GATEWAY THEATRE GUILD UPDATE
Welcome back Flex Pass. For a limited time only we are offering our 3 performance Flex/Season pass again!! At the low price of $50, this will get you entrance into each of the performances for our 2023/2024 season, The Savannah Sipping Society running November 8 - 12, 2023, Estrangement dates to be confirmed for winter, and Hamlet Cha, Cha, Cha! running May 1 - 5, 2024. Send your reservation to tixgtg@gmail.com with your name and the number of Flex/Season passes you would like. As an added bonus, we are pleased to offer etransfer as a payment option. Please send your etransfer to treasurergtg@gmail.com (use gateway as the password and include Flex Pass in the memo). This is a limited time offer running October 1 - 31, 2023 so reserve your Flex Pass today! Flex Pass holders should still reserve ahead for their evening of choice for each show.
We are pleased to also announce a reduced senior and student rate of $15 per show!
Looking forward to seeing you all this season!
Johanna McPherson
President
Gateway Theatre Guild
presidentgtg@gmail.com
Our 2023-24 season includes 3 shows!
Savannah Sipping Society by James Hope Wooten, directed by Rob Feron, produced by Lara Roberts (Early November 2023).
Estrangment written and co-directed by Terre Chartrand (early January 2024)
Hamlet Cha Cha Cha by Monk Ferris, directed by Scott Vander Waal (late April, 2024)
Look out for "Not Just Play Readings With and For Seniors" and "New and Local"!
See our website (www.gatewaytheatreguild.ca) for more details.
From Creative Industries - Holly Cunningham, Executive Director
Happening in your local creative sector!
- Now - Oct. 21 | Exhibition by Marton Robinson: Un Lugar Para Enterrarla (A Place to Bury) @ White Water Gallery
- Sept. 9 | The Artisans Way Night Market @ The Kiwanis Bandshell
- Sept. 13-17 | North Bay Pride | Multiple events & locations
- Sept. 13 | Local Talent Show @ Lou Dawgs for North Bay Pride
- Sept. 15-16 | Jordan’s Bash | Downtown North Bay
- Sept. 15 | Opening reception for 'Welcome to the Neighbourhood' by Karla Houser & Solo Exhibition from Colin Davis @ The WKP Kennedy Gallery | On until Oct. 28
- Sept. 15 | Downtown Gallery Hop
- Sept. 23 | Life Drawing Drop-In Session @ The WKP Kennedy Gallery
- Sept. 23 | Spillover Album Release Party @ North Bay Granite Club | Feat. Peach Pact, Tall Pork, Lightmares, and Big Time Ones
- Sept. 23 | DIY Comedy Tour Show @ New Ontario Brewing Co.
- Sept. 24 | Free Family Film @ The Capitol Centre | Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Mutant Mayhem
- Sept. 27 | Tree & Cloud Landscape Illustration @ Digital Creator
Coming Up
- Oct. 6 | Dwayne Gretzky @ The Capitol Centre
RECURRING EVENTS
- EVERY TUES. - THURS. | Digital Creator Youth Programming @The Capitol Centre | 3PM-7PM
- EVERY WED. | Vox Choir | Gateway City Brewery | 6:45PM
- EVERY SAT. | North Bay Farmers' Market | 8:30AM-1PM @ The North Bay Museum
The Real Reason Your New Year's Resolution Will Fail
You say you want a resolution, but your actions say otherwise. Here's help discovering what you really hope to accomplish this year.
By Martha Beck
In January, a gajillion Americans make the same resolutions, and by July, according to one study, only 46 percent are still sticking to them. Clearly, something is wrong—and if you ask me, it’s not the people, but the promises. Maybe when we “fail” to keep a resolution, it’s because deep down we know it doesn’t necessarily align with our truth.
Recently, I pulled out the list of resolutions I made for 2016 (which, of course, is almost exactly the same list I made for 1987) and contemplated it from a new perspective—that of a jaded crone. I asked myself, "Do these goals resonate with me? Are they really what I want most in the entire world?"
And you know what the answer was? No. So I thought about how I actually want to spend the next 12 months. Then I made brand-new resolutions:
1. Gain weight.
How much did Florence Nightingale weigh when she founded modern nursing? How much did Rosa Parks weigh when she took her seat on that Alabama bus? How much did Malala Yousafzai weigh when she started writing about the lives of girls in Pakistan under Taliban rule? You don’t know? That’s the right answer! Because it doesn’t matter.
For so many people, January 2 is D day—diet day, that is. Losing weight can be a laudable goal, but this year I’m going to think about weightier matters—weightyas in “of great importance,” a definition that does not apply to dress size. I have found that I feel instantly lighter when I stop asking "Why are my thighs so squidgy?" and start asking "What would really make me happy right now?" Whenever body shame creeps up on me, I resolve to refocus on adding meaning to my life.
2. Spend more.
Saving is a virtue. But when frugality becomes extreme, it can create feelings of deprivation—which can lead to compulsive buying. I’m going to avoid the cycle of consumption by paying more. Not more money, but more positive attention to what I have.
That’s what author Glennon Doyle Melton did after she posted a photo of her kitchen on her blog and readers chimed in with unsolicited decluttering and remodeling advice. Suddenly, Glennon found her cabinets and counters shabby—but instead of overhauling the room, she decided to redo her attitude. She praised the things her kitchen gives her, like cooked food and clean tap water. Under a photo of her fridge, she wrote, “This thing MAGICALLY MAKES FOOD COLD.” It’s energizing to be around someone who heaps positive attention on what she already has. Do it yourself and you’ll feel rich.
3. Make messes.
I grew up in a topsy-turvy household, and as an adult, I’ve struggled to master basic skills like cleaning, managing finances, and remembering my kids’ names. If you’re likewise genetically disorganized, you may feel as unfit as I often do. But you may also be ignoring something that I noticed about myself: My inability to follow routines and put stuff into boxes also means I tend to combine ideas in unusual ways and come up with unconventional solutions. As a life coach, I get paid to do this—and for me, the job requires disorganization. In fact, just now I’m sitting in a nest of pens, teacups, papers, and pillows, resolving to embrace the chaos.
4. Be self-involved.
Many people vow to be more attentive to relationships—less irritable with their kids, kinder to coworkers. But relationships are fluid, and we can’t dictate how we’ll feel as they evolve. This year I’m going to be more attentive to me.
If your parents ever forced you to kiss scary Aunt Mabel with the braided chin hairs, you know that trying to force love actually destroys it. This year take a moment every so often to check in with yourself about how you’re really feeling, and let your actions match your truth. Share with people who feel welcoming. Distance yourself from the ones you don’t trust. Peacefully explain your opinion to those who anger you. You may ruffle some feathers, but in the long term, your life will be more genuinely loving.
5. Forget what I've learned.
The ancient Chinese Tao Te Ching taught me that to attain knowledge, every day you must learn something, and to attain wisdom, every day you must unlearn something. A deep intelligence lies within us, and wisdom comes from releasing misperceptions that cloud it. So this year I resolve to unlearn. I’ve noticed that when I scrutinize thoughts that create negative feelings—for instance, I never do anything right—they fall apart. (I do a lot of things right!) I pledge to steer my brain toward truer stories, until it develops new, less paralyzing thought patterns. Lesson unlearned.
That’s my list. I encourage you to compile your own. You may want to underachieve. Oversleep. Fritter away more of your days. When December rolls around, you may find you’ve finally kept your resolutions—and that 2017 really was a happy new year.
Martha Beck is the author of, most recently, Diana, Herself: An Allegory of Awakening.
You say you want a resolution, but your actions say otherwise. Here's help discovering what you really hope to accomplish this year.
By Martha Beck
In January, a gajillion Americans make the same resolutions, and by July, according to one study, only 46 percent are still sticking to them. Clearly, something is wrong—and if you ask me, it’s not the people, but the promises. Maybe when we “fail” to keep a resolution, it’s because deep down we know it doesn’t necessarily align with our truth.
Recently, I pulled out the list of resolutions I made for 2016 (which, of course, is almost exactly the same list I made for 1987) and contemplated it from a new perspective—that of a jaded crone. I asked myself, "Do these goals resonate with me? Are they really what I want most in the entire world?"
And you know what the answer was? No. So I thought about how I actually want to spend the next 12 months. Then I made brand-new resolutions:
1. Gain weight.
How much did Florence Nightingale weigh when she founded modern nursing? How much did Rosa Parks weigh when she took her seat on that Alabama bus? How much did Malala Yousafzai weigh when she started writing about the lives of girls in Pakistan under Taliban rule? You don’t know? That’s the right answer! Because it doesn’t matter.
For so many people, January 2 is D day—diet day, that is. Losing weight can be a laudable goal, but this year I’m going to think about weightier matters—weightyas in “of great importance,” a definition that does not apply to dress size. I have found that I feel instantly lighter when I stop asking "Why are my thighs so squidgy?" and start asking "What would really make me happy right now?" Whenever body shame creeps up on me, I resolve to refocus on adding meaning to my life.
2. Spend more.
Saving is a virtue. But when frugality becomes extreme, it can create feelings of deprivation—which can lead to compulsive buying. I’m going to avoid the cycle of consumption by paying more. Not more money, but more positive attention to what I have.
That’s what author Glennon Doyle Melton did after she posted a photo of her kitchen on her blog and readers chimed in with unsolicited decluttering and remodeling advice. Suddenly, Glennon found her cabinets and counters shabby—but instead of overhauling the room, she decided to redo her attitude. She praised the things her kitchen gives her, like cooked food and clean tap water. Under a photo of her fridge, she wrote, “This thing MAGICALLY MAKES FOOD COLD.” It’s energizing to be around someone who heaps positive attention on what she already has. Do it yourself and you’ll feel rich.
3. Make messes.
I grew up in a topsy-turvy household, and as an adult, I’ve struggled to master basic skills like cleaning, managing finances, and remembering my kids’ names. If you’re likewise genetically disorganized, you may feel as unfit as I often do. But you may also be ignoring something that I noticed about myself: My inability to follow routines and put stuff into boxes also means I tend to combine ideas in unusual ways and come up with unconventional solutions. As a life coach, I get paid to do this—and for me, the job requires disorganization. In fact, just now I’m sitting in a nest of pens, teacups, papers, and pillows, resolving to embrace the chaos.
4. Be self-involved.
Many people vow to be more attentive to relationships—less irritable with their kids, kinder to coworkers. But relationships are fluid, and we can’t dictate how we’ll feel as they evolve. This year I’m going to be more attentive to me.
If your parents ever forced you to kiss scary Aunt Mabel with the braided chin hairs, you know that trying to force love actually destroys it. This year take a moment every so often to check in with yourself about how you’re really feeling, and let your actions match your truth. Share with people who feel welcoming. Distance yourself from the ones you don’t trust. Peacefully explain your opinion to those who anger you. You may ruffle some feathers, but in the long term, your life will be more genuinely loving.
