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RETIREMENT LIVING • HEALTH • TRAVEL/LEISURE • FINANCE • NUTRITION 

September / October 2011 

Westview Village 

Conveniently close to everything 

& yet just far enough away. 

Mapleridge Activity Centre 

Marks Two Milestones 

Who’s Who in HEALTH 

Your guide to some of the area’s 

leading medical and healthcare professionals 

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September/October 2011 

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8 Westview Village - Offering the Best in Adult 

Lifestyle Condominium Living 

10 Mapleridge - Celebrating 50 Years & New Facility 

13 Who’s Who in Health 

interest 

5 Welcomes New Medical Director 

6 Seniors Dreams - Making Seniors’ Dreams Come True 

36 Movement Powerhouse - Muscles of the Thigh 

38 The Cruise Industry is the Fastest Growing Segment 

As the new medical director of Rubidge Retirement Residence, 

Dr. Susan Tainsh, who has specialized in the care of the elderly for 

over 20 years, has a role that is not only diverse, but both interesting 

and satisfying. She not only takes on the overall responsibility for 

the residents’ medical care, but also checks to see that they are 

made happy and comfortable in many different ways. It’s part of 

being in the Rubidge family. 

Although her main role is to advise on medical issues in the 

residence, she also becomes the personal doctor for any residents 

who don’t have a family doctor in Peterborough. 

More generally, in keeping an eye out for the comfort and well 

being of the residents, Dr. Tainsh ensures that the environment is 

senior-friendly. Chairs and sofas in the common areas need to be 

easy to get out of and lighting needs to be bright. She also ensures 

that there is a plan in place in case a resident needs to recuperate 

from an illness or injury in another facility. She also looks at the 

activities offered to make sure they are appropriate. 

“Meal times are very important socially and nutritionally,” she says. 

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Rubidge Retirement Residence 

Welcomes New Medical Director 

Joanne Culley 

“I discuss with the chef how to keep them interesting. As we get 

older we all tend to have a sweeter tooth, and I might suggest 

there be more choice of desserts, or possibly how to keep food 

appealing if someone is on a low salt diet”. 

One benefit of Rubidge Retirement Residence being a smaller 

residence is that she and other staff can immediately notice even 

minor changes in the residents’ health. This winter Dr. Tainsh will 

be able to see patients in her new office space inside the residence 

for those who don’t like to go out in the cold weather. 

Rubidge Retirement Residence welcomes you to come in for a 

personal visit and see for yourself what their spacious studios, one 

and two bedroom suites have to offer. 

Rubidge Retirement Residence is located at 246 Rubidge St. 

For more information, please call 705-748-4000. 

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6 Up Front 

10 Retirement Living 

31 Financial/Estate Planning 

34 Facilities Chart 

36 Massage 

37 Travel 

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Seniors Dreams 

Making Seniors’ Dreams Come True 

Seniors Dreams is a new, non-profit foundation established in 

Peterborough in December, 2010 by Mark Twyman and partner 

Sandy Baker. Similar to the Children’s Wish Foundation, the 

organization is dedicated to making seniors’ dreams come true. 

“In my work I’ve seen a lot of seniors who are 

forgotten, perhaps they don’t have any 

family living nearby, or their friends 

have passed away. They have 

worked hard all of their lives, and 

deserve a treat that perhaps 

they may have denied 

themselves. It’s a way 

of giving back to 

them,” says 

Twyman. 

by Joanne Culley 

A personal support worker for five years, Twyman works part 

time in a nursing home, where he comes into daily contact 

with seniors who could use more loving attention. 

“We want to provide them with small dreams such as haircuts 

or lunches, or a large dream such as flying a loved one in to 

see them,” says Twyman. “My parents, who died five years ago, 

are my inspiration for this foundation.” 

The first “Seniors Dream” was fulfilled last August, with help 

from the community. Betty Whatman, who lives in a local 

seniors’ residence, always wanted a different hair style. 

“For her makeover, we arranged for her to have a cut and colour 

at O’HAIRA, a new outfit donated by Reitmans, and a brooch 

donated by Fifth Avenue Collection Jewelry. Afterwards, she 

had brunch at Dancing Blueberries. Her Dream Ride was in a 

wheel chair van donated by Call-a-Cab.” 

A fundraising dance is coming up at The Junction, 251 George 

St. N. on Thursday, October 6 at 8 p.m. with a silent auction, 

prizes and music by Tami J and the Wilde Boys. Tickets are 

$10 each or two for $15 and can be purchased at the 

door or by calling 705-748-0599. 

“If someone knows of an elderly neighbour 

who could use some special attention, they 

could let us know, and we could help them 

put together a dream,” says Twyman. “At 

this time, we’re covering the Peterborough, 

Kawarthas, and Northumberland areas, but 

we can see in the future expanding across 

Canada. Eventually, we hope to acquire a 

Handi-Van.” 

For more information, please call 

705-748-0599, email support@seniordreams. 

net or visit www.seniordreams.net. 

Voted Peterborough’s 

Favourite Chiropractic 

The main difference between wellness care and standard medical 

care is that wellness care seeks to turn on the natural healing ability. 

Wellness care does not add something to the system; instead 

it removes anything that might interfere with normal function. 

Wellness care trusts that the body would know what to do if nothing 

were interfering with it. Standard medical care, on the other hand, 

seeks to treat a symptom by adding something from the outside – a 

medication, a surgery or procedure. 

Wellness is a state of optimal conditions for normal function… 

and then some. The wellness approach is to look for underlying 

causes of any disturbance or disruption (which may or may not be 

causing symptoms at the time) and make whatever interventions 

and lifestyle adjustments would optimize the conditions for 

normal function. That environment encourages natural healing, 

and minimizes the need for invasive treatment, which should be 

administered only when absolutely necessary. When the body is 

working properly, it tends to heal effectively, no matter what the 

condition. 

Chiropractic is a proven health care practice that treats misaligned 

vertebrae that cause nervous system signals to travel astray, and 

the realignment can alleviate painful symptoms and turbo charge 

the body’s ability to heal itself. Studies show Zoomers who receive 

Chiropractic care report better overall health, fewer symptomatic 

chronic conditions, less (sick) days in hospitals and other health 

care facilities and more mobility than non-Chiropractic patients. 

The study also showed 87% of Chiropractic patients described their 

health status as good to excellent and were also less likely to use 

prescription drugs and more likely to exercise regularly. 

So isn’t it time you joined the Wellness Revolution 

Yours in health, Dr. Doug Lukinuk 

Global Angel Charitable 

Organization Fundraiser 

Global Angel Charitable Organization ( GACO) is making plans 

for their fundraising evening with a Mardi Gras Theme Spa night 

called “Beauty and the Beads” held at Kawartha Downs Speedway 

on Friday November 4, 2011. The event is expected to attract more 

than four hundred ladies who will be treated to mini spas, free 

food, entertainment, auctions and a Mardi Gras Shopping Strip. Preregistration 

for mini spas will commence on September 20, 2011 

and each registrant will receive a gift bag with “freebies”. 

Through the generosity of communities and volunteer support 

throughout the year and of our fundraising event s we are able 

to assist many persons in need of desperate medical flights for 

treatment , care and repatriation. An example of a current requests 

is as follows : 

A Canadian student from Quebec that has been injured in Libya is 

one of our many requests for immediate assistance to repatriate for 

urgent ongoing medical treatment. This young man’s injuries have 

left him a paraplegic and in need of intensive medical treatment 

and care in Canada. Many of our cases can travel safely with 

medical personnel by airlines, however, others such as this student 

requires a air ambulance flight due to the complexities and the 

critical nature of his medical condition. 

Be secure in the knowledge that your donation will be used to help 

Global Angel Charitable Organization fund directly those persons 

in desperate need of medical flights . 

Donations can be made to Global Angel Charity by logging onto 

our website and direct your donation to or contact us directly at 

705 740 2645. Global Angel Charitable Organization is a Registered 

Charity that not only provides financial assistance but also 

coordinates every detail of the medical flight for persons in need of 

treatment, return home and benevolent needs. 

Dr. Doug’s Family Chiropractic – voted Peterborough’s Favourite 

Chiropractic 5 consecutive years! 

(705) 741-4404 – call now and ask for our “Hoop Dreams” offer. 

