HydePark-Oakridge July:August 2022

HydePark-Oakridge July:August 2022

Hyde Park- Oakridge Villager July-August 2022 ISSUE 62

Dining Al Fresco in Hyde Park-Oakridge! The term Al Fresco comes from the Italian and loosely means ‘in the cool air.’ Not only can outdoor dining provide for better virus-avoidance, but spending time outdoors can boost your happiness, health and immune system. This season, let’s enjoy some great coffee or cuisine along with the sights, sounds and aromas of dining Al Fresco – while supporting our local restaurants and shops.

Crossings, 1269 Hyde Park Road, www.crossingseatery.com

The Singing Chef, 1426 Fanshawe Park Rd W https://www.thesingingchef.ca

The Scoop Hyde Park, 1010 Gainsborough Road hydeparkscoop.wixsite.com/website

Taverna 1331, 1331 Hyde Park Road, www.taverna1331.ca

Montanas, 1345 Fanshawe Park Road, 519-473-669

Beertown Public House, 109 Fanshawe Park Rd E., 519-679-5424

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Oakridge Secondary School Students Run Relay for Life On June 10, Oakridge Secondary School students remembered those we’ve lost to cancer, and raised donations to help fund research and services for those living with cancer. The students formed teams with creative names like Colon Crusaders, Finding Chemo and Tumour Doomers to fundraise and walk laps together. The top teams were Knock Out Cancer who raised more than $4000, Cure’s Anatomy ($3927) and Tumour Raiders ($3792). Top participant was Trissy Liu who raised more than $1700, followed by Cliona Crilly ($1502) and Jaden Perry ($1306). With 467 participants and 62 teams all from Oakridge Secondary School, the event raised more than $106,000.

Students were rewarded for exceeding their fundraising goal by throwing pies at Principal Mike Phillips (left). At right, Charlotte Bruce with her sister Hilary, a cancer survivor; and the BBQ provided by the Oakridge Optimists. In the Bruce Laing photo below, cancer survivors in yellow shirts, kick off the first lap of the event.

Nearly half of Canadians are expected to be diagnosed with cancer in their lifetime. But with the endeavours such as the Oakridge Secondary School Relay for Life, the Canadian Cancer Society is funding groundbreaking research and is able to provide a national support system for people with cancer, their caregivers and their families. Learn more at cancer.ca

Above photos courtesy Ella Macintosh

Photo courtesy Bruce Laing Photography

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Arielle Kayabaga, MP London West, joins Don Waugh for the inaugural song (We Are The World) played on the 2022 Hyde Park Community Piano. Hyde Park-Oakridge Villager Issue #62 July-August 2022 Your local community connector The 100% locally owned and produced Hyde Park-Oakridge Villager is published ten times a year with thousands delivered free to area residences, set out at local venues, and posted online at www.villagerpublications.com Publisher: Barb Botten P.O. Box 134, Lambeth Station Ontario N6P 1P9 [email protected] 519-282-7262 Managing Editor: Cathy Wood [email protected] Advertising : Tami Martin [email protected] 519-851-0961 Graphic Artist: Cathy Wood Distribution Ambassador: Nippy Watson Copyright @ 2015 Villager Publications. All rights reserved. This magazine or any portion thereof may not be reproduced or used in any manner whatsoever without the express written permission of the Publisher. Information presented has been compiled from sources believed to be accurate at the time of printing however Do you have a Neighbour of Note? Do you do cultural cooking? We’d love to hear from you. Contact Cathy at [email protected]

Community Honours Our London Family

Among events to honour the Afzaal family a year after they were tragically killed in what police describe as an act of hate, was a march on June 5 organized by Youth Coalition Combatting Islamaphobia (YCCI). Attended by 2000 supporters, the march started at Oakridge Secondary School, where Yumnah Afzaal had attented school, and continued to the London Muslim Mosque. A vigil was held June 6 at Hyde Park Road and Carriage, where a memorial was revealed. The memorial includes a painting depicting the seasons and a silhouette of the Afzaal family walking while the hands of people of different races, seemingly doing a puzzle, add pieces to complete the image. Several local high schools also participated in walks. The Afzaal’s were avid gardeners, and the Our London Family Community Garden has been created at Maple Grove Park on Coronation Drive. An exhibition of art at the London Muslim Mosque features pieces by Yumnah, her art teacher and classmates from Oakridge Secondary School, along with works commissioned by White Oaks Mall and Masonville Place Mall and by artist Jan Neville. Photos at right courtesy Josh Morgan, Deputy Mayor, London

