January 23, 2013
ADVENTURE Definitions
Upon looking for definitions of Adventure and adventurous in Roget’s Thesaurus and in the American Heritage Dictionary, I was struck by the several negative definitions that preceded the more uplifting ones – definitions such as risky or questionable undertaking. Obviously, this is not the kind of adventure we engage in at Cabot Shores.
A Spirit of Adventure
It’s more about encouraging a Spirit of Adventure. A spirit of adventure embodies qualities such as curiosity, courage, a willingness to stretch out of one’s comfort zone, inquisitiveness, inclusiveness, a group effort, working together to solve a problem or reach a destination, an open mind, [...]
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October 27, 2012
Breast Cancer Action Nova Scotia hosted its first annual “SEARCH” Retreat for Cape Breton survivors, supporters and facilitators. Thirty-five women participated in the Retreat at Cabot Shores Wilderness Resort, at Indian Brook.
One woman from Baddeck said: “This place is a hidden treasure of peace and tranquility, a great retreat. Awesome..”
Volunteers and staff from Breast Cancer Action, NS worked for months to organize and fund the retreat with donors including:
The Good Health Festival Society; Just Us Coffee Roasters Coop; Rainbow Farms; Pete’s Fruitique, Bedford; Community Health Board from around Cape Breton Island; and others.
Breast cancer survivors gathered in “clans” and had [...]
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