Hyde Park:Oakridge Villager April 2025

Hyde Park- Oakridge Villager

April 2025 ISSUE 89

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Peggy Sattler Community Recognition Awards

Rotary Club of London Hyde Park presents cheque to Northwest London Resource Centre

Since 2017, Peggy Sattler, MPP London West, has presented the London West Community Recognition Award to outstanding London West volunteers whose dedication, passion, and service have made our community a better place. This year, the awards were presented on March 27th at the Byron Legion to: Debanjan Roy, Middlesex London Cricket Academy; Moumita Bose, Utsav Bengali Association London; Harjot Singh Dohil, Guru Nanak Mission Society London; Karen Prince, Hyde Park and District Lions Club; Aldona Valaskeviciene, Our Lady of Siluva London Catholic Community; Laura Wise, Woodcrest Community Pool; Jan DeRose, The May Court Club of London; Young Joon Kim, Northwest London Resource Centre; Laurie Newell, L’Arche London; Joan Fisher, Rotary Club of London South; Bukola Abdulsalam, Nigerian Association of London and Area; Rabai Debra Dressler, Shahin Pardhan and Maija Wilson, Interfaith Peace Camp; Peter Bergmanis and Jeff Hanks, London Health Coalition; and Vicky Pearson, New Vision Advocates. Learn more about the Recognition Awards at peggysattler.ca/recognition

Amani Radha, Associate Director Northwest London Resource Centre receives cheque from Ken Wall, Past president Rotary Club of London Hyde Park. Learn more about Rotary Club of London Hyde Park at hydeparkrotary.org. Learn more about the Northwest London Resource Centre at nwlrc.ca

National Volunteer Week in Canada is April 27 to May 3, 2025. Thank you!

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Curling for Wellspring with the Hyde Park & District Lions by Pamela Hardbottle The Hyde Park & District Lions Club held their first Annual Curling Bonspiel on Saturday March 8, 2025 at the London Curling Club on Lyle Street in London. The fundraiser was open to the public and all funds raised were donated to Wellspring London. It was a special day for the Lions as people young and old came together for a great cause and fellowship. The Hyde Park & District Leo Club even had a team of youth ages 12 to 18. It was amazing – none of them had ever filed before. A light breakfast was served before the games began. Lion Terry made the soup that was served for lunch along with an assortment of beautiful sandwiches. We enjoyed laughs while selling 50/50 tickets and there were three tables full of donated items for the penny draw. The Hyde Park Lions would like to thank everyone who helped make it a very memorable day while raising funds for Wellspring. See you next year.

April in the Orchard. A frost fan gives early blossoms an assist at Crunican Orchards, April 2024. Hyde Park-Oakridge Villager Issue #89 April 2025 The 100% locally owned and produced Hyde Park-Oakridge Villager is published ten times a year with thousands delivered free to area residences, set out at local venues, and posted online at www.villagerpublications.com Publisher: Barb Botten P.O. Box 134, Lambeth Station Ontario N6P 1P9 Barb@villagerpublications.com 519-282-7262 Managing Editor and Advertising: Cathy Wood Cathy@villagerpublications.com All articles by Cathy Wood unless otherwise noted. Advertising : Tami Martin Tami@villagerpublications.com 519-851-0961 Graphic Artist: Cathy Wood Distribution Ambassador: Nippy Watson Copyright @ 2015 Villager Publications. All rights reserved. This magazine or any portion thereof may not be reproduced or used in any manner whatsoever without the express written permission of the Publisher. Information presented has been compiled from sources believed to be accurate at the time of printing however the Publisher assumes no responsibility for errors or omissions.

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Top left: curlers on the ice and observers. Right top to bottom: Liisa and Paul, winners of the food basket donated by Rob & Tracey’s No Frills; Leo President Santiago, Lion Anne, Lion Liisa and Lion Pamela; Lions Sue, Paul and Rob, and Lion Linda serving lunch. At left, President Lion Richard who organized the fundraiser. Find the Hyde Park & District Lions on Facebook for more information and updates on upcoming events.

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WOW – Authentic locally-made Ukrainian food now available at Robert & Tracey’s No Frills!

