Lambeth Villager
March 2025 ISSUE 92
Letter from the Editor For March, we have so many things to celebrate and be thankful for. First, there’s the wonder of green beer on St. Patty’s Day and the freedom many enjoy having a few too many in the name of their favourite saint…all in good fun and a designated driver on board, of course!
Well, that’s it for this month, so now I’m off to track down some corned beef for St. Patty’s Day before Trump figures out how to dump tariffs on our locally grown beef and drive those prices up even more! LOL!
Then there’s March Break! The kids march home from school for a week, and the parents try to make a “break” for it! Good luck with that, too! But the most important thing we should be celebrating is the global International Women’s Day! Yeh, we’ve come a L O N G way, baby! I, having been one of the old girls who kept bashing their heads on the “glass ceiling” cannot begin to tell you how proud I am to have been a pioneer with a really hard head, how sad I am that it took so long to make noticeable headway, but how proud I am that International Women’s Day is now being celebrated in every civilized country throughout the world. It’s really an extraordinary achievement and nothing to be taken for granted. Now, any new business that I have not heard from or called yet, if you need help with marketing and advertising, please contact me and I’ll be happy to help in any way I can. Without regular or new clients, we wouldn’t have a magazine, and that would be a shame as so many people let us know how much they enjoy our publication. So, when we can work together, it’s a win-win. Please also read an article titled Smart Marketing Your Small Business, While Supporting Local Businesses which is included in this month’s issue for further information on local advertising and marketing.
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519-661-2489, extension 4009 ahopkins@london.ca An update from Anna Hopkins Our Ward 9 City Councillor Safety on Our Streets Having lived in the Byron area for over 35 years, I’ve seen firsthand how
To further enhance safety, area speed limits in our neigh- bourhoods have been reduced to 40 km/h. Master Mobility Plan and Ward 9 Information Session The City of London is developing a Master Mobility Plan (MMP), which is expected to be approved this summer. I will be hosting an Information Session to discuss the updated plan and other Ward 9 issues: Wednesday, April 16th 6:00 – 8:00 PM L’Arche London, 4448 Colonel Talbot Rd., Lambeth I encourage you to attend and share your thoughts. Reporting Road Safety Concerns To report road safety violations, you can contact: London Police Non-Emergency: 519-661-5670 Crime Stoppers: 1-800-222-TIPS (8477) With pothole season upon us, you can help by reporting road, sidewalk, or streetlight issues at service.london.ca or by cal- Ward 9 will see several road improvement projects in 2025, so please allow extra time for your daily commutes. Together, we can make our streets safer for everyone. If you’d like a Respect the Limit sign, feel free to reach out: ling 519-661-4660. Looking Ahead
our streets have changed with increasing traffic. As new de- velopments continue in Riverbend and Lambeth and existing neighbourhoods become more densely populated, traffic concerns will only grow. Speeding, cut-through traffic, failure to stop at stop signs, and the need for safer ways to move around our neighbourhoods are ongoing concerns I hear from Ward 9 residents. Ensuring safer streets is a shared responsibility—one that involves residents, local organizations, and all levels of government working together. The City of London is committed to improving road safety through its Vision Zero strategy, which aims to eliminate traffic- related deaths and serious injuries while promoting safe and accessible mobility for all. Some key initiatives include:
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Lambeth United Church becomes the new home for the Lambeth Village Co-op Preschool by Lambeth United Church After 17 years at the Masonic Hall on Beattie Street in Lambeth, the Lambeth Village Co-Operative Preschool has moved. With the Masonic Hall being sold, they moved down the street to Lambeth United Church. Space in the lower hall of the Church has been set aside and renovated to accommodate the school. An outdoor play area has also been created, and in the Spring, will receive large updates with some outdoor play equipment. Classes started in early January. Dani Spitters of the Co-Op says the parents and teachers are excited about the move and look forward to a very long-term relationship with the Church. The Lambeth Village Co-Op Preschool is a licensed, not-for-profit childcare program that is run as a co-operative, where parents and teachers work together to provide a supportive, caring and nurturing environment to young learners. The Village Co-op Preschool has been an integral part of the Lambeth community for 39 years. Their goals and objectives are to promote physical, social, emotional, intellect- ual, and language growth and development and to increase the quality of life for all the children enrolled in their program. In order to provide a healthy, growing experience for the children, the Co- Op’s primary focus is on building positive relationships and confident children. Good relationships are reflected in the teacher’s care, concern, guidance, and instruction. The children’s perception of themselves and their world depends largely on the quality of this “input” by the adults in their lives. Play activities take up a major part of a child’s waking hours, and the Co-Op uses this play as a foundation upon which to promote whole-child development. Although the children may seem to be “merely” playing, they are, in fact, learning many of the skills needed to help them grow towards kindergarten readiness. These essential skills include hand-eye coordination, awareness of shapes, creativity, patience, perseverance, balance, symmetry, listening skills, imagination, sharing and co- operation, and most importantly, developing their self-confidence and self-awareness. The teachers are always close at hand in a guiding, supporting, and enabling capacity, but the play environment is, for the most part, designed to be self-motivating, child-directed, and teacher-facilitated. Lambeth United Church looks forward to this new relationship with the Preschool. For more information, please see their website at villagecooppreschool.com.