For more information, please contact: Gail Courneyea, Global 

Angel Charitable Org. 705 740 2645. Please visit our website at 

www.globalangelcharity.com 


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Offering the Best in Adult Lifestyle 

Condominium Living 

“People come here for the lifestyle,” says Russ Coens, Site Manager 

at Westview Village. “They love that they can go out the door, have 

the freedom to travel south for the winter, and when they return, 

their home looks exactly the same as when they left it.” 

Westview Village is an adult lifestyle community that offers 

the best of condo living, where the grass is cut, flowerbeds 

maintained, snow cleared, windows washed, and with 

low maintenance fees. Located at 1 Village Crescent, off 

of Lansdowne St. W., west of the Parkway, there are about 

twenty eight homes left in the last phase of this 148 home 

development. 

“These garden bungalows a typical of the style you might find 

in Florida,” continues Coens. “They come with basements, and 

full EnergyStar certification that includes high R-value Roxul 

insulation.” 

The homes range in size from 1087 sq. ft. to 1446 sq. ft. and 

are available as semi-detached, or in blocks of three, four or 

five homes. Each one comes with a private garage, large deck 

and privacy fence. Purchasers can customize their homes with 

private driveways, one-and-a-half, or two car garages, lofts, 

elevators, and other accessibility options. Each home has two 

bedrooms, two bathrooms, and a main floor laundry, with 

the opportunity to finish the lower level to include another 

bedroom/office, rec room, third bathroom and storage area. 


“Residents are enjoying the natural surroundings - we have 

eight acres of walking trails, a pond with a fountain that is lit 

up at night, a four-hole mini putt, and golf courses nearby,” 

he says. “Just south of Westview is Harbour Park, a 14 acre 

environmentally protected area with a freshwater creek and 

lots of wildlife. We often see deer roaming through the area.” 

The friendly residents have active social lives that include 

garden groups, walking groups and golf clubs. 

Those wishing to purchase a home have a variety of timelines 

to consider. 

“People tell us when they want to move in – we build non-stop 

throughout the winter,” says Coens. “We have 30 day to five 

month or more move-in scenarios.” 

For more information, please visit their sales centre at 1 Village 

Crescent, and tour their model homes, which are open six days 

a week, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday to Friday, from 12 p.m. 

to 4 p.m. on Saturday, or by appointment. They are closed on 

Sundays. 

Westview Village, 1 Village Crescent, Peterborough, ON K9J 8S7 

705-742-4111 or visit us on the web at www.westviewvillage.ca 

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Mapleridge 

Recreation Centre 

Celebrates 50 Years 

&New Facility 

This year marks two significant milestones for Mapleridge 

Recreation Centre - the 50th anniversary of their founding and 

the opening of their new facility at 1085 Brealey Dr., between 

Sherbrooke and Lansdowne Streets. 

“Mapleridge began in October, 1961 at our first location in 

a house at 59 McDonnel St. and we’ve been providing fun 

and recreation for seniors since then,” says Wilma Galloway, 

fundraising chairperson. 

Mapleridge is an activity club for seniors aged 50 plus years. 

Operated by staff and volunteers, this non-profit charitable 

organization offers physical, mental, and social activities which 

promote health and well being to members. In honour of their 

anniversary, the centre will be hosting a celebration on Friday, 

September 23, with lunch from 11 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., where they 


will be serving hotdogs and hamburgers for 50 cents, followed 

by program demonstrations and performances from 2 p.m. to 

4 p.m., then an evening dance at 7 p.m. with music by the L’ll 

Big Band. 

“We’re very excited that our membership has now grown to 

close to 700, with 50 life time members,” continues Galloway. 

“Since the opening of our new building, we’ve increased our 

membership by about eighty new people. We’re happy to have 

a permanent home where seniors can make new friends and 

take part in a variety of activities.” 

After five years of fundraising, the new building opened in 

July. In addition to infrastructure money from the municipal, 

provincial and federal governments, the centre raised a third 

of the cost, $584,000, through building fundraisers and other 

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activities. Galloway says that the organization is in good 

financial shape as they now have a small mortgage, as 

opposed to paying a higher rent on the previous building. 

who’s who in health 

At 10,000 square feet, the new building is larger than their 

previous location, with a spacious room with surrounding 

windows for dances and other activities, as well as a main 

floor kitchen and outdoor patio. Galloway says that they 

will be now able to offer evening programs and workshops 

such as stained glass, hoops and line dancing for younger 

seniors who are perhaps still working. 

The centre offers weekly classes in bocci ball, bingo, line 

dancing, clogging, Tai Chi, yoga, shuffleboard, darts, carpet 

bowling, exercise, choir, band and more. Cards are always 

popular, and include bridge, euchre, bid euchre, and cribbage, 

with board games such as scrabble, and a new game called 

“The Ponies”. Craft classes include Bunka, which is Japanese 

needlepoint, Swedish weaving, and stained glass. Computer 

classes are offered throughout the year. 

“We now have pool tables, which we’ve never had before, 

and which are popular with the men, who also like to play 

horseshoes and washer toss,” says Galloway. “A garden club 

begins this month to discuss ideas for member’s gardens 

with the hope it also sparks some interest in Mapleridge 

gardens.” 

Members can spend quiet time in the library, reading and 

borrowing books, puzzles and videos, as well as using the 

computers. 

The centre offers meals on Wednesdays, and Thursdays, 

from 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., and Fridays at 4:30 p.m. at a 

cost of $6 with food homemade by volunteers. On holidays 

throughout the year, they offer special meals including their 

well-attended Christmas Day dinner. Their annual Christmas 

bazaar will be held on November 26 with crafts and a tea 

room. 

Your guide to some of the area’s 

leading medical and healthcare professionals 

Membership at the centre costs $20 per year and runs from 

March 31 to April 1. A current membership card is required 

to register for programs. For more information, please call 

705-742-1481 or visit www.mapleridgeseniorcentre.com. 



Westmount Pharmacy 

Home of the highest number of Specialized Pharmacists in Ontario 

Westmount Pharmacy is the home of the highest 

number of specialized pharmacists in Ontario. 

A very accomplished family, Murad Younis and his wife 

Maha Hassan-Younis have owned Westmount Pharmacy in 

Peterborough since 1997. Murad and Maha together with 

their daughter pharmacist Marwah Younis, and two sons Mo 

Younis, and Ahmed Younis, operate Westmount Pharmacy and 

Seamless Care Drug Therapy in Peterborough and Whitby. 

Murad received his Bachelor of Pharmacy from the 

University of Alexandria in Egypt in 1978, and Doctor of 

Pharmacy from the University of Washington in 2002. He is 

the only pharmacist in Canada, and in the world, who has 

earned all four pharmacy specialities from the American 

Board of Pharmacy Specialities. He has the highest 

designation of pharmacy speciality in Pharmacotherapy, 

Psychiatric Pharmacy, Nutrition Support Pharmacy and 

Oncology Pharmacy. 

Maha is a Certified Geriatric Pharmacist who spends most 

of her career and her time with her patients to ensure that 

their medications are the safest and most effective possible. 

In addition, she is a Certified Diabetes Educator. She 

makes her experience with the most updated guidelines 

in diabetes available to her patients in Peterborough to 

empower them to manage their chronic disease and have 

a healthy lifestyle. 

Daughter Marwah is also a Certified Geriatric Pharmacist, 

a Certified Respiratory Educator and a Certified Diabetes 

Educator. Marwah adds to the mix her unique and valuable 

experience to empower her patients to manage their 

asthma and COPD in Peterborough and Whitby. 

Westmount Pharmacy, with its community accessibility 

and valuable experience, makes it an excellent site as the 

Peterborough satellite outreach pharmacy for the Canadian 

Diabetes Association. 

Mo Younis is the manager of Seamless Care Pharmacy 

in Whitby and is the community liaison to promote the 

pharmacy as a professional health care member in the 

community of Durham. 

Ahmed Younis earned a degree in engineering and 

computer science from Ottawa University and was able to 

take all of the operations to the highest level of technology 

to facilitate the mission of Westmount pharmacists to 

provide the best pharmacy services to their clients. 

Mona, the second daughter, is still in University of 

Toronto studying pharmacy. Mona works every summer in 

Westmount Pharmacy as an assistant and she works hard 

to prepare herself to graduate in three years and join the 

family business in the field of pharmacy. 

