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NEIGHBOURS OF JANUARY 2021
THE
FYFE-PATTERSON
FAMILY
EMBRACING GREENSPACE;
EMBRACING WINTER
COVER PHOTO BY IRINA FORTEY
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Hello... Kanata Lakes Dear
Residents,
Happy New Year to all!
I hope that you are all safe and well, that you found
something special to mark the holidays and that the
year ahead is filled with calm and happiness.
PUBLICATION TEAM
To start the New Year, in this issue we focus on some
Publisher: Chad Quates
siCs of PRoPeRTy Content Coordinator: Heather Seftel-Kirk
Designer: Jeff Jones
of the wonderful people, organizations and assets to be
found right here in Kanata Lakes. Our expert this month, Mathew Pulickal from Ottawa
nCe foR small Business We start with the Fyfe-Patterson family. Living near Physiotherapy & Sports Clinics Kanata, explains the
Contributing Photographer: Irina Fortey importance of core strength to preventing an injury –
the greenspace in the heart of Kanata Lakes, this
family is all about getting outdoors and taking full an important tip as shoveling season is upon us.
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The Fyfe-Patterson Family
Embracing Greenspace; Embracing Winter
By Heather Seftel-Kirk • Photos By Irina Fortey
Jenna Fyfe and her husband, David Patterson, grew up in
Toronto but are making their home in Ottawa, one of the coldest
winter capitals in the world, surrounded by greenspace and the
chance to make winter fun.
Jenna says she and David met while at Queens University and then,
somewhat by chance, ended up in Ottawa. She spent several years as a
journalist working with CTV and as the national parliamentary producer for
Canada AM, and he found his passion in high tech at Solace. Today Jenna
works in event planning and organizing fundraising events. “I had a bucket
list of things I wanted to achieve as a journalist. I covered four federal
election campaigns, spent time in Afghanistan while our troops were there,
had the opportunity to travel around the country visiting military bases,
enjoyed meeting Canadian and international celebrities, and produced
two live three-hour specials from Iqaluit. It was exciting and I loved every
moment, but I am happy with my decision to change courses.”
David and Jenna love the outdoors and are raising their children, 11-year-
old Cate and 7-year-old Tommy, to enjoy and take advantage of the
opportunities as well. Despite the adjustment to the cold and extreme snow with the City of Ottawa to protect and ensure the continuity of this space
that can come with an Ottawa winter, especially compared with hometown as an off-golf-season recreational opportunity that is open and available for
Toronto, this family has found that Fall, Winter and Spring are when their everyone.
outdoor time expands beyond their own backyard – to the greenspace that “All you have to do is go to the space in those off-seasons and you can see
is the Kanata Golf and Country Club. how important, how valuable, this land is to the community. In the winter
Part of Jenna’s life has become her volunteer efforts with the Kanata people use it for snowshoeing, cross-country skiing, and even skating on
Greenspace Protection Coalition, an organization that is working closely the pond. This wide-open space means people can walk dogs, children can
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build forts and snowmen. For some residents this space is literally just
outside their own yards, for others, just a short trip away. This greenspace
is a real hub for the community, a chance to connect at a distance, to be
outdoors, and to be active.”
As COVID has continued, that opportunity to get outdoors safely and
within their own community means residents have not had to travel,
could chat with neighbours at a safe distance, and could walk with family,
socially distanced, and in a beautiful environment.
“I can’t say enough about what this land means to the residents, and to
the City. The value in protecting this area is immeasurable.”
While she knows that many people find winter unappealing, the cold a
little hard to take, she says the transition to becoming an outdoor winter
person isn’t that tough. “You have to prepare for the weather of course,
dress for the conditions, but then it is really about finding an activity that
you and your family enjoy and just doing it.”
She notes that hiking requires nothing beyond warm clothing, perhaps
Yaktrax for icy conditions, and that places like Play It Again Sports offer
used skiing, skating and snowshoeing equipment at reasonable prices so
you can try things without breaking the bank or committing to a huge
equipment purchase.
As a fundraising/events consultant, Jenna has been focused on helping
the Coalition raise the funds it needs to support its ongoing work,
including planning virtual dinner parties. “Our goal is to do these once
a month. We arrange a menu with a local restaurant, have volunteers
deliver the meals, and then stream entertainment that people can enjoy
while they dine. Not only does it provide funds the Coalition needs, but it
brings the community together for a shared, but socially distanced event.”
When they are not out playing in their own yard or enjoying the
greenspace, Cate and Tommy attend Stephen Leacock Public School.
