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Mark Your Calendars Moms: 2012 Car Seat Clinics
Posted January 31, 2012 @ 10:35PM
2012 CAR SEAT CLINICS
Safe Seats Save Children (SSSC) is a group of community agencies and volunteers who are certified to inspect your child’s car seat. Clinics are offered FREE of charge.
Donations are accepted and are used for clinic supplies, materials and training.
Call (519) 258-2146 X1350 or visit www.facebook.com/SafeSeats for locations, dates and times.
by Darleen SchiavoBiz X Magazine
Mark Your Calendars Moms and Dads: 2012 Car Seat Clinics
Posted January 31, 2012 @ 10:35PM
2012 CAR SEAT CLINICS
Safe Seats Save Children (SSSC) is a group of community agencies and volunteers who are certified to inspect your child’s car seat. Clinics are offered FREE of charge.
Donations are accepted and are used for clinic supplies, materials and training.
Call (519) 258-2146 X1350 or visit www.facebook.com/SafeSeats for locations, dates and times.
by Darleen SchiavoBiz X Magazine
Achieve your Awesome! at the Awesomeness Summit at WFCU Centre on January 28th
Posted January 10, 2012 @ 11:36AM
WINDSOR, Ontario, Jan 10, 2012– Dedicated to living life to its fullest and motivating others to do the same, lifestyle design coach, Heather Chauvin; intuitive life coach, Jennifer Merritt; heart power coach, Rosemary Heenan; and holistic energy therapist, Kelly Cowan are hosting a one-day Awesomeness Summit on January 28, 2012, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the WFCU Centre.
Living life to its fullest and realizing your purpose and potential are some of the reasons why the Awesomeness Summit is taking place. “We are born happy and creative, and along the way we lose our sense of self and purpose” says Chauvin, “This is the spark people need to live the life of their dreams—it’s discovering themselves at the core.”
The summit will consist of four key segments:
1) Meditation—Getting Real and Silent With Yourself: During this segment, the audience will be guided through a mindful experience; each participant will experience a real sense of silence and will learn how to look within for life's ‘tricky’ answers;
2) Unleash your Intuition: This segment will be interactive in that participants will be lead through an exercise that will prove to them that their intuition is healthy and strong. They will also be able to witness how their intuition speaks to them, either through visual, audio, sensory, or spontaneous thought.
3) Your Heart Holds the Key to your Awesomeness: This segment will allow people to identify how to tap into their natural gifts and implement these gifts into daily life;
4) Tapping into your Ever-flowing Stream of Wellness: This segment will explore the natural power to heal ourselves.
“Unleashing your awesomeness means living life to its fullest. Realizing that you are not alone. Understanding that every moment is a new chance to do something bold, something you love, and something that will bring you great pleasure and joy in life” says Merritt. “If there is anyone out there that is looking for transformation, this is the event to attend, and now is the time to do it” says Cowan.
The cost for this event is $85 and includes lunch. Registration is required and can be made by calling Heather Chauvin at 519-819-2234, by emailing unleashyourawesomeness@gmail.com, or by registering online at http://www.eventbrite.com/event/2706624587/efblike
“The response has been incredible and overwhelming” says Merritt. “There is a serious buzz surrounding this event and we have registrants from all over Windsor, Essex County and Chatham-Kent.”
For more information and links to the speaker’s websites visit http://www.facebook.com/#!/events/199008530187105/
by Darleen SchiavoBiz X Magazine
JUMP INTO 2012 WITH QUIDAM AT THE WFCU CENTRE!
Posted December 21, 2011 @ 3:56PM
Full of surprises and amazing acrobatic feats, Quidam is a beautiful and emotional show for the whole family to enjoy, a great outing for everyone!
The international cast of Quidam features 52 world-class acrobats, musicians, singers and characters from 18 different countries.
Among the amazing acts, there are the stunning aerial performances of Hoops, Tissue, Spanish Web and Cloud Swing The mesmerizing German Wheel, Diabolo, Handbalancing and Hand to Hand. The spectacular group acts of Skipping ropes and Banquine . Two side splitting clown acts. The Quidam 6 piece LIVE band + 2 singers
SCHEDULE & TICKET INFORMATION
· Quidam will perform eight shows only January 11 – 15 at WFCU Centre
Wednesday, Thursday at 7:30pm - Friday and Saturday at 3:30 and 7:30pm
Sunday at 1pm and 5:00pm
· Get your tickets at WFCU box office, by calling 1-866-969-9928 or online at www.cirquedusoleil.com/quidam.
