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Participants spring from the staring line at the CIBC Run for the Cure in Dwight on Oct. 3. Over 200 people participated, raising $62,000. Photograph: Don McCormick CIBC Run for the Cure raises $62,000 By Don McCormick On Sunday, Oct. 3, in brilliant sunshine and cool, fresh air, an estimated 220 participants sprung off the starting line from the Dwight Community Centre in the annual CIBC Run for the Cure. 440 Ecclestone Drive, Bracebridge, ON P1L 1Z6 (705) 645-9827 www.ywcamuskoka.com COMING EVENTS The run has been held in Dwight for the past eight years. However, the previous seven years it was considered a “developing site.” This is the first year that the event has earned official status and qualifies for all the prizes of an official run site. Last year the 200 participants raised $54,000. Participants surpassed this year’s goal to raise $60,000, bringing in a total of $62,000. This year’s run was co-directed by Lynn Logan and Judy Storey. This is the third year for Logan and the first year for Storey. The local event was originally started eight years ago by Virginia Malone. “I did it in memory of some friends of mine who had passed away and I felt that I wanted to do something very tangible for breast cancer and find a cure,” explains Malone. Ironically, three years later, Malone herself became a victim of the disease. Today, she is a breast cancer survivor. “It helped me appreciate everything that God’s blessed me with,” Malone says. “It helped me get more in touch with my spiritual side and slowing down and just enjoying what God’s given me with my family, my friends and just wanting to reach out more to others – be more compassionate.” Malone explains her motivation for walking in this year’s event. “I’m walking for so many ladies. I’ve lost so many friends.” WOMEN OF DISTINCTION Wednesday, October 20, 2010 Mark O’Meara Club House, Delta Grandview Resort Huntsville 5:30 pm Cocktails and Silent Auction | 6:30 pm Dinner and Awards Tickets are $80 per person Historic day for rowing club October 10-15 is WEEK WITHOUT VIOLENCE YWCA Muskoka cheers on the Otters and the Shield in a Clean Game Challenge! Log on to our website to access the Week Without Violence E-Kit Contact YWCA Muskoka to register for the for Women in Business starting October 13th & Men in Business starting November 2nd NETWORKING LUNCHEONS 12:00-1:00 Bracebridge: YWCA Office Friday, Oct. 29th | Women & Environment Panel Gravenhurst: Trinity United Church Friday, Nov. 5th | Women & Environment Panel Huntsville: Partners Hall, Algonquin Theatre Friday, Nov. 12th | Beth Ward, YWCA Muskoka Executive Director – One Year In YOUTH PROGRAMS Girlz Unplugged, Quest, Girlz Choice are 8-12 week programs delivered through Muskoka schools. The Power of Being a Girl – Friday December 3rd at Bracebridge & Muskoka Lakes Secondary School. The Severn River Rowing Club entered its first coxed four entry into the race at the Head of the Trent Regatta on Oct. 2. Penta Ledger, Meagan White, Esther Childs and Madeleine Berrevoets, along with lightweight Mike Smith as the coxswain, rowed hard into sixth place. 20 October 2010 www.whatsupmuskoka.com
Be thankful for the precious things in life Around Bracebridge By Maria Duncalf-Barber Welcome to another fabulous fall. What a wonderful canvas is painted out there. While the days have suddenty become chilly, amazingly it was the hottest Sept. 1 since 1953. As the students went back to school following Labour Day celebrations, I prepared for my return as well. It is hard to believe I am entering the eighth year of working in the schools teaching peer support. I love going into the high schools when the students are eager to learn. Another inspiring group of people are members of the Grandmothers to Grandmothers movement. The Muskoka Lakes chapter, joined by their Huntsville sister group, hosted a gathering in Rosseau with proceeds going to the Stephen Lewis Foundation. Two members shared their experiences from a special mission to Africa. Around Gravenhurst By Gord Durnan Fall has certainly arrived in town with colourful leaves, cool temperatures and the blessings of Thanksgiving to all of our readers. An update from last month is that we are fortunate that within the last two weeks there is once again a family of cardinals playing in the cedar trees outside our kitchen window. On Labour Day weekend, Dale and I enjoyed our traditional reunion of childhood friends whose parents all cottaged on Gull Lake. Some 20 of us enjoyed the dinner cruise on the RMS Segwun and the rain also brought us a double rainbow over Lake Muskoka. We were shown a framed plaque mounted on the ship’s hull of a dollar bill and a letter on town letterhead signed by Mayor Gerry Simmons and clerk-treasurer Glen Williams acknowledging and purchasing the RMS Segwun from George Morrison and Jack Vincent to serve as a muse- Sept. 9 brought two events, the celebration of my 11th wedding anniversary to my husband Peter, and my bike ride to raise money with the Big Bike Heart and Stroke Foundation. Five Bracebridge teams competed raising $8,000. I was one of 21 women from Curves Bracebridge who won first place by raising $2,716.75. We also received the Team Spirit Award. I have been a member of Curves for over eleven years and I love it. Owner Jan Schumacher is an advocate of women in the community and offers a service far beyond the aspects of keeping fit. She is a gem. “I am really proud of our team,” says fitness trainer Sharon Veitch. “We represented every possible age group