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Live Performances Throughout August

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Marrianne Grittani Summer Show Dates

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Seasoned singer songwriter Marianne Grittani has been making music for over 40 years. Born and raised in Toronto, Ontario, Marianne grew up with the emerging folk music of the late 60s and the 70s. At age 14 she began writing her own songs about her life and loves and never stopped. Her formative years were spent in the coffeehouse environments of Smale’s Pace in London and the famed Riverboat in Toronto, where she worked as a waitress and where she soaked up tips and tricks from some of the great musicians that came through – Taj Mahal, Stan Rogers, Ry Cooder, Bruce Cockburn and literally countless others. Marianne wasn’t shy about asking and was keen to learn. Her love of a good song began then. Early favourites were James Taylor, Joni Mitchell, Jackson Browne, Bonnie Raitt, John Prine. “I’m a sucker for a great melody and an eloquent, heartfelt lyric, but I love a good groove too; when I wasn’t listening to and playing along with Joni or Jackson, I was dancing to Otis (Redding) and Smokey (Robinson). My music is informed by so many influences that seeped in over the years, even the swing era music my parents played.” “My first audience was the west coast salmon fleet. As a deckhand on a fish boat, I would play over the radio, after the weather report in the evenings, for the guys out on the fishing grounds. It was sweet; I never had to buy myself a drink in Ucluelet when we were in port.” In the mid 70s Marianne became a performer when she came to Salt Spring for the first time, with her fisherman love, and met up with Valdy. Together with a number of other island musicians they did shows throughout the Gulf Islands. In 1981 she moved to the mainland and ended up as a back up singer in a country band for a while. Eventually though she became the solo artist she is today and toured throughout the western provinces, on her own and with Grrrls with Guitars. She got a grant to record

in 2000 and the result was her stunning and intimate CD ‘Into The Shimmering’ which was nominated for a West Coast Music award as Best Folk/Roots album in 2001. Fate brought her back to Salt Spring in 2013 and since then she’s been performing around the islands with her merry band of musicians that includes Rose Birney on mandolin & harmonica, Tyler Lieb on electric guitar and newest addition to the mix Michael Iurincic. Lending her lovely voice on occasion is Kate Bragg. Marianne’s varied musical inﬂuences have resulted in a stylistically diverse and sophisticated body of work, full of both intelligence and soul. She calls it ‘folky, funky and anything in between’. She explores a lot of musical territory, on several different stringed instruments. Her honest and eloquent songs and her warmth as a performer continue to win fans. Her compelling voice along with her strong sense of rhythm, melody and dynamics weave through and around her lyrics to create an engaging musical tapestry. If you have a chance to see Marianne perform live, either with her band or solo, don’t miss it. You’ll remember it long after the echo of her music fades. If you wish to be included on her mailing list to be kept informed about upcoming performances send an email to m@mariannegrittani.com

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Issues starring the most awesome John Bateman

Is it safe to laugh again? Although that’s a relevant question, the real question should be: Is it safe to laugh at Salt Springers again? I never stopped working during the Covid lock down. Therefore, unlike a lot of Islanders, I never had the chance to nurture my garden, do online yoga, slather social media with how incredible my kids are at homeschooling or develop a new pseudo life coaching discipline called, “Noclueism.” I always assumed that there could be nothing that would derail Salt Spring’s ever increasing culture of being the most touchy-feely place on earth. You have to admit that the community intimacy was getting out of control. For example, it was becoming a common courtesy to kiss hitchhikers on the forehead as they enter your car. At least that’s what the hitchhikers were telling me. Now, hitchhikers are forced to wear masks on their bare feet. For many people on the island, social distancing is a cruel fate. People got close so often here that Salt Spring was being defined as a cuddle-puddle surrounded by a protesting flash mob. Face it, we islanders like our hugs. So much so that I was often forced to hug my financial advisor during meetings. Hugging had become so prevalent here that scientists had started developing ways to use it as an alternative energy source. Apparently they create better BTU’s than alder and cedar. Perhaps the biggest annual, island event that fell victim to Covid was the Fall Fair. I’m not too upset about it, because it’s been my opinion that over the last few years the sheep dogs were beginning to look apathetic. And the sheep had taken to micro-dosing to help relieve performance anxiety. I heard that if the Fall Fair was held this year, the pies in the pie booth would have had to be displayed 6 feet apart to stop cross contamination between the various fruit ﬁllings. Imagine ﬁnding traces of raspberry in your blackberry pie? Shudder. Testing would have been a delicious nightmare. I’ve always considered myself to be a silver linings kind of guy, and this Covid episode is no different. I think it’s nice that many islanders feel empowered to move from Nimby-ism to Nosy-ism (Not on Salt Spring Island). That word is so close to narcissism, but I really shouldn’t. Another nice byproduct of the epidemic is that it’s much easier to navigate the Saturday Market. Now when I go to Centennial Park on the weekend, I can sit back and relax while I’m being verbally assaulted and bitten by quasi feral dogs.

