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For those of us who celebrate Christmas, one of the most daunting tasks must be the shopping for, and wrapping of, gifts for friends and family. For me, it is also one of the most rewarding as it is so steeped in memories of my father. Although Mom has told me that Dad wasn’t initially a fan of the season, from the time I can remember, he was totally immersed in the Christmas preparations. He loved picking out the Christmas tree, decorating outside and in, sampling Mom’s baking, and finding just the right gift for everyone on his list. One of my favourite Christmas memories is going shopping with Dad for a gift for Mom. It was the night of the Christmas Parade, and Dad, my siblings and I were walking downtown early to shop before meeting mom and watching the parade go by. It was one of those magical December
I would like to thank everyone who participated in my early 70th surprise birthday party, it was quite a success. Thanks for all the great food, cards & gifts, but most of all the friends & relatives who were able to attend. Special thanks to my daughter Duska & husband Jason for the use of their lovely home, my wife Kathy & sister-in-law Nora for everything they did.
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evenings, not too cold, with snow falling gently down. Once we arrived at the store, Dad gently guided us to the gift he had already chosen; he was quite clever at it as my siblings and I had no idea until years later that we hadn’t chosen the gift ourselves. We were so proud, and I believe my love for gift giving was born that night. We discovered curly ribbon not long after, and Dad and I practiced our ribbon skills on birthday gifts through the year so that our Christmas wrapping would proceed smoothly. It was a bit of a competition for a couple of years to see which of us could produce the most colourful, curly-cued bows. In later years, after Dad found the ribbon more difficult to work with, he would wrap and I would ribbon, setting up a production station at the dinner table and spending the afternoon together, listening to Christmas music and enjoying each other’s company. My sister and I have carried on the tradition of wrapping gifts together. We pick an afternoon; send her kids to the sitters and then get down to business. Whether we both wrap and ribbon, or split the tasks, there is always Christmas music in the background and good food to be enjoyed. And Pepsi… mustn’t forget the Pepsi, which is like an afternoon tea break for Becca and me. We might not get all the wrapping down in one afternoon, but there is something special about being able to spend those few hours togetherit really kicks off the season for me. 0001
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ASK MARY IS IT OKAY TO SKIP CHRISTMAS I used to love the holidays, but this is my first year without my spouse and the kids have all moved away. I just don’t have it in me. Is it “Okay to Skip Christmas” or am I being selfish? Absolutely – There is nothing wrong with taking a break from the holidays, especially when your grief is fresh. A break can mean turning down invitations to parties or to step back from parts of the holiday season that are too difficult to share without your spouse. Some take a trip away so they don’t have to deal with any of the festive season. Others redefine what the holidays are like and they start new Christmas traditions which bring them peace and serenity during a stressful time. If taking a break from the holidays isn’t quite acceptable, here are some ways to make this time easier: Acknowledge that this Holiday Season will be different; Try to visit a few very close family members or
friends; Accept your grief and don’t feel guilty; Express your feelings by – talking, writing, music, prayer; Plan ahead – share tasks and know your limitations. Sometimes it quite simple – you just don’t want any part of the season. You are grieving and need the time to do so without pretending to be happy. Don’t feel guilty for something that is normal and healthy. You have to grieve before you can heal. If you find the season just too much to bear, than skip what you can. Find time for yourself and don’t worry about socializing if you’re not up to it. For a grieving person, anxiety and sadness is normal and part of the healing process. Our mistake is trying to keep everything the same as if our life was still normal. It’s not normal, in fact it has been forever changed, so the best approach is to face it head on and be prepared. I wrote a 40 page “Guide for Holidays and Special Occasions” to help grievers
get through the holidays. It can help you do some planning and it’s the perfect map for your journey through all the occasions, with all their emotional up’s and down’s. To have a look at a few pages, just go to “Just For You” section under my website and click on the Guides link. Best wishes if not for a joyous holiday, at least for a peaceful one. Please email your questions to mary@thesisterhoodof widows.com. 0016
Mary Francis Early Intervention Field Traumatologist(EIFT) And Recovery Specialist
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LIBRARY NEWS WEST BRANCH LIBRARY Lancaster Mall, 621 Fairville Blvd, 6437260 Hours: - Tuesday, Friday & Saturday 10:00am-5:00pm, Wednesday & Thursday 10:00am-8:30pm; Sunday, Monday & holidays - closed. Moon & Star Playtime - for ages 10 - 36 months. Wednesdays at 6:00pm Time for Tots - for ages 18 - 36 months. Thursdays at 10:30am. Story Time - Fridays at 10:30am, ages 3-5. Reading Buddies - Saturdays at 2:30pm. Where two or more read together. Volunteers needed. Mother Goose program presented by Talk with me. Tuesdays from 10:15-11:15am. Pre-register. Babies in the Library and Baby Sign. Tuesdays at 11:30am. Pre-register. Speak out YOUth! Focus Group Wednesdays at 4:00pm. About YOU, For YOU, By YOU. PD Day Movie - Friday, November 24 at 11;30am watch Cars 3. STEAM - Science Technology Engineering Art Math, Thursdays at 4:00pm. Family Movie Matinee - Saturday, November 25 at 11:30am. Despicable Me 3. NB Public Library Foundation Campaign promotes the public library system, fundraises and provides resources supporting fundraising for the NB Public Library Service. Check out our NBPLF display. Coffee’s On! Library Social - Tuesday, November 28 at 2:00pm. Warm drinks, treats and a chat. What do stuffies do at Night? Bring your stuffed animal for a sleepover with Gunter the Bear. Pick it up the next day and see what happens at the library overnight.
