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On Friday, April 17th, Bethesda Services is holding its This Ability fundraiser! Taking place at the Holiday Inn & Suites Parkway Conference Centre on Ontario Street in St. Catharines, this event will celebrate abilities and raise funds in support of the 3,280 children, youth and adults with special needs throughout the Niagara region and are assisted each year by Bethesda. Live music, a delicious meal, complimentary dinner wine and a colourful catalogue of auction packages a...wait you at this celebration. Tickets are $90 per person* and can be purchased online at bethesdaservices.com or by contacting Gillian Dunkley at [email protected] or 905.684.6918 ext. 271. (*$45 charitable tax receipt) To donate or discuss sponsorship opportunities, please contact Meaghan Erb at [email protected] or 905.684.6918 ext. 378. Bethesda Services

Stop wasting time...and we don't mean Daylight Savings Time. The deadline for our 40 Under Forty Business Achievement Awards (Niagara) is March 12th. Get your nominations in today! https://businesslinkmedia.com/what-we-do/40-under-forty/

Are you ready for the Coronavirus? If not, Leanne Standryk of Lancaster, Brooks & Welch LLP has a few important tips that employers need to know. http://lbwlawyers.com/the-coronavirus-what-employers-need-/

You might not need that extra can of tuna or baked beans - but Community Care of St. Catharines and Thorold DOES. Right now, Community Care is low on the following critical items. Please give generously and help them serve others in need!... #THANKYOU #ourcommunitycares #ourhomestc #WhatsNeededWednesday #WNW

How to feel good about your daily commute Courtesy of www.newscanada.com Many of us spend countless hours in our cars, shuttling to and from work, running errands, dropping the kids off at school and activities and everything in between. All this driving can have a serious impact on the environment, but being mindful about your commute can minimize pollution and reduce your carbon footprint. Here are some tips to get you started:... - Adjust your driving style. Fuel-efficient driving can save you hundreds of dollars in gas every year and lower your vehicle’s carbon dioxide emissions by up to 25%, according to Natural Resources Canada. Some techniques you can try include gentle acceleration, maintaining a steady speed, anticipating traffic changes, avoiding high speeds, and coasting to decelerate, rather than doing a hard stop. - Limit unnecessary weight. Anything that adds drag to your car increases fuel consumption and your carbon footprint. That’s why keeping your vehicle light and streamlined is a good habit to get into. Before every ride, take an inventory of things you may not need from attachments like your roof or bicycle rack, to extras you’ve been storing in your trunk, like road salt, old tires or sports equipment. - Choose your route carefully. Obstacles that cause you to stop or slow down mean constant acceleration and deceleration, which is a nightmare for both fuel economy and the environment. Take a few minutes to map out your route before you go, to avoid traffic, construction, major streets with lots of stoplights and other delays that get in the way of smooth sailing. A hands-free app can also help with this, but if you need to change your route, make sure to pull over safely first to avoid distracted driving.

With the occurrence of childhood anxiety, depression and even suicide beginning to skyrocket, it’s time to take a long hard look at the difficult challenges our children, teens and young adults are facing everyday. If you want to combat those challenges head on, PsychCentral has a few helpful suggestions. https://psychcentral.com//parental-awareness-tools-that-re

5 tips to help you freeze out those winter cravings Courtesy of www.newscanada.com As temperatures drop, appetites sneak up. In the winter, poor health choices are more common for everyone. From a lack of vitamin D to a decrease in body temperature, many factors affect the foods that our bodies crave. For advice on how to stay on track with your diet and exercise routine, try following a few of the nutrition tips below.... - Hydrate, hydrate, hydrate. Since you’re not sweating as much at this time of year, staying hydrated may often slip your mind. However, the winter months are much cooler and dryer. Since our bodies are 70% water, regardless of the time of year, we require hydration. When we’re hydrated, our appetites are more controlled, but when we’re not, we often mistake thirst for hunger. Daily water intake depends on many factors, but on average 15.5 cups of fluids daily are recommended for men, and 11.5 cups daily are recommended for women. - Make protein your friend. With colder temperatures, comfort foods seem increasingly appetizing. Warm foods rich in carbohydrates and sugars are typically preferred for a quick pick-me-up. However, protein satisfies your appetite and keeps you full longer, suppressing cravings of warm, creamy pastas and greasy pizzas. - Stick to fresh produce. Many of your favourite fruits may not taste as delicious in the off-season, which makes it easier opt for processed sugars. Clementines, pears, kiwis and dates are all fruits that can be grown during the winter season of warmer climates. Thanks to innovations in greenhouse farming, local strawberries, tomatoes and cucumbers are also available year-round and are a natural source of sugar as well as much better for you than a chocolate bar. - Hibernating is for bears. Since you’re likely using more carbs to heat your body, it’s especially important to maintain regular physical activity. Bracing the cold may be daunting, but outdoor activities can be fun. Skiing, skating and sledding are all great ways to exercise that don’t even feel like cardio. Aim for at least 20 minutes of activity a day. - Heat smart. With the cold weather comes the inclination to consume things that warm you up, like hot chocolate, eggnog or pumpkin-spice everything most of which are high in sugar. Instead, a bowl of soup, chili or stew will warm you up, fill you up and provide you with extra veggies, beans, legumes and other proteins.