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Grandmothers unite for fundraising walkBy Wendy OkeOn Saturday, June 19, the MuskokaLakes Grandmothers will host a walk andpicnic in Annie Williams Park in Bracebridgein solidarity with the Africangrandmothers who are raising theirorphaned grandchildren in Africa. Theevent is open to all and runs from 9:30a.m. to 2 p.m.Stride to Turn the Tide is part of anational Grandmothers to GrandmothersCampaign of the Stephen Lewis Foundation.Their slogan is, “We will not restuntil they can rest.” Grandmothers insub-Saharan Africa have to raise theirgrandchildren, orphaned by the AIDSpandemic. They have done this with littleor no support and they need funds fornutritional food, income generation projectsand healthcare. They also needmoney for school fees, uniforms and suppliesessential to access education.Grassroots African projects fundedby the Stephen Lewis Foundation arebeginning to turn the tide of the pandemicby helping communities preventmanage and live positively withHIV. They provide support to families,especially women struggling withgender-based violence. They assist inchanging policies and supportinggrieving grandmothers who have losttheir own children. Since 2003, theFoundation has funded more than350 local projects in 15 countries. InCanada, over 220 grandmothersgroups have already raised $7 million.The Muskoka Lakes Grandmothersinvite all to bring a “litterless lunch”and a refillable water container, plusany donations and pledges fromsupporters. Two walking routes areavailable, one of which is wheelchairaccessible.MuskokaFashionEight easy beauty fixes with everyday itemsThere’s a bevy of beauty productson the store shelves promising to doeverything from eradicating wrinklesto imparting greater shine in yourhair. However, you can achieve manyof the same effects with items youmay already have around the house.Some of the most effective beautyproducts are found right in thekitchen cabinets or refrigerator. Afew simple ingredients are all youneed to look your best.1. Avocadoes: Instead of mashingthis fruit for guacamole, reserve somemashed avocadoes for a skin mask orto provide therapy to dry hair. Mix alittle olive oil in with the avocado,apply to hair, let sit, then rinse thoroughly.2. Egg yolks: Making an egg whiteomelet? Don’t toss the yolks in thetrash. Whip them up, apply to yourface for a firming mask. Then rinseoff.3. Tomato juice: While it’s true thattomato juice may be able to helplessen the smell of skunk spray, it canalso remedy hair that has been damagedby swimming pools. Light-coloredhair can take on a green hue frompool chlorine and other chemicals.Applying pure tomato juice to locks,leaving on for 15 minutes, and thenrinsing can remove the green tinge.Cucumbers aren't the only food item that can double as a beautytreatment. Many different foods can be used for beauty purposes.Organic skin, hair and body care4. Grapefruit: Squeeze the juice oftwo grapefruits into a bucket ofwarm water. Soak your feet for 30minutes to soften feet and removetension.5. Tea bags: Tea bags can reducepuffiness around the eyes and alsodry out pimples and boils. Steep thetea bags in warm water and thenapply to the affected area. Just besure the bags are warm and not toohot.6. Coffee grounds: Coffee groundsmake for good composting material,but they can also prove an invaluablebeauty item. Rubbing used coffeegrounds on cellulite, then wrappingthe area in plastic wrap and leaving itfor 30 minutes can help diminish thelook of the cellulite in a few days.7. Salt: Make a paste of salt andwater and then gently rub it ontoyour face to serve as an exfoliant.8. Cucumbers: Who hasn’t seencucumbers used as eye pads? Theycan reduce redness and puffiness ofthe eyes when chilled and placed onfor several minutes.9. Oatmeal: Oatmeal is not just forchicken pox. Oatmeal baths canreduce redness, itching and irritationfrom other skin ailments, such aspsoriasis, eczema, and even just dryskin.Always a Friendly AtmosphereNow at ourNEW LOCATION!23 BALL’S DRIVE• Creative Colouring •• Corrective Colour • Mani’s & Pedi’s •• Ion Cleanse • Tanning Bed • Waxing •• Ear Candling • Make-up Applications •• Specializing In Long Hair Updo’s & Cutting •(705) 645-8574www.sunbursthairdesign.ca85 Manitoba StreetBracebridge, ONP1L 2B3645-4441www.beautycomesnaturally.ca • beauty@vianet.ca31 Dominion St., Bracebridge(705) 645-9600www.elementssalonandspa.ca28 June 2010 www.whatsupmuskoka.com
RunningacrossMuskokaCharmaine Broughton-Dunn completed an 87-kilometre run around Lake Muskoka on June 5, 6and 7 to help raise money for a friend requiring treatment for multipole sclerosis.Photograph: Courtesy of Charmaine Broughton-Dunn440 Ecclestone Drive, Bracebridge, ON P1L 1Z6(705) 645-9827 www.ywcamuskoka.comCOMING EVENTSNetworking Luncheons 12:00-1:00Bracebridge: YWCA OfficeFriday, June 25thMelinda Zytaruk, Fourth Pig Worker Co-op: Renewable Energyand Solar Energy training opportunitiesAll Lunches start at noon and everyone is welcome!$5 YWCA members, $10 non-members($25 for a one year YWCA membership)Please RSVP to Lee Ann at office@ywcamuskoka.comor by phone 705-645-9827Next luncheon will be in SeptemberGirlz Unplugged Summer ProgramsJuly 12 - 16 at Bracebridge Public School - FULLJuly 19 - 23 at Spruce Glen PS, HuntsvilleJuly 26 - 30 at Gravenhurst Public SchoolAug 3 - 6 at Spruce Glen PS, HuntsvilleAug 9 - 13 at Bracebridge Public School - FULLFee: $150.00 per weekDarryl Dennis - Owner • Over 20 Years ExperienceRESIDENTIAL • COMMERCIAL • INDUSTRIALShingles, Cedar Shakes & Shingles, Metal Roofing, Enviro Shakes, Inspire Roofing• Single Ply Rubber Membrane • Sheet Metal • Built Up Flat RoofingRoofing Done Year Round • Fully Insured - W.S.I.B. Insured20 Yrs. Experience, 10 Yrs. Serving Muskoka & Area. Barge Equipped To Reach Water Locked LocationsCall For Your Free Estimate 646-1801 • 1-877-646-1801www.advancedroofingmuskoka.comwww.whatsupmuskoka.com June 2010 29
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