August 1st, 2015 Volume 16, Issue 8
“I’d rather be hated for who I am than be loved for who I’m not.” - Kurt Cobain
Cycle of Life Tour Results
“To be a champ, you have to believe in yourself when nobody else will.” - Sugar Ray Robinson
Congratulations to the riders who participated in the Cycle of Life Tour on July 25-26. The riders traveled along the Saanich Inlet, through the Cowichan Valley, around Salspring Island and finished the second day through the Saanich Peninsula into downtown Victoria. Way to go bikers! All the money raised goes to keeping Vancouver Island Hospice care in motion.
Golf Tournament– Prospect Lake Points of Interest: Cycle of Life Tour
On July 18th, our team members from our Victoria Admin Office, Royal Oak, Esquimalt and Cobble Hill stores enjoyed a round of golf at Prospect Lake Golf Course. Thanks to all that made it such a great event!
Golf Tournament Anniversaries Nutrition Corner New Uniforms Team Highlights Kudos Update Birthdays Country Community
Brenda Ouelette Women’s Closest to the pin
Bria Wilson Women’s Longest Drive
Ryan Snowdon Men’s Closest to the pin
Adam Wilson Men’s Longest Drive
August 3rd is a Statutory Holiday– BC Day!
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Anniversaries– 5 and 10 years!
Congratulations to Jane Stephen, Bulk Supervisor in our Esquimalt store celebrates 5 years with us!
Congratulations to Jeff Bendall, Produce Manager in our Esquimalt store celebrates 10 years with us!
Congratulations to Penny Bridges, meat clerk in our Cobble Hill store celebrates 5 years with us!
Congratulations to Lorna Griffith, Assistant Deli Manager in our Royal Oak store celebrates 5 years with us!
Nutrition Corner Eating a healthy well-balanced diet can contribute to maintaining electrolyte levels in the body. What are electrolytes you ask? Electrolytes are electrically charged substances found in your body and help keep a healthy balance within. Consuming foods and liquids that contain electrolytes will help to avoid an imbalance. We all know that water is the best fluid to keep ourselves hydrated and also for regulating body temperature, but water itself does not contain electrolytes. As we sweat, we release electrolytes. Consuming water with electrolytes while you exercise will assist in replacing those lost when you sweat. Sports drinks may be a regular addition to your grocery list if you play sports, work out in the gym or just keep active. Unfortunately, many sports drinks will contain a high amount of sugar. Coconut water may be a good source of electrolytes or you can try making your own electrolyte water to give your body the nutrients it needs while avoiding the added sugar. There are many recipes for electrolyte water that can easily be found on the internet. Vega is one brand on our shelves that offers an electrolyte hydrator that is not only alkaline forming, free from sugar and artificial sweeteners‌they also taste pretty good. There are several types of electrolytes, including magnesium, potassium, calcium and sodium. Eating a healthy, well balanced diet will help to maintain your electrolyte levels. Plant based foods, such as fruits and vegetables are said to be a good source of electrolytes. Nuts and beans are a good source of magnesium. Fruits and vegetables, such as bananas and avocados are a good source of potassium. We’ve all heard that calcium is good for our bones and teeth, but it is also the most abundant mineral in your body. Dark leafy greens and sesame seeds offer a good amount of this mineral. If you have not yet tried Himalayan salt, try adding a small pinch to your popcorn. Keep hydrated and please email Erin at nutrition@countrygrocer.com if you have any questions.
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New Uniforms– RO, ESQ and Cobble Hill COMING SEPTEMBER 1st!
NEW SHIRTS! We will be switching from port shirts to black short sleeve golf shirts. Shirts will be distributed by the end of August. Shirts come in both men's and women's sizes XS4XL. Country Grocer will be covering the cost of the first set of new shirts. Watch for posters early August outlining details and replacement process. (To be posted in lunchrooms)
Team Highlights On July 2nd, Brock Wise, Senior Clerk at our Royal Oak store welcomed his daughter Isabella Aline Wise. She was born at 4:57am. Her big brother Marc was very excited to meet his little sister.
