Let’s Be Well Together Podcast - Episode 56
Date: February 21, 2023

Participants: John Webster, Julie Wilson, Cameron Earnshaw and Sheila Webster
Guest: Rev. Anne Anderson

Start times and Segments:

[0:00:35] What’s On Your Mind: Julie and John talk about how little water we need when we’re forced by circumstances to ration it. It reminds us to use less in everyday life to help the environment.

[0:9:30] Expanding Minds Interview: [Sprititual Wellness] We interview Rev. Anne Anderson in our effort to speak with people of different religions, outlooks and beliefs and open eyes to the things we share in common. Rev. Anne chats about Lent and things people do to celebrate it. This year Lent runs from Feb 22 to Apr 6. Lent means lengthening in old English. It recalls the lengthening of days as days get longer as we enter Spring. In times past, it was preparation time for Easter, when there were traditionally lots of baptisms. Many people think about repentance – turning away from things that are not good. Others focus on new growth, which echoes hope. There’s more to it than fasting or giving up things we like for a time. Some people take something on (like a new practice), or give their time, or donate to a charity, or do something for themselves. It’s often rooted in practice, like reading a devotion, spending more intentional time in prayer or silence or mediation. There are many ways to approach it.

[0:23:57] Adventures of the Starving Artist: Second-guessing during songwriting leads to a graveyard of unfinished songs. Cameron is making progress getting over it, then get past that sequence.

[0:28:54] Move That Body: It’s great when you get to use your favourite machine at the gym.

[0:33:06] Running Popup: John got hit by negative thoughts, getting bummed out by the polarization he sees in our world.

[0:37:01] Flipside of the Coin: We’re in wedding prep mode for a son. We chat about what we’re up to and remember a speech at our own wedding that should never have been made.

Guest Information: Reverend Anne Anderson is a Community Pastor at Martin Luther University College in Waterloo, Ontario. Reverend Anne pastors a community called thirdspace_. She’s a mom to two fantastic kids, a partner to a great husband and a student. She’s a Phd Candidate in Human Relationships, specializing in Pastoral Leadership. She’s researching transformational leadership and emergent faith communities. A current focus is food insecurity and students during the pandemic. She calls Waterloo home and has been grateful to travel and work in the U.S., UK and Africa over the years. She loves to read and play music and do boot camp with great friends.

Thirdspace_ website: https://luther.wlu.ca/worship-and-music/thirdspace.html

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Let’s Be Well Together Podcast - Episode 55
Date: February 14, 2022

Participants: John Webster, Sammy Damaren, Cameron Earnshaw and Sheila Webster
Guest: Jason Schreurs (interview) and Hilary Toth (Move That Body)

Start times and Segments:

[0:00:35] What’s On Your Mind: Sheila and Sammy talk about the benefits of decluttering, after reading an article by Iris Benaroia called, “A valuable lesson in organization” (National Post). Clutter causes anxiety and even brain fatigue. For some people, decluttering improved relationships. Some couple became more emotionally connected, because they left behind anxiety and started living in a better environment.

[0:10:34] Expanding Minds Interview: [Mental Wellness] We interview music and mental health writer Jason Schreurs. He hosts internationally renowned Scream Therapy Podcast. His book Scream Therapy – A Punk Journey Through Mental Health will be released May 1 through Mansfield Press. He lives with bipolar. For Jason, punk rock has always been a form of therapy – a way to feel that he belonged. In Jason’s experience, punk rock is about supporting each other and picking each other up. He learned when researching his book that therapy can be punk rock, in the spirit of resistance, rebellion, and going against the grain. He talked to counsellors, psychiatrists and therapists who do not take a top-down approach. Instead, they say things like, “Look there’s no hierarchy here. We’re supporting each other. I’m a trained professional, yes, but my role in this is to help you thrive and live your best life.”

[0:28:49] Adventures of the Starving Artist: Cameron met up with Grant Gimpel (Shy Harry and Pilot Project). They took I a jazz show where a bass player used an octaver pedal to great effect. He was on fire.

[0:32:19] Move That Body: Hilary Toth tells us about fun times playing volleyball.