5. Forget what I've learned.
The ancient Chinese Tao Te Ching taught me that to attain knowledge, every day you must learn something, and to attain wisdom, every day you must unlearn something. A deep intelligence lies within us, and wisdom comes from releasing misperceptions that cloud it. So this year I resolve to unlearn. I’ve noticed that when I scrutinize thoughts that create negative feelings—for instance, I never do anything right—they fall apart. (I do a lot of things right!) I pledge to steer my brain toward truer stories, until it develops new, less paralyzing thought patterns. Lesson unlearned.
That’s my list. I encourage you to compile your own. You may want to underachieve. Oversleep. Fritter away more of your days. When December rolls around, you may find you’ve finally kept your resolutions—and that 2017 really was a happy new year.
Martha Beck is the author of, most recently, Diana, Herself: An Allegory of Awakening.
Bacon Ranch Cheese Ball-- (from Jeanne Butchart)
2 pkg. cream cheese, 1/2 C. Shredded cheddar cheese, 1 /2 C. Bacon bits, 1/4 C. Green onion, 1 pkg. Club House dip mix (ranch). Mix cream cheese, add ranch dip mix and green onion. Blend in shredded cheddar and bacon bits. Shape into ball and roll in crushed pecans. Enjoy!!
2 pkg. cream cheese, 1/2 C. Shredded cheddar cheese, 1 /2 C. Bacon bits, 1/4 C. Green onion, 1 pkg. Club House dip mix (ranch). Mix cream cheese, add ranch dip mix and green onion. Blend in shredded cheddar and bacon bits. Shape into ball and roll in crushed pecans. Enjoy!!
FERMENTED DILLY CARROTS
Prep time
10 mins
Total time
10 mins
Author: Simply Nourished Recipes
Cuisine: Fermented Foods
Serves: 1 quart
INGREDIENTS
INSTRUCTIONS
Prep time
10 mins
Total time
10 mins
Author: Simply Nourished Recipes
Cuisine: Fermented Foods
Serves: 1 quart
INGREDIENTS
- 1 lb. carrots, peeled and cut into sticks of similar size (or enough to tightly pack the jar)
- 1 Tbsp. unrefined, non-iodized fine sea salt
- ½ tsp. dried dill or 1 sprig fresh dill
- 3 cloves garlic, peeled and smashed
- Filtered water
INSTRUCTIONS
- Place the garlic, dill and salt into a quart-size mason jar.
- Pack carrot sticks, standing on end, into the jar as tightly as you can. This will prevent them from floating up the surface which increases your risk for spoilage. You want to keep them covered with liquid at all times during fermentation.
- Fill jar to within one inch of the top with filtered water, screw on the lid tightly and shake gently to mix.
- Remove the lid to check that all of your carrots are still submerged, then screw the lid back onto the jar very loosely and allow the jar to sit at room temperature (70 degrees F) for 3-5 days; try them at 3 days and see if you like their texture and sourness. If not, let them go another day and check again tomorrow and possibly the next. If your kitchen is warm (75-85 degrees F), you may only need to ferment the carrots for 3 days so keep an eye on them.
- Once you find your "bliss point" of crunch and sour, screw the lid on tightly and store in the refrigerator for up to 6 months.
Living Fit 20 years celebration Luncheon at Empire Living
Written and presented by Terese Saya
For twenty years, we’ve done weights, squats, cardio work-outs, balance, mobility, posture, Keigle, mat work, push-ups, crunches, 10,000 steps, 10-10-10 and a quarter marathon.
Our speakers have been nutritionists, chiropractors, physiotherapists, acupuncturists, pharmacists, opticians, podiatrists, allergists, authors, actors, poets, artists, photographers, quilters, genealogists, driving instructors, cosmeticians and hair designers We’ve learned about Tai-Chi, Yoga, Pilates, square dancing, ballet, Zoomba, choirs, book clubs, therapeutic touch, shockras, meditation, massage, blood pressure, pottery making, pole walking, cycling, snowshoeing and Geocashing.
We’ve been exposed to a variety of cultures and religions, notably, the Bahai faith, First Nations ceremonies and a visit to the Synagogue. We’ve been to Museums, Retirement Homes and gardens, made Christmas Santas, picked weeds and garbage on the Eco-Path; we’ve been in on the development of the Waterfront, the Pergola and the Regional Hospital; observed Remembrance Day; have been wooed by politicians of all stripes and updated on City Council.
And through the years, we have done “Shop Hops”, explored Laurier Woods, the Eau Claire Gorge, the Escarpment, the Kinsmen, Cranberry and Canadore Trails; have discovered how maple syrup and honey are made; witnessed the Screaming Heads; tasted corn at Leisure Farms; attended a fall fair in New Liskeard; been trapped in the locks at Magnetawan; froze at the Cranberry Marsh in Bala; lunched on the Winona in Gravenhurst; took in productions in Toronto, Stratford, Niagara-on-the-Lake and Broadway; stood in awe at Ground Zero; toured Quebec and New York cities, Boston, Washington and Chicago; kissed the Blarney Stone and slept in a haunted castle in Ireland; marvelled at Pompeii and the Sistine Chapel; threw coins in the Trevi Fountain; got drenched in Santorini and the Isle of Capri; cruised the Mediteranean, picked our way through the ruins at the Acropolis and Ephasus and panned for gold in Alaska.
We’ve opened our wallets for Soups On, the Accessory Exchange and the Silent Auction; lunched at Canadore College and kicked up our heels at our Christmas parties.
And not to be forgotten was our weight trainer, Larry Shepherd, whose little dog was banned for life, after leaving his calling card on the kitchen floor, Cathy Aylett’s infectious giggle and her nutritional lessons on fibres, fats and transfats, the brilliant Dr. Gary Shulman, whose inspirational messages were away over our heads and more recently, Kristen Shepherd who shocks and delights us, Rob Fry and Chris Winrow who want all our ducks in a row before we go and last but not least, the entertaining duo of John Balfe and Cathy Williamson.
We have had twenty years of tears and laughter; we are Sisterhood. For all of this, Hariett, we say Thanks For The Memories.
For twenty years, we’ve done weights, squats, cardio work-outs, balance, mobility, posture, Keigle, mat work, push-ups, crunches, 10,000 steps, 10-10-10 and a quarter marathon.
Our speakers have been nutritionists, chiropractors, physiotherapists, acupuncturists, pharmacists, opticians, podiatrists, allergists, authors, actors, poets, artists, photographers, quilters, genealogists, driving instructors, cosmeticians and hair designers We’ve learned about Tai-Chi, Yoga, Pilates, square dancing, ballet, Zoomba, choirs, book clubs, therapeutic touch, shockras, meditation, massage, blood pressure, pottery making, pole walking, cycling, snowshoeing and Geocashing.
We’ve been exposed to a variety of cultures and religions, notably, the Bahai faith, First Nations ceremonies and a visit to the Synagogue. We’ve been to Museums, Retirement Homes and gardens, made Christmas Santas, picked weeds and garbage on the Eco-Path; we’ve been in on the development of the Waterfront, the Pergola and the Regional Hospital; observed Remembrance Day; have been wooed by politicians of all stripes and updated on City Council.
And through the years, we have done “Shop Hops”, explored Laurier Woods, the Eau Claire Gorge, the Escarpment, the Kinsmen, Cranberry and Canadore Trails; have discovered how maple syrup and honey are made; witnessed the Screaming Heads; tasted corn at Leisure Farms; attended a fall fair in New Liskeard; been trapped in the locks at Magnetawan; froze at the Cranberry Marsh in Bala; lunched on the Winona in Gravenhurst; took in productions in Toronto, Stratford, Niagara-on-the-Lake and Broadway; stood in awe at Ground Zero; toured Quebec and New York cities, Boston, Washington and Chicago; kissed the Blarney Stone and slept in a haunted castle in Ireland; marvelled at Pompeii and the Sistine Chapel; threw coins in the Trevi Fountain; got drenched in Santorini and the Isle of Capri; cruised the Mediteranean, picked our way through the ruins at the Acropolis and Ephasus and panned for gold in Alaska.
We’ve opened our wallets for Soups On, the Accessory Exchange and the Silent Auction; lunched at Canadore College and kicked up our heels at our Christmas parties.
And not to be forgotten was our weight trainer, Larry Shepherd, whose little dog was banned for life, after leaving his calling card on the kitchen floor, Cathy Aylett’s infectious giggle and her nutritional lessons on fibres, fats and transfats, the brilliant Dr. Gary Shulman, whose inspirational messages were away over our heads and more recently, Kristen Shepherd who shocks and delights us, Rob Fry and Chris Winrow who want all our ducks in a row before we go and last but not least, the entertaining duo of John Balfe and Cathy Williamson.
We have had twenty years of tears and laughter; we are Sisterhood. For all of this, Hariett, we say Thanks For The Memories.
FOLLOW
UP / SUPPLEMENTARY
LIVING FIT TRUTH AND RECONCILIATION PRESENTATIONS
19 and 25 February 2015
During their presentation on the Truth and Reconciliation Commission, Donna and Jim Sinclair noted how for both the Independent Assessment Tribunal (headed by Mr. Justice ted Hughes) and the Truth and Reconciliation Commission itself (headed by Mr. Justice Murray Sinclair) the Government of Canada had to be taken to court for withholding evidence from the victims of the residential schools.
That same attitude continues to prevail. It affects everything from funding education programs to safeguarding communities and individuals in terms of health and housing, etc. One individual who has fought back is Cindy Blackstock. Her story about her personal experience attempting to help First Nations members can be found at the links below.
Cindy Blackstock
After Blackstock’s organization filed a discrimination complaint against Indian and Northern Affairs Canada, she was excluded from important meetings, and she claims that government employees systematically monitored her professional and personal life. Although the Privacy Commissioner found that the government’s surveillance of Blackstock violated the Privacy Act, the government refuses to make a legally binding undertaking to cease such activity.
http://www.kairoscanada.org/dignity-rights/i-am-a-witness/
http://voices-voix.ca/en/facts/profile/cindy-blackstock
http://www.thestar.com/opinion/commentary/2014/06/21/the_government_spied_on_me_without_a_warrant.html
Guided Meditation
We received a request for the guided meditation which invited Living Fit members to place themselves in the position of a young native child being taken from his or her family to attend a residential school. Participation was compulsory.
So what were these schools? Let us begin by becoming a little child, one of those whose parents answered the knock at the door – and had their children taken away.
Here is a taste of the residential school experience:
TRC Walkers
Locally, a group of Native Walkers led by Patrick Etherington of the Fort Albany First Nations (Treaty 9) will go through North Bay in late April on their way to the final days of the Truth and Reconciliation Commission. LIVING FIT WILL RECEIVE NOTICE WELL IN ADVANCE.
Closing events of the Truth and Reconciliation Commission take place at the end of May. A Walk for Reconciliation, expected to draw thousands, is scheduled to begin in Ottawa on Sunday morning, May 31. This day may also include an ecumenical worship service organized by local churches. Monday, June 1 features educational events hosted by KAIROS and the TRC. The TRC Final Report will be presented on Tuesday, June 2. A by-invitation ceremonial closing of the TRC will take place on Wednesday, June 3 and will include a community feast.
