Category Archives: community
Seven Simple Gifts – Not Easy to Give, Splendid to Receive
A beautiful description of 7 timeless things we can do for and with the people in our lives from the always inspiring Denise Bissonette Denise’s Suggested List of Seven Simple, Splendid Gifts 1. Visibility. Many people in the world feel … Continue reading
Now The Shoe’s On The Other Foot
From my friend and hero Kristine Cassie, fearless advocate and CEO of the Lethbridge YWCA: Who wouldn’t want to have their brother, friend, colleague, husband, partner, neighbour, cousin, boss, uncle, grandpa or business rival to walk in some stunning heels! … Continue reading
Filed under Advocacy, Alberta, Boards, collaborate, community, EWI, non profit, volunteer recruitment
The Wheels Keep On Turning… :-)
Know any roller bladers? We’d like to put together a squad of 4-6 people to roller blade at public events this summer (Dragon Boat Festival, downtown Farmers Market) wearing our Word On The Street Festival T-shirts. Please call our … Continue reading
Filed under Alberta, collaborate, community, entertainment, volunteer recruitment
What Affects 67 Million People Around The World?
It is estimated that in most countries around the world autism is more common than pediatric cancer, diabetes and AIDS combined. In Lethbridge you are invited to join the Jump, Skip and Walk event Saturday May 14th from 10:00 am … Continue reading
Filed under Autism, brain pathways, community, disability, humanity, neuroscience, non profit
Hard-earned Wisdom
From my friend and fellow writer Dorothy from whom I have learned a lot about persistence faith and determination. The simplicity of her timeless wisdom proves to me that disability is only a perception. “With time and error I have … Continue reading
What’s Your Favorite Word?
I am very excited that my firm has been awarded the contract to organize The Word On The Street Festival to be held in Lethbridge September 25th. Although a new event for Lethbridge, WOTS has been successfully running this outdoor … Continue reading
Filed under adult learning, Alberta, collaborate, community, entertainment, Festival, non profit
For My Afternoon Walk
Easter morning thought from Anne Thane, Mayor of Amsterdam, NY: “We are all alone, born alone, die alone, and — in spite of True Romance magazines — we shall all someday look back on our lives and see that, in … Continue reading
Filed under Clarity, community, humanity, Life's Lessons, Personal Wellness, philosophy, writing
Election 2011 – Let Your Voice Be Heard
From Kristine Cassie at the YWCA Lethbridge Social Housing In Action and the YWCA Lethbridge and District are hosting an All Candidates Forum on Thursday, April 28 from 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm at the Galt Museum Viewing Gallery. The … Continue reading
Money, money, money!
Congratulations to 5th on 5th Youth Services and Executive Director Gail Mackenzie on the fabulous turnout and community support for the 2011 Annual Taste of Lethbridge, which generated $42,000 in donations this year! Visit www. youth.ab.ca to find out more … Continue reading
Finding Unexpected Heart Under the Hood
I have long been a fan (and client) of the Harold’s Auto Service team. As a single woman for many years, I have counted on Harold’s Auto to take care of the several cars, all different makes and models, that … Continue reading
Filed under advertising, Best Practices, business, Clarity, community, Customer Service, humanity, marketing, newsletter, philosophy, Uncategorized
