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GuideGuideandEventsEvents

Venture Guelph Publications Ltd. SUMMER 2014

$199 for a full week of camp

GUELPHand Area

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This issue is 12 pages without any inserts. Free homedelivery, posted to the web and available at convenientpick-up sites. VENTURE GUELPH PUBLICATIONS Ltd.2 Quebec St, Suite 232 Guelph ON N1H 2T3E: [email protected] 519-824-1595 Mike Baker,owner and publisher. QUESTIONS or CONCERNSabout Distribution: Please call JP Abbott Distribution519-821-3206 with details.

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2014 Summer Day Camp Programs

July 7th – 11th Discovery Day Camp Ages 4 to 11 yearsJuly 14th – 18th Kiddie Kamp Ages 3 to 5 yearsJuly 21st – 25th Discovery Day Camp Ages 4 to 11 yearsJuly 28th – Aug. 1st Primary Camp Ages 6 to 8 yearsAug 5th – 8th Discovery Day Camp Ages 4 to 11 yearsAug 11th – 15th Youth Camp Ages 12 to 15 yearsAug 18th – 22nd Junior Camp Ages 9 to 11 years

$ 165.00/week If registered by July 4th.For more information, call (519)836-9360

Registration brochures are available at thechurch office, in the foyer of Loft Library.

Summer is here, a great time for enjoying drinks by the poolside,burgers from the grill, and the long hours spent simply relaxingand doing nothing at all. With the warm weather it is also a greattime to get active and focus on your health and wellness.The first step to focusing on your wellbeing is deciding what

changes are important to you. The Guelph Family HealthTeam offers FREE wellness workshops and programs, to help youtake control of your health and focus on what matters to you.Are you ready to quit smoking? Our FHT to Quit workshop

will help you battle cravings, manage triggers, and use goal set-ting to quit smoking.Do you want to be a healthier role model to your chil-

dren? Our Introduction to Active Play workshop will give yougames and resources to be physically active with your children(2 to 5 years).Ready to finally get a good night’s sleep? Our Better Sleep

workshop will provide you with techniques to fall back to sleep(and stay asleep) so that you can get more energy fromyour sleep.Or do you want to start making small changes in a vari-

ety of areas? Our Go Healthy! workshop is a springboard formaking changes to your nutrition, physical activity, stress, andreduce your risk of chronic disease.Additional workshops are available on emotional wellness

(feeling stressed, worried, or sad), managing pain, living withasthma, emotional eating, osteoarthritis management, and footcare. Each workshop focuses on giving you the skills, strategies,and support you need to help you take control of your wellness.Let the Guelph Family Health Team become part of your action

plan for wellness.To find more or register, call 519-837-0099 or visitwww.guelphfht.com.

The HISTORICAL WALKING TOURS havereturned to Guelph in 2014! From April toOctober, six different tours will explore thehistory of the city (1) "Where GuelphBegan" explores Guelph's original marketsquare area, almost 24 acres laid out byJohn Galt in 1827, (2) "DowntownWalkabout" covers the historic architec-ture of present downtown Guelph, (3) "TheSlopes of the Speed" looks at the areaclose to the Speed River where many ofGuelph's most distinguished historicalhomes are located, (4) "Altar andHearth in Victorian Guelph" glimpsesinto churches and homes of the Victorianera, offered in two parts, (5) "Brooklynand the College Hill" tours one ofGuelph's early industrial sections on thesouth side of the Speed River, as well as theCollege Hill area, tour includes some of thecity’s best examples of masonry and stonecarving and (6) “Ward One Guelph”

reveals the rich variety of historic architec-ture and the diversity of peoples whoformed Guelph in the area, southeast of thedowntown, between the Speed and EramosaRivers. Particular attention is devoted toresidential/industrial proximity and the city’searly Italian community.Admission to HISTORICAL WALKING

TOURS is $5 and illustrated guidebookswill be available for $5. Special tours arepossible with some advance notice.