Untamed: Dancing Outside Take your dance outside, tapping into your untamed nature. MAX 20 participants. Our time will be spent dancing, sharing, creating natural alters and writing. August 22 | The Untamed Soul 10:00am-4:00pm Location to be revealed upon registration. Registration: info@shaunadevlin.net ** These are weather dependant. We will NOT go ahead if it is raining.

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SSAC Annex Exhibits 2020 Art Therapy Exhibit - July 10 to August 4 Youth Art Exhibit - August 7 to September 7 The SSAC has delegated Mahon Hall Annex to several exhibits for your viewing pleasure this summer. On display now is the Art Therapy Exhibit with work by 12 artists. This work is part of the new SSAC’s Accessible Art Therapy program facilitated by painter/art therapist Stefanie Denz and supported by artist Talia Peckel. “Art therapy provides a wonderful opportunity for Persons with Disability on Salt Spring Island to develop personal and community connections. Through the act of creating participants discover deeper aspects of themselves and further develop their sense of belonging and worth. I have learned so much about the strength of the human spirit from participants in this project; working and sharing with Persons with Disability is a thrilling experience.” Stefanie Denz This heartwarming exhibit is up until Aug. 4th, learn more about this new SSAC community initiative at ssartscouncil.com/art-therapy/ Following this exhibit and opening on August 7th is the Youth Art Exhibit. It will showcase work created by youth in our 2019 Summer Art Camps, which included Wild @ Art and Follow Your Art. Youth aged 6-11 were introduced to work by both local and international artists Yayoi Kusuma, Julia Ireland, Melissa McCraken, Keith Haring and Kashink. They explored mediums of chalk, acrylic, ink, printing ink and watercolor through the eyes of the artists they were introduced to. Their completed work of shadow drawing self portraits, painting on small canvases, and printmaking poster art are inspiring to see. We designed our ﬁrst Teen Art Camp for ages 12-16 which focused on exploring the work of American painter Jean-Michel Basquiat. Students examined the human skeleton and the theme of the body to create beautifully executed and expressively designed paintings and drawing, with some abstract expressionism thrown in. Some of these students went on to submit pieces created at the camp to the SSNAP Youth exhibit. All three camps were led by 3rd year returning instructor Cam Novak and assisted by our summer student Teagan Moore, who is back with us again this year. Together with Jane MacKenzie, Teagan is helping to create additions to our online art learning videos for youth to be posted on our website, details TBA. Join us from August 7 - September 7 to see this diverse and talented group of students work.

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MEL it OVER

by Melinda Parks-Divers

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Bike Safe on Salt Spring A lot of folks come into my shop deeply concerned about the cycling situation on SSI, and their concerns are well founded. It can be a dangerous place: drivers drive too fast, there is no shoulder on most the island, and visibility is low around many corners. While Salt Spring is definitely not the safest cycling destination, its not all that much safer in the city (off bike lanes). I rode across Vancouver and Victoria and had many close call moments, including a police chase that nearly left me flattened on the road. Salt Spring can be safe enough, if you follow a few key rules: 1. BE EXTRA VISIBLE - invest in very bright DAY TIME VISIBLE lighting. Such cycling specific lights are designed to attract attention out of the periphery and can buy you a few extra precious seconds with distracted drivers. In addition, where all the bright colour clothing you can stand ;) 2. STAY THE COURSE: do NOT lose focus on your main goal, which is staying on the side of the road where you belong. No swerving allowed. Follow the rules of the road and be predictable at all times. Signal your turns, stop at stop signs, etc. 3. PULL OVER FOR BIG TRUCKS: yes, I am saying that cyclists should pull over when they hear a big truck coming (or if there is a line of cars behind them). That big truck could compromise someone else’s safety in the other lane... and you do not want an interaction with a big truck yourself. You will not win that interaction. The drivers will also appreciate the maneuver. 4. MAKE SURE YOU BIKE IS SAFE: there is little room for error on Salt Spring. For goodness sake make sure you bike works as it should. Ride Safe! Sean Mulligan 131 McPhillips Ave www.outspokinbikeshop.com