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Thames Valley District School Board Update Crossing Guard Appreciation Day (March 31) This day brings recognition to the crossing guard program, as well as showcasing the hard work crossing guards do daily, regardless of weather or working conditions. Crossing Guard Appreciation Day also brings awareness to the safety of pedestrians within crosswalks and intersections and helps make crossing guards feel proud of the work they do every day. Please take a moment to express your appreciation to your local crossing guard! Community Engagement At the end of January, Trustee Moore attended an extraordinary Cultural Celebration at Wilfrid Jury Public School, along with Ward 7 Councillor Corinne Rahman. They brought greetings and enjoyed a variety of tasty samples of food from around the world as well as presentations of song, dance, and poetry from across the globe. The following week, Trustee Mai and Trustee Moore joined more than a thousand supporters, sponsors, and volunteers at the annual Youth Opportunities Unlimited (YOU) breakfast to raise funds and celebrate the incredible impact the organization has on London youth. London West MPP Peggy Sattler and Ward 9 Councillor Anna Hopkins were also in attendance to hear inspiring stories from young people who directly benefited from YOU’s support. A special shout-out goes to our neighbours Sheila and Wayne who were there to present a $1000 donation on behalf of Lambeth / Talbot Village, Byron, and Westmount! Thank you for making a difference in our community. At Eagle Heights Public School on February 11th, Trustees Mai and Moore celebrated the completion of an enormous addition and renovation project. Eagle Heights was built for 680 students, and before the expansion was completed, the school required 18 portable classrooms to accommodate more than 1,000 stu- dents. The Ministry of Education provided $9.2 million in funds to expand the school to accommodate 300 more students. School climate surveys Grade 5 to 12 students just completed the 2025 School Climate Surveys as mandated by The Education Act to foster a safe, inclusive environment for students. Conducted every two years, these anonymous and voluntary surveys allow students to provide honest feedback on issues such as bullying and harassment. Parents and caregivers are informed about the surveys and have the option to opt-out their children if they choose.
Left to right: Anna Hopkins, Sherri Moore and Beth Mai at the YOU Breakfast
The results of these surveys are vital for shaping the school’s approach to safety and inclusivity by informing the development of Safe and Inclusive School Plans and helping to monitor and track changes over time, ensuring that efforts to improve the school climate are effective. Community Input We want to hear from you! Please reach out to either of us if we can help you navigate a concern with the school board or if you have questions we can help answer. We were elected to represent your voice, and we appreciate the opportunity to listen to you.
