A Guide to Local Shopping and Fun
February 15 - April 14, 2014
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A Guide to Local Shopping and Fun
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Message from DVBA Executive Director
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Dr David Book Inc
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Massage Therapy on Dunbar
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Sue Dvorak: Getting It All Done
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Map
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Pacific Eye Doctors
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Dunbar Directory
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Calendar
Editor & Contributor Janet Morris-Reade
Writer & Copy Editor Sarah Gordon
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A Message from DVBA Janet Morris-Reade, Execitive Director of the Dunbar Village Business Association With many of our New Year’s resolutions but a distant memory, this is the time of year to truly take the horse by the reins (fittingly, Year of the Horse) and schedule appointments to keep you and your family healthy and happy. Of course, Dunbar Village has everything you need to get started, as we are fortunate enough to have 21 health & fitness, 10 dental, 3 optometry, 7 mental health, and 8 medical providers to keep your mind and body functioning as it should.
forever. Finally, we introduce you to Vicki Bell, Registered Massage Therapist and owner of Massage Therapy of Dunbar, who helps you work out your kinks while maintaining a body and soul connection. A Dunbar success story, Bell started at Life Chiropractic and successfully expanded to her own business. All three of these businesses along with their health and wellness colleagues in Dunbar Village are another reason why it’s so great to live here.
With the theme of health & wellness in mind, this issue of Dunbar Life profiles some of the dedicated service professionals in our neighbourhood who operate thriving practices and have very loyal client bases.
On the flip side of life’s maintenance schedule, Dunbar’s own Sue Dvorak gives us another humourous look at how overwhelming it can be to keep on top of things. I especially love her reference to flossing and how “cheating” is never a good idea.
You’ll meet Dr. Stephanie Brooks of Pacific Eye Doctors, who not only volunteers her time as president of the Dunbar Village Business Association, but also, along with her partners and staff, provide fabulous eye health services to the community. I’m always impressed with her team’s passion to take care of everyone who comes through their door. You’ll also meet Dr. David Book, our cover model, who brings that same passion to oral health. He, along with his partner and health team, makes sure that your teeth stay with you
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If after reading the magazine you are feeling a little overwhelmed by your building “to do” list, visit our website directory (www.dunbarvillage.ca/directory) and use it as your checklist. You’ll find a list of all the services offered, business names, and contact information to get you started -- so sit down with your telephone, your calendar and go! You’ll feel great achieving some of your New Year’s resolutions without having to leave the neighbourhood. Personal trainer, anyone?
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Dr. David Book Inc. by Sarah Gordon
photos by Sandra Steier
Dentist Dr. David Book has been practicing dentistry for the past 26 years yet he projects the energy and passion of a new graduate. He hails from Winnipeg; a city that seems to continually produce some of Canada’s nicest people. He became smitten with Vancouver upon first visiting during Expo 86 and in 1991 he and his wife moved to the West Coast. Dr. Book graduated from the Faculty of Dentistry at the University of Manitoba in 1988. He received a Bachelors of Science in Dentistry and a Doctor of Medicine in Dentistry. Immediately following graduation he completed an internship in Toronto at the prestigious Hospital for Sick Children and spent a few years in Toronto in private practice before moving to Vancouver. Dr. Book has worked at his Dunbar Street practice for 21 years. He works in partnership with Dr. Pam Davidson. The office is known for being warm and welcoming. Dr. Book says, “People often remark that the office looks like a house and feels like a home inside.” The staff of twelve consists of 3 full6
time and 2 part-time hygienists, 4 certified dental assistants, 2 receptionists and 1 office manager. Dr. Book’s wife assists with his bookkeeping. The busy office does virtually every type of work from cosmetic to restorative dentistry, crowns, bridges, fillings, and orthodontics. Dr. Book confesses he really enjoys doing veneers and in recent years he has been focusing more on esthetic rehabilitation. Rejuvenating people’s smiles has proven to bring great satisfaction and joy to all involved. Dentistry is constantly changing. Dr. Book says as frequently as every 6 months there is newer, better, faster technology and products being introduced. He does not knock ‘old school’ dentistry, and says that older technology works and has its merits, however he is impressed with the unbelievable new technology available. He describes the intraoral camera, as “instant and miraculous” as it clearly allows patients to see on a large monitor exactly what the dentist sees. www.DunbarLife.com | February 15 - April 14, 2014
Dr. Book says the digital x-ray is another diagnostic tool that he enjoys using. Digital x-rays can help detect tiny problems and prevent them from growing larger. An added benefit, digital radiography dramatically decreases the amount of radiation required for an x-ray. Clinicians wear tiny 'microscopes' on their glasses, or loupes as they are called in the dental field, which enable them to get a better view of your oral condition. Patients get to see what is going on first hand by viewing digital photographs. He stresses that with all of the advances in dentistry that it no longer need be a painful experience, with assorted options available for pain management. Nitrous oxide, also known as "laughing gas," is used for its calming effect. It can help you to relax, ease your fear and make you feel more comfortable during your dental treatment. Sedation is another option, and he emphasizes kind words can help too. All of the operatories are equipped with computer monitors and during longer appointments some patients enjoy watching movies or a sitcom.
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This is a family practice and Dr. Book sees quite a few children. He says a visit to the prize box is always a crowd pleaser. With a chuckle he reports that while this service is primarily for children, mothers have been known to ask for rings as their post-appointment reward.
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When Dr. Book first discovered the Dunbar area he recalls being very impressed with Memorial Park. The park holds plenty of fond memories for him as he coached his sons’ Little League teams for a number of years. Physical activity plays a large role in Dr. Book’s life. While he no longer runs marathons he still enjoys running shorter distances. His new interest is road bike cycling and this September he plans to ride the GranFondo Whistler.
Dr. Book is a firm believer in continuing education to deliver the most current and best possible care to his patients. He is actively involved in three study clubs at the College of Dental Surgeons. These clubs include a full-mouth rehabilitation group, a periodontal surgery group and an orthodontic group. These groups are peer driven and as a senior member Dr. Book enjoys being able to impart his experience.
