Gamer Golf takes over at Beer Store location
Owner Andrew Scott demonstrates how to hit the ball into the oversized impact screens that absorb shots and then provide statistics. By Kathryn Stocks There’s a new game in town and it looks like...
What could be sweeter than peaches and chocolate cake?
It’s peach season and our local fruit from Niagara has been particularly delicious this summer! This chocolate cake served with juicy golden peaches is a lovely treat. By Kathryn McLean September is commonly considered...
Membership
Membership is only $15.00 per year per household. Please fill out our membership form using your Credit Card or Visa Debit Card or your PayPal account. Membership Chair, Denise Bacon email Why join CCRA? CCRA...
Harvesting the fruits of community collaboration
The Garden Committee members at St. Dunstan’s took great ownership and pride in this community garden as they worked together to plant, tend and harvest the vegetables for the SCHC food bank. By Denise...
Book for young readers explores the power of helping others
By Pamela Collins A Drop of HopeAuthor: Keith CalabresePublisher: Scholastic Press Meet 6th graders Ernest, Ryan, Lizzie and their teacher, Mr. Earle. They all live in the town of Cliffs Donnelly. The sign going...
Classic children’s mystery stories still delight
By Amanda Pompilii Nancy Drew: The Secret of the Old ClockBy Carolyn KeenePublisher and Publication Year: Simon and Schuster, 1930 The Hardy Boys: The Tower TreasureBy Franklin W. DixonPublisher and Publication Year: Simon and...
Eating outdoors is a summer highlight
Veggies with yogurt dip are perfect for al fresco dining. By Kathryn McLean Ah, June. That means it’s summertime with bright mornings and long evenings enjoyed just sitting on the porch or watering gardens,...
Cleaning, greening and quieting Centennial
If you’re in the market for a new lawnmower, leaf blower or trimmer, consider going electric. You’ll love how quiet they are and your neighbours will appreciate it, too. By Tom Rataj The growing...
Protecting your bike from thieves
By Kazi Anwar As the weather warms up, more people pull their bikes out and hit the road. Riding a bike is great exercise, saves money on gas, and lets you enjoy the sunshine....
It’s so easy to make your own granola
You can eat your granola by the handful, in a bowl with milk or with yogurt and fruit. By Kathryn McLean If you like granola and don’t mind spending a few minutes in the...
Smartphones linked to mental illness among young people
By Denise Bacon and Kathy Rowe There is a reason why this book has remained at the top of the New York Times best seller list for over 52 weeks. In our opinion, this...
Using AI to make life easier
Results from an AI inquiry seeking the best weekly food deals from local grocery stores By John Murphy Over the past year, AI has been a topic of conversation at social gatherings I have...
Stretching your grocery budget
By Kathryn McLean Many shoppers have noticed their grocery bills getting higher each week. While food costs may be rising, there are still plenty of ways to prepare satisfying meals without spending a fortune....
From the page to the stage for two Mowat students
Emily O’Regan and Isabelle D’Sousa on the set of their co‑written script of this year’s National Theatre School production By Shelley Cooke What began as a shared idea two years ago has grown into...
Fresh ideas for eating more vegetables
Fresh vegetables and fruits: an easy step toward healthier eating By Kathryn McLean A friend recently told me she feels her family should be eating more vegetables and asked for ideas on how to...
Lawson Road culvert rehabilitation
Lawson Road construction between Cedarview Drive and Irvine Road will be in effect until late May. By John Murphy You may have noticed that the work on the Lawson Road Culvert over the Centennial...
Honouring Black brilliance across generations
Rella Braithwaite’s writing and research recorded the history of Blacks in Canada. By Kathryn Stocks February is Black History Month, and this year’s theme is: “30 Years of Black History Month: Honouring Black Brilliance...
Why deer shed their antlers
By Pamela Collins Living on a ravine property, we see many deer ambling through our back garden, but what we saw on Christmas Day was truly awesome! Two bucks were trying to remove each...
Holding mind and spirit together
St. Dunstan of Canterbury held a presentation on the intersection of mental health and spirituality. By Rev. Graham McCaffrey On January 31, St. Dunstan of Canterbury opened its doors to a timely community presentation...
A profound statement on aging, endurance and solitude
Dag lives like a hermit in an abandoned school bus deep in the wilds of British Columbia with no phone, no internet, and no desire for the conveniences of modern life. By Pamela Collins...
Davina’s Swim House makes a splash
Davina’s Swim House has recently opened at the Ravine Park Plaza. By Amanda Pompilii If you have visited Ravine Park Plaza recently, you may have noticed a few changes. After many years of operation,...
Goodbye to the king of the African Savanna
Fintan, a rare white lion, had a big personality and a big roar that could be heard in the zoo parking lot. By Wanda Wierzbicki On December 13, the Toronto Zoo sadly said goodbye...
A few book recommendations for your holiday giving
Alfie’s Long Winter by Greg McEvoy The children’s book Alfie’s Long Winter by Greg McEvoy is an endearing and beautifully illustrated story about a leaf named Alfie who lives on the highest branch at...
Discover Centennial on CCRA’s YouTube channel!
By Sue Anfang Did you know that the CCRA has a YouTube Channel?YouTube’s global mission is “to give everyone a voice and show them the world.” The CCRA’s YouTube channel has a simpler, more...
Young playwrights bring Greek mythology to a modern stage
Mowat students Elizabeth Kelly, left, and Soraya Page are the co-authors and co-directors of the play Mean Gods, a parody of the Broadway hit Mean Girls that blends Greek mythology with modern teen drama....
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