Table of Contents
Everybody’s Talking | Quotable Quotes | Trivia | What’s Happening | Your Weekly Horoscope | Did You Know? | On the Lighter Side
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Vol. 1 No. 9:30 September 30, 2024
Everybody’s Talking
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Out for a stroll: Nik Wallenda, a 33-year-old German daredevil, took a tightrope walk across Niagara Falls. The 550-metre (1800 ft.) walk took him from the U.S. side to the Canadian side of the falls, suspended 46 metres (200 ft.) above the water. It was the first time this stunt had been performed in 100 years. The cost of creating and installing the wire, permits, and security was around $1.3 million.
Big jump: Austrian skydiver Felix Baumgartner jumped from 18 miles above the earth, reaching speeds of 536 mph during the dive. His goal is to jump from 23 miles and break the sound barrier. He wore a pressure suit and was lifted into the atmosphere by a giant helium balloon.
Rooftop bees: Austrian beekeeper Felix Munk places beehives on city rooftops to save bees from pesticides and viruses in rural areas. The hives thrive in cities, where there are plenty of flowers and less risk of harm.
Unhappy customer: A man from East Hartford, Connecticut, called 911 after receiving a sandwich he didn’t like at a deli. Although the dispatcher told him not to buy it, no charges were filed as the situation was resolved.
Quotable Quotes
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“Happiest is the man who has his vocation as a hobby.”
– Murray Edwards
“We act as though comfort and luxury were the chief requirements of life, when all we need to make us really happy is something to be enthusiastic about.”
– Charles Kingsley
Trivia
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- What is the national anthem of France?
- What are Beluga, Osietra, and Sevruga types of?
- What was the name of Alexander the Great’s horse?
- Who wrote the pedestal inscription at the foot of the Statue of Liberty?
- Finish this weather proverb: “Cold is the night when the stars …”
▼ Trivia answers at the bottom of the page! ▼
What’s Happening
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September 2024
Red Deer
Seniors’ Dance
Date & Time: Every Wednesday, 7 p.m.
Location: Red Deer Legion Branch #35
Details: Join the fun at the seniors’ dance.
For More Information: Visit the Red Deer Legion website.
Lacombe
Mentalist Jeff Newman
Date & Time: October 18, Doors open at 7 p.m., Show at 7:30 p.m.
Location: Lacombe Performing Arts Centre
Details: Tickets are $35 (students $40 with ID).
For More Information: Visit LacombePAC.com or the Mary C. Moore Public Library.
Kinsmen Aquatic Centre Spray Park
Date & Time: Open daily from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. (Weather dependent)
Location: Lacombe, Alberta
Details: The spray park is staying open for extended summer fun as long as the sun is shining and the weather stays warm.
For More Information: Visit lacombe.ca/pool
Senior Drop-in Bowling
Date & Time: Every Tuesday and Friday at 10 a.m.
Location: Ambassador Bowling Centre, 5020 – 50 Street, Lacombe
Details: Seniors (50+) are invited to stop by for fun. $10 fee includes two games of bowling, shoe rental, coffee/tea, and snacks.
For More Information: Call 403.309.6387
Blacksmith Workshop Series
Date & Time: Ongoing in 2024
Location: Lacombe Museum
Details: The Blacksmith Workshop Series is back for 2024!
For More Information: Email [email protected] or call 403.782.3933.
Sylvan Lake
Hogwarts Reading Club
Date & Time: Ongoing
Location: Sylvan Lake Municipal Library
Details: Track your reading to earn points for your House and compete for the House Cup! Open to adults and children.
For More Information: Submit reading here: https://parklandab.wufoo.com/forms/hogwarts-reading-club/
Your Weekly Horoscope
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Lucky numbers this week: This week’s odds favour Leo winners with the luckiest number being 11.
Aries (March 21 - April 20)
You may enjoy reminiscing about earlier times. Talking about past events may encourage you to plan a trip and visit people whose company you really enjoy.
Lucky Numbers: 15, 25, 27, 28, 38, 39.
