October 29,2021
Boo!
Have you been fighting off the urge to break into the Halloween candy all week? Just a few more days and you'll be able to give it away to the kids at the door - then finish up the leftovers!

The months keep zooming by and here we are at the end of October already! We hope you'll join us at one of the upcoming events in November! Just go the Members Portal, click on Events and sign up for as many events as you like!

Covid News!

Dr. Kieran Moore, Ontario Chief Medical Officer: The cautious approach to lifting Covid measures is paying off
Community Partners Supporting Widowed Friends! 

Thanks to Partner of the Month, Your Planning Partners. We hope you will consider them if your business is looking for strategic and/or business consulting services.
Thanks also to our Member Appreciation Sponsor, Wings Up, for their generous gift certificate. The draw for the gift certificate will be October 31st at 1pm at our Halloween zoom. All members are eligible to win!
In Other News.....
If you are thinking about getting an early start on Christmas shopping, here's 5 tips to keep your shopping cyber safe!

Winter weather predictions across Canada Weather Predictions for 2021/2022

Here's what Canadians will need to do to fly to the US from the Toronto Star.

If you attended the workshop on "Energy Drainers" this week and would like more information about presenter Laurie Hunt, you can contact her at laurie@lauriehunt.com or check out her website here.
Member Portal Tech Tips
Stephanie's Dad was a baker from Austria, known for his amazing pastries and cakes! Steph generously shared one of her Dad's favourite recipes with us - a delicious coffee cake which Penny has included on the recipe section of the portal.

To check out this recipe or print it, click on the link here. A great recipe for guests during the upcoming holiday season!

Glitches & Gremlins
The gremlins are finding their way into the portal! Some people have reported glitches and problems with their account or RSVPing to events. If you run into any problems, please let us know at info@widowedfriends.ca
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Happy November Birthdays!!
Nov 10th Joe, Portia

Nov 16th Patricia M

Nov 18th Frances E

Nov 19th JoAnn W

Nov 27th Marilyn H

If you'd like to be included in birthday wishes, please send your birthdays (day/month only) to info@widowedfriends.ca.
Recipe of the Week!
Pumpkin Banana Date Loaf
Here's a great recipe from Rose Reisman to help use up that leftover pumpkin. It's best to use pumpkin puree, not pumpkin pie filling!

Ingredients:
2 ripe bananas, mashed
2 eggs
⅓ cup vegetable oil
1 ⅓ cups canned pumpkin puree
1/2 cup honey
2/3 cup brown sugar
2 ½ cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/4 teaspoon salt
2 teaspoons pumpkin pie spice
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 cup dried dates

Instructions:
  • Preheat oven to 350 F.  Spray a 9” x  5” loaf pan with vegetable oil
  • In bowl combine bananas, eggs, oil, pumpkin, honey and sugar.  Mix well.  Add remaining ingredients and mix just until flour is incorporated.
  • Pour into pan and bake for approx. 40 – 50 minutes just until tester comes out dry
Upcoming Events!!
Halloween!!
Join us Sunday, October 31st when our regular travel zoom at 1pm will go to Transylvania! Costumes welcome!

Come for quiz's, travel info and the Member Appreciation Partner Draw from Wings Up! 

Please RSVP on the Member Portal!
Feeding Halton at Christmas!
If you've been wondering what Food For Life is all about, join us at our usual Tuesday Nov 2nd Zoom when Graham and Laura will join us for a short presentation about the organization. (We'll have our regular zoom after their talk)

Also, sign up now for Wednesday December 1st from 1-3:30pm for our next volunteer activity at Food For life.
Joni Lien from Supperworks will be joining us for a brief review of cooking for one and ordering meals for one from Supperworks and their Christmas menu!

She'll be coming to our Wednesday, Nov 3rd meeting at 6pm for a quick chat.

We hope you'll join us!
Dr. Flavia Ceschin, grief counsellor, returns for another session focusing on coping with loss, loneliness and managing through the holidays on Friday November 5 at 10am. 

This session is $10 and all proceeds go to Heartache to Hope. This session has limited attendance. Please RSVP on the Members Portal to confirm your attendance.
Ancient Egypt
Lianne Harris returns November 12 at 3:30 with histories and stories about the least known aspects of Ancient Egypt. 

Learn more about Egyptian customs and social practices, fashion and grooming, art and education, and curious details about their preoccupation with the afterlife.

Be introduced not only to great Egyptian leaders and their powerful, lingering influence, but delve into the fascinating life of everyday people.  

The heart of Egypt was their embrace of time, joy, life and death.

Please RSVP on the Member Portal!
Carole LaTour Returns!
Thinking about dating again, rebuilding your life and finding ways to discuss it all with your family? 

Join us Monday November 15th from 6:00pm-7:15pm for another informal discussion about these issues and more with Carole LaTour from Acclaim Health. 

Carole is a grief counsellor and has extensive experience discussing these issues as well as the pitfalls of dating, security and precautions to keep in mind with new relationships and how to deal
with family and friends as people go in new directions following loss etc

If you'd like to attend this special session, please RSVP on the member portal.
Coming Soon - Dinner & A Movie Night!
Stay tuned for a return to in-person dinner and a movie evenings mid-November!

We'll post dates soon for dinner at Swiss Chalet and a movie tbd.
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Bingo Winners
Congratulations to Donna T for winning this month's draw! Her prize will be on its way shortly!

New players are always welcome and you can sign up on the portal to let us know you'd like to come. Next game is Thursday, Nov 4th at 4:30pm.

Winners from the Oct 28th game include:
Candyce
Candyce/Leslie F/Sushma
Leslie T
Kris
Sushma
Heather
Leslie F
Leslie F