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FEBRUARY, 2015 COMMUNITY NEWSLETTER - PUBLISHED BY DIVINE MEDIA, PAUL CARFAGNINI

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SUPPORT HEART & STROKE CAMPAIGNEvery seven minutes in Canada, a life is taken by heart disease or stroke, You probably know a person in Thorold who died from a heart attack or stroke.This February, more than 70,000 volunteers will canvass door-to-door across the country including a campaign in Thorold to help change this statistic. Support the Canadian Heart and Stroke Foundation volunteer canvassers by donating in your neighborhood.

Volunteers are the face of the Heart and Stroke Foundation. Canvassers visit households in their neighborhood and thank residents for past donations, raises awareness of the cause and collects funds for the Heart and Stroke Foundation. Please support the campaign.

The Pharmacists at Henderson’s Pharmacy are highly-trained medication experts and healthcare professionals who work closely with your doctor and other members of your healthcare team to make sure that you’re getting the most effective treatment with the fewest side effects. Your pharmacist can answer questions about medications you’re taking and any over-the-counter and natural health products. They can advise you on your health concerns without your needing to schedule an appointment. And, of course, they double-check your prescription medications to make sure they are safe and appropriate for you.

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See a Pharmacist for Heart Healthcare Concerns

WHERE TO BUY LOVE FOODS IN THOROLD

chiles, oysters, honey, & chocolaTeare known to fire up the body

and spirit for a happy Valentine’s Day.

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It’s the time of year that we can be filled with regret if we indulged so heavily during the holiday season. Our good intentions on January 1 are proving a little more difficult to maintain as the cold, gray days drag on. It’s time to take a whole new look at how we fuel our bodies, letting go of the label

“dieting”.New neurological research is helping science to understand how malleable the brain can be and giving us support in the ancient practices of mindfulness. New technologies can measure brain activity and indicate the precise optimum time of intervention in a habitual behaviour (“Breaking Habits”, Scientific American, November 2014).As human beings, we are constantly in the flow of waves of sensation. Being mindful means recognizing the inevitability of these waves of sensation and greeting them with curiosity, openness and compassion. Cravings and hunger cues are waves of sensation. When we react habitually to the wave of sensation, for example cravings for a sweet treat, neurological pathways in the brain are reinforced. We may get to the end of the treat and not really have full sensory recollection of the experience. Ever wonder how you reached the bottom of the bag of Oreos anyway? Cheryl’s full article continues on-line, www.inthorold.com.

MINDFUL EATING: NON-DIET IN THOROLDBy Cheryl Gordon, owner Yoga Centre of Niagara.

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Business Spotlight at Brock U.Ryan Nava from Accelerated Health and Wellness Centre was among business peo-ple spotlighted at an event hosted by Brock University on February 3. The Business Af-ter 5 event presented by the Greater Niagara Chamber of Commerce featured a presenta-tion by Don Cyr, Dean of Goodman School of Business. Attendees learned how Goodman students provide affordable management con-sultancy services to organizations in Thorold and across the Niagara Region. Consultancy services focus on the small-to-medium size businesses, business start-ups, and non-profit organizations. See Ryan and Don on cover.

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905-227-2511Pharmacist Christina Pharmacist AlexandraPharmacist Priya

T. Roy Adams Humanitarian

of the Year Award NominationsHumanitarian: a person who works to make other people’s lives better; person promoting human welfare and social reform.

T. Roy Adams was an eminent Niagaran, well known throughout the Region for his service to God, his country and his fellow citizens.

Who do you know in Thorold who would be a worthy recipient for a humanitarian award? The deadline for receiving nominations is March 31, 2015. Download nomination form at www.niagararegion.ca.

NIAGARA HEALTH EXPO OCT 3 WITH T.C.A.G.• Expert Exhibitor Booths• Live Demonstrations• Samples• Information Displays• Prizes

People of all ages will be inspired to take care of their body, mind and spirit at the Niagara Health Expo, Saturday, October 3, in Thorold. The event, produced by Divine Media in association with the Thorold Community Activities Group, will connect health and wellness experts with local residents. The community expo is an opportunity for healthcare practitioners to promote their products and services.

Exhibitors will profit from an early booking discount by confirming booth space by February 28, 2015, subject to availability. Contact Paul Carfagnini for booking information, 905-328-5296, or go on-line to www.niagarahealthday.com

Gianni Marinelli & Dan Giancola with Joanne Newmanat the BTO Performace display in the Basciano Centre for a T.C.A.G. event in 2014.

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YOUTH IN ACTIONMYAC Hawaiin Skating Party

The Mayor’s Youth Advisory Committee hosted a Hawaiian themed skating party at the Thorold Arena on January 31. The elementary and secondary school age youth in Thorold enjoyed skating, food, Hawaiian style leis, and a photo booth. MYAC advises City Council on recreational and social issues for the City’s younger residents.