LIVING FIT TRUTH AND RECONCILIATION PRESENTATIONS
19 and 25 February 2015
During their presentation on the Truth and Reconciliation Commission, Donna and Jim Sinclair noted how for both the Independent Assessment Tribunal (headed by Mr. Justice ted Hughes) and the Truth and Reconciliation Commission itself (headed by Mr. Justice Murray Sinclair) the Government of Canada had to be taken to court for withholding evidence from the victims of the residential schools.
That same attitude continues to prevail. It affects everything from funding education programs to safeguarding communities and individuals in terms of health and housing, etc. One individual who has fought back is Cindy Blackstock. Her story about her personal experience attempting to help First Nations members can be found at the links below.
Cindy Blackstock
After Blackstock’s organization filed a discrimination complaint against Indian and Northern Affairs Canada, she was excluded from important meetings, and she claims that government employees systematically monitored her professional and personal life. Although the Privacy Commissioner found that the government’s surveillance of Blackstock violated the Privacy Act, the government refuses to make a legally binding undertaking to cease such activity.
http://www.kairoscanada.org/dignity-rights/i-am-a-witness/
http://voices-voix.ca/en/facts/profile/cindy-blackstock
http://www.thestar.com/opinion/commentary/2014/06/21/the_government_spied_on_me_without_a_warrant.html
Guided Meditation
We received a request for the guided meditation which invited Living Fit members to place themselves in the position of a young native child being taken from his or her family to attend a residential school. Participation was compulsory.
So what were these schools? Let us begin by becoming a little child, one of those whose parents answered the knock at the door – and had their children taken away.
Here is a taste of the residential school experience:
- Imagine you are five years old, tired and
scared. You find yourself in a strange country, where you do not speak the
language.
- Now imagine you are alone there, without your
mom and dad. All the adults are strangers, speaking this strange unknown
language.
- Now imagine that you will stay here, away from
your mom and dad, your aunties and uncles, your grandma and grandpa, for at least ten years. (Maybe you will go
home in the summer, maybe not.)
- For many of you, this is how it will be:
- Your head will be shaved. You may get sick; TB
and pneumonia are well-known visitors to the schools. You may be cold in winter.
- You may be hungry. You may be beaten. You may be
abused.
- You may be forbidden to speak your own language,
even with your brothers and sisters.
- You may not sing songs in your language.
- You will be told that everything you believe -- about
Mother Earth, how to be a family, the stories your grandma told you.. are all wrong.
- If you are fortunate, you may also have a
teacher (like Lucy Affleck) whom you love, who scrounges skates and makes you
into a hockey player. You may have a cook, a supervisor, who cares. You may run
away – many of your friends at school do -- and you may be caught by an RCMP
officer who brings you right back. Or you may be caught by an RCMP officer who
takes you fishing for a day and then returns you, as kindly as he can.
- However, this is guaranteed, no matter what else
happens. When you return—if you return—to your home village, you will no longer
know who you are. As the head of Indian Affairs, Duncan Campbell Scott said, in
1920, as he instituted mandatory attendance for First Nations children at these
schools: I want to get rid of the Indian problem. … Our objective is to
continue until there is not a single Indian in Canada that has not been
absorbed into the body politic and there is no Indian question…
- Your head will be shaved. You may get sick; TB
and pneumonia are well-known visitors to the schools. You may be cold in winter.
TRC Walkers
Locally, a group of Native Walkers led by Patrick Etherington of the Fort Albany First Nations (Treaty 9) will go through North Bay in late April on their way to the final days of the Truth and Reconciliation Commission. LIVING FIT WILL RECEIVE NOTICE WELL IN ADVANCE.
Closing events of the Truth and Reconciliation Commission take place at the end of May. A Walk for Reconciliation, expected to draw thousands, is scheduled to begin in Ottawa on Sunday morning, May 31. This day may also include an ecumenical worship service organized by local churches. Monday, June 1 features educational events hosted by KAIROS and the TRC. The TRC Final Report will be presented on Tuesday, June 2. A by-invitation ceremonial closing of the TRC will take place on Wednesday, June 3 and will include a community feast.
Notes from Barb Van Herk from our sessions with Monique Lugli on "I am a woman"
From Dr. Susan Srigley:
A pleasure to meet you and talk with your wonderful group. Here are the suggested books as promised. I've given you the amazon links so you can arrange as you like on your webpage, with pictures if you wish.
Final Gifts:
http://www.amazon.ca/Final-Gifts-Understanding-Awareness-Communications/dp/0553378767
Dying Well:
http://www.amazon.ca/Dying-Well-Ira-Byock-MD/dp/1573226572/ref=sr_1_1?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1399487238&sr=1-1&keywords=dying+well+byock
Graceful Exits:
http://www.amazon.ca/Graceful-Exits-How-Great-Beings/dp/1590302702/ref=sr_1_1?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1399487260&sr=1-1&keywords=graceful+exits
On Christian Dying:
http://www.amazon.ca/Christian-Dying-Classic-Contemporary-Texts/dp/0742534650/ref=sr_1_1?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1399487338&sr=1-1&keywords=on+christian+dying+Levering
Being with Dying:
http://www.amazon.ca/Being-Dying-Cultivating-Compassion-Fearlessness/dp/1590307186/ref=sr_1_1?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1399487362&sr=1-1&keywords=being+with+dying+halifax
And some wonderful podcasts you can listen to right on your computer or download in itunes for free to an ipod.
an interview with Dr. Ira Byock:
http://www.onbeing.org/program/contemplating-mortality/11072013
and one with Joan Halifax:
http://www.onbeing.org/program/midwife-dying/52
a video of Ira Byock:
http://vimeo.com/39108165
and a 60 minutes feature on him:
http://vimeo.com/42649582
A pleasure to meet you and talk with your wonderful group. Here are the suggested books as promised. I've given you the amazon links so you can arrange as you like on your webpage, with pictures if you wish.
Final Gifts:
http://www.amazon.ca/Final-Gifts-Understanding-Awareness-Communications/dp/0553378767
Dying Well:
http://www.amazon.ca/Dying-Well-Ira-Byock-MD/dp/1573226572/ref=sr_1_1?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1399487238&sr=1-1&keywords=dying+well+byock
Graceful Exits:
http://www.amazon.ca/Graceful-Exits-How-Great-Beings/dp/1590302702/ref=sr_1_1?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1399487260&sr=1-1&keywords=graceful+exits
On Christian Dying:
http://www.amazon.ca/Christian-Dying-Classic-Contemporary-Texts/dp/0742534650/ref=sr_1_1?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1399487338&sr=1-1&keywords=on+christian+dying+Levering
Being with Dying:
http://www.amazon.ca/Being-Dying-Cultivating-Compassion-Fearlessness/dp/1590307186/ref=sr_1_1?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1399487362&sr=1-1&keywords=being+with+dying+halifax
And some wonderful podcasts you can listen to right on your computer or download in itunes for free to an ipod.
an interview with Dr. Ira Byock:
http://www.onbeing.org/program/contemplating-mortality/11072013
and one with Joan Halifax:
http://www.onbeing.org/program/midwife-dying/52
a video of Ira Byock:
http://vimeo.com/39108165
and a 60 minutes feature on him:
http://vimeo.com/42649582
Joan Ferneyhough Gallery-The Print Makers: Broadhurst • Dobson • Fullerton • Fairhead Farquhar • Kelley • Kenojuak • Game • Gouin • Ruddock • Teichert Thib
(estate).
continues to MAY 17
OUR RISK THEIR REWARD presentation with Donna Sinclair, Kelly Ann Smith, and Elizabeth Fraser
Bibliography
Hard copy or e-book:
The Green Boat: Reviving Ourselves in Our Capsized Culture by Mary Pipher
Earth: Making a Life on a Tough New Planet by Bill McKibben
The Sixth Extinction: An Unnatural History by Elizabeth Kolbert
Windfall: The Booming Business of Global Warming by
McKenzie Funk
Tar Sands: Dirty Oil and the Future of a Continent by Andrew Nikiforuk
Blue Future: Protecting Water for People and the Planet Forever by Maude Barlow
Useful online addresses:
Desmog: http://desmog.ca <http://desmog.ca/>
Council of Canadians: http://www.canadians.org/
SaveCanada: http://save-canada.com/ ( This is the one to follow if you want to keep track of our local effort.)
Tar Sands Solutions: http://tarsandssolutions.org/ ( Good wrap-up of all the issues.)
Dogwood Initiative ( BC): https://www.facebook.com/dogwoodinitiative
Project Democracy: https://www.facebook.com/
Online reports:
Safety:
TransCanada Pipelines Limited - Audit Report OF-Surv-OpAud-T211-2012-2013 01 - Executive Summary
Export:
http://environmentaldefence.ca/blog/introducing-energy-east-–-export-pipeline-not-domestic-gain
Jobs: http://www.ilr.cornell.edu/globallaborinstitute/research/upload/GLI_KeystoneXL_Reportpdf.pdf
Carbon Emissions:
http://www.pembina.org/pub/2519 <http://www.pembina.org/pub/2519>
Threat to the Great Lakes:
http://www.canadians.org/publications/liquid-pipeline-extreme-energy’s-threat-great-lakes-and-st-lawrence-seaway
Hard copy or e-book:
The Green Boat: Reviving Ourselves in Our Capsized Culture by Mary Pipher
Earth: Making a Life on a Tough New Planet by Bill McKibben
The Sixth Extinction: An Unnatural History by Elizabeth Kolbert
Windfall: The Booming Business of Global Warming by
McKenzie Funk
Tar Sands: Dirty Oil and the Future of a Continent by Andrew Nikiforuk
Blue Future: Protecting Water for People and the Planet Forever by Maude Barlow
Useful online addresses:
Desmog: http://desmog.ca <http://desmog.ca/>
Council of Canadians: http://www.canadians.org/
SaveCanada: http://save-canada.com/ ( This is the one to follow if you want to keep track of our local effort.)
Tar Sands Solutions: http://tarsandssolutions.org/ ( Good wrap-up of all the issues.)
Dogwood Initiative ( BC): https://www.facebook.com/dogwoodinitiative
Project Democracy: https://www.facebook.com/
Online reports:
Safety:
TransCanada Pipelines Limited - Audit Report OF-Surv-OpAud-T211-2012-2013 01 - Executive Summary
Export:
http://environmentaldefence.ca/blog/introducing-energy-east-–-export-pipeline-not-domestic-gain
Jobs: http://www.ilr.cornell.edu/globallaborinstitute/research/upload/GLI_KeystoneXL_Reportpdf.pdf
Carbon Emissions:
http://www.pembina.org/pub/2519 <http://www.pembina.org/pub/2519>
Threat to the Great Lakes:
http://www.canadians.org/publications/liquid-pipeline-extreme-energy’s-threat-great-lakes-and-st-lawrence-seaway
From Erin Vaughan:
I just wanted to give you some links to the information as discussed this morning.
