October 2016 Issue by Windsor Parent

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Are You Ready to

Thrive!

Halloween costumes

2016’s top choices for children and adults are from a summer blockbuster film

A women’s conference is being held Oct. 21 at Ambassador Golf Club

Puppet Tricks & Musical Treats Halloween Show Dress up, join in on the fun and enjoy a Halloween goody bag.*

FRIDAY, OCTOBER 28 • 6 p.m. - Centre Court

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Contents

On the Cover: Brothers Jak, age 10 and Nate, age 6 Photo Courtesy of Ashworth Photo Group

in this issue 4. A Season of Changes 12. Apples Aplenty Fun facts about autumn and its awesome multi-coloured displays

Half-day or Full-day care for children 18 months - 5 years

519-966-5688 www.littlestarschildcare.ca Little Stars Child Care 3139 Dougall Ave., Windsor

Local orchards welcome families for picking and other events

14. 2016’s Most Popular Halloween Costumes Top choices for kids A women’s conference and adults come from will be held on Oct. 21 a recent blockbuster film at Ambassador Golf Club

6. Are You Ready to Thrive?

8. October Events Horses, Harvest, and Halloween highlights this month’s activities

15. The ADHD Challenge Canadians are being asked to participate and raise awareness

Halloween Costumes Snowsuits Winter Clothing Ice Skates & Dancewear 221 Sandwich St. S. Amherstburg 519-736-0990 OPEN 7 DAYS

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FAMILY FUN GUIDE SUBMISSIONS: GENERAL MANAGER: Bob Thwaites ADVERTISING CONSULTANTS: Shelley Oswald, John Lachance EDITOR: Bill England CONTRIBUTORS: Dan Schwab Matt Weingarden Stephanie Renaud HOW TO REACH US: Windsor Parent Magazine, 1116 Lesperance Road, Tecumseh, ON N8N 1X2 ADMINISTRATION & GENERAL INQUIRIES: Mary McLeod, 519-735-2080 ext. 110 E-mail : mamcleod@postmedia.com ADVERTISING INQUIRIES: West of Walker Road - Shelley Oswald, 519-978-3062 Cell: 519-965-4551 E-mail: dwoswald@sympatico.ca

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Rain or Shine - All Indoors

A Family Fun Event!! Kids Games

Pony Rides (135cm Max. Height)

Visit the Barn & See our Horses in Costume Crafts

Food at The Witches Brew Cafe

A beneﬁt for the Windsor-Essex Therapeutic Riding Association

COSTUME CONTEST BOTH NIGHTS AT 7PM

See The Headless Horseman Ride Again PHONE: 1 (519) 726-7682

WEB:

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Commentary

AUTUMN

A season of many changes

utumn is a season of many changes, with some of the most notable including the dramatic multicoloured displays that occur just prior to trees shedding their leaves. It’s also a time of year when many people feel re-energized by cooler temperatures and spend many hours outdoors enjoying all that fall has to offer. Whether one is collecting leaves, picking apples, exploring corn mazes, or driving the countryside enjoying the foliage, autumn is full of fun facts that can make the season that much more enjoyable. 1. Autumn began on the autumnal equinox (September 22 this year) when the sun crosses the celestial equator moving southward. When the equinox occurs, there are an equal number of daylight and nighttime hours. 2. Since ancient times, autumn has been an important time of year for many civilizations. Autumn is a main harvesting time in many areas, and a successful harvest was once necessary for survival. Many steps are, and have long been, taken to ensure a bountiful autumn harvest. 3. Fall is a time when trees and other plants prepare for dormancy during winter. As autumn progresses and the hours of daylight gradually decrease, trees begin to close down their food production systems and reduce the amount of chlorophyll in leaves. Chlorophyll is the chemical that makes tree leaves green, and as it declines, other chemicals become more prominent and shine through in the leaves. That is why leaves change colour. 4. Some scientists believe that global climate change can impact autumn colours, such as delaying the change in trees. Also, red pigments may start to decline as trees use sugary fuel to grow new twigs rather than to cause red leaf displays. 5. North Americans more readily refer to this time of year as ‘fall’ while the British use ‘autumn’. Both terms date back to around the 16th century. Prior to this period, autumn was known as ‘harvest’. 6. We bid farewell to monarch butterflies in the fall. Each autumn, monarch butterflies migrate to Mexico and some parts of southern California. They fly at speeds ranging between 20 and 40 kilometres per hour. 7. A study of centenarians born between 1880 to 1895 published in the Journal of Aging Research, found that babies born during autumn months are more likely to live to age 100 than those born during the rest of the year. Thirty per cent of the centenarians followed were born during the fall. 8. Squash, pumpkins and other gourds are prominent in the fall. The largest squash grown on record belonged to Joel Jarvis of St. Thomas, Ontario, and his huge winner weighed in at 1,486.6 pounds in 2011. 9. The many-coloured leaves are not the only display one might see during the fall. The autumn equinox signals the aurora borealis, also called the Northern Lights. Besides the lengthening of nights and cool evening weather, which are great for stargazers, autumn is ‘aurora season’, according to NASA. That’s because, during the fall, geomagnetic storms are about twice as frequent as the annual average. 10. Full moons are named for the month or season in which they rise. The Harvest Moon is the full moon closest to the autumnal equinox.

