london.ca/service-requests/report-snow-or-slippery/ Details on our snow removal standards and an FAQ page can be found by visiting www.london.ca and searching for “Winter Maintenance”.

Once again we start a new year grappling with the impacts of COVID-19 and the pressures a new variant is putting on our healthcare system. I know many of you have had to work and live under difficult conditions. We have all navigated through periods of remote learning and times of in-

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creased isolation often without the personal connections and supports we would normally have. We all need to take care of ourselves and those arounds us, so this is a good time to reach out and check on each other – friends, neighbours, colleagues, and loves ones. Despite the difficult start to the year, I am optimistic about the future and believe 2022 will be a great year for our community. I want to thank the incredible front-line workers at the City of London who have continued to provide critical public services under challenging conditions throughout the pandemic. My sincere best wishes to you and you loved ones as we start this new year and take on the challenges ahead together. Snow Removal 2022 The City of London maintains over 3,600 kms of roadway; 1,500 kms of sidewalk; 720+ cul-de-sacs; and 2,100 bus stops. During winter storm, if your street is missed or there are any other issues with the snow removal in your area, you can email

NOTE: January 2022 begins on pg. 34 of the City of London Waste Reduction and Conservation Calendar. Between the December and January pages, there is a Climate Change insert highlighting ways to make our city more sustainable and resilient. Check it out!

Your 2021 Hyde Park-Oakridge Community Magazines Please keep sending in story suggestions and photos throughout 2022!

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New Year – New Smile with Hyde Park Dentistry

Your smile is one of the first things that people notice about you,” say Drs. Papneja and Moaveni of Hyde Park Dentistry. “And with the latest technologies and techniques, it’s never been easier to transform your smile into one that you are proud of.” Hyde Park Dentistry offers porcelain veneers, same day crowns, esthetic ceramics, SureSmile clear aligners and in-office whitening – all designed to simplify and minimize the process to achieving the smile you desire. Porcelain veneers are one of the most popular services requested by patients at Hyde Park Dentistry. “You don’t need to be a movie star or have a celeb-sized budget to benefit from these veneers,” says Dr. Moaveni. “They are custom-crafted from very thin pieces of durable, natural-looking porcelain and then bonded onto the front of the teeth, instantly concealing issues such as chips, gaps, or stains. Generally, veneers are completed in two visits.” Dental implants are another popular option for patients missing one or more teeth due to disease or injury. “A dental implant is a titanium post that is placed into the jawbone after tooth loss. The jawbone grows around the implant, giving it the foundation it needs to support a crown, bridge, or denture,” explains Dr. Papneja who has received specialized implant training and has placed and restored dental implants for many happy patients. Of course, while cosmetic dentistry can improve your smile, preventive care through routine checkups and cleanings is of utmost importance to the Hyde Park Dentistry team. Observing for gum and periodontal disease, screening for oral cancer, resolving

Dr. Marjan Moaveni Dr. Ashish Papneja issues that can be caused from dry mouth or grinding are all things they look at during routine checkups. Other preventive measures include dental sealants (coverings to protect decay-prone molars) and safe fluoride supplementation to strengthen enamel – a tooth’s protective armour. Patients at Hyde Park Dentistry comment often that the friendly and caring team of receptionists, dentists, hygeinists and dental assistants provide for a relaxed and informed visit. The modern facility has floor to ceiling windows, providing a warm environment and plenty of free parking outside. For information on all things about your oral health, Hyde Park Dentistry posts frequent blogs on their website (www. hydeparkdentistry.ca) and would be happy to schedule an appointment to evaluate your best way to a New Smile for the New Year!

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Neighbour of Note: ScottBollert Soon after moving to London in 1998, Scott Bollert found himself honing his jazz vocal skills and performing as a front man of a band. In 2001 he and guitarist Bryan Parsons decided to ‘go rock’, performing original music 3-4 nights a week province-wide as After The Lounge .

