Lifestyle

BY TAMARA BELKOV Since the Memorial Hospital admitted its first patient 50 years ago, staff and volunteers have worked side-by-side helping patients and their families.

It's not every day people are exposed to classical music, which is why Sophie Bertrand is planning to sing at a classical concert accompanied by her classmate William Lemieux.

The Sudbury Women's Centre will present a self-defence course for women May 27. The course will help women gain self-awareness and self-esteem as well as knowledge of breathing techniques, and practical experience in self protection.

Eating healthy foods, being active on a regular basis, limiting alcohol consumption, following sun protection guidelines, not smoking, and avoiding second-hand smoke are all important parts of a healthy lifestyle.

A special event is being planned to celebrate the life of well-known community activist Joanne Nother, who died in a fire Feb. 28, 2005.

There is a recipe for asparagus in the oldest surviving book of recipes, Apicius's 3rd century CE De re coquinaria, Book III.

The Greater Sudbury Chamber of Commerce will honour outstanding businesses and entrepreneurs Tuesday, May 9 at the ninth Annual Business Excellence Awards. The event will be held at the Radisson Hotel, downtown, beginning at 5:30 pm.

BY APRIL ANTONIAZZI While most people try to avoid fights and confrontation at parties, Shawn O'Brien  makes it his business to get in the middle of them.

BY APRIL ANTONIAZZI Practising mind and body fitness is the goal of this year's Mental Health Week. "Your physical fitness affects your mental health and vice versa.

BY HEIDI ULRICHSEN Rule your diabetes, don't let your diabetes rule you. That's the advice of Dr. Ian Blumer, author of the best-selling book Diabetes for Canadians for Dummies. He spoke at Collège Boréal Wednesday evening.