TOUR I: Where Guelph BeganAugust 10 and September 14

TOUR II: Downtown WalkaboutAugust 17 and September 7

TOUR III: Slopes of the SpeedAugust 24 andSeptember 21

TOUR IV: Altar and HearthAugust 31 (lower) and September 28(upper)

TOUR V: Brooklyn and the College HillJune 22 and October 6

TOUR VI: Ward One GuelphJune 29 and October 12

For more information, pleasecontact David Lander at the Guelph ArtsCouncil at 519-836-3280 or [email protected]

Fourth Fridays at Guelph Civic Museum haslots to offer this summer. Three exhibits to takein include:

Much More Munsch invites visitors to explorethe art of storytelling, culture and literacythrough the works of a Canadian icon of chil-dren’s fiction. Great interactive displays enablevisitors to become active participants in RobertMunsch’s stories. Lots of activities and events

are planned for the upcoming months! Runsuntil November 9.

Hands and Hearts: The Women of theGuelph General Hospital’s School ofNursing explores the history of the GuelphGeneral Hospital School of Nursing from 1888,when the school was first established untilits final graduation in 1974. Runs untilSeptember 28.

Childhood Reverie highlights artwork byMarnie Dallan, Vince Wall, Barbara Cohen andGrazyna Adamska-Jarecka. This Wall of Art exhi-bition is a partnership between GuelphMuseums and the Guelph Arts Council and is aquarterly juried show that is open to residentsof Guelph and members of the GAC who pro-duce two-dimensional work in any media. Runsuntil June 29.

Guelph Civic Museum’s Fourth Fridayhours are 5-9 pm. Admission is free.Guelph Civic Museum is located at52 Norfolk St. For more information,call 519-836-1221 or visitguelph.ca/museum

Fourth Friday fun

Your personal plan to wellnessFrom the Wellness Team at Guelph Family Health

Guelph Arts Council Historical Walking Tours kick into full swing

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For many of us, busy lives and hectic schedulesmake gathering our family together for a mealseem like an impossible task. It takes carefulplanning and prioritizing to make it happen.A study published by the Journal of

Adolescent Health surveyed 99,000 studentsgrade 6 to 12 and found less than half wereeating five to seven meals with their parents.This is important because eating five to sevenmeals per week as a family has been shown tohave the following important impacts:Family meal benefits:• A study conducted by the Journal of

Adolescent Health concluded that frequentfamily dinners are a protective factor againsthigh-risk activities in youth (tobacco,alcohol, substance abuse)

• Eating meals together at least three times perweek has been shown to improve perform-ance in school

• Strengthens family bonds. Meal time is agreat occasion to reflect on your day, shareideas, and stay connected

• Mealtimes and rituals can ease the stress ofdaily living

• It’s a great opportunity to pass down familyvalues and attitudes from one generation tothe next

With all the benefits for the family as a whole,it is definitely worth every bit of effort tomake it a reality.

• Make family meals a priority. Wake up earli-er in the morning to have breakfast together,or choose after-school activities that don’talways cut into dinnertime

• Meal times don’t always have to be set instone. Regular snacking is encouraged everythree to four hours, so don’t feel guilty if youcan only schedule dinner at a later time

• Keep your kitchen tidy and organized toreduce the preparation and clean-up timefor meals

• Prepare meals with your children–great connection and skills

• Consider purchasing a slow cooker. It willreduce the preparation time, allowing morefamily time

• Cook in large batches, so you can save theleftovers for lunch or freeze leftovers for afast dinner another day

Gabrielle Allison is a Registered Dietitianwith the Health and Performance Centre.Visit www.uoguelph.ca/hpc/ or call519-767-5011 ext.1 for help with mealplanning, healthy eating or weightmanagement.

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for 3 to 225 people (banquets 150 people)3 unique meeting rooms with lots of windows looking

onto our spectacular grounds.

