Ciociaro Club: International Women's Day Celebration

Information regarding Great Strides walk for Cysitc Fibrosis

Ellie Brewster| 2013 Great Strides™ Walk Chair

Cystic Fibrosis Canada - Essex-Kent Chapter 3050 Jefferson Ave| Windsor, Ontario
Tel: 519-974-7411 Cell: 519-981-0371www.cysticfibrosis.ca

Hello

I have met at some point since my move to Windsor last fall.  I am enjoying living in Windsor and have met lots of wonderful people.  I have joined the Board of Directors for Cystic Fibrosis Canada and have taken on the role of Chair for the Great Strides Walk of 2013.  This is why I am emailing you as I want to let people know about the walk and what the Cystic Fibrosis (CF) Canada does and how you can help.

The next Great Strides™ walk will take place across Canada on Sunday, May 26th, with thousands of participants, donors, and volunteers coming together to take steps to cure cystic fibrosis and a goal of $3.45 million. The walk tin Windsor takes place at the Vollmer Centre in LaSalle starting at 11am.

Individual walkers and Teams raise money and pledges for the event.  As well money is raised through pledges, sponsorships, and businesses collecting $ for cut outs and this year our crazy sock day.  If you, your business or you know of someone who may be interested in supporting the Great Strides walk please contact me.   We will also be looking for volunteers to help out the day of the Walk.  To register your team or to walk:

The time is now!  Start gathering your family and friends for the annual Great Strides™ Walk in support of Cystic Fibrosis Canada.  Get ready to lace up your shoes for Sunday, May 26^th, 2013 in LaSalle/Windsor and Chatham.  Get your team members registered on-line at www.cysticfibrosis.ca/greatstrides !   Participants must register on-line!  Get ready for the best year yet.  For more information contact us today! 

Cystic fibrosis (CF) is the most common fatal genetic disease affecting young Canadians. It is estimated that 1 in every 3600 children born in Canada has CF. One in every 25 Canadians carries a defective version of the gene that could cause CF – well over one million Canadians.

•Cystic fibrosis primarily affects the respiratory and digestive systems. Thick mucus builds up in the lungs and other organs impairing their function until they can no longer work at all. At present there is no cure.

•In 1960 the life expectancy of a child born with CF was just 4 years. Today, due to research supported by Cystic Fibrosis Canada and through the generosity of individuals and corporations, life expectancy has increased into the forties and beyond – a tremendous achievement - but Cystic Fibrosis Canada doesn't intend to stop until a cure or effective means to control this disease is found.

•Cystic Fibrosis Canada is the only charity focused on funding cystic fibrosis research in Canada. The organization is a national, non-profit voluntary health agency with volunteers in 50 Chapters across Canada.

•Too many young lives are cut short by cystic fibrosis; half Canadians with cystic fibrosis who died in 2010 did not live to see their 26th birthday.

 

Cystic Fibrosis Canada's mission is to help people with cystic fibrosis 

•funds research towards the goal of a cure or control for cystic fibrosis

•supports high quality CF care

•promotes public awareness of cystic fibrosis, and

•raises and allocates funds for these purposes.

 Great Strides™ walk

The next Great Strides™ walk will take place across Canada on Sunday, May 26th, with thousands of participants, donors, and volunteers coming together to take steps to cure cystic fibrosis and a goal of $3.45 million. The walk in Windsor takes place at the Vollmer Centre Lasalle.

Thank you and have a wonderful day.

Ellie Brewster| 2013 Great Strides™ Walk Chair

Cystic Fibrosis Canada - Essex-Kent Chapter 3050 Jefferson Ave| Windsor, Ontario
Tel: 519-974-7411 Cell: 519-981-0371www.cysticfibrosis.ca

The Sounds of Motown with The Legendary Temptations

The Sounds of Motown with The Legendary Temptations
Saturday, March 9, 2013

The songs that defined an era and changed the face fo music in the 20th century are brought to life in this spectacular tribute show featuring the acclaimed vocal group Serieux.  Put on your dancing shoes and move to the hits of Michael Jackson, Smokey Robinson, The Temptations and many more!

Dinner & Show $55 (tax included)
For more information or to purchase tickets, visit this page

Walk The Red Carpet

February Issue: Windsor Social

Click Here for the February Issue.

The editors of Windsor Social would like you to read and share this publication- and welcome feedback and comments.

Windsor In A Fog

Riverside Dr.,E. January 28, 2013
Detroit's General Motors building covered in fog.

Is new home construction struggling in Windsor?

Today's Windsor Star has a blog article by Monica Wolfson, where she says that 30 percent of new homes built, were in Windsor - "down from the 51 per cent share of residential construction" this city had in 2002.   Why are they comparing stats with 2002 instead of last year or the year before?  Of course it's going to be down from a decade ago.  Look at what's happened in that time span, not just here, but all over the world.

Meanwhile, comparisons for surrounding communities were compared with their new build stats from 2006.  This just reinforces the idea that people are leaving this city.

I agree the development fees are too high and taxes are high, we pay too much for utilities and we have a bit of a black eye as a community.   Articles like this, that attack our growth based on decade old data, isn't making things better for any of us.  As well, one person says there's a "glut of resale homes" and another says we need to revitalize urban areas but can't because no one wants to live on some of the existing streets downtown or on the westside.

Seriously, it's too contradictory and confusing.   Just compare apples to apples and see if things look better.  


Source

Closure of Community Pools Is A Colossal Error

PLEASE SHARE THIS. 

THE CITY IS EXPECTING PUBLIC OPPOSITION SO LETS GIVE IT THEM.

