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B2 - The Oakville Beaver, Wednesday June 25, 2003 Take historical tour of Lakeshore Road on Sunday The Oakville Historical Society's two-hour guided historical walking tours continue on June 29 with The Main Street o f Oakville focusing on O akville's comm ercial district from Navy Street to Trafalgar Road. O f the 66 buildings on Lakeshore Road, origi nally known as Colbome Street, 30 were constructed from 1830-1839. The two-hour walking tours start at 2 p.m. from the Oakville Historical Society at 110 King St. Tours cost $10 each. Call 905-8442695 or visit www.oakvillehistory.org. See nine beautiful spaces in Secret Gardens of Oakville Tour on Sunday Like to view some of Oakville's best kept secrets? The Oakville Horticul tural Society is holding its annual Secret Gardens of Oakville tour on Sunday June 29. Nine beautiful gardens have been selected for this tour. Visitors will see several wonderful water features including a very large one Lake Ontario. Some of the gardens have been com pletely designed and constructed by the own ers. See how effective and wonderful a well-designed backyard can be. Garden owners have put in some extra effort to label their plant materials, which provides a good opportunity to for taking notes, especial ly for those interested in expanding their knowledge of gardening. Unusual and interesting plant combinations will give visitors new ideas for their own gardening pursuits. These ideas include the use of arbours, stonework, perennials, trees, ponds, gar den paths, rock gardens, con tainer gardening, use of colours and bog gardens. Two of the gardens are pesticide free, which the Town of Oakville is promot ing as part of its pesticide education program. Members of the Oakville Horticultural Society will welcome visitors to each gar den. The gardens will be open from 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. Refreshments will be available at The Kensington. This is a self-guided tour and descriptive tickets, including directions, cost S 10 each. Tickets are on sale at: Bookers, 172 Lakeshore Rd. E.; Upper Oakville Card GRAND OPENING CELEBRATION S a tu r d a y J u n e 2 8 t h Ribbon Cutting 10am Jo in U s F o r O u r G r a n d O p e n in g a n d g e « 20V I /) * % - G e la to & T r e a ts f o r th e K id s ! Keynote S peaker: Ju lia n a Colangelo Halton Hills Healthcare Services, Chiropody Departm ent a tu m io Juliana w ill speak to you about the importance of caring for your child's feet and w ill be happy to answer any of your questions from 11am - 2pm. 302 Lakeshore Rd., East, Oakville (just east of Trafalgar) · 905-845-KIDS (5437) O N E W E E K ONLY! P U B L IC N O T IC E ! i® £ £ CLASSROOM STOCK LIQUIDATION Every instrument in the school m ust be sold to m ake way for the 2004 models. Also, special once a year discounts on new pianos, guitars, band instruments and dm m s. Barrie Erskine · Oakville Beaver Jo a n n a Southw ell will welcome visitors to h e r b ack y ard oasis on S unday d u rin g the an n u al Secret G ard en s o f O akville Tour o rg anized by the O akville H o rticu ltu ral Society. H ere she relaxes by the pond stocked w ith fish and w a ter lilies su rro u n d e d by a mixed perennial and sh ru b b o rd e r - the central featu re of the gard en . In the back ground, a w aterfall cascades from a stone stru c tu re into the pond. Shop, Upper Oakville W.; An English Garden and at 2667 Lakeshore Rd. Shopping Centre, Upper Flower Shoppe, Pilgrims W,, Mississauga Middle Road and Eighth Way Plaza; and Bulow For more information call Line; Cudm ore's Garden Garden Centres, 370 South 905-849-8979 or visit Centre, 3171 Lakeshore Rd. Service Rd. W,, Oakville, www.ohs.icomm.ca. S A L E E N D S fU N E 3 0 , 2 0 0 3 Hurry in for best selection! Meditation course to benefit Women's Centre U X jivU Z l'ts txC tb ' tL & fX X x W l/ tCr i o MERRIAM School of Music WINSTON CHURCHILL BLVD. i m x x k s o u th o f » i w a s OAKVILLE 905-829-2020 RBC FESTIVAL O F CLASSICS p r e s e n t* II i l l i a n i S b a I c e .tp c a r e < TEMPEST d ir e c te t) b y M I L E S PO T T E R A four-week course in meditation techniques for people with busy lives is being offered by Dekyi Lee Oldershaw. A former Tibetan Buddhist nun and champion kayaker in her younger days, Oldershaw has travelled the world teach ing healing techniques to the public and health-care practi tioners. Having recently returned from living in New Zealand and Scotland, Oldershaw will also teach various visualiza tion methods, breathing styles and attitudes to approaching meditation. Over time, daily meditation practice can improve mood and health, provide a sense of well being and increase the ability to cope with stress. The course called Practical Meditation will run four Thursdays beginning July 3 at the Burlington Arts Centre, 1333 Lakeshore Road in Burlington. The sessions run from 7:30 - 8:30 p.m. The cost is S50 for four weeks or $15 per session. Pre-booking and payment is required. Scientists at the University of Wisconsin announced last month that the left prefrontal lobes of practising Buddhists are exceptionally active. This part of the brain, which is associated with good moods and positive emotions, plays a major role in foresight, planning and self-control. "These sessions are designed for people with busy lives. People who have no interest in becoming Buddhist can still benefit from some of their techniques," said Oldershaw. A donation from the course will support the W omen's Information and Support Centre at Hopedale Mall. True Life Chiropractic on Lakeshore Road in Bronte has offered to assist with coordination. To register, call 905-465-2210. Oldershaw held a healing course two years ago, for the Women's Centre, attended by more than 300 people. artistic excellence' T h e O ak ville B c a d e m y > Presenting! Royal Academy of Dance Jh*l JULY 9 to AUG 9, 2003 Monday to Saturday at 8:00 pm Coronation Park, Oakville Ballet Director Offering Oakville the finest in arts exploration and development. C in tia C unha-H am er Teaching Majors Syllabus Kennetha O 'Heany Dance T echnique jazz, tap, aero, stretch & strength C o m petitive Dance Hip Hop In strum ental and Vocal In stru ctio n D ram atic A rts Fine A rts and Media A rts Registering Now for Fall 2003 1011 Upper Middle Road E. & Eighth Line TICKETS no\\ -905 -8 15-2021 GGOF S F r t« K v ii.i » 905.844.ARTS (2787) w w w .oakvilleacad em y.com Ml7 4 0 - -.-lt." . v /A + H' Ir n khc] R BC F in a n c ia l \ \ |. K l i o r t DAM-: . . , G roup Morning and Afternoon Preschool Programs Birthday Parties Programs from ages 6 months to adult