Living In Aurora Blog Live Again, Aurora Senior Centre

Anna Lozyk Romeo — Thu, 15 Nov 2012 02:25:41 +0000

On November 13th, 2012 I went live once again, that is my Living In Aurora blog. This time I presented at the Aurora Senior Centre located near the Town Hall in Aurora.

Aurora Senior Centre, Town of Aurora, Ontario

First time I did for Hollandview Retirement Community. My presentation for the computer club at the Aurora Senior Centre was called the ‘Good Neighbour’ as well and it featured photography and my commentary on the changing Aurora, wonders of the Nokiidaa Trail Link boardwalk, the McKenzie boardwalk, the Community Arboretum, Merlin’s Hollow and Sheppard’s Bush. I also talked about some of the events in Aurora such as Canada Day Parade on July 1st, 2012.

Well, I am not exactly sure what is happening – interesting blogging phenomena. Usually one goes from audience to blog. In my case I am going from blog to audience, something I didn’t anticipated at first. I tell you one thing, one cannot hide in Aurora, one way or the other way you will be discovered.

Perhaps few words about my audience and my organizing crew Tom Yates, Jeff Walker and Bob Hedenberg. Their help in promoting, organizing and helping with the set up is greatly appreciated. Not to forget the gentleman behind the scenes who brought the speakers and microphone and probably other things. I must sound like celebrity now, but I did feel like one. Everyone was so nice, appreciative and provided such a nice relaxing environment for me to present.

I am sure no body noticed but my heart rate was up few beats. It usually happens when I have to speak in public (and I don’t do it very often), therefore, I have to thank Tom for a very kind introduction prior my presentation.

And now my audience …

It was nice to meet Tom Yates’ wife June. This is my first time meeting a woman photographer. The gentleman who reminded me about one of the photos of the light bulb I took at the Masonic Lodge. It helped to have family in the audience – Teresa Foti.

Aurora Masonic Hall, The Rising Sun Lodge No. 129

It was so nice for so many people to come up and introduce themselves or chat. Let see if I can summarize it. I hope I got everyone mentioned.

I finally met Christine Valentini, a name that is not hard to forget. We corresponded few times about the George Browning house which I had it in my presentation as well.

Then I got an invitation to photograph over 30 year old cactus living in Aurora – and I will.

A lady who commented on one of my flower photos, female and male combination of the jack plant and for love of me I cannot remember the rest of the name.

Merlin’s Hollow, July 10th, 2011

Then I got to speak to Gordon Barnes who was sitting in the first row, and commented on my good eye. If I knew he was going to come I would bring up some photos of him I have on my blog. I always see him at the Aurora Farmer’s Market.

Then this nice lady asked me about slight accent I have – its a combination of Ukrainian, Polish and English.

Then I think it was Stephen that offered to pay for the photos I brought to give out because he took to many. No worries about that, and I hope he will figure out how to make dandelion wine one day.

Did anyone ever find out about the lady bug? Yes, there are male ladybugs.

I had very good time. Thank you all.

Who Is The Man In The Green Shirt, Gordon Barnes?

Anna Lozyk Romeo — Fri, 17 Jun 2011 05:33:22 +0000

On one of my posts Mayor’s Anti-Litter Day, Event Photo Coverage I took picture of the man in a green shirt and the long feather attached to his hat. I thought he really stood out in the crowd. His outfit was eye catching, and not to mention the feather in the hat, which was easy to follow.

‘Gordon Barnes is the Aurora’s Citizen of the Year 2010. The Town of Aurora and council would like to congratulate Gordon Barnes for earning Aurora’s 2010 Citizen of the Year award at the 2010 Community Recognition Awards. Being a valued member of the community for 35 years, Mr. Barnes has spent untold hours volunteering in Aurora’s Arboretum, been highly visible at the Aurora Farmers Market and taught his environmental and heritage ethic to many residents – just to name a few of his passions. Mr. Barnes was truly deserving of the award for his environmental advocacy and dedicated efforts to not only greening, but improving the Town of Aurora.‘

Source: Aurora’s 2010 Citizen of the Year.

Gordon Barnes, Aurora's Citizen of the Year 2010

In one of the posts by Christopher Watts, Accolades and Ass-hats – June 8th 2011, Christopher gave away one small detail, the feather: ‘I wonder if this means that last year’s Citizen of the year Gordon Barnes has to hand over that large feather he wears in his cap.‘ He wrote.

Aha, that made me do some searching and the man on the picture I took during the Mayors Anti-Litter day on April 30, 2011 is Gordon Barnes. Oh and there is one more thing – the green shirt.

Not just nature and history of the Town of Aurora I am getting to know – but also the faces that represent Aurora. I am a big fan of the Community Arboretum in Aurora. I walk there at least once or twice a week, and as always take hundreds of pictures.

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Living In Aurora Blog Live Again, Aurora Senior Centre

Who Is The Man In The Green Shirt, Gordon Barnes?