SGC Admin Bits and Pieces

Lake Placid Pub and Brewery ☺

Lake Placid New York State ☺

 is nestled in the Adirondack Mountains and is globally known for hosting two Olympics. It is well visited by athletes from all over, who come to practice their craft and hone their skills. The Lake Placid area is also well-known to cyclists who in my opinion are very, very brave as they cycle along the road which is also shared by motorist going  45 mph. and more. Lake Placid area is also a favorite with those who love to ride  motorcycles, it’s a pleasure to ride along the winding country roads, while being surrounded by forest, mountains and rivers. Ahhh…..

All in all Lake Placid and area(s) are pretty happening places. If you find yourself in the town of Lake Placid and you enjoy sipping on a great beer, then may we suggest you find your way to The Lake Placid Pub and Brewery. We visit this place every time we come to Lake Placid, it’s a must on our list of things to do. The staff are friendly, the food good and reasonably priced and the beer is made on the premise, full-bodied and good for you… ☺

We recommend the fish and chips with a smile, the fish is perfectly done, it’s not greasy at all with  just enough fries, “home-made” tartar sauce and “home-made” egg & potato salad all for $10:00… ☺

On the Beer front, Ubu is the brand hubby and I enjoy, named after the owner’s much-loved and adored chocolate lab. ☺ The brewery has many different beers on tap and if you aren’t sure which one to order, ask for the samplers, 6 (I think) little glasses of different beers all for you to sample.

This summer we tried Bruce’s Brown Bag Ale and I must say it’s my new favorite, a dark beer, that is smooth going down without a hint of bitterness, actually I would say it’s perfect. We even purchased a jug of it to enjoy back at our campsite… ☺ The Jugs are great as they are only $13:00 to purchase and $10:00 to refill… ☺

You can purchase Lake Placid Brewery’s  regular  (all season)brands in grocery stores and pharmacies too if you can’t make it to the pub…

Lake Placid Pub and Brewery is located at:

813 Mirror Lake Drive: P.O. Box 948: Lake Placid, NY: 12946: Phone: 518-523-3813:

Please click here to check out their website and to view (beer) purchase areas and to check out all the beers offered at this friendly “real beer” brewery.

SGC Admin Recipes and Tips

Natural Wellness Solutions Fig Energy Bars:

From Natural Wellness Solutions  July E-News:

Thanks for Sharing Donna: ☺

Food of the Month

FIGS

Figs are loaded with potassium. In only three figs there is 526 mg. of potassium. Potassium helps muscles and nerves to function properly, it lowers the risk of high blood pressure, and helps maintain calcium levels as well as electrolyte and acid-base balance. The fiber content in figs makes them an excellent choice for general health and weight control. Figs also contain Carotenoids such as beta carotene, lutein and zeaxanthins. Carotenoids protect your cells and lung health as well as enhancing the immune system. Eating foods rich in carotenoids enhances your body’s usage of these important nutrients. It is always a better choice to get important nutrients like carotenoids from raw whole foods as opposed to dietary supplements. Lutein is sensitive to cooking and storage as well as storage times, so eating figs fresh is a great way to get the eye protection properties of Lutein. Sutdies have shown that diets rich in carotenoids prove to be of significant importance in preventing chronic disease.
Figs are a sweet, delicious, healthy treat. Fully ripe figs are plump, have a rich deep color and yield to gentle pressure. Fresh figs will stay fresh for up to 3 days when stored at 68 F. Dried figs will stay fresh for several months .

5 Minute Fig Energy Bars

Ingredients

1/2 cup creamy honey
1/2 cup almond butter
1/2 cup fresh or dried figs
1/4 cup dried cranberries
1/4 cup chopped almonds
1 cup cinnamon or plain granola

Preparation:

 
In a  mixing bowl, mix honey and almond butter.

Cut the fresh or dried figs into 1/8 inch pieces.

Add figs, cranberries, almonds and granola to the honey and almond butter mixture. 

Press into a loaf pan.

Refrigerate for 1 hour.

Slice into 1 inch bars. Enjoy. ☺

SGC Admin Recipes and Tips

Home Made Tortillas: :)

While away camping with her family, Renee’ (Unique Touch Photography) decided to try the following recipe for Tortillas… They were a hit with everyone and easy to do. :)

Thanks for sharing Renee’

Ingredients:

4 cups flour,

1tsp baking powder,

1tsp salt,

1/2 cup shortening,

1 cup water.

Method:

Mix the dry stuff together.

Cut in the shortening until it’s crumbling.

Make a hole in the batter and add the water a 1/2 cup at a time mix until you have a dough….

Cover and let it sit for 10 mins. On a floured surface, cut into 8 small balls about the size of eggs. Roll out in a circle until they’re about 6 in wide.

Cook in a good size frying pan over med heat for 30 sec to a min our until it starts to get air bubbles and slightly browns. Flip and cook the second side. Warning, the second side cooks faster so really keep an eye on it.