Jenna said it was a difficult choice – that of whether to return to in-person
school. In the end though she says the kids are happier and the school has
done an amazing job at communicating with families, and with keeping
the school environment safe.
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Tommy has also had the opportunity to return to Scouting and his Beaver
Program, with outdoor events and meetings, and hockey has resumed, in
a modified format of course, but still with the opportunity to get on skates
and to be with teammates.
Cate too has had the opportunity to resume her passion – horseback
riding at Wesley Clover. “Being alone on a horse, you’re pretty much
organically social distanced and she loves it.”
Something else this family has been active doing the past few months is
raising and training their new puppy. “I know a lot of people have adopted
what are being called COVID pets on impulse, but we had been talking
about it for a long time, felt the kids were at the right age, and with David
and I both now working at home, it seemed a perfect time.”
She says it absolutely has been a lot of work – especially those first few
months – but adds that the kids have been great at helping out. It also
gives the family another reason they need to get outdoors a few times a
day.
Since David and Jenna came to Ottawa, their families have joined
them, with David’s parents relocating from Calgary and his sister and
family taking up residence here as well. “It’s kind of funny that they
all ended up here, but it has been wonderful because it means we have
had opportunities for backyard visits and walks together here or at the
Arboretum.”
Jenna’s father also relocated to Ottawa and is a resident at Red Oak
Retirement Residence. “In the early days of COVID, and recently, we
haven’t been able to see him but during the summer, when things were
quieter, we were able to visit and have him over to sit outside. Now we
facetime, which isn’t the same, but we are glad to have him close.”
While COVID has been challenging, this family is succeeding at finding
ways to come together, reasons to get outdoors, and plenty of opportunity
to enjoy an amazing treasure, right in the heart of the community.
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PHYSIOTHERAPY & MASSAGE
Mathew Pulickal
Expert
Contributor
Ottawa Physiotherapy & Sport Clinics
Prepping For The Winter
With Core Exercises
By Mathew Pulickal
A common misconception about core strengthening exercises
is that we are talking about developing six-pack abs; in reality,
core strengthening is meant for the functionality of the body as
a whole. A strong core helps with preventing injury, improving
performance and the ability to endure day-to-day activities.
Everyone can benefit from a stronger core – not just athletes.
Core strengthening doesn’t just involve the development of the abdominal
muscles, you are also building strength in countless surrounding muscle
groups, specifically four deep muscle groups: the diaphragm, pelvic floor,
transverse abdominis and multifidis. By strengthening these muscle
groups and training your body to activate them when appropriate, you
are proactively protecting your body from injury and increasing its ability
to engage in motions that may otherwise be impossible to sustain.
Protecting your back is a priority throughout the entire year, but especially
during the winter months. The presence of ice or wet snow increases the
likelihood of movement-related injury. Sudden muscle spasms that our
bodies enact when we feel ourselves falling can damage spinal muscle
fibres, or even create a misalignment of vertebral joints. A strong core
will not guarantee that you won’t hurt yourself in these conditions, but
it does help!
There are several simple exercises that you can do to develop the strength
and coordination of your deep core muscles. Remember, the goal of these
is to slowly build up strength – you should stop immediately if you feel
any pain or discomfort.
Plank
The plank involves supporting your body in a straight line on your elbows
and toes. Your form is the most important thing here – keep a straight
line between the two points of contact with the ground. You can make the
exercise a bit easier by resting on your knees. Try keeping the plank active
for 30 seconds and then take a break. Do three repetitions.
Dead Bug
Lie on your back with your arms and legs extended towards the ceiling.
Bend your knees at a 90-degree angle and then lower your right arm and
left leg (while straightening it out) simultaneously until they hover above
the ground. Briefly hold that position and then bring your arm and leg
back into the starting position. Repeat the process with your left arm and
right leg. Complete ten repetitions to complete one set. Take a break and
then do two more sets.
Squats
This exercise can be done with a light weight (dumbbell or cowbell). Stand
with your feet shoulder-width apart, and then squat down while keeping
your knees and feet in line. Make sure that you keep your back straight
(don’t bend over) and keep your core muscles engaged both on the way
down and on the way up. Repeat this motion ten times to complete a set.
Take a break and then repeat two more sets.
For all of these exercises, make sure that you “activate” your core muscles.
You can do this by bringing your belly button inward and then breathing
normally. This will “activate” the muscles in the right manner.
Having a strong core will allow you to do more with your body while
minimizing the risk of a lower back injury. If you do feel discomfort or
injure yourself, seek out the help of a professional physiotherapist to get
your body back on the right track!
