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The staff at Ossekeag enjoys having fun on the job - this often means long “discussions” regarding various topics of interests. We are from very different backgrounds with varied life experiences, which allows for a wide range of opinions and values. We were recently discussing the value of cursive writing - an ongoing and heated debate between some members of the staff - and the conversation led me to thinking about how much the education system has changed since I graduated from high school. This is particularly evident when discussing grading structure and teaching styles. My nine-year-old nephew is thrilled that his most recent report card is filled with “3’s and 4’s”. It took a minute for me to understand that a “4” is similar to the “E” or “excellent” that I received on my fourth grade report card. In turn, that “excellent” was similar to a letter grade of “A+” that Jon received, or the percentage of “90-100%”, mom and dad brought home, and to which I was introduced to in Junior High and University. In High school, meanwhile, I received both letter grades and percentiles, just to make things really confusing. My nephew also accesses the internet for some projects, a tool that was simply unavailable to me until I began high school. Even then, most research was conducted in the school library, or at home with an encyclopaedia. When I mentioned this to my nephew, he was surprised to learn that the internet was contained in a book at one time. When I was learning the basics, “reading, writing and arithmetic”, we started with spelling and sentence structure, and used
plastic blocks to help understand numbers, addition and subtraction. Apparently, while spelling remains important, the drills and flashcards I remember are now tools for parents rather than classroom protocol. Instead, students are using smart boards and calculators, which again, were unavailable to me. The “smart board” hadn’t been invented until long after I was out of the school system. With all of the advances in technology it’s not hard to understand why teaching styles have evolved, but I find it interesting that I can no longer “do” grade school math. I may get the correct answer, but my methods are simply antiquated, an odd concept for a 35 year old to grasp! In our discussion of whether or not cursive writing remains relevant enough in today’s society to warrant being taught to children, the topics of home economics and trade classes were also raised. I recently heard that “adulting” classes are now being offered to young adults where students learn such life skills as balancing a cheque book, doing laundry and how to change a tire. Meanwhile, these were skills that I either learned at home, or in the classroom. It will be interesting to see how this trend continues and whether the idea of learning life skills will be reintroduced to the classroom. 0001
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50 PLUS WOMEN WHO CARE 50 Plus Women Who Care of Greater Saint John will meet on Wednesday, April 26 at James the Less Church (1760 Rothesay Road, Rothesay). Registration will be at 1:00pm and meeting from 1:302:30pm. Our goal is to bring together 50 (or more) women in the Greater Saint John area who care about local community causes and who are committed to community service. We will meet for an hour and jointly select a local charity or not-for-profit organization (nominated ahead of time). Each member will write a $50 cheque to the selected organization and watch how the group’s commitment turns to a $2,500+ donation. Do that four times a year and witness how $10,000+ can improve the lives of our local charities serving our local communities. That's the power of 50 Plus. At the January meeting the Town of Quispamsis - KV Outreach program received a $3,000 cheque from 50 Plus Women Who Care of Greater Saint John.
Laun Marie Scott(c), coordinator of Quispamsis - KV Outreach program and Mary Ann Kneeland (l) and Donna Hawco (r) of the 50 Plus Women of Greater SJ The cheque presentation was made by Mary Ann Kneeland and Donna Hawco. We are pleased to announce the members who have joined to date have donated over $27,000 to our selected charities. Please join us and make it happen. Contacts: Donna 634-1230 Mary Ann 849-7591 Carol 216-2001 Sandy 652-4155; or visit our website: 50pluswomengsj.com. 4471
KV SPECIAL OLYMPICS EVENTS Fundy KV Special Olympics offers many different activities for our athletes, we also offer friendships, friendly competitions, get togethers etc. In the winter program we offer: - Bowling (KV Bowling Lanes on the Old Hampton Road from 7:00-8:30pm, cost is $6, shoes are free) and at the Saint John Bowlarama on West side on Mondays from 4:00-6:00pm; - Floor Hockey is off the Pettingill Road at Lakefield Elementary School from 7:009:00pm on Tuesdays, no charge. - Basket Ball is Wednesdays 7:00-9:00pm
at the Hillcrest Baptist Church (Lancaster Avenue, West) no charge. Swimming is at the Saint John High School they have a Beginners class from 6:30-8:30pm and second class is 7:308:30pm, no charge. This year Sussex has started swimming from 4:00-6:00pm at the Potash Civic Centre. For more info on events/activities email or call: Wayne Crandall 847-7860; Linda Walsh 849-6612; Ann Waddell at 763-2257 or email: waddell@levesqueonline.com.
