SGC: April 2012 E-News

Serenity’s Gift Cove

April 2012 E-News

Happy Easter and Passover 

Still-life with wine and matzoh (jewish passover bread) Stock Photo - 4539105

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Events/Dates:

 

April 1: April Fools Day: Palm Sunday: Juno Awards:

Good clean fun is the order of the day: And Church for some : Our favorite band will be there…

April 2nd: Circles in Circles Meeting:

Circles in Circles Ladies business network meeting. This month’s topic presented by Evelyn Fisher is going to teach us all about Crystals – gifts from the earth, at 3 Steps Up, 605 Brock St. North, Whitby. The time is 7:00 p.m. Come and learn how to enhance your own healing path – naturally. Invite friends, family, and coworkers to share in what promises to be a most informative evening. Cost: $5:00: Refreshments available for purchase

New Members always welcome:

April 6th Good Friday: Full Moon:

Christian holiday, Crucifixion of Jesus: Full Moon in Libra:

April 7th: Passover Begins:

Jewish Holiday:

April 8th Easter Sunday

Christian Holiday, Resurrection of Jesus:

April 14th: Passover Ends:

Jewish Holiday:

April 15th: Walk of Courage in aide of Epilepsy Durham:

Please view our events or home page which will be updated closer to the date:

April 16th: Rain Barrels for Sale:

Please view our events or home page which will be updated closer to the date:

April 19th: Sun Enters Taurus:

Please view our events or home page which will be updated closer to the date:

April 21st: New Moon in Taurus:

Please view our events or home page which will be updated closer to the date:

April 22nd: Earth Day:

Please view our events or home page which will be updated closer to the date:

April 27th: Humane Society Fundraiser:

Please view our events or home page which will be updated closer to the date:

April 27:  Drum Circle: Whitby:

Bring your drums, shakers, rattles and rhythm makers and let your hair down… it’s good, clean, healthy fun… AND… Chris, owner of Ezra Annes Bed and Breakfast, invites you to a FREE yoga session with Melina Coscarella from 6pm to 7pm before the Drum Circle begins.

Place: Ezra Annes Bed & Breakfast 239 Wellington St.

Time: 7:30pm: Fee Yoga: 6:00pm to 7:00pm.

Cost: $10:00

Contact: 905-666-8238 or EMAIL Julie if you are planning to attend either the Circle or the Yoga Event

April 28th: Nova’s Ark Fundraiser:

Please view our events or home page which will be updated closer to the date:

April 30th: Tax return deadline for those who owe money.

 

When Friends Gather: Meditation/Healing with MaryLou Westenhoefer and Pamela Scott. Join Mary Lou and Pamela in meditation for an evening of relaxation and healing.

Time: 7:30 pm

Contact: Pamela Scott: 905-668-3073: MaryLou Westenhoefer: 905-668-6494

Location: Please call for location and time and to secure your spot. Cost is $15:00 per person.

News….

 Special Fund Raising Event:  Autism Ontario – Durham Region

 Where and When

Friday May 11th, 2012: 7:30pm to 11:00pm: Deercreek Golf and Country Club 2700 Audley Road,Ajax.

Ticket Sales – Deadline Fri April 27th Click here to order tickets online

Tickets must be purchased in advance for $25 per person and include:

Swag Bag: Appetizers: Elvis Impersonator – James Begley: Door Prizes: Massages: Tattoos and Nail Art: Silent Auction and 50/50:

Plus a special appearance by members of the Pickering Professional Firefighters Association

To order tickets by mail send cheque to: AutismOntario- Durham Region

P.O. Box40,008:Whitby,ON   L1R 0G2 

April Message by MaryLou

White Swan ~~~ Spirit Heart

Focus on what you are doing

Feel Curious! Feel Alive!

Free your mind from stress! 

