Lambeth Villager
June 2024 ISSUE 85
If You Go To Out ’N Back Today – You’ll Be Out ’N Front Next Week! by Gloria Rae As many of you may have noticed, Lambeth has a new business on the scene called Out ’N Back Catering and Frozen Entrees. Located at 4330 Colonel Talbot Road. I stopped in to meet Lauren and check out the new shop, and well, all I can say is look out M&M’s because Out ’N Back has hit Lambeth and their food is unlike any other in this area. They offer frozen, oven-ready meals, available in individual or family size just like grandma used to make. Their TV dinner-style meals are made-from-scratch comfort food with meat, gravy, mashed potato, and vegetables. Perfectly portioned, following Canada’s food guide at an affordable price. Some of their signature dishes are chicken bowtie pasta and their spinach salad dressing (MMMM try it over spinach with strawberries when strawberry season hits) and you haven’t lived until you’ve tried Lauren’s butter tarts and pies. They’ve also added a new entrée that they are dying for everyone to try – Roast Lamb and Gravy in the TV dinner section. As well as additional entrees for vegetarians such as eggplant parmesan or vegetable lasagna. They even offer gluten-free choices. Out ’N Back has built up a great reputation for their catering business as well. They cater for all occasions, from family reunions, wedding receptions, showers, funerals, or office luncheons, while still giving you flavourful offerings and outstanding customer service. They also offer a weekly freezer meal delivery service. This is a great option for seniors, young families, or people living alone, as cooking for one is usually either too tiring, too expensive, or just too much bother.
Out ‘N Back is a registered Nutrition Provider with the Department of Veterans Affairs (DVA). Give them a call for this meal delivery service if you qualify for nutrition benefits. It’s a winning program for the veterans, which is as it should be. Or, if you’re able, stop in on Monday or Tuesday to take advantage of their 10% senior discount (freezer menu only).
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Get Comfort Food Made from Scratch! Stop thinking all frozen meals have to be taste(less) like they did back in the ‘60s. They don’t have to have the consistency of cardboard from the ‘90s, or be unaffordable like 2020s. Out ’N Back is your answer! Delicious, fast, inexpensive daily lunch specials with ‘Down Home Taste’. (Call ahead for quick pickup) Chicken and other meat dishes (with vegetarian and gluten-free options), pasta, quiche, soup, TV Dinner entrees and sides, Catering • Frozen Entrees • Take-Out Lunch • Hors d’Oeuvres • Desserts
soup and desserts. WE DO IT & DO IT BETTER! Ask about our Summer BBQ Special!
SENIORS Monday & Tuesdays Get 10% off your Freezer Menu order (on pick up orders only) Registered Dept. of Veterans Affairs Provider Lambeth Villager Special: Present Coupon for 10% OFF on Freezer Meal Orders. Pick up only. Limit one per month.
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Hello Lambeth! Well, ladies, I hope you’ve got your mani/pedi appointments booked and you guys out there have your twelve- pack bought for after you cut the lawn because Summer is HERE! It’s been really quiet in Lambeth lately
although I don’t expect that will last long with the Colonel Talbot Road construction soon underway. It’s going to be frustrating I know, but try to keep your heads and tempers under control as road construction has become a fact of life – just like the four seasons, or is that only three now (LOL): environmental differences, COVID shots and higher taxes. The buzz is starting about the Lambeth Harvestfest so hopefully anyone who has not so far done so, please offer to volunteer to help as the committee would always enjoy your involvement. Don’t forget that June 16th is Father’s Day as dear old Dad deserves to be remembered just as much as Mom does, maybe even more so, as he’s generally ignored most of the rest of the year. I hope everyone will make it out to the Legion on July 1st to show support for their efforts in giving everyone a Happy Canada Day. I’ll be including pictures of the event in the next issue so look for them. 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.
The owner, Lauren Mozewsky is a very sweet, personable young woman, who graduated from Fanshawe College’s Pastry Arts Program and did her internship under the founder, Colleen, at their Wharncliffe Road location. When Colleen retired, Lauren bought the business and moved to Lambeth where she saw much more potential for the future. Her love for providing her community with delicious and nutritious meals was fulfilled. From what I’ve personally tasted, I’d say she’s a winner! You really need to try out this new venture – Out ’N Back. You won’t be disappointed, and you can have a night off from cooking for the family! Always take your wins where you can get them right?”