Butterfly Workshop – July 7

Dragonflies & Damselflies Workshop – July 8

ROCKWOOD SUMMER SERVICEWednesday evening, June 25 at7:00pm.

Please join us in the Hanna Chapel at the cemetery for ourannual service of remembrance and evening

of fellowship in a charming country cemetery. Light refresh-ments. Rockwood Cemetery, Highway 7 south of the village.

SUMMER WALKING TOURThursday, July 10 at 6:30 p.m. For our annual walking tour

“A look through the Magnolia Tree”. Come and enjoy a walkinWoodlawn.

UNITED NATIONS DAY

October 24–Walk the Trans Canada Trail and visit the Peace Pole

in the Garden of Peace.There are more than 18 different

languages on the pole. N/W corner of cemetery. Self-

directed event.

GLASS CREMATION NICHESCREMATION GARDENS TRADITIONAL LOTS

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762 Woolwich St., Guelphwww.woodlawnmemorialpark.ca (519) 822-1271

The 2014 Women of Distinction™ AwardRecipients were recently announced at the 19thAnnual YMCA-YWCA of Guelph Women ofDistinction™ Fundraising Gala, at the River RunCentre. Recipients were recognized for their out-standing achievements and contributions toGuelph and Wellington County and their efforts topromote the advancement of women and individu-als in our community.The following recipients by category are:Arts & Culture: Janet WilsonBusiness & Entrepreneur: Jean PrichardHealth, Wellness & Recreation: Elizabeth KentInformation Technology: Brenda SherryPublic Sector: Debbie Bentley-LauzonScience & Research: Dr. Emma Allen-VercoeTrades: Margaret WellsVoluntary Community Services: Ann Boyle-CroftYoung Women of Distinction: Jolene Labbè

Turning Point Award: Tymika KlotzLifetime Achievement Award: Ann Chidwick,Voluntary Community Services and Dr. JaneHosdil, Health, Wellness & RecreationThe YMCA-YWCA of Guelph Women of

Distinction™ event is an annual fundraiser thatcelebrates the outstanding achievements and con-tributions of women in our community. Moneyraised will give pregnant and parenting teens, andtheir families, a chance to participate in the YMCA-YWCA of Guelph Teenage Parents Program, whichpromoted health, education and job skills within apositive environment, giving young people theskills that lead to better life decisions.The YMCA-YWCA of Guelph is a community ben-

efit organization, open to everyone. Starting with afocus on healthy child, youth and young adultdevelopment, we excel in delivering lifelongopportunities for health and personal growth.

A lasting memorialIn May 1999 the Gilbert MacIntyre & Son Funeral Home, together with the GrandRiver Foundation, started the Family Memorial Area andMemorial Trail withinthe Rockwood Conservation Area.Through a long term agreement with the Grand River Foundation, the Gilbert

MacIntyre and Son Funeral Home directly contributes $50 on behalf of every familythey serve. Each contribution is a memorial footstep along the pathway to creating theRockwood Memorial Trail, a formal trail system that increases visitor enjoyment,and helps to preserve Rockwood's natural beauty for future generations.A permanent record of these donations and the people they commemorate is kept

in a kiosk in the Family Memorial Area. This area is situated away from the hustleand bustle of Rockwood Conservation Area's main camping and day use areas. Fromthe parking lot located at the historic Harris Woolen Mill ruins, visitors cross therustic bridge over the Eramosa River, and pass the tumbling waters of the upper Milldam. The setting is secluded and contemplative, and is the site of a Memorial Serviceheld each year in memory and tribute to departed loved ones.

