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While Thanksgiving finds many of us headed out of town to celebrate with family, thereās lots of opportunity to practice gratitude right here in the city. This week's list featuresĀ some of our favourite ways to say thanks around London this (or any) weekend!
š Drop off
While itās a little late in the season to āPlant a Row, Grow a Rowā for the London Foodbank, thereās still time to contribute to their annual Thanksgiving Food drive, so keep your eyes open for their donation bins at grocery stores this weekend! Ā
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šø Pay it forward
Pay it forward with Community Coffee from Edgar & Joeās, a gift to the student bursaries at Fanshawe, or by showing some love to any of these local organizations who are hard at work responding to homelessness in the city.
š„ Dine out
Thankfulness comes easy when youāre gathered together around the shared plates at TGās Addis Ababa; the Church Keyās Ploughmanās Plate; the chocolate fondue at Forratās Lounge; or Milosā vegan cheese selection. If you are free on Friday night, consider joining the harvest table at The Roast.
šWord up
Drop by any of the cityās libraries to check out one of theirĀ numerous books on gratitude. Or, put thankfulness into your owns words and write a letter to a community leader who you appreciate. Maybe itās your current city councillor, your kidās teacher, or a local shop owner.
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š¶Turn around
Still having a tough time thinking of what youāre thankful for? Give the Circle Labyrinth at Brescia (or this one in Byron) a spin. The meditative practice is an ancient ritual used across religions, cultures, and time to focus on the quieter parts of ourselves.
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