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We’re already a month-and-a-half into 2011. And a lot of us on the Glenmore and Highland Park team have noticed that we are already giving up on our New Year’s resolutions. Life just seems to get in the way, and boy is it tempting to push those goals aside – as guilt-ridden as we may feel – with the simple thought: “There is always next year…”
Fight the temptation!
Now, is the perfect time to reassess your goals, and reward yourself for hitting a milestone, so you can keep on track with those resolutions.
Narrow Your Focus
Having to focus mental energy into five different things is a lot harder than focusing on one task. What do you value most? Let the less important resolutions fall to the wayside.
Revisit and Revise
Now that you have a more acute focus, take some time out to reflect on what you think you can realistically achieve. There is nothing wrong with revising your goals to make them more attainable, and so that they suit your actual needs and desires.
Go Bite-Sized
Small bite-sized goals are achievable. Long-term goals can seem overwhelming. Stopping to analyze your resolutions now is ideal. You can see where you came from, where you are going and where you’d like to be.
A Friendly Reminder
Remind yourself why you set these goals in the first place. Write down your goal, why you want to achieve it, and read it each morning. Keep your friends in the loop too. They can provide invaluable support.
Coming into a new year, it’s easy to jump on the New Year’s resolution bandwagon and valiantly go forth with the notion that you will rid yourself of all vices. Now it’s time to be realistic, and determine what is truly important to you.
This year, you’re going to do it. You will commit to staying active and getting fit.
We’re behind you all the way, and so is Pulse Personal Training. Without getting too technical, the team at Pulse has provided some key points to help keep you on track with your fitness regime.
Have a plan, and know your goals before you begin. Without a plan, you have nothing to follow and it’s much easier to lose site of your end objective.
Create realistic goals. If you set your expectations too high as soon as you set out of the gates, you’ll soon find yourself losing steam.
People are often keen to begin the new year with a New Year’s Resolution Diet. But be aware that under eating is just as problematic as overeating.
Always start your day off with a meal rather than a liquid substitute. Your brain does not actually recognize liquid as a food and will therefore not jumpstart your metabolism.
Keep your workouts efficient – longer doesn’t necessarily mean better. After 45 minutes, your productivity level drops dramatically.
Try something fun and exciting. Break your regular routine by trying some new classes, working with a trainer, joining a dance class or signing up for a community run.
Have a workout buddy. They’ll keep you motivated and hold you accountable to your workouts.
Write down everything that you consume. You may be surprised to see what is fueling your body once it is written down on paper.
Having been in the fitness business for four years, Pulse is well versed in knowing how to meet your fitness needs. For more information send an email to Info@pulsetraining.ca or call 778.833.2042
There’s no denying that the holidays season is about sharing stories and traditions—many would say it’s even the best part about the holidays. And one of the most exciting things about living in your new home at Glenmore and Highland Park will be the opportunity to establish new traditions.
With that in mind, we wanted to get into the spirit of things and share some of our traditions with you. From our home to yours, here are a few of the funny, quirky and heartwarming traditions that make the holidays extra-special for some of our team.
“No matter how old I get—I’m now 40—my Dad still does a Christmas stocking for me with a tangerine orange, chocolates and a magazine (sometimes a toothbrush).”
—Darren, Sales
“One of our close friends started a tradition of having a boxing day soccer game every year at one of our local soccer fields. The soccer game took place, rain, snow or shine, and it wasn’t with one soccer ball, it was with three soccer balls. There were no rules and participation was highly encouraged from EVERYONE. Even man’s best friend. Offsides? Never! Too many men in the goal? No problem! Socializing on the field with your uncle about the pair of socks you got for Christmas? Yesiree! Sometimes we had more than a hundred people on the field at a time. Two volunteer referees/players were chosen to keep the game from getting too far from its boundaries. It was a great way for the little ones to run off some steam, take the dogs for a run and burn off that turkey dinner from the night before.”