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Closer to home, Dr. Book is very proud to call himself a true Dunbarite. He regularly visits a number of the shops, services and restaurants, and likes watching films at the Dunbar Theatre. He enjoys the sense of community and is always pleased to run into his patients when he is out and about. He says he has a nice rapport with them. When I jokingly asked if he feels a bit like he’s living in Mister Rogers’ Neighbourhood, he did not deny the warm feeling that comes from building long term relationships with his patients. Dentists on Dunbar Dr David Book 3335 Dunbar Street Vancouver BC V6S 2B9 Telephone 604-224-5611 www.dentistsondunbar.com
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Massage Therapy on Dunbar: Relax Your Mind and Body by Hilary Feldman
photos by Sandra Steier
Tucked into a cozy space near King Edward Avenue, Massage Therapy on Dunbar is a peaceful haven. Owner Vicki Bell opened her clinic in 2011, after six years at Life Chiropractic where she gradually built up her clientele. Eventually, she realized that her schedule had become so busy that no more clients could fit in. “It just made sense for me to expand,” she explains. “It was nervewracking not really knowing what the demand was going to be when I branched out.” It has turned out to be a timely move. Initially Bell took on a second therapist, Shalan Cameron, to help fill the clinic’s two treatment rooms. Constant demand saw the team grow with Caroline Miyagi and Megan Fanning joining as well. They are now open seven days a week and offer appointments until 9 pm on several days.
to choosing a name. Going with a clear descriptive name was strategic, both for signage and internet-browsing. “Whenever people look up ‘massage’ and ‘Dunbar,’ that’s us! So it’s very helpful,” smiles Bell. To attract clients from the local neighbourhood, whether on foot or driving by, and through online searches, she wanted to ensure a clean professional image. This thorough attention to detail is apparent as soon as you enter the door. Bell deliberately avoided a clinical atmosphere. “The more relaxing an environment is, the more pleasing I think for people that come there and for people that work there.” The emphasis is on comfort, with quiet music, low lights, and fresh flowers creating an inviting space. “It is important for the massage; your body has to be relaxed in order for us to be able to give you a successful treatment,” Bell explains.
Creating her business has been a labour of love, from planning the layout and décor
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also useful for people suffering from general stress and muscle tension. This type of therapy is becoming more popular as people pay more attention to how they treat their bodies. “Everyone’s looking at what they’re eating, exercise, and how they’re treating their body, and realizing that there’s more to it,” Bell says. “It’s preventative as well; the idea is to prevent injury.” Bell and her colleagues offer individualized treatments that depend on each client’s needs, musculature, and any medical conditions. For the most part, they see people with muscle tension due to work, physical activities, or sports. “It doesn’t have to come from something drastic like a car accident, it can just be from daily life activities – working on the computer, sitting at a desk – everybody gets sore,” she explains. Some clients are referred through physiotherapists and chiropractors when they need treatment for specific muscular issues. To extend the therapeutic benefits after a massage treatment, the therapists can also suggest home care stretches. Massage therapy is suitable for all ages and ailments; the clinic’s current clients range
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from 8 to 92 years old. Bell suggests starting young to develop healthy body awareness. “Even young people are getting headaches from their studies, and they have such heavy backpacks. Their lives are very busy with sports, school, and homework, so even the youngest people can have muscles as tight as a grown-up.” The therapists adjust their treatments to suit any condition, and can accommodate achy hips, knees, and other problem spots. The clinic also offers pre-natal and post-natal massage; using a special support pillow, women can continue treatments throughout their pregnancy and beyond. Originally from Prince Rupert, Bell moved to Vancouver to attend the West Coast College of Massage Therapy. After an intensive three-year course focused on anatomy and human biology, with 3000 hours of training, she qualified as a Registered Massage Therapist and started working in the Dunbar neighbourhood. The community was so welcoming that she and her partner moved from downtown to be closer. The positive atmosphere in Dunbar led Bell to search for a local business space when she set up her own clinic.
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their recent upgrade from a tent to motorhome). In the winter, she can be found curled up with a good book. It’s all about finding a balance, which she also promotes with her clients.
For Bell, an appealing aspect of massage therapy is working with people one-onone in a quiet and relaxing environment. For a therapist, the work combines both an interpersonal element with being active; delivering massage can be quite physically demanding depending on the different types of muscle tissue being treated. Bell enjoys seeing her regular clients – who make up about 75% of her schedule – as well as meeting new people. She enthuses, “People that come to our office are happy when they arrive and feel great when they leave. It’s a very pleasant environment.” Registered Massage Therapists receive ongoing continuing education, which elaborates on different massage techniques and provides updated information. The clinic offers a wide variety of styles including attachment release, trigger point therapy, deep tissue release, myofascial release, Swedish massage, and active stretching. All the therapists are experienced in multiple treatment forms to help their clients achieve and maintain whole-body health.