Gemini (May 22 - June 21)
Your true talent may lie in communications and negotiations. Enlightenment and foresight will help you to smooth out any rough edges that appear.
Lucky Numbers: 14, 16, 20, 24, 38, 46.
Taurus (April 21 - May 21)
Taking risks might help you to connect with new and very diverse people. This new behaviour could unlock some very exciting social discoveries.
Lucky Numbers: 24, 25, 29, 32, 34, 39.
Cancer (June 22 - July 23)
You may feel you’re most beautiful when you’re bringing joy to those you love. This is most evident in your behaviour and body language.
Lucky Numbers: 40, 41, 44, 45, 48, 49.
Leo (July 23 - Aug. 23)
Seek a deeper level of understanding from your mentors. Your thoughts and ideas can transform problems into investigative solutions.
Lucky Numbers: 11, 25, 26, 27, 30, 40.
Libra (Sept. 24 - Oct. 23)
Unforeseen changes may occur just when you thought you had your world under control. Making a few adjustments should help put a new perspective on things.
Lucky Numbers: 10, 15, 21, 24, 39, 44.
Virgo (Aug. 24 - Sept. 23)
Your diplomacy and patience may be wearing a little thin. Listen to your intuition to help control your bad behaviour. Avoid confrontations.
Lucky Numbers: 2, 7, 14, 28, 39, 44.
Scorpio (Oct. 24 - Nov. 22)
If you hate being idle, you are clearly ready for some challenging activities. Your articulate words may help solve a difficult problem.
Lucky Numbers: 4, 15, 20, 28, 36, 42.
Sagittarius Nov. 23 - Dec. 21)
You need to let your faith and imagination eliminate doubts of long-range planning. Loosen your tight limits and your fears could vanish. Lucky Numbers: 10, 17, 20, 25, 36, 48.
Aquarius (Jan. 21 - Feb. 19)
Be alert and on your toes. The pace is likely to be faster than you thought. Don’t allow aggravations and stress to defeat your spirit.
Lucky Numbers: 5, 7, 14, 20, 37, 39.
Capricorn (Dec. 22 - Jan. 20)
Solitary activity is not recommended. Sharing, harmonizing, and love should be your main theme. Showing affection is very important to you.
Lucky Numbers: 18, 25, 27, 35, 39, 43.
Pisces (Feb. 20 - March 20)
It may be time to act on your dreams. Keep your focus on the tasks at hand, but take time to set goals. Create something that touches your highest ideals.
Lucky Numbers: 1, 9, 10, 17, 30, 42.
Did you Know?
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Raging river: The Mississippi River is the main vein of the largest river system in North America. It is most known for running through the American city of New Orleans and the southern states, but it actually spans the country from north to south.
Cave adventure: There is a group of adventurers in the world who, instead of climbing mountains, explore caves. The study and exploration of caves is known as speleology.
Flower power: Don’t underestimate the power of the dandelion! Considered a weed, the leaves of this common yellow flower are actually chock full of vitamins A, B, and C, as well as iron and potassium.
Puzzling symbols: A rebus is a series of pictures, numbers, letters, and symbols that represent syllables and words. Here is one that is common in today’s texting culture: C U L8er, meaning See you later.
Musical notes: There are many different types of musical compositions. For example, an étude is designed to help musicians develop technique, while a cantata is a musical piece written for several solo singers and a choir.
On the Lighter Side
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Pastor to little Johnny: “Do you say grace before you begin your meal?”
Johnny: “I don’t have to, my mom’s quite a good cook.”
Jimmy: “Great news–the teacher says we have a test today, come rain or shine.”
Timmy: “So, what’s so great about that?”
Jimmy: “It’s snowing outside!”
Anybody can give advice – the trouble comes in finding someone interested in using it.
The amount of sleep required by the average person is about a half-hour more.
What did the baby porcupine say to the cactus? “Is that you, Mommy?”
Everything is okay in the end. If it’s not okay, it’s probably not the end.
Trivia answers:
- La Marseillaise
- Caviar
- Bucephalus
- Emma Lazarus
- Shine bright.
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