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GREEK MYTHOLOGY
7 King who turned everything to gold 9 King of the gods 12 God of the underworld 14 God of the sun and music 15 Half-bull, half-man 16 As punishment for giving man fire, this titan has his liver eaten every day 17 One-eyed giant 21 The river the dead most go down, so Come Sail Away 23 He and the Argonauts captured the Golden Fleece
22 Goddess of wisdom and combat 24 Nine-headed serpent 25 Messenger of the gods 26 Home of the gods Down 1 Slayer of Medusa 2 God of the Sea 3 Titan punished to hold up the sky 4 Three-headed dog of Hades 5 Goddess of love 6 Aphrodite’s Husband
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Play Therapy – What is it and how does it help children? (Part 2) by Dr. Devita Singh, Ph.D., C.Psych. Clinical Psychologist, Lambeth Psychology Emotions are a normal part of a child’s life. They play a very important role by communicating to children how they are doing on the inside. At times, however, emotions can feel overwhelming and
might, for example, involve helping children label their feelings, create a story to explain something that has happened, and find the right words to express what is troubling them. In play, a child may take “risks” without worrying about real-life consequences, thus allowing them to tolerate discomfort. This can translate into taking healthy risks in real life, like trying out for a team, answering questions in class, staying in their room at night, or saying “no” when they need to. When children’s feelings are processed, and they are less overwhelmed by them, they can use their deep capacity for creativity to identify strategies for managing real- life situations. Through therapeutic play, important changes can occur in children’s self-image, self-understanding, and capacity for self-control. Play Therapy is usually done with children between the ages of 4 and 10 or 11, and can be used for a wide range of matters (bullying, anxiety, adjustment to big changes, mental health disorders, to list a few). Play Therapy is not intended to be a stand-alone treatment. It always involves working with parents to help them develop in their understanding of their child’s needs and how to meet them. So how does Play Therapy help? Play Therapy helps children make sense of their internal world in a way that can lead to changes in their external life. The art of Play Therapy is that it integrates the power of play with a safe, therapeutic relationship to create an experience for children through which their internal lives can be shared, understood, accepted, and helped when it needs to be. The totality of the experience is the power of Play Therapy. Part 2 of a 2-part series on Play in Child Development. Part 1 was printed in the January-February 2025 issue of the Lambeth Villager. Lambeth Psychology is located at 2324 Main Street, Lambeth. Visit lambethpsychology.ca to learn more.
To advertise here, please contact Gloria@villagerpublications.com A therapist’s role is to make sense of what the child is trying to communicate and respond in a way that fosters insight. This can “take over” a child’s thoughts, behaviours, and feelings about themselves. A child can become “stuck” in an emotional state, and this can affect them in many ways – they may “act out” behaviourally, they may have difficulty being alone or falling asleep, they may seem uninterested in leisure, they may seem unable to focus when focus is needed, and so forth. One of the best ways to help a child who is struggling with emotions is to help them process it. Processing an emotion involves expressing it so that you can begin to make sense of it. This allows the emotion to feel less overwhelming and more manageable and allows you to sort out what to do about your situation. Processing an emotion leads to insight and behaviour change. Adults usually process their emotions using words. However, words can be a barrier when children are trying to express an overwhelming emotional experience. Children need a more natural form of expressing themselves. One such option is the therapeutic use of play, which is commonly called Play Therapy. Play Therapy builds on what we already know about the importance of play to children’s development. Play is a child’s natural form of communication and connection. Children use play to express their feelings, thoughts, ideas, and fantasies. Play is especially important for processing emotions. When children play, they feel safe, and they are more likely to express what is happening on the inside. Play Therapy enhances these normal benefits of the play experience to help children work through what may be troubling them so that they may experience relief and be able to carry on with the developmental tasks of childhood. The goal of therapy isn’t to “make” a child talk; rather, the goal is to provide an environment through which children can comfortably and spontaneously share their internal word, so that it may be processed. By connecting through play, therapists help children feel safe and this safety becomes the foundation for sharing. With the use of play materials, children express thoughts, feelings, fantasies, and their view of themselves. Children may also “play out” what they have experienced. A child who has experienced a medical trauma may use dolls or puppets to “play out” themes of pain or fear of moving their body. A child whose anxiety is highest at night may play out fears of the dark, or being in their room alone, or worries that something bad could happen while they sleep. A child who feels deeply ashamed when they lose at anything or who has fear of failing or of being wrong may play this out through attempts at always controlling the outcome of games or play in therapy. A child who fears rejection may “play out” always being “nice” and compliant so that no one is ever upset with them.