[0:37:36] Running Popup: The song Dreams by the Cranberries came up when John was on a long run. The line about her life changing every day, in every possible way, hit him in a really great way. He reflected on changes in his life for the better. It felt good.

[0:39:56] Flipside of the Coin: John has a tendency to obsess, including to prep for a marathon. They were both surprised when he didn’t do that before the last one. It allowed them to enjoy the vacation in the week before.

Guest Information: Jason Schreurs is a music and mental health writer, host of the internationally renowned Scream Therapy podcast, and self-proclaimed punk weirdo living in Powell River, BC, a small coastal town on the traditional territory of the Tla’amin Nation. He has contributed to Visions Journal (Canadian Mental Health Association), Transition Magazine (Disability Alliance BC), OC87 Recovery Diaries, New Noise Magazine, Noisey (Vice), Alternative Press, and Exclaim! He’s a recent graduate of the MFA in Creative Nonfiction Program at the University of King’s College. When Jason’s not writing, podcasting, facilitating a bipolar support group, or doing other mental health advocacy work, he’s screaming into dented microphones and beating on his guitar like it’s a percussion instrument. His book Scream Therapy: A Punk Journey through Mental Health is available May 1 from Mansfield Press.

Link to Scream Therapy Pocast website: https://screamtherapyhq.com/

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Let’s Be Well Together Podcast - Episode 54
Date: February 7, 2023

Participants: John Webster, Sammy Damaren, Cameron Earnshaw and Sheila Webster
Guest: Isabelle Sinclair (Interview) and Jason Schreurs (Move That Body)

Start times and Segments:

[0:00:35] What’s On Your Mind: An environmental social media post – 5 tips for a healthier you or planet. It’s more expensive and time consuming to eat healthy and choose organic. We make a pitch to spend both on eating healthy. There are opportunities to eat healthy and care about our planet.

[0:09:37] Expanding Minds Interview: We interview Isabelle Sinclair about stressors she faces as a university student: grades, chasing co-op placements, comparing herself to others. Social media and the grinding mentality of students that can be toxic at times. Fortunately, Isabelle’s developed approaches and perspectives that help her navigate the stressors. They include staying humble and down to earth, while remembering that university is a time to find oneself, with more time down the road to figure things out. She believes that challenges are making her more resilient. Getting through them transfers into life skills and positive outcomes.

[0:24:25] Adventures of the Starving Artist: Cameron gives a preview of jazz music he wrote for an indie film a long time ago, but couldn’t share until now. It’s exciting to see the music getting out into the world.

[0:28:30] Move That Body: Jason Schreurs enjoys punk rock and mosh pits. It’s a fun way to be active and physical.

[0:34:10] Running Popup: John had another breakthrough about the wellness theory he’s working on. The facet activities, which foster wellness in different areas, are like building blocks that help us regain and keep balance.

[0:37:09] Flipside of the Coin: Sheila enjoyed the interview of Rev. Jessica Purple Rodela on Episode 51. She has questions and thoughts about it

Guest Information: Isabelle is a third-year student at the University of Waterloo double-majoring in English Literature and Legal Studies. She is studying in the co-op stream. This term, Isabelle is currently working as a Junior Policy Analyst for Crown-Indigenous Relations and Northern Affairs Canada. In her free time, Isabelle enjoys reading, running, and travelling anywhere she can!

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Let’s Be Well Together Podcast - Episode 53
Date: January 31, 2023

Participants: John Webster, Sammy Damaren, Cameron Earnshaw and Sheila Webster
Guest: Jill Melanson

Start times and Segment Segments:

[0:00:38] What’s On Your Mind: Your frame of mind affects the way you approach experiences. We talk about changing the “what if’s” from anticipating something negative, to imagining something positive.

[0:11:54] Expanding Minds Interview: [Economic Wellness] Budgeting is a fundamental and common sense approach to financial wellness. It is extremely important for a household. It got John and Sheila through their early days as students with two children and a modest income. Our guest, Jill Melanson, chats about strategies to help in the process, such as where to look for the information you need, and ensuring you give yourself time. Budgeting provides us with information that helps sort wants from needs. It allows us to find ways to cut back on some items, to make it possible to obtain others.

