October 1st, 2013 volume 14 Issue 9
The thankful receiver bears a plentiful harvest. William Blake
Gratitude is the inward feeling of kindness received. Thankfulness is the natural impulse to express that feeling. Thanksgiving is the following of that impulse. Henry Van Dyke
Be thankful for what you have; you’ll end up having more. If you concentrate on what you don’t have; you will never, ever have enough. Oprah Winfrey
Special points of interest: �� Thanksgiving �� Stat Holiday �� Announcements �� Anniversaries �� Wellness �� Food For Thought �� HR Desk �� Birthdays �� Country Community
Thanksgiving for Kids Thanksgiving is that holiday that we have in October which is right before Halloween and all the decorations, costumes and candy and also right after that is when we start thinking about Christmas shopping. Sometimes what Thanksgiving is about gets lost in the mix.
a new family tradition with a thankful tree, (a shoe box, a flower pot, or any item that works) where you all write down what you are thankful for this year, and add to this throughout the year. When you sit at your Thanksgiving table next year you can share with each other all that you were thankful Thanksgiving can be a time for us to show for during the past year. This teaches your kids about love and thankfulness daily. In our kids all that we are thankful for and to help them understand that as we go through 2000, a survey was conducted of kids in the US, and the things that they were most life there may be struggles, but you are always thankful for your home, your friends, thankful for were family, friends, pets, your family, your kids. Even when there are school/teachers. Surprisingly it was not the days that your kids may be squabbling with big screen TV or the Xbox, or big name items. It was about love as all of those they each other, you are still thankful and you need to let them know and also teach them chose represent caring and emotions. to express what they are thankful for openly every day. This year, think about how to show your kids, your grandkids, and your family and friends that thanksgiving is not about the big turkey dinner but about the meaningful people in your life who matter the most to you. Maybe consider asking someone “new” to join you this year and add a “new” person each year to your table and watch your extended family grow not only in numbers but in a loving and caring way. Consider all your family volunteering to serve Thanksgiving Dinner for those in need as a way to give thanks to your community and to express your joy for all the good things in your life. Maybe start
As you prepare for Thanksgiving ask yourself how this year can be more special and meaningful to your kids in showing them the true meaning of being thankful and in showing them how to share their thanks with others and for others. Studies show that when we express our thanks regularly, we have a happier disposition, less depression, higher vitality, more optimism, more engagement in life and an inner glow that shines through in how we look. Happy Thanksgiving to all our Country Grocer Family!
Monday, October 14th is a Statutory Holiday
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Announcements
New Earring Style!
Congratulations To
WEDDING
Jeff & Stacy Bendall on the arrival of their precious bundle of joy, Logan James Bendall born September 9th weighing in at 8 lbs 7 ozs.
CONGRATULATIONS
A Morning Greeter! Imagine your surprise on being greeted in the early morning to the sight and sounds of this bull elk! The new earring style is natural as well as edible.
To Erin, our Assistant Bakery Manager in Esquimalt on her recent marriage to Jamie Brizard on September 7th!
Thanks to Brian and Lisa for sharing this with us.
Anniversaries—5 and 10 years! Thanks Team!
Congratulations Congratulations To RJ in our Royal Oak Store on his 5th year anniversary with us!
To Randy in our Royal Oak Store on his 5th year anniversary with us!
Congratulations To Nancy in our Royal Oak Store on her 10th year anniversary with us!
Payroll Savings Program — It could help to pay the bills! The Payroll Savings Program is affordable. For as little as $2.00 per week you can contribute through automatic deductions off your pay and into your Payroll Savings Account. You can increase or decrease throughout the year and withdraw your money at any time by just a phone call or by going online. As your savings build up, think about the car insurance that is coming due, or the house taxes in July you need to pay, or those school supplies and clothes you will need in
September for the kids to start school after their growing spurt through the summer months. This can also be a way to save for that weekend SPA treatment, a trip to Seattle to see the Mariners, or just a get away to camp for a week on holidays. These funds are yours to use any time. This is an affordable way for you to save while earning interest from the day your funds are deposited into your Savings Program Account. Your contributions will start with your first pay in December until you want
to make a change or stop contributing. It’s easy, just go to csb.gc.ca/employees and select Click CSB to access CSB Online Services. Plan registration, contributions and redemptions are all managed through this site. Your Payroll Savings Program is fully backed by the Government of Canada. There is also the Employee How-To Guide to get all your step-by-step instructions. Good Luck and enjoy watching your savings grow! See your Store Manager for your organization ID or for more info.
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Wellness We all need Connection….the human touch! A few simple things to remember:
mean real attention, not just to what business they started or what sport they like. Learn about their backgrounds and passions. Invest genuine Be genuine. The only connections time in learning what really matters to that work will be the ones that you them. truly care about; the world will see Persistence wins. If you can’t conthrough anything short of that. If you nect directly, send an email or leave a don’t have a genuine interest in the person with whom you’re trying to con- message after the beep. But do not stop there, as most the world tends to. In nect, then stop trying. our busy world sometimes a few atProvide help. Even the biggest and tempts are needed. It’s your job to be most powerful people in the world persistent if you want to connect and have something they’d like help with. Too many people never reach out due care! to the fear that they wouldn’t be able to Real friends. Don’t over-think it. Be human, be helpful and most humans offer anything but you have more to will happily be human in return, reoffer than you realize. Pay ridiculous attention. It’s nearly gardless of who they are. impossible to genuinely connect or of- Remain unforgettable. All of the above are simple — yet sadly underfer help if you don’t pay attention — I
used — ways of standing out. Send birthday cards. Mail your favorite book with a signed personal note from you on the inside flap. Send them your family Christmas card. Be genuine. You’d be surprised how the simplest things actually never get done. At the end of the day it all comes back to being real and helping others. If you spent 100 percent of your waking hours thinking about how you can help absolutely everyone you come in contact with — from the woman who makes your latte, to the top authority in your industry — you will find everything else tends to take care of itself. The world will suddenly be in your corner. www.forbes.com
Food for Thought It’s all in the deliverance ….. a little kindness mixed with some compassion a touch of grace can make all the difference.
and dignity of others. They practise kindness, compassion, grace and have a great aptitude to love.
stranger the way you choose to interact with them can bring a frown or a smile….. ask yourself which would you prefer!!
