Tuesday, August 25, 2020

Weekly Wellness Blog Wednesday August 26th, 2020

Why don't we get the best out of people? Sir Ken Robinson argues that it's because we've been educated to become good workers, rather than creative thinkers. Students with restless minds and bodies -- far from being cultivated for their energy and curiosity -- are ignored or even stigmatized, with terrible consequences. "We are educating people out of their creativity," Robinson says. It's a message with deep resonance. Robinson's TED Talk has been distributed widely around the Web since its release in June 2006. The most popular words framing blog posts on his talk? "Everyone should watch this."

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Article of the Week 

With Passing Of Education Luminary Sir Ken Robinson, His Call For Creativity Lives On - Click Here


Reminders & Upcoming Event Suggestions


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Poetry & Storytelling Performance Workshop by Helly Shah
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Learn how to Compost at Home
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Kombucha Deep DiveClick Here


Heritage as Stories - Online Workshop
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29TH AUGUST: ONLINE PHAD ART WORKSHOP & PERFORMANCE
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29TH AUGUST: ONLINE CHITRAKATHI ART WORKSHOP & PERFORMANCE
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29th Aug Online Kokedama Workshop
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Art Workshop | Doodle and Mandala Painting
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Local Businesses, Restaurants and Take Away

Please feel free to send me contact details of people you may know who may benefit from this platform. You may email me at vpriya@aischennai.org

Here are my suggestions for local businesses you may want to explore and give a chance to invest in.  These suggestions are to kickstart this initiative. 

Personalized Gift Giving

Chennai Institute of Bartending brings to you repurposed Liquor Bottles. They make the perfect gift. Contact 9841885504


Stoker - Click Here


Tailor


Take-Aways




TGIHomemade





Check us out on Facebook @TGIHomemade or Instagram @thankgoditishomemade 

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Shiraz Cafe



Sugar Momma


Sinful Temptations

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Cardy's Catering


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The Farm 



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SHOP WORKING HOURS FOR JULY 2020: WEDNESDAY TO SATURDAY

Wellness Academy


FINAL CALL FOR APPLICATIONS


We are fully aware that social connections and virtual community activities are needed to support our wellbeing in this time of uncertainty.  If you are interested in supporting us in this fill out this Google Form to apply to lead a course within the Wellness Academy for the Fall and/or Spring semester- (stipend included).

*If you have any questions about these processes, you can email me at vpriya@aischennai.org 
We hope to hear from you and would love any support you can provide as we strive to support our staff and faculty wellbeing in these times of uncertainty. Please email me if you are interested in joining the Faculty Wellness Committee (led by Priya). 







Three juvenile delinquents from the city, and one dorky outsider, are dropped in the Scottish Highlands and left to find their way back to civilization, as a part of a camping trip competition. Things get crazier when a mysterious lunatic starts hunting them. The film has already garnered critical acclaim for being a dark comedy that seamlessly weaves social critique with horror, comedy, and adventure.
Streaming on Amazon Prime Video


Cooking Video of the Week



August/September Birthdays

Special People are born in September | September birthday quotes ...

John SandmanAugust 31
Angel Shirani SSeptember 2
Sherene RussellSeptember 3
Mary Kelly BelloSeptember 3
Hazel BangeraSeptember 4
Hemamalini HariharanSeptember 9
Karthikeyan PSeptember 10
Suresh M SSeptember 10
Shira DarynSeptember 11
Judson FordSeptember 11
Robert KrebsSeptember 11
Priya VenugopalSeptember 15
Sally Ruby VictorSeptember 15
Atul Jacob IsaacSeptember 18
Remy LiotardSeptember 20
Sunita SuchithSeptember 20
Lynn SchneiderSeptember 23
Hilary Rose BarronSeptember 24
Margaret SamuelSeptember 24
Helen DunningSeptember 24

Tuesday, August 18, 2020

Weekly Wellness Blog Wednesday August 19th, 2020


Our 25th Anniversary Virtual Mela is coming up on Friday, August 21, 2020 (1:00–4:00 p.m. IST)! Here is the Digital Program with activity descriptions and trailers, community partner information, and more

Video of the Week


Article of the Week


Highlights From WNT ( Wellbeing Network Team)

Cooking with Amy


Salted Double Chocolate Peanut Butter Cookies


  • 1 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 cup cocoa powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 cup butter, room temperature
  • 1 cup of sugar
  • 2 large eggs (sub 4 Tbs corn starch + 6Tbs water)
  • 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
  • 3/4 cups creamy peanut butter (not all-natural)
  • 1/2 cup unsalted peanuts
  • 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
  • coarse sea salt for sprinkling cookies

This week you will want to use an electric mixer if you have one. You'll also need 2 bowls, baking sheets, and a hungry family.
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AISC's Recipe Book 

Have a penchant for cooking? Please consider sharing a favorite recipe (that you're able to find the ingredients locally) so that we can all have a little more variety.  Just add a slide and input your recipe's details. Click Here

Reminders & Upcoming Event Suggestions


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Make Your Own Bioenzyme Cleaners
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Eggless Cheesecake Workshop with Chef Pooja Dhingra
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South Side Story Online Edition
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Local Businesses, Restaurants and Take Away

Please feel free to send me contact details of people you may know who may benefit from this platform. You may email me at vpriya@aischennai.org

Here are my suggestions for local businesses you may want to explore and give a chance to invest in.  These suggestions are to kickstart this initiative. 


Tailor


TGIHomemade




Check us out on Facebook @TGIHomemade or Instagram @thankgoditishomemade 

Call Barkha- 99404 73768 for a custom menu.

Shiraz Cafe


Sugar Momma


Sinful Temptations

Contact 8939254425


Cardy's Catering


For Pet Lovers


The Farm 

OUR FARM SHOP IS OPEN.
WE ARE WORKING ON A PRE-ORDER & PICK-UP BASIS ONLY.
PLEASE CONTACT US ON 9384677571 OR 9176050562 TO RECEIVE OUR SHOP PRODUCT LIST. WE WILL NOT BE ABLE TO ENTERTAIN WALK-INS & OTHER VISITORS DUE TO SAFETY PROTOCOL.
SHOP WORKING HOURS FOR JULY 2020: WEDNESDAY TO SATURDAY

Wellness Academy


We are fully aware that social connections and virtual community activities are needed to support our wellbeing in this time of uncertainty.  If you are interested in supporting us in this fill out this Google Form to apply to lead a course within the Wellness Academy for the Fall and/or Spring semester- (stipend included).

*If you have any questions about these processes, you can email me at vpriya@aischennai.org 
We hope to hear from you and would love any support you can provide as we strive to support our staff and faculty wellbeing in these times of uncertainty. Please email me if you are interested in joining the Faculty Wellness Committee (led by Priya). 




Gunjan Saxena: The Kargil Girl is the true story of the first Indian female Air Force officer to fly in a combat zone during the 1999 Kargil War. The much-awaited film features Janhvi Kapoor in the eponymous role and will highlight Saxena's inspiring journey and intrepid feats.

Streaming on Netflix



August Birthdays

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Rebecca ThomasAugust 1
Jennifer CypraAugust 2
Pepper McFarlandAugust 3
Jodie SovakAugust 7
Michele NessAugust 10
Serge NicolaiAugust 15
Mohan KumarAugust 16
Angeline MohanAugust 17
Prasanth BaskaranAugust 22
Esther DharmarajAugust 23
John SandmanAugust 31