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April 11, 2011 | |
Welcome to our new - & return - clients & subscribers!
We have three new websites this month - golfing, real estate and elder-zone.com!
And we have two new website clients - both in Halifax - an architect & a project management firm. We're certainly looking forward to introducing them to a greater online audience.
Comments and story ideas are always welcome. As are enquiries about our services - email Jodie or Allan or call 902-766-4548.
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 New website - Baddeck Forks Golf Course | |
Your beautiful get-away from the everyday!
BADDECK FORKS - This nine-hole golf course has new management, new club house, licensed dining room and a breath-taking view.
The course is on the beautiful Baddeck River which empties into the Bras d'Or lakes - an inland sea in the heart of Cape Breton Island. It overlooks the valley and spectacular Highlands.
Darren and Loretta Baker are delighted to welcome you to their gem of a facility. Their public course is 10 minutes from the lovely Village of Baddeck. The community marks the beginning and end of the Cabot Trail, a world-famous scenic drive noted for spectacular vistas and seascapes.
More: Visit our latest website - Baddeck Forks Golf Course
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| New website - Unique Nova Scotia house, property, for sale | |
Beautiful riverview home - elevation 20 metres!
EAST LAHAVE - Located privately on a 4.92 acre wooded lot, this unique property offers a wonderful sense of serenity. The clean lines of its design, extraordinary quality of light and spectacular view serve to enhance its character.
Highlights:
- 15 minutes from Bridgewater or Lunenburg
- 5 minutes from the LaHave Ferry
- 70 minutes from Halifax
- 15 minutes from open ocean beaches
- R-2000 - custom built - multi-level home
- Useable Living Area 2500+ sq. ft.
- Maintenance-free exterior
- Large, wired outbuilding
- Potential to sub-divide
More: Visit our latest website - Unique Nova Scotia Home
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| Charles Lantz Cabinetry - "A delight!" | |
Once again, Halifax architect calls on CLC
HALIFAX - Katie and Sam lead a very busy life in Central Halifax. After realizing their family was outgrowing its house, they decided a change was due. The collection of cramped rooms needed to blossom into a home with lots of breathing space, grow-ability, functionality and quality, good looks.
The couple called on Halifax architect Douglas Matthews.
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And once again, Mr. Matthews called on Charles Lantz Cabinetry
for contemporary cabinets in the kitchen and bathrooms.
More: Visit Charles' latest cabinetry project in Halifax!
Applause for CLC: "What a delight to work with this professional team whose artistry and craftsmanship we'll enjoy for many years" - Halifax homeowner
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| Pat Watson - she's singing up a storm! | Nova Scotia gigs - performing and teaching!
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- Saturday, April 23, 7pm bar, 7:30pm performance - Easter 'n' Jazz
Pat Watson with Chester Studio Singers. Special guest John Duckworth. Emcee Linda Carvery
Bridgewater Best Western, Exit 12 Bridgewater, Nova Scotia
Tickets $16
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Friday, April 29, 5pm - Sunday, May 1, 3pm
The Role of Faith in Tough Times
In this weekend retreat at Windhorse Farm, participants will explore their own faith. A question arising among interested participants is, "Where do we go, in the depth of our heart/mind/soul, to fito nd comfort or purpose when things get really tough?"
The weekend will be spent deepening the understanding of our own and others' spiritual journeys, exploring various methods of working with adversity. Faith, prayer, meditation, contemplation, appreciating natural beauty, and resting in nature's stillness will be explored. There will be sessions of guided and solitary practice of these age-old methods.
Prices: $285+hst, includes course, tuition and meals
$110+hst, for optional accommodations. Click for more information!
To register contact Steve Murray, Program and Guest Coordinator, Windhorse Farm:
office: 902 543 6955
cell: 902 541 7835 - 7pm Friday, May 13 - 1pm Sunday, May 15, 2011
Heart & Soul Gospel Music Weekend Pat Watson & John Bird
Tatamagouche Centre, Nova Scotia
Cost: $390 ($230 tuition + $160 meals/accommodation)
Click for details!Click to register!
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| Press conference & rally for Nova Scotia forests | |
Friends of Nature to attend April 13 demonstration in Halifax
 | | N.S. Biomass harvest - Jamie Simpson photo |
HALIFAX - There will be a press conference and rally to support Nova Scotia forests and raise awareness about the inefficiency in using biomass for electricity.
In anticipation of future restrictions, large forest companies are stepping up their devastation of the woodlands with ever-increasing
- clear cutting
- whole tree harvesting
- road building.
Support our Forests - attend the rally & march!
- Wednesday, April 13th, 10am: Press conference at Four Points Sheraton, 1496 Hollis St., Halifax
- 11:30am: March to the Legislature to deliver message to government.
- Friends of Nature will be represented at the press conference's head table.
- Ecology Action is taking the lead.
More: Click for the latest information on Forest Biomass - for electricity & heating
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| The Java Bead trunk show is coming to town! | |
Great event! Great prices!
BRIDGEWATER - The Java Bead's "Spring Trunk Show" is this Saturday, April 16, 10-4 pm
There will be thousands of strands of gorgeous gemstone, glass, crystal, ceramic, beads and pendants.
As always, there will be a surprise - this show is never the same. It's a great event with great savings!
New to beads & jewellery making? Not a problem - owner Liz Carter and her team offer workshops, classes and one-on-one instruction.
The Java Bead is a warm, inviting shop overlooking the lovely LaHave River. It carries quality findings, tools, books and magazines.
More: Visit The Java Bead!
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| Our client calendars | | There's lots going on in April! | |
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| Winter wedding along the shore | |
Beautiful bride, happy families!
It was a treat to photograph this lovely winter wedding early last month!
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| New Lucky venture launched March 22! | |
EVERYWHERE - We're delighted with the response to elder-zone.com! It houses a wealth of great stories and information from a growing gathering of contributors.
This month's contributors:
 Also our economical, professional, online directory
With 1 page, 1/2 page and 1/4 page entries, our directory is set up with non-profit organizations in mind - especially those without a website. The listings promote: - Organizations, clubs & groups
- Special events
- Weekly meetings
- Workshops & classes
They connect people, senior-based organizations & opportunities. With elder-zone, an economical, online presence is easy as 1-2-3! Click now for directory details. Free draw to our Lucky Subscribers: Sign up for our elder-zone e-newsletter list and you'll receive a monthly notice of its latest update And a Lucky draw entry. Possible prizes to be awarded to you or your favourite non-profit senior organization: - 1 hour LuckyDuck photo shoot
- 1 hour LuckyDuck photo workshop
- 1 full page in our elder-zone directory for 12 months
Good until April 30. email Jodie!
elder-zone magazine & directory is for and about seniors, their family & friends.
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