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HP OPINION CHRISTMAS PLAN WELL ANNUAL BAZAAR SET FOR MUCH-ANTICIPATED RETURN, WRITES DAVID MCLEAN The year is slowly com- ing to an end, and hopefully with it we can see the light at the end of the tunnel. Hillsview Acton's board, committees and been working hard to contin- ue to open up o1 grams. We are pleased to have had Bev Jones lay the me- morial wreath at the ceno- taph on Nov. 6in memory of our veterans. The parade committee is working on our float for this DAVID MCLEAN Column year's Acton Fire Fighters Association's Santa Claus Parade. We hope to see you there. We are busy planning our Christmas bazaar after a year's hiatus due to the COVID-19 protocols. It will be held on Saturday, Nov. 27 from at a.m. to4p.m. be having the usu- al abe including our pen- ny table, draws and 50/50, EVENTS UNDERWAY Christmas cakes, shortbread. and nut trays, as well as books and puzzles for sale. We will also have several vendors. Our famous tea will have a different look this year. It will bea takeout-only “High Tea," which will be preor- dered prior to the day and picked up as a drive-thru item. What ied be in the box? Four ious__ triangle Sandwiches a scone, jam, cream, ot lies and, of col Ponale “attending the ba- zaar will be screened, and proof of vaccination will be needed to keep everyone safe. Books and puzzles canal- so be left at the reception desk. There is also a list of items needed for the tea. Check the list and add your name to the items you would like to donate. I am afraid that at this time, baking from your home kitchen cannot be ac- cepted, but you are welcome to talk to Michelle or Wendy and book a time to use the kitchen at the centre. We have space in the freezer if you wish to bake something and store it. I wish to thank all of you for the continued support of the seniors in the Town of Acton. David McLean is the president of the Hillsview Active Living Centre in Acton. He can be reached at By Cory Soal RH.A.D. COUNSELLING THE NEW EARING AID USER The following few tips, if followed correctly, will prolong the benefits and enjoyment of better hearing: * Do not get the hearing aid wet * Do not leave the instrument where itis too hot or cold © Try not to drop the hearing aid Do not spray cleaning solution or hair spray on the instrument Keep the instrument and batteries out of the reach of small children and especially pets If any of the above problems do occur, please don't hesitate to call, YOUROPINIONS SIGN UP FOR OUR WEEKLY NEWSLETTER AT THEIFP.CA The Georgetown > HEARING CLINIC re ut your hearin Professional Arts Buildin: 99 Sinclair Ave., Suite 210, Georgetown 105-873-6642 1992 November is DIABETES AWARENESS MONTH Diabetes 6 Intervention is key How to manage your blood sugar If you have Type 2 diabetes November is Diabetes Awareness Month. To help shed some light on the practices required to help manage Type 2 diabetes, here are five ways people with this disease can keep their blood sugar level in check. 1. EXERCISE REGULARLY your body's ability to use the available sugar in your bloodstream. Furthermore, when you exercise, your muscles use Gi: for energy, thereby preven it from accumulating in your bo Ge ent a ae and sugarfree fluids can ite you lower your bloodstream. Sere ae also helps your kidneys flush any excess sugar out of your body. 3. EAT A HEALTHY DIET It’s a good idea to limit your consumption of the kinds of food that can cause your blood sugar level to spike. Cutting back on carbohydrates, eating more lean protein and vegetables and ieeilTs more fibre to your diet can help stabilize your blood sugar level Li CARPET BARNe<CARPET ONE Floor and Home Famil Real Estate, Corp -ALEDON EAST 15955 Airport Road, Suite 201 905.584.4545 LOCKYER +HEIN ie BARRISTERS + SOLICITORS A Full Service Firm, Including Civil Litigation, The One Store For Your Perfect Floor thi Peake WWW.| fa 26 Guelph St., jaw.ca GEORGETOWN, Downtown Georgetown 8 8 Guelph § Strect www.carpetone.ca Brampton Office (Mai http://carpetonegeorgetown. goldbook.ca tempo ce © suite 320 — 905-877 aoe ESA #7003060 eazongmss 4. GET ENOUGH SLEEP Poor or insufficient sleep can negatively affect your blood sugar level in the short and long term. In fact, a lack of sleep causes your body to produce more cortisol, which can lead to increased insulin resistance and a higher blood sugar level. 5, MONITOR YOUR BLOOD SUGAR Regularly monitoring your blood sugar level is one of the best ways to take control of your Type 2 diabetes. It allows you to find out what impacts your blood sugar so you can effectively adjust your diet, exercise and medications. If you have any questions or concerns about monitoring your glucose level, contact your doctor for advice. Located inside Fae? Georgetown Marketplace Mall georgetowndental.com 120Z ‘WE sequienon ‘Aepsuny, | SIH YONEH - dl UL | LZ