CELEBRATE SPRING 2016
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EDITOR’S NOTE South Etobicoke is a great place to raise a family. That’s why we’re dedicating the next three issues to celebrating family life along the Lakeshore.
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We’ve also highlighted upcoming festivals and community events. Mark your calendars, it’s going to be a busy spring in the neighbourhood. We hope to see you out on the Lakeshore. As always, thank you for reading. Roger Tumminieri, Editor Etobicoke Lakeshore Press BECOME AN AD PARTNER: 416.788.0716 print magazines: free for pick-up at local merchants in South Etobicoke digital magazines: read them at issuu.com/the_el_press inquiries: etobicokelakeshorepress@gmail.com social: follow us @the_el_press
SPRINGTIME EDITION
CELEBRATE SPRING 2016
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NEIGHBOURHOOD NEWS
Wanda Buote, Principal of Humber College - Lakeshore Campus, addresses onlookers at the official launch of The GARDENS Pod project. In conjunction with LAMP Community Health Centre, the project aims to assist in creating an Urban Agricultural Framework for South Etobicoke, a newly defined Urban Priority Area in the City of Toronto. The primary aim is food security, support for low-income earners, lone-parent families, seniors, people living on fixed-incomes, and people with disabilities living in the area. 6
The GARDENS Pod Project is similar to the concept of a community garden except the pods tend to be smaller, mobile, raised beds that don’t need a lot of space and are spread throughout the community. With help from Humber College and other participating organizations in South Etobicoke, The GARDENS Pod Project expects to yield 500 kg of produce for distribution within the community. For more information on the project, visit: thegardenslakeshore.ca
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If you have a budding PopStar in your life, then they will not want to miss an awesome week of singing, songwriting, in-studio recording, dancing, video-making, crafts, fashion studies, instrumental workshops, and exploring the world of music and technology. According to The Stop’s co-owner, Jasmine Denham, who is also the Musical Director and Vocal Coach of YTV’s The Next Star and Summer Beach Bash, “Our exclusive camp brings the music industry to life in an environment that stimulates creativity and imagination, while boosting confidence as well as self-esteem. We believe in empowering our kids with dreams and showing them how hard work and dedication can lead to results.” 8
In a small group setting, kids will be mentored by some of the industry’s finest musicians and choreographers, and will work on performances for our big show that takes place on the last day of camp. BONUS…everyone leaves with their very own CD of the songs they recorded during the week! Ages 6-15 Full Day (9am-5pm): $350/week Half Day (9am-12pm): $175/week Early Drop-Off (8-9am) and Late Pick-Up (5-6pm) are available by appointment.
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PRENATAL YOGA
By: Laura Mack your right thigh as you turn. Your right hand comes to the lower back for support. Without leaning back, continue gently to rotate the spine, looking over your right shoulder to include the neck. Breathing deeply, hold for 3 to 5 breaths. Repeat on the other side.
“Cat” on all fours
Come forward on to your hands and knees, placing your hands directly under your shoulders and knees under hips. Begin to draw your belly up and in, dropping your tailbone down and rounding the spine. Release gently, coming back to a neutral position. Repeat 2 to 5 times. During the nine months of pregnancy, a mother’s body undergoes enormous physiological changes to make room for baby to develop and grow. New demands are placed on her system as she breathes, moves, sleeps, and digests. This gentle, 10-minute yoga sequence is a great way to bring mindfulness to your breathing and to alleviate some back discomfort:
Twist
Come to a comfortable seated position with the hips higher than the knees. Breathing deeply, relax your lower back down towards the ground with each exhalation. Starting from the hips, allow your spine to rotate gentle to the right as you breathe out. Move your left hand across your body and hold on to
Wide Knee Child’s Pose
Kneel on the floor and bring the knees wide apart and the big toes together. With your awareness on your breathing, exhale and relax your lower back downwards towards your feet. Keeping your back, neck, and shoulders relaxed, lean forward from your hip joints, placing your palms on the floor in front of you. Keep focusing on relaxing your lower back downwards and sinking your weight into your hip joints. If this feels comfortable and available to you, then walk your hands further away from you and come all the way down to the floor. Stacking one hand on top of the other to create a shelf for the forehead to relax. Stay here for 5 to 10 breaths.
