February 2014

Your V VA Community Newsletter

Watersides Winter Olympics - February 7 - 22

This year the Waterside will be participating in our very own Winter Olympics as the Olympics kick off in Sochi, Russia. We will be celebrating and participating in daily events for the for the full 14 days with our very own activities and competitions. Dont miss the Watersides opening ceremonies on Friday, February 7th at 2:30 pm in Paddles! Pub with snowball races slotted as the first event. Enjoy musical entertainment commencing with our national anthem to kick off the 2 weeks of Olympic fun just right! Medals will be awarded to the top 3 finalists of all events at our closing ceremonies on February 21st from 3:00 to 4:00pm. Pick up your official Waterside Winter Olympic program at Concierge anytime from the 7th - 22nd so you have a complete listing of all the activities, dates, times and event locations. Look for the Olympic Torch symbol on your February calendar to indicate what programs will earn you points towards the medal placing podium.

Get Your Ticket Early!

Senators Skills Competition on Wednesday, March 12th at 7:00pm
Sign-up early and reserve your ticket before its too late! $20/pp MUST see Alison to sign up and purchase. Limited seating. Sign-up deadline is February 14!

Bowl-a-thon for Big Brothers and Big Sisters

Tuesday, February 18th at 10:00am $5/pp entry fee Participate in Carpet Bowling/Wii Bowling or come to CHEER on other Members. All funds going to support Big Brothers and Sisters programming in the community. Help us make a difference in a childs life!

Heart and Stroke Foundation Fundraiser

Every year the Waterside raises much needed funds for the Heart and Stroke Foundation. During the week of February 10th-14th, Community Members can purchase Red Hearts, Kisses and carnations, and participate in programs with all proceeds going to the Heart and Stroke Foundation. Please note that all activities linked to the fundraiser will have a nominal fee associated with it. Please see internal posters for more information or seek out Alison and Maegan in the Lifestyles Department regarding activities and programs.

Born in the small town of Semans, Saskatchewan in April 1927, Norma, one of twin girls, had a Scottish mother and an Irish father. A great combination she says. The familys store where Norma spent much time was sold in the 1960s and the family moved to a farm in Quebec. Though she worked in a hospital for some time, Norma felt her future lay in teaching. At age 40, she enrolled in Teachers College in Ottawa and her graduation marked the start of a 20-year career as a grade 5 teacher in schools in the Shawville, Quebec area. Norma had her own particular way of disciplining children - and adults too, for that matter. An example: when she was working in the store a male customer had the habit of sneaking chewing tobacco from a can near the front counter without paying. Norma had a solution for that: she put a dead rat in the can. There was no more pilfering! Norma was happily married to Nellis Stewart for 59 years. In their retirement they spent 13 winters in Daytona, Florida. She has two daughters who live in Almonte and Toronto and is proud of her 5 grandchildren and 4 great-grandchildren. She took up residence at Waterside in September 2013.

Know Your Neighbour - A profile of Norma Stewart by Ed Hearnden

Know what its like to work 16 hours a day, 7 days a week? Norma Stewart does. As a young girl she had the job of looking after a country store with those long hours for 10 years. Never had time for movies and all that she says, laughing.

Photos from December

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