Family Drop-in Table - all day, every day with weekly theme. LEGO® - Imagine, build, create - all day, everyday. Pokémon Go® Pokéstop - come to the library and replenish your supplies. Spin for Pokéballs, potions and capture some rare Pokémon. Hats Off! Chapeau bas! 50th Anniversary Celebration on Thursday, November 23 at 2:30pm. Musical Guests, Ukes4U. Light refreshments. Friday Flick - Friday, November 24 at 2:00pm. Book of Henry. Learn to Play Bridge - 6:30pm on Wednesdays and Fridays at 2:30pm. Literacy Tutoring - Elementary and Middle school aged children. 643-7260 for a free one-on-one tutoring lesson. Knit 2 Together (k2tog) - Tuesdays at 2:00pm. Knit, tea and treats. WBL Gallery - Paint it Forward. Artwork by students of Melinda Sheehan, Saint Malachy’s High School. Drop in anytime during the months of November and December to view this beautiful exhibit. WBL In the Window & Off the Canvas - Exhibit space available for decorative works of art. Adult Literacy Tutoring - free one-on-one tutoring session, call 643-7260. Blankets for Canada Society Inc. Crocheters and knitters make 8 X 8 squares to create blankets for people without shelter in Saint John area. Donations of yarn appreciated. Computer Lab - Check your e-mail, do research, use the Internet. Book a tutorial and learn basic computer skills. Free WiFi. Community Room Rental - West Branch Library has a spacious room offering tables, chairs and limited kitchen facilities. 0019
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WHAT’S HAPPENING Wednesday, November 22 TIFF Film Circuit Saint John presents the French-language film, Back to Burgundy. Tickets ($11.50) at tifffilmcircuitsj.com. Cineplex Saint John at 7:00pm. Thursday, November 23 Senior’s Church Service 11:00am Hillcrest Church, 476 Lancaster
Avenue. Join us for an old-fashioned church service with old time hymns, scripture, praise & fellowship. Light lunch to follow.
November 23, 24, 25 Luxor Shriners, Feztival of Trees Simonds Lions Auditorium, 185 Loch Lomond Road. Thursday 10:00am6:00pm, Friday 10:00am-8:00pm,
Saturday 10:00am-4:00pm. $2/adults, Free/children 12 & under.
