Sandra T. Avendano Speaks!

As the province reopens, Quebec Premier François Legault is forced to make difficult decisions for the good of the population. While the curve in the region as a whole is beginning to flatten , the infection rate in Montreal seems to have momentarily plateaued but may continue to rise . Quebec 's Reopening Timeline The following is a tentative list of opening dates for both Quebec and the city of Montreal . Outside of Montreal : ·          Elementary Schools:   May 11 th ·          Retail Stores With Direct Street Access:   May 4th Within Montreal : ·          Elementary Schools :  September  ·           Day Cares :   June 1st  ·          Retail Stores With Direct Street Access:   May 18th** **Some Montreal retail stores are set to open on May 25th . All of Quebec : ·          Construction Work:   May 11 th ·          Factory Work:   May 11th Initially, Montreal elementary schools were set to open on May 19th ,

Mother’s Day is coming up soon, and you know what that means - it’s time to honor one of the most important people in our lives: our Moms. This year, though, Mother’s Day is going to be a bit different. We’re all staying home to help flatten the curve during the pandemic, but we can still find ways to make Mom feel loved and appreciated. For some of us, we’ve been around our family more than usual, but for others, seeing our mothers in person may be challenging because of social distancing restrictions. Either way, with a little bit of imagination, and a whole lot of love, we can still make this a Mother’s Day to remember. Make Mother’s Day Special, Q uarantine-Style! Living with Mom? Here Are a Few Suggestions 1) Cook, Clean, and Care! Okay, so this one isn’t revolutionary. But with everyone stuck at home, Mom is likely working overtime to tidy up, cook the meals, and keep everyone happy. Time to return the favor! Cook that special meal, clean up

Congratulations on Deciding to Invest in Your Holistic Health! Luckily, you are just a few clicks away from booking your free online class or joining our Rainbow Collective community. The free classes will be streamed live via Zoom, and the Rainbow Collective is a friendly and fun spiritual group, filled with positive resources and community growth.  We will begin by discussing the online registration for our community classes.  To get full access to ALL our classes the best option is to join the Rainbow Collective Facebook group.  Learn more about our classes .   Joining the Rainbow Collective   You DON't have a Facebook account 1) To join the Rainbow Collective, you will first need a Facebook account. If you do not have one, feel free to tap the following link to navigate to Facebook’s homepage . Follow the prompts on the Facebook homepage to create a brand new account. 2) Once you have created your account, and you are logged into Facebook, ta

We're Here For You - No Matter What! During these trying times, not much is certain. However, one thing is for sure - the Arco Iris Team and the Rainbow Collective is here for you. We’re committed to helping you through these critical weeks. Our staff has decided to offer Live Free Online Group Sessions to ensure that you can tap into the clarity and comfort you need during the mandatory social isolation. This is our way of helping you find kindness and peace for yourself and your loved ones. To help alleviate the stress of spending a lot of time at home, or for those working in essential services, we would like to invite you to attend our selection of Yoga, Remote Reiki Groups, Shamanic Drum Circles, and Guided Yoga Nidra Sessions. These classes are great for Health Care Providers, Teachers, Students, Remote Essential Workers, Parents, and everyone in between! While this global crisis continues, it is natural to experience anxiety and unease. However, it i