Blessings to all,

MaryLou

 SGC (Serenity’s Gift Cove): Your Community Weblog:

About us

We try hard to post on a regular basis, but time flies, so forgive us if we are tardy in our posts.☺ Our posts are mostly about local happenings but sometimes include news/events from afar… We enjoy spreading the word for small business’s and those with creative fun hobbies, and we advertise for free… We sell services such as emailed tarot card readings, and astrology charts, we have a combined astro-reading which includes a tarot reading and a month by month horoscope.

SGC also has product for sale ….All pricing on our site includes applicable taxes and estimated shipping costs. Shipping costs have been estimated forCanada only, international andU.S. shipping will cost extra, of which the buyer will be notified before transaction is completed. We accept payment by credit card via pay pal, account deposit by pay pal, and cash.

 SGC Monthly E-News: If you have an event or a special offer to send out, or if you would like to share an experience with others, please send it along by the last week of the month and we will make mention in our E-News or post on our weblog with a link to the post in our E-news.  Our E-news is emailed out to our contact list monthly. If you do not currently receive our E-News directly to your inbox and you would like to; please email us with “please add me to your e-news contacts” in the subject line. If you would like to be removed from our E-news list please email us with “please remove from E-news list” in the subject line.

 ☺☺☺Free Advertising☺☺☺

Part of why we have a weblog is to help other small business folk get the word out about their products and services.  We know first hand the expense of advertising, so we are happy to help. If you have an event or special you would like to get out there, please send it along and we are happy to share it withothers.

Free advertising you say… hmmm nothing is for free!!…. And I fully understand this reasoning, so while we do not charge a fee for our time in posting and editing your ads, we wouldn’t say no to anyone who feels compelled to return the favor☺

While we advertise for free, we understand that those we advertise for will not gain much if our E-News and information isn’t passed on to others, so with this in mind we ask that you please forward our E-News and updates to those you feel may be interested. We encourage you to comment on our posts and participate with our weblog… thanks ☺

FYI: Links and Connections 

Check out our Links and Connections Page

For more information and to connect with the following and other links

Comfy Cotton Diapers: Pick up of dirty cloth diapers with drop off of clean cloth diapers.

Free Metal Pick up:Whitby andOshawa

Natural Sense: Local (Bowmanville) supplier of spa products

Ajax North Pet Hospital: Local Vet office with vet who does house calls

Renovations: Dave Sutherland is one handy guy, located inOshawa service area includes GTA.

Dentist: Local (Whitby) Dr. Larry Greenland and his friendly staff welcome you.

Chic Interior Redesigns: Selling your home, and need someone to help you stage or redesign it? Sherry Gostlin is happy to help and has a fabulous eye for detail.

Bangles, Beads and great gifts…. Check it out online….

Social Solutions. Help for people and families experiencing challenges regarding learning and socializing.

Winky the Clown: Got an event and need some entertainment? Check out Winky, face painting and balloon making fun….

Unique Touch Photography: Local photographer… Weddings, Graduations, Family Photos, Portraits ……..

Advance English Academy: Private School for the study of the English Language. For Newcomers toCanada and for those who would like to brush up on their English Language Skills for business, career or just for the love of the language.

 

 

 

Happy New Year….. Our E-news for January 2012 :) Best Wishes All….

Serenity’s Gift Cove

January 2012 E-News

2012 we welcome you

A new year of possibilities

Face the challenges with determination

&

Embrace the light with love

Events: Dates:

January 1: New Years Day: Happy New Year

January 9: Circles in Circles: Three Steps Up Coffee HouseWhitby: 7:00 to 9:00 pm:

Contact: Sherry Gostlin of Chic Interior Redesigns

Ladies Business Meeting: This month’s presentation is with Bonnie Pedota: Spiritual Psychotherapist, Mental Health Advocate, Reiki Practitioner and Author.

January 9th: Full Moon:

The Full Moon falls in the sign of Cancer, indicating focus may be on domestic front.

Please view our moon phase/current sun sign page.

