The Hub August 2014 | Page 8

Angelica Haggert Coming off the coldest and wettest July in…well, in my lifespan anyways, I’m sure the gloomy weather is confusing you. It’s certainly messing with my head! Instead of sunny walks along the river, geocaching, teaching the dogs new tricks or hitting the region’s conservation areas, I’ve been stuck inside. It’s easy to let the weather get you down - instead, grab a fun umbrella, toss on the flip-flops and head out on the town. There’s still lots to do that will help you ignore the dark clouds. On the Town The shoes might not be the most attractive things, and my average score is about 11, but bowling is a great way to beat the rain. There are several 10-pin alleys in Windsor-Essex and a five-pin alley on the east side of Windsor. You can fill a few hours with fun for about fifteen dollars. Make sure you’ve got running shoes for this one - check out one of Windsor’s two ZapZones for some laser tag and arcade games. The east side Family Fun Centre also offers indoor mini “glo” golf - minigolf under a black light! Laser tag is