Visitors gathered for the 15th annual memorial service at RockwoodConservation Area. Held in tribute to their departed loved ones, the servicetakes place at the dedicated Family Memorial Area created by the GilbertMacIntyre & Son Funeral Home. Suppled photo

The family meal–worth fighting for by Gabrielle Allison 2014 Women Of Distinction™ Award Recipients announced

The Volunteer Centre of Guelph/Wellington recently launcheda new website,www.seniorsengaged.ca to help sen-iors in Guelph and Wellington County get connected to theircommunity.Seniorsengaged.ca contains a wealth of information on vari-

ous social services through a searchable online database. Doyou need to know how to renew your driver's license? Are youinterested in finding out about in-home supports for a lovedone? Perhaps you are newly retired and are looking for mean-ingful ways to invest your time as a volunteer.Seniors can call the Info Line at 519-821-0632 to speak

with someone from the Volunteer Centre to get the informationthey need.

Seniors Engaged–website launch

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FestivalItaliano2014

July 11, 12 & 13Celebrate the Italian Culture whichshowcases Italian Food, Music,Dance,

fun and games.

135 Ferguson St.Italian Canadian Club

519 - 821-1110

GuelphFree admission.

www.italiancanadianclubguelph.ca

21st Annual

Festa on Ferguson

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Proudly Serving OurCommunity for Over 80 years

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NAI Park Capital, Brokerage76 Dawson Rd. P.O. Box 923Guelph, ON N1H 6M6

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Celebra te Sen iorsa l l year round

Home Care today means sup-port in the home by a healthcare worker for an illness,disability, decline in healthstatus and or the results ofgrowing older. The majorityof home care is provided byPSW’s or personal supportworkers (currently an unregu-lated discipline within theservice delivery matrix) andregistered nursing staff.Many studies show that sup-

port in the home, especially fordecline in health status due toaging, has positive benefits forthe client and their families. Ithas also been said that homecare is a less expensive form ofhealth care service delivery.People feel better in their

own home–they eat better, theysleep better and they are in afamiliar environment so theycan relax more and allowhealing, if appropriate. Plusthe maintenance of their healthstatus provides a measure ofindependence.Home Care services can be

purchased from a privatehealth care agency. Theproliferation of health carecompanies in the last five yearsis a direct response to the bur-geoning need for services inthe community. It is importantto research your needs or theneeds of your family memberprior to a crisis occurring.Questions to consider relate torisk management and skill

ability. Does the company havean active Workplace SafetyProgram, are they adequatelyinsured, are the staff bonded,do they supervisory manage-ment accessible and what isthe skill set of the staff? Dothey provide extra training,how do they handle problems,and do they have an oncall supervisor local to yourcommunity?Cost of service is important

but should not be the decidingfactor. Value for cost should bethe driving factor–are theyservicing your needs or do youneed to accommodate theirschedule and minimum servicerequirements. If you requireone hour of care–you should

be able to purchase that.Companies that offer a one-hour minimum often have apremium rate but it is general-ly much less than a clusteredrate and fits your needs.CCAC’s, the government

purchaser of home careservices, will continue to beoverwhelmed by the demandfor services at home.Companies providing serviceson a fee-for-service basis willsoon become the main providerfor home care to individuals.Robertson Brown HealthServices is located inKitchener. For moreinformation call519-894-9771 or visitwww.robertsonbrown.ca.

Evergreen EventsJune is Seniors’ Month and there is no better time to drop into theEvergreen Seniors Community Centre at683 Woolwich Street to learn about the opportunities, programs and services forolder adults. Be part of one of the most active and engaged seniors populationin the province.

Seniors’ WalkThursday, June 19, 10am

June is Seniors’ Month Flag RaisingThursday, June 19, 11am

BarbequeThursday, June 19, 12:30pm

Exercise is MedicineMonday, June 23, 10am

GWSA Annual General MeetingTuesday, June 24, 1pm

Art Classes–Open HouseThursday, June 12, 12:30-3pmFor more information call 519-823-1291 or visitguelph.ca/seniors

How home care looks today by Susan Brown

We are grateful for the contributions seniors make to our communities

519-894-9771 1-877-601-1118

Thanks to all of you seniors whohelp make our community

a better place!