Westmount Pharmacy offers a blister pack service 

for patients, especially seniors, who take a variety of 

medications at different times. This service runs through an 

automated, robotic system to ensure maximum accuracy 

and allow staff to devote most of their time to help their 

clients on a daily basis. 

This year, Westmount Pharmacy is expanding their space by 

taking over the entire building at 1293 Clonsilla Ave. There 

is a larger pharmacy section as well as professional, private 

consulting areas and waiting area for patients. A section 

of the new space includes a convenience store, where 

essentials such as milk, bread and coffee are sold. A Canada 

Post outlet and lottery depot are part of this area as well, 

which opens at the end of September, 2011. 

Patient-centered chronic disease management is the 

Younis family’s passion. Together and with the help of 

their knowledge, experience and skills through their 

highest level of certifications, they harmoniously serve 

the community and ensure that the best, most updated 

guidelines are what they implement on a daily basis. 

Westmount Pharmacy has a tranquil atmosphere, with 

classical music and comfortable chairs to sit in while 

waiting for a prescription. But there isn’t usually much of a 

wait, as customers are served promptly. 

“We enjoy bringing the latest guidelines and best practices 

to our local community and seeing the patients benefit. All 

of our family have the same goal - to go that extra mile 

for our patients,” says Murad. “And with our knowledge 

of chronic diseases, we can help patients make the right 

decisions regarding their medications, exercise and diet, 

which in turn helps improve their quality of life.” 


Photo Left ~ Left to Right: Murad, Mo, 

Maha, Ahmed, Marwah, Samer 

Photo by This is Your Life Photography/Erin Filman 

Westmount Pharmacy 

1293 Clonsilla Ave., Peterborough, ON • 705-741-5008 • www.seamlesscare.ca 

Open 365 days a year • 8 a.m. to 11 p.m. Free Parking 



Trent University 

Trent Community Sport & Recreation Centre 

Angels Global Healthcare 

Launches MEDICAL TOURISM 


Photo Left ~ Left to Right: 

Elaine Hartwell RN, Mary Lee Thomson, 

Vickie Coulson, Lorne Mitchell, Freya Hannah 

Photos ~ Trent Community 

Sport & Recreation Centre 

Photo Top: Gail Courneyea, RN 

Photo Bottom: Paul Williams, Paramedic 

Celebrating their first anniversary 

this fall, the Trent Community Sport & 

Recreation Centre is continuing to spread 

the word that their facilities are open to 

the community. 

“Many of our fitness programs are 

designed especially for seniors,” says 

Julianna Stonehouse, Fitness & Lifestyle 

Coordinator. “The goal of our seniors’ 

classes is to help participants maintain 

their overall health by improving mobility, 

flexibility and balance. My motto is ‘use it 

or lose it.’” 

Classes this fall include group fitness and 

strength for 50 plus, which is a weight 

bearing session using one’s own body 

weight to help delay the onset of arthritis 

and improve flexibility and balance. The 

low-impact cardio and combo Pilates/ 

yoga classes help to develop core body 

strength and coordination. Their new 

seniors’ yoga classes involve beginning and 

intermediate poses, using adaptive props 

such as blocks and straps when necessary. 

Their aquafit classes are great for all ages. 

The expanded therapy clinic offers on-site 

physiotherapy, rehabilitation, and sports 

health services. 

“Our new ‘Zumba Gold’ class is a fun 

cardio dance workout to Latin music, 

designed especially for seniors,” continues 

Stonehouse. “People have a really good 

time in that class.” 

The 76,000 sq. ft., state-of-the-art centre 

offers sports, fitness programs and 

recreation for all ages and levels of ability. 

Their facilities include a cardio loft, weight 

room, pool, therapy pool, climbing wall, 

indoor rowing/paddling tank, fitness 

studios, gym with basketball, volleyball 

and badminton courts, squash courts 

and more. Free parking is available to 

community members. 

Open Monday to Friday 5:30 a.m. to 11 p.m. 

and Saturday and Sunday 7 a.m. to 9 p.m., 

the centre is located in the heart of the 

Trent campus at 1600 West Bank Dr. A free 

seven-day trial membership is available 

at the front desk or by downloading a 

coupon from the website. 

Trent Community Sport 

& Recreation Centre 

1600 West Bank Dr. 

Peterborough, ON 

705-748-1257 

www.trentu.ca/athletics 

www.facebook.com/TrentAC 

Angels of Flight Canada Inc., an air 

ambulance and airline medical travel company 

that has specialized in repatriating ill or injured 

travelling Canadians for over 22 years, is proud 

to announce the launch of Angels Global 

Healthcare. 

“Patients who are wait-listed months, 

even years for diagnostic testing, specialist 

appointments and surgeries, may find Angels 

Global Healthcare has the answers they have 

been looking for,” Courneyea says. “It’s a timely 

service, as many people are frustrated with 

long wait times and many Canadians still do 

not have a family physician. 

“We researched medical tourism and the 

global healthcare industry for two years and 

we are now one of only two certified medical 

facilitators in Canada with risk management 

processes according to ISO 9001-2008 

standards of quality assurance,” continues 

Courneyea. “Our experience in medical travel 

to 105 countries in the world enables us to 

offer the peace of mind that our patients 

need to know that all the details are worked 

out.” She adds, “Global healthcare should 

not be about individuals having to arrange 

for medical procedures without anyone 

overseeing and documenting the process. All 

hospitals and doctors are not equal - people 

need to have proper information to make 

informed decisions.” 

Popular treatments include joint replacements, 

dental and fertility treatments, cosmetic and 

bariatric surgeries. She notes that it is a viable 

alternative for those who have been suffering 

with pain resulting in lost time at work or for 

those who want to enjoy their retirement pain 

free. 

A quality hip replacement with flights, 

accommodations and physiotherapy can 

cost $15, 000, an MRI can be booked and 

performed in less than a week for $800, and 

major dental work can be up to 75 percent less 

than Canadian costs. 

“We research the best countries for any 

given procedure and give clients a choice of 

where they would like to go,” she says. “Our 

physicians work closely with clients, who have 

access to doctors 24 hours a day. We only refer 

to accredited facilities with which we have 

established trusted partnerships, worldwide.” 

Angels Global Healthcare 

A Division of Angels of Flight 

Canada Inc. 

10 – 799 O’Brien Drive 


705-743-5433 

1-800-563-7686 

www.angelsglobalhealthcare.com 



The Gardens of Peterborough 

Friendly Bus Services at the Gardens of Peterborough 

Kawartha Endodontics 

Dr. Rita Kilislian, Endodontist D.M.D. CERT ENDO 


Photo Left ~ Princess Gardens 

Photo Above ~ Gary Rabjohn, 

the bus driver, for AON helping 

Mollie Reed, a resident of Princess 

Gardens onto the bus 

Photo ~ Dr. Rita Kilislian 

Returning from a recent outing 

taking residents to Shoppers Drug Mart 

for seniors’ day, Gardens of Peterborough 

bus driver Gary Rabjohn couldn’t resist 

stopping by a lemonade stand he’d 

noticed on the way over. 

“I surprised the seniors on the way back 

by treating them to some fresh, pink 

lemonade,” says Rabjohn. “They just 

loved it when the kids came on the bus 

to personally serve them. Sometimes, I’ll 

stop by the bakery or get them ice cream. 

It’s as much fun for me as them – I get a 

real kick out of it.” 

A retired police officer, Rabjohn greatly 

enhances the lives of residents at the 

Gardens of Peterborough retirement 

residences - Canterbury Gardens, 

Princess Gardens, Empress Gardens and 

Royal Gardens. One of four bus drivers, 

Rabjohn says that he’s “there to make 

sure residents get to where they need 

to go safely and have fun while they’re 

doing it.” 

The Gardens of Peterborough have two 

air-conditioned buses that are wheelchair 

accessible. They take residents to doctor’s 

appointments and scheduled outings as 

well as giving them the opportunity to go 

where they would like to – whether it’s to 

visit a friend, or pick something up at their 

favourite store. Every Sunday, the buses 

do scheduled runs to local churches. 

Residents take seasonal trips to see the 

fall colours and to visit the Big Apple 

in Cobourg, as well as touring maple 

sugar bushes in the spring. They go out 

to performances at the Peterborough 

Theatre Guild, Showplace, or as far afield 

as the Capitol Theatre in Port Hope. 

