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Lambeth Villager Jan-Feb 2022

Lambeth Villager

Jan-Feb 2022 ISSUE 61

Hello Lambeth By Gloria Rae

their time whenever needed, then I’d like you to send an email to [email protected] and tell us why you are nominating this person and their contact information. Please use the subject line Lambeth Pillars of the Community in your email. With all the won- derful people inLambeth to choose from(and tobe crystal clear, we’re not looking for nominations just because the person is your close friend or the neighbour who cuts your lawn) we plan to recognize one Lambeth Pillar of the Community in every issue. Please help us to make this happen. So, in the meantime, please note I’m still out and about meeting or talking with Lambeth businesspeople and our regular clients. Anyone needing help with advertising, has inquiries about advertising with the Lambeth Villager or has an interesting local story to tell, please don’t hesitate to contact me so I can “suss” it out. Keep in mind I’m here to help and want our magazine to reflect the personality and people of Lambeth. Because Lambeth is so worth it!

Well, first of all I want to wish everyone “Happy New Year – 2022!” Can you be- lieve we’ve gotten this far? It just seems like yesterday we were celebrating the Millenium. Boy, are the years flying by,

even when we are locked down by Covid and are bored silly. I need everyone’s participation in a LambethVillager regular feature I wish to launch called Lambeth Pillars of the Community . If you know of a Lambeth resident who you think should be recognized for their selfless acts, their devotion to Lambeth by serving onmulti- boards or committees, or just helping the community by giving

Gloria’s Recommendations for Settling in Over the Winter

Gloria, there’s no room on the table for the cards!

Dipping Sauce 1/4 cup hoisin sauce 1 tbsp. soy sauce 1 tbsp. rice vinegar or lime juice (I prefer the lime myself)

If you are a games aficionado like me and you’re having some friends over to play Euchre or whatever, then why not offer them something different to go with their beverages besides potato chips? Here is a recipe for Pork Won Tons that are easy

to make and are absolutely delicious. Gloria’s Asian Pork Dumplings (Makes about 60) And they go fast!!

1 tsp. chili paste 2 - 3 tbsp. water 1 tsp. minced ginger 1 tsp. orange zest (optional) 1 green onion minced Combine all ingredients for sauce in a bowl. Refrigerate until ready to serve.

Note: Recipe calls for ground pork but ground veal or beef can be used. I find that ground chicken or turkey turns out dry and rather bland, but it is possible to use if desired. 1 lb. lean ground pork or beef 1 cup finely chopped Chinese cabbage 2 garlic cloves, minced 2 green onions, finely chopped 2 tbsp. soy sauce 1 tbsp. minced ginger 1 lb. package of wonton wrappers Toasted sesame seeds for garnish 1. In a large bowl combine all ingredients except the wrappers and sesame seeds. 2. Remove wonton wrappers from package. 3. Place 1 heaping teaspoonful of filling in the middle of a wrapper. Carefully wet the outer edges of the wrapper with water (using your finger or a pastry brush) and bring two of the corners together to seal. Pleat along the edges, bringing the other two corners up to the center and pinch tightly. (They will look like little pouches). 1 tsp. chili paste 1 tsp. sesame oil 1/4 cup coriander, chopped 4. Repeat until all filling and wrappers are used up. Place on a cookie sheet and freeze until solid. Store in freezer bags. 5. To cook, place dumplings in a large pot of boiling water and cook until they float to the top (about 5-6 minutes from frozen or 3-4 minutes if fresh). Drain in a colander, sprinkle with toasted sesame seeds and serve with dipping sauce.

Also, with Valentine’s Day coming up, it puts me in the mood for chocolate so here’s a devilishly good chocolate recipe that I guarantee will be become your “go to” from now on.

Gloria’s Secret Brownies Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. ½ cup margarine ½ cup cocoa 1 cup brown sugar (firmly packed) 2 eggs 1 teaspoon vanilla ½ cup all purpose flour ½ cup chopped pecans (or walnuts if preferred) or coconut for a change. ¼ teaspoon of salt

To advertise here, please contact [email protected] In saucepan blend together over low heat the cocoa, butter and cream. Mix in the icing sugar. Beat by hand until smooth and creamy. Spread icing on slightly cooled brownies and when completely cooled cut into squares. Melt margarine. Stir in cocoa, then brown sugar. Beat in eggs and vanilla. Blend in flour, nuts and salt. Spread evenly in greased (butter) 8” square pan. Bake at 350 degrees F for approximately 20- 25 minutes. You’ll have to check with a toothpick. If toothpick comes out clean, they’re done. Make sure you don’t over-bake them. Chocoholic’s Fudge Icing for Brownies 2 tablespoons cocoa 2 tablespoons cream (10-15%) 2 tablespoons butter 1 cup icing sugar