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Summer Break Programs

Technology CampIs a full week camp for children from sixOur goal is to provideexperience for your child.

Programs Start at $169

Technology Camp

Tel. 519-571-7464 www.craztechz.com

Visit Our Website For More InformationCamps located in Kitchener and Guelph

a FUN & INTERACTIVEto fourteen years old.

•Video Game CreationInteractive Website CreationDigital ScrapBookingComputer ProgrammingOver 16 Programs to Choose From !

Animation Creation

Summer Break Programs

For ages 6 to 14 / Mon-Fri 8:30 am - 4:30 pm

In Guelph:at Westminster-St. Paul’s Church,206 Victoria Rd. N.; Jul 7-11, July 21-25,July 28-Aug 1 & Aug 18-22.

A great confidence-and-skill-building experience!

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Pictured at the launch of The Oak Tree Project are left to right: Chief BryanLarkin, Marva Wisdom, Jason Darling, Will Mactaggart, Chris Willard, MayorKaren Farbridge, Mike Hryn, and Marty Williams. Absent judges: RandallHoward, and Maddy Smith. supplied photo

When the roots of our charitable sector are strong, the community benefits from sustainable, quali-ty services helping the people who most need their essential support.Such is the theory behind The Oak Tree Project, a new community engagement initiative

launched this month by The Mactaggart Team at Richardson GMP Ltd. Later this year, the projectwill see thousands of dollars donated to support the core operating costs of local charities.“Many granting bodies specify their funds must support a specific project, but can’t be directed

to core operations. Our goal is to help registered charities address those needs–computers, soft-ware or systems, a new website, new teaching tools... it’s an endless list of the basic operatingrequirements organizations need to meet in order to do their work,” says Will Mactaggart, teamand project lead.The Oak Tree Project invites local agencies to prepare an online profile talking about the impact

of their work and how $5,000 will support their core operating requirements. Then, they areencouraged to invite members of the community to “nominate” them by sharing their stories of theagency’s impact. The website will be open for nominations from June 15-July 31, 2014.Those agencies with the most nominations will enter a second phase, where a panel of judges

will grade the submissions against established criteria. A third act, scheduled for Fall 2014, willinvite participating charities to a community event where a final voting round will declare the recip-ients of donations from The Mactaggart Team, other private donors and businesses, and donationsmade by guests throughout the evening.“What we love most about this initiative is that we’re not just handing over a cheque to a worth-

while organization. We’re encouraging the community to identify the needs that matter tothem–and we’re expecting to hear some amazing stories of impact along the way that will help ourcommunity’s charities spread the word about their work long after the contest ends,” saysMactaggart.“To make this initiative a success we’re relying on our entire community to play a role.”The project details can be found at theoaktreeproject.ca.

Storytelling can lead to cash for charities withThe Oak Tree Project

Media release

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Located at 75 Cardigan St., theGuelph Youth Music Centre (GYMC)is so much more than an historicbuilding. It’s a community hub wherechildren and youth of Guelph gatherto make music, act, draw, sing,dance, and generally express them-selves–in a welcoming and safeenvironment. The GYMC sponsorsseven programs, both in-school andat the Centre.

Upcoming GYMC news andevents:In May, the GYMC launched ane-newsletter. We want to keep youinformed and in touch with activities,events and celebrations at the GuelphYouth Music Centre. Add your nameto our email list. Contact us

at [email protected]. Wewant to hear from you with yourcomments, suggestions, andquestions.Register your child for a summer

program at the GYMC! From learninghow to cartoon, to acting, singingand dancing, there's something foreveryone at the GYMC this summer.For more information on camps andhow to register visitgymc.ca/gymc_summer.html

The GYMC is looking for a Marketingand Communications Coordinator.View it atgymc.ca/gymc_spotlight.html

GYMC is happy and grateful to havereceived an Ontario TrilliumFoundation. For more details see

gymc.ca/gymc_spotlight.html

We are thrilled that on October 2,2014 internationally-renownedpianist Angela Hewitt is playing abenefit recital in support of theGYMC. Tickets are now for saleonline. The price includes therecital and a champagne recep-tion. A $50 tax receipt will beissued for each ticket.gymc.ca/gymc_spotlight.html

November 15Save the date for our GYMC AnnualGala–Bella Serata!

