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th ei fp .c a Th e IF P -H al to n H ill s | T hu rs da y, M ar ch 21 ,2 01 9 | 10 your humour. I delight in the beauty of your humanity. I think what Jack Gil- bert was getting at is that without risking delight, our lives can hold no mean- ing. Without risking de- light in each other, our lives can hold no meaning. People with Down syn- drome are labelled as "risks," and aborted. With- out risking delight in indi- viduals with Down syn- drome, our lives lack the entirety of the scope of meaning. Without individ- uals, our lives hold no meaning. Without, lives no meaning. The great irony, of course, is that it's the other way around. My children have arrived and taken a great risk on me as their parent. They wear their happiness like a sock in a shoe, typically held in place, but occasionally slipping down to reveal a knobby ankle, a bare sole. I chase after them, trying to capture what arrives with- in them innately: unchart- ed delight. Children bring great joy and immense heartache, no matter the count of their chromo- somes. Perhaps to some it isn't worth the risk. But hear my cry, and let it be this: Let us delight in each other. Words I firmly believe, have come to em- body. Who do you think you are? I am a mother, and a parent to a child with Down syndrome - though have no pity, rejoice! For I am a great sufferer of delight. ADELLE PURDHAM, WRITER, TEACHER, SPEAKER AND ADVOCATE FOR THOSE OF DIFFERING ABILITIES GEORGETOWN LETTER TO THE EDITOR WITHOUT RISKING DELIGHT IN EACH OTHER, OUR LIVES CAN HOLD NO MEANING Continued from page 8 Acclaim Health is set to kick off the spring instal- ment of its Dementia Infor- mation Series next month. The series, said Acclaim Health Alzheimer services caregiver education co-or- dinator Vinitha Nair, "is an excellent tool for family members who have just re- ceived a diagnosis of de- mentia and Alzheimer's disease." This free, eight-week ed- ucational program will as- sist participants better un- derstand the disease and plan for the future. It will feature guest speakers and subject experts, who will offer a wealth of informa- tion on community re- sources as well as tips on how to navigate the system to access these resources. Caregivers will also benefit from learning communica- tion strategies and how to improve their coping skills. Specific topics covered during the series include an introduction to demen- tia and Alzheimer's dis- ease; understanding changes in behaviour; communicating with per- sons with dementia; com- munity support services; information on tax pro- grams; safety in the home and community; planning for the future: long-term care homes; and care for the caregiver: coping strat- egies. The series kicks off April 3 and runs Wednes- days until May 22. The ses- sions take place at Acclaim Health's Burlington loca- tion, at 2180 Itabashi Way, from 7 to 9 p.m. The pro- gram is free and limited to family caregivers. Regis- tration is mandatory. To register, visit www.ac- claimhealth.ca or contact Nair at 905-847-9559, ext. 2411. SIGN UP FOR DEMENTIA INFO SERIES FOR FAMILY CAREGIVERS NEWS Notice of Annual General Meeting - Hillsview Georgetown haltonhills.ca Georgetown Hillsview Active Living Centre Annual General Meeting Tuesday, April 4, 2019 - 1 p.m. Hillsview Active Living Centre - Georgetown 318 Guelph Street, Unit 9, rear entrance Please plan to attend this important meeting and hear what Hillsview Georgetown accomplished in 2018 as well, vote on the following 2 proposals for amendments to be made to the Constitution: 2.1 Promote the social wellbeing… 5.16 Any exception to the 6-year term must be approved at the AGM by the membership for all positions to a maximum further 2 year term… Elections will be held for vacant positions on the Board of Directors. Proxy votes are available at the Centre if you are unable to attend. 19 Call now for a preview of the next generation of hearing aid technology! Georgetown's trusted choice for hearing care 360 Guelph St., Unit 44 Georgetown (In the Knolcrest Centre) 905.877.8828 Experience the latest in Hearing Aid FREE consultation 90 day RISK FREE trial Armstrong Ave Delrex Blvd Technology CELEBRATING LIFE'S MOMENTS Open year roundEndless possibilities view our newly renovated clubhouse! BRIdAL ShOwERS | REhEARSAL dINNERS wEddINGS For more information contact Bill dhaliwal | 905-877-8468 ext 2223 | bdhaliwal@clublink.ca EAGLE RIdGE GOLF CLUB | RR #4, 11742 TENTh LINE, GEORGETOwN, ON eagleridge.clublink.ca