Published August 2024
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Welcome to our monthly Ferreira Fest gathering in our little corner of the internet, where we check in with Louis Ferreira, his friends and chosen charities. We have a lot of goodies for you this month and good website news as well! Grab an ice cold age-appropriate pineapple cocktail at our virtual bar and come on in – pool’s open!!
CHARITIES NEWS
Ability Online
Ability Online has a golf tournament coming up on September 11th. Join us for a day of golf at the Granite Ridge Golf Club in Milton. Whether you’re an avid golfer or a complete newbie, it’ll be a fun, social event for a great cause!
Our tournament is open to all players! We’ll be offering our “cheating for charity” strings again this year to get you closer to the hole!
Your participation allows us to continue welcoming young people with disabilities and health challenges to connect with others, create positive friendships, and develop life skills for free!
Time: 11:30 AM Tee-off
When: Wednesday, September 11, 2024
Where: Granite Ridge Golf Club, 9503 Dublin Line, Milton
Price: $200 per person / $800 per foursome
Buy tickets here.
We run weekly virtual activities for all ages at the online community, such as Monday Night Chats – Teens 7-8 pm EST; Young adults 8-9pm
Wellness Wednesdays – different games and activities each week from 7-8 pm (all ages)
Hope you know of our Wellness Wednesdays where we gather together to do fun activities like drawing, sculpting, games, etc. You can always message Michelle on the website for the link or if you’d like to lead a session!
Movie Nights -Fridays from 7-9 p.m.
We would like to remind everyone of Friday Movie Nights on MyAbility.ca!
We join together to watch a new movie every week!
To get the link to join us please message Michelle on the website to join!
If you live too far away to participate in the golf tournament you can always make a donation by clicking on the logo below and help ensure the bully-free monitored site is always available for kids, youth and young adults with disabilities!
Haven Toronto
We are honored and grateful that the Honorable Edith Dumont, Lieutenant Governor of Ontario, has agreed to be Haven Toronto‘s Honorary Patron. Madame Dumont is the 30th Lieutenant Governor of Ontario.
The first Francophone to hold the office, she was appointed following a long and distinguished career in education.
Being chosen again by a Lieutenant Governor of Ontario as an honorary Patron Organization recognizes Haven’s important contribution to the community. We are grateful for Her Honor’s concern and attention to the people we serve.
We’ve been busy at Haven Toronto, delivering critical support to our elder, homeless, and marginally housed members in need. The Q2 impact numbers (April, May, June 2024) below further validate the growing needs in the community and why your steadfast support is so impactful.
We are in need of some travel-size toiletry essentials for our members!
Please consider donating the items listed below, or contributing directly via our website.
The list includes but is not limited to:
Shampoos
Conditioner
Soap
Razors
Deodorant
Toothpaste
Toothbrushes
Shaving cream
Thank you to all who contributed to making our summer clothing drive a resounding success on July 10th. We received thousands of items of clothing plus monetary donations.
Our members have already benefited by accessing what they need from our clothing room. We accept donations all year round. You can drop off new or gently used items at our 170 Jarvis Street location between 8AM-4PM daily.
If you don’t have clothing to donate, you can purchase clothing kits from our Kits for a Cause portal.
Of course you can also give to the general operating fund of the organization by clicking on the logo below. Please note that you will be linked to our very own donations page which still bears the former name of the shelter – The Good Neighbours Club. Your donation will still arrive at Haven Toronto. You may also wish to donate to their partner organization, St. Michael’s Homes.
The Children’s Aid Foundation of Canada
Discover businesses, services and organizations owned by youth from child welfare operating and supporting local communities across Canada. Children’s Aid Foundation of Canada has compiled a directory of businesses led or owned by young people who are currently or formerly served by child welfare agencies across Canada. Originally shared at 2024 Stand Up for Kids Night, the directory demonstrates the incredible value youth bring to our communities, and allows the Foundation’s donors and allies and other former youth from care a new way to support lived experts.
Sometimes as young as 16, youth from child welfare can be left on their own, without access to support.
As a charity for children and youth, we help fill the gaps by providing mental health, housing, education and employment support so that they can build a life of independence.
Donate now to help youth thrive by clicking here!