Saturday, November 25 KV Santa Clause Parade 6:00pm starting at KVHS and travels along the Hampton Road to Marr Road and ending at Clark Road. Bring letters for Santa, used eyeglasses and a nonperishable food item. Storm date: Sunday, November 26. St. Paul’s Christmas Bazaar 9:00am12:00noon at St. Paul’s, 4 Church Avenue, Rothesay. Proceeds for Foster child, Romero House, KV Firefighters, Food Bank etc. Shop for gifts, goodies, decorations, jewelry, etc. Evening of Music with Cool Chicks and the Ugly Doclings 7:00pm at Church of the Good Shepherd Manawagonish Road, West. Tickets at church office Tuesday-Friday 9:00am12:00noon, or 738-2856. SJ Naturalists Club Feeding Birds in Winter workshop at Rockwood Park Interpretation Centre, 9:30am. Seating is limited so preregister at davidsavage@rogers.com or call 8474245. Monthly Breakfast St. Luke’s Hall, corner of Metcalf and Lansdowne, Saint John 8:00-11:00am. $6/person with proceeds to outreach ministries. Sausage, bacon, eggs, toast, home fries and beverage. Christmas Bazaar Carleton-Kirk United Church 10:00am-2:00pm. Crafts, baking, new to you, etc. Lunch; sandwich plate or strawberry shortcake $2.50. Tea/coffee free. Sunday, November 26 SJ Naturalists Club A Billion Years of Rocks, field trip. Meet at 2:00pm at 1360 Route 100 (Rothesay Road) 50 meters North of the Brockville Lime entrance. Monday, November 27 Adult Public Skating at Harbour Station (use West Entrance) 8:009:00pm. Live music by Ron Maloney. $8/per skater, ages 18+. Info Margaret, 672-9424 or Alison 672-2385. harbourskatingclub.ca. Friday, December 1 Multiple Myeloma Support Group
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WHAT’S HAPPENING for Saint John area meets first Friday of the month, 10:00am-12:00noon, West Side Sobeys Community Meeting Room. Patients, family and friends welcome. Info; Susan, 648-9084 or email: saintjohn.myelomasuppgrp@ gmail.com.
Period costumes welcome.
Saturday, December 2 Coffee Party at All Saints Anglican Church, 40 Park Avenue, East Saint John 11:00am-1:00pm. Crafts, home cooking, new to you table. $8/lunch, sandwiches, warm coffee cake and tea & coffee. Kiwanis Giftwrapping and 2018 Kiwanis Cash Calendar sales begin from our Kiwanis booth by the entrance of the former Sears location at McAllister Mall. December 2 December 24. Victorian Christmas Tea St. Mark’s United Church, West Saint John 2:004:00pm. Tea, sandwiches and sweets, $12/person. Tickets/info; church office, 672-3320 or Fran, 672-8176.
Monday, December 4 Adult Public Skating at Harbour Station (use West Entrance) 8:009:00pm. Live music by Ron Maloney. $8/per skater, ages 18+. Info Margaret, 672-9424 or Alison 672-2385. harbourskatingclub.ca.
Show 7:30pm at KV High School, 398 Hampton Road, Quispamsis. For tickets: Quispamsis Town Hall; KV Police station; ticketpro.ca (search for KV Outreach) or jamesmullinger. com.
Sunday, December 3 Colla Voce & Alto Mare in Concert 3:30pm Trinity Church, 115 charlotte Street, Saint John. Free will offering at the door.
Thursday, December 7 Monthly meeting of the Rocmaura Nursing Home Auxiliary in the boardroom at 2:00pm. All Welcome. Saturday, December 9 Saint John Chorale Christmas Gala 7:00pm St. Mark’s United Church, Dexter Drive West. $20/person. SJHS Concert Choir, Lakewood Heights & K Park Choirs, Michael Molloy, 3rd Field Artillery Regiment band.
Tuesday, December 5 Christmas Concert Carleton Choristers presents “Christmas Around the World” 7:30pm. Grace Presbyterian church, 101 Coburg Street, SJ. $12/person at the door or from chorister members.
Monday, December 11 SJ Naturalists Club Members’ Nature Presentations 7:00pm at New Brunswick Museum, Market Square. Christmas draws and treats.
