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5 | The IFP -H alton H ills | T hursday,S eptem ber 3,2020 theifp.ca Find local professionals here every Thursday! For advertising information please call 905-234-1018 or email kkosonic@theifp.ca Professionals Ask the Q: I cannot sleep at night due to pain; I can manage all my daily activities without a problem but as soon as I lay down, I toss and turn all night. What is wrong? Gerry Ross H.B.Sc. PT, MCPA, FCAMT 318 GUELPH ST., GEORGETOWN • T: 905.873.7677 cbi.ca/web/physiotherapy-georgetown A: Sleep quality and quantity is essential in life. Occasionally our sleep position, pillow and/ or mattress can be the problem. However, very often it is the activities or postures we use throughout the day that have a huge impact on our sleep quality. Inflammation is a component of pain that is present all day; however our other body systems are also rapidly working all day which can minimize the pain levels. At night when we settle into bed, everything slows does; however, the inflammatory response in your body continues to be active, causing pain and not allowing you to sleep. A physiotherapist in discussion with you and with a physical assessment can help you determine the cause of your night pain and provide strategies in the form of home remedies and hands on treatment to assist you in getting a good night sleep. While we are currently only open for urgent eye care, we are getting prepared for a full re-opening of our offices as soon as health officials will allow.We wish to assure all our current and new patients that strong safety measures will be in place when we do open. Hope to see you soon and stay safe! We are open but due to the current virus situation we have to limit the number of people in our office. If you are planning a visit (for routine eye examinations, eyewear purchase and repair, contact lens pick up etc), please contact us in advance and we will arrange an appointment time for you. This will prevent overcrowding and keep everyone safe! We've got all different tastes, needs and styles - especially when it comes to home décor. That's why we offer the widest selection of lamps, fixtures and accessories. And the know- how people to help you decide which is perfect for you! Thank you for the Reader's Choice Awards! Living LIGHTING Your First Name In Lighting & Home Décor Since 1987 245 Guelph St, Georgetown • (905) 873-2996 Lighting Centre - Home/Home Improvement Home Décor / Accessories - Shopping Window Coverings & Drapery - Home/Home Improvement Thank you for the Reader's Choice Awards! Window Coverings & Draper The traditional Halton Hills seasonal activity guide won't be coming out this fall as the municipal- ity moves its communica- tions online. The town has an- nounced that the fall and winter guide, which de- tails upcoming programs residents can register for, will not be printed and de- livered this season. "The decision to stop this bi-annual publication is supported by the need to be flexible and reduce pro- gramming should we ex- perience a second wave of COVID-19," said Commis- sioner of Recreation and Parks Warren Harris. "I'd also note that this ap- proach supports council's direction on environmen- tal stewardship and of course, provides cost sav- ings too." Registration dates for different program areas, such as fitness and aquat- ics will be staggered throughout the fall sea- son, with the first phase of online registration begin- ning Wednesday, Sept. 2 at 7 a.m. for adult and family fitness programs. The town says its expe- rience over the summer demonstrated the need to adjust programming and offer modified aquatic, fit- ness and pickleball pro- grams on a preregistered basis. The process allowed the municipality to ad- here to provincial guide- lines, manage physical distancing and ensure participant contact trac- ing. "These are different times, and in this chang- ing environment, we must all adapt and recognize the importance of commu- nicating through digital platforms to reach the most people as quickly as possible," said Mayor Rick Bonnette. "I encourage residents to sign up for our e-newsletters, media releases and check our website frequently for new information." Visit haltonhills.ca/ register or email regis- ter@haltonhills.ca for a list of current recreation- al opportunities. Town staff can assist people with limited com- puter access by phone at 905-873-2600,ext. 2275, Monday to Friday from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. NEWS TOWN LAUNCHES ONLINE PROGRAM REGISTRATION Aquatics are among the programs local residents can register for this fall and winter in Halton Hills. Torstar file photo SIGN UP FOR OUR WEEKLY NEWSLETTER AT THEIFP.CA