Event: The LivingRoom’s second annual Little Art, BIG Difference secret art sale & fundraiser
Date: June ? 2015 (SGC does not have the exact date at time of “printing)
Location: Drop off art at: The LivingRoom Community Art Studio, 149 Simcoe St. S.
Drop off hours: Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays, 10:00 am to 6:00 pm only.
Must Have’s: Each piece of art must be ready to hang or display: Sign pieces on the BACK ONLY (it’s secret) ;)
Piece Limit: Art makers are encouraged to submit up to 3 pieces. Each piece can be no larger than 8×8 inches. Each piece will be sold for $75:00 with all proceeds going to The LivingRoom
What’s it all about: “The LivingRoom is a registered not-for-profit that provides opportunities for people to make art for free or at a marginal cost”.
SGC Admin: From our inbox to you… May happenings at the Whitby Library… :)
The How-To in 10 Festival and Roadshow Returns!
Love to learn new things but never seem to have enough time? Come to the How-to in 10 Festival and Road Show at the Central Library on Saturday, May 2, from 12:00 noon to 4:00 pm for the opportunity learn new skills in about 10 minutes at more than 25 activities. You are guaranteed to have a great time learning from the experts. Easy, fun, convenient and free!
This year, learn how to: print a 3D cookie cutter, preserve memories, take a selfie, do henna for health, communicate with American Sign Language, write your name in Chinese, tie a fishing lure, strum a ukulele, make jewelry, play a guitar chord, prep like a chef, make a raw vegan appetizer, say hello in 10 languages, focus on the food groups, tie a knot and so much more!
Celebrate Whitby’s heritage on Saturday, May 2 by joining us forDoors Open 2015 and tour unique historical sites, many of which are not normally open to the public.
Brooklin United Church is celebrating its 175th anniversary with live music from 1:00 to 2:00 pm and a display of vintage memorabilia in the hall.
The Station Gallery is showcasing Second World War posters from the Wildman Collection to mark the 70th anniversary of the end of the war. These compelling images give a fresh glimpse into Canada’s wartime atmosphere.
A display of a working HO-scale model of the Old Whitby Harbour, including the Whitby Junction Station (now the Station Gallery), grain elevators, the pump house and other buildings from the late 1800s to early 1900s will be located at the Port Whitby Marina.
The John Watson House, a private home at 1733 Dufferin Street, is participating in Doors Open Whitby for the first time. Don’t miss your chance to see inside one of the oldest homes in Port Whitby along with its stunning gardens.
As always, admission to Doors Open Whitby sites is completely free, so there’s no better time to experience what Whitby has to offer!
Did You Know?
You Can Get Investment Insights with Value Line
It’s always a good idea to do some research before investing in the stock market, and the better your research (hopefully) the better your return. And there’s no better place to research stuff than at your library.
The Central Library carries the Value Line Investment Survey, both the original and small to mid-cap versions. Value Line prides itself on providing investors with the most accurate and independently researched information available. Company profiles are comprehensive, with plenty of raw data as well as recommendations. Ask for Value Line at the Reference Desk on the second floor of the Central Library. And while you’re here, check out our collection on investing in stocks.
Upcoming Programs
Green Your Home This Spring at the Central Library
Tuesday, May 12
7:00 to 9:00 pm
Meeting Room 1B
Spring cleaning! Time to sweep out the winter doldrums and open the doors for summer. Many of us are aware of the harmful, environmentally unfriendly chemicals in household cleaners, but did you know that accidental poisoning by these cleaners is one of the leading causes of preventable injury and death among children under the age of five in Canada? The safest prevention is to avoid purchasing these types of products altogether. In this seminar, you’ll learn about common harmful chemicals in household products, how to decrease health and safety risks in your home and about simple, safe cleaning alternatives made from products you probably already have on your shelves.
Join us in May as the popular Read with Me at your Library returns to the Central Library. Joan Gajadharsingh, the Early Literacy Specialist from the Ontario Early Years Centre, will be back sharing stories with children up to 12 months and their caregivers.
This workshop will cover the basics of setting up and using aPinterest account. We will explore how to use Pinterest, including what “pinning” is, how to create and organize your pins and much more.
Whether you already have a Pinterest account and want to learn more, or need assistance setting up an account, this workshop can help.
Registration is required. Register for Pinterest for Beginners online by clicking on the links above or by contacting any branch.
