What’s happenin’ in the HOUSE:
Tonight
- It’s your last free Wednesday night before you start curling – Do something until 11pm at night to get you ready for your late games!
Next week
Please Join Us!
Wednesday Night Ladies League OPENING NIGHT SOCIAL
Wednesday October 11, 2023 7:00-9:00 p.m.
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- Skips (or delegate) Meeting @7:45 p.m.
- Oakville Curling Club Lounge
- League Play begins Wednesday October 18, 2023
See you there!
Note to Everyone:
We are pleased to announce that we have a full slate of 32 teams.
The schedule is posted along with the teams - If I have made any errors in the order of team members, please let me know.
The schedule is downloadable to most calendars. To do that go to Game Centre->WNL Teams. click on your team number & it will come up with your team members and schedule. Scroll to the bottom and there is a green tab to Download games.
An outline of our schedule is:
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- We will play Dec 20, and will resume play on Jan 3. Our last regular season game (game 7 of Draw 3) will be March 13 (that's March Break). Play offs will be March 20. 27 and Finals on April 3rd.
- I have reserved April 10 for a possible closing banquet.
- Still looking for a team/individuals to run our closing social event and it will be up to that group to decide if they want to run the event the night of the finals or a separate banquet.
- AND -
We still have to decide if we want to be Wednesday Night Women (WNW) or continue to be Wednesday Night Ladies (WNL)….. We vote on October 18th! Logo tweaks to be included in the next newsletter….
Laugh of the Week:
Stuff that will help us Curl better:
Taken from Edmonton’s 
5 Great Curling Stretches to Help You Get Back in the Game.
Now that winter is almost here, we are already getting back into our favourite winter sports. For some of us, curling is our winter sport of choice. As with many seasonal sports, we need to stretch before getting back to curling this season. Stretching is crucial as we use muscle groups not typically used in everyday life unless deep lunges are part of your daily routine!
To make sure that you remain injury-free this curling season, we have highlighted three essential curling stretches and explanatory images to perform before and after curling:
Hip Flexor Stretch
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- Step one foot behind you in a stride stance
- Put your hands on your hips
- Push your hips forward
Glute Stretch
Option 1:
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- Lie on your back with both knees bent
- Bring one foot up and place the outside of the ankle on the thigh of the other leg
- If you require a more intense stretch, push down on the top knee
- If you need a more significant stretch, grab the bottom thigh and pull the leg toward the chest
Option 2:
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- Start on your hand and knees
- Bring your knee forward and place the outside part of the leg on the floor
- Extend your other leg directly behind you
- If you need a more intense stretch, come down onto your elbows
Hip Adductor Stretch (Side lunge)
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- Step one foot directly out to the side
- Lean towards one side
- Make sure your supporting knee remains in line with your 2nd toe
- Brace your upper body by placing your hand or elbow on the supporting leg
Low Back Stretch
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- Lie on your back
- Bring both knees to your chest
- Wrap your arms around your shins and pull until you feel a gentle stretch in the low back
Quad Stretch
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- Stand on one foot and grab your opposite ankle
- Stand by a sturdy surface if you require extra support
- Pull your ankle towards your buttocks, making sure your knees are touching
- For a more intense stretch, push your hips forward
Doing the stretches before a match and after as a part of your cool-down is best. Hold for about 15-20 seconds for each of these stretches, and repeat 2-3 times each.
Recipes Around The Rings:
Extremely Cheesy (**just like this Newsletter**) Corn Casserole
August 18, 2023
The perfect side dish for Thanksgiving is not a classic green bean casserole, nor is it a crock of ultra-creamy mashed potatoes. For me, Thanksgiving’s not Thanksgiving without this cheesy corn casserole recipe. Is it fancy? Nope. Is it comfort food you’ll want to reheat the next day and eat straight from the Pyrex? Absolutely. And it doesn’t require much prep time—or a box of regionally available cornbread mix—to put together.
Dubbed “that creamy, cheesy corn thing” by those in the know, this easy recipe starts with canned corn, making it decidedly simple to put together (you don’t even need a mixing bowl). Avoid cans labeled “creamed corn” or “cream-style corn”—you’re looking for plain canned sweet corn kernels. Heated with cream cheese, cheddar, and Parmesan (plus diced green chiles and garlic), the kernels add sweetness and pops of texture to the creamy, melty dish. You can assemble the corn casserole a few days ahead; top it with the breadcrumbs and more cheese before popping it in the oven for 15 minutes to warm up—just enough time to carve the turkey. It’s so make-ahead friendly, in fact, you can cook it all the way through and cart it along to a potluck since it’s even great at room temperature.
My “creamy, cheesy corn thing” isn’t the only corn casserole out there. If you’re in it for the version on the back of a box of Jiffy corn muffin mix, which one BA staffer thought was a treasured family secret, we’ve got the deets on that too. (Spoiler alert: Hers has a ton of extra melted butter.) We also have a hominy-bolstered corn pudding enriched with sour cream and laced with poblano chiles and Cotija cheese, and a creamed corn soufflé made with grated ears of fresh corn. All this to say: Options abound. Still, I keep coming back to this, IMHO, perfectly cheesy corn casserole.
Ingredients (10–12 servings)
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- 2 Tbsp. unsalted butter, plus more for baking dish
- 1 medium jalapeño, finely chopped (seeded if desired)
- 2 medium garlic cloves, finely chopped
- 2 15-oz. cans whole-kernel corn, drained
- 8 oz. cream cheese
- ¾ cup shredded cheddar cheese
- ¾ cup finely shredded Parmesan cheese, divided
- Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
- ½ cup breadcrumbs (fresh or dried)
- ½ cup roughly chopped tender fresh herbs such as thyme, sage, or parsley, plus more
- Green onions or chives (optional; for garnish)
Preparation
- Place rack in middle of oven and preheat oven to 375°. Butter a 13x9" baking dish and set aside.
- Melt 2 Tbsp. unsalted butter in a large saucepan over medium heat. Add 1 jalapeño, finely chopped (seeded if desired), and 2 cloves garlic, finely chopped, and cook until fragrant and just starting to soften, about 5 minutes. Add two 15-oz. cans whole-kernel corn, drained, 8 oz. cream cheese, ¾ cup shredded cheddar cheese, and ¼ cup finely shredded Parmesan cheese. Stir until cheese is melted and corn is well coated, 2–3 minutes, then season with kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper.
- Pour corn mixture into prepared baking dish. Top with ½ cup breadcrumbs (fresh or dried), ½ cup finely shredded Parmesan cheese, and ½ cup roughly chopped tender fresh herbs such as thyme, sage, or parsley. Bake corn casserole until cheese is melted and bubbling and the breadcrumbs are a crispy golden brown, about 15 minutes. Garnish with more roughly chopped tender herbs and green onions or chives, sliced, (if using).
Do ahead: Corn casserole can be assembled without topping up to 3 days ahead of time. Cover casserole dish with a lid or wrap tightly in plastic wrap and refrigerate. Editor’s note: This corn casserole recipe was first printed as an article titled “This Insanely Cheesy Corn Casserole Will Get You Through Thanksgiving” in October 2016.
Song of the Week:
The game has changed a bit since this video – but it’s a good song!
The Weakerthans - "Tournament of Hearts"
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