Hello Hyde Park Oceania

“We don’t just make food – we bring the warmth of a true Ukrainian home,” states the WOW Pierogies Ukraine Facebook page. “Our restaurant is a place where traditional recipes meet a modern approach, and every dish brings back the taste of childhood. We cook just like our grandmothers did, using the best fresh, local, natural ingredients. Thank you for supporting Ukrainian traditions, for sharing your experiences with friends, and for creating a special atmosphere of family warmth in our restaurant.” The shop, located at 1634 Hyde Park Road, offers authentic Ukrainian dishes including pierogies, borscht, cabbage rolls, potato pancakes, and desserts, available for eat-in or take-out. Now the full range of WOW Pierogies Ukraine dishes are also available at Robert & Tracey’s No Frills at 599 Fanshawe Park Road (while quantities last). “As a Canadian owned and operated business, we here at Robert and Tracey’s No Frills take pride in supporting local businesses,” said Tracey Basso of No Frills. “WOW Pierogies is a great authentic tasting product that we are happy to bring to our customers.”

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The new chef-led tours are in diverse locations spanning the globe encompassing Europe, Asia, as well as North and South America. Cruisers are now offered 46 Culinary Discovery Tours. Cuisine at Sea is one of the focal points of Oceania, down to the dedication of The Culinary Center, the first-ever hands-on cooking school at sea. A small group experience of 18 guests is led by Oceania’s team of Chef Instructors, where each tour goes beyond traditional sightseeing, with access to local markets, acclaimed restaurants, and hands-on cooking classes, both on board and ashore. The Culinary Discovery Tours are offered on 4 of Oceania’s stunning ships, each ship offering different culinary experiences, both on land and sea. There is something about food that unites and invites conversation even among strangers. Oceania continues to open up the world, often based on what is dear to your heart. Rocky Mountaineer Railroad Canada – we have so many reasons to explore the richness of what Canada holds for all of us. The Canadian Rockies, just those two words conjure up pictures of beauty, vastness and nature all wrapped up in one package. Canada’s own Rocky Mountaineer, is a life unto itself, opening up the world of Canada’s Rockies. The journey itself is luxury with onboard services offering historic storytelling and world-class cuisine. Reclining plush seats, literally, are the front row to nature’s wonders of lush green forests and turquoise glacier-fed lakes. Glass in hand, lose yourself in its beauty either inside or out, where the outdoor viewing platform lets you take in the fresh mountain air. The beauty and simplicity of the Rockies, takes you back to being a kid, without a care in the world. 2027 Around The World Cruises Aboard Vista: Bucket List Destinations Embark on the 2027 Around the World cruise, a 180-day journey visiting over 100 ports in 40+ countries. Starting in Miami on January 6, 2027, and ending in London, the cruise explores 150+ UNESCO sites, the Panama Canal, the Pacific Riviera, French Polynesia, Australia, Asia, and the Mediterranean, with stops at hidden islands and coastal villages.

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London Artists Studio Tour This three-day self-guided tour offers the public an opportunity to meet local artists in their working environs and learn more about their creative processes. The tour is a free event. Here are your Hyde Park-Oakridge area tour stops, but for more information visit londonstudiotour.ca ,

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Ward 8 Update from City Hall

tariffs planned have maximum effect on the states will having a minimum effect on our local economy. In response to U.S. tariffs on Canadian goods, London City Council has actively engaged in several initiatives to protect our local economy. The threats and actions against us are changing daily. I will continue to listen to concerns of our business community and constituents to best advocate for London as we respond to the threats against our country. NOTICE Improvements are coming for the Hyde Park North Stormwater Management Facility at 1695 Hyde Park Rd. Plans include: new and improved pathways connecting Coronation Dr. to Hyde Park Rd., vegetation enhance- ments, fully accessible trails and vegetation pruning. For more information, contact Angela Denomme, Parks Project Coordinator,

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The Nostalgic Theatre is Calling You! The Nostalgic Theatre is a non-profit organization of vibrant, fun- loving folks over 55 years of age who perform variety shows of skits, songs, vignettes, tap dances and more. “We perform at nursing and retirement homes in and around London,” explained Kim Paulton, Vice President, “and also entertain at Rotary Clubs, fundraisers and anniversary celebrations. Our shows are an entertaining hour of songs and skits, and quite funny!” Their next show will be held at Richmond Woods Retirement Village, April 25.

Sheila Armstrong and Ron Hewitt. At right below is Chuck Ball as Elvis.

Sheila Armstrong has been a resident of Oakridge for more than thirty years and as a member of The Nostalgic Theatre has served on the Board in many capacities – President, V.P. and Secretary. “As vaudeville-style entertainment is our jam, I have also performed in skits, solos and duets along with group numbers that have included choreography”. Now her granddaughter Keira has heard the call: she travelled to New York with the Original Kids Theatre Company in March to see some Broadway shows. The Nostalgic Theatre is currently looking for a new director, back stage / costumes helpers, performers and someone to assist

with the sound system. This is your chance to work with some great folks, share your talents and bring joy to the community. For more information, contact Kim at kimpaulton@hotmail.com and look for Nostalgia Theatre on Facebook.