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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 - Winter hours in effect: Tuesdays & Fridays, 1:00pm-3:00pm. Gentle Yoga - 9:00am, Mondays & 10:00am on Thursdays, $6 fee. Line Dancing - 10:00am, Mondays, $5 fee. Art Class - 10:00am, Tuesdays (goodwill offering). Contact: kimmy.cookson@ gmail.com. Senior Led Fitness Program/Falls Prevention - for ages 50 & up, “Zoomers”, free. Tuesdays 10:00am and Fridays 11:00am, all participants must have an initial assessment. Call the Centre. Pickle Ball - 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. Gentle Dance (low key) - 10:00am, Fridays (donation). 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 - First come, first served. $15 plus $5 key deposit. 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
LADIES FUN BOWLING LEAGUE We welcome new bowlers to join our League this Fall - a fun league of ladies of different ages and bowling abilities. We come from all areas of Saint Johna and Kings County and bowl at the Fairview Lanes in the North End of Saint John on Mondays at 10:00am. If you would enjoy a morning of exercise, laughs and fun please call Kathy at 833-1086. Everyone welcome. G154
LIVE WELL THE BUDDING OF SPRING & THE BLOOMING OF HOPE What is it to be Hopeful? Is it to wake up eagerly, open one’s eyes, and face the world with a smile and a steady sense of determination? Is it something that comes naturally or is it something we must work at? Is Hope acceptance of the present, peppered with optimism for the future? Hope has numerous definitions; it can be captured and presented in many shades and colors. Considering that April holds two significant religious holidays, Passover and Easter, I thought it would be interesting to look at Hope as defined through the religious texts of three major religions: Christianity, Judaism, and Islam. Perhaps, the varying descriptions of Hope expressed within these texts will help us gain a better understanding of how we all feel with the coming of spring; our bodies and minds are fixed on the horizon and coursing through our veins is the elusive and yet, omnipresent feeling of Hope. The chosen passages within the Talmud and the Bible use a combination of
metaphors and imagery to illustrate the dichotomy of Hope as being both human and holy. In the Talmud, Hope is described as the soft and sweet encouragement of angels: “Every blade of grass had its Angels that bends over it and whispers, “Grow, grow.” Conversely, in the New Testament, Hope is rooted in the human soul; it is the “…anchor for the soul, firm and secure. It enters the inner sanctuary behind the curtain…”. Similarly, the Quran places emphasis on the human experience by stating: “the true foundation of Hope is the good we do in this life.” According to these differing definitions, Hope is anchored in and foundational to the human experience; it is also the Divine Belief that whispers encouragingly to grow. In addition to a religious view, this marriage between the internal and external can also help us view Hope as a living phenomenon. Warmer temperatures, extended hours of sunlight, and the buds on the trees all inspire feelings of Hope. And thanks
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to the Holy Bible, the Talmud, and the Quran, the understanding of Hope as a living dialogue, one which transpires both within ourselves and outside of ourselves, lends itself to the idea of Spring. The dialogue between what is happening in our heads - our self-confidence, the belief in our ability to overcome, and the strength of our actions, when paired with the encouragement of those around us, can create an atmosphere of positivity and light. Spring has sprung, and the rebirth of our earth will hopefully ignite excitement for the future, as well as invite kindness and empathy characteristics that make us human, and elevate us as friends. 0008 Judy Urquhart MSW, RSW Gentle Path, Executive Director
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AROUND & ABOUT WALKS N’ TALKS MARKS 40TH YEAR I had no idea in 1978 when my boss asked staff of the Recreation service to some up with a “people” program for the summer months that my idea of holding community walks would someday hit its 40th year. But that is exactly what has happened, and when the first walk of the season is held on June 6, I intend to make it a very special event. I haven’t worked out all the details yet, but I am calling it the Saint John Snippets Walk n Talk, and it will be held uptown in the Trinity Royal area. So what better place to begin than at Trinity Church from which the district takes its name. We’ll meet at 7:15pm at the wrought iron rail fence in front of 115 Charlotte Street, and walk the surrounding area, where I will point out and share stories of buildings or area events that were featured in my book, Saint John Snippets. After about an hour, we will enter Trinity Church by the great