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An update from Anna Hopkins Our Ward 9 City Councillor Ward 9 Construction It seems like it never ends when it comes to road construction. How- ever, as we commit to the Provincial Province to build 47,000 units within the next eight years, we must upgrade our roads and provide opportunities to move around. Infrastructure projects always lag far behind the need. Here are two major projects that you can expect this season:
190 Wortley Rd. Martial Arts and Wellness Programs in the Heart of Wortley Village Colonel Talbot Road Two-Lane Upgrade This project will begin in May and be constructed over two years (2024-2025), with completion expected in 2026. The project will be designed to provide choices in how residents move around and to provide road safety for all users. The limits of this project are from Southdale Rd. to James Street. You can expect to see the installation of sidewalks, streetlights, bike lanes and curbs with sewers to accommodate future development. Also, additional left turn lanes will be added to improve traffic operations at specific locations, along with future-ready traffic signals at Kilbourne and Royal Magnolia/Diane. Traffic signals will be installed once these intersections meet provincial warrants. Construction will start at James Street and move to Clayton Walk, which will require the full closure of Colonel Talbot due to the limited road width. Oxford Street W. and Gideon Dr. Roundabout This project is also expected to begin in May, with construction completed in November 2024 and final completion in May/June 2025. Key features of this project will be pedestrian crossings, bike lanes, and sidewalks, upgrades to water main/sewers, landscaping, and light- ing. You can expect east and west traffic on Oxford Street to be maintained, but Kains Road and Gideon Drive will be closed. Look out for detours as construction gets underway. During the construction, we’ll implement temporary traffic calming measures in the surround- ing neighbourhoods to manage cut-through traffic. A comprehensive traffic management plan will be in place, which will be communicated, monitored, and adjusted as needed. We under - stand the importance of maintaining access to homes and businesses, and detours will be set up during the road closures. If you have any further information or concerns, please contact 519-661-4580 or email trafficcalming@london.ca.
Lambeth Villager Issue #85 June 2024 Your local community connector The 100% locally owned and produced Lambeth 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 Ad Sales: Gloria Rae Gloria@villagerpublications.com (519) 495-4564 Graphic Artist: Cathy Wood All articles by Gloria Rae unless indicated otherwise. We’d love to hear from you. Contact Gloria@villagerpublications.com 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. Northern Lights over Lambeth. Photo by Brian Mestdagh. (226) 998-8703 Enhance Physical Health, Confidence and Self Esteem with Sifu Carlos Ferraz
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As construction starts to ramp up this year, remember to give yourself more time while driving, slow down, and take care of one another. You can reach me anytime at ahopkins@london or www.annahopkins.ca. Take care of one another, Anna
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Lambeth United Church Celebrates their Wise Elders On Sunday, May 4th, Lambeth United Church celebrated their WISE ELDERS with cake and an appreciation time at coffee hour after church. A wise elder is someone who is over the age of 85 or a couple who have been married for over 60 years. Then, on the following Sunday the church parishioners were treated to combo music with Alan Davidson on the piano, Jeff Sadler on the banjo and Julie Allen on the upright base. Right: Alan, Jeff and Juliie hamming it up before church.