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Health and Wellness

By Stephanie Renaud B.A. Psych., B.Ed. Introducing the Thriving Women’s Conference. Ladies, this is revolutionary. At this conference you will be invited to do some serious self care, and not the self care you are thinking of. This is not a pedicure or shopping. This is self care that reaches out and touches every aspect of your life. There is a cultural message delivered to women that “self care is selfish.” This is absolute nonsense. At Thrive, the goal is to shift away from that notion and dive into the inner work that needs to be done to really step up your game.

Heather Chauvin, the mastermind behind this event, is inviting you to join her on Friday, Oct. 21 at the Ambassador Golf Club, 1025 Sprucewood Ave., if you are an ambitious woman who has been working her ass off to take care of everyone else, and find yourself laying awake at night, overwhelmed, with a mind that won’t stop. You keep telling yourself, “Wouldn’t be nice, one day when I have time, if I could finally start taking care of myself.” You are noticing that the deterioration of your relationships, your health and your positivity are really affecting your life. You feel out of control, and you doesn’t know how to regain balance in your life. You are not just ready to listen to how, you are ready to dive in.

SOCCER REGISTRATION FOR THE 2017 SEASON LaSalle Stompers (House League) Those eligible to play: Born 2013 & older FEES: U4 division $150.00/player U5 division $150.00/player U6 division $150.00/player U8, U10, U12, U15, U18 $180.00/player and 18+ division $100.00/player U18 playing 11v11 on larger fields

LaSalle Stompers is now the only Gold Club Excellence Club in Essex County

The first three immediate family members pay full fee, any child after is free.

Online Registration Opens October 1st Pay y by y Credit Card

REGISTRATION DAYS Saturday, October 29th, 2016 and January 8th, 2017, 9am-1pm at Zehrs, Malden Road, in the Community Room. Payment by cheque or cash only. Any players registered after Jan. 31st will be placed on a waiting list.

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This one-day conference will take you through expertly designed workshops that will guide you to do work that, if you really commit to it, will change your life. It will change the way you interact with your kids, your husband, your work and beyond. Most importantly, it will change the way you interact with yourself. If you are really ready to show up for yourself, Heather’s goal for this visionary conference is to wake up every single woman who walks through the doors, to crack her open and to show her that whatever she truly desires in her life is possible. To change the cultural belief that self care is selfish, and that women cannot be fulfilled and raise a family. “I put Thrive together out of a cultural need for connection,” says Chauvin. “Women are struggling behind the scenes. Culturally we are told to put on this mask that every thing is fine, and we need to hold it together for everyone else. “Behind the scenes that is not the case. Holding it together is not a sustainable way of life. “This event is to raise awareness for women that change is possible and to show them how. A lot of conferences inspire women but they don’t give them the tools. At Thrive, I am handing you the exact tools you need to make that change a reality.” With the sold out venue and the support of local businesses, the event will pledge to donate $10,000 to Pajama Angels, a local not-for-profit that gives funds for holistic therapies to people with cancer and chronic disease. “I was a personal recipient of Pajama Angels when I was going through my cancer journey,” Chauvin explains. “Beyond their mission, they are showing women that change is possible and that there is another way.

