Issue 36 •Issue sjcommunitynewspaper@gmail.com • August & September 2014 37 • October- November 2014 • sjcommunitynewspaper@gmail.com • Camp Glenburn Hosts Biggest Camp To Date
Celebrating Ralph Thomas
By Nicole Vair Community Camp, for single-parent families, has been taking place at Camp Glenburn for seven years. This past summer was the largest yet. 20 families took part in the unique camping experience, which brings families together, away from the stresses in life. “Parents and children alike learn new skills and step outside of their comfort zone,” said Pip Nightingale, Director of Camp Glenburn. “They create a new network of friends that can be used as a support system.” Nightingale added that though the kids make new friends, parents are also given a place to share experiences.
By Sheri McAulay, Cultural Diversity Officer Ralph Thomas has played a lead role with his involvement in PRUDE Inc. (Pride of Race, Unity, Dignity through Education) for 34 years, and currently leads its Board of Directors as President. Ralph is a founding member of the New Brunswick Black History Society and is the founder and builder of the New Brunswick Golden Gloves Amateur Boxing Club. He is the recipient of numerous awards and is recognized for his long standing leadership qualities as a role model, his positive attitude and quiet strength. A “Roast & Toast” event was held with close to 250 invited guests celebrating with Ralph. The evening was filled with laughter, admiration and genuine respect.
Community camp hopes to exceed 20 families in the upcoming year.
Strut For Strong Kids
Since its inception in 1981, PRUDE Inc. has developed and promoted programs to assist members of the visible minority, multicultural and newcomer communities in achieving equal access to social and economic opportunities. PRUDE Inc. works to sustain an environment of diversity, equality, respect, and inclusiveness through its Cultural Awareness & Skills Development Training Programs.
Food Purchase Contest (Pictured Above: Cindy Floyd, Karen Rodgerson and Shilo Boucher) By Nicole Vair The first annual YMCA Strut for Strong Kids was a huge success, raising $1,665 for the Strong Kids Campaign. The event began at the old Y site, and families walked 2.5 km to cross the finish line at the new Y site, which is set to open in November of 2015. The Strut was not only an opportunity for families to experience a fun, active event; It allowed the community to see the progress of the new Y, and the future of the YMCA in Saint John. Strong Kids is a program that provides services to everyone in the community, no matter their financial situation. The Crescent Valley Tenants’ Association 2nd Vice President Karen Rodgerson, made a $500 presentation on behalf of the community to the Strong Kids campaign.
In the last issue of Around The Block we introduced our Food Purchase Contest. For this issue (37) we are proud to welcome Saint John Energy as the contest sponsor. The Food Purchase Order is available in all of the neighbourhoods were you can receive fresh fruit and vegetables in different dollar amounts. If you can find 5 Saint John Energy logo’s hidden in the paper, name the pages and the location of the logo, sent your answers to; sjcommunitynewspaper@gmail.com or call 647-4850. Your name will go into a draw for one of two FREE $10 orders! The contest will end Oct 17 and you will be called to know where the closet community location you can pick up your order.
Coordinators Comments - Celebrating 6 Years!
By Juanita Black, Coordinator, Around the Block, Phone: 647-4850. Email: sjcommunitynewspaper@gmail.com Here we are - six years later, and our little paper that started without a name, eight pages and 6000 copies has grown to 16 pages and 9000 copies per issue. I have been privileged to coordinate this community and non-profit based celebration of good news stories. As the paper has grown, so have I. From my interview for this job and not knowing how this was going to work out, to having a better knowledge of my computer, scheduling and planning. The six weeks between deadlines come sooner than you think. We have brought you stories of moving forward and personal accomplishments. Articles that connect us to each other in our communities, and with the service agencies that provide a multitude of services. For each theme related issue we try to provide you with the most up-to-date information on subjects like, safety, learning, and wellness. We are thankful to the City of Saint John for funding, as well as Vibrant Communities Saint John. This paper could not be published bi-monthly without the support of all our partners; from the non-profit, business and government agencies who help pay for each issue through the purchase of advertisements; to our proofreaders, some of whom I have never met, but wanted to help out; to the delivery staff who deliver in all of Saint John - in good and bad weather; to all the community groups who fill their pages, issue after issue. And mostly, we could not print all of your stories and all of your pictures without you sending them our way. We are proud to welcome aboard our two newest partners: Nick Pereria who is going to help us better understand and connect to our teenagers and to Saint John Energy who is sponsoring our Food Purchase Contest. Thank you to everyone who has contributed as we celebrate our sixth Anniversary and the publication of 318,000 copies of Around the Block. Page 1
Old North End Playground Gets Provinical Boost
Grand Opening Nick Nicolle Community Centre Grand Opening
By Scott Crawford A big thank you goes to MLA Trevor Holder who brought some great news to the ONE Change cleanup on July 19th. Besides working up a sweat cleaning, Mr. Holder came with $50,000 towards our Play Park. A group including the Kiwanis Club, Rivercross Church, and ONE Change has all been working to create an accessible park, with equipment, for all ages.
By Allison Newton After two years of construction we are excited to invite everyone for the grand opening of the Nick Nicolle Community Centre (NNCC) on Saturday November 8, time to be announced. We will be giving tours of our beautifully renovated centre; there will be snacks and refreshments, as well as a ribbon cutting ceremony. Everyone is invited and encouraged to come and give suggestions on what they would like to see happen at the centre. Come meet our staff and learn more about what the NNCC has to offer. We can’t wait to show off the new building. Hope to see you there!
The park will also contain green space where residents can gather across the street from the new Nick Nicolle Community Centre. RiverCross is in the process of gifting their property to ONE Change to allow this to happen and the Kiwanis Club, as well as a number of other partners, will be making a large financial investment.
Be The Best Me I Can Bee
BE THE BEST ME I CAN BEE
FREE Saturday program for children in grades 1 and 2 Every Saturday WHEN: TIME: 10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. WHERE: Nick Nicolle Community Centre, 85 Durham St. FREE breakfast, Coffee and Prizes for parents/ guardians, Games, Activities, Crafts, Fun with Friends and a Safe place for your children to play and have fun!!! Bee Me Kidz was started BECAUSE WE CARE! Call 6540064 to register or find out more!