The GYMC is a registered not-for-profit organization, and whether it'sadopting one of our beautiful historicinstruments or contributing at a levelthat is personally meaningful to you,we do hope that you will considerthe GYMC among your philanthropicpriorities.

Visit www.gymc.ca join on Facebook atwww.facebook.com/GuelphYouthMusicCentre

The Guelph School of MusicGuelph School of Music is pleased toannounce the offering of private andgroup guitar lessons now availableFriday and Saturdays with instructorDouglas Anderson. More informationcan be found on the Guelph Schoolof Music websitewww.guelphschoolofmusic.ca/

Great Lakes Music TogetherJoin us for a joyful summer of music-making and nurture your child’sinner musician.www.greatlakesmusictogether.comTry a class for free!

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guelph youth music centreMusic lives here!

gymc.ca

check out our

SUMMERprograms

Arts UnlimitedPablos Cartoons

CraZ TechZThe Acting Centre

Monarch MovementCamp Celtic Rock

519.837.1119

Music and movement for infants through to 7 years old

Nurture your child’s inner musician!Call now for our NEWsummer schedule and for a FREE sample class519 342 4764 www.greatlakesmusictogether.com

If you love to sing …

Guelph Youth SingersWill be holding auditions late November and

early December for the 2009 season

For more information call 519-821-8574

Will be holding auditions in May and June for entryin September 2014.

Call for more information 519-821-8574www.guelphyouthsingers.com

suzuki string school of guelph

violin viola cellolearn by world-famous suzuki method

plus early childhood music

guelphsuzukistrings.ca

As our generation becomes the most sedentary in history,the Guelph Y offers local teens a chance to stay active andhealthy this summer with discounted memberships.The YMCA-YWCA of Guelph is offering students the

opportunity to join the Guelph Y for a reduced price of$195.00 for four months. This membership is availableto all students, ages 13+ with a valid student ID card.The membership will be offered at the YMCA-YWCA ofGuelph anytime in the month of June and is valid forfour months from the date of purchase. With thesememberships, students will have full access to the fit-ness centre, a variety of fitness classes, free gym space,open swim and intramural sports including basketball,volleyball, dodge ball, floor hockey and soccer.For more information, students can visit

www.guelphy.org or visit the Guelph Y to become amember today.

According to the 2013 Active Healthy Kids CanadaReport Card, only 4% of 12-17 year-olds meet theCanadian Physical Activity Guidelines for Children andYouth, which recommends at least 60 minutes daily, ofmoderate to vigorous physical activity. The Guelph Yaims to provide students in Guelph and WellingtonCounty with the opportunities they need to combat thisfailing grade in a fun and supportive environment.The YMCA-YWCA of Guelph is a community benefitorganization, open to everyone. Starting with a focus onhealthy child, youth and young adult development, weexcel in offering lifelong opportunities for health andpersonal growth.

