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Welcome to our
E-news for Thursday, February 13, 2014!
1) Family Violence Prevention Week Activities Continue
Check the schedule for the rest of the week's activities and events!
2) Charlottetown Celebrating Islander Day with WinterFun Weekend Celebrations
 The City of Charlottetown will, once again, host WinterFun Weekend to celebrate Islander Day in the Capital City.
The three-day Charlottetown WinterFun Weekend begins on Saturday, February 15 and concludes on Islander Day, Monday, February 17. A variety of free family activities will be offered including: Pancake Breakfast, Puppet Plays, Fire and Police Programs, Bowling, Family Swims, Seniors Ceilidh, Family Skates and much more.
All scheduled activities are free for the public to attend with some activities offering advance ticket pick up options. The schedule of events and further details are available through the City’s website, www.charlottetown.ca under "Winter Activities Schedule" or by calling the City’s Tourism Department at (902) 629-4138.
3) Concert/Benefit for Anderson House
Charlottetown based singer, Amanda Rae, has an evening of song, food, silent auction, and laughter, PEI Heaven on Earth Extravaganza for Anderson House, set for Friday, February 21, at The Haviland Club in Charlottetown. Doors open at 7:15 P. M. with appetizers by the Dinner Gypsies at 7:30 P. M., concert starts at 8:00 P. M. featuring Amanda Rae, accompanied by Jon Rehder and Reg Ballagh. Along with a flurry of amazing musical guests, a silent auction will run till 10:00 P. M. with donations from local businesses and artists.
Tickets are $20 and available at The Haviland Club and Timothy's World Coffee, both in Charlottetown. Donations can be made at the door. For more information visit PEI Heaven on Earth Extravaganza for Anderson House on Facebook.
4) Bonshaw Ceilidh
The next monthly Ceilidh Concert at the beautiful Bonshaw Hall will be Sunday, February 23rd from 2 - 4 pm (please note the time is also 2-4 for March) featuring the harmonious folk trio Riley's Lane (Betty Calagoure, Carol Carson and Patti Larsen), Team Two from North Tryon Presbyterian Church (Ed Estabooks, Nancy MacFadyen and Crystal MacFadyen), singer Phil Pineau, pianist Herb MacDonald, and other entertainers. There will be a 50/50 draw, delicious lunch, and open stage time. Admission is by donation with proceeds this month going to the Heart and Stroke Foundation of PEI. Anyone interested in performing at future ceilidhs [last Sunday of every month], or for more information, please call 675-4093, 675-2588 or 675-4282. Updates are on the facebook page.
5) "Healthy Eating on the Go!" Workshop
The Charlottetown Parks and Recreation Department will present, in cooperation with Go! PEI and the PEI Healthy Eating Alliance, an educational program entitled Eating on the Go! This program is designed to provide practical and educational information on creating, sourcing and choosing healthier meals when ‘on the run’.
This free workshop is offered on Monday, February 24, 2014 between 6:30 – 8:30pm at the West Royalty Community Centre and covers the following topics:
- The Basics of Healthy Eating
- Planning Ahead
- Fast Food/Restaurant/Other Dining Tips
The workshop is under the instruction of Claire Woodhead, DSHM. The public is asked to pre-register. For more information, please contact the Charlottetown Parks and Recreation Department at (902) 368-1025, email Christopher Drummond, cdrummond@charlottetown.ca or visit the City of Charlottetown’s website www.charlottetown.ca.
6) Invitation to Public Forum on Water
(including deep water wells) on
Wednesday, February 26
beginning at 7:00 p.m. at Rodd Charlottetown Hotel, Kent Street, Charlottetown.
Keynote speaker - Maude Barlow, National Chairperson of the Council of Canadians
Two local speakers as well. TBA
In 2008/2009, Maude served as Senior Advisor on Water to the 63rd President of the United Nations General Assembly and was a leader in the campaign to have water recognized as a human right by the UN. She is also the author of dozens of reports, as well as 17 books, including her latest, Blue Future: Protecting Water For People And The Planet Forever.
“Do not listen to those who say there is nothing you can do to the very real and large social and environmental issues of our time. There are serious problems that beset our world. I'm not now talking about a false sense of optimism based on ignoring the very real crises we face, but there is so much room for hope. And such a need to bring joy and excitement to our commitment to a different future. I swear to you this is true. The life of an activist is a good life because you get up in the morning caring about more than just yourself or how to make money. A life of activism gives hope, which is a moral imperative in this work and in this world. It gives us energy and it gives us direction. You meet the nicest people, you help transform ideas and systems and you commit to leaving the earth in at least as whole a condition as you inherited it.”
—Maude Barlow, National Chairperson of the Council of Canadians, June 2009, addressing Trent University after receiving an honorary Doctor of Laws.
7) Cell Phones for Seniors
Cell Phones for Seniors is a new program initiated by Home Instead Senior Care’s PEI office. The company will collect used cell phones to provide to seniors who don’t have a cell phone or other quick access to emergency services. Cell phones will be provided free to interested seniors, with no ongoing cost to them. Drop-off locations for old cell phones and chargers are: Home Instead Senior Care, 4 D Walker Dr, Charlottetown; EPSI (East Prince Seniors Initiative), Credit Union Place, 511 Notre Dame, Summerside; Montague Wellness Centre, Wood Islands Road, Montague.
Cell phones and chargers are being collected from now until March 1. The public is asked to identify seniors across PEI who would benefit from having a cell phone. Info/to recommend a PEI senior who could use a cell phone: 367-3868, chelsea.almeida@homeinstead.com
8) Building a Learning Culture in Your Workplace
 The issue of workplace learning has become increasingly important in the development of workforce skills. A key strategy for achieving this is the promotion of workplace learning to ensure that workers’ skills are constantly renewed and adapted, and to equip them for a wide variety of potential jobs.
Who: Rick Hutchins is a Workplace Essential Skills Specialist, an instructor at the University of New Brunswick, and a consultant at Rick Hutchins Consulting Services
What: Breakfast and Learn
Where: Charlottetown Hotel Provinces Lounge
When: 8:00 am Thursday March 13, 2014
Cost: $20
Register: catherine@peiliteracy.ca or 368-3620
Deadline: Wednesday, March 12
9) Save the Date - April 14 and 15, 2014
in Charlottetown
FROM CONCEPTUALIZATION TO ENGAGEMENT: A TWO-DAY TRAINING CONFERENCE ON MALE SEXUAL VICTIMIZATION
With trainers from The Mens Project, Ottawa Ontario
www.themensproject.ca
This training is ideal for healthcare professionals, counsellors, justice workers, victim services as well as other front-line staff who have some clinical engagement with clients.
The training combines conceptual training on male sexual victimization along with core intervention skills and strategies designed to empower frontline workers to actively intervene with male survivors.
(This training is being made possible with funding from the Victim’s Fund, Department of Justice Canada)
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