Super Smash Brothers Brawl Wii Tournament at the Brooklin Branch
Wednesday, May 13
7:00 to 8:00 pm
The Brawl to end them all! Think you’re the most elite Super Smash Brothers player in Brooklin? Prove your worth as the fiercest competitor in the mushroom kingdom at the Brooklin Branch Super Smash Brothers Brawl Tournament. Defeat your adversaries and claim your title. Teens in grades 7 to 12 are welcome to join the fun.
Mother’s Day Movie Night and Craft at the Brooklin Branch
Wednesday, May 6
6:30 to 7:30 pm
Children and their caregivers are invited to join us for the special Mother’s Day movie, Maurice Sendak’sLittle Bear: Mother Bear’s Special Day.
This film follows the spirited adventures of a curious, imaginative and inventive Little Bear and his childhood friends. As Little Bear explores the world under his mother’s watchful eye, curiosity and imagination lead to exploration, experience and independence. (Description from Amazon.ca).
After the film, make a gift to take home to mom. All ages are welcome!
This film is rated G. Closed captioning will be available for this film.
Seniors’ Social Drop-In Wednesday at the Rossland Branch
Wednesday, May 13
2:30 to 3:30 pm
Your library catalogue goes beyond simply searching for a title or author. Join us for for Hidden Treasures of Your Library and we’ll show you how you can discover, explore and connect with the library community. Learn all the tips and tricks of your library catalogue in this one hour demonstration.
Pet Rock Mother’s Day Craft at the Rossland Branch
Thursday, May 7
3:45 to 4:45 pm
We know moms are busy, but pet rocks are easy to take care of. Come and craft with us as we make beautiful pet rocks that you can give to the special lady in your life for Mother’s Day. Your pet rock can double as a cute garden ornament or paper weight for mom.
There are some contemporary authors who pay homage to authors of the past by breathing new life into well-known fictional characters, particularly in the mystery field.
The Monogram Murders begins with Poirot meeting a woman in a café who claims to be in danger of being murdered, but, strangely, begs him not to try and stop the killer. The plot may be a bit hard to follow sometimes, but it felt as if an old friend were back: Poirot’s mannerisms, cryptic comments and the use of his “little grey cells” were very much present. Those who, like so many mystery fans, cut their teeth on Agatha Christie and have read all the Poirot stories will certainly enjoy reading him tackle new cases.
If you are a Christie fan give it a go. If nothing else, you may end up wanting to go back through the series.
Taxi Wins at the Berlin International Film Festival
Though it may be some time before this title is released to DVD, we have several of this Iranian filmmaker’s other films including his recent documentary This Is Not A Film. This is the first of three films he has created since being convicted of producing “propaganda against the regime” by the Iranian government, imprisoned and banned from fiilmmaking for 20 years.
Bring the Web to You with RSS Feeds
Once upon a time, it wasn’t that hard to be “An Informed Person.” You might read the daily paper, maybe a news magazine. And at the designated times in the evening, you would watch the TV news. Maybe you would also have access to some sort of trade journal that would be helpful for work.
Then everything exploded. With a few clicks, you can go from a detailed essay in The Walrus to celebrity news on TMZ to a top 15 list of something to a 3000-word description of the latest stem cell research. You can look at newspapers in Germany or your cousin’s blog. Where before we had scarcity, we now have abundance. But with abundance comes the problem of keeping up.
This is where news aggregators come in. News aggregators, also known as news readers or feed readers, combine all sorts of web sources into one place for easy reading. News aggregators use something called RSS feeds (RSS stands for Really Simple Syndication or Rich Site Summary) to stay up to date. They’re pretty easy to set up: you sign up for an account with an aggregator and add (or subscribe to) the RSS-enabled sites you’re interested in reading. After that, you just sit back and the reader tells you when the site is updated and what was added. You can take a quick look at the summaries of all of the sites you like and decide what you’d like to read. Using a retro comparison, it’s kind of like a personal newspaper on subjects you like. To extend the metaphor, it saves you from going through stacks of newspapers to find the articles you want. If you’re a visual person, here’s a video that explains how RSS feeds work.
Readers have been around for some time. RSS feeds were a big thing a few years ago, and the now-discontinued Google Reader was huge. They aren’t in the forefront like they once were, but they’re still well used and very useful. There are lots of good news readers out there, and most are also available as apps, so you can follow your sites on the go. Here are a few to check out: Feedly,Newsblur and FeedReader. Happy online reading!
