C.E.S. - ACCG: M.O.E. - Intro.

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Hello,
Welcome to My Odd Events (M.O.E.)!
NOTES:
~ This is my/ our community's annual BIG list/ "B'list" activities, events, and some ideas/ projects.
~ For various purposes we have separated the months.
~ Starting small with October for now, as we get closer to our release of our ACCG.
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My October activities/ events are not limited to this list.
Includes:
~ Kick Stress to the Curb - Fall edition
Guelph starts us off early, with their event falling on the last weekend in September.
~ Daze of the Dead (DotD)
   * Land of the Dead Journeys (LotDJ)
   * Undead Daze
   * "Le Challenge": Frank!
   * BONUS: KKK+
 This year's plans
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RE: All year
5 QUICK NOTES
1. Showing Love may not always be easy, but it is always appreciated. Several of our events/ ideas can be done ANY time of year.
Include (but are not limited to):
   "Le Challenge"s, Festivus/ Rewards week, Kick Stress to the Curb (KSttC), Pay It Forward (P.I.F.) & Random Acts of Kindness (R.A.K.) days/ weeks, and any Self-Improvement efforts.
Examples: paying it forward, projects (ex. W.R.E.A.C.H.), etcetera.
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2. Throughout the year, the following do appear:
~ Doing good/ self-improvement
   A) "Le Challenge"s: It's good to exercise in many ways - monthly.
   B) KSttC: Getting out and about/ breathing... it's good.
   C) P.I.F./ R.A.K. days/ weeks: It's good to practice helping others. 

   D) Dates of specific/ Seasonal ideas, activities, and events that enable, promote, and support our community.

   E) Other ideas/ projects that may be inspirational.

FEEL FREE TOs:
    * Pick & choose, or try them all! 

WHY/ My Belief 

When we help others/ improve ourselves, then we can provide a better person and more opportunities for ourselves and the world.

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3. Changes may occur to any event/ idea that I have created/ altered.
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4. February & November are the only months with every event/ idea as a "Le Challenge" - October is optional.
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5. Listed in monthly order in honour of our Halloween Calendar/ H.C.1 tradition (now our ACCG).

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More Information:
ACCG Project    October (2014)    My events/ ideas (September/ October)
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Until next time...
Take care & Safe travels!
Trish the Dish/ C.E.S. (*@^@*)
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C.E.S. - R.A.K. Week(s)

"What's Love Got To Do With It?"

Hello,

Did you know that February is not only known for Valentine's Day anymore? It has been claimed by society as "Love Month", and now also includes "Random Acts of Kindness Day". I find it very appropriate, and think it's a great idea to get people back to thinking of others again.

There are many ways that anyone can "spread the love", and random acts of kindness is not the only way. Sure, we tend to do so more, during February and December. But they are not the only months it is needed to be done, and it's not enough. When people think of random acts of kindness, they usually think of it as an open-to-options term. Means that the options of how and when are open to any act at any time - as it should be.

More excuses to comercialize? or Meant as a reminder? You decide. We all know we don't need another excuse for a holiday, just to be comercialized. As a reminder, it shows us that it may not be practiced enough. Life gets busy, and people tend not to think of others. They forget showing gratitude, and often don't get the chance to enjoy life with family and friends.

I'm sure I've been guilty of this myself, on numerous occasions. Due to this, I try to help change this for myself, and any others that want to join along the way. I have others that are similar to this, as they follow along the same theory.

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Today I bring you a week long event, to help practice better. This is an extended version of "Random Acts of Kindness Day", and lasts for 7 days. Welcome to...

R.A.K. Week!

WHEN:

Feb.13-19 (annually)

WHERE:

Anywhere you are.

HOW:

Here's a quick list of some ideas... (^^^)

APPRECIATION/ GRATITUDE:

Showing we care & are thankful by:

~ Respecting others & their "spaces"

~ "Thank-you"s (verbal, notes, etc...)

~ Hugs, kisses (were appropriate), etc...

~ Small treats (little/ non-expensive)

~ Dinner on you (eat in, or go out)

~ Etc...

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HELPING:

Share yourself/ time through:

~ Read to someone that can't.

~ Lift/ carry something heavy.

~ Help with chores/ errands.

~ Share knowledge/ information.

~ Introduce people.

~ Etc...

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LOVING:

~ Actually listening/ paying attention to what others are saying to you.

~ Being available as a "shoulder/ rock" at any time - when needed especially.

