b'What s Up` Red Plaid ProductionsMayor and CouncilScugog? What s Up Scugog? MUDMEN NEW YEARS LEVEEFriday January 10 Doors open 7 p.m. Show 8 p.m. SUNDAY JANUARY 5Enjoy an all-ages, family-friendly evening of Celtic music and stories from Mudmen, Canadas Celtic Rock Warriors.Mayor Bobbie Drew and council invite everyone to This is a non-LCBO event. join them on Sunday January 5 at the Scugog Community ZUMBA IN BLACKSTOCK PORT PERRY SENIORS CLUB Location Town Hall Theatre Recreation Centre, 1655 Reach St., Port Perry.Every Wednesday Dozens of activities for area residents over 50! 302 Queen St., Port Perry Enjoyfreepublicskatingfrom12:30to1:50p.m., Drop in on Wednesdays for a one-hour class of fun, musicMemberships $20. Tickets$28 adults, $25 youth and seniors followed by the Mayors honour roll and heritage awards and exercise. Gold (seniors) 10 a.m. Regular 7 p.m. Information 905-982-2192 www.townhall1873.ca 905-985-8181 at 2 p.m. Everyone is welcome. _______________________________________________ _______________________________________________LocationErin OToole MP presents PROBUS CLUB OF PORT PERRYBlackstock United Church,3483 Church St., Blackstock FREE FAMILY SKATE Tuesday January 21 from 10 a.m.noon T HE POLAR PLUNGE IS HERE!Information Carol 905-986-5068Friday January 3 from 24 p.m. Speaker: Dr. Amy Barronor email grayc51@live.comBring the kids and join Erin on the ice. Adventures of a Female Archaeologist Abroad Saturday January 25th_______________________________________________ LocationScugog Arena Many people dream of being an archaeologist, but whatTheAuxiliarytoLakeridgeHealthPortPerryand Wireless 4U -Tech presents 1655 Reach St., Port Perrydoes that really meanespecially if you are a woman livingThe Friends of the Auxiliary are preparing to host the SENIORS DAY WORKSHOPS _______________________________________________ and working in the Middle East? 13th annual Polar Plunge and it promises to be bigger First and last Friday of every month Dr. Amy Barron shares her own anecdotes of what life isand better than ever before!If you have been thinking 11 a.m.2 p.m. Jazz at Jesters Court like excavating in the Middle East. Amy received her PhD atof taking the plunge, this is the year to do it.Having trouble with your electronic devices such as phone, the University of Toronto and has travelled extensively. She laptop, tablet, etc.? Bring them to our workshop and we can LocationJesters Court Upstairs has also worked in the museumeld for over twenty yearsITS SO EASY!help. Refreshments provided. 279 Queen St., Port Perry and teaches Museum Studies at Fleming College. at amy@mcmurtrylaw.ca to sign upMusic Charge$20 per person LocationHope Church Contact Amy LocationWireless 4U Tech andgetyournecessaryinformation.Useyour Reservationslynn@lynnmcdonaldjazz.com 14480 Old Simcoe Rd., Port Perry246 Queen St., Port Perry pledge sheet to get friends and family to sponsor you.Information 905-985-0204 Informationwww.portperryprobus.comNATHAN HILTZ GUITAR TRIO _______________________________________________ Createacostumeifyoulike!Makeitfunand _______________________________________________Sunday January 12 at 7 p.m.Greenbank Folk Music Society presents fabulous!ZUMBA GOLD CLASSES Nathan: Guitar onJanuary25th,registrationtentopensat THE ANDREW COLLINS TRIOMeet Every Tuesday at 10 a.m. Pat Collins: Bass PUSH ALL MUSICAL BOUNDARIES 1 p.m., plunge kicks oat 2 p.m.Drop-ins welcome. Morgan Childs: Drums Saturday January 25 Plungers can shake othe chills in hot tubs. Hot Location Big Brothers Big Sisters North Durham Lynn McD: Sings a few at 8 p.m.chocolate, co ee and goodies will be available in the 15585 