Human Race In the early 19th century an American scientist, Samuel Morton, declared there were 5 races of homo sapiens. He broke these races into white (Caucasian), Mongolian, Asian, Native American and Black (Ethiopian). He thought these were the lines traced back to original creation. In addition, he collected skulls of all his theoretical races and would fill them with pepper seeds before decanting them to determine the volume of the brain cavity. He used this data to ascertain a range of intelligence within these races. He believed a bigger brain cavity indicated more intelligence. It was an exceptionally large Dutchman skull that tipped the scale and led him to determine that the white race was the intellectually superior race and the black race, the least. Morton’s ideas were quickly adapted by the defenders of slavery and may be the source of scientific racism to this day. Today we have actual scientific proof that all of Morton’s data was a bunch of bias hogwash. With the study of DNA, it has been proven that all people alive on this planet right now are African. The first fossils of homo sapiens appeared around 300 000 years ago in Africa. Our earliest ancestors spent the next 200 000 years in clusters throughout Africa. Groups then began to move around to different areas of the continent. Some groups became isolated and formed new populations in their new geographical homes. The longer groups of humans were separated, the more adaptations occurred to their DNA as it was handed down through

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Dance Temple is returning to Beaver Point Hall for THURSDAYS! Due to current restrictions, we will have limited numbers and will be doing online ticket sales ONLY. Please do not show up at the hall WITHOUT a ticket. Tickets will go on sale on every Monday at 6pm. The link will be posted on our Facebook page and also sent out in an email. There will be 30 tickets for inside the hall and 15 tickets outside on the grass with headphones. Dreamland Silent Disco will also continue to offer dances in nature every Monday and Thursday. Check out the Facebook Event Page for more info. The Livestreams with continue for every Sunday, Monday, and Thursday at https://mixlr.com/dance-temple Thank you for continued support and we look forward to being back in the temple with you!

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generations. At times, these mutations assisted the geographical isolated groups to adapt to their new environment. Generally, when people speak of race, they are referring to skin colour. However, differences in people’s appearance have more to do with our ancestors’ ability to adapt to their environment. For example, groups of humans that lived near the equator had darker skin as it was advantageous to protect them from the sun’s ultraviolet rays. As humans settled closer to the poles and colder climates, there was an advantage to having lighter skin as lighter skin allowed for easier production of vitamin D. So, it is just a few small mutations in our DNA that make us different. We have more in common then we have differences and race has nothing to do with our skin colour. The reality is, there is one race, the human race and it is composed of people of all skin colours and groups living all over the world. So, discriminating against anyone because of the colour of their skin is like discriminating against the entire human race and simply shows an ignorance like last century bias scientist Samuel Morton. With the knowledge of our connection to each other, it is time to bury racism with the out of date science and white selfserving ignorance of the early 19th century.

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Time for retail therapy! Choices is open up to 4 customers at the time with social distancing. You must sanitize your hands before touching our clothes. We encourage you to wear a mask to help prevent the spread. We need each other so let’s be gentle, kind and respectful with each other. Open Tuesday, Thursday & Saturday 11 to 3 pm. Gift certiﬁcates available.

Dragonﬂys new hours are 11-5

SUPPORT LOCAL Our community matters and we deliver! If you are feeling safer at home email us today at PharmasaveSaltSpring@gmail.com for your online order form. We are offering daily deliveries or Instore pickup Monday-Friday.As always, we will deliver your prescription and reﬁll medication 7 days a week. Be Kind and Be Safe! Call 250-537-5534 Pharmasave Salt Spring 104 Lower Ganges Rd.

Tuesday to Saturday. We have all the supplies you need to create your next masterpiece. Drop by and check out the fully stocked Colours of Gamblin, Golden, and Danielle Smith paints. You can also order by phone or email for contactless pickup.155 Rainbow Road dragonﬂyart@shaw.ca 250-537-1151

Giulietta Designs Studio is now open Thursday - Saturday from 11:00 - 4:00 or by appointment. Presenting art jewellery that transcends time and place. Featuring one-of-a-kind pieces designed and crafted by local artist, Julie Kemble. Dare to Be Different. #127 Ganges Alley, Oceanside. Info@giuliettadesigns.com www.giuliettadesigns.com

SaltyDog is open for boarding and rescues/ lost dogs. Based on 22 acres near town, nine secure outdoor runs and a large indoor play area. We are taking extra precautions by wearing gloves and each dog receives a complimentary bath on arrival.We ask you to maintain social distancing during pick up and drop off. Jaime 250-210-4440 or jaimehh3@gmail.com We are open for rentals 7 days a week for passenger vehicles and scooters! It’s scooter season and we have Single Honda Ruckus and & Double Yamaha BWS ready for you to ride! A fun way for Salt Spring locals to get out for an adventure! Grab a picnic and hit the beach! Cars, vans, suv’s and trucks also available! Located at Salt Spring Marina, in front of Moby’s Pub.