Ian Nickerson, from our bakery department in the Chase River store got married on June 26 to his lovely bride Lynda. Congratulations to the happy couple!
RO, ESQ, CH– New Kudo Program Starting September 1st Kudos will be tracked on our new Kudo Meters! Each store has 4 months to receive 10 Kudos! The store with the most Kudos, wins lunch on Country Grocer! (Deli trays or Pizza in lunchrooms – covering two different shifts) If you get to 12 Kudos, you automatically get a free lunch! This will be a quarterly process, with the first quarter being September thru December. We will have the Kudo Meters up in the lunchrooms for the first week of September (in time for the final quarter of the year) AND signage outlining the program requirements will be posted alongside the Kudo Meters. Our goal, to bring more awareness of our Kudo program and inspire participation!
Giving and receiving recognition is a great motivational force!
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Country Community Victoria’s Symphony Splash Inner Harbour, Victoria Sunday August 2, 2015
ROYAL OAK
Alex Heather Lauren Brent Fiona Mike Shawn Josiah Joseph Amanda Chris Jonathan
Aug 4 Aug 6 Aug 9 Aug 12 Aug 14 Aug 14 Aug 14 Aug 17 Aug 18 Aug 19 Aug 23 Aug 31
ESQUIMALT
Tylea Samantha Michael Kim
Aug 4 Aug 7 Aug 15 Aug 27
COBBLE HILL
Erin Lucie Andy Donna Lisa Adam Hanna Joanne Marie Chris
Aug 1 Aug 2 Aug 5 Aug 5 Aug 6 Aug 12 Aug 12 Aug 12 Aug 17 Aug 21
ADMIN
Kelly Aug 30 IIBG
NANAIMO–BOWEN Andrew B Marylynn Shi-Anne Melody Jessie Ryan M. Sylvie Jordan SALT SPRING
Paul L. Maggie M. Logan M. Peter W. Sabrina A. Chris J.
Aug 11 Aug 13 Aug 19 Aug 19 Aug 21 Aug 26
LAKE COWICHAN
Colleen Daryl Grace Brandy NANAIMO–CHASE RIVER
Debbie Rick Rachel Brendan Paula Stephanie Nathan Logan Heidi Jared Courtney Jacquie Stephanie Marina Tracy
Aug 5 Aug 8 Aug 9 Aug 10 Aug 10 Aug 10 Aug 12 Aug 16 Aug 19 Aug 21 Aug 23 Aug 23 Aug 25 Aug 29 Aug 31
NOTE: Stores without dates are as per their request.
Victoria Symphony Splash is the largest annual outdoor symphony event in Canada, attracting up to 40,000 Victoria residents and visitors. It includes musical entertainment, food, souvenirs and the evening's highlight: a live performance by the Victoria Symphony. The concert concludes with a performance of Tchaikovsky's 1812 Overture, complete with bells, cannons, and fireworks.
Pet-A-Palooza Ogden Point, Victoria August 8-9 2015, 10AM-4PM West Coasts largest outdoor pet friendly pet festival. Last year's event was a great success with over 15,000 people to the two day festival, and this year is better with bigger attractions! They will have over 50 exhibitors, ranging from holistic pet products, to amazing pet accessories and services, attractions such as Running of the Bulls, a French and English Bulldog race as well as Dock Dogs is coming back to Victoria. This event is FREE and pet friendly!
21st Annual Victoria Dragon Boat Festival
August 14-16 2015 Downtown Victoria
Featuring exciting dragon boat races, entertainment on two stages, exotic tastes in the Forbidden City Food Court, activities for kids and families, and more, the Victoria Dragon Boat Festival is one of the must-see events on Victoria's busy summer Festival calendar. Come out and cheer teams on, or register your team and participate!
Email your submissions to: newsletter@countrygrocer.com with by August 15th for our September 1st issue!