An avid theatre goer himself, Rabjohn 

usually takes in the show also. 

The Gardens of Peterborough’s four 

residences offer a range of retirement 

options, with 24-hour on-site nursing and 

an emergency response system. They are 

locally owned and operated and offer 

trial and short-term stays. 

The Gardens of 

Peterborough 

705-742-9779 

Toll Free 1-877-742-9779 

www.gardensofpeterborough.ca 

“A patient is the most important 

visitor on our premises. They are not 

dependent on us. We are dependent on 

them,” says Dr. Rita Kilislian, the owner of 

Kawartha Endodontics. “More importantly, 

a patient in pain needs us yesterday not 

tomorrow.” 

Five years ago, Dr. Rita Kilislian launched 

Kawartha Endodontics upon realizing 

a teenaged dental patient from 

Peterborough could not afford to travel 

to Kilislian’s Toronto office for treatment. 

She explains, “I wanted to ensure that local 

residents never again had to make a trip 

to Toronto, so we acquired a license to 

provide hospital-like sedation for nervous 

and special needs patients requiring 

specialized endodontics.” 

Along with a genuine concern for 

her patients, Dr. Kilislian brings to her 

practice superlative qualifications. She 

obtained a certificate in endodontics at 

Tufts University in Boston, receiving the 

American Association of Endodontists 

Award and the Tufts Alumni Clinical 

Proficiency Award. Dr. Kilisilian has served 

as a clinical instructor in endodontics at 

Tufts and as a lecturer at major dental 

conferences. Reflecting her passion 

for the art of endodontics, she has 

built Peterborough’s dedicated-to-dental 

continuing education facility in the Kawartha 

Endodontics building at 425 Water Street, 

which she purchased last April. 

Kawartha Endodontics provides root 

canal therapy, microendodontic surgery, 

and various forms of sedation, both oral 

and IV in a soothing, spa-like environment 

using state-of-the-art dental technology 

A 24-hour direct patient emergency line 

ensures those with immediate needs 

receive prompt treatment. And Dr. 

Kilislian notes, “Within 60-90 days, we’ll 

have a fully functional 3DCT Pan, likely to 

become the standard of care in the future 

of Endodontics and implant placement. 

Right now, to our knowledge, this service 

is only available in hospitals and some oral 

radiology offices.” With this continuous 

innovation, Kawartha Endodontics is 

indeed set to raise the bar on its already 

high level of patient care. 

Kawartha Endodontics 

425 Water Street 

Suite 200 

705-750-0700 

www.kawarthaendo.com 



Extraordinary Wellness 

Peter Greenlaw ~ Master Cleansing Coach, Speaker, and Author 

It is our pleasure to interview Peter Greenlaw 

International Speaker and author. Peter has 

delivered over 1100 lectures all over the world to offer the 

causes and most importantly the solutions to these problems. 

So Peter “In, your new book Why Diets are Failing us and What 

you can do about it you introduce a marvelous, new, safe and 

effective way to deal with these challenges. 

So Peter let me begin by first asking you, what are the main 

causes of these challenges 

Change your whole life in four days, 

Yes it is possible. 

Are you tired all the time 

Stressed out 

Not sleeping well 

Have weight you just cannot lose 

Imagine losing as much weight in 

4 days as you can on a diet in a month. 

Want to find out how 

Photo ~ Peter Greenlaw 

overweight with some severe health challenges. 

My Doctor warned me that I might not be around very long 

if I didn't do something drastic, so my doctor started me on 

a vigorous exercise program, a typical low calorie diet, and 

prescription medication. 

Motivated by my health issues, I followed this program like 

my life depending on it and at the end of two months I had 

only lost 8 pounds. Unfortunately, my medical challenges had 

not improved. I was really scared. This extreme approach my 

doctor put me on was not working no matter how hard I tried. 

After two more months of following this revolutionary 

new approach, and with the help of my doctor, I was able 

to drastically improve my health by loosing over 35 pounds 

in the first month and becoming free of medication after 

the second month. Those life changing results are what 

started me on my path of research, interviewing scientists, 

nutritionists and researchers. I was convinced me that this 

revolutionary new approach could change the world, and 

then I decided to write the book to share this with the world. 

My research uncovered the fact that toxins are in the air, 

water, and food and we cannot avoid them. Toxins are what 

are making us tired, stressed out, sick, and most importantly 

fat and unhealthy. These toxins are the main reasons why 

diets are failing us. Here is just a brief overview of how 

toxic is our world· In North America, we are dumping over 

700,000 tons of pollution into the air and ground every single 

day, 365 days a year from all around the globe.· Municipal 

drinking water has been shown to contain many toxic 

chemicals, supplements and prescription drug residues.· 

· Food now contains over 10,000 chemicals used in its 

production and only a tiny percentage of those chemicals 

have ever been tested for what they do to us.· Almost every 

resident of industrialized countries now carries within his 

or her own body an average of seven hundred synthetic 

chemicals absorbed from food, water and air.· Experts now 

say if you eat a normal serving of fruits and vegetables daily 

you will drink about one gallon of herbicides and pesticides 

a year.Peter Are there effects from the toxins and chemicals 

showing up in us 

Peter “Our general health is deteriorating, we are getting 

sicker and sicker at younger ages. Of three babies born in N. 

America today 1 in 3 will develop diabetes in their lifetime. 

In 1990, one in 15 women got breast cancer; this year it is 

one in eight, and in ten years they predict it will be one in 

three. Another problem is our children. In 1990, one in 10,000 

children had autism, now it is one in 100. ADD and ADHD are 

at epidemic numbers. 

Is it any wonder that we are stressed out, lack energy, and 

cannot sleep at night So many people now believe that 

their best years are behind them. We are settling for these 

'less than' life styles. Something is terribly wrong. Toxins are 

becoming so prevalent in our everyday lives that they are 

something we cannot ignore -they are making us sick, tired, 

stressed out and overweight. Toxins are the main reason why 

diets are failing us. And, here is the scientific proof to back 

me up.These toxic chemicals have now been given a name 

by Endocrinologists, (doctors specializing in hormones and 

how they affect us), they call these chemicals, obesogens. 

Obesogens are chemicals that disrupt the function of our 

hormonal system, leading to weight gain and many of the 

diseases that curse the North American populace. They 

act in a variety of ways; mimicking human hormones such 

as estrogen, blocking the action of other hormones such 

as testosterone, and, in some cases altering the functions 

of our genes and essentially re- programming us to gain 

weight. What diet is going to deal with all of that None! 

That is why traditional dieting is failing us in the long run. 

Peter this seems awfully bleakDo not despair there are 

really effective solutions!The good news is that tens of 

thousands of people have experienced this revolutionary 

new approach to health, wellness and weight loss. 

A real solution that can change the rest of our lives and 

these solutions are for everyone, not just those who want 

to lose weight. Many individuals struggle with stress, energy 

and vitality or have children that are having challenges with 

concentration and motivation in school. This revolutionary 

approach has shown dramatic improvements in many of 

these challenges very quickly and safely. 

Yes, people are losing as much weight in four days as they 

are on a diet in a month. Feeling energized, less stressed 

and sleeping better than they have in years. They are feeling 

more youthful and full of life. They are no longer living a less 

than life style. 

How many of the readers would not want those possibilities 

to live life to the fullest. 

Peter well how can they find out more on the revolutionary 

approach. 

Fortunately you have an excellent resource locally. I invite 

them to call locally 705-745-8346. And they can go to 

www.extraordinarywellness.ca for more information as to 

how this revolutionary approach may change their lives. 


Well that is a great question with a simple answer. 

The Number one cause of these challenges is the Toxic World 

that we live in. Period! And, here is why. 

My interest in toxins in our food, water and air in the world we 

live in, began eight years ago when I found myself 40 pounds 

With that in mind I started looking for a better way, embarking 

on a revolutionary new approach to weight loss and health. 

The results of this revolutionary program shocked me, as I 

lost as much weight in the first 48 hours as I had in the two 

months prior of diet and exercise! I thought my scale had 

broken. How was this possible 

Extraordinary Wellness 

Dawn Lllico • Peterborough, ON • 705-745-8346 

www.extraordinarywellness.ca 



EHP Centre for Personal & 

Professional Development 

Emotional Health Practitioners 

Nelms Opticians 

Awards Winning Eyecare 


Photos ~ Nelms Store Front 

in Lansdowne Place Mall 

Kim Sargent began her practice 

in 1997 and has recently created an 

evolution to her work by coining her 

approach and training others in relative 

fields. The EHP Centre for Personal and 

Professional Development is equipped 

with a new generation of counsellors 

known as Emotional Health Practitioners 

(EHP). Sargent’s aim was to shift the focus 

from traditional “talk therapy”, which can 

be both time-consuming and expensive, 

into something much more like taking a 

course. 