“Healing is so important on our journey, and we don’t have to wait until we are sick to start taking of ourselves. I was already doing the work before I got sick. I had to pull back to a deeper level. “I was doing the work physically, I could go to yoga and hang out with all those people, but I wasn’t listening to my body and my intuition. I was letting fear and worry run my life.” Fear and worry are poison that, if left unchecked, will make you sick, possibly severely sick. This doesn’t have to happen to you. Imagine what that kind of sickness would do to you, or your children. As parents, you are the role models that teach them how to show up in the world. If you are letting fear and worry poison your life, this is exactly what they will learn. That to love someone is to be afraid for them and worry, and to let that worry make them sick. Parents are the engineers of the environment their children grow up in. It is really in how we show up in our lives that we teach and coach our children how to show up in their lives. This, without fail, requires that we do the work to really and truly show up for ourselves. You make come to this event because of yourself children, but the person that will really benefit is you. If you are ready to dive in, if this there is a voice in your heart that says “Yes! This is for me,” then please visit HeatherChauvin.com/thrive for more details and to claim your spot. Use promo code “Parent” to get $20 off of your ticket price. Stephanie Renaud is a parenthood and energy coach. For more information, please visit StephanieARenaud.wordpress.com

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Parenting and Family Literacy Centres

Child and Family Centres Centres pour enfants et familles FREE drop-in centres where parents, caregivers and their children from birth to 6 years of age can play and learn together in a play-based environment in their local school. École catholique Georges-P.-Vanier 6200 Edgar St., WINDSOR 519-948-9481 Monday to Friday, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.

École catholique Saint-Edmond (OEYC) 1880 Totten St., WINDSOR 519-945-0924 Monday to Friday, 8:30 to 11:30 a.m., as well as two Saturdays

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October Events

Strides for Stability Horse Show

Fun Fridays

Saturday, Oct. 1 and Sunday, Oct. 2 H/J Open Warm-up at 7:30 a.m.; Dressage starts at 8 a.m. at Windsor-Essex Therapeutic Riding Association, 3323 North Malden Rd., Essex

Fridays, Oct. 7, 14, and 28 from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. in front of Hudson’s Bay at Devonshire Mall

A fun show with something for everyone to showcase their skills at any level! Awards, prizes and money for select classes, raffles, vendors and food available on-site. Rain or shine Please visit WETRA.ca for more information.

Paw Pals Meet & Greet Saturday, Oct. 1, 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Colasanti’s Tropical Gardens, 1550 Road 3 E., Kingsville Free to all families in the restaurant area! Don’t forget to bring your camera! Please visit Colasanti.com for more information about other events and deals happening that day!

Harvest & Horses Festival Sunday, Oct. 2, 12 p.m. to 4 p.m. at the John R. Park Homestead, 915 County Rd. 50, Essex Celebrate the fall harvest season on the farm. Pony and pony cart rides for kids! Listen to ghost stories in the attic, try some corn husk crafts, see the cider-making process and more. Meet the horses that made harvest possible 200 years ago! Enjoy the parade of breeds then a BBQ lunch provided by the Kingsville Lions. Please visit ERCA.org/jrph for more information.

Ice Age Mammals

Opening October 20th until December 31st Ice Age Mammals is produced by the Canadian Museum of Nature in partnership with the Montréal Science Centre, the Royal Tyrrell Museum and the Yukon Beringia Interpretive Centre. Location Chimczuk Museum 401 Riverside Drive West Information 519-253-1812 www.museumwindsor.ca

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Your last chance to experience Fun Fridays! This month’s line-up includes CLaroL the CLown (Oct. 7); Get in the Groove Pop Show with Kerri Brown (Oct. 14); and a Halloween Special Event with Puppet Tricks and Musical Treats (30 minute show) while quantities last (Oct. 28). Please visit DevonshireMall.com for more information.

Halloween Spooktacular on the Farm Friday, Oct. 14 and Saturday, Oct. 15 from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. at Windsor-Essex Therapeutic Riding Association, 3323 North Malden Rd., Essex A family-fun event! Rain or shine – all indoors! Games, pony rides, crafts, food at The Witches Brew Café Visit the Barn and see the horses in costume! Costume contests both nights at 7 p.m. Please visit WETRA.ca for more information.

