The Great Summer Relaxation Challenge

As summer begins we all want to make the most of longer days, warmer weather and time off with family and friends. We want to challenge you to have not just a fun and relaxing summer, but an interesting and unique summer as well.
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Here’s a “bucket list” of activities that focuses on relaxing and recharging during your summer evenings and weekends. Put this list on your fridge or keep it on your phone, and work your way through the list this summer.

Looking Up
1.  Go star gazing 
(If you don't know what to look for, there's lots of apps that will help)
2.  Take in Canada Day fireworks
3.  See a drive-in movie

Be An Explorer
4.  Take a roadtrip - in your car
5.  Take a roadtrip - on your bike
6.  Walk a local road, from end to end 
(Choose a road you haven't walked before)

In The Community
7.  Volunteer in your community
8.  Attend a local event, festival or farmer's market
9.  Sign up for a "summer school" class at the local community center or library

Summer Eats
10.  Try a new recipe on the BBQ
11.  Have a picnic
12.  Roast marshmallows on a fire (or better yet, make s'mores!)

Home Sweet Home
13.  Plant at least one new plant in your garden or planter 
(Even a plant or flower in a pot can brighten your day)
14.  Organize a backyard or local park games day
15.  Nap - in a hammock, on a chaise lounge, or lay a blanket down on the grass

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