EveryONE’s Got A Story By Wendy Barron It is a pleasure that I get to write a story about this wonderful lady. Rita Watson was born and raised in the South End but has been here in our Community for the last 7 years. Also Rita has been cleaning our building since then. WOW she works hard and is great fun to have here every week plus volunteers her time. Rita has one daughter Laura, who is Rita’s joy. Rita’s biggest passion is bowling. She bowls twice a week and loves to share her scores with everyone at work. Rita said her favorite advice to anyone is “ Enjoy your life while you can because life is short”.
ONE Change Digital Literacy The ONE Change Digital Literacy Centre will be offering FREE courses to the public featuring Basic Computer, Internet and E-mail, Microsoft Office Suite, Security and Privacy, and Digital Lifestyles. I will be starting a 6 week basic computer course November 3rd that will be held Mondays at 1:00pm. If you are interested, contact Brenda by phone, 652-6625, or e-mail: theonechangelc@gmail.com .
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North Neighbourhood Contact Wendy Barron Phone: 635-2035 E-mail: theonechangeinc@nb.aibn.com
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Comings And Goings At P.U.L.S.E. Would you like to support P.U.L.S.E. and buy a poster? For $10 you can put a ‘We Support PULSE’ poster in your window and send the trick or treaters our way! Sheree, our VON nurse, is back for Wellness Clinics, but first off, on October 21st., she will be giving flu shots from 1:30 p.m.- 4:00p.m. Please call 632-6807 for more information. If you register for a flu shot, we will put your name in for a draw for a $10 Food Purchase Order!
WE WILL BE UNDER THE BIG TENT COURTESY OF THE 3700 SERVICE BATTALION. COME JOIN US FOR A BBQ AND TREATS @ PULSE, 251 WENTWORTH STREET ON OCTOBER 31ST TIME: 5:00-8:00 COME IN COSTUME!!
Saint John Police Force Halloween Tips By Sgt. David Hartley-Brown 1) Children should always be supervised by a parent or older sibling. 2) Make sure you have a flashlight and your children wear reflective costumes . 3) Remind the children to cross only at intersections and not between cars 4) Never go inside any home , stay at the doorway 5) Remind children to be respectful to residents & their property. 6) Make sure you check all your child’s treats before they eat anything. 7) Make sure you have GREAT TIME!
Be a part of the Food Purchasing Club at P.U.L.S.E. The cost? Only $10 for one bag or $20 for two bags. Please bring your reusable bag(s) with your name on it when you pay for your order. Perhaps you want to do a ‘Pay it Forward” deed for the month and buy an order for someone, Don’t forget we are a Healthy Hair Happy Head pumping station! Do you have an idea that you want heard? Come visit me at the office. We are open Monday from 9 a.m. - 2 p.m.; Tuesday: 9 a.m.-12 p.m.; Wednesday - Closed; Thursday from 9 a.m. -12 p.m.; Friday: 9 a.m. 2 p.m. Follow us on Twitter LIKE us on Facebook.
FREE Sea Dogs Tickets
Who wants to see the Moncton Wildcats vs. Saint John Sea Dogs?! Who wants to WIN 4 tickets to watch the Saint John Sea Dogs!? Watch for our contest on our PULSE Facebook page starting on October 6th!!
Rising Stars Youth Basketball Club The Rising Stars Youth Basketball Club is a new program that started Monday, September 26th at the South End Community Center. It is open to boys and girls born in 2001, 2002, and 2003. It is held on Monday and Friday from 7:30 p.m. to 9 p.m. It is free to join, but you earn your playing time and there will be some fundraising required.
Gerry Lowe
Councillor Ward 3.
The program is headed by two very experienced coaches, some volunteer coaches and the program will follow the “Steve Nash Youth Basketball “guidelines. For more information drop by the South End Center, but do it soon as spots are limited and will fill up quickly. For more information call Gino Arsenault at 633-5115
South Neighbourhood Contact Mary LeSage Phone: 632-6807 E-mail: pulseinc@bellaliant.com
I am your Councillor for Ward 3. Parts of the Lower West Side, Lower South End, and parts of the East and a bit of the North by the Rockland Road area. Each area has its own particular needs, hopes and worksclosely with residents in each neighbourhood to promote the well-being of all. Together we can build a safe, supportive and sustainable community. I can be reached by phone at 721-5690 and by email at Gerry.Lowe@saintjohn.ca.
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Neighbourhood Expresses Gratitude For SCIC Partnership
Celebrating Recycling In CV
By Patti Driscoll Congratulations to the many residents in the Crescent Valley area who are faithfully participating in curb-side recycling. This picture represents approximately 1,075 pounds of recyclables from the September 6 Blue Run curb-side pickup, that have been redirected from the Crane Mountain Landfill and that’s just for one week! Keep up the great work. You’re making a difference in our environment!
A New Location For Read Saint John By Agnes Lockhart and Lynn Carr READ Saint John has moved from their previous location on Princess Street to the Crescent Valley Resource Center (CVRC) at 130 MacLaren Blvd. As a Laubach Literacy NB Council, READ Saint John provides free access for adult learners to develop and expand their reading abilities in a confidential one on one manner.
