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Off the Banks of the Kam River...
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PARO
Centre invites Sizzling
Potluck BBQ THIS
Wednesday June 28th 5-7PM
We
are looking for a few items for donations: ·
Door
prizes ·
Children craft
items (fruit loops, string,
paper plates, glue, streamers, paint & brushes, crayons, beans
&/or rice), ·
Children
prizes for games ·
Folding
tables ·
Tents
/ Gazebos ·
Donor
of hot dogs & buns for kids RSVP indicating the dish, the number of adults and children attending If
you are donating any of the items above or FREE Admission
PARO on Wheels needs donations for our Emergency Roadside Kit. The items we are looking for include:
If you would like to make a donation of any of the items listed above, please contact Sandra (sandraw@paro.ca) or Frances (francest@paro.ca), or at 625-0328, by Tuesday June 27. Thank You!
Last
week we were very excited about our first
FREE WORKSHOPS on our A
two hour workshop in A
two hour workshop in Geraldton was held at the Economic Development
Corporation Office on June 21st from On the next trip west on July 4th we are tentatively planning on delivering orientation on “Exploring Your Entrepreneurial Potential” workshops in Kenora and Atikokan. We will be promoting the specifics soon, so watch for posters in your region or contact either Laura Diamond, NOW Regional Coordinator at ldiamond@paro.ca or Sandra Wiggins, NOW Project Coordinator at sandraw@paro.ca. NOW
is a new project at PARO, provided in partnership with the North
Superior Training Board and designed to bridge the gap to employment and training
for women in the
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.
A
woman says to her husband “Honey, can I make you some
breakfast? Eggs, toast?” Her
husband replies, “You know, since I started taking this Viagra,
I have no appetite, thank you, but I’m just not hungry right
now.” At
lunch time she asks him again “Would you like a sandwich or
salad?” “No
thank you” he says “this Viagra has really decreased my
appetite”. At
suppertime, she says “How about some chicken for dinner”. “Honestly”
he says “I just can’t believe how this Viagra has decreased
my appetite – I am just not hungry!” “Well
honey” she says “would you mind getting off me now, I’m
starving!” Have
you noticed how serious most people are these days? The
pessimists say our world is falling apart, and they complain
that it’s no laughing matter. Speaker and comedian Loretta
LaRoche has a different point of view. “We
know suffering is part of living and we need help to endure it.
Resiliency comes from understanding that there are always times
when we can laugh, have fun and be grateful for what we have. We
don’t have to wait. Laughter is medicine for our souls. Just
as we need food to sustain our body, we need laughter to soothe
the soul.” We
need to laugh. It’s nourishing and promotes better health.
Studies have shown that laughing lowers blood pressure, reduces
stress hormones, increases muscle flexion, and boosts immune
function by raising levels of infection-fighting T-cells,
disease-fighting proteins called Gamma-interferon and B-cells,
which produce disease-destroying antibodies. Laughter also
triggers the release of endorphins, the body's natural
painkillers, and produces a general sense of well-being. Make
it an excellent week! Laugh a lot and Get up and get going! 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"
PARO Presents is NOW OPEN MONDAYS - 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 PARO
Presents 111 N. May St. 623-2200
Biz and Bagel will return on Monday September 11th. See you then!! 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
The Ontario March of Dimes will be holding a variety of Computer and other related courses such as from What is MS Word? to Searching the Internet at their office on Camelot St. in July and August If you are interested, please call 345-6595 for more info or to register. ~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~
Make Some Rich and Powerful Friends... Start
with your grocery store's produce manager. RealAge Benefit: Getting the right amount of protective antioxidants -- including carotenoids -- through food or supplements can make your RealAge 6 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. June 28th - PARO Leads & Links ~ BBQ Sizzle & Potluck ~ 1660 Highway 61 (Roz's Place) 5PM-7PM ~ Family Event ~ Everyone Welcome ~ Bring a Friend and your Family ~ RSVP June 21st 935-2685 or graphx@tbaytel.net July 3rd - PARO Centre Closed for Canada Day 26th - PARO Leads & Links ~ TBA August 7th - Civic Holiday ~ PARO Centre Closed 23rd - PARO Leads & Links ~ TBA
Some useful internet acronyms... FU = Follow Up ~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~ POSITIVE QUOTE : "If it is fun, it gets done." DAILY MOTIVATION : Things Learned Over a Lifetime I have learned that I like my teacher because she cries when we sings "Silent Night". Age 5 I have learned that our dog does not want to eat my broccoli either Age 7 I have learned that when I wave to people in the country, they stop what they are doing and wave back. Age 9 I have learned that just when I get my room the way I like it, Mom makes me clean it up again Age 12 I have learned that if you want to cheer yourself up, you should try cheering someone else up. Age 14 I have learned that although it is hard to admit it, I am secretly glad my parents are strict with me. Age 15 I have learned that silent company is often more healing than words of advice. Age 24 I
have learned that brushing my child's hair is one of
life's great pleasures. I
have learned that wherever I go, the world's worst drivers
have followed me there. I have learned that if someone says something unkind about me, I must live so that no one will believe it. Age 30 I have learned that there are people who love you dearly but just do not know how to show it. Age 42 I have learned that you can make some one's day by simply sending them a little note. Age 44 I
have learned that the greater a person's sense of guilt, the
greater his or her need to cast blame on others. Age
46 I have learned that children and grandparents are natural allies. Age 47 I
have learned that no matter what happens, or how bad it
seems today, life does go on, and it will be better tomorrow. I
have learned that singing "Amazing Grace" can lift my
spirits for hours.
Age 49 I have learned that motel mattresses are better on the side away from the phone. Age 50 I have learned that you can tell a lot about a man by the way he handles these three things: a rainy day, lost luggage, and tangled Christmas tree lights. Age 51 I
have learned that keeping a vegetable garden is worth
a medicine cabinet full of pills. I have learned that regardless of your relationship with your parents, you miss them terribly after they die. Age 53 I have learned that making a living is not the same thing as making a life. Age 58 I have learned that if you want to do something positive for your children, work to improve your marriage. Age 61 I have learned that life sometimes gives you a second chance. Age 62 I have learned that you should not go through life with a catchers mitt on both hands. You need to be able to throw something back. Age 64 I have learned that if you pursue happiness, it will elude you. Age 65 I have learned that whenever I decide something with kindness, I usually make the right decision. Age 66 I have learned that everyone can use a prayer. Age 72 I have learned that it pays to believe in miracles. And to tell the truth, I have seen several. Age 75 I have learned that even when I have pains, I do not have to be one. Age 82 I
have learned that every day you should reach out
and touch someone. People love that human touch-holding hands, a
warm hug, or just a friendly pat on the back. I have learned that I still have a lot to learn. Age 92 (Author Unknown) ~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~ Have a groovy 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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