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Londoners Give a Breath Lisa Weir was diagnosed with Stage 4 lung cancer in May 2020. On June 5th, Lisa and supporters participated in a walk titled London Gives A Breath 5k . Attended by over 50 people, the walk started at the Cancer Survivor Park on Riverside Drive and then through Oakridge Acres. The event raised more than $10,000 for lung cancer. “We are creating change,” said Lisa. “We are changing the face of lung cancer and sharing love and support while we do it. I can’t

thank everyone enough for all the support.” For further information or to donate, visit https://lungcancerca.securesweet.com

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Neighbour of Note: Rick Kish Artistic director, producer, director, actor, singer, voice and acting teacher/coach and mentor, Rick Kish was thrilled to get back to live performances after a long covid-furlough, bringing Rick Kish & Friends to Michael’s on the Thames and The Crooner’s Show to Port Stanley Festival Theatre in June. Rick Kish & Friends come in various iterations. From piano and singer to an eight piece band, they cover songs from the Great American Songbook and beyond. From Sinatra to Bublé and a whole lot in between, The Crooner Show , created by Kish, takes delighted audiences through a high energy trip down memory lane with 90 minutes of 50s and 60s hits, great stories, Rat Pack-like banter and swingin’ tunes. Rick has been working as an independent music and theatre professional in many capacities since graduating with a BFA from the University of Windsor’s School of Dramatic Art, and receiving his Masters degree from Western University’s Don Wright Faculty of Music in Literature and Performance with a focus in Music Theatre. His long list of awards include Forest City London Music Awards (FCLMA) Jazz Vocalist Nominee 2020, Forest City London Music Awards (FCLMA) Jazz Vocalist 2019 and a number of Brickenden Awards including Outstanding Musical Director for The Secret Garden . But Rick not only shares his talent with audiences on stage. He has taught acting at both Fanshawe College and at Western University’s Continuing Studies and the Don Wright Faculty of Music Master’s Program and offers singing and acting lessons from his home studio in Oakridge Acres.

Rick Kish, Connor Boa, Nevin Campbell, Larry Ernewein and Sandy MacKay’ perform The Crooner show at the Port Stanley Festival Theatre Rick recalls meeting 15 year old Connor Boa while working at a youth mentorship initiative at the Grand Theatre. Connor boldly told Rick that he wanted to be a singer. “Well, sing then!” replied Rick, who was impressed at what he heard. Now Connor swaps stories and songs on stage with Rick as part of The Crooner Show . If you missed the June events – or would like to see more – would like to hire entertainment for your own event (either Rick Kish & Friends or The Crooner Show ) or would like to take technical or performance training, coaching or get industry advice, visit www.rickkish.ca for further information.

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Back to the Pond with PondFest The Hyde Park Business Improvement Association thanks all of their sponsors, volunteers, grounds crew and musicians, vendors and attendees who helped make PondFest a huge success, June 18, 2022 after a two year covid-furlough. Sponsors include: Oxford Dodge, Oakcrossing Retirement Living, Oxford Learning, London Hyde Park Northwest London Resource Centre, Family Centre Fox Hollow, Oakridge Secondary School, Parkway Garden Centre, Let's Talk Science, City of London, Ontario, Holiday Print & Promotions Ltd. and Hyde Park & District Lions Club.

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London Middlesex Gardens Bloomin’ Tour 2022 London Middlesex Master Gardeners hosted their Bloomin’ Tour on Sunday, June 26. The event consisted of a tour to view six local Master Gardener’s gardens and ask gardening questions of the trained Master Gardeners. Proceeds from ticket sales went to Growing Chefs, a registered charity whose mission is to encourage the community to develop healthy relationships with food. Master Gardener Sarah Ragalyi’s Hyde Park area garden is a collection of favourite plants and colours. Wood-chip pathways lead visitors between both sun and shade beds of perennial flowers, herbs and native species scattered throughout, and a pond with a bubbling waterfall. “We have wonderful neighbours,” said Sarah. “Rather than having us remove a limb from our Pussy Willow that was growing into their property, they cut away part of their fence!” (Top photo page 11). “The garden is always a work in progress,” continues Sarah who designs it to avoid plants that are high maintenance and colours that clash. Sarah enjoys the London Middlesex Master Gardeners monthly meetings where members share advice and ideas. She’s active in the group’s popular [there is a wait list] ‘Seeds to Table’ course that teaches beginner and intermediate gardeners how to grow their own vegetables. The group also stages webinars and library seminars, and each Spring presents ‘Seedy Saturday’ – a garden festival and seed swap. Advice is generously shared on their website. To learn more, visit londonmiddlesexmastergardeners.com

