April 1st, 2015 Volume 16, Issue 4
One Day Sale “The earth has music for those who listen.” -William Shakespeare “Patience is not the ability to wait, but the ability to keep a good attitude while waiting.” -Joyce Meyer “Wanting to be someone else is a waste of the person you are.” - Kurt Cobain “Kindness is a language that the deaf can hear and the blind can see.” - Mark Twain
Points of Interest:
This year’s One Day Sale is April 11th! The dress code for Royal Oak, Esquimalt and Cobble Hill for the week of April 5—April 11 will be western. Let’s see those western shirts, cowboy hats, vests, bandanas, etc. and come to work feelin’ country. Yeehaw!
Cycle of Life Tour– Update Join us for our fundraising lunch for our Cycle of Life Tour team. We’ve partnered with Island Farmhouse Poultry and Chef Michael to create a Chicken Sausage bunwich! Dates are as follows: June 12- 11AM-3Pm at Royal Oak June 19- 11AM-3Pm at Esquimalt June 26- 11AM-3Pm at Cobble Hill
Let’s support our team and hospice on the island!
One Day Sale Cycle of Life Tour Anniversaries Promotions/Transfers Summer Shirts Nutrition Corner Nanaimo News Dress Green Birthdays Country Community
On April 30th, we will participate in the 25th annual ‘Jeans Day’ to support BC Children’s Hospital. Buy a button and donate! Over the last 24 years, Jeans Day has helped raise over $1,200,480 for BC kids. Let’s keep it going!
April 3rd is a statutory holiday– Good Friday
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Anniversaries
Congratulations to Tamiko Bourgeois, cashier in our Royal Oak store celebrates 5 years with us!
Congratulations to Jason Brucklmayr, bulk supervisor in our Royal Oak store celebrates 15 years with us!
Promotions/Transfer Congratulations to Craig Cavin! Craig has been promoted to the position of Assistant Store Manager and will be transferring to Cobble Hill as of March 26th2015. Craig has worked in Royal Oak, Esquimalt and Bowen stores. He has a great deal of experience and knowledge and is very dedicated and committed to our team. Craig is very excited about his new position and is looking forward to the challenges, responsibilities and continued growth that it will bring.
Congratulations to RJ Campbell! RJ has been promoted to the position of Dairy Supervisor for our Esquimalt Store effective March 8th 2015. RJ has been with our Country Grocer team for over six years. He has worked as a Senior Clerk in both our Royal Oak and Esquimalt stores. RJ has proven his commitment, dedication and will help us to work together and continue to develop our team and provide a positive working environment.
Purchase your summer shirts for $9 and wear it all summer long! Sign up sheets will go up mid April. Shirts may be worn June 28th until September 6th NOTE: Last years shirts may be wore if they are in good condition
Nutrition Corner Happy Spring! If Spring cleaning is part of your regular routine this time of year, how about including a makeover for the fridge and/or the pantry? Try switching your breakfast cereals that are high in sugar for fibre rich oatmeal or your white pasta for whole wheat or even quinoa. Clean out the fridge and remove anything that may have expired and make a plan to fill up those fruit and veggie drawers. It is often said that in season produce contains the most nutrients…good time to start stocking up! J Try replacing those cupboard snacks that are high in salt with raw nuts and seeds. Almonds, walnuts, pistachios, pecans, cashews and brazil nuts are a good source of protein, healthy fats, fibre, vitamins and minerals. Add them to salads, enjoy them as a snack or turn them into homemade nut butter or nut milk! A palmful a day makes for the perfect mid-morning or mid-afternoon pick me up. Strawberries, blueberries and cherries will be plentiful very soon. Strawberries are a great source of fibre and vitamin C and they make for a great dessert...dipped in a little homemade dark chocolate! Blueberries are a good source of vitamin C, manganese and fibre. Cherries are high in fiber and potassium. Any of these berries are also a great source of antioxidants. Add them to salads, oatmeal, yogurt or smoothies… or just a bowl of them on their own for a sweet, nutritious dessert. Asparagus will surely be an addition to most grocery carts this time of year. Again, high in fibre and a good source of iron, vitamin C and some of the B vitamins. Try them steamed, grilled, sautéed or even as a raw, crunchy snack. Make some time for a kitchen spring cleaning this year. Replace processed foods with whole, minimally processed foods and give your body a boost into spring! -Erin Bosdet, Nutrition Advisor
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Nanaimo News Congratulations to Chase River’s HR Manager Janice Anderson for becoming a grandma for the first time. Her son Jace Anderson had his first child Parker Ian Anderson born February 26th at 3:12pm weighing in at 8 lbs 3 oz. Jace worked at the Chase River store and then at the Royal Oak store for 3 years while he was attending UVIC. Welcome to the Country Grocer family baby Parker!
