Dog Days

July 16 2021

It's the Dog Days of Summer! If you've ever wondered why the hot, humid days of summer are called Dog Days, here's the answer! Hint: it's about stars, not puppies!

As Covid winds up (we hope) the latest issue to debate is Vaccine Passports. Here's an article from CTV about the latest developments in Canada.

For those of us in the Halton Region, here's the latest vaccine related news and new vaccine clinic listings here.

In other news.....

Check out the winners of this year's Audubon Society Nature Photos here.

Are you anxiously waiting to return to the gym? Here's some news from CTV regarding all the changes coming to your favourite gym to accommodate Covid concerns. Check it out here.

Looking for a handyman for chores around the house? Here's the contact info for a handyman in the Halton area used by a few of our members. Grant Campbell at [email protected] or 905 302 3736.

Happy July Birthdays

Happiest of July birthdays to:

Lori F - July 15

Heather C & Leslie T - July 19th

Jacqueline F - July 26

Sandra T - July 26

What's Up at the Book Club?

We've had a couple of meetings and enjoyed discussing our first two books, U is for Undertow by Sue Grafton and The Guest List by Lucy Foley.

Our next meeting will be Wednesday August 11th at 1pm when we'll discuss a Gentlemen in Moscow by Amor Towles.

If you'd like more information about the book club, please let Penny know at [email protected].

Recipe of the Week!

Another hot weather salad, thanks to Penny for this "Meal For One"

Spinach Salad

Ingredients

Rotisserie chicken (optional)

1 ½ cups of spinach

1/3 cup of thinly sliced red onion

1/3 cup of pecans

½ nectarine in slices

Dressing

1/2 nectarine in chunks

1 Tablespoon of maple syrup

1 ½ Tablespoon of canola oil

1 lime, juice and zest

Salt to taste

Pinch of chili powder

Put the dressing ingredients into a mini blender and blend. Pour over salad.

Enjoy!

Events!!

Dr. Flavia Ceschin returns for another session focusing on life after loss, loneliness and Covid today, Friday July 16th at 1pm.

Note: Dr Ceschin will return for another session on August 27th at 1pm. This session is $10 and all proceeds go to Heartache to Hope. Pls email us at [email protected] if you would like to attend.

NEW!! Travel!!!

If you've been longing to travel and are wondering about what the Widowed Friends Travel Club has planned, here's a first step.

Laila Lavaee from Travel Design will be here Sunday July 18th at 1pm for a presentation about great places to visit in Ontario.

Starting out with some small adventures might be a good way to get back into travelling and finding out how to navigate the post Covid world. Join us as Laila reveals new and unexpected treasures right here in our own province!

If you'd like to attend this special travel session, please let Penny know at [email protected]. If you already receive the Sunday Zoom invite you will automatically receive the invitation.

NEW!! Acclaim Health

Join us on Tuesday July 27th at 2pm for a 15 minute presentation on Acclaim Health's Peer-to-Peer support program.

If you're looking for a great volunteer mission, come and listen to Fran S from Acclaim Health discuss available opportunities. It will be a short presentation followed by a brief Q&A .

Friday the 13th!

Save the Date!!! Lianne returns Friday August 13th at 3:30 for Superstitions!!

We’ve all heard of witches and their black cats, unlucky number 13 and saying ‘bless you’ after a sneeze. These stories linger in movies, urban legends and novels too.

Take a spooky hour long journey with Lianne Harris as we look at the fascinating history of witches and superstitions, their origins, their importance and why these ideas persist today.

July Events!

Friday July 16th -1:00 pm Dr. Ceschin workshop on loss. See details above.

Sunday July 18th 1:00 pm Travel Sunday with a guest presentation about great places to visit in Ontario - see details above!

Tuesday July 20th - 2:00pm Social and Who Am I Quiz

Wednesday July 21st - 6:00pm Bring a glass of wine or cup of tea for a social with an entertainment/movie quiz or a quiz of your own if you would like to share!

Thursday July 22nd 2:00pm Chat about Loss & Grief -Join us for a discussion of the grief journey and steps we can take to support one another.

Thursday July 22nd 4:30 pm - Bingo! Join us for an hour of virtual bingo. Let us know if you would like us to email or mail bingo sheets to you and bring your own dabbers or markers.

Sunday July 25th 1:00pm. - Travel Sunday

Tuesday July 27th 2:00pm - Social and short presentation from Acclaim Health

Wednesday July 28th 6:00 pm -Bring a glass of wine or cup of tea for a social with an entertainment/movie quiz or a quiz of your own if you would like to share!

Thursday July 29th-2:00pm Chat about Loss & Grief -Join us for a discussion of the grief journey and steps we can take to support one another.

Thursday July 29th 4:30 pm - Bingo! Join us for an hour of virtual bingo. Let us know if you would like us to email or mail bingo sheets to you and bring your own

Friday July 30th - Friendship Day with Widowed Friends. Stay tuned for news about celebrating this day!

Please let Penny know at [email protected] if you'd like to be added to the attendee list for any of these Zooms or if you have any questions! Penny sends out the link the day of the zoom, if you don't have it before noon, please contact her and she'll send the link to you. All games are just for fun, no pressure!

BINGO!!

Join us July 22nd at 4:30pm for our next game! Please email us at [email protected] if you'd like to join us.

Winners from the July 15th game include:

Game 1: Leslie T, Sandra

Game 2: Sandra, Leslie T

Game 3: Joanna

Game 4: Sushma

Game 5: Sandra

Game 6: Leslie T

We are drawing a monthly prize from all the bingo game winners of the month's 4 sessions. Since a prize is offered, we ask members to use a dabber (or thick marker) for verification of each game. Widowed Friends has some dabbers available to give out during the lockdown. If you need a dabber or more bingo cards, please let us know at [email protected].