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To advertise here, please contact [email protected] 4. Meet new people – our routines are upside-down right now, so try to make opportunities to meet new people. Join social 3. Make a contribution – even if you’ve been hiding away during COVID, it’s never too late to take care of the important relationships you already have. To build a connection, you need to contribute to relationships, too. Offer support to others in your life, whether that’s chatting with your neighbours or calling an old friend on their birthday. Feeling well includes feeling like you belong By Dr. Beth Mitchell and Linda Sibley, co-CEOs, CMHA Thames Valley Addiction and Mental Health Services Connecting with other people and your community doesn’t just feel good, it’s good for your mental health. Especially after the long periods of increased social isolation brought on by the pandemic, almost everyone can relate to how this makes us feel—well, lonely. The good news is that there are many ways to overcome loneliness, and it can start with even one relationship or social connection. At its core, belonging is a sense of connectedness – to family, community and the world around us. What this looks like in daily life is the love, kindness and respect we feel from others, and after the 18 months we’ve had, we could all use a little more love, kindness and respect. We all need to feel like we belong and that others care about our well-being, and social support is exactly that: the belonging and care we receive from other people. Our social support network can include many different groups of people, including friends, family members, teammates, co- workers, neighbours or even professionals like your doctor, your mail carrier or the person you get coffee from. When you feel like you belong, you feel like a valued and equal member of the community, and that feels good. Plus, a person is less likely to experience anxiety, depression or problems with substance use if they have friends and healthy relationships, feel they are a part of a community and can meet their basic day-to-day needs. That way, if they’re going through a tough time, they also have a support system to lean on. So, now that you know how important social inclusion is, how can you go about building your own sense of belonging? Here are a few tips: 1. Focus on what you have in common – some people have a few strong personal connections, and some people thrive when they are connected to larger groups like those on social media or their broader cultural or religious community. It’s normal for people to feel comfortable in groups where they have something in common, whether it’s a sense of style or career goals. You may feel like it’s easier to relate to someone who is similar to you and this gives you a sense of group membership. 2. Express your needs – be clear with the people in your life about the kind of help you need, whether it’s someone to talk to or help with a problem. Tell people what you need—they may be able to offer better help when they know what you’re looking for.

activities, take an in-person or online course, volunteer, or get involved in an organization. You can also ask friends to introduce you to other people. 5. Give it time – give relationships time. It takes a bit of work to build them. You won’t be friends with everyone you meet, and when you do make a new friend, it will take time to strengthen your relationship. Think of belonging as a process, not a one-time event, and you’ll get there. If you or someone you love is struggling, there is hope and help: • If you are in crisis, please call or text Reach Out at 519-433- 2023, or connect via webchat at www.reachout247.ca. You can also go to the Mental Health and Addictions Crisis Centre at 534 Queens Ave, London. Both services are available to those in need 24/7. • If you are feeling anxious, depressed, lonely, overwhelmed or just need to talk something through with someone, contact the Support Line at 519-601-8055 (toll free: 1-844-360- 8055). The Support Line, provided by CMHA Thames Valley Addiction and Mental Health Services, offers confidential listening and support 24/7 to individuals aged 16+. • To connect with a mental health and addictions professional, please visit www.cmhatv.ca to find your closest point of access as well as programs and services that are available to you.

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The Jig is up! The 35-yearMysteryof the WaterTower Lights is Solved! John Hodgins Confesses. In 1986, when I heard the Lam- beth Business Association wan- ted to restore the Village of Lights theme, I had an idea. I had access to some high heat colour changing

film they use in front of spotlights in the theatre industry. I contacted Leroy Poole of Lambeth Electric who looked after the water tower lights and asked him what type of lights were on the water tower. He offered to lend me a spare to work on. I was able to prepare the films, so I was able to install them quickly while I was up on the tower. The day of the lighting ceremony I hadn’t informed anyone what I was planning. I really didn’t have permission to be up there. Later when word circulated, the owner of Lambeth Landscaping [sorry I can’t recall his name], a Lambeth Business Association member, offered to donate crystal lights the following year and continued to donate replacem ent bulbs in subsequent years. This addition required Leroy and his brother Norm Poole to install an electrical outlet at the top of the water tower to plug the lights into, which they did that su mmer. The next Christmas season, Scott Leatherland and myself who were both lineman at the time, went up the tower and installed the crystal lights while Scott’s brother Bernie remained on the ground as our ground crew. That year the former Royal Bank at the corner of Colonel Talbot and Main also joined in by complimenting the colour scheme, providing a very nice effect. In these photos you can see in the reflection the price of gas at the station across Main Street was only 46 cents.

