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Wednesday, March 5, 2014

Predicting an interesting ‘Girls Night Out’ in support of Villagers

By Sharon Weatherall  

North Simcoe area women will be finding out their future in one of the most relaxing evenings yet.

‘We are the Villagers’ is hosting an exciting ‘Girls Night Out’ complete with a mix of psychic/tea cup readings and professional pampering.

According to Villagers co-founder Julianna Matyas, this is going to be an evening of interesting options.

“We are hoping for 80 participants who will be able to choose from eight packages that each include three services,” said Matyas.

“There are 26 people who are all donating their services and providing an item for the penny auction and door prizes. It should be a fun night.”

Girls Night Out will take place at the Library Restaurant on Sunday March 16th beginning at 5 p.m. The cost is just $50 per ticket which includes three services, a complimentary beverage and hors d’oeuvres. Package 1 includes paraffin wax/hand massage; mini –manicure; and tarot card psychic reading. Package 2 includes a mini-manicure; head/neck/shoulders massage; and hair. Package 3 includes a foot massage; mini-pedicure; and tea cup psychic reading. Package 4 includes PRMF therapy session; reflexology foot massage; and Di-Cerot Block psychic reading. Package 5 includes Shamanic healing session; dream reader, intuitive Mari reading. Package 6 includes Indian head massage; hair; and Di-Cerot Block psychic reading. Package 7 includes mini-manicure; make-up session; and hair. Package 8 includes healing wraps; reflexology or brain gym; and Di-Cerot Block psychic reading.

To take part in this fun female evening contact Victoria at 705-331-9979 to purchase tickets and book your package.

Girls Night Out proceeds will go entirely to support We are the Villagers. The organization was developed to make a difference in the lives of children and since becoming a Canadian Registered Charity 18 months ago it has raised $110,000 through volunteer and community efforts. The Villager mission is to help families and their children participate in extracurricular activities of interest to them. Currently there are 150 children from the North Simcoe area and further registered in programs including sports, music, art, dance, gymnastics, horseback riding and more thanks to We Are The Villagers.

 “We sponsor children in need so that they may take part in these activities without being restricted by registration fees and equipment,” said Matyas.

“The list is growing. There are 184 applicants to date so we need money. It costs about $1000 per child per year - money is mainly raised through events we put on ourselves and 100 percent of that money goes towards sponsoring kids. We also get help from the community with groups and individuals raising and donating money towards the cause.”

Matyas says in the recent past $1800 was raised though Cedar Ridge Pops, $300 was raised by Yoga House in Penetanguishene, $1700 by Driven Athletics,  and a recent bonspiel involving the Mayor of Penetanguishene and award winning curler Glenn Howard raised $6000, just to name a few. The Tiny Township Lion’s Club donated $500 as well as many more community donors have supported the Villagers.

Already there’s a list of upcoming dates throughout the year to mark your calendar for with repeats on several very popular events. The 3rd Annual Fashion Show takes place on April 6 – an event presented by Cashmere Blue, Shoes to Boot and Kim’s Boutique. Tickets will be on sale next week.

The 2nd Annual Pancake Breakfast will be taking place in Penetanguishene on April 27th with details to follow soon. On May 18th there will be another Murder Mystery Dinner at the Library Restaurant. On August 10th there will be a second Pancake Breakfast in Penetanguishene and another Fashion Show takes place on October 5 at the Library Restaurant.  

Some exciting news involves a book that is going to be published by mid-summer which has to do with Villagers sharing.

“The book is filled with informational tips from other Villagers. We have been working on the book for months and now it is finally coming together. It contains everything from knowing how to brush you kids teeth to nutrition – knowing how to buy fruits and vegetables, what’s in season, how to shop on a budget, tips from the fire department and police, etc.,” said Matyas.

“The books are a fundraiser and will be on sale publically so that all Villagers families will get theirs free. By sharing this information we are trying to illustrate to Villager guardians to understand they know more than they thought they did – how to nurture the nurturers in order to really help the children. We hope to be launching the book at one of our upcoming events.”

Matyas says she is constantly amazed by what’s happening in the community because of We are the Villagers. It’s like a ball that keeps rolling and getting bigger in so many ways. Something that has impressed Matyas are the number of parents who have gone back to school to try and get better jobs to take care of their children in future. 

“I find it really heartwarming to see those parents taking the incentive to better themselves. We also see some of the grandparents of our kids trying to help with the costs because they are so thrilled to see them in programs – it is amazing to know we are impacting the family unit and not just the child,” said Matyas.

For more information visit www.wearethevillagers.com or call toll free at 1-855-528-5252. Or go on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/WeAreTheVillagers and follow the children of the Village and the progress they are making.

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