Stepping out of the car, my ears are met with the crack of gunfire. My nose burns from theacrid smell of gun smoke. I’ve never in my life been so close to a gun, and I’m grateful it’s in thecontrolled environment of Uxbridge Shooting Sports. Despite the initial shock, the club house andits members are warm and inviting, battling the preconceived notions surrounding the sport.Each month we are learning more about the diverse clubs, organizations and businesses that

anchor our community, be it this recreational gun club (see the story on page 7) or a venue foryouth to hear live bands without having to leave town (read All About Club U on page 8).What a juxtaposition the gun club was to our community story this month: how a not-so-little

quilt store brings together women for fun, friendship, fabric and food. Read about QuiltersCupboard and its matriarch, Sue Carmichael, on page 5.Our favourite found-in-Uxbridge products for spring — including boots and birdseed — are on

page 6. And be sure to cut out the spring cleaning checklist on page 17.The March events calendar is bursting as spring starts, supplemented by a guide to Uxbridge

March Break activities to help you keep your kids busy. Keep us around to plan your month,starting on page 10.Sandy Johnston from the Uxbridge Senior Citizens’ Club joins us again, with a column on the

youthful power of grandkids (page 14). This month we also welcome mom Debbi-Lynne Brand,who recently learned a valuable parenting lesson from a yellow traffic light (page 9).As our magazine continues to grow — did you notice we added four extra pages this month? —

we are looking for local residents to add to our community voice. If you’re interested in writingabout gardening, technology, cars, food, parenting, sports or more, we’d love to hear from you!Email me at carly@uxbridgetowntalk.com or call 647-476-3056 for more details.Enjoy!

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that Uxbridge is twinned with Catawissa, Pennsylvania? The first settlers of our town were Quakers from therewho started arriving in 1806. The two municipalities were joined in 1982.

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The Durham Irish Association wasestablished in 2003 to preserve andcelebrate Irish culture, heritage,song, story, music, dance and sport inDurham Region. Check out their list ofweek-long St. Patrick’s Daycelebrations atwww.durhamirishassociation.com.

Join some local Irish folksfor St. Patrick’s DayA quick & easy way to help local youth

Congratulations to the Uxbridge YouthCentre for receiving charitable status!Donors will now receive a tax receipt, andcan easily make a donation online via thenew Donate Now button atwww.uxbridgeyouthcentre.com.

Have you checked out the newTownship website? Our favouritepart is Eyes on Uxbridge, a flickrgroup of photos from local residentsatwww.flickr.com/photos/twpuxbridge.See the new site atwww.town.uxbridge.on.ca.

Eyes on Uxbridge

Did you know....

Hey Ux kids! Enter the library’s short story contest!"Maybe it was my imagination but yesterday I looked through thelibrary window and I thought I saw ..." And so begins the UxbridgeLibrary’s short story contest for Junior Kindergarten to Grade 12students. Entries due March 19. For details, go to the Uxbridge andZephyr branches or visit www.uxlib.com.

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By Carly FosterManaging Editor

Everywhere your ear turns it's met with laughter,the soft rustling of fabric as hugs are exchanged, thesqueals of friendship only women can make. Thereare more than 100 packed into the community roomat the Sacred Heart Catholic Church on this freezingThursday evening in February, creating a collectivemuted roar of warmth and community.

They are here for grown up show and tell.The perimeter of the church’s recreation room is

lined with tables, upon which lay dozens of quiltedmasterpieces: quilts of every colour, texture and size.Tote bags with oversized buttons and sequined faces.A brown wood frame encasing a quilted winter scene.Perched cardinals crafted from red thread.

These aren’t your grandma’s stuffy, moth-eatenbedspreads from the bottom of the cedar trunk. Thewomen here have spent weeks and months - evenyears – creating labours of love, stitching newfriendships along the way.

With 10 minutes to go until the official start ofthe evening, organizers are adding more foldingchairs to the end of the aisles to accommodate thesteady stream of guests. People settle in to face thestage where Sue Carmichael of Quilters Cupboardwill soon hold court among the audience’s sharedaccomplishments and quilting war stories.