· Ticket prices start at $35 for adults and $28 for children (12 & under).
by Darleen Schiavo Biz X Magazine
Windsor Symphony Youth Orchestra - December 17th
Posted December 4, 2011 @ 9:39PM
It is that time of year for the Windsor Symphony Youth Orchestra to ramp up for their Christmas concert. This year's concert will fall on Saturday December 17, 2011 at 7:30 pm at Walkerville Collegiate. Tickets can be purchased in advance or at the door for 12$ (adults) and $6 (students).
by Darleen SchiavoBiz X Magazine
Five Great Charities Silent Auction and Santa visits the Safety Village
Posted November 25, 2011 @ 10:26AM
Don’t miss the fifth installment of the popular Five Great Charities Silent Auction Un-Gala on Friday, December 2, 2011 at the Caboto Club. Viewing and cocktails at 6:00 pm, and a special Viva Italia feast at 7:00 pm. Ticket includes dinner and very special after dinner entertainment by Clinton Hammond. All funds to benefit Bulimia Anorexia Nervosa Association (BANA), Habitat for Humanity, Ready-Set-Go!, New Beginnings and Children’s Safety Village of Windsor and Essex County. Limited tickets available at $45.00 per person or $400.00 for a table of ten.
Santa Visits the Safety Village Wednesday, December 7, from 4:00 pm to 7:00 pm
For one night only, on Wednesday, December 7th, 2011, from 4:00 pm to 7:00 pm, Santa Claus will visit The Children’s Safety Village of Windsor and Essex County, at 7911 Forest Glade Drive in Windsor. Families are invited to bring their children out to visit with Santa Claus, ride the jeeps, enjoy a cup of hot chocolate, watch a safety-themed puppet show, have their child fingerprinted, AND meet Elmer the Safety Elephant, Sparky the Fire Dog and Siren the E.M.S. Dog. Admission is only $5.00 per child, for this fun, activity filled event. All proceeds will benefit the ongoing operations of the Children’s Safety Village of Windsor and Essex County.
Since 2003, the Children’s Safety Village of Windsor and Essex County has been providing educational safety programs aimed at eliminating preventable injuries and fatalities among school aged children (Kindergarten to Grade 5) in a creative, fun and interactive environment. Students experience hands-on training from instructors from both Fire and Police services that helps engender a positive attitude towards safety that they will remember and practice well into adulthood.
Contact:
Michael Lucier, Executive Director 519 945-5500, X232
m.lucier@wesafetyvillage.com
by Darleen SchiavoBiz X Magazine
Five Great Charities Silent Auction - A Biz X sponsored event
Posted November 25, 2011 @ 10:26AM
Don’t miss the fifth installment of the popular Five Great Charities Silent Auction Un-Gala on Friday, December 2, 2011 at the Caboto Club. Viewing and cocktails at 6:00 pm, and a special Viva Italia feast at 7:00 pm. Ticket includes dinner and very special after dinner entertainment by Clinton Hammond. All funds to benefit Bulimia Anorexia Nervosa Association (BANA), Habitat for Humanity, Ready-Set-Go!, New Beginnings and Children’s Safety Village of Windsor and Essex County. Limited tickets available at $45.00 per person or $400.00 for a table of ten.
Santa Visits the Safety Village Wednesday, December 7, from 4:00 pm to 7:00 pm
For one night only, on Wednesday, December 7th, 2011, from 4:00 pm to 7:00 pm, Santa Claus will visit The Children’s Safety Village of Windsor and Essex County, at 7911 Forest Glade Drive in Windsor. Families are invited to bring their children out to visit with Santa Claus, ride the jeeps, enjoy a cup of hot chocolate, watch a safety-themed puppet show, have their child fingerprinted, AND meet Elmer the Safety Elephant, Sparky the Fire Dog and Siren the E.M.S. Dog. Admission is only $5.00 per child, for this fun, activity filled event. All proceeds will benefit the ongoing operations of the Children’s Safety Village of Windsor and Essex County.
Since 2003, the Children’s Safety Village of Windsor and Essex County has been providing educational safety programs aimed at eliminating preventable injuries and fatalities among school aged children (Kindergarten to Grade 5) in a creative, fun and interactive environment. Students experience hands-on training from instructors from both Fire and Police services that helps engender a positive attitude towards safety that they will remember and practice well into adulthood.
Contact:
Michael Lucier, Executive Director 519 945-5500, X232
m.lucier@wesafetyvillage.com
by Darleen SchiavoBiz X Magazine
Fall for Art - in November!
Posted October 13, 2011 @ 12:53PM
The Arts Council - Windsor & Region will showcase local artists and crafters at the Riverside Library for 4 consecutive Saturdays when its annual Fall art show kicks off again on November 5, 2011.
The annual event will run in time to give the public great ideas for locally made gifts for the holiday season. Each week will feature a mix of area artists and crafters selling a variety of handmade goods including paintings, knitted items, photography, ceramics, native crafts, cards and jewellery.