Don’t miss this opportunity to have a personal, in-depth reading with Dan. You may bring photos of people you have questions about, or your pets, and ask as many questions as you wish.
Now taking bookings. $75.00
Creative Expressions Colouring and Art Therapy Circle
It doesn’t matter how old you are, admit it! Colouring is FUN! And very therapeutic too. Express yourself through personal artistic creations, from simple to complex. All you need to do is to be able to hold a coloured pencil or marker, pick a colouring sheet that speaks to you and let your creativity flow through your chosen imagery, pattern and colour. From mandalas to nature scenes, enchanted forest designs to inspirational lettering and much more, you can let it all out onto your chosen design sheets and create personal masterpieces to use as meditation tools, journaling exercises or decorative, inspirational artwork to decorate your space with.
If you like to paint, feel free to bring canvas or art-paper books and your own paints, or bring a pencils and sketchbook if you prefer to draw. Some weeks we will choose a theme, other weeks we will freestyle!
Refreshments will be served. First and third Monday each month, 6:00 – 7:00 pm starting in April depending on interest. Fee: $10 per session. Colouring supplies and sheets included.
Moon Magick Workshop with Melissa Story – repeated by popular demand:)
Tues. April 28, 6:30 – 7:30
Learn about Moon Phases, Moon Energy and Magick Rituals – hands on moon magick practice.
Cost: $15.00
Reiki Level 2 Course and Certification
Thurs. April 9, 16 and 23, 6:00 to 8.00 pm
$95 + materials ($10)
Chakra Healing Workshop
7 week Chakra healing, Balancing and Empowerment Course
Understanding the Chakra system, balancing, unblocking, opening and closing the chakras, healing with sound, colour, aromatherapy, Reiki, visualization, meditations and more.
Tentatively scheduled to start Tuesday May 5th, 6:00 – 7:00 pm (depending on interest)
$15 per session, total $105.
Reiki Share
Spirit Matters is happy to announce monthly Reiki Shares.
Next share is Monday April 27, 6:30 – 7:30 pm.
Reiki Shares will be held the last Monday of each month. A Reiki share is a gathering where everyone present has a chance to both give and receive Reiki.
Students as well as graduates of Reiki Level 1, 2 and 3, novices, and all interested parties are welcome.
Reiki students and practitioners get awesome practice time, and everyone present gets to experience the joy and healing benefits of Reiki first hand.
A $5.00 donation to the centre is appreciated. Please pre-register.
Meet Your Spiritual Guide(s) with Sandra Cooze
Wed. April 22, 7 pm to 9 pm
Who is your guide?
Why do we have one?
How do you call upon your guide?
How do guides communicate with us?
This interactive workshop will answer all these questions.
You will meet your guide in a guided meditation and learn how to easily connect with your guide any time for spiritual connection and support.
Fee: $25.00
Spiritually Gifted: an Overview with Sandra Cooze
Sat. April 25th, 11 am to 1:00/1:30 pm
Are you clairvoyant – seeing things other don’t see?
Do you get strange hunches and intuitions about people, places and things?
Do you have prophetic dreams, or do you sense spirit presences?
Perhaps you voice and whispers, or maybe you feel other people’s energies. We are all spiritually gifted and in our own unique ways.
This workshop will help you identify your spiritual gifts and learn how to develop and/or cope with them.
Sandra will share her own personal spiritual development journey and participants will share and compare their own experiences.
This is an introduction to an upcoming 2 day workshop that will provide more in-depth information and techniques to develop and use your psychic senses and connection to spirit.
Fee: $30.00
Yoga for women ages 40+ coming to Spirit Matters in May.
Join yoga instructor Ritu Sood for semi-private yoga classes and experience the benefits of gaining strength and flexibility, calmness, serenity and a greater sense of well-being.
Whether you are a beginner or already a yoga enthusiast, Ritu will carefully guide you in techniques that greatly benefit all aspects of mind/body/spirit awareness, healing and growth.
Register today!
Classes take place Saturdays, 11 am to noon.
Only $60 per month. Please inquire at Spirit Matters for further information.
More Yoga ~ Chair Yoga for everyone and Children’s Yoga also coming soon
Contact us to add your name to our mailing list
Coming Soon
Pendulums and Dowsing Develop Your Psychic Skills mini workshop series with Zsuzsana Candle Magick with Melissa Story Spiritually Gifted workshop series with Sandra Cooze – Spiritually Gifted – 2 day workshop – Path to Enlightenment – 2 day workshop – Living as an Empath – 1 day workshop
Animal Reiki and Pet Psychic readings are now available on Saturdays.
