NEW VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITY
at
AMELIA RISING
We are looking for women who are dependable and committed to ending violence against women and children.
The position will include:
~greeting women coming to the centre
~providing practical assistance and answering the phones
Please contact us if you are interested
(705)840-2403
or email: info@ameliarising.ca
October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month
Love Your Body Day is October 15th
Third Week of October is Business Women’s Week.
Young Women’s Day of Action is observed the fourth Thursday of October
The forth week in October is Peace, Friendship & Goodwill Week
October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month
1.When was the first Thanksgiving celebration?
-1492
-1567
-1621
-1777
2.Where was the turkey first domesticated?
-Canada
-Mexico and Central America
-New Zealand
-India
3.What is a female turkey called?
-a rooster
-a cuckoo
-a chick
-a hen
4.What is a male turkey called?
-a larry
-a clark
-a harry
-a tom
5.What sound does a female turkey make?
-gobble
-cluck
-chirp
-peep
6.What sound does a male turkey make?
-gobble
-click
-chirp
-peep
7.About how many feathers does a mature turkey have?
-1,500
-2,000
-3,500
-5,000
8.How fast can wild turkeys run?
-5 mph
-15 mph
-25 mph
-45 mph
9.Can wild turkeys fly? If so, how fast?
-No.
-Yes, up to 25 mph
-Yes, up to 40 mph
-Yes, up to 55 mph
10.What is the name of the skin that hangs from a turkey’s neck?
-snark
-wattle
-garble
-swag
11.What is the best way to defrost a turkey?
-with a hair dryer
-in the refrigerator
-in cold water
-in the microwave oven
ANSWERS
1. 1621
2. Mexico and Central America
3. A hen
4. A tom
5. Cluck
6. Gobble
7. 3,500
8. 25 mph
9. Yes, up to 55 mph
10. Wattle
11. In the refrigerator
Source: home.aristotle.net
There is a movement technique new to this area called NIA (nee-aah). At first glance it seems odd to many people coming from a traditional North American fitness facility since we are barefoot AND moving.
Barefoot is not new to anyone who has done any sort of mat class like Yoga, Pilates or meditation. Barefoot is also not new to students of certain types of dance. Barefoot is new to people who want to reach their cardiovascular goals in a class but view mat classes as boring and dance classes as too athletic.
Students new to NIA admit that they are reluctant to believe that they will get to a good cardiovascular level if their feet are not protected. They do and are surprised.
The benefits of moving the body while barefoot are vast and can all be explained through science but to start off simply the best benefit is that it is free. There is no need to purchase expensive ill fitting shoes that can only be worn in class.
Barefoot is fun. When was the last time you got run around barefoot and play with your friends? NIA students do that every class. With the exception of certain medical conditions, barefoot is better for your body. When shoeless, the soles of your feet are in direct contact with the floor and the body or the NIA teacher can immediately tell if the stance is uneven, tilting or feet are bearing the body weight equally. An immediate correction in the stance, even if it is minor, can realign the whole body allowing muscles and bones to work together the way they were intended instead of working twice, once to compensate for mis-alignment then again to do their specific job for the movement. This newly aligned body can now work at a greater range of motion for a longer duration and often at a better strength level.
All these micro adjustments are going on naturally while the student gets to play to the music, move the body, sweat, laugh, hoop and holler in a safe body friendly way.
Linda Papineau
Certified NIA Teacher. Ohana Wellness Centre
Pauline Emily McGibbon. (Née Mills). Born Sarnia, Ontario
Oct 20, 1910 to Dec 14, 2001.
By all accounts, Pauline had a happy childhood filled with love and laughter from parents who were co-owner in a clothing store and active community volunteers.
She went on to study Modern History at Victoria College, University of Toronto, graduating in 1933. In 1935, she married her high school sweetheart, Donald McGibbon.
She was a long time volunteer for various charities and groups including being president of the Imperial Order of the Daughters of the Empire (I.O.D.E.) in 1963-1965 and Chancellor at the University of Toronto from 1971-1974.
She was sworn in as Lieutenant Governor of the Province of Ontario April 10, 1974, becoming the first woman to represent the Queen not only in Canada but in the entire Commonwealth. She filled her duties in office with grace and humor. She not only opened the official office doors to visitors and hosted numerous receptions but she traveled extensively throughout the province bringing her position to the people she served.
Pauline was actually used to being “first”. She was ‘The first woman’ President of the University of Toronto Alumnae Association Chancellor of the University of Toronto, President of the Canadian Conference of the Arts, Governor of Upper Canada College, Chairman of the Board of Trustees of the National Arts Centre and Director of four major Canadian companies: George Weston, IBM, Imasco and Mercedes Benz.
She was originally appointed to the Order of Canada for her volunteer work in 1967 and moved up in the rank of the Order in 1980. After leaving the office of Lieutenant Governor she remained busy as Chairperson of the National Arts Centre in Ottawa from 1980 though 1984. She then took on the position as member at large of the Board of trustees at the Toronto School of Theology until 1987. From 1980 she was also a Director of the Massey Hall/Roy Thompson Hall in Toronto from 1980-1990. In 1988 she received the Order of Ontario. Her commitment to the arts is also supported by the Pauline McGibbon Honorary Award in Theatre Arts.