Whether you are plagued by migraines, sciatica, fatigue, or an injury, it’s a relief to know that you can treat those aches and pains. At Massage Therapy on Dunbar, you’ll find a great group of therapists. Bell is pleased that the clinic’s clients always leave happy and feeling better. Her plunge into starting a new business has paid off. “Things have reached a point where everyone is settled, busy, and the office is running smoothly,” she explains. Despite the busy schedule, there are appointments available every week. Times are posted on the front door, and it may be possible to get a same-day massage. Generally, it is best to call and book ahead; the clinic’s daily phone message lists all the availability for the week. Massage Therapy on Dunbar 4192 Dunbar Street Vancouver BC V6S 2E7 Telephone 604-733-3376 www.massagetherapyondunbar.com
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Getting It All Done by Sue Dvorak
The mechanic furrowed his brow and asked when I last changed the air filter in my car. I furrowed mine pretending to be recalling the date, while really I was wondering if I knew that cars have air filters. But I had the distinct feeling of being remiss, of not getting the job done. I remember this because l had the exact same feeling later that day when the veterinarian asked with grave concern whether I brush our dog’s teeth every day. Umm. There seems to be no end of tasks that are “essential” that one should be doing regularly but the list is so long, impossibly long. And the importance of each task depends upon a person’s point of view. A yoga instructor friend is definitely going to be appalled if you don’t stretch every day. Your home insurance brother-in-law certainly expects that you test all smoke detectors monthly. Your doctor will naturally want you to check your cholesterol over 45 and have regular mammograms. The bike shop will be stunned that you did not oil your chain all winter. In the new year, when people re-focus on getting organized and “getting things done”, the array of tasks before them is so vast as to render them inert or spinning in circles. The results can be less than effective. When we bought our first home we received the perfect gift: a home maintenance manual. However reviewing the manual’s contents made me break out in a cold sweat. Unless we were to give up sleep, the number of 20
recommended and mandatory tasks per week/month/year were just not going to happen. The home manual made moving to a tent appear a very reasonable alternative. With all the cleaning faucet aerators, lubricating rollers on windows and latches, changing various filters, and draining the hot water tank there would be no time left to even celebrate birthdays. We were uneasy though with “the plan” becoming to leave everything unattended and stamp out crises as they arose. This planned neglect approach is not ideal either so the trick then, with this and everything else, is to decide upon The Most Important. Physical exercise is important for all of us and there are many ways to incorporate that into one’s life. Joining a team, walking the dog or jogging three times a week are all reasonable options. But then what about core strength? Or flexibility? I attend an exercise class with a funny friend who rightfully points out that we could do all that exercise stuff at home. There is nothing stopping us from keeping weights in the car to do bicep curls at stoplights or from hitting the kitchen floor to do abdominal crunches while the pasta water boils. But we don’t. And so we go to class. Besides, while doing crunches on the kitchen floor I would see the debris under the fridge and be reminded of the rotational home cleaning suggestion to move the fridge out monthly to clean under it. My Mom takes it a step further and vacuums the coolant coils at the back of her fridge. I am just sort of hoping we don’t have those coil things behind ours. Some people vacuum inside and under furniture regularly but that can safely be left off The Most Important list and transferred to the Non-Dangerous Things to Occasionally Be Embarrassed By list. Sometimes high priorities are made clear by events around us. The devastation and suffering seen in Haiti after the earthquake of 2010 motivated me to get a survival kit for our family. The earthquake preparedness tactic of obtaining “an item-a-week until complete” is a fantastic plan but not for the impatient or www.DunbarLife.com | February 15 - April 14, 2014
those coping poorly in other areas of their life. So I splurged and bought a huge readymade kit for our family plus one, to include the kid who will probably be over when the big one strikes. But now the clever company that supplied this kit contacts me regularly about updates and replacements! I have since made the executive decision not to update. So if, God forbid, your child is with us while we are stranded without assistance after a large natural disaster I am just saying straight up that his nutrition bars will probably be stale. There are routine jobs that exist in a number of categories of life that just need to be randomly scheduled regardless of everything else. Pick a date, put it on your schedule and force yourself to get it done. Book an oil change. Get the dog vaccinated. Change the furnace filters so they do not look like felt pads when the furnace man comes. Book the furnace man. Beauty care is murky territory where time and priority overlaps. No time at all spent on beauty can lead to an urgent new Most Important priority to “try not to look so terrible.” Some time spent is reasonable, the amount of which is up to you. Upon receiving my first facial and revealing my lack of a skin care regime, the esthetician scolded me saying “what do you expect of your face?!” I did not have the heart to tell her that, until that very moment, I did not even know a
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person could have expectations of her face. Sometime you can cheat and take drastic action to prevent reprimands before they happen. For example, if you are meeting a financial planner about retirement savings, actually open and look at all your various statements, find out what your mortgage balance is and whether you have RRSP contribution room left. People who say I don’t know repeatedly throughout these meetings look like they will never be able to retire. Or if you have a hair appointment, deep condition your hair several times in the days prior to prevent the stylist frowning as he touches your hair. However, regarding dental care, do not floss your teeth aggressively seven times the day before your check-up: this will not usually provide helpful results. Flossing needs to happen regularly, along with backing up your computer hard drive. Cull paper. Print favourite digital photos. Update your will. Plant spring flower bulbs... in the fall....pointy end up...in groups or they will look silly. Review insurance policies. Mediate daily. Clean the wretched blinds. Stretch. Eat more vegetables. Just do your best. The next time you feel that you have dropped the ball on something you should be doing I dare you to say “Actually I have not ranked that as a personal priority lately. But I might reconsider.” Good luck.
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A Fine Balance by Sarah Gordon We have welcomed in a new year, and with it, many of us acquired electronic gifts meant to make things more convenient, and keep us connected, however, at what cost? I could be considered a Luddite, although I have embraced smatterings of technology. The internet, e-mail and cell phone are definitely a part of my world; however, I am resisting upgrades to my communications arsenal. For me, keeping up with the latest electronic gadgets is a futile battle and it is not a pleasant result for the landfill. As a writer, I celebrate that people are choosing to communicate with e-mail and texting. On the flip side, the use of fragmented language is concerning, and leaves me wondering about the future of written composition and grammar. I plead guilty to over use of e-mail as well as time spent at the computer writing and researching. I am attempting to pick up the phone more often in place of firing off an e-mail. Verbal conversations allow ideas to weave together which can take you in unexpected directions. Those “it’s a small world” moments seem to pop out more frequently in conversation than in correspondence. Moreover, nothing compares to hearing a friend’s voice or laughter. There was a time when parents complained that their children watched too much television. Add to the mix video games and computer use and it is no wonder that
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childhood obesity is at an all time high. A Canadian Community Health Survey indicated that children who watch more than 2 hours of screen time (TV, computer, video games) per day have double the incidence of overweight and obesity when compared to children who watch less than 1 hour per day. The solutions include eating a more balanced diet, keeping children physically active and limiting screen time. I am not denying the importance of electronics; they are great tools when used in moderation. At our house, electronics do not play a large role in our children’s lives. During the holidays, I was delighted to hear my youngest daughter sketch out a plan for her day. She intended to read, play with her electronic toy, read, take photos with her digital camera, and then read some more. Nothing could please me more. Our daughters’ library cards are well used and both girls go into withdrawal if they do not have a couple of trips to the library each week. My hope is that parents find a balance to ensure that their children have well-rounded lives where there is plenty of room for imaginative play, reading, exercise, joining a sports team, learning a musical instrument, taking an art or dance class, and having time left over for digit manipulation on their favourite electronic gadget!
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Pacific Eye Doctors by Sarah Gordon
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Dr. Stephanie Brooks and I met recently to discuss Pacific Eye Doctors. We sat outside on a sunny winter day while we had coffee and chatted. The ability to enjoy the great outdoors year round was a large part of the reason Dr. Brooks was attracted to the West Coast and moved here from Toronto in 1993. In 1986 Pacific Eye Doctors opened its first location in Richmond. The eye clinic was formed through the amalgamation of two established optometric clinics in the area. Founding partner optometrists, Dr. Mockler, Dr. McNab and Dr. Vetsch, determined that a second location would benefit the Dunbar area, which is where they also happen to reside, and opened the second clinic in 2004.
