Today, we recognize National Day for Truth and Reconciliation by commemorating the tragic history of Canadian residential schools to ensure their legacy is never forgotten and by having meaningful discussions about the steps we can take to build a better path forward. The realities and trauma of the Canadian residential school system are very much part of our Canadian past, present and future. #OrangeShirtDay #NationalDayforTruthandReconciliation #EveryChildMatters
Have a Safe and Happy Victoria Day Long Weekend.
Our office is open Friday May 17th 9am-1pm.
We will be closed for Victoria Day
and will reopen on Tuesday May 21st at 9am.
Thank you, enjoy your weekend!
?
Are you retired? Getting ready to retire? Or just looking to plan ahead? Ever thought about what it might cost you to live in a retirement home if needed down the road? Here is an interesting article on the cost of living in a retirement home. https://business.financialpost.com/personal-finance/retirement/heres-what-it-costs-to-live-in-a-retirement-home-and-the-bottom-line-is-less-than-you-might-think
NATIONAL PUMPKIN DAY We recognize a favored autumn decoration and food on October 26th that is used in a variety of recipes, competitions, and festivals. It's National Pumpkin Day! Vegetables are a must on a diet. I suggest carrot cake, zucchini bread, and pumpkin pie. ~ Jim Davis . By October 26th, we in a frenzy of pumpkin obsession. We need pumpkin everything! Bars, cookies, coffee, cheesecake, pasta and oatmeal. Pumpkin Chunkin', pumpkin patches, festivals, bake-offs and television specials. Let's not forget jack-o-lantern carving, too! As it should be. This squash is native to North America. The oldest evidence of pumpkin-related seeds dates back to somewhere between 7000 and 5500 BC to seeds found in Mexico. The word pumpkin originates from the word pepon, which means large melon in Greek. Within recent years, white pumpkins have become more popular in the United States. The United States produces 1.5 billion pounds of pumpkins, with Illinois producing more than any other state. A 2,145-pound pumping from Streator, Illinois holds the current North American record. Grown by Gene McMullen in 2015, the great pumpkin weighed in a few hundred pounds lighter than the current world record pumpkin from 2014. At 2,323-pounds, the giant pumpkin from Switzerland retains the world record prize. Canned pumpkin may be recommended by veterinarians as a dietary supplement for dogs and cats that are experiencing certain digestive ailments. Raw pumpkin can be fed to poultry as a supplement to their regular feed during the winter months to help maintain egg production. #NationalPumpkinDay