SGC Admin Monthly Enews

July 2011 E-News ☺

Serenity’s Gift Cove

July 2011 E-News

Happy summer wishes everyone ☺
It’s here “The Summer of 2011 ”
Ahhh summer, running through sprinklers, hiking very big hills, bbq’s and backyard parties… ☺
Here for a Limited Time Only…☺
Wishing everyone a fabulous Canada Day and a fantastic July… Enjoy

News☺

There’s a “new kid in town” ready to come to your rescue ladies with all those “guy” jobs that need to be done. Yvonne Williams has recently settled in the Durham region, she is an all around handy person focusing on being available to women. As she states
“I am a painter, handywoman, cleaning (woman), and a woman specializing in helping women. No intimidation, just open and honest communication. I (also) do tool parties where women get hands on experience using power tools as well as assisting women who want to do their own project and either need to learn how to do it, or just need a hand in getting it done.”

So ladies if you have a job that needs to be done, consider Yvonne, she has been featured on T.V. numerous time to find out more please click here to view the rest of Yvonne’s “bio” and to see her video.

The Ninety Ninth Monkey, our very own ECO-FREINDLY store located in Brooklyn, Whitby is offering the following for the month of July.

Mention “Serenity’s Gift Cove” and receive 15% off Sunscreen (active ingredient Zinc Oxide….healthier option) Bug Repellent (No Deet), Water Bottles (Glass and Stainless Steel) and Hats (except Tilley) for the month of July at The Ninety Ninth Monkey, 51 Baldwin Street, Brooklyn’s Green Store http://theninetyninthmonkey.com 905-620-0399

Enjoy the Summer Outdoors, get your Vitamin D but be Safe and Healthy!

Planning for special occasion can be fun, and it can be overwhelming. Netties Cakes and Goodies is happy to come to your rescue, with cakes and goodies desserts for all occasions. Prices vary by project, helping you to keep within your event budget.☺: Visit Netties Cakes and Goodies for more info and to contact Nettie, she is happy to answer your questions and provide you with quotes. ☺

 

July Events and Happenings:

 

Meditation Circle with Julie Ditta: July 13th
Please call Julie at: 905-668-8238 for time and location. Julie is soft-spoken and a gentle guide towards meditation.

 
Drum Circle with Julie Ditta: July 29th
Please call Julie at: 905-668-8238 this months date time and location. Join Julie while you enjoy a healthy release of stress and worries through the wonderful healing sounds and vibrations drums. :)

 
Blue Rodeo Tour Dates: Click Here

 
Heather Burton, Certified Reflexologist is offering the following Summer Special for July and August 2011!

Enjoy a 1 1/2 hour initial foot reflexology treatment for $50.00 (Regular $65.00) or a 1 hour reflexology treatment for returning customers for $50.00, a savings of $10.00.

Enjoy a relaxing foot soak and reflexology treatment while listening to the sounds of nature music. The treatment ends by moisturizing the feet with lotion and essential oil and a brief foot massage. Just long enough to forget your worries and find a well needed rest.

Through reflexology the client experiences deep relaxation which promotes healing in the body. Stimulation of reflexes helps to release tension, improve circulation, cleanse the body and promote balance in the body systems.

By appointment only, Mondays and Fridays: Please Email Heather Burton, Certified Reflexologist at: h.burton@bell.net phone: 289-240-1942. (I work out of the Tranquil Garden Wellness Centre, Retreat and Spa.)

 

July Happenings at The Tranquil Garden Retreat Oshawa:

 
Guided Meditation & Energy Healing: Tuesdays 6:30-8:30pm & Thursdays 11am-1pm
Thermography Appointments, Wednesdays 9am-4pm
Lamaze Classes with Shelly Whynot– Discover Birth: Tuesday 6:30-9pm
Hypnobirthing classes with Beth MacKenzie Discover Birth: Wednesdays starting July 13th 6:30-9pm
U Wieghtloss Consultations: Thursdays 1-3pm
Vital Wellness Previews, Nikken with Aprille Janes: Tuesday July 5th, 19th and 26th 7-8:30pm
There is always lots going on at the Tranquil Garden Please visit our website under Events or visit The Tranquil Garden Retreat website:

 
Louise Poirer of Bloom with Reiki is offering the following:


“Do you deserve time for yourself for relaxation? Yes You Do!
Well we can provide you with some fantastic R&R with a 30 minute facial from Sonia of “All A Glow” Sonia is an anti-aging specialist, (and who doesn’t want to get younger☺) followed by a 30 minute relaxing Reiki session from me Louise owner of Bloom with Reiki
1 hour sessions at $85:00 a session:
Louise 905-903-7279 or Sonia 905-926-5750

Environmental News
David Suzuki: Science Matters

Young people often ask me what they have to do to be environmentalists. They want to make a difference. My answer is, “Follow your heart. Do what you love most and pursue it with passion.”