By Dawn Monroe. www.famouscanadianwomen.com
NO MEAT BALLS
INGREDIENTS
-1 1/2 cups dry mashed potatoes
-1 cup shredded Cheddar cheese (4 ounces)
-1 cup chopped pecans or cashews
-1 cup chopped onion
-2 tablespoons soy sauce
-1 teaspoon dried basil leaves
-4 eggs, beaten
DIRECTIONS
1. Heat oven to 350°F.
2. Mix all ingredients in large bowl. Shape into 1 1/2-inch balls. Place in greased pan.
3. Bake meatballs uncovered 20 to 25 minutes or until brown.
VEGETARIAN PATTIES
INGREDIENTS:
-1 (15 oz.) can kidney or pinto beans, drained, and rinsed
-Rolled oats (1 to 2 cups)
-1/2 C. all-purpose flour
-1 egg, beaten
-1/2 C. mushrooms, finely chopped
-1/2 C. onions or leeks, finely chopped
-1to2 carrot(s), shredded
-1/2 C. red bell pepper, chopped
-3 clove garlic, pressed or minced
-1 tbsp. soy sauce or Worcestershire
-1/2 tsp. salt
-Spices and herbs to taste
DIRECTIONS
1.Blend all ingredients (starting with one cup of oatmeal) in food processor or use a stick blender, until coarsely chopped. Add more oatmeal as needed, until patties hold together well.
2.Chill mixture for about an hour, then shape into smallish patties. Chill patties several hours or freeze and save until needed. If your patties want to fall apart, you’ll want to cook them in the oven.
3.Broil patties 4 to 6 inches from heat about 10 to 15 minutes until browned and heated throughout. If your patties hold together well, you can simply saute them in a skillet.
4.Heat a bit of olive oil and cook patties over med-high heat for 6 to 7 minutes a side, until crisp outside and cooked through.
Sources:
divinedinnerparty.com
bettycrocker.com
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I feel that the food dairy is going great. Having to write down everything that I put into my body is like owning what you eat. It makes me think about my food choices more. So instead of making a wrong choice or even worse, skipping a meal, I go to the fridge and choose one of each food group. Surprisingly, it was quite easy to get accustomed to having a fruit, a protein, a starch and a vegetable at each meal. (You don’t need to have a vegetable at breakfast time.)
As someone who has struggled with her weight all her life, I always felt that I must be eating too much and began to not eat nearly enough. So, when I began eating as instructed, I was immediately shocked by how much food I was required to eat each and every day. Guess what, I lost 4 pounds!
Also, chewing more before swallowing has done wonders for my acid reflux. During the doctors seminar, I learned that digestion begins in the mouth and is very important for digestion, more so after surgery for obvious reasons but essential none the less. The more you chew your food before swallowing your food the less work the stomach has to do afterwards. It’s true and really helps.
Exercise has always been my downfall with each and every diet I have tried and failed at but thanks to my son, I now have WII Fit. It is fun and a good workout. I don’t even feel like I’m exercising at all and I only need to play it three days a week for 20 minutes. Even I can do that but it’s quite an amusing sight to see me trying to hoola hoop!
Drinking 6-8 glasses of water a day is vital as well. Did you know that by the time you feel thirsty, your body is already dehydrated by 16 to 18 ounces. We all know that it is very important to drink water but it is also beneficial with weight loss since it improves endocrine (hormone) function, increases metabolic function, drastically declines appetite, increases fat used for energy, improves liver function, decreases fluid retention and increases natural thirst.
I would like to thank you for all your emails. I’ll let you know how my appointment October the 1st goes.
….to be continued.
~In Hong Kong, a betrayed wife is legally allowed to kill her adulterous husband, but may only do so with her bare hands. The husband’s lover, on the other hand, may be killed in any manner desired.
~The name Wendy was made up for the book “Peter Pan”. There was never a recorded Wendy before.
~At birth, a girl baby has about 400,000 immature eggs, or ova, in her ovaries.
~Diapers were invented by Maria Allen in 1887 and disposable diapers weren’t invented until 1951 by Marion Donovan.
At just three months old, the Pinewood Park Mega Market has already settled into her new home at 260 Pinewood Park Drive and seems to be well on her way to becoming a prime place to discover some unique treasures.
The locally-owned market provides plenty of parking so you do not have the frustrations of searching for change to feed the meter after circling the block a third time then have to hone up on your parallel parking or to come out to discover a nice scratch on the side of your car from a rogue shopping cart.
You are immediately met with the sounds of easy-listening music which sets the experience you are about to have as you enter the market.
The entrance opens up to a convenient sitting area. It is the perfect place to enjoy your treat from The Nutty Chocolatier. Owner, Carol Montgomery’s partner Fred is very friendly and would love to give you the ultimate chocolate experience. Just one taste and you’ll be completely hooked.
The halls are large and offer space for everyone to peruse the booths at a leisurely pace. The vendors welcome you like an old friend and friendly conversation soon follows.
Diane Turpin is The Lakeshore Lady. She has been in business for a year and offers a wide variety of items from house wares, ‘as seen on TV’ products and jewelry. She began her business as a past time but soon discovered that it was a great way to meet many wonderful people.
Cathy Kregar introduces you to Epicure Selections- a 100% Canadian, family-owned, woman-led company that addresses the need for easy, healthful and delicious mealtime solutions.
Cindy Bazinet owns Nana’s Pantry. She and her husband, Brian design and make one-of-a-kind items from stained glass, folk art and much more.
The markets venders are ever-changing which provides a new shopping experience with each visit.
For some stress-free shopping, visit the Pinewood Park Mega Market.
By: Victoria Evangeline Reed