and enjoyed every minute. Physical activity is so important to overall health and this event is a great opportunity to promote awareness while helping those who need it. Special thanks to Marg Nixon who raised over $400 and Thorna Collis for being a great inspiration.” Money raised goes to research projects, new medicines and medical and rehabilitative therapies for those stricken with heart and stroke disease. On Sept. 16, I, with many other community advocates, attended the Addiction Recovery Breakfast Celebration Outreach, presented by Addiction um. This was dated Aug. 2, 1962. We are sure lucky these gentlemen helped to preserve the ship some 48 years ago. September is always a busy family time with both our daughters celebrating birthdays 10 days apart. However, this year will be remembered for the telephone call I received just before my daughter Sarah’s birthday. It was from a young man by the name of Lucas Ouimet asking my permission to ask for her hand in marriage. Of course after due consideration and discussion we shouted an enthusiastic ‘Yes!’ Later in the month we went to their home in Whitby for a wonderful engagement party, which based on the excitement, is still going on. The Gravenhurst Chamber of Commerce recently held a social event at Wood’s End Studio near Kilworthy. If you have never visited and walked through the enchanted forest to see all the nursery rhymes come alive, you should find a child to take for this walk and also enjoy John de Lang’s bird carving studio while there. As you know, I love lunches and bazaars so I encourage you to attend one of my favourites on Wednesday, Oct. 20 from 11:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. This one is organized by the South Muskoka Memorial Hospital Auxiliary and is held at the Gravenhurst So many things worth celebrating Outreach Muskoka and Parry Sound. It was the launch of the fifth annual Lifelines to Healing Campaign. The goal was to de-stigmatize addiction by educating the community to the fact that substance abuse is a health issue that requires treatment. Addictions are an issue for many individuals and families in our area and professional help can be had. Four per cent of the population over the age of 15 are dependent on alcohol and men are three times more likely than women to have substance abuse issues. The speakers spoke eloquently about their brave journeys and how their lives are better after treatment and commitment to recovery. As vice president of Spinning Reels, I represented my group at the Toronto International Film Festival on Sept. 17. I attended all movies at the new Bell Lightbox/Festival Tower, which opened its doors on Sept. 12 with a block party and the launch of the Essential 100, an exhibition of what have been voted as the most influential film. With a gallery, reference library, museum, café, lounge, restaurants and library featuring special guests and concerts, cinema and offices for TIFF staff, the building is like a cathedral of film. I was also at the Cinefest Sudbury International Film Festival with Tamsen Tilson, the chair of Spinning Reels, and Saundra Turnbull. We watched movies to determine which ones to bring here. We met Thom Ernst who is the new host of TVO’s Saturday Night at the Movies, and Jesse Wente from the CBC who is head of film programs at Bell Lightbox. I went to a session with the Ontario Arts Council on film funding. I met and spoke to members of Weengushk Film Institute on Manitoulin Island. This is a non-profit organization dedicated to unlocking the creative potential of Aboriginal youth. I saw actor, director and founder of Weengushk, Shirley Cheechoo, who I had met 10 years ago at the Sundance Film Festival. Sudbury has a truly an awesome northern film festival. Also worth noting is the Terry Fox Run, which took place in September and celebrated its 30th year with lots of people walking and raising money. Cancer is a terrible thing. Sadly my family is going through it right now with Mary, my special sister-in-law in England. I talk to her on the phone and tell her how much we love her. Do the same. Tell someone you love them; you never know when you get the chance again. Surrender to the beauty of fall and be thankful for family and all that comes your way. Seniors Centre. I must warn you not to spend all your cash since many Gravenhurst churches and the Legion will also host Christmas bazaars and lunches between now and Christmas. Another wonderful celebration will also happen on Oct. 20 when the YWCA of Muskoka hosts their Women of Distinction Gala at Delta Grandview in Huntsville. The event honours some of Muskoka’s most special and talented female leaders who are recognized for their contribution to the quality of life in our district. Finally, I want to wish special congratulations to all 16 men and women who were recently honoured by the Town of Gravenhurst at the Spirit Awards on Sept. 30 at the Opera House. The mayor also presented three extra special awards to Alana Robinson, Marion and Cyril Fry and Chi Ming, an honorary member of Gravenhurst Rotary Club from China. Following all the clapping, cheering and photographs, as chair of the committee I surprised the retiring mayor with his own Achievement Award for his 16 years of service. 2010/2011 ICE SEASON PRIME TIME ICE Ice available for Rent at the Gravenhurst Centennial Centre. Please contact Kim at 705•687•6774, ext. 21 On FRI SAT SUN and during the weekdays Don’t miss out on this opportunity! www.whatsupmuskoka.com October 2010 21
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