You see, environmentalism isn’t a profession or discipline; it’s a way of seeing our place in the world. It’s recognizing that we live on a planet where everything, including us, is exquisitely interconnected with and interdependent on everything else.

Life-giving water moves from ocean to air to land, across the globe, linking all life through the hydrologic cycle. Every breath we take contains oxygen from every plant on land and in the sea, as well as whatever issues from every factory chimney and vehicle on Earth. The web of all living things constantly partakes of and cleanses, replenishes, and restores air, water, soil, and energy. In this way of seeing the world, we are not only recipients of nature’s most vital gifts – we are participants in her cycles.

Whatever we toss without a thought or deliberately dump into our surroundings doesn’t simply vanish or dilute away. Our use of air, water, and soil as garbage dumps means that those emissions and pollutants move through the biosphere, ecosystems, habitats, and eventually our own bodies and cells. Click here for the rest of this informative article

Canadian Made: ☺Monague Gifts and Crafts

Are you looking for quality native Canadian made goodies, perhaps as gifts or for to help you feel “serene”? Then be sure to check out this fabulous website Monague.com. Items are hand made by Canadian Native Indians, this company is wonderful to deal with and their stuff is just amazing. Dream Catchers, Medicine wheels and awesome jewelry are just some of the items they carry…. Check them out, buy Canadian, where quality is assured. ☺

 

July’s Message from Mary Lou
Seek what brings you pleasure,
Look for the all the joy in everything that you do
Appreciate all the good in your life
Celebrate * Rejoice* Enjoy*
Blessings to all, MaryLou

July 2011 Moon Phases:

New Moon falls on July 1st in the sign of Leo:
Full Moon falls on July 14th in the sign of Aquarius:

Chelsea Update:

We post the updates from Team Chelsea on our website, so please check back often to view the latest posts. June 20th post has a link to a Google map showing the locations and dates of sightings of Chelsea. Team Chelsea is dedicated to bringing Chelsea back home, and in so doing has rescued numerous lost dogs and cats, reuniting them with their distraught owners. ☺ Team Chelsea asks that if you see Chelsea that you PLEASE phone in right away as time is of the essence in tracking Chelsea’s movements and maybe your phone call will be the one that helps Chelsea to move back home. ☺

What to do if you see Chelsea:
• Immediately call 905-706-2635 or 905-666-4676
• Remain calm – projecting a calm energy is very important
• DO NOT face her square on – instead have your body on an angle so you are not in a threatening position
• You can try to lure her with treats, speak quietly, slowly and calmly in order to create curiosity in her rather than excitement
• Allow her to come to you – if she moves away then keep your distance but try and keep her in your sights.
• Please do NOT chase or tackle Chelsea, we do not want her to be subjected to any further trauma and we do not want any harm to come to her or you.

Serenity’s Gift Cove is your community website and we invite you to visit our home page often as we try and post as much as time permits… ☺ Our Posts are automatically posted to our Twitter Page and are also updated on our Face Book page.

 
Serenity’s Gift Cove along with being a community website with posts referring to local news and events also offers, astrology charts, tarot card readings and unique gift ideas.
All prices quoted on our site include applicable taxes and shipping, unless otherwise stated, so the price you see is the price you pay. If you wish a breakdown of the price we are happy to provide it for you. ☺ Arrangements for pick up of your item can be made and if this happens the price for you is reduced by the shipping amount. ☺

You can “tweet” us on Twitter and “like” us on Facebook ☺ We would truly appreciate your involvement.☺

 
The sun moved into the Sign of Cancer on June 21 and moves into Leo on July 23rd: A Happy Birthday Shout out to: Janine, Rose, Jeff, Christine, Barry, Liz, Phil, Marcel and to you if you are celebrating a birthday this July.

 
Thanks to all of you for you continued support of Serenity’s Gift Cove, please feel free to comment on any of our posts and if you have something you would like “put out there” please send it along to us and we are happy to share it for you.
We are happy to feature your ads, specials news and views in our monthly E-News at no charge, all we ask is you please forward our E-News on to those you feel may be interested in it. ☺

SGC Admin Links and Connections

New Link Added: Netties Cakes and Goodies ☺

 

Do you have a special occasion coming up and you need to come up with a fabulous dessert, but you aren’t too good at baking, or perhaps you are just sooo busy it’s too overwhelming to think about it… ☺

If this sounds like you check out Netties Cakes and Goodies, fabulous cakes and desserts for just about any occasion made in Oshawa with delivery available within the Durham Region.

Please note this site is still under construction, so please check back again soon for photo updates. Prices will be posted soon, but please keep in mind each order is unique so prices can vary, any prices posted will be base prices only.

If you have any questions, or if you would to order or request an estimate please contact Nettie.