January 11th: Guided Meditation with Julie Ditta:Whitby

Contact: Julie Ditta of Whole Soul or call Julie at 905-666-8238:

Join Julie as she guides you into the relaxing world of meditation; let your stress flow away.

Relax your body, open your heart, activate your imagination and embark on a personal and enlightening journey. A new theme is introduced each month that will touch the soul and stimulate the spirit.

Time: 7:30 pm

Location:604 Byron St. SWhitby:

Cost: $10.00 Refreshments available

January 15: Didgeridoo Workshop with Julie Ditta

An Introduction, Please contact Julie at 905-666-8238 for more information or to register for this event.

January 16th: When Friends Gather: Meditation/Healing:Whitby:

Contact: Pamela Scott: 905-668-3073: MaryLou Westenhoefer: 905-668-6494

Join Mary Lou and Pamela in meditation for an evening of relaxation and healing. Please call for location and time and to secure your spot. Cost is $15:00 per person.

January 19th: Introductory Recreational Djembe Lessons: Julie Ditta:Whitby

Designed for adults, this is an eight-week introductory course for beginners on the West African djembe. Learn basic technique, handing and some simple rhythms. Explore the art of  improvised drumming in a group. No previous experience necessary. New session begins January 19

Time: 7:00 – 8:00 pm Thursday nights

Cost: $95.00: (Drums are available to borrow for $10.00 a session)

January 23rd: New Moon:

The new moon shows herself in the sign of Aquarius this month, indicating subjects of a humanitarian nature may be to the fore front.

Please view our moon phase/current sun sign page.

January 23rd Chinese New Year: Happy New Year

January 27:Drum Circle with Julie Ditta:Whitby

Contact: Julie Ditta of Whole Soul or call Julie at 905-666-8238:

Entice your spirit, raise your vibration and make music with others. Join us for a fun evening of

Drumming, meditation, and music making. Some extra drums are available. Please reserve in advance.

Time: 7:30 pm

Location: Ezra Annes Bed & Breakfast239 Wellington St.,Whitby

Cost: $10.00 Refreshments

Please check our Events Page throughout the month as we may receive information after the send out of our E-News.

News, Views and Specials:

Advance English Academy opens its doors to the public this month. This new private school for English is located in Ajax, its goal is to provide English lessons to both new comers to Canada along with offering services for those already here who may wish to brush up on their English skills. Please check out their webpage for more pricing and information or to register for the upcoming semester.

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Kathy King Soul Whisperer is offering a Shamballa Master Teacher Course

Course Location:Willow Song Healing Space:2151 Prince Of Wales Drive (corner Hunt Club)Nepean.

Course Cost: $450.00 if paid in full by February 1st, 2012; $500.00 thereafter to March 2nd, 2012

(I will send you a PayPal secure invoice to expedite your purchase)

Date: March 2nd-4th 2012:

Times: Friday March 2, 2012, 6:30PM to 8:30PM

Saturday March 3, 2012 10:30AM to 4:00PM

Sunday March 4th 10:30AM to 3:00PM

* Includes manual, complete teachings, attunements and certificate*

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 Tea Leaf Readings with Julie Ditta

Host a Tea Leaf Reading Party or book a private session full of helpful and insightful information that will connect you to your heart and soul’s desire for a happier, healthier and more fulfilling.

Parties: 6-8 guests $20.00 per person/twenty minutes

Private Readings $50.00/1hr.

Please Contact Julie at: 905-666-8238

A couple of friendly reminders: 

  • Night Parking restrictions are in affect inWhitbyuntil April 15: No Parking on streets between the hours of 2 am and 6am or anytime when the snow plow may be out
  • TOU Hours and Rates: Winter rates in effect until April 30th: 7am to 7pm Off Peak: 11am to 5pm Mid Peak: 5pm to 7pm On Peak:

January Message by MaryLou

White Swan ~~~ Spirit Heart

 

♥♥♥

Look ahead in 2012

Take the next step

Try something new

Enjoy your journey!