[0:27:45] Adventures of the Starving Artist: Cameron gives us highlights from his trip to Quebec City with his school friend and fellow musician, Jacy James Anderson. The city was amazing and they had a fun experience at a jazz club.

Spotify link to Jacy James Anderson’s Album: Blackout Poetry

[0:31:29] Move That Body: We talk about an article on enhancing chances of making “smart” New Year’s resolutions to exercise more – ones that we can stick to: “Resolved to work out more in 2023? What science says about sticking to it”, by Stephanie Dubois, CBC News.

[0:38:19] Running Popup: Over the past year, John experienced visceral reminders that his mental health suffers when he does not keep aerobic exercise a part of his everyday life.

[0:42:04] Flipside of the Coin: We reminisce about an awkward twist at their wedding. It’s a good lesson that it's best to keep the couple in the loop about wedding planning.

Guest Information: Jill Melanson is a licensed Mortgage Agent who works with Invis, a large and respected Canadian mortgage brokerage. Jill guides her clients through the mortgage process and helps them make informed choices, including after a mortgage closes, providing tips and strategies to build long-term wealth. Jill spent most of her career with TD Canada Trust as a Financial Advisor.  She also worked at RBC as a Financial Advisor in a more remote role. She completed her Canadian Securities Course among other investment courses throughout her tenure in banking. Jill has been married for 10 years and has two beautiful kids. Her contact information:
Jill Melanson – Mortgage Agent with Invis (Kitchener, Ontario office)
Website: https://jillmelanson.ca/
email: [email protected] 

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Let’s Be Well Together Podcast - Episode 52
Date: January 27, 2023

Participants: John Webster, Elise Seifert, Cameron Earnshaw and Sheila Webster
Guest: Dr. Jaime Downey (interview) and Sydney Stortini (Move That Body)

Start times and Segment Segments:

[0:00:38] What’s On Your Mind: Guest host Elise Seifert joins us as part of her travel series. We chat a trip to Bali. Elise found herself surrounded by art create by people, and the beauty of nature. The people there place emphasis on, and get a lot from art, which we believe is an important area of wellness.

[0:08:07] Expanding Minds Interview: [Physical and Economic Wellness] we interview Dr. Jaime Downey in the areas of Physical and Economic Wellness  – some ways they can affect each other.

[0:20:50] Adventures of the Starving Artist: It’s a new year and Cameron is starting new things. For example he connected with a lawyer to help work on template contracts he can add to his toolbox and use going forward.

[0:26:04] Move That Body: Sydney Stortini is back to chat about going to the gym. She enjoys weight training and incorporates stretching into her routine.

[0:31:12] Running Popup: John take time to pay tribute to Terry Fox, who inspired him, and to thank the podcast team while celebrating our 52nd episode.

[0:36:21] Flipside of the Coin: We chat about an article entitled, “Sexual Healing – 10 ways sex gives you a lust for life – from boosting your immunity to managing pain”, by Jane Atkinson  and Lizzie Parry.

Guest Information: Dr. Jaime Downey was born and raised in Kitchener, Ontario, and always had a passion for living a healthy active lifestyle and helping others do the same. This led her to obtain her Honours Degree in Kinesiology from the University of Western Ontario. She then went on to receive her Doctor of Chiropractic Degree with Honours. Dr. Downey enjoys working with people of all ages while utilizing an evidence-based approach when developing treatment plans with her patients. She strives to work with each patient to develop personal goals and help them get back to the activities they most enjoy.

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Let’s Be Well Together Podcast - Episode 51
Date: January 17, 2023

Participants: John Webster, Sammy Damaren, Cameron Earnshaw and Sheila Webster
Guest: Rev. Jessica Purple Rodela (interview) and Al Tordjman (Move That Body).

Start times and Segment Segments:

[0:00:38] What’s On Your Mind: Sammy and Sheila get much out of choreography. It’s a facet activity that enhances different areas of wellness.