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RUN FOR WOMEN
By: Jonathan Nhan, RPh, CDE
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MOM & BABY YOGA
Being a parent can be tough. Whether you’re a new or not-sonew mother, welcoming a little one into your life is a huge transition. The post-birth physical body is healing and adjusting for optimal homeostasis, as are our complex emotional bodies to manage overwhelm or sleep deprivation amidst moments of heart-bursting bliss and parental joy. As you and your family reconfigure routines,
By: Marlene Sammy
adjust schedules, and learn about your beautifuly unique baby, the concept of balance can feel like a fantasy of lore. Nurturing your child is an important and around-the-clock job, yet incorporating self-care into your week or day is just as vital. As it can be next to impossible to carve out consistent alone time, finding activities or practices that incorpor-
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ate your baby can tip the scale towards increased well-being, as well as physical and emotional energy. Yoga with Baby at Branch Yoga & Wellness is one such class that allows parents and caregivers to practice with their little ones in tow. This class is suitable for parents with babies at least six weeks old. Whether you’re returning to your mat or just starting out, a series like this will help you strengthen, lengthen, and tune in. Babies are welcome to join in the movements or explore their own practice. And it’s not just for moms. Dads and caregivers are welcome, too! Foundational yoga poses, mindful meditation, engaging group chats, and support for postpartum issues create an inclusive community class for all parents and babies seeking balance, fun, and exercise. Bring your baby to class and bond with other parents in the Long Branch community through yoga and meditation. Because after all, it takes a village. Marlene Sammy is co-owner of Branch Yoga & Wellness. ---
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MEDITATION: A HOW-TO GUIDE The benefits of meditation are many and include increased mental capacity, concentration, focus, creativity, a reduction in stress and anxiety, improved emotional state and balance, as well as an increased sense of peace and worthiness. Meditation also contriubutes to an improved immune system and healthier relationships. The list goes on. So why aren’t more of us meditating regularly? With our seemingly never-ending ‘to-do’ lists, finding time to add something new into our lives can feel daunting and overwhelming. Are you ready for change? Do you want more peace, better relationships, more creativity, improved health, and better sleep? If you answered YES to any or all of the above, try out the steps below to begin your meditation practice and journey. And remember that it is a practice and will improve with time and consistency. Find a short 5 to 15 minute guided meditation that you can listen to daily. There are so many meditations available covering all areas of our lives, including physical well-being, financial abundance, relational well-being and more. Search out meditations that speak to you and commit to listening to them daily for 30 days.
By: Karey Emmett
Find a group meditation meet-up in your local area where you can practice with others. Give yourself some time to seek out a group that resonates with you and begin to enjoy the benefits of gathering with like-minded souls on a regular basis. If you want to be and feel your best, this is your homework. Give yourself permission to allow the space and time to re-train your busy mind and watch the magic begin to unfold into your personal experience. Karey Emmett is co-owner of Branch Yoga & Wellness. ---
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ON LOCATION
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Rosa with Grandchildren Rosa is visiting Toronto from Brazil. Her son, daughter-in-law, and grandchildren live in the condo at the foot of Humber Bay. She is enjoying her visit with her family and is thrilled to be spending time with her grandchildren, taking a sunny walk along the Lakeshore. For Mother’s Day, Rosa will make a traditional Brazilian dish at home with her children and grandchildren. She thinks her children have some sort of surprise organized for her as well, but she is not sure what it is.
Sarah, Sandy & Courtney Sandy, and her two grown daughters make a regular effort to walk along the Lakeshore. Sandy grew up in the neighbourhood, so she knows all of the traditional restaurants and businesses along the strip, and is excited to explore the recent additions.
Rachelle and Kids Rachelle and her family are from North Toronto and, as a family outing, decided to visit Humber Bay to celebrate Mother’s Day.
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LOCAL EVENTS
By: Chris Logan
It’s Festival Time! I’m so proud to be a part of the upcoming Mimico Village BIA Tulip Festival. The Festival is an annual event, stretching back 14 years, providing local school children with the opportunity to paint 23 4-foot unique tulip art forms with a message we can all learn from. This year, Festival proceeds will be donated to support the anti-bullying initiatives of The Canadian Centre of Abuse Awareness. The tulips will be painted in the theme of “Stop Bullying and Be a Friend”. This year, the Mimico Village BIA Tulip Festival will be working to showcase the talents of our creative local youth while raising awareness for the physical and psychological harm caused by bullying in an effort to increase everyone’s awareness of this intimidating and aggressive behaviour. At the same time, it’s also going to be a wonderful way to get out and enjoy a few hours of fun with your children and neighbours. A free event with activities for the whole family, this year’s Tulip Festival will feature rock-climbing, face-painting, cookie decorating, live music, and a huge Freeze Dance Competition. Be sure to stop by my tent to say hello and for chances to win free prizes. I hope to see you there! mimicotulipfestival.com 24
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In today’s time and age most of our cars are equipped with TPMS sensors (Tire Pressure Monitoring Systems). Making sure they are working and programmed will ensure a safe trip knowing tires are properly inflated. If not, a quick circle check will do the trick. If any tires look or appear to be low, check with a tire pressure gauge or visit your local service station to have them inspected. For parents travelling with small children, car seats need to be inspected for proper installation. If you are unsure, you can visit your local fire station where the fire fighters are trained to help you. Also, car seats do have expiration dates. Make sure yours is valid and in good working order. 26
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