By Judith van Berkom – Many Kitchissippi residents know him as the Chair of the Rosemount Expansion and Development (READ) group, a position he acquired after he attended their first meeting with his wife, Jean, and, competent and experienced as he is, was asked to chair the group […]
By Judith van Berkom – We’re introducing KT readers to a few new artists on the West End Studio Tour (WEST), which takes place September 17 & 18 and 24 & 25. Miriam Vanderhoff-Silburt’s interest in glasswork first began when she restored and framed two panels of stained […]
Photos and story By Judith van Berkom The dynamic singing group, The Sunset Singers, has resumed its weekly practices in preparation for its annual November concert at Centrepoint and other gigs in retirement and nursing homes this fall. “What The Sunset Singers demonstrate is that age need not […]
By Judith van Berkom – I knew from the very first class, that Tai Chi was something I was going to love,” says Paul. “I knew within the first 20 minutes. The thing just clicked. It was wonderful. And that is the way with everyone; you either like Tai […]
By Judith van Berkom – How often do we ask ourselves or wonder what we could do to reverse, arrest, or slow down, the effects of climate change and the extinction of bird and insect species here in the city? We feel powerless. What possible difference could one […]
By Judith van Berkom – At 97-years-of-age, Keith Fraser enjoys his so-called “independent living” in an apartment at The Carlingwood Retirement Community in Kitchissippi ward. His daughter lives just 15 minutes away and does his groceries for him and his son lives near Hunt Club and visits often. […]
By Judith van Berkom – Sandra Walby was born, raised, married, mother of three and grandmother – all from the same house on the same street in Mechanicsville. She is 76-years-of-age and has served her community for 50 years, on the board of directors of the Mechanicsville Community […]
By Judith van Berkom – Step into his home, and you immediately feel welcome – books on the coffee table and side table in the bright living room with fireplace – Kate Atkinson’s Transcription, Jane Wallace Martin’s Dancing with the Uninvited Guest, Barbara Kingsolver’s Unsheltered. Noel Taylor and his […]
Compiled by Judith van Berkom – All Saints Anglican & St. Matthias Anglican (347 Richmond Road) allsaintswestboro.com For a full list of Advent, Christmas, Epiphany activities and services, see allsaintswestboro.com. First United Church (347 Richmond Road) firstunitedchurchottawa.org Dec 1: Congregational Advent party and dance at 6 p.m. Dec. […]
By Judith van Berkom – Barbara Fradkin’s Amanda Doucette series of mystery thrillers feature a character she describes as “an adventurous, passionate, thirty-something international aid worker who has returned to her home in Canada to recover her health and to chart a new path after a traumatic ordeal in […]
By Judith van Berkom – We have all experienced loss – loss is part of living; death an experience we all eventually meet. But who of us could ever conceive of losing a child? It’s not supposed to happen – a child dying before their parent. How do […]
By Judith van Berkom – Westboro’s Eileen Hunt lives in a tiny post-war house on Wesley Avenue. Some might know her as the volunteer caregiver of the gardens at the Embassy West Senior Living on Carling Avenue, or an active volunteer at Hampton Iona Park. She’s also a […]
By Judith van Berkom – Jim Redmond, Kitchissippi resident, teacher at Nepean High School, and an avid cyclist with early-onset Parkinson’s disease, will be cycling the Lap the Gats 21 km loop in Gatineau this year. After his initial diagnosis two years ago at the age of 45, […]
By Judith van Berkom – At the end of March 2018, Janice (Jan) Davis retired as Recreation Supervisor at the Churchill Seniors Centre on Richmond Road but you will still see her around as she puts her retirement shoes on and participates in the programs she helped create […]
By Judith van Berkom – Writer, director, and Kitchissippi ward resident, Joan Conrod’s play, Women Vote Indirect, made a comeback on March 10 at the Woodroffe United Church, honouring several wives of the Fathers of Confederation in celebration of International Women’s Day. The Canadian Federation of University Women […]
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