I· ;i.A·NDMARK LIF~. I Vol 13 Issue 2 (October 2013) Frontenac Condo Corp #11 - 165 Ontario Street

90AU 0, lllUCftlU SANJAY LUTHRA PRESIDENT

and TREASURER DON PAYN VICE PRESIDENT IAN FRASER SECRETARY ORIS CLARK COMMUNITY AFFAIRS GREG BRUNEAU DIRECTOR

PRESIDENT' S MESSAGE 2 COM M ITTEE UPDATES 3 COMMUNICATIONS 4 YOUR MONEY 4 GENERAL UPDATES 5 COMM I TEE UPDATE 5 FITN ESS 5 HEAL TH AND SAFETY 6 GENERAL I N FORMATION 7 BU I LDING S T AF F 7 ENERGY S AV I NGS 8 H O USE RULES 8

Page 2 Dear fellow owners and residents: End of Summer 2013 marks the completion of significant changes to our home. We finished the external landscaping, renovated the main lobby and the 2nd floor lookout deck. While the Scott Wentworth Group looks after most of the exterior plants, we also want to thank the volunteers who supplement their care. In the next few weeks, we will finish repairing the membrane on the rest of our terrace. Next year will see the completion of all remaining concrete repairs and painting. It is worth remembering that the 2017 deadline for reaching a self-sustaining reserve fund is now a year closer. All this activity is part of our plan to complete all needed major repairs and renovations in advance of this date. September also marks the end of our first year with our new Property Management Company. This year, all needed repairs and maintenance were completed with nothing deferred. This has provided us with realistic facts about true operating and maintenance costs for our home. We can now use this information to plan for future maintenance. Recently, residents completed the 2013 Survey to help the Board understand the feelings of owners

about life at the Landmark. Thank you to all who contributed their thoughts. We are now compiling the results and will present them at the next Town Hall meeting. Facts, figures, numbers, all aside .. . it is encouraging to see that our community spirit remains vital and strong. This truly distinguishes us from many other buildings. A TGIF event is now taking place on Fridays from 5-7p.m., on the recendy completed and furnished 2nd floor lookout deck. Bring a glass of your own refreshment and join in to meet and mingle with friends and neighbours. This new tradition will migrate to the pool lounge when the weather turns cooler. Sadly, we recently lost two vital members of our community - unexpectedly and before their time. As we remember Sara and Gordon, we also heartily welcome new owners and residents. The next Town Hall meeting will be Thursday November 28. At this meeting, we will present the results of the 2013 survey and will introduce the 2014 budget. We look forward to seeing and hearing from all owners at this event. Best Regards, Sanjay Luthra - President

THE FIRST T.G.I.F. FOR THE LAND MA RK -OUTSIDE ON OUR NEW PATIO

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COMMITTEE INFORMATION

~N©©~~~ REGULAR SCHEDULED GAMES • Monday, Tuesday and Thursday - 3:30 to 6pm. and are played in the Exercise room.

INVITATIONS The regular group of four invites you to JOln our group. We are four guys who took up Snooker after our retirement and we admit to being not very good at it. We are willing to show you how the game is played. Why don't one, two, three or four of you get together, come on down from 5:00 pm to 6:00 pm on our regular days: Mondays, Tuesdays and Thursdays and we will show you how to do it. (If we were golfers we'd be called "Hackers") Ladles - Try it. You might like it! Please contact one of the below to get started.

Lorne P.~ey - 549-6487

Jack 'Dafe - 544-5051

'Ken rNicfwfson - 542-7729

Cyri( Power - 549-9934

All owners and residents are welcome to join us. Discussions: Let's make it lively and fun. Suggestions: Books or magazine articles you read.

