Changing focus fore Calgarians

A new company has launched in Calgary aimed at making a hole-in-one with a segment of the golf community itching to get out of town.

Double Eagle Golf Adventures, owned by Calgarians Eamon and Julie Smithers, has a focus on the gorgeous golf courses outside the city limits.

Julie tells Page Six she and her hubby wanted to shine a brighter light on the out-of-town courses by creating all-inclusive golf excursions. Julie says the company is currently focused on courses in Southern Alberta within a two-hour drive from the city.

"We can take groups of anywhere from four to 48 golfers, and we provide them with round-trip transportation, breakfast, lunch, prizes, videography and photography of their day, and we even track their statistics on our website," she says.

Double Eagle Golf Adventures celebrates its inaugural event on Friday with an excursion to the picturesque Forest Heights Golf Club in Sundre for Mike Richards' second anniversary with the Fan 960. More is online at www.doubleeagle.ca.

KINDA FOND-A FONDA

Superstar actress, activist and philanthropist Jane Fonda will make a stop in Calgary late October to speak at an event staged by the CBCA Sexual and Reproductive Wellness Centre.

The star's appearance is part of the centre's Voices of Women Speaker Series. The non-profit CBCA offers sexual health information, education and support to Calgarians.

Fonda's speech will touch on her best-selling autobiography My Life So Far. The Fonda event happens Oct. 26 at the Jubilee Auditorium. Tickets for the Fonda visit are at Ticketmaster: $69.50 each or $49.50 for students and seniors.

Fonda will also be the guest of honour at a private reception to be held after her speech. Only 150 tickets will be sold to the private meet and greet. Private reception/speech tickets are $300 and can only be purchased through the CBCA at 283-5580.

OUT AND ABOUT

It's really not that surprising to hear a recent study shows nearly one-in-four Americans between the ages of 18-50 have a tattoo. The number of Canadians who sport body art can't be far off from our U.S. neighbours, even more. Page Six was out and about yesterday to ask some folks about the tattoos, either for the first time or for the third time, they'd like to ink into their bodies.

Paul Bains, 26: "Either a lion or a tiger. I like the whole king of the kingdom thing. Strength."

Julia Pinter, 23: "I always wanted a tattoo, until I turned 18, then I changed my mind. However, if I did get one, I'd probably get my initials in some cool calligraphy."

Kaleisha Hall, 20: "I have a work in progress. It's a koi fish. I like the Japanese style. Koi is good luck."

Ryan McGrath, 27: "If I did get one, I'd get three flags of my heritage. The first would be the Royal Hand of Ulster, then a Union Jack and the Canadian flag, all flying together in the wind."

Bryce Elrick, 23: "I'd get something tribal. I'm a Scorpio, so something that showcases the design of a scorpion."

Jennifer Henson, 22: "A turtle. They're strong, durable, long-lasting and carry their homes with them. And I love turtles."

Aline Viel, 23: "I'm getting the Gemini constellation on my foot. I'm a Gemini."

Deb Sibley, 29: "I'd love to get an armband tattoo. Flowers -- daisies. A friend of mine drew it for me and it looks nice."

DA SEMINAR

Fr. Joseph L. Soria in the Prelate of Opus Dei will be in Calgary to talk about decoding The Da Vinci Code and to take part in a panel discussion which will include misrepresentations about Jesus Christ, the Catholic church, and Opus Dei and its initiatives. Tomorrow night's event is free and runs from 7:30-9 p.m. at Sacred Heart Church, 1307 14 St. S.W.

REACHING THE SUMMIT

It's going to be one of the busiest summers in the young life of Calgarian Zain Hami.

Hami, a student at Queen Elizabeth high school, works hard to make a difference and that hard work is paying off. This summer, Hami will head to Ontario to take part in the Shad Valley program -- a renowned program built on math, science, engineering and the entrepreneurial spirit.

Then, to cap it off, Hami has been invited to take part in the world-famous People to People Leadership Summit in Stanford, Calif. Outstanding student leaders around the world will focus on leadership, team building, community service, college admissions and professional aspirations. More on Shad Valley is at www.shad.ca and Future Leaders is online at www.futurleaderssummit.org

BUZZ ABOUT THE BUS

A Calgary bus driver is the best bus driver in Alberta.

Russ Middleton edged out 47 competitors in the Alberta Provincial School Bus Roadeo Championship held at McMahon Stadium on the weekend. Middleton drives for Southland Transportation and will represent Alberta next month at the international competition for school bus drivers in Lake Tahoe, Nev.

LAUGH A LITTLE

Paul walked in to a grocery store.

"I want all the rotten eggs you have in stock," he asked.

"Rotten eggs?" questioned the proprietor. "You must be going to see that terrible new comedian playing this week at the Main Street theatre."

"Heck no," replied Paul. "I am the new comedian!"
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