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www.insideHALTON.com · OAKVILLE BEAVER Thursday, November 1, 2012 · 22 Inaugural Starlight Soirée-by-the-Lake for JDRF By John Bkila OAKVILLE BEAVER STAFF With several events set to take place across the globe on World Diabetes Day (Nov. 14), the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation hopes to spread awareness of the autoimmune disease not only internationally, but locally as well. As November is Diabetes Awareness Month, Oakville schools will be planning activities as a general awareness campaign, said Shelagh Barry, JDRF regional manager for south central Ontario. "The big symbol with respect to World Diabetes Day is the blue circle, so (in the past) we've had all the children come to school in blue and they go outside and make a big circle, basically coming together to celebrate diabetes awareness," she said. "We (JDRF) want to engage the community to do things to bring awareness. It's a case of contacting your local school to do an activity or contacting our ROYAL BOTANICAL GARDEN office, letting us know what 680 Plains Road West, Burlington, ON sort of things you'd like to do Tuesday, November 6th, 2012 · 6-9 pm in the community to bring Guest Speakers: awareness and then we can Dr. Elaine McWhirter & Dr. Judy Wismer give you ideas and tips on For information and to register call Diane getting it done." 289-813-4303 Several landmarks will Melanoma Network of Canada also be lit up in blue on Nov. www.melanomanetwork.ca 14 in recognition, such as Niagara Falls, Parliament Hill, and the CN Tower (in Melanoma Network Canada), as well as around of Canada Sun Safe. Sun Aware. the world -- the Sydney Opera House in Australia Health Oakville Beaver "The big symbol with respect to World Diabetes Day is the blue circle, so we've had all the children come to school in blue and they go outside and make a big circle, basically coming together to celebrate diabetes awareness." Shelagh Barry, Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation, South central Ontario, regional manager Fertility and You! with Dr. Jenna Davis November 7 at 7pm Come out and learn: · Tips on how to boost you and your partner's fertility · Suggestions to improve your chances of conceiving naturally and/or using A.R.T. · Other services that can help improve fertility (male and female) · Hints on relaxation, coping and options to help in your journey M elanoma E ducation S ession Melanoma Education Session RSVP to info@acornhealth.ca or 905-844-WELL (9355) by November 5 to reserve your seat! SEATING IS LIMITED! 250 Wyecroft Rd., Unit 15, Oakville, ON Family Chiropractor/Acupuncturist Dr. Jenna Davis 905.844.WELL (9355) www.acornhealth.ca drdavis@acornhealth.ca and Eiffel Tower in Paris, France. On Thursday, Nov. 8, the JDRF is hosting its inaugural Starlight Soirée-by-the-Lake fundraiser in Oakville benefitting the foundation. The event will be held in Appleby College's Schlesinger Dining Hall, 540 Lakeshore Rd. W., and include food stations from local restaurants and stores, entertainment by Appleby College musicians, and silent and live auctions. Tickets cost $100 each, with a $70 tax receipt, See Oakville page 23 5061 New Street, Suite 202 Burlington ON L7L 0G1 (in Appleby Village) 905 681 FEET (3338) applebyfootcare.com New foot care clinic to open After seven years working in an Oakville foot care clinic, registered Chiropodist Lisa Hayashi, B.Sc., D.Ch., is venturing out on her own. On Tuesday Nov. 13 she will open the doors at Appleby Foot Care & Orthotics for the first time, acting as owner and sole practitioner at the clinic. "I feel like I've honed my skills as a Chiropodist, and I'm ready to branch out and try it on my own," the life-long Halton resident says of her decision to move away from her previous job. Offering complete family foot care, Hayashi's services include nail care, corns, callous and warts, as well as ingrown toe nails, wound care and custom orthotics, along with orthopaedic footwear and compression hose. "I'm excited to be opening my clinic in the same place I live" Hayashi says of the clinic, which is located above the Rexall Pharmacy in the Appleby Village Plaza in Burlington. Open most weekdays, and the first and third Saturday of each month, Appleby Foot Care & Orthotics's services are covered by most third-party insurance plans and will offer direct billing for veterans. Visit Appleby Foot Care & Orthotics at 5061 New St., suite 202 in Burlington or call 905-681-FEET (3338) to book an appointment. Advertorial Sore feet? We can help. Heel pain Plantar Fasciitis Flat feet High arches Custom Orthotics Corns Calluses Warts Ingrown toenails Nail care Wound care Bunions and much more Orthopaedic Footwear available Saturday appointments available Covered by most extended health insurance plans Direct billing for Veterans Free parking Helping you put your best foot forward. Lisa Hayashi BSc, DCh Nancy Merrill BA, RN Photo: istockphoto.com