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HEALTH & WELLNESS by Peter Semchism HEALTH & WELLNESS by Peter Semchism Health andW llness By Peter Semchism Snoring Loudly? You might have Sleep Apnea

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Dementia Could Happen to Anyone… Because Everyone Ages. The Facts Peter Semchism Obstructive Sleep Apnea (OSA) is a condition where the upper airway collapses frequently during sleep and breathing stops. This may lead to loud snoring, abrupt awakenings accompanied by gasping or choking, morning headache and dry mouth, excessive daytime tiredness, and increased blood pressure. A 2017 Statistics Canada report noted that 6.4% of Canadians reported being diagnosed with SleepApnea. This was up from 3% in 2009. Males are twice as likely to have OSAand the prevalence increases with age. The largest risk factor for OSA is obesity. Do I Have Sleep Apnea? If you experience the following sleep apnea symptoms, discuss it with your physician. They could refer you to a sleep specialist. • Your significant other complains about your snoring. People with sleep apnea tend to snore regularly and loudly enough to disrupt their partner’s sleep. Breathing cessation then follows the snoring. It is also common to make g sping or choking sounds during sleep, as your body struggles to breathe. If your partner has made you aware that you snore, gasp or choke in your sleep, it’s time to see a doctor to undergo a sleep apnea screening. • You feel excessively sleepy during the day. During a cessation in breath, your body partially awakens. This compromises quality of restful, restorative sleep. • Headaches • A dry or sore throat in the morning Risk Factors For Sleep Apnea Sleep apnea can affect anyone, however, the following factors raise the risk of developing sleep apnea: • Males are twice as likely to develop sleep apnea as women • Adults over the age of 40 • Being overweight or obese – excess weight around neck or chin can obstruct breathing • Thicker neck or chin – usually indicates a narrower airway • Family history of sleep apnea or snoring • Regular consumption of alcohol, sedatives or tranquilizers – relaxes muscles in the throat • Smoking – causes inflammation and fluid retention in the airways, reducing the space for air to pass through • Enlarged tonsils/ denoids – reduces amount f room for air to pass thro gh irway • Lower jaw that is smaller than the upper jaw Chronic sleep apnea can have serious consequences. People with sleep apnea are at higher risk of heart disease, stroke and other life-thre tening health conditions. As the airway co apses and oxygen is cut off, the body goes into “fight or flight” mode. Th s w ak s the cardiovascular yst m and increases blood pressure. Dementia Could Happen to Anyone… Because Everyone Ages. The Facts Peter Semchism

Page 6 Lambeth Villager • January-February 2022 Treatm nt of dementia may depend on the specific cause. Treatment of Alzheimer’s disease usually involves treating the declining memory and gradually worsening behavioural symptoms with a range of medications Symptoms of dementia can vary depending on the cause. For example, people with Lewy body dementia often have long-lasting visual hallu- cinations. Some forms of dementia also tend to affect people younger than others and progress faster. Treatment and Prevention Sle p apnea takes a toll in a psychological sense, too. People that suffer from sl ep apnea are unable to e joy quality, restorative sle p. During the da , th y are often sleepy and irrit ble. O er time, a person can become moody and depressed becaus they are not receiving the rest their body needs. Also, not getting enough sleep has been linked to auto accidents and occupational accidents. Being perpetually tired makes it difficult to perform daily tasks, lowers productivity and affects overall quality of life. Dementia is not a specific disease, but a general term that describes a gradual decline of mental ability that affects your intellectual and social skills to the point where daily life becomes difficult. Dementia can affect your memory, language skills and decision-making ability; impair your judgment and make you feel disoriented; and it may also affect your personality. Dementia can be caused by many diseases that affect the brain. The most common cause of dementia is Alzheimer’s disease. Others in- clude vascular, Lewy body, frontotemporal and mixed dementia. Types of dementia differ based on underlying causes and can affect specific symptoms and how it progresses. Symptoms and Complications Many of us often experience forgetfulness. We may forget where we put the car keys or repeat the same story to a friend or family member. These behaviours are usually caused by the information overload of our busy, stressful lives – it doesn’t mean that we’re developing dementia. As people age, they may experience memory changes such as slowing of information processing. This type of change is normal and doesn’t interfere with day-to-day functioning. By contrast, dementia is disabling and not a normal part of aging. Although dementia often presents itself differently from person to per- son, common symptoms include: gradual loss of memory of recent events and lack of ability to learn new things increasing tendency to repeat oneself, misplacing objects, becoming confused and lost in familiar places slow disintegration of judgment and reasoning abilities increasing irritability, anxiety, depression, confusion, and restlessness increasing communication and language difficulties (forgetting words or substituting incorrect words) changes in personality, behaviour, or mood decreasing ability to focus and pay attention inability to plan and carry out tasks that require multiple steps (e.g. pay - ing bills). To be diagnosed with dementia, the symptoms must be severe enough to affect a person’s independence and their ability to perform everyday activities. To advertise here plea e ontact Gloria@Villag rPublications.com Dementia is not a specific disease, but a general term that describes a gradual decline of mental ability that affects your intellectual and social skills to the point where daily life b comes difficult. Dementia can affect your memory, language skills nd decision-making ability; impair your judgment and make you feel disoriented; and it may also affect your personality. Dementia can be caused by many diseases that affect the brain. The most common cause of dementia is Alzheimer’s disease. Others in- clude vascular, Lewy body, frontotemporal and mixed dementia. Types of deme tia diff r based on underlying causes and can affect specific symptoms and how it progress s. Symptoms and Complications Many of us often experienc forgetfulness. We may for et where we put the car keys or repeat the same story to a friend or family member. These behaviours are usually caused by the information overload of our busy, stressful lives – it doesn’t mean that we’re developing dementia. As people age, they m y exp rie ce memory changes such as slowing of information processing. This type of change is normal and doesn’t interfere with day-to-day functioning. By contrast, dementia is disabling and not a normal part of aging. Although dementia oft n presents itself differ ntly from person to per- son, common symptoms include: gradual loss of memory of rec nt events and lack of ability to learn new things increasing tendency to repeat oneself, misplacing objects, becoming confused and lost in familiar places slow disintegration of judgment and reasoning bilitie increasing irritability, anxiety, de ression, confusion, and restlessness increasing communication and language difficulties (forgetting words or substituting incorrect words) changes in personality, behaviour, or mood decreasing ability to focus and pay attention inability to plan and carry out tasks that require multiple steps (e.g. pay - ing bills). To be diagnosed with dementia, the symptoms must be severe enough to affect a person’s indep ndence and their ability to perform everyday activities. Symptoms of dementia can vary depending on the cause. For example, people with Lewy body dementia often have long-lasting visual hallu- cinations. Some forms of dementia also tend to affect people younger than others and progress faster. Treatment and Prevention Treatment of dementia may depend on the specific cause. Treatment of Alzheimer’s disease usually involves treating the declining memory and gradually worseni g behavioural symptoms with a range of medications (which may also be used in other forms of dementia), including: cognitive enhancing agents tranquilizers antidepressants antianxiety medications anticonvulsants