They sought a partner and brought Dr. Brooks on board to assist with offering excellence in eye care to the community. In addition to Dr. Brooks, Dr. Tod McNab also owns Dunbar’s Pacific Eye Doctors. While they remain owners, Dr. Vetsch has retired and Dr. Mockler has taken a leave from general practice to establish the Performance Vision Clinic at the Fortius Institute for Sport & Health in Burnaby. Rounding out the Dunbar team of optometrists is Dr. Laura Langford, and Dr. Goleta Amirli. Pacific Eye Doctors make their patients’ health a top priority by committing to continuing education. They strive to create an environment where all people are treated with fairness, honesty and respect. The clinic invests in state of the art technology to provide the highest standards of care. Comprehensive eye examinations include measurement of vision, prescriptions for eyeglasses or contact lenses, assessment of binocular vision, and full ocular health check with pupil dilation.
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Since 2009 optometrists can diagnose and treat many common eye diseases with certain prescription only drugs including eye infections, allergies, inflammation, abrasions and dry eye. Did you know that optometrists are able to detect many systemic health diseases by looking at your eye, for example hypertension, diabetes, Multiple Sclerosis, and arthritis? Who should see an optometrist? Even if you don’t think you need eyeglasses it is a wise idea to have an ocular health check. Not all eye diseases or contact lens complications cause symptoms in the early stages. With prompt diagnosis and management, future problems with vision may be avoided. Eye appointments are recommended every 1 to 2 years for children and adults. Patients are often surprised to discover that eye exams and glasses are not as expensive as they may expect. Children and seniors receive partial coverage through the Medical Services Plan of B.C. Besides vision exams Pacific Eye Doctors also offers laser eye correction co-management, customized contact lens diagnosis and a dispensary of frames, lenses and coatings. In addition to Dunbar’s team of optometrists there are three licensed opticians to help fit glasses and contact lenses, two optometric assistants and a receptionist to ensure you receive professional and friendly service.
What makes this business special? Dr. Brooks gives full kudos to the staff. She reports that a couple of them have been with the business since it opened. Pacific Eye Doctors is a warm and welcome environment where they care about their patients. Dr. Brooks says she finds it highly satisfying that her patients have become like friends. She sees some patients more than once a year if they have special eye conditions such as cataracts or glaucoma.
Since Dr. Brooks joined Pacific Eye Doctors 10 years ago there has been steady growth in the number of clients, many new patients come through referrals. From Vancouver, to Delta, Surrey and even Bowen Island, they see a good cross section of patients ranging from children through to seniors.
The clinic is an active supporter of many local organizations and events. They sponsor Dunbar Little League and lend their support to Tom Thumb Preschool, Lord Kitchener Elementary, Arbutus Shaughnessy Kerrisdale Friendship Society, Comic Vision and Optometry Giving Sight. If you are finished
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with an old pair of glasses Pacific Eye Doctors will gladly donate them to Third World Eyecare Society. Dr. Brooks has recently assumed the role of President of the Dunbar Village Business Association. She appears humbled by her new role and acknowledges the great work of past president Beth McKercher, owner of Splash Toy Shop, and DVBA’s executive director Janet Morris-Reade. As head of the board Dr. Brooks is committed to building on the work that DVBA has accomplished over the past five years including street beautification and events such as the Harvest Festival and Dunbar Village for the Holidays.
the bright sun-filled days ahead. And make a note to book an eye exam for 2014 if you have not done so already, to protect one of your most precious senses. Pacific Eye Doctors 4292 Dunbar Street Vancouver BC V6S 2E9 Telephone 604-739-2022 www.pacificeyedoctors.ca
Dr. Brooks also acknowledges the active Dunbar Residents’ Association and their dedicated work to making Dunbar a better place in which to live. While we are currently in the middle of winter it won’t be long before spring is here. In March Pacific Eye Doctors is holding a sunglass sale. This is well worth investigating in preparation for 28
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Tech Butlers presents:
IT SOS - Top 9 Tech Challenges for Small Businesses As a small business owner myself, I’m well aware of the challenges of being your own boss and dealing with admin, invoicing, HR, bookkeeping, scheduling, and IT - the list goes on. Often the very technology that is there to help you can leave you feeling frustrated and stuck. For almost 20 years I have been a ‘tech butler’ - helping small companies and busy people with their unique IT challenges. I’ve summed up the most common questions below. If you recognize any of these questions, (and are tired of asking the neighbour’s kid for help), read on! 1. “I need a website but I don’t know how to build one!” Let’s face it - having a web presence is no longer optional. Every company needs a basic website outlining who you are, where you are and what you do. Thankfully, this is now easier than ever, and edits and changes can be easily managed by you. 2.“I don’t want to use Hotmail or Yahoo! for my professional clients” Congratulations! You’ve recognized the need for a business email address. Web-based email systems can be inflexible and make the wrong impression. Having an address of your own (help@ techbutlers.ca) streamlines your business communication and looks sharp. 3. “How do I use technology to reach out to new customers?” You’ve probably figured out that social media is where many new customers are. Setting up a few new accounts on Twitter, Facebook and Google ads can spread the word, bring in new customers, and increase loyalty among existing ones. 4. “How can customers find me quickly and easily when they’re out and about on their smartphones?” ‘Location awareness’ is the new buzzword and rightfully so. Harnessing smartphone technology to put your business on the map is easier than ever.
5. “I need a new computer/printer/phone/ wireless router/iPad” Sometimes buying a simple piece of hardware can feel like a minefield. But getting the right gear from the start is crucial, and can save you time and headaches in the long run. 6. “How can I share documents and files among employees or customers?” Are you constantly emailing documents around or putting things on memory sticks? There are much easier ways to collaborate, saving you time and money. 7. “I’m not sure my files are backed up properly….” If there was a fire or robbery and your computer and backup were gone forever, would you be ok? Many small businesses wouldn’t. Offsite backup systems are easy to use, water-tight, and protect you from risk. 8. “How can I be sure my company’s information is safe?” Beefing up your internet security can be simple, and may help you sleep better at night. 9. “HELP! Nothing is working! My computer crashed! My laptop died!” Like all machines, computers break down, things stop working, files disappear. But even when it looks like there’s been a disaster, there are often ways to bring things back from the brink.