Photo left to right: Arleen Brawley, SCIC; Joanne Barry; Mary Beth McCurdy, SCIC; Cathy Sabean; Catherine Sabean; Alice Keegan,SCIC and Roma De Robertis, SCIC. Photo courtesy of Judy Glennie. By Roma De Robertis The Sisters of Charity of the Immaculate Conception (SCIC) were recognized August 14, 2014 for their support for residents of a priority neighbourhood here where people are working together to make a difference. For decades, SCIC were educators and social service providers in Crescent Valley in north central Saint John. Today, they continue to support the Crescent Valley Resource Centre which offers a wide range of services for neighbourhood residents. Sisters, Associates and staff filled Carmel Chapel at Ruth Ross Residence to receive a plaque of appreciation presented by Joanne Barry, a resource centre board member, together with mother-and-daughter Crescent Valley residents Cathy and Catherine Sabean. Sister Mary Beth McCurdy, SCIC congregational leader expressed thanks on behalf of all the Sisters. She was accompanied by the three other members of the SCIC leadership circle. the crescent valley community and the saint john y’s men
are pleased to present our community fundraiser Casino Fundraiser InnewThe Community
7-10pm, doors open at 6:45pm
If you, or someone you know, needs help with reading or writing skills, or if you are interested in becoming a tutor, please contact us at: 6332011 or email us at readsj@nb.aibn.com.
Crescent Valley Flu Shots Flu Shot Clinics are coming to Crescent Valley and area residents on Friday, October 24, 3-6pm, at the CVRC, 130 MacLaren Blvd. Free Flu Clinic offered by Horizon Health Network for residents of Crescent Valley, Anglin Drive and area. The best way to prevent the flu is to get the influenza vaccine. Other ways to help protect yourself and others include washing your hands and keeping them away from your eyes and nose, exercising regularly, getting enough sleep, and eating healthy
By Juanita Black Location: Hazen White St. Francis School The Crescent Valley and worth the Saint John Y’s Men have COST: $10Community per ticket ($10,000 of Casino Money) teamed up to bring you a fun full evening of entertainment. We will be TICKETS sold at cvrc, cvcta, hwsf shool hosting a Casino Night on Friday, October 17 from 7 -10pm, must be or call 658-9658 or 693-8513 18 years of older, at Hazen White St Francis School on Sandy Point A Limited amount of Tickets will be available at the door Road. There will be a canteen. LIVE AUCTION atof9:30pm For $10 you will received $10,000 worth casino money. At the end On-SITE canteen of the evening we will have a AGES live 18 auction and Up were you can use your casino money to buy one of many gifts our partners have donated. The gifts run from a night for two at the Holiday Inn Express, an oil change with lube and filter, 6 month fitness pass at the Y, two tickets at the Imperial Theatre, and many more. You can purchase your tickets at the CVRC, CVTA or by calling Juanita at 651-3044. A limited amount of tickets will be sold at the door. All proceeds will stay in the community for community events.
Crescent Valley Neighbourhood Contact
Trevor A. Holder MLA Portland - Simonds Constituency Office 229 Churchill Boulevard Telephone: (506) 657-2335 Email: trevor.holder@gnb.ca
Anne Driscoll: 693-8513 CVRC.driscoll@gmail.com
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Open House at Westside PACT
New Raised Beds At Danell’s Drive
Come and see what the Westside PACT office has to offer you! Or, what do you have to offer us! Do you want to volunteer? What are your strong points? What if you volunteered for one project? Which one would you choose? Would it be the Santa Claus Parade? Or maybe the Christmas dinner? Maybe you have an idea.
The Tenant Association of 880 Danell’s Drive, would like to thank Minister Shepherd for all her help, support and guidance in getting raised vegetable beds for our community garden. The Day of Caring through the United Way, brought in helpers from the Bank of Montreal who worked with the residents of Danell’s Dr. to build the boxes. Kent’s (East), were a great help with some of the supplies. The raised beds have been a wonderful source of exercise, entertainment and knowledge. We have all learned new gardening skills! Because of the overwhelming interest and success we are adding two more raised beds to our garden. Thank you so much to Lawrence Landscaping for all their support and hard work. Our building looks beautiful.
Gentle Yoga Classes
We WANT you!! Come and join us on October 7, 2014, from 3 p.m. - 8 p,m.at 200 Ludlow Street. Did I mention Thanksgiving dinner could be on us? We will draw for an “ All You Need For Your Thanksgiving Dinner”! Must be in attendance to win!!
Free Sea Dogs Tickets Who Wants To See the Moncton Wildcats vs. Saint John Sea Dogs?! Who wants to WIN 4 tickets to watch the Saint John Sea Dogs!? Watch for the contest on our Facebook PageWestside PACT starting on October 6th!! Dinner is on us! We will even throw in some money for the concession stand!
Afternoon Tea With MLA Shephard
GENTLE YOGA CARLETON COMMUNITY CENTRE
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Gentle yoga classes with Judy Murphy, a certified instructor (Yoga W E D N E S DAY S 1 0 T O 1 1 A M Association of Alberta) are being offered S Ewith P T many 3 T O years D E C experience, 17 2014 Is your body beginning to Centre speak to you? Are you becoming more aware of creaky at the Carleton Community on Wednesday mornings from 10 joints, muscle tension, a stressed or anxious mind? Come, explore through increased body awareness how breath work, movement and guided relaxation can a.m. -11 a.m., for the new and experienced. These are drop-in classes. help you release tension, feel more energized and restore your overall sense of wellbeing. Join the weekly drop-in classes where you are invited to move within your Cost is v$6.00 per Þnd class subsidized if required). If you wish more own capacity, ease,(or respect and honour your own body and mind. information, please call Market Wellness Centre at 674-5307 or Judy at Cost: $6./class (or subsidy if needed) ??s: 674-5307 Market Place Wellness Center or Judy at 645-8665 645-8665.
By Unity Moore On September 12th, our MLA Dorothy Shepherd sponsored a Tea & Sweets with the residents of the Danell’s Drive Seniors Lodge. Dorothy and a member of her campaign team, Norm Michaelsen, viewed our raised vegetable beds & were very pleased.