~ Communicating what you mean as clearly as possible, so they can hear & understand you. (Misunderstandings can SUCK!)

~ Dedicating yourself to the friendships you have chosen/ grown.

~ Evolving through being true to yourself and others - honest, respectful, and in "good standing"/ responsibly.

~ Forgiving yourself and others for mistakes made in the past.

~ Giving honest efforts into all growth attempts/ tasks, caring for yourself & others, and all kinds of relationships.

~ Hoping that you will fill in the rest of this alphabetic start... (^^^)

For my complete list here, please feel free to ask me. Thankz

Growth in positive ways, is never bad for us. 

I hope this also helps others, as it helps me.

Take care & Safe travels!

Your Freaky Little Sista',

Chris S. (*@^@*)

P.S.

For more ideas: 

http://wackycelebrations.blogspot.ca/2013/02/love-universal-language.html

http://wackycelebrations.blogspot.ca/2013/03/local-vd-valentines-day-celebrations.htmlhttp://myotherevents.blogspot.ca/2013/03/tis-season-they-say.html

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C.E.S. - Screen Free Week

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Hello,
We all know why to practice Screen Free Week, but how much do we even when we commit to it? Here is a helpful guideline of how to do it in a busy screen loving society.
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IDEA OPTIONS
A) All week no screen - no exceptions
B) Important Tasks Only - educational or business
C) Quality Time (QT) - family & friends
D) 1/2 days - day use or night use only
E) Any combo of the above
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THE IDEA(S): 

SCREEN FREE WEEK

WHEN: April 29^th to May 5^th

WHO: Anyone

WHERE: Wherever you are.

WHAT: A week free of screens – as best we can...
Finding it hard? Check out this quick blog:
http://wackycelebrations.blogspot.ca/2013/05/re-screen-free-week.html

WHY:
As this is the month to care about our planet and all things on it, this does also include ourselves. It has become more and more apparent that our society has grown with technology, to include a dependency on not only screens but all and any technology that we can afford. As technology aids us in our day to day activities, it also becomes more and more necessary to break free from the many screens. Technology is great to use as a tool, but when it comes to being "real human beings", we need to remember that life continues outside of technology also. We are not machines that are meant to be physically "connected" to technology, as much as some of us have become. And thankfully, it is not so literal like the Matrix movies. lol
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This event is to encourage and enable growth "outside the screen/ box", help with any needed organizations/ streamlining in our physical realities, and to enjoy each other more.
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ACTIVITY OPTIONS:
Rainy Dayz – indoors
~ "Field Trips" are always fun adventures! Why not check out what's in your neighbourhood and if any indoor events are going on, or what art/ cultural space there is to explore. Examples: Why not check out your local library, museum, conservatory, etc... Any grand openings, or galas coming up this week?

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~ Friendly Visits are always fun too, as we get to enjoy the company of those we appreciate/ love. If you have the time and funds, why not visit a friend that lives outside your city. We don't always get the chance, and if your schedule permits... this may be that chance.

~ Marathon Game Day!
Whether board games, card games, chase each other around games; all interactive games are fun. Why not invite some friends over for an afternoon, and get your game face on!
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Sunny Dayz – Outside

~ Trips to the park are always enjoyable if you have kids, but can also be fun as adults too. If you have something fun to do. Here's a fun alphabetic list to give you some ideas.
FUN:

Activity play equipment - is always around...
Bike riding – family trip?

BBQs

Climbing trees

Duck watching – no feeding please.

Generic small arts & crafts activities – friendship bracelets, sketching/ doodling, painting...

Hip hop dance practice (lol)
Idea sharing - with friends, family, and neighbours
Just lounging – in the sun, sun tanning, sleeping...
Kick Stress to the Curb – enjoy the outdoors
Loving every minute of it!
More exercise – aerobic, yoga, belly dancing...
Networking – meet your neighbours/ community members.

Opportunities – are enless...
Pure fun – juggling, poi spinning, stilt walking...
Reading – story sharing can help shape futures for the positive!

Sand play – bring the bucket of toys & a shovel or two!
Sports – frisbee, football, soccer...
Tag games – tag, dodgeball, capture the flag...

Water play – splash parks, swimming, water balloons...

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~ Local events are great ways to enjoy some sunshine. Why not check out what's going on locally, or in a nearby city/ area?
Ideas:
Activity centres, awareness events, concerts, family fun days, festivals, fundraisers...
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~ Camping is a great way to take that "mini" vacation! Go with friends/ family and enjoy what nature has to offer!