One of the longest running juried art exhibitions inOntario, Insights showcases works of local art fromemerging and established artists. Organized and spon-sored by the Elora Arts Council, the show opens onJune 18 and runs until September 1 at the WellingtonCounty Museum and Archives (WCMA).“This exhibit provides artists with an opportunity to

showcase their creativity in an outstanding venuealongside 50 others from the area,” Curator SusanDunlop said. “Three-dimensional works, fibre art, deli-cate drawings and bold paintings create an excitingexperience for all.”Please join us at the opening reception on

Wednesday, June 18 from 7:00 to 9:00pm at the WCMA.The awards presentation begins at 8:00pm.Refreshments and live musical entertainment are pro-vided.In celebration of the 35th anniversary, the Elora Arts

Council is organizing a Jurors’ Walk on Sunday, June22 from 1:30 to 3:00pm. Jurors Doug Kirton, MartinPearce and Ted Fullerton will give us an understandingof how their sensibilities, attitudes and ideas shapedthe exhibit. Admission is $5.The Wellington County Museum and Archives is

located on Wellington Road #18 between Fergus andElora. The galleries are open weekdays from 9:30am to4:30pm and 1:00pm to 5:00pm on Saturdays andSundays. More details at www.wellington.ca/museum

The Guelph Y combats failing levelsof activity in local teens

Media release

Celebrating its 35th anniversary“Insights” returns to WellingtonCounty Museum and Archives

Fostering the Developmentthrough Music and the Arts

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2014 JuniorGolf Camps

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Each year, Diabetes Care Guelph helps thousands of patients prevent or manage diabetes. However,there is still work to be done in the fight against diabetes.On Sunday, June 8 the annual diaBEAT race was held at Guelph Lake to raise awareness for indi-

viduals in our community living with diabetes.Participants had the option to walk or run 5 km or run 10 km. New this year, the diaBEAT

Walking Challenge gave the option of walking a challenging 800 m loop with friends and family.The more times the loop was completed, the more opportunities to win a prize.One in six people living in Guelph are affected by diabetes. For more information visit

www.guelphfht.com.

Third annual diaBEAT Challenge

Local leaders and employees working in the tourism industry can takepride in the economic impact and social benefits of tourism in Guelphand Wellington County.During National Tourism Week, June 16 to 20, Visit Guelph is highlight-

ing how the local tourism sector contributes to the standard of living andquality of life of residents living in Guelph and Wellington County.“Tourism is a key contributor to our local economy. In Guelph and

Wellington County there are more than 2,000 jobs and $67.9 million inwages and salaries connected to tourism,” says Stacey Dunnigan, interimsupervisor of Guelph Tourism Services.Nationally, tourism is an $84.8 billion industry directly supporting

614,600 jobs from coast to coast. This represents 9.2 per cent of all jobsin Canada and makes tourism the third largest job creator in the country.For Visit Guelph, the 2014 summer tourism season is already off to a

hot start having partnered with the University of Guelph to create a target-

ed campaign aimed at the university’s alumni who are returning for 50thanniversary events and celebrations.Visit Guelph is also working with stakeholders to enhance and strength-

en regional and provincial marketing efforts including: the Fab5 Festivals,Taste Real’s food tourism initiatives aimed at the culinary tourist, confer-ence and sport event organizers, and operators who require tourism serv-ices and support.“With summer around the corner, our campaigns and partnership ini-

tiatives are demonstrating to prospective visitors the exciting diversity andrich cultural history of the Guelph and Wellington region,” says Dunnigan.To follow what’s happening in Guelph and Wellington, go to visitguelph-

wellington.ca, follow Visit Guelph on Twitter @visitguelph or Facebook@visitgw. Download the mobile app, or come in and visit us in person atthe Tourism Information Centre located at 1 Carden Street City Hall.

Visit Guelph highlights impact of travel industry inGuelph and Wellington County National Tourism Week is June 16 to 20

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Media release Art on the StreetJuly 12, 10 am to 5 pmArtists will showcase their work in temporary, open-airstudios which will line both sides of Quebec Street indowntown Guelph.This exhibition and sale has become a staple calendar

event for art lovers of all ages. Come browse the originalworks of art and shop for one-of-a-kind gifts. With ajuried selection of artisans displaying works includingjust about every medium: textiles, pottery, photography,watercolours, oils, acrylic and more.The event is a partnership between Guelph Arts Council

and the Downtown Guelph Business Association.

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