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What a Surprise!

Over the summer I avoid gossip mongers who sit in the courtyard especially one who doesn't care sitting in bird poop and recently got a strap caught on the bench and nearly wiped out, that was funny. :D   Anyway I moved on to other activities away from the building. ie: Visiting friends and exploring the city via SoBi bike, being more sociable with fellow YMCA members.  Attending program/events hosted by organizations in the downtown community.  
Last week for health reasons I decided to attend a program hosted by Hamilton Urban Core Community Health Centre in the KMHC community room.  The topic was diabetes I felt I needed a refresher course about proper nutrition and exercise.  The program was informative yet I was a bit annoyed when two women attendees swayed off topic by describing in detail about their latest gale bladder operation.  It’s just something I do not want to hear.  Eventually my goal was accomplished I have current reading material on diabetes and the facilitator answered my questions. 
Oh By The Way!  For the first time in KMHC history I won the raffle prize for attending a program. :)   I’m been a tenant for many, many moons and never won a gift card or gift basket until now.  What are the odds!  The facilitator drew names from a hat including myself there were seven tenants at the program.  Take a look at my gift basket pix it’s decorated in an autumn theme and full of diabetic treats.  At this time, it’s still sitting on the table I can’t decide should I open it or donate it to a tenant. 
Notice my lucky dice & poker chips.

:)


Bloopers – Urban Native Homes Inc. is not the brightest bulb on the block, take for example last week when the van broke down in front of KMHC  No flat tire, no accidental damage.  Watching the female driver and Luke attempt to brainstorm the cause why the door wouldn’t unlock was amusing.  After standing around in a confused state, scratching their heads and talking on their cell phones.  They decided to leave the van parked on the street for the night and work on it in the morning.  I felt like saying ‘Kick it a few times and maybe the door will open’.   :)

tk

Location: Hamilton, ON, Canada

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