Teacher: Judy Murphy, YAA Certified Yoga Teacher
Chair yoga classes with Judy Murphy are being held at Trinity Anglican Church on Charlotte Street every Tuesday afternoon from 2:30 p.m. - 3:30 p.m., from September 16th - December 9th, for those wishing to experience ways to alleviate stress and feel more at ease in their bodies. Cost: a donation of a toonie per class (if possible). For more information, call Beth Lawson, Parish Nurse at 642-7278. Thank you! Judy Murphy, ME, jhmdesigns@shaw.ca 506 645 8665
With Dorothy's help we were able to secure a provincial grant that allowed us to build and plant a varietty of vegetables.During her visit, Dorothy answered many questions about the upcoming election. She answered all questions with a clear explanation. She told us of her vision of a promising future for New Brunswick.During her visit our vicepresident, Paul Dunn, presented her with a "Thank You Card" expressing our sincere appreciation for all her hard work on our behalf. It was a delightful afternoon and we wish her all the best!
West Neighbourhood Contact
Dorothy Shephard MLA Saint John Lancaster Tel: (506) 643-2900 Fax: (506) 643-2999 Saint John Lancaster Constituency Office 640 Manawagonish Road Saint John, NB Canada E2M 3W5
Dorothy.Shephard@gnb.ca www.gnb.ca
Jill Roberts: 632-5552 Jill.Roberts@HorizonNB.ca
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Support TheLady Salvation Army The Cookie
Introducing Stacey Doyle As the new Executive Director at vSophia Recovery Centre, I am honoured and humbled to bear witness to the important work being done here everyday to help women in recovery from addictions.
By Lawrence Young Chrissy Patterson has been a resident of Courtenay Bay for 14 years, she is substitute teacher for our local high schools and attends church weekly. She is also known as Crissy the Cookie Lady, the reason being, she bakes cookies for all the neighborhood children. You always know when she bakes cookies because all you hear throughout the neighborhood is “Chrissy is making cookies!”
The impact the centre has made since it opened in 2008 is amazing. Women’s lives have been changed, families have been united, and communities transformed thanks to the passion and commitment of the founders, staff, volunteers, and women of Sophia. I am excited to build upon previous successes, and to look for opportunities for growth to ensure Sophia continues to be a safe place for women to heal.
She is also very careful not to put nuts in anything and you have to have a parent present to get a cookie just to make sure it’s OK. Great work Chrissy, that’s a great way to be part of the community.
Sophia Recovery Centre Introduces Bonnie Guthrie
Salvation Army Hope Cafe By Shelley McCready Did you know our Hope Cafe is open every weekday from 9:30-12 Noon, providing free breakfast foods, snacks and occasional lunch meals to anyone who comes? We also hold Chapel every Wed afternoon at 2 pm. You are invited to hear interesting speakers from different walks of life, great music, followed by a home cooked meal. On Thur at 2 pm join us for "Mosaic". Open to everyone, free of charge, we enjoy games, theme days and outings. Every meeting includes a meal.For more information, call 634-7166.
(Pictured Above: Heather Cato enjoys a cup of coffee. Photo Courtesy of Shelley McCready)
Neighbourhood Safety
By Cst. Patricia Pittman The Waterloo Village Association, at its regular meeting, met with City of Saint John Officials and together were successful in having many of the crosswalk’s in the Neighbourhood repainted. City of Saint John Officials also noted that Prince Charles School will be receiving more signage for crosswalks and school zones as a result of a new program called the Safe School Program. The new signs are located on Union Street just as you come off the Causeway as well as near Carmarthen Street. These are digital speed signs that will, no doubt, make a difference in slowing down traffic to keep the children and all pedestrians safe. Many thanks to the Waterloo Village Association, Saint John Police Force, Prince Charles School and City of Saint John (Pedestrian and Traffic Services Division) for working together to make this work. It’s our hope this will help keep the children safe as they walk to and from school. Drivers, please SLOW DOWN.
Hello, I am the new Recovery Coach for Sophia Recovery Centre. We help women at the Centre to recover from their addictions. We offer help by working through the 12 steps of recovery. If you are struggling with an addiction we may be able to help you through the difficulties of getting clean and sober or dealing with the obsession of compulsive overeating. We offer programs and meetings to learn new ways of dealing with life and the situations that arise daily.
Call 633-8783 or drop in to 82 Hazen Street to find out more about our services. We look forward to meeting you soon.
Celebrating the W V Association By Penni Eisenhauer The Waterloo Village Neighbourhood Association has a lot to celebrate this year. We had a successful Clean Up in partnership with the Courtney Bay Tenants Association in June with many residents and community partners engaged in organizing the event; volunteering, and participating in cleaning up their neighbourhood. The SJ Learning Exchange is celebrating their 30th Anniversary revitalized the 'By the Grace of God Garden' on Richmond Street with support from many community partners and the United Way's Day of Caring. The Association is also celebrating working with the City of SJ on safety issues in regards to crosswalks and traffic calming measures. The group meets on a monthly basis at 148 Waterloo Street (Coverdale Centre for Women) and welcomes anyone interested in attending. The next meeting will be Wednesday, October 8, from 12 pm - 1pm. If you have any questions please contact commorg.penni@gmail.com or Donna McKee (chairperson) at 696-0196.
Village Neighbourhood Contact
Rodney Weston
MP/député - Saint John
Penni Eisenhauer 343-5382 commorg.penni@gmail.com
T 506 657-2500 email: westor1@parl.gc.ca 90 King Street, Saint John, NB
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Preschool At HWSF
Celebrating Our Partnerships
By Rebecca Doyle, Community Schools Coordinator, Hazen White/St. Francis School, 651-8300 Hazen-White/St. Francis School (HWSF) is celebrating that our free preschool is up and running for another year! A huge thank you to McInnes Cooper for securing funding for this year. Also, Innovatia has generously matched the funding so that we can offer increased time and intervention. This is a wonderful program for our families and we are so excited that it is off to a great start this year!
By Caitlin Corkum, Community Schools/PALS Coordinator, Centennial School This week Mrs.Trail’s grade 2-3 class had the opportunity go on a tour of the zoo and spend time with Connie Browne where they learned about nature, animals, and species in our forests. The students had a fantastic time analyzing skulls, prints, and scat and discovering which animals they belonged to. Students got an up close look at the exotic and familiar animals at the zoo-the monkeys were the fan favorite! Centennial School and many other schools in the Saint John area have the opportunity to spend the morning with Connie, Maritime Day Trippings, Rockwood Stables, or the Cherry Brook Zoo this year thanks to the success of the 4th Annual Soap Box Derby, the support of our PALS and Community, and Lily Lake Pavilion and the stakeholders of Rockwood Park. Thank you for this awesome experience!
