In this video, join us as we dissect Anna Bright’s game-changing lob strategy in a dramatic PPA Semifinal match against pickleball legends Ben Johns and Anna Leigh Waters.
Discover how Anna and Federico Staksrud challenged the world’s #1 team with unexpected tactics and how you might incorporate these techniques into your own game. *Major Topics Covered:*
Anna Bright’s strategic use of 24 lobs
Insight into defending against professional-level lobs
Key coaching tips for underdog strategy
Game-by-game breakdown of lob effectiveness
Commentary on potential shifts in professional pickleball strategy
Unlock the secrets to executing the perfect lob in pickleball with our detailed tutorial.
Designed for players of all levels, this video offers in-depth tips and strategies on how and when to lob effectively, enhancing your game strategy. Whether you’re looking to add offensive lobs from the kitchen or defensive lobs from the back to your playbook, we’ve got you covered. Plus, discover a special type of lob that can catch your opponents by surprise and turn the tide in your favor.
🎾 What You’ll Discover: Strategic Lobbing: Learn why lobbing from different court positions can be more effective and how to leverage these shots to your advantage. Offensive Lobs from the Kitchen: Explore the most impactful way to execute lobs, including how they arise from dinking situations and serve as an excellent changeup from speedups. Defensive Lobs from the Back: Understand how to use defensive lobs as a second chance to re-enter the point, and why hitting higher can sometimes be beneficial.
The Third Shot Lob: Find out why this risky move could pay off against players with weaker overheads, and why it’s typically advised against at higher levels of play.
Technique Tips: Master the technique with a compact motion for deception, aiming tips, and how to add topspin for both forehand and backhand lobs. Enhance Pickleball
The Town of The Blue Mountains, the Municipality of Meaford and the six host locations are excited to welcome visitors for the Open Fields Farm Tour this Saturday, September 27, 2025.
This free, self-guided event is an opportunity to explore six unique local farms and businesses, each offering behind-the-scenes experiences that showcase the area’s agricultural background. Visitors can enjoy farm tours, demonstrations, live music, vendors, and more.
This year’s participating locations are:
Alpine Ridge Alpacas – 728398 Side Rd 21, Clarksburg, ON
Apple Springs Orchard – 1KM east of 827360 Grey Road 40, Clarksburg, ON
Coffin Ridge Vineyard & Winery – 599448 2nd Concession Rd N, Annan, ON
Purple Hollow Lavender Farm – 637295 St Vincent–Sydenham Townline, Meaford, ON
Valley Ridge Family Farm – 615852 3 Line, Ravenna, ON
Open Fields is a free, rain-or-shine event that is open to all members of the public. Visitors are encouraged to wear proper footwear for a day on the farm and reminded that pets should be left at home for the tour.
Now in its third year, the Open Fields Farm Tour has educated visitors and entertained families at over a dozen locations. While previous hosts are not offering tours on the day of the event, many of the locations will be open for business on Saturday, including Kimber Valley Farms, which is hosting their annual Maker’s Market, Spy Cider House and Distillery, TK Ferri Orchards, The Farmer’s Pantry and Georgian Hills Vineyards.
oin us forSee the Salmon 2025, an unforgettable outdoor charity event where nature, education, and community come together! Watch Chinook salmon make their annual run up the Pretty River in Nottawa and learn about the local ecosystems that support them.
This family-friendly event features:
A beautiful riverside hike where you can see the salmon run
Educational activities from local conservation and fish experts
Cycling & driving tours for more ways to see the salmon
Watch spawning salmon on a self-guided nature hike
The centrepiece of the event is a 20-minute self-guided nature hike through the woods along Pretty River. Adults and kids can stop to watch salmon climb the river and learn more about fish spawning and riparian habitat at 3 locations where experts from the local conservation authorities, Georgian Bay Forever and other organizations will be on hand to add to your knowledge of fish migration and to stamp kids’ fish ‘passports’.
The Salmon Tours
Discover more ways to See the Salmon! Bring your bike, pick up a map, and follow a 25 km tour on a combination of roads and trails to observe the salmon run at other nearby rivers and streams.
You’ll arrive back just in time for a delicious lunch from OG Souvlaki Food Bar, and live music by Deep Tracks. Perfect for individuals or groups, so bring your friends!