                                             Happy New Year & Blessing to all,          

                                                     MaryLou      

                                 

SGC (Serenity’s Gift Cove): Your Community Weblog:

About us

We try hard to post on a regular basis, but time flies, so forgive us if we are tardy in our posts.☺ Our posts are mostly about local happenings but sometimes include news/events from afar… We enjoy spreading the word for small business’s and those with creative fun hobbies, and we advertise for free…

We sell services such as emailed tarot card readings, and astrology charts, we have a combined astro-reading which includes a tarot reading and a month by month horoscope.

SGC also has product for sale ….All pricing on our site includes applicable taxes and estimated shipping costs. Shipping costs have been estimated forCanada only, international andU.S. shipping will cost extra, of which the buyer will be notified before transaction is completed. We accept payment by credit card via pay pal, account deposit by pay pal, and cash.

SGC Monthly E-News: If you have an event or a special offer to send out, or if you would like to share an experience with others, please send it along by the last week of the month and we will make mention in our E-News or post on our weblog with a link to the post in our E-news.  Our E-news is emailed out to our contact list monthly. If you do not currently receive our E-News directly to your inbox and you would like to; please email us with “please add me to your e-news contacts” in the subject line. If you would like to be removed from our E-news list please email us with “please remove from E-news list” in the subject line.

☺☺☺Free Advertising☺☺☺

Part of why we have a weblog is to help other small business folk get the word out about their products and services. We know first hand the expense of advertising, so we are happy to help. If you have an event or special you would like to get out there, please send it along and we are happy to share it with others.

Free advertising you say… hmmm nothing is for free!!…. And I fully understand this reasoning, so while we do not charge a fee for our time in posting and editing your ads, we wouldn’t say no to anyone who feels compelled to return the favor, if this is you and you find the time to direct others to our weblog you have done just that and we thank you…. ☺

While we advertise for free, we understand that those we advertise for will not gain much if our E-News and information isn’t passed on to others, so with this in mind we ask that you please forward our E-News and updates to those you feel may be interested.

We encourage you to comment on our posts and participate with our weblog… thanks ☺

FYI: Links and Connections:

Check out our Links and Connections Page for more information on, or to connect with the following. 

 

Comfy Cotton Diapers: Pick up of dirty cloth diapers with drop off of clean cloth diapers.

Free Metal Pick up: Whitby and Oshawa

Natural Sense: Local (Bowmanville) supplier of spa products

Ajax North Pet Hospital: Local Vet office with vet who does house calls

Renovations: Dave Sutherland is one handy guy, located in Oshawa service area includes GTA.

Dentist: Local (Whitby) Dr. Larry Greenland and his friendly staff welcome you.

Chic Interior Redesigns: Selling your home, and need someone to help you stage or redesign it? Sherry Gostlin is happy to help and has a fabulous eye for detail.

Bangles, Beads and great gifts…. Check it out online….

Social Solutions. Help for people and families experiencing challenges regarding learning and socializing.

Winky the Clown: Got an event and need some entertainment? Check out Winky, face painting and balloon making fun….

Unique Touch Photography: Local photographer… Weddings, Graduations, Family Photos, Portraits ……..

Advance English Academy: Private School for the study of the English Language. For Newcomers to Canada and for those who would like to brush up on their English Language Skills for business, career or just for the love of the language.

 

 

Thanks to everyone for their continued support of SGC, we truly appreciate it…

Don’t forget to send us along your specials, events, views, news and recipes….

Happy 2012 everyone

SGC November E-News

Serenity’s Gift Cove

November 2011 E-news:

November is upon us, time to grit our teeth and get ready for the colder weather.

Watering Can Full of Fall Leaves

Just a reminder this is the month restricted parking begins on our streets and TOU (smart meters) kicks in.