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Waterfront Gallery has represented local artisans since 1978. Many have taken the opportunity during the past few months to explore and craft some wonderful new creations. We invite you to come and see what your creative community has been up to! Enhanced safety and cleaning protocols have been established. Monday-Saturday 10-5. Beside the post-oﬃce. 250-537-4525 waterfrontgallery.ca

the singing

AMMA *amma = grandmother in Icelandic

Lisa Sigurgeirson Maxx, ECE Nurturing, empowering & educating families for over 30 years

Discipline or Punishment Dear singing amma My two-year-old was bitten by a same-aged friend. The parent of the other child just said “No, no. We don’t bite,” in a somewhat gentle, passive voice. Do you think parents should discipline their children more strongly when they hurt another child, especially in public? Signed, Discipline-Questioning-Dad Dear Discipline Dad When our children begin playing with others we will discover that other parents may not do some basic things, like “disciplining” their children, in ways we would. We cannot tell another parent what to do, of course, we can only lead by example, give advice only if it is asked for, and find families of like-mind to bond more deeply with. The word discipline here, in itself, is an interesting place to look for an underlying answer to your bigger question. “Discipline” is often used interchangeably with “punishment.” From the Latin “disciplina,” meaning “instruction, training, guidance,” with the root word “discere,” “to learn,” it is, in fact, very different indeed from the word punishment, which means to externally inflict a consequence of pain or suffering in reprimand upon another. In raising our children, it is vital to remember that a person listens to, follows most willingly and learns best from someone they feel safe with, someone they trust entirely, in every moment. Punishment diminishes those relationship fundamentals. The problem with taking any type of punitive action against a child is twofold: punishment undermines the natural trust and security necessary for a healthy relationship, and it teaches the wrong lesson. The child here would learn not to hurt another because he himself would suffer. Given empathy-driven guidance instead, the child has the opportunity to learn not to do something because his actions would hurt another. Herein, the child begins to learn and practice selfdiscipline; the ultimate goal of offering true discipline, or guidance, in any situation. Empathic guidance or discipline in this scenario might look like this: “Ouch!” the parent of the biting youngster says as he quickly lifts his child away. “People are not for biting! Biting hurts.” Said in a stern tone, dad is setting limits and giving information, while gently holding his child. Creating reconnection with his child, while limiting unwanted behaviours, gives multi-layered messaging: “It’s not ok to hurt another, and, it’s going to be OK. I will set boundaries firmly when necessary, and I am here for you, loving you, guiding you, as you learn and grow.” If a child is punished, privately or publicly, for common toddler missteps, shame and confusion may blur his ability to develop positive, empowered, interpersonal interactions. Turning to the hurt child the parent could say: “Are you O.K?” (Modelling empathy.) “Biting hurts!” (Validating their experience.) “Sometimes it’s hard to communicate with words when we feel frustrated!” (Giving information and offering understanding about why the incident might have happened.) Remember, verbal communication poses a huge learning curve for two-year-olds, and they are in very early stages of developing emotional regulation. They need our caring, non-punitive, compassionate guidance.

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Health with Hannah

Talking About Perimenopause The transition to menopause is a powerful stage in a woman’s life on many levels. Her hormones are changing, which changes her body, her mental state, and her role in life. Or, not! Some women go through menopause with great ease, while for others it is a challenging period with hot flashes, night sweats, irregular periods, heavy bleeding, irritability and anxiety, difficulty sleeping, and vaginal dryness. First, a few definitions: a woman is considered to be menopausal after 12 months without a period. The average age that this occurs is 51. Perimenopause is the symptomatic period that leads up to menopause, and typically lasts 1-5 years. As a woman ages, her ovaries become less responsive to the stimulating hormones that normally cause follicle development and ovulation. With no ovulation, the follicle doesn’t develop into its corpus luteum stage causing a drastic decline in progesterone production. This sets up the hormonal milieu of perimenopause – high levels of estrogen and low levels of progesterone. With wild swings up and down as the body attempts to normalize. One of the most important messages I like to communicate to women in perimenopause is that they have options. Hormone replacement therapy is an option many know about, with important pros and cons to consider. However in between taking hormone replacement and doing nothing at all, there is a spectrum of other strategies to consider. One way to alleviate perimenopausal symptoms is to address high estrogen levels. This can be done through dietary changes and herbal medicines which encourage estrogen processing and excretion. Another strategy is to support progesterone levels, either with herbs or hormones. In the world of hormones, there is conventional therapy (synthetic analogues to progesterone and estrogen), and bioidentical hormones (which have the same chemical makeup as the hormones produced by your own body). Supporting your adrenal glands can help ease the perimenopausal transition, because when the ovaries stop producing estrogen and progesterone the adrenals start to take over. They produce a relatively very small amount, but enough that they help balance the rapidly swinging levels of sex hormones. If however, your adrenals are already under-functioning because of years of chronic stress, they will not as effectively be able to respond. Other considerations I work on with my patients during this period include supporting healthy sleep and establishing consistent routines with exercise, both of which can help alleviate symptoms. It is also important to address bone health because bone density declines significantly during this period. Supporting your body with the vitamins and minerals needed to build healthy bone helps to prevent osteoporosis. Every women will have a unique way of supporting her body and mind through perimenopause, depending on her particular symptoms as well as her beliefs and values. I invite you to book an appointment if you would like to discuss your options, clarify your questions, and get a personalized treatment plan for your menopause transition.

