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Home My WebLink AboutNA2016_12_29® News Advertiser.PICKERING CONNECTED TO YOUR COMMUNITY DURHAMREGION.COM THURSDAY DECEMBER 29, 2016 ONLINE AT durhamregion.com newsroom@durhamregion.com www.facebook/newsdurham @newsdurham newsdurham ONLINE at durhamregion.com News, events and information on your desktop, laptop and mobile device Events Calendar JANUARY 29 FEBRUARY 05 MARCH 11 APRIL 01 MAY 25 JUNE 14 JULY 08 AUGUST 21 SEPTEMBER 02 OCTOBER 13 NOVEMBER 27 DECEMBER 07 See what’s happening by visiting our online community calendar. www.durhamregion.com/ events Year in review: 2016 Death of councillor Rick Johnson the Pickering newsmaker of 2016 Metroland file photo PICKERING --Longtime and colourful City of Pickering Councillor Rick Johnson died Sept. 27. The Ward 3 City councillor suffered a stroke on Sept. 26 and was taken to Rouge Valley Ajax and Pickering hospi- tal where he died the next day. He was 62. Kristen Calis KCalis@durhamregion.com PICKERING - In September, the community was shocked and saddened when longtime coun- cillor Rick Johnson died sudden- ly. The Ward 3 City councillor began serving the community in 1988 and has been a familiar face in Pickering and Durham Region ever since. His death, along with the trick- le-down effects of the change in council’s dynamic as a result, is Pickering’s Newsmaker of the Year for 2016. Coun. Johnson, known for his community involvement, colour- ful personality and passion for issues in north Pickering, died as the result of a stroke on Sept. 27. More than 300 people attended his funeral in Claremont. His death left residents feeling voiceless without his representa- tion in their ward, which is facing some big items such as a poten- tial airport, and the planning for a large development, Seaton. 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Concerned residents understood that to mean Pickering was now declaring itself a willing host of an airport, despite coun- cil as a whole having always stated a strong opposition to the federal government’s proposed project. The feds expropriated a large chunk of land in 1972 for an airport that hasn’t come to be. After announcing it will transfer more than 10,000 acres to Rouge Nation- al Urban Park, the feds still retain around 8,700 acres for economic development. Coun. Johnson had always been opposed to an airport, and anti-airport advocates felt the timing of such a request was disre- spectful to him. Residents also felt wronged that an issue important to them was being discussed without a local councillor to rep- resent them. After staff clarified the intent of the word- ing was not in regards to council’s posi- tion on an airport, but more as a means to speed up the process for the feds to make a decision on whether to build one or not, some changes were made. The request that was passed, following an amendment brought forward by Ward 1 City Councillor Maurice Brenner, now asks the federal government to “expedite the process to enable a decision on the future use of the remaining Federal lands proposed as an airport, consistent with (a resolution passed in 2014).” The next council meeting had a num- ber of people out to watch council dis- cuss whether to appoint a replacement for Coun. Johnson or hold a byelection to fill the vacancy. Residents asked for a byelection, espe- cially those who oppose an airport and wanted to vote for a candidate after hear- ing their thoughts on the issue. But coun- cil appointed Shaheen Butt, partly to save costs of a byelection, and also due to low voter turnout during winter byelections. Butt had finished second to Coun. Johnson in the 2014 general election. The new councillor was officially sworn in at the Dec. 12 council meeting, but has not yet said whether he is for or against an airport. Another noteworthy item of 2016 was the release of a report by Gary Polonsky. The founding president of the University of Ontario Institute of Technology and for- mer Durham College president was named in summer 2015 as the independent adviser to meet with local interests on the potential economic development oppor- tunities for the federally-owned lands in north Pickering, including a potential air- port. His report was finally made public in November 2016. While Polonsky did not state his personal thoughts on the airport, he added to the voices of those calling for a decision on the matter. 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Dave McFady- en said one vehicle was travelling west and the other east. He added one vehicle was a Toyota and the other a Honda. The ensuing investigation lasted more than five hours until the road was re- opened at 5:30 a.m.. McFadyen said the Stouffville man appears to have been living in Uxbridge and said both names will be released in the near future. Anyone who witnessed the incident or has more information is asked to call police at 1-888-579-1520 ext. 5267 or make an anonymous tip to Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477. — with files from Jeremy Grimaldi Two men killed in Pickering crash on Boxing Day Colin Williamson photo PICKERING -- Two male drivers are dead after two cars collided head-on in Pickering late Monday night. The acci- dent happened on Taunton Road, near Altona Road. PICKERING - Thanks to a Toronto-based wildlife rehabilitation centre, a trumpeter swan is swimming with its family once again in Pickering. Pickering residents may be familiar with the trumpeter swans that have made their home on Frenchman’s Bay for many years. This year, they nested as usual and pro- duced a family, of which four cygnets made it through the early months to swim with their parents through the Hydro Marsh and around Frenchman’s Bay. Sadly, says Pickering resident Rose- mary Oliver, one of the cygnets recently suf- fered the neglect of a fisherman and became entangled in discarded fishing line. After the Toronto Wildlife Centre was called, a skilled rescue team caught the cyg- net and transported it back to the TWC centre in Toronto. “The cygnet was found to have a fishing hook deeply embedded in its leg with much line attached, which required skilled surgery to remove,” said Oliver in an email. Following two weeks of rehabilitation, it was time for release. The family was tracked and the cygnet was transported in its crate to a spot close by. “When the door was opened the cygnet came out, carefully surveyed its surroundings and majestically made its way down to the shoreline to join its waiting fam- ily,” said Oliver. If help is needed for injured wildlife, call TWC for advice or assistance at 416-631-0662 or visit www.torontowildlifecentre.com. 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Email: newsroom@durhamregion.com Member of the Canadian Circulations Audit Board, Ontario Community Newspaper Association, Canadian Commu- nity Newspaper Association, Local Media Association and the National News Council. Content is protected by copy- right. Publication Sales Agreement #40052657 our opinion At this time of year we traditionally like to reflect on the memorable moments that made up 2016. This is often times more positive than neg- ative but 2016 was a tragic year, especially in the world of entertainment. We realize the death of celebrities is not local news but the death of popular musicians, actors, produc- ers and other celebrities can impact fans far and wide across the world. And this year the world of entertainment was rocked by the passing of many entertainers, including Car- rie Fisher of Star Wars fame, who died Dec. 27. George Michael of Wham died Christ- mas Day. Earlier this month Canadian actor, songwriter and producer Alan Thicke died of a ruptured aorta. And that was just in Decem- ber. The world also lost the likes of Prince, Leonard Cohen, David Bowie and Glenn Frey, to name but a few. Locally, Pickering was shocked in Septem- ber when longtime councillor Rick Johnson died. Known for his community involvement, colourful personality and passion for issues in north Pickering, he died of a stroke. More than 300 people attended his funeral in Clare- mont. On a positive note, General Motors reached a contract agreement with Unifor back in the fall. Leading up to negotiations it was feared GM could pull its manufacturing operations right out of Oshawa as no new product was named to replace the Camaro. A deal resulted with the final phase of the Chevy Silverado being moved to Oshawa. Workers also received a pay increase and the transition of 700 temporary jobs into full-time ones. There was one concession - the union gave up direct benefit pensions for new hires. While auto talks were in the news, one of Durham’s most popular local zoos made headlines in 2016. The Bowmanville Zoo announced it would close at the end of its season in the fall. This came after Michael Hackenberger came under attack by the People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals (PETA), which posted a video that appears to show him cursing and whipping a Siberian tiger during training. The Ontario Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals charged him with five counts of animal cruelty in rela- tion to the video. From that point on, the zoo’s days were numbered. The news sparked fierce debate on social media, with many local residents lamenting the loss, while others celebrated it as a victory for animal rights. Yes, 2016 was a year not soon forgotten. As we head into 2017 let’s hope our favourite musicians, actors, producers, songwriters and celebrities continue to entertain us and that we accomplish many good things in the next year. While we are obligated to report all the news, both good and bad, we hope 2017 gives us an opportunity for more of the former than the latter. Wishing all our readers, both online and in- paper, a Happy New Year! The good and bad that was 2016 The people at the Canada Revenue Agency are many things - but they are not stupid. I recently had to contact Rev Can because a tax rebate I was owed had not shown up and I realized that I needed to update my direct deposit account information. Now, it should be noted at this juncture that when monies are owed to the Agency, they will move heaven and earth to speed that transaction along. You can pay over the phone, over the Internet, through computer banking or at the nearest financial institution. There may even be a service where a tax col- lector will come to your door to happily take said funds off of your hands. There’s never a lineup. You’re never put on hold. They are falling over themselves to pick your wallet clean. Rev Can loves getting your money - and they’re very good at expediting the procedure. When they owe you money, however, the process gets a little less streamlined. Firstly, you have to find someone within the Agency who actually comprehends the concept of letting go of money. My experi- ence on the phone with Rev Can leads me to believe that there are only two of these people in existence: one, who is actually working, and the other, standing by in case the first falls ill. Needless to say, wait times can be substantial. I have an enormously comprehensive clas- sical music education - and I owe it all to the hours Rev Can has kept me on hold, listening to Bach, Beethoven and Berlioz. Next, should you be both patient and remarkably lucky enough to actually get through to the money refunder, do not count any chickens just yet. These people, deliber- ately, I am certain, have not embraced any kind of technology that might possibly empty their coffers with anything remotely resem- bling haste. I was told, for instance, that in order to begin my refund process, I had to fax a document to a particular department. I