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Alberta Health Articles 9, 12

Canada Day 8, 23, 27

Bible Study 15

Book Exchange 6

Contacts & Business Listings 28,29

Fresh Routes Market 5

Fundscrip Fundraise 4

Garden Club 10, 11

Kick it to the curb 21

Memberships 4

Skunks 18, 19, 20

Sudoku 6, 26

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Twin Parks Community League is excited to bring the Fresh Routes grocery market into our

community. The market is available to everyone, however we thank those that have

supported the League through memberships and donations to help us afford the initial

start up fee for this program.

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What has antlers and sucks blood? A moose-quito

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The beaver was given official status as an emblem of Canada when

“An Act to provide for the recognition of the Beaver (Castor canadensis) as a

symbol of the sovereignty of Canada” received royal assent on March 24,

1975. However, the beaver was a part of the Canadian identity long

before Parliament passed the National Symbol of Canada Act.

The Beaver

http://lois-laws.justice.gc.ca/eng/acts/N-17/page-1.html

http://lois-laws.justice.gc.ca/eng/acts/N-17/page-1.html

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WINDSOCK SUPPLIES:

• Red and white acrylic paint (or your national flag colours) and paintbrushes

• Red glitter • An empty tin can • Red and white ribbons (try

to find ones that are light-weight and waterproof) – we used wide wrapping ribbons)

• Glue (hot glue is the best!) • String for hanging • Optional: other decorative

items like red fun foam, red beads, red stickers etc.

MAKING THE CANADA DAY WINDSOCK

1. Paint the entire can white and allow to dry.

2. Help your child make a red handprint on the can.

3. Sprinkle glitter on the handprint while it’s still wet.

4. Paint red rectangles on either side of the handprint – or decorate as your child wishes!

5. Cut several lengths of ribbons to hang from the windsock. Glue the ribbons one at a time around the bottom of the can using a hot glue gun.

6. Punch two holes in the top of the can using a hammer and nail. Thread the two ends of a colourful piece of string through the holes and tie a knot inside to hold in place.

If you want your windsock to be weatherproof, make sure to spray on some acrylic sealer!

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Finding a new normal

http://www.albertahealthservices.ca/9966.asp

Life in Alberta has been turned upside down with the COVID-19 outbreak. As our province takes its first steps to recovery, many of us ask if normal will ever return.

With the answer unclear, your family may need to find a new normal. These tips can help you to weather these uncertain times.

Find a New Routine

Schools are out for the summer. Many other public facilities remain closed. Countless moms and dads are juggling to keep up and keep their children safe. Nearly every family in Alberta has had their daily routines disrupted.

Planning and following routines can lend a sense of order to these topsy-turvy times, especially for children.

“Routines can help you and children feel more comfortable during times of uncertainty,” says Farah Bandali, AHS’s director of Healthy Children and Families with Healthy Living. “Day-to-day routines add structure to family life and reflect what’s important to your family. They’re also a way to let your kids know what to expect during the day.”

Wake up times, bedtimes, meals and snacks, play, walks and quiet time. All are examples of what you can weave into your family’s routine.

Bring On the Laughter

Tell a corny joke. Have a staring contest. Tickle one another. Tell a goofy story.

Science America says “laughter and appreciation of humour are vital components of adaptive so-cial, emotional and cognitive function … Laughter is, after all, a communal activity which promotes bonding, diffuses potential conflict and eases stress and anxiety.”

That’s a fancy-schmancy way of saying laughter brings people together and helps us think. It also helps us express our feelings, can turn a tense moment into a light moment and is just plain good for us.

Remember the Basics

In tough times, we can lose track of the basics of healthy living. Here’s a friendly reminder: eat healthy foods as much as possible. Stay connected with other family members, friends and co-workers while maintaining physical distancing. Get a good night’s sleep.

Most of all, reach out for help if you need it. Alberta Health Services, the Government of Alberta, the Government of Canada your local municipality and hundreds of community groups have all kinds of support and assistance for Albertans.

For information about healthy living for families during COVID-19, visit ahs.ca/healthytogether.


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Easy ways to eat more fruit and vegetables

Eating more fruits and vegetables is a great way to improve your nutrition. It can be as easy as adding fruit to a bowl of cereal or adding grated carrots and zucchini to pasta sauce. These tips can help you get started.

Make it easy

• Keep a bowl of fruit within easy reach on the kitchen counter or your desk at work so that you can grab a piece of fruit when you're hun-gry.

• Buy packaged, ready-to-eat fresh vegetables and fruits. These cut down on preparation time.

• Keep dried fruit on hand for a snack that is easy to take with you when you're away from home.

• Use the microwave to quickly cook vegetables.

Stay focused

• Keep track of how many fruits and vegetables you eat each day. You are more likely to eat more fruits and vegetables if you write down how many servings you get.

• Have a goal. Start with small goals you can achieve easily. Then set larger goals as you go. For example, you might want to start by eating one extra serving of fruit or vegetables a day. When you have achieved that goal, your next goal could be to include an extra serving of fruit or vegetables at most meals.

Pump up the flavour

• Dip raw vegetables in low-fat salad dressing, hummus, or peanut butter.

