A Huge Winter Park Is About To Open Near Montreal, Complete With An Illuminated Slide & DJ

Un immense parc extérieur sur le thème de l'hiver ouvre ses portes près de Montréal ce week-end, avec une glissade de neige éclairée, une piste de patinage éclairée d'un demi-kilomètre et une piste de raquettes de 2,5 kilomètres. Le RécréoParc de Sainte-Catherine, au Québec - réputé pour ses plages, ses sports et sa faune en été - invite les Québécois à son tout premier «Rendez-vous polaire». An enormous winter-themed outdoor park is opening near Montreal this weekend, complete with an illuminated snow slide, a half-kilometre illuminated skating trail and a 2.5-kilometre snowshoe trail. The RécréoParc in Sainte-Catherine, Quebec — known for its beaches, sports and wildlife in the summer — is inviting Quebecers to its first-ever "Polar Rendez-vous."

5 Feel-Good Things To Do In Montreal This Holiday Season

This holiday season in Montreal will look and feel completely different and some community organizations will need more help than ever. Sadly, for many Montrealers, the holiday season is a reminder of how bad things really are. 

Wouldn't you agree that everyone in our community deserves the gift of happiness this holiday season? 

By volunteering or donating, you can not only put a smile on the face of someone who really needs one but also feel good about doing the right thing. 

Donate Your Old Clothes

One of the most cathartic things is cleaning out your closet and organizing your wardrobe. Instead of throwing out your old clothes, why not donate them? 

There are several groups in Montreal such as Le Support and Le Magasin du Chaînon that will take your used clothing off your hands and offer it to someone in need — as long as your old clothes are in good condition, of course! 

Put A Smile On A Kid's Face

One thing that's certain to warm the cockles of your heart is putting a smile on a kid's face. 

This holiday season, organizations such as Sun Youth and The Montreal Children's Hospital Foundation rely on the kindness of folks like yourself to help spread the love.

From preparing food donations to volunteering your time, there's no better way to spread holiday cheer. 

Foster An Adorable Animal

If you're sad about not being able to see your friends and family this holiday season, why not get yourself a temporary fur friend? 

The SPCA Montreal and Animatch Montreal are always on the lookout for responsible, caring and empathetic foster or adoptive families for sick and ailing animals.

And if you fall in love, you can then permanently adopt your new friend. 

Give An Unexpected Gift

It's not just your loved ones that deserve a thoughtful and unexpected holiday gift. There are countless people in your community that won't be getting any gift this year. 

Why not change that and give an unexpected gift directly to someone in your community that's living in a vulnerable situation? 

Organizations like The New Secret Santa and The Shoebox Project also help out people in your community and all you have to do is prepare a small yet thoughtful gift for people in need. 

Lend A Helping Hand

You ought to look no further than your own community when you're looking to feel good and lend a helping hand. 

In Montreal, several organizations are often looking for kind folks like yourself, especially during the holiday season. 

You can find organizations that need volunteers through the Volunteer Bureau of Montreal. 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Joyeux temps des fêtes! Happy Holidays!

Quand nous repensons à l’année 2020, nous sommes reconnaissants de la loyauté sans faille dont vous avez fait preuve envers notre entreprise.
Au cours de cette année, nous avons dû nous adapter au changement et trouver des moyens alternatifs pour continuer d’offrir un service de qualité, qui a fait notre réputation.

L'année tire à sa fin et l'équipe souhaite prendre le temps de vous souhaiter un très joyeux temps des fêtes.

En 2020, on s’est fait dire : Ça va bien aller.
En 2021, ça devrait mieux aller…

L’Équipe Omega Design Events & Nite Mix Entertainment

When we look back to the year 2020, we are grateful for the unwavering loyalty you have shown to our company.
During this year, we have had to adapt to change and find alternative ways to continue to provide the quality service, which has made our reputation.

The year is drawing to a close and the team would like to take the time to wish you a very happy holiday season.

Omega Design Events & Nite Mix Entertainment team

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19 Tips to Celebrate a Socially Distanced Christmas

Wondering how to celebrate Christmas 2020 while social distancing? With COVID-19 still lurking about, you probably shouldn’t share the same air with ALL of your relatives and pals. But don’t panic! There’s still room to celebrate a great Christmas. 

Check COVID-19 Updates

The best thing you can do while you plan your holiday celebration? Be informed. Make sure you're up to date with the latest COVID-19 news in your area.

Make a Minimal Guest List

An easy yet effective way to social distance this Christmas is to keep your dinner party guest list small, or even limited to those you live with. That may mean foregoing the usual annual bash — but that's okay! You can still celebrate with your roommates, or enjoy an intimate Christmas dinner and gift exchange with your S/O. 

Backyard Dining 

If you're lucky enough to live somewhere that’s temperate all year round, why not host your dinner outside? Dining outdoors can help minimize the possibility of COVID-19 transmission, so skip indoor dining if you can, and have a small Christmas party in the backyard!

Hand Out Holiday Masks

As an added source of protection, don't forget to tell your guests to wear masks this holiday season. You could even buy or make some Christmas themed masks ahead of time, and give them out as mini Christmas gifts!  

Sanitize

Make sure your guests have ample access to hand sanitizer. Set up stations in each area you expect your guests to be in. Pay special attention to entranceways, as well as in and outside of bathrooms. The cleaner your hands, the better! 

Send Gifts via Snail Mail 

Who doesn't love getting a package delivered to their door? An easy way to social distance while exchanging gifts this Christmas is to send them in the mail! Whether you have a secret Santa planned, or intend to send little thoughts to a handful of loved ones, gather those ZIP codes, and start wrapping! 

Plan a Christmas Activity

Even if your celebration will be smaller this Christmas, that doesn't mean it should be any less fun! Plan something fun you can do together while maintaining social distancing standards, like:

Build a Snowman: If it's snowy in your area on Christmas, take advantage of the outdoors and build a snowman together!

Go Caroling: Stroll through your neighborhood singing all the Christmas classics together — just make sure your family wears their masks and stays in tune!

Christmas Crafts: If you're hosting more than your household this Christmas, set up separate stations with markers, paints, scissors, or whatever it is you'll need to get creative together.

Build a Gingerbread House: As a tradition in many homes on Christmas, this fun Christmas activity lets you snack and create simultaneously. Just make sure to keep your houses separate if you have guests building too! 

Family Slideshow: Gather a collection of your favorite family photos, and put them together to present in a slideshow! What better time than the holidays to think back on happy memories?

Photoshoot: Speaking of photos — make sure to get some new ones in for next year's slideshow too!

Hire a Caterer

A safe and easy way to prepare Christmas dinner is to make sure only one person is handling the food.

Hire a Bartender

As with safe food handling, you’ll want to make sure your holiday cocktails are in order too.

Make it Virtual

If celebrating with anyone outside of your household is out of the question this Christmas, have yourselves a virtual Christmas celebration instead!

Entertain the Kids

Aside from gifts and toys, consider planning a few activities for the kids to do this Christmas — especially if they aren't able to hang out with their friends or other relatives this year. Fun holiday crafts like pinecone Christmas trees or DIY Grinch slime are easy options, or even have them make their own hot chocolate bombs!

Go for a Walk

Whatever the weather, go for a Christmas walk together to get some fresh air. It's a great way to meet up with friends or family who live close by for a socially distanced hello.

Require Guests to Get Tested 

If you'll be hosting more than your household this Christmas, ask your guests to get tested a day or two before the gathering. This will ensure everyone is healthy, safe, and anxiety-free!

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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