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Bigsby The Bakehouse 4894 Mackenzie St 604-267-2253
Family Farm Market 3526 W 41st Ave
Butter Baked Goods & Cafe 4907 Mackenzie St 604-221-4333 www.butterbakedgoods.com Celtic Treasure Chest 5639 Dunbar St 604-261-3688 www.celtictreasurechest.com Dunbar DQ/Orange Julius 3380 Dunbar St 604-733-2884 www.dairyqueen.com Dunbar Produce 4355 Dunbar St 604-228-8615
The Heights Market 4889 Mackenzie Ave 604-638-0651 www.heightsmarket.com
IGA MarketPlace 3535 W 41st Ave 604-261-2423 www.marketplaceiga.com
Tryphe Specialty Foods 4495 Dunbar St 604-879-7439 www.tryphe.ca
IHUA Bakery 3522 W 41st Ave 604-261-0189
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Weigh to Go Bulk Foods 3534 W 41st Ave 604-266-6206
Mac’s Convenience Store 4449 Dunbar St 604-736-7528 www.mymacs.ca
Windsor Meat Co. 4889 Mackenzie St 604-638-2470 www.windsormeats.com
Stong’s Market (ad p. 43) 4560 Dunbar St 604-266-1401 www.stongs.com
Liquor BC Liquor Store 3453 Dunbar St 604-224-4412 www.bcliquorstores.com
Pacific Spirits Liquor Store 4474 Dunbar St 604-738-1299 pacificspiritsliquorstore.com
Village VQA Wines 3536 W 41st Ave 604-269-9433 www.villagevqawines.com
Dunbar Liquor Boutique 5460 Dunbar St 604-267-2337 www.dunbarlb.com
Restaurants | Cafes Beantown Coffee House 4231 Dunbar St 604-222-8455 Blaq Sheep Coffee House & Breakfast Bistro 5601 Dunbar St 604-261-8188 www.blaqsheepcoffee.com Brick Oven Pizzeria 4269 Dunbar St 604-228-1822 www.brickoven.ca
Butter Tea House 4321 Dunbar St 604-221-4337 www.butterbakedgoods.com
Crepe & Cafe 3500 W 41st Ave 604-568-3123 www.crepecafe1.com
Cheshire Cheese Inn 4585 Dunbar St 604-224-2521 www.cheshirecheeseinn.ca
Domino’s Pizza 3480 Dunbar St 604-733-0188 www.dominos.ca
Cosy Inn Cafe 4455 Dunbar St 604-224-3133
Dream Sushi 4385 Dunbar St 604-221-7874
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FOOD | DRINK Restaurants | Cafes ... con’t Dunbar Pizza & Grill 3348 Dunbar St 604-732-4999 Dunbar Sushi 3626 W 16th Ave 604-568-5959 Handi Cuisine of India 4432 Dunbar St 604-738-3186 www.handicuisine.com Jethro’s Fine Grub 3420 Dunbar St 604-569-3441 www.jethrosfinegrub.com Kokopelli Cafe 4593 Dunbar St 604-228-0818 www.kokopellicafe.ca Kuma Japanese 3446 Dunbar St 604-739-0170
La Notte Ristorante (ad p. 19) 3307 Dunbar St 604-222-4033 www.lanotte.ca
Mexi-Cali Diner 4424 Dunbar St 604-731-6517 www.mexicali.ca Moki’s Pizza 5530 Dunbar St 604-263-4440 www.mokispizza.com Riya’s Pizza 4464 Dunbar St 604-558-4466 www.riyaspizza.com Simon’s Kitchen 4418 Dunbar St 604-734-1135 Spice Islands Indonesian 3592 W 41st Ave 604-266-7355 spiceislandsindonesian.com
Starbucks Coffee 4467 Dunbar St 604-222-8069 www.starbucks.ca Subway 4490 Dunbar St 604-263-4023 www.subway.ca Sushi Inn 4414 Dunbar St 604-739-3818 The Dunbar Public House 4497 Dunbar St 604-222-9922 www.thedunbar.ca Tim Hortons 3463 Dunbar St 604-222-3130 www.timhortons.ca Wild Sushi 4288 Dunbar St 604-568-9668 www.wildsushi.ca
SERVICES Automotive Chevron Canada 5505 Dunbar St 604-261-4048
McDermott’s Body Shop 4508 Dunbar St 604-261-9212
Shell Canada 3596 W 41st Ave 604-263-9330
Beauty | Hair | Spa Arnold’s Coiffures Ltd 5628 Dunbar St 604-261-7434
Care Well Esthetics 4311 Dunbar St 778-999-8908
Duet Salon & Spa 3231 Dunbar St 604-222-8715
Blink Beauty Bar 3562 W 41st Ave 604-261-8144 www.blinkbeautybar.com
Classy Hair Design 3434 Dunbar St 604-738-8221
Dunbar Barbers 4264 Dunbar St 604-738-3165 www.dunbarbarbers.com
Cabello Spa & Salon 3518 W 41st Ave 604-267-4247 www.cabellosalonspa.com 34
Clippers Edge 4535 Dunbar St 604-224-0500
Electrolysis by Natalie 3309 Dunbar St 604-518-6625
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Beauty | Hair | Spa ... con’t George’s Hair Styling 4196 Dunbar St 604-738-4603 Great Clips 4484 Dunbar St 604-732-5123 www.greatclips.com
Kleanse Spa Bar 3593 W 26th Ave 778-928-5901 www.kleansespabar.com Lavender’s Beauty Spa 1-3618 W 16th Ave 604-221-1166
Hair Place Kiji’s 4311 Dunbar St 604-742-0299 www.kijishairsalon.com
Pampered by Kadie 4238 Dunbar St 604-809-5395 www.pamperedbykadie.com
Hair Zone 3378 Dunbar St 604-788-8233
Peymana Esthetics 3368 Dunbar St 604-739-3733 www.peymaneh.com
J’aime Les Cheveux 3591 W 26th Ave 604-714-1118 Kari’s Hair & Esthetics 3593 W 26th Ave 604-736-670
Rose Nails & Spa 3383 Dunbar St 604-221-2200 www.rosenailsandspa.com
Skinetics Skin Care & Spa 4263 Dunbar St 604-266-7878 The Shop Hair & Esthetics 4446 Dunbar St 604-736-7467 theshophairandesthetics.com
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Top Barber Cut 5631 Dunbar St 604-696-0581 Top Cut Barbers 4238 Dunbar St 604-739-0744 Touch of Beauty 3291 Dunbar St 604-221-0010 www.touchofbeautyspa.ca Vida Beautilities Hair & Esthetic Salon 4260 Dunbar St 604-732-3523
Churches Dunbar Heights United 3525 W 24th Ave 604-731-6420 www.dunbarheightsuc.ca Dunbar Evangelical Lutheran 3491 W 31st Ave 604-266-6818 www.dunbarlutheran.ca
Immaculate Conception Catholic Church 3778 W 28th Ave 604-224-5678 www.icvancouver.ca Knox United Church 5600 Balaclava St 604-261-3747 knoxunitedvancouver.org
Dunbar Heights Baptist 3996 W 17th Ave 604-224-1031 www.dhbc.ca
Marineview Chapel 4000 W 41st Ave 604-261-1444 www.marineview.org
St Philip’s Anglican Church (ad p. 12)
3737 W 27th Ave 604-224-3238 www.stphilipsdunbar.com
Dentists Arbutus Westside Orthodontics (ad p. 17) 3619 W18th Ave 604-736-5705 www.arbutusortho.com
Dr Alex K H Chan 203-3540 W 41st Ave 604-266-2860 dralexkhchandentist.com
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SERVICES Dentists ... con’t Dentists on Dunbar Dr David S. Book Inc.
