E D I S K R A P E S L U P CH 2020 ISSUE MAR
Table of Contents Fitness on Demand at Parkside Hi! How are you initiative Events in Toronto this Month Fun Facts about Spring St. Patricks Day Activities Tips for getting summer jobs Top Movies to go see Tips to get through midterms Pop into Renew Casino Night Apply to be a Community Assistant Gallery Short Term Summer Stays CAs Here to Help
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Events in Toronto this Month Winter Stations @ Woodbine Beach Check out public art installations at Woodbine Beach until March 30th. Details - winterstations.com
Spring Flower Show @ Allan Gardens Right next door to Parkside is the Allan Gardens Conservatory, which hosts a spring show all throughout March. Go see the Easter lilies and hydrangeas. Free Admission 10-5 Every day
Get Work Done @ Toronto Reference Library The Toronto Reference Library on Bloor/Yonge is a beautiful, and quiet place to get productive!
Walk Around And Window Shop @ Kensington Market. Kensington Market is a wonderful place to go walk around, get food, and window shop as the weather warms up!
Go For A Walk @ The Waterfront Now that the weather is starting to warm up, it's the perfect time to go for a nice stroll by the water to calm yourself down
Fun Facts about Spring Spring fever Spring fever is a real syndrome. When the temperature rises during the warm spell after a long winter, there is a dilation of the blood vessels so blood can be carried to the body surface where heat can be lost quickly. People experience an energetic feeling when this happens. Soul Songs Baby birds learn to sing during spring. Although they are born with the ability to sing, they must learn the specific songs of their species. They often learn their songs within two months of being born. The US Arizona and Hawaii do not follow daylight savings. They already have enough sunlight and hot weather, so it doesn't make sense to confuse the sleeping cycle of their residents. Light and Dark On the first day of spring, a person at the North Pole would see the sun skimming across the horizon, beginning six months of uninterrupted daylight. A person at the South Pole would see the sun skimming across the horizon, signalling the start of six months of darkness. 366 Day Year? Spring almost always arrives on March 20 or 21, but sometimes on the 19th. The reason the equinoxes and solstices don’t always come on the same day is that Earth doesn’t circle the sun in exactly 365 days Fall is the new Spring The first day of spring in the Southern Hemisphere is the first day of fall in the Northern Hemisphere. Greek Babys or Plants? According to Greek myth, the return of spring coincides with the return of Persephone, the daughter of Demeter, who is the goddess of plants and fertility. Bird Screams! During the spring, birds are more vocal as they sing to attract mates and warn away rivals. Growth Time Children actually grow faster in the spring than during other times of the year To War... 2000 Years ago March is named after Mars, the Roman god of war. In ancient Rome, this month signalled the beginning of warfare season
St. Patricks Day Events ST PATRICK’S DAY PARADE Date: March 14, 2020 Location: Horseshoe Tavern, 370 Queen St. W Details: Get in the St. Patrick’s day spirit at this massive parade across downtown! Experience live marching bands, dances, giant balloons, and more! ST PATRICK’S DAY PARADE Date: March 15, 2020 Location: Nathan Phillips Square Details: If you missed the first St. Patrick’s Day parade, no worries! There is one the next day at Toronto’s famous Nathan Phillips Square. GUINNESS SPD TORONTO Date: March 14, 2020, 11AM – 9PM Location: 11 Polson St. Details: year after year guinness spd has proven to be an awesome all-day st. Patrick’s day party. The party includes a free breakfast and live music! 21ST ANNUAL ACHILLES ST. PATRICK’S DAY 5K/10K Date: March 15, 2020, 10AM Location: Roundhouse Park Details: Run through the heart of Toronto with a huge crowd of people. The Annual Achilles is recognized as the largest race that integrated both disabled athletes and able-body participants to compete together as ONE.