—John, IT
“In our Korean-Canadian household, Christmas dinner includes lasagna. Of course, we have the traditional turkey, stuffing, cranberry sauce, brussel sprouts, etc. but somewhere in my childhood, a pan of lasagna with lots of gooey cheese appeared one Christmas dinner and it’s been a tradition ever since. Often, the lasagna is the second main course but it wouldn’t be Christmas dinner without it. One year, there was no lasagna and I still remember the disappointment. This year, I will be hosting Christmas dinner with the turkey and the works along with the lasagna plus my husband’s Persian lamb shanks. I guess this may be the start of another Holiday tradition. Bon Appetit.”
—Sunny, Marketing
“Our holiday traditions are fairly standard. We have turkey dinner, visit with family and friends and open presents. There is however one unique Christmas tradition that my Dad and I adopted some years ago. It started out when my Dad, installing tile in our front entryway, discovered that his dress shoes sounded like tap shoes on the newly installed floor. I came home from university several months later for Christmas and the annual Rowlands’ Family Father Daughter Tap Off was born. We gather everyone around the front entrance and have an amateur tap off. Neither of us has ever taken a tap class but that doesn’t stop us. I can’t wait to see what costumes my Mom has found for us this year! Happy Holidays and Happy Dancing!”
—Hayley, Finance
“I grew up in South Africa. Canadians often find it hard to imagine, but for me the Christmas season meant packing up the car and heading to the beach where our family would vacation for five weeks. It would be mid-summer in South Africa—clear blue skies, 30°C plus every day and the warm Indian Ocean at our doorstep. Occasionally the skies would darken, the waves would rise up, and a massive thunder storm would arrive to drive us all indoors for a couple of hours. This was usually followed by an intense wave of humidity as the sun reappeared to dry everything out again. To me, the smell of sunscreen and my Grandmother’s Christmas fruitcake go hand-in-hand.”
—David, Development
For the past few years now, right before Christmas time, I make my famous chocolate covered pretzels! I really enjoy spending an evening with family and friends having a couple glasses of wine, listening to Christmas music and making these tasty little morsels, which I hand out as gifts for a lot of my friends and family to enjoy. They are most definitely appreciated.”
—Eva, Sales
“My family’s big get-together is Christmas Eve. My father is Italian and my mother is French so we’ve come up with a bit of a hybrid tradition; we eat Bouillabaisse, a French fish soup, which covers off the Italian tradition of eating 13 kinds of fish and shellfish on Christmas Eve. We usually manage to get at least seven different types!”
—Carla, Marketing
“Neither my husband nor I have surviving parents and our siblings still live in Eastern Canada with their families. But we do have our own ‘real’ family living just up the street. He is from Austria and she, like my husband, grew up in Ontario. And for the past 31 Christmases we have celebrated together as a family. As the years passed and our children have grown, we have continued to celebrate this most special holiday together, turn by turn—one year at their home and the next year at ours…”
—Susan, Customer Service
Piping hot cider, mugs full of hot chocolate, a blazing bonfire. Heading to the tree farm encompasses so much more than just selecting a Christmas tree!
Here’s a rundown of tree farms around Glenmore and Highland Park, so you can try your hand at sawing your own U-Cut this year, or pick up a pre-cut tree.
Armstrong Creek Farms Ltd.
Choose from Colorado Blue Spruce, Fraser Fir, Grand Fir, Noble Fir, Norway Spruce and others, or opt for a living tree in a planter that can transplanted to the garden later in the year. Located on 190 Street in Surrey, Armstrong Creek Farms has an excellent selection of U-Cut and pre-cut trees to choose from. And don’t worry about bringing your own saw, along with a refreshment stand, Armstrong Creek Farms has plenty of saws on-hand. The farm only accepts cash, so make sure to head to the bank before you make your way there.
Open: Saturdays and Sundays from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Oh Christmas Tree Farms
Formerly known as the Milner Tree Farm, Oh Christmas Tree Farm re-opened in 2004, and has continued to provide families with festive fun since then. The 17-acre farm features a variety of trees, including Douglas Fir, Grand Fir, Blue Spruce, Fraser Fir and Noble Fir. Out toward the Cloverdale/Langley area, Oh Christmas Tree Farm is about a half-hour drive from Glenmore and Highland Park, but we think the easy parking and free hot chocolate by the bonfire makes up for the distance.
