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Simple Beauty Emerald Lake, BC
Photo Credit: Horst Laser of Calgary, AB
FYI: This beautiful
Resort used to be on the back of our Canadian $1.00 bill (some years
ago).
For more info on the
Lodge itself, http://www.crmr.com/galleryemerald.php
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Every
month we travel to different communities in Right
after the Nipigon Fall Festival, the PARO
on Wheels van is scheduled to arrive in Dryden
on
September 5th. ·
Sioux
Lookout on September 5th ·
·
Atikokan
on September 6th. Come
out to the van and meet Laura
Diamond, our NOW Regional Coordinator, and Remember……. PARO on Wheels travels the
I
look forward to seeing many of you in Nipigon this weekend and wish you
all a safe and happy holiday weekend! Sandra E. Wiggins, Northern
Opportunities for Women Project Coordinator
September
27th
at the Prince Arthur Hotel
5:00 -
7:00 pm
Wellness - Homeopathic Remedies presented
by The women will speak about natural remedies and specifically, homeopathic, tissue salts, and medicinal herbs. Keep in mind that neither woman is a certified practitioner nor can give advice about remedies. They provide a reference area and library, where people can do research or get their own natural practitioner to call in prescriptions or phone for consultations about products. To book your display booth, please contact Deborah Poole-Hofmann at graphx@tbaytel.net $3 Members/$5 Non Members ~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*
October 25th
at the Prince Arthur Hotel
5-7pm
Handmade in Thunder Bay A showcase of local products and services created by women entrepreneurs in and around the Thunder Bay area. To book your display booth, please contact Deborah Poole-Hofmann at graphx@tbaytel.net $3 Members/$5 Non Members ~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*
November 22nd
at the Prince Arthur Hotel
5 - 7 pm
Financial Success To book your display booth, please contact Deborah Poole-Hofmann at graphx@tbaytel.net $3 Members/$5 Non Members
Are you a Woman with a Disability?
Want to Become
Self-Employed?
Are you a woman contemplating
going into business but do not know where to start?
For more
info, please call Lori 625.0328 or 1.800.584.0252
Start Your
Business Today!!! Let us help you!
Join the Making A
Difference: A Business Development Program
Funded by:
The support of
Government of Ontario through the Ontario Women's Directorate, the
Ministry of
Citizenship and
Immigration is acknowledged
PARO
Self-Employment Benefit Program
PARO's
GATEWAY: A Path to Self-Employment
On EI now
or in the last 3 years, or had Maternity benefits in
the last 5 years?
Register
Today!!
Click
here for more
information
This
program is funded by the Government of Canada
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Do you have
a computer? Can you surf the internet easily? Why
not try our new Pilot project...PARO On-line.
Have
you ever said to yourself “I really should but………” –
Well this weekend I attended the CanFitPro Fitness conference in
It
served to remind me – don’t
“SHOULD” on yourself – just get up and get
going!! You never know what you might be missing – and besides
you’ll make it an excellent week! DEB Deb
Coulis - Lifestyle Coach Coulis
Connection Cell:
807 628 2408 Ph:
807 935 2484 Fax:
807 935 2484 www.coulisconnection.com "Connecting
You to a Fit and Healthy Lifestyle"
If you are available to work in the store, and would like to receive training on a Monday or an alternate day during regular store hours, please contact Maria Talarico at 625-0328 or email mariat@paro.ca for more info. Check Out Our Yard Sale! New Items Arriving Weekly Browse at PARO Presents anytime between 10am and 5pm Monday through Saturday Other Services Drop off your dry cleaning today at PARO Presents Supreme
Cleaners
Dry Cleaning and Alterations Depot Open Monday through Saturday 10am until 5pm PARO
Presents 111 N. May St. 623-2200
Biz and Bagel will return on Monday September 11th. Featuring Pauline Shesnicky of Thunder Bay Ventures ~ Thunder Bay Ventures Information Session ~ If you have a Biz and Bagel topic you would like to be presented, like to be a guest speaker or know of someone who may be interested, please contact Lori @ loriw@paro.ca or 625-0328 This program is funded by the Government of Canada
Requesting Your Support For
the past 6 years, women of Thunder Bay have been "taking the
helm" in the fight against breast cancer. To date, we have
raised $210,000 for our local Northern Cancer Research Foundation in
support of research and cancer awareness programs. You
can send your donation to me at Judi Wood, c/o Thunder Bay Aviation Ltd.