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Thames Valley District School Board Update
Members of Provincial Parliament (MPPs) to schools in their ridings to see schools in action. As MPPs are responsible for the laws that govern school boards and the funding we receive to operate, these visits help MPPs to experience the impact of legislation and funding decisions on schools in the community. Community Engagement May and June are active months in schools, with Track and Field, fun fairs, award ceremonies and graduations. It’s been a pleasure to join in community events with students and celebrate their milestones and achievements with them. We appreciate the opportunity to support students on their education journey as elected officials and look forward to continued celebrations of success for TVDSB students in the future. Your Voice Matters As always, we are eager to hear from you. Please don’t hesitate to contact us by phone or email. Our information is below, and we hope you will reach out. You can find Thames Valley District School Board online at www.tvdsb.ca • Facebook: www.facebook.com/tvdsb X (Twitter): @tvdsb • Instagram: @thamesvalleydsb
This month, we congratulate TVDSB students on completing a year of learning and thank the dedicated staff of the board for their work in supporting students in their learning throughout the year. We also thank the many family members and community volunteers for their contributions to making our schools such great places in the community. New Schools for TVDSB We couldn’t have been happier to see construction well underway when the board held kickoff ceremonies – two in London, one in Woodstock – this past month. These schools will have attached childcare spaces and are set to open in September 2025. The process is currently underway for TVDSB families to select names for these new schools. We are also happy to announce that TVDSB has received provincial funding for two schools in London (West and Southeast), bringing the total of new schools funded to three alongside funding for a new school in Lucan. Changes to Provincial Policy In September 2024, revisions to provincial policy regarding cell phones and vaping at schools will come into effect. The Ministry of Education is working on how the policy will be directed and implemented at the school board level but we will share additional information with the community when it becomes available. Visiting Schools with MPPs As trustees, we visit schools in wards 7, 8, 9,10 and 13 throughout the year. In May, we had a special opportunity to take local Fur Paws Only Salon & Boarding
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From Lambeth to the Guinness World Records
Meet Brian Mestdagh, a 25-year-old with a lens for life’s breathtaking moments. “Since 2015, I’ve been weaving stories through my camera lens, a journey that’s taken me from the halls of Saunders Secondary School to the creative hub of Fanshawe College,” says Brian.
“In my photographic journey, I’ve wandered through some very captivating places, capturing the essence of each moment. A question from my high school mentor, Win Grau, ignited my passion: “What’s on your bucket list?” Inspired by Win’s dream to break a world record, I decided to help make that happen with Win, and assisted in creating the world’s longest selfie stick, etching our names into the Guinness World Records.” Brian just outside of Lambeth with his drone, and at right, with the Guinness World Record longest selfie stick. Right, aerial photo by Greenhills Country Club.
JUNE 2024 EVENTS Ladies Auxiliary Catering Available lambethbr501rentals@gmail.com “Everyone Always Welcome” Royal Canadian Legion Lambeth Branch 501 7097 Kilbourne Road, London 519-652-3412 www.branch501lambethlegion.ca Facebook - branch501lambethlegion.ca Banquet Hall Rentals Royal Canadian Legion Lambeth Branch 501 7097 Kilbourne Road, London 519-652-3412 www.branch501lambethlegion.ca Facebook - branch501lambethlegion.ca Banquet Hall Rentals JUNE 2024 EVENTS Ladies Auxiliary Catering Available lambethbr501rentals@gmail.com “Everyone Always Welcome”
Happenings “Attention Veterans” Buddy Check Coffee Held the 2nd & 4th Wed each month 10 - 12 am For more Info Contact Derrick McClinchey 519.282.0802 Happenings “Attention Veterans” Buddy Check Coffee Held the 2nd & 4th Wed each month 10 - 12 am For more Info Contact Derrick McClinchey 519.282.0802
NEW LEGION HOURS Monday: 6 - 10 Tuesday: 6 - 10 Wednesday: Closed Thursday: 2 - 10 Friday: 2 - 9 Saturday: Noon - 6 Sunday: Closed Above hours subject to change for Planned Events NEW LEGION HOURS Monday: 6 - 10 Tuesday: 6 - 10 Wednesday: Closed Thursday: 2 - 10 Friday: 2 - 9 Saturday: Noon - 6 Sunday: Closed Above hours subject to change for Planned Events
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Saturday June 15th - Cadets Annual Review at Regina Mundi at 1:30PM Monday June 17th - Big Bandemic Band - Outdoor Concert 6 pm. Bring your lawn own chair Monday June 17th - Big Bandemic Band - Outdoor Concert 6 pm. Bring your lawn own Tuesday June 4th - Executive Meeting 2pm Tuesday June 4th - Executive Meeting 2pm Saturday June 15th - Cadets Annual Review at Regina Mundi at 1:30PM
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“Graduating secondary school and diving into the world of wedding and wildlife photography, I’ve found passion and joy behind the lens, weaving memories into photos for all to enjoy,” Brian continues. “From being selected as the photographer of the Juno Awards, meeting and photographing musical legends, to seeking serenity in the untamed wilderness of Algonquin Park, my camera is my constant sidekick.”
Amidst Brian’s adventures, he nurtures a variety of hobbies, from tending to saltwater corals to creating 3D prints. “Curious souls can find my work on Instagram, where @Photos_bybrian and @OldschoolCorals showcase my passions, one snapshot at a time.” Asked what he likes about living in Lambeth, Brian says “the one big thing I’ve always loved about the Lambeth community, is how friendly and courteous everyone is. We have the small town vibe while being so close to the city. It’s the best of both worlds.”
