Jennifer Sloan, founder of , will be joining us virtually to share an inside look at how Unexpected Journeys came to be during the pandemic.

Outline of this session:

• Introduction and Background of Unexpected Journeys
• Mini Slide Show – what an Unexpected Journey could look like
• Discussion – what have you discovered locally during the past few years?
• Q&A
• Draw to win a free Unexpected Journey!

Unexpected Journeys is a locally owned business that curates local experiences in Ottawa and the surrounding areas. You choose your starting point and they take care of the rest! It is a great way to take a day with family or friends to discover, appreciate and create memories that will last a lifetime.​
Uncover hidden gems, stunning scenery and delicious treats along the way​. .

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Audience: Parents

Provider: CPA Canada

Learning Objectives:

• To get information and tips to help you raise kids who are financially independent and responsible.
• To better understand the challenges of raising money-smart kids
• To learn how to address age-appropriate money-related topics with young kids, pre-teens, teenagers and emerging adults

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A difficult decision many older adults face is whether to continue to reside in their own home longer, to downsize or relocate to a supported living environment. Staying at home longer may satisfy a deep emotional need, but may become an impractical, unsafe or even an expensive option that directly impacts the wellbeing of the older adult and caregiver alike. Knowledge and understanding of available housing and the transition process can help aging loved ones and caregivers make a good choice.

ÐÓ°ÉÔ­´´ the Presenter: Jennifer Moir is an EAP and Eldercare Consultant with . This session is offered through ÐÓ°ÉÔ­´´â€™s Employee and Family Assistance Program.

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Whether you’re heading back to campus for work, continuing to work remotely, and/or sending your kids back to school means life is about to get a bit busier. Join plant-based chef and registered holistic nutritionist Amy Longard for an interesting and informative webinar featuring her tried and true hacks focussed on healthy eating for professionals and families that’ll inspire and motivate you to make simple changes amid your busy schedule.

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Now it’s your turn to REALLY judge whether Pierce is a true amateur, or he’s secretly a gardening pro! Join Pierce White-Joncas, ÐÓ°ÉÔ­´´â€™s Access to Info & Privacy Manager and Amateur Gardener, this fall to see how his second growing season went. We’ll cover topics such as;

• what grew and what didn’t
• what products ended up being used, and
• of course, his famous cost-based analysis

This session is a follow-up to the Amateur Gardening: Do’s and Don’ts session held in April but you do not need to have attended that session in order to enjoy this one!

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With every September, there comes a transition where we learn to adapt to a new routine. This can come in the form of work or home life. Transitions can impact our wellbeing and during these times it becomes more important to build resilience. In this talk, Dr. Natalie Pond, ND discusses simple and easy tips that you can start right away from nutritional support to lifestyle techniques. Let’s make sure your wellness is maintained for any changes that may come your way.

Dr. Natalie Pond is a Naturopathic Doctor at Manotick Integrative Health.

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Do you have an entertaining or informative idea for a podcast? Are you intrigued by this relatively new form of digital content? Join The Talking Raven podcast co-creators, Stenley Philippe and Brier Cook of ÐÓ°ÉÔ­´´’s Undergraduate Recruitment Office, for an informative workshop on how to start your very own podcast! During the workshop, you will learn the ins and outs of podcast content creation and production from two staff members who use podcasting in their roles to engage with prospective ÐÓ°ÉÔ­´´ students.

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Let your creativity shine at the Healthy Workplace Virtual Painting Event! 

You don’t have to be an artist to be creative! No previous experience is required – One of ÐÓ°ÉÔ­´´â€™s own staff members, Lenore Gale from the Sprott School of Business will be showing us, step-by-step, how to paint.

Here is a list of materials and where they can be purchased prior to the session.

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Join plant-based chef & nutritionist Amy Longard for an interactive and informative cooking demonstration in celebration of CU Appreciation Week. Amy will be preparing a fan-favourite: Power Pasta Salad! This recipe is vegan and gluten-free and is perfect for summer camping or hiking. It’s also full of healthy carbs, plant-based protein and you can make it in advance and eat it cold! Chef Amy uses this recipe as our guideline.

All of the ingredients are listed below, including a list of swaps in case you don’t have the base ingredients. If you want to cook along with Amy, be sure to have all these items laid out and ready to go.

Base ingredients (or swaps) & kitchen equipment:

• 16 oz/454 g bag whole grain spiral or elbow noodles (brown rice, quinoa, whole wheat, spelt, etc)
• 2 (398 mL/14 oz) cans of mixed beans, chickpeas, or beans of your choice, drained & rinsed or ~ 3 cups cooked beans of your choice
• 1 can artichokes (packed in water), drained, rinsed and roughly chopped
• 5 cups leafy greens of your choice such as baby kale, spinach, swiss chard,  or arugula, washed and chopped
• 1 large cucumber
• 1 pint of grape or cherry tomatoes or 1 – 2 tomatoes
• 1/2 cup of pitted kalamata olives, roughly chopped, optional
• 2 – 3 green onions, chopped
• 1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil
• 1/4 cup red wine vinegar or white white vinegar or apple cider vinegar
• Juice of 1/2 of a lemon
• 1 – 2 tablespoon maple syrup
• 1 tablespoon nutritional yeast, optional
• 1 teaspoons garlic powder or 1/2 clove of garlic
• 1/2 teaspoons dried parsley
• 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
• 1/2 teaspoons dried basil
• A pinch of red chili flakes
• Salt & pepper
• Optional add ins: any veggies that you like in pasta salads, fresh herbs instead of dried herbs listed above, pickled eggplant, marinated mushrooms, etc

Kitchen equipment: stovetop, large pot, colander, large spoon, cutting board, chef knife (or other sharp knife), a large bowl (this recipe yields A LOT), measuring cups and spoons.

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