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Dr George Porteous 5-3615 W 19th Ave 604-224-3115
Southlands Dental Group 3579 W 41st Ave 604-266-6232
Dunbar Dental Centre 215-3540 W 41st Ave 604-261-2220
Dry Cleaning | Alterations | Shoe Repair Busy Bee Cleaners 3556 W 41st Ave 604-263-2215 Dunbar 1 Hour Dry Cleaners 4479 Dunbar St 604-224-3818 www.dunbardrycleaners.ca Dunbar Dry Cleaning 4410 Dunbar St 604-736-5808
Gold Star Shoe Rebuilders 3308 Dunbar St 604-734-7477 goldstarshoerebuilders.com
Pressed 4 Time Dry Cleaning 3594 W 41st Ave 604-261-0440 pressed4timedrycleaning.com
Mai’s Dry Cleaners 3336 Dunbar St 604-739-6638
Yim’s Alterations 3378 Dunbar St 604-737-8822
Money’s Dry Cleaning 4389 Dunbar St 604-224-5112
Education & Performing Arts - Private 4Cats Arts Studio 4293 Dunbar St 604-569-2426 www.4catsart.com
Dunbar Memorial Preschool 4747 Dunbar St 604-222-6065 dunbarmemorialpreschool.ca
Acting UP! Musical Theatre 604-263-9977 actingupmusicaltheatre.com
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Cheryl Rafter Highland Dancing 3525 W 24th Ave 604-325-4002 Creative Minds 5351 Camosun St 604-263-4711 Crofton House School 3200 W 41st Ave 604-263-3255 www.croftonhouse.ca Crown Preschool 3737 W 27th Ave 604-228-1316 www.crownpreschool.ca 36
(ad p. 9) 5520 Dunbar St 604-655-2045 www.elitemontessori.ca
Harmonious Music Studio (ad p. 9) 3271 Dunbar St 604-767-0136
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Immaculate Conception
(ad p. 3 & 12) 3745 W 28th Ave 604-224-5012 www.icschoolvancouver.com
Journey To Learning
(ad p. 18) 4428 Dunbar St 604-734-7374 www.journeytolearning.com Little House Tutoring 4895 Mackenzie St 604-266-1023 www.littlehousetutoring.com Little People’s Preschool 5600 Balaclava St 604-261-2219 www.littlepeople.ca Marineview Preschool 4000 W 41st Ave 604-261-2613 www.marineview.org Monkey See Monkey Do 3525 W 24th Ave 778-371-4659 monkeyseemonkeydo.ca
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Education & Performing Arts - Private ... con’t Montessori Ivy School 3641 W 29th Ave 604-221-9300 www.ivymontessori.ca Opus Academy 5635 Dunbar St 604-267-3749 www.opusacademy.com
St George’s School Jr Boys: 3851 W 29th Ave Sr Boys: 4175 W 29th Ave 604-224-1304 www.stgeorges.bc.ca
Teachers’ Tutoring Service (ad p. 25) 604-730-3410 www.tutor.bc.ca
Tom Thumb Preschool 3737 W 27th Ave 604-222-2550 www.tomthumbpreschool.ca
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Westside Kumon Math & Reading Centre (ad p. 17) 3584 W 16th Ave 604-222-0182 www.kumon.ca
Education - Public Schools (School District #39) Acadia Road Elementary 4102 W 16th Ave 604-713-5950 go.vsb.bc.ca/schools/acadia
Kerrisdale Elementary 5555 Carnarvon St 604-713-5446 kerrisdale.vsb.bc.ca
Queen Elizabeth Annex 4275 Crown St 604-713-5482 queenelizabeth-anx.vsb.bc.ca
Carnarvon Elementary 3400 Balaclava St 604-713-5396 crn.vsb.bc.ca
Lord Byng High School 3939 W 16th Ave 604-713-8171 byng.vsb.bc.ca
Queen Elizabeth Elementary 4102 W 16th Ave 604-713-5408 queenelizabeth.vsb.bc.ca
Jules Quesnel Elementary 3050 Crown St 604-713-4577 quesnel.vsb.bc.ca
Lord Kitchener Elementary 3455 West King Edward Ave 604-713-5454 kitchener.vsb.bc.ca
Southlands Elementary 5351 Camosun St 604-713-5414 go.vsb.bc.ca/schools/southlands
Kerrisdale Annex Elementary 3250 W 43rd Ave 604-713-5488 kerrisdale-anx.vsb.bc.ca
Financial BMO Bank of Montreal 4395 Dunbar St 604-665-7093 www.bmo.com CIBC 4306 Dunbar St 604-665-7697 www.cibc.com Don Nybo & Co. Chartered Accountants 6-3615 W 19th Ave 604-228-1166
Edward Jones, Abbie Green (ad p. 12) 3560 W 41st Ave 604-731-6117 www.edwardjones.com H & R Block 4220 Dunbar St 604-713-1500 www.hrblock.ca RBC Royal Bank 4205 Dunbar St 604-665-5972 www.rbc.com
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ScotiaBank 5659 Dunbar St 604-668-3707 www.scotiabank.com TD Canada Trust 4200 Dunbar St 604-654-6888 www.tdcanadatrust.com Vancity Credit Union 4445 Dunbar St 604-877-7000 www.vancity.com 37
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SERVICES Fitness
30 Minute Hit 3516 W 41st Ave 604-569-3233 www.30minutehit.com Body Function 4345 Dunbar St 604-565-6630 www.body-function.ca Crossfit Empower 3321 Dunbar St 778-873-4427 www.crossfitempower.com Elements Academy 4465 Dunbar St 604-568-3441 elementsacademy.com
Prime Strength + Conditioning