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Lambeth Rotary Club holds its Annual Wine & Food Tasting Evening On Saturday, May 11, the Lambeth Rotarians and guests held their annual Wine Tasting Dinner and Auction Fundraiser. It was held at the London Civic Gardens facility on Springbank Drive. The evening very successfully raised funds to help with the many causes that Lambeth Rotary supports. Pictured are attendees enjoying the event. The meal courses and pairings were as follows: • Antipasti Table – wine pairing was Fiol Prosecco DOC • Primo Piatto was Braised Short Rib with Gnocchi – wine pairing was Cecchi Chianti DOCG • Secondi Piatto was Chicken Piccata with Orzo, Focaccia and Olive Oil – wine pairing was Cecchi La Mora Vermentino Maremma • Dolce was Marsala Panna Cotta with Passion Fruit – wine pairing was Batasiolo Bosc D’la Rei Moscato d’Asti DOCG The evening also saw the draw for the Wine & Food Lottery. The winners of the six prizes were: 1st: Heather Collard – Wine Tasting for 10 from Charton Hobbs Wine and Spirit Importer 2nd: Kyle MacKay – $250 Gift card from Peninsula Ridge Winery Estate 3rd: Ron Burke – $250 Worth of Wine from Rotary 4th: Mike Bouchard – $150 Gift Card from The Keg 5th: Mike Emery – $100 Gift Card from Pesto’s Grill 6th: Dana McMillan – Five Bottles of the Wines of the Rotary Event If you would like to know more about The Lambeth Rotary Club, please email to: lambeth.rotaryclub@gmail.com
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Dementia Could Happen to Anyone… Because Everyone Ages. The Facts Dementia Could Happen to Anyone… Because Everyone Ages. The Facts The Facts Insomnia can refer to difficulty getting to sleep, difficulty staying asleep, waking up early without being able to return to sleep, or a combination of the three. In order to be diagnosed with insomnia, sleep difficulty must occur at least three nights per week even though the opportunity for adequate sleep is available. It must also interfere with your life and functioning – for example, if you wake feeling unrefreshed or find yourself dozing during the day. Insomnia is not defined based on how many hours you’ve slept, since the amount people need can vary from person to person. It is also normal to sleep less as you age. If you’re sleeping less than you did when you were younger, it doesn’t necessarily mean you have insomnia. Insomnia is a very common medical complaint. About 10% of adults in Canada experience persistent insomnia, and an additional 20% to 25% report occasional insomnia. It is more common among women, older adults, shift workers, and people with medical conditions and mental health issues. Peter Semchism 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 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 To advertise here please contact Worrying about not being able to get adequate sleep can often worsen the insomnia. It is important to get help in order to not get caught in this cycle. Treatment and Prevention Gloria@VillagerPublications.com 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 • trouble falling asleep • trouble staying asleep • waking up too early in the morning and being unable to get back to sleep • not feeling rested or refreshed when you wake up despite getting enough hours of sleep • feeling tired and sleepy during the day • feeling irritable or anxious • headaches • difficulty focusing or concentrating during the day Peter Semchism
To advertise here, please contact Gloria@villagerpublications.com 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 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 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 Symptoms and Complications Symptoms of insomnia can include: A treatment plan for insomnia can include treating an underlying medical problem, learning about and practicing good sleep hygiene, learning about and making behaviour changes, and taking sleep medications. If insomnia is caused by an underlying
Lambeth Villager • June 2024 • Page 11 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 June 2020 Lambeth Villager Page 7 information card: Reduce the risk of wandering and gett viding a pocket card with the person’s name, address, an ber. safety: Make your home environment as safe as possi furniture in the same place, removing clutter, installing cine cabinets, and setting the water heater at a low tempe scalding. • Avoid heavy, spicy, or sugary foods four to six hours before bedtime; try a light carbohydrate snack (e.g., crackers and warm milk) instead • Exercise during the day – if exercising before bed keeps you up, then exercise earlier. • Try to cut down on smoking and alcohol, especially in the evening. • Avoid watching the clock – just set the alarm and turn the clock around so you can’t see the time. Issue 45 • If you can’t fall asleep within 20 minutes of lying in bed, get up and do something relaxing. Try again once you feel sleepy. • Stash the phone away at bedtime. • Try relaxation techniques. In a future issue, we’ll discuss Cognitive Behaviour Therapy for Insomnia. Peter Semchism is a Pharmacist at Greenhills Pharmacy in Lambeth. 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. 