Morning Coffee – By Aaron Hall
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Over 350 participants came out to walk the Mud Creek Trail on Sunday, April 23 rd raising $58,500 to support the ongoing operational needs of Chatham-Kent Hospice.
The walk opened with a bagpipe honour guard welcoming participants as they headed out on the trail. Many hikers were walking in memory of someone and took the opportunity to tie a ribbon on the Memory Wall to honour their loved one.
In addition to the Hike, Victory Lincoln was onsite with their Lincoln Driven to Give test drive event. Thanks to over 150 people who took a short test drive, we raised an additional $7,500 from Lincoln Canada.
“Thank you Chatham-Kent. We were thrilled with the results of our first annual Hike for Hospice. A special thank you to the many volunteers and sponsors who made this event possible including our Orienteer Sponsors the Chatham Lions Club, MC Business Solutions & MicroAge,” stated Jodi Maroney, executive director, Chatham-Kent Hospice Foundation.
The fundraising walk coincided with the residential hospice’s one year anniversary of operations. Over the past 12 months, Chatham-Kent Hospice has cared for over 220 residents and their families. Residents and their families receive compassionate, end-of- life care at no cost to the family thanks to generous support from the community.
Marijuana legalization to be discussed at business meeting
More than 100 business professionals will participate in a Tri-County Business Event Wednesday April 26 from 8:30am to 3:30pm at the Chatham-Kent John D. Bradley Convention Centre.
Entitled “Connect and Grow” the event will bring together human resources professionals with industry experts who will discuss topics ranging from how employers may deal with the potential legalization of marijuana to the increasing challenges brought about through technology.
Chatham-Kent is a marketing sponsor for the biannual event. CK Economic Development Officer Geoff Wright said conference organizers have brought together a star line-up of local, international speakers for business professionals in the tri-county area. The conference is an opportunity to network, learn and refresh.
Health and Wellness resources available at CKPL
Let Chatham-Kent Public Library help you get healthy. Health and Wellness resources are available for all ages at all branches of Chatham-Kent Public Library. They have information on nutrition, cooking, fitness (hiking, biking, canoeing, yoga, and more!) Resources are offered in a variety of formats, including print, digital, DVD, books on CD, Launchpads and Playpacks (a collection of physical literacy kits filled with equipment, props, and books that encourage families to get up and move) that you can take home with you! Holds can be placed at search.ckpl.ca and materials can be picked up at any branch.
For quick reference, please visit the CKPL website, www.ckpl.ca. Click on the Research section and then the Health and Wellness resource page. Here you will find staff recommendations as well as the library’s health-focused online databases including Consumer Health Complete, Alternative and Holistic Health Database and Teen Health and Wellness. Also available are links to Chatham-Kent health resources, credible websites and government resources.
In partnership with CK Trails Connect, CKPL is happy to announce a new Pedometer Lending Program. 50 pedometers will be available for check out as well as two Pedometer Kits which include ten pedometers in each. Pedometers are checked out with a Pedometer Lending Program booklet which helps you track your physical activity and a CK Trail Map. Walking poles will also be available for check out.
All collections are available for free using your CKPL card.
Drama fun this P.A. Day
Join Take A Bow Productions on Friday, April 28th at the Chatham Cultural Centre-Kiwanis Theatre for some Drama fun.
The fun begins at 9 a.m. and lasts until 4 p.m. Early drop-off and late pick-up are offered. Participants are encouraged to bring lunch and snacks.
The cost is $44 with all materials included.
To register go on-line at www.cktickets.com or telephone 519-354-8338 or visit the Chatham Culture Box-office located at 75 William Street N, in Chatham.
Children and teens need expressive outlets. At Take A Bow Productions, they encourage this and provide a pro-active learning environment to assist young people to develop their personal skills and to further their prospects in whatever field they choose to follow.
If you have a suggestion, story idea, column idea, or if you want to say hello… drop me an e-mail at aaron@sydenhamcurrent.ca.
Weather forecast for Wednesday, April 26, 2017
Today – Mainly sunny. Wind becoming southeast 30 km/h gusting to 50 this morning. High 23 except 17 near Lake Erie. UV index 7 or high.
Tonight – A few clouds. Wind southeast 30 km/h gusting to 50. Low 14.
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