Meet Villager Publication’s Newest Member
Long time Riverbend resident Len Gensens recently joined the Villager family as our newest delivery special- ist. You will see him out and about the Riverbend area each month, dropping off bundles of Riverbend Villager mag- azines at your favourite businesses. Len was born and educated in Wind- sor, Ontario. He graduated from the University of Windsor with a degree in chemistry in 1961 and worked as a technical specialist in commercial labs throughout southern Ontario. In 1971, Len and his wife, Bonnie, started their own business.
At 86, retirement for Len means finding interesting ways to stay active and keep his mind and body sharp. He walks two to four miles per day and spends time with his large family, including his favourite dog Max. Len especially enjoys helping with his grandchildren and giving them some “grandpa” time. Now Len has his part-time job delivering magazines for Villager Publications to help keep himself busy. “I was eager to have an interesting part-time job,” explains Len. “This opportunity keeps me moving, and I love being in contact with store owners in the Riverbend business area.” From the rest of us at Villager Publications, we are excited to welcome Len on board. When you see Len out dropping off Riv- erbend Villagers each month, he’d love for you to stop and say hi!
Buy Nothing Sell Nothing – Riverbend The Buy Nothing and Sell Nothing Riverbend Facebook group may look like a simple place to give away household items, but its impact runs much deeper. They help rebuild neighbourhood connections by turning everyday exchanges into moments of genuine human interaction. This group removes financial pressure without stigma, allowing people to give and receive freely and with dignity. At the same time, it keeps usable items out of landfills, offering a practical and visible way to reduce waste. Perhaps most importantly, this Buy Nothing group fosters trust and generosity. In uncertain times, it can act as an informal safe- RECRUITING KIDS FOR A STUDY ON READING AND LANGUAGE!
ty net — reminding us that strong communities are built when neighbours look out for one another. Go to Byron Nothing Riverbend/Byron (North) on Facebook and join today!
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Scientists at Western University are conducting a research study on language and reading in developing brains.
CHILD REQUIREMENTS
3-16 years old English is their first language
Does not speak a second language (some French in school is okay) We welcome children of all abilities, including those with reading difficulties (dyslexia), language disorder (DLD), and ADHD
PARENTS WILL:
To sign up, visit wrld.uwo.ca Questions? Get in touch! wrld@uwo.ca 519-661-2111 ext 83529
Play word games and reading tasks CHILDREN WILL: Listen to stories while having their brainwaves recorded using EEG Fill out a questionnaire Bring your child to the lab at Western
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Participation involves one 2-hour session. You and your child will be compensated for your time!
Dr. Marc Joanisse, Department of Psychology, Western University Study title: An EEG Investigation of the Emergence of Language and Neural Entrainment in Children
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