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DECEMBER 09 - I2I AWARDED - INNOVATIVE COMMUNITY CAPACITY BUILDING AWARD |
“Dear Sharon,
I am pleased to inform you that the Intergenerational (IG) Community Bridge Building project has been selected to receive an Innovative Community Capacity Building Award from the Canadian Cancer Society’s Community Capacity Building Strategy, an initiative of the BC Healthy Living Alliance. The Innovative Community Development Award aims to:
— Recognize local development/redevelopment projects or programs, and the individuals behind them, that inspire communities to take action to identify and meet their own needs; and
— Honour individuals and their affiliated organizations who continually contribute to the foundation of their community.
These awards are a result of the desire to recognize excellence in building the viability of communities in BC outside of the work done by the Community Capacity Building Strategy.
Congratulations on being selected.
We thank you for the significant contribution you are making to your community and are pleased to be able to recognize your achievements with this award.
Sincerely,
Maria Mazzotta
Community Capacity Facilitator, Interior Region
Community Capacity Building Strategy
An initiative of the BC Healthy Living Alliance www.bchealthyliving.ca”
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H1N1 BC MINISTRY OF HEALTH FACT SHEET: SEPTEMBER 2009 |
People at high risk include:
- Women who are in their second or third trimester of pregnancy or four weeks post-partum during the flu season
- People at any age with underlying health conditions, and especially those with asthma, diabetes and morbid obesity
- Young children (under 5 years of age) and children with chronic health conditions as they seem to be a highest risk for hospitalization
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HAND WASHING – DIGITAL DILEMMA? |
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There are excellent hand wash kits available through health authorities that help practice proper handwashing. An ultraviolet light indicates missed areas on washed hands.
Research has shown that the finger nail beds, and the centre of the palm of the hand are most frequently missed by soap when washing. Finger tips and hand tops are most often cleaned. Be thorough, wash often.
Check with your local health unit as they also have posters available as reminders and as instruction.
In IG activities, all parties need to wash their hands before and after contact with one another, and contact with apparatus and furniture surfaces. Young people also need to be instructed and monitored that any unexpected coughs or sneezes are covered with a sleeve, not a hand. Seniors should be aware of this precaution as well, although they still may prefer a handkerchief or Kleenex.
At all times care facilities and school, or community groups should communicate to one another the state of health in their facility. Precautions should always be taken in all health matters, and decisions on intergenerational activities should be guided by knowledgeable authorities, and not rumor, fear, or hearsay. |
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INTERGENERATIONAL ACTIVITIES |
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BREAD AND JAM: A GREAT WAY TO RE-CONNECT TO FOOD ROOTS |
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Bread Recipe (single recipe, you can double with good results)
In a large warm bowl, in a warm room free from drafts, measure accurately, and
MIX
- 2 1/2 cups of white flour
- 2 Tbsp. instant yeast (Fast Rising or Fermapan brand name)
- 1/4 cup white sugar
- Set this aside once it is stirred together
MIX
- 1/4 cup, plus 1 Tbsp. margarine or butter (melt and cool to room temperature)
- 2 medium eggs
To the margarine/butter and eggs add:
2 cups WARM water
POUR the wet ingredient bowl into the flour/yeast mixing bowl. Mix well. Stir until the mixture is ‘elastic’.
ADD another 2 1/2 cups of flour. Mix well. You may have to use your hand.
When it works into a smooth ball, place in a large oiled bowl (three times the size of the dough ball). Cover with oiled waxed paper. Put in warm oven to rise for 30 minutes.
After 30 minutes, gently ‘stir’ down dough, then form into buns, or loaves. Place in oiled pans, cover with oiled wax paper, let stand in warm oven for 20 minutes.
Take out of oven. Pre-heat oven to 400 degrees F. Remove wax paper, bake for 15-20 minutes.
If you would like, you can add raisins, candied peel, etc. between steps 4 and 5.
You do NOT need to knead this bread dough. If you use whole wheat you will have to adjust your yeast according to your experience.
Happy Half Hour Rhubarb Jam
1. In a large saucepan mix the following ingredients and boil for 15 minutes:
- 5 cups of diced rhubarb
- 4 cups sugar
- juice drained from the canned pineapple
2. Add:
- 398 ml crushed, drained, canned pineapple
- 1 package (85g) strawberry jam
3. Bring all of the ingredients to a good rolling boil, stirring regularly
4. Ladle into jars.
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