By Dr. Hannah Webb, ND drhannahwebb.com | 250-999-9371

2020 Open Daily July 10 – September 7 11am – 4pm Artcraft opened its doors on Friday July 10th. We have had a great response so far and are looking forward to a safe and thriving summer season. Our show is somewhat of a Salt Spring institution- now in its 52nd year, Artcraft has a legacy of showing the best ﬁne craft and art from the Southern Gulf Islands. This year we are working hard to meet BC health protocols that enable us to open our gallery doors. Come and shop local and support our artists- from delectable treats from Jana’s bake shop, to Lavender and Black’s enticing beauty products to Adrian Selby’s exquisite inlaid cutting boards. This years’ show also boasts new art works such as Sibeal Foyle’s stunning drawings of birds and bees, the innovative sculptural furniture of Pete MacKenzie as well as our apothecary section with Forest Heart Botanical’s must have’s like “Help me sleep” tinctures. This is time where as a community we know the power of supporting local. Our revenues stay in our community – in an average Artcraft year, we distributed nearly $150,000 to local artists and makers through the annual exhibit. Additional revenues support various local programs from Artists in the Class to Grants & Awards. This summer, we are open from 11am-4pm 7 days a week. We are adding the option of private shopping by request (Phone the oﬃce: 250.537.0899). www. https://ssartscouncil.com/artcraft/ Shopping local has never felt so good.

Our Café & Kitchen is OPEN! Salt Spring Coffee Cafe & Kitchen is finally open again! The cafe was closed for over a year, and the team at Salt Spring Coffee was busy working on interior renovations, space expansion, and utilities and equipment upgrades. Mickey McLeod, co-founder of Salt Spring Coffee, was heavily involved in the process from beginning to end. In addition to improving the look and experience of the space, Mickey aimed to increase energy efficiency, minimize waste, support local, and to foster a flourishing cafe team. In sourcing equipment, the cafe has opted for energy efficient options like a heat recovery dishwasher, LED lighting, and an Electric Combi Oven. You may not notice, but much of the furniture at the cafe is upcycled, reusing construction materials to minimize waste. If there’s one thing we learned from the COVID-19 pandemic, it is the importance of supporting local. Salt Spring Coffee Cafe & Kitchen is committing to sourcing locally where possible. Salt Spring Coffee believes good coffee should also be good for the environment, the farmers who grow it, and the people who drink it. Which is why all of their coffee is organic and fair trade. The cafe & kitchen is extending this belief to their delicious food creations as well, using organic and local ingredients. As a re-opening special, Salt Spring Coffee is offering a free brewed coffee through their new ordering app! Drop by the cafe & kitchen and experience the newly renovated space for yourself.

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The Green Isle Enterprise Reopens in Phase 3 The Salt Spring Island Public Library has moved to Phase 3 of reopening following the British Columbia Phase 3 COVID-19 restart plan. The highly successful Library Take-out Service continues with the Library now open featuring access to the Library for new and popular materials selection. For closed collections, staff material retrieval is available as is self-check out. There is no study or lounge space during this time, but the Library is providing 6 computers for 45-min. sessions, personal computer or device use, or device charging in the Library Community Program Room during Library open hours: Monday-Saturday, 10am-3pm. Early access from 10-11am is for vulnerable populations including seniors. To support patrons, the Library has waived fines and extended loan periods on items from March 19-June 19. In addition, children and teen materials no longer incur fines and patrons are no longer blocked from borrowing due to fines less than $100. The Library has undertaken enhanced cleaning protocols, invested in personal protective equipment (PPE) for volunteers and staff, installed plexiglass safety barriers (thanks to Windsor Plywood), defined waiting areas in the lobby and outside, 2m social distance inside, quarantined returned materials for 48 hours, and upgraded Library equipment with touchless payment and checkout operations. To protect the health and safety of the public, staff and volunteers, please stay home if you are sick. In addition to access to new materials, the Library has new Book Bundles available for check out, Summer Camp at the Library, adult poetry and literary events by Zoom, free book bags in the lobby, and is considering requests for rental of the Community Program Room for groups of 12 or less. You can find more information at the Library website and Facebook page. Currently the Province has not restarted Interlibrary Loan, but we hope this service will begin later in July. For more information, please contact: Salt Spring Island Public Library 250-537-4666 info@saltspringlibrary.com http://saltspring.bclibrary.coop