“When I graduated from school I 

remember thinking, ‘Now what We just 

talk about the past How will we know 

when we’re done’ she says. “I wanted 

something that was a lot faster and it 

made sense to explain how the brain 

works, how patterns are formed and how 

to re-route them. If the client had the 

information I had learned in school, they 

could take hold of their own issues. And 

they did.” 

Sargent says that we are all addicted to 

our emotions. 

“There are no exceptions. If those 

emotions are hope-filled, appreciative, and 

prosperous, then we find our lives flow with 

ease. Our bodies are healthy, and vibrant. 

Our thoughts are clear and our decisions 

are made swiftly and with an almost eerie 

insight into ‘the path of least resistance’.” 

She says that sadly, in many circumstances, 

our emotional addictions are more 

unpleasant. 

“For those of us addicted to worry, despair, 

regret, anger or worse-still, living life with 

a guilt-chaser, these emotions steal energy 

from the body, aging it prematurely and 

leaving little zest. We tire easily, lack 

enthusiasm, find our minds cluttered and 

overwhelmed and we trade in that “flow” 

for a life experience that mimics walking 

through a carwash.” 

At the Centre, the most common concerns 

addressed are Anxiety and Depression, 

Anger Management, Child and Adult 

ADD/ADHD, Alcohol and Drug Addiction, 

“Digital Drug” Addiction, Relationship 

Concerns and Parenting Strategies. 

EHP Centre for Personal & 

Professional Development 

155 Hunter St E. 

(at Hunter St. & Rogers St.) 


705-740-8360 

info@ehpcentre.ca 

www.ehpcentre.ca 

Nelms Opticians in Lansdowne Place 

is known for their personal service by 

expert, friendly staff as well as offering 

the latest trends in eyewear. Voted 

winner of the 2011 Readers’ Select and 

the 2009 Readers’ Choice awards, Nelms 

is the place to go for your eyecare 

needs. 

Their large selection of fashionable 

frames for adults and children include 

those by designers such as Dior, Gucci, 

Hugo Boss, Juicy Couture, and Oakley, 

as well as moderately priced frames to 

meet any budget. 

“Our top quality sunglasses in brands 

such as Oakley and Maui Jim have sun 

and snow glare protection,” says Jill 

Snelgrove, owner. “All have 100 percent 

UVA and UVB blockage, with many 

styles and brands coming in polarized 

lenses. Higher quality sunglasses 

provide better clarity of vision and 

better protect your eyes. We sell almost 

as many sunglasses in the winter as in 

the summer.” 

Nelms’ certified master contact lens 

fitter Brian Larson offers a range of 

contact lenses and can custom make 

lenses to fit most prescriptions and eye 

sizes. 

Independent optometrists are available 

by appointment for eye exams, with 

morning, afternoon, evening and 

Saturday time slots available. They test 

eyes, prescribe correctional lenses, and 

examine the eye for defects, diseases 

and faults of refraction. Referrals can be 

made to an ophthalmologist if further 

treatment is required. Their two staff 

opticians fill prescriptions for glasses. 

Children up to age 20 and those over 

65 years of age are covered by OHIP 

for yearly eye appointments. Exams are 

also covered by some extended health 

plans, or for those with certain medical 

conditions. 

“It’s important to take care of your eyes, 

as life without vision is a challenge,” 

says Snelgrove. “Regular eye check-ups 

can detect diseases such as glaucoma, 

macular degeneration or cataracts, 

which are treatable if caught early.” 

Nelms Opticians 

645 Lansdowne St. W. 

Monaghan Road 


705-742-5449 

www.nelms.ca 



Nightingale Nursing 

“Our Caring You’ll Remember” 

Synergystix Inc. 

Partners in Health 


Photo Above ~ Top: Nancy Smyth 

Photo Left ~ Left to right: Kristy Micklewright, 

Kevin Pinhiero, Jim Smyth, Stephenie Porter, 

Scott Moloney, Robert Moncrief. 

Helping seniors to remain independent 

and safe in their homes has been the goal at 

Nightingale Nursing throughout their 25 plus 

years in business. The company is known for 

their outstanding nursing and home support 

services and last fall they introduced a new 

division – home maintenance services for 

seniors. 

“We decided there was a need for maintenance 

services after we did a safety blitz on our 

employees to find out what hazards they 

were encountering on their visits to seniors 

and found situations such as loose tiles, poor 

lighting, blocked exits and slippery walkways,” 

says Sally Harding, President. 

The Nightingale property team will remove 

snow from walkways and driveways, rake 

leaves, cut grass, remove garbage, do weeding 

and assist with basement or garage cleanouts. 

Renovations include installing railings, 

bathroom grab bars, raised bath seats, chair lifts, 

garage door openers, new locks or dead bolts, 

door knobs, light bulbs, light fixtures, window 

plastic or building shelving, wheel chair ramps, 

and enlarging door frames. Repairs can be 

made to uneven steps, walkways, screens, decks, 

and flooring to prevent trips and falls. They offer 

an annual package that covers snow removal 

and grass cutting, as well as a flex plan, with 

units that can be exchanged for other services 

such as home maintenance or home support 

if the units are not all used up. “This way the 

clients don’t over pay for a package when it is a 

dry summer or warm winter when fewer plows 

are required”, says Harding. 

Nightingale has recently added client advocacy 

to its roster. If seniors need a larger job done, 

such as a new roof or landscaping, Nightingale’s 

staff will help them get three quotes, compare 

prices and assist them in selecting the best 

contractor. 

“This service was inspired after we saw a senior 

being vastly overcharged for an outdoor 

building project,” says Harding. “Most seniors 

want to remain independent for as long as they 

can and not always rely on their family for help.” 

Nightingale Nursing provides nursing, home 

support and foot care services to seniors, 

disabled persons, and those recovering from 

illness or surgery. In April 2010, the company 

received its third national award for quality 

service delivery. Affordable services include 

housekeeping, meal preparation, laundry, 

immunization, cancer/end of life care, and 

transportation to local and out of town 

appointments or events. All staff are bonded 

and insured, with photo ID for the client’s safety. 

Nightingale Nursing 


705-652-6118 

1-800-561-5662 

www.nightingalenursing.net 

“By working together as a team, 

we are more than the sum of the 

parts,” explains Jim Smyth, of the name 

Synergystix, which is derived from the 

word “synergy”. He, along with his wife 

Nancy Smyth, co-own Synergystix, which 

has been providing natural health care 

services in Peterborough for over 25 

years. 

Established in 1983, they won the 

Health and Wellness Business Excellence 

Award from the Peterborough Chamber 

of Commerce in 2006. They offer 

massage therapy, fitness training, 

colon hydrotherapy (internal cleanses), 

acupuncture, and natural health products. 

Their team of Registered Massage 

Therapists are professionals who have 

completed a post-secondary program 

and have extensive experience in 

assessing and treating individuals with a 

wide range of musculoskeletal conditions 

– acute, sub-acute and chronic. They can 

treat headaches, migraines, whiplash, low 

back pain, neck pain, TMJ dysfunction and 

more. They also engage in rehabilitation 

treatment for Motor Vehicle Accidents 

and WSIB claims. 

Fitness Consultant Nancy Smyth operates 

Synergystix Fitness. A certified personal 

fitness trainer, she is accredited with the 

Canadian Professional Training Network, 

as well as the Ontario Society of Health 

and Fitness.The facility has free weights 

and exercise equipment, with programs 

geared to the individual. 

“Our staff of personal trainers and 

assistants design personalized programs 

for our clients,” says Nancy. “Each person 

has different issues, whether it’s related 

to their lifestyle, a sports injury, a post 

rehabilitative need, or a problem resulting 

from cumulative activity over time. We 

monitor clients through their workouts.” 

Trainers work at the facility, or can travel 

out to the client’s home or workplace. 

Fitness classes can also be arranged at a 

work site. 

