Celebration of VE Day 1945 – Fill in the blanks for these popular WWII songs by Tom Dercola


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1. Praise the_________ and pass the _____________


2. When the __________ go on again, all over the _____________.


3. I’ll be seeing _________ in all the old familiar _____________.


4. I don’t _______ to _________ without you.


5. I’ve got a __________ in ____________.


Transformed cancer solarium boosts patients’ spirits


Women living with cancer suffer the effects of the disease and the treatment, which may include appear- ance-related changes such as hair loss, bruising and skin conditions. Research shows that understanding and effectively dealing with these changes helps wom- en to better cope with their disease. Look Good Feel Better is a national initiative that helps women living with cancer manage the appear- ance-related side effects of their treatment through free workshops on skin care, makeup, wigs and head- covering techniques.


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For Stephanie, a 49-year-old mother of four, the program has been invaluable.


“I was a bit worried that people would treat me with pity, which I didn’t want,” says Stephanie, who was diagnosed with cancer last August . “But it wasn’t like that at all. It was very positive and very empower- ing. It was very professional, but also very fun, with lots of laughs at a time when I really needed it.” Victoria General Hospital Foundation is investing $200,000 to advance healthcare for cancer patients by transforming the Buhler Cancer Centre Solarium into a dedicated space for the Look Good Feel Better pro- gram and a comforting environment for patients like Stephanie. “The solarium offers an opportunity for the Look


Good Feel Better program to host its workshops in a comfortable, warm and inviting environment,” says Connie Gray, program volunteer. “These workshops


space at Victoria General Hospital’s Buhler Cancer Centre has recently been transformed to help women face cancer with confidence.


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give participants an opportunity to visit with each other and share their experiences. This is a very dif- ficult time for cancer patient participants and being in a welcoming and intimate place helps to make their experience a positive one.”


The home-like environment of the solarium is con-


ducive to holistic, physical and emotional healing, which is proven to play a key role in patient recov- ery and family wellness. The solarium features a cozy seating area surrounding a fireplace for relaxation and peaceful reflection. The room overlooks the hospital’s soothing and serene Miracle Garden, allowing pa-


tients and families to take advantage of the significant psychological and physiological benefits of nature and outdoor spaces.


For Stephanie, the solarium upgrades have already has a huge effect.


“The solarium is amazing because it’s so big and spacious,” says Stephanie. “There’s so much light – it really makes a difference. A nice atmosphere makes you feel that you are worthy of a comfortable space. It makes you feel better.”


This article was provided by The Victoria General Hos- pital Foundation.


Home and Garden Show takes to the stage – just in time for spring


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t’s a sure sign of spring when the Winnipeg Home and Garden Show presented by REALTORS returns! Running from April 6 to 9 at the RBC Convention Centre, this year’s show promises to bring the best in real advice and inspiration to brighten up your space for the season, especially when it comes to the great outdoors. Start with the Urban Barn Main Stage, where HGTV Canada’s resident


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outdoor expert Carson Arthur, pre- senting on urban farming and protect- ing your outdoor investment, will be joined throughout the weekend by top local names including Tim Fast from Barkman Concrete, Colleen Zacharias of the Manitoba Master Gardener As- sociation and K2 Ventures’ Kazwel Levandoski.


Beautifully curated exhibits will pro- vide an additional spark to get this year’s outdoor projects started – don’t miss The Backyard Escape, where you can kick back and relax amidst 2,500 square feet of lush greenery, seasonal blooms and landscape design created by a collective of local home improve- ment companies – as will more than 270 exhibits designed to whip every home and garden into shape. And for a little added incentive? Pur- chase your tickets online at www.win- nipeghomeandgardenshow.com and save $3 on admission. It’s a deal that’s sure to put a little spring into your step (not to mention your home and gar- den).


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MLA for Kirkfield Park Constituency Office: 3129 Portage Avenue Winnipeg, MB R3K 0W4


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t. 204.889.0540 scott@scottfielding.ca


www.scottfielding.ca 12 www.lifestyles55.net


Answers to CJNU Music Trivia 1. Lord, ammunition 2. lights, world 3. you, places 4. want, walk 5. gal, Kalamazoo.


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