She and her staff are the orchestrators oftonight’s event, which raises food and cash donationsfor the Loaves and Fishes Food Bank. The turn out isa perfect metaphor for this local quilting communitythat draws women from every corner of the world.

Vicki Meraw, 54, is from Utica. Mary Rose, 58, isfrom Kettleby. Both are retired teachers. They met ina learn-to-quilt class at Quilters Cupboard in 2006,and are part of the excited crowd here to show offtheir creations and mingle. They only see each otherwhen they quilt, but still manage to finish eachother’s sentences in breathless bursts of excitementand laughter.

Vicki: “I blew out my machine making my firstquilt.”

Mary: “I love to make lunch top bags for myfriends.”

Vicki: “They called her the bag queen. Oh, andwe love quilt art.”

Mary: “Thread art. Thread painting.”Vicki: “Quilting itself is so addictive.”Mary: “It’s exciting to put fabrics together, to see

what others are doing.”Vicki: “We can do patterns at home. But now we

want to do it with others. There’s definitely the socialside.”

Mary: “We try to push ourselves.”This is the new face of quilting, filled with fun,

friendship, fabric and food, says Carmichael.“The thread of quilting is meeting new people,”

she says. “It’s women meeting women. That, to me,is what makes this store hum.”

Located on the outskirts of town at 202 Brock St.E. in a renovated house, the store is like a den. Boltsof fabric are tucked into shelves, organized by colouror type. Examples of class creations hang from thewalls, descriptions attached. The classrooms on thisday sit empty, but feel anticipatory, waiting for their

charges. Every corner is filled with colour andnotions and ideas.

Carmichael is unsure how many walkthrough the Cupboard’s doors each year, but2,500 people receive the store’s popular emailnewsletter. Each semester – plus two weeks inthe summer – offers 40 to 50 classes to choosefrom.

The newest club is like AA for quilters: StashPot Pie is for those who call quilting therapy,have too much fabric stash according to theirfamilies, and feel guilty about it. This classoffers free patterns, free dessert recipes and aguaranteed good night with friends. The PMSclass – potluck, munchies and sewing – is afavourite.

“Quilting used to be done on a frame in aquilting bee,” Carmichael says. “Now you doyour own project, but you’re still talking to (yourfriends).”

Customers range in age from mid 20s to80s, with the majority in their forties. Thededicated clientele flock to Uxbridge fromKitchener, Orangeville, Sudbury, Las Vegas andeven England. The store’s locale is en route tomany college and universities, making it aperfect pitstop for parents visiting their kids.

“I used to be a nurse, and would lie in bedeach morning going, ‘I don’t want to get up.’ Butthis is so rewarding,” Carmichael says, tellingthe story of a class that had to be told to quietdown because they were laughing too loud for aphone call to be heard. “That’s what gets me outof bed now. Women making and creating forthemselves.”

Carmichael acquired the business in 2002,renovating and opening the store in just 68days. She had a business partner for six years,and now owns Quilters Cupboard on her own,employing nine staff. A breast cancer survivor,she says she doesn’t know how she could havesurvived the ordeal in 2007 without her quiltingfriends and clientele.

“We have great customers. That’s why wehave a great business,” she says. “It’s a place tocome for a pick-me-up.”

But the store is not all business. Quiltersregularly come together to create items forcharity, including a 30-hour quilt marathon lastyear that helped purchase a digitalmammography unit at the Uxbridge CottageHospital. Other projects include handmadepillowcases and placemats for localorganizations such as women’s shelters.

Asked what draws women into the craft,Carmichael answers: Process. Texture. Colour.Precision. Architecture.

“But truly, when these women cometogether, it’s the enjoyment of being together,”she says. “It’s friendship.”

For more information, visitwww.quilterscupboard.ca. To find thousands ofquilt sites from around the world, check outwww.quiltinggallery.com.