You can always access the latest news and events online! Help kids in foster care get a good start in life by making a donation – every penny helps! Click on the logo below, it’s easy and secure.
TV LISTINGS
Here are Louis’ TV listings for the upcoming week:
S.W.A.T. S2 Ep 11: School – SUND
Wednesday Augist 21, 2pm
The SWAT team faces difficult reminders of a past school shooting when they receive a warning that a copycat plans to re-enact the crime. As the team races to stop the new threat, they flash back to the day of the tense first mission. Louis plays former SWAT team leader William ‘Buck’ Spivey.
Life On The Line – STARZ
Thursday August 22, 6:25pm
A crew of electrical workers are thrust into danger when a deadly storm approaches their Texas town. Despite their differences, the team work together in order to keep the power on for their community as the situation worsens. Louis plays the boss of the company.
NCIS S9 Ep 13: A Desperate Man – WE
Saturday August 31, 10am
A navy lieutenant is murdered, and the team investigates while being interrupted by her husband, who is a detective (Louis Ferreira); and Ray Cruz returns to talk to Ziva about their possible future together.
Check here every week for current TV airings!
SCREEN CAPS
We have 281 screen caps from the Missing episode Fugitive (Season 3, episode 8).
Dylan Anders, a convict about to go on trial for murder, kills two police officers and escapes. He then steals a Dr. Laurel Bennett’s car and kidnaps her. Jess, Nicole, Antonio and Janey (Alex Appel) are assigned to the case and Jess and Nicole eventually rescue Dr. Bennett from a burning building. It is eventually learned that Dr. Tanner is helping Anders instead putting the FBI off his trail.
The episode includes a beautifully done tender scene between Jess (Caterina Scorsone) and her boss John Pollock (Louis Ferreira) who is going through a difficult time.
Here is a direct link to the album, or click on the image below: https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/13Dec22hMn66nYu6xWqcbq5c_l_anaHPq?usp=drive_link
THE 4th READING SERIES: MR. MUGS – ROCKETS AWAY!
The fourth monthly reading series continues in Mr. Mugs – Rockets Away! – Part 2 by Martha Kambeitz and Denise Burns.
Unlike previous readers, this volume was published as a hardcover book within the Level 3 series of the Mr. Mugs readers. It was originally released in 1968. The Mr. Mugs books have been out of print for many years but occasionally you can find them on eBay, Amazon Marketplace or various other antique book dealers.
Louis credits the Mr. Mugs books series with helping him to learn English at a very young age.
You can listen to all the previous book readings under the Reading Series Tab, and you can read and listen to the first half of this book here. https://www.louisferreira.org/the-4th-reading-series/
Here is this month’s chapter.
Listen to the sound clip here:
Chapter 49: The Guess Who Zoo (continued)
… to be continued next month!
The class talked and talked.
Mrs. Cook put down the ideas.
Here they are:
Our Guess Who Zoo
| An Elephant | Donald, Louise, Dick, Judy |
| A big giraffe | Bill, Pat, Colleen, Sandra |
| Some funny monkeys | Janet, Lionel, Larry, Claire |
| Some tigers | Sue, Priscilla, Anna, Cathy |
| Some bears | John, Nancy, Mary Ellen, Ross |
FRIENDS NEWS
Alaina Huffman
Alaina was at Steel City Comic Con Aug 9-11, 2024 in Pittsburgh PA! Her guest portrait features her in her recurring role as Abbadon on Supernatural, and as Tamara ‘TJ’ Johansen of the main cast on Stargate Universe.
Alaina has done several modeling gigs for Sara Wynne Beauty recently. Check her Instagram Feed for some absolutely gorgeous photos!
Aryn Mott
Aryn is an Intimacy Coordinator and Mental Health Professional in the Vancouver area. Intimacy coordinators are intimacy professionals who work on film, television, and performance capture projects.
Check out her daily reels with fantastic tips to manage your anxiety!
Aryn recently worked as the Intimacy coordinator for Ramen Boys and Death and Other Details.
“Honored to have been one of the Intimacy Coordinators on Death and Other Details. Having more than one IC on a project means you’re getting someone specifically skilled in the requirements of the scene and are able to support the story within their scope of practice. “
“I had a blast working with the amazing team on Ramen Boys.