After getting an itch for doing jazz again, Bollert did a ‘one off’ show

in 2010 with some local musicians that by popular demand turned into regular gigs with a name of Scott Bollert and the Jazzman Band . Now regulars at Michaels on the Thames and other local venues, in 2015 they created a tribute style show to perform ‘A Taste of Sinatra’, highly popular, especially with local retirement communities. “A few of my favourites to perform are Witchcraft, You Make Me Feel So Young and Sunny Side of the Street ,” says Scott. This band usually hosts a Christmas show at a London venue, but went bigger this year. “With the pandemic still lingering and venues just starting to open, we thought we’d film a show and offer it to television,” said Bollert. Through his company Bollert Entertainment , Scott rented the PalaceTheatre and brought inmusic producer DariusSzczepaniak, who is producing a CD of the performance. The showwas televised on Rogers Cable this holiday season across the province. After The Lounge though is technically Scott’s main band, enjoying world-wide success and sharing the stage with many major acts and numerous singles like Sunshine, Easy Love and Bang, Bang . “My family was always about music when I was growing up. No matter where or what we were doing, my parents had all

the major hits of the time cranked up on a radio,” recalls Scott. “My 77 year old father is still like this and has the music blasting everywhere he is. His playlist on his phone is Kings of Leon to David Bowie with the odd Elvis Presley coming up. When I was a kid my Dad always talked about singing in the choir as a kid at Carnegie Hall in New York. It was his claim to fame, always mentioned in a humouous way to me. My brother was a drummer and a DJ. When I was an early teen I was D-Jing with him at high school dances, Buck n Does and weddings in the Norfolk County area where I grew up. I always knew I was a performer as a kid and would be doing something to entertain my family. My love for Frank Sinatra came from a reflection of my Dad’s relationship with my Grandfather (his Dad). My Grandfather’s favourite song was My Way . My Grandfather was a kind of Chairman of the Board of our extended family you could say.” “The best feeling for me as a performer is when people know or enjoy the songs you wrote. To see a large crowd (like in the London Music Hall photo above) gravitate to songs you comprised is exhilarating.” Bollert is an advocate for helping and developing young artists. Have a listen at www.reverbnation.com/afterthelounge and on youtube.com/afterthelounge1, on Spotify and Apple I- Tunes. Follow them on Facebook.com/afterthelounge and Facebook.com/scott.atl. Learn more at jazzmanband.com and at bollertentertainment.com. Watch for the Taste of Sinatra CD and for the 2022 holiday season show and other opportunities to see After the Lounge and The Jazzman Band , including May 11 at the London Music Hall where After the Lounge will be the support band for Buckcherry . Left and Below: The Jazzman Band at the 2021 Christmas show; with special guest vocal performance by local chanteuse, Nicole Tan.

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Welcome to Meat Kandy Why wait for spring – you can enjoy food truck fare now. Wear your stretchy pants when visiting Meat Kandy at Wonderland and Riverside to try their smoked melt- in-your-mouth BBQ bacon cubes (Meat

Stitch-by-Stitch for Sally Ann Oakcrossing residents give back

Kandy), grilled chicken & veggie skewers, smash burgers and other selections. They’re there most days Wednesday to Sunday but check their schedule (and menu) on facebook or at meatkandy.ca

To give back to the community this holiday season, seven residents at Oakcrossing knitted a whole table full of hats, mittens and scarfs to donate to The Salvation Army. Left to right with their wonderful knitting projects are Ivy, Bev, Marilyn, Dorothy, Dot, Audrey and Norma. peopleCare Oakcrossing is a long-term retirement care facility at Oakcrossing and Sarnia Road. Learn more at: peoplecare.ca/long-term-care/peoplecare-oakcrossing/ Rotarians sock-it to Mission Services

Tea anyone? A great way to warm up a cold winter day is with hot tea and a great way to brighten up a grey winter day is with a traditional British tea party! A Taste of Britain has a wide assortment of British tea, biscuits, pastries, scones, jamsandevenclottedcreamtodo it right.Decorate your tea party table with British tea towels, serving plates, Robbie Burns coasters and of course ‘Brown Betty’ tea pots, all available fromA Taste of Britian. London locations are on Aldbersbrook Drive at Wonderland, and Southdale Road East at Wharncliffe. Robbie Burns Day is January 25. To celebrate the famous poet’s birthday, you might enjoy a wee dram of fine Scotch along with your spot of tea.

