REGENT THEATRE RE-OPENS – OPTIMIST FRONT & CENTRE

October 26, 2008

OSHAWA, Oct 25:  The Regent Theatre an historic building officially  re-opened  it’s doors with  a huge crowd in attendanc Saturday in downtown Oshawa. Oshawa Optimist Membership officials Margaret Ross, Neil Metcalfe and retired director Carol Sargent represented our orginization opening night. Glyn Laverick should be commended for opening the doors on schedule despite a 90 minute delay. still had to The venue orginally opened it’s doors on October 16, 1919 by the Famous Players Theatre chain for the  cost of $100,000. Over the year’s this building has had in shares of “up’and downs’ . During it’s life span  it was the prime movie venue attracting over 500,000 patrons annually. Since the early 90’s this historic building had been listed on the National Register as a vaudeville movie palace. This decade the City of Oshawa permitted the Oshawa Folks Art Council to oversee the operations. During this time frame the Oshawa Optimist membership donated $5,000.00 towards the “Youth Group” activies to be operated at  this venue. Eventally the Folk Arts Council despite good intentions couldn’t arrange the complete funding to revamp this downtown complex. Our City where continuing to overhaul in it’s downtown core and the Regent Theatre was just another main cog in it’s ongoing new look. Last year Glyn Laverick a Toronto business man purchased the theatre with the conditions the doors had to be open prior to the end of 2008 and a mimimum of 100 events held annually. like most opening night problems arose. A 90 minute delay occured as carpet was still being laid. The customers realizes the growing pains would happen however all echoed  with departing comments of this being a memorial occassion with great acts featuring  David Usher, The Leahy Family and Dr. Draw, with revamped theatre a joy to be in.  The show ended at 1:00 am.

OPTIMIST TOP UP ALZHEIMER SOCIETY WALK OF MEMORIES

October 23, 2008

 UXBRIDGE, Oct 19.. Being involved with second annual Durham North Walk for Memories operated by the Alzheimer Society of Durham is a rewarding experience. Eloi Dalcourt a dedicated family man from Oshawa and a loyal member assuming a variety of duties as a “Friend of the Optimist Club of Oshawa” is one numerous individuals who suffers from this dreadful health problem in Canada.  Now 77 this retired General Motors of Canada employee had three family generations attend and participate via the picuresque trails of the countryside preserves near Wooden Sticks Golf Course.It was a heart warming experience. All fifteen Dalcourt family members walked the 4 km trail successfully. Laurie Docimo the Fund Development Convenor for Durham Region located here in Oshawa was excited about the final dollars raised as local business, service clubs, individual donations collected $12,598.00. Our Oshawa membership who serve our mandate of “Supporting Our Youth & Community Since ‘82″ immediately topped up total donating an additional  $402.00 bringing the Walk Of Memories to a even $13,000.00. Mrs Flo Dalcourt is not only a great caregiver but she’s a cancer patient still receiving treament at Lakeridge Health Cancer Centre in Oshawa. This event was a wonderful experience about life itself and certainly opens your eyes about one’s own individual health. This decease effects everyone especially the immediate family, love ones and friends. Anyone can help, volunteers and dollars are always required. Alxheimer Society of Durham is located in Oshawa at 419 King St. West Suite 207 in Oshawa, via telephone at 905-576-2567, toll free 1-888-301-1106, fax 906-576-2033, their email is info@alzheimerdurham.com and they have a website at www.alzheimerdurham.com,

Their mission statement – it’s simple and to the point and reads:The Alzheimer Society of Durham Region is to improve the quality of life of people with this desease or a related dementia and their care partners.

The Optimist Club of Oshawa and it’s are proud that we could help.

OSHAWA M.P.P. JERRY OUELLETTE LOOKING FOR ‘08 VOLUNTEER OF THE YEAR

January 21, 2008

OSHAWA- Jan 20 … Volunteering in our community makes a genuine difference in the lives of others. Every year more than 2.3 million Ontarians volunteer their time through 75,000 charitable and non-profit organizations. To-gether their contrutions transale into 390 million hours of volunteer help annually.

Since 1986, the Ontario government has honoured volunteers through this volunteer service awards.In the 20 years, since these awards were first established, tens of thousands of Ontarians have been recognized for their years of service.This year’s nominations are opened until this Friday, Jan 25,2008. Winners will be honoured in April 2008.

Our members are requested to submit our representative by this Thursday, Jan. 24th thus allowing us ample this to process the paper work. Kindly submit your volunteer or year to Optimist Jim Shaw c/0 email jimshaw15@rogers.com or telephone 905-576-6919.

Within our Oshawa Club we have great potential of numerous nominations.

PAPA MILOSH DEAD AT 85

October 19, 2007

Rada Miloshevski father of Johnny Milosh a “Friend Of Youth”a strong supporter was buried Oct 19th in Oshawa. Earlier his beloved wife Sophia has passed away. He is survived by four children – Mary Pappas of Cobourg, Anne Sederis from Scarborough, John Milosh of Oshawa and Louis Miloshevski from Courtice. Mr. Miloshevski was born on May 9th, 1923 in Graescuica, Macedonia. Johnny Milosh is a co-sponsor of the Optimist Club Monday Night Progressive Euchre parties.

Optimist News In A City Publication

October 14, 2007

The upcoming “WinterLights Magazine” published by the City of Oshawa will have a brief article about the yearly happenings about our membership and activies of the Optimist Club of Oshawa

Tracy Adams editor of this coloured magazine is proud the Oshawa Optimist club have submitted this article telling our community about our mandate of being a “Friend Of Youth” organization. We expect this issue will be available in early October.

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