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Resolution, but then dismiss the thought because they have
never before been able to follow through so why bother. Best Version Media does not guarantee the accuracy of the statistical data on this page. The data does not
represent the listings of any one agent or agency but represents the activity of the real estate community in the
Here are a few tips and tricks for making resolutions, and area. Any real estate agent's ad appearing in the magazine is separate from the statistical data provided which
making them stick. is in no way a part of their advertisement.
Be realistic:
If your routine now doesn’t even include a regular walk around the block,
starting with running a mile a day likely isn’t realistic. Start small and
make sure it has a takeaway beyond vague health or weight loss. Think
about something like a daily walk perhaps to break up your routine, or an
evening walk to connect with the family over their day. When you add in
something that is really important to you, you may find the habit easier
to start – and stick to – for the extra benefit you gain. Oh, and if you
absolutely cannot stand the winter cold, don’t make an outdoor walk your
first resolution. Think of something you can do indoors – like walking
up or down the stairs to speak with someone on another floor instead of
calling to them for instance.
Accept that you may slip:
If you do miss a day of walks, or find yourself calling upstairs to the kids
one day because you are really tired, don’t assume the resolution is a bust
and give up. I hear people all the time talk about eating healthier but then
have a birthday to celebrate or a day that they just can’t beat the chocolate
craving and use that as an excuse to stop altogether. Part of why changing
habits is hard is because we are changing routine, perhaps giving up
something we really love. Instead of considering that slip a failure,
consider it a treat for all the work you have been doing and press on.
Know that habits take a long time to establish:
Just as it likely took you a long time – perhaps a lifetime – to slip into the
habits you now carry, know that it will take time and practice to establish
something new. Use your phone or tablet, or even calendar, to remind
yourself daily of whatever habit you are trying to set. Engage someone you
trust to be a check-in. Have them ask you – not every day but once every
few weeks, how you are doing with your plan. That check-in will be a great
reminder and a great motivator knowing you’ll need to answer the ‘how
are you doing with’ question.
The New Year truly is a chance for a new start. Be realistic
about what you want and how you want to get there, ask for
help and be forgiving when you slip and your future vision
could become reality.
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Kid’s Corner
By Heather Seftel-Kirk
During 2020 there were a lot of things that happened differently than they did in the past and people
had to be creative about how they marked holidays and events, how they connected with friends.
While some felt things like Halloween were ruined without traditional trick or treating, others took the
opportunity to make it unique and memorable, something the family would never forget.
With that spirit in mind, and knowing COVID is not going away soon, I propose a memory box for
2020/2021.
What You Need:
A box of any kind • Left over wrapping paper, ribbons • Markers, crayon
Beads, stickers, glue… anything to decorate the box
What Goes Inside:
• Notes • Pictures • Receipts • Crafts
From every event throughout the year – and you can start with the holiday past, sit down with the kids
and come up with something to add to the box that illustrated or explained how this year’s event was
different.
Hopefully by the end of the year you’ll find the box filled with a whole lot of special and memorable
reminders of the year past and realize that, while some things may have been missed or lost, other
things found new meaning and perhaps new traditions were born.
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10 NEIGHBOURS OF KANATA LAKESGetting to Know Kanata Lakes Community Association
By Heather Seftel-Kirk
This Q&A with the KLCA Early in 2020 we launched the Youth Inspire Program, a series of
team looks at the history of workshops by professionals in our community that aims to empower the
the organization, some of the next generation.
efforts they undertake for the During COVID we organized virtual, live talent shows for kids and teens
community, and how you can in Kanata and we organized a virtual food drive for the Kanata Food
get involved. Cupboard.
The History of KLCA and its How are you handling meetings/ getting information to
Role residents?
KLCA was re-established about Before COVID we met monthly in person. Since COVID we meet online.
three years ago, after a few years People reach us through our website or by email and we work to answer
of inactivity. We are here to speak questions and help with any concerns they have. We also maintain a
on behalf of the community Facebook page which provides information to our community.
as a voice on issues such as
How can the community get involved?
development and planning, traffic
and transportation, safety, and Many of our activities are the result of residents contacting us with
other community affairs. We work concerns to which we generate an activity or response. These include
together with our city councillor for the mosquito problems, traffic issues, and blasting impact. Recently we
Kanata North and other city officials to ensure Kanata Lakes is a vibrant responded to a request from the Kanata Food Cupboard for a food drive/
community today and in the future. fundraiser. We welcome any input from the community.
