The Hub July 2015 | Page 4

CONNECTING Two years. Two years? It hardly seems possible, but that’s how long we’ve been publishing The Hub and bringing together people and ideas from our region. In that time, we’ve formed new connections and relationships with so many people and organizations in the area – the Downtown Farmers’ Market, our dedicated advertisers, our enthusiastic contributors. And although it’s been a lot of work, it’s been a lot of fun, too. And interesting! Just from assigning and editing articles, I’ve learned about so many things, from energy healing to environmental initiatives, from local artists to local activism. To celebrate the occasion, we’re officially forming our own tradition – free cake for you from us at the Downtown Market on July 18. And we’re offering you a great contest opportunity – you could win a dinner cruise for you and three friends on the beautiful Macasa Bay, from Windsor River Cruises. Details for both are inside this issue of The Hub, so don’t miss out! July is a laid-back time; isn’t summer vacation supposed to be? We’re of that opinion, so in this issue you’ll read about the relaxation and other benefits of yoga, as well as how you can take an easy stroll through Ford City. You’ll also find our regular columns, useful information in our Hubbub and our trusty activity calendar. If it’s happening in July, you’ll find it in The Hub. Remember that our pages are live-linked; you can click through in the appropriate spots to find out more about our advertisers, local organizations, events and ideas. And if you’re going to be reading The Hub in a summer cottage without wifi, you can download the issue ahead of time onto your tablet or smartphone. In the meantime, my own deckchair and backyard are beckoning – enjoy the sunshine (fingers crossed!) and we’ll see you in August! It was two years ago this month that we put together the first issue of The Hub. It was thrilling to see the idea take shape and bounce across the ether into your homes and hands. Surprisingly, the excitement has not waned as we continue each month to reinvent the pages of the magazine to mirror the latest goings on in Windsor-Essex. Just as the magazine continues to reflect the changes in our community, we often showcase the neighbourhoods that have managed to do the same. Ford City, as it has often been called, continues to reinvent itself after parting ways with Ford Motor Co. Regardless of past triumphs and struggles you can see pride of place and heritage as grass roots initiatives continue to bring about new attitudes and ideas. As a friend often says, "Some of the finest citizens of Windsor came from Drouillard Rd," and those with vision are working hard to make sure that will continue to be the case. If you've thought about introducing yoga into your life, we give you a glimpse of the many ways you can make that possible. It will enrich your life regardless of your lifestyle. As we look forward with anticipation to the next year of The Hub, we pause whenever possible and take time to catch our breath and celebrate our good fortune. How else would you describe the privilege of taking stock of all that's best about our region? We talk to fellow residents, take photographs of where we live, work and play, and wrap it all up for you in a monthly chronicle of our lives. In order to share the celebration with you, we're planning on sending 4 of you on a river cruise down the Detroit River. You'll find the what, where and how in the pages of this issue. Namaste! Shelley Managing Editors Please direct advertising or subscription inquiries to [email protected] Eva Antonel Shelley Divnich Haggert Contributors Alex Antonel, Dan Gray, Angelica Haggert, Michael Haggert, Windsor Essex County Health Unit Connect With Us! [email protected] facebook.com/thehubwindsoressex @TheHubWE 4 The HUB - July 2015 Eva Copyright 2015 The Write Side Up Inc. & Audacity Design Group Inc. No portion of this publication may be reproduced in any way without the written permission of the publishers. The Hub is published 11 times a year by The Write Side Up Inc. & Audacity Design Group Inc. Articles and advertisements in The Hub do not necessarily reflect the opinions of the magazine. We do not assume responsibility for statements made by advertisers or editorial contributors. The acceptance of advertising does not constitute an endorsement of any product, service or information being advertised. We do not knowingly present any product, idea or statement which is fraudulent or misleading in nature.