“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. 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