CLOSURE OF COMMUNITY POOLS IS A COLOSSAL ERROR

Families come to depend on community pools and their facilities in particular during summer months. Swim camps are close by for the kids to independently ride their bike or walk to; as well enjoy the day at the variety of other activities at a minimal cost. The Aquatic Centre will be a costly venue out of reach for many communities. These community complexes are part of urban planning models that were implemented many decades ago. They encourage social wellness and cohesion for the community it surrounds. They are messing with an important urban planning model. The people will feel the loss.


HERE ARE EXAMPLES OF WHAT THEY OFFER.

Do you think the Aquatic Centre will be able to replace this in One Location.

Constable John Atkinson Memorial Community Centre

The Atkinson Memorial Centre is located within AKO Park, featuring the AKO spray pad, which is open to the public free-of-charge during the summer. There are sports fields and a play unit in the park. This centre now features an NBA-size gym with wooden floor available for community rentals, plus the original smaller gym;
Amenities; Self-catering welcome, free parking, kitchen,
AMC Sport Gym
Dimensions: 84' x 118'
This NBA size gym is ideal for adult league sports. It features a sprung wooden floor, male and female change rooms and natural lighting.

The facility is available year round for special events, rentals, and leisure programs.
Gymnasium
Capacity: 20-150 people
The Gymnasium is available for birthday parties, meetings, and social gatherings. A stage is connected to the Gym, and the kitchen is adjacent with a pass-through window.
The Gym is suitable for large parties and leisure sports, but it is not regulation size for basketball, floor hockey, or volleyball.
ABC Room
Dimensions: 24' x 90'
Capacity: 20-40 people

The ABC Room is a large room with lots of windows, excellent for meetings or social events. It can be rented as a single large room or divided into three separate rooms (24' x 30' each). Rates vary depending on the size of the room.


Adie Knox Herman Recreation Complex

Adie Knox Herman Recreation Complex is located within Wilson Park. The complex includes a 25-metre heated pool with a diving area, a therapy pool, community rooms, and a single pad arena. Information on rentals and programming is available at www.reconnectwindsor.ca.
Amenities
• Self-catering welcome
• Free parking
• Kitchen
• Accessible
• Family change rooms
Pool
Dimensions: 25-metre heated pool

The warm water pool is available for private rentals. There is a stairway entrance into the pool as well as lifts for persons with disabilities.
Therapy Pool
A heated therapy pool ideal for persons recuperating from hip, knee and back injuries is available for rental.
Ice Rink
Dimensions: 85' x 200'

Single pad arena with bleacher seating is available for ice rentals from late August through March. Floor rentals with no ice available during other months.

By Gabriel Maggio

Windsor's Newest Theatre, The Princess

1921.

Exterior view of the Princess Theatre, Windsor’s newest theatre, located on Sandwich street east. It has an attractive front that make a big improvement in the appearance of the street.

Where was this theatre located and what happened to it?

A picture is worth a thousand words

If you can't figure it out, go to our website. 

https://windsorbusinessnetworks.com/2013/02/07/a-picture-is-worth-a-thousand-words/

Jaclyn Monaco, Independent Beauty Consultant, Mary Kay Cosmetics

Hello there,

I am not sure if my ad would qualify for your posting on your facebook page but I am hoping to build my business with in the region. Being a local business owner, I hope to build my clientele here and service them accordingly. As a beauty consultant with Mary Kay Cosmetics, I service my customers with pride and excitement. Looking forward to your assistance in growing my business. 

Offering FREE FACIALS to the first 100 ladies to respond. Share your Mary Kay facial with 3 girlfriends and receive a FREE Mary Kay Satin Lips Set...everyone wants soft, kissable lips! Offer is only available til March 1st! 

Thank you,

Jaclyn MonacoIndependent Beauty Consultant, Mary Kay Cosmetics


"How old you are is your business, how old you look is mine!"

Phone: 519-322-1236
Cell: 519-796-7572www.marykay.ca/jmonaco

The Vagina Monologues at The Bank

Windsor Law Presents The 5th Annual Vagina Monologues.

Thursday February 7, 2013 The Vagina Monologues, a play written by Eve Ensler will be performed live at The Bank Nightklub.
Advance tickets $15 and $20 at the door.
Tickets can be purchased by emailing vdaywindsor2013@gmail.com
All proceeds go to local woman's organizations.
After the play, The Bank Nightklub will be hosting the official after party

The Bank Nightklub
285 Ouellette Ave.
Windsor, Ont.

W.E. Take Care of Our Own

As Heard on AM800 CKLW this morning - WE Take Care Of Our Own Weekend is in the works to Benefit the Families of the I-75 Accident is taking place Friday March 22nd to Sunday 
March 24th 2013

Friday March 22nd 
“Legends Live: A Night Of Stars For Angels” at the Serbian Centre at 6770 Tecumseh Road East @ 6pm
Las Vegas Style Tribute show featuring great tribute artists from Michael Buble, to Tom Jones, to Roy Orbison to Elvis through the decades. The night includes Dinner, Dancing and music. Silent Auction and raffles.


Saturday March 23rd 
“WE Rock” Concert for a Cause at Serbian Centre at 6770 Tecumseh Road East @7pm
A ‘laundry list’ of who’s who in the Windsor Essex Music scene playing great music and eats and drinks. Featuring performances by Kerri Brown, Dusty, Coastline Band, Living The Dream and Area 51. Games, silent & live auctions and a sampler food buffet.

Sunday March 24th 
“WE Are Family” Fun Day at the St.Clair Centre For The Arts at 12pm to 5pm
Bouncey Castles, Jungle Gyms, crafts, kids entertainment with snacks and lots of family fun.

Tickets to the events will go on sale in about two weeks. 100% of the Proceeds will go to the Barett/Greenwood/Hicks/Blake families.

Still looking for donations, door prizes, and big ticket prizes… please email arms@am800cklw.com if you can contribute