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Jazz by the Bog by Susan Smythe James Taylor, an American singer-songwriter and guitarist, six- time Grammy Award winner, and inductee into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 2000, left his home state of North Carolina in the mid-1960s to move to New York City and formed a band with friends who then played songs that James wrote. However, his big breakout tune which climbed the American song charts to Number 3 in 1970 was Fire & Rain . His next big hit, going all the way to Number 1, was You’ve Got a Friend , written by Carole King. Carole also started out in the 1960s writing songs with her then-husband and eventually had 118 pop hits appearing on the Billboard Hot 100 over the latter half of the 20th century. On Friday, January 31st, a very cold and wintry evening, many of these songs came to life as JAZZ BY THE BOG at St. Aidan’s Anglican Church welcomed patrons to our second concert of the season, You’ve Got a Friend , featuring Denise Pelley. The sold out room warmed up quickly as the first chords of I Feel the Earth Move indicated a distinct jazz rhythm from the band, including solos by Paul Stevenson on trumpet and Kim Ladd on electronic bass (an interesting-looking instrument!). Fire & Rain, Up On the Roof – with a beautiful flugel horn countermelody, and a very easy jazz swing on Shower the People which segued into a great gospel waltz called Way Over Yonder were some of the great tunes in the first half. Steve Holowitz (piano) and Greg Mainprize (drums) keep the accompaniment interesting under Denise’s smooth delivery of every note! The first set closed with a swing feel to How Sweet It Is , written by James and inspired by the famous phrase uttered by Jackie Gleason on his 1960s variety show every week. (Trivia note!) The second half of the concert was also full of wonderful arrangements of familiar tunes – You’ve Got a Friend was stunning as a slow jazz style with only piano accompaniment. Secret of Life invites us to enjoy the passage of time even though Everybody Has the Blues at some point. Before singing the next song, Denise reminded us that she actually opened for Aretha Franklin at the John Labatt Centre (now Canada Life Place) in 2003 and got to meet the legend in her dressing room, learning that it’s important to put your own spin on your music and make it yours. Carole King’s You Make Me Feel Like a Natural Woman this time was all Denise-style and wonderful! After a couple more numbers to end the set plus an encore, the applause and smiles on faces as our audience members bundled up to face the cold parking lot, was proof that music truly is good for the soul.

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To advertise here, please contact Tami@VillagerPublications.com rachel.mccauley@ www.edwardjone EXP 31 DEC 2023 © 2020 EDWA Contact me today to register! We hope you and a guest will join us. Please call Rachel or Linda at 519-474-9356 or email rachel.mccauley@edwardjones.com or linda.skally@edwardjones.com by the Tuesday prior to Coffee Club. Please call 519-474-9356 or email rachel.mccauley@edwardjones.com Tuesday prior to Coffee Club. October 29th, 2022 9:30am - 11:00am November 26th, 2022 9:30am - 11:00am December 10th, 2022 9:30am - 11:00am Edward Jones 1637 Hyde Park Rd. Unit 7 (SW corner of plaza near construct London, ON N6H SL7 Coffee & Snacks are on us. � � Event Details October 29th, 2022 9:30am - 11:00am November 26th, 2022 9:30am - 11:00am December 10th, 2022 9:30am - 11:00am Edward Jones 1637 Hyde Park Rd. Unit 7 (SW corner of plaza near construction) London, ON N6H SL7 Spring Forward to Health, Happiness and Prosperity

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Rachel B McCauley Financial Advisor 1634 Hyde Park Rd.

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London, ON N6H 5L7 519-474-9356 rachel.mccauley@edwardjones.com

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Oakridge Optimists welcome new members

Thames River Clean Up April 12, 2025 Medway Creek at Fanshawe Park Road Contact: Bud Greene (Friends of Medway Creek) budgreene2@gmail.com. Meet at 9 am in the parking lot of 410 Ambleside Dr. River Bend Area Contact: Jerry Hakkers/Rebecca Walker rebecca.walker@riverbendgolf.com

The Oakridge Optimists welcomed new members at a breakfast meeting in March. Oakridge Optimist Club President Mike Blencowe is pictured on the left below, with Dan Skrypnyk, Murray Bain and Jim Howard. Past Governor Catherine Herdman inducted the new members and gave a presentation about the Canadian Children’s Optimist Foundation.

Meet at 9 am at the Grounds Department shop – 1955 Jack Nash Terrace – inform gate guard you are there for cleanup.