HONEY

Ever wonder why newlyweds call it a honeymoon? Wedding traditions in some cultures include the offering of honey to a bridegroom and even the term “honeymoon” stems from an ancient tradition of couples going into seclusion and drinking a honey concoction until the first new moon of their marriage. Known as an aphrodisiac extraordinaire as far back as the fifth century B.C., even Hippocrates prescribed honey for sexual vigor.

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CHOCOLATE

Owing its aphrodisiac beginnings to the Aztecs and the Mayans, chocolate was considered “nourishment of the Gods” and the Aztec ruler, Montezuma, reportedly drank fifty cups of chocolate each day to better serve his harem of 600 women. Also a regular part of Casanova’s diet of love foods, today we know that chocolate also contains PEA (phenylethylamine), the same naturally occurring amphetamine that rushes through the veins of someone experiencing the situation known as love.

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OYSTERS

The Romans enjoyed oysters as an aphrodisiac food in the second century A.D. Stories on aphrodisiacs recount how legendary lover Casanova ate fifty raw oysters every morning with his lady du jour. In fact, oysters are loaded with protein and packed with zinc, which can boost the sexual health of both men and women.

CHILI , HABANERO , JALAPENO PEPPERS

Looking to spice up your love life? It starts right on the kitchen table when you fire up your cuisine with hot peppers. For centuries, this hot vegetable has fired up aphrodisiac powers.

Eating chiles gets the blood rushing, the heart pumping, the face flushing and the pores sweating – all reactions common to what one can experience from even just a goodnight kiss says Martha Hopkins, author of InterCourses: An Aphrodisiac Cookbook.

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APHRODISIAC FOODS FOR VALENTINES DAY

Dylan, Emma, Matthew organized event

Adam had fun in the photo booth

WHAT ARE APHRODISIACS?

Aphrodisiac is a term inspired by Aphrodite, Greek goddess of love, fruitfulness, and beauty. An aphrodisiac is a substance that sets adults in the mood for lovemaking. This could be food, herbs, music, romantic conversation, lingerie, fragrance or a love potion like vino d’ amore!

MYAC will hold other community events for local youth including a talent show and a Canada Day celebration. For more information contact MYAC by email: myac@thorold.com or go to City Hall.

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EVENTS

905-227-0533PINE PLAZA - 9 PINE ST. THOROLD

OPEN 24 HOURS - 7 DAYS A WEEK

NEW HEALTH & WELLNESS ASSORTMENT

Find a wide selection• organic • vegan • gluten-free

• better-for-you options in store

S P E C I A L T R A Y S• cake trays • deli platters• sandwich trays • cookie trays

ON THE TOP FRONT COVER1. February is Heart Month. Volunteer Canvassers will be reaching out to households in Thorold to support the Heart and Stroke Foundation. For details on the campaign go to www.heartandstroke.com. 2. Amanda and Allison showed ideas for Valentine’s Day gifts at Henderson’s Pharmacy in Thorold where Cupid loves to shop.3. At at the Mayor’s Youth Advisory Committee event on January 30, Tayler & Fionna enjoyed the Hawaiian style skating party fun.4. Don Cyr, Dean, Goodman School of Business, Brock University connected with Ryan Nava, Accelerated Health and Rehab Centre at the GNCC Business After Five on February 3.

FEBRUARY COMMUNITY CALENDAR7

SAT10:30 am

SPECIAL HEARTS, Thorold Public Library, 14 Ormond St. N. Create 10 valentine’s cards Fee: $1.00. 905-227-2581

11 WED7:30 PM

NIAGARA REGIONAL ORCHID SOCIETY, February meeting, Holy Rosary Church Hall, Queen St. , 7:30 pm on Wed. Feb. 11. Topic:Phragmipedium. All welcome.

12 THU5-7PM

BUSINESS AFTER 5 Tangles Hair Shop, 33 Pine St. S. for members of Greater Thorold Business Council.

14 SAT2 PM

FREE MOVIE. feature length film at Thorold Public Li-brary, 14 Ormond St. N. free. admission Bring your own popcorn and snacks. For more information 905-227-2581

14 SAT

12:45 PM2:15 PM

PUBLIC SKATING: City of Thorold Employees, CUPE Local 151 - free with food donation for Community Care of St. Catharines - Thorold or Cash donations. Pub-lic skating from 12:45 p.m. to 2:15 p.m., Thorold Arena.

16 MON

8AMNOON

FAMILY DAY PANCAKE BREAKFAST by Thorold S. Volunteer Fire Fighters Association. $5 a plate pancakes, juice, coffee or tea, and your choice of meat. February 16, 701 Allanburg Rd. Thorold Thorold fire station #2.

27 FRI

2-3pm

VERTIGO & DIZZINESS CURE INFORMATION SESSION, free, Thorold Public Library, 14 Ormond St. N. . Presented by Accelerated Health and Wellness Centre.

Send community event details to paul@inthorold.com 30 days prior to event date