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The Importance of Safe Sport by MP Karen Vecchio
Through this study, we included recommendations to help eradicate abuse in sport that included a public registry of coaches and improvement to education and training for athletes, coaches and parents. Nationally, sports abuse and maltreatment can be reported to the office of the Sport Integrity Commissioner. This complaint mechanism is available to national-level athletes but not those taking part in local or provincial clubs. Provincially, it is up to the organizations to create a proper complaint process. Although the study has concluded, my interest and desire to ensure that sports are safe for participants continues. My role as a parliamentarian has provided an outlet for athletes to continue to share their concerns as they wait for resolution on their own complaints from provincial and local sporting organizations. The 24 recommendations made by the Status of Women committee to address safe sport were specific to national sporting organizations, recognizing the need to collaborate with provinces, territories and sporting organizations. Almost two years following the study, I have begun to see changes in some of the federal organizations, including the separation between the complaint management process, national sporting organizations and a discussion on the use of non- disclosure agreements. But realistically, how does this study impact local sports in our own communities? The Office of the Sport Integrity Commissioner is not available to athletes who are not part of a national sports team. Organizations, including Hockey Canada and Gymnastics Canada, receive fees from local and municipal associations with little return of service. Training manuals and services are available at a fee for service to local
In July 2022, Canadians became aware of allegations of sexual assault made against members of the 2018 Canadian Men’s Junior Hockey Team. It was reported that a lawsuit for $3.55 million was filed against eight former players and that Hockey Canada settled the case out of court. Following parliamentary hearings that began in June, focusing on the national sport organization and sexual assault cases, the Canadian Press reported that Hockey Canada was using a fund called the National Equity Fund to settle sexual misconduct cases. Sports in Canada, at all levels, were placed under the microscope. This toxic situation opened an opportunity for athletes to speak up and share their own experiences in sport. As the Chair of the Status of Women committee, I led an important study allowing athletes from various sports including gymnastics, skiing, and soccer to bring forward their stories and share reports of maltreatment at all levels of sport. Witnesses appearing at committee shared their firsthand experiences including psychological, physical, sexual harm and neglect. The witnesses spoke of abusive coaching and extraordinary pressures to perform. During this study, I hosted a viewing of CTV’s W5 documentary ‘Broken- The Toxic Culture of Canadian Gymnastics’. Gymnasts for Change and Global Athlete worked to bring forward the voices of hundreds of gymnasts who shared their stories of inappropriate touching, fat-shaming and physical injuries. Amelia Cline, a former national gymnast, shared her story of ‘over-stretching’ to the extent that her coach, “Forcibly yanked my leg back behind my ear… snapped my hamstring and took part of my pelvis with it.”
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organizations. Sponsorship money received at the national level is for national sporting events only. What can we do in our own community and what are the local organizations doing to ensure our athletes come first? There is a great deal of pressure on our local volunteers who coach. Our community has several sporting organizations for minor hockey, baseball, soccer, ringette, dance, gymnastics, karate, football, and track & field. Following multiple emails to my office for assistance from individuals across the country on their own experiences, I have continued to work on files. Although I am not legally involved, I approach the files to identify gaps. Strategies and solutions mandated by Sport Canada refer to national athletes only, with a few contractual exemptions, so how are local associations and organizations working to ensure athletes at all levels of participation are safe? During the summer, I had an opportunity to begin my work at the local level with the assistance of the St. Thomas Stars Minor Hockey Association. My review has begun by completing the programs available to coaches and parents. As suggested by the delegation, the review of organizational structures for multiple sport disciplines is necessary. Locally, I felt greatly confident with the professionalism of the organization (or perhaps it was just the hardworking volunteers who have been working in our community for years!). From my experience with Hockey Canada and the study in the Status of Women committee, conflict of interest has been a great challenge to overcome. Ensuring that individuals who violate the code of ethics are appropriately investigated, disciplined
and sanctioned must be upheld. Opportunities to ensure that complaints are probably reported must be guaranteed. Regardless of the relationship to one another in sport, our principles must put the athletes first. Everyone has a re- sponsibility, from those who coach to those who cheer from the stands. There must be accountability and mechanisms to ensure sport is actually safe. As a crazy parent on the sidelines circa 2000-2021, I know I can do better. Let’s win, but let’s always win with integrity.