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. • Avoid sleeping in, extensive periods of horizontal rest or daytime napping; these activities usually worsen the subsequent night’s sleep. • Don’t use the bedroom for daytime activities – just for intimacy and sleep. • Don’t consume caffeinated beverages (e.g., coffee, tea) after lunch. • Don’t go to bed thinking about work or other stressful matters – read a book for a while if this helps reduce stress. • Learn to replace worrying thoughts about sleep with more positive ones. • Go to bed and wake up at the same times every day, even on weekends. • If you have a back disorder, try lying on your back with a pillow under your knees. 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. medical condition such as arthritis or depression, the condition should be treated first, as this will likely alleviate the insomnia. Cognitive behavior therapy for insomnia is recommended as the first-line treatment, when available, and also incorporates many of the suggestions below. Sleep hygiene includes basic things you can do to increase your chances of having a good night’s sleep. Changing certain behaviours can also help improve sleep. As part of a treatment plan, your doctor might recommend any of the following sleep hygiene or behaviour changes: • Develop a regular bedtime routine. • Keep the bedroom dark, quiet, and not too warm – white noise devices can help drown out traffic sounds or a partner’s snoring. • Drink warm milk or have a warm bath before bed. 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. I 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 an are generally unnecessary. If you are caring for someone with dementia, the followin ful: 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 i time.
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History of Lambeth Public Library – Part 1 by Doris Bond-Montgomery for The Westminster Twp. Historical Society How did it begin? It certainly didn’t spring up overnight. Nearly 100 years ago, a small, enthusiastic group of book lovers met at the home of Mrs. Ben Holtby, Main St. Lambeth, to organize a lending library. Mrs. Holtby offered to look after the library in her own home, with regular hours to be Monday 7 to 9 pm, Thursdays 3 to 5 pm., and Saturdays 7 to 9 pm. Mrs. Holtby and Mr. Hardy visited the London Public Library to learn how to organize and catalogue books properly. By September 1924, 72 paid-up members had joined, 1142 books had been donated, and 97 books were in the travelling library from Toronto. In September 1925, Mrs. Holtby was voted $50.00 for her year’s work. More space was essential, so in September 1926, the library moved to Mrs. Taylor’s house on Talbot Road South.. There never was enough money. The Association visited County Council, Township Council, and the Village Trustees but to no avail. So, they raised money in any way they could: plays, teas, garden parties, canvassing the village for donations, anything they could think of to bring in a few dollars.
F. Boyes, C.A. Ramsden, Eber Kelly, F. Davies, T.H. Hamlyn, P.A. Reynolds, Elvin Hunt, F. Burrows, Thos. Mickleborough, J. Coombs, Rev. E.H. Croly, Rev. C.A. Barnard and J.A. Reid. Mr. Eber Kelly presented an estimated $1600.00 for the building, without labour, and the lot at $500.00. On November 24, 1930, it was duly moved and seconded that a library be built and the corner lot at Talbot Rd. S. and Broadway be purchased for $250.00. The agreement was signed on January 06, 1931. The official opening was on July 10, 1931. Circulation increased, so the library opened for an additional two hours, with Miss Nevena Jones volunteering as librarian. The January 1932 annual report showed 40 adult members, 69 juvenile members, and 1554 books on the shelves. The 1935 annual meeting noted Mrs. Holtby’s passing. She had served her community well as its first librarian, devoting many hours to her beloved books with very little remuneration. Mrs. Thomas Dunbar was appointed librarian on March 25, 1935, at $50.00 per year. The building was sold to the Township of Westminster on April 13, 1936. In the fall of 1938, the board agreed to cooperate with the school section in establishing a circulating library. By the fall of 1939, all eleven school sections were participating. In the spring of 1941, the library was in Mrs. Margaret Ramsden’s care. The building was closed for one month for general repairs, reopening with a garden party on July 09 to celebrate its 10th anniversary of opening. On July 10, 1941, Mrs. Kaye Tanton became librarian, and family membership was raised to 75 cents per year. In April 1953, the Lambeth Library Association was dissolved, and the Lambeth Public Library was organized under the Public Libraries Act. Due to this status change, the province made a one-time grant of $200.00 available. The Inaugural Meeting of the Lambeth Public Library was held in the library on April 13, 1953, with five members on the Board as the Act required: Mrs. A.W. Gregory, J.E. Edgington, G. Talbot, John Harrison, and chairman-elect C.G.Wright with Mrs. Kaye Tanton as librarian. The librarian’s salary was $240.00 per annum. It was also noted that an assistant librarian was needed. A total of 1200 books were received from the Middlesex County Library Co-operative. Three hundred of these were to be changed quarterly. Look for Part II of the History of the Lambeth Library in a future issue of the Lambeth Villager.