FACTS ABOUT ST.PATRICKS DAY 1. ST. PATRICK’S DAY IS AN IRISH NATIONAL HOLIDAY WITH BANKS, STORES, AND BUSINESSES CLOSING FOR THE DAY. 2. THE FIRST ST. PATRICK’S DAY CELEBRATION IN THE UNITED STATES WAS HELD IN BOSTON (1737). 3. SHAMROCKS ARE THE NATIONAL FLOWER/EMBLEM OF IRELAND. 4. THE COLOUR OF ST. PATRICK’S DAY WAS ORIGINALLY BLUE. 5. 1962 MARKED THE FIRST TIME CHICAGO DYED THEIR RIVER GREEN FOR ST PATRICK’S DAY. 6. THERE ARE 34.7 MILLION U.S. RESIDENTS WITH IRISH ANCESTRY. THIS NUMBER IS MORE THAN SEVEN TIMES THE POPULATION OF IRELAND ITSELF. 7. THE REAL ST. PATRICK WASN’T IRISH. HE WAS BORN IN BRITAIN AROUND A.D. 390 TO AN ARISTOCRATIC CHRISTIAN FAMILY. 8. YOUR ODDS OF FINDING A FOUR-LEAF CLOVER ARE ABOUT 1 IN 10,000.
a g n i t t e g r o f s Tip B O J R E M M U S Speak to professors about potential summer opportunities in your field Look professional during interviews & when dropping your résumé off Drop your résumé off in person Ask your friends if their workplace is hiring Start looking for jobs early on Apply to as many places as possible Show enthusiasm, passion and be yourself.
Movies to see this Month In Theatres March 6, 2020 Set in a suburban fantasy world, Disney and Pixars Onward introduces two teenage elf brothers (voices of Chris Pratt and Tom Holland) who embark on an extraordinary quest to discover if there is still a little magic left out there. Pixar Animation Studios all-new original feature film is directed by Dan Scanlon and produced by Kori Raethe team behind Monsters University
In Theatres March 20, 2020 I Still Believe centers on the uplifting and inspiring true-life story of Camp and his remarkable journey of love and loss that proves there is always hope and that faith tested is faith worth sharing.
In Theatres March 27, 2020 Acclaimed filmmaker Niki Caro brings the epic tale of Chinas legendary warrior to life in Disneys Mulan, in which a fearless young woman risks everything out of love for her family and her country to become one of the greatest warriors China has ever known. When the Emperor of China issues a decree that one man per family must serve in the Imperial Army to defend the country from Northern invaders, Hua Mulan, the eldest daughter of an honored warrior, steps in to take the place of her ailing father.
Study Tips to help you through Midterms Tip 1: Know your learning style. By knowing your learning style you’re able to effectively absorb information and apply it when you’re studying and writing your exams. Tip 2: Sleep! Make sure that you get some rest this exam season. Sleep affects concentration, memory and the ability to learn. Not sleeping will negatively affect your retention rate because your brain uses sleep as a chance to recover, which in turn helps you remember information more effectively. Tip 3: Take breaks You body functions best when you allow it a chance to recover. The best way to study is to study between 40 and 90 minutes, then break for 10 minutes. During your breaks get up and stretch, get a snack and let your brain absorb the information you just studied. Tip 4: Drink water Water ensures that you don’t get dehydrated- which can lead to impaired focus, lack of energy, and mood swings. Tip 5: Make a study schedule Making a schedule for yourself, this can help you be more efficient with your time. By blocking out the time for studying, sleeping, eating, breaks, and socializing that means you know what your day will look like and it will make it easier to track what needs to get done. Tip 6: Move Make sure you get up and stretch when you’re studying. This will help you avoid the aches and pains of sitting hunched over for most of the day. Work out, go for a walk around the library, or whatever you choose - just make sure you move. Exercise can also help reduce stress and anxiety, while giving you an endorphin boost. Tip 7: Breathe deep Reinvigorate your senses by going outside and getting some fresh air. It’s a chance for you to stretch your legs and naturally boost your energy and lighten your mood. Tip 8: Limit distractions In the age of constant connectivity with smartphones and social media, limiting your distractions can be hard. Limiting your distractions, will increase your focus, retention rate, and make your studying time more effective.
Study Tips to help you through Midterms Tip 9: Set goals Setting goals is another way to stay accountable to yourself while studying. Writing down your goals will create a tangible sense of achievement. Tip 10: Eat healthy Eating healthy can be hard during exams, mainly because it feels like you don’t have time to cook a proper meal. But it is important to eat healthy foods so 1) you don’t crash due to a large amount of carbs or sugar 2) you can be fuelled and focused while studying for and writing exams. Tip 11: Do all the practice exams and questions By re-doing old assignments and answering questions from previous exams will give you a chance to understand what kind of content may be on your exam, for which you can prepare accordingly. Tip 12: Treat yourself You’re working hard to succeed. Remember that you deserve to do something you enjoy to unwind after a long day of studying, whether that be watching your favourite show, reading a book, hanging out with friends or doing something else fun or relaxing, make sure you take that time to reward yourself.