August Events Thursday, August 6th, 7PM (ZOOM Poetry Open Mic) Pride Poetry. Pride Poetry Open Mic will take place via ZOOM on Thursday, August 6, at 7:00 p.m., with sign-up for the open mic starting at 6:45. The featured poets reading are: Shamana Ali, Brian Day, Natalie Meisner, Taryn Muldoon, Julian Paquette, and Rowan Percy. Join the zoom meeting at https://us02web.zoom.us/j/81456687781 , Meeting ID: 814 5668 7781, or dial by your location +1 778 907 2071 Canada, +1 204 272 7920 Canada, +1 438 809 7799 Canada, +1 587 328 1099 Canada, +1 647 374 4685 Canada, +1 647 558 0588 Canada. Thursday, August 20th, 7PM (Local Author Reading) Local Author Limerick Reading. In collaboration with Art Spring and the Salt Spring Island Foundation. Local authors will read a short limerick via Zoom. Join the zoom meeting at https://us02web.zoom.us/j/82462508390 , Meeting ID: 824 6250 8390, or dial by your location +1 647 558 0588 Canada, +1 778 907 2071 Canada, +1 204 272 7920 Canada, +1 438 809 7799 Canada, +1 587 328 1099 Canada, +1 647 374 4685 Canada.

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Holistic Psychology, Health & Education By: Ralph D. Miller, Ph.D

Freeing from Addictions “I am freeing myself from security, sensation and power addictions that make me try to forcefully control situations in my life, and thus destroy my serenity and keep me from loving myself and others.”—A mind-training affirmation from Ken Keyes’ Handbook for Higher Consciousness. With the exception of robotic body/mind programs and automatic reflexes, everything we do in thought, word or deed is motivated by feelings—to get more of some and/or less of others (‘carrot/stick’). We have a natural, innate disposition to form conditional attachments to anything reliably associated with achievement of our objectives and preferred feeling experiences; Successful action patterns are reinforced and strengthened. Addiction refers to an acquired feeling-driven dependency on, or clinging attachment to something mental or/and physical. Addictive attachments occur naturally, developing gradually over time; a matter of degree on a relative continuum with no distinct categories. Addictions overlap and interact with innate genetic dispositions and needs. The ‘classic’ alcoholic/drug addict provides a useful model for exploring the adverse freedom-restricting potential of our desires, expectations, and attachments. Addiction Typical Characteristics: 1. Habitual use patterns, tending to obsession/compulsion; with significant life organization around acquiring and maintaining the desired ‘supply.’ 2. Tolerance development. A body/mind adaptation resulting in diminishing effects with repeated use and a tendency to increase quantity/dose and/or frequency of use over time; more is needed for the same effect. 3. Withdrawal Symptoms arise when the desired/required element is eliminated—the Abstinence Syndrome. Through this generally very adverse readjustment process, tolerance and dependence are reduced and the overall system returns to a more normal homeostatic balance. The intensity/severity of this afflictive recovery period is a function of the degree of psychophysiological tolerance and dependence. Withdrawal rebound reactions are opposite to the original effects—desired and/or undesired. Gradual extinction or “cold turkey” withdrawal—there is no other way out. The sense of lack is the fundamental cause of human suffering.* Some degree of psychological dependence and addiction is normal, and may develop with anything in one’s preferred, regular way of life. Dependency commonly occurs with such things as money and power, internet, social media, video games, TV, news, music, favourite foods (‘gluttony’), fashionable attire, risk taking, shopping, vehicles, sports, hyper-exercise, egoistic body image, role achievements, prestige, conditional self-esteem, pets, and other persons, as well as anger, alcohol, tobacco, caffeine and other drugs. Lying and thievery can become habitual. Romance/eros/sex addictions are especially powerful, entrapping and destructive—at all levels of society, secular and religious. As we abide in our illusory, sometimes seemingly chaotic day-today world, it may be helpful to regularly consider the potential longterm costs of our habitual attachments, and ask ourselves, “Who Am I? What do I really want—above all else? What unconditional love, peace and freedom awaits beyond ordinary short-term pleasure and temporary pain reduction? “Keep your eyes on the prize”—Martin Luther King Jr. Based in part on materials prepared for the LeDain Commission of Inquiry into the Non-Medical Use of Drugs. *See “The Nature of Suffering,” FISHBOWL, January, 2019. Ralph's roles include: extending-family guy, student/teacher, psychologist/scientist, musician/actor. ralph@islandroots.ca

