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March 23rd, 2012

A word from the director
Spring in winter, summer in spring!

“The only question is: “'Does this path have a heart? If if does, then it is a good path. If it doesn’t, then it is of no use'”. – Carlos Castaneda

What strange havoc these bizarre weather patterns are playing on all our senses! Important teachings of connectedness, interdependence and wisdom…

New contract…
My contract on the Rideau Canal Skateway as Skate Patrol Coordinator for Demsis was very short lived and I will be transitioning into my new career path as Assistant Chief of Operations at Aventure Laflèche for the next couple of months. This wonderful opportunity will allow me to keep growing the vision of 'nature, movement and art' that I carry deep in my Algonquin soul. I am very excited about this opportunity to work with such a passionate team of people at Aventure Laflèche who care as deeply as I do about conscious recreation practices.  This marriage will surely bring many new developments to the forefront…

New blog…
Well, I did it! With the support of my code monkey Michael Garvin (http://www.littlemdesign.com/en/index.php) and Joanne, I have launched my blog. As some of you know, I love writing and this will allow me a creative outlet to share my philosophy with a greater audience. http://www.creativewheel.ca/blog/

Land art…
I am also delighted to announce that I have been working with Marc Walter and Karl Ciesluk, two well-respected land artists, to offer our first artist in residence program in autumn 2012. Little did I know back in 2003 that a passion for land art resided in my heart. This passion has kept evolving through the years as I carved my ‘108 acre backyard’ in a conscious way to engage visitors to walk (and ride) in reverence on the Creative Wheel site. Land art will become a powerful medium to engage visitors to slow down and contemplate the healing beauty of nature.

Mountain biking…
LaRoccaXC Mountain Bike School, private club and training camps keep digging their roots deeper and deeper in the Creative Wheel soil.  All programs will run from April 1st to November 2nd. Come and say hello at the MEC Bike Fest Day on Sunday, May 13th, at LeBreton Flats (http://blog.mec.ca/events/mec-bikefest/mec-bikefest-ottawa/ ) and Capital Vélo Fest (http://www.capitalvelofest.ca/) on Saturday, June 2nd, 2012. Note that we still have a few Rocky Mountain bicycles for sale from our 2011 rental program. All bikes are in superb condition. We look forward to a great season!

Full circle with the power of intention…
I would like to share with you that the cancer fundraising ‘Walk with Intention’ I initiated for my brother Serge and ran in collaboration with Pure Art Foundation and David Marenger raised a total of $10,825.00 in donations. Following a discussion between my brother and his oncologist, the donation will be used as seed monies for setting-up a cervical cancer-screening clinic in Tanzania. It is understood that many young women suffer tremendously and die unnecessary from this form of cancer. It is a project that Pure Art Foundation will continue to support from the sales of selected items from both Pure Art boutiques located in Hudson and Montréal. To know more about Pure Art Foundation, visit www.pureartfoundation.org.

A colourful kaleidoscope…
We invite you to view the following slideshow highlighting the past year's successes. We are looking forward to another great year of re-connecting, re-wilding and re-wiring with you.
(https://picasaweb.google.com/101986890979109559350/CreativeWheelMemories#)

A sincere thank you goes to Joanne Galloway who volunteers her time updating the website. I look forward to another life enriching year on the land and thank you in advance for your continuous support.

To the path of the heart!

Dominique Larocque, M.A.
Frodo

'Re-connect, Re-create, Re-wire' with us in 2012!

Experience the power of self and the force of nature with Creative Wheel.