Open: Every day from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
The Christmas Store at Potters
Potters is the largest Christmas store in Western Canada, with over 28,000 square feet of display space! Along with an assortment of unusual holiday décor, the store is home to a selection of pre-cut trees. So, if you just can’t hack hacking down a tree yourself, you may want to head here. The garden store’s other two locations on 152nd Ave and 72nd Ave also sell a variety of fresh conifers.
Open: Monday, Tuesday & Saturday 9 a.m. to 6 p.m
Wednesday, Thursday & Friday 9 a.m. to 8 p.m.
Sunday 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Art Knapp Plantland
Landscaping equipment, model trains, giftware, jewelry and Christmas trees—Art Knapp Plantland sells a lot of product! A quick drive along King George Highway from Glenmore and Highland Park will bring you Art Knapp’s Surrey location where you can purchase a few stocking stuffers along with your pre-cut tree.
Open: Monday to Friday 9 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.
Saturday & Sunday 9 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.
We hope you find the perfect Christmas tree!
With cooler days and cooler nights just around the corner courtesy of Jack Frost, we thought there was no better time than now to provide you with a few helpful tips to winterize your home.
As a new homeowner at Glenmore or Highland Park, you won’t have to worry about having the furnace serviced or replacing the hot water heater. Nor will you need to worry about cracks in the foundation or weatherstripping gaps and holes around the windows and doors of your home. But there is still plenty you can do to make your home winter ready:
1) If you haven’t already, clean dry and store all summer gardening equipment.
2) Drain all of the garden hoses.
3) Drain the gas from the lawnmower before storing it away for the winter.
4) Clean out the gutters and use a hose to spray down the downspouts and clear debris.
5) Trim any tree branches that are hanging too close to the house or electrical wires.
6) Uncover all south-facing windows to let as much sunlight into your home as possible.
7) Keep all closet doors closed when possible. There’s no need to heat a space that isn’t in use.
8) Unplug all electronics and appliances that are not being used. They use energy even when they’re not in use, and unplugging them when you’re not home will help offset the increase in usage.
9) Reverse the direction of your ceiling fan. Reversing the ceiling fan will actually push warm air downward and keep warm air circulating.
10) Finally, avoid applying any rock salt to your roof to melt ice or snow. It can damage shingles, and possibly void the manufacturer’s warranty.
There are lots resources available full of information about preparing your home for the winter. The above list is just a quick rundown of some of the simple things you can do to help you feel comfortable and cozy in your new home.
It’s time to ditch the car and invest in a solid pair of walking shoes.
Welcome to Glenmore and Highland Park where everything you need is within walking distance. Hear why residents and retailers (not to mention our sales team) are raving about this one-stop shop community.
A short distance from Glenmore and Highland Park, the paved suburban street turns into a winding country road. At the end of the way, you’ll be greeted by a basket of fresh, free-range eggs. Reminiscent of the good ’ol days, these eggs are there for the taking through an honour system – select what you need, and leave a nominal sum in exchange. It’s wonderful to witness such a gesture of good faith.
Nestled off to the side of 184th, sits Hazelmere Organic Farm. In addition to providing organic grocery stores, organic wholesalers and Vancouver’s fine-dining restaurants with certified organic produce through Hazelmere Organics, the farm has been part of South Surrey’s local produce scene for the past 16 years. Over the years, the farm has provided locals with weekly produce orders ready to be picked up at the farm, or delivered straight to the front door.
But the farm’s respect for the environment and the surrounding community goes beyond its culinary herbs and vegetable varieties. The intentional cultivation of milk thistles and killdeer nests offer protection and habitat for songbirds and finches, ensuring that all nearby can enjoy the birds’ charming twitters.
Mary’s Garden is another well-known, family-run produce business that calls South Surrey home. And while harvest season may be at a close, you will find an assortment of jams, dressings and marinades for your cooking needs.
Of course, Thanksgiving wouldn’t be the same without pumpkin pie, and a visit to the pumpkin patch! Bring the family to Hazelmere Pumpkin Patch at Gabriel Farms for U-pick pumpkins and gourds. And don’t forget the camera. A visit to Hazelmere Pumpkin Patch includes hayrides, a petting zoo and face painting, not to mention grinning faces.