Feel free to add to these thoughts.

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Until next time,
Take care & Safe travels!
Trish the Dish/ C.E.S. (*@^@*)
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C.E.S. - ACCG: M.O.E. (SO)

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Hello,
WELCOME to our 1st list of  M.O.E., for the months of OCTOBER & SEPTEMBER! September is listed first due to how it falls in a "normal" calendar, and as it starts off our Daze of the Dead events in October.
FEEL FREE TOs:
    * Check out our introduction.
    * Pick & choose, or try them all!
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C.E.S. EVENTS/ IDEAS

SEPTEMBER

It's time to LEARN/ GROW! Feel free to show some support! (^&~)
"Le Challenge"s:
a) R.A.K. Week (2): Give a Damn Week - What do you care about, and when/ where can you help?

b) Freedom HUMP Day - Learn what your Freedom Rights are, and where they apply in your Life.
c) Fall KsttC (Braaaiiinnnzzz) - Starts our Daze of the Dead events!

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OCTOBER

It's HARVEST time! Feel free to show some support! (^&~)
Daze of The Dead (DotD),
Continues with:

1 (DD2) Land of the Dead Journeys (LotDJ)
6 Mad Tea Party
Jester HUMP Day

"Le Challenge"s:
a) KSttC - weekends.
b) 10th = Mental Health Awareness Day. Extended to the end of the month with our Undead Daze (UD).  Includes (but are not limited to):
* Grand Awareness (UD1)   * Halloween Caper (UD2)   * Frankenstein Friday (UD3)   * KKK+ (BONUS).

31 Club Abstract Halloween Party

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Catch the next blog... (coming soon)
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Until next time...

Take care & Safe travels!
Trish the Dish/ C.E.S. (*@^@*)
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Land of the Dead Journeys

Hello, 
Welcome to our October journeys!
WHAT:
 Welcome to our journeys, through the Lands of the Dead. 
 Opportunities: 
 1. ART APPRECIATION
  a) Drawing/ taking pictures of the art within - tombstones, landscaping, or otherwise. 
  b) Option to do some stone rubbings, if permissions are granted.
 2. DEADLY READINGS/ WRITINGS 
 Words can have powerful messages, this is meant to be therapeutic to our souls and theirs - Dead or Alive!
 a) The therapeutic aspect! Chat, read/ write, say your last good-byes, honour your dead, etc...
 b) Reading/ Writing your favourite/ writing poetry, stories, etc... in the cemetery.
 3. PHOTO SHOOTS/ VIDEO OPPORTUNITIES: 
  Dress as a “member of the dead”, or a 'Sugar Skullian' for Day of the Dead celebrations, and other projects. 
 NOTES:
 ~ No cameras from others are allowed for photo shoots, unless it is your project or we agree to it.
  ~ We prefer of keep out names on tombstone if we can, unless related-to-the-project(s) people.  
  Thankz for understanding.
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WHY
 To raise awareness of our cemeteries & other "dead" lands, and the beauty within them.
 To enable therapeutic offerings, and raise awareness of the Day of the Dead celebrations.
 To offer photo shoot opportunities that can enable pictures to be kept (for those interested).
WHERE
 Local/ semi-local cemeteries, wetlands, abandoned buildings, and the like - locations vary yearly.
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CEMETERIES IN MIND
   I have journeyed through most of K/W now, but they are still options.
Cambridge
 Parklawn, New Hope, Mount View
K/W
Bridgeport Memorial, First Mennonite Church, Free Church, Mount Hope, Pioneer Memorial, St. Peter's Lutheran, Strausburg, Williamsburg, Woodland, & BONUS: Laurentian Wetlands.
Others
Outside Ingersoll: Ebenezer's Cemetery (Thankz Deb!)
Otherwise, I am not aware/ have not discovered them as of yet.
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 Unless stated otherwise, as follows:
 Runs: Oct.1st to Oct.31st - Tuesday to Thursday weekly.
 Times:  10am-2pm, unless otherwise booked/ stated. 
HOW: 
 COME JOIN US!
 Don't forget to come back for all the pics!
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If contact while out/ on the way is needed, please ask us for a number. Thankz
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 More Information:
 ~ This is part of our Daze of the Dead events.
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 ~ Pictures:   http://bit.ly/1cx1o5t         +         http://bit.ly/17E0Tia