Wishing everyone a busy but fun November 2011

November Message:

November Message by MaryLou

White Swan ~~~ Spirit Heart

 Slow Down,

Be Still,

Listen,

Experience a calm sense of clarity

 Blessings to all,

MaryLou

Local events and dates to remember:

November 1st.

All Saints Day

November 5th:

Guy Fawkes Night: For those who have a British background, Happy Guy Fawkes Night…. “Remember, remember the 5th of November, gunpowder, treason and plot, I see no reason, why this season should ever be forgot” J

November 5th:

Church Bazaar: All Saints Anglican Church, which has now been renovated due to the fire of last year, is happy to announce this years Bazaar. Come check it out: Location 300 Dundas Street W. Downtown Whitby. 9 am to 3 pm.

November 6th:

Daylight Savings Ends. Don’t forget to turn the clocks back one hour tonight.

November 7th:

Circles in Circles Meeting: Location:605 Brock St. N.Whitby, Ont.

Mary Susan Lyttle, Regional Vice-President for Primerica Financial Services, will be on hand to teach some easy to understand concepts that may help to put you on a solid path towards financial freedom. Bring your questions and a friend!

November 4th through to December 19:

Dilemmas with Dinner: Class Act Dinner Theatre Whitby.

A comedy about a junior executive who invites her boss and his wife over for dinner, which just gets more complicated as the evening wears on…. Check out their website for more information or to purchase tickets.

November 10th

FULL MOON in Taurus

November 11th

Remembrance Day or Veterans Day. The day we celebrate our Freedom, by remembering those who have fought for it. Amen!!

November 22nd

The Sun enters the sign of Sagittarius. Emotional Freedom is must for Sag.

November 24th:

Our neighbors south of the border celebrate their Thanksgiving today… Happy Thanksgiving to our American family and friends.

November 26th

Islamic New Year. Happy New Year !!! ☺

Click Here to find out November’s Events at The Rock Spa in Kitchener.

News and Views:

3 Steps Up Coffee House: Whitby:

This fabulous little coffee house serves not only fantastic coffee and goodies, but the service is friendly too!!! Visit their website for more information.

Psychic/New Age business for sale: Ongoing since 1998, this business has a long standing customer base and lots of contacts.  Please check out our page for more information or to contact the present owner.

Another Costco is to be built at Ritson & Adelaide Oshawa

along with a gas station. Naturally, some local residents are concerned, regarding noise and lighting levels, which they expect to rise. A Traffic study done in September expressed there may be some slight delays at some intersections during peak shopping hours, but over all the study doesn’t forecast any major problems regarding street parking. L Let’s hope the study is correct.

Hart department store located in the Whitby Mall will be closing its doors in January. Stock will be reduced; presently it is being reduced by 10 to 40%. It is unfortunate that another Canadian business is being affected by the economy; let us hope the next business to fill the space is Canadian and one that will bloom. J

SGC Monthly E-News: If you have an event or a special offer to send out, or if you would like to share an experience with others, please send it along by the last week of the month and we will make mention in our E-News or post on our weblog with a link to the post in our E-news.

Our E-news is emailed out to our contact list monthly. If you do not currently receive our E-News directly to your inbox and you would like to; please email us with “please add me to your e-news contacts” in the subject line. If you would like to be removed from our E-news list please email us with “please remove from E-news list” in the subject line.

Free Advertising:

 Part of why we have a weblog is to help other small business folk get the word out about their products and services. We know first hand the expense of advertising, so we are happy to help. If you have an event or special you would like to get out there, please send it along and we are happy to share it with others. 

Free advertising you say… hmmm nothing is for free!!…. And I fully understand this reasoning, so while we do not charge a fee for our time in posting and editing your ads, we wouldn’t say no to anyone who feels compelled to return the favor, if this is you and you find the time to direct others to our weblog you have done just that and we thank you…. ☺

FYI: Links and Connections:

 Check out our Links and Connections Page for more information on, or to connect with the following.  