214 Round Blvd, Thunder Bay, ON P7E 3N9 or give me a call at 476-8242
(cell) and I will gladly pick it up. ~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~
It's OK to Cry... Just as sweat removes salt, urine removes waste, and mucus traps bacteria, tears also serve a purpose. Emotional tears -- shed in moments of intense feeling -- carry stress hormones and are a way of getting rid of them. Even if crying embarrasses you, it signals that you've reached a level of stress that's detrimental to your health. So let it out. RealAge Benefit: Taking care of your emotional health and well-being can make your RealAge up to 16 years younger. Source: www.realage.com
The PARO events calendar will list all dates, times and places of events that will be held during the next few months. Unless otherwise specified, events will be held @ PARO Place. Please contact the office at 625-0328 for any information. All Biz and Bagels will take place from 12:15pm until 1:15pm. September 4th - Labour Day - PARO Centre Closed 11th - Biz and Bagel ~ Pauline Shesnicky of Thunder Bay Ventures ~ Thunder Bay Ventures Information Session 18th - Biz and Bagel ~ Lisa Beckwick ~ Topic TBA 25th Biz and Bagel ~ Debra Mueller ~ Topic TBA October 2nd - Biz and Bagel ~ Linda Spooner ~ Ovarian Cancer Awareness - Listen to the Whispers 9th - Happy Thanksgiving - PARO Centre Closed 16th - Biz and Bagel ~ Biz and Bagel - Amiee Turpin ~ TBA 23rd - Biz and Bagel ~ Debbie Squire-Bernst - Puzzled By Finances 30th - Biz and Bagel ~ Deborah Poole-Hoffmann ~ TBA November 6th - Biz and Bagel ~ Lisa Beckwick - TBA 13th - Biz and Bagel ~ Linda Stewardson & Brooke Latimer ~ With an Open Mind - A Personal Story of Recovery from Mental Illness 20th - Biz and Bagel Biz and Bagel ~ Chanrda Tolmie ~ Internet Marketing For Business 27th - Biz and Bagel ~ Biz and Bagel ~ TBA December 4th - Biz and Bagel ~ TBA 11th - Biz and Bagel ~ TBA 18th Biz and bagel ~ TBA 25th - PARO Centre Closed ~ Merry Christmas 26th PARO Centre Closed ~ Boxing Day
Never be
afraid to try something new. ~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~
POSITIVE
QUOTE : Nobody
on his deathbed ever said: 'I wish I had spent more time at the
office.'
DAILY
MOTIVATION : Nine
Ways to Settle Disputes
When it comes to relationships with important customers or trusted co-workers, conflict is something most of us would rather avoid. But a well-handled conflict does not create problems, it helps fix them. Being able to resolve disputes fairly and amicably strengthens relationships - and establishes you as a just and sympathetic person. Use these tips to resolve your next dispute and make conflict work for you.
1) Make your
feelings known.
Instead of
hiding your feelings and letting resentment build, let people
know when you have a problem with something they have said or
done. Do not adopt an accusatory tone, raise your voice or
confront the person in front of others. Simply approach him or
her in private and calmly explain that you are uncomfortable or
upset with what has happened and that you would like to discuss
it.
2) Make an
appointment.
It is
counterproductive to start an argument the first time you approach
others involved in the conflict. Instead, schedule a time to
discuss the problem that is convenient for everyone.
Waiting a day or two gives you a chance to cool off and look at
the issue from several angles. You will also have time to plan
what you will say and gather evidence, if necessary, to back up
your statements.
3) Keep it in the "I." You will resolve conflicts much more successfully if you avoid making others feel defensive. When you sit down to discuss the issue, help others understand your perspective by describing how you feel using "I" statements. Say, "I feel angry about this" or "I felt uncomfortable when you said that." When you start your statements with "I," you take responsibility for your feelings and tell others how their actions affected you without accusing them of any wrongdoing. 4) Take turns. There are two sides to every story, and those with whom you disagree have a right to tell theirs. Give others a chance to explain their actions and the thinking behind them. Listen objectively while they talk and put yourself in their shoes. If the other person seems reluctant to talk, reassure him or her that you want to hear what they have to say in order to resolve the dispute fairly. Pay attention to your body language and avoid crossing your arms and legs, leaning away from the other person or sending other hostile signals. 5) Make it clear. Ask everyone to explain their feelings and their actions clearly and thoroughly. Once all parties have had a chance to speak, make sure everyone understands what was said. If you are not sure what someone said or what they meant, ask them to repeat it or explain further. Resolving a conflict to everyone's satisfaction depends largely on one's ability to view it from everyone's perspective, so make sure you know what everyone else is trying to say.
6) Establish
behavioral expectations.
After all
parties have had a chance to air their grievances, give everyone
a chance to share their expectations for others' behaviour. For
example, if your co-worker Susan has been providing unsolicited
advice on how to approach your prospects, you might tell Susan
that in the future you hope she will keep her advice to herself.
Susan might then recommend that you spend less time complaining
about your inability to reach these prospects when you are
around her.
7) Suggest
and negotiate solutions.
Now that each party has shared their behavioral expectations with everyone else, each one should also offer suggestions that will help the participants achieve those objectives. In the above scenario, for example, you might suggest that Susan share her prospecting advice with less experienced team members that really need it. Susan, in turn, might suggest that you take your prospecting problems to the manager and see what he or she suggests.
8) Agree on
an action plan.
To make sure
your meeting resolves the current dispute and prevents future
conflicts, everyone present should agree on an action plan. Ask
everyone to outline the steps they will take to correct the
problem, and ask those listening to voice any objections they
may have. Decide how to assess the results of the action.
9) Conduct a
follow-up evaluation.
If necessary, set up a follow-up meeting after you have allowed enough time for the action plan to work. Discuss how the action steps have helped resolve the conflict and acknowledge everyone's efforts to prevent additional disputes. Give everyone a chance to share their feelings on how things have gotten better and where there is still room for improvement. Conflicts do not have to result in fist fights or heated arguments. It is okay to disagree with co-workers and even customers as long as both sides are willing to discuss the issue rationally and listen to what the other side has to say. Regardless of how deeply you have been offended or how unfairly you have been treated, keep your cool. Handling conflicts with care not only helps you salvage your relationship with the other party, it helps you strengthen it. By Dr. Marilyn Manning Have a safe, happy and restful holiday weekend! LORI PS....if you have pictures of you at your business or with you family, your pet or a special picture and want to feature it on the PARO Link....send it to info@paro.ca |
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