London Hyde Park Rotarian Peter Rozeluk, who also serves as Executive Director of Mission Services, accepts some of the hundreds of donations of socks by Rotarians and members of the public from fellow Rotarians Lillian Reid and Kevin Webb at Parkway Gardens. A special thank you to Parkway Gardens for providing a highly visible basket for folks to make their donations. They even offered a 15% discount to donors who dropped off socks. And of course thank you to the many folks who thought of others by donating socks. Rotary Club of London-Hyde Park

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Terry LouiseWoods – the Knitting Lady!

Having previously knitted only a few small items as a child, Terry picked up a pair of knitting needles in 2008 and began her journey of playing with colour and texture to produce amazing artisan hand-knit fashion accessories. Designs feature a focus on casual simplicity, style and comfort and SMALL BATCH – not mass produced offshore – hats, cowls, blankets and more. No two pieces are identical. Terry’s values – creativity and passion – are behind each piece. Known in some circles as “The Knitting Lady”, Terry is happy to assist others with a pattern or design challenge, and as a six- time cancer survivor donates a portion of her sales to the Breast Cancer Clinic. Those funds are used right here in London.

Page 8 Hyde Park – Oakridge Villager • Jan-Feb 2022 Historic Hyde Park Excerpt from London Middlesex Historical Society Part IV (Published 1913) On December 19th, 1818, Mr. Mackenzie’s second daughter, Mary, was born, the first white female child born in the district, and the oldest living native white person in this neighborhood. She is now eighty-six years of age, in full possession of all her faculties, a regular attendant at the Presbyterian Church at Hyde Park, and quite capable of superintending the dinner for the family on Sundays when the weather prevents her attend- ing church. She is also an expert needle-woman, being quite at home on such fine and intricate work as netting, doilies, etc. On their farm they had the usual privations of all early settlers, al- though as this district was settled with comparative rapidity, their hardships were much less than in many other parts of the province. Forty years after Mrs. Duncan Mackenzie settled near Hyde Park, the wolves made it impossible to raise sheep west of Chatham. Each family was in a measure compelled to be self-sustaining and self-reliant. The first orchard in this neighborhood was planted by Mr. Mackenzie with trees grown fromapple seeds which he brought with him from the old country. Instead of handsome cooking stoves the settlers had the crane and pot hooks, which with a pair of tongs dec- orated every chimney. Each family made its own soap and candles, made its own yarn, and worked it up into mittens, stockings, com- forters, etc., and made in fact, most of its own clothes and furniture. One of the pleasures which Mrs. Mackenzie’s children and grand children well remember was to go out to the bush with her while she would be gathering herbs for medicinal uses. Not only hys- sop and hoar-hound were found, but sweet cicely, squaw-berries, Terry Louise Woods never dreamed that what started as a hobby to fill time while recovering from cancer would evolve into a business that not only provides some extra retirement income but more importantly, an opportunity to meet and support other knitters – and cancer survivors.

To advertise here, please contact [email protected] ground nuts, spice wood and crinkley root, to their great delight. Bunches of these herbs adorned the ample kitchen, as well as golden corn braided by the husks, and onions by their tops. In the large dining-room adjoining, the family gathered in the winter evenings around the open fire with its blazing logs; and while the girls would be knitting or sewing, and the boys engaged in knitting or other occupations, their mother would read aloud for she was a woman of literary taste and good education for those days. Mary Mackenzie

Terry enjoys the central location of her mostly-senior building near Wonderland and Riverside. “There’s bus service at the door and a lovely park right across the street,” she says. “Gratitude ismy happiness drug,” exclaimsTerry. “I make every day count and remind myself of all the reasons I have to be grateful. I’m especially thankful for my loyal friends and customers.” Visit Terry at www.KNITSbytlw.ca and on Facebook (knitsbyTerryLouiseWoods) and on Instagram

(@knitsbyterrylouisewoods). You can purchase her knits at https://knitsbytlw.myshopify.com or at the Western Fair Market. Photos: Terry models her headband. Knitted ‘Sarah’ caps, shawls, cowls, and ‘Big Blankets’ are popular. Terry’s booth at the Western Fair Farmers Market, 2nd floor, also offers colourful, unique market baskets, hand woven in Ghana.