There is no treatment that can “cure” Alzheimer’s disease, nor are there medication that can halt or reverse the brain damage caused by it. How- ever, there are medications that can relieve symptoms and slow down the progression of the disease. Medications such as donepezil*, riv- astigmine, and galantamine may be used to slow down memory loss. Prevention of stroke is important for vascular dementia. If you have high blood pressure or cholesterol, transient isch mic attacks (TIAs), or have had a stroke, you should se k continued tre tment for th se conditions to prevent future strokes. The key to caring for and helping people with dementia is to focus on the many ac vities the person c n still do safely. Encourag a pers n with dementia to continue daily routines and maintain social relationships as much as possible. Help them maintain a healthy lifestyle through exer- cise, pr per nutrition, and fluid intake. Speci l diets and supplements are generally unnec ssary. If you are caring for someone with dementia, the following may be help- ful: reminders: Provide written lists of things to do including times, plac s, and phone numbers to help the person complete the task. structure and stability: Minimize undue noise and disturbances to re- duce anxiety. establish routines: Daily and bedtime routines ca reduce disorientation and anxiety. speaking slowly and calmly: Present one thought or instruction at a time. information card: Reduce the risk of wandering and getting lost by pro- viding a pocket card with the person’s name, address, and phone num- ber. safety: Make your home environment as safe as possible by keeping furniture in the same place, removing clutter, installing locks on medi- cine cabinets, and setting the water heater at a low temperature to avoid scalding. driving: Don’t allow someone with dementia to drive a vehicle. Drive them or arrange for rides wherever they need to go. Caring for someone with dementia can be difficult. It requires under - standing, patience, and compassion. Joining an Alzheimer’s disease caregiver’s support group in your community may be helpful. Be prepared for the eventuality that your loved one’s condition will dete- riorate ov r time and additional full-time personal care may be needed. In some situations, placement in a nursing home is in the best interests of the individual and their family. Peter Semchism is a Pharmacist at Greenhills Pharmacy in Lambeth. During sleep, gravity and muscle relaxation allow the tongue and surrounding soft tissues to fall back into the throat area, obstructing the flow.

There is no treatment that can “cure” Alzheimer’s disease medication that can halt or reverse the brain damage cau ever, there are medications that can relieve symptoms a the progression of the disease. Medications such as d astigmine, and galantamine may be used to slow down m Prevention of stroke is important for vascular dementia. I blood pressure or cholesterol, transient ischemic attacks had a stroke, you should seek continued treatment for th to prevent future strokes. The key to caring for and helping people with dementia is many activities the person can still do safely. Encourage dementia to continue daily routines and maintain social r much as possible. Help them maintain a healthy lifestyle cise, proper nutrition, and fluid intake. Special diets an are generally unnecessary. If you are caring for someone with dementia, the followin ful: reminders: Provide written lists of things to do including and phone numbers to help the person complete the tas structure and stability: Minimize undue noise and distu duce anxiety. establish routines: Daily and bedtime routines can reduce and anxiety. speaking slowly and calmly: Present one thought or in time. information card: Reduce the risk of wandering and gett viding a pocket card with the person’s name, address, an ber. safety: Make your home environment as safe as possi furniture in the same place, removing clutter, installing cine cabinets, and setting the water heater at a low tempe scalding.