[0:09:22] Expanding Minds Interview: [Spiritual Wellness] We interview Rev. Jessica Purple Rodela, an atheist and a Minister in the Unitarian Congregation. She had an experience in her youth that was similar to a story from the 19th century about Josea Ballou, who has been called a father of American Universalism. A conservative colleague was insulted by the Universalist belief that there is no hell or damnation. The conservative said, “If I was a Universalist and I didn’t fear fire and hell, then I could just hit you over the head and I could steal your horse and saddle and ride away and I would still go to heaven.” Josea Ballou retorted, “Well, if you were a Universalist that idea would never occur to you”. In Rev. Jessica’s view, the idea is that we can be good for goodness sake, as we like to say at Christmas. We’re ingrained with a moral compass. We can aim slightly differently, but there are some things that as empathetic human beings we can agree on. When we call people into a conversation about personal experience, rather than argue about scripture or philosophy, then we’re talking about a commonality. We’re establishing commonality. We’re bound to find out that we agree on many things. We may disagree about the priorities, but our foundational values are probably pretty similar as humans.

[0:22:55] Adventures of the Starving Artist: Cameron doesn’t love the “business” side of the music business, but it’s something every professional musician must address. He gives some examples.

[0:27:43] Move That Body: Al Tordjman talks about limiting sugar intake. What we put into our bodies is a very important consideration to physical health.

[0:33:03] Running Popup: John was struck by a very good feeling while walking to work. He stopped to savour the moment.

[0:35:18] Flipside of the Coin: We chat about a practice that’s helping John sleep better: leaving his phone in another room, not beside his bed.

Guest Information: Rev. Jessica Purple Rodela grew up in Panama, during the tumultuous sovereignty negotiations of the 1970's. Her family returned to Texas in 1979. She lived in various U.S. states. Before entering the ministry, she worked as a high school English teacher, a freelance writer, and a logistics analyst.  She graduated in 2008 from Meadville Lombard Theological School, a Unitarian Universalist seminary in Chicago where she co-founded the anti-racism forum The Kaleidoscope Initiative. She gave an Award-winning sermon “Can't We All Get Along? Loving Your (Political) Opponent” She wrote “The Prayer of the War Atheist”, which was published. She moved to Canada in 2008 and serves Grand River Unitarian Congregation. Rev. Jessica is a mentor to ministerial candidates and chaplaincy students.

Canadian Unitarian Council website: https://cuc.ca/

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Let’s Be Well Together Podcast - Episode 50
Date: January 10, 2023

Participants: John Webster, Sammy Damaren, Cameron Earnshaw and Sheila Webster
Guest: David Edey (Interview) and Rania Atif (Move That Body)

Start times and Segment Segments:

[0:00:38] What’s On Your Mind: Sammy and John chat about a Mental Health Commission of Canada post about four self-care tips: feel the feelings; gratitude journal; five senses; and sleep schedule. They talk mostly about journaling and feeling the feelings.

[0:17:57] Expanding Minds Interview: [Economic Wellness] David Edey talks about the process of naming an Executor when making a Will. The Executor works with beneficiaries and settles the estate. David is a Certified Executor Advisor and author of the book Executor Help: How to Settle an Estate Pick an Executor and Avoid Family Fights. He has personal experience with problems an Executor can face. He learned valuable lessons, including that it helps to communicate with family members and the Executor when you are making your Will (before your pass away). We learn about some of his experiences and ask about some tips for people in this context: 1. share their wishes with their families; 2. pre-book their Executors (talk to them in advance); 3. talk to advisors (accountants, lawyers, etc.) about what they hope to achieve in their Will;  4. ask Executors to communicate with beneficiaries during the process of dealing with an estate; and 5. tell Executors where digital passwords are located.

[0:29:39] Adventures of the Starving Artist: It’s that time of year when we often reflect back. Cameron reflects back on a short film project he started working on in 2019, which is getting closer to completion. His work centered on jazz music.

[0:34:51] Move That Body: Rania Atif is a busy university student. Much of her work involves sitting at a desk. She enjoys walking not only for the exercise and as a break from study, but for the freedom of mind. She lets her thoughts flow. Rania also enjoys rock climbing.

[0:41:09] Running Popup: A news story snuck into John’s mind –thoughts of revenge are distracting and make it very hard to live in the present moment. It’s important for many wellness exercises for us to live in the moment and make the most of each minute.

[0:43:00] Flipside of the Coin: We talk about an interesting article: “A for attractive: Good-looking female college students saw their grades DROP during Covid pandemic 'when professors couldn't see their faces', study claims”, by Mansur Shaheen.