Haunted Barn Friday, Oct. 14 and Saturday, Oct. 15 Friday, Oct. 21 and Saturday, Oct. 22 Friday, Oct. 28 and Saturday, Oct. 29 from Dusk until 10 p.m. at Thiessen Orchards, 400 Talbot Rd. E., Leamington Ghoulishly good fun! Rain or shine. Recommended age is 12 and up (parental discretion advised) Ticket sales start at 6 p.m. in the Kountry Kitchen. Please visit ThiessenOrchards.com for more information about the Haunted Barn as well as the Fun Acre and the Corn Maze.

Superhero Takeover

All 4 Mamas Fall Festival, Mommy Market, and 5K Walk

Sunday, Oct. 23, 3 p.m. to 7 p.m. at the Ciociaro Club, 3745 North Talbot Rd.

Sunday, Oct. 16, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Ciociaro Club, 3745 North Talbot Rd.

Calling all superheroes! Boys and girls ages 3-11 are invited to the third annual fundraiser for Cystic Fibrosis Canada –Essex-Kent chapter. Please visit Facebook.com/superherotakeover for more information.

Yoga warm-up at 9 a.m. 5K walk around track at 10 a.m. (optional) Hot pasta lunch served at 11:30 a.m. Other activities include face painting, bouncy castle, costume parade, music, family harvest photos, and more! Proceeds will go to Windsor Regional Hospital Family Birthing Centre Please visit All4Mamas.com for more information.

Fall Festival 2016 Friday, Oct. 28, 6 p.m. at Southwood Community Church, 2001 Spring Garden Rd. Families are invited to a night of hay rides, camp fires, crafts, food, and other activities. Free admission for everyone, but registration is required at Children.goscc.org.

Ice Age Mammals Opening Thursday, Oct. 20 at Chimczuk Museum, 401 Riverside Dr. W. Produced by the Canadian Museum of Nature in partnership with the Montréal Science Centre, the Royal Tyrrell Museum, and the Yukon Beringia Interpretive Centre. Please visit MuseumWindsor.ca for more information.

T2B Halloween Family Spooktacular Saturday, Oct. 29, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. at Malden Park 5K9 Doggie Costume Walk at 11 a.m. in honour of Mason Macri, followed by a BBQ, Halloween treats, face painting, pumpkin decorating, costume contest for dogs and youth, games and constant entertainment! All proceeds to support T2B’s commitment to Ronald McDonald House Windsor and T2B paediatric programs in our local hospitals and healthcare facilities. Please visit T2B.ca for more information.

Haunted Greenhouse and Horror Hedgemaze Friday, Oct. 21, Saturday, Oct. 22, and Sunday, Oct 23 Friday, Oct. 28, Saturday, Oct. 29, and Sunday, Oct. 30 at Colasanti’s Tropical Gardens, 1550 Road 3 E., Kingsville Celebrating 20 years of haunted Halloween activities! Tickets are sold in restaurant area from 5:30 p.m. to 10 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays and 5:30 to 9 p.m. on Sundays Indoor activities available rain or shine. Outdoor activities do not operate in rain. Portion of proceeds donated to the Migration Hall Players Theatre Program and local high school drama departments Please visit Colasanti.com for more information.

Spook-Tacular Trick or Treat Event Saturday, Oct. 29, 2 p.m. to 3 p.m. at Tecumseh Mall Dress up, drop in, and collect treats from participating retailers (while supplies last). Stop in early for FREE Halloween make-up demonstrations from 10:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. at Spirit Halloween! Please visit TecumsehMall.com for more information.

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An Autumn Apple a Day! Essex County orchards welcome families for a unique agricultural experience By Matt Weingarden It’s apple-picking time and for many families, a trip to harvest apples at nearby farms has become a regular rite of autumn passage. Apples are one of the easiest fruit to pick and use. They’re big, not easily bruised, most varieties store well, they can be eaten fresh, cooked, canned, frozen and made into many tasty and healthy dishes. Apples are fat-free, low sodium, and cholesterol-free.

If you’re looking for places around Essex County to engage the family on a weekend afternoon, there are several local farms that you can help to support local farms. Thiessen Orchards, 400 Talbot Rd. E. in Leamington, offers ‘pick-your-own’ apples and pumpkin patch as well as hayrides in the orchard. “We’ve seen an overall increase in numbers of families who visit us every year,” according to Andrew Thiessen, who with wife Krissy, operate Thiessen Orchards.

