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Cracking up the Capital

sverhey — Fri, 10 Feb 2012 20:21:51 +0000

Canada’s top comedic talent and special guests will join Gemini award winning Patrick McKenna for an unforgettable night of hilarity. Cracking-Up the Capital for Mental Health has joined forces with Winterlude and returns for its 8th comedy fest Saturday, February 18, 2012 at the National Arts Centre.

After partaking in Winterlude’s outdoor activities, come on inside, thaw your toes and laugh. Join the hilarious five-time Gemini nominee Derek Edwards; Deborah Digiovanni, Canada’s 2011 female stand-up of the year; the always funny Joey Elias from Montreal and rising star Trent McLellan from St. John’s Newfoundland. After all those beaver tails, let laughter burn calories and flex your abs.

Host Patrick McKenna is best known for his performances in The Red Green Show and Traders. McKenna is the star of ADD and Loving It?!, a ground-breaking documentary about his diagnosis of adult attention deficit hyperactivity disorder. He brings a special blend of humor and hope to Cracking-Up the Capital.

This very popular comedy fest for The Royal brings Canada’s greatest comics together each year for a night of laughter aimed at highlighting the importance of mental health in our communities.

Learn more at www.crackingupthecapital.com and follow us on twitter @crackthecapital

One Night Wonders

sverhey — Thu, 26 Jan 2012 18:15:56 +0000

Presented by the Lift Foundation and Women for Mental Health
in support of The Royal’s Campaign for Mental Health

For one evening, some of Ottawa’s finest business and community leaders will forget all about stage fright and composure to provide guests with an unforgettable evening of food, fun and fundraising, to further support the message of mental health. Guests will be part of a retro experience to pay tribute to the cultural decade that brought to the stage some of the biggest stars in music history.

One Nite Wonders is our way of bringing a new focus to mental illness, through an event that you won’t want to miss

Wednesday, April 25, 2012 @ The Shenkman Arts Centre

It isn’t just about getting together and enjoying some fun and excitement in a completely different format– it’s also about committing to mental health.

To view the invitation to One Nite Wonders Sponsorship and Participation information CLICK HERE

Captain Fantastic – A Tribute to the Music of Elton John Show at the NAC Fourth Stage

sverhey — Tue, 10 Jan 2012 20:35:31 +0000

In his four-decade career, British rock superstar Elton John has sold more than 250 million records, making him one of the most successful artists of all time.In the spirit of the great Elton John performances, Donnie Leafloor (The Rainman) is proud to present a musical tribute to Elton John.You will hear The Captain Fantastic Band perform stunning recreations of your favourite Elton John hits from the 70′s to the present day.Don’t miss this show on Friday, February 24th, 2012 at the NAC Fourth Stage Theatre in downtown Ottawa.

Ticket price is $42 each with a portion of all sales being given to the Royal Ottawa Mental Health Foundation. Showtime is at 7:00 pm.

Tickets are on sale at the NAC Box Office

Madonna Flow Party

sverhey — Tue, 10 Jan 2012 20:19:58 +0000

Get into your groove and celebrate with a playful Ashtanga-based yoga class to the music of Madonna (yes, THE Madonna). Music arrangement by MixMaster Mike, (aka. Mike Block). During the 90-minutes you have a chance to work on your strength, flexibility and definitely lots of sweat. Show up early, this class is busy!

COST: A minimum donation is asked of $10-$20 (proceeds go back to The Royal)

Location: Rama Lotus Center (held in the Sky Room) – 342 Gladstone Avenue

Time: 7:45pm – 9:15pm

CLICK HERE for more information

Vote in the FINALS this Sunday (November 13th) to win $100,000 for D.I.F.D.

sverhey — Wed, 09 Nov 2011 19:53:14 +0000

Do not miss this Sunday’s (November 13th) Battle of the Blades.

The winners of Battle of the Blades will be 100% determined by viewer votes!!
(judges scores have no bearing on results). Therefore, its so important that you VOTE, VOTE, VOTE!!

How to vote (Sunday between 7pm-2am)
1. Phone 1-877-844-8155
Phone voting is free and unlimited so keep calling!