vaguely remembered seeing something called a fax machine at some point in the last decade or two. I think it was at the Smithsonian. In fact, it was right beside the ‘Land Line’ exhib- it. “Fax?” I uttered with incredulity. “Wouldn’t it be faster to have a monk copy it out by hand, seal it with wax and send it by camel?” The refunder did not respond to my sar- casm. Which leads me to believe that the monk and camel process may actually still be employed, say, for really large refunds. I thanked him and hung up. I eventually did find a fax machine, but it wasn’t easy and it wasn’t quick. It was, I am sure, just exactly the way Revenue Canada likes it. -- Durham resident Neil Crone, actor, comic, writer, saves some of his best lines for this column When Revenue Canada owes you neil crone Enter Laughing Why conserve? It makes no difference To the editor: We are bombarded with recommenda- tions to conserve resources. We are told to buy fluorescent bulbs, LEDs and other energy savings devices and tips. What do we do? We buy these expensive bulbs to reduce consumption, even though they break down more often. We do laundry on weekends, run dishwashers at night, keep our houses dark, etc. What do we get? Higher rates to make up the loss in revenue to keep the utilities going. This past week there was a newspaper article about water and sewage rates going up by more than inflation. Why? Because we are conserving of course. We buy effi- cient shower heads and faucets, run dish- washers on energy efficient cycles, buy water efficient washers and use less water overall. We actually generated a surplus due to more water use over the dry sum- mer. What did we get? Higher rates. Do any of our elected officials not see a serious problem with this so called logic? Why should we bother to conserve? And in January we will have a new cap-and- trade regime that is somehow going to be good for us. I can’t wait. Andrew Gooden Ajax Ne w s A d v e r t i s e r • De c e m b e r 2 9 , 2 0 1 6 7 AP Letters to the editor Agribusiness is a made-in-Durham asset To the editor: What an excellent op-ed by Tony Doyle! Intelligent, visionary, and yet completely practical. His championing of the exceptional Bistro ‘67, with its Field-to-Fork empha- sis on locally sourced foods; of the Centre for Food’s longtime vision for an agricul- ture, culinary, and hospitality-related edu- cation, and especially of this new genera- tion of young professionals eager to work in fields of innovative agriculture and sus- tainable food production. Wow - his words could have been lifted straight from Land Over Landings’ vision statement! Agriculture and agribusiness are the leading economic drivers in the province, and Ontario is a powerhouse. Add the new Rouge National Urban Park, create a food hub on the federal lands, and the opportu- nities become ripe for the picking for a col- lege focusing on sustainable food, culinary arts, and hospitality. For far too long the promise of an air- port has been a carrot on a stick to politi- cians who plod on an endless treadmill getting nowhere. In almost half a centu- ry there hasn’t been a single job created. Rather, the threat of an airport has drained jobs out of North Pickering. It has killed prosperity, crushed innovation, destroyed hope. Time to remove the blinkers and step off the treadmill. See our greatest asset right under our noses - or more precise- ly, beneath our feet. Time to champion real growth and real jobs now, in agricul- ture, agribusiness, and tourism. And that’s exactly what Land Over Landings’ AG Study will do. Thank you, Mr. Doyle, for writing our intro! Mary Delaney Chair Land Over Landings Ontario residents are drowning in government debt To the editor: Re: ‘Tolls: Added costs Durham residents could live without’, editorial, Dec. 22. It does not fail to amaze me every time I read an opinion like this one that there is no mention that Ontario taxpayers are pay- ing $11.4 billion this year just to service the interest cost on a provincial debt of $314 bil- lion. The government has no money to give to anyone for any reason, no matter how valid that reason. If interest rates rise, we are in danger of our credit rating dropping from AA2 (it was AA1 in 2012), which would raise our interest payments even higher. Ontario is now the world’s most indebted subsover- eign borrower. Ontario is living like a person with a huge mortgage that still has to repair or buy the family car. Where is that money to come from? Every child born in Ontario is born to a personal provincial debt of $22,500, plus a federal debt conservatively estimated at $18,000, with some estimates much higher - not to mention local government debt. The well is running dry, but govern- ments are still going to the taxpayer’s well. Now, with companies threatening to leave Ontario because of hydro costs, it is time for the taxpayer to get very nervous! You are a naive dreamer to think that the government is going to back away from tolls. Our governments need every penny and then some. Wake up to the reality that government bankruptcy is something that could be a very real possibility for our chil- dren! Hannu (Hank) Saarinen Newcastle The carbon tax scam To the editor: We’re being governed more and more in a communist style political fashion where workers toil and the dictators collect most of the workers’ pay and in return provide mea- gre basic life essentials “and government cof- fers swell big time.” The present prime example is the carbon tax, where most of the workers’ pay is taxed away “and government coffers swell big time”. The real joke is that nothing is done to reduce carbon as big polluters buy their way around paying this tax with credits and raise product prices to cover that cost, and we wind up paying for their continued polluting of the environment. It can’t be any simpler how we’re being hosed by both Liberal and NDP governments through these phony carbon taxes. None of this money is given back to us or used for environmental improvements. What’s even more disgusting is Kathleen Wynne’s government exempted the larg- est polluters for the first four years. Wake up people, defend yourselves from this unmiti- gated theft. Tell your MPP/MP you’re mad as hell and you’re not going to take it anymore, or copy this and send it to him/her. If you don’t, you’ll literally be taxed to death. Merry Christmas, eh? Rupert Cameron Whitby Resident has high praise for Harwood cycling lanes To the editor: There appears to be some people who are disappointed with the changes at the foot of Harwood Avenue. I for one am not. As a motorist the single lane has no affect on me at all. In fact I get the oppor- tunity to park close to the lake front. As I cyclist I can ride in a separate lane safe from all vehicles and as a pedestrian, in my own footpath/sidewalk, I don’t have to worry about those cyclists. Hats off to the Town of Ajax for their progressive thinking. 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The incident began about 2 a.m. Thurs- day, Dec. 22 when a Honda Civic was driv- en around a parking lot at a McDonald’s at Taunton and Ravenscroft roads before deliberately slamming into one of two cars parked there, Durham police said. The driver of the second parked car tried to block the Honda’s escape from the park- ing lot but that vehicle was also driven into, police said. The Honda was steered onto Taunton, then south on Church Street with the driv- ers of the two damaged vehicles in pursuit. The driver of the Honda then pulled a U-turn and rammed into the first vehicle again, then drove over a traffic sign and headed back eastbound on Taunton. Drivers of the damaged cars called 911 and were advised to stop pursuing the sus- pect. As officers caught up to the suspect Honda they saw it being driven about 35 km/h and apparently being steered toward two oncoming cars and side-swiping them, police said. 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Last month I got a taste of what Florida is all about as I helped drive my sister down for an extended stay. Each day we peeled off anoth- er layer of clothes, the farther south we got, finally digging out sandals and T-shirts for the last day's dash down the flat sandy peninsula sep- arating the Gulf of Mexico from the Atlantic. The puzzling land forma- tion stuck on to the southwest cor- ner of the United States is a piece of the African plate, apparently, left behind two millions years ago when the ancient continent of Pan- gaea broke up. The karst limestone platform was covered with sands from countless beaches as ocean levels rose and fell over millennia. If birds are descendants of dinosaurs, a heck of a lot of tiny footprints have been pressed on Florida sands over the eons, and washed away by the tides. Small flocks of sandpipers were bus- ily scurrying about at water's edge every time we walked the beach. Sanderlings mostly, in pale win- ter plumage, but larger, darker wil- lets waded about as well, both spe- cies showing white slashes in their wings when they flew. In stark contrast were the mas- sive pelicans cruising by offshore, sometimes wheeling about to dive for fish, sometimes floating out on the Gulf as big as buoys. Ospreys rested on condo balconies while digesting their latest catch, grabbed by their talons from the sea. We saw terns, ibises, herons and anhingas, all seafood or amphib- ian specialists. We hoped to find roseate spoonbills, but unfortu- nately visited Ding Darling Nation- al Wildlife Refuge the one day of the week they close access, to give the birds, tree crabs and gopher tortoises a bit of a break from curi- ous tourists. I was intrigued by unfamiliar butterflies that fluttered about the condo grounds - bright orange, The Great Outdoors Margaret Carney pale yellow, dark brown. And by a fearless mockingbird that daily perched atop a sign by the swimming pool no matter who passed by, sweeping down to catch bees, flies and other tasty insects. It was just a glimpse of Florida, much too short a visit. I hated to climb aboard the plane heading home, along with lots of Canadian seniors toting Christmas gifts for grandchil- dren. No wonder so many snowbirds stay down there till spring! Nature queries: mcarney@interlinks.net or (905) 725-2116. -- Durham outdoors writer Margaret Carney has more than 3,500 species on her life list of birds, seen in far-flung corners of the planet. du r h a m r e g i o n . c o m Ne w s A d v e r t i s e r • De c e m b e r 2 9 , 2 0 1 6 10 AP PH O T O S O F T H E Y E A R 2 0 1 6 J u s t i n G r e a v e s Through the photographer’s eyes: My year with the Metroland Media Group Durham Division newspapers started in April after accept- ing a temporary position as a photographer. 