Or, travel by car to sites in Thornbury, Collingwood and Nottawa where the salmon run can be observed, including the amazing fish ladder on the Beaver River. Pick up your map on site – your route will bring you back to Nottawa for food, friends and music.
Great food and TONS of activities for kids!
At See the Salmon Run you’ll find delicious food, cold drinks and FREE kids’ meals for children 10 and under.
Elephant Thoughts and the Nottawasaga Valley Conservation Authority will be there with a huge inflatable salmon, interactive games and crafts for children.
Because the fossil fuel industry and its supporters have done everything they can to stall needed solutions to the climate crisis, some people say we must now engineer our way out of the mess we created. Many are promoting schemes that block sunlight from reaching Earth, reflect more of it back into space or absorb carbon from the atmosphere.
Have we really reached that point? Would blocking sunlight by putting reflective particles such as toxic sulphur dioxide into the upper atmosphere cool the planet? Or spraying seawater into the lower atmosphere to increase reflective cloud cover? How about thickening ice with pumped seawater? Building massive machines to suck carbon from the air?
What are the risks? What would be the unintended consequences?
A United Kingdom government office, the Advanced Research and Invention Agency, is spending £56.8 million (about C$106 million) to explore some of these “climate cooling approaches” or “climate interventions.”
ARIA points out that “climate tipping points — abrupt changes in the Earth system that, if crossed, could have devastating and essentially irreversible consequences” are “distinctly possible over the next century.”
It notes, however, that, “There is no substitute for decarbonisation, which is the only sustainable way to lower the chances of such tipping points and their effects from occurring.”
Many scientists worry that these geoengineering plans are an expensive distraction from the need to cut emissions and that they could have severe unforeseen and undesirable environmental consequences.
As the Guardian reports, the Arctic and Antarctic are heating much faster than the rest of the planet, which has focused attention on ways to cool the poles. Melting ice exposes more dark land and water, which absorb solar radiation rather than reflecting it. Proposals include increasing ice cover by pumping seawater onto it or scattering glass beads onto the ice to reflect more sunlight.
New research published in Frontiers in Science suggests that methods being considered for polar regions are flawed and only treat the symptoms and not the causes of global heating.
“These geoengineering proposals are unimaginably expensive and risky for fragile polar environments,” said University of Massachusetts Amherst professor Rob DeConto, one of 42 scientists behind the analysis. “They also detract attention from the root cause of the climate crisis — the unabated burning of fossil fuels, something we know how to begin addressing using established technologies.”
The researchers conclude that money and effort would be put to better use in reducing the emissions that are the primary cause of global heating.
“We’re hopeful that we can eliminate emissions by 2050,” University of Exeter professor Martin Siegert, who led the analysis, said. “Anything that drifts us away from doing that will make the world less safe and less habitable.”
The Guardian reports that, in reviewing polar geoengineering schemes, researchers examined six criteria: “effectiveness, cost, scale and time issues, environment risks, governance challenges and the risk of raising false hopes.” The plans failed on all counts.
The researchers point out that methods such as pumping seawater onto polar ice and scattering tiny glass beads onto the ice are, respectively, “technologically, logistically and financially unrealistic” and “could be toxic to wildlife.”
Some are clearly designed to allow the destructive fossil fuel industry to keep operating. In Canada, the government has just announced plans for a costly “carbon capture, utilization and storage” project in the Alberta oilsands, hyping the plan as a way to “support a strong conventional energy sector while driving down emissions and emissions intensity.” But they just count production emissions, which are only a fraction of the deadly emissions from burning the fuels.
Cost for renewable energy and storage have plummeted, making these technologies far more cost-effective than fossil fuels — and they’re more efficient.
There’s no good reason to keep the polluting, climate-altering fossil fuel industry going, other than to put more money into the pockets of oligarchs and shareholders and give governments easy ways to make the economy appear healthy over the short term, while putting everyone’s health and survival at risk.
We may well be at the point where we have to consider drastic measures to reduce greenhouse gases in the atmosphere, but it shouldn’t be at the expense of going all out on solutions that have already proven to be effective.
David Suzuki is a scientist, broadcaster, author and co-founder of the David Suzuki Foundation. Written with David Suzuki Foundation Senior Writer and Editor Ian Hanington.
This joint media release is being shared on behalf of The Blue Mountains Public Library and the Town of The Blue Mountains.