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Back in the Day

Do you have a local historic photo to share with readers of the Hyde Park-Oakridge Villager? Send it in to Cathy@villagerpublications.com. Al Cossett of Hyde Park points out the features of his stallion to Susan Hare at a Southwestern Ontario Horsemanship Club horse clinic in 1977.

Are you renting your home? The City of London’s new Eviction Due to Renovation bylaw, also known as ‘renovictions’, is now in effect. Know your rights and what landlords are required to do before asking you to vacate due to renovations. Courtesy City of London Facebook page.

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LOCALLY-MADE MARKETPLACE

Backyard Birds: A Beginner’s Guide to Backyard Birds in Southwestern Ontario features 24 of the most common birds found in this region. The book identifies each species, and local photographer Paul Roedding and his niece Megan Switzer also include tips on what feeders and seed to use to

All locally-made pet treats, including Bosco and Roxy cookies are available at Happy Tails – 1712 Hyde Park Rd.

attract each species to your yard. The books are available locally at Hyde Park Country Store, Hoskin Feed & Country Store, Featherfields Bird and Garden Store, and Wildbirds Unlimited or from Paul’s website at paulroeddingphotography.com

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Hyde Park and Oakridge area shops are invited to tell us about their favourite locally-made product in stock for possible inclusion in our Locally-Made Marketplace feature. Email details to Cathy@VillagerPublications.com

1830 Gainsborough Road (Behind Hyde Park Country Store) Monday to Friday: 7 am to 5 pm Saturday: 8 am to 5 pm Freshly Baked Breads and Delicious Treats Daily Lunch & Dinner Specials Frozen ready-made Pizza, Lasagna, Cabbage Rolls and more!

Tree Assessment Tree Trimming & Removal Hedge and Shrub

Lawn Cutting Fertilizing Spring Clean Up Weed Control

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Your Perfect Match awaits you at The London Animal Care Centre and The Catty Shack!

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To advertise here, please contact Tami@VillagerPublications.com London Animal Care Centre – Licensing, Bylaw Enforcement, Adoption and Lost/Found Services: 121 Pine Valley Blvd., (519) 685-1330 The Catty Shack: 756 Windermere Rd., (519) 432-4572

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What’s Happening in Hyde Park Repair Café by the Institute for Community Sustainability Saturday, April 5, 2 to 4 pm, Cherryhill Village Mall Repair Café is a global movement to reduce waste and build skills and community. During this two-hour event, handy volunteers help repair your household items – lamps, curling irons, coffee makers, purses, chairs, etc. – free! Don’t toss it – bring it to Repair Café and learn how to fix it yourself! Nearly three quarters (73%) of all broken items brought to London Repair Café get fixed!

Send inquiries to julia@communitysustainability.ca. Register at dandelion.events/e/rc-cherryhill-apr5

Hyde Park Uptown Market Every Sunday, June 29 – August 31, 2025 9:00 am – 1:00 pm • Hyde Park Village Green

We want to hear from YOU! Bake Sales. Book Signings. Barn Dances. Community Clean Ups. Charity Car Washes. Holiday Bazaars. Socials. We’ll help share the news! Please submit your information via email to Cathy@VillagerPublications.com by the 13th of the month previous (March 13 for the April issue for example). Riverside United Church Cannelloni Dinner Friday, April 4, 5:30 pm Find ticket information at Facebook.com/695riverside Jazz by the Bog Friday, April 25 St. Aidan’s Anglican Church Narthex Lounge Open 7 pm – Concert 8 pm Tickets $30 available at Tuckeys Home Hardware, Long & McQuade and at staidans.net Riverside Public School Spring Fling Saturday, May 3, 9 am – 2 pm Local vendors, snacks/drinks for purchase Silent Auction, Food Trucks

June 14, 1:00 pm – 10:00 pm Hyde Park Village Green Hyde Park Lions present Country Cruizin’ again this year, starting May 8. Learn more at countrycruizin.com

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Hyde Park Spring Scavenger Hunt

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M a v e nt ur e M ort g a g es

Artistry In Gl ass

E d w ar d J o n es

En Avant D a nc e

H a p p y T ails

Rainy Days T att o o

N ort h L o n d o n Dance Centre

F a ns h a w e M ot ors Tir ecr aft

C o d e Ni nj as

A n ni e’s Chocolates

J a y d a nci n

F o x H oll o w Retire ment R esi d e nc e

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This is your Hyde Park Spring Scavenger Hunt passport!

Visit each business to collect a sticker.

Si g n at ur e E v e nt R e nt al

E mail The Hyde Park BIA a picture of your co mpleted passport for a chance to win one of three Sprin g goodie baskets.

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