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9 · Friday, January 25, 2013 OAKVILLE BEAVER · www.insideHALTON.com Liz and Frank never missed a beat... GRAHAM PAINE / OAKVILLE BEAVER / @halton_photog Widow sees her life on TAB stage By Dominik Kurek OAKVILLE BEAVER STAFF Vi Connolly was brought to tears watching T.A. Blakelock High School's Grade 10 drama students recount the Second World War story of her late husband, Bill Connolly. The students presented The Two Bills, which they wrote, directed and produced, at the Rebecca Street high school, Wednesday. The play is a docu-drama about two men named Bill from Hamilton -- Bill Connolly and Bill Stewart -- who were shipmates on personal connection: Vi Connolly, left, with Grade 10 student Michelle Fernandes, who portrays Vi in the T.A. Blakelock High School Grade 10 drama class production of The Two Bills. The interpretive piece focuses on the Battle of the Atlantic and the sinking of the HMCS Athabaskan. Connolly is the widow of Bill Connolly -- one of the two Bills. the HMCS Athabaskan, which was sunk in the English Channel on April 29, 1944. Stewart was killed. Connolly survived and was captured and held in a German prisonerof-war camp. He eventually returned home to his wife, Vi. "I had a good cry," said Vi, a Burlington resident, after the production. "It was very real. These kids did the greatest job, without knowing him. They put so much emphasis on it. It was just great. I enjoyed them more than anything." See Blakelock page 11 And now they're ready for the next step. They took their first whirl around the dance floor in 1948 and have been kicking up their heels ever since. When they started looking for retirement living options, they were pleased to find out that Chartwell Retirement Residences offer active lifestyle programs like their signature Rhythm N' Moves class. And while they are enjoying a busy lifestyle today, they appreciate the peace of mind in knowing that Chartwell offers flexibility and choice to help with changing care needs in the future. Until that time, they'll continue to follow where the music leads in their new Chartwell home. Join us for an afternoon filled with a tropical themed cuisine, entertaining games, and have the opportunity to win a luxurious Caribbean cruise for 2! CAPTAIN'S TABLE GAMES TOURNAMENT Thursday, January 31st 2pm - 4pm Call Mike to RSVP as seats are limited! RETIREMENTS RESIDENCE www.chartwell.com 180 Oak Park Blvd., Oakville Call 905-257-0095