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Five students and two staff members at the Pickering school were hurt; none of the injuries was life-threatening. The school reopened the next day. The girl, whose identity is protected under the Youth Criminal Justice Act, remained in custody for the next several months, under- going psychiatric assessment. In October she pleaded guilty to three counts of assault causing bodily harm and five counts of assault with a weapon. The fol- lowing month she was sentenced to the time she'd already served and placed on proba- tion. The girl will continue to undergo treat- ment, court heard. The sentence, a joint submission by law- yers for the Crown and defence, addresses the needs of the teen as she confronts ongo- ing mental health issues, and adequate- ly censures her for her shocking acts, court heard. "What's in (the girl's) best interest is also in the community's interest," prosecutor Deanna Bronowicki told youth court judge Mary Teresa Devlin. • As the summer of 2016 progressed, mari- juana dispensaries started popping up like, well, weeds. Durham police took action against a number of the shops, first notifying them via letter they were in contravention of laws against marijuana trafficking and advis- ing them to shut down voluntarily. In September, cops raided three dispen- saries - Emerald Triangle and 420 Compas- sion Club in downtown Oshawa, and Green Street Medical Society in Whitby. Individuals associated with all three outlets were charged with possession for the purpose of trafficking. One dispensary, 420 Compassion Club, soon re-opened, and was raided again in late September. Durham police executed a search warrant at the shop, on Simcoe Street, again on Dec. 1. The federal government has pledged to unveil legislation legalizing pot next year. • In April Michael Hackenberger, whose Bowmanville Zoo had long been the target of animal rights activists, was charged with five counts of animal cruelty. The charges were laid by the Ontario Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals after the release of sur- reptitiously-shot video by People for the Ethi- cal Treatment of Animals that appeared to show Hackenberger whipping a tiger during a training session. The charges are still before the courts; the zoo closed in October after 97 years of operation. • Durham police investigated four deaths that were deemed to be homicides in 2016, beginning January 23 when 19-year-old Teh- ganni Lewis sustained serious injuries when he was assaulted in a rooming house on Cedar Street in Oshawa; he died in hospital a week later. On Feb. 18 police intercepted a GO Transit bus travelling between Hamilton and Toronto and took a suspect into custody. Joseph Scott Young, 53, of no fixed address, is charged with second-degree murder. • Minutes before 10 p.m. on June 1 police found 21-year-old Braiden McClure in a parking lot at Bloor and Simcoe Streets in Oshawa; he later died in hospital of stab wounds. The killing of the Scugog Township man is still under investigation. • Just weeks later, on June 25, a man walked into a Durham police station and announced that something had happened to his girl- friend. Officers responding to a home on Eric Clarke Drive in Whitby found the body of 25-year-old Kristina Bennett. Matthew Cous- sons, 29, was subsequently charged with sec- ond-degree murder. Mr. Coussons and Ms. Bennett were engaged and had a five-month- old baby. • And Durham police continue to investi- gate the murder of Vernie Ferrigon, who died when the vehicle he was sitting in was peppered with bullets outside a townhouse complex on Ducatel Crescent in Ajax on the night of July 4. 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People who have been feeling unwell may put off seeing a doctor until they have time off over the holidays. So, this holiday season, here's what you can do to help: If you're sick - and it's something that you know can wait, like a cold or a mild flu - you might be best to book an appointment with your doctor. You can also wash your hands more so you don't spread the germs. If it's more serious and you need to be seen urgently - but it's not an emergen- cy - we suggest you go to an urgent-care or walk-in clinic. An urgent care can help you with minor cuts or wounds that may require stitches, muscle sprains, strains or deep bruises, ear infections, urinary tract infections, fevers, coughs, congestions and sore throats, insect bites, rashes and scrapes. 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FitnessPrograms Asana,Pranayama,&Meditation 13+ AnintroductiontoYogaintheuseoftherapy.Eachclassincludes staticandflowingyogapostures,differentbreathingtechniques, sound,andaguidedmeditation.Thisclassisforpersonal maintenance,self-education,andgeneralwell-being. M Jan16-Mar13 11:30-12:30pm 8wks 84476 $79.00 W Jan18-Mar08 8:00-9:00pm 8wks 84475 $79.00 Barre 13+ Alowimpact,totalbodysculptingworkoutthatcombinesballet, yoga,pilates,eccentricmovements,andweighttraining.Youwill stretch,strengthenandsculptyourmuscleswhileburningcalories. Nopreviousexperiencenecessaryandallagegroupsarewelcome. W Jan18-Mar08 7:00-7:50pm 8wks 84479 $79.00 CycleFit 13+ Acardioworkoutwithvaryingspeedsandresistancelevelsprovides adifferent"ride"everytime. M Jan16-Mar13 6:30-7:20am 8wks 84489 $79.00 Tu Jan17-Mar07 6:00-6:50pm 8wks 84487 $79.00 W Jan18-Mar08 9:30-10:20am 8wks 84488 $79.00 Sa Jan21-Mar11 9:30-10:20am 8wks 84490 $79.00 Su Jan22-Mar12 8:30-9:20am 8wks 84491 $79.00 CyclePump 13 + CombinationofCycleFit&PumpItUp.Improvecardiowhile buildingupperbodystrength,andcore.Challengeyourfitnesslevel withthishighenergy,calorieburningclass. W Jan18-Mar08 6:30-7:20am 8wks 84496 $79.00 W Jan18-Mar08 6:00-6:50pm 8wks 84495 $79.00 FitnessKickboxing 13+ A high-energyworkoutwillhaveyoukickingandpunchingyour waytobetterhealthandimprovedconfidence. Tu Jan17-Mar07 7:00-7:50pm 8wks 84512 $79.00 Th Jan19-Mar09 9:30-10:20am 8wks 84511 $79.00 Meditation 13 + Thisclassisafullyguidedmeditationprogramallowingpockets ofsilence.Therewillbeafocusonpostureandbreathing, accompaniedbysoftbackgroundsoundsandmusic. Th Jan19-Mar09 7:00-7:50pm 8wks 84520 $79.00 F Jan20-Mar10 12:30-1:20pm 8wks 84519 $79.00 P90X®13 + Avarietyofintenseroutinesfromcardio,toresistancetraining, strengthtraining,plyometrics,abwork,andmore.Modifications allowforalllevelstoparticipate. Su Jan22-Mar12 9:30-10:20am 8wks 84527 $79.00 Pilates 13 + Mind/bodymovementfocusingonthePilatesprinciplesof centering,breath,concentration,control,precision,andflow. Modificationsandvariousequipmentareprovidedtochallenge participantsofeverylevelandability. Tu Jan17-Mar07 6:00-6:50pm 8wks 84528 $79.00 F Jan20-Mar10 5:00-5:50pm 8wks 84529 $79.00 PilatesReformer 18 + Thereformerprovidesafinelytunedexerciseresistancethatallows individualstoworkverypreciselyindevelopinggoodpostural alignment,corestrength,andflexibility. Tu Jan17-Mar07 12:30-1:20pm 8wks 84530 $120.00 Pilatesreformercont’d F Jan20-Mar10 6:00-6:50 pm 8wks 84531 $120.00 Sa Jan21-Mar11 1:00-1:50pm 8wks 84532 $120.00 PiYo 13+ Acombinationofthemuscle-sculpting,core-firmingbenefitsof Pilateswiththestrengthandflexibilityadvantagesofyoga.We crankupthespeedtodeliverafat-burning,low-impactworkout thatleavesyourbodylookinglong,lean,andincrediblydefined. Tu Jan17-Mar07 7:00-7:50pm 8wks 84534 $79.00 Sa Jan21-Mar11 8:30-9:20am 8wks 84535 $79.00 PumpItUp 13+ Designedtoshowyouthatweighttrainingdoesnotneedtobe intimidating.Thisclassfocusesonweightbearingstrengthexercises thatarechallenging,safe,andfunctional. M Jan16-Mar13 7:00-7:50pm 8wks 84537 $79.00 Tu Jan17-Mar07 5:00-5:50pm 8wks 84538 $79.00 Th Jan19-Mar09 10:30-11:20am 8wks 84539 $79.00 Sa Jan21-Mar11 8:30-9:20am 8wks 84540 $79.00 Rock&RollPilates 13 + Usingthestabilityball,foamroller,benderball,andweightedballs, increasestrengthandmobilitywhilechallengingandimproving balanceandco-ordination. Buildastronger,moreflexiblecoreand havefunusingthePilates"toys’"Alllevelswelcome. F Jan20-Mar10 8:30-9:20am 8wks 84541 $79.00 Socacize 13+ AcreativeblendofCaribbeanandAfricandancemovementsset tocalypso,soca,chutney,zouk,reggae,salsa,anddancehall.This dancefitnessworkoutappealstoallagesandprovidesafun-filled, totalbodyworkout. W Jan18-Mar08 7:00-7:50pm 8wks 84547 $79.00 F Jan20-Mar10 7:00-7:50pm 8wks 84546 $79.00 Yoga-Gentle 13+ Learnbasicpostures,stretches,andbreathingtechniques.Thisclass helpsyousleepbetter,maintainbodytone,andrelievetension. Appropriateforpregnantwomen. M Jan16-Mar13 1:15-2:15pm 8wks 84575 $79.00 Tu Jan17-Mar07 10:30-11:20am 8wks 84576 $79.00 F Jan20-Mar10 6:00-6:50pm 8wks 84574 $79.00 Yoga-Hatha Advanced 13 + Breatheandstretchyourwaytogreaterharmonyandenergyasyou reducestress,alignyourbody,anddeepenyourinnerpeaceand energy.Mostsuitableforthosewithsomeexperience. Th Jan19-Mar09 8:00-9:15pm 8wks 84578 $115.00 Yoga-HathaBasic 13+ Breatheandstretchyourwaytogreaterharmonyandenergyasyou reducestress,alignyourbody,anddeepenyourinnerpeaceand energy.Appropriateforalllevels. M Jan16-Mar13 9:30-10:45am 8wks 84579 $115.00 M Jan16-Mar13 8:00-9:15pm 8wks 84580 $115.00 W Jan18-Mar08 9:30-10:45am 8wks 84581 $115.00 Yoga-Power 13+ Suitedforparticipantslookingforamorerigorouspractice,offering thementalrelaxationofthegentleryogasbuttheworkoutofa moretraditionalfitnessclass. M Jan16-Mar13 6:00-6:50pm 8wks 84582 $79.00 W Jan18-Mar08 6:00-6:50pm 8wks 84583 $79.00 Yoga-Restorative 13 + Amorehealingandrecuperativeyogapractice,aligningthephysical andmentalbypracticingstillnessorgentlemovementforextended periodsoftime. Propsareusedtoassistyoutoholdposeslonger. Tu Jan17-Mar07 1:00-2:00pm 8wks 84584 $79.00 Su Jan22-Mar12 9:00-10:00am 8wks 85482 $79.00 Yoga-Vinyasa 13+ Adynamic,flowingformofyogasmoothlylinkingyourbody movementstoyourbreath.You’llbeguidedinaseriesofposesthat willmoveyouthroughthepowerofinhalingandexhaling. Tu Jan17-Mar07 6:15-7:30am 8wks 84585 $115.00 F Jan20-Mar10 6:15-7:30am 8wks 84586 $115.00 Sa Jan21-Mar11 9:30-11:00am 8wks 84587 $141.00 Yoga-Yin 13+ Suitableforalllevels,andaperfectcomplementtomorevigorous yogaformats.Ittargetstheconnectivetissuesofthehips,pelvis, andlowerspineprovidinganopportunityforyoutobenefitfroman hourofmovingdeeperintoyourbreathandbody. Th Jan19-Mar09 6:00-6:50pm 8wks 84589 $79.00 F Jan20-Mar10 1:30-2:20pm 8wks 84588 $79.00 Yogalates 13+ Experiencetherelaxationandtoningbenefitsofthiscombination class–YogaandPilates-thebestoftwoworlds. Th Jan19-Mar09 10:30-11:20am 8wks 85486 $79.00 Zumba®13 + FuseshypnoticLatinrhythmswitheasytofollowmovestocreatea dynamicfitnessprogramthatwillblowyouaway.Acaloric-burning, andbody-energizingmovementclass! M Jan16-Mar13 7:00-7:50pm 8wks 84602 $79.00 Th Jan19-Mar09 7:00-7:50pm 8wks 84603 $79.00 Sa Jan21-Mar11 10:30-11:20am 8wks 84604 $79.00 Pre/PostNatalFitness BabyBootcamp 6wks-10mos Anincorporationofcardioandresistancetrainingtohelpreturn yourbody’smusculartoneandendurance.Participantsshouldbe sixweekspostpartum.Yourbabyisalsoakeyelement,allowing fordevelopmentalinteraction,whileyoustrengthenandtoneyour body! M Jan16-Mar13 11:15-12:05pm 8wks 84478 $79.00 W Jan18-Mar08 11:40-12:30pm 8wks 84477 $79.00 Mom&BabyYoga 6wks-10mos Classesaredesignedspecificallytoaccommodatetheeffectsofyour recentpregnancy,andtakeintoaccountreducedjointstabilityand corestrength.Youwillhavetheoptiontoinvolveyourbabyinthe movementsthrpughouttheclass. F Jan20-Mar10 11:30-12:20pm 8wks 4521 $79.00 Zumba-Mom&Baby 6wks-10mos Strapbabyinaslingwhileyouenjoyahighenergy,funworkout. Bondwithbaby,meetothernewmoms,andbuild fitness. Tu Jan17-Mar07 10:30-11:30am 8wks 85208 $79.00 PrenatalYoga 18 + Sharetheexperienceofpregnancywithothersgoingthroughthe samewhileenjoyingayogaclass. Sa Jan21-Mar11 11:30-12:20pm8wks 84536 $79.00 Small GroupTraining BridalBootCamp 18 + Toneupandgetfitintimeforthebigday!Suitableforalllevels, beginnertoadvanced. Sa Jan21-Feb11 9:00-10:00am 4wks 84484 $49.00 Early Riser 18 + Setyouralarmforthisenergizinggrouptrainingclass,incorporating elementsofcardio,musclestrength&endurance,andthe LifeFitnessSynrgy360! Tu,Th Jan17-Feb09 6:15-7:15am 4wks 84497 $98.00 Roll&Release 18 + Thisclasswillutilizetoolslikethefoamroller,lacrosseballs,and bandstoenhanceyourmobility. Thisisanexcellentclassforpeople withchronicstiffness,oranyonelookingfordeepmusclerelease. Tu,ThJan17-Feb09 8:00-9:00am 4wks 84542 $98.00 UseIt&LoseIt 18 + Thisisaweightlossprogramdesignedtoincreasestrength, endurance,cardiovascularfitness,andathleticperformance. Challengeyourselfwithdedicationandwatchyourbodytransform. M,Th Jan16-Feb09 7:00-8:00pm 4wks 84554 $98.00 Workit! Thissmallgrouptrainingprogramisspecificallydesignedtowork youout!Bepreparedtosweat,laugh,andgetfitallinafunone hourcircuitclass. M Jan16-Feb06 8:00-9:00pm 4wks 84566 $49.00 W Jan18-Feb08 8:00-9:00pm 4wks 85217 $49.00 X-FitPickering Afunexerciseprogramdesignedtoincreaseyouroverallpowerand strength. Everyclassisfilledwithadifferentexerciseroutinethat willsurelychallengethebodyandmind. Tu Jan17-Feb07 6:00-7:00pm 4wks 85220 $49.00 Sa Jan21-Feb11 10:00-11:00am 4wks 85221 $49.00 Su Jan22-Feb12 9:00-10:00am 4wks 85222 $49.00 BuddyTraining Onehoursemi-privatesessionswithourtrainerswillshowyouhow, andencourage,workingoutwithafriend(s)toreachacommon goal.Maximumis4buddiespergroup. 