SGC Admin Bits and Pieces

FYI: Bounce is not just for the dryer?

From the Editor: 

Hi Folks I received an email (forgive me for not remembering who sent it along to me)… with the following handy hints on alternative uses for the Bounce Dryer sheets… I have yet to try any of these myself, but never the less find them interesting…. These are the first 10 uses’, I will post the rest in the near future… If you try any of these suggestions please let us know how they worked for you…. :) 

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(The following statement  has not been verified by SGC)

The U.S. Postal service sent out a message to all letter carriers to put a sheet of Bounce in their uniform pockets to keep yellow-jackets away.

Use them all the time when playing baseball and soccer.
  

1. It will chase ants away when you lay a sheet near them. It also repels mice.

2. Spread sheets around foundation areas, or in trailers, or cars that are sitting and it keeps mice from entering your vehicle. 

3. It takes the odor out of books and photo albums that don’t get opened too often.

4. It repels mosquitoes. Tie a sheet of Bounce through a belt loop when outdoors during mosquito season. 

5. Eliminate static electricity from your television (or computer) screen.

6. Since Bounce is designed to help eliminate static cling, wipe your television screen with a used sheet of Bounce to keep dust from resettling.. 

7. Dissolve soap scum from shower doors. Clean with a sheet of Bounce.

8. To freshen the air in your home – Place an individual sheet of Bounce in a drawer or hang in the closet.  (I have done this, and it works well) 

9. Put Bounce sheet in vacuum cleaner. (hmm I would check with your vacuum cleaner manufacturer, especially if it’s an expense vacuum.) 

10. Prevent thread from tangling. Run a threaded needle through a sheet of Bounce before beginning to sew. 

SGC Admin Events: Present and Upcoming

Recreational Djembe Lessons for Adults: Next Session begins May 3rd:

Recreational Djembe Lessons

For Adults

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                 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 drumming  in a group.

No previous experience necessary. :)

                 

          New session begins May 3

          Thursday nights

          7:00 – 8:00 pm

        Whitby

            $95.00

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

To register, please call

Julie Ditta, 905-666-8238

or e-mail:

j.ditta@rogers.com

SGC Admin Moon Phase: Current Sun Sign:

Sun Moves into Taurus: April 19 2012:

Taurus: Fixed: Feminine: Earth: 

Taurus Folk are, reliable, hard-working, dedicated and can be very, very stubborn… Don’t be fooled by their laid back manner and endless patience, they have a “stick to it” attitude that can out do the other signs, and they rarely ever quit once committed… 

Taurus is ruled by the planet Venus, who is all about luxury, beauty and money…. So Taurus folk are likely to be attracted to fine  food, good drink and expensive material possessions… 

Happy Birthday Taurus have a fabulous day and an awesome year ahead….. Special birthday wishes go out to Emma, Jessie, John K, and Pat… 

SGC Admin Moon Phase: Current Sun Sign:

New Moon: April 21 2012:

Our lovely lady is renewing herself in the sign of  Taurus this month. 

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The moon is at her most solid,  sensual and well grounded while in this sign… A good time to take things a bit easier, take your time figuring out projects, enjoy a good meal and music.. Perhaps taking care of money matters or other resources might be on your mind…

And it’s nice the Moon is new in Taurus for Earth Day, respecting our Great Mother should be easier to do during this time and spending time outside or with mother nature might be just what the doctor ordered… 

SGC Admin Events: Present and Upcoming

Events: Chabad Jewish Centre of Durham Region

From the Editor: Sorry if this is post is a little late.. if you are still interested in the Torah Studies, don’t hesitate to contact the Centre

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Chabad Jewish Centre of Durham Region, is proud to present our Torah Studies catalog of classes for the third season of our 2012 academic year.

At Chabad, we value a deep, rich learning experience and we aim to provide this in an unequivocal way. This is why we have brought you a Torah Studies program of the highest caliber, developed by the world-renowned Rohr Jewish Learning Institute. The program brings you a series of stimulating text and discussion based classes that take place on a weekly basis. Our lessons will engage you in a multidimensional way by challenging you intellectually, spiritually and emotionally. They explore contemporary issues through a Torah perspective as well as tackling timeless questions in the Jewish tradition.

I invite you to browse through the topics in this catalog (7 week course) and to join us for some weekly inspirational study. In this new season, we will also offer classes about the upcoming Jewish holidays – Lag Ba’Omer and Shavuot. These classes are open to all, whatever your level of learning may be, and we encourage you to bring your friends along, light refreshments will be served. 

(No one will be denied the opportunity to study Torah, due to lack of funds) 

YOU CAN STILL REGISTER TODAY ONLINE BY CLICKING HERE.

Shalom, 

Rabbi Tzali Borenstein 
Chabad Jewish Education Centre of Durham Region

WEDNESDAY, APRIL 18, 7:45 P.M. 
How to Like the Person You Love 
Viewing Differences as Stepping Stones to Growth 
We love each other because of similarities and commonalties, whereas differences get between us and threaten to challenge this love. This class demonstrates how to use your differences as building blocks for a deeper, more profound relationship.
WEDNESDAY, APRIL 25, 7:45 P.M. 
Stop the Gossip 
Cultivating a Slander-Free Mentality 
Whether we do it out of peer pressure, to show people how much we know, or just to make ourselves look better, gossip is gossip, and it’s wrong. This lesson examines why people might talk badly about others and how we can cultivate a gossip-free mentality.
WEDNESDAY, MAY 2, 7:45 P.M. 
My Life or Yours 
Between Selfishness and Self-Preservation 
Two travelers traverse a desert with enough water for only one to survive. Whose life comes first? Is self-preservation a selfish ideal? When is it important to put yourself first? And when do you have a prior duty to worry about the well-being of others?
WEDNESDAY, MAY 9, 7:45 P.M. 
Seasons for the Soul 
Jewish Festivals in Answer to Life’s Challenges 
Beyond a collection of random celebratory events, each of the Jewish festivals provides tools to overcome common challenges such as grief, physical hardship, emotional turmoil, financial distress, and anxiety. This lesson will explain how.
WEDNESDAY, MAY 16, 7:45 P.M. 
Here Today, Gone Tomorrow 
What Really Matters? Really. 
The financial crisis demonstrated that nothing is certain. What we have today is no indication of what will be tomorrow. This lesson uncovers Jewish wisdom that helps us look beyond the facade of materialism, to discover what really matters in the long haul.
WEDNESDAY, MAY 23, 7:45 P.M. 
The Kabbalah of Cheesecake 
What’s the Fuss over Milk and Meat? 
Unyielding. Compassionate. Standing firm. Giving in. What is the ideal temperament? This lesson sheds Kabbalistic insight into the relevance of Torah here on earth, and the laws of mixing milk and meat.
SHABBAT NIGHT, MAY 26, 11:00 P.M. 
Challenging Intuition 
Three Life-Lessons from King David’s Counselor 
Just when you think you have everything figured out, you discover a whole new realm of depth that takes you to the next level. This class finds personal meaning in three pearls of wisdom from the last testament and life lessons of Achitofel, King David’s advisor. 

Shavuot – all night learning!
WEDNESDAY, MAY 30, 7:45 P.M. 
Igniting the Spark Within 
A Wholesome Approach to Personal Growth 
Your greatest strength is what is most unique to you. Whether you are looking to be a better parent, an influential person, or are just simply looking to find more happiness, this class will help you look within to find the skills you’ll need to develop your personal talents.