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DOLLARS & SENSE AVOIDING THE HOLIDAY SPENDING CRUNCH I was debating what to write about as my first thought went to “Top Ten Ways to save on Christmas” or the “Five Ways to Keep Away from Credit this Christmas.” I didn’t choose either. While both are worthy topics, your checklist for the holidays should be more personalized and applicable to your situation. It is easy to say, “shop early,” but let’s face it, it’s November. For me this year, I don’t know if it was the good weather or that the Fall was busier than usual, but it’s been a struggle to get into the festive purchasing mood. Now for some that’s normal, but for me, I am usually finished by now and trying to remember what I bought people as the gifts are even wrapped. A couple reasons I like to buy early are; the money spent is spread out over a couple months; the pressure to come up with a gift idea has already passed; I feel I have more time to
be creative/thoughtful on the gifts; I have no patience for line-ups. A couple of the drawbacks are that I can forget what I have purchased, I am likely not keeping track as I have the sense I saved a lot of money by buying early and I can end up buying additional gifts on impulse. So, what if I wait until the last minute? You could spend more; your stress level, with a time crunch can lead to more spending; you miss out on enjoying the time as you are consumed with gifts. In the end, as I said it is November, and there are still lots of ways to save on your Christmas gifts and holiday entertainment. Here are best practices for shopping this month (and all year round); leave the credit card home; shop with a plan; set spending limits for gifts; use cash. We at Credit Counselling Services of Atlantic Canada wish you the happiest
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DIRECTOR’S NOTES NOTES FROM IMPERIAL I love Saint John for so many reasons: the river, the great old buildings uptown, the market, the people. But I think what I love most are the oldschool traditions that Saint Johners hold dear that just do not necessarily happen in other places. Things like all traffic stopping for funeral processions (so lovely), the fierce pride in our city and the tendency to give directions based on the landmarks that no longer exist (“turn right after the old Aquarius Tavern” or “it’s right next to where Leisure Time used to be”). Just so we’re clear, this is not something that you hear in other places and I Love it. Somewhat new to me after being out of the city for 15+ years is the general rule that you do not directly promote anything Christmas-like until after Remembrance Day. I know that it is an unspoken rule in most places in Canada but here in Saint John it is a serious, hard and fast rule. It would
be disrespectful and is just not done. I really like this rule. It displays a deep respect for the past, our country and those that have fought for us. These days where else do you sing God Save the Queen while standing next to a typically reticent pal who tears up with pride and nostalgia? In my experience, only here at home. Once November 11 is respectfully honoured we can then, and only then, let loose our holiday excitement. And at Imperial we can begin to promote our holiday season line-up. Y’all love your holiday shows and we cannot wait to celebrate with you. We have a wonderful line-up on our stage. Shows that are presented by us at Imperial Theatre, the Saint John Theatre Company, Symphony NB and Gala Ballet. There is everything you would want to make your season bright. So take a look at the shows on our website (imperialtheatre.nb.ca)
under Events or Buy Tickets and make some choices for yourself. And also stop by a grab a Gift Certificate for that hard to buy for relative or friend. So sorry! I cannot stop myself from trying to sell tickets. But, we don’t think of them as just tickets that we’re offering. We’re offering experiences. Experiences with your parents, your grand-kids, kids, or best pals. Experiences that you make an annual tradition. Experiences that you use to connect, learn new things or just have some good fun. Experiences that enrich your own holiday plans and those around you. All of our very best to you and your from all of here at Imperial Theatre! 0030 Edited for space, see full article at ossekeag.ca. Bethany Stout
Marketing & Communications Imperial Theatre
29TH Annual Christmas Craft Festival November 25 & 26/December 2 & 3
Saturday & Sunday 10am-4pm
Over 50 vendors this year! After strolling through the 2 greenhouses stuffed full of all kinds of locally crafted items, be sure to stop at the Kredl’s kiosk to pick up your fresh wreaths, garlands, and boughs.
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LEGIONS JERVIS BAY RCL #53 1016 Bayside Drive 633-0092; jervisbay@ rogers.com Hours of operation - Monday-Friday 2:00-11:00pm; Saturday 12:00noon11:00pm; Sunday 12:00noon-6:00pm. Sundays - 1:00pm, Bingo, canteen open selling hotdogs, chips and chocolate bars. Fridays - Chase the Ace draw, purchase tickets at the bar all week up to Friday evening at 7:45pm. Ticket draw is at
8:00pm. Attendance for the draw is mandatory. Saturday, November 25 - Casino Night at 7:00pm. Hall rental and catering available, contact the Legion at 633-0092 for more information.