Uxbridge mom entrepreneurNicole Vos recently unveiledthese adorable Over the TopHats as part of her spring line.Create your own diva baby witha range of fabrics and coloursincluding pink leopard, purplecrochet and blue knit, all withdramatic and playful fauxflowers.

$19.99+ atwww.wildaboutbeads.ca

Bloomin’ baby!

Welcome back the birds as the warmerweather sets in with this unique blend ofseeds, including safflower, sunflower andcut corn. Royal Jubilee attracts wild songbirds such as cardinals, blue jays,chickadees, grosbeak and finches.

$8.99 at The Incredible Country HardwareStore

Splish­splashingfunWho says kids get to have all thefun in the rain? Add some grown-up style to those dreary thaw

days as spring arrives this monthwith these splash-tacular rubber

boots from Joe Fresh.

$29 at Zehrs

We were recently treated to a few hours of relaxation in the form of a delightful pedicureand facial at downtown Uxbridge’s Haute-Ville Spa. With soothing music as the backdrop,our tootsies were transformed from winter-damaged and dry to soft, pink, polished andready for spring. The attention to detail during treatment, including warm-jet soak, nailshaping and cuticle-softening was topped off by a comforting food and leg massage: andwe got to keep our wooden stick and nail file (this adds to the cleanliness factor). Thefacial was tailored to our skin, and included cleansing, exfoliating and masks withdelicious-smelling products. During the steam treatment, we received scalp and armmassages instead of our caregivers just leaving the room. With a full day of work ahead,we left feeling refreshed and not gooped on with products (so essential for sneaking awayfrom work for a spa quickie).

$45 pedicure, $65 prescription facial at Haute-Ville Spa

Upscale experience, low cost price

Meat tommmmmmmover

Being able to feed our wee ones preservative-free,handmade-on-site deli meats is the main reason we lovethe Meat Merchant’s fare. But it’s the growing list of flavoursthat keep us coming back for more each week. Ourfavourites include Cajun chicken, tandoori turkey, meatloafand good old fashioned roast beef.

$1.99+/100 grams at The Meat Merchant

A royal greeting for oursinging feathered friends

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Who: Doug Baker, manager of Uxbridge Shooting Sports

What: Non-profit recreational shot gun sports facility

Where: 5700 Concession 4, just outside Roseville off Durham Road 8

By the numbers: 97 acres. Approximately 150 members ranging in age from 12 to 86 pay $225 (plus fees tothe Canadian Shooting Sports Association) each year for private membership and access to training and severalfields. 25 skeets = $5.50. 100 sporting clays = $28. 6 employees including manager, trappers (who loadmachines and maintain property), cashier and cook. Can operate 3 days according to bylaws; currentlyWednesday (10 a.m. to dusk), Sunday (10 a.m. to 4 p.m.) and the occasional Saturday for training and specialevents. Only #7 1/2 to #9 shells are allowed

To do: Skeet shooting (targets thrown from set trajectories and speeds from two trap houses situated 40 mapart, at opposite ends of a semicircular arc on which there are seven shooting positions), trap shooting (targetsare thrown either as singles or doubles from one or more traps situated 15 m in front of the shooter at varyingspeeds, angles and elevations), sporting clays (the discipline originally devised to simulate live quarry shooting,here targets are thrown in a great variety of trajectories, angles, speeds, elevations and distances) and five stand(five stands or stations to shoot from, with several traps that throw targets in various combinations)

Who: People come from all over Durham and York regions, and as far away as Lakefield and Orillia. “It’s verysocial,” Baker says. “People that come out and shoot with their spouses, buddies or as couples, with theirchildren. The majority are men, but we encourage the ladies to come out, too.” In better weather there arepotlucks, and an open kitchen Sunday means burgers or breakfast after a morning of shooting

History: The original Scarborough Rod and Gun Club was founded in 1949, and moved to Uxbridge in 1966 withtwo skeet and two trap fields. Sporting clays were added in 1967, while wobble traps and five stand launched in1998. The club was renamed Uxbridge Shooting Sports in 1992

Family: Lives just outside Uxbridge with his wife, two daughters and son on a horse/hay farm

Biggest challenge: Public perceptions. “This facility has existed since the late 40s, and there has never been anaccident. Safety equipment is mandatory. Members are screened before joining. We don’t have any issues withneighbours; we’re respectful.”FAQ: Non-members (with or without a firearms license) are allowed three visits under supervision before havingto become a member

More info: www.uxbridgess.ca or call 905-852-5907

Doug Baker and dog Briar stand in front of a range atUxbridge Shooting Sports just outside Roseville. The red flagmeans the course is live.