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 Until we journey!
 Mortisha Manson/ C.E.S. (*@^@*) 
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Daze of the Dead - DotD

Hello,
Have you ever heard of the Mexican celebrations called "Day of the Dead" or anything about Sugar Skulls?
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   Every year starting November 1st (at midnight) to the 2nd, Mexicans honour & celebrate the lives of their loved ones whom have passed away. To many it can be a way to remember the beauty within them, the love they shared, and of course the ties they had between them.
   We here at C.E.S. appreciate this, and like to raise awareness/ "clone" this in our own ways. We start this on October 1st to encourage awareness of the upcoming Day, and enable more comfort for others to participate.  Welcome to my land of many themed activities/ events, that last ALL MONTH!
 What

 Activities I host, that include my own, and community events.:

 1. Kick Stress to the Curb (KSttC) - Fall event + History

   Starts end of September (in Guelph) for this "Le Challenge"!
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 2. Land of the Dead Journeys (LotDJ) + History    
    Runs: Starts: 1st Tuesday   Ends: Last Thursday
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 3. Undead Daze (U.D.) + History

   3 "Le Challenge"s & BONUS:    
 #1: Grand Awareness, #2: Halloween Caper, #3: Frankenstein Friday, & BONUS: KKK+ (K/W King St. Krawl)!
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WHY:

 To help others be more comfortable with the subject of/ death.
 To provide therapeutic opportunities with our dead.
 To encourage awareness, and attendances/ participation within our community.
 To raise awareness of our own mental health, through event attendances and self-evaluation.
 & Check out each for more!
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WHO:

 ~ Any that celebrates the Day of the Dead, or wish to honour their dead in their own ways. 
 ~ Any wishing to share their deadly readings/ writings for therapeutic reasons.
 ~ Any interested in getting to know our community areas/ businesses better.
 ~ Any wishing to accept our "Le Challenges" throughout these events.
 ~ Any interested in accepting the possibility, of positive growth through self-evaluation.
 NOTE:
 Please remember to be respectful in our communities, and to not disturb anyone/ thing in the cemeteries.
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WHEN:
 The end of September (last weekend) thru October (all month).
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WHERE:

 In our local/ semi-local communities.
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 HOW:
 COME JOIN US! (^&^)
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 Until next time... 
 Sincerely,

 Mortisha M./ C.E.S. (*@^@*)

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Undead Daze

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Hello,
Welcome to another old Edu-idea of mine!
F.A.Q.:
What are "Undead Daze", and why did I start them on Mental Health Awareness Day?:
   These can be the adventures/ journeys taken that can bring us awareness of our own mental health, while we are out and about in costume during the Halloween season. As some create ourselves "from the ground up" several times throughout our lives, this can be a useful tool for self-improvement efforts. When we think in this realm (even when not in costume) throughout the year, we can use this tool at any time.
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WHAT

 A series of community awareness/ growth opportunities throughout the month.
 Runs: Oct.5th - Oct.31st.

 'Le Challenge' #1: Grand Awareness

 Attend as many local/ semi-local themed events as possible - we also host a few of our own.
 OPTIONS:
 a) Find out what, where, and when themed fun is happening throughout the month.
 b) An "opinion pole": What would you like to see offered within our community? 
 Write it down, blog it, or submit it someone that can do something with it!
 c) A self-study of how we interact when in costume/ behind a mask. 
  Does it bring up any "cautionary awareness" of our own mental health? We can only improve on any negatives, if we acknowledge, realize, and recognize them. It's good to stretch our minds, and bodies - before they get too stiff. "Interesting Finds (I.F.)" can be everywhere, even in our own "back yard". 
 Feel free to invite family/ friends, and add extra fun by dressing for the occasion(s)!
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 'Le Challenge' #2: Halloween Caper
 Pick a weekend in October that is before OR after the "usual" times/ weekends of celebrations, and attend an event(s) within our communities while dressed in costume/ for Halloween.
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 'Le Challenge' #3: Be Frank for a day! 
October 26th is known as Frankenstein Friday!
Can you walk/ dress to look like Frank? Are you brave enough to go for a stroll, take city transit, or attend an event(s) outside/ around your neighbourhood/ community like this?  