Simcoe St., Port Perry A frequent face at the Jazz Bistro andMandolin maestro Andrewpark. The famous Polar Bears will be on hand for Admission$8 the Rex Hotel, Nathan Hiltz was bornCollins is at the epicenter of Information Carol: 905-986-5068 in Nova Scotia.Canadas burgeoning acoustic/ photos and hugs. Awards will follow immediately _______________________________________________ Pat has been on the Faculty of Musicafterwards.at Mohawk College for decades.roots music scene. He is joined THE DUKES UKULELE KLUB Morgan is Torontosrst call drummer, teaching at Humberby fellow string guru MikeThe committee needs to know who is plunging!First and third Thursday of every month where Nathan teaches guitar. Mezzatesta and James McEleney, showcasing a dizzyingYou must sign up ahead of time so email or call Amy at from 79 p.m. Enjoy Canadas ALL STAR TRIO. They will play a tribute setnumber of styles and instruments on stage. the number below.You will receive the necessary infor-This is a fun, inclusive group open to all ability levels.to Django Reinhardt and a set of straight ahead jazz. LocationGreenbank Centennial Hall,mation that you need, the ocial pledge sheet as well asStop in and strum along, sing a song and enjoyneHwy. 12, Greenbank lots of helpful advice.fellowship. Bring a Toonie for great tunes!Moe Ko mans grandson plays Moes sax Admission$30Available at: Individual Plungers need to raise a minimum of $200LocationRoyal Canadian Legion Branch 419 POE Design,in pledges.Want to plunge with a partner?Remember to 484 Bay St., Port Perry JAKE KOFFMAN TRIO 146 Queen St., Port Perry905-985-0060 let the committee know when you sign up.Information www.dukesukuleleklub.com Sunday January 26 at 7 p.m.Blue Heron Books,Teamsarewelcomeaswellasindividuals!Team Jake Koffman: Tenor Sax_______________________________________________ 62 Brock St. W., Uxbridge905-852-4282 members will all plunge together, so get all your friends, Queen Beans/Eco Port Bernie Senensky: Keyboard or phone 905-985-8351 to reserve tickets family,colleaguesorneighbours Morgan Childs: Drums www.greenbankfolkmusic.casigneduptogether.Aminimum CHAT WITH CONSTABLE ANIL Born into Canadian Jazz Royalty, Jakeand on Facebook The second Tuesday of every month has inherited his grandfathers talent_______________________________________________ $100 pledge per person for groups 10 a.m.noon and instrument! Remember SwingingSCUGOG WOMENS NETWORKINGof 4 or more is required.Anil Maharaj (local Durham Regional constable) will be atShepherd Blues? BREAKFAST (SWNB) Spectators!Queen Beans the second Tuesday of every month, providingBernie Senensky was in the famedautist and reed man,Friday January 31 at 8 a.m. Sponsor a plunger and come down to the Lake on a comfortable environment to seek advice, ask questions orMoe Koffman Group, since the late sixties.Bernie has beenOur speaker this morning is Karen Sanders-Auld, FinancialJanuary 25th to cheer your heroes into the water. Your simply chat.nominated for three Junos! Advisor and her topic will be estate planning. Guests aredonations support the Port Perry Hospital.LocationQueen Beans/Eco Port This is a night ofturned onjazz mastery. Thanks to Jakewelcome, but must RSVP to 180 Queen St., Port Perry and band for coming to Port!! WHEN:Saturday January 25th905-986-5068 to reserve breakfast. TIME:2 p.m. in the afternoonLocationPort Perry United Church WHERE:Palmer Park To submit your upcoming event email 294 Queen St., Port Perryfocus@focusonscugog.com by the 8th of the month, one month before you need it to be published. Admission$10 Amy:amy@mcmurtrylaw.ca905-982-2650FOCUS - JANUARY 202029Please turn to page 45'