Published January 2026
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Welcome to the first Ferreira Fest of 2026 – we’re starting our 17th year together! As always, we gather at this time of the month to check in with Louis Ferreira, his friends and chosen charities, to hear him read another page in our Reading series and enjoy photos, screen caps and more!
Grab a hot beverage of your choice at our virtual bar and come on in!
THE 2026 BIRTHDAY PROJECT
Please be sure to send in your birthday wishes for Louis as soon as you can, or better yet – right now!
This is a sponsored project that won’t cost you a penny, just a minute of your time. Go to the Birthday Project Page to find out more. There are many ways for you to participate!
Please do it now – the deadline is Monday February 9!
CHARITIES NEWS
Ability Online
What is Ability Online? Here are the vital stats of our official Birthday Project charity for 2026!
Ability Online
A safe and supportive peer-to-peer online social platform divided into distinct communities (Kids & Teens, Young Adults, Parents, and Professionals).
Ability Gives
We provide life changing funding to cover the expenses of equipment that promotes independence and contributes to an enhanced quality of life for children.
Community Partners
We partner and collaborate with educators, health care professionals and researchers to help shape and provide a positively impactful online environment for members
Kids & Young Adults
A safe online environment to socialize, make friends, and build up your confidence. You can connect with peers and mentors, share experiences, and have fun!
Parents & Professional Caregivers
Connect with the community to share and learn coping strategies, join discussions, access useful resources to use at home or in the classroom and more…
Please help support kids, youth and young adults with disabilities by making a donation for a safe, monitored and bully-free online environment! Click on the logo below to get started.
Haven Toronto and St. Michael’s Homes
For many of the men at Haven Toronto, Canada’s only daytime shelter for elder homeless men, art is a way to slow down, breathe, and find a moment of inner calm.
It’s not about being “good” at art, but rather about letting things out and feeling grounded.
These sessions are gently led by one of our volunteers, Amy, who creates a calm, welcoming space for everyone.
No pressure. No experience needed. Just show up and create.
Click on this month’s schedule to see all the different activities and programs offered at Haven Toronto:
Cold Weather Alert!
As temperatures drop, Haven Toronto is stepping up with extended hours and warm, safe spaces for those who need it most.
Extended Hours:
Monday–Friday | 8:00 AM–7:30 PM
Donations are also accepted for specific programs offered by Haven and help make this work possible. Click on the logo below!
Stay informed about warming stations across the city at toronto.ca.
Please share—awareness can save a life.
Of course you can also give to the general operating fund of the organization by clicking on the logo below. Please note that you will be linked to our very own donations page which still bears the former name of the shelter – The Good Neighbours Club. Your donation will still arrive at Haven Toronto and St. Michael’s Homes.
The Children’s Aid Foundation of Canada
We’re incredibly proud to share a historic announcement.
To celebrate 30 years of philanthropy, The Joyce Family Foundation has made a transformational $10 million investment to create the Ron Joyce Excellence Awards at Children’s Aid Foundation of Canada for youth with lived experience in the child welfare system.
This extraordinary endowment honors the legacy of Ron Joyce (1930–2019), who believed that every young person deserves a chance to succeed. As one of Canada’s most legendary entrepreneurs and philanthropists, he was guided by a deep commitment to access, opportunity, and fairness.
Through this endowment, thousands of young people from care will have the support they need to stay in school, graduate, and build futures defined by possibility.
Education can change a life. But belief changes everything. Thank you to The Joyce Family Foundation for investing in young people, building confidence and independence, and opening doors to greater opportunities for generations to come.
CAFC Scholarships are now open!
Children’s Aid Foundation of Canada scholarships support young people from care across four education paths, from one-year programs to graduate studies, all through one application.
Applications opened December 22, 2025.
Explore the four paths and start your application here!
Not sure? Questions about eligibility, the online application form, or the documents needed? Ask us!
Help children in the foster care system get a better start in life by supporting the many different programs at the Children’s Aid Foundation – click on the logo below; every penny helps!
PHOTOS
Louis and Jackie want to wish everyone a Happy New Year!
(Yes, the beard is gone!)
SHOWS NEWS
Dawn of the Dead
On the first weekend of the year one of Louis’ old movies made it onto the list of “3 Best Movies To Watch On Netflix This Weekend”!
Dawn of the Dead is for horror fans who are into gory thrill rides, even if they lack a bit in terms of character. Still, with strong performances from the cast, impressive visual effects, and lots of blood, the zombie movie is endlessly entertaining for a weekend watch on Netflix.
Louis plays the husband of the man character.
SPOILER ALERT: He gets zombified!
TV LISTINGS
Here are Louis’ TV listings for the upcoming week:
Criminal Minds 418: Omnivore – WE Eastern
Tuesday January 20, 12am
BAU agents go to Boston to search for one of the most notorious serial killers in New England, who strikes again after a 10-year hiatus. They team up with the author of the killer’s biography, Roy Colson (Louis Ferreira).
NCIS 913: A Desperate Man – Lifetime Network
Thursday January 22, 11pm
A navy lieutenant is murdered, and the team investigates while being interrupted by her husband, who is a detective (Louis Ferreira); and Ray Cruz returns to talk to Ziva about their possible future together.
S.W.A.T. 318: Stigma – ABC (WSB) Atlanta
Sunday January 25, 6:30am
The team searches for Buck (Louis Ferreira), who has been in a downward spiral after screwing up with the private security firm he’s working for. When he stops returning phone calls, both Hondo and Street head out to look for their mentor. The search evolves into a full-on mission when they discover that Buck might be planning to take his own life.
Check here every week for current TV airings!