Ever wonder why some people have to ability to reach people, earn the respect of others and are generally appreciated? Well most of it has to do with the way they talk to and treat people. They genuinely care, they treat others with respect, they do onto others as they would have done onto themselves and they keep in mind the integrity
We all want and deserve to be treated well and appreciated.
Remember the old adage “you get more flies with honey then vinegar” well it’s
It is important for all of us to take inventory from time to time and be aware of our interactions with others.
true! It’s all in the way you treat people!
Whether you are talking to a colleague at work, a friend, a family member or a totally
HR Desk The Turtles A turtle family decided to go on a picnic. Turtles, being naturally slow about things, took seven years to prepare for their outing. Finally the turtle family left home looking for a suitable place for their outing. During the second year of their journey they found a place ideal for them at last! For about six months they cleaned up the area, unpacked the picnic basket, and completed the arrangements. Then they discovered they had forgotten the salt. A picnic without salt would be a
disaster, they all agreed. After a lengthy discussion, the youngest turtle was chosen to retrieve the salt from home. Although he was the fastest of the slowmoving turtles, the little turtle whined, cried, and wobbled in his shell. He agreed to go on one condition: that no one would eat until he returned. The family consented and the little turtle left. Three years passed and the little turtle had not returned. Five years...six years... then on the seventh year of his absence, the oldest turtle could no longer contain his hunger. He announced that he was
going to eat and begun to unwrap a sandwich. At that point the little turtle suddenly popped out from behind a tree shouting, "SEE! I knew you wouldn't wait. Now I am not going to go get the salt." Some of us waste our time waiting for people to live up to our expectations. We lose track of what's the most important thing in our lives. We are so concerned about what others are doing that we don't do anything ourselves! Ref: www.random.inspiration
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Newsletter T itle
volume 14 Issue 9
Birthday Corner
Country Community ADMIN
ESQUIMALT ROYAL OAK
Gary Mike J Sheena Cortlyne Adrian Barry H Barb Allison
4-Oct 9-Oct 9-Oct 12-Oct 12-Oct 14-Oct 14-Oct 19-Oct
Nancy Derek Spencer Jeff Lorna Cortney Randy Brian Suckling EJ Greg Randall
21-Oct 28-Oct Nov-3 Nov-6 Nov-11 Nov-13 Nov-14 Nov-24 Nov-26 Nov-27
LAKE COWICHAN
October Bob D Dyllan W Britney D Steve W
NANAIMO NORTH
October Karl Keaundra Izzy Tim W November Greg Jaime Steve Richard Kim
Alex Nikolas Tracy S Sean Ashley Walter Karryn Sheryl Cynthia Niall Albert Jennifer Kristen Tiffany Lou
1-Oct 7-Oct 11-Oct 11-Oct 13-Oct 15-Oct 17-Oct 24-Oct 24-Oct 31-Oct Nov-2 Nov-16 Nov-18 Nov-28 Nov-29
COBBLE HILL
Robbie Brenda Jennifer Wayne Rose Sidney Natalie
12-Oct 17-Oct 20-Oct 25-Oct Nov-3 Nov-10 Nov-27
Bernice Mark S Sue
Nov-8 Nov-12 Nov-26
SALT SPRING
Dawn Anne Dan Cristal Dwight Rick Ocea Mary
Oct-4 Oct-4 Oct-8 Oct-8 Oct-9 Oct-14 Oct-14 Oct-15
Tim Kelly Jeff Brent Kecia Roxanne Joann Nancy Christian Hope Dianne Barbara
Oct-19 Oct-23 Oct-23 Nov-1 Nov-3 Nov-9 Nov-11 Nov-13 Nov-15 Nov-16 Nov-23 Nov-29
NANAIMO CHASE RIVER
Floyd Rudy Sally Greg W Kevin Randy Ray Dan Kim Laurie Michael Marlene Eileen
Note: Stores without dates are as per their request .
Oct. 1 Oct.10 Oct. 14 Oct. 30 Oct. 30 Oct. 31 Nov 13 Nov 18 Nov 23 Nov 25 Nov 28 Nov 30 Nov 30
Upcoming events/training in our Victoria/Cobble Hill community: Customer Service Training Oct 8th Customer Service Training Oct 22nd First Aid Training Sept 23-Oct 30 Halloween Costume Contest Oct 31st Annual Xmas Party November 22nd Kids Xmas Party December 8th
************* For Something Different!!
Tuesday, October 1st, 2013 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm THE GETTIN' HIGHER CHOIR'S FALL 2013 NEW SINGERS INTAKE
Group singing is cheaper than therapy, healthier than drinking, and certainly more fun than working out. ~ Stacey Horn, author of Imperfect Harmony: Finding Happiness Singing With Others. From first time singers to all-the-timers, from the hesitant to the eager, from the nervous to the confident the Gettin’ Higher Choir welcomes all voices! No-obligation, no-audition if you like it and it’s a fit for you join! Lots more information about our singing community can be found on our web site at: http://www.gettinhigherchoir.ca More intakes dates available on website.
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