The Town of The Blue Mountains would like to advise members of the public that Tuesday, September 30, 2025, will mark the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation and Orange Shirt Day. The Town and the Blue Mountains Public Library (BMPL) invite the community to take part in a series of events and learning opportunities in honour of the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation. Together, we reflect on the impact of residential schools, listen to Indigenous voices and explore pathways towards truth, reconciliation and healing.
To honour this day, the Town will fly the Truth and Reconciliation flag from September 23 to October 1, with a formal proclamation ceremony taking place outside Town Hall on September 30, at 9:00 a.m. to recognize the victims and survivors of Residential Schools across Canada.
“The National Day for Truth and Reconciliation is a solemn reminder of the intergenerational impacts of the residential school system,” said Mayor Andrea Matrosovs. “As a Town, we remain committed to taking action, listening to Indigenous voices, creating inclusive spaces and ensuring that our plans and strategies reflect the values of equity, respect and healing. We are on a learning journey. Each year, this day is a moment to pause and reflect on that journey and, with intention, take the next steps forward on the path to Truth and Reconciliation.”
On September 30, at 3:30 p.m., the BMPL invites community members aged 8+ to attend L.E. Shore Library to make orange scrunchies in honour of Orange Shirt Day. This activity reflects on the story of Phyllis Webstad and the many Indigenous children affected by residential schools, with each scrunchie becoming a personal reminder of truth, healing and remembrance. For more information and to register, visit www.thebluemountainslibrary.ca.
On Friday, September 26, 2025, from 6:00 p.m. to 8:30 p.m., the BMPL will be hosting a free screening of Voices – Lighting a Pathway to Indigenous Inclusion. Produced by Muckpaloo Ipeelie, this powerful film explores how the past continues to shape the present through stories from Indigenous leaders and community members. Following the screening, Muckpaloo will share insights on Inuit culture and lead a discussion on themes of partnership, patience and common ground.
Throughout the entire month of September, the BMPL has recognized Truth and Reconciliation with a series of Indigenous programs, collections and exhibits. Members of the community are invited to continue to explore, learn and reflect by checking out:
The Indigenous Reads Booklist – Discover a curated selection of powerful books highlighting Indigenous voices, histories and contemporary experiences.
The Library of Things – Borrow the Artic Tundra Flash Card/Matching Game, designed by Muckpaloo Ipeelie of the Urban Inuit Identity Project.
The L.E. Shore Library – Explore the Museum’s Indigenous History in The Blue Mountains exhibit, an interactive display of the 94 Calls to Action.
The Craigleith Heritage Depot – Visit to learn more about Indigenous history and culture in The Blue Mountains and watch free award-winning local history films:
“As memory institutions and centres of learning, libraries and museums play an important role in honouring the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation,” said Jennifer Murley, CEO and Board Secretary of BMPL. “Through these events and resources, we support and advance the Truth and Reconciliation Commission’s Calls to Action while helping our community reflect and learn together.”
Whose Land: Interactive mapping tool to learn about the traditional lands you live on.
Government of Canada Resources: Learn more about the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation and explore the rich and diverse cultures, voices, and stories of First Nations, Inuit and Metis People.
Support Services Available
The National Residential School Crisis Line: This national crisis line is available 24-hours a day to provide support for former students and those affected. Access support and crisis referral services by calling 1-866-925-4419.
The Hope for Wellness Help Line: Indigenous peoples across Canada can connect with The Hope for Wellness Help Line 24 hours a day, seven days a week for counselling and crisis intervention. Call the toll-free help line at 1-855-242-3310 or connect to the online chat.
Collingwood, ON [23 September 2025] – The Town of Collingwood, in partnership with the Indigenous-led Six Nations Investigating Paranormal Encounters (S.N.I.P.E.) members, is proud to present Unheard Echoes: Haudenosaunee Blood Memory on Saturday, October 4, 2025, at the Simcoe Street Theatre. Doors open at 6:30 p.m. and the presentation begins at 7:00 p.m. Registration is free but required through Eventbrite.
Unheard Echoes is a powerful and contemplative presentation exploring six months of paranormal investigation collected by S.N.I.P.E. While the former Mohawk Institute Residential School known as the Mush Hole serves as a central site in this journey, the presentation expands beyond its walls to include experiences and evidence gathered from other spiritually significant locations.
