Neighbours of Hespeler Village - Best Version Media

02/28/2026

Hey Hespeler! 👋 The March edition of Neighbours of Hespeler Village is hitting mailboxes this week!
Inside you’ll find: our Feature Family (The Hainer Desouza Family), a fun community theatre preview (Hello Dolly), a great spring wellness piece (Spring Into Motion), a helpful read on open houses vs. brochures, plus community events, local stories, and more.
When yours arrives, flip through and tell me what you’re most excited to read! 💚

If you don't get a copy of the issue in the mail - don't worry! Shortly I will have extra copies dropped off at Namaste London, Cyprianna's Pizzeria, Bishop's Brew and the Hespeler Heritage Centre, and drop off a copy for circulation at the Cambridge Public Library here in Hespeler! (If you want a digital copy, feel free to message me.)

02/25/2026

If you haven’t popped into Chic Key Lounge & Boutique yet… this is your sign. ✨

They’ve created such a fun, welcoming space here in Hespeler — equal parts boutique vibes and “stay a while” energy. I appreciate what they do to value women's health.

As one of our newest sponsors, you can read their story in their Business Profile in this month’s magazine (page 9) , or you can watch my video of their store on YouTube.

Go check them out, and tell them the neighbourhood sent you! 💛

Magazine Link: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1zXLtO_u0GdFtXytzlUDN3EuwC0MbFK0_/view?usp=drive_link
Video Link: https://youtu.be/xlcTQUBw8hM

02/24/2026

Okay… who’s ready to do some baking? 🍓❤️
And hey — it’s still February, so it’s definitely not too late for a little Valentine’s Day baking. 😄

This month’s neighbour recipe is Chocolate Whipped Cream Puffed Pastry Hearts with fresh strawberries — super pretty, and it looks like the kind of dessert that makes people think you worked way harder than you did.

If you don’t have the hard copy handy, use the link to pull up the recipe online and bake along with us!

And I also want to take a moment to thank Heather Tran, who has shared so many amazing recipes with us over the past few years. What a treasure for Hespeler (and our magazine)! 💛 Heather… we should get you on the cover sometime soon!

If you try it, tag the page — I’d love to see your version!

(Here's the link if you need it: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1zXLtO_u0GdFtXytzlUDN3EuwC0MbFK0_/view?usp=drive_link)

02/23/2026

It’s my birthday today 🎉 and I’m feeling extra grateful.

I’m turning 49, and I can honestly say I’ve had a life I’ve been mostly grateful for — especially because of my four amazing kids who inspire me every day, and my incredibly loving, supportive wife who keeps striving to be the best she can be. 💛

This past year has been a really exciting one with some new ventures — including launching my video channel “Hespeler is Home” — and I’m just so thankful for the support and encouragement from this community over the past 7 years.

To celebrate, I’m doing what I love most: bringing people together.
Today from 12:00–1:30pm at Namaste London, I’m celebrating my birthday while hosting a Business Networking Luncheon for local Hespeler businesses and business owners.

If you’re a local business owner and you’re free last-minute, come join me for lunch, connection, and a little celebration. No pressure — just good people, good conversation, and community. 🤝

If you’d like to come, register here, and we'll make sure we’ve got you included! https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfKGOaeBT2PwUXU3VvNEAjyJR22kowaoccZqbY0v2gYM8fGHw/viewform?usp=header

02/22/2026

Calling all Hespeler pet parents! 🐾💛
We’ve been a little shy on pet submissions lately for our Pet Corner, and I’d LOVE to feature more local furry (or feathered… or scaly!) friends in upcoming issues.

If you’ve got a great pet photo, send it our way — and tell us their name, age, and a quick fun fact.
Let’s flood the next few issues with Hespeler cuteness!😄

02/20/2026

This month’s Feature Family is the kind of story that reminds you why Hespeler feels like home. 💛

Meet the Meiers family — a beautiful read about community, volunteering, showing up for people, and a simple (powerful) life lesson: look past appearances and see the person.

If you love stories that leave you feeling a little more hopeful, don’t miss this one.

No paper copy? You can read it here: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1zXLtO_u0GdFtXytzlUDN3EuwC0MbFK0_/view?usp=drive_link

As a personal aside, Marj has been someone I've wanted to be on the cover of the magazine for years, so I'm thrilled that she said "Yes" to sharing their story. (More details are on Page 3 about this pursuit.)