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Putting your best foot forward with Synergy Centre “Feet are the windows to our overall health, our bodies foundation,” exclaims Jocelyn Interiano, RPN and Pordortho Nurse at Forest City Foot Care. “Foot care is an important aspect of health care often overlooked. Years of wear and tear, ill fitting shoes and common fungal infections can result in unnecessary discomfort and self- consciousness, but routine foot care can help prevent some serious conditions and maintain quality of life,” she says. Wellness Coaching at Synergy Centre “Integrity stems from the Latin word ‘integer’ which means whole and complete. It requires an inner sense of ‘wholeness’ and consistency of character. When you express yourself in the world with integrity, people will often see it through your actions, words, decisions, methods, and outcomes. When you are ‘whole’ and consistent, there is only one you”, writes Asiah Rogowy RMT DN MA PhD, a Registered Massage Therapist, Doctor of Natural Medicine (Naturopath) and Life Coach with a long list degrees and certifications from the U.S., U.K. and India. Asiah applies the foundations of Naturopathy – treating the whole person with a holistic understanding of human health, the principles of healthy living and preventive health care, and acting in cooperation with the healing power of nature. “For every problem, there is a cause,” she says. “Naturopaths seek, identify and treat the fundamental cause of the illness.” Offering assessment, education and non-invasive treatment options to prevent or control foot problems, the RPNs at Forest City Foot Care Ltd. are skilled at providing relief for thick nails, in-grown nails, callouses, corns, plantar warts, and the poor circulation that may be experienced by immunocompromised and diabetic patients, and those undergoing chemotherapy. They also offer a safe, painless newly-approved photodynamic therapy to treat fungal nails, and diagnosis and custom fitting of compression garments that improve venous and lymphatic flow return through the circulatory system. Just some of the modalities praticed by Asiah include Living Intelligence Matrix, HARMONY Foundations, Living Intelligence Language (herbal, botanical, flower and tree remedies, essential oils and hydrotherapeutic applications to name a few), and Nutritional Allies from Earth and Sea . The Walking the Seasons of the Medicine Path modality teaches the traditional aboriginal understanding that each season contains specific attributes and lessons that can nourish life, body, and mind. “Historically, these understandings were formed when people were intrinsically connected to the Earth and her cycles. Humans were a part of the whole and had a depth of communion with Nature and life that may seem foreign to most people today,” says Asiah. “The seasons of Nature help us to have: balance, healing, peace and joy if we look to the lessons of each season, understand them and apply them to our lives”. Forest City Foot Care offers in-home service as well as appointments at their clinic in the Synergy Centre at 1635 Hyde Park Road. To book, call (519) 318- 5404. Visit forestcityfootcare.ca to learn more. Jocelyn Interiano RPN and Pordortho Nurse

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ARTISTS ALLEY Ann Pigott

Ann Pigott has painted on and off all her life, but it has only been during the past few years that she focused mostly on the subject of landscapes. “Now that we have such great technology, I can snap photos with my iPhone, then refer to them on my iPad as they become terrific reference materials for my paintings,” she explains. Now that she is retired, Ann enjoys taking road trips throughout Ontario for inspiration and material. “I like to go hiking, and reaching higher altitudes can afford some spectacular views. My favourite view is at the top of the Rock Lake Trail in Algonquin Park. I have created many paintings on this subject matter as a result,” she says.