2. Web http://apps.facebook.com/battleoftheblades/?ref=ts
You can vote once every minute!

Byan Berard and Marie-France Dubreuil will be skating in the FINALS and need your votes to win $100,000 for D.I.F.D!

Musicians for Mental Health

sverhey — Fri, 04 Nov 2011 14:57:20 +0000

Come join us Thursday, November 17th at the National Arts Center! Doors open at 7pm!
(Fourth Stage, 53 Elgin St. Ottawa (Elgin at Queen))

Guests at Voices: Musicians for Mental Illness will have the privilege of joining four of Ottawa’s finest musical artists and M.C. Alan Neal of CBC Radio One 91.5 FM in the movement to de-stigmatize mental illness.

This benefit concert will feature singer- songwriters Amanda Rheaume, Ana Miura, Peter Hammond and Lynne Hanson as they lend their voices and personal stories to a cause that is too often hidden in the shadows.

Tickets are $25 and are available at the NAC Box Office or through Ticketmaster.ca

For additional information please contact Amy Read at 613-222-4516.

or visit our website at www.themissingvoice.com

Yoga for Women’s Mental Health & Well-Being

sverhey — Thu, 03 Nov 2011 19:09:56 +0000

Come out and support a great cause by practicing yoga! Connect your mind, body and soul and improve your overall well-being while also making a difference in the lives of women and their families. Come to a Gentle Hatha Yoga class from 1:30-2:45pm and/or a Vinyasa Yoga Flow class from 3:15-4:30pm.

Classes are donations-based with proceeds going to support theWomen’s Mental Health Program at the Royal Ottawa. The program focuses on understanding and improving how women experience treatments for mental illness and integrating the female perspective into clinical care throughout The Royal and the region. The program also focuses on providing education to promote early detection of mental illness, guidance in seeking care, accessible resources, coping skills, etc and educating caregivers, the community and women everywhere about the unique ways in which mental illness affects women and their families.

As space is limited,, please contact me to let me know which class (or classes) you will be attending – contact details below

Herbal tea will be available before, between and after classes. Please bring your own tea thermos or glass.

GENTLE HATHA YOGA 1:30-2:45pm

- Whether you are an absolute beginner or an experienced yogi or yogini, this class is suitable for you!
- You will be guided through this form of yoga that uses calming breathing (pranayama) and a series of postures (asanas), beginning and ending with a mindful meditation
- Balance your mind, body and soul and increase flexibility and strength (both on the mat and in your everyday lives)
- You will leave the class feeling calm and grounded throughout the day

VINYASA YOGA FLOW 3:15 – 4:30pm

- Flow through one pose to the next with breath-synchronization in this beautiful and inspiring dance-like flow of movement
- Feel refreshed, rejuvenated, and alive!

WHAT TO BRING?

- a yoga mat, a tea thermos/glass and yourself!

* If you do not have a yoga mat, don’t worry just contact me to let me know and I will make sure to bring one for you!
* I will bring a few extra tea cups
* Please arrive 10-15minutes before the class begins

click on the link below to see event location and get directions:
http://g.co/maps/hhj45

I look forward to sharing this yoga experience with you!

View event poster here

Ana Skarakis
Certified Yoga Instructor
613.882.6986
ana.skarakis@hotmail.com

Arcana Dea Design Hope Collection

sverhey — Fri, 21 Oct 2011 15:26:57 +0000

Introducing the Hope Collection; a unique line of beautiful sterling silver and gold-filled artisan jewellery and gift items by local Ottawa business, Arcana Dea Design. Fifteen percent (15%) of the purchase price of any item from this line is donated to the Royal Ottawa Foundation for Mental Health. On your next gift-giving occasion, give the gift of Hope… because together we can help. Together, we can be the light, be the change, and be the difference.

This line is constantly expanding, so check back often as new designs are added regularly! For more information, or to purchase Hope Collection items, please visit www.ArcanaDea.com. You can also find us on Facebook and Twitter @ArcanaDea.

The Royal’s Women for Mental Health

sverhey — Thu, 13 Oct 2011 21:41:46 +0000

Ian & Sam Fisher’s Speech

kaitlin — Fri, 07 Oct 2011 13:07:11 +0000