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“We’ve added a whole lot more family oriented activities for everyone. “We call it ‘Farmtastic Fun.’” Thiessen expects to host 8,000 to 10,000 people at the orchard over the fall harvest season this year. All ages can burn some energy in the popular HAYMOW (an old rustic barn filled with straw and two giant slides). The family can also challenge the five-acre corn maze, dig deep down in the sandbox and fly high on the huge swing sets. Their Kountry Kitchen serves up a delicious menu consisting of sausage on a bun, jumbo hot dogs, fresh apple cider (warm or cold), homemade apple pie, caramel apples, apple fritters and muffins to name a few.

Wagner Orchards & Estate Winery, located at 1222 Lakeshore Rd. 103, began with the first planting of apple trees in 1986. Initially, it was a small ‘pick-yourown’ farm, Wagner’s has expanded to become a family agricultural destination. Harold and Janice Wagner, along with their children, Matt, Melissa and Katrina, operate the 50-acre farm. “We probably see about 40,000 people a year out here,” says Harold. “It’s a really great family day out. If you wish to enjoy a glass of wine while you pick your own apples – it’s not a problem.” Wagner says that they continuously seek to improve food quality through sound environmental practices.

“We raise our own beef, pork and poultry free of hormones, chemicals and antibiotics,” he notes. “Our fruit trees have the minimal amount of chemicals needed to produce a high quality fruit. “Where possible, we use natural pest control rather than insecticide. Our food is grown in the healthiest possible way.” Wagner’s has expanded to include a farm bakery, producing fresh, homemade pies, strudels and desserts. Wines and ciders “We are a registered estate winery and produce unique high quality fruit and grape wines and ciders,” Harold adds.

Saturday, October 1st & Sunday, October 2nd, 2016 H/J Open Warm-up 7:30am / Dressage start 8:00am AT: 3323 North Malden Road, Essex ON N8M 2X6

TO SUPPORT & BENEFIT THE RIDERS OF THE WINDSOR-ESSEX THERAPEUTIC RIDING ASSOCIATION There will be equestrian classes for all, including: the thrill of the Mini Prix, the Hunter Derby, the Ride a Buck Class, Lead line, and the Grace of Dressage, along with The Border City Barkers Dogs versus our best Jumper Horses.

Essex County’s ‘Pick Your Own’ Apple Orchards and farms There are several locations across Essex County that you can pick your own apples including: ABRUZZESE FARMS LTD. Corner of Highway 3 & Upcott Side Rd. Kingsville 519-326-4274 VisitWindsorEssex.com/ Abruzzese-Farms-Ltd COL-MAC ORCHARDS 1334 Seacliff Dr. Kingsville 519-733-5224 VisitWindsorEssex.com/ Col-Mac-Orchards KENNETTE ORCHARDS 913 Lakeshore Rd. 107 Lakeshore 519-727-3064 Facebook.com/KennetteOrchard

MELEG’S LAKEVIEW ORCHARD 166 Arner Townline Kingsville 519-733-4857 MelegsOrchard.ca NICKEL’S ORCHARDS 1498 County Rd. 34 Ruthven 519-326-7093 Facebook.com/NickelsOrchards THIESSEN ORCHARDS 400 Talbot Rd. E. Leamington 519-326-5282 ThiessenOrchards.com WAGNER ORCHARDS & ESTATE WINERY 1222 Lakeshore Rd. 103 Lakeshore 519-723-4807 WagnerOrchards.com Source: Tourism Windsor Essex Pelee Island

A FUN SHOW WITH SOMETHING FOR EVERYONE TO SHOWCASE THEIR SKILLS AT ANY LEVEL!

Riders y

Prizes and Money for Select Classes y Raffles y y

Please submit your entry form before Midnight on Monday, September 19th, 2016. Entries and fees can be submitted online at www.wetra.ca, mailed or dropped off at the address below. (Night deposit box available) Please call 519-726-7682 if you require assistance.