I look forward to seeing you again!
SJB-KE Celebrates A Wonderful Start To The School Year
By Julie Pugsley, Community Schools Coordinator St. John the Baptist - King Edward School The staff of St. John the Baptist – King Edward School is celebrating a wonderful start to the 2014-2015 school year! We began the year with an amazing Open House BBQ put on by Irving Oil that was very well attended by parents and students. Parents were able to meet their children’s teacher and also recieved information on safety from Sgt. David Hartley-Brown. We also had a large number of parents who came out to serve on our PSSC. Our school’s hot lunch program, which is fully staffed by volunteers, is in full swing and running very smoothly. To top it all off, our students have started the year off tremendously well by following school rules and demonstrating positive behaviours. We’d like to CELEBRATE a great start to the year!
Theo Fluery Surprises Students
By Julie Pugsley, Community Schools Coordinator, St. John the Baptist - King Edward School St. John the Baptist – King Edward School (SJB/KE) welcomed Theo Fleury, former NHL All-Star, for a surprise visit to our school. He spoke briefly at an assembly and signed some autographs for the students.
Drive One 4 Your PALS School 2014 By Susan Tipper, PALS High School Coordinator, tipper.susan@ jdirving.com 651-8941 Partnering with Downey Ford and Ford Canada, our PALS Schools had the opportunity to raise funds to provide new and enriching experiences for their students. The event took place on September 20th and this is the 4th year that Downey Ford has made this wonderful fundraiser a reality for us! Charity test drives are scheduled at Downey Ford - each test drive earns twenty dollars towards the school of choice. This year 9 schools participated and over 160 test drives were taken. Well done folks! This is a fun event and an easy way to raise funds necessary for the success of many of the enrichment and extracurricular activities that take place at the schools. We thank the volunteers, test drivers and especially Chris Downey, David Brown, Jim Mason and the staff of Downey Ford for their work in preparing for this event. A fun day and a job well done! Page 7
Partnering from Kindergarten to Grade 12 and Beyond • • • • • • • • • • • • •
Partnerships Volunteering Mentoring Role Models Coaching Focus on Literacy Having Fun Tutoring Breakfast/Lunch Programs New Opportunities After School Programs Career Exploration Making a Difference
We ALL have something to offer!
Deborah Fisher fisher.deborah@jdirving.com Susan Tipper tipper.susan@jdirving.com Caitlin Corkum caitlin.corkum@nbed.nb.ca
Cervical Cancer Awareness Week
Cathedral Concerts
The goal of Cervical Cancer Awareness week October 20-24, 2014 is to help educate women on the prevention and detection of cervical cancer. This includes having regular pap smear testing. Each year 400,000 women in Canada will receive an abnormal pap test result. If left untreated, the abnormal cells of the cervix could develop into cancer. On October 23, The Women’s Wellness Centre at St. Joseph’s Hospital will be offering a pap test clinic from 9am-3pm. No appointment necessary. Get your pap test today; it could save your life. For more information you can call 632-5454. The following services are also offered: -Prenatal Clinic, Pap/ STI testing, Menopause education. Breast health Contact the Women’s Wellness Centre, St. Joseph’s Hospital 9th floor. Mon-Fri 8 am-4 pm 632-5454.
The Concerts in the Cathedral series is open to the public. Freewill offerings benefit the Cathedral Restoration Project. Sunday, October 19, 2 pm : Susan Butler in concert with the Divine Mercy Catholic School Choir. Call Lynn Forbes Gautier, 506-653-6967
Strengthening Family Programs
Senior Wellness Fair The 5th Annual Senior Wellness Fair/Clinic will be held on Friday November 6 from 1-3 pm at the Portland United Church, 50 Newport Crescent, Saint John.
The Strengthening Families Program is a nationally recognized program that assists teens and their families with strategies to reduce youth substance abuse. This is a FREE 14-week multi-cultural family skills training program for families with youth ages 12-20 years. The program is sponsored by The Drug Strategy Community Initiatives Fund (DSCIF), Health Canada, and the John Howard Society of New Brunswick.
There will be over 30 booths for you to view and visit. All are welcome.
Parents and youth participate both separately and together in 14, 3hour group sessions. Pre-registration is required and a family meal is provided.
Live Well - Bien Vivre
Please contact the John Howard Society for details at (506) 657-5547.
November Is Financial Literacy Month
November is Financial Literacy Month and Credit Counselling Services of Atlantic Canada is celebrating 20 years! We were founded in Saint John in 1994, as a non-profit community service offering financial education programs and financial counselling. Since our inception we have opened offices outside of Saint John throughout Atlantic Canada and started a scholarship program that runs every year from January to the first week of April.
It’s time to make your health your priority What kind of changes do you want to make? • Control portion sizes • Get more exercise • Manage stress • Prevent or manage diabetes • Quit smoking We can help you take control of your health. Contact your free local Health Coach to get started: Lesley Melanson, Health Coach, Saint John Region (506) 608-6498 or lesley.melanson@diabetes.ca livewellbienvivre.com
This year for Financial Literacy Month we are offering presentations to groups on Getting Your Financial House in Order as well as the Grade 4 Read where we visit Grade 4 classrooms in the Saint John area, read a story, talk with the students about financial goals and leave them with a piggy bank to start their savings. We are located in Waterloo Village at 20 Alma St. www.solveyourdebts.com or call 652-1613.
Early Learning Centre
This fall we are excited to bring new programs to the community!
646-2106
Register today...
saintjohny.com
Contact us!
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Salvation Army Needs Volunteers
Looking For Yarn Donations By Debbie Mcleod The Wednesday afternoon knitters from Stephenson Tower and Charlton Place are busy knitting mitts, socks, sweaters, hats and blankets to donate to the community. Everything they knit is donated to First Steps, The Hospital, Romero House or Joshua Group. They are almost out of yarn.