west doors, and will have a tour of this 1880 early English Gothic church which has been so great a part of the skyline and the social, religious and cultural life of the downtown core. To conclude our tour, there will be an opportunity to enjoy an ice cream sundae in the Bennett Room and for anyone interested, a slide presentation with images from 1978-2016 of the walks. I will have my books available on this tour, and they will sell at at $10 for this occasion only. The others walks in June will be on June 13 at Fernhill Cemetery titled “Vibrant Volunteers - Jewish Women as Community Builders” led by myself and Katherine Biggs Craft. On June 20, a walk to commemorate the 130th anniversary of the “Great Fire” from the Red Rose Parking lot near where the fire began. Finally, on June 27, “Remembering Saint John’s
only Premier, J.B. M. Baxter” from Martello Tower. All are free. For an electronic copy with complete details of the above, and July and August, send a request to gosswalk@ nbnet.nb.ca. 0004
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SAINT JOHN SKATER REACHES GOLD Saint John speed skater Anran (Anny) Kang is top in her age class for the 2000m race in girls aged 11 speed skating for Eastern Canada. A group of six speed skaters from the Saint John Amateur Speed Skating Club competed in Ottawa on March 25 & 26 for the National Canada East Short Track Speed Skating Competition. Finishing 4th overall, Anny lead the New Brunswick team of 21 in the standings and achieved the only gold medal for the province. The New Brunswick team was made up of skaters from the St. Croix Club, Restigouche Comets, Codiac Cyclones, Hampton, Saint John and Fredericton Clubs. Each skater competed in four distances and one relay event at the competition. Saint John Skaters who also attended were Claire Oliver, Eric Verschoor, Sam Myers, John Crawford and Scott Verschoor. This event completes the speed skating season for the year, but anyone interested in skating next year is encouraged to contact the club at sjassc@gmail.com or check out the website: sjspeedskaters.ca. 4473
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WHAT’S HAPPENING Wednesday, April 26 Canada Comes of Age, at Imperial Theatre an evening of songs and musical selections to commemorate the 100th Anniversary of the Battle of Vimy Ridge and Canada’s role in the two great wars. Solos, orchestral pieces, poems. For info & ticket prices contact Symphony NB at 634-8379.
Thursday, April 27 SJRH Auxiliary’s 98th AGM, at Trinity Anglican Church, Bennett Room (115 Charlotte Street), 6:00pm, dessert reception; 6:30pm, meeting. Parking behind RBC building, Charlotte Street entrance. RSVP by April 20 to 648-7243 or judie.domokos@horizonnb.ca. Saturday, April 29 Mother's Day One Stop Shop, 8:00am2:00pm, at Mission Point Church, 130 Mark Drive (Eastside SJ by where the old Co-op used to be!). Check us out on Facebook - Mother's Day One Stop
Shop! Many vendors - something for everyone. Proceeds to support Jr Bible Quizzing team. TAPS Clogging Reunion at the Milford Community Centre (248 Milford Road, SJ). Registration 8:30am, routines 9:00am-4:30pm. For more info: savoiepg@nb.sympatico.ca. St. Bridget’s Cribbage Tournament, registration 10:00am, play 11:00am (1784 Rte 845, Summerville). $42/ team, 50 teams max, pre-registration recommended. 10 games, 3 top prizes. Cash prizes, 50/50, breakfast 9:30-11:00; lunch 12:00noon-1:00pm. Contact: Rick 763-1031, rgb@nb.sympatico.ca or nelson 763-2155.
UCW Spring Card & Luncheon Party at St. Mark’s United Church (50 Dexter Drive), 12:00noon. Bridge, cribbage, auction 45s or rummy. Sandwiches, sweets and prizes. $48/table of four. Tickets from UCW members of call Jean 672-9576. A Day in Her Shoes Fundraiser, sponsored by Canadian Mental Health Assoc of NB, 5:30pm at the Market Square Atrium, with guest speaker, Jennifer Gendron. Tickets ($40) at: Eventbrite.ca, Samuel & Co (Market Square), NWH Modelling. For more info: 633-1705 or cmhanb.ca.
Monday, May 1 Welcome Reception for Maine-NB Task Force on Culural Initative, 5:006:00pm at the NB Museum Exhibition Centre, Market Square. Come meet the Task Force and share your ideas. RSVP: April 28 - 643-2349, 1-888-268-9595 or VS-SV@nbm-mnb.ca.
May 4-6 34 Quilt & Fibre Arts Show, hosted by the Marco Polo Quilt Guild, at the NB Museum in Market Square. Thursday - Gala evening 7:00-9:00pm (tickets required); Friday - Quilt Show 9:00am-5:00pm; Saturday - Quilt Show 10:00am-5:00pm.
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WHAT’S HAPPENING Saturday, May 6 “Magical Music, Divine Desserts & Silent Auction”, 7:00pm, fundraiser for Fresh Start Services for Women Inc. Music, delicious desserts and auction items at Hillcrest Church, 476 Lancaster Ave. Tickets ($20) at Bank of Montreal, Lancaster Mall (cash only) or Diana at 635-4122 (Visa, MasterCard, Debit or cash).
