EMS Day at the Zoo! Sept. 10

The Metro Toronto Zoo can teach you about every animal you can imagine.  This Saturday, why not go to the Zoo and learn how to save humans!  Enjoy CPR demos, displays and info from paramedics and emergency dispatchers, FREE with admission!
Where: Toronto Zoo, Meadowvale N of 401, Toronto, 416-392-5929
When:         10am-4pm Saturday Sept. 10

Enjoy!

Karen

PS-Before you go to the Zoo, always google the Metro Toronto Zoo for coupons and discounts!

Nutrition for your brain! Sept 8

Back to work schedules, the kids are back to school and you are running around trying to remember everything? Well how about feeding your brain some nutrition? Come out to the Big Carrot for a lecture on Nutrition For Your Brain and learn about brain-boosting foods. 7 pm Thursday September 8. FREE! 348 Danforth,. To register call 416-466-2129.

Enjoy!

Karen

Back to school safety tips

It's that time of year again! Let's slow down in school zones, stay off you cell phones and be more aware while driving! Here are some tips for you and your children:

1. Plan a walking route to school or the bus stop. Choose the most direct way with the fewest street crossings and, if possible, with intersections that have crossing guards.

2. Walk the route with your child beforehand. Tell him or her to stay away from parks, vacant lots, fields and other places where there aren’t many people around.

3. Teach your child never to talk to strangers or accept rides or gifts from strangers.

4. Be sure your child walks to and from school with a sibling, friend, or neighbor.

5. Teach your kids — whether walking, biking, or riding the bus to school — to obey all traffic signals, signs and traffic officers. Remind them to be extra careful in bad weather.

6. When driving kids, deliver and pick them up as close to the school as possible.

7. If your child bikes to school, make sure he wears a helmet that meets one of the safety standards

8. If your child rides a scooter to school, make sure she wears sturdy shoes, a helmet, kneepads and elbow pads.

9. Teach children to arrive at the bus stop early, stay out of the street, wait for the bus to come to a complete stop before approaching the street, watch for cars and avoid the driver’s blind spot.

10. Remind your children to stay seated at all times and keep their heads and arms inside the bus while riding. When exiting the bus, children should wait until the bus comes to a complete stop, exit from the front using the handrail to avoid falls and cross the street at least 10 feet (or 10 giant steps) in front of the bus.

11. Tell your child not to bend down in front of the bus to tie shoes or pick up objects, as the driver may not see him before starting to move.

12. Be sure that your child knows his or her home phone number and address, your work number, the number of another trusted adult and how to call 911 for emergencies.

13. Check the playground equipment at your child’s school.

14. Avoid any drawstrings on the hood or around the neck of jackets and sweatshirts.

15. Make sure that the school’s athletic director or a custodian anchors soccer goals into the ground so they won’t tip over and crush a child.

15. Teach children proper playground behavior: no pushing, shoving, or crowding.

16. Give your child some strategies for coping with bullies.

17. Make sure your child’s school has up-to-date information on recalled toys and children’s products.

Enjoy!

Karen

 

Looking for an administrator!

MUST HAVE RESIDENTIAL REAL ESTATE KNOWLEDGE PLEASE

Our team is looking for an office admin/client care coordinator that will support our team of 5 in a high paced residential real estate office.

Duties:
-Provides administrative support to the team including clients
-Co-ordinates schedules, appointments, meetings and events
-Assist with the preparation of marketing materials
-Prepares and/or edits internal and external letters, faxes, memos and mass emails.
-Maintains the team website (no previous in web design needed)
-Assist and work closely with the Team on daily business decisions
-Keep the Teamt organized and on track
-Have an ardent sense of urgency with great decision making skills and the ability to prioritize
-Manage extensive calendaring and scheduling  as well as a large volume of email communications
-Have intermediate to advanced experience with Microsoft Office; Outlook, Word, Excel
-Be familiar and comfortable with social media applications and 21st Century technology

AS THE ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT, YOU HAVE:
-You have background or knowledge in residential real estate and are non-licensed.
-Completed high school, post-secondary preferred
-Strong coordinating and liaison skills.
-Advanced written and oral communication skills.
-Previous experience as an administrative assistant or similar role.
-The ability to thrive in a fast paced office setting.
-Self confident, self motivated as well as the ability to work with minimal supervision.
-A personal drive to consistently exceed expectations
-A flexible personality with an ability to adapt to change quickly
-A pro-active personality, who is organized and is an effective team player who efficiently manages many tasks and projects at once

All interested candidates should email their resume and cover letter to karen@karenmillar.com as well as putting "Administrative Assistant" in the subject line. While we thank all candidates for their interest, only those individuals selected for an interview will be contacted.

• Location: Don Mills/Lawrence (Royal LePage Signature Real Estate, Shops at Don Mills)

• Location: Don Mills/Lawrence


• Compensation: TBD based on qualifications - 1 year contract with possible extension for 2nd ye


• This is a contract job.


• Principals only. Recruiters, please don't contact this job poster.


• Please, no phone calls about this job!

Thank you!

Karen

Hot & Spicy Food Festival Sep 2-5

This could be scrumptious! The Hot & Spicy Food Festival! Enjoy culinary arts, music, film panels and a dance featuring DJ Niterider and Nomadic Massive, Barbadian cuisine, a hot and spicy iron chef competition and more. FREE! September 2-5 at the Harbourfront Centre 235 Queens Quay W. Call 416-973-4000 or visit harbourfrontcentre.com for more information.

Enjoy!

Karen

Aroma Espresso Bar Opens! Aug 31

Come to the Shops at Don Mills on August 31 to take part in the grand opening of Aroma Espresso Bar! They will have activities that will include:

-Aroma-Red Ribbon Cutting by Councillor Denzil Minnan-Wong photo and comments at 4:15 pm
-Complimentary Aroma food and coffee
-Door prizes
-And a chance to win a TIFF VIP Experience!

Stop by and enjoy!

Karen

 

Take control of your camera! Aug. 28

Now this is something you rarely see offered for free! Enjoy this digital photography workshop at the Ontario Science Centre 770 Don Mills Road at 1:30 & 3 pm. This is free with admission. For more information visit Ontario Science Centre or call 416-696-1000.

Enjoy!

Karen