Comfy Cotton Diapers: Pick up of dirty cloth diapers with drop off of clean cloth diapers.

Free Metal Pick up:Whitby/ Oshawa

Natural Sense: Local (Bowmanville) supplier of spa products

Ajax North Pet Hospital: Local Vet office with vet who does house calls

Renovations: Dave Sutherland is one handy guy, located in Oshawa service area includes GTA.

Dentist: Local (Whitby) Dr. Larry Greenland and his friendly staff welcome you.

Chic Interior Redesigns: Selling your home, and need someone to help you stage or redesign it? Sherry Gostlin is happy to help and has a fabulous eye for detail.

Bangles, Beads and great gifts…. Check it out online….

Social Solutions. Help for people and families experiencing challenges regarding learning and socializing.

Winky the Clown. Got an event and need some entertainment? Check out Winky, face painting and balloon making fun….

Unique Touch Photography: Christmas is coming; maybe a personalized card with your family photo is in order?

 What’s available at SGC?

We try hard to post on a regular basis, but sometimes time flies, so forgive us if we are sometimes tardy in our posts, but you can sure we will make up for it when we can. ☺ Our posts are mostly about local happenings but may sometimes include things we find along our travels.☺

We enjoy spreading the word for small business’s and those with creative fun hobbies, and we advertise for free…

We sell services such as emailed tarot card readings, and astrology charts, we have a combined astro-reading which includes a tarot reading and a month by month horoscope. SGC also has product for sale and if you see a product you like but it may be above your budget send us an email and make an offer (this only relates to product, not readings or chart work)….All pricing on our site includes applicable tax’s and estimated shipping costs. Shipping costs have been estimated for Canada only, international andU.S. shipping will cost extra, of which the buyer will be notified before transaction is completed. We accept payment by credit card via pay pal, account deposit by pay pal, and cash.

While we advertise for free, we understand that those we advertise for will not gain much if our E-News and information isn’t passed on to others, so with this in mind we ask that you please forward our E-News and updates to those you feel may be interested.

We encourage you to comment on our posts and participate with our weblog… thanks ☺

 

Greta Mckenzie and the SGC team…                                      

Serenity’s Gift Cove September 2011 E-News… ☺

Serenity’s Gift Cove

 Psychedelic Hippy Bus

September 2011 E-News

 

Whew, what a summer, I can’t believe its back to School time already..

 

We apologize to all for our E-News this month and for our tardiness regarding updates on Serenity’s Gift Cove. It’s been a very, busy summer  we have been blessed with vacations away and company with company from Australia and  the States (who are still visiting ) which has made it difficult to find time to do our online “work”. But you can be sure we will be back at it very soon… ☺

 Upcoming Events:

Monday Sept 12th: Circles in Circles Women’s Business Group will be beginning their 2011 monthly meetings on Sept 12th: Please Contact Sherry Gostlin of Chic Interior Redesigns at : sherry@chicinteriorredesigns.com for location, time or for more information about this fun and informative group. Visit Sherry’s web site at: www.chicinteriorredesigns.com

 

Monthly Meditation Circle with Julie Ditta: Please Contact Julie at 905-666-8238 for time and location or to enquire about Julie’s intuitive tea leaf readings. Julie is happy to do party events also.

 

Monthly Drum Circle with Julie Ditta: Please Contact Julie at 905-666-8238 for time and location or to enquire about Julie’s intuitive tea leaf readings. Julie is happy to do party events also.

 

Join Mary Lou and Pamela Scott for their twice monthly healing sessions. Please contact Mary Lou at: whiteswanmeditation@sympatico.ca for dates and times.

 

Sept 27 2011: Jim Cuddy’s new CD is released. Check out www.bluerodeo.com for information or to order your copy.

 

For more events and updates throughout the month, check out www.serenitysgiftcove.com.

 

 

News and Views:

 

 Check out www.serenitysgiftcove.com for this month’s news, eco news and views.

