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2 months ago
Grilled Brunch BurritosThis makes a fun meal to serve outside because the foil keeps them warm until serving and catches any drips. Try them over the campfire or barbecue. Vary the heat in the sauce to taste and for a vegetarian version, omit the chorizo. Preparation Time: 40 minutes | Cooking Time: 10 to 12 minutes | […]
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4 months ago
Doors Open MarkhamSeptember 27, 2014 10 am – 4 pm Visit Markham’s cultural and heritage properties that range from the very oldest houses to the modern-era Varley Art Gallery of Markham. Seven new sites will be featured in 2014; explore the newly-restored Stiver Mill in historic Unionville and discover the Markham Guild of Village Crafts located in […]
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5 months ago
Fueling Fitness for All Ages!Date: September 18 Where: St. Andrews Valley Golf Club 4 Pinnacle Trail Aurora, ON Time: Doors @ 7:00 PM, Start @ 7:30 PM Join us with Dr. Paul Stricker & Joe Wesley for an evening of fitness tips, nutrition and inspiration that WILL fuel those of all ages! For more information and registration contact Marlene […]
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5 months ago
Kidney Walk 2014 is coming to York RegionSaturday, September 6th Richmond Green Park, Richmond Hill Registration: 10:00 a.m. Walk: 11:00 a.m. This fall the kidney community will gather to take steps to reduce the burden of kidney disease in your community for all those touched by kidney failure. By joining your local Kidney Walk you can help too. This year marks the 50th […]
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6 months ago
Grilled Asparagus, Chicken and Spinach SaladThis grilled salad is bursting with fresh flavours and simply perfect to serve for lunch or dinner. Preparation Time: 15 minutes | Cooking Time: 20 minutes | Serves: 4 1 lb (500 g) boneless skinless Ontario Chicken Breasts 1 lb (500 g) Ontario Asparagus, trimmed 2 tsp (10 mL) olive oil Pinch each salt and […]
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6 months ago
What is Pilates? And Why is it so Good for You?Pilates is showing up everywhere. Sports teams, dancers, professional golfers are all doing Pilates. So why should you, the casual athlete, runner, cross-fitter, computer-sitter or general gym person, learn about or do Pilates? Pilates. You’ve seen the word, you’ve heard it and perhaps wondered how to pronounce it. You know a lot of people do […]
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6 months ago
Home Care Options for SeniorsThere was a time where the advancement of age meant a drastic life change for seniors. Those who were facing their twilight years had little choice in how and where they were going to live. The traditional options available to this group were limited and for the most part, required the elderly to give up […]
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6 months ago
How does Disorganization Affect your Stress?Many of us try to be organized. It’s no fun living in chaos, with messes here and lost items there. Especially frustrating are situations like not being able to find things when heading out the door, while trying to get to work on time, causing faster driving, and setting that stressful pace for the morning…and […]
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High Intensity Interval Training, or HIIT (pronounced ‘hit’), can be done anywhere with little or no equipment, is simple to follow, and takes very little time. Great for beginners, as well as experienced exercisers looking for more challenge, a HIIT workout improves cardiovascular and muscular fitness, improves metabolism and increases fat loss. Good news for […]
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6 months ago
Why Don’t We Exercise?The warm weather is finally here, so let’s get out of hibernation and get our hearts pumping. Let’s start with a little tennis, maybe some basketball, a nice hike. Hey, where is everybody? Studies say that 84% of us know the mental, emotional, and physical benefits of exercise, yet more than half of all adults […]
