Did you know that the Canadian Tourism Commission and the Huffington Post have both declared the Pemberton region to be the best place in Canada to spend Thanksgiving? (Apart from in your own home?) How lucky are we, to be able to combine both! Here's a collage we compiled of Thanksgiving celebrations from around our … Continue reading Thanksgiving at home in the best place in the world
It's Mental Health Awareness Week. So we are sharing this perspective recently posted by the Canadian Alliance on Mental Health and Wellness, that explains that Mental Wellness is more than not being mentally ill, and argues that we can all learn a lot from the First Nations perspective on health and wellbeing. Some important elements … Continue reading Wellness is… more than not being sick.
This is a shout-out to the Village of Pemberton Council, for granting $1000 from the Community Enhancement Fund to support the Signal Hill Elementary School lunch program. As reported in this week's Pique, 10-15 kids come to school every day without lunch and 2-5 have arrived without having had breakfast. Signal Hill's lunch program ensures … Continue reading Shout Out: Signal Hill Lunch Program
This week, we are posting a daily Shout Out to recognise someone or something that inspires us as worthy of a high five, a pat on the back, a tip of the hat, a nod of the head, a round of applause, a "keep it up" or a standing freakin' ovation. You can play, too! … Continue reading Shout Outs Wanted!
Bully, Bullying, Relational Aggression, Lateral Violence, Gossip. Bullying has become a household word. We hear it on the radio, see it in the papers. The effects of bullying. Is it losing its meaning? Its impact? Does it get overused? The results are sad and hurt feelings at best, isolation, violence and suicide at its worst. … Continue reading How We Can Stand Up to Bullying
Vancouver Coastal Health recently released their Health Watch Newsletter (September 2012) which had an interesting article regarding the importance of social support networks. Have a Read: VCH-Health Watch-09SEP2012 Let's get connected and engaged for healthy families, friends, neighbours, and communities!
Vancouver Coastal Health: Pemberton Flu Clinics 2012 • Thursday, October 25 9:30 am – 12:00 pm at Lions Villa Seniors Centre – 7420 Flint Street • Friday, November 2 11:00 am – 1:30 pm at Pemberton Health Unit Drop In ‐ 1403 Portage Road • Tuesday, November 6 1:30 pm – 3:30 pm By Appointment … Continue reading Pemberton Flu Clinics 2012
Thanks to our weekly foodie bloggers, Gary and Zoe Martin, for submitting this entry in the One Mile Dinner Photo Feast Challenge. We're inspired by the gourmands out there in our community, and their locavore chops! This meal of Honey & Cinnamon Glazed Chicken with Asian Pears, Sautéed Sprout Tops on a bed of grated … Continue reading One Mile Dinner Photo Feast Entry
This meal was prepared for the One Mile Dinner Photo Feast contest by Lil'wat caterer, Katrina Wallace, of Kat's Catering. This contest pushed me to work harder to ensure even more aspects of my dishes stay local! For health and wellness! ~ Katrina Wallace This is a bacon-wrapped, seasoned fresh Venison Tenderloin Cutlet (tsi7) dish, sided … Continue reading One Mile Dinner Photo Feast: New Entry
The one month countdown commences today to the 3rd annual Winds of Change Wellness Gathering. SAVE THE DATE! Tell your friends. Follow the details here at TheWellnessAlmanac.com or on facebook.
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