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Gloria@VillagerPublications.com 2. Boosting your mood: Physical activity can help improve your mood. During physical activity, your body increases its production of endorphins, which are hormones that can positively impact your mood. Participants in a study reported feeling more content, more awake and calmer after being physically active compared to periods of inactivity. Moreover, the effect of physical activity on mood was greatest when mood was initially low. increasing irritability, anxiety, depression, confusion, and restlessness increasing communication and language difficulties (forgetting words or substituting incorrect words) changes in personality, behaviour, or mood decreasing ability to focus and pay attention inability to plan and carry out tasks that require multiple steps (e.g. pay - ing bills). To be diagnosed with dementia, the symptoms must be severe enough to affect a person’s independence and their ability to perform everyday activities. Symptoms of dementia can vary depending on the cause. For example, people with Lewy body dementia often have long-lasting visual hallu- cinations. Some forms of dementia also tend to affect people younger than others and progress faster. Treatment and Prevention Mental health benefits of exercise The mental health benefits of exercise result from positive changes in your body and brain. Some of these benefits include: 1. Preventing and treating depression and anxiety: When you exercise, your body produces chemicals like dopamine, endocannabinoids and serotonin. These chemicals help you relax and feel more pleasure and less pain. People who are regularly active have been found to be less depressed than inactive people. Physical activity can also reduce anxiety levels and help treat panic attacks, and as a result, physical activity is often recommended in combination with medication for treating depression and anxiety. Dementia Could Happen to Anyone… Because Everyone Ages. The Facts Dementia Could Happen to Anyone… Because Everyone Ages. The Facts Exercise benefits not only your body, but your mind, too! It is well known that exercise can improve countless physical conditions, ranging from being overweight to having high blood pressure. Less commonly known is that regular physical activity also has many mental health benefits. How much should I exercise? To reap the benefits of physical activity, it is recommended that adults do at least 150 to 300 minutes of moderate-to-vigorous- intensity exercise each week. Moderate and vigorous physical activity looks different from person to person. What one person defines as moderate exercise may be considered vigorous for another, depending on their age, health status and current fitness level. For example, the average target heart rate for a 30-year-old is approximately 95-162 bpm, while the average target heart rate for a 50-year-old is approximately 85-145 bpm. Consult your physician or kinesiologist to discuss safe and appropriate types of exercise for you. Dementia is not a specific disease, but a general term that describes a gradual decline of mental ability that affects your intellectual and social skills to the point where daily life becomes difficult. Dementia can affect your memory, language skills and decision-making ability; impair your judgment and make you feel disoriented; and it may also affect your personality. Dementia can be caused by many diseases that affect the brain. The most common cause of dementia is Alzheimer’s disease. Others in- clude vascular, Lewy body, frontotemporal and mixed dementia. Types of dementia differ based on underlying causes and can affect specific symptoms and how it progresses. Symptoms and Complications Many of us often experience forgetfulness. We may forget where we put the car keys or repeat the same story to a friend or family member. These behaviours are usually caused by the information overload of our busy, stressful lives – it doesn’t mean that we’re developing dementia. As people age, they may experience memory changes such as slowing of information processing. This type of change is normal and doesn’t interfere with day-to-day functioning. By contrast, dementia is disabling and not a normal part of aging. Although dementia often presents itself differently from person to per- son, common symptoms include: gradual loss of memory of recent events and lack of ability to learn new things increasing tendency to repeat oneself, misplacing objects, becoming confused and lost in familiar places slow disintegration of judgment and reasoning abilities Peter Semchism Peter Semchism