What are some of the activities of the Association? Have you thought about how you will handle this year’s
Executive change?
KLCA initiated, coordinated and set up a Neighbourhood Watch in a few
new areas of KL. We also organized and coordinated a Home Security KLCA is looking for volunteers and new members to join our board.
Workshop with the local police. Specifically, we are looking for a Treasurer and Secretary. We will be
launching a membership drive to allow us to continue and increase our
We advocate for various issues affecting our community such as the
activities.
completion of Devonian Park, installation of new traffic lights at Huntsville
and Terry Fox, and the addition of a dedicated left turn light at the Is there anything else about the Association that you would
intersection of Terry Fox and Kanata Ave. based on resident demands. We like people to know?
advocated to support and maintain the Nuisance Mosquito Program and We are blessed to live in a beautiful community with very engaged
we support the Kanata Greenspace Protection Coalition to present strong residents. KLCA is here to keep this community grow and prosper, be safe,
opposition to the housing development proposal on the golf course land. and be the best place to live, work and play.
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BESTVERSIONMEDIA.COM JANUARY 2021 11Be Community - …Be Well… - Be Innovative By Sandra Moore, Ottawa Catholic School Board This school year is almost half over. I know that’s hard to believe. Thank you to all of the Kanata Lakes families and students for being so adaptable and patient over these past several months. Thank you to all of the teachers and staff for rising to the challenge. This has been a very unique, stressful and yet, in some ways, normal school year. Teachers in both Please continue to stay connected with your community school. Visit physical and virtual schools have given structure to their school websites to see when virtual school council meetings will be students’ days with activities, assignments and community. held, follow what is happening in the school through Twitter and use We have all adapted to wearing masks, learned what a quadmester is, the calendar to see what is happening next. If you are a parent, make learned the difference between synchronous and asynchronous, and sure to stay connected to your child’s teacher through parent portals and figured out how to set up a Google meet. It has been a steep learning curve your child’s online dashboard. When our only contact with the school, but we are an adaptable people who are resilient and ready to face the virtual or physical, is through distance, it is easy to forget that we are a next challenge. community but it is important to always remember that we are. Optimism and gratitude are two of the attitudes I have chosen to help Spiritual well-being has also moved online this year. Staying connected with my own well-being. Well-being is broad as it encompasses physical, and involved in our communities of faith has required innovative mental and spiritual. As a non-professional I look to the professionals for thinking. Whatever faith community you are connected with, please do advice and understanding. Parents and community members can access what you can to maintain and take advantage of those ties. talks and resources available through their respective school boards. The Ottawa Catholic School Board’s strategic commitments have framed Parents within the OCSB can sign up for the Catholic School Parent our approach to this year within our own Board and to the years that will Association (CSPA) newsletter for instance, to find out about events like follow and apply to everyone, whatever school you belong to, whatever last Spring’s Lunch and Learn, and a November event that focused on community groups you touch. Be Community…Be Well…Be Innovative special education. Take care and stay safe. 12 NEIGHBOURS OF KANATA LAKES
Imagine a Community
Without Frantic Families
By Patrick Lencioni, founder and president, The Table Group
Parents are the CEOs of their families, and families are more
Keep them healthy.
important than companies. Yes, I am confident that both of
those statements are true. And so, it stands to reason that
parents should go about planning and organizing their home
Keep them home.
life with at least as much strategic clarity as a CEO runs his or Caring for a loved one can be overwhelming,
her business. you don’t have to do it alone. We come
Unfortunately, most of them don’t. I certainly didn’t. And the cost of this alongside you to help find at-home long-term
i s greater than we know, for our families, our children, our care solutions that reflect the latest COVID-19
marriages, and even our communities. safety protocols.
Fortunately, it doesn’t have to be that way. Imagine
you, your family, and your community, being
calmer, more intentional and more peaceful.
Imagine not having to worry about whether your
son makes the travel squad of the underwater
lacrosse team, or whether your daughter takes
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are doing. That is the purpose of my book, The
Three Big Questions for a Frantic Family.
I discovered the model for the book years ago. By day
I was, and still am, a consultant to CEOs. By night I’m
a husband and father. One evening I came home, and
innocuously said to Laura, my wife: “If my clients ran their
companies the way we run this family, they’d go out of business.” JAMIESONDANCE.COM
Feeling like I was criticizing her, Laura objected, and I reminded
her that it was as much my fault as hers. In fact, I was more at fault
because I spent my days helping others create clarity and strategy, and
I did virtually nothing in that area at home. So I adapted the work I did
for corporations for families and came up with The Three Big Questions.