LANCASTER RCL #69 Wilson Street, Saint John, Phone 635-8095 You don’t have to be a Veteran to join
your legion. Join Today. Tuesdays - 7:00pm, Partners Crib in Upper Hall. Wednesdays - 1:00pm, Seniors Bingo in Upper Hall. Fridays - 7:00pm, Open “Mic” Night with Don LeBlanc & Friends in Pub 69. Sundays - 2:00pm, Open Darts in Pub 69. Friday, November 24 - 4:00pm, Kitchen Party in Pub 69. Saturday, November 25 - 2:00pm, Dance with Donny & Delbert in Pub 69. 0015
MARKETPLACE WELLNESS CENTRE Carleton Community Centre, 120 Market Place; 674-4335 Hours: Monday-Friday 7:30am-3:30pm. Specimen Collection Tuesdays & Wednesdays 8:00am-3:00pm, appointments only 648-6681. Food Bank - Hours Tuesdays & Fridays. Gentle Yoga - Mondays & Thursdays, 10:00am. $6/person. Line Dancing - Monday’s at 10:00am. $$ Senior Led Fitness Program/Falls Prevention - for ages 50 & up, “Zoomers”,
free. Tuesdays & Thursdays 10:00am and Fridays 11:00am, all participants must have an initial assessment. Call the Centre. Pickleball - Tuesdays, 11:00am Call Mike, 672-9566. Fundy Fog Chasers - meet Thursdays (6:30pm) and Saturdays (9:00am), runners and walkers welcome, no charge to participate. Check Facebook. Art Class - (goodwill offering), contact: kimmy.cookson@gmail.com. Food Purchase Club - clients pay for their
bag of fresh produce, once a month. Call the Centre for information. Smoking Cessation Program - call the Centre for an appointment. Community Garden Plots - Registration in 2018. Social worker/Dietitian/Counselling (by appointment), call the Centre. Social Development case worker on site Tuesdays 1:00-3:00pm or by appointment. Two Nurse Practitioners, by appointment only. 3250
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SCHOOL CLOSURES & DELAYS DUE TO INCLEMENT WEATHER For detailed information on procedures for closures or delays due to inclement weather, please visit our website at www.asd-s.nbed.nb.ca School and bus run cancellations or delays will be announced using the following: • Local radio stations • District website www.asd-s.nbed.nb.ca • District twitter account: http://twitter.com/ASD_South • District Information phone line - for school closures Toll free 1-855-535-7669 [SNOW] • Subscribe online for email notifications at https://asdsbp.nbed.nb.ca and choose the Parent Portal The priority in the decision to close schools is the safety of students. If schools remain open and you feel conditions are not suitable, you make the final decision on attendance. Students will not be penalized for being absent on these days. Zoë Watson, Superintendent
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Order a top quality cultivated Balsam Fir Christmas Tree by
Monday, December 4 to help support women and children facing homelessness in Saint John Pick up your beautiful tree at 2 Fisherman’s Road on Saturday, December 9 from 9:00am-9:00pm
Call Diana Richardson at 635-4122 to order and prepay by Visa, MasterCard or Cash. We can deliver for $10 extra within Saint John City limits
SPORTS HALL OF FAME Six individuals were officially inducted into the Greater Saint John Sports Hall of Fame before a sold-out crowd at the Lily Lake Pavilion on Saturday, November 4. The biennial event honours local athletes, coaches, officials, teams and sport builders. The 2017 inductees included: Dave Arsenault – Builder (lacrosse); Pat Barry – Athlete (football); Derek Doucette – Official (hockey); Victor Fitzgerald – Builder (baseball); Ron Hutton – Builder (curling); Norm Wickens – Athlete (bodybuilding). The banquet also honours the Discover Saint John Sport Planner of the Year. The award recognizes the exceptional efforts to plan a major sporting event that has a significant impact on local sport and economy. This year’s award went to Aaron Kennedy for his efforts in bringing events such as the 2016 Hockey Canada Telus Cup and Rogers Hometown Hockey. 4767 Cover Photo: Clark Fitzgerald; brother of the late Victor Fitzgerald, with Mayor Don Darling
MILFORD COMMUNITY CENTRE 248 Milford Road, phone 672-2400 Mondays - 7:00pm, Auction 45’s, except holidays and if school is cancelled, cards are cancelled. All welcome. Tuesdays - 10:00-10:30am, Reading Library free for kids ages 18 months to three years. Toddler reading program starting in November ages 3-5 years. Call centre for more info.