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Page 10 Lambeth Villager • March 2025 Treatment of dementia may depend on the specific cause. Treatment of Alzheimer’s disease usually involves treating the declining memory and gradually worsening behavioural symptoms with a range of medications Symptoms of dementia can vary depending on the cause. For example, people with Lewy body dementia often have long-lasting visual hallu- cinations. Some forms of dementia also tend to affect people younger than others and progress faster. Treatment and Prevention 3. Sharpening your mind: Research has shown that people who exercise routinely have more blood flow to the brain and better brain functioning. Regular physical activity can To advertise here please contact To be diagnosed with dementia, the symptoms must be severe enough to affect a person’s independence and their ability to perform everyday activities. Treatment of dementia may depend on the specific cause. Treatment of Alzheimer’s disease usually involves treating the declining memory and gradually worsening behavioural symptoms with a range of medications (which may also be used in other forms of dementia), including: cognitive enhancing agents tranquilizers antidepressants antianxiety medications anticonvulsants changes in personality, behaviour, or mood decreasing ability to focus and pay attention inability to plan and carry out tasks that require multiple steps (e.g. pay - ing bills). increasing irritability, anxiety, depression, confusion, and restlessness increasing communication and language difficulties (forgetting words or substituting incorrect words) Dementia is not a specific disease, but a general term that describes a gradual decline of mental ability that affects your intellectual and social skills to the point where daily life becomes difficult. Dementia can affect your memory, language skills and decision-making ability; impair your judgment and make you feel disoriented; and it may also affect your personality. Dementia can be caused by many diseases that affect the brain. The most common cause of dementia is Alzheimer’s disease. Others in- clude vascular, Lewy body, frontotemporal and mixed dementia. Types of dementia differ based on underlying causes and can affect specific symptoms and how it progresses. Symptoms and Complications Many of us often experience forgetfulness. We may forget where we put the car keys or repeat the same story to a friend or family member. These behaviours are usually caused by the information overload of our busy, stressful lives – it doesn’t mean that we’re developing dementia. As people age, they may experience memory changes such as slowing of information processing. This type of change is normal and doesn’t interfere with day-to-day functioning. By contrast, dementia is disabling and not a normal part of aging. Although dementia often presents itself differently from person to per- son, common symptoms include: gradual loss of memory of recent events and lack of ability to learn new things increasing tendency to repeat oneself, misplacing objects, becoming confused and lost in familiar places slow disintegration of judgment and reasoning abilities
To advertise here, please contact Gloria@villagerpublications.com Always keep in mind that we are here for you and your needs. Please feel free to give us a call. If you have any questions or concerns regarding your health or medications. You can reach us at 519-652-9066. Peter Semchism is a Pharmacist at Greenhills Pharmacy in Lambeth. Issue 45 Physical activity can provide significant benefits to your mental health. Experience this for yourself – start getting active today. Did you know? Participating in daily physical activity can lower the risk of de- mentia by 20% to 30% in adults. There is no treatment that can “cure” Alzheimer’s disease, nor are there medication that can halt or reverse the brain damage caused by it. How- ever, there are medications that can relieve symptoms and slow down the progression of the disease. Medications such as donepezil*, riv- astigmine, and galantamine may be used to slow down memory loss. Prevention of stroke is important for vascular dementia. If you have high blood pressure or cholesterol, transient ischemic attacks (TIAs), or have had a stroke, you should seek continued treatment for these conditions to prevent future strokes. The key to caring for and helping people with dementia is to focus on the many activities the person can still do safely. Encourage a person with dementia to continue daily routines and maintain social relationships as much as possible. Help them maintain a healthy lifestyle through exer- cise, proper nutrition, and fluid intake. Special diets and supplements are generally unnecessary. If you are caring for someone with dementia, the following may be help- ful: reminders: Provide written lists of things to do including times, places, and phone numbers to help the person complete the task. structure and stability: Minimize undue noise and disturbances to re- duce anxiety. establish routines: Daily and bedtime routines can reduce disorientation and anxiety. speaking slowly and calmly: Present one thought or instruction at a time. • Do activities you enjoy: Whether it’s swimming, jogging or participating in drop-in sports at your local community centre, doing something you like may make you more inclined to be active. information card: Reduce the risk of wandering and getting lost by pro- viding a pocket card with the person’s name, address, and phone num- ber. safety: Make your home environment as safe as possible by keeping furniture in the same place, removing clutter, installing locks on medi- cine cabinets, and setting the water heater at a low temperature to avoid scalding. driving: Don’t allow someone with dementia to drive a vehicle. Drive them or arrange for rides wherever they need to go. Caring for someone with dementia can be difficult. It requires under - standing, patience, and compassion. Joining an Alzheimer’s disease caregiver’s support group in your community may be helpful. Be prepared for the eventuality that your loved one’s condition will dete- riorate over time and additional full-time personal care