Congratulations to Allie Brewer, she has been promoted to Café Manager at our Bowen store. We are thrilled she has taken on the challenge and wish her much success.
Dress Green for St. Patrick’s Day
Congratulations to Brittany and Patti who were the winners of the Lake Cowichan dress green day!
Will at Royal Oak
Cindy, Daryl and Sandy and the winners at Lake Cowichan
Justin at Esquimalt EJ & Hilary at Royal
Paula & Melanie, Wendy in Floral and Nevada from Chase River!
Kees and Jane at Esquimalt Lauren at Royal Oak
Amanda and Katriana at Esquimalt
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Country Community World Rugby Women’s Seven Series Westhills Stadium, Langford April 18-19
ROYAL OAK
Becky Christine Ron Kirsten Matthew Sara Ross
April 6 April 13 April 13 April 15 April 16 April 20 April 25
ESQUIMALT
Chelsea Matthew Riley Kathryn Pat W. Samantha S.
April 6 April 8 April 8 April 9 April 25 April 30
COBBLE HILL
Andrew April 1 Deanna April 13 IIBG
Jeffery Jim Mc Jason James Jim M. Jordan
April 1 April 2 April 15 April 20 April 26 April 27
ADMIN
NANAIMO–BOWEN Marie Maria Matthew Shawna Will Bryce
www.canadasevens.com Rugby Sevens is a fast-paced, exciting sport rapidly growing in popularity across Canada with our National Teams looking to appear in the sport’s highly anticipated debut in the Summer Olympics in Rio de Janeiro in less than two year’s time. The two-day event combines the explosive power, skill and excitement of traditional rugby with a unique party atmosphere as the world’s best 12 teams compete in a round-robin style tournament.
SALT SPRING
Christina B. Kirby M. Ed W. Matthew M. Tigist H. Hannah M. Sai B. Keith B. Jaxun M.
April 8 April 14 April 19 April 21 April 23 April 26 April 27 April 28 April 29
LAKE COWICHAN
Jo-Anne Tristan Tayler NANAIMO–CHASE RIVER
Kent E. Kelly F. Tom B. Cindy N. Raelyn H.
April 5 April 6 April 15 April 16 April 16
NOTE: Stores without dates are as per their request.
Earth Day Celebration April 22-23 9:45am-2:00pm The Township of Esquimalt is celebrating Earth Day by hosting a two-day community clean-up and planting event at Highrock Park. The project will involve invasive species removal, shrub and tree planting of native species, a park clean-up, and laying of mulch to establish a new trail within the park. Local schools, residents, Township staff, businesses and organizations will all be pitching in. The celebration will also interactive exhibitors, and site tours with a scavenger hunt for younger children. Saanich Cycling Festival April 19— 11:00am-1:30pm UVIC www.saanichcyclingfestival.ca The event features the BIG Family Bike Ride which is a mass participation ride celebrating Earth Day 2015. The ride will be escorted by the Saanich Police and there will be a 4.9 km route and a Kid's UVIC route.
Email your submissions to: newsletter@countrygrocer.com with by April 15th for our May 1st issue!