Philippa Murray Philippa Murray

“Grandpa is Not a Cash Cow & Grandma
Won’t Take any Bull” back by popular demand.
The play, written by François Jobin of Brownsburg-Chatham and directed by
Marie-Claude Hénault of St André d’Argenteuil, was created to sensitize the population
to the problem of elder abuse. It is also the intention of the play to:
• Break the silence around elder abuse and make seniors aware of abuses they
endure.
• Bring awareness to the general population so that they may be witnesses to abusive
situations and encouraged to be more respectful towards elders.
• Denounce the child-like treatment seniors are often subjected to by those around
them and to give them tools they can use to assert themselves and to protect
their interests.
The English version of the play was made possible by the involvement of the 4
Korners Family Resource Centre and the Laurentian English Speaking Advisory
Network committee, which is financed by the Community Health and Social Services
Network and Health Canada. Translation of the play was undertaken by Lise
Landry, an actor in both the French and English productions, while adaptation and
editing were done by Jeffrey Nethercott.
In November 2012, an English-speaking troupe was created to perform the new
translation version
of the play under
the supervision of
Marie-Claude Hénault.
Jacky Smith Barker, a
member of both the
French and English
casts, declared, “The
last two years have
been an incredible
experience with the
French-speaking
troupe: we still have
a great time working
together! And now,
with Grandpa and
Grandma I’m thrilled!
There is all this new
energy and fun again! I was so surprised to discover all this hidden local talent!”
The play will be presented at Morin Heights Elementary School, 647 Village Road
in Morin Heights on Saturday, June 8 at 2 pm. Tickets are $5 and will be available
at the door.
Elder abuse is a reality and must not remain hidden! We need to talk openly about
it! adV2:golfad1 The play is there 23/04/2013 to help achieve 10:38 this AM goal! Page 1
Lachute Shrine Club
6th annual Charitable Golf Tournament
Saturday July 6, 2013 Lachute Golf Club
Shotgun Scramble format
$150.00pergolfer
includesbrunch,golf,carts,contests,dinner, prizes.
Proceeds to the Canadian Shriners’ Hospital
& Local Shriners’ charitable projects
Register individually or as a 4-some
Please send your registration with a cheque made out to
“Lachute Shrine Club Golf Tournament”
15 rue du Lièvre, MORIN-HEIGHTS, QC J0R 1H0
For information call 450-226-3236 or email julesb@bell.net
REGISTRATION FORM
Name _________________________________________________
Address__________________________________________________
Ph. No. ________________ email ID ________________________
Laurentian Club Report
Medical Cannabis: Past/Present/Future
By Sheila Eskenazi
Jerry Golick, a professional trainer in the
IT and telecommunications fields, put his
considerable skills to work as he gave the
Laurentian Club an overview of the history
of cannabis.
In a talk entitled Too Good to be True?
Medical Cannabis: Past, Present, Future,
Jerry took Laurentian Club members and
guests on a 10,000-year journey through
the history of this often-maligned weed.
Displaying his passion for learning all he
can about the topic he illustrated the facts
he has gleaned from years of research with
his entertaining anecdotes and a lively
slide show illustrating his main points.
Cultivation of cannabis is documented as
far back as 10,000 years ago and references
Jerry Golick
can be found to it in places from Egypt,
through Central Asia, to China, where, in approximately 2700 BCE, its medicinal
properties were first recorded by Emperor Shen Neng. Throughout the ages,
cannabis has been cultivated and used for a wide variety of applications. Jerry
brought along samples of many and displayed them on tables so that the audience
could take a look for themselves. These included building materials, fabrics, rope,
paper, oils and there were even liquid soap samples to take home and try.
But the main thrust of the talk was about the battle to have cannabis recognized
for its medical uses, starting with its prohibition in 1937 that made research
into its properties extremely difficult. The first study was conducted in 1964 but
was followed by the next one only in 1975. Since then, there has been a virtual
explosion in the scientific research related to cannabis, how it works and its
medical applications. There are now over 10,000 peer-reviewed studies available
on the US National Institutes of Health PubMed publications site, where anyone
can consult them. These present research findings on a variety of studies of
cannabis, including its chemical makeup, our bodies’ receptors, and studies of
the treatment of various diseases and conditions. Other research shows that the
toxicity and other danger levels of cannabis are very low, certainly less than other
widely used substances such as tobacco.
However, even though legalized for medical use in Canada for more than a decade,
access to cannabis is restricted and difficult. Finding a doctor willing to prescribe is
a major challenge, and filling the prescription isn’t a simple trip to the drug store.
Recent changes to the regulations may bring services in Canada closer to that of
other jurisdictions, notably, places like Washington State where, despite its much
more recent law providing medical cannabis to patients, the number of people who
have access has rapidly become many times greater than for all of Canada.
It was a very stimulating, informative and entertaining presentation. For more
information, visit Jerry Golick’s website at https://sites.google.com/site/
medicalcannabisreference/home.
The next meeting of the Laurentian Club is the Annual General Meeting. It will be
held in conjunction with a luncheon at La Gourmandine in Ste. Agathe on May
28. After lunch the young singing duo of Michelle Stafford-Abbott and Emmy-Lou
Doroschuk will entertain the members and guests present. Tickets are $25 for
members, $35 for guests and must be reserved in advance. For more information,
contact Lois Russell at 450 226-6874 or lois.russell@xplornet.com.
Ironman Mont Tremblant Wins Yet
Another Prize at a Gala Event in Ottawa
In addition to winning first place in its category at the “Grand Prix Tourisme
Laurentides,” the Ironman of Mont Tremblant won yet another prize at a gala
event in Ottawa, on April 10. This time, it was chosen as the top international
sport event of 2012, by the Canadian Alliance of Tourism Sport (ACTS). The next
events will take place on Sunday June 23 and Sunday August 18.
Ironman, along with the other winners of the “Grands Prix du Tourisme
Laurentides,” are scheduled to represent the Laurentians at the “Grands Prix du
Tourisme québecois” in Gatineau on May 14. The delegation includes: Rivière du
Chêne winery, Auténtica Fiesta Cubàna, Ironman Mont-Tremblant, l’Auberge &
Chalets du Trappeur, Fiddler Lake Resort, Auberge Chez Ignace, Mekoos Outfitters,
Benoit Masson, Sales supervisor of Mont-Tremblant Station, Simon Pagé, of Mont
St. Sauveur and Jasey-Jay Anderson, tourism personality of the year. Main Street
extends its best wishes to the Laurentian delegates! (IA)
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