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Tu,Th Jan17-Feb23 1:30-2:30pm 6wks 84552 $82.00 Tu,Th Mar07-Apr13 1:30-2:30pm 6wks 84553 $82.00 Squash BeginnerAdultSquashClinics Learnthebasics-forehand,backhand,serve,anddropshot, aswellasrulesandstrategies. W 6:20pm-7:20pm 4wks $60.00 Session1: Jan4,11,18,25 Session2: Feb1,8,15,22 Session3: Mar1,8,15,22 Introto DoublesSquashClinics Learnstrategies,techniques,accuracy,andshotselectionfor playingdoublessquash. M 7:00pm-8:00pm 3wks $60.00 Session1: Jan9,16,23 Session2: Feb6,13,20 Session3: Mar6,13,20 FridayMorningDoublesRoundRobin 8:30amto10:30am Call Squashproformoreinformation. BeginnerWomen’sDaytimeSquashClinic W 9:30am-10:30am 4wks $60.00 Session1: Jan4,11,18,25 Session2: Mar1,8,15,22 SaturdayJuniorSquashClinic 9-16yrs Learnallthebasics-technique,footwork,rules,scoring,strategy,etiquette,andshots. S 10:30am-12:00pm 8wks $120.00 StartsJanuary21. Toregisterforaclinic,orformoreinformationcontactSquashPro,Nicoleat905.683.6582ext3236. Tennis SaturdayAfternoonYouthClinics 6-17yrs Learntennisbasicsinludingforehand,backhand,serve,andvolley. Class Time Age Prerequisite BeginnerI 4:00pm-5:00pm 6-10yrs na BeginnerII 5:00pm-6:00pm 11-16yrs experience Award6 6:00pm-7:00pm Award5 Award8+ 7:00pm-8:00pm Award7 Startdates January7 7wks $77.00 March25 7wks $77.00 AdultTennisClasses Learnthefundamentalsofforehand,serve,backhand,andvolley. Day Time Startdate 5wks $83.00 Tuesday 7:00-8:00pm January9 Wednesday 12:00pm-1:00pm January11 Wednesday 1:00pm-2:00pm January11 Tuesday 7:00-8:00pm February13 Wednesday 12:00pm-1:00pm February15 Wednesday 1:00pm-2:00pm February15 NoviceWomen’sDoublesClinics Inthefirstpartoftheclinic,youlearnhowdoublesshouldbeplayed,andthesecondpartbecomes aleague(roundrobin). Day Time Startdate 7wks $99.00 Thursdays 10:00-11:00am January12 RegisterforclassesatPickeringRecComplex. Makechequespayableto“PickeringTennis”. Instructorswillcontactparticipantstoconfirmregistration. Living healthy, living active, with Pickering Recreati on Complex. RegisterNowforallclasses.905.420.4621 pickering.ca/registration du r h a m r e g i o n . c o m Ne w s A d v e r t i s e r • De c e m b e r 2 9 , 2 0 1 6 18 P du r h a m r e g i o n . c o m Ne w s A d v e r t i s e r • De c e m b e r 2 9 , 2 0 1 6 19 P NewYearMembershipSpecialJanuary2-31,2017 Get2monthsfreewhenyoupayinfullforanynewannualhealth,fitness,orracquetsportmembership. Get1monthfreeifusingourpaymentplanoption.Specialprices&offersareapplicabletoregular,non-discountedpurchasesonly. Health ClubMembership costs as little as$355.00forthewholeyearwhen you payforyourannualmembershipinfull. FitnessPrograms Asana,Pranayama,&Meditation13+ AnintroductiontoYogaintheuseoftherapy.Eachclassincludes staticandflowingyogapostures,differentbreathingtechniques, sound,andaguidedmeditation.Thisclassisforpersonal maintenance,self-education,andgeneralwell-being. M Jan16-Mar13 11:30-12:30pm 8wks 84476 $79.00 W Jan18-Mar08 8:00-9:00pm 8wks 84475 $79.00 Barre13+ Alowimpact,totalbodysculptingworkoutthatcombinesballet, yoga,pilates,eccentricmovements,andweighttraining.Youwill stretch,strengthenandsculptyourmuscleswhileburningcalories. Nopreviousexperiencenecessaryandallagegroupsarewelcome. W Jan18-Mar08 7:00-7:50pm 8wks 84479 $79.00 CycleFit13+ Acardioworkoutwithvaryingspeedsandresistancelevelsprovides adifferent"ride"everytime. M Jan16-Mar13 6:30-7:20am 8wks 84489 $79.00 Tu Jan17-Mar07 6:00-6:50pm 8wks 84487 $79.00 W Jan18-Mar08 9:30-10:20am 8wks 84488 $79.00 Sa Jan21-Mar11 9:30-10:20am 8wks 84490 $79.00 Su Jan22-Mar12 8:30-9:20am 8wks 84491 $79.00 CyclePump13+ CombinationofCycleFit&PumpItUp.Improvecardiowhile buildingupperbodystrength,andcore.Challengeyourfitnesslevel withthishighenergy,calorieburningclass. W Jan18-Mar08 6:30-7:20am 8wks 84496 $79.00 W Jan18-Mar08 6:00-6:50pm 8wks 84495 $79.00 FitnessKickboxing13+ A high-energyworkoutwillhaveyoukickingandpunchingyour waytobetterhealthandimprovedconfidence. Tu Jan17-Mar07 7:00-7:50pm 8wks 84512 $79.00 Th Jan19-Mar09 9:30-10:20am 8wks 84511 $79.00 Meditation13+ Thisclassisafullyguidedmeditationprogramallowingpockets ofsilence.Therewillbeafocusonpostureandbreathing, accompaniedbysoftbackgroundsoundsandmusic. Th Jan19-Mar09 7:00-7:50pm 8wks 84520 $79.00 F Jan20-Mar10 12:30-1:20pm 8wks 84519 $79.00 P90X®13+ Avarietyofintenseroutinesfromcardio,toresistancetraining, strengthtraining,plyometrics,abwork,andmore.Modifications allowforalllevelstoparticipate. Su Jan22-Mar12 9:30-10:20am 8wks 84527 $79.00 Pilates13+ Mind/bodymovementfocusingonthePilatesprinciplesof centering,breath,concentration,control,precision,andflow. Modificationsandvariousequipmentareprovidedtochallenge participantsofeverylevelandability. Tu Jan17-Mar07 6:00-6:50pm 8wks 84528 $79.00 F Jan20-Mar10 5:00-5:50pm 8wks 84529 $79.00 PilatesReformer18+ Thereformerprovidesafinelytunedexerciseresistancethatallows individualstoworkverypreciselyindevelopinggoodpostural alignment,corestrength,andflexibility. Tu Jan17-Mar07 12:30-1:20pm 8wks 84530 $120.00 Pilatesreformercont’d F Jan20-Mar10 6:00-6:50pm 8wks 84531 $120.00 Sa Jan21-Mar11 1:00-1:50pm 8wks 84532 $120.00 PiYo13+ Acombinationofthemuscle-sculpting,core-firmingbenefitsof Pilateswiththestrengthandflexibilityadvantagesofyoga.We crankupthespeedtodeliverafat-burning,low-impactworkout thatleavesyourbodylookinglong,lean,andincrediblydefined. Tu Jan17-Mar07 7:00-7:50pm 8wks 84534 $79.00 Sa Jan21-Mar11 8:30-9:20am 8wks 84535 $79.00 PumpItUp13+ Designedtoshowyouthatweighttrainingdoesnotneedtobe intimidating.Thisclassfocusesonweightbearingstrengthexercises thatarechallenging,safe,andfunctional. M Jan16-Mar13 7:00-7:50pm 8wks 84537 $79.00 Tu Jan17-Mar07 5:00-5:50pm 8wks 84538 $79.00 Th Jan19-Mar09 10:30-11:20am 8wks 84539 $79.00 Sa Jan21-Mar11 8:30-9:20am 8wks 84540 $79.00 Rock&RollPilates13+ Usingthestabilityball,foamroller,benderball,andweightedballs, increasestrengthandmobilitywhilechallengingandimproving balanceandco-ordination. Buildastronger,moreflexiblecoreand havefunusingthePilates"toys’"Alllevelswelcome. F Jan20-Mar10 8:30-9:20am 8wks 84541 $79.00 Socacize13+ AcreativeblendofCaribbeanandAfricandancemovementsset tocalypso,soca,chutney,zouk,reggae,salsa,anddancehall.This dancefitnessworkoutappealstoallagesandprovidesafun-filled, totalbodyworkout. W Jan18-Mar08 7:00-7:50pm 8wks 84547 $79.00 F Jan20-Mar10 7:00-7:50pm 8wks 84546 $79.00 Yoga-Gentle13+ Learnbasicpostures,stretches,andbreathingtechniques.Thisclass helpsyousleepbetter,maintainbodytone,andrelievetension. Appropriateforpregnantwomen. M Jan16-Mar13 1:15-2:15pm 8wks 84575 $79.00 Tu Jan17-Mar07 10:30-11:20am 8wks 84576 $79.00 F Jan20-Mar10 6:00-6:50pm 8wks 84574 $79.00 Yoga-HathaAdvanced13+ Breatheandstretchyourwaytogreaterharmonyandenergyasyou reducestress,alignyourbody,anddeepenyourinnerpeaceand energy.Mostsuitableforthosewithsomeexperience. Th Jan19-Mar09 8:00-9:15pm 8wks 84578 $115.00 Yoga-HathaBasic13+ Breatheandstretchyourwaytogreaterharmonyandenergyasyou reducestress,alignyourbody,anddeepenyourinnerpeaceand energy.Appropriateforalllevels. M Jan16-Mar13 9:30-10:45am 8wks 84579 $115.00 M Jan16-Mar13 8:00-9:15pm 8wks 84580 $115.00 W Jan18-Mar08 9:30-10:45am 8wks 84581 $115.00 Yoga-Power13+ Suitedforparticipantslookingforamorerigorouspractice,offering thementalrelaxationofthegentleryogasbuttheworkoutofa moretraditionalfitnessclass. M Jan16-Mar13 6:00-6:50pm 8wks 84582 $79.00 W Jan18-Mar08 6:00-6:50pm 8wks 84583 $79.00 Yoga-Restorative13+ Amorehealingandrecuperativeyogapractice,aligningthephysical andmentalbypracticingstillnessorgentlemovementforextended periodsoftime. Propsareusedtoassistyoutoholdposeslonger. Tu Jan17-Mar07 1:00-2:00pm 8wks 84584 $79.00 Su Jan22-Mar12 9:00-10:00am 8wks 85482 $79.00 Yoga-Vinyasa13+ Adynamic,flowingformofyogasmoothlylinkingyourbody movementstoyourbreath.You’llbeguidedinaseriesofposesthat willmoveyouthroughthepowerofinhalingandexhaling. Tu Jan17-Mar07 6:15-7:30am 8wks 84585 $115.00 F Jan20-Mar10 6:15-7:30am 8wks 84586 $115.00 Sa Jan21-Mar11 9:30-11:00am 8wks 84587 $141.00 Yoga-Yin13+ Suitableforalllevels,andaperfectcomplementtomorevigorous yogaformats.Ittargetstheconnectivetissuesofthehips,pelvis, andlowerspineprovidinganopportunityforyoutobenefitfroman hourofmovingdeeperintoyourbreathandbody. Th Jan19-Mar09 6:00-6:50pm 8wks 84589 $79.00 F Jan20-Mar10 1:30-2:20pm 8wks 84588 $79.00 Yogalates13+ Experiencetherelaxationandtoningbenefitsofthiscombination class–YogaandPilates-thebestoftwoworlds. Th Jan19-Mar09 10:30-11:20am 8wks 85486 $79.00 Zumba®13+ FuseshypnoticLatinrhythmswitheasytofollowmovestocreatea dynamicfitnessprogramthatwillblowyouaway.Acaloric-burning, andbody-energizingmovementclass! M Jan16-Mar13 7:00-7:50pm 8wks 84602 $79.00 Th Jan19-Mar09 7:00-7:50pm 8wks 84603 $79.00 Sa Jan21-Mar11 10:30-11:20am 8wks 84604 $79.00 Pre/PostNatalFitness BabyBootcamp6wks-10mos Anincorporationofcardioandresistancetrainingtohelpreturn yourbody’smusculartoneandendurance.Participantsshouldbe sixweekspostpartum.Yourbabyisalsoakeyelement,allowing fordevelopmentalinteraction,whileyoustrengthenandtoneyour body! M Jan16-Mar13 11:15-12:05pm 8wks 84478 $79.00 W Jan18-Mar08 11:40-12:30pm 8wks 84477 $79.00 Mom&BabyYoga6wks-10mos Classesaredesignedspecificallytoaccommodatetheeffectsofyour recentpregnancy,andtakeintoaccountreducedjointstabilityand corestrength.Youwillhavetheoptiontoinvolveyourbabyinthe movementsthrpughouttheclass. F Jan20-Mar10 11:30-12:20pm 8wks 4521 $79.00 Zumba-Mom&Baby6wks-10mos Strapbabyinaslingwhileyouenjoyahighenergy,funworkout. Bondwithbaby,meetothernewmoms,andbuild fitness. Tu Jan17-Mar07 10:30-11:30am 8wks 85208 $79.00 PrenatalYoga18+ Sharetheexperienceofpregnancywithothersgoingthroughthe samewhileenjoyingayogaclass. Sa Jan21-Mar11 11:30-12:20pm8wks 84536 $79.00 Small GroupTraining BridalBootCamp 18 + Toneupandgetfitintimeforthebigday!Suitableforalllevels, beginnertoadvanced. Sa Jan21-Feb11 9:00-10:00am 4wks 84484 $49.00 Early Riser 18 + Setyouralarmforthisenergizinggrouptrainingclass,incorporating elementsofcardio,musclestrength&endurance,andthe LifeFitnessSynrgy360! Tu,Th Jan17-Feb09 6:15-7:15am 4wks 84497 $98.00 Roll&Release 18+ Thisclasswillutilizetoolslikethefoamroller,lacrosseballs,and bandstoenhanceyourmobility. Thisisanexcellentclassforpeople withchronicstiffness,oranyonelookingfordeepmusclerelease. Tu,ThJan17-Feb09 8:00-9:00am 4wks 84542 $98.00 UseIt&LoseIt 18 + Thisisaweightlossprogramdesignedtoincreasestrength, endurance,cardiovascularfitness,andathleticperformance. Challengeyourselfwithdedicationandwatchyourbodytransform. M,Th Jan16-Feb09 7:00-8:00pm 4wks 84554 $98.00 Workit! Thissmallgrouptrainingprogramisspecificallydesignedtowork youout!Bepreparedtosweat,laugh,andgetfitallinafunone hourcircuitclass. M Jan16-Feb06 8:00-9:00pm 4wks 84566 $49.00 W Jan18-Feb08 8:00-9:00pm 4wks 85217 $49.00 X-FitPickering Afunexerciseprogramdesignedtoincreaseyouroverallpowerand strength. Everyclassisfilledwithadifferentexerciseroutinethat willsurelychallengethebodyandmind. Tu Jan17-Feb07 6:00-7:00pm 4wks 85220 $49.00 Sa Jan21-Feb11 10:00-11:00am 4wks 85221 $49.00 Su Jan22-Feb12 9:00-10:00am 4wks 85222 $49.00 BuddyTraining Onehoursemi-privatesessionswithourtrainerswillshowyouhow, andencourage,workingoutwithafriend(s)toreachacommon goal.Maximumis4buddiespergroup. Costfor4Sessions: 4buddies: $95/person 3buddies: $127/person 2buddies: $190/person Personal Training *FREEPersonalTrainingconsultations. Ourfitnessstaffwillprovideafreepersonaltrainingconsultationto getyoustartedintherightdirection! Call905.683.6582ext3247tospeakwith atrainer. Rehabilitation TIME:TogetherinMovement&Excercise Thiscommunity-basedrehabilitationprogramisforthosewho havebalanceandmobilitychallengesandarelookingforasafe exerciseprogramtosuittheirneeds.Participantsmaybeliving withorthopaedicandneurologicalconditionssuchasstroke, braininjury,Parkinson’s,andMultipleSclerosis(MS);and/or weaknessafteranoperationorextendedhospitalstay. Participantsmustbeabletowalk10metreswithorwithoutawalking aid(walker,cane,etc.). APhysician’sreferralformisrequired. ContacttheFitnessDepartmentformoreinformation,andtoregister, 905.420.4 660ext 3232. Tu,Th Jan17-Feb23 1:30-2:30pm 6wks 84552 $82.00 Tu,Th Mar07-Apr13 1:30-2:30pm 6wks 84553 $82.00 Squash BeginnerAdultSquashClinics Learnthebasics-forehand,backhand,serve,anddropshot, aswellasrulesandstrategies. W 6:20pm-7:20pm 4wks $60.00 Session1: Jan4,11,18,25 Session2: Feb1,8,15,22 Session3: Mar1,8,15,22 Introto DoublesSquashClinics Learnstrategies,techniques,accuracy,andshotselectionfor playingdoublessquash. M 7:00pm-8:00pm 3wks $60.00 Session1: Jan9,16,23 Session2: Feb6,13,20 Session3: Mar6,13,20 FridayMorningDoublesRoundRobin 8:30amto10:30am Call Squashproformoreinformation. BeginnerWomen’sDaytimeSquashClinic W 9:30am-10:30am 4wks $60.00 Session1: Jan4,11,18,25 Session2: Mar1,8,15,22 SaturdayJuniorSquashClinic 9-16yrs Learnallthebasics-technique,footwork,rules,scoring,strategy,etiquette,andshots. S 10:30am-12:00pm 8wks $120.00 StartsJanuary21. Toregisterforaclinic,orformoreinformationcontactSquashPro,Nicoleat905.683.6582ext3236. Tennis SaturdayAfternoonYouthClinics 6-17yrs Learntennisbasicsinludingforehand,backhand,serve,andvolley. Class Time Age Prerequisite BeginnerI 4:00pm-5:00pm 6-10yrs na BeginnerII 5:00pm-6:00pm 11-16yrs experience Award6 6:00pm-7:00pm Award5 Award8+ 7:00pm-8:00pm Award7 Startdates January7 7wks $77.00 March25 7wks $77.00 AdultTennisClasses Learnthefundamentalsofforehand,serve,backhand,andvolley. Day Time Startdate 5wks $83.00 Tuesday 7:00-8:00pm January9 Wednesday 12:00pm-1:00pm January11 Wednesday 1:00pm-2:00pm January11 Tuesday 7:00-8:00pm February13 Wednesday 12:00pm-1:00pm February15 Wednesday 1:00pm-2:00pm February15 NoviceWomen’sDoublesClinics Inthefirstpartoftheclinic,youlearnhowdoublesshouldbeplayed,andthesecondpartbecomes aleague(roundrobin). Day Time Startdate 7wks $99.00 Thursdays 10:00-11:00am January12 RegisterforclassesatPickeringRecComplex. Makechequespayableto“PickeringTennis”. Instructorswillcontactparticipantstoconfirmregistration. Liv ing healthy, living active, with Pickering Recreation Complex. RegisterNowforallclasses.905.420.4621 pickering.ca/registration du r h a m r e g i o n . c o m Ne w s A d v e r t i s e r • De c e m b e r 2 9 , 2 0 1 6 20 P The Re c Room 6mos -12 yrs Kids can spend time withourgreat St aff,while you wo rk out. Plus,ask about the Fr iendship Club,Af ter School,and PA Day options. 55 +Older Adults Fi tness Programs 10 weekregistered programs designed specifically for older adults. Bone Fit 55+Weight bearing&resistance exercise used in a gentlemanner that helps ensure you maintain&possiblyincrease your bone mass. PetticoatCreek CC -Paris Room F Jan 20 -Mar 31 10:00-11:00 am 84480 $68.00 Cycle Fit 55+A30minuteclass with music you will love and want tosing along with.This fun and effective cardio class will safely build cardiovascular endurance and confidence.Yo u will be shown proper setup and will feel comfortable to cycle at your own pace.Get ready to cycle andfeel forever young! Pickering Rec Complex-Studio B M Jan 16 -Mar 27 10:30-11:00 am 84493 $38.00 W Jan 18 -Mar 22 10:30-11:00 am 84492 $38.00 F Jan 20 -Mar 24 10:30-11:00 am 84494 $38.00 Fit Fusion 55+The workout incorporates various types of equipment to focus on coordination, balance,and muscle strength.Theclass finishes with stretching and postural exercises. A great class for beginners. Pickering Rec Complex-Studio A M Jan 16 -Mar 27 11:30-12:20 pm 84506 $68.00 F Jan 20 -Mar 24 11:30-12:20 pm 84507 $68.00 Keep Fit 55+This class begins with low impac t,easy to follow cardio followed by muscle conditioning,and finishes with stretching.Get the kink s out and loosen up those muscles! East Shore CC -Gym Tu Jan 17 -Mar 21 10:00-11:00 am 84515 $68.00 Th Jan 19 -Mar 30 1:00 -2:00 pm 84516 $68.00 Nia 55+Asensor y-based movement class that empowers people of all shapes and sizes by connecting the body,mind,emotions,and spirit.It draws from disciplines of the martialar ts,dance ar ts and healing ar ts to help positively shape the way you feel,look,think and live. PetticoatCreek CC -Paris Room M Jan 16 -Apr 10 9:30 -10:30 am 84522 $68.00 Nia/Drums Alive Fusion 55+An opportunity to trya fusionof twoclasses in one!Star ting with the mesmerizing drumming rhythms of Drums Alive, then movinginto the joyful movement of Nia.Yo u will experiencea unique mind/body class. Pickering Rec Complex-Studio A Th Jan 26 -Mar 30 11:30-12 :30 pm 10 wks 84523 $68.00 Stretch&Strengthen 55+This workout uses various types of equipment to focus on coordination, balance,and muscle strength.It finishes with stretching and postural exercises. PetticoatCreek CC -Paris Room W Jan 18 -Mar 29 10:00-11:00 am 84548 $68.00 Pickering Rec Complex-Studio A Tu Jan 17 -Mar 21 8:30 -9:20 am 84549 $68.00 Yo ga 55+Progressive Hatha style Yo ga designed for thoseseeking to increase and maintain joint mobility while increasing strength and improving balance.This program will helpto improve your breathing and concentration.Healthy olderadults with no majorjoint ormedical conditions will enjoy this program.Yo ur own matis required for the Petticoat Creek locationonly. Pickering Rec Complex-Studio C Tu Jan 17 -Mar21 7:00 -8:00 pm 85455 $68.00 Th Jan 19 -Mar 23 1:15 -2:15 pm 84594 $68.00 F Jan 20 -Mar 24 10:10-11:10 am 84593 $68.00 PetticoatCreek CC -Paris Room Tu Jan 17 -Mar 28 11:30-12 :30 pm 84592 $68.00 East Shore CC -Gym M Jan 16 -Mar 27 10:00-11:00 am 84595 $68.00 Yo ga/Nia Fusion 55+East meets West in this lively,gentle 50 -50 fusion.Theclass blends Yo ga’s ancient wellnesspractices with Nia,the fun, contemporar y dancetechnique thatharmonizes mind,body and spirit.Laugh and learn with us! Pickering Rec Complex-Studio C W Jan 18 -Mar 22 12 :00-1:00 pm 84598 $68.00 ZumbaGold 55+This class fuses Latin rhythms and simple dance moves to createa one of a kind workout that is fun and works!Itincorporates intervals of fast and slow rhythms and muscle conditioningdesigned totone your bodywhile burning calories. Pickering Rec Complex-Studio A M Jan 16 -Mar 27 1:00 -2:00 pm 84601 $68.00 W Jan 18 -Mar 22 1:00 -2:00 pm 84599 $68.00 East Shore CC Tu Jan 17 -Mar 21 11:15-12 :15 pm 85478 $68.00 PetticoatCreek CC -ParisRm Tu Jan 17 -Mar 28 12 :45-1:45 pm 84600 $68.00 Small Group Tr aining Aging Stronger 55+Resistance exercises help increase muscle strength,maintain bone integrity, and improve balance,coordination,and mobility.It can help reduce the signs and symptomsof many chronic diseases,including ar thritis.This program includes an interactive,educativeclass component with elements of training principles and proper exercise techniques for older adults. Pickering Rec Complex-Program Room2 W Jan 18 -Mar 08 1:30 -3:00 pm 8wks 84473 $98.00 F Jan 20 -Mar 10 10 :30-12:00 pm 8wks 84474 $98.00 Forever Yo ung 55+For those who have completed the Aging Stronger program,or have strength training experience,this class gives you the opportunity tocontinue learning more advanced training techniques in a group setting.Thisisan ac tiveclass without an educative component. 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Built On Integrity Since 1995 du r h a m r e g i o n . c o m Ne w s A d v e r t i s e r • De c e m b e r 2 9 , 2 0 1 6 27 APNOTICEOFCOMPLETIONOFENVIRONMENTALPROJECTREPORT 407 Transitway -Kennedy Road to Brock Road /Regional Municipalities of York and Durham THE PROJECT The Ministry of Transportation (MTO)is proposing a 18 km segment of a transitway facility along the Highway 407 corridor through York Region and Durham Region, from east of Kennedy Road in the City of Markham to east of Brock Road in the City of Pickering (407 Transitway).The 407 Transitway includes Markham Road Station, Ninth Line Station,Donald Cousens Parkway Station,Whites Road Station and Brock Road Station;and three protected sites near McCowan Road,York-Durham Line and Rossland Road.Subject to the outcome of the study,the 407 Transitway will be implemented initially as Bus Rapid Transit (BRT)with the opportunity to convert to Light Rail Transit (LRT)in the future. This 18 km segment forms part of a planned 150 km long high-speed interregional facility on a separate right-of-way that parallels Highway 407 from Burlington to Highway 35/115,with stations,parking and access connections.This transitway is a component of the official plans of the stakeholder municipalities and of the Province’s commitment to support transit initiatives in the Greater Golden Horseshoe through the Metrolinx Regional Transportation Plan. THE PROCESS The environmental impact of this transit project was assessed and an Environmental Project Report has been prepared according to the transit project assessment process as prescribed in Ontario Regulation 231/08,Transit Projects and Metrolinx Undertakings. The Environmental Project Report for the 407 Transitway is now available for a 30-day review period starting December 29,2016 at the following locations: Ministry of the Environment and Climate Change Environmental Approvals Branch 2 St.Clair Avenue West,Floor 12A Toronto,ON M4V 1L5 tel:416-314-8001 or 1-800-461-6290 Monday to Friday: 8:30 a.m.-5:00 p.m. Ministry of the Environment and Climate Change Central Region Office 5775 Yonge Street,8th Floor North York,ON M2M 4J1 tel:416-326-6700 or 1-800-810-8048 Monday to Friday: 8:30 a.m.