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The Banting Beat by Amaris Peng, Banting Student Council member We’ve had a great start since the beginning of the school year. The past few months have been nothing but amazing, with great spirit days, fundraisers, as well as success in sports and other activities. We started the year with two great fundraisers hosted by the Banting Fundraising Committee. This year’s #BroncosCan food drive was a great success, and all donations were sent to the London Food Bank. During Diabetes Week, we also collected clothing donations for the Canadian Diabetes Association. Many of our great pre-pandemic activities made a return to our school – with amazing student participation and great outcomes as well! Bronco Musicians put together a wonderful holiday concert, where the bands and choirs shared lovely video performances of the pieces they had been working on. Our students in the Banting Debate Club also finished the year with an impressive debate tournament, while the Banting Business Club enjoyed participating in a real-life online stock market simulation and competing in online JOT Business Competitions! Leaders from the Banting Coding Club hosted the Hour of Code sessions during Computer Science Education Week in the Library Learning Commons for all students to learn how to code. Our Reach for the Top Teams have also been hard at work during lunch-time practices, and performed incredibly during their most recent competition in December, advancing to their next Reach Tournament this year. We saw remarkable performances in the athletics department, with a strong regular season and exceptional playoff run from the Banting Junior Boy’s Volleyball team, who became TVRA central Champions! The Banting Curling Team, Girl’s Basketball, and Football Teams also had wonderful seasons. Just recently, our school was honoured to induct Banting Alumni, World Swimming Champion, and Olympic Swimming Champion Maggie MacNeil into the Banting Athletics Wall of Fame. We appreciated her visit back to Banting and her sharing her thoughts with our community virtually. It was great seeing so many of our Broncos back on the field, and we can’t wait to see what the future holds for many of our other Bronco Athletes!

Sir Frederick BantingHigh School Wall of Fame Named after the London physician who won a Nobel Prize for the discovery of insulin, Sir Frederick Banting Secondary School has produced many notable Canadians. To recognize their achievements, promote school pride and inspire students, the school maintains an Alumni of Distinction display and a Wall of Fame. The most recent inductee to the school’s Wall of Fame is World and Olympic Swimming Champion Maggie MacNeil. “Maggie was able to visit and share her thoughts with our community virtually,” said Banting history teacher William McKeown. “The ceremony included performances by the Banting Senior Band. Huge thanks to Maggie for making the time to visit us. We’re excited to cheer her on in the months and years ahead.” A video of the ceremony may be watched at: https://bit.ly/mmceremony

Maggie MacNeil at Banting’s Wall of Fame with the latest plaque to be installed soon; and her 2018 graduation picture. The Olympic champion was just named to the London Mayor’s 2022 Honours List. Left: Banting Broncos win the Junior Boys TVDSB Central Championship, November 2021 Below: Banting Spotlight winners November 2021

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Optimism for Oakridge in 2022 by Bill Adams

Our Optimism was rising in early December as we hoped the worst of the Covid-19 pandemic would be behind us in 2022. The arrival of the rapidly spreading Omicron variant in the London area has forced the Oakridge Optimist Club to put on the brakes a little as we head into the new year. Our biggest event of the year is our annual Trivia Night. It’s our biggest fundraiser and we didn’t hold it in 2021 due to covid. We were on track for a sold out event for February 5th this year but made the decision to cancel it after new restrictions on indoor gatherings were enacted by the province in early January. The restrictions might have been lifted in time for our event but we decided to postpone it until 2023. We still have another Trivia event scheduled for Saturday, February 19th. It’s more covid-proof as it’s a virtual online event that families and children can play at home. Our first ever family online Trivia last year was well received so we are running it again. The cost to participate in our Family Trivia night is $20 per family. Register by contacting [email protected]. The club’s annual Youth Volunteer RecognitionProgramwas revived for 2022. The program started in 2016 to honour and recognize outstanding youth volunteers in our community. After putting it on hold for 2021 due to covid and limited opportunities for youth volunteers, planning is underway to run the program this year. Our annual Oratorical contest for youth in our community is being planned. Last year’s public speaking event was held virtually online. Our preference would be to hold a live in person event but if that’s not possible we will be ready to hold the Oratorical online. Oakridge Optimist dinner teams returned to the kitchen at London’s Ronald McDonald House in August and we were cooking a monthly meal for families staying at the house through December. Covid restrictions cancelled our January dinner at RMH but we hope to be back in the near future. The Oakridge Optimist Club is participating in a city project to bring enhancements to our Oakridge community. Anyone in the neighbourhood can propose ideas for enhancements in Oakridge. A list of proposed ideas will be voted on by residents in February. More information on Oakridge Decides can be