(ad p. 3) 3636 W 16th Ave 604-568-5220 www.beyourprime.com Sanga Yoga Studio 3458 Dunbar St 604-733-7264 www.sangayoga.ca Spire Wellness & Yoga 2885 W 33rd Ave 604-569-0963 www.s-pire.ca
The Dailey Method 3584 W 41st Ave 604-266-9191 www.thedaileymethod.com Third Eye Martial Arts 4256 Dunbar St 604-669-8707 www.temartialarts.com Vibes Fitness 5628 Dunbar St 604-428-8423 www.vibesfitness.ca
Health | Medical Alex Musial MD Inc. 4298 Dunbar St 604-731-3612
Head and Heart Counselling (ad p. 31)
Chaldecott Medical Clinic 4186 Dunbar St 604-739-9881
headandheartcounselling.com
Dr Brian Harris Inc. 3540 W 41st Ave 604-261-5015 Dunbar Eyecare Optometry 2-3554 W 41st Ave 604-263-8874 www.dunbareyecare.com
Dunbar Physio (ad p. 12) 205-3540 W 41st Ave 604-266-3303 www.dunbarphysio.com
3309 Dunbar St 604-787-4008
Image Optometry 4250 Dunbar St 604-293-3937 www.image.ca
(article p. 26-28) 4292 Dunbar St 604-739-2022 www.pacificeyedoctors.ca Skinworks 3568-3578 W 41st Ave 604-737-7100 dermatology 604-733-9711 plastic surgery www.skinworks.ca
Life Chiropractic 4168 Dunbar St 604-742-0702
Southland Medical Group 110-3540 W 41st Ave lifechiropracticandmassage.com 604-261-5340 Life Labs 112-3540 W 41st Ave 604-264-9815 www.lifelabs.com
Dunbar Spinal Decompression Massage Therapy on Dunbar 4168 Dunbar St (ad p. 9, article p. 14-16) 604-742-0702 dunbarspinaldecompression.com 4192 Dunbar St 604-733-3376 massagetherapyondunbar.com Envision Counselling 202-3641 W 29th Ave 604-222-1120 Mark Finch & Associates envisioncounselling.ca 202-3641 W 29th Ave 604-222-9505 Gail Olive Masage Therapy www.markfinch.ca 4-3615 W 19th Ave 604-224-5856 38
Pacific Eye Doctors
Southland’s Physiotherapy 3579 W 41st Ave 604-263-8110
StudioHealth Chiroworks (ad p. 9) 5733 Collingwood St 604-269-3798 www.studiohealth.ca
Tessa Cherniavsky Massage Therapy Clinic 203A-3540 W 41st Ave 604-266-2757
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Insurance Buntain Insurance 4295 Dunbar St 604-736-8855 www.buntaininsurance.com
Rand & Fowler Insurance 4860 Mackenzie St 604-266-2357 www.randandfowler.com
Southlands Insurance (ad p. 19) 5540 Dunbar St 604-266-5433
www.southlandsinsurance.com
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Pets Alta Vista Animal Hospital 4543 Dunbar St 604-221-5858
Barktholomews Pet Edibles 4883 Mackenzie St 604-568-3600 www.barktholomews.ca
Artistic Styling Salon for Pets 4188 Dunbar St 604-739-6822
Bosley’s Pet Food 3502 W 41st Ave 604-266-2667 www.bosleys.com
altavistaanimalhospital.ca
K & K Pet Foods 4595 Dunbar St 604-224-2513 Pets Beautiful 5620 Dunbar St 604-261-5310 www.petsbeautiful.com
Specialty Andrew Wilkinson MLA 5640 Dunbar St 604-664-0748 andrewwilkinsonmla.ca
Dunbar Plumbing
Anglela’s House Cleaning Services
Higher Ground Gardens
(ad p. 17) 604-312-2686 www.dunbarplumbing.ca
(ad p. 12) 778-882-2941
(ad p. 10) 778-323-1502 highergroundgardens.com
Browns Restaurant Group 207A-3540 W 41st Ave 604-630-0885 brownsrestaurantgroup.com
Jason Liu Realty 5737 Collingwood St 604-558-0666 www.jasonliurealty.com
Design by Fire
Martin Brothers Funeral Services 3398 Dunbar St 778-330-7799 www.mbfunerals.com
(ad p. 31) 604-831-9206 www.designbyfire.ca Digital Photo Station 4485 Dunbar St 604-222-3513
Molly Maid -Meg Roberts
Driving Miss Daisy
(ad p. 11) 604-734-7260 www.mollymaid.ca
Dunbar Painting
Natural Balance Premium Home Builders 3288 Dunbar St 778-330-7607 naturalbalancehomes.com
(ad p. 25) 604-723-7247 www.drivingmissdaisy.net (ad p. 29) 604-788-3382 www.dunbarpainting.com
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Reid Brothers Plumbing & Heating (ad p. 13) 1636 W 75th Ave 604-263-0323 www.reidbrothers.ca
RE/MAX Select Realty
Karel Palla & Darryl Sjerven
(ad on back cover) 604-329-1430 vancouversbestlistings.com
Sage Construction
(ad p. 13) 3349 Dunbar St 604-569-2692 www.sageconstruction.ca
Sandra Steier Photography
(ad p. 32) 604-277-7437 www.sandrasteier.com
Tech Butlers
(ad p. 30-31) 604-757-9779 www.techbutlers.ca
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SHOP - RETAIL Clothing | Accessories Chloe Angus Design 4273 Dunbar St 604-224-2456 www.chloeangus.com
Hospice Opportunity Boutique 4255 Dunbar St 604-733-1412 www.vancouverhospice.org
The Carrington Shoppe 3434 W 55th Ave 604-266-5725 thecarringtonshoppe.com
Dragon & Phoenix 3510 W 41st Ave 604-261-1317 www.dragonandphoenix.ca
MacGillycuddy’s 4881 Mackenzie St 604-263-5313
Twist Fashions Inc.
