b'LIFE, DEATH AND DRAMA AT 20,000 FEET!2022 Dont miss the exciting air ambulance drama created by Julie Puckrin, Active people lead healthier lives and have stronger connections toand inspired by the experiences of her sister Sara and her brother-in-law Jamie Rimmer.their communities. Participation in physical activity and recreation1st Port Perryis a key determinant of health status.Activity can also foster socialPopcornandchampagnewereoftheremoteregionofThompson,Thereareintensemedicalsitua-opportunities and contribute to mental health by reducing stress,Scouts Registration 1st PORT PERRY served when the Puckrin family gath- Manitoba.tions and rescue missions. The per- combatting depression and building emotional well-being. ered to watch the premiere episode ofFrom2003to2005,Sarawasasonalrelationshipsandexperiences Early Participant Registration (Current/Continuing) August 15th, 2022SKYMED on Sunday night, July 10 atnurseandJamiewasapilotthere,of the SKYMED characters also drive Early Participant Registration(New and lapsed - those who were9 p.m. living and working with other youngthe narrative. Julie described the show past participants but not in the last Scouting Year) Canadian viewers have a choice ofpeople whose job it was to provideas, sexy and dramatic, capturing the September 1st, 2022Participant Registration (All)January 1st, 2023 watchingthenineweeklyepisodesemergencyassistance.Theirstoriesfeeling of heart and community. New and lapsed (those who were past participants but not in the last ScoutingontheCBCnetworkorstreamingand memories are the inspiration forTherearetwomainthemes,she Year) participants will benefit from a 16-month membership when registering ononCBCGEM.Inothercountries,the SKYMED series. explained:TheNorthMakesYou September 1st. Essentially the fall Scouting months are free for new participants.Please visit: Scouts.caSKYMEDisavailableonGrow Up and We Take Care for information and registrationParamount Plus. of Our Own.We offer lessons inporptperryscouts@gmail.com Its a bingeable show, com- Mirroring the experience of Piano/Keyboard, Guitar/Ukulele,mented Julie, who is the creator,Sara and Jamie, the all Canadian Drums, Theory, Voice and Clarinet.Port Perry School of Music, Pianokidstheheadwriter,ociallythecast of SKYMED portray young Lessons AvailableFounded by Marie-Therese Gummer (M.Mus, B.Mus, GPD,executiveproducerandunof- professional nurses and pilots,in their 20s, just starting theircially the show runner.ARCT, ORMTA RMT) in August 2013. We engage the regions Online or In-Person best, most innovative faculty, which builds an unparalleledItsanambitiousshow,careers.educational experience and environment that enriches theJulie said. The wasdoneinlming lives of our students regardless of age, background or level. Therescharacterdrama,Winnipeg,withtheexception Port Perry School of Music provides comprehensivelive animals (think bears!) andofoneepisodeinOntario, instruction in music for students of all ages and experienceexplosions, she revealed. whichinvolvedabear(who levels. Our facility boasts three comfortably appointed andDuringtheCOVIDlock- wasnt very cooperative on set.)professionally decorated studios with acoustic Yamahadown,JulieleftherTorontoOneofthecharactersis pianos, Roland Drums and furniture sized for the young child. condo to safely camp out at herlooselybasedonJulieand Lessons are available in Piano, Guitar, Ukulele, Drums,parentshomeinPortPerry.Saras father, Dr. Paul Puckrin, Theory, Voice, Woodwinds and uses course materialsSittingatthediningroomta- (but his beard is shorter).suitable to the age of the student with a special focus onble,ideasblossomedtocreateThemainfemalestar, COME EXPLORE THE ENJOYMENT OF MUSIC Pianokids, and Guitarkids series. SKYMED.Natasha Calis, plays Hayley, a Register today and explore the enjoyment of music! Juliewasinspiredbythecomposite of personality traits 905-441-0872 Port Perry School of Music real life experiences of Sara andand story lines with the most 16050 Old Scugog Rd, Unit 7, Port Perry 16050 Old Simcoe Rd., Unit 7, Port Perry Jamie,whometandmarriedresemblance to Sara.www.portperrymusic.com 905-441-0872pianokidsacademy@yahoo.ca while employed by an air am- This past month, Julie and Sara were able to catch up here www.portperrymusic.com bulance company stationed outin Scugog, and watch the launch of SKYMED together. Please turn to page 4FOCUS - AUGUST 20223'