Meetings are held every 2nd Wednesday of the month at I :30 p.m. in the Pool Lounge. We have not yet chosen a book for April. Any suggestions? Please call me.

rlfancy 'Fairman - 544-4952

The Bridge Club meets on Monday and Thursday evenings at 6.45 pm. in the exercise room. We welcome new members, so if you have played bridge but feel a little rusty please join us to brush up your game. Unfortunately, we cannot give bridge lessons. Contact 'Betty 'Nicffe, - 546-2920 or

'Antoinette 'Mcmi(lan-'A.riens - 544-0182

The committee met regularly throughout the year and has planned and executed numerous events. The next event is a lunch at the Aqua Terra restaurant. Please sign up on the Notice Board in the basement. As Chair I would like to thank all present members for their support throughout the year and encourage them to stay for the year ahead. We welcome new members since there is always a lot to do and "and many hands make light work."

'Mo((y 'Knawfes 547-4828

'Addendum About 30 residents enjoyed a delicious catered lunch on Thursday 14th September. TGIF gatherings are a new Landmark venture - 5 pm every Friday evening - indoors now, unless there is a warm spell, which enables us to use the second floor terrace. Residents can anticipate a Halloween party and the usual Christmas (or is it now Holiday?) dinner. Please watch the Notice Board for the occasional events like movie nights. Kudos to our hard working and creative Social Committee.

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The Hobby Shop is available for use by all residents. If you want to use it, you must get keys from the Landmark office. You will be required to sign waivers and there will be a small deposit before keys are issued. For more information please call Lorne :Emyey - 549-6487

WE WISH TO THANK AIL COMMI'ITEE MEMBERS AND VOLUNTEERS FOR THEIR CONTRIBUfIONS TO THE IMPROVEMENT OF OUR LIFESTYLES.

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E N TRY PHONE SYSTE M As part of the refurbishment of the lobby a new phone system has been installed. The cost of the new system is roughly twice the cost of temporarily disconnecting the old system and reconnecting it after the new base was installed. Also with the new system we will be able to eliminate two phone lines and thus save approximately $I 00 per month in phone bills. These savings will offset the cost of the new system. For visitors the system operates as follows: The 3 digit code for a resident, if known, can be entered right away and will ring their phone. The "i" key will give verbal instructions on how to operate the equipment. The Arrow keys scroll up or down to locate the name and the 3 digit code you are looking for. The % or # keys will scroll page by page. Green Phone symbol: This will ring the phone in the suite of the resident you are visiting. Regular visitors or family could be given your 3 digit code to be entered and the Phone symbol pressed right away. To permit front door entry: Press and hold 9 on your phone. To view the entrance: For analog reception - Channel 69 For digital reception - Channel 398 For Star Choice - Channel 006

TELEVISION RECEPTION Assistance in connecting to Cogeco or Star Choice should not be a problem. If so, contact: Paul Moss, For·O-One Security Systems Ltd. at 800-363-7564. For information or problem solving -Cable (Cogeco) reception: Area Sales Representative: Brian Richardson - 613-328-5365 Satellite (Star Choice) reception: TransStar Satellite Systems: Don Gibson - 613-545-3573 - - - - - - - - -- - - - - - - - - - - - - :;.--.~~ i:mergenci Pho-ne - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -

There is an emergency phone and instructions for its use in the exercise area.

Changes in Provincial Tax Cre dits

There was a change last year in how the Federal Government provides payments for Sales Tax and Property Tax credits to eligible taxpayers. Instead of being claimed Federally and refunded annually, the Province is now responsible and pays them every month. When you file your tax return in April, because the Feds don't pay, this will result in a lower refund or a higher payment for you, if necessary,

Deposit Dates for OAS, CPP and o t her Government pensions for 2013 are: 29 January 26 February 26 March 26 Apr il 29 May 26 June 29 July 28 August 26 September 29 October 27 November 19 December

TAX SAVINGS Charity -Authorized charity receipts may be submitted for the last 5 years. This year that means that last years tax return (2012) can include donations as far back as 2008, resulting in a larger refund.

Medical/Dental -All eligible receipts obtained for 12 consecutive months, ending in 2012, may be submitted.

PERSONAL PRIVACY

Ontario's Privacy legislation requires that we obtain permission from residents to publish personal information such as names and phone numbers. Therefore, we will no longer show arrivals or departures of residents. We can still publish names of residents who have passed away. This also means that only residents who have given us permission will appear on Resident Lists."