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  PREPARATION LIST
  Hair, skin, scar(s), bolts, coat/ shirt, and pants - shoes optional.
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BONUS: Kitchener/ Waterloo King St. Krawl (KKK+)
This year (2014), it is on the 2nd last weekend - October 18th.
Usually the last Saturday night before Halloween Day, but depends on Northbound Leather's event.  This may be relocated to the weekend prior.
It's a 'Halloween Community Sprawl!' (1008121051PMishC.E.S.)
Attend at least 3 locations along this street that runs through both cities! 
The best parts lie in the options you choose:
~ How many locations to attend, and in which order.
~ Amounts of time & money spent in each location.
~ When you are done, and if you want to repeat it next year!
WHY
 ~ To encourage awareness and participation of community businesses, activities, events, and opportunities.
 ~ To enable more choice/ "voice" from our community, to those who organize/ run our community activities, events, opportunities, and otherwise.
 ~ To encourage awareness of our own mental illnesses/ health, and enable improvements within ourselves.
~ To enable expanded thinking about negatives, as possible positives.
~ To enable a positive perspective, of the widely known negative term attached to the letter "K" being used 3 times together.
~ To encourage other examples of Life's negative perspectives, to be changed to positives. 
NOTE:
 Things that make a positive change/ difference is what the world needs. Whether it's changing perspectives, encouraging the good in others by example/ suggestion, or other means; we all could use more in Life!
WHO

  Calling all interested zombies, vampires, goblins, ghouls, sugar skullians and any other dead, undead, or "alternative/ underworld" family members!

 WHEN

  OCTOBER 5^th - 31^st

 WHERE
 In our neighbourhoods, parks, public transit, buildings, and realities... Wherever you wish!

 HOW

 Join us/ accept the challenges where you live, and feel free to share with us after!

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 PERMISSIONS:
  Our apartment buildings/ complexes, sidewalks, public transit, and parks are public domains.
  Otherwise, let's use our braaaiiinnnsss...

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 More Information 
Mental Illness Awareness week (MIAW)      Canadian Mental Health Awareness week         Awareness Day    
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Awareness Month (USA)         Fact Sheet
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 ~ These are part of my Daze of the Dead events.

 ~ Pictures coming soon... (^&^)
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 See ya there!
 Trish the Dish/ C.E.S. (*@^@*)
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Kick Stress to the Curb (KSttC)

Hello,
It's as it sounds, Life can get hectic without much stress relief. It's time, are you ready?!

WHY 
To encourage community awareness and participation.
To take a break from Life's stresses, and aid where possible with ideas!
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WHAT, WHERE, & WHEN 
Relatively "inexpensive" or free events within our local/ semi-local communities.

1. WINTER - Cold Nights Revival! End of January
Dark January @ Yuk Yuk's - Walper Hotel in Kitchener, Ontario.
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2. SPRING - April Showers bring many kinds of flowers! 
a) April 30th - 1/2 way mark to Halloween. 
b) International Monster Day 
c) Options of Mom's/ Dad's Day
Celebrations include Spring/ Halloween activities, event attendances, "Le Challenge"s, or otherwise.
IDEAS:
* Create: themed arts & crafts, paint/ decorate them, & "glitterize"/ "Bedazzle".
* Do some Spring cleaning/ purging, or help others with theirs.
* Have a yard/ garage sale.
* Dress up and attend an International Monster Day event(s).
* Re-invent negative aspects/ perspectives into positives - there are lots that could use a positive spin. Ex. The negative attached to the letter K being used 3 times together – "KKK". I started an event called "KKK+": This encourages a much better meaning to be attached!
* Volunteer at events/ festivals.
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3. SUMMER - Cabin Fever!
July & August - Top 3 Choices:
~ FREE SWIMS!
At family/ friends' places, local parks' splash pads, the beach, Tim Horton's Free Swims across Alberta & Ontario, etc...
~ FREE COMMUNITY EVENTS/ FESTIVALS!
Lots happen with warmer weather. Ex. Buskerfest.
~ CAMPING
In the woods/ "out back", at a family/ friend's place, party, & of course campsites! There are some great spots out there, if you look. (^&~)
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4. FALL - Fitness/ BRAAAIIINNNZZZ "Le Challenge"!         Link
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HOW 
Come join us, share ideas, or DIY!
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More Information:
~ Part of our Daze of the Dead (DotD) events!
~ Pictures & Videos coming soon...
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Take care & Safe travels!
Sincerely,
Trish the Dish / C.E.S. (*@^@*)

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