Oakridge Optimists gather around the Christmas Tree at London’s Ronald McDonald House after preparing a dinner for families staying at the house on December 21st.

found online at getinvolved.london.ca/Oakridge. To find out more about our club, visit our website at oakridgeoptimists.ca See City of London Public Skating Schedules at https://london.ca/living-london/recreation/skating Featuring Nail Art Oakridge Optimist Club President Kevin Levesque welcomes the new Midwestern Ontario Optimist District Governor Gail Dolson from Norwich to a club dinner meeting in November.

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With more than 40 years working as an art instructor, curator, textile artist, print maker and painter, Sharon Barfoot is currently mostly focused on printmaking. “My first passion in the arts was textiles and I am beginning to return to that, however,” says Sharon. “Perhaps, I will be able to find a way to meld the two together in the future.” Sharon’s style is mostly ab- stract expressionism and is in-

fluenced by the rural landscapes where she grew up. She recently moved back to London, to Hyde Park, from South- ampton. “Things have changed considerably since I lived here before. Hyde Park was a rural area and it has grown in to a thriving community. I love that there are so many lovely hiking areas close by and a lovely small park two blocks from me. The area has a good balance of city and county. I love that my area is multicultural. Within one block of my home there are Asian, African, East Indian, and Canadian-born (me). Just imagine that post Covid, this area could have one fabulous block party with uplifting music and dancing!” Out of many career highlights, one that stands out for Sharon are her exhibitions in Pakistan. “I would not say that I have ever been an artist who makes political statements with my work,

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but in this case I did. The focus/commentary of these exhibits were against honour killings. Another powerful memory for me was when a past student thanked me for giving her the motivation and courage to move forward with her art career. She said I helped her believe in herself. She has gone on to win many awards for her work.” I know many writers and artists do their best work when experiencing extreme emotions, whether that is extreme sadness or happiness. For me, my best work tends to happen when my emotions are at a low point. That doesn’t necessarily mean I am depressed, but perhaps when some world event has affected me in an intense way. Our ambivalent attitude toward how we ignore environmental issues has initiated a series of paintings is one example. This same issue has birthed ideas for me to re- using textiles artistically, instead of filling the landfill. This incorporates the concept of wabi-sabi. See more of Sharon’s work at https://www.sharonbarfoot.com

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Hyde ParkWelcomes OsteoStrong New in Hyde Park, OsteoStrong is not a gym, diet, supplement, pharmaceutical, or a medical treatment, but offers unique patented machines that improve your overall health by focusing on building bone strenth. Here, Michelle Hunter of OsteoStrong tells us more. What is different about OsteoStrong compared to regular gyms? OsteoStrong isn’t a gym at all! It’s actually quite different! While we do bring members through a series of osteogenic loading machines, it is not a workout in the traditional sense. Members come in once a week in regular clothes, are done in less than 15 minutes, and don’t even break a sweat! What are the main benefits of OsteoStrong? Our machines are designed to build bone density – by allowing members to emulate end-to-end impact force on their skeletal system. Stronger bones can often come along with amazing benefits including more energy, less joint and body pain, better balance, improved posture, increased strength and agility, and reduced HbA1c. And the best part? It’s only once a week, for less than 15 mins! What is BioCharger?

What is most rewarding about your work? Easy! The best part is seeing relief and hope in our members’ eyes who have been in pain for so many years with minimal relief. Many people begin to notice a difference after just one or two sessions! We’ve only been open a month here in London but already people are so excited, and that makes us feel so happy. We offer free “discovery phone calls” to learn more about your health and your physical goals and of course to determine that our machines would be a good fit for you. Then we will explain how it all works – from the machines to the membership options. And we can even get you set up for a free session at that time! Or, you can jump right in and book an in-person consultation where we’ll do all the same things, but you can also tour the How do people learn more? There are a few options for this!

Great question! In addition to our Spectrum Machines (the ones we use to trigger bone growth), we also have a selection of ‘Healing Modalities’ to help treat, heal and pamper the rest of our bodies!

