RelationSips

06/08/2022

Our tip for June is all about keeping your bottles happy & healthy!
Get the most out of your wine collection this summer and see if your bottles can pass this test:
1. They’re stored in a cool, dry place that is out of direct sunlight.
2. They are away from any heat sources (i.e. fridges) and vibrations.
3. Bottles with a cork are stored in such a way that the cork is always in contact with the wine (i.e. on its side or upside down).
Did your bottles pass the test? If not, this is a great opportunity to revamp your wine storage solutions and make sure you are treating your bottles as well as they treat you!
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05/10/2022

It seems safe to say that most of us are guilty of trying to help, fix, or make someone else's problem better from time to time (us to!). And it comes from a wonderful place: wanting to show them you care, wanting to help, and soothing our own sense of helplessness.
That being said, it's usually not what the other person needs. Our partners are capable, independent beings who can usually figure out what will work best for them - that's one reason we love them! Most people just want a listening ear and empathy. 
Here are our top tips for mastering the art of listening:
1. As at the beginning of a conversation: “Are you looking for a listener or an advisor?”
2. Take a stance of curiosity & ask questions
3. Identify emotions in their story
4. Reflect emotions back, summarize what you understood, and validate!
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05/01/2022

Here's what we've got going on for May!
We're excited to host another Date Night Event on Thursday, May 19th @ 7:00PM located at the Four Points by Sheraton Kingston. Tickets will be $149 +HST, which covers both you and your partner.
Our Date Night Events are curated for couples in any stage of their relationship to escape the daily distractions and 'busy-ness' of life. The evening will allow you both to relax and reconnect while enjoying a guided tasting of four unique wines. In addition, the event will guide you though three fun and engaging couple activities designed to facilitate connection and easy conversations.
Please share, follow, and subscribe to our pages to spread the word and stay up to date with our upcoming events. Can't wait to see you there 🥂

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04/30/2022

April showers bring… May Date Nights!
Join us for our Date Night event on May 19th at 7:00PM at the Four Points hotel in Downtown Kingston. Purchasing a ticket for $149 will cover admission for you and your partner, a guided tasting of 4 wines, 3 relationship strengthening activities, and a light snack.
RelationSips is a budding new business that offers event-based programming designed to fuse relationship enhancement with mindful wine tasting. RelationSips is ran by Claire Pecora, a Registered Psychotherapist who specializes in relationships and Alex Amey, the General Manager of Food & Beverage at The Frontenac Club Inn and WSET Certified. RelationSips looks to offer a space that facilitates the deepening of connections in the relationships that matter most.
Click the link below to learn more about us and to register now for the event. Get your tickets before they run out!
We also appreciate any & all shares, follows, and subscribers to our pages in order spread the word and stay up to date with our upcoming events and content! Can’t wait to see you there🥂

Welcome to RelationSips; a budding new business that offers event-based programming designed to fuse relationship enhancement with mindful wine tasting. RelationSips is ran by Claire Pecora, Psychotherapist who specializes in couples and relationship dynamics, and Alex Amey, Wine Director of The....

04/14/2022

RelationSips has donated to the Dress for Success Online Auction and we hope that you'll consider bidding on an item to support them too!
100% of the proceeds from this event go to women in our community. Women who are changing their lives, making their definition of success a reality, women who need our help.
View the auction here:
https://pages.maxsold.com/dress-for-success
Bidding is available until April 27th at 7pm. Item pick-up will be arranged after the auction ends (from April 29th-30th).

04/03/2022

Did you know... wine tasting is an inherently mindful experience? Well, it is! Mindfulness is a hot topic these days, but essentially; it is simply about slowing down, being in the present moment, and attuning to all of one's senses. This process helps us step back from the "mental chatter" and busy-ness of the day. Mindfulness could be employed in meditation, while on a walk, doing the dishes, eating and drinking... or in any daily experience!
A guided wine tasting engages all of our senses: how does it look, smell, taste; how does it feel on your tongue, in your throat, and throughout your body as it travels; how do you notice your body reacting and the lingering sensations in your mouth; and how are you feeling generally sitting in the environment as you are soaking in the atmosphere around you?
What about when you're not in a guided tasting and you're left to your own devices? Try using the acronym STOP. Stop/Slow Down. Take a few deep breaths. Observe the feelings in all 5 senses (How am I feeling? Do I like this? Do I want to keep drinking?). Proceed mindfully.
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03/22/2022

✨🍷GIVEAWAY🍷✨
RelationSips is giving away one ticket to our Date Night event this Thursday! The ticket will cover entry for you and your partner to enjoy a guided tasting of four wines, three fun relationship strengthening activities, and a light snack. Tickets are valued at $149.
The event is this Thursday, March 24th at 7:00PM hosted at the Four Points by Sheraton Kingston. Please ensure that you are available to come to the event should you be the winner.
Rules to enter:
1. Tag a friend
2. Like & share this post (make sure you tag us)
3. Winners will be notified Thursday, March 24th in the morning!
Check out our website (link in bio) and previous posts for more information!

03/21/2022

There’s still time to register! We are so excited for the Date Night event this Thursday evening🥂
Check out our website (link in bio) for more event information and to book your spot!

03/15/2022

It's Date Night🍷
Did you know on average couples spend only 30 minutes a week having face-to-face conversations? RelationSips has curated a date night experience where you get to spend 2 whole hours of quality time with your partner to reconnect!
RelationSips is a budding new business that offers event-based programming designed to fuse relationship enhancement with mindful wine tasting. RelationSips is ran by Claire Pecora, a Registered Psychotherapist and Alex Amey, Wine Director of The Frontenac Club Inn and WSET Certified. After the emotional turbulence of the last few years, RelationSips looks to offer a space that facilitates the deepening of connections in the relationships that matter most.
Join us for our Date Night event on March 24th at 7:00PM at the Four Points hotel in Downtown Kingston. Purchasing a ticket for $149 will cover admission for you and your partner, a guided tasting of 4 wines, 3 relationship strengthening activities, and a light snack. Click the link to register now! https://www.relationsips-info.com/event-details-1/relationsips-date-night-2
Please like, share, follow, and subscribe to our pages to spread the word and stay up to date with our upcoming events and content! See you there🥂

03/08/2022

Our Wine Club event is coming up this Sunday! Check out the post below for info on how to register🥂

Continuing our new Sunday Club Events series, join us this Sunday afternoon at 3:30pm as our Wine director Alex Amey showcases RelationSips , his new venture with partner Claire Pecora Psychotherapy MA, RP, C.C.C..

This event will more so highlight the wine tasting side of what RelationSips has to offer with flavours of the relationship activities. Due to this balance of activities, the content can be geared to more types of relationships rather than just couples

A ticket of $119 per couple includes:
- guided tasting of 3 wines
- 2 activities

Tables can be booked either through phone at (613)-547-6167 or booked online through Resy .

03/02/2022

🍷Upcoming Events in March🍷
First, RelationSips will be stepping in to host The Frontenac Club's monthly Wine Club on March 13th from 3:30 to 5:00PM.
This event will more so highlight the wine tasting side of what RelationSips has to offer with flavours of the relationship activities. Due to this balance of activities, the content can be geared to more types of relationships rather than just couples.
Next, we’ll be hosting our Date Night Event at the Four Points by Sheraton Kingston on March 24th from 7:00 to ~9:00PM.
This event will allow you and your partner to relax into the evening with a tasting of four wines, expertly paired with activities of relationship strengthening.
Click the link in our bio for more information & links to register!🥂

02/24/2022

🥂Now offering gift cards🥂
Check out the link in our bio to see more!