 Links and Contacts:

Check out our Links page for new contacts and great site links… coming this month: Dee’s new website loaded with hand made jewelry and fabulous gift ideas…  Links and Connections

  September Full Moon and New Moon:

 This month’s Full Moon falls on September 12th moving into the sign of Aries. The moon will be void off course from 9:45pm Sept 12th until 2:49 am September 13th.   The New Moon falls on Sept 27th in Libra.

 Gratitude and blessings…

Thanks to all who have supported us in the past and continue to support us by visiting our site, passing on our E-News to friends, family and co-workers, sharing their thoughts, ideas and talents with us all and for passing on the word about our weblog….

  Birthday Greetings

And best wishes go out to: Dezi, Dustin, Dayle, Bell and all who celebrate a birthday/anniversary this month… Have a fabulous year…

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

August 2011 E-News

Serenity’s Gift Cove August E-News….

 

August 2011,

Can you believe it we are already up to August….. ???

What a summer so far after our very wet spring we have had some very hot and dry weather, not that I am complaining mind you, although I do feel bad for the farmers, grass trees, the plants and wildlife, I am sure they are all confused… ☺

Enjoy your August everyone and for those of you who are taking holidays this month we wish you an awesome and relaxing time.

 

Events and News:

 

News: Jim Cuddy New CD Release soon:

Jim Cuddy, one heck of a singer/songwriter/musician and Canadian, will have a new CD set for release Sept 27 2011 but good news you can preorder your copy and get a chance to listen to one of the new songs when the JC team send you a free download….Check out the post below from the Jim Cuddy team and go to JC’s website if you would like to place your order. The following is from my Inbox

A Peak into the Making of Skyscraper Soul

“On September 27, Jim Cuddy’s brand new solo album, Skyscraper Soul, will be released! From now until then, we are very excited to be able to give you a look into the making of Skyscraper Soul, including blog posts by Jim and his band, behind-the-scenes photos and videos, and even an audio stream of the entire album! While the first blog post is available right now, the rest of this exclusive content will be revealed as the release date for Skyscraper Soul approaches. Visit JimCuddy.com to read Jim’s “First Things” blog, which you can access by clicking on the July 27 window in our skyscraper landscape.”

 

Events: The Magical Blend August workshops and classes:

The magical blend is a mystical magical pagan/wiccan store locatedin Montreal, they have oodles of fabulous stuff for all your ritual needs, the staff are friendly and fun and each month they have classes and events going on, lots of them ☺ please contact Robyn if you would like to receive the events for August. The following post is from their August Newsletter: Happy Lughnasadh all…. ☺ The following is from my inbox.

Contact: Robyn: magic@themagicalblend.com

Next Sabbat: Lughnasadh

Also known as: Lammas. Celebrated on or around August 1.

In the Wheel of the Year, Lughnassadh is the first of three harvest festivals, and although the days are still hot and sunny, they are growing ever shorter, marking the rapidly approaching winter season (which for the ancient Celts began at Samhain, our modern Hallowe’en). Like Imbolc, its partner across the Wheel, Lughnassadh is a cross-quarter day, and as other cross-quarter holidays is celebrated from sunset the night before, as the Celts believed the days began with the vanishing of the sun as opposed to its rise.  The alternate name for this Sabbat is “Lammas”, which is derived from the Christian festival of “Loaf-Mass”. In essence, this festival was a day of first fruit offerings, marking the beginnings of the harvest with bread baked from the first grains. “Lughnassadh” translates to “the feast of Lugh”, the Celtic sun-god of many skills. Traditionally, this is the time of year for fairs and festivals. Many Highland Games and Clan Gatherings occur around this time of year, family reunions and games of skill to honour Lugh and the mythical funeral games he held to honour his foster-mother Taillte.

Concepts: Harvest; family; friendly competition; demonstration of skill in sports and arts; the bounty of the Earth; the diminishing power of the Sun God and Vegetation God.