-5:00 p.m. Ministry of Transportation Central Region 159 Sir William Hearst Avenue Toronto,ON M3M 0B7 Monday to Friday: 8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m. City of Markham Markham Civic Centre 101 Town Centre Boulevard Markham,ON L3R 9W3 Monday to Friday: 8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m. City of Pickering One The Esplanade Pickering,ON L1V 6K7 Monday to Friday: 8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m. The Environmental Project Report is also available for download at www.407Transitway.com Interested persons are encouraged to review this document and provide comments by January 30,2017 to project contacts listed below: Graham DeRose MTO Project Manager Ministry of Transportation,Central Region -Planning &Design Section 159 Sir William Hearst Avenue,4th Floor,Toronto,ON M3M 0B7 tel:416-235-5255 /fax:416-235-3576 e-mail:graham.derose@ontario.ca Khaled El-Dalati Consultant Project Manager Parsons 625 Cochrane Drive,Suite 500,Markham,ON L3R 9R9 tel:905-943-0505 /fax:905-943-0400 e-mail:k.eldalati@parsons.com There are circumstances where the Ministry of the Environment has the authority to require further consideration of the transit project,or impose conditions on it.These include if the Minister is of the opinion that: •The transit project may have a negative impact on a matter of provincial importance that relates to the natural environment or has cultural heritage value or interest;or, •The transit project may have a negative impact on a constitutionally protected Aboriginal or treaty right. Before exercising the authority referred to above,the Minister is required to consider any written objections to the transit project that he or she may receive within 30 days after the Notice of Completion of the Environmental Project Report is first published. If you have discussed your issues with the proponent and you object to the identified change to the project,you can provide a written submission to the Minister of the Environment no later than January 30,2017 to the address provided below.All submissions must clearly indicate that an objection is being submitted and describe any negative impacts to matters of provincial importance (natural/cultural environment)or Aboriginal rights. Environmental Approvals Access and Service Integration Branch Ministry of the Environment and Climate Change 2 St.Clair Avenue West,Floor 12A,Toronto,ON M4V 1L5 Attention:Gavin Battarino,Special Project Officer tel:416-314-8001 or 1-800-461-6290 /fax:416-314-8452 /e-mail:EAASIBGen@ontario.ca If not already provided,a copy of the objection will be forwarded to the proponent by the ministry. All personal information included in a submission –such as name,address,telephone number and property location –is collected,maintained and disclosed by the Ministry of the Environment and Climate Change for the purpose of transparency and consultation.The information is collected under the authority of the Environmental Assessment Act or is collected and maintained for the purpose of creating a record that is available to the general public as described in s.37 of the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act.Personal information you submit will become part of a public record that is available to the general public unless you request that your personal information remain confidential.For more information,please contact the Project Officer or the Ministry of the Environment and Climate Change’s Freedom of Information and Privacy Coordinator at 416-327-1434. First Published on December 29,2016. 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For his part, Hicks's career rise seemed to coincide with his appearances at the event, from relatively obscure in 2012 to a well-established artist in 2014, the last year Boots and Hearts was held at Canadian Tire Motorsport Park. Hicks, who hails from Niagara Falls, earlier this year released Shake These Walls, his third studio album. "I wanted to show people I had grown," Hicks says on his website of the new album. "There is truth in each of these songs because I co-wrote every one of them. I have a personal connection with every lyric, every riff." Hicks is bringing along some special guests for his Oshawa appearance: Jason Blaine and River Town Saints. Bentley, too, wont be alone, as he's appearing with Cole Swindell and Jon Pardi. And the Phoenix-born artist is also touring in support of a record, Black, released in May. The album's second single, Different for Girls, featuring Elle King, ascended to No. 1 on Country Airplay in October, his 15th No. 1 hit. "This is one of those 'once-in-a-career' songs and I'm so glad we decided to take a risk and release it as a single," Bent- ley says on his website. Tickets for Hicks's show are $29.50, $39.50 and $42.50. The cost to get in to the Bentley concert is $60.50 or $90.50. For tickets, visit www.tributecommunitiescentre.com or call the box office at 1-877-436-8811. Dierks Bentley, Tim Hicks play Oshawa’s Tribute Communities Centre in January Metroland file photo DURHAM -- Tim Hicks at the third Boots and Hearts Music Festival in Clarington in 2014. A big fan favourite, Hicks also played the first Boots in 2012 and returns to Durham on Jan. 20, 2017. Torstar archives DURHAM -- Sarah Gadon, left, and Logan Lerman star in James Schamus’s direc- torial debut, Indignation, which is screened at Ajax’s St. Francis Centre on Jan. 6. Start 2017 with a movie at St. Francis Centre in Ajax DURHAM - Start 2017 at the mov- ies. Oshawa’s Regent Theatre hosts classic movies on the first Thursday of each month, and Ajax’s St. Francis Centre is screening its first Ajax Film Circuit movie of 2017. On Jan. 5 at 7 p.m., the Regent presents “Doctor Zhivago,” David Lean’s 1965 film set in Russia in the early years of the last century, star- ring Omar Sharif and Julie Christie. It’s rated PG-13 and the cost is $5, cash at the door. Kids and stu- dents get in for free (children must be accompanied by an adult and stu- dents must show their student ID). The Regent is at 50 King St. E. In Ajax, the Film Circuit presents the 2016 movie “Indignation” on Jan. 6. It’s a 2016, R-rated American film written, produced and directed by James Schamus. Logan Lerman and Sarah Gadon star in “Indignation,” which mostly takes place in Ohio in the early ‘50s. Tickets are $10 each and will be available at the St. Francis Centre Box Office, 78 Church St. S.; the Ajax and McLean community centres; and the Audley Recreation Centre. Tickets are also available online at www.stfranciscentre.ca. Note that you can buy a four-ticket flex pack for $38 or a 10-show season subscription for $90. For more information, call 905- 619-2529 ext. 2787 (ARTS). du r h a m r e g i o n . c o m Ne w s A d v e r t i s e r • De c e m b e r 2 9 , 2 0 1 6 29 AP ChristmasTree Collection Christmas tree collection is Tues. Jan. 10 to Fri. Jan. 20 on your collection day If this information is required in an accessible format, please contact 1-800-667-5671. Some do’s and don’ts: •Place your tree at the curb no later than 7 a.m. on your designated collection day between Tues. Jan. 10 to Fri. Jan. 20. •Remove all decorations (lights, bulbs, tinsel) before placing out for collection. •Do not place trees inside plastic bags. •Do not place Christmas trees on top or inside snow banks. durham.ca/waste Jason Liebregts/ Metroland Laying down the funk OSHAWA -- Cadence Grace performed as the Durham band The Professors of Funk presented the 3rd Annual Professors Of Funk Friends and Family Christmas Special at the Simcoe Street United Church. In the first two years, the concert has garnered more than $7,200 to support the Back Door Mission For The Relief Of Poverty in Oshawa. Oshawa art shows ending early in new year OSHAWA -- It's last call for a number of exhibi- tions in Oshawa. Three shows wrap up early next month so the holi- days are a great time to visit The Robert McLaughlin Gallery. Last Call: Temperance and Prohibition in Oshawa looks at what is described as "one of the most divisive social and politic issues of the late 19th century and early 20th century... the availability of alcohol." The show runs to Jan. 4 and features images from the Thomas Bouckley Collection of photographs. Ending on Jan. 8 is Todd Tremeer: Curiosities, a photo-based show in which the Bowmanville painter and printmaker "plays up nostalgic memories of the small shops that dot the downtown cores of cities." The Images in Our Heads focuses on the deaf and disabled communities, ends on Jan. 8, and features work by Alana McDougall, Syrus Marcus Ware, Alexis Bulman, Jennifer Martin and Andrew McPhail. The gallery is at 72 Queen St. and is open every day during the holidays, with the exceptions of Christmas Day, Dec. 25, and Boxing Day, Dec. 26. Visit rmg.on.ca. du r h a m r e g i o n . c o m Ne w s A d v e r t i s e r • De c e m b e r 2 9 , 2 0 1 6 30 AP Get there this holiday season. Find holiday travel deals and inspiration – just for Canadians! Visit www.travelalerts.ca/holiday Things to do Friday, december 30 Open Mic @ the Cafe 7 p.m. 10 p.m. OpenStudio art Cafe, 617 Liverpool road, Pickering. Take your friends and any instruments you like to play. Everyone gets a chance to play a few tunes and encouraged to collaborate when inspired. Covers and originals are welcome. $3 Sunday, January 8 IndOOr Triathlon Hour 8 a.m. 11 a.m. Life Time athletic, 500 Beck Crescent, ajax. The indoor Triathlon Hour, powered by Life Time Tri and irOnMan, offers a safe and simulated environment for athletes of all fit- ness levels to experience the nation’s fastest growing sport of triathlon.at your designated start time, you will begin with a 10-minute swim in indoor pool, followed by 30 minutes in the cycling studio and then 20 minutes on the treadmill.. $30 http://www.indoortri.com/ MOnday, January 9 run to Quit Virtual Training program 7 p.m. 8 p.m. Online Training Program, 1450 Kingston rd #18, Pickering. Looking to quit smoking in 2017? run to Quit is an innovative quit smoking program that pairs the quit smoking expertise of the Cana- dian Cancer Society with running room Canada’s Learn to Walk or run 5 km clinics. run to Quit has been shown to help smokers cope with discomfort and cravings through its simple step-by-step approach to building up walking or running stamina while cutting down and quitting smoking.This year, walk or run to a smoke-free life by joining a run to Quit Virtu- al Training Program.For more information visit runtoquit.com. 49.99 Events THurSday, January 12 AjAx public Library: rare disease Health and Wellness Support Group 6:30 p.m. 8:30 p.m. ajax Public Library, 55 Harwood avenue South, ajax. Too many people suffer in silence with rare dis- eases that affect every aspect of their lives with nowhere to turn for help and support. don’t go through this alone! We have partnered with Carion Fenn Foundation to educate and sup- port those affected by rare diseases such as Syringomyelia, Chiari Malformation and more. Join us for a place to share, learn, and support each other. Our monthly support group meet- ing will help you meet others in similar situa- tions, gather information while supporting each other, and help you find a better path to not only live, but be a part of the community. Free Kids stuff Friday, dECEMBEr 30 BABySITTer course 9 a.m. 4:30 p.m. 30 Kingston rd W ajax Superstore, 30 Kings- ton rd W, ajax. For kids 10-13 years. Pre-registration is required. designed to teach babysitter skills, leadership and first aid in a fun and informative session. information shared is geared on car- ing for infants, toddlers and children, along with working with parents, and responsibilities. Kids will complete activities, role playing and have hands-on practice. Kids receive a copy of the St. John ambulance babysitter manual and certificate of completion. Call St. John ambu- lance to pre-register 905-434-7800. $59 Meetings MOnday, January 2 pICkerInG powerhouse Toastmasters 7 p.m. 8:30 p.m. Pickering Public Library, One The Esplanade 2nd Floor auditorium, Pickering. This group meets weekly every Monday night. Learn how to strengthen your speaking and leadership skills. Guests are always welcome. For more information visit http://6809.toast- mastersclubs.org. Free MOnday, January 9 pICkerInG powerhouse Toastmasters 7 p.m. 8:30 p.m. Pickering Public Library, One The Esplanade 2nd Floor auditorium, Pickering. This group meets weekly every Monday night. Learn how to strengthen your speaking and leadership skills. Guests are always welcome. For more information visit http://6809.toast- mastersclubs.org. Free TuESday, January 10 pICkerInG Horticultural Society meeting 7 p.m. 9:30 p.m. Pickering recreation Complex, 1867 Valley Farm rd. S., Pickering. This is a group of enthusiastic, helpful, gener- ous people who consider gardening an enjoy- able, fulfilling activity. it aims to provide inspira- tion and education to all members, regardless of their level of experience. Monthly meetings are held in O’Brien room. doors open at 7 p.m. for social and refreshment time. Visitors welcome. This month the speaker is Patricia John on the topic: Feng Shui in the Garden. Free www.pickeringhorticulturalsociety.com WEdnESday, January 11 durHAM real estate Investors Club janu- ary Meeting 7 p.m. 10 p.m. Carruthers Creek Golf & Country Club, 650 Lake ridge rd South, ajax, Ontario, ajax. agenda for the Evening:* introductions and durham updates* real Estate