When it comes to giving thanks, the residents in and around Glenmore and Highland Park don’t need a public holiday to remind them to show their appreciation. This growing community in South Surrey has always been eager to spread the wealth and celebrate good fortune. We hope you’ll also soon be sharing in the bounty of this dynamic neighbourhood.
Thinking about booking a tee time? We’ve got the rundown to South Surrey’s hotspots if you’re a golfer. From challenging courses to beginner par threes and weekend warriors to full-fledged golf junkies there’s a fairway for everyone.
An easy 12-minute drive from Highland Park and Glenview, Morgan Creek Golf Club is home to an 18-hole, par-72 course as well as a Golf Teaching Academy and Equipment Fitting Centre. With stunning views of Mount Baker and the Golden Ears Mountain Range, it’s the ideal destination to catch the sun’s rays and indulge in some our province’s super natural beauty. Finish off the game with a refreshing beverage or stay for a full three-course dinner from Morgan’s Restaurant and Wine Bar, which overlooks the 6,967-yard course. Both the course and the restaurant are open to the public year-round.
Hazelmere Golf Course was originally built in 1962, but underwent an extensive renovation in 2003. The renovated Hazelmere includes a natural grass practice facility with five target greens and a practice fairway bunker. Located between the US border and Langley and a mere 10-minute drive from the Morgan Heights area, you’ll find both professional and amateur golfers teeing off at this 18-hole course or relaxing in the one of the Clubhouse’s Panorama, Garden or Fireside Rooms. And Hazelmere offers more than just golf. Boasting four indoor tennis courts, Hazelmere Tennis club is reputed to be one of the finest tennis facilities in the Fraser Valley. Drop the kids for tennis lessons, while you hit the green!
A golf course steeped in history. Peace Portal Golf Course was the pet project of Seattle lawyer Sam Hill. Most famously known for constructing the International Peace Arch, Hill hoped that Peace Portal would become an internationally renowned course. Now in its 82nd year, the 18-hole course receives regular visitors from the lower mainland and the neighbouring US. Border lineup looking a little too long? Grab a coffee at the Clubhouse and practice your chipping at the chipping green.
Meridian Golf Par 3
There’s no website for Meridian Par 3, but trust us when we say this is one of the prettiest golf courses in South Surrey. The land for this 18-hole course used to be occupied by a hazelnut farm (an old nut house still stands near the 18th tee). Now, a sea of tall cedars and weeping willows add to the picturesque beauty of the family-run Meridian Golf Par 3. Of course, these majestic trees do make some of the holes a little trickier to see! The course and clubhouse are open year-round, weather permitting.
So go on, grab your golf bag and get ready to drive the range.
Football season is well underway and Canucks pre-season officially started this week. That means, beyond pulling out those foam fingers and laying out that jersey, you need a place to watch the game.
We know just the spot.
With a 150-inch HD projection screen and numerous 52-inch plasma screens positioned throughout the space, Grandview Corners’ ULounge is the ultimate game destination. Sit at the wrap around bar or get cozy in one of the lounge’s booths – whatever your angle, you’ll be in the perfect position to see the game.
And with amazing deals like $5.50 wings and $2.99 Molson Canadian drafts on Wing Wednesdays, and $9.99 Burger and Beer Tuesdays, among others, you can take comfort in the fact that your night out won’t break the bank.
Make sure to take advantage of the pub’s private party rooms for hockey/football pool groups as well. Both the Candle Lounge and the Living Room, each with their own flat screen TV, are available seven days a week and can be reserved for a variety of private functions, including game night with the boys, stagettes, or corporate parties.
Like Glenmore and Highland Park, ULounge combines that neighbourhood feel with a bit of urban flare. Cool aqua accents add a punch of colour to the luxe black and white finishes. But don’t let the sleek interior and funky name fool you. At the heart of it all, ULounge is your friendly, local pub. The management and staff will make you feel right at home.
Beyond being the space to back your favourite team, ULounge is the perfect locale to meet up with friends, chat over a casual drink, munch on great food (at reasonable prices!) and enjoy a spectacular space. And its mere paces from Glenmore and Highland Park, so you can make it home safely while abiding by the recently adjusted impaired driving law.
ULounge’s full kitchen is open daily at 11 a.m. for lunch and dinner.