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By Shelby StokesEditorial Assistant

What: Club U, venue for concerts, parties and dances for Uxbridge youth

Where: 69 Brock St. W. (other side of the bowling alley)

Who: Bodan Mulholland, general manager

Why: Club U started in the spring of 2009. The owner decided to start the club in order to give people of all ages (primarily the high school crowd) a place they couldgo and have something to do on weekends. Mulholland was unsure how Uxbridge was going to attract local concerts, as all the venues in town at the time were eithertoo small or too expensive. “Having been involved in the local music scene for the past 10 years, I recognized Club U as Uxbridge’s saving grace for localmusic/events,” he says

By the numbers: On an average night, attendance is anywhere from 80 to 175 people. Two full-size pool tables. Each concert averages four bands, with 3 to 4events each month. A full staff ensures the environment inside the club is safe and clean

Music: Live bands and DJs feature a variety of styles, from rock to pop to hardcore. Recent concerts include Beatles night, 80's/90's Retro, Grades 4 to 8 Valentine'sdance, and up and coming bands Crush Luther, Isle of Thieves and The Hybrid Attraction

Helping the community: A recent event gathered donations for the Loaves and Fishes Food Bank, an act the club plans to continue on a regular basis

Word to the people: “With the continuous support of the Township and the people of Uxbridge, we’ll continue to support local music and provide a safe place to holdevents in this amazing town we all love,” Mulholland says

More info: 647-728-2131 or search Club U on Facebook for concert details and more

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“The light is yellow, Mommy. That means slow down.”This is what I hear from the back seat on a recent brisk morning and it

gets me thinking. Whenever I’m driving around with the boys in the back(Tyler, 3 years, and Nate, 7 months) Tyler is always watching the stoplightsand telling me what each colour means.But today our little game hits me a bit differently than any other day.Could it possibly be due to the fact we just came out of the busiest,

most frenzied and hectic time of the year, celebrating with our friends andfamilies at numerous parties and get-togethers? Probably, however, it isalso hitting home because I am on maternity leave and I have still not“slowed down.”I do this to myself every mat leave apparently! I am one of those people

who figure that if they are sitting at home, not heading into work each day,then they are not being productive. The sensible thing to do in this case isstart up a little home based business, sign up for a few courses, buy somenew books to read and plan on knitting the boys their very own handmadesweaters.This is what everyone does when they have a newborn and a 2-year-old

right? Oh come on, I know you’re out there!Tyler telling me to slow down the other day was something of a wake-up

call. Don’t get me wrong – I love all these little and big activities andcommitments I have signed up for (due to the fact that I am “just sittingaround at home”) but I have realized that I need to slow down and realizethat I am at that point in my life when I should be traveling on a yellow

light.My kids are small and so sweet (most of the time), and this time with

them won’t last forever. I’m now making a conscious effort to be as “resentas possible for my family and friends. I am part of a generation that hasbeen raised on instant gratification, and I think that being productiveresults in something being completed and accomplished fairly quickly – notpoorly, just efficiently.My kids, however, are the best things I have ever produced, and even

though it kills me to wait to see what the finished products are going to belike, I am going to have to slow down and put my all into these one-of-a-kind creations.Every time you see a yellow traffic light, remind yourself to slow down

and enjoy your moments.