To advertise here, please contact [email protected] Obstructive Sleep Apnea is a common condition whose prevalence is increasing. It canaffect our healthand relationships. Ask your physician if a screening assessment is right for you. Always keep in mind that we are here for you and your needs. Please feel free to give us a call. If you have any questions or concerns regarding your health or medications, you can reach us at 519-652-9066 Peter Semchism is a Pharmacist at Greenhills Pharmacy in Lambeth. 2. Oral appliances like the Mandibular Advanced Splint (MAS) place the mandible in a position to increase airflow. While an alternative to those who cannot tolerate CAP, the evid nce supporting the benefits are not as strong. 3. Surgery – usually considered the last option, which can involve the removal of the tonsils and the tissue around the opening to the throat. Transient pain and voice changes can occur. 4. Lifestylemodifications – can be used in combination with other options. Exercise, weight loss, positional sleep techniques and avoidance of sedatives, alcohol and opiates can improve outcomes alone or in c mbination with ot er alternatives. driving: Don’t allow someone with dementia to drive a them or arrange for rides wherever they need to go. Caring for someone with dementia can be difficult. It r standing, patience, and compassion. Joining an Alzhe caregiver’s support group in your community may be hel Be prepared for the eventuality that your loved one’s con riorate over time and additional full-time personal care m In some situations, placement in a nursing home is in the of the individual and their family. P ter S mchism is a Pharm cist t Greenhills Pharmacy Issue 45 June 2020 Lambeth Villager Page 7 The treatment for OSA usually involves one or more of four interv ntio s: 1. PAP – Positive Airway Pressure delivers compre sed air to prevent airway closure. It has been shown to reduce nocturnal events, improve daytime wakefulness a d improv bloo pressur and ch lester l.

Hot off the Shelves Reviewed by Luanne Oliver

If Emma Donoghue writes it – I need to read it. I’ve been waiting for The Pull of the Stars to release – and I couldn’t help myself – I finished it in a day. Yes, it’s that good (as are all of Donoghue’s books) Donoghue wrote The Pull of the Stars before Covid-19 came about. But the similarities are frightening. History truly does repeat itself. The Pull of the Stars takes place over three days in a maternity quarantine ward in a hospital in Dublin – at the height of the 1918 Flu Pandemic. Julia Power is in charge of the three bed ward as there are very few nurses to go around. The local nunnery provides young Bridie as a helper for Julia. And the third of this triangle is Dr. Lynn. Kathleen Lynn is an actual historical figure who was a pioneer in her field – and deeds. I truly enjoy Donoghue’s blending of fact and fiction in her books. The setting is so detailed, I felt like I was in the little ward, struggling to grab just a bit of the fresh air trying to get in through the wee window. The smells, the lack of privacy, the desperate struggle to just breathe. All while pregnant. The descriptions of childbirth are visceral – and again, true to the time. Julia’s care of the sick women in her care and her sense of duty are impeccable. But there are cracks in her carefully cultivated public persona. Her obligations do battle with her want of more. More for her patients, more for women - and more for herself.Apartner, a confidant, a child. Bridie’s enthusiasm, quickness in mind and body and her outlook on life despite the hardships she has endured will endear her to the reader. Donoghue does a fantastic job as well at bring Dr. Lynn to life. Awoman truly ahead of her time. Ahh, this book is heartbreaking. The treatment of women during this time period, the mortality rate of infants, the Catholic Church’s abuse of power, life and death, the effects of war and so much more. But the spark of light (and pull of the stars) lives in these pages too. A story you won’t be able to put down. Emma Donoghue resides in London, Ontario. The Grand Theatre is presenting a play from her book ROOM March 8-19, 2022. Read more from Luanne at http://luanne-abookwormsworld. blogspot.co m

With winter temperatures here and snow on the ground in my part of the world, Alice Henderson’s latest book, A Blizzard of Polar Bears, seemed to be a timely listen. This latest is the second book in Henderson’s Alex Carter series. Carter is a wildlife biologist. Her latest research posting takes her to Hudson Bay in the Canadian Artic to study

polar bears. But someone seems bent on derailing her research – missing samples, break-ins, staff quitting and more. Why? I liked Alex as a lead character. She’s dedicated, clever and a bit of a kick butt protagonist. She needs to be tough as she finds herself in more than one life or death situation. I was impressed by the detailed descriptions of Alex’s research, methods, climate change and reasons why these studies are so important. It was only on looking at the author’s bio that I discovered she is a wildlife researcher herself. The book benefits greatly from this insider knowledge. There are two threads to the plot with the first introduced in a prologue and the second in the Alex incidents. I wondered how the two would tie together? Well, they’re tied together with lots of action! A Blizzard of Polar Bears is a different style of mystery and suspense, but one I quite enjoyed. If you’ve read Nevada Barr’s Anna Pigeon series or Randy Wayne White’s Doc Ford books, you would enjoy this title. I’m sure there’s more in store for Alex. I chose to listen to A Blizzard of Polar Bears. The narrator was Eva Kaminsky. She’s a talented reader that I’ve enjoyed in the past. Kaminsky’s voice has a low, slightly gravelly, yet smooth tone. It’s very pleasant to listen to. She enunciates well and easy to understand. The speed of reading is just right. Kaminsky really captures the danger and suspense of the plot with her voice, employing a staccato, clipped, tight voice that easily communicates the tension. She uses different voices for the characters. Her reading has lots of movement, easily holding the listener’s attention. (I’m always curious about the collective terms for animals. I had thought polar bears would be blizzard, but instead it is a ‘celebration’ of polar bears.)