City’s Calendar of Events: http://www.cityofnorthbay.ca/living/events/
Cultural Portal: http://culture.northbay.ca/
North Bay Cultural Plan: http://www.cityofnorthbay.ca/common/pdf/cultural%20plan%20final%20report%202011.pdf
Culture Days: www.culturedays.ca
I just wanted to give you some links to the information as discussed this morning.
City’s Calendar of Events: http://www.cityofnorthbay.ca/living/events/
Cultural Portal: http://culture.northbay.ca/
North Bay Cultural Plan: http://www.cityofnorthbay.ca/common/pdf/cultural%20plan%20final%20report%202011.pdf
Culture Days: www.culturedays.ca
Local teen a Junior Citizen of the Year
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Local teen a Junior Citizen of the YearLaurel J. Campbell North Bay Nipissing News Feb 03, 2014 CALLANDER – Every year Ontario’s community newspapers recognize young people who are making a difference, inspiring others, building community, and working to make the world they live in a better place.
The North Bay Nipissing News is proud to announce that our sponsored nominee has been named one of Ontario’s Outstanding Junior Citizens of 2013.
Hannah Bywater of Callander is 13 years old, but she has already spent half of her young life working on environmental issues. She has raised more than $10,000 to save sea turtles in Bali from extinction and to enlarge Gunung National Park in Sumatra to help orangutans.
Her efforts have also gone towards the construction of an artificial barrier off the coast of Indonesia, which acts as a shelter for the growth of recovering coral and as a fish habitat. It has been named Hannah’s Reef in her honour.
A Grade 8 student at Alliance French Immersion Public School in North Bay, Bywater has received a number of accolades and awards, including being the youngest recipient in the region to be presented with a Queen’s Diamond Jubilee Medal.
She credits her passion for the world around to her to parents Brent and Jennifer Bywater who took her on summer trips to Indonesia when she was quite young. But while animals remain a strong focus of her fundraising efforts, as she gets older she has found herself becoming more involved with the needs of the human species.
“I love sea turtles, they are still my favourite animal and I want to continue to help save them and the orangutans, but now, I really want to do something humanitarian,” she said. “I’ve always worked with animals before, now I want to work with people.”
As proven by her previous passions, when Bywater gets motivated, nothing stops her, including her age.
In August, she will be heading to Nairobi, Kenya as part of the Me to We Program.
“I am so excited about my trip, I can’t stop telling people,” Bywater said. “I’m going to be in Kenya for three weeks, helping to build a school, dig wells for drinking water and work with the Maasai women. I’m going to learn Swahili and Massai beading, and best of all, I’m going to be helping address the poverty issues.”
It’s the trip of her young lifetime that she has had to wait to grow up for.
“I first heard about these trips when I was 12, but I was too young to go. You’re supposed to be 16. I have a birthday in June, so even though I’m still younger than the other participants, I’m going to Kenya. I really can’t believe it,” she said.
The cost of the trip is about$5,000, money her parents told her she would have to raise.
“I’ve already raised and saved almost $3,000 and there are some local groups and organizations that have said they might help me,” Bywater said.
Her parents are supporting her efforts every step of the way, but not everyone is so enthusiastic.
Fundraising at a local yard sale, a woman who had purchased items from her wanted to know more about the Kenyan project.
“She was very supportive until she realized I was the one going over there,” Bywater said. “She asked me how old I was, and when I told her, she said she was seriously thinking of asking for her money back. She wanted to know how my parents could possibly allow me to go.”
With such a determined daughter, comments like this are not new to her father.
“When people ask me that, the first thing I do is ask if they know what the risks really are,” said Brent Bywater. “After that I explain the Me to We program, I also tell them that Hannah wants to make a difference in the world. I believe she is going to have a great influence on those she touches and I know she’s going to inspire others to take action.
“The real question is, would I be a good parent if I prevented her from doing that with her life,” he said.
While her environmental and humanitarian efforts take a lot of her time, Bywater still manages to be an A student who participates in school sports, plays on the Lakers 14U volleyball team, and the North Bay Ski Racing team.
North Bay Nipissing News editor Rob Learn said, “Hannah’s leadership, her ideas, creativity, determination and generosity is a fantastic representation of what our young people are doing to improve this world. I am proud we were able to sponsor her for the Ontario Community Newspaper Association’s Junior Citizen of the Year Award. “
Bywater is one of 12 young people in the province to receive the award, which will be presented during a special ceremony in the spring.
The North Bay Nipissing News is proud to announce that our sponsored nominee has been named one of Ontario’s Outstanding Junior Citizens of 2013.
Hannah Bywater of Callander is 13 years old, but she has already spent half of her young life working on environmental issues. She has raised more than $10,000 to save sea turtles in Bali from extinction and to enlarge Gunung National Park in Sumatra to help orangutans.
Her efforts have also gone towards the construction of an artificial barrier off the coast of Indonesia, which acts as a shelter for the growth of recovering coral and as a fish habitat. It has been named Hannah’s Reef in her honour.
A Grade 8 student at Alliance French Immersion Public School in North Bay, Bywater has received a number of accolades and awards, including being the youngest recipient in the region to be presented with a Queen’s Diamond Jubilee Medal.
She credits her passion for the world around to her to parents Brent and Jennifer Bywater who took her on summer trips to Indonesia when she was quite young. But while animals remain a strong focus of her fundraising efforts, as she gets older she has found herself becoming more involved with the needs of the human species.
“I love sea turtles, they are still my favourite animal and I want to continue to help save them and the orangutans, but now, I really want to do something humanitarian,” she said. “I’ve always worked with animals before, now I want to work with people.”
As proven by her previous passions, when Bywater gets motivated, nothing stops her, including her age.
In August, she will be heading to Nairobi, Kenya as part of the Me to We Program.
“I am so excited about my trip, I can’t stop telling people,” Bywater said. “I’m going to be in Kenya for three weeks, helping to build a school, dig wells for drinking water and work with the Maasai women. I’m going to learn Swahili and Massai beading, and best of all, I’m going to be helping address the poverty issues.”
It’s the trip of her young lifetime that she has had to wait to grow up for.
“I first heard about these trips when I was 12, but I was too young to go. You’re supposed to be 16. I have a birthday in June, so even though I’m still younger than the other participants, I’m going to Kenya. I really can’t believe it,” she said.
The cost of the trip is about$5,000, money her parents told her she would have to raise.
“I’ve already raised and saved almost $3,000 and there are some local groups and organizations that have said they might help me,” Bywater said.
Her parents are supporting her efforts every step of the way, but not everyone is so enthusiastic.
Fundraising at a local yard sale, a woman who had purchased items from her wanted to know more about the Kenyan project.
“She was very supportive until she realized I was the one going over there,” Bywater said. “She asked me how old I was, and when I told her, she said she was seriously thinking of asking for her money back. She wanted to know how my parents could possibly allow me to go.”
With such a determined daughter, comments like this are not new to her father.
“When people ask me that, the first thing I do is ask if they know what the risks really are,” said Brent Bywater. “After that I explain the Me to We program, I also tell them that Hannah wants to make a difference in the world. I believe she is going to have a great influence on those she touches and I know she’s going to inspire others to take action.
“The real question is, would I be a good parent if I prevented her from doing that with her life,” he said.
While her environmental and humanitarian efforts take a lot of her time, Bywater still manages to be an A student who participates in school sports, plays on the Lakers 14U volleyball team, and the North Bay Ski Racing team.
North Bay Nipissing News editor Rob Learn said, “Hannah’s leadership, her ideas, creativity, determination and generosity is a fantastic representation of what our young people are doing to improve this world. I am proud we were able to sponsor her for the Ontario Community Newspaper Association’s Junior Citizen of the Year Award. “
Bywater is one of 12 young people in the province to receive the award, which will be presented during a special ceremony in the spring.
Tracy & I wanted to thank you for having us at Living Fit this week. The ladies were a fun group, both days.
We wanted to pass on some information for you to share with the ladies as some of them had a few questions. As you indicated, it is always nice to share with everybody so we figured you would be the best person to do that.
The Connie Podesta video can be ordered from www.successstore.com or the direct link is https://yoursuccessstore.com/mp3-life-would-be-easy-if-it-weren-t-for-other-people.html
Since we have 2 copies of this video, we are happy to loan them out to the ladies to watch. Simply have them contact us directly and we will be more than happy to share this powerful message.
In addition, to feeling the way you want to feel, we are hosting our Desire Map Goals with Soul night. There are 5 sessions starting today January 14, 2014 (every 2nd tuesday) from 6:30 -8 pm being held at our office in the Boardroom located at 301-1350 Fisher Street. This night is designed to help determine how you want to feel in all aspects of your life and encourage you to live a life of vibrance by taking time out for yourself.
Dates are as follows:
Tuesday, January 14, 2014
Tuesday, January 28, 2014
Tuesday, February 11, 2014
Tuesday, February 25, 2014
Tuesday, March 11, 2014
As for the Knit Fit event, we are just finalizing the last details and will be able to send you the press release and event details once confirmed. So far date is confirmed for Saturday, February 22nd being held at Canadore College.
Tracy and I are both in town next week and can swing by to pick up the completed feedback sheets from you. Just let us know what day works best.
Hi Hariett:
Sending you this link to my daughter Laurie's Web
Site.
She has been writing and recording these songs for
the past while. The songs are available on "itunes" for a nominal fee. All
money raised goes to charity.
Laurie has always been musical but this just blows
my mind and makes us even more proud of her.
I would appreciate your sharing the link with
Living Fit Members.
Helen Sweig.
http://lauriesweigmusic.com/
Upcoming
Workshops - Karen & Kelly Sarlo 2014
January 14 (Tuesday) - Telepathy 7-9 pm
January 31 (Friday) - Medium
February 16 (Sunday) - De-Stress Your Mind
February 28 (Friday) - Medium
March 7 (Friday) - De-Stress Your Mind
March 21 (Friday) - Medium
March 29 (Saturday) - Telepathy
All workshops are held at St Joseph's Motherhouse, 2025 Main St West, North Bay, Ontario in the McCoglan Room in the basement at 7pm. Parking is free. Wheelchair accessible.
Cost for a workshop is $65. Pre-registration is $60. To prepay or get directions to the event, you can visit www.karensarlo.com/workshops and click on the date of the workshop you wish to attend. You may also pay at the door $65.
Do you have a question? Call Karen at 705-471-3804 or Kelly at 705-845-9066.
Have a great day. We look forward to seeing you!
January 14 (Tuesday) - Telepathy 7-9 pm
January 31 (Friday) - Medium
February 16 (Sunday) - De-Stress Your Mind
February 28 (Friday) - Medium
March 7 (Friday) - De-Stress Your Mind
March 21 (Friday) - Medium
March 29 (Saturday) - Telepathy
All workshops are held at St Joseph's Motherhouse, 2025 Main St West, North Bay, Ontario in the McCoglan Room in the basement at 7pm. Parking is free. Wheelchair accessible.
