theifp.ca 8 s Z = MELANIE HENNESSEY ills | Thursday, August 12, 2021 | nm Hi 3 = ® a 5 ry ® ® 3 § metroland.com & There's a sweet new pro- = gram at Amica - dents to get up close and personal with some friend- dence on Maple Avenue re- ntly partnered with Al. véole, an urban beekeeping company, and installed two beehives on the property. In addition to giving res- idents a chance to learn more about these critical critters, the beehives will be incorporated into pro- town life enrichment co-or- dinator Kristen Southon. "The residents have ab- solutely been loving it," she said. "This summer, have two upcoming work. shops for them to partici- AMICA GEORGETOWN ABUZZ WITH URBAN BEEKEEPING PROGRAM “The residents have absolutely been loving it.” - Kristen Southon, life enrichment co-ordinator pate in with our beekeeper. She will teach them how to harvest the honey, and how to use the beeswax for can- ‘i David J. Ashbee Helsons LLP is a firm of 9 Lawyers. We trace our firm back to 1885 in Georgetown, Jasmine M. Spudic Nicole E. Kucherenko Remote Signing Legal Services ASK THE PROFESSIONAL Q What’s new in the age of Covid and real estate deals? Frederick A. viekon (1921- 2018) Nancy L. Carnwath (retired) Helsons have adopted (ifthe client wishes) a signing ym) that allows clients to an their real estate deals from the comfort of their home or on the beach if you have intemet and a computer with audio and video. Here is how it works. If you chose to sign remotely let us know, We send you an email with a link and a time for a meeting, You click on the link and meet your lawyer via Zoom with % of your screen having documents you review with your lawyer, one at a time in the same way you would in person. Signing spots clearly outlined on the documents are signed using your mouse, or finger on a touch screen. It ecause your lawyer is witnessing you sign, When finished you push send and the deal is legally signed. Welcome to the world of Covid. Helsons Barristers and Solicitors 132 Mill Street, Georgetown, Ontario L7G 2C6 Tel: (905) 877-5200 35 Mill Street East, Acton, Ontario L7J 1H1 Tel: (519) 929-9333 Email: info@helsons.ca Web: www.helsons.ca KK HALTON HILLS AN chamber of Commerce 2018 Large Business of the Year replace or substitute any professional, financial, medical, legal, or other professional a advice. dles as well." At the end of the oe keeping season, typicall around October, Southon said that Amica will also receive about 100 jars of honey from the hives that will be used in the facility's culinary experiences when preparing meals for the residents. There are also plans to sell some of the sweet har- vest to raise money for the The beehives at Amica Georgetown are expected to produce about 100 jars of honey this season. Amica Helping Hands Charity, which supports Canadian seniors in need. Alocal beekeeper comes by every three weeks to care for the be d har- vest the honey, said South- on — an occasion that also gives the residents an op- portunity to see the impor- tant insects up close. “Recently the residents learned that male bees are not able to sting, so when Alvéole photo the beekeeper comes, she'll let the residents hold some calm and friendly. "It's fan- tastic." SIGN UP FOR OUR WEEKLY NEWSLETTER AT THEIFR.CA I’m down 13 *%” in3 short, months Avery positive experience! | am more aware of the foods | eat, and I’m eating regular meals everyday now, which | never did before. | am excited about exercising every day, even with a bad knee! I’m down 13 %” in 3 short months.” Joyce Hawley, Retired, Georgetown Call Clear Vision Hypnosis - We can help you too! -¢ Hawley, Retired, Georgetown 50% OFF ALL PROGRAMS BOOKED IN AUGUST! ASK US FOR DETAILS. be Caml CS MARKETPLACE DENTAL. 280 Guelph St A Georgetown Market Place) 905-877-CARE (22 es Halton Hills Since 199: - www.geo! poetow dente com