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TenWarning Signs of Dementia Contributed by the Alzeheimer Society (Elgin, Middlesex and Oxford) Dementia is a term used to describe a set of symptoms that may include memory loss, difficulty with problem-solving and changes in behaviour. Dementia is identified when these symptoms are severe enough to interfere with a person’s daily activities. Alzheimer’s disease is the most common type of dementia accounting for 60% to 80% of all dementia diagnoses. To help you understand what Alzheimer’s disease might look like, the Alzheimer Society has developed the following list of warning signs: 10 warning signs #1 Memory loss that affects day-to-day abilities It is normal to occasionally forget colleagues’ names or a friend’s phone number only to remember them a short while later. However, a person with Alzheimer’s disease may forget things more often or may have difficulty recalling information that has recently been learned. #2 Difficulty performing familiar tasks At times busy people can be so distracted that they may forget to serve part of a meal, only to remember about it later. A person with Alzheimer’s disease may have trouble completing tasks that have been familiar to them all their lives, such as preparing a meal or playing a game. #3 Problems with language Anyone can have trouble finding the right word at times. However, a person with Alzheimer’s disease may forget simple words or may substitute words such that what they are saying is difficult to understand. #4 Disorientation in time and space It is common to forget the day of the week or one’s destination - for a moment. But people with Alzheimer’s disease can become lost on their own street, not knowing how they got there or how to get home. #5 Impaired judgment Sometimes people make questionable decisions such as putting off seeing a doctor when they are not feeling well. A person with Alzheimer’s disease may experience changes in judgment or decision-making, such as not recognizing a medical problem that needs attention or wearing heavy clothing on a hot day #6 Problems with abstract thinking Periodically, people may have difficulty with tasks that require abstract thinking, such as balancing a cheque book. However, someone with Alzheimer’s disease may have significant difficulties with such tasks because of a loss of understanding what numbers are and how they are used. #7 Misplacing things Anyonecan temporarilymisplaceawallet or keys. However, aperson with Alzheimer’s disease may put things in inappropriate places: for example, an iron in the freezer or a wristwatch in the sugar bowl. #8 Changes in mood and behaviour Anyone can feel sad or moody from time to time. However, someone withAlzheimer’s disease can show varied mood swings – from calmness to tears to anger - for no apparent reason. #9 Changes in personality Personalities can change in subtle ways over time. However, a person with Alzheimer’s disease may experience more striking

personality changes and can become confused, suspicious or withdrawn. #10 Loss of initiative It is normal to tire of housework, or social obligations, but most people regain their initiative. However, a person with Alzheimer’s disease may become passive and disinterested and require cues and prompting to become involved. For programming information visit the Alzheimer Society

Southwest Partners website: alzswp.ca Source: Alzheimer Society of Canada

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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. Even though we are still fighting the Covid-19 pandemic, we surpassed last year’s total by almost $5,000. By the end of November our 2021 poppy campaign donations total reached $55,860.50. An additional $10,600 was donated by the Lambeth Lions from their Lawn Poppy Program. That brought the 2021 total to $66,460.50. Wewould also like to express thanks to IronstoneBuildingCompany and Davey’s Trees for Vets who presented donation cheques of $2,500 and $1,459 respectively, directly to the branch. Other major campaign partners included Tim Hortons, Remark Fresh Market, Loblaws Superstore, Walmart, LCBO, Shoppers Drug Mart, and The Beer Store. Many thanks for their assistance every year. In addition to the 300 businesses in west London that provided counter space for 800 donation boxes, North Costco allowed us to man a table in their lobby for 10 days during the heart of the campaign. Again, Costco patrons were very generous, donating just over $13,000 this year. Legion volunteers also distributed poppies to the 41 Public and Separate schools in our area. Our area stretches from Wortley Village in the east to Riverbend in the west, from Southdale Road North to Fanshawe Road. Visit the Lambeth Legion at: branch501lambethlegion.ca

Lambeth lions President Dave Mitchell (far Left) presents Byron Legion’s 1st VP Wayne McGregor with a $10,600.00 donation to the branch’s Poppy Fund.

The Lambeth Lions with the assistance of the East London Lions, sold several thousand lawn poppies all over London over the summer and fall. The $42,400 profit has been distributed to the four London Legions (Lambeth, Victory, Vimy and Byron).