Cost for a workshop is $65. Pre-registration is $60. To prepay or get directions to the event, you can visit www.karensarlo.com/workshops and click on the date of the workshop you wish to attend. You may also pay at the door $65.
Do you have a question? Call Karen at 705-471-3804 or Kelly at 705-845-9066.
Have a great day. We look forward to seeing you!
Santa Fundraiser-Accessory Sale 2013
Special thanks to Carole, Joan, Barb, Therese, Lois and Margie, our dedicated members of the Silent Auction committee for their efforts!
In the true spirit of Christmas, the generous ladies of Living Fit have once again kicked off the annual Santa Fund fundraising efforts. Treasures of every imaginable description were brought in by members and purchased by their friends. We recycled books, CDs, DVDs and jigsaw puzzles. Wonderful home baking quickly sold out. Our 2 mornings of Christmas spirit provided us with many laughs, wonderful shared moments and an amazing $1400. An wonderful start to our annual Santa Fund donation. Many thanks to the contributions of RBC, Assante, Investors Group, and Scotia Bank. Raffled Christmas bags are next!! A huge"Thank You" to everyone. You really do embody the true meaning of Christmas. - Carole Kerrigan -
Special thanks to Carole, Joan, Barb, Therese, Lois and Margie, our dedicated members of the Silent Auction committee for their efforts!
In the true spirit of Christmas, the generous ladies of Living Fit have once again kicked off the annual Santa Fund fundraising efforts. Treasures of every imaginable description were brought in by members and purchased by their friends. We recycled books, CDs, DVDs and jigsaw puzzles. Wonderful home baking quickly sold out. Our 2 mornings of Christmas spirit provided us with many laughs, wonderful shared moments and an amazing $1400. An wonderful start to our annual Santa Fund donation. Many thanks to the contributions of RBC, Assante, Investors Group, and Scotia Bank. Raffled Christmas bags are next!! A huge"Thank You" to everyone. You really do embody the true meaning of Christmas. - Carole Kerrigan -
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The two books I recommended are: The Biology of Belief: Unleashing the Power of Consciousness, Matter, & MiraclesbyBruceLipton
http://www.brucelipton.com/flipbook/biology-belief#/page/3
and Molecules of Emotion: The Science Behind Mind-Body Medicine byCandacePert
http://candacepert.com/products/molecules-of-emotion/
Thegenetictestingcompany:mentionedis23andMe https://www.23andme.com
Sincerely,
Dielle
http://www.brucelipton.com/flipbook/biology-belief#/page/3
and Molecules of Emotion: The Science Behind Mind-Body Medicine byCandacePert
http://candacepert.com/products/molecules-of-emotion/
Thegenetictestingcompany:mentionedis23andMe https://www.23andme.com
Sincerely,
Dielle
LIVING FIT EXTRAS
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September 4, 2013
Moving Forward with plans for Gulliver’s Co-op: an
invitation to teachers.
Gulliver’s Quality Books and Toys would like to reassure each of you that we are still very much in business
and restocking to meet your needs for fall educational materials and book.
We are also involved with the planning to establish a co-op that will purchase and run Gulliver’s in the
way it currently operates. We’d like to tell you all about that at our public meeting on Sept 12th.
A public meeting will be held for anyone interested in learning more about the plans to form a co-op to purchase and run Gulliver’s Quality Books and Toys. The meeting will be at 7:30 pm, Thursday, September 12 at the Salvation Army Church at 134 McIntrye East.
The steering committee will outline the plans and answer questions from interested investors. Everyone who has questions about the co-op should attend
if possible. If you want the information but cannot attend the meeting, please contact Suzanne Brooks: suzanne@gulliversbookstore.com.
To date, half of the required funding has been pledged, as well as more than half of the desired membership numbers. Usually this process may take up to a year
to accomplish, so the organizers are pleased with the progress but eager to move the plans along towards
completion.
The Steering committee, representing writers and customers of Gulliver’s, is moving forward with the
development of incorporation paperwork governance by-laws, and a business plan.
For further information, please contact Suzanne Brooks suzanne@gulliversbookstore.com 705-474-7335
_____________________________________________
Blue Jean Ball
Friday Sepstember 20th 2013 - 5:30
p.m.
BBQ Dinner - Corn on the cob etc.........
Jake & The Fundamentals (entertainment)
$ 30.00 per person
Fundraising activities throughout the evening
**All proceeds are going to the North Bay Food
Bank
The perfect poem for this week .....sent by Marie Scott via her son Stew who is in Gambia, Africa.
It's winter in Ontario
And the gentle breezes blow,
70 miles per hour at 52 below!
Oh, how I love Ontario
When the snow's up to your butt;
You take a breath of winter air
And your nose is frozen shut.
Yes, the weather here is wonderful,
You may think I'm a fool.
I could never leave Ontario,
Cause I'm frozen to the stool.LIVING FIT EXTRAS
It's winter in Ontario
And the gentle breezes blow,
70 miles per hour at 52 below!
Oh, how I love Ontario
When the snow's up to your butt;
You take a breath of winter air
And your nose is frozen shut.
Yes, the weather here is wonderful,
You may think I'm a fool.
I could never leave Ontario,
Cause I'm frozen to the stool.LIVING FIT EXTRAS
Hi Hariett:
Some Living Fit members have asked me for an update on Rob Wein the cyclist who was
badly injured in Ottawa a couple of years ago. Rob trained for the 2Km walk that took place in Ottawa this past summer and happily completed it. A great achievement for him.
I am attaching some photos I hope you can share with the group on the Member's Post.
Thanks, Helen Sweig.
Some Living Fit members have asked me for an update on Rob Wein the cyclist who was
badly injured in Ottawa a couple of years ago. Rob trained for the 2Km walk that took place in Ottawa this past summer and happily completed it. A great achievement for him.
I am attaching some photos I hope you can share with the group on the Member's Post.
Thanks, Helen Sweig.
CLINIC ON JANE
738 Jane Street
Fitness
Challenge and Wellness Support Program
WEIGHT
CONTROL, INCREASE ENERGY & FEEL GREAT!
If you have tried fad diets, spent too much money on special
foods, and do not prefer public weigh-ins and gyms, then Body By Vi is for
you! Here at the Clinic on Jane, you can be privately measured and weighed, as well as learn healthy lifestyle, exercise and diet tips. We carry the Visalus shake and other wellness products and acupuncture is also available.
MONDAYS
at 7:00 – 8:00 pm
Starting Monday January 7,
2013
Cost: Donation to
the North Bay Food Bank
Providing Healthy Options for Real People with Real Lives in
Real Bodies
The Clinic on Jane
738 Jane Street, North Bay
705.478.5483
www.ocutel.bodybyvi.com
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738 Jane Street
Fitness
Challenge and Wellness Support Program
WEIGHT
CONTROL, INCREASE ENERGY & FEEL GREAT!
If you have tried fad diets, spent too much money on special
foods, and do not prefer public weigh-ins and gyms, then Body By Vi is for
you! Here at the Clinic on Jane, you can be privately measured and weighed, as well as learn healthy lifestyle, exercise and diet tips. We carry the Visalus shake and other wellness products and acupuncture is also available.
MONDAYS
at 7:00 – 8:00 pm
Starting Monday January 7,
2013
Cost: Donation to
the North Bay Food Bank
Providing Healthy Options for Real People with Real Lives in
Real Bodies
The Clinic on Jane
738 Jane Street, North Bay
705.478.5483
www.ocutel.bodybyvi.com
START
YOUR NEW YEAR IN HEALTH
What a week, for you especially, but for us LF members too.
I wanted to share something with you... that there are so many gifts shared at Living Fit...one I got yesterday from Vicky. We walked out together and started talking about your dinner and she said, isn't Hariett's daughter a talented speaker and I said, oh yes, and Hariett too and lamented how I envy anyone who can just stand up and speak in front of a crowd. She said, you just have to do it, the more you do it the easier it is, then she said "you already have the gift, you just have to use it". I thought about her words that all the way home -- so this morning I bucked up my courage and decided to share my transition story with the group rather than just Cathy alone. Also, unexpected gifts I received- a couple people shared their stores with me, - and so surprisingly unexpected, a fellow member said "thank you", when I stood beside her in circle.
I thanked Cathy (couldn't get to John - he had a mob around him) -- she turned my thank you around to what I had said -- I wish I was quick witted...on the way home I thought crap,
I wanted to tell her I loved the music, her beautiful words and photos, her humour, and wisdom, along with her own story. Would you please pass that along to her when you talk to her again.
Dorothy Hone
............................................................................
I wanted to share something with you... that there are so many gifts shared at Living Fit...one I got yesterday from Vicky. We walked out together and started talking about your dinner and she said, isn't Hariett's daughter a talented speaker and I said, oh yes, and Hariett too and lamented how I envy anyone who can just stand up and speak in front of a crowd. She said, you just have to do it, the more you do it the easier it is, then she said "you already have the gift, you just have to use it". I thought about her words that all the way home -- so this morning I bucked up my courage and decided to share my transition story with the group rather than just Cathy alone. Also, unexpected gifts I received- a couple people shared their stores with me, - and so surprisingly unexpected, a fellow member said "thank you", when I stood beside her in circle.
I thanked Cathy (couldn't get to John - he had a mob around him) -- she turned my thank you around to what I had said -- I wish I was quick witted...on the way home I thought crap,
I wanted to tell her I loved the music, her beautiful words and photos, her humour, and wisdom, along with her own story. Would you please pass that along to her when you talk to her again.
Dorothy Hone
............................................................................
Holy Ground Ritual: for Living Fit from the Inside Out, October 25 , 2012
Music taken from the CD Holy Ground by Monica Brown
(Holy Ground: Mantra and Chants for Reflection and Prayer
2000 Monica Brown and Emmaus Productions)
Readings from Joyce Rupp and Macrina Wiederkehr “
The Circle of Life”
Song: Holy Ground - using the CD Holy Ground -
#1
Over Intro:
As the hemisphere of the planet slowly continues to tilt away
from the sun, the season of autumn comes on
stage.
Sing once:
You are here, so this is holy ground.
In all that is You are here. This is holy ground, the ground of my being now.
My spirit bows to You upon this holy ground.
During Instrumental:
To temper the necessary disrobing of the glory of summer, autumn dons a coat of many colours, for beauty softens departures.
The mood of autumn is the ebb and flow of life. Autumn stands as an epiphany to the truth that all things are passing and even is the passing, there is beauty. It holds out the platter of death and life. Everything is dying to live.
Sing 2x’s – Gestures during the second and 3rd times sung
During the next instrumental:
Autumn touches the core of the soul with its wordless message
about the necessity of transformation and death. As we face the painful reality that nothing lasts forever, autumn teaches us humility. We learn to honour the dying. Everything is moving, flowing on into something new.
Autumn calls us in from summer’s playground and asks significant
questions about our own harvest. What do we need to gather into our spiritual barns? What in our lives needs to fall away like autumn leaves so another life, waiting in the wings, can have its turn to live?
