Recently, my friend and I were chatting about what our kids will need for back to school, as her daughter is going away to first year at the University of Guelph. She was bemoaning the idea of hitting a mall, so I asked her what items are on her most-wanted list. The top-of-the-list items that […]
Author: Melinda Drake
Walk/run with family and feed someone in need
As part of a global commitment to promote healthy lifestyles and physical activity, Dempster’s is excited to invite families, competitive runners and non-professional runners to be part of the Global Energy Race by Dempster’s. This is a one-of-a-kind race happening on Sunday, September 23 at Ashbridges Bay Park at 9 a.m. Run With Us and […]
Free mental health sessions starting September 11
Every Tuesday evening for nearly four years now, people have been gathering at Community Centre 55 because they, or a loved one, face a mental wellness challenge. There is the depressive who has worn out his family support because he is constantly morose and continually seeks ways to become happy—ways his family doesn’t know how […]
Mrs. South Asia Canada takes nothing for granted
Whether you believe life is shaped by karma or governed by our own personal drive and determination, the newly crowned Mrs. South Asia Canada, Amita Seth, would probably tell you it’s a little of both. This latest achievement epitomizes Amita’s willingness to jump in, take chances and enthusiastically grab everything life has to offer. Living […]
Pegasus Dance Studios: Using dance to nurture and empower
Pegasus Dance Studios has been teaching children in the community for over 30 years. From preschoolers to teens, and even some adult drop-in classes for those who want to work out and embrace their inner dancer, the studio offers classes at every level and across many different genres, creating an environment ideal for any level […]