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saturday nov 15 2003 19 economist sunsuntribilne i j i r i staff photosjoerd witteveen lois glarridge 80 leads a line dance class at the older adults in action centre in markham mrs clarridge also holds gold medals in swunmmg organizes events at the centre and leads a perfoiming group cauedtjie personalities todays senior citizens will try anything for fun by joan ransberry staff writer pis clarridge doesnt have time to get old the 80year markham resident does nt take line dancing she teaches it- mrs clarridge doesnt paddle around in the pool she wins gold medals at swim meets k she doesnt go to bazaars she helps run them she is more alive than most people half her age slowing down might be for other people its not her instructing a class of 60 at the older adults in action centre line dancing is mrs clarridges main focus at least on thursdays she also spends time on other activities at the 13yearold water street facility if it isnt kitchen duty its a picnic if it isnt taking part in a fashion show its a pan cake breakfast or a day trip on the bus she does yoga whenshe can fit it in badminton and country and western dancing when the mood strikes and then of course theres mrs clarridges very spe cial group the personalities made up of five dancers the personalities perform a cross- between line dancing and cabaret with mrs clarridge as the choreographer and coach the personalities are in demand mrs clarridge teaches her special group every monday night she also designs and sews all the groups costumes now in their seventh year the personalities perform at clubs and special events throughout york region we have a lot of fun mrs clarridge said dancing has been part of mrs clarridges life since she was a young woman during the second world war she danced her way across the country joining other artists mrs clarridge entertained the canadian troops she was part of red cross canteens bond drives and social events at hospital burn units mrs clarridge also had the pleasure of entertaining with the popular happy gang if you walk up to her and say knock knock shell answer back whos there its the happy gang come on in during the war years mrs clarridge also shared the toronto stage with the likes of oscar peterson joan fairfax and jackie rae performing at such hot spots as the top hat and the palais royal and of course the garden i brothers circus when it came to town dancing was in her blood it never left mrs clarridge is not only accomplished on stage shes more than comfortable in the water being a senior has not altered her competitive spirit swimming is a big part of my life she said competing at the provincial level of the seniors games she won medals in the greater toronto area ottawa kingston and windsor this year when it comes to watermrs clarridge will try just about any thing- last year she joined her husband john for a little parasail- ing in panama city parasailing is whatwe picked to do on our vacation it was greatshe said family is a vital part of mrs clarridges life shes especially proud of her three children five grandchildren and one great grandchild theres another one on the way the kids are all busy too she said senior centres across york region are a going concern most offer such activities as snooker exercise classed bridge- wood working shueboard table ten nis movies darts computer classes day trips dance classes health classes carpet bowling tai chi arid yoga seet0darspage21 christina spencemaharajh kitchen crafts ri more hot cayenne when your throat hurts it can bring tears to your eyes this natural remedy helps to ease that searing pain with three natural ingredients honey lemon and cayenne pepper cayenne has been used for centuries as a popular folk medicine ingredient pretty amazing for a spice that we usually only pull out when making a big pot of chili cayenne hot drink for sore throats 2 teaspoons honey 2 teaspoons lemon juice fresh is best generous pinch or two cayenne pepper boiling water combine the honey and lemon juice in a small mug or cup stir in the cayenne pepper making sure to stir it well add enough boiling water to fill the cup and stir well drink whenever you have a sore throat handy tips help how does cayenne pepper reueye your sore throat- r apparently cayenne can increase bloodflow to the throat and also temt poranly reduces the amount of pain- causing chemicals produced by nerve endings in the throat and remember nothing helps fight seegarucpage20 a saturday november 22nd 10 am to 5 pm tttltit4iul tliiliim4ii i oin us on saturday november i 22nd 2003 for an exclusive hol- il iday home tour of nine profes sionally decorated homes in markham see the latest trends in interior and exterior holiday decorat ing ideas as leading designers show- icase their talents along the way visit our boutique at varley art gallery 216 main st unlonville meet the design ers and shop for your holiday deco- ra tine and ciift ideas v home tour hours 10 am to 5 pm tickets 35 available at 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