Sing song again – this time holding hands in circle.
During ending:
This is the season that pours longing into human hearts. This is
the season that touches our longing for home, for completion.
(Let silence reign. NAMASTE)
Parting
Comment: I’d like to pick up on this theme of transitions on Wednesday but leave you today with these parting questions for your own reflection:
In order that we don’t live in fear of all the changes occurring in our culture but rather recognize and be encouraged about the new world, waiting in the wings, let’s ask ourselves:
At this time of our harvest, what do we need to gather into our spiritual barns?
And what in our lives, needs to fall away like autumn leaves so that another life, waiting in the wings, can have its turn to live?
Cathy Williamson
Music taken from the CD Holy Ground by Monica Brown
(Holy Ground: Mantra and Chants for Reflection and Prayer
2000 Monica Brown and Emmaus Productions)
Readings from Joyce Rupp and Macrina Wiederkehr “
The Circle of Life”
Song: Holy Ground - using the CD Holy Ground -
#1
Over Intro:
As the hemisphere of the planet slowly continues to tilt away
from the sun, the season of autumn comes on
stage.
Sing once:
You are here, so this is holy ground.
In all that is You are here. This is holy ground, the ground of my being now.
My spirit bows to You upon this holy ground.
During Instrumental:
To temper the necessary disrobing of the glory of summer, autumn dons a coat of many colours, for beauty softens departures.
The mood of autumn is the ebb and flow of life. Autumn stands as an epiphany to the truth that all things are passing and even is the passing, there is beauty. It holds out the platter of death and life. Everything is dying to live.
Sing 2x’s – Gestures during the second and 3rd times sung
During the next instrumental:
Autumn touches the core of the soul with its wordless message
about the necessity of transformation and death. As we face the painful reality that nothing lasts forever, autumn teaches us humility. We learn to honour the dying. Everything is moving, flowing on into something new.
Autumn calls us in from summer’s playground and asks significant
questions about our own harvest. What do we need to gather into our spiritual barns? What in our lives needs to fall away like autumn leaves so another life, waiting in the wings, can have its turn to live?
Sing song again – this time holding hands in circle.
During ending:
This is the season that pours longing into human hearts. This is
the season that touches our longing for home, for completion.
(Let silence reign. NAMASTE)
Parting
Comment: I’d like to pick up on this theme of transitions on Wednesday but leave you today with these parting questions for your own reflection:
In order that we don’t live in fear of all the changes occurring in our culture but rather recognize and be encouraged about the new world, waiting in the wings, let’s ask ourselves:
At this time of our harvest, what do we need to gather into our spiritual barns?
And what in our lives, needs to fall away like autumn leaves so that another life, waiting in the wings, can have its turn to live?
Cathy Williamson
Members' thoughts on Judgement.....
1. When we hear the word judgment, why do we automatically think
negatively - judge not yest ye be judged? - it could be a good thing.
When we judge people in the negative, what prompts that? Are we just angry with them or hurt or are we jealous? What emotions in us trigger us to judge other people? Why do we feel justified to judge other people? Are we influenced by the social media or maybe the
law?
2. I have been thinking about "Judgement" questions for Kristen.
How would you define judgement: "the process of forming an opinion
or evaluation by discerning and comparing"...Miriam-Webster's Dictionary. Based on this definition is making a judgement necessarily a "bad" thing to do. We talk about not being judgemental of others and have a negative connotation of those who are "judgemental. Is there such a thing as "good" judgements that promote healthy lifestyle, support others, protect others etc and "bad" judgements that are either incorrect, hurt or destroy others?
3. What is the difference between judgement and anger. Are we judging when we feel anger?
4. Jean Kerr Penny My wee thought on judgement; as you know I am often not short on opinion, which I think is a thought on an
idea or subject. Judgement ,I think comes in when one thinks that opinion is the only correct one, and that is my humble opinion. Will be interested in what comes out of Kristen's talks. While back east you have been having amazing summer weather we have had amzingly huge amts of snow. I do some snow hosting so it is fun to take people around who are visiting for the first time. they are amazed by the hugely varried terrain. Yesterday I did another back country
hike up a Mtn on skins then ski down nearly untouched snow, so beautiful & AWEsome. Enjoy the spring term with all the wonderful women. I met one of our book club members here with her son. Her name is escaping me but she will know who she is, it was a fun surprise encounter. Jean
negatively - judge not yest ye be judged? - it could be a good thing.
When we judge people in the negative, what prompts that? Are we just angry with them or hurt or are we jealous? What emotions in us trigger us to judge other people? Why do we feel justified to judge other people? Are we influenced by the social media or maybe the
law?
2. I have been thinking about "Judgement" questions for Kristen.
How would you define judgement: "the process of forming an opinion
or evaluation by discerning and comparing"...Miriam-Webster's Dictionary. Based on this definition is making a judgement necessarily a "bad" thing to do. We talk about not being judgemental of others and have a negative connotation of those who are "judgemental. Is there such a thing as "good" judgements that promote healthy lifestyle, support others, protect others etc and "bad" judgements that are either incorrect, hurt or destroy others?
3. What is the difference between judgement and anger. Are we judging when we feel anger?
4. Jean Kerr Penny My wee thought on judgement; as you know I am often not short on opinion, which I think is a thought on an
idea or subject. Judgement ,I think comes in when one thinks that opinion is the only correct one, and that is my humble opinion. Will be interested in what comes out of Kristen's talks. While back east you have been having amazing summer weather we have had amzingly huge amts of snow. I do some snow hosting so it is fun to take people around who are visiting for the first time. they are amazed by the hugely varried terrain. Yesterday I did another back country
hike up a Mtn on skins then ski down nearly untouched snow, so beautiful & AWEsome. Enjoy the spring term with all the wonderful women. I met one of our book club members here with her son. Her name is escaping me but she will know who she is, it was a fun surprise encounter. Jean
Sent by Helen Sweig.....
Our daughter, Laurie has been working with Rob Wein since he got out of the hospital after he and four others were hit by a van while biking in Ottawa, in July 2009. They are now known as the “Ottawa Five”.
Although all the bikers were seriously injured Rob was the worst and spent about a year in hospital.
Rob was using a wheelchair and a walker when he met Laurie. In order for her to take him on as a client, he had to climb two flights of stairs to the studio. She told
him that if he could get up the stairs she would be happy to work with him. Full of determination he made it up the stairs. They have been working together for the last year and his goal is to walk in a 5K event in May 2012 -with or without the walker.
I am forwarding the e-mail that Laurie has sent to me and I would appreciate it if you would add it to your website.
The UTube is self-explanatory: “Nobody Knows featuring Robert Wein”
For more info Google
“Ottawa Five Robert Wein”
Thanks,
Helen Sweig.
Although all the bikers were seriously injured Rob was the worst and spent about a year in hospital.
Rob was using a wheelchair and a walker when he met Laurie. In order for her to take him on as a client, he had to climb two flights of stairs to the studio. She told
him that if he could get up the stairs she would be happy to work with him. Full of determination he made it up the stairs. They have been working together for the last year and his goal is to walk in a 5K event in May 2012 -with or without the walker.
I am forwarding the e-mail that Laurie has sent to me and I would appreciate it if you would add it to your website.
The UTube is self-explanatory: “Nobody Knows featuring Robert Wein”
For more info Google
“Ottawa Five Robert Wein”
Thanks,
Helen Sweig.
A message from Vested Interst!
WE ARE HAVING A "FIRE SALE"!!!!!!!
We finally have access to our store at 123 McIntyre St. W
Now begins the task of selling off the smoke damaged product or moving it to a storage facility. Our preference is to sell it where it is and move it once (into your vehicle!!!). This is a special offer to our friends, family & special customers.
EVERYTHING MUST GO!!!!!! I know you hear that line all the time on the radio or print, but we REALLY REALLY REALLY MEAN IT!!!!!!!
For coming and checking it out you will be rewarded with crazy discounts. We will also treat your purchases with our Ozone Machine (used to remove the smoke smell).
To make an appointment email Brent, brent@buckstone.ca to set up a day/time to view/shop. Put 'Fire Sale' in the subject for him. If you want to get a few people together at once that is possible too.
(I'm on my way to Bali (I'm in the Heathrow airport now) so I'll see you again at the end of March!)
Jen & Brent
WE ARE HAVING A "FIRE SALE"!!!!!!!
We finally have access to our store at 123 McIntyre St. W
Now begins the task of selling off the smoke damaged product or moving it to a storage facility. Our preference is to sell it where it is and move it once (into your vehicle!!!). This is a special offer to our friends, family & special customers.
EVERYTHING MUST GO!!!!!! I know you hear that line all the time on the radio or print, but we REALLY REALLY REALLY MEAN IT!!!!!!!
For coming and checking it out you will be rewarded with crazy discounts. We will also treat your purchases with our Ozone Machine (used to remove the smoke smell).
To make an appointment email Brent, brent@buckstone.ca to set up a day/time to view/shop. Put 'Fire Sale' in the subject for him. If you want to get a few people together at once that is possible too.
(I'm on my way to Bali (I'm in the Heathrow airport now) so I'll see you again at the end of March!)
Jen & Brent
FREE INSTRUCTION
LEARN BRIDGE IN 2 HOURS!
MONDAY MARCH 5th
Afternoon from 1:00-3:00
Free Beginner Bridge Lesson
No Partner Needed
No Experience Necessary
NORTH BAY BRIDGE CLUB
www.bridgewebs.com/northbay/
To join us contact Brenda Geden at
bgeden@cogeco.ca or 705-474-1978
LEARN BRIDGE IN 2 HOURS!
MONDAY MARCH 5th
Afternoon from 1:00-3:00
Free Beginner Bridge Lesson
No Partner Needed
No Experience Necessary
NORTH BAY BRIDGE CLUB
www.bridgewebs.com/northbay/
To join us contact Brenda Geden at
bgeden@cogeco.ca or 705-474-1978
ODE TO HARIETT
Submitted by Therese Saya
Sixty-five years have come and gone
Since this babe saw light of dawn
Mom and Dad were some perplexed
Twins!! Each one of the opposite sex!
And, in time, it came to pass
A model student this young lass
Teaching children was her game
Instructing gym her claim to fame
Then along the way came Lee
A tall and handsome O.P.P.
And without much ado
Three children and grandkids too
But, as her family grew
Hariett needed more to do
From Adult Education parted
Living Fit at Calvin started
Now, its exercise and walks
10,000 steps, squats, weights and talks
Stretches and pull in your core
We can’t stand it any more!!!!
Saturated and transfat
Health, nutrition’s where its at
Eating lots of fruits and veggies
We’ll die healthy in our ninetie
Cruising, geocaching, polewalking,
Zoomba dancing, circuit training,
Lunches, trips, winter, spring and fall
Believe me! We’ve done them all!!