___________________Debbi Brand lives in Uxbridge with her husband and twoyoung boys. A kindergarten teacher, she is currently onmaternity leave. She also owns a home-based businesscalled Freckle Farm Creations, crafting hand-painted itemsfor home and child. Find Freckle Farm on Facebook andEtsy.

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By Debbi-Lynne BrandSpecial to Uxbridge Town Talk

Tuesday, March 2

Evening in Roma Cooking Class7 p.m.For anyone who enjoys Italian food, this is the classfor you! Insalata caprese, stracciatella, Roman eggdrop soup, osso bucco, lemon granite. $85905-862-3359 thepassionatecook.ca

Summer Soccer Registration7 p.m.Youth, women’s and men’s league registration night atUxbridge Arena.905-862-0083 www.uxbridgesoccerclub.com

Bruins game8:15 ap.m.Lakefield @ UxbridgeUxbridge Arena 905-852-3081

Wednesday, March 3

Soup Lunch12:30 p.m.$2St. Andrew’s Chalmers Presbyterian Church

Window Sill Herb Garden10 a.m.Pot up your own herb garden for creating fabulousculinary masterpieces! Learn harvesting and dryingtechniques and create your own garden to take home.$45 La Petite Fleur 905-862-3967

Thursday, March 4

Ghana Health Team 20107 p.m.Information meeting for any health care professionalinterested in a medical/surgical/dental/eye mission toGhana in October.Dr. Jennifer Wilson wilsong@sympatico.ca

Friday, March 5

Oak Ridges Trail Association Hike9:30 a.m.Hilly hike or snowshoe in the Walker Woods. Meet at

parking area on east side of Con. 6 south of Durham21. No dogs please.Joan Taylor 905-477-2161

Tip Top Hats10:30 a.m.Fabulous class to learn how to knit on four needles!One week of effort will give you a wonderful topper.Knit children or adult sizes. $30.www.onthelamb.ca 905-852-1944

2010 Texas Hold’em Poker Tournament7 p.m.From The Gorgons. $2,000 guaranteed first prize.$75/player at the door. 19+ licensed event.chris@lengraphics.com 416-807-3333

Saturday, March 6

Oak Ridges Trail Association Hike9:30 a.m.Moderate pace hike or snowshoe on Al Shaw side trail.Join us for breakfast after. Meet at trail entrance onwest side of Con. 6, 1.5 km south of Durham 21.Joan Taylor 905-477-2161

Sunday, March 7

The Magic Circus2 p.m.Durham Farm and Rural Family Resources presents amagical journey through wild puppet land withaudience participation, spinning, singing and jugglingat the Uxbridge Arena. With Tim Holland, puppettamer. Tickets $15, or family pass $54.00 (up to six)(905) 862-2750, ext 310www.durhamfamilyresources.org

Uxbridge Chamber Choir Lighting The World3 p.m.Featuring Lux Aeterna, Morten Lauridsen andLiebeslieder waltzes by Johannes Brahms. Joined byThe Evensong Group. St. Paul's Anglican Church.Tickets $18, $15 seniors & students, under 12 free.Available at Blue Heron Books or at the door.905-852-7993 info@uxbridgechamberchoir.ca

Books and Brunch11 a.m.Multi-award winner Linwood Barclay speaks as part ofBlue Heron Books' spring Books and Brunch series. AtWyndance Golf Club. Tickets $20 andinclude brunch905-852-4282 www.blueheronbooks.com

Wednesday, March 10

Soup Lunch12:30 p.m.$2St. Andrew’s Chalmers Presbyterian Church

Thursday, March 11

Friends of the Uxbridge Library7 p.m.Enhance and support the extension of the servicesand resources of the library, and assist in raisingcommunity awareness. Membership dues required.Uxbridge Library 905-852-9747 www.uxlib.com

Friday, March 12

Penguin Vest10:30 a.m.This vest is simple, cool in cotton and a flatteringshape for everyone. Learn some very simple shapingand a cute buttonhole. $75www.onthelamb.ca 905-852-1944