Thursdays - Bingo, doors open at 5:45pm. Games start at 6:30pm. Kids Christmas Party Sunday, November 26 from 11:00am-1:00pm. Free for ages 0-12 years. Please call to register. More information on any of the above, volunteer or to rent the Centre 672-2400. 0033
CITRUS FRUIT SALE FUNDRAISER St. Mark’s United Church Annual Florida Citrus Fruit Sale - Oranges, Tangelos, and Grapefruit ($59/case; $30/half case); Fruit Baskets ($42). Pick up fruit on Friday, December 8 (12:00Noon-8:30pm) and Saturday,
December 9 (9:00am-2:00pm) and Fruit Baskets on Friday, December 15 (9:00am-2:00pm) at 50 Dexter Drive. Pre-order by Friday, December 1 at 672-3320 or 672-5328. Thanks for your support. 4768
KIWANIS CALENDARS & GIFT WRAPPING The Kiwanis Club of Saint John begins its Annual Cash Calendar sales & Gift Wrapping on Saturday, December 2 in McAllister Mall at the entrance
of the former Sears location. The SJ Kiwanis Club members will be in their booth during Mall hours until December 24. 4780
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uNFILTERED TIPS FOR HOSTING THE PERFECT WINE TASTING PARTY. With the cooler weather upon us, now is the season for indoor entertaining. Why not consider hosting an in-home wine tasting party? They are becoming more popular every year as people become more interested in learning about wine in an informal, friendly and fun environment. They allow your guests to try and learn about a variety of different wines and wine styles, and they are much easier to pull off than you might think. The first decision to make is which types of wines will you be tasting. Some folks choose the wines to pair with certain foods, such as for a dinner party for example. Another option is to choose A particular wine region: France, Italy, Argentina, etc. or a particular grape variety such as; Pinot Noir, Chardonnay etc. or style (sweet, sparkling, fortified). The possibilities are endless. Here are a few great tips that I would like to share; Ask your guests to bring a bottle of wine for tasting with them in lieu of a hostess
SJ/KV NEWCOMERS' CLUB Are you new to the area? The Saint John/Kennebecasis Valley Newcomers’ Club welcomes women who have moved or returned to the Greater Saint John area within the last three years. Join the group for social activities and to meet new friends. We hold Weekly Bridge (all levels welcome), Monthly Coffee Socials, Ladies Who Lunch and Book Club, as well as other member-interest driven activities such as walking, skiing, movie nights, moms and tots, etc. For more information, see our blog at: sjkvnewcomers.blogspot.com or contact us at: sjkvnewcomersclub@ gmail.com. G112
CARD PARTY AT ST. ANNE’S Weekly Card Party (45's) is held at St. Ann's Church, 135 Simpson Drive, Saint John, on Wednesdays from 1:003:30pm. Admission is $3. 50/50 tickets are available. Wheelchair accessible. G004
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gift. This takes the pressure off you and allows your guests to introduce you to a great bottle of wine that may have discovered; Ask your guests to avoid where scented products, and ensure the room is also free from overwhelming scents that will interfere with the wine tasting; Supply your guests with pen & paper so that they can jot down their thought and impressions of the wines to share with the group; Always use very clean, clear wine glasses. If they have been previously washed in the dishwasher rinse them with very hot water to ensure there is no residue left behind; Have a few palate cleansers available for guests if you will not be serving food. Palate cleansers do exactly what you would expect them to do. They help to erase the flavours of the previous wines from your palate. Great examples include, slices of French bread, mild cheeses and crackers. You will also want to have water available,
as well as spit cups; Finally, the order that the wines are served in is very important. Always serve white wines before reds, light bodied before full, and dry before sweet. Not serving them in the proper order will make it very challenging to taste the wines. Finally, of course remember to encourage all of your guests to drink responsibly, offer for them to spend the night, or call them a cab to ensure that they arrive at home safely. For more information visit my blog at unfilteredbyvictoria. wordpress.com. 0042
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COMMuNITY CLASSIFIEDS FOR SALE IBANEZ MONTAGE GUITAR, all built-in sound effects, beautiful condition, cost was $1400, selling for $500. Two 303 British MK4’s all refurbished, 18” barrel with special mounts & scope, $400 each, 22 Magnum Marlin bolt action, excellent condition, $350. New & used good quality rifle scopes available, reasonable price. 433-6690. CHRISTMAS TREES U-Cut and PreCut. Bring your family for an outing! Opening on November 25th & 26th from 10:00am until 5:00pm. Laura & Ray Folkins, 92 Route 870, Kierstead Mountain, 433-4229.
SERVICES OFFERED DAVE’S LIGHT TRUCKING & Cleaning Service, junk, garbage, construction & roofing materials, demolition, brush, trees, decks, flood clean-ups. 7 days a week. Also picking
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VEHICLES WAYNE’S AUTO WORLD - In house financing. Buy, sell, lease, rent. Owner Wayne Ganong, bus. 738-6777, cell: 647-8777. waynesautoworldltd. com, 53 Epworth Park Road, Grand Bay-Westfield. 1997 GMC YUKON, 4-door, SUV, strong V-8 motor and 4 wheel drive transmission, all working good, power everything, auto start, tow package with electronic brakes. Body is fair, licensed to July 2018. Make a great work or hunting truck. Needs new battery, $1000. Call for more information 433-6690.
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