investor Strate- gy Spotlight - Karen Jackson - updates to Cor- poration requirements for real Estate inves- tors* real Estate investor Strategy Spotlight - Greg McCulloch - Laurie McCulloch Building Moving* Keynote Speaker - natalka Falcomer - What you don’t Know Can Hurt you* Keynote Speaker - Martin Kuev - Overcoming yourself and the Pitfalls of starting out in real Estate* Wrap-up and Burning Questions* networking and developing your Power Team. 40 New Year Celebrations SaTurday, dECEMBEr 31 neW year’s eve party 6 p.m. 9 p.m. ajax Community Centre, 75 Centennial rd., ajax. The Town of ajax hosts its annual Family new year’s Eve Party with children’s activities, games, live entertainment, interactive experi- ences, face painting, a balloon drop and ice skating with a dJ.. $4 adults, $3 youths and seniors, free for kids under 3 Support Groups WEdnESday, January 11 ALzHeIMer Society Ajax Care partner Suppot Group 10 a.m. 12 p.m. Pickering Village united Church, 300 Church Street north, ajax. Family/care partners meet and exchange ideas in a supportive environment. Support groups are facilitated by family support staff and trained volunteers. Call alzheimer durham at 905-576-2567 if this is your first time attend- ing a care partner support group. drop-ins welcome. Free WHAT’S HAPPENING IN Ajax and Pickering Q: How do I submit my event to the newspaper? A: When you input your Event information at durhamregion.com it can be seen by as many as 500,000 unique visitors every month so it’s a great way for you to spread the word about your event. A selection of those events are reverse pub- lished to appear in our print editions every week. (Whitby This Week, Oshawa This Week, Clarington This Week, Ajax & Pickering News Advertiser, Uxbridge Times-Journal, Port Perry Star, Brooklin Citizen, Clarington East Citizen, Durham Parent) Here’s how you get set up: 1. Visit durhamregion.com 2. Click on the black SIGNUP link near the top of the page, on the right 3. Create a free account by entering the information in the fields and click on SUBMIT 4. You will receive an e-mail; click on the link in it to confirm your account. 5. You can now access the events calendar by clicking on EVENTS - SUBMIT NOW (near the top of our home page on the left) 6. On the events page, click on Publish Your Event HERE! to enter your event information. du r h a m r e g i o n . c o m Ne w s A d v e r t i s e r • De c e m b e r 2 9 , 2 0 1 6 31 AP Mental, emotional foundation key for sports success There is no guarantee spending thousands of dollars every year for the latest equipment, instruction, elite camps, sports schools and gurus will make your kids happy, healthy and successful in sports and life. It makes little sense to me that parents are willing to shell out their life savings on the hope their child is going to be a superstar, when the odds are very low of that happening. Sports has become big business, extremely competitive, pressure-filled and very stressful. Of course, if parents are investing a good chunk of their income in the kid’s sport, naturally they want to see a return on their investment. In other words, the athlete should be performing at a high level day in and day out. If the athlete is not showing a serious commitment and improving, then conflict arises between parents, athlete and coach. Nobody wins in this situation. Over the last three decades we have worked with hundreds of profession- al and elite athletes who have discov- ered that a firm foundation in mental and emotional strength is key to lon- gevity and success in sports and life after sports. When we talk about mental tough- ness and strength, we’re talking about the ability to deal with setbacks in sports and other areas of life. Confidence, self-esteem, self- acceptance, persistence and resil- ience are not strengths athletes are born with; they have to be injected into the psyche over time just like physical skills and muscle strength. We believe all athletes need a basic and solid grounding in themselves as valuable people in their own right, regardless of how they perform or whether they win or lose. We need kids to understand the value of giving their best effort in every practice and game and feeling good about their efforts. It is interest- ing to note that good results often fol- low good efforts. The key here is to love and support our athletes and allow them to have fun. Dr. Douglas Smith is a licensed psychologist in Ontario specializing in sport psychology since 1985. Contact him at 905-430-3538 or drdoug@ promind.ca; website www.promind.ca. Dr. Douglas Smith Guest columnist SP O R T S Oshawa Generals captain ignores trade rumours back home By Brian McNair bmcnair@durhamregion.com TORONTO — Anthony Cirelli has shown from the very beginning of his career with the Oshawa Generals a pro- ficiency for focusing on the task at hand and performing under pressure. So far, it’s been no different for the 19-year-old centre at the 2017 world junior hockey championships, where despite trade rumours back home, he has helped Canada to a pair of convinc- ing wins to start the tournament at the Air Canada Centre. After contributing defensively and in the face-off circle in a 5-3 opening win over Russia on Boxing Day, Cirelli scored his first goal the next night and also added an assist in a 5-0 rout of Slo- vakia. As is often the case at this tourna- ment, which immediately precedes the Ontario Hockey League trade deadline, rumours are swirling in Oshawa, where it’s been speculated the Generals will focus more on next season’s Memorial Cup bid than this season’s first-place standing in the Eastern Conference. Cirelli, a Tampa Bay Lightning pros- pect likely to begin his pro career next year, has been linked to trade talk, but if he’s heard it, he’s having no part of it right now. “I don’t know anything about that,” Cirelli said after Monday’s win over Russia. “I’m just here focused on trying to win a gold medal right now.” Canada sure has looked like a strong contender to win it all, out-shooting a very good Russian team 37-17 in the opener and much weaker Slovakian team 44-6 Tuesday, including 17-1 in the second period. Cirelli, who has been centring a line primarily between Dillon Dube and Blake Speers, saw 11:57 minutes of ice- time against Russia and 12:45 against Slovakia. His first goal came 13:51 into the second period against Slovakia, as he won a clean draw and soon after deflected home a point shot from Jere- my Lauzon to put Canada ahead 3-0. He later set up Michael McLeod with a nice cross-crease feed for the final goal early in the third period. Although his ice-time in the opener was 12th among forwards on the team, he had no complaints afterwards. “I’m just here to do whatever the coach (Dominique Ducharme) asks,” said Cirelli. “Our line just went out there and tried to create some energy, get some pucks in deep and just play our game.” Cirelli, who has a Memorial Cup- winning overtime goal on his resume, admitted to a small case of the nerves prior to Monday’s game, but he drew the first excited gasp from the crowd on a wrap-around attempt just about three minutes in, and then took Canada’s first penalty of the tournament. “At the beginning it was a little nerve- wracking walking out there with all the fans and stuff, but as the game went on I felt a little more comfortable each and every shift, so it was good,” he said. “It’s a lot bigger, obviously, with the whole country behind you, it’s international play. The tournament itself is kind of the same (as the Memorial Cup), it’s just a short tournament, but it’s a lot of fun.” Canada now faces Latvia Thursday, Dec. 29 at 8 p.m. and the United States at 3:30 p.m. on New Year’s Eve before shifting to the Bell Centre in Montreal for the playoff matches. Anthony Cirelli focused solely on Canada’s quest for gold at World Juniors Ryan Pfeiffer/ Metroland TORONTO -- Canada’s Anthony Cirelli in game action against Russia during the 2017 World Junior Championship at the Air Canada Centre in Toronto. Canada beat Russia 5-3. Dec. 26. The Big M originally opened in 1965, and seven years ago Chris Papatheodorou reopened the drive-in style joint. He is proud to be continuing his father Ted’s tradition of offering delicious, original recipe, award winning homemade hamburgers. The restaurant’s blueprint for a better burger includes a toasted soft bun (that are delivered fresh daily), a seven ounce freshly grilled beef patty, topped with crisp iceberg lettuce, sliced beefsteak tomato, a slice of red onion, pickles, ketchup and yellow mustard. To make your burger even better, you can add on cheddar cheese, Canadian bacon and/or peameal bacon. Customers also love their famous steak on a Kaiser, homemade onion rings, French fries, sweet potato fries, homemade chicken souvlaki and The Big M chicken Caesar salad as well as the tasty Greek salad. While you are here, you can also enjoy one of the signature milkshakes, a soft ice cream cone or a sundae. When you visit The Big M, it’s like taking a trip back in time. The restaurant offers an authentic 60’s vibe. The combination of great food and outstanding customer service will have your coming back time and time again. “We pride ourselves on our 50 plus year tradition of serving the Bay Ridges area, which is why we’ve gone back to the restaurant’s original feel,” Chris says. “We offer high quality food and a good time – plus, you can’t get a better hamburger or steak on a Kaiser anywhere else.” It’s no surprise that that the restaurant was voted in as number one hamburger in Ajax and Pickering. Drop by or drive up to The Big M at 711 Krosno Blvd. (at Liverpool Road, south of the 401) in Pickering for an incredible dining experience. For more information, call (905) 837-9332 or visit the website at www.thebigm.ca. Ajax and Pickering’s favourite hamburger du r h a m r e g i o n . c o m Ne w s A d v e r t i s e r • De c e m b e r 2 9 , 2 0 1 6 32 AP FirstChoice Fish & Chips 570 Westney Rd. S., Ajax (near Giant Tiger in Discovery Bay Plaza) 905-426-7001 Expires Thursday January 5, 2017 Tuesday-Thursday 11:30-7:30 • Friday 11:30-8:00Saturday 12:00-7:30 • Monday and Sunday Close Excludes any otherspecials 15%OFF Celebrating50years! 