Synergystix is located downtown at 

308 Charlotte St., and the clinic is open 

Monday to Friday, 9 a.m. to 7 p.m., and 

Saturday, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. The Fitness 

Studio offers extended hours. 

Synergystix Inc. 

308 Charlotte Street 


705-742-8244 

www.synergystix.com 



SKiN Laser Clinic 

Cosmetic Dermatology 

Dr. Judith Buys and Associates 

Creating Beautiful, Healthy Smiles 


Photo by Miranda Studios 

Photos Left ~ Janice Towse & 

Dr. Melinda Gooderham 

Photos Above ~ Top Left: Maria Fisher, MD 

Top Right: Kathleen Katipunan, MD 

Bottom: Jennifer McVicar, Coolsculpting 

Technician 

Photo by Tracey Allison Photography 

Photo Top ~ Dr. Judith Buys 

Photo Left ~ Left to Right: 

Dr. Verona Sulja, Amanda, Lynn, Becky, 

Val, Cathy, Tari and Dr. Judith Buys 

SKiN Laser Clinic opened its doors 

in 2008. It was the natural extension to 

Dr. Melinda Gooderham’s SKiN Centre for 

Dermatology. Being the only Dermatologist 

in the Kawarthas, Dr. Gooderham found 

herself being inundated with requests for 

cosmetic procedures and unable to meet the 

demands of her clients and the market. 

Her vision was clear. She met Janice Towse, 

with 12 years in the cosmetic medicine 

industry and together they created this 

new anti-aging clinic…they agreed 

certain standards must be met. The clinic 

would offer state-of-the-art treatments 

starting with proven laser technology. 

ProFractional laser resurfacing, Intense 

Pulse Light Photorejuvenation, Laser 

Skin Tightening and vein removal would 

be delivered by very skilled and highly 

trained technicians. 

For the vast array of injectables only health 

care professionals would provide treatments. 

They would need to be in a constant 

learning cycle working closely with the 

pharmaceutical suppliers. The clinic provides 

Botox, facial fillers including Restylane, 

Juvederm’s Voluma and the all new Selphyl 

(Platelet rich plasma from your own blood 

droplets). 

Their passion for staying in touch with 

innovation led to the acquistion of the Harvard 

Medical School fat freezing Coolsculpting 

system by Zeltiq and now the first in Canada, 

body contouring and skin tightening system, 

Exilis... so new to the country Health Canada 

just approved September 2011. 

Now to back them up, is the most talented 

and experienced group of MDs, dermatology 

nurses and technicians in the region. 

Ongoing education, constant research, and 

industry best practices are a Skin Laser Clinic 

core value. 

As Dr. Gooderham has stated “ Realistic results, 

trust, respect and care are the cornerstones 

upon which we’ll build this clinic. We’ll always 

provide free consultations. Safety and client 

satisfaction are paramount!” 

It stands to reason.....as Melinda and Janice 

believe “A look you’ll love......from the team 

you trust!” 

SKiN Laser Clinic 

743 Lansdowne Street W. 

Peterborough ON 

705-775-3223 

www.theskinlaserclinic.com 

For over 20 years, Dr. Judith Buys 

and Associates has been dedicated to 

providing professional care of the highest 

quality using exciting, progressive 

technology and stimulating design. Dr. 

Buys, Dr. Koren Bennetts and Dr. Verona 

Sulja work together with their team 

of dental hygienists and assistants to 

provide a comfortable experience for the 

whole family. 

Dr. Judith Buys and Associates love to 

treat children and their families to ensure 

that they have a pleasant experience. 

“We see children starting from under age 

one. Some are quite anxious and come in 

clinging to their parents, but with games 

and a gentle approach, they leave happy,” 

she says. “We have a feeling of satisfaction 

knowing that we have helped to create a 

child who will grow up to be an adult who 

is not afraid of going to the dentist and 

who will take dental care in their stride.” 

Dr. Buys has hospital privileges at the 

Peterborough Regional Health Centre, 

where she treats patients with special 

needs, very young children, and those 

with behavioural issues, under general 

anaesthesia. When work is completed in 

hospital, the general anaesthetic fee is 

covered under OHIP. This helps families 

save money while also providing them 

with the safest method of treatment for 

their children. 

Over the last ten years, Dr. Buys has 

developed the dental aesthetics aspect 

of the practice, where she does implants, 

crowns, veneers, bleaching and a variety 

of other treatments to create new 

smiles. She works in conjunction with 

local orthodontists, periodontists and 

other dental specialists creating a team 

approach to smile design. 

“With adult cosmetic dentistry, the 

reward comes at the end of treatment 

when we see the tears of happiness in 

our patients, who come in with crooked 

or discoloured teeth and leave with a 

beautiful, healthy smile.” she says. “A 

smile can light up a room, open doors 

and give you an increased feeling of self 

confidence.” 

Dr. Judith Buys and Associates 

681 Reid St., 

Just North of Parkhill Road 

705-749-0133 

info@judithbuysdentistry.com 

www. judithbuysdentistry.com 



Motion Specialties 


Photo Left ~ Back Row: Beverley, Mike, 

Sharon, Bob, Paul, Dana 

Front Row: Carolyn, Tracy, Andrea 

Locally owned and operated 

by Andrea and Bob Shewell, Motion 

Specialties carries home health care 

equipment for mobility and home health 

care needs, such as walkers, manual and 

power wheelchairs, adjustable beds, 

lift chairs, stairway and ceiling lifts, 

braces, home oxygen, CPAP machines, 

compression stockings and more. Andrea 

does fittings for mastectomy prosthesis 

and bras. In addition, they do in-house 

assessments for those wishing to make 

their homes more accessible and will 

make home visits if someone can’t get 

out to the store themselves. 

“Our focus is on our customer,” says 

Andrea. “We are large enough to provide 

expert products and services, but small 

enough to give each customer the 

attention and care they deserve and 

expect.” 

Best of Hearing Centre 

Sharon Canzi, owner/operator of 

Best of Hearing Centre has a lifetime of 

experience relating to the world of hearing 

impairment as she grew up with a hard of 

hearing mother who now has a cochlear 

implant. Sharon herself wears hearing aids 

and truly knows and understands both the 

challenges of a hearing loss and the benefits 

that amplification can provide. Her interest 

in hearing extended to the world of the deaf 

and she taught sign language at Sir Sanford 

Fleming College. Sharon is a believer in total 

communication. Sharon shares both her 

professional and personal expertise with 

those she serves at Best of Hearing Centre. 

This client care and understanding has 

earned Best of Hearing Centre the Reader’s 

Choice Award for 2010. When Sharon is 

not at her office she is enjoying her second 

passion of photography in and around the 

community she loves. 

Best of Hearing Centre has locations in 

Peterborough, Marmora & Madoc. 

Motion Specialties 

1154 Chemong Rd. 

705-742-6185 

1-866-902-3088 

www.motionspecialties.com 

Photo Above ~ Sharon Canzi 

Best of Hearing Centre 

Peterborough 705-742-6134 

267 Charlotte St. “Look for the yellow awnings” 

Marmora 705-472-6134 

Madoc 613-473-4733 

The Holistic Health and Education Centre 

291 Charlotte St., Peterborough ON 

“Your Natural Health Care Team” 

Six Therapists offering Alternative Therapies including: 

Acupressure for Emotional Healing 

Educational Workshops 

Emotional Freedom Technique 

Foot Reflexology 

Healing Touch Energy Massage for Pain & PSTD 

Herbal Supplements 

Healing Hot Stone Therapy 

Iridology 

Meridian Energy Therapies 

Metaphysics Training 

Quantum Energy Treatments 

Reiki 

Relaxation Therapies 

Senses Healing 

Stress Management 

www.holistichealthandeducationcentre.ca 

705-875-8856 / 705-559-7529 


ZEST 

FINANCIAL/ESTATE PLANNING 

Could You Outlive Your 

Retirement Assets 

For anyone nearing or already in retirement, two of the greatest 

risks today are longevity and inflation risk. Many investors are 

hesitant to invest in equities after the recent financial crisis, 

especially with the fear mongering and hyped-up media play 

over potential debt issues in the U.S. and Europe. Yet that is 

exactly what they need to do to ensure they don’t outlive their 

retirement portfolio. 