Saturday, March 13

Youthstravaganza!6:30 p.m.The Uxbridge Youth Centre is showcasing local youthtalent. Insupport Haitian relief efforts at the sametime! At Uxbridge Seniors Centre. $5905-862-3456 www.uxbridgeyouthcentre.com

James Keelaghan Folk Hero8 p.m.Renowned as one of Canada's finest singer-songwriters, James Keelaghan brings his deepcatalogue of timeless originals, spellbinding voice, andacclaimed musicianship, at The Greenbank Hall. $20.905-985-8351

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Thursday, March 18

Easter Egg Tree6:30 p.m.This class teaches how to create exquisite eggs thatwill last forever and how to display them on your veryown Easter egg tree! Tree and eight eggs included.$30.La Petite Fleur 905-862-3967

Library Board Meeting6:30 p.m.Uxbridge Library 905-852-9747 www.uxlib.com

Uxbridge Genealogy Meeting7 p.m.The Parish Chest with speaker Dave Dobson. Everyonewelcome with a $2 donation.905-852-6973 www.uxgen.net

Friday, March 19

Planting a Cutting Garden6:30 p.m.This class teaches you how to properly create yourown cutting garden from start to finish. For thebeginner gardener or experienced pro, something foreveryone. $15 (includes a 6” perennial to take home).La Petite Fleur 905-862-3967

Saturday, March 20

Siloam Orchards Open for Spring9 a.m.Self guided walking hikes through the sugar bush,syrup making demonstrations, taffy in the snow,pancakes and barbeque.www.siloamorchards.com 905-852-9418

Cheap and Chic Cooking Class7 p.m.Bring international, simple, inexpensive and deliciousdishes to your table, including chicken paprikash, wildmushroom risotto and sticky toffee pudding. ThePassionate Cook’s Essentials905-862-3359 www.thepassionatecook.ca

Wednesday, March 24

As We See It1 p.m.Everyone welcome for speakers on intriguing andvisual travelogues or simply take part in old fashionedseasonal activities. Refreshments included. $2Uxbridge Library 905-852-9747 www.uxlib.com

Saturday, March 27

Lions Pancake Breakfast7:30 a.m.Pancakes, sausage, coffee, juice and real maple syrup.At Uxbridge Arena. Children $4, Adults $6. Proceeds toHaiti relief.905-852-7203

Silverbirch Charity Concert7:30 p.m.The Good Brothers, Silverbirch, The Dnes Sisters.Raising funds for ArtsCan Circle. At the Uxbridge MusicHall. $20.705-228-8426 tjmccreight@aol.com

Tuesday, March 30

7:15 a.m.Chamber of Commerce breakfast meeting featuringSweet World Media: Introduction to social networking.Learn all about websites, Facebook, Twitter and more.$15 non-members, $10 members at Wooden Sticks.905-852-7683 rloewen@spectrumadmin.ca

Regular eventsFamily Play to LearnMonday, Tuesday & Wednesday 9 a.m., Thursdays9:15 a.m.Drop-in and registered play time and crafts. No fee.Call for information on various weekly Ontario EarlyYears Centre programmingDurham Farm and Rural Family Resources905-862-2750 ext. 310www.durhamfamilyresources.org

Udora play group10 a.m.For parents and their kids ages 0 to 6. Come out and

have some fun with your little one. Tuesday andThursday at the Udora Community CentreMarni 705-228-8114

Ladies Interdenominational Community Bible Study1 p.m.Tuesdays at Uxbridge Baptist Church. All ageswelcome.905-852-2846

Bingo7:30 p.m.Great jackpots every Thursday.Royal Canadian Legion Uxbridge 905-852-5293

Short Mat Bowling1:30 p.m.At the Uxbridge Senior’s Centre. Bowls provided.Every Thursday.