(ad p. 25) 2952 West 4th Ave 604-732-0199 www.twistfashions.com
Olinda’s 4305 Dunbar St 604-228-0022
Floral | Nurseries Christina’s Flower Shop 5615 Dunbar St 604-263-3011 www.christinaflowers.com
KJM Country Gardens 7226 Blenheim St 604-266-1397 www.kjmcountrygardens.com
Gardenia Florist 5636 Dunbar St 604-269-9234 www.gardeniaflorists.com
Quince Fine Florals 4870 Mackenzie St 604-263-0202 www.quincefineflorals.com
Southlands Nursery 6550 Balaclava St 604-261-6411 www.southlandsnursery.com
Pharmacy Pure Integrative Pharmacy 4198 Dunbar St 604-732-3010 www.purepharmacy.com
Shoppers Drug Mart 4326 Dunbar St 604-732-8555 www.shoppersdrugmart.ca
Southland Pharmacy 3554 West 41st Ave 604- 266-2882
Specialty All Nations Stamp & Coin Dunbar Greetings 5630 Dunbar St 3456 Dunbar St 604-684-4613 604-731-3322 allnationsstampandcoin.com Dunbar Lumber Blight’s Home Hardware 3637 W 16th Ave 3322 Dunbar St 604-224-0434 604-738-3312 www.dunbarlumber.com blightshomehardware.com
Carson Books 4275 Dunbar St 604-222-8787 Cheap Skates 3644 West 16th Ave 604-222-1125 Dunbar Decor 3350 Dunbar St 778-322-2070 40
Dunbar Paint Centre 3601 W 16th Ave 604-224-0421 www.bmvan.com Dunbar Vacuum Ltd 3468 Dunbar St 604-733-8713 dunbarvacuum.com
Educational Book Supply 3548 W 41st Ave 604-677-8147 Enmark Jewellers Ltd 4315 Dunbar St 604-224-3513 Germaine’s Antiques 4268 Dunbar St 604-306-8364 Golden Rug Co. 3211 Dunbar St 604-224-3222 www.goldenrug.com Hob Too Thrift Shop 3470 Dunbar St 604-737-7304 www.vancouverhospice.org
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Kerrisdale Equipment Ltd 4522 Dunbar St 604-224-3255 kerrisdaleequipment.com
Omega Custom Framing 4290 Dunbar St 604-732-6778 www.omegagallery.ca
Korean Red Ginseng
Restoration House Studios 3444 Dunbar St 604-644-8735 restorationhousestudios.ca
(ad p. 25) 2070 W 41st Ave 604-620-9066 www.kgccanada.com Lawrence Books 3591 W 41st Ave 604-261-3812
Stationery 2000 3552 W 41st Ave 604-261-2001 Toorak Tile & Design 3496 Dunbar St 604-739-5966 www.tooraktile.com
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SHOP - RETAIL Specialty ... con’t
Upscale Garage Sale 3422 Dunbar St 604-733-0787 www.upscalegaragesale.ca
Splash Toy Shop 4243 Dunbar St 604-228-8697 www.splashtoyshop.ca
Sports & Activities Dunbar Lawn Bowling Club 3850 W 31 St 604 228 8428 dunbarlawnbowling.com Dunbar Little League dunbarbaseball.ca Vancouver United FC (Dunbar Soccer Association) vanufc.com Scouts Canada 25th Dunbar Point Grey 31st St Philip’s www.scouts.ca
Shamrock Equestrian Centre 3320 W 55th Ave 604-649-4586
Vancouver Community Baseball www.eteamz.com/vcbaseball
Southlands Heritage Farm 6767 Balaclava St 604-261-1295 www.southlandsfarms.com
UBC Thunderbirds www.gothunderbirds.ca
Southlands Riding Club 7025 Macdonald St 604-263-4817 southlandsridingclub.com
West Point Grey District Girl Guides www.girlguides.ca West Side Warriors Football www.westsidefootball.bc.ca
Community Resources Artists in Our Midst www.artistsinourmidst.com City of Vancouver 453 West 12th Ave Phone 3-1-1 www.vancouver.ca Dunbar Community Centre 4747 Dunbar St 604-222-6060 www.dunbarcentre.ca Dunbar Community Patrol 604-222-9824 www.dunbar-vancouver.org
Dunbar Public Library 4515 Dunbar St 604-665-3968 www.vpl.vancouver.bc.ca Dunbar Residents’ Association 604-222-9824 www.dunbar-vancouver.org
Dunbar Village Business Association (ads p. 4, 5, 12) 604-635-1836 www.dunbarvillage.ca
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Vancouver Hospice Society 3470 Dunbar St 604-737-7305 www.vancouverhospice.org
Movie Theatre Dunbar Theatre 4555 Dunbar St 604-222-2991
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February 15 -April 14, 2014 Feb 7-23 Sochi Winter Olympics Feb 14
Valentine’s Day
Feb 21
School District #39, Non-Instructional Day
Feb 21
Teen Advisory Group at Dunbar Library, 4-5pm every Friday
Feb 25
Dunbar Garden Club Meeting, 7:30pm at Dunbar Community Centre
Feb 26
7th Annual Pink Shirt Anti-Bullying Day. www.pinkshirtday.ca
Feb 28
Pop-up Concert: Voices Rise, 7:30pm at Dunbar Heights United Church
Mar 7
Crofton House celebrates 116th School Birthday
Mar 9
Daylight Saving time begins at 2am (clock forward one hour)
Mar 17
School District #39 Spring Break (March 17-28)
Mar 17
St Patrick’s Day
Mar 20
First day of Spring (Spring Equinox)
Mar 21
Advertising deadline for Dunbar Life magazine (April 15 issue)
Mar 28
Dunbar Garden Club Meeting, 7:30pm at Dunbar Community Centre
Mar 29
Earth Hour Earth, switch off lights save energy, 8:30-9:30pm
Apr 1
April Fool’s Day
Apr 1
National Oral Health Month
Apr 12
Dunbar Little League - Opening Day
Apr 15
Dunbar Life magazine comes out
Apr 18
Good Friday
Apr 21
Easter Monday
Apr 27
Vancouver Sun Run
May 4
BMO Vancouver Marathon
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