BioCharger is one of those additional offerings. It’s pretty incredible actually! It is completely non-invasive, and is there to help restore strength, stamina, coordination and mental clarity! We also have full-leg compression boots, a PEMF mat, red light therapy, and we have a hydromassage lounge coming!

centre and meet the staff. And you can do your free session right then and there! How do people book an appointment? Visit https:// osteostronglondonontario.as.me/ Or call 548-900-0500

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Cultural Cooking Cranberry White Chocolate Scones by Jess Jones I grew up with my grandmother baking and cooking. She loved to be in the kitchen making everything you can imagine. It was tradition to look forward to her chocolate cakes on your birthday, and I remember when she made me a 3D Carousel cake with horses (before fancy cakes were a thing!) But, it’s my grandmother’s scones that I will never forget. Nanny would make all different kinds; raisin, cranberry, chocolate – it didn’t matter. They were giant scones with a fluffy center, the perfect crumb. Then, we would take fresh butter, slather her scones, and eat as many as we could fit in our bellies! When I decided to go to culinary school in 2007, I was inspired by my Nanny’s love of the kitchen. I wanted to become the family’s matriarch that provided delicious food, serving the people I love most. I graduated fromFanshaweCollege’sCulinaryManagement program in 2009, then realized my passion was with baking, too! I became an executive pastry chef and practised the art of cooking

and baking for 17 years, opening up my little gourmet cake and cookie shop to fuse my love of art with baking and facilitate workshops for others to learn. Today I am sharing my Nanny’s Cranberry White Chocolate Scone recipe, which has been passed down to my mom, who then passed it on to me and now I spend weekends in my kitchen baking with my two daughters sharing the love of baking and eating like I once did when I was their age. Ingredients: 4 cups of flour

¾ cup unsalted butter 5 tsp of baking powder ½ cup sugar ½ tsp salt ½ tsp vanilla 1 cup of milk Two eggs beaten ½ cup white chocolate chips ½ cup dried cranberries Method:

Combine the dry ingredients in a large bowl, mix in butter by pinching between fingers. When the dough has turned into a crumble, add in the remaining ingredients and mix until a soft dough forms. Put the dough onto a floured surface and knead a few times. Roll to ½” thickness and cut out scones with a cutter. Place on a non-stick pan (or one covered with parchment paper). Bake at 400 for 12 minutes. Alternatively, you can wash your scones with an egg wash or milk before baking to give them a golden top. Egg wash: 1 egg plus 2 types of water - mix. Milk Wash: only milk. Jessie Jones, RT is the owner of Jess Jones Recreation Therapy. Learn more at: www.jessjonesrecreationtherapy.com

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To advertise here, please contact [email protected] Legion volunteers and Poppy Captains also distributed poppies to the 41 Public and Separate schools in our area. Learn more about the Byron-Springbank Legion at: rclbr533.ca Learn to play like a virtuoso – virtually The London Academy of Music at 1634 Hyde Park Road offers lessons on Piano, Voice, Violin, Cello, Drums, Guitar, Bass, Banjo, Ukulele, Saxophone, Clarinet, Flute and music theory on a virtually basis until pandemic considerations have eased. No instrument? Ask about their loaner program. Learn more at https://academyofmusiclondon.com Successful 2021 Poppy Campaign by Wayne McGregor Once again, thanks to the generosity of Londoners, the Byron- Springbank Legion’s 2021 Poppy Campaign was remarkably successful, surpassing last year’s total by almost $5,000. By the end of November, our 2021 Poppy Donations total reached $55,860.50. An additional $10,600 was donated by the Lambeth Lions. Along with the 300 businesses in west London that provided counter space for 800 poppy boxes, wewould like to especially thank London North Costco for allowing Legion volunteers to staff a table in their lobby for ten days during the heart of the campaign. Again, Costco patrons were very generous, donating just over $13,000 this year. Other major partners included TimHortons, Remark’s Fresh Market, Loblaws Superstore, Walmart, LCBO, Shoppers DrugMart, and The Beer Store. Many thanks for their assistance every year.

Hyde Park Lions present cheque to SARI Therapeutic Riding

Lions Robert and Pamela presented a cheque to SARI Therapeutic Riding. Funds were raised from at the Country Cruizin Car Show. Learn more about Sari Therapeutic Riding at www.sari.ca

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