Euchre7:30 p.m.All are welcome for a fun evening of cards and prizesevery Friday.Royal Canadian Legion Uxbridge 905-852-5293

STAND3-4 p.m.Come explore and respond to social injustice here andaround the world. Free every Saturday at theUxbridge Youth Centrewww.uxbridgeyouthcentre.com 905-862-3456

Family Yoga12:15 p.m.Discover and explore yoga through imaginative poses,breathing exercises, games, relaxation andvisualization. $75 for one parent and child, Sundays.www.balancedlifeyoga.ca 905-852-2782

Easy Fit Yoga10 a.m.Limber up and then relax! This class involves lightcardio moves combined with strengthening exercisesand yoga-based stretching; geared to 50+ but allages welcome. $10. Mondayswww.nrg4lifefitness.com 905-852-4750

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Yoga9:30 a.m.Please call for details. Tuesdays.Siloam Hall 905-852-7507

Flow Yoga6 p.m.Experience stress-release, inspiration and ease in this alllevels drop in yoga class with Uxbridge's renowned teacher,Shasta Townsend. Wednesdayswww.balancedlifeyoga.ca 905-852-2782

Phatcamp BootcampTuesdays 6 a.m., 5 p.m. Wednesday 6 a.m. Thursday 6 a.m.,5 p.m.UxPool Wendy 905-852-4774 www.committofitness.net

Power Pilates9 a.m.A unique method of exercise designed to improve posture,flexibility,awareness and overall core strength. Held at NRG4 Life studio85 Second Ave. Tuesdays, ThursdaysBrenda 705-437-2196

Flow Yoga9:15 a.m.This class is a combination of Vinyasa flow style Yoga fusedwith moredynamic Hatha Yoga poses. Wednesday. $9.www.nrg4lifefitness.com 905-852-4750

Meditation7 p.m.Bring comfortable cushions. Admission by donation. First andthird Thursday. Siloam Hall 905-852-9974

Monday, March 15

Clay Exploration Camp9 a.m., 1 p.m.Week long, half-day art camp includesmaterials and firing held at EnchantedArts Studio 19 Main St. N. $125905-904-0198

The Magic of Reading10:30 a.m.A fantastic, fun-filled magic show toencourage students to read forpleasure and motivate them to use thelibrary. Grades JK and 2. $3.50Uxbridge Library 905-852-9747www.uxlib.com

March Break Circus Camp8:30 a.m.All week Checkers the Clown will be joining us foractivities and clowning around! Ages 4 to 12.Sunderland Country Day School705-357-1200sunderlandcountrydayschool@gmail.com

March Break Riding Camp8:45 a.m., 12:45 p.m.All week beginner/novice program for ages 4 to 13.Intermediate/advanced program for ages 9 to 15.Half and full day programs are available for bothlevels. www.sandfordstables.net 905-852-9854

Mac n’ Cheese1 p.m.We are cooking up homemade mac n’ cheese andcooling off with an awesome punch. Book yourjunior chef in now. $12Upstairs at Zehrs 905-852-5009

Winter Adventure Camp8:30 a.m.Arts, crafts, outdoor adventures, songs and games.End your day with a mug of hot chocolate andswimming at Uxpool. Ages 5 to 10. $130/week or$30/dayUxpool 905-852-7831 camps@town.uxbridge.on.ca

Sports Camp8:30 a.m.For the sports enthusiast. Learn a variety of balland court skills, indoor and outdoor games andactivities, and swim at Uxpool. Ages 5 to 12.$130/week or $30/dayUxpool 905-852-7831 camps@town.uxbridge.on.ca

Junior Life Guard Camp8:30 a.m.A great way to improve your stroke efficiency whilelearning lifesaving techniques and earning yourRookie, Ranger, Star or Bronze Star awards. Ages10-12. $145/weekUxpool 905-852-7831 camps@town.uxbridge.on.ca

Splash Camp8:30 a.m.Aquasquirts, a play based aquatic programdesigned for children who have completed SK 3 orhigher. Ages 6-10Uxpool 905-852-7831 camps@town.uxbridge.on.ca

Tuesday, March 16

Tour Camp8:30 a.m.Tuesday and Thursday only. Participate in localactivities around Uxbridge including skating,swimming, movie or bowling. Ages 9 to 13.$45/dayUxpool 905-852-7831 camps@town.uxbridge.on.ca