711 Krosno Blvd., Pickering thebigm.ca 905-837-9332 SportS Pickering's Perdita Felicien inspires audience Former Olympian, world champion speaks at Tribute Communities Centre Brian McNair bmcnair@durhamregion.com OSHAWA - Few people are better quali- fied to speak on how Durham Region can positively shape an athlete than Perdita Felicien, a former world champion hurdler who grew up in Pickering and often served notice of her promise on the track at the Oshawa Civic Recreation Complex. So, it was fitting that Felicien was the keynote speaker during the recent Sport Durham Convergence, a gathering of Durham Region's sport tourism industry stakeholders held at the Tribute Commu- nities Centre in Oshawa. The only surprise, perhaps, was that Felicien found the time given her hectic schedule. Currently working on her mem- oir, to be published by Doubleday Canada in 2018, as well as doing freelance broad- cast journalism and finishing up a creative writing course at the University of Chica- go, Felicien will now also be planning her wedding after getting engaged Dec. 21. But, she gladly returned to her roots to encourage the growth of sport in Durham Region. "I think what we're doing is creating a legacy really for where we live, that people want to come here, they want to play here, they want to invest their dollars here," she explained. "For me, that just feels special. "My dreams started here," continued Felicien, the Canadian record-holder in the 100-metre hurdles and a 2004 Olym- pian. "I had early-morning practices at the Oshawa Civic, lost races and cried my eyes out at the top of the bleachers when I was a 13-year-old girl. To see that ath- letes are still having neat experiences here in my own backyard, for me it was just a treat to be able to come back all these years removed, all these years later, and just share that." In an effort to provide stakeholders with an opportunity to share experiences, learn about industry best practices, receive important updates, and network with one another, Sport Durham - part of The Regional Municipality of Durham, Eco- nomic Development and Tourism Division - hosted the event, focused on growing and strengthening the sport tourism industry in Durham Region. Felicien, 36, gave an inspiring talk about her experience as an athlete growing up in the area, and how she felt the Durham community could effectively collaborate to provide visiting athletes with the best pos- sible experiences. Although the Oshawa Generals are cur- rently bidding on a very high-profile event, the 2018 Memorial Cup, Felicien pointed out the diversity of competitions that have and will continue to come to the region, including for Special Olympians and para- athletes. "I have the perspective of having gone to lots of places, and for me what I love about Durham Region is that we host a multitude of events that aren't necessar- ily all on the same visibility scale," she said. "I love that range and diversity of thinking, and that we value all these levels of sport the exact same way." Felicien still has family in Pickering, but only recently returned to Canada herself after a 16-year absence, living in Missis- sauga with her fiance. She says she is busier than she has ever been, and has enjoyed the process of writing her book, which helped shape her talk and has led to a greater appreciation of the many people who made her success possible. Among them, she said, none was more important than her mother, Cathy, who emigrated from St. Lucia and has been a constant source of encouragement. "If my mother didn't make the choic- es, very tough and gritty choices, that she made, my life wouldn't have been what it is," she explained. "I'm discovering things as I write and mining for things, so I figure I need to share them with a live audience." At the Sport Durham Convergence, they were glad she did. Advertising Feature FOCUS ON BUSINESS PickeringAjax/ du r h a m r e g i o n . c o m Ne w s A d v e r t i s e r • De c e m b e r 2 9 , 2 0 1 6 33 AP Hiring Print Professionals RR Donnelley Oshawa is one of the largest warehousing and logistics facilities in Canada, and also serves as the central hub for our Canadian fulfillment operations.We are a customer-driven, full service print fulfillment facility featuring digital cut sheet and wide format digital printing,kitting, warehousing,distribution services and more. 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Auctions du r h a m r e g i o n . c o m Ne w s A d v e r t i s e r • De c e m b e r 2 9 , 2 0 1 6 34 AP Don LyndeMay 6, 1924 - December 30, 2012 In loving memory of our loving husband, father,grandfather & great-grandfather You were always thereWhen we needed youNo task too great or small, With loving heart and willing handFor us you did them all.A golden heart stopped beatingHard working hands at rest,God broke our hearts to prove to usHe only takes the best. Thanks for the years you gave usAnd for the times we shared, We pray that when you left usYou knew how much we cared. We hold you close within our heartsAnd there you will remain,To walk with us throughout our livesUntil we meet again. Always remembered and forever loved by his wife Marie, son Lyle (Cathy), Amanda, Ryan, Nancy (Bob), Ashley (David), Cayden, Katlyn, Cheryl (Michael) BRADY, Albert Joseph Andrew - Passed away surrounded by his family on December 26, 2016 at Lakeridge Health Oshawa. Beloved husband of Esther of 41 years. Loving father of Dwayne (Kerri) and Michelle. Cherished and proud Grandpa of Abbey and Andrew. Albert will be sadly missed by his nieces, nephews, extended family and friends. Memorial visitation will be held at McEACHNIE FUNERAL HOME, 28 Old Kingston Road, Ajax, 905-428-8488 on Saturday, December 31 from 10 - 11 am with service to follow in the chapel at 11:00 a.m. If so desired, donations to the Canadian Diabetes Association would be appreciated. Online condolences may be placed at www.mceachniefuneral.ca BROWN, Michael "Mike" James of Kincardine, passed away peacefully with family by his side at London Health Science Centre, Victoria Hospital on Tuesday, December 20th, 2016 at the age of 68. Mike was a kind and gentle man who was passionate about the love for his children, grandchildren, family & friends. The love for his dogs was evident to all - he connected with them in a way that was truly amazing - and they equally loved him back. Mike had a way of always seeing what was right or wrong in a very clear and passionate way - and it is how he dealt with everything in life. To his wife of 48 years, he was her life; the flame started at an early age and will never end. Mike's love was quiet and kind and defined the very soul of who he was. Mike was the beloved husband and life-long love of Jennifer Brown (née Nowell). Devoted father of Suzanne Weatherall (Paul) of Walkerton, Heather Cuyler (Cory) and Chris Brown all of Kincardine. Cherished grandpa of Bailey Weatherall (fiancé Justin McGarrity), Taya Cuyler and Joshua Cuyler. Dear brother of Bill Brown (Cindy) of Bethany. Also survived by his mother-in-law Doreen Wardley-Nowell of Kincardine and in- laws, Carol Brown of Peterborough, Stephen Nowell (Helen) of British Columbia, Teresa McNicol (Trent) of Brantford, Marlene Nowell- Keen (Tom) of Bowmanville and closest friend and cousin Ron Gray of Kincardine. Fondly remembered by his nieces, nephews, cousins, former co-workers and friends. Predeceased by his parents, Noel and Margaret (née Gildner) Brown, brother Bob Brown and father-in-law Albert Nowell. The family received friends at the DAVEY- LINKLATER FUNERAL HOME, Kincardine on Thursday, December 22nd from 6 to 8 p.m. The memorial service to celebrate Mike's life was conducted from Anglican Church of the Messiah, Kincardine on Friday, December 23rd, 2016 at 1:30 p.m. with Reverend Rob Hiscox officiating. Memorial donations to the Lions Foundation of Canada - Canine Vision or the Anglican Church of the Messiah - Building Fund appreciated as an expression of sympathy. Portrait and memorial online at www.daveylinklaterfuneralhome.com In addition, full paying customers will receive a valuable coupon sheet with great savings offered exclusively to our customers by local advertisers. 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Serving Durham Region for 25 years Senior & mid month discounts (905)571-0755 Service Directory Family & friends are encouraged to share their condolences, thoughts and prayers online BUILD YOURDREAMTEAM To place your personalized In Memoriam, call 905-683-0707 (Ajax) and let one of our professional advisors help you. du r h a m r e g i o n . c o m Ne w s A d v e r t i s e r • De c e m b e r 2 9 , 2 0 1 6 35 AP Platinum model shown ▲ Always Open at AjaxNissan.com Mon. - Thurs. .... 9 AM - 9 PM Fri. & Sat. ........ 9 AM - 6 PM (Between Church & Westney) 500 BAYLY ST. W., AJAX 1-800-565-6365 SHOP 24/7 @ www.AjaxNissan.com jeff boomergeneral manager Offers available from December 1 – 31, 2016. Rogue One:A Star Wars Story © 2016 & TM Lucasfilm Ltd. ~Boxing Month Bonus applies to cash purchase only. Maximum $2,000 available on 2017 Altima. Payments cannot be made on a weekly basis, for advertising purposes only. *Representative monthly lease offer based on a new 2017 Rogue S FWD/2017 Sentra S MT/2017 Pathfinder S 4x2. 0.99%/0.99%/4.75% lease APR for 60/60/60 months equals monthly payments of $258/$170/$381 with $995/$0/$0 down payment, and $0 security deposit. Lease based on a maximum of 20,000 km/year with excess charged at $0.10/km.Total lease obligation is $16,462/$10,222/$22,852.Lease Cash of $750/$1,500/$0 is included in the advertised offer.+Total Standard rate finance incentives of $5,600/$5,000/$6,800/$15,000 applicable,on approved credit,when financing a new 2016 Rogue SL/2016 Sentra SL/2016 Pathfinder Platinum/2016Titan XD Diesel Platinum Reserve through Nissan Canada Finance Inc.(“NCF”) at standard rates.Total incentives consist of:(i) $5,000/$4,500/$6,000/$14,000 NCF Standard Rate Finance Cash that will be deducted from the negotiated selling price before taxes; and (ii) $600/$500/$800/$1,000 Loyalty Conquest Cash that will be deducted from the negotiated selling price after taxes.Incentives cannot be combined with lease rates,subvented lease/finance rates or with any other offers.**Loyalty/Conquest Cash (“Offer”) is available only to eligible customers who,in the 90 days preceding the date of lease/finance of an Eligible NewVehicle (defined below),have leased or financed a 2007 or newer Nissan,Honda,Toyota,Mazda or Hyundai brand vehicle (an“ExistingVehicle”) within past 90-days.Eligibility for the Offer will be determined by Nissan Canada Inc.(“NCI”) in its sole discretion.Proof of current ownership/lease/finance contract will be required.Offer is not transferrable or assignable,except to the current owner’s spouse or a co-owner/co-lease of the existing vehicle (either of whom must reside within the same household as the intended recipient of the offer).Individuals who purchased/leased a vehicle under a business name can qualify for the program provided that the new deal is not a fleet deal and that the individual can provide valid documentation that they are the registered primary owner of the business.If the eligible customer elects to lease or finance a new and previously unregistered model year 2016 Nissan brand vehicle (excluding NV,Fleet and daily rentals) (an“Eligible NewVehicle”) through Nissan Canada Finance Inc.(collectively“NCF”),then he/she will receive a specified amount of NCF Loyalty/Conquest Cash,as follows:(I) 2016ALTIMA ($2,000); (II) 2016 MICRA/VERSA NOTE/SENTRA ($500); (III) 2016 JUKE/ROGUE ($600); (IV) 2016 PATHFINDER ($800); (V) 2016TITAN XD ($1,000); (VI) 2017TITAN HALFTON ($1,000); (VII) 2017 MICRA/VERSA NOTE/SENTRA ($500); (VIII) 2017ALTIMA ($1,250); (IX) 2017 ROGUE/JUKE ($600); (X) 2017 PATHFINDER ($800).Loyalty/Conquest Dollars will be applied after taxes.Offer is combinable with other NCF incentives,but is not combinable with the Nissan Loyalty program.Offer valid on vehicles delivered between December 1-31,2016. ▲Models shown $38,524/$28,029/$50,404/$77,026 Selling price for a new 2017 Rogue SL (PR00)/2017 Sentra SR (RL00)/2017 Pathfinder Platinum/2016 Titan XD Diesel Platinum Reserve.All Pricing includes Freight and PDE charges ($1,795/$1,600/$1,795/$1,795) air-conditioning levy ($100), applicable fees, manufacturer’s rebate and dealer participation where applicable. License, registration, insurance and applicable taxes are extra. Offers are available on approved credit through Nissan Canada Finance for a limited time, may change without notice and cannot be combined with any other offers except stackable trading dollars.Vehicles and accessories are for illustration purposes only. See your dealer or visit Nissan.ca/Loyalty See your participating Nissan retailer for complete details.Certain conditions apply ©2016 Nissan Canada Inc. ~ ® $,. NOW ALL HONDA, TOYOTA, HYUNDAI, MAZDA AND NISSAN OWNERS Get eXClusiVe aCCess to ouR LOYALTY PROGRAM. Get uP to a $2,000 loYaltY/ConQuest Cash** when FinanCinG oR leasinG with nCF BOXING DAYS DOOR CRASHER SPECIAL AT AJAX NISSAN! RECEIVE AN ADDITIONAL 15% OFF MSRP ON ALL MY16 ROGUES AT AJAX NISSAN!! 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