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!
It starts with a recipe pulled from the web, and a few things from the garden. Dinner mission: Coconut Curry with Tofu. Here's what's NOT from within a One Mile radius: the coconut milk, the tofu, the soya sauce or the seasonings. (Hey, I'm a softcore locavore.) Here's what is from the garden: green onions, … Continue reading One Mile Dinner Photo Feast
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!
Fall is not fall without apples! Apple sauce, apple strudel, apple pie and especially apple crumble! The smell of cinnamon and apples cooking - real comfort food. Can you tell it's one of my favourite ingredients? I'm always on the hunt for different crumble recipes so when I came across this one I had to try … Continue reading Recipe of the Week: Oaty Apple Crumble
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
It’s Mental Illness Awareness Week: October 1 – 7, 2012 This week is meant to highlight the signs and symptoms, how to get help, stigma, hope and recovery, and the impact of mental illness on lives, families, workplaces and society. Locally Accessible Resources: Here to Help B.C.: http://www.heretohelp.bc.ca Kelty Resource Centre: http://www.bckidsmentalhealth.org or 1-800-661-2121 Anxiety … Continue reading Mental Illness Awareness Week
If you're new to technology, a little rusty on the computer, or think a "mouse" is something that should be fed cheese and humanely trapped... then the Pemberton & District Public Library's crash course in Computer Literacy is for you. Local tech guru, Kendra Mazzei, will take you back to basics, … Continue reading Register now for free Intro Computer Classes at the Pemberton Library, starting Wed Oct 10
Post by Ruth Dick It’s time again to get your moccasins on and come out and boogie. From Oct. 5 to 7 the Lil’wat Celebrations Powwow Committee invites you to join them at the Ullus Community Complex for the annual Thanksgiving Traditional Powwow. The call is going out to all dancers, hand drummers, powwow drum … Continue reading Event: Lil’wat Thanksgiving PowWow, Oct 5-7
The Wellness Almanac 