Altar Decorations: Harvest fruits; foods such as corn, fish and breads eaten.

 

Eco News/Upcoming Event:

The David Suzuki Team is gearing up for this years Scotia Bank Toronto waterfront marathon…. If you like to keep active this is a great family way of helping out your environment too…. ☺The following is from my Inbox.

“An invitation to run, wheel, or walk with the David Suzuki Foundation Team at the Scotiabank Toronto Waterfront Marathon, Sunday October 16, 2011.  We’re taking our love of nature to the street. You can join us in the half marathon, tackle the full race, or come out for the 5k. You choose your distance and speed.  It’s our first year participating in this amazing international event which will host over 22,000 runners. We hope to raise $20,000 as a team and would love your help to reach that goal. You could win a t-shirt and have your entry fee waived!”

Sign up here to join our Team. For more information, feel free to contact me at kmajic@davidsuzuki.org.

Thank you for your support. Hope to see you at the race!

Kathrin Majic
Development Officer, Community Partnerships
David Suzuki Foundation – Toronto office

 

Local Events:

The Tranquil Garden Retreat  located in Oshawa is packed each month with happenings and events….visit their website to view what’s happening in August….

 News: August Special from Azuregreen:

Azuregreen is located in the U.S. the staff are friendly and it’s a fabulous place to shop for all your metaphysical needs… This Month marks their 25 Anniversary… Congratulations guys and gals ☺… and to celebrate this auspicious occasion they are offering 25% off of everything, I mean everything … Visit with them at their site to find out more or to go shopping… Azuregreen also deals in Wholsale and they have some fantastic offers this month….

 News: Chic Interior Redesign Consultation Special:

Sherry, of Chic Interior Redesign has a fabulous special on this month, she is offering a one and half hour consultation for the great price of $95:00, you save $25:00!!! So if you are thinking of moving, or you just want to change things up around your home, now is the time to contact Sherry, she is warm, caring and professional. Please check out her website Chic Interior Redesigns for more information or to contact to Sherry… ☺

 

News: the 99th monkey back to school supplies:

“Back to School Litterless Lunch Supplies at The Ninety Ninth Monkey

From various sizes of Klean Kanteen water bottles, to reusable sandwich wraps, stainless steel food containers to Lunch Bags & Lunch Boxes. Come see and mention this e-letter and receive 10% off.” Visit their website to find out more and or to contact Barbara.

 Events:

Meditation Circle with Julie Ditta August 10th:

Fire Ceremony with Julie Ditta August 21st:

Drum Circle with Julie Ditta August 26th:   

Please contact Julie at: 905-666-8238 for times and locations ☺

“Fire Ceremony

Let the flames of the fire burn away resistance, unwanted thoughts, patterns and memories from our past.  We ask that our prayers be carried by the smoke to the heart of the Great Spirit.”

 7:30 pm $10:00 Refreshments: Oshawa 1835 Concession 7 (East of Oshawa)

 

FYI: Service Ontario Centers:

Most of us are aware about Service Ontario Centers, where we can apply for and obtain birth certificates, health cards, vehicle stickers etc….A recent “amalgamation” ofOntario’s M.O.T. and health card centers. But are we aware that not all Service Ontario Centers do everything? Some Centers deal more with the M.O.T. side of things and only have limited availability to help consumers with health card issues, they do not deal in birth certificates nor do I believe do they issue marriage licenses. So perhaps next time we need to make a trip to our localServiceOntarioCenter, it might be wise to call them first to make sure they can assist with the issue at hand, saving all of us time. ☺

 Serenity’s Gift Cove:

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 We at Serenity’s Gift Cove, believe each of us is a student and teacher because knowledge is to be shared, respect for our planet and all living things is paramount and that kindness can be contagious. ☺

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Happy August everyone, and to all who are celebrating an event this month … Kick up your heels and let your hair down….☺