Last week, I had the pleasure of attending a sixâ€"day cruise and semiâ€" nar onâ€"board Holland America Line‘s new ship â€" the ‘Statendam‘. Let me tell you about the ship‘ In Holland America‘s 120 year history, this is the fifth ship soâ€" named. At the beginning of the 20th century, the first ‘Statendam‘ transâ€" ported thousands of immigrants to the USA. This ship will be a destiâ€" nation in itself! Upon arrival at the ship (after a quick, effortless dockside checkâ€"in), you are greeted by whiteâ€"gloved stewards who escort you to your stateroom. Everyone offers a welâ€" coming smile. ann. "The staterooms are beautifully decorated and large (minimum of 190 square feet). All 633 stateroom$ feature individually controlled airâ€" conditioning, TV, music system, and single beds which convert to a queen size bed. The 120 deluxe staterooms and 28 suites also have a verandah! Once you‘ve settled into your stateroom, it‘s time to explore the ship. My first impression was one of spaciousness and overall subdued luxury. Extensive use of a variety of rich woods, including mahogany hand rails on the staircases set the tone of the decor. The floor to ceilâ€" ing windows â€" throughout the pubâ€" lic rooms and walkways â€" reminds you that you are on a ship. o sc No P sA U For a before dinner cocktail, stop by the intimate Piano Bar and renew acquaintances with Frank Coming to video for the week of April 31st are movies designed for anyone in the family starting with Lady Killer starring Mimi Rogers and John Shea. This action packed thriller finds Madison (Rogers) playing a detective surrounded by death. Finally she decides it‘s time to meet someone who will make her alive again. She joins a dating serâ€" vice but ends up in a torrid affair with a man who may be responsible for the deaths of two women. (R) Thrillers and comedy Pet Semetary 2 is the followâ€"up to Stephen King‘s Pet Semetary. Two teens unleash terrifying secrets of the undead when they take a beloved, lifeless pet to the mysteriâ€" ous Indian burial ground. (R) Glen Abbey garage sale Tables are now available for theGreat Glen Abbey Garage Sale happening at the Glen Abbey Robert DeNiro and Jessica Lang Oakville Gusto at the keyboards (yes â€" the same Frank Gusto who was on the ‘Rotterdam‘ for so many years). Delicious hot hors d‘oeuvres are served in all lounges before dinner. How about before dinner dancâ€" ing to a live quartet with your favorite gal? Yes, a dance floor awaits you in the Ocean Bar for cheekâ€"toâ€"cheek dancing. The doubleâ€"level Rotterdam dinâ€" ing room with a canopy of Murano glass lights overhead is one of the most beautiful dining rooms on any ship. MB Entering on the upper level, you are greeted with white glove service and gain access to the lower level via two sweeping grand staircases. There are. windowed walls on three sides of the dining room â€" providâ€" ing panoramic sea views â€" and a large number of tables have window or balcony seats. Dinner was excellent with attenâ€" tive service and delicious foods catered by the mature clientele of Holland America. An excellent Prominent Travel Group wine cellar complimented dinner. After dmner enjoy a variety of entertainment â€" including the main show in the twoâ€"storey Van Gogh star in the highly acclaimed drama, Night in the City. Harry (DeNiro) is a fast talking lawyer. Helen (Lang) is a local bartender. Both have big aspirations, but little hope of escapâ€" ing their dead end lives. Then Harry Top Ten Rentals i e oi n e o To 1. Under Siege 1. Public Eye â€" April 14â€" R 2. Player, The 2. Entangled â€" April 14â€" R 3. Mr. Baseball 3. Hero â€" April 14â€" PG13 4. Last of Mohicans 4. Passenger 57 â€" April 14â€" R 5. Sneakers 5. Mighty Ducks â€" April 14 â€" PG 6. Captain Ron 6. Night The City â€" April 21 â€" R 7. Mr. Saturday Nite 7. Lady Killer â€" April 21â€" R 8. Rapid Fire 8. Flirting â€" April 21 â€" R 9. Running Mates 9. Pet Sematary â€" April 21 â€" R 10. League Of Their Own 10. Aspen Extreme â€"April 21 â€" R Feel free to drop in and visit us soon at our Abbey Plaza store on Upper Middle Rd. Third Line pick up a free copy of our inâ€"store newsletter for full details on these and other upcoming movies. Video File showroom. The casino is open to try your luck, and dance the night away with live bands and the DJ in the Crow‘s Nest high above the ship. The $2 million onâ€"board art colâ€" lection of the ‘Statendam‘ is magâ€" nificent. Two pieces stand out â€" an ornate 26â€"footâ€"high centerpiece "Eountain of Sirens" dominates the three deck Atrium and a bronze "Leaping Dolphins" statue graces the dome covered pool on the Lido deck. NS VON : CV In every public room and hallâ€" way, you enjoy the beauty of the art Upcoming Flicks plunges into the highâ€"stakes world of boxing as a fight promoter, but his inexperience tells the tale. (R) Last Nicole Kidman stars in the comedy Flirting. The wonders and insecurities of first love are discovâ€" ered when Donny, a young student at an all boys school meets Thandiwe, a female at the school across the way. (R) â€"â€"Submitted by Not Just Flicks, Abbey Plaza. collection ... 17th century Dutch including early maps, charts, and Masters, 18th century sailing modâ€" navigation tools. els, antiques, and artifacts comâ€" Submitted by Bob Kerby, memorating Dutch explorations Cruise Holidays, 338â€"2077, _ OAKVILLE Thankyou Oakville for making our first Sunday ‘ Brunch a great success! Inquire about our Business Luncheon Specials! _ 75 NAVY STREET, OAKVILLE _ _ LIVE _ Steve Manfield Trio ENTERTAINMENT _ Thurs., Fri. Sat. Sunday Brunch 11 A.M.â€"3 PM. 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