Through spiritual connection, respectful storytelling, and recorded phenomena, S.N.I.P.E. shares insights grounded in truth, not spectacle. Evidence once held under a non-disclosure agreement, including electronic voice phenomena (EVP), visual anomalies, and moments of spiritual engagement, will be revealed with care and permission.
This evening will offer a rare opportunity to learn about S.N.I.P.E.’s investigative process, the cultural connection to paranormal investigations, and the broader scope of their work. Unheard Echoes is not a ghost story it is a call to witness ancestral voices, to engage in healing, and to recognize the enduring echoes of Indigenous experience.
At sixty, the soul changes direction—and Carl Jung reveals why this hidden turning point is the true beginning of your life’s deeper truth.
In this video, we explore Jung’s timeless wisdom on aging, meaning, and the inner journey that only begins when the world thinks it ends.
🎧 What This Video Is About This 42-minute exploration unpacks Carl Jung’s reflections on what happens when we reach sixty, a stage he saw not as decline but as transformation. It’s about the hidden shift of the soul, the invitation to move from chasing outer goals to uncovering the truth within.
💡 What You’ll Learn Why Carl Jung believed sixty is the soul’s second beginning The hidden meaning behind aging and inner renewal How to recognize the turning of your own soul’s direction The psychological and spiritual practices that help you live in alignment with your deeper truth 📌 Who This Is For For women and men who feel the restlessness of midlife or beyond, who sense there is more to life than external achievement, and who long to hear the whisper of their soul’s deeper calling.
✨ Let This Be Your Reminder Your sixties are not the end of your story—they are the threshold of an inner chapter that was waiting for you all along. The beginning is hidden, but it has always been yours. Psyphosophy
Psyphosophy is a space where Carl Jung’s depth psychology meets real human emotion, healing, and spiritual awakening. We explore the unconscious, shadow work, feminine and masculine energy, and the invisible patterns that shape our lives.
We’re closing out the Summer Series the best way we know how, by hosting a Las Lap Brunch.
Saturday, September 27 | 12 PM – 4 PM, the music will call and your body will answer. $37.00
I want you to sashay into the Las Lap Brunch at Mad Dog’s Vinyl, with all of your fierceness and waistlines ready to go! Think Caribbean brunch flavours, DJs, food, entertainment, vibes, and community.
Your DJ for the event: 12 – 4 PM, you’ll be moved by Collingwood’s own Trini DJ Kerron will be holding it down! Reserve Your Tickets Now.
I am looking forward to seeing and meeting you all! As always, we will be accepting non-perishable food items on behalf of Collingwood’s local Mobile Soup Kitchen! They NEED the help, especially with the closing of Sobeys.🫶🏿
WE’VE MOVED – NEW HOME AT THE COLLINGWOOD LEGION! 🎉
Our line dancing community keeps growing, and we’ve found the perfect new space—The Collingwood Legion! With plenty of room, year-round availability, central location, easy parking, and a great atmosphere, it’s the ideal spot for us to keep dancing together.
And now… here’s everything you need to know for Fall Line Dancing!
🎶 Collingwood Legion Line Dance Launch Party – help us celebrate our new location! 📅 Thursday, September 25th | 6:30–9:30 PM 👢 No Experience Needed Beginner Line Dance Lessons every 20 min 💃 Special Performances by Experienced Dancers | 🎵 Open Line Dancing 🍹 Legion Bar open (alcoholic & N/A drinks available) 🥟 Hors d’oeuvres | 💚 Donation to Ducks Unlimited Canada | 🎟 Raffle & Prizes 💲 $25 advance | $30 at the door 👉 Tickets available here: https://ducks.donordrive.com/collingwood_dinner_dance_2025
🎶 8-Week Beginner and Intermediate Line Dancing Series 📅 Thursdays: Oct 9, 16, 23, 30 | Nov 6, 13, 20, 27 | 6:30 – 8:30 PM 6:30 PM Beginner Lesson 7:30 PM Intermediate Lesson 🍹 Legion Bar open (alcoholic & N/A drinks available) 💲$15 drop-in | $75 for full 8-week series (expires Nov 30)
Each lesson includes four line dances (mix of new and familiar favorites):
Beginner Lesson – Perfect for new dancers, learners, or anyone brushing up on their steps. Intermediate Lesson – Great for experienced dancers ready to level up. Open Dancing – Just turn on the music and dance—no instruction
✨ A fun night out, a chance to dress up, dance, and connect with friends—see you on the dance floor!