Artisans will be set up in the library’s event room and organizers are hoping to see some familiar faces as well as extend their reach to families who use the library on Saturday, the building’s busiest day. The organizer of the event, Philippa von Ziegenweidt, who is an area resident and a director with the Arts Council, believes this is a great way to combine literacy and the arts.
“There are few community meeting places left in Riverside, and the library is a natural fit,” says von Ziegenweidt, “This is an exciting way for the Riverside community to see Windsor’s artistic side without having to go far from home.”
“People usually don’t think twice about going to a brand-name store to purchase gifts, but what about picking out some affordable and locally-made one of a kind artwork instead?” asks von Ziegenweidt. She adds that the entire community benefits from a thriving local arts movement.
Date: November 5, 12, 19, 26
Time: 10am to 4pm
Location: 6305 Wyandotte St. E, Windsor (2 blocks east of Jefferson Blvd)
Cost: Free
for more info visit www.acwr.net or calling 519-252 6855 or Philippa von Ziegenweidt - cheerphil@gmail.com - (519) 974 2789
by Darleen SchiavoBiz X Magazine
The Walkerville Rocks Street Festival - Oct 1st
Posted September 12, 2011 @ 9:47AM
FOR THE FIRST TIME EVER Wyandotte St. E. will be CLOSED between Devonshire Rd. and Lincoln Rd. for The Walkerville Rocks Street Festival - Saturday, October 1st from 11am to 11pm. This FREE event will feature live music, exotic vintage cars and extended patios.
Special thanks to Gold Sponsor, Blackburn Radio Inc. featuring The Rock FM 95.1 & 100.7, The Mix FM 96.7, Max FM 92.7 and Country FM 95.9,
Silver sponsors Vito's Pizzeria - 1731 Wyandotte St. E. - and O'Maggio's Kildare House - 1880 Wyandotte St. E.
Bronze The Gourmet Emporium RestoLounge - 1799 Wyandotte St. E. - and The Old Town Sweet Shop - 1801 Wyandotte St. E.
Special Thanks to the Windsor Federation of Musicians and the "Building Communities Through Arts & Heritage Program," Department of Canadian Heritage
The Walkerville Business Improvement Area (BIA) is an association for business people within a specified district who join together, with official approval of the City, in a self-help program aimed at stimulating local business. It serves as an economic and social anchor, helping to stabilize and revitalize the local community. For more information, please contact Joan Charette at 226 346 9242
by Darleen SchiavoBiz X Magazine
Help STOP Senior Hunger during Hunger Action Month - September
Posted September 2, 2011 @ 12:20AM
A startling number of Canadian seniors risk going hungry due to the inability to obtain sufficient food for their household. During September Hunger Action Month, Comfort Keepers® in Windsor and Essex County is asking the community to donation cans of tuna to the STOP Senior Hunger food drive to help local seniors and raise awareness for this growing epidemic that impacts millions of older Canadians trying to remain healthy and independent.
“Hunger Action Month is in September, but seniors go hungry all year,” said Adam Budrewicz, owner/director of the Windsor and Essex County franchise. “We can’t fight every factor affecting hunger, but we can start here in our community by creating awareness about the issue and helping family members become more aware of the signs of hunger and malnutrition.”
Hunger can lead to malnutrition and other serious health problems in seniors. Malnutrition is the result of the body not absorbing enough nutrients due to inaccessibility. Signs of malnutrition may include sudden weight gain or loss, bruising, or dental difficulties, sudden changes in taste, or a general disinterest in eating. For seniors, malnutrition means the potential for increased hospital stays, increased health complications, early entry into assisted living communities and premature death.
In response to a growing need for awareness about senior hunger, the Comfort Keepers system has launched a North American wide campaign called STOP Senior Hunger to create awareness for the importance of a healthy diet for those 65 and over. This senior nutrition campaign aims to help seniors preserve their independence by providing diet and nutrition information, encouragement and necessities.
Please drop off cans of tuna at the Comfort Keepers office located at 3690 Walker Road Suite 1, Windsor, ON N8W 3S7 (can slide them in the mail slot 24 hours a day).
For more information on the local STOP Senior Hunger campaign, please contact your local Comfort Keepers office at (519) 946-1001.
About Comfort Keepers®
Comfort Keepers® is a leading franchise network in the in-home care market for senior and other individuals needing care. Since its founding in 1998, the company has grown to more than 700 franchised locations around the world by staying true to the founders' goal of providing in-home care services that allow clients the opportunity to age in place. In August of 2009, the brand was strengthened even further by the purchase of the franchisor, CK Franchising, Inc., by Sodexo, one of the world's leading food and facilities management services companies and the global leader in the health care and seniors markets. In Canada, there are over 35 franchisees. For more information visit www.comfortkeepers.ca
by Darleen SchiavoBiz X Magazine
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