If you are looking for something fun, exciting and rewarding, then volunteering for The Salvation Army Emergency Disasters Services is for you. There are 3 areas looking for volunteers; driver of the Community Response Unit (CRU), serving food or counselling. There are 2 aspects of this service, first, responding to emergencies such as fires, floods etc. to feed first responders like firefighters and displaced families. The second is to serve community members at events and the street ministry. Please contact Lori-Ann Trevors, Emergency Response Coordinator, Maritime Division & Northern Area for more information at: Lori-Ann_Trevors@can.salvationarmy.org or 634-7166 ex 206 .
If you would like to donate some yarn please contact Gerri 6424777.
(Pictured Above: Sandra James. Photo Courtesy of Debbie McLeod)
Why Use Hair Conditioner ?
Saint John Jewish Historial Museum Film Festival The Saint John Jewish Historical Museum is pleased to announce that it will be holding the first annual Saint John Jewish Film Festival from October 26-30, 2014. The films to be shown will be primarily prize-winning films that have been featured in prestigious film festivals around the world. The proceeds from the film festival will support the work of the Saint John Jewish Historical Museum to preserve the Jewish history of Saint John. These films will include every genre including comedy, tragedy, music, documentary, biography and historical. They will have a broad appeal and will be entertaining while drawing on the Jewish experience. The films will be screened at the Saint John Jewish Historical Museum, 91 Leinster Street at 7 pm. Tickets can be purchased for $10 / film at the Saint John Jewish Historical Museum, the Imperial Theatre box office, and at Kennebecasis Drugs, Marr Road and Hampton Road in Rothesay. The line up for the Saint John Jewish Film Festival is as follows: Sunday October 26 - The Jewish Cardinal Monday October 27 - Kaddish for a Friend Tuesday October 28 - Disobedience: The Sousa Mendes Story Wednesday October 29 - Zaytoun Thursday October 30 - Paris-Manhattan For further information please contact the Katherine Biggs-Craft at 633-1833.
The “Healthy Hair-Happy Head” campaign continues to provide free information on hair care and the treatment of head lice. We invite you to visit one of the hair conditioning pumping stations near you, to receive information, as well as free hair conditioner.
The hair conditioning stations are located at: Anglin Dr- Unit #143, Centennial School (10 Constance St.), Crescent Valley Resource Centre (130 MacLaren Blvd), Hazen White St. Francis School (538 Sandy Point Road), Main St Baptist Church (211 Main Street), P.A.C.T (200 Ludlow St.), P.U.L.S.E (251 Wentworth St.) and Smart Choice Variety (157 Metcalf St). For further information contact Public Health at 643-2005.
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Congratulations to Around the Block on your 6th Anniversary of bringing good news stories to the Saint John community!
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SJMNRC Scholarship
Cst Doug Larche Bursary
(Pictured Above left to right: Matt Garey, VP, St. Malachy’s, Leo Howe, Bursary Committee, Nathan Davis, Bursary Committee, Doug MacDonald, Community Foundation, Joe Brooks, Community Foundation) (Pictured Above: Left to right, first row - Amanda Beckwith, Stacy Wang, Tessy Francis (winner of this year’s award), Anne Marie Gillis (Chair of our Board), and Li Song By Tessy Francis I am pleased to extend my sincere gratitude towards the Saint John Multicultural & Newcomers Resource Centre (SJMNRC) and the Knights of Columbus for honouring me as a recipient for the SJMNRC Scholarship Award Fund 2014. Furthering my education is very important to me. This transition was made a lot easier by the financial assistance received in order to pursue my LPN re-entry program at NBCC Saint John. The generous donation made my tuition fees for the program less of a burden this fall. It gives me immense pleasure to realize and highlight that fact that theSJMNRC promotes and supports individuals with a desire to see them personally succeed in their endeavours. Thank you for your scholarship, SJMNRC, and for the efforts made by staff to raise the funds. You have assisted me in shaping my future.
Recruitment Time For BBBS
The change of seasons from summer to fall means a time for promises and new beginnings! It means new teachers, new schedules and new activities. It is also the perfect time to have a new adult role model introduced into the life of a child!
On Wednesday, September 24, Nathan Davis and Leo Howe, representing the family and friends of Constable Doug Larche, presented Doug MacDonald, Chair of the Community Foundation with a cheque for $3,000 as the initial deposit to endow the "Constable Doug Larche Memorial Bursary Fund." A native of Saint John, and a graduate of St. Malachy’s Memorial High School in 1992, Constable Larche became a member of the Royal Canadian Mounted Police in February, 2002. After starting his career in Doaktown, New Brunswick, he was then transferred to the Codiac detachment in 2006. While working as a plain-clothes officer with the Codiac Major Crime Unit, Constable Larche was killed in the line of duty on June 4th, 2014. Following Constable Larche’s passing, friends and family came together to find a way to honour his memory. The endowment fund will provide one or more bursaries of $500.00 for graduates of St. Malachy's Memorial High School who plan on pursing full time post secondary education. Students must be in solid academic standing, possess strong leadership qualities, be involved in extracurricular, community and/or athletic endeavors, and show financial need will be considered. Preference will be given to those students who express an interest in pursuing a career in law enforcement.
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YMCA Youth Drop-In Program
Child Safety
By Nicole Vair The YMCA’s Youth Drop-in programs at the Millidgeville and Forest Glen Community Centres are in full swing, and the programs are offering new opportunities.
By Laurie Collins, Big Brothers, Big Sisters “Every minute of every day, our children are facing new risks. How many more minutes do we need before we realize that we have a responsibility to protect all children? It is in your control.” ~Canadian Centre for Child Protection “Don’t talk to strangers” has always been the rule for keeping our children safe. We now know that this can cause confusion for children rather than help them keep them safe. The word “stranger” is difficult for children to understand because “stranger” usually means “bad,” “mean,” or “ugly”. Children get confused when someone they don’t know speaks to them nicely, looks “friendly,” or introduces himself/herself as a teacher, youth group leader, coach, etc.
