VSS eNewsletter 17 April 2005

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In this issue

How to Subscribe to This e-Newsletter
Shan You Counselling Centre
The New Paper Big Walk
Detox Seminar Adds Follow-up Workshop
Reminders
Why I Stopped Being a Vegetarian


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Shan You Counselling Centre
VSS is working with Shan You Counselling Centre to encourage people to adopt healthy, compassionate lifestyles, including reducing or stopping the eating of animals. Shan You's contact is: Blk 9, Upper Boon Keng Road, #01-960 S. 380009, Tel: 6741 9293; Email: shanyou@...; Website: www.shanyou.org.sg.

Shan You's 10th anniversary charity dinner (veg, of course) will be Thur, 16 July: http://www.shanyou.org.sg/Charity%20Dinner.pdf.

Shan You also offers a range of courses, including a 6-session course, Manage Your Mind: http://www.shanyou.org.sg/courses/Chronic_illness_6_wksp.pdf.


The New Paper Big Walk
In 2003, VSS had a contingent of about 25 people in The New Paper Big Walk. Our contingent carried a sign saying Vegetarian Society (Singapore), a few us of wore costumes as fruits and vegetables and we all wore hats with fruits and vegetable on top. We attracted a lot of attention from fellow walkers and the media. In all, our contingent helped charity, was fun, gave us some exercise and showed vegetarianism in a positive light.

We want to take part in this year's Big Walk, 22 May. Stay tuned for details. If you'd like to help organise this year's VSS contingent, pls contact info@....


Detox Seminar Adds Follow-up Workshop
Detox seeks to help our bodies heal themselves. On Sat, 23 Apr, 2pm-4.30pm, Ms Sim Nget Seer will offer a free talk on this topic. Ms Sim is a holistic health consultant and therapist. Her qualifications include more than 20 years experience and UK Dip. in Acupressure, Dip. in Aromatherapy and Sport Massage, Dip. in Anatomy, Physiology and Massage.

The venue is Buona Vista CC, 399, Holland Drive. Organised by VSS and Buona Vista CC Y.E.C. Tel: 67785163, 67774169. Online at http://pa-online.pa.gov.sg/NASApp/maps/online/ccms/common/OCK_Intermediate_A01.jsp?strCCCode=4330&strTransactionCode=CLA.

The follow-up workshop will be Sat, 7 May at Synbiotics Health Optimum, 15, Stanley St., 6226-2621 to register. For details, see the calendar on the VSS website and switch from Apr to May: http://www.vegetarian-society.org/revamp/html/index.php?module=PostCalendar&func=view.


Reminders

Meatout Planning Meeting
In Singapore, we're holding Meatout 23-31 July to coincide with the Singapore Food Festival. Want to help? Lots to do! Come to a planning meeting Tues, 19 Apr, 7pm, at 12 Prince Edward Rd, #06-01, Podium A, Bestway Bldg.

Directions: A few minutes walk from Tanjung Pagar MRT - take exit D for MAS Bldg and M Hotel. Buses 131, 167, 186, 608, 700, 970, alight at International Plaza, 10 Anson Rd; Buses 10, 70, 75, 97, 100, 107, 130, 162, 196, 400, alight at Apex Tower, 70 Anson Rd.


'Activate Your Youth Power' Workshop
Tom Low will be doing one of his popular workshops on Sat, 23 Apr at RELC International Hotel Level 5, Room 503 & 504, 30 Orange Grove Road. See and experience Tom's methods for staying young via vegetarianism.

Special discount for VSS members: http://www.tomskitchenpharmacy.com/actyouthpower.html or   antiageing@...


Why I Stopped Being a Vegetarian

Often, the last item in this e-Newsletter features a story in which someone recounts how they became a vegetarian. However, the sad truth is that the door swings both ways; many people are ex-vegetarians. Madonna is perhaps the best-known example, but there are Singapore examples also.

We need to understand why people stop being vegetarian so that we can help more people stick with this noble venture. Thus, if you or someone you know is or (better) was an ex-vegetarian (in other words, they came back to being veg again), please send us your/their story: info@.... Thx.


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