She is more than energetic,
Athletic and sympathetic,
Younger than most at three score and five
She does her damndest to keep us alive
Birthday greetings we do bring
Happy, happy everything.
So Hariett, here’s to you
Listen up!! We do love you!!
Submitted by Therese Saya
Sixty-five years have come and gone
Since this babe saw light of dawn
Mom and Dad were some perplexed
Twins!! Each one of the opposite sex!
And, in time, it came to pass
A model student this young lass
Teaching children was her game
Instructing gym her claim to fame
Then along the way came Lee
A tall and handsome O.P.P.
And without much ado
Three children and grandkids too
But, as her family grew
Hariett needed more to do
From Adult Education parted
Living Fit at Calvin started
Now, its exercise and walks
10,000 steps, squats, weights and talks
Stretches and pull in your core
We can’t stand it any more!!!!
Saturated and transfat
Health, nutrition’s where its at
Eating lots of fruits and veggies
We’ll die healthy in our ninetie
Cruising, geocaching, polewalking,
Zoomba dancing, circuit training,
Lunches, trips, winter, spring and fall
Believe me! We’ve done them all!!
She is more than energetic,
Athletic and sympathetic,
Younger than most at three score and five
She does her damndest to keep us alive
Birthday greetings we do bring
Happy, happy everything.
So Hariett, here’s to you
Listen up!! We do love you!!
Message from Jean Kerr Penny, Feb 5, 2012
Hi Everyone! Well we are into the swing of things with lots of snow. Last week was amazing. Mon started with misty rain or wt snow in town but on the mtn we discovered velvet snow. Doug & I were doing a PD day for instructors & the groomed carpet was perfect to perform our stuff as perfectly as we get. The snow off piste was great too so in the pm we were there having a ball with a younger friend who leads us all over. Tues was another fun discovery where it was wind on the top of the bigger mtn( granite) but the lower mtn (red) was soft & fun, Now Wed. was the big snowfall that allows us to have a heli-ski day for free. ie the mtns had unlimited fresh powder opportunities which means it turns steep runs into jumping into cushions. Wed pm I am in a program of Chix on Stix;our group is 5 advanced skieres with a young instructor taking us challenging places with a drink reward after, ahhh. Thurs Fri & Sat the sun was out so now we have nice snow & sunshine, sorry its just beautiful. On Sat another lady & I took a back country refresher from 9 am to 12 noon great time & info. We practiced our transmitters---used in case of avalanche(we were not out where there was any danger , this is to refresh our knowledge) then we hiked with skins--for traction --on our skis up for @3/4 of an hour. then the guide demonstrated the search procedure & digging involved. Then we got to ski down a beautiful untouched area. Lunch on asunny deck then ski down to go home
for a rest. In the evenings ,We had a bridge night; I went to the Bolshoi in HD of Sleeping beauty; we went to the states to a blue collar bar,for 3 local music guys & a porter house special; I went to book club; we went to ourgangs annual joke -off night; then we went to a Robbie Burns dinner & dance(not late). Today Doug is teaching I am vegging. Oh yes on Tues & thurs at 4:30 I go to a spin class run by Hendrick Weigelt originally from NB.
Of course I only ski in the am on those days. That was an exceptional week way too many nights out, and if the skiing is just ordinary I often take another day off. However this tells you that we are not getting bored & are keeping as young ( or immature as possible ) Thank god I don't knit or I'd have to belong to that group too. Take care keep in touch & hope all is well.
Jean
Hi Everyone! Well we are into the swing of things with lots of snow. Last week was amazing. Mon started with misty rain or wt snow in town but on the mtn we discovered velvet snow. Doug & I were doing a PD day for instructors & the groomed carpet was perfect to perform our stuff as perfectly as we get. The snow off piste was great too so in the pm we were there having a ball with a younger friend who leads us all over. Tues was another fun discovery where it was wind on the top of the bigger mtn( granite) but the lower mtn (red) was soft & fun, Now Wed. was the big snowfall that allows us to have a heli-ski day for free. ie the mtns had unlimited fresh powder opportunities which means it turns steep runs into jumping into cushions. Wed pm I am in a program of Chix on Stix;our group is 5 advanced skieres with a young instructor taking us challenging places with a drink reward after, ahhh. Thurs Fri & Sat the sun was out so now we have nice snow & sunshine, sorry its just beautiful. On Sat another lady & I took a back country refresher from 9 am to 12 noon great time & info. We practiced our transmitters---used in case of avalanche(we were not out where there was any danger , this is to refresh our knowledge) then we hiked with skins--for traction --on our skis up for @3/4 of an hour. then the guide demonstrated the search procedure & digging involved. Then we got to ski down a beautiful untouched area. Lunch on asunny deck then ski down to go home
for a rest. In the evenings ,We had a bridge night; I went to the Bolshoi in HD of Sleeping beauty; we went to the states to a blue collar bar,for 3 local music guys & a porter house special; I went to book club; we went to ourgangs annual joke -off night; then we went to a Robbie Burns dinner & dance(not late). Today Doug is teaching I am vegging. Oh yes on Tues & thurs at 4:30 I go to a spin class run by Hendrick Weigelt originally from NB.
Of course I only ski in the am on those days. That was an exceptional week way too many nights out, and if the skiing is just ordinary I often take another day off. However this tells you that we are not getting bored & are keeping as young ( or immature as possible ) Thank god I don't knit or I'd have to belong to that group too. Take care keep in touch & hope all is well.
Jean
Hi Harriet,
We returned Friday night from our International giftshow. It was an AMAZING SUCCESS for us. Not only was it a miracle that we made it there in the first place but we had a 50% increase in our wholesale orders over our last show. It was just fantastic!!
Many of the ladies that were helping out asked to be notified when we moved to the next stage. So I’m just writing to let you/them know we have reached that point now. If any of the ladies would like to we’d welcome them at our Schutz location for the next phase. We can now dismantle our mall store& bring things over here to get a retail location up & running.
Thanks a million!
Jen
Jennifer McNutt Bywater ("Mikki")
"Life isn't about waiting for the storm to pass, it's about dancing in the rain"
We returned Friday night from our International giftshow. It was an AMAZING SUCCESS for us. Not only was it a miracle that we made it there in the first place but we had a 50% increase in our wholesale orders over our last show. It was just fantastic!!
Many of the ladies that were helping out asked to be notified when we moved to the next stage. So I’m just writing to let you/them know we have reached that point now. If any of the ladies would like to we’d welcome them at our Schutz location for the next phase. We can now dismantle our mall store& bring things over here to get a retail location up & running.
Thanks a million!
Jen
Jennifer McNutt Bywater ("Mikki")
"Life isn't about waiting for the storm to pass, it's about dancing in the rain"
From Nancy Avery..................
I spent a few hours at Vested Interests' temporary site this past week. It was very little for me to do but was received and appreciated so much by Jen. I have never seen someone who exemplified "grace under fire" as she did. She was giving us jobs and direction, answering her phone every 5-10 minutes, and dealing with all the challenges that her circumstances gave her. She never seemed to be anything but calm, caring and taking each new question with grace. As she said in her post, she will now be able to take her wares to the international trade show and carry on from there.
There was a good feeling to be able to help her do that and shows again what a caring community in which we live.
Regarding Brian Eckensviller's presentation:
What a great educational presentation Brian Eckensviller has given, both this past week and last January.
I discovered from Brian's talk last year that I may have had a retinal tear so I went, that day, to their office (John Peroff is my optomitrist). Yes, there was evidence of a tear. It must have been a very small tear because I was not able to get to see Dr. Kesty or Bullen due to a bit of a mixup, and after going back to Peroff's for a second visit some time later was told it looked like it had probably repaired itself.
The important message is how beneficial it is to have these professionals come and talk to us. We receive valuable information and in some cases it could prevent a major health
crisis.
Nancy
I spent a few hours at Vested Interests' temporary site this past week. It was very little for me to do but was received and appreciated so much by Jen. I have never seen someone who exemplified "grace under fire" as she did. She was giving us jobs and direction, answering her phone every 5-10 minutes, and dealing with all the challenges that her circumstances gave her. She never seemed to be anything but calm, caring and taking each new question with grace. As she said in her post, she will now be able to take her wares to the international trade show and carry on from there.
There was a good feeling to be able to help her do that and shows again what a caring community in which we live.
Regarding Brian Eckensviller's presentation:
What a great educational presentation Brian Eckensviller has given, both this past week and last January.
I discovered from Brian's talk last year that I may have had a retinal tear so I went, that day, to their office (John Peroff is my optomitrist). Yes, there was evidence of a tear. It must have been a very small tear because I was not able to get to see Dr. Kesty or Bullen due to a bit of a mixup, and after going back to Peroff's for a second visit some time later was told it looked like it had probably repaired itself.
The important message is how beneficial it is to have these professionals come and talk to us. We receive valuable information and in some cases it could prevent a major health
crisis.
Nancy
A 'THANK YOU' note FROM JEN BYWATER (January 27, 2012)
Harriet,
I have to tell you that the Living Fit group ROCKS!
We honestly would not have been able to reach our goal of getting to the CGTA International giftshow in Toronto without all the volunteers who helped us.
It was just amazing. Each day ladies (& some of the ladies husbands!) showed up to help do ‘whatever’. We unpacked our shipments & got them on our shelves and organized so we could pull our samples for the show. We unpacked our airfreight samples from Indonesia , tagged & priced our goods to go to the show. Without everyone’s help we never would have made it. On Wednesday morning at 8am we loaded our booth walls & shelves & 95% of all our samples for the show. We were off!
Ken & Debbie are in Toronto now merchandising the booth. The show starts Sunday morning & runs for 5 days. WE MADE IT!!!
I can’t thank you enough for spreading the word to your group. Several of the ladies have since been in still eager to help us. I told them we are over our first hurdle but I’d let you know when we move to the next stage so if any of them are interested to come out again we’d love to have them.
Once things are settled down a bit and we have things a bit more set up here we are going to have an event here to celebrate all our amazing volunteers and people who have helped us through this time. I’ll be back in touch with you again at that time too.
Thanks again!
Jen
Jennifer
McNutt Bywater ("Mikki")
"Life isn't about waiting for the storm to pass, it's about dancing in the
rain"
Harriet,
After reading Dorthy's post on the circuit training I was excited to try the circuit
training myself. Having a partner certainly is helpful with technique and
counting reps. The stair station in my current favorite. It feels fantastic to
do a personal best up and down the stairs. My current least favorite is
skipping, but it always good to have challenges.
This mild winter weather has created ideal ski conditions for those of us who are x-c skiers. I am skiing more often and on longer trails at a pace that I am proud of. I
couldn't have done this without the L.F. program.
Barb R.
After reading Dorthy's post on the circuit training I was excited to try the circuit
training myself. Having a partner certainly is helpful with technique and
counting reps. The stair station in my current favorite. It feels fantastic to
do a personal best up and down the stairs. My current least favorite is
skipping, but it always good to have challenges.
This mild winter weather has created ideal ski conditions for those of us who are x-c skiers. I am skiing more often and on longer trails at a pace that I am proud of. I
couldn't have done this without the L.F. program.
