Letter from the Editor Growing up with a mother who sold toys for a living meant Christmases at our house were nothing short of epic. We had front-of-the-sleigh access to the latest and greatest toys, even if they could not be found on shelves. One particularly mem- orable year brought the arrival of
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Photon (think laser tag, but cooler because it had helmets). My brother and I spent most of that Christmas in our pyjamas chasing each other around the house, blasting each other with toy lasers. I’m not sure my dog ever recovered. One unexpected perk of my mother’s career? Her biggest clients included Marineland, Boblo Island (forever my favourite), and Canada’s Wonderland. When she had to make a sales call, we’d often get to tag along, and we weren’t just guests. We were royalty. VIP treatment, free rides, and more fried food than any stomach could reasonably handle. For a while, it was magical. But after a few years, even the roller coasters lost their charm, and we started passing on the invites. The one ride we never turned down? The Scrambler, at the Western Fair. My brother and I would cram ourselves into the seat and try to smoosh each other into the corner while begging the operator, an older gentleman who appeared to be 80 for about 30 years straight, to make it go faster. These days, my thrill-seeking has mellowed, but my love for fairs and festivals hasn’t. And lucky for us, Elgin County is packed with them! Just this past weekend, I visited the Rosy Rhubarb Festival in Shedden. What a fantastic way to connect with your neighbours and support local artisans (and rhubarb lovers). Here are just a few upcoming festivals to mark on your calendar: • Nostalgia Nights, St. Thomas – July 12 • CALIPSO Festival, Port Stanley – August 2 to 5 • Aylmer Fair – August 8 to 10 • Rodney Fair – September 12 to 14 And one you definitely don’t want to miss, the Seniors Picnic in the Park: July 9, from 9 am to 2 pm at Pinafore Park (95 Elm Street, St. Thomas). This year marks the 26th anniversary of this much-loved event. There’ll be music, vendors, food, classic cars, prizes galore -- and new this year, a Seniors Picnic coupon page packed with exclusive deals! Remember, this is our summer issue covering July and August, so the next Boomers & Beyond won’t arrive until September. Until then, have a safe, fun-filled summer. I hope to see you at a festival — or better yet, at the picnic! • Wallacetown Fair – September 26 to 28 • Dorchester Fall Fair – October 10 to 13 Just to name a few!
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