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4- The Oakville Beaver Weekend, Saturday March 10, 2007 www.oakvillebeaver.com Changing Bronte presents unique opportunities Continued from page 3 special events and created others to raise the profile and visitor traffic to the village. Yet the BIA and others can only do so much to influence the environment. Businesses and residences will occur as the economy drives them. However, now Bronte sits on the threshold of more change as copious development is set to occur -- bringing change that should be molded into a positive for everyone, in Bronte and new to Bronte. O'Reilly would like to see the specialty shops that thrive so well in the village as a continuing trend. There are big box stores and malls for people to shop at, so it's the specialty stops that attract people for a visit. O'Reilly would like to see the most made of the fact that Bronte has a vibrant contingency on the health and wellness front, as well as beauty and professional services, and would like to see the menu for dining as the reason to stop in Bronte expanded. She looks to the controversial Bronte Quadrangle that is to be developed and noted if it included a restaurant it would offer not "Bronte is on the verge, the cusp of change, but it's important we still maintain what's unique and special about us. It's our community." Bronte BIA executive director Pat O'Reilly only a spectacular view to diners, but also a great stop for lunch for those already living and doing business in Bronte. O'Reilly admitted that change may be hard for some established Bronte residents to accept, but then again, if it brings new or improved services, experiences and venues, it may be those already living and working in the village that best know what's missing and what could be added. "The whole community is in transition," said O'Reilly, admitting just the scale of development, both business and residential that's occurring, is overwhelming. "It's all in how it's presented. Change that is thoughtful and managed can contribute to the community as a whole," said O'Reilly. "Bronte is on the verge, the cusp of change, but it's important we still maintain what's unique and special about us. It's our community," said O'Reilly, looking to Bronte's fishing village heritage, artistic flair and of course, just steps away from the BIA office near Lakeshore Road and Bronte Road, "the spectacular waterfront." "Pat's proven leadership and marketing background and prior career accomplishments are the perfect combination to lead the organization into new opportunities for continued growth," said Bronte BIA's new board chair Murray McDonald, himself a Bronte businessperson. Mercedes Bernardez Argentina born, Mercedes Bernardez is an accomplished Ballet Teacher who shares her expertise at the OSD since 2000. Mercedes also offers her knowledge in Latin Dancing to Oakville residents of all ages.This is an opportunity to be involved in a fun, authentic, Latin flavour of dance through her Salsa Lessons, Salsa Work Out and Salsa Bonding classes. "My personal goal is to be able to form a Salsa Club in Oakville, where people can socialize, learn about Latin Dances and have fun, without having to go all the way to Toronto," says Mercedes. For more information on Mercedes' classes call 905.617.2037 email:getfitwithsalsa@yahoo.ca The Oakville School of Dance · Phone (905) 844-7035 · 260 Robinson St., Oakville KEEPING SENIORS INFORMED Our LivingWell Events are Open to the Public TM Welcome to Spice Your Kitchen. Making Your Cooking Fun & Easy ing Fu · Knives and Garnishing Tools · Spice Racks · Small Appliances · Cookware and Tableware · Linens, Aprons and Mitts · Bakeware · Barware · Espresso Makers and Accessories Hours: Monday-Friday 10am - 6pm Saturday 10am - 5pm Sunday CLOSED River Glen Mews Plaza 2530 6th Line, Oakville (905) 257-3500