Vendors and Food Available Onsite y Rain or Shine y

Visit the WETRA Therapy Horses y Top Rider Award y Please Bring Your Own Lawn Chair

Windsor-Essex Therapeutic Riding Association

3323 North Malden Road Essex, ON, N8M 2X6

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PHONE: 1 (519) 726-7682 FAX: 1 (519) 726-4403

EMAIL: info@wetra.ca WEB: www.wetra.ca

Holy Family Achievement School of Académie Ste-Cécile (HFAS) Where students learn to create, achieve and succeed

Special programmes for elementary and secondary students with certain learning exceptionalities. HFAS recognizes that each student is unique and must be given opportunities to achieve success according to his or her own interests, abilities and goals by creating a challenging and nurturing environment. By accessing the ability and shedding the barriers, we encourage our students and assist them to achieve their fullest potential as they aim for success in their studies.

To begin the application process, please contact us at 519-969-1291 *All students must provide a written professional referral, Enrollment is subject to approval of HFAS’ Administration. *HFAS will open in September 2016 subject to the enrollment required by the Ontario Ministry of Education.

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Suicide Squadʼs Joker and Harley Quinn tops lists for adults and kids By Dan Schwab

Most popular Halloween costumes for 2016 There are Thieves Among Us! And they’re not after money or your jewelry, they are after something much more precious! Your children’s Self-Esteem! We live in a wholly negative world, there are more thieves than ever robbing your child of ever needed self-esteem! Wouldn’t you love to see your child prosper and flourish with confidence? At Art Mason’s Peaceful Warriors’ Martial Arts Institute we specialize in helping children just like yours by teaching them Self-Esteem building tools and success skills all through showing them how to kick and punch. You will see your child learn to become an unstoppable force of confidence as she tackles new, exciting and challenging goals!

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The results are in: The most popular Halloween costumes of 2016 are the characters from the new superhero movie Suicide Squad. Of course, like every Halloween, more traditional costumes such as princesses, fairies, pirates, witches, and cowboys are still common, but Windsor’s Halloween stores are seeing a huge demand for costumes from this summer’s movie blockbuster. For boys, the most-wanted costume is the Joker – the grinning, green-haired bad guy in white make-up. For girls, the character of choice is Harley Quinn – the multi-coloured supervillain with pigtails who sometimes wears a t-shirt that says: “Daddy’s Lil Monster.” Ali Poupard, manager at Halloween Alley, 4330 Walker Rd., says the store has received multiple phone calls from parents asking if they have the costumes in stock. Melanie Harding, manager at Party City, 4115 Walker Rd., agrees. “Suicide Squad is the biggest one this year,” she explains. “For toddlers, juniors, adults – it’s all Harley Quinn and the Joker.” Harding says many parents dress up kids in groups and since the movie is comprised of an ensemble cast, each child can dress up as a different character. Also popular this year are costumes from Star Wars, Paw Patrol, Monster High, Shopkins, and Disney princesses, to name a few. Dress kids in safe costumes The Halloween store experts offered a few tips for parents to help make sure their kids have a safe night trick-or-treating. “Give your child a glow stick to carry with them to help them see and be seen better in the dark,” Harding suggests. “A lot of people don’t think about that. They might think that they don’t want to give their child a light because then they won’t want to hold on to it, but you can tape it to their costume and also there are wearable glow sticks.” It’s also important that kids’ costumes are highly visible so they can be easily seen at night by drivers on the road. If your child has a dark costume, you can add reflective tape, tags or buttons. Also make sure that the child doesn’t wear anything that obscures their vision. Masks should have large eyeholes for children to see through clearly. Other tips are to use only non-toxic make-up, leave sharp and pointy props at home and make sure costumes fit properly, are not too long and can be easily taken off.

FALL FESTIVAL Families are invited to join us Friday, October 28th at 6 pm for a night of Hay rides, camp fires, crafts, food and other activities. No cost, but registration is required. Register online at www.children.goscc.org