may be needed. In some situations, placement in a nursing home is in the best interests of the individual and their family. Peter Semchism is a Pharmacist at Greenhills Pharmacy in Lambeth. June 2020 driving: Don’t allow someone with dementia to drive a them or arrange for rides wherever they need to go. Caring for someone with dementia can be difficult. It r standing, patience, and compassion. Joining an Alzhe caregiver’s support group in your community may be hel Be prepared for the eventuality that your loved one’s con riorate over time and additional full-time personal care m In some situations, placement in a nursing home is in the of the individual and their family. Peter Semchism is a Pharmacist at Greenhills Pharmacy Lambeth Villager Page 7 reminders: Provide written lists of things to do including and phone numbers to help the person complete the tas structure and stability: Minimize undue noise and distu duce anxiety. establish routines: Daily and bedtime routines can reduce and anxiety. speaking slowly and calmly: Present one thought or in time. information card: Reduce the risk of wandering and getti viding a pocket card with the person’s name, address, an ber. safety: Make your home environment as safe as possib furniture in the same place, removing clutter, installing l cine cabinets, and setting the water heater at a low tempe scalding. There is no treatment that can “cure” Alzheimer’s disease medication that can halt or reverse the brain damage cau ever, there are medications that can relieve symptoms a the progression of the disease. Medications such as d astigmine, and galantamine may be used to slow down m Prevention of stroke is important for vascular dementia. If blood pressure or cholesterol, transient ischemic attacks had a stroke, you should seek continued treatment for th to prevent future strokes. The key to caring for and helping people with dementia is many activities the person can still do safely. Encourage dementia to continue daily routines and maintain social r much as possible. Help them maintain a healthy lifestyle cise, proper nutrition, and fluid intake. Special diets and are generally unnecessary. If you are caring for someone with dementia, the followin ful: also promote the growth of certain parts of the brain, like the hippocampus, which helps store memories. As a result, physical activity can help improve your concentration and memory as you age. 4. Relieving stress: When we feel threatened or upset, our body’s defenses create a stress response, which can cause sleeping problems, sweating and loss of appetite. These symptoms are a result of the increased production of stress hormones like cortisol and adrenaline, which are produced to help us react to perceived threats. Fortunately, physical exercise can reduce the amount of cortisol that the body produces and, therefore, can be very effective in reducing stress. Tips for motivation It’s not always easy to stay active and meet the recommended physical activity levels. Here are some suggestions to help you get moving: • Exercise frequently, in short bursts (10 minutes or more): If you don’t have time for a long workout, you can split your exercise into shorter, more frequent sessions. For example, instead of exercising for 30 minutes in one session, do three 10-minute sessions throughout the day. • Make a plan: Set realistic daily or weekly goals. If physical activity is new to you, start slowly and build up your activity gradually. • Make exercise part of your daily routine: Build habits and make small changes to your routine to incorporate exercise into your day-to-day life. • Go easy on yourself: Remember that exercising regularly can be challenging. Celebrate your accomplishments and whenever you are facing difficulties, remind yourself why exercise is important to you.
Lambeth Art Association – 2025 Spring Show and Workshops The Lambeth Art Association’s annual Spring Art Show and Sale will be held May 1st to 3rd, 2025, at the Lambeth United Church. Here are three of the many paintings to be exhibited there. Begun in 1972 with just five members, the association now has more than 130 members and holds monthly meetings from September to May at Riverside United Church. Upcoming workshops (available for non-members if there are spaces open after members have reserved their spot), include: March 8, 2025: Linoleum Printmaking with Susan Perry April 5, 2025: Sketch-based painting with Eleanor Lowden May 10, 2025: Impressionism/Expressionism with Kim Harrison Learn more at www.lambethart.com and by following them on Facebook. (226) 998-8703 190 Wortley Rd.
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Left, Penny McLaughlin and right, Jane Thuss, Lambeth Art Association artists participating in the 2025 Spring Show, to be held May 1 to 3 at the Lambeth United Church.
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Gloria’s Buttermilk Fried Chicken • 1 (3 1/2) pound chicken, cut into 8 pieces • 1 teaspoon black pepper • 1 teaspoon salt • 1 teaspoon paprika Seasoned Flour: • 2 cups flour • 1 teaspoon salt • ½ teaspoon paprika
Entertaining at Ashwood The friendly face you may see delivering some of the Villager magazines to local businesses belongs to Nippy Watson. He is also a popular event DJ. Here he is at Ashwood Manor. He’s a regular entertainer there and at weddings, parties, corporate events and more. To inquire about booking, call him at 519-488-4837.