LANDMARK LANDSCAPING

Exterior landscaping of our building was completed by the Scott Wentworth Landscape Group. SWLG is now providing ongoing professional care and maintenance of our landscaping, assisted by owners who look after watering of the non-irrigated plants. The torn membrane over the second floor terrace will soon be replaced and will later be covered with a deck surface. Next year we will examine the possibility of purchasing terrace furniture and suitable potted plants. More on this requirement in the New Year.

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KINGSTON RIDEAU TRAIL

WEDNESDAY WALKERS depart at I :30 pm. each Wednesday, except on the second Wednesday of the month when an all-day outing is scheduled. The afternoon walks are ideal for those who wish some healthy, social exercise at an easy pace. Contact: jofi.n ~eek. 544-6119

DI l.O~~A~V DI The library has a new updated look with the four chairs and coffee table from the lobby. We also have a bulletin board where our neighborhood news is posted. Check it out and see what's going on outside the landmark. As always, there is a good selection of novels and mysteries for a new read. If you find an interesting book and then find one more to your liking, please put the first book on the glass table for the committee to re-shelf or gremlins will come to the library at night and shuffle the books around. If you are about to donate more than 12 books to the library, please call Lorna or Nancy as we'd like to check them out before we accept them. Contacts:

Lorna '][and 544-1597

'Mo((y 'KnowCes 547-4828

'Dorotfiy '.Ba(awin 542-6162

'1'fancy 'Fairman 544-4952

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FITNESS AT THE LANDMARK In addition to the exercise opportunities offered by the wide range of equipment in our 2nd floor Exercise room, there are a variety of scheduled classes provided for interested residents.

**AQUAFIT CLASSES Aquafit classes in the pool are scheduled on Mondays from 9:00-9:45 am. They are usually offered in 6 weekly sessions to any interested resident. Each session costs $36.

NOTE: The above classes are offered by Judi Cova, a qualified personal fitness trainer and group instructor. THE FIRST CLASS IS COMPLIMENTARY FOR ALL NEWCOMERS - COME AND TRY IT OUT!

Contact: for more information. Pat 'lfefus -544-0068 or judi Cova - 545-1462

** ZUMBA GOLD This is a cardio workout for Seniors which is based on international dance rhythms. Classes are held on Wednesday evening, from 5:30-6: 15 pm. in the Exercise Room. The cost is $3.00 per class. provided we have enough participants. If you haven't signed up yety drop in any Wednesday evening and check it out.

Contact: for more information 'lrena 'ManoCiu -546-7767 or Pat 'lfefi.us -544-0068 .

** FITNESS FOR SENIORS " Stretch & Strength" exercise classes are held on Tuesdays and Thursdays at 9:45-10:45 am in the Exercise Room. These classes are fully funded by OHIP and are free for residents 65 and over.

NOTE: They are offered by They are offered by Centric Health contracted by the Victorian Order of Nurses. Others may participate for a fee of $3 per class. All classes run throughout the year (except on Statutory holidays). Participants are assessed regularly by a physiotherapist who evaluates their progress and provides instructional guidance. Contact: for more information. 'Moffy 'lCnowCes -547-4828 or

'Rosemary Wi(aersyin -541-1036

PLEASE CHECK THE BULLETIN BOARD FOR INFORMATION UPDATES OR CONTACT THE PERSONS LISTED ABOVE.

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The safety of the building is everyone's responsibility.

EMERGENCY CONTACTS ~ ... Please remember to keep the Office ~ informed of any changes in EMERGENCY INFORMATION. We recommend that you adhere to the

Occupational Health and Safety Manual following: The Landmark Board of Directors has completed a • Post all emergency numbers near all phones. Health and Safety Manual to ensure compliance with • Keep a flashlight with extra batteries at your applicable provincial, federal, and local health and bedside to help you see at night. Do not use a safety terms and regulations. The program has been candle as it is a potential fire hazard. distributed to all residents. Some of the items • To increase your safety, grab bars may be covered are outlined below. installed around the bathtub and toilet. OPEN DOORS ARE AN INVITATION TO • Towel racks are not strong enough to be used UNWELCOME GUESTS. DO NOT ALLOW ACCESS TO UNKNOWN PERSONS. as grab bars.

