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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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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'Tis The Season they say...

(~*~)   ~ DONATION-DAZE ~   (~*~)

Hello everyone,
Welcome to the last month of the year. I hope all is well with you and yours. I was happy to start this in 2012 (0312121122AMishC.E.S.), and to make it an official addition to my "Le Challenge"s/ events.
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WHO:
Anyone.
WHY:
To practice giving of ourselves, while helping others - whenever we can.
WHEN:
December - all month.
WHAT:
Giving of ourselves is what's MOST important, and it's needed all year round. Whether it is our "excess"/ unwanted belongings, our help with something, or even some of our time/ attention. There are MANY ways that we can give.
My "TOP 10 List": 

10. Help a neighbor lift something heavy (gifts, groceries, etc...), figure something out/ find something, purge something, do a project, get out more, etc...

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9. Bake with/ for a friend/ family member, or others/ a community event.
Ex. Sugar Skullian/ "Zombie" cookies

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8. Promote other "Do Good" options for yourself and others to participate in.
Ex. I collected items for a local community centre, and dropped them off.
The information is in #7. (^&^)

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7. Donate warm clothes, toys, books, &/or movies to a local community center.

Ex. Mill/ Courtland Community Centre is hosting:

"Community Angel Tree"

They collect donations of:

Hats, scarves, mitts, (winter jackets/ snow pants/ suits too I imagine. (^&^))

New clothes, pajamas, bath towels, toothbrushes, toys (sweaters, and socks too...)

Food, gift certificates, and cash donations also accepted.

Donations Accepted:

Monday, Dec.2nd, & Tuesday, Dec.3rd (2013).

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6. Donate to your local food bank via any public event hosting it, or otherwise.

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5. Donate your time like a "big sister/ big brother" to someone in need.

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4. Donate your time to read/sing to sick kids/ the elderly.

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3. Be more generous with yourself towards others (attention, attendance, patience, etc...).

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2. Volunteer within your community.

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1. Take in a "person in need" of shelter for a day, or a week. Your choice.

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Feel inspired/ motivated? If so...

My Pay It Forward "Le Challenge":

1. Pick 1-3 things from the list above, or what you think up. Feel free to participate any time throughout the month.

2. While doing each task, take "evidence" pics/ pics of those you are donating to with you.

3. Feel free to share them, with a link in the comments below.

& Let us know if you liked this "Le Challenge".  

Thankz!!! (*@^@*)

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NOTE:

Any of the above are options, and examples. 

Feel free to share the fun with family/ friends, and do any/ as many as you like.

& When the time comes... HAPPY HOLIDAYS!!! 

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LOVE in Friendship Always!

Your 'Freaky Little Sista' 

Trish the Dish/ C.E.S. (*@^@*)

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