With 10-year Canada bonds currently yielding 2.3% (even less 

for U.S. bonds), 5-year GICs paying 2.0% and inflation (in 

Ontario) currently running at 3.0%*, investors are facing a 

conundrum: Should they lock in their capital at guaranteed low 

returns or take a deep breath and invest in the market 

Before we provide guidance, let’s take a closer look at the two 

risks. 

retirement lifestyle: Investors need to preserve their spending 

dollars by earning more than the rate of inflation. 

The solution Equity investments are critical to achieving the 

growth you need to stay ahead of inflation and protect your 

buying power over longer retirements. Fortunately, with a 

professionally diversified mix of equities, fixed income and 

other investments in a portfolio, retirees can earn stronger 

returns with lower volatility from year to year. Our team can 

show you how. 

Call our office for an appointment to learn how to inflationproof 

your income and help ensure you don’t outlive your 

retirement assets. 

* Figures as of August 23, 2011 

Longevity - People are living longer and retiring earlier. As a 

result, today’s retirees need their savings to fund longer 

retirements. Seniors turning age 65 in 2006 could expect to live 

nearly 20 additional years, according to Statistics Canada, at a 

time when retirement age has fallen to 62 on average. 

Inflation - The other perpetual issue is inflation. 

Consider this: 

2% (GIC return) 

- 3% (current inflation rate) 

= -1% real return 

What this equation shows is that anyone investing in 

GICs today are actually losing 1% in the purchasing 

power of their capital each year. Getting your 

money back is not enough to maintain your 

Submitted by 

Tom Weichel CLU of 

The Protectors Group, 

215 George St., 

Peterborough, 

748-5181 ext 229, 

info@protectorsgroup.com 


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Kashyap’s Pharmasave 

Dedicated to Helping You 

Live Well 

ZEST 


Do you know that you have options when it comes to your health At 

Kashyap’s Pharmasave we provide you with a variety of ways to stay 

healthy, prevent and reduce your risk for future medical conditions. Our 

team consists of pharmacists that are not only medication experts, but 

are also knowledgeable in disease management. We are dedicated to 

helping you live well and have developed innovative and unique 

services to meet your health care goals. 

The Live Well Consultations: 

This program allows our team of pharmacists to provide you with 

private personalized consultations. Your time together is spent 

discussing your specific health needs, a medication review, and 

answering any questions your may have. 

Homeopathic Consultations: 

Our Doctor of Homeopathy can offer you alternative natural treatment 

options. She will provide you with a private consultation to develop a 

personalized treatment plan for you. 

The Foot Clinic: 

Our team of certified nurses provide a one hour treatment which 

includes an initial assessment of the feet, followed by a foot soak and 

treatment of the nails and skin. Your visit ends with a soothing foot 

massage. One of the most beneficial aspects of our clinic is the personal 

care and advice the certified nurses’ offer. 

The Hearing Centre: 

Our hearing specialist will provide you with a free hearing test and 

assessment. She will recommend a personalized solution for your 

individual hearing condition. We are the only hearing centre to offer a 

revolutionary new hearing aid technology called the Neuro Compensator! 

Kashyap’s Pharmasave is located at 1040 Lansdowne St. W. We are open 

Monday to Friday 9:00am - 6:00pm, and Saturday 9:00am to 5:00pm. 

Our team is ready to assist you with all your health care needs. 

Come in for a visit today or call (705) 742-2461 

for more information. 


Kawartha Adult 

Lifestyle Communities 

Community 

Centre 

ON-SITE AMENITIES 

4 On-Ste l Nearby m Facility Planned 

Swimming 

Pool 

Golf 

Tennis 

Gardening 

Security 

Health Care 

Maintenance 

A - Apartment B - Bungalow 

C - Condo D - Detached 

R - Rental S - Semi-Detached 

TH - Townhome F - Freehold 

M - Mobile/Modular 

MH - Manufactured Homes 

LL - Land Lease 

Property Name // Contact Information Style Price From 

Arbour Village 

705-328-0481 • www.arbourvillage.com l l l l 4 4 l 4 C/F $177,000’s 

info@arbourvillage.com 

Castlewood Place 

1833 Willowcreek Blvd., Peterborough, ON l l l l 4 l 4 R $1,150/mo 

743-3200 • 1-877-743-3203 • www.castlewoodplace.com 

Contact: Pam Hastings • info@castlewoodplace.com 

Kawartha Glen Condominiums 

869 Clonsilla Avenue, Peterborough, ON 

705-741-9023 • www.kawarthaglen.com l l l 4 l 4 C $249,900 

info@kawarthaglen.com 

Penryn Village 

399 Lakeshore Road, Port Hope, ON L1A 3V7 l 4 4 4 l 4 TH/S $300,000’s 

1-877-880-6565 

www.monarchgroup.net 

Port 32 – By Marshall Homes 

1 Squires Row, Bobcaygeon, ON K0M 1A0 4 4 l 4 4 4 l 4 F/B $350,000’s 

705-738-5555 • 1-888-528-5555 

www.port32.com 

Valleyview Estates 

Hastings, ON 705-696-1600 • 1-888-297-9917 4 4 l 4 4 m l 4 M/MH $100,000’s 

www.valleyviewretirementestates.ca 

(lake) 


1 Village Crescent, Peterborough, ON K9J 8S7 

705-742-4111 • www.westviewvillage.ca l l l l l 4 C/B/S $260,000’s 

info@westviewvillage.ca 

Kawartha Retirement 

Living Facilities 

Studio 

One Bedroom 

ON-SITE AMENITIES 

Two Bedroom 

RN - Registered Nurse 

RPN - Registered 

Practical Nurse 

P - Physician 

S - Support Staff 24 Hr 

PT - Physiotherapy 

Facility Name // Contact Information Facility Type Level of Care 

Adelaide Place Retirement Community 

84 Adelaide St. S, Lindsay, ON K9V 3K1 4 4 4 3 4 4 4 4 4 4 R / I RN/RPN/S/PT 

(705) 212-0201 • www.adelaideplace.com 

Contact: Adrienne West • adrienne@adelaideplace.com 

Applewood Retirement Residence 

1500 Lansdowne St. W., Peterborough, ON K9J 2A2 4 4 4 2-3 4 4 4 4 4 4 R / I / A RPN/P/S/PT 

705-749-1500 • www.applewoodrr.com 

Contact: Theresa Pagett • theresa@applewoodrr.com 

Canterbury Gardens Retirement Residence 

1414 Sherbrooke Street, Peterborough, ON K0J 0B1 4 4 4 4 1-3 4 4 4 4 4 4 R / A / I RN/RPN/P/S/PT 

705-876-1414 • www.gardensofpeterborough.ca 

Contact: Kerri Davies • kdavies@aoninc.com 

Church Hill Retirement Residence 

303 Brock St., Peterborough, ON K9H 2R2 

705-742-2345 or 705-933-8883 • www.church-hillrr.ca 4 4 4 3 4 4 4 4 R / I / A RPN/S/P/PT 

Contact: Tammy Finn • church-hillrr@bellnet.ca 

Empress Gardens Retirement Residence 

131 Charlotte Street, Peterborough, ON K9J 2T6 4 4 4 4 3 4 4 4 4 4 4 R / A / I RN/RPN/P/S/PT 


Contact: Linda Harrison, RN • rharrison@aoninc.com 

Island Park Retirement Community 

18 Trent Drive, Campbellford, ON K0L 1L0 4 4 4 4 3 4 4 4 4 4 4 R / A / I RN/S/PT 

705-653-3100 • www.specialtyliving.ca 

Contact: Erica Bateman • erica.bateman@specialtyliving.ca 

Deluxe Suite 

Meals Per Day 

Housekeeping 

Exercise Room 

Activities 

Beauty Salon 

Chapel 

Transportation 

A - Assisted Living 

I - Independent Living 

L - Long Term Care 

R - Retirement Home 

Jackson Creek Retirement Residence 

481 Reid Street, Peterborough, Ontario. K9H 7R9 4 4 4 4 3 4 4 4 4 4 4 R / I / A RPN/P/S/PT 

705-742-0411 • www.chartwellreit.ca Large 

Contact: Lisa Doyle • jacksoncreek@chartwellreit.ca 

Peterborough Manor 

1039 Water Street, Peterborough, Ontario K9H 3P5 4 4 4 4 3 4 4 4 4 4 4 R / A / I RPN/P/S/PT 

705-748-5343 • www.chartwellreit.ca 

peterboroughmanor@chartwellreit.ca 

Princess Gardens Retirement Residence 

100 Charlotte Street, Peterborough, ON K9J 7Y4 4 4 4 4 3 4 4 4 4 4 4 R / A / I RN/RPN/P/S/PT 


Contact: Heather Young, RN • hyoung@aoninc.com 

Royal Gardens Retirement Residence 

1160 Clonsilla Avenue, Peterborough, ON K9J 8P8 4 4 4 4 3 4 4 4 4 4 4 R / A / I RN/RPN/P/S/PT 


Contact: Barb Tomaszewski • rged@aoninc.com 

Rubidge Retirement Residence 

246-270 Rubidge Street., Peterborough K9J 3P2 4 4 4 4 3 4 4 4 4 4 4 R / I / A RN/RPN/P/S/PT 