• A home health services and supplies store can 0 Garage Door. Wait until it is closed behind you advise you on safety products, such as bath stools when entering or leaving the building. for the bathroom. 0 Lobby Doors . Please ensure that the upper and • Do not leave any area unattended when moving.

lower Lobby doors are closed behind you when ARE V.OLJ lN JEOP'ARDY?. entering or leaving the building. I 1 .M O Speeding in the garage is a problem. Please If you need assistance to evacuate your suite or the

building, we highly recommend, particularly for observe the posted speed limit signs. Remember that

those living alone, that they subscribe to a personal pedestrians also use this space. ======> Please drive on the left hand side response service. "Providence Continuing

Care" has information on a service called of the garage according to the arrows on "Lifeline". the floor. If interested, call them at 6 I 3·542-9643. 0 Smoking is not permitted in ~common area, 1·-----------------• including the swimming pool, pool lounge, library, exercise room, games room, halls, garage and elevators. Do not throw cigarettes or other items from the balconies. This is a dangerous practice that can result in injury and damage. 0 Telephones in the garage are only for urgent or emergency situations. 0 Security Measures • Don't leave the overhead garage door open. • Ensure that keyed entrance doors close after you

enter or leave. • Don't admit anyone,including contractors and

tradesmen, that you don't know. • Don't leave unattended anyone you have admitted. • Make certain that visitors to an open house

showing are accompanied by your agent. • Inform the office of any extended absences from

your unit (more than 48 hours) by note or e-mail

NOTICE EXERCISE ROOM USERS!

AFTER USING THE WEIGHT LIFTING MACHINE OR ANY OTHER EQUIPMENT IN THE EXERCISE ROOM PLEASE RESTORE ALL EQUIPMENT (HANDLES, BARS, etc.) TO THEm ORIGINAL SETTINGS AND PLACE THE EQUIPMENT IN ITS ORIGINAL STORAGE SPACE. FREE WEIGHTS OR ANY MOVABLE EQUIPMENT ARE ALL COMMON ELEMENTS AND ARE NOT TO BE REMOVED FROM THE EXERCISE ROOM.

STORAGE AREAS Attach a label, including the date, to your items, e.g. bicycles, that are not in the secure lockers. Please ensure that you dispose of unwanted articles properly. All items must be tagged or they may be removed.

• NOISE

N oise carries. Other residents living above, below and beside you may be disturbed by noise. After 11 pm all extraneous sounds should be off. Garbage chutes are not to be used before 8 am. or after 9 pm. Please be considerate of other residents

• PET LITTER

Please double bag all pet litter and take it directly to the recycling room and hand drop it in one of the two garbage containers.

and especially CAT LITTER Cat litter ID..Y§.t.Il.Q.t be dropped down the garbage chute because the bag explodes when it hits bottom and the contents create a real mess that must be cleaned up. Any animal waste must be taken down to the garbage room and put into a bin inside the door.

BATTERY DISPOSAL All batteries must be placed in the box inside the garbage disposal room.

• SHOES, MATS, etc. IN HALLWAYS

Footwear, footwear trays or any other personal items, including those of guests, are not to be left in the hallways. Fire regulations prohibit this.

TELE-MARKETERS There has been a large number of phone calls to residents offering free vacations, etc. or requesting personal and bank information to verify your credit standing. Do not tell them anything! Bell Telephone has set up a "No-Call" service which you can call. - 1-866-580-3625

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BENDALE PROPERTY MANAGEMENT

OFFICE MANAGER Angela Esherod - 546-61 3 I landmark I 6S@live.com On Site - Monday to Thursday - I :00 to 4:00 pm.

SITE MANAGER Dave Descent - 541 -9287 ddescent@bendale.ca On Site - Tuesday & Thursday- Noon to 4:00 pm

SUPERINTENDENT Ron Cavanaugh - 561-7802 RELIEF SUPERINTENDENT John Pickernell - 561-3545

NOTICE BOARD Residents are not to remove any communications posted by the residents from the Notice Board or the front door console without permission from the relevant resident or a Board member. There is now a Notice Board in the lower lobby.

