continued from p.6 already friends, they already want to hang out all the time and play and just be kids." The family is now living in an Oakville home provided by a local resident who offered it to the church at a discounted rent as a way to help. Foxall said the community response to its sponsorship effort has been amazing, noting local businesses have donated beds and furniture while others have donated toys for the children. "We didn't see this as being a Knox thing. We said this was something the greater community could be a part of and we've seen that tenfold, from financial donations to people donating their time," said Foxall. "We couldn't do this without the support of the community. We don't have any Arabic or Kurdish speakers. All of our translators are not members of Knox. They are all committed to being a part of this because they want to be. Since the family arrived, we've had more people come out of the woodwork." Another member of the congregation was able to connect Suleyman with a job in the construction field. Foxall noted the language barrier is not an issue because, as luck would have it, the employer speaks Arabic. Another congregation member made connections to cover the family's dental work. All of this has been well-received by the Musas, who have been overwhelmed by the reception Family welcomed warmly 7 | Thursday, April 14, 2016 | OAKVILLE BEAVER | www.insideHALTON.com they have received. "We are extremely happy and grateful. We were a little worried the reception we got here would be the same as our reception in Turkey. We were scared we wouldn't be welcomed," said Emel, through a translator. "People have been kind to us, from the first day we arrived here." Suleyman said having a job and being able to provide for his family has made him feel human again. With the older children now attending school and both parents on waiting lists for English lessons, the Musas are being kept busy as they settle into their new lives in Canada. "We feel at home here. For us, there is no going back. We want to start fresh here and secure a good future for our kids," said Emel. "We want to be a productive part of the community." Despite differences in religion and language, Foxall noted the Musas are very much like the families that attend Knox and were simply caught in an unfortunate situation for a long time. "We're here as a community to embrace them, to support them and to allow them to be the family they once were and have a fresh start in Canada," said Foxall. He said members of the community could still be involved in helping this family. For more information, contact mfoxall@ presbyterian.ca. years in Oakville 9 Now offeriNg spriNg passs for uNlimited classes from april 01 uNtil JuNe 30 First class is FREE @ Glen Abbey United Church, 1469 Nottinghill Gate, Oakville BRING THIS AD AND TAkE $5 OFF ANy PUNCH CARD CLASS SCHEDULE THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY BEGINNER 7:00 - 8:00 pm ZUMBA TONING 8:05-9:05 pm ZUMBA 9:15 - 10:15 am ZUMBA 5:30 - 6:30 pm ZUMBA 9:15 - 10:15 am ZUMBA 5:30 - 6:30 pm ZUMBA TONING 9:15 - 10:15 am ZUMBA 7:00 - 8:00 pm BEGINNER 7:00 - 8:00 pm ZUMBA TONING 8:05 - 9:05 pm ZUMBA 11 :30 am - 12:30 pm PRICE LIST 5 Class 10 Class 20 Class 30 Class $50 $90 $160 $210 Monthly Pass First Class Drop in Spring Season Pass $75 FREE $12 $190 (unlimited classes April 01 until June 30') Prices includes HST · Accepted payments: cash, check or online via PayPal · Please make CHEQUES PAYABLE TO ZUMBA FITNESS CANADA Please check website for updates. PRE-SEASON SALE!!! POOLS/LINERS/HOT TUBS replaCe your old liner and FaCtory direCt Vinyl liner sale* 12' x 24' inground kidney shape pool $ aboVe ground pools* installed 15' round $ 2299 18' round $ 2499 12' x 20' oVal $ 3499 15' x 25' x oVal $ 3999 27,999 installed* $ Vinyl & Fiberglass aVailable 19,999* 16' swim spas 12'X24' 14'X28' 16'X32' 18'X36' 20'X40' saVe big!! $ 999 $ 1199 $ 1399 $ 1599 $ 1999 504 IROQUOIS SHORE ROAD, UNIT #1, OAKVILLE, ON L6H 3K4 · www.leisureindustries.ca *Limited Time Offer, No Dealers Please, Quantities Limited. Restrictions apply. Check - in store for details. Not applicable on prior sales. O.A.C. 905.815.5252