705-748-4000 ext. 246 • Contact: Ella Hewitt, GM 

Email: ehewitt@retirementlivingcentres.com 

Sherbooke Heights 

1434 Sherbrooke Street, Peterborough, ON K9K 2L7 4 4 4 4 3 4 4 4 4 4 4 R / I RN/PT/S 

705-750-1020 

West Shore Village Retirement 

293 Perry Street, Port Perry, Ontario, L9L 1S6 4 4 4 4 3 4 4 4 4 4 4 R / I / A RN/RPN/S/PT 

1-800-248-0848 • www.westshorevillage.com 

White Cliffe Terrace Retirement Residence 

1460 Highway #2, Courtice, ON L1E 3C4 4 4 4 4 3 4 4 4 4 4 4 R / I / A RN/RPN/S/PT 

905.579.0800 • www.whitecliffeterrace.ca 

Contact: Nancy Nichols info.wct@diversicare.ca 


ZEST MASSAGE 

Movement Powerhouse – 

The Muscles of the Thigh 

The thigh is organized into four 

quadrants – lateral (outside), anterior 

(front), medial (inside) and posterior 

(back). 

The lateral quadrant is formed by a 

band of connective tissue (fascia) called 

the iliotibial tract; it connects to the 

pelvis, hip and just below the knee. This 

thick fascia does not contract like 

muscle, but is crucial for stabilizing the 

knee when we are standing, walking and running. Control of this 

band during movement is by an anterior thigh muscle and in the 

back by the large buttock muscle (gluteus maximus). They work 

together to move it forward and backward. 

The main group in the front is the quadriceps (Latin - four heads). 

They are primarily responsible for extending (straightening) the 

knee. All surround the knee cap (patella) and insert on the tibia 

(lower leg) just below the knee. Two other large hip flexors control 

sitting and squatting movements. The Sartorius (tailor muscle) 

allows us to cross our ankle at the knee, so we can sew or crochet. 

The hamstrings make up the posterior thigh. Their job is to extend 

or move back the thigh and flex (bend) the knee. These three 

muscles are typically about half as strong as the quadriceps. The 

name comes from hanging up hams (pig thighs) from the tendons 

at the back of the knee. In ancient times to hamstring an enemy 

you would cut the tendons at the back of the knee, so they could 

not run. 

The action of the medial group is to adduct the thigh (e.g. the 

action of holding oneself on a horse). The largest of this group 

(adductor magnus) also assists the hamstrings with extending 

the leg. 

When one of the groups is the prime mover each of the other two 

groups will act as synergists, to counter-balance, stabilize and 

assist with controlled movement. So if you are moving to a 

standing position from a chair, the prime movers are the 

quadriceps; the adductors and the hamstrings will act as synergists 

so that the movement is coordinated. In fact, a great number of 

muscles of the body will co-operate as prime movers and 

synergists in one symphony of movement. 

Submitted by Jim Smyth, Registered Massage Therapist, Synergystix 

Inc. Massage and Fitness - located at 308 Charlotte Street (at 

Rubidge) in Peterborough. Call 742-8244 for more information. 

Synergystix provides personalized, comprehensive natural health 

care services including massage therapy, hydrotherapy, colon 

hydrotherapy and one-on-one fitness training. We invite you to visit 

us at the clinic to experience the Synergystix commitment to your 

health first hand. 

On a recent westward transatlantic crossing on the 

Cunard Queen Mary 2 from Southampton to New York, 

my wife Carol and I met a lovely couple from Harwich, 

England, whose names are Tony and (Princess Patricia as 

she is known by her friends). Tony and Patricia where on 

their way to the USA to visit friends, and to spend some 

time leisurely touring the States before returning home 

on a Norwegian Cruise Line ship that was repositioning 

from Miami to Harwich. They had done this once before 

and loved it so much that they chose to do it again. 

Remarkable, isn’t it The ability to travel in luxury, 

comfortably, and leisurely from one part of the world to 

another is one of the unique benefits of a cruise vacation. 

The cruise industry is growing in leaps and bounds. In 

fact, it’s the fastest growing segment of the leisure travel 

industry. And the reason is simple. Cruise ships can take 

you to exotic places, where you can lie on sandy beaches 

or enjoy a rum punch in the shade of a palm tree. They 

ZEST Travel 

The Cruise Industry is the Fastest 

Growing Segment of the Leisure 

Travel Industry. 

can take you to historic cities, such as Ancient Rome, or 

St. Petersburg Russia where you can visit the Catherine 

Palace and the onion-domed Church of Our Savior on 

the Spilled Blood in St. Petersburg Russia. Some ships 

can even take you around the world on a 100+ day World 

Cruise, with ports of call in 32 countries. Now that’s a 

cruise vacation! 

Regardless of the destination, cruise lines provide 

excellent dining options, professional entertainment, a 

wide choice of accommodations, and destinations to 

suit every interest. Prices vary, of course, but there’s a 

cruise vacation to suit most budgets. See your 

professional travel consultant to help you choose the 

cruise vacation to meet your needs and interests. 

This article contributed by Gilles Charbonneau, Owner/ 

Manager. Expedia Cruise Ship Centers, Peterborough. 

705-750-1800 or Toll-free 1-866-755-9631 

~ 36 ~ ZEST Magazine September/October 2011 

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ZEST 


Important Information for all Veterans 

PETERBOROUGH MANOR VETERANS AFFAIR 

INFORMATION SESSION 

Peterborough Manor is pleased to announce that we are hosting 

an important information session for all Veterans on Wednesday 

October 5th at 2pm. 

Some of the topics will include the following subjects; 

Allowances 

The War Veterans Allowance (WVA) provides a regular monthly 

payment to low-income clients. To qualify for WVA, you must meet 

certain income and residency requirements and you must be: 

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Veterans Affairs Canada (VAC) Our Mission is to provide exemplary, 

client-centred services and benefits that respond to the needs of 

Veterans, our other clients and their families, in recognition of their 

services to Canada; and to keep the memory of their achievements 

and sacrifices alive for all Canadians. 

VAC offers a wide range of services and benefits to: 

• qualified Veterans; 

• Canadian Forces (CF) members; 

• serving and discharged members of the RCMP; 

• certain civilians; and 

• their families. 

These services and benefits honour their sacrifices and 

achievements, and are designed to meet their changing needs. 

• a Canadian Armed Forces Veteran, Merchant Navy Veteran or 

civilian who served in close support of the Canadian Armed 

Forces in a theatre of war during the First or Second World 

War or the Korean War; or 

• an Allied Veteran with wartime service in the First or Second 

World War providing you lived in Canada at the time you 

enlisted or at any time while a member of that force. 

Surviving spouses or common-law partners, as well as orphans, 

may qualify for WVA if the deceased Veteran or civilian had the 

required war service. The survivor may continue to receive WVA 

at the same rate as married or common-law partners for one year 

after their loved one passes away. After one year, the rate will 

then be reduced to a single rate. The WVA payment ends when 

the survivor passes away, remarries or begins a common-law 

relationship. 

Please Note: If you are interested 

in attending this free information 

session, please RSVP with Kathleen 

at 705-748-5343 as seats are limited. 

• Outdoor European Cafe 

• Special Children’s Menu 

• Fast Take-out Service 

• Gift Certificates 

Featuring one of Peterborough’s Favourite Daily Lunch Buffets 

1000 Lansdowne St. W. 745-5500 

“Your Family Place”....come & enjoy our relaxing 

atmosphere, attentive service and excellent food.

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