Mishka’s

Book

Reviews with Mishka Campbell

Mid-Summer Round Up: A Few Good Reads

I’ve recently read some fantastic fiction by Black authors, and I’d like to amplify those stories in my inaugural MidSummer Round Up of favourites: “The Water Dancer” by TaNehisi Coates has been on my TBR list since it came out. The author is known for his lyrical non-fiction and this book is just as incredible. It tells the enslaved Hiram Walker’s story, and as riveting as his journey is (including some unique magical realism moments), it is the wordsmith and literally, the words themselves, that make this book so powerful. “The Vanishing Half” by Brit Bennett is blowing up the internet. I could not believe how many people seemed to be devouring this novel at the EXACT same time as me. It tells the story of twin girls from the South in the 1950s. They leave their small town as teens and end up choosing vastly different paths when one twin discovers she can “pass” and disappears, leading a very separate, secret life. I loved this book so much, with its nuanced explorations of race and relationships, and it is so beautifully written. “Such a Fun Age” by Kiley Reid is (surprisingly) a debut novel. I couldn’t put it down, and later realized just how much there was to digest in terms of content, so much so that I’m STILL thinking about it. White Mother Alix asks her Black Babysitter Emira to take her toddler to an upscale market late one evening and while there, Emira is accused of having abducted the child. That’s the basic premise, but the layers that unfold in and around these characters are what make the story what it is and showcase this author’s obvious talent. So good! “Girl, Woman, Other” by Bernardine Evaristo was my absolute favourite read of the 10 books I have consumed this month. It’s billed as an “experimental” novel which usually means “hard to read”. However, this joint 2019 Booker Prize winner is a delight, from start to finish. Mostly telling the stories of Black Women in Britain, this novel is unusual in form only: there is little punctuation(no periods) and capitalization is used solely for names and places. Each of the 12 remarkable characters flows into the next, and their connections to each other are revealed. For me, this novel was a joyous experience, and a welcome discovery of a brilliant literary voice.

For Ever yone

Yoga

with Salt Spring Island teacher Dorothy Price

Self Acceptance is the Key to Contentment Most of us carry on through life without really understanding who we are. We are in a collective flow that keeps us acting and reacting in a knee-jerk manner. Often this flow keeps us so busy we don’t have time to reflect on our lives or look deeply into our souls to understand ourselves and why we are the way we are. We may have an underlying feeling of dissatisfaction with ourselves. Yet not understand why. Let me ask, have you ever tried to get to know yourself? Imagine meeting with a friend who you would like to know on a much deeper level. What kind of questions would you ask them? What are your likes/dislikes? What bothers you? What makes you angry? What makes you cry? What makes you happy? What is your temperament? What are your fears? What are your values? What are your talents? What are your strengths/weaknesses? Then you might get even more personal… What do you love about yourself? What do you not like about yourself? What takes you to your deepest, darkest place? As you listen to your friends’ answers, you feel compassion for them as they reveal their deepest truths. You don’t judge. You listen. Why not ask yourself these same questions? Can you feel compassion for yourself as you reveal your deepest truths? Can you accept the answers without rejecting yourself? Many of us have never gone through this simple process. Yet, studies show that knowing ourselves is the first step to self-acceptance and happiness. Let’s not be afraid to look in the mirror and see who we really are. Not the outward show we adhere to. Once you know yourself, then you can start to accept and even love yourself. Be the friend who loves you unconditionally. When we know what we need to work on, then we feel empowered to make a change. Here are some ways that yoga can help: Yoga asana gets you moving. When we start to examine who we really are, negative feelings and thoughts could arise. It is important to channel or dispel those feelings. There is nothing like physical exercise and deep rhythmic breathing to get us out of our minds and into our body. Yoga challenges you. When we are working on yoga poses, we challenge our strength, our balance and our flexibility. Thus, yoga keeps us emotionally and mentally strong. Svadhyaya, or self-study. In this practice, we observe who we are in the world, how we act and react, how we function on an egoic level. Meditation, a mindful physical practice, solitary time in nature and studying the wisdom teachings are ways to bring clarity. You are worthy, no matter the flaws. We are all perfectly imperfect. Time to ask those questions!