Sunday, May 7 Monthly Breakfast, sponsored by Knights of Columbus Council #6770 at Assumption Centre (Chapel Street W), 9:00am-1:00pm. $7/adult, $3/child. Proceeds support the Breasts Ahoy Southern NB Breast Cancer Survivors and KOC Columbian Squires in Southern NB. Wednesday, May 10 Sea Belles’ Spring Fashion Show & Mini Art Auction, 7:00pm, Portland United Church, 50 Newport
Crescent. Spring/summer fashions, auction of several local art pieces, ice cream sundaes, door prizes and entertainment. Tickets ($20) from chorus members or Sue 636-8070. Percentage of profits to Romero House & Sophia Recovery Centre.
Thursday, May 11 Regional Heritage Fair for SJ Anglophone South School District, at NB Museum (Market Square). Public is invited to view the projects done by students, grades 4-9, from 5:30-6:30; followed by closing award ceremony. Celebration cake served following ceremony. Saturday, May 13 Monthly Breakfast/Brunch/Bake Sale, at Church of St. Andrew & St. David (164 Germain Street, side entrance) 9:00am-12:00noon. Takeouts available. Fundraiser for church. $10/adults, $4/children under 10; $25/ family of 4. Church: 634--3092.
Wednesday, May 17 Play Cards for Bobby’s Hospice Luncheon, 12:00noon-4:00pm, St. Pius X Church (Somerset Street, SJ). Tickets ($12 each) Leotta Almon at 696-4487. Every year, Bobby’s Hospice cares for over 150 people living with a terminal illness and coping with loss. Info: hospicesj.ca, 632-5593, visit Bobby’s Hospice on FB.
Sunday, May 28 Walk for Alzheimer's - in Saint John. To register on online or for more info visit: alzheimer.ca/en/nb and start fundraising. Saturday, June 10 Monthly Breakfast/Brunch/Bake Sale, at Church of St. Andrew & St. David (164 Germain Street, side entrance) 9:00am-12:00noon. Take-outs available. Fundraiser for church. $10/adults, $4/ children under 10; $25/family of 4. Church: 634--3092.
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HOLOCAUST MEMORIAL DAY OBSERVANCE The Holocaust Memorial Day Observance (Yom Hashoah) will be held at the Shaarei Zedek Synagogue, 91 Leinster Street, Saint John, on Monday, May 1, 7:30pm and will feature a keynote address by Mr. Gershon Willinger. His parents Guido and Edith Helene Rothschild-Willinger were murdered in Sobibor on July 2, 1943, one year after he was born. At the age of five months he was hidden with a non-Jewish family before being taken to the Children’s Home at Camp Westerbork. In September 1944, he was sent on the last train transport from Westerbork Holland to Auschwitz with 50 other children. The children were later transported to Theresienstadt, which was liberated in 1945 by the Russian Army. Gershon WIllinger was returned to Holland where he moved between foster homes, orphanages and a sanatorium before being placed with a permanent Jewish foster family in 1950. He was granted Dutch citizenship in 1959, having been “stateless” since his birth. From 1960 to 1977 he lived in Israel where he was a social worker. He came to Canada with his family in 1977. Memorial candles will be lit in memory of victims of the Holocaust. The Beatrice Cummings Mayer Prizes will be presented to high school students who participated in the Jewish Holocaust Study Group. The group was jointly organized by the Saint John Jewish Historical Museum and the Anglophone School District South. The students’ work will be available for viewing in the Museum before and after the programme. For further information please contact the Saint John Jewish Historical Museum: 633-1833 or sjjhm@nbnet.nb.ca. 4468
Family Plus will be offering the following Spring evening programs: Personal Breakthrough for Women - Learn how to be more assertive, let go of barriers and establish healthy boundaries. Wednesdays 7:00-9:00pm – six weeks. April 26 – May 31. Facilitator: Janice MacMillan. Cooperative Parenting after Separation/ Divorce - Assists separated/divorced parents cope with their anger and pain while minimizing the negative impact of divorce on their children. Thursdays 7:00- 9:30pm - six weeks. May 4 – June 8. Facilitators: Lynn Kinsella, Katherine McBrearty. Active Parenting Now - (parenting 5-12 year olds) - Learn how to build a stronger relationship with your children, instill self-esteem and apply key discipline methods. Mondays 7:00–9:00pm – six weeks. Fall dates: TBD. Facilitator: Lora Durant. All programs are held