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www.oakvillebeaver.com The Best of Oakville, Saturday September 22, 2007 - 25 Gabi's Wig voted Best Wig Store and received Diamond Award Gabi's Wig voted Best Wig Store and received Diamond Award For more than 30 years Gabi's Wig Boutique has been the first choice for assistance when suffering from various medical conditions or treatments that cause loss of hair. With excellent customer service as well as a commitment to provide the highest quality at every price range, the "Gabi" label is internationally recognized as one of the best quality wigs available on the market. "I manufacture all of the wigs I sell," says Gabriella Messinger, owner of Gabi's Wig Boutique and Gabi's Wigs International. That's no small statement. With over 5,000 wigs in stock in a broad range of colors, sizes, hair types and styles, all clients are sure to find something that suits them. Faced with needing to buy a wig leaves many people feeling overwhelmed. Each client is given maximum privacy, as well as a complimentary consultation by a trained staff member. The staff of Gabi's Wigs travels to around the world to ensure every wig manufactured is made with the best quality hair, materials and workmanship. Gabi's Wig Boutique carries synthetic blends, 100 per cent Korean human hair and 100 per cent European human hair wigs. There is not one product that is good for everyone. Each person needs to be advised what wig would best suit her lifestyle. It's really about individualization at Gabi's Wig Boutique. If you would like to reach Gabi for a personal, friendly and private consultation please call 905-813-3845 for the Credit Valley Hospital location or 416-787-3129 for the Bathurst Street location. Grace Academy of Dance and Performing Arts Developing your child's creativity As fall quickly approaches, parents are busy searching for programs in which to register their children. But with so many to choose from ­ how are parents to know which is the best possible choice for their child? "Grace Academy of Dance and Performing Arts offers an exceptional program in which we see children thrive and grow," says Academy director Heidi Knapp. Platinum winners of Oakville's reader's Choice Awards in the category of Best Dance Children's Instruction, Grace Academy offers classes in classical ballet, modern theatre dance, jazz, tap, hip hop, musical theatre and acting. "We provide students with the opportunity to explore their creativity while fostering a natural appreciation for music and movement," explains Knapp. "Students receive a solid foundation in dance and theatrical technique in an environment that is warm and friendly. It is a safe, caring and fun setting for students and their families ­ where strong friendships are developed as they develop a love of dance!" Grace Academy is one of the few schools that do not focus on competitive work within their program. Their highly qualified staff offers opportunities to participate in examinations as well as opportunities to perform within the community. All students are given the chance to participate in a specially written family musical at the Oakville Centre for the Performing Arts each year. According to Knapp "our focus is on building the individual ­ allowing them to grow at their own pace and in their own unique way. When it is taught correctly, dance will develop poise, grace, strength and flexibility as well as growth in personal expression and confidence!" Located at 785 Pacific road, unit 1, in Oakville. For more information call 905.338.0210, or visit www.graceacademy.ca One of the best things about Oakville is... Great Heritage Trails The Heritage Trails of Oakville are a singularly uniting element of this great community. Not only does it unite us in the ability to get out and enjoy the natural world that surrounds us in every season, the Heritage Trails also physically unite our town as they cross every region and literally connect each point on the compass. It was in 2001 that the Community Foundation of Oakville, as part of their Millennium Project, undertook the task of raising the needed funds to expand and preserve our network of trails so that it would always remain a vital and compelling part of our shared heritage in this community. The aim of the project is to join together Oakville's four compass points by linking the town's three major northsouth ravines with the Waterfront and Larry Cain Trails along with trails previously established in the North. Linking Oakville's harbours, lakefront and heritage districts, the system features information stations and signage so that all those who avail themselves of the trails can learn more about the area's history as well as its natural wonders. Ideally, the trails will act as an unbroken connection between north and south Oakville that had been split in two by the QEW and rail tracks. Take a tour of the trails, take a tour across Oakville, and take the time to enjoy just how special this unique system truly is. Grace Academy OF DANCE & PERFORMING ARTS Fellow and examiner with the Imperial Society of Teachers of Dancing ll e i wi t Im ri ci t Tcr ci Gabi's Wigs Thank You Oakville for recognizing our commitment to excellence and voting Gabi's Wig Boutique - Number 1 in theWig/Hair Replacement Category Academy Director: Heidi Knapp Technical and creative excellence in a warm and friendly environment for students age 3 to adult. · · · G ABI'S WIGS 3561 Bathurst Street Toronto, ON For more information and to register please contact us at: Credit Valley Hospital New Main Lobby 2200 Eglinton Avenue West Mississauga, ON 416.787.3129 905.813.3845 905.338.0210 785 Pacific Road, Unit 1, Oakville www.graceacademy.ca www.gabiswigs.com