Page 12 Hyde Park – Oakridge Villager • July-August 2022 “My passion for art lead to a new career, quite late in life,” Ann reflects. “I returned to university to become an art therapist. I was then lucky enough to work with the veterans at Parkwood Hospital for around 17 years. It was an amazing experience as well as a great honour to work with these wonderful residents using several mediums, including wood working. I retired in 2020 and this has allowed me more time to focus on my own art.” You can see some of Ann’s work on the Lambeth Art Asociation (LAA) website at lambethart.com. As the association’s current president as well as a member, Ann encourages you to enjoy the paintings by other LAA artists there, and to follow them on facebook. Ann can also be reached at [email protected]. “A few years ago I hiked, or perhaps I should say mountain climbed, to the top of the Crack in Killarney Provincial Park. It nearly killed me and I wanted to quit, but I was determined to get those photos at the top!” Ann has painted in watercolour, chalk pastel, oil pastel, oil and acrylic. Currently most of her work is created using acrylic on canvas.

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Page 14 Hyde Park – Oakridge Villager • July-August 2022 To learn more about the Rotary Club of Hyde Park, for membership information and event updates, follow them on facebook or visit https://www.hydeparkrotary.org. All are welcome. The Rotary Foundation Citation for Meritorious Service was presented to London Hyde Park Rotarian David Knoppert for his long-time service to International projects in Central America through Commit, Rotary Club of London Hyde Park and Rotary Club of Stratford by District 6330 Foundation Chair Martin Ward. This humble member with proven leadership skills recognizes how very lucky we are to live in a rich country that protects its inhabitants from living conditions that adversely affect their health. Described as a “fundraising guru”, this recipient is interested in improving the quality of life for all the world, both locally and internationally. Congratulations David and the other recipients. Happy 25th Anniversary to the Rotary Club of London Hyde Park. Rotary Club of London Hyde Park Celebrates 25 Years of Service by Barbara Robins The Rotary Club of London Hyde Park celebrated its 25th anniversary a day early on June 2, 2022 at West Haven Golf & Country Club – its meeting place since spring of 1998. To mark that anniversary, past and present members were invited to join for breakfast, share some memories and honour members of the club and community through the presentation of Paul Harris Fellow recognitions and a very special Rotary Foundation Citation for Meritorious Service award. The Paul Harris Fellow (PHF) recognition is named for Paul Harris, a lawyer who founded Rotary with three business associates in Chicago in 1905. The award was established in 1957 to recognize another person whose life demonstrates a shared purpose with the objectives and mission of The Rotary Foundation to build world understanding and peace. With gorgeous light streaming through the windows of the club house London Hyde Park Rotarian and self-starter Cindy Benning was surprised and honoured with a Paul Harris Fellow recognition for her contributions to the club over the last year and a half. Fellow London Hyde Park Rotarian Erik Jacobsen, owner of Parkway Garden Centre was also honoured with a Paul Harris Fellow + 1 recognition for his ongoing support of both Rotary and community at large. Rotarians Neil Holt and Henry Vergeer, who have served in various capacities on the board for a number of years, were honoured by President Cherryl with a PHF +5 and a PHF+4 respectively. Friend of London Hyde Park Rotary Diane Knoppert was recognized as a Paul Harris Fellow for her work on our wine & food pairing fundraisers over the past few years. The following club members who have donated to The Rotary Foundation were also recognized: David Knoppert PHF+3, Lorna Gunning-Fratschko PHF+2 and Peter Rozeluk PHF+7. From the community, Cathy Wood, Managing Editor and Graphic Artist for the Hyde Park-Oakridge Villager magazine was honoured for her efforts in making the local community a better place in which to live, work and play through highlighting and promoting the work of the various service clubs and groups operating in the Hyde Park-Oakridge area.

Paul Harris Fellow recipient Cindy Benning and Rotary Citation for Meritorious Service David Knoppert

PHF+1 recipient Erik Jacobsen being pinned by President-elect Ken Wall

To advertise here, please contact [email protected] Friend of London Hyde Park Rotary Diane Knoppert receives a hand from husband David, after receiving her PHF pin.

President Cherryl Fredette-Upchurch with PHF+7 recipient Peter Rozeluk

Charter member and Centennial president Barbara Robins with PHF Community recipient Cathy Wood, Managing Editor & graphic artist for the Hyde Park-Oakridge Villager magazine Read our complete lineup of community magazines at villagerpublications.com

President Cherryl Fredette-Upchurch with PHF+2 recipient Lorna Gunning-Fratschko Photos courtesy John Martineau

Watch for details on these Hyde Park Business Improvement Association coming events! August Hyde & Seek November AGM November 26 Hyde Park Santa Claus Parade; December 3 Breakfast with Santa; December 3-4 Hyde Park Christmas Market

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