SCREEN CAPS
This month we have almost 600 screen caps of the House of David Season 1 episode 7 David and Goliath Part 1. This episode sets the stage for the famous confrontation, focusing on Jesse’s (Louis Ferreira) reluctance to send David to war, David’s burning desire to fight, and King Saul’s growing despair as the giant Goliath challenges Israel, highlighting themes of faith and duty amidst rising tension and preparation for battle.
Jesse refuses to send David to war, clinging to his dislike for King Saul and preferring David stay home, while David yearns to join his brothers and serve God in battle.
Prophet Samuel pushes Jesse to confront his resistance and offer his best—referring to David—to God as the ultimate sacrifice, linking the delay to a greater plan and timing for David, foreshadowing David’s destiny.
Read a detailed recap of the episode here.
Here is a direct link to the album: https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1rMj-xqeKLkv4fFvi2wex1xfUGYIYxoHQ?usp=sharing, or click on the screen cap below.
THE 4th READING SERIES: MR. MUGS – ROCKETS AWAY!
The fourth monthly reading series continues in Mr. Mugs – Rockets Away! – Part 2 by Martha Kambeitz and Denise Burns.
Unlike previous readers, this volume was published as a hardcover book within the Level 3 series of the Mr. Mugs readers. It was originally released in 1968. The Mr. Mugs books have been out of print for many years but occasionally you can find them on eBay, Amazon Marketplace or various other antique book dealers.
Louis credits the Mr. Mugs books series with helping him to learn English at a very young age.
You can listen to all the previous book readings under the Reading Series Tab, and you can read and listen to the first part of this book here.
Here is this month’s chapter.
Listen to the sound clip here:
Chapter 66: Just the Thing! (continued)
A camel sat down on a dainty gilt chair,
I really don’t know how he came to be there,
But I think he just wanted to join in the fun
Of drinking hot cocoa and eating a bun.
Zhenya Gay
FRIENDS NEWS
Aryn Mott
Aryn is an Intimacy Coordinator and Mental Health Professional in the Vancouver area. Intimacy coordinators are intimacy professionals who work on film, television, and performance capture projects.
Aryn shares daily tips on her Instagram feed on how to deal with stressful situations – both on movie sets and in daily life.
Today’s regulation tool is one I love because it’s been passed down.
My grandpa used it with my mom. My mom used it with me. And now I use it for myself.
It’s the beauty of co-regulation becoming self-regulation.
Take your pointer finger. Extra fun if you have nail designs.
Gently rub up the bridge of your nose, sweep over one eyebrow,
come back to the nose, then go up and over the other eyebrow.
Repeat, slowly, while taking calm, mindful breaths.
Why this works:
This gentle, repetitive touch combined with slow breathing sends signals of safety to the nervous system. It helps activate the parasympathetic system, the part of us that supports rest, digestion, and calm, bringing the body out of stress and back into balance.
It’s simple. It’s grounding.
And it reminds us that regulation can be learned, shared, and carried forward.
Aryn is the Intimacy Coordinator on Heated Rivalry on Crave TV. They are sharing some interesting information about Barriers & Modesty Garments on set:
“When filming close-contact scenes for film and television, barriers and modesty garments are part of the behind-the-scenes reality.
You’ve probably seen Heated Rivalry trending lately: incredible story- telling, intense proximity, charged rivalries, romance, big emotions. Intimacy scenes like these are carefully supported with practical tools that help performers work safely and confidently.
Barriers are used to:
– create clear physical separation
– limit direct body-to-body contact
– reduce physical sensation
Modesty garments are available in different skin tones and coverage options to support a range of bodies, wardrobe needs, and camera requirements.
Together, these tools help maintain clarity, consistency, and comfort, so performers can focus on the story being told. These moments aren’t about taking away character impulse, but it is about creating a collaborative language and protocols that are shared.
What looks effortless on screen is often the result of thoughtful preparation behind it.”
Patrick Gilmore
Patrick wanted to let everyone know that his series School Spirits launches its third season at the end of the month.
School Spirits will stream on Paramount Plus.
Check it out!
Eric Banerd
Eric’s company Even Better Painting does not slow down one bit during the cold season – this is the time when many people and businesses tackle indoor renovation projects! Contact Eric for a free estimate one your next paint job if you live in the greater Vancouver area: 604-359-7979 | | www.ebpainting.ca
This interior refresh softened the angles, lifted the ceiling feel, and brought the whole room back into harmony. No renovations. No disruption. Just clean prep, intentional color, and a flawless finish. This is what thoughtful interior painting looks like when it’s done professionally.
This is the kind of update you feel the moment you walk in. Cleaner. Lighter. Put together.
Whether it’s one room or the whole interior, we focus on clean lines, proper prep, and finishes that hold up long after the brushes are gone.
For commercial properties, paint is not decoration.
It is first impressions, tenant experience, and long term value.
Whether it’s a full repaint or a strategic update, we handle it cleanly, efficiently, and with zero disruption to daily operations.
Rob Munic and Ingrid Rogers
Rob writes:
“Here We Go!
This marks mine and Ingrid Rogers’ 20 year anniversary of Pull The Pin Productions, Inc.
Been an epic ride and just wait until you see what we’ve been cooking up to rollout this year! We’re all about that BIG BOOM ENERGY! All great vibes welcome!”
Peter Kelamis
Peter was a guest at Columbia Anime-Fest on Sunday December 28th 2025.
Featured highlights included Voice Actors like Peter, panels, trivia, Lip Sync Battle, vendors and a Cosplay Contest.
If you ever get a chance to meet Peter at a con, please go! He is absolutely hilarious!
Click on the screen cap to watch his video greeting.
Peter writes:
“It’s been a very fun few weeks!
Last day of filming today on a Feature Film.
(I will share details when I can)
Got to work with the awesome and talented Sarah M. Jeffery!
Simply a great person in every sense of the word!”
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