JANUARY 2022 EVENTS  L dies Auxilia y C terin Available [email protected] “Everyone Always Welcome” Royal Canadian Legion Lambeth Branch 501 7097 Kilbourne Road, London 519-652-3412 www.branch501lambethlegion.ca Facebook - branch501lambethlegion.ca  Banquet Hall Rentals Royal Canadian Legion Lambeth Branch 501 7097 Kilbourne Road, London 519-652-3412 www.branch501lambethlegion.ca Facebook - branch501lambethlegion.ca  Banquet Hall Rentals  Ladies Auxiliary Catering Available [email protected] “Everyone Always Welcome”

FEBRUARY 2022 EVENTS  Ladi s Auxilia y C tering Available lamb thbr501rental @gmail.com “Everyone Always Welcome” Royal Canadian Legion Lambeth Branch 501 7097 Kilbourne Road, London 519-652-3412 www.branch501lambethlegion.ca Facebook - branch501lambethlegion.ca  Banquet Hall Rentals Royal Canadian Legion Lambeth Branch 501 7097 Kilbourne Road, London 519-652-3412 www.branch501lambethlegion.ca Facebook - branch501lambethlegion.ca  Banquet Hall Rentals  Ladies Auxiliary Catering Available [email protected] “Everyone Always Welcome”

Please have your Vacination Certificate and Photo ID ready Please have your Vacination Certificate and Photo ID ready to screen upon entrance to the Legion to screen upon entrance to the Legion

New Year’s Eve and Levee Day cancelled due to Gov’t Ruling New Year’s Eve and Lev e Day cancelled due to Gov’t Ruling

Please have your Vacination Certificate and Photo ID ready Please have your Vacination Certificate and Photo ID ready to screen upon entrance to the Legion to screen upon entrance to the Legion

SUNDAY MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY

SUNDAY MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY I

Big Band 7pm-10pm ig and 7pm-10pm

Everryyone is welcome to elcome to join the Legion!! Give us a call 519-652-3412 6 v rryy is welcome to elcome to join the Legion!! Give us a call 519-652-3412

By purchasing your “Catch The Ace” Tickets you will be supporting 3 Local Charities By purchasing your “Catch The Ace” Tickets you will be supporting 3 L cal Charities

Line Dancing 6pm-9pm Legion OPEN 2-9 Line Dancing 6pm-9pm Legion OPEN 2-9 Line Dancing 6pm-9pm Legion OPEN 2-9 Line Dancing 6pm-9pm Legion OPEN 2-9 Line Dancing 6pm-9pm Legion OPEN 2-9 Line Dancing 6pm-9pm Legion OPEN 2-9 Legion OPEN 2-10 Legion OPEN 2-10 Trivia Night 7-10 Trivia Night 7-10

5th - Versatiles 12th - Allan James 19th - Joan Spalding 26th - Two for the Road 5th - Versatiles 12th - Allan James 19th - Joan Spalding 26t - Two for the Road

Legion OPEN 2-6 Legion OPEN 2-6

Versatiles 2pm-5pm “FREE” Versatiles 2pm-5pm “FREE”

Legion Closed Legion Closed

“Catch The Ace” 7PM Upstairs Lambeth Legion 8 “Catch The Ace” 7PM Upstairs Lambeth Legion

Big Band 7pm-10pm Big Band 7pm-10pm

7 Line Dancing 6pm-9pm Legion OPEN 2-9 Line Dancing 6pm-9pm Legion OPEN 2-9 Line Dancing 6pm-9pm Legion OPEN 2-9 Line Dancing 6pm-9pm Legion OPEN 2-9 Legion OPEN 2-10 Line Dancing 6pm-9pm Legion OPEN 2-9 Legion OPEN 2-10 28 Line Dancing 6pm-9pm Legion OPEN 2-9 Trivia Night 7-10 14 21 Trivia Night 7-10

Dave McEwen 2pm-5pm “FREE” Dave McEwen 2pm-5pm “FREE”

Legion OPEN 2-6 Legion OPEN 2-6 Legion OPEN 2-6 Legion OPEN 2-6 Legion OPEN 2-6

Legion OPEN 2-6 Legion OPEN 2-6 Legion OPEN 2-6 Legion OPEN 2-6 Legion OPEN 2-6 Legion OPEN 2-6 Legion OPEN 2-6

Joan Spalding 2pm-5pm “FREE” Joan Spalding 2pm-5pm “FREE” Allan James 2pm-5pm “FREE” Allan James 2pm-5pm “FREE”

Legion Closed

15 “Catch The Ace” 7PM Upstairs Lambeth Legion Big Band 7pm-10pm 15 “Catch The Ace” 7PM Upstairs Lambeth Legion Big Band 7pm-10pm 22 “Catch The Ace” 7PM Upstairs Lambeth Legion Big Band 7pm-10pm “Catch The Ace” 7PM Upstairs Lambeth Legion Big Band 7pm-10pm 22 “Catch The Ace” 7PM Upstairs Lambeth Legion

“Catch The Ace” 7PM Upstairs Lambeth Legion “Catch The Ace” 7PM Upstairs Lambeth Legion 11 Big Band 7pm-10pm

Legion Closed

Mixed Darts 7pm-9pm

Legion Closed

Mixed Darts 7pm-9pm

Legion Closed

Mixed Darts 7pm-9pm

Allen James 2pm-5pm “FREE”

Legion Closed

Big Band 7pm-10pm

18 “Catch The Ace” 7PM Upstairs Lambeth Legion Big Band 7pm-10pm “Catch The Ace” 7PM Upstairs Lambeth Legion Big Band 7pm-10pm 25 “Catch The Ace” 7PM Upstairs Lambeth Legion Big Band 7pm-10pm “Catch The Ace” 7PM Upstairs Lambeth Legion Big Band 7pm-10pm 18 25 “Catch The Ace” 7PM Upstairs Lambeth Legion