March Break Mini Camp9 a.m.March 16-18 Precious Minds respite programdesigned for kids with developmental disabilities.Social skills, fitness and nutrition, self-help and lifeskills in camp-pattern activities, games etcwww.preciousminds.com 905-982-0882

St. Patrick's Day Storytime, Snack and Craft10 a.m. & 11 a.m.Storytime, craft, shamrock sugar cookies and akeepsake St. Patrick's Day storybook. $15 at LaPetite FleurTo register: Blue Heron Books 905-852-4282 or LaPetite Fleur 905-862-3697

Felted Blackberry/ipod Case10:30 a.m.Calling all teachers! Learn to knit with our funfelted Blackberry/ipod case. We will teach you howto cast on, knit and cast off. Includes pattern, yarn,instruction. $25www.onthelamb.ca 905-852-1944

Pizza Day1 p.m.Things are getting a little saucy as we learn aboutoven health and safety to create and eat our ownpizzas. Each participant will make her/his own,along with some homemade smoothies. $12Upstairs at Zehrs 905-852-5009

Wednesday, March 17

Boogie Boy Blues2 p.m.Join Ron Beer, author and songwriter, for anentertaining show that combines a graphic novel, amusic CD and the history of the blues. Grades 3 to6. $4Uxbridge Library 905-852-9747 www.uxlib.com

Babysitters Training9:30 a.m.All day course teaching skills for young people to behome alone or care for younger children. Snacks, ahandbook, fist aid kit, and wallet-sized completioncard included. Grades 6 to 9. $70Uxbridge Library 905-852-9747 www.uxlib.com

Green Cake1 p.m.Happy Saint Patrick’s Day! Come to this classdressed in green from head to toe and decorateyour very own green cake to take home. $12Upstairs at Zehrs 905-852-5009

Thursday, March 18

Cinnammmmmon1 p.m.Make fresh cinnamon buns from scratch. With asnack and easy-to-follow take home recipe you canbe sure this class will be sweeeeeet!Upstairs at Zehrs 905-852-5009

Friday, March 19

Mexican Fiesta1 p.m.Prepare a feast of hard and soft tacos, freshguacamole, and refreshing punch, with a specialtreat at the end of class.Upstairs at Zehrs 905-852-5009

The Uxbridge Senior Citizens’ Club has foundthe “fountain of youth,” I think. From our ownmembers, one who always has a great smile andenjoys line dancing at the ripe old age of 91, orthe fellow that works in Wal-Mart and plays onlinevideo games with a 14-year-old in Europe, we areenjoying every minute of our lives.The influence of grandparents on grandchildren

has increased over the past few years and is areflection of our increased life span;adults are living longer and four andfive generations of the family aremore common.Being there for your grandchildren

is important. Being there is aconcept that can mean physically oremotionally present.When you make phone calls,

attend concerts together or takethem places, you are directlyinfluencing your grandchildren. Youbecome a role model for your themwhen they know you’re there forthem in any situation, are thinking of

them and are on their side.It’s interesting to note the variety of roles

grandparents play. Stress buffer, watchdog,arbitrator, family historian and supporter.The intergenerational contact reflects a

high value for family connection.Grandchildren exposed to such contact areless fearful of old age and the elderly. Theyfeel more connected to their families.

Whether you are playing anonline game, just talking to yourgrandchildren about their hopesand dreams, they are helpingkeeping you young. And seeing thatis an important part of their younglives.

Staying young at heart with grandkids

Sandy Johnston's great granddaughtersAlyssa, 9, and Jeslyn, 4

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By Sandy Johnston, Uxbridge Senior Citizens’ Club President

___________________Sandy Johnston left the beautiful town of Stouffville for thepicturesque town of Uxbridge eight years ago. She is aretired employee of Choko Motorsports and has beenpresident of the Uxbridge Senior Citizens' Club for the pastfive years. Sandy has three children, five grandchildren andthree great-grandchildren. She loves bowling and traveling.

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