Southwood

Community Church

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‘The 2016 ADHD Challenge’ Canadians are being asked to participate in “The 2016 ADHD Challenge”. The Centre for ADHD Awareness, Canada (CADDAC) urges every Canadian to participate in a challenge of their choice for the month of October in an effort to raise awareness of ADHD and help raise funds for ADHD awareness and advocacy work across Canada. Whether you are 6, 16, or 60+, the CADDAC wants you to decide on a personal challenge that you want to complete during ADHD Awareness Month, and complete the challenge with the support of your sponsors. STEP 1 Decide on a challenge: • Something physical like running, biking, swimming or yoga (e.g. 20 minutes of aerobic exercise each day) • Something more cerebral like meditation, or mindfulness • (e.g. 10 minutes twice a day) • Something educational like reading or, creative like painting or writing (read a book each week or a chapter every night) STEP 2 Go to the CADDAC web site and register your challenge STEP 3 Use the ADHD Awareness tools, fact sheets, info graphics, posters and recording (available at CADDAC.ca) to educate your friends and family about ADHD STEP 4 (optional) Ask your family and friends to log onto the CADDAC website, and donate a small amount ($2, $5, $10, $20) to sponsor your challenge and help support ADHD awareness and advocacy efforts. (CADDAC is not a charity but rather a national not-for-profit, so charitable receipts will not be issued) Join the online discussion about ADHD and your challenges on our Facebook page. The most creative ideas will be posted on the CADDAC Facebook page. All participants who wish their names to be shared will be officially thanked on the CADDAC website and receive a certificate of participation and appreciation. To register your challenge, sponsor a participant, or for more information, please visit CADDAC.ca

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No-bake mini-pumpkin cheesecake treats so good guests will want thirds! Take the bite-sized dessert trend to the next level this Thanksgiving with a mini pumpkin cheesecake. This no-bake treat is perfect for getting the kids involved, and the budget-friendly ingredients can be found at your local Walmart.

MINI NO-BAKE PUMPKIN CHEESECAKES

NOW AVAILABLE!

Makes 24

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Ingredients: • 3/4 cup graham cracker crumbs • 2 tbsp melted butter • 4 oz cream cheese, at room temperature • 1/4 cup granulated sugar • 1/4 cup pure pumpkin purée • 1/4 tsp pumpkin pie spice • 1/2 cup whipping cream • Mini chocolate chips (optional) Instructions: 1. Line a 24-cup mini muffin tin with paper liners. Combine graham cracker crumbs with melted butter and stir well. Divide between 24 liners, using about 1 tsp of mixture each. Use a small spoon or your fingers to press mixture into liners without pressing out the folds. Chill.

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2. Using an electric mixer, beat cream cheese with sugar in a medium bowl until smooth and fluffy, about1 to 2 minutes. Beat in pumpkin purée and spice. Clean beaters and whip cream in a separate bowl until it forms stiff peaks, about 1 to 2 minutes. Fold whipped cream into cream cheese mixture. Spoon over prepared bases. Top with chocolate chips. 3. Chill until firm, about 3 hours. Serve chilled. Find more Thanksgiving recipe ideas at Walmart.ca/discoverfresh Source: NewsCanada.com

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Top 3 reasons your kids should be eating breakfast One in five children in Canada is at risk of starting the school day on an empty stomach Did you know that one in five Canadian children is at risk of starting the school day with an empty stomach because they don’t have access to breakfast at home? According to a recent survey of Canadian teachers, hunger is putting many students at a disadvantage. In fact, nearly half of all teachers report seeing children arriving at school each morning who are hungry. Almost all agree that students who eat a healthy breakfast perform better in class. Fortunately, a healthy breakfast doesn’t need to be a time-consuming ordeal — studies show that something as simple as cereal and milk helps children grow and maintain good health. And it doesn’t have to break the bank either, as the average price of a serving of cereal (including milk) is just 53 cents.

Here are three other reasons for ensuring your children have a quick and nutritious breakfast every morning:

1. Obtain valuable essential nutrients Most cereal is packed with nutrients and is relatively low in calories. A serving of cereal with a cup of 1% milk provides about 260 calories and delivers important nutrients including B vitamins, iron, protein, calcium, and vitamin D.

2. Maintain a healthier body weight In addition to helping with improved nutrient intake, children who eat breakfast have healthier body weights, regardless of the type of cereal they eat.

3. Enjoy an excellent source of protein A bowl of Kellogg’s Special K Protein cereal with one cup of milk can have as much as 19 grams of protein. By comparison, that’s more protein than other popular breakfast options like: egg on rye toast (9 grams) or plain vanilla yogurt with strawberries (5 grams). It’s also a great option for kids who prefer vegetarian meals. As part of its Breakfasts for Better Days initiative, Kellogg Canada will donate a portion of the proceeds of every box of cereal sold, to a maximum of $100,000, to its breakfast partners across the country including Breakfast Club Canada and Food Banks Canada. Find more information at Kelloggs.ca. Source: NewsCanada.com

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