In 1928, they interviewed the Continuation School Trustees, hoping to use the Science Room for a library, but the trustees were not in favour. By 1930, it was noted that they must build or put up a tent. So, the executive appointed a committee, headed by Mr. Matheson, to consider building a library. This committee lists several well-known local names. J.A. Matheson, chairman, Dr. Colling,
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The cover for Jenny Holiday’s new book, Canadian Boyfriend , promised a fun rom-com read. And it does indeed deliver that, but there was much more to Canadian Boyfriend than I had expected. Aurora Evans met Canadian hockey player Mike Martin many years ago, when she was a sixteen year old student. She built that meeting into a fake, long distance boyfriend. I’ll let you discover the ‘why’. Imagine
The Secret Lives of Booksellers and Librarians is the newest compilation between James Patterson and Matt Eversmann. The sub title is True Stories of the Magic of Reading . I actually liked this better than the ‘secret lives’. Having worked in a library and a bookstore, I eagerly picked up the book and dove in. I was hooked by the first story, so I read
what happens when she runs into him again – thirteen years later! Holiday gives the reader a wonderful yes, no, maybe so story line that had me hooked. I thought that the journey to the final pages would be smooth sailing. But, at a point, I realized that wasn’t going to happen. Holiday tackles some bigger themes with Aurora and Mike. Love, life, grief friendships, dysfunction families, loss, mental health and many more. This added so much to the book. And all the above was thoughtfully written. The narrative is seen and recounted through both Aurora and Mike’s point of view. We as readers are privy to what each is thinking. (And yes, I did indeed talk out loud to offer my opinions and what needed to happen next!) I quite liked the two lead characters. And the supporting crew was just as well drawn. The dialogue is quick and clever, but also thoughtful and honest. I really enjoyed Canadian Boyfriend !
Looking for a New Shed this Summer? Read more from Luanne at luanne-abookwormsworld.blogspot.co m another and another and... I found so many relatable outlooks, memories, experiences and more from many view points. Shop owners, book buyers, school librarians, public libraries, booksellers and more. All with a love of books and reading. Finding the book for someone is a wonderful feeling. I’ve found bookstores and libraries to be my happy places. I enjoyed the stories that were included. I wonder if some additional tales could have been also included, such as visiting libraries for those who can’t get to the bricks and mortar building: prison libraries, Little Free Libraries, etc. All in all, I enjoyed this book. Short entries let you have a beginning and ending when you’re busy. And I really connected with many others.
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CONTACT US NOW FOR SUMMER 2024! • Pancake Breakfast • Community Dinner • Dance (Adult & Teen) • Softball Tournament • Talent Show • Corn Hole • Movie Night (Free) • Car Show (Free) • Parade • Artisan Market • Fun Run • 50/50 Tickets • Live Bands (Free) • Food Trucks • Fireworks (Free) & More! Check us out on Facebook! Ask questions For those unfamiliar with Harvestfest, here’s a sneak peak of events happening this year:
The Lambeth & Community Harvest Festival (“Harvestfest”) welcomes back our neighbourhood families and invites you to join us in this year’s celebration, happening September 4 - 10. VOLUNTEERS NEEDED While we’re very happy to bring you many smiles and family fun, it takes a village to put on this traditional community event. We need your help! We’re looking for volunteers to help at our various events to make 2024 a success! Whether your a high school student, a parent, a resident, a business owner or just have some extra time and want to give back to your Lambeth community, we would love and need your help. Students who need high school volunteer hours to graduate , this is perfect for you! What better, easier and fun way to accumulate hours than by giving back to the community you live in.
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