Thank you Jason Sakaki for letting me hop on board to collaborate on Ramen Boys!!!!!“
Troy Mundle
Troy has a new portrait, taken by Kristine Cofsky.
Looking good, Troy!
Eric Banerd
Eric’s company Even Better Painting is hard at it these days, making the Greater Vancouver area a more beautiful place. Thinking about New Color? Repairs? Contact them at www.ebpainting.ca, email them or call: (604) 359 7979 for free estimates!
Justin Nannassy
Justin and his partner went to Comic Con! He writes:
“Todd McFarlane’s Spawn comics panel was the best part of ComicCon 2024. He is an inspiration to all dreamers and reminding us it’s not just about skill it’s about big personality. So if you wake up with breath in your lungs, you woke up with purpose.”
Rob Munic
“Most days I feel like I face the world with image 1. And the truth is – most days I FEEL like image 1. But then I remember how truly grateful I am for all the copious amounts of blessings I have surrounding me in the form of family, friendship, love and laughter and then I realize that I am 100% ALWAYS the guy in image 2. A simple smile goes a billion miles. Thank you all for bringing the smile to my face and my heart. Love you all.“
Peter Kelamis
Peter attended Charlies Collectible Show at Stone Mountain, Georgia.
They write:
“Did you know the voice of Rolf from Ed, Edd and Eddy and Goku from DragonBall Z are from the same voice actor? Yes! They are both voiced by Peter Kelamis!! We were so grateful to have him today at Dragon Ball Day! It was a dream come true to see him in person!!
Big thanks to our AWESOME community for all the love and support! We had a blast today and can’t wait to share more fun with you all!”
Click on the screencap to watch a video of Peter doing those two character voices!
SO BERRY NUTRITIOUS
Our friend Jackie has an Instagram feed for sharing her culinary creations. Every month she contributes a recipe you can all try out, knowing that the result will be both nutritious and delicious!
Vegetable Risotto
“Risotto is the ultimate comfort food that you won’t regret taking the time to make.
Happy cooking friends!”
Ingredients:
5 cups vegetable stock (more might be needed, water can be used if using a strong stock, light broth is suggested)
1/2 tsp sea salt (or to taste)
1/2 cup onions, diced
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 cup risotto Arborio rice
2 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil
1/4 cup white wine
1/2 cup peas
1/2 cup carrots, diced
1/2 cup green beans, diced
Chives, diced (for garnish)
Method:
- Place the broth into a pot and bring to a boil.
- Cook the carrots and beans in broth until tender. Strain liquid into another pot and set veggies aside. Keep the cooking liquid hot.
- Add the oil to a large heavy bottomed pan and heat over medium.
- Add the onions and a pinch of salt and sweat until soft and translucent.
- Turn the heat up to medium-high and add the rice all at once. Stir to coat the rice in the hot fat. Monitor the heat so the aromatics do not burn. Toast the rice for a few minutes until the perimeter of the grains are translucent.
- Once toasted, add the garlic and cook, stirring just until the garlic is fragrant, about 30 seconds. Deglaze the pan with the wine. Stir the rice until the wine evaporates.
- Once the wine has evaporated, slowly add the hot liquid cup by cup and stir. Adjust the heat so the liquid is always gently boiling. Once the liquid has been absorbed completely, add the next cup. Stir frequently.
- Continue to add liquid and cook the risotto until it reaches the al dente stage (or until it is done to your liking). This process usually takes 45 mins or sometimes longer.
- Once the risotto has been cooked to your liking, taste it for seasoning. Next, fold in the cooked beans and carrots and peas.
- Drizzle with a bit of olive oil and garnish with chives. Serve immediately.
WEBSITE UPDATES
After 4 long years the newsletter migration from the old website to the new one is finally complete – we now have the full issues of Ferreira Fest 1 through 176 online. Check out some oldies but goodies on the Newsletters Page, with lots of Q&A sound files, the re-discovered Mazda Commercials, con reports and more! Take a trip down memory lane with 14 years of Ferreira Fests!
While much of the old materials has been lost due to broken links and now-defunct websites a large portion of it has survived in the archives, and everything is now available again.
Stand by for the addition of content listings and internal links between pages which should be completed in the next few months.
Below are two early headers for our community. Enjoy!
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We hope to see you all next month!