Happy reading!

(Also, if you know a person, couple, family we should profile - let us know!)

02/19/2026

Looking for something to do around Hespeler? Here are a few specific picks from the Calendar of Events 👇

Weekly / recurring favourites:
• Open Mic @ Ernie’s Cookhouse — Sundays 6–8pm
• Trivia Night @ Four Fathers Brewing — Tuesdays 7–9pm
• Stories & Stretches @ Cambridge Public Library (Hespeler) — Tuesdays 10:30–11:00am
• Build It! @ Cambridge Public Library (Hespeler) — Tuesdays 7–7:30pm
• Music ’n’ Motion @ Cambridge Public Library (Hespeler) — Wednesdays 10:30–11am
• Knitting Circle @ Cambridge Public Library (Hespeler) — Wednesdays 10:30am–12:30pm
• Teen Drop-In @ Cambridge Public Library (Hespeler) — Wednesdays 3–4pm
• Totstime (Birth–36 months) @ Cambridge Public Library (Hespeler) — Thursdays 10:30–11am
• Ukulele Meet-Up @ Cambridge Public Library (Hespeler) — Thursdays 6:30–8pm
• Live Music & Karaoke @ Namaste London — Fridays 7–10pm
• Live Music @ The Aging Oak — Saturdays 6:30–9:30pm (and Karaoke at Namaste again 7–10pm)

More specifically:
• Fri, Feb 20 — Nashville Nights Ladies Night! Saddle Up & Dance! @ Fireside Haven (54 Guelph Ave, Unit 1) — 7pm (45-min beginner line dancing lesson; limited spaces)
• Sat, Feb 21 — 18+ Women’s Night Out @ Chic Key Lounge & Boutique — 7–9pm (registration required)
• Mon, Feb 23 — “Hespeler is Home” Business Networking Lunch (Tony’s Birthday Edition!) @ Namaste London — 12–1:30pm (optional $9.99 lunch buffet; RSVP to trossel@bestversionmedia.com
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A deeper dive can be found in the magazine on pages 6 & 7. Feel free to check this link out to learn more: https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1y06hO0_Mmk3xoxbh-P_igV6RNy6OHH0O?usp=sharing

We do our best to keep an eye on what’s happening, but if you’ve got an upcoming event you’d like us to consider for a future calendar, send it our way — if we can help more Hespeler residents find it, we’ll do our best to include it. 💛

02/18/2026

5 more sleeps!!!!! If you live or work here in Hespeler, YOU are invited to Hespeler is Home's first business networking lunch!!! It will be at Namaste London! on Monday from 12:00-1:30. (Purchase is optional, but the buffet is $9.99) This will be a great way to meet your neighbours while growing your business! Happy networking! RSVP here: https://forms.gle/ThHZGTda85Z1CNen8

(Sidenote: It is also my birthday as well on Monday and so spending time with friends is always an excellent way to celebrate!)

02/17/2026

Athlete of the Month shoutout! 👏⛸️
This month we’re cheering on Payton Deschamps, a young skater whose love for the ice started incredibly early — and has grown into CanSkate, STARSkate, synchro… and now her first competition is coming up. (Let’s go, Payton!) 💙 Read the article here to learn more. https://drive.google.com/file/d/1zXLtO_u0GdFtXytzlUDN3EuwC0MbFK0_/view?usp=drive_link

If you see Payton and her family around town, give them a big Hespeler hello!

If you know an athlete or team from Hespeler that you think would be great to feature in the future, please send your nomination our way.

02/11/2026

I got over 20 reactions on one of my posts last week! Thanks everyone for your support! 🎉

I realize this is a small win, but living in a world of one-way communication (print and social media), I’ll take it. LOL!!😂

02/11/2026

🎥 Peace of mind is just one button away.

I sat down with resident Eric Ruiz, owner of First Call Response Systems, to talk about simple emergency alert devices that are helping seniors stay independent and independent workers safe — giving families real confidence when they can’t be there.

If you have aging parents, work alone, or want to meet and learn from your neighbour, this is a conversation worth watching.

The button that brings peace of mind.Eric Ruiz from First Call Response Systems shows how simple, reliable emergency alert devices keep Hespeler’s seniors—an...

02/09/2026

Best $45 I spent in a long time. My 12-year-old and I thoroughly enjoyed and laughed when watching Wyrd Sisters yesterday. More shows this week.