Can your six-year old make a quilt? Mine can! At Sunnyside Wesleyan Church in Ottawa, I run a group called God’s Little Princesses for girls ages five to ten. Last week, we made quilt panels with fabric markers and an old Ikea sheet. The girls diligently drew...
By Greg Gowing It all started with a speech by Stephen Lewis, the world-renowned HIV/AIDS activist. Lewis was speaking at a convention for the Ontario Hospital Association in 2004. His impassioned speech was about his experiences as the UN special envoy to Africa and...
Three runners from Central took to the streets in October to raise money for Rachel’s Home. The Scotiabank Toronto Waterfront Marathon took place on Oct. 16. Central’s own Bruce Jones ran the marathon. Alistair McIlwraith and Greg Gowing each ran 5K. Bruce...
Are you artistically inclined? Do you want to put those skills to work, to help the children at Rachel’s Home? Well, here’s your chance. We have gathered up a selection of old tiles from the roof project. Under Yssie’s guidance, we will be make commemorative plaques...