• ½ teaspoon cayenne pepper • ½ teaspoon garlic powder • ½ teaspoon white pepper • ½ teaspoon onion powder • 2 ½ quarts peanut oil for frying
• ½ teaspoon white pepper • ¼ teaspoon dried rosemary • ¼ teaspoon ground thyme • ¼ teaspoon dried oregano • ¼ teaspoon dried sage • ¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper • 2 cups buttermilk
Toss chicken pieces, black pepper, salt, paprika, white pepper, rosemary, thyme, oregano, sage, and cayenne together in a large bowl. Stir in buttermilk until chicken is evenly coated. Cover and refrigerate for 6 hours. Combine flour, salt, paprika, cayenne, garlic powder, white pepper, and onion powder in a large shallow dish. Remove chicken from buttermilk and dredge each piece in seasoned flour; shake off any excess and transfer to a plate. Heat oil in a large Dutch oven to 350°F (175°C). Add chicken pieces to the hot oil and fry for 10 minutes. Turn chicken pieces and fry for another 10 to 15 minutes. An instant-read thermometer inserted near the bone should read 165°F (74°C). Transfer fried chicken to a cooling rack set over a paper towel-lined baking sheet. Let sit for 10 minutes before serving.
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Smart Marketing Your Small Business, While Supporting Local Businesses by Geoff Rae Small businesses rely on marketing to attract new customers, but too often, their marketing dollars are spent supporting huge conglomerates rather than the local economy. Many entrepreneurs pour money into social media platforms, national publications, and big tech advertising, thinking it’s the most effective way to reach their audience. However, these platforms don’t reinvest in your community, and their ever-changing algorithms make it increasingly challenging to reach your followers without spending more money. Much like the campaign that reminds us that a multinational corporation doesn’t sponsor your child’s soccer team, it’s im- portant to recognize that the most prominent social media companies and national media outlets won’t support your small business. In contrast, investing in local advertising helps both your business and your community thrive. Local magazines, radio stations, newspapers and television outlets offer more than just ad space — they provide direct access to your surrounding community. These media sources are trusted by local consumers, who often prefer to shop locally when given the choice. By advertising with them, you’re increasing your brand’s visibility and ensuring that your marketing dollars contribute to your local economy. Another benefit of dealing with local media is that you are dealing with local professionals in your area who can help craft a campaign specific to the community. They can draw on what has worked for similar businesses to yours, or what hasn’t worked. To your local media, you are not a number in a town they have never heard of; you are a local business that they want to see succeed and grow. When you invest in local advertising, your dollars stay in the community, helping to sustain the businesses and organizations that support you. It’s a win-win strategy — your business gains exposure, and the local economy benefits. While digital marketing has its place, small businesses should balance their approach and recognize the value of supporting media that, in turn, supports them. By choosing local advertising over large, impersonal platforms, you’re not just marketing your business — you’re making an investment in the success and growth of your entire community.
Lambeth Rotarians Focus on the Environment
At a recent Lambeth Rotary meeting held at the Village Pantry Restaurant, local Rotarians heard from Rotary Club member Jan Polgar about Rotary’s environmental initiative. Jan is the Lambeth Club’s environmental champion. Jan outlined that, in providing help and support for various programs around the world to improve the lives and outlook of people and places, Rotary follows seven areas of focus. They are: 1. Peace and conflict resolution 2. Disease prevention and treatment 3. Water, sanitation and hygiene 4. Maternal and child health 5. Education and literacy 6. Community economic development 7. Environmental protection The environment was added as the seventh area of focus in 2021. Jan’s presentation pointed out that creating a distinct area of focus to support the environment will give Rotary members even more ways to bring about positive change in the world. The presentation went on to state that the climate crisis exacerbates all other problems the world faces. It amplifies inequities, worsens mental and physical health, threatens our food system and is one of the most significant factors in that it threatens economic activity. The presentation also pointed out that for Generation Z (ages 13 to 28), the climate crisis is one of the defining challenges of their age. It is a wake-up call to world leaders that they must take far more decisive action to tackle the climate emergency or risk the further anger of young people. In tackling various environmental projects, Rotary’s vision is: To encourage a protected, healthy, safe and economically sustainable environment on our planet for all current and future generations of all ages.’ As Lambeth Rotarians do their part in developing local initiatives for environmental improvement, we will report about the programs in future Villager articles. ENVIRONMENTAL SUSTAINABILITY FOR THE FUTURE OF OUR WORLD
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