Barb R.
A message from Stephen Peachey.
Thanks again for the opporunity to speak with your members. I enjoyed it as much as I
did last year. I would like to extend an invitation to your members and their spouses/guests.
I had a few people ask if I would be willing to have another presentation in the evenings, so here goes.
Topic : A frank discussion on investing
Presented by: Stephen Peachey, National Bank Financial
Dates: Tuesday Jan 31, 2012 at 6h00pm or 7h00pm
Wednesday Feb 8, 2012 at 6h00pm or 7h00pm
Location : National Bank Financial - 680 Cassells Street (boardroom)
RSVP: Stephen Peachey 705-476-6302 or stephen.peachey@nbf.ca
Open exclusively to all Living Fit members and guests. Bring
your questions and your friends.
Stephen Peachey
Investment Advisor
Insurance Advisor
National Bank Financial
680 Cassells Street Ste 101
North Bay, ON P1B 4A2
Direct Line: 705-476-6302
Toll Free: 1-866-803-9515
Fax:705-474-5950
Thanks again for the opporunity to speak with your members. I enjoyed it as much as I
did last year. I would like to extend an invitation to your members and their spouses/guests.
I had a few people ask if I would be willing to have another presentation in the evenings, so here goes.
Topic : A frank discussion on investing
Presented by: Stephen Peachey, National Bank Financial
Dates: Tuesday Jan 31, 2012 at 6h00pm or 7h00pm
Wednesday Feb 8, 2012 at 6h00pm or 7h00pm
Location : National Bank Financial - 680 Cassells Street (boardroom)
RSVP: Stephen Peachey 705-476-6302 or stephen.peachey@nbf.ca
Open exclusively to all Living Fit members and guests. Bring
your questions and your friends.
Stephen Peachey
Investment Advisor
Insurance Advisor
National Bank Financial
680 Cassells Street Ste 101
North Bay, ON P1B 4A2
Direct Line: 705-476-6302
Toll Free: 1-866-803-9515
Fax:705-474-5950
Hi Hariett,
I just wanted to let you know that my second day of circuit training was terrific. The first day was good, but there seemed to be a bottle-neck at most stations (being new I expect), but yesterday my partner and I managed to make it to almost all of the stations. I am thinking it was the squats and split squats with the added 8 pound resistance, that really was a challenge for me. I only did one set of 10, but my, how my gluts and quads complained,-- almost immediately after the class.
Having a partner worked well for me yesterday too. We did our plank then push-ups; I convinced her to try a modified push up on the floor, which she did fine and when we were finished push-ups, she said, I think I will do another plank...which motivated me to do a second one too even though I was feeling pooped.
I just got back from a lovely long cross-country ski and I feel good. I can still feel my butt cheeks going upstairs, and my quads going down, but it doesn't hurt by any means, and is a good reminder that we really do have to change things up to improved our fitness level.
Thank you for that.
Love,
Dorothy
I just wanted to let you know that my second day of circuit training was terrific. The first day was good, but there seemed to be a bottle-neck at most stations (being new I expect), but yesterday my partner and I managed to make it to almost all of the stations. I am thinking it was the squats and split squats with the added 8 pound resistance, that really was a challenge for me. I only did one set of 10, but my, how my gluts and quads complained,-- almost immediately after the class.
Having a partner worked well for me yesterday too. We did our plank then push-ups; I convinced her to try a modified push up on the floor, which she did fine and when we were finished push-ups, she said, I think I will do another plank...which motivated me to do a second one too even though I was feeling pooped.
I just got back from a lovely long cross-country ski and I feel good. I can still feel my butt cheeks going upstairs, and my quads going down, but it doesn't hurt by any means, and is a good reminder that we really do have to change things up to improved our fitness level.
Thank you for that.
Love,
Dorothy
For anyone interested in Qi Gong with Chun Lan Liun classes start Monday, January 9 but will be extended to Jan 16 start day for Living Fit. The classes will be at Namaste Pilates Studio, downtown. Fee is $15 per class for 6 to 10 classes paid at the first class.
From Corinne Fleming:
Hariett, I would like to thank you so much for inviting Karen Sarlo to the Living Fit Program (and a huge thank you to Karen for opening herself up to us and sharing her gifts).
On December 12, during the presentation my heart really wanted to share with the ladies the experiences I have had with Karen. I know that if one has not experienced Karen’s many wonderous gifts, the prospect of this reality may be disturbing and somewhat frightening. However, this is the reality that Karen lives everyday, and she is generous enough to share her insights with us. I would like to say that for myself such insights
has provided awesome comfort and peace.
At first I was overwhelmed by the idea but truly felt great excitement and wonder at the idea that I could communicate with those who had passed on. With these doubts, I approached my parish priest and I was pleasantly surprised with our conversation. He believes that we are spiritual beings first and foremost. Because of our spiritual nature the connection we share with family and friends is always with us, and people blessed by God with the ability to translate that presence into words is a real possibility. . The priest's only advice was to say that I connect in a safe way and to make sure I was protected. This is why we are so blessed to have Karen who can share these experiences with us, protected by her spirit guides or angels.
When we give ourselves a chance to have peaceful meditation we can be open to the possibilities and these gifts.
With Karen, my parents have sent me beautiful messages of love (and yes even advice,) for they will always be my parents. Thank God! My Dad has protected me in the past from a near fatal accident, with his words of warning. My father also told me that he is in a
place of love now and that he isn’t just alright but that he is absolutely fantastic.
My Mom and Grandmothers are present with me for my healings. Women are always nurturing others, as we all know so very well.
My most precious gift was that my Hayly (our deceased family pet) was able to communicate through Karen, to thank me from releasing her from pain and to ask us to stop grieving for her. She wanted us to know that she is running, playing and joyfully free of pain. We had no choice but to euthanize her three years ago due to the severe debilitating pain of osteoarthritis in both hips. You can`t imagine the relief from guilt and pain this message brought my family.
The unconditional love we experience in these relationships are boundless and do not end at death.
These are some of the awesome gifts that Karen has given me. I thank God everyday that there is someone willing to share such talents for the benefit of those around her.
God`s blessing to all
Corinne Fleming
Hariett, I would like to thank you so much for inviting Karen Sarlo to the Living Fit Program (and a huge thank you to Karen for opening herself up to us and sharing her gifts).
On December 12, during the presentation my heart really wanted to share with the ladies the experiences I have had with Karen. I know that if one has not experienced Karen’s many wonderous gifts, the prospect of this reality may be disturbing and somewhat frightening. However, this is the reality that Karen lives everyday, and she is generous enough to share her insights with us. I would like to say that for myself such insights
has provided awesome comfort and peace.
At first I was overwhelmed by the idea but truly felt great excitement and wonder at the idea that I could communicate with those who had passed on. With these doubts, I approached my parish priest and I was pleasantly surprised with our conversation. He believes that we are spiritual beings first and foremost. Because of our spiritual nature the connection we share with family and friends is always with us, and people blessed by God with the ability to translate that presence into words is a real possibility. . The priest's only advice was to say that I connect in a safe way and to make sure I was protected. This is why we are so blessed to have Karen who can share these experiences with us, protected by her spirit guides or angels.
When we give ourselves a chance to have peaceful meditation we can be open to the possibilities and these gifts.
With Karen, my parents have sent me beautiful messages of love (and yes even advice,) for they will always be my parents. Thank God! My Dad has protected me in the past from a near fatal accident, with his words of warning. My father also told me that he is in a
place of love now and that he isn’t just alright but that he is absolutely fantastic.
My Mom and Grandmothers are present with me for my healings. Women are always nurturing others, as we all know so very well.
My most precious gift was that my Hayly (our deceased family pet) was able to communicate through Karen, to thank me from releasing her from pain and to ask us to stop grieving for her. She wanted us to know that she is running, playing and joyfully free of pain. We had no choice but to euthanize her three years ago due to the severe debilitating pain of osteoarthritis in both hips. You can`t imagine the relief from guilt and pain this message brought my family.
The unconditional love we experience in these relationships are boundless and do not end at death.
These are some of the awesome gifts that Karen has given me. I thank God everyday that there is someone willing to share such talents for the benefit of those around her.
God`s blessing to all
Corinne Fleming
http://www.cbc.ca/thenextchapter/ Book club members might find this interesting-Jill Prisco
Vested Interest & Lefebvre's Fire Update
We can't thank you enough for your support of us at this unbelievably painful & difficult time in our lives. The love & support we have felt from our family, our friends, our customers, our downtown merchants, our community as a whole, has been overwhelming. So many people have shared their thoughts with us of how they think about Brent & I, about our family, about Vested Interest, about our resilience & entrepreneurship, about our love & commitment to our community. The thoughts have been the most encouraging, heart lifting & so very special. I personally feel privileged because I think of it akin to being able to hear my own eulogy the only difference being, I'm not dead. We are alive, we are safe & we know we are surrounded by people who really care. I hope we are as strong & able as so many of you indicate. Thank you!
There are so many unanswered questions right now.
Lefebvres on the ground floor & our Vested Interest wholesale warehouse on the second floor ere completely destroyed. We lost all of our inventory, our offices, & the wholesale division of Vested Interest.
People don't realize that we had a fulltime staff of 5 people who worked on this second floor everday. Their lives have been profoundly affected by this fire.
As far as we know now there is a lot of smoke & water damage in the Vested Interest retail section but the fire did not reach that end of the building to our knowledge. We may have lost all of the contents on the retail floor also due to smoke & water. A structural engineer arrived this morning to assess the building. We should know more today if the building needs to come down either at all, in whole or in part. Once we have these answers we'll have a better handle on how to move forward.
Our main priority right now is to get our wholesale business back up & running as soon as possible. We have the largest wholesale gift show in Canada & the most important one to our business starting on January 27th. We no longer have a booth or inventory so we are hitting the ground running. We are looking for warehousing space now to get our food products back in over the next couple of weeks & I will try to airfreight a shipment with all my 2012 samples that I just received for the show from my September buying trip to Indonesia & Thailand. It's a daunting task but we'll do what it takes to make it happen.
I am supposed to be leaving on our annual buying trip to Indonesia & Thailand in 8 days. I will have to cancel or postpone for now. It's a double edge sword. I can't go because I can't leave at this time but I have to go because we have nothing left.
We will be updating our Vested Interest facebook site with details as I get them(& learn how to do it!!). Please feel free to make a comment on our facebook site & spread the word with everyone you know how important it is to support our local downtown merchants at this time. They are in mourning too & they need us now more than ever. Please support local. Please support our downtown. It is the lifeblood of our community & it has the potential to be the best it can be with the revitalization, the waterfront & the incredibly dedicated independent business owners in our downtown. Please spread the word.
Love, energy & strength for 2012
Jen & Brent & all our dedicated staff at Vested Interest
Jennifer McNutt Bywater ("Mikki")
"Life isn't about waiting for the storm to pass, it's about dancing
in the rain"