Zumba is a dance fitness program created by Colombian dancer and choreographer Alberto "Beto" Perez during the 1990s. Zumba involves dance and aerobic elements. Zumba's choreography incorporates hip-hop, soca, samba, salsa, merengue, mambo and martial arts. Squats and lunges are also included. Zumba sessions are typically about an hour long and are taught by instructors licensed by an organization called Zumba Academy. The exercises include music with fast and slow rhythms, as well as … [Read more...]
True awakened meaning of integrity, Jennifer Hough
January 21, 2014 by
"Integrity in the rigid format of the ego means that you do what you say. Integrity in the spirit of awakening means that your words match your heart and then you do what presents." - J. Hough I've had a few conversations with clients lately about having integrity and wishing that people did what they promised. The problem comes when what they promised is more in tune with wishing they could do it, rather than what would truly serve them and the whole of humanity. Here's what I know for … [Read more...]
SOCHI – Team Canada Women celebrates new Captain
January 21, 2014 by
Caroline Ouellette takes Team Canada's Women into New Era (Replaces Hayley Wickenheiser as captain) Caroline Ouellette, from Montreal, Que., was named captain of Canada's women's Olympic hockey team for Sochi. (Jeff McIntosh/Canadian Press) As if changing coaches so close to the Olympic Games wasn’t enough to shake up the Canadian women’s Olympic Hockey Team, now it has changed captains, too. Veteran Caroline Ouellette will wear the "C" in Sochi replacing longtime captain Hayley … [Read more...]
NATIONAL STALKING AWARENESS MONTH, 2014
January 19, 2014 by
Presidential Proclamation January 2014 marks the 10th anniversary of the first National Stalking Awareness Month. In the past ten years, we have witnessed increased awareness of stalking and enhanced responses to stalking across the country. Laws have been strengthened, tens of thousands of professionals trained on responding to stalking, and services for victims of stalking have been expanded. Yet, the fact that 6.6 million adults are stalked in the United States in one year … [Read more...]
Dining in the Dark Gala supporting CNIB – FEB 28
January 19, 2014 by
LOCATION: HEINZTMAN HO-- USE - THORNHILL, ON TICKET INQUIRIES HERE About Us CNIB is a registered charity, passionately providing community-based support, knowledge and a national voice to ensure Canadians who are blind or partially sighted have the confidence, skills and opportunities to fully participate in life. To do that, our dedicated specialists work with people of all ages in their own homes, communities or local CNIB offices – providing the personalized … [Read more...]
Another Step Forward in the Fight against Human Trafficking
January 17, 2014 by
In September 2012 at the Clinton Global Initiative, President Obama made a commitment to step up our fight against the evils of human trafficking and pledged to “do even more to help victims recover and rebuild their lives.” Today, as part of the Administration’s ongoing efforts to carry out that pledge, and in recognition of National Slavery and Human Trafficking Prevention Month, the White House released the first-ever Federal Strategic Action Plan on Services for Victims of Human … [Read more...]
HUMAN TRAFFICKING WEEK-END, Toronto, Mar. 14/15
January 17, 2014 by
Good Sheppard Lutheran Church 1630 Lawrence Avenue W. North York Early bird donation $15 before February 14, 2114 at the Door $20. c/o Maria Angel Consuegra - CONTACT HERE … [Read more...]
“Catapult Your Career Success Summit” – JAN 21/31, 2014 (FREE)
January 16, 2014 by
Dear Coaches, I’ve got exciting news to share with you… that you can also share with your clients... On January 21st, 2014, I along with 18 other highly-sought-after guest speakers and career experts are revealing our best strategies and tactics for career success in a 100% FREE Virtual Tele-Summit! “2014 Catapult Your Career Success Summit” – Career Strategies And Tactics For Executives, Managers And Leaders Who Desire To Make A Bigger Impact, Accomplish More In Less Time And … [Read more...]
Human Trafficking Awareness
January 15, 2014 by
In support of Human Trafficking Awareness Month, the National Child Traumatic Stress Network (NCTSN) is providing resources for mental health professionals, law enforcement personnel, health care professionals, and survivors on how to recognize signs of trafficking and provide services for human trafficking survivors. Human trafficking is a form of modern-day slavery where traffickers profit from the control and exploitation of others. As defined under US federal law, victims of human … [Read more...]
Celebration House™: MEDITATION & WOMEN – JAN 27
January 15, 2014 by
MEDITATION & WOMEN EMPOWERMENT - JAN 27 ADVANCE REGISTRATION A MUST FOR ENTRY TO CLASS - RSVP TODAY MEDITATION & WOMEN EMPOWERMENT is a community-wide initiative aimed at empowering women in the Peel Region to do more by recharging through meditation. MEDITATION & WOMEN EMPOWERMENT is aimed to create a stress free and violence-free environment for women who look forward to empowering themselves. MEDITATION AND WOMEN EMPOWERMENT The main objective of this workshop … [Read more...]
January is Alzheimer’s Awareness Month
January 12, 2014 by
In Canada, 747,000 people currently live with dementia and one of the major challenges they and their families face when they receive the diagnosis is the stigma associated with it. In fact, according to a recent poll by Alzheimer's Disease International, 40 per cent of people with dementia reported they had been avoided or treated differently after diagnosis. That's why, this January during Alzheimer Awareness Month, the Alzheimer Society Canada is launching a nation-wide campaign called "See … [Read more...]
National Non-Smoking Week (NNSW) Jan 19/25
January 11, 2014 by
National Non-Smoking Week (NNSW) has been observed for more than 30 years. It is one of the longest running and most important events in Canada’s ongoing public health education efforts. Established in 1977 by the Canadian Council for Tobacco Control (CCTC), its goals are: to educate Canadians about the dangers of smoking; to prevent people who do not smoke from beginning to smoke and becoming addicted to tobacco; to help people quit smoking; to promote the right of individuals to … [Read more...]