Guest Information: David is a Certified Executor Advisor (CEA) who has worked in the financial planning industry in Montreal for more than 35 years. He is the author of the book Executor Help: How to Settle an Estate, Pick an Executor and Avoid Family Fights. He also hosts a podcast called Executor Help Podcast. David has personal experience with problems an executor can face. He spent seven years and $50,000 in lawyers’ fees, plus made 10 court appearances to settle his parents’ will with a sibling. He learned valuable lessons.

David’s Website: https://www.davidedey.com/
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Participants: John Webster, Sammy Damaren, Cameron Earnshaw and Sheila Webster
Guest: Frederick Fuller (interview) and Ayesha Munir (Move That Body)

Start times and Segment Segments:

[0:00:38] What’s On Your Mind: Sammy and John return to a social media post they talked about in episode 33 – Things I’m Still Learning. They share experiences about “asking for help when needed” and “showing myself compassion”.

[0:12:02] Expanding Minds Interview: [Mental Wellness] We interview Frederick Fuller about Hospice Waterloo Region’s Paint Through Grief workshop. It’s a two-hour painting session for people who have experienced the death of a person close to them. They don’t try to create art in the sense of famous painters. It’s about tapping into a creative experience as a way to express thoughts or emotions that may be difficult to express in words. Art has always been a form of communication for us. Like grief, art is unique and takes many forms. Participants relax in the moment and let the process flow. It sometimes triggers something that may not have been come out through spoken language.

[0:27:56] Adventures of the Starving Artist: Cameron gets to try his new custom-molded ear monitors. They’re awesome game changers for performances.

[0:31:57] Move That Body: Ayesha Munir hits the gym most weekday mornings. She enjoys jump rope and weights workouts.

[0:38:08] Running Popup: John often asks himself, “What would the butler do?” Find out why.

[0:41:13] Flipside of the Coin: In relationships, enjoying both give and take works better than one person going the take take take route.

Guest Information: Fred Fuller is studying to become an Expressive Arts Therapist. He attended the CREATE Institute in Toronto. In 2009, He graduated from NASCAD University in Halifax, with a bachelor's in fine arts. He majored in interdisciplinary studies. In 2017, he lead workshops at YWCA in Kitchener, for women and children in low-income housing. In 2019, he designed and lead workshops at ONEroof in Kitchener, for street entrenched youth. He shifted his focus to Hospice Waterloo Region just before the pandemic hit in 2020. He’s begun to establish himself at Hospice with the help of his supervisor: Cathy Middleton. Together they shine a much-needed light on Expressive Arts Therapy and how it can benefit clients experiencing bereavement and anticipatory grief. Along with Painting Through Grief, Hospice Waterloo also offers The Kids HeART Space Group for children experiencing anticipatory grief.  

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Let’s Be Well Together Podcast - Episode 48
Date: December 27, 2022

Participants: John Webster, Julie Wilson, Cameron Earnshaw and Sheila Webster
Guest: Linda Kenny (Expanding Minds) and Sydney Stortini (Move That Body)

Start times and Segment Segments:

[0:00:38] What’s On Your Mind: Julie and John chat about a post by Mental Health Commission of Canada on 5 quick tips to reduce anxiety. These are tips about what you can do immediately to try and release the pressure a bit (breathe, ground yourself in the present, remember that the feeling is temporary, redirect your mind to a positive thought or activity, and move your body), then more tips on what to do when you have more time (reframe your thoughts, talk to someone, engage in leisure time and pleasurable activities, practice relaxation methods and cultivate healthy habits).

[0:11:44] Expanding Minds Interview: We interview Linda Kenny, the CEO of KidsAbility – a leading provider of children’s rehabilitation services in Waterloo Region and Wellington County. It provides a great opportunity for families to see what kids can achieve when they just need a little help. The job of people at KidsAbility is to see the ability and look for the potential in every child. It’s an amazing organization that helps thousands of children and youth to reach their communication, social, physical and behavioural goals, and to achieve great things at home, at school and in their community.  

[0:28:10] Adventures of the Starving Artist: As an artist, Cameron is continually putting himself out there, making pitches. He chats about a hit and a miss along the way. The hit the City of Ottawa adding Cameron’s new song, It’s All the Same, to its City Sounds Playlist for 2022.