“This year kids will have much more say in programming,” said Kendra MacMillan, Youth Program Coordinator at Forest Glen. “We want to provide what the youth want, and would even like to organize a youth council.” Stephanie Miedema, of the Millidgeville North Community Centre echoed MacMillian’s enthusiasm, and added that above all else, the youth can expect to have lots of fun. “It’s simple, easy and fun. A time for them to feel free,” she said. For all program details, visit, www.saintjohny.com.
This “stranger” rule confuses kids because they see adults talking to “strangers” every day. Children are much more likely to be abducted or sexually abused by someone they know so the “stranger” rule is not the best way to protect our children. There are times when children may need to ask a “stranger” for help so they need to learn how to make safe choices about the type of person they should ask in an emergency situation. Also, most children are uncomfortable being impolite to adults and are taught to “do as they are told”. In most cases this is ok. However, kids need to learn that if their safety is at risk or if they are feeling uncomfortable, it is okay to say no and to trust their feelings. Another confusing message for kids is that many parents expect their children to express affection toward particular adults even when their child is uncomfortable doing so. We need to talk to our children on a regular basis and listen to their needs with an open mind to help them learn to keep themselves safe. (“Kids in the Know” program)
Relocating can be isolating. We can Help! Le transfert peut être solitaire. Nous pouvons vous aider! www.sjmnrc.ca/(506)642-4242
For more information visit The Canadian Centre for Child Protection: https://protectchildren.ca
The Saint John Multicultural & Newcomers Resource Centre is a non-profit organization that provides an integrated approach to services for newcomers, as well as referral and placement services to immigrants. This spring we celebrated our 5th anniversary! Le centre d’accueil multiculturel et des nouveaux arrivants de Saint John est une organisation à but non lucratif qui offre des services aux nouveaux arrivants ainsi que des références pour d’autres services aux immigrants. Ce printemps, nous avons fêté nos 5 ans!
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Celebrate With Us
Celebrating The Atlantic Women In Law Enforcement
By Noah Breen Oxford Dictionaries defines the word celebrate as “the public acknowledgment of a significant happy day, or event, with a social gathering or enjoyable activity”. Many different things can be celebrated; from a birth to death and anything in between. For many the beginning is much easier to celebrate, bringing new change and happiness. For others, the end can also be a reason to celebrate; as you joyously remember the long life that person lived. For me, although I like to celebrate most and any occasions I can, today is the celebration of new life. All life should be celebrated, with that being said, I see no exception to this little surprise that popped up into mine. Children are a blessing, because when you ponder that, you come to realize that no one chooses when a child is born. Months or even years can go by for people actively trying to conceive, and sometimes it wasn't planned at all. But in either case the new life of a child, the growth it achieves and you achieve as a parent to be, should always be celebrated.
(Pictured Above: Left to right, Cst Jodi McCormack, Cst Shanda Weir, NPC member Juanita Black, Cst Stacy Humphery Photo by Cst Michelle Bliss) The AWLE Conference is being held in Saint John from October 7th – 10th. The theme for this year’s conference is “Healthy Hero’s Helping Others.” The AWLE is a non-profit organization that is committed to providing an annual forum for training and development of the membership within the Atlantic region. The Neighbourhood Police Council Inc (NPC) is pleased to sponsor this event and make adonation of $1000.
“Excellence in Electricity Delivery” Top 5 Energy Saving Tips: 1. Use Energy Efficient Lighting (CFL’s & LED’s) 2. Wash clothes in cold water and hang to dry 3. Purchase Energy Star appliances 4. Turn down the heat at night and when away 5. Make sure your home is properly insulated
www.sjenergy.com The Community Foundation announces changes in their Granting Process Community Support Grants - Grants starting at $1,000 but not to exceed $5,000. Vital Impact Grants - Grants in excess of $5,000 but not to exceed $20,000. Any eligible organization may apply for both streams, but not for the same project/initiative. APPLICATION DEADLINE for both grants: Noon, Friday, January 30, 2015 Elements for Consideration for Community Support and Vital Impact Grants: Proposals are encouraged which reflect need in the community, impact a significant number of people, build effective community partnerships, improve organizational effectiveness and plan for continuation of the project beyond initial funding. Visit our website for more information: www.sjfoundation.ca
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Celebrons une nouvelle arrivee Anne-audrey Schmitt a rejoint l’équipe du CAMNASJ en septembre 2014, elle-même nouvelle arrivante au Nouveau Brunswick depuis le mois de juin.
ONE Build Pilot Project Graduates Class Of 2014
Elle a choisi de s’installer à Saint Jean avec sa famille, après avoir vécu en France pendant plus de 10 ans. Anne-audrey a grandi entre la France et les Etats-Unis, ce qui lui a donné la chance de maîtriser parfaitement le français et l’anglais. Passionnée par les langues et les cultures étrangères, elle est heureuse de pouvoir côtoyer et assister les nouveaux arrivants au sein du Centre d’Accueil Multiculturel et des Nouveaux Arrivants de Saint Jean dans leurs nouvelles vies. N’hésitez pas à la contacter au (506) 542-7265 pour tout renseignement ou besoin d’aide en établissement.
(Pictured Above: Left to right, Adrien Christie, Kristi Merzetti, Josiah Eatmon, Sarah Kindred, Trevor Lewis and CJ Hillier) The ONE BUILD is a 22-week pilot project designed to train participants in initial construction skills. The program is funded by the Government of Canada and the Government of New Brunswick through the Canada-New Brunswick Labour Market Development Agreement. Administered by the ONE Change, the program offers workplace essential skills training and an introductory skills building trades program. This is followed by paid work for 12 weeks.