What this entails is actually simple. In just an hour over dinner, parents
can have a discussion that provides a basic but critical level of family
clarity. By asking and discussing a few key questions, they can identify
the values that guide the behaviour of the family, the basic principles
that create the strategy for the family, and the single greatest priority
for the family over the next few months. By carving out just 15 minutes
each week, they can review those things and make whatever decisions and
adjustments are necessary to keep things smooth and on track. The book
provides real-life examples from different kinds of families, from those
with young kids to empty-nesters. It’s a fictional story about a husband
and wife who discover the model, but the most important thing about the
book is this: it really works.
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Patrick Lencioni was named in Fortune magazine
as one of the “ten new gurus you should know.” His
passion for organizations and teams is reflected in
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BESTVERSIONMEDIA.COM JANUARY 2021 13Pet P rtrait
By Cate and Tommy Patterson
Poppy
Hi, my name is Poppy. I’m a Portuguese Water Dog.
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Now, I’m six months old. I love my family. My favourite activity is going for walks. We live beside
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the golf course, so I get to run around and play off leash. I like to chase balls and find sticks
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to chew on. In the fall, I loved chasing leaves when they blew in the wind. Now, it’s fun to roll in
the snow and eat some of it.
I also love going to Barkwood Forest dog park. I have lots of friends there. We run around and
have a great time.
My favourite toys are a rope that I can pull and chew on and a Kong bone that sometimes has
treats inside of it. Speaking of treats, I love hot dogs and beef liver treats. They’re my favourite
foods. I get to have them when I’m learning new things and being really good. I’ve been going to
puppy classes at PetSmart. We do lots of fun things there and get lots of treats.
I can sit, lie down, shake a paw and stay. I like to come when called, because that’s when they
give me the best treats.
I really like being with people. I follow my family around, so I can keep a close eye on them. I
don’t like it when they’re in a part of the house I’m not allowed to go to. Sometimes I get in
trouble, like if I jump up on furniture or chew on things that aren’t my toys. I don’t like to get
in trouble, so I try to be good.
My best friend Lucy lives two houses away from me. When we walk by each other’s houses,
we always look for each other. Sometimes Lucy gets away from her family and runs over to
my window to call for me. I love it when she’s allowed to play in our yard.
Gotta go! The kids will be home from school soon and I can’t wait to play with them. I love
belly rubs! Bye.
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14 NEIGHBOURS OF KANATA LAKESRecipe Come Discover
Honey Grab the Honey Red Oak Retirement
By Heather Seftel-Kirk Residence in Kanata Lakes
Many holiday craft fairs and vendor markets around the community over the
past few months had local businesses selling honey. There are even a few small
shops around now selling some of this local liquid gold.
You can find specifics online if you want to dive into details but by my read: honey is more
nutritional than empty sugar; is sweeter so you don’t need to add as much to recipes; and it
brings a unique flavour all its own. Starting the New Year on a healthier foot can begin as
simply as switching sugar for honey in your cooking and baking at home. You can start with
this delicious and nutritious snack.
Banana Muffins
You Need:
3 ripe bananas
⅓ cup honey
¼ cup oil
1 large egg (can also substitute ¼
cup apple sauce)
1 tsp vanilla
1 ½ cups all-purpose flour (or 3c
almond flour if you want a gluten
free version)
1 tsp baking soda
Optional: berries, nuts, raisins,
shredded coconut, chocolate chips Kanata‘s Premiere
Directions: Retirement Experience
Mash the bananas. Add honey, oil, egg and vanilla. Mix together until well blended. Add
the flour and soda. If you want to add some zing you can add chocolate chips, blueberries, Seniors Apartments
raspberries, cranberries, raisins, or any other special ingredient at this point. Independent Living
Fill either lightly greased muffin cups or paper-lined muffin cups to about ¾ full. Bake at 375 Assisted Living
degrees for regular flour, 325 degrees for almond flour for about 20 minutes until golden.
Full Kitchens
Other sweet ideas for honey:
Meat glaze
Sweeten root vegetables or brussel sprouts
Pasta sauce
Salad dressing
Substitute for sugar in baked breads or desserts
Preserves
Dips
Iced tea
Have other sweet treats that use honey as an ingredient?
Send them to us so we can share.
For More Information
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3501 Campeau Drive
Have a recipe we should try?
Kanata, ON K2K 0C1
Send it to us at hseftel-kirk@bestversionmedia.com, 613-592-6426
along with a photo of the finished dish.
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