See you on the mat! ~ Dorothy For weekly online classes see Dorothy’s Facebook page - Yoga with Dorothy Price and Santosha Yoga Retreats. Dorothy teaches yoga classes, pranayama, meditation & retreats locally & worldwide. Visit www.santosha-yoga-retreats.com or phone 250-537-7675

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Phöenix Lazare New single "Warm Souls" Releases August 7th

Local singer/songwriter Phöenix Lazare exposes her heart in “Warm Soles,” her new single out August 7th via Lazare Music Inc. A delicate expression of devotion dedicated to her future wedding day, the song paints a vivid picture with dreams of ivory and sky. The track was written during the COVID-19 quarantine, inspired by a daily songwriting challenge Phöenix shared on her Instagram profile (@phoenixlazaremusic), after wedding dress conversations with her grandmother. Swelling between deep synths and soft guitar are lyrics overflowing with sincerity. Listen to “Warm Soles” and find Phöenix Lazare’s music on all online streaming platforms, or at her website - www.phoenixlazare.com photo credit Fawkes & Hownd live at the holy smoke photography Treehouse Cafe Saturday, August 8th 6-9pm www.fawkesandhownd.com

Scopes Brought to you by our own in-house astrologer who now goes by her numerologically correct name of “Ya Righta”

 Aries

 Libra

You think when you smile and

You know that moment when you rock back in your chair and your life ﬂashes before your eyes? That’s this week in a nutshell, buckle up, you’ll get through this, we promise.

nod that nobody can tell that you don’t know what’s going on. Everybody can tell.

 Taurus As you drive through Ganges on Saturday, repeat after me, lock down wasn’t so bad, lock down wasn’t so bad. Now whatever you do, don’t hit the wandering tourists.

 Gemini Don’t feel bad that now rather than partying like a rock star you

EVENTS AT THE

Legion

Legions across Canada have been closed for months due to Covid-19 and now many of them face the very real threat of not being able to keep their doors open. Our Legion is the heart of our community with its tremendous volunteer efforts and resources going directly back to our community and those most in need. We need our patrons more than ever during this time to help us help our community and keep our legion strong. We want our members and guests to know that our main priority is to keep you safe by having social distancing and sanitizing protocols in place. We have distanced our tables and urge you to use our wonderful outdoor patio. Our hard-working staff takes great effort in making sure tables are sanitized in between seating’s, as well as doors and handles and any other common areas. With all that being put into place we look forward to continuing to welcome you back to the club where everyone feels like family. Open Mic night continues to rock the house every Thursday night and for extra incentive to come check it out we have also opened our kitchen Thursday nights! Come check out all our old favourites and a new to the menu item, Dayva’s soon to be legendary ﬁsh ’n’ chips. Meat Draws are always happening Friday and Saturday nights as well as some fantastic live entertainment most weekend nights. We have some great new bands brightening our stage and well as our ever-popular fan favourites. Karaoke is back in full swing every second Saturday, still a night to be there early to sign up as spaces go fast! Our kitchen is serving up home style cooking at affordable pricing. Check our website and Facebook page for upcoming announcements or for a schedule of what is happening and do not forget half price memberships are available at the bar right now! Membership does have its privileges, ask us about them!

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are plotting to catch the raccoon that

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chicken coop.

 Cancer You are ﬁnally ready to face the world as yourself this week, so

 Scorpio This week, everything will become just as clear as it is unclear.

 Sagittarius Just so ya know, you nap because you don’t sleep well and you don’t sleep well because you nap. Now what came ﬁrst the chicken or the egg.

 Capricorn It’s imperative that you spend the next 7 days learning everything there is to know about the pink bellied hairy toad. We’ve heard they are invading the island.

don't be afraid of anything.

 Aquarius

 Leo

As the fella once said, ain't that a kick in the head. Not that you'll be kicked in the head, it's a metaphor. I mean, hell, for all I know you *are* going to get kicked in the head, so maybe just wear a helmet for the rest of the day.

Things get adventurous this week so stay by the phone, don’t get up, don’t even move.

 Virgo You will ﬁnd your soulmate this week. Look to your left. You will be passionately kissing that person by the end of the year. If there’s nobody sitting there… Well, sucks to be you I guess. #sadface

 Pisces You will encounter frustration this week when you come across a Capricorn trying to research an animal that I made up. Just remember: snitches get stitches.

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