Mixed Darts 7pm-9pm

Allen James 2pm-5pm “FREE”

Legion Closed GENERAL MEETING 2PM Legion Closed Legion Closed GENERAL MEETING 2PM Legion Closed 20 20 27

Legion Closed 23

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Legion Closed 19

FAMILY DAY

Two for the Road 2pm-5pm “FREE” Two for the Road 2pm-5pm “FREE”

Mixed Darts 7pm-9pm Mixed Darts 7pm-9pm

Legion Closed

FAMILY DAY

Legion OPEN 2-6 By purchasing your “Catch The Ace” Tickets you will be supporting 3 Local Charities By purchasing your “Catch The Ace” Tickets you will be supporting 3 Local Charities

5th - CW Country 12th - Allan James 19th - Versatiles 26th - Blackstone 5th - CW Country 12th - Allan James 19th - Versatiles 26th - Blackstone

Legion Closed Legion losed

Legion Closed

Mixed Darts 7pm-9pm

Legion Closed

CW Country 2pm-5pm “FREE”

“Catch The Ace” 7PM Upstairs Lambeth Legion

Legion Closed

Mixed Darts 7pm-9pm Mixed Darts 7pm-9pm

Legion Closed

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Legion Closed

Mixed Darts 7pm-9pm

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CW Country 2pm-5pm “FREE”

Legion OPEN 2-6

Legion Closed

“Catch The Ace” 7PM Upstairs Lambeth Legion

Mixed Darts 7pm-9pm

Legion Closed

Mixed Darts 7pm-9pm

Lambeth Crossword

Across 2 What type of tree caused all the protests? 6 Where a pirate in Lambeth would definitely go? ____ & Gold 7 Who hopes to take flight every year? Air ______ 8 Name of the main florist in Lambeth? ______ Flowers & Gifts 11 Win big money if you catch this 13 Where is the very final place you go to

16 Name of the missing teahouse 17 The green, green grass of home 19 Name of the berry best farm to go in July and August Down 1 Name of store that helps you stock up every week? 3 What Fest are we now missing every Labour Day Weekend? 4 Where ladies go if they want to shop till they drop? ______ Fashions 5 Who has been keeping you Motoring for 50 years? 9 What was the “listening station” set up to hear in the 1940s?

10 If you are on the grow, the place you go on the May 24 th weekend? A&M ________ Centre and Sod Supply 12 Who serves breakfast all day long? Village ______ 14 Who moved into the Royal Bank Building? _______ Homes 15 Desjardin’s agent of note in Lambeth? Greg ________ 18 It’s gray brick with red shutters and gives you a new top. Village ________

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An update from Anna Hopkins Our Ward 9 City Councillor REFLECTIONS of a City Councillor

Ontario at the provincial level to guide policy decisions. While we don’t always agree I thank every one of them for being willing to serve their communities and bringing their viewpoints. It takes motivation to learn, listen, and a good dose of common sense to be open to multiple views to arrive at the best decision I can make. During these times of uncertainty due to the pandemic we have all been faced with new decisions to make, adapting to an ever-changing work landscape while trying to balance our personal lives. These challenges won’t end with the end of the pandemic but will continue as our city continues to grow. Best wishes for 2022 to all! Please continue to reach out to me if you have any questions or concerns at 226-927-0439, e-mail me at [email protected], or visit my website to get the latest information at www.annahopkins.ca.

As we enter a new year, I find myself reflecting on where I have been and where I am today. I have been an activist for more than 30 years involved in the community, especially when it comes to city

planning decisions. Often those who enter politics come from an activist perspective and hope to guide and change whatever the current political direction at the legislative level they are seeking. When elected to Council, I had to learn right away to be ambidextrous, that it wasn’t nearly as easy as I thought it might be. I have had to learn how to support concerns from residents while at the same time representing the Corporation of the City of London. I have often used the phrase “wearing two hats”. With over 100 services provided by the City to the public it is Council’s responsibility to determine the direction of the many vital plans and processes that make a city successful. Others enter politics from the perspective of the business community. These representatives too have valid outlooks that must also be taken into consideration. At all levels of government keeping budgets manageable to be able to deliver the necessary services required by residents, businesses, and institutions in London and across the province and country means elected officials are deciding on difficult choices, choices that have impacts not just in the short-term but long- term affecting future generations. Still others come from a social perspective, reflecting the needs of our underserved communities, and they bring important views and often lived experience that not all of us have experienced. Striving to work towards a common goal to make life better for all, they work to ensure that everyone has a political voice. I am delighted to see women stepping forward bringing their unique perspective to our decisions and encourage more to take this step. One of the wonderful things about Canada is our diversity, allowing us to offer so many different skills, perspectives, and ideas, elected or not. It is an honour every day to work alongside colleagues, staff, and experts at the municipal level as well as with my work at the Association of Municipalities of

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