Memory... is the diary that we all carry about with us. Oscar Wilde This episode is about the lifetime of memories we gather throughout our journey. I encourage everyone to take a walk down memory lane., often.. .. I also play the following tunes:• To Sir With Love – lulu • Dancing on my own – Calum Scott • What’s Love got to do with it – Tina Turner • Those Days – Nickelback • Always Remember Us This Way – Lady Gaga #SNWG #lifetimeofmemories #episode2024-64 #shpk #strathconacounty A compassionate tomorrow begins with us today...

Thank you for joining me for the Keeping it Real podcast #2024-63 In this episode, I chat about: - Back to School Safety in Sherwood Park/Strathcona County - National Be an Angel Day - Aug. 22 - Lemonade Stand Day for the Stollery Children's Hospital - Aug. 25- County Clothes-Line Foundation - 40th Anniversary Aug. 24- Aug. 24- Helen Lavender Park Grand Opening Event - Aug. 25 - Strathcona Vintage Tractor Association - SVTA - Aug. 24/25th - JACEK Chocolate Couture - African Village fundraiser - Aug. 24 - Leadership and Life by Kayric Inc. -SupportHER Network - WESeniors Strathcona - Seniors workshops/events- Linking Generations Society of Alberta - Grandparents Program - Volunteer Strathcona - LawnBusters and SnowBusters volunteers - World's Longest Baseball Game - Aug. 29 - Sept. 2 (Saikers Acres) - Oktoberfest 2024 - Oct. 19th Play a few great tunes as well:- Back to School - My Lemonade Stand - Sing to the Night - The Kids Are Running Wild - Jack and Diane - John Cougar #TPinTC #show93 #community #episode63 #shpk #strathconacounty A compassionate tomorrow begins with us today...

Thank you for joining me for the Keeping it Real podcast (episode 2024-62). This episode recognizes the people who organize and work behind the scenes at events. I call them 'event heroes'. Also, listen to the following tunes: • Part-time Lover – Stevie Wonder • Try – Pink • Just Got Started Loving You – James Otto • Thinking Out Loud – Ed Sheeran #SNWG #show135 #eventheroes #episode2024-62 #shpk #strathconacounty A compassionate tomorrow begins with us today...

The future of every community lies in capturing the passion, imagination, and resources of its people. -Ernesto Sirolli In this episode of The Park in The County, I discuss volunteers, non-profit organizations, community events, and partnerships between charities and local businesses in Sherwood Park and rural Strathcona County. You'll also hear the following tunes: Flowers by Miley Cyrus Let Your Horses Run by Brett Kissel Here's to the Farmer by Luke Bryan Beauty in the Burn by The Kids Are Running Wild You're Amazing by Martin Kerr      “Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful, committed, citizens can change the world. Indeed, it is the only thing that ever has.” -Margaret Mead)

"Too often we underestimate the power of a touch, a smile, a kind word, a listening ear, an honest compliment, or the smallest act of caring, all of which have the potential to turn a life around". ~ Leo Buscaglia ~ An unexpected act of kindness earlier in the week prompted this episode. We have many opportunities each and every day to share kindness and help make the lives of people and the world a better place. Like Dolly Parton said, 'If you see someone without a smile, give them yours" :-)) "Sometimes it takes only one act of kindness and caring to change a person's life." ~Jackie Chan~ #SNWG #thepowerofkindness #shpk #strathconacounty A compassionate tomorrow begins with us today...

Thank you for joining me for the Keeping it Real podcast #2024-59. This episode is about community engagement that involves volunteers, non-profit organizations, fundraising, and businesses helping to make a difference for others. Special mention to these fantastic local businesses helping to make a difference for others: JACEK Chocolate Couture - today, April 8th, raising funds for the Jasper Hospitality Fund. Dairy Queen on Baseline Rd. - Miracle Treat Day today, April 8th - raising funds for our Stollery Children's Hospital Trendz Optical - continues to accept toys, gift cards, and donations for our Strathcona Christmas Bureau throughout August. Thanks to the Sherwood Park Highland Gathering for hosting a volunteer appreciation event. Charity Car Wash at Fix Auto - Saturday, Aug. 10th Great Canadian Gran Fondo - Sunday, Aug. 11th South Cooking Lake Community League Trail Days - Aug. 17th Strathcona County Library Book Sale - Aug. 17th Strathcona Shelter Society Ltd. "A Safe Place" - Golf Tourney fundraiser - August 23rd Festival Place Patio Series - Wednesdays until August 28th RavenWood Music Club at Salisbury Greenhouse - Sept. - April Alberta Open Farm Days - Aug. 17th and 18th Leadership and Life by Kayric Inc. - SupportHer Network - next event is Aug. 20th with Susan de Beurs from Lil Johns Sign Shop Strathcona Vintage Tractor Association - Aug. 24 and 25th Ukrainian Cultural Heritage Village - Ukrainian Day - Aug. 25th #TPinTC #show91 #communityengagementmatters #podcast2024-59 #shpk #strathconacounty #yeg A compassionate tomorrow begins with us today...

In everyone's life, at some time, our inner fire goes out. It is then burst into flame by an encounter with another human being. We should all be thankful for those people who rekindle the inner spirit. Albert Schweitzer Thank you for joining me for the Keeping it Real podcast 2024-58. In this show, I discuss ways to get through challenging times and the importance of friendships in our lives. #SNWG #show133 #friendships #episode2024-58 #shpk #strathconacounty A compassionate tomorrow begins with us today...

In this episode of the 'Keeping it Real' podcast (#2024-57) I Chat about 'community engagement and relationships" and gratitude: - Sherwood Heights Community League - Strathcona Food Bank - First Call Heating & Air Conditioning - Festival Place 27th annual Patio Series Listen to some great tunes, including 'Runaway' by local band The Kids Are Running Wild #TPinTC #show90 #CommunityEngagement #podcast2024-57 #shpk #strathconacounty #globallistening A compassionate tomorrow begins with us today...

In this episode, I discuss ways we can help the people of Jasper who had to evacuate their town due to the wildfires. and how we support our Canadian athletes at the Paris 2024 Summer Olympics. #SNWG #show132 #weloveJasper #Paris2024 #episode2024-56#shpk #strathconacounty #globallistening A compassionate tomorrow begins with us today...

Thank you very much for joining me on the Keeping it Real podcast. This episode is dedicated to the people of Jasper, Alberta, the first responders fighting the wildfires, and anyone who has ever visited Jasper, a cherished place to visit, a little piece of heaven in our Alberta Rockies. #TPinTC #Jasper #Alberta #Community #episode2024-55 #shpk #strathconacounty A compassionate tomorrow begins with us today...