[0:31:32] Move That Body: Sydney Stortini talks about the fun of wakeboarding and paddleboarding. Each is enjoyable in a different way – the rush of wakeboarding and the peacefulness of paddleboarding.

[0:35:53] Running Popup: John describes another breakthrough in advancing his theory that came from chatting with a podcast guest. This time it’s the discussion of Stephen Covey’s four quadrants from episode 43. It helps to explain a difference between the whack-a-mole approach to wellness John was stuck on for most of his life, compared to the more thoughtful approach he’s working on now.

[0:40:15] Flipside of the Coin: Sheila and John discuss an interesting article about the need to quit sometimes. It goes against the grain to quit, but sometimes refusing to stop is worse than stopping.

Guest Information: Linda Kenny is the Chief Executive Officer of KidsAbility Centre for Child Development. KidsAbility is a leading provider of children’s rehabilitation services in Waterloo Region and Wellington County. Prior to her appointment to KidsAbility in April 2013, Linda was CEO of the Ontario Association of Children’s Rehabilitation Services, the provincial umbrella group representing all 20 Children’s Treatment Centres. A Social Worker by profession, Linda has worked extensively the community services sector, having held positions with SCI Ontario, March of Dimes Canada and Independent Living Services of Simcoe County.  She has built considerable experience in service delivery, client affairs, government relations and community and organizational development.  She’s dedicated to improving the lives and experiences of those who benefit from community services. Welcome Linda.

Website: KidsAbility
Website for the Foundation (including donation link): KidsAbility Foundation

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Let’s Be Well Together Podcast - Episode 47
Date: December 20, 2022

Participants: John Webster, Sammy Damaren, Cameron Earnshaw and Sheila Webster
Guest: Rose Johnson

Start times and Segment Segments:

[0:00:38] What’s On Your Mind: We talk about facet activities – the building blocks for categories of wellness, i.e, activities that foster wellness. Today we chat about “see opportunities for growth in the challenges life brings you” as an activity that fosters spiritual wellness.

[0:12:09] Expanding Minds Interview: [Economic and Physical Wellness] Rose Johnson tells us about Powers of Attorney for Personal Care and Property. Our physical health and finances are important. Who makes decisions about our medical treatment and finances if we become incapacitated? Powers of Attorney let us control who makes those decisions. Without them, important decisions about our medical care and finances may be made by someone we’d prefer not make those decisions. People go on and on in their Will planning on who’s going to get small items, but very cavalier about who’s going to make decisions for them when they can’t make those decisions for themselves, on important points like medical decisions and how to deal with their property. We urge listeners to get Powers of Attorney and work with a lawyer to do that.

[0:27:22] Adventures of the Starving Artist: The best part of New Gear Day is when the gear comes in. Cameron received his custom fit in-ear monitors, and they’re amazing

[0:32:30] Move That Body: You need to have exercise and healthy eating to get the maximum benefit. One without the other doesn’t do the job.

[0:38:00] Running Popup: People face a catch-22. It’s a reality many of us are in. People don’t have time to think about wellness, to work out, or spend time on wellness each week. They are too busy. The catch-22 is that we need to spend time on wellness, but we don’t have time to do that.

[0:40:33] Flipside of the Coin: Sheila and John had to catch up on Flipside segments while in Collingwood. They chat about enjoying Collingwood when they can, but it’s sometimes hard to be in the moment.

Guest Information: Rose Johnson is a lawyer with international law firm Gowling WLG, as is host John Webster. They’re not providing legal advice (or any advice) on the podcast. They to encourage listeners to make a will and seek legal advice to do so. Rose assists individuals, professionals, business owners and multi-generational families to develop and implement estate plans, to protect loved ones and reduce taxes payable. She works on succession plans to transfer family wealth to the next generation. She assists clients with substitute decision-making and mental incapacity planning through the use of powers of attorney and trusts. Rose is active in her community. She speaks to seniors about estate planning. She’s been a board member of numerous charitable organizations, including, YWCA of Kitchener-Waterloo, the Grand River Hospital Foundation, and Junior Achievement Of The Waterloo Region Inc.

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