• LOCATION REFLECTOR

Attached to the ceiling in the lobby, this allows a view of the entry from in front of the elevators.

IF THERE IS A FIRE There is a brief notice outside the elevators explaining what to do in the case of a fire. Please read it and you will know what to do.

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The fee is $30 per visit by appointment only. Call: Chris Barrick R.N. at 613-544-3690 for information on the next available clinic. She has Certification in Advanced Practice for Diabetic Foot Care. Get a Receipt. This expense is a medical cost claimable on your next Tax return. (Get a doctors referral to the "Quarry Foot Clinic" for free inspections.)

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•!• Energy Saving Tips and Ideas HOUSE RULES The Manual of House Rules It has been

Lighting distributed and contains a complete llst of Items • When leaving a room for even a short time, turn off the that will ensure a comfortable, safe and secure lights. Use natural sunlight in place of electric lighting as environment for all our residents.

much as possible. • Unauthorized Commercial Companies • Position lamps to make the most of their light. For We have recently had a carpet cleaning company instance, you won't need to light up the whole room if knocking on residents' doors. If anyone bothers YQ!!,.... you have a lamp by your reading chair or at your desk . • Replace incandescent lights with ENERGY STAR please call Ron and the intruders will be asked to qualified CFLs in fixtures that you leave on for long leave the building. periods of time (kitchens, study lamps, hallways, • Moves. Use of the elevator and/or double doors bathrooms). They use up to 75 % less electricity and last for moving in, out and within the building must ~ up to I 0 times longer. reserved at least 24 hours prior to the move. All Space Heating and Cooling furniture and equipment must enter and exit through • During the heating season, dress appropriately and the garage. Make all arrangements through the Office consider setting your thermostat lower at night. • When the temperature outside is comfortable, use a and notify the Office when the move is completed. window or ceiling fan instead of the air conditioner to feel • Pool Loun2e use must be arranged through the cooler. A fan only requires a tenth of the electricity Office. A refundable deposit is required to cover needed to run an air conditioner. damage and cleaning. Please ensure that everything is • If you have a fireplace without glass doors, consider left clean and tidy. plugging it when it is not in use. Even a closed damper • Rentin2 or Leasing your Suite. Please be leaks a large amount of heated air to the outdoors. reminded that, if you are contemplating this, there Heating· General Tips are some rules and regulations that must be • A properly set programmable thermostat can reduce observed. you should check with Angela., our Office heating and cooling costs by up to I 0%. In the summer Manager, as to what is involved. set your central air conditioner for 76F when you are

• Pedestrians who are entering or leaving the home and 84F when you are away. In the winter set your thermostat at 68F when you are home and 64F when garage should use the pedestrian entrance to save sleeping or away. wear and tear on the garage door mechanism. • In the winter open drapes on sunny days to let the • Stora2e Rooms are used at your own risk. warming rays in. At night, close your drapes and blinds to Although the rooms are locked there is no security keep the heat in. guard posted. Ways To Conserve Hot Water Swlmmin2 Pool •Take showers instead of baths. A five-minute shower • The Pool door will remain unlocked. uses only about one-half as much water as a bath. • Observe the posted Health Unit Regulations, •Install low-flow shower heads. They cut the flow of particularly regarding the use of the sign-in register. water by 40 to 60%. • All users are to take a soap shower before using •Turn your faucets all the way off. Replace worn out washers. either the pool or the spa . • Do as much household cleaning as possible with cold • Foreign objects, other than swimmers flotation water rather than hot. devices, are not permitted in the pool. •Only run full loads in the dishwasher. Use the air dry (or • Only four guests per resident are allowed and must energy saver) option if available. Heat drying is a high be accompanied by the host resident. energy user. Rinse dishes in a tub of clean water instead of • Donations under hot running water. Residents wishing to donate an article to the • Fix any leaky faucets. One constant drip can waste up Corporation must get approval from the Board of to 181.7 litres of water a week or 364 half-litre-sized Directors prior to placing any item in any common bottles of water. If it's a hot water faucet that's leaking, areas. This includes furniture, house plants, paintings, you're literally sending your energy dollars down the drain. etc.