We have a lovely and unique selection of handmade spa products, luxury organic teas, books, jewellery and other gift items, perfect for Mother’s Day gift giving. Do drop in soon! Our Facebook Page features some of our newest products too. Spring Cleaning Feng Shui
Now that spring has officially sprung, it’s time to clear out the clutter and make way for a brand new season of growth. Here are 10 Feng Shui tips designed to bring renewed energy into your life — just look up the area you want to improve most!
Love and romance: Clear out the space beneath your bed If you’d like a happier, healthier love life, look under the bed. Relocate any items you use regularly, then discard or donate the rest. By keeping the space beneath your bed totally clear, you’ll resolve any deceptions, hidden resentments, and childhood traumas that have affected your romantic relationships.
Communication: Erase old messages Do you feel misunderstood or unappreciated? Then get rid of old emails, texts and voicemails. Letting messages accumulate can make it difficult to get your wants and needs across. If you want to hang on to messages forsentimental reasons, print them out or record them onto a CD or flash drive.
Family: Put stray photos into scrapbooks If you’re struggling with family squabbles, put stray photos into albums. Frame ones that conjure up good memories, and display them in the gathering spaces of your home, like the living room and kitchen. Keep family photos out of the bedroom, especially if you want to maintain healthy boundaries with relatives.
Health and wellness: Clear out your kitchen cabinets Do you feel tired, unhealthy or depressed? Then clean out your cupboards, refrigerator and freezer. Throw away any items that are past their freshness. Donate any canned goods that you don’t want to charity. If you are really determined to improve your health, purge your kitchen entirely of junk food.
Support: Donate nine items to charity Does life seem like a constant struggle for you? Do you feel like you’re all alone? Collect nine serviceable items that you no longer want or use, then give them to charity. Of course, you don’t have to limit yourself to just nine items — the more stuff you give away, the easier it will be to attract the support you need.
Esteem: Empty out your medicine cabinet
Suffering from low self-esteem? Clear out your medicine cabinet! Get rid of any outdated prescriptions, old cosmetics and unwanted grooming products. Be honest about what you use and what you don’t. By streamlining your medicine cabinet and vanity area, you’ll project a much more confident image.
Time to enjoy life: Scrub the bathroom until it shines Do you have time for the activities you love? If not, you need to scrub your bathroom from top to bottom. Bathrooms represent self-care. When yours are sparkling and clean, you’ll find more time for the people and things that give you joy. Splurge on new towels, bath mats and shower curtains while you’re at it.
Friendship: Stop toting garbage around If people accuse you of being overly judgmental, lighten your personal load. Clean out your purse, briefcase, book bag and pockets. Don’t forget your wallet! Do this every evening for a week. The more streamlined your portable storage, the easier it will be for you to form new friendships and sustain old ones.
Inspiration: Wash your windows If you feel uninspired or lack motivation, wash your windows. Windows represent your outlook on life. If yours are clean and sparkling, it will be easier to find your heart’s desire. This is a great cure for people who are in dead-end jobs or suffer from depression. Hire a professional if you’re not up to this labor-intensive task.
Energy: Empty out a single drawer If you’re caught in a rut, do yourself a favor and empty out one drawer. It could be anywhere: your desk, your bureau, your kitchen. Throw away anything you don’t need, and relocate the rest to other areas. Leave the drawer empty for an entire week. Soon, you’ll find the energy to launch a full-fledged spring cleaning! by Stephanie Dempsey
Body blitz is expanding. We will be opening Blitz Facial Bars in Toronto’s East (Leslieville) and West (Trinity Bellwoods) end in May and June, respectively. Blitz Facial Bars will feature a menu of high-quality yet quick and convenient facials at affordable prices. For updates and information, click here.
Event: The Durham Youth Orchestra 6th annual Concerto competition:
Date: May 9 2015:
Deadline for application: April 24 2015: A cheque in the form of $30:00 must accompany the application.
What the winner gets: “$100:00 prize money: The chance to perform as a soloist with the DYO during its 2015/16 season”.
Mailing Address for application: John Beaton, Music Director, Durham Youth Orchestra, 168 Gladstone Ave, Oshawa, L1J 4E7: Please make cheque out to: “Durham Youth Orchestra”
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