• Toss raw or cooked broccoli and cauliflower with low-fat Italian dressing and Parmesan cheese to make a flavourful side dish.

• Roast vegetables and fruits to bring out their flavour. Just drizzle them with a small amount

of olive oil, and bake them in the oven until they are tender.

• Season cooked vegetables with lemon juice and a small amount of olive oil. For extra flavour, add fresh herbs such as basil, tarragon, and sage.

• Try baked apples or pears topped with cinnamon and honey for dessert.

• Add lots of vegetables to sandwiches.

Lettuce, tomatoes, cucumbers, bell peppers, and avocado slices are flavourful choices.

Take small steps

• Mix sliced fruit or frozen berries with yogurt or cereal.

• Add apple chunks, pineapple, grapes, or raisins to tuna or chicken salad.

• Make fruit smoothies by blending together fresh or frozen fruit, fruit juice, and yogurt.

• Add dried or fresh fruit to oatmeal, pancakes, and waffles.

• Add colourful vegetables, such as red cabbage, carrots, and bell peppers, to green salads.

• Top salads with dried cranberries or raisins, or with sliced pears, oranges, nectarines, strawberries, or grapefruit.

• Add extra vegetables, such as grated zucchini or carrots, spinach, kale, and bell peppers, to pasta sauces

and soups.



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What did the beaver say to the maple tree? Its been nice gnawing you

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Looking for a challenge? Try to complete as many spaces in this fun Activity Bingo! Challenge your family and friends to see who can do the most or get a Bingo first!

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What was the skeleton doing at the hockey game? Driving the Zam—boney

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The flight of Canada Geese overhead is one of the tell-tale signs that the seasons have changed. They remind us that the

world is in a constant state of change, and we must endure and persevere to reach

our destination.

Mama duck & her babies

waddling through our

neighbourhood.

• Canada geese live around 10-25 years on average in the wild, although some may live to be as old as 30. One goose lived to be 40 years old in captivity.

• Canada geese mate for life, and will begin searching for a mate between 2-3 years of age. If a mate dies, the goose will try to find another mating partner.

• Canada geese migrate in order to return to the area where they were born for mating and nesting.

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What is a Canadian Ghosts favorite kind of fries? Boo-tine

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Name Service/Business Information

Kelly Beeuseaert Avon Representative 587-988-2188

Nancy O’Brien Sewing& Alterations [email protected] 780-222-7080

Tammy Quast Pampered Chef [email protected] 780-465-7010

Wade Dawson Grass/ Snow Removal, occasional junk removal 780-945-7370

Lisa McGrath Baked goods & Custom cakes Homemadegoodiesbylisa

@hotmail.com

780-292-6831

Gloria Dawson Commissioner for Oaths [email protected] 780-461-1973

Tina Holmes Custom Crochet Items [email protected] 780-660-5852

Meaghan Sauvie Yard work 780-862-0955

Corinna Mackinnon Home décor & Signage [email protected] 780-224-4034

Darlene Belikka Homemade Spring Rolls

House cleaning

[email protected] 780-860-4345

Laura Leshenko In Home Hair Cuts [email protected] 780-905-1195

Nancy Hogenhout Babysitting 587-936-4749

Myles Contract work 780-862-0955

Lori Hubbard Cleaning/Senior Services [email protected] 587-341-4040

Jennifer Belikka Esthetics Hair & Make– Up [email protected] 780-860-5570

Donna Kennedy Donnas Delicious Desserts [email protected] 587-520-9002

Michelle Hireskorn Green Tea Hawaii, Epicure, Norwex 780-913-4562

Theresa Gillett Mary Kay Cosmetics [email protected] 780-966-9067

Ryan Mclean Pest control/ Exterminator [email protected] 780-902-2069

Pamela Basaraba Epicure Consultant [email protected] 780-619-3827

Twin Parks Local Business Listings

In no particular order

*Twin Parks Community League does not specifically endorse any of the businesses with in this contents of

this newsletter and is not responsible for any dealings with them.

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Position Name Email Phone

President Crystal Chalmers [email protected] 780-760-7620

Vice president Lesley Truman [email protected] 780-238-6858

Secretary

Treasurer Nancy O'Brien [email protected] 780-222-7080

Memberships Brenda Capsticks [email protected] 780-996-7905

Memberships Dallis Mclean 780-966-0529

Neighbourhood

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Mike Rowland [email protected] 587-988-7338

Fundraising Tammy Quast [email protected]

Casino Lesley Truman [email protected] 780-238-6858

Hall Rentals Crystal [email protected] 780-760-7620

Resources 211

City of Edmonton 311

Health Link 811

Emergency 911

Parkbridge 780-440-2677

Edmonton Police (non-Emergency) 780-423-4567

Contact list of Community league members

and other important listings

Interested in Volunteering ?

Call Crystal or Lesley!

Toll free crisis line

distress centers

1-800-482-1357 Income Support 1-866-644-5135

Addiction Helpline 1-866-332-2322 Kids Help Phone 1-800-668-6868

Family Violence 310-1818 Mental Health

Help Line

1-877-303-2642

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