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The Key Recently, six youngTo men and women successfully completed the ONE Build program. Each one of them has since remained on the job as Well Being regular employees. When they entered the program, they had been
unemployed for some time. The training period combined with the onthe-job experience seems to be just the answer to entering the workplace. As one participant said, “This is a good way to start getting back out. It’s a good transition instead of jumping right into a job and having all the pressure”. The Province of New Brunswick’s department of Post Secondary, Training and Labour worked with a variety of partners to ensure the program fully prepared the participants for the workplace. Workplace Essential Skills provided training in the areas of numeracy, literacy, computer and thinking skills to name just a few. The LIUNA Training Centre covered training in the trades, including exposure to working with hand and power tools, working in confined spaces and much more. The contractor, Dick Hickey of Hickey Bros. Ltd., kept the participants busy with restoration work, disaster clean-up and building projects. Home Depot awarded a community grant to assist with renovations. The graduation ceremony was a happy affair with the ONE Change Youth Leadership Group lending a hand to greet guests and serve food. Other partners, in addition to those already mentioned, were in attendance including: Vibrant Communities of Saint John, John Howard Society, and Housing Alternatives. Stanley DeWalt Tools contributed an array of tools to the graduates, which added a festive tone to the day. Minister Trevor Holder, local MLA, was there to present certificates and extended his congratulations to the proud graduates. Scott Crawford, President of the ONE Change, said, “You know we can come up with all the great ideas in the world, but if the young people don’t follow through nothing will happen. It was the commitment of those young people from day one that made the first round of this program so successful.” There are hopes that the ONE Build program will not only be offered again, but expanded to offer training in other areas of work. With yet another successful project, the ONE Change continues their important contribution to the Old North End and the wider Saint John community. Page 14
What Is The WES Program?
How To Connect With Your Teenagers
WES stands for Workplace Essential Skills. According to the government of Canada, there are nine Essential Skills that everyone needs to obtain to keep a job: Reading, Writing, Document Use, Numeracy, Working with Others, Oral Communication, Thinking, Digital Literacy (Computers) and Continuous Learning.
Have you ever wondered why your teenager is not engaged into life? Have you ever tried to connect with your teenager and failed? Here are three tips to connect with your teens: Tip 1: Plan Your Day Simplicity is the key to success. One of the biggest reasons why you are struggling to connect with your teens is a lack of planning. When you wake up on a Saturday morning, if you have no plan for what you will do, where you can go, what new experience you can have, how do you expect to have any quality time with your teens? To connect with your teen you will need to spend time with them. Tip 2: Offer the Plan Does your teen want to avoid you like the plague? Sorry to tell you, but it’s because the company sucks. A major reason you are having a hard time connecting with your teenager is that you believe you are entitled to their attention. Please understand, being Mom or Dad does not give you permission to speak to your child like you own them. You do not own them; they are living beings and should be treated with the care and respect of any human being. Hold them up in your highest regards. When you do this, your plans will be well received, do not demand they do the plan you have laid out, rather offer it as an option. Let them say no or change the plans, it’s not about what you are doing it’s about getting the conversation at home going, open the lines of communication. Tip # 3: Release your inner child & Follow the plan yourself As you have become an adult your mind has been filled with life’s worries and problems. You must learn to have fun again, to see the world through the eyes of a child is to see the world through the eyes of the wondrous. Give yourself permission to release the inner child in you, get in the sandbox and spend time with your kids, the benefit will be for both of you.
The purpose of the WES Program is to increase literacy and employability through training of Essential Skills. WES programs are for adults and abide by the core principles of adult learning: mutual respect, nonjudgmental attitudes and valuing diverse learning styles and aptitudes. WES can help you perform the tasks required for employment and your daily life. Please contact the John Howard Society for details at (506) 657-5547
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Computer Based GED Success!
By Jessica Thorton I started at the Learning Exchange in May in the Basic Education & Skills Training Program (B.E.S.T). The staff there are amazing people that take time out of their day and offer programs that help people to succeed. I always wanted to go back and get my education and I knew I could accomplish it. After being a stay at home mom for almost three years, I wanted to get my education to help my family. The B.E.S.T program has helped me achieve basic skills and even get my emergency first aid certificate. My biggest achievement is that I was one of the first people to write the computer based GED exam in New Brunswick. I had a good experience and now I am just waiting to receive my diploma. Now I can start moving towards my goal of being a pediatric nurse. Thank you Saint John Learning Exchange for the positive experience.
Mother’s Day Holiday By Sandra Longstaff I think we all should celebrate “Mother’s Day” as a holiday. What would we ever do without our mothers? They guide us, nurture us, and protect us from the boogie man that lives under our beds. They become our chauffeur and our loan officer. We all give our moms presents for Mother’s Day. I think it would be nice to take the day to remember all they do and will continue to do for us. Let the community know how special and appreciated our mothers really are. Let’s make Mother’s Day a priority for just one day a year. Happy Mother’s day to all the great mothers.
The YMCA Continues To Grow
By Cindy Floyd; Manager, Fund Development and Communication Construction is well underway for the new YMCA facility on Churchill Boulevard. The steel is being erected and the building is quickly taking shape. The facility will be fully enclosed by the time the snow flies this winter.
New Brunswick Day
By Ron New Brunswick Day is a day for all New Brunswicker’s to get together to a have great day and to have fun. We show that we can do things as a province and as a team We have fun showing how proud we are as New Brunswicker’s. We are part of Canada and we are a strong province. We have a lot of great place to go to have fun and great places that has great history and back ground. People that mean a lot to us as NBer’s and we are proud to show how proud we are. We are the best province in Canada!
Around The Block Team (Issue 37) Old North End: Wendy Barron. Lower South End: Mary LeSage. Waterloo-Village: Penni Eisenhauer. Crescent Valley: Anne Driscoll. Lower West Side: Jill Roberts, and Mary LeSage. Proof readers: Mark Driscoll, Dayna Lutes, Cindy Horton, Anna O’Hara, Belinda Kumar, Melanie Hientz and Jenny O’Connell. Layout and Design: Chris Hopkins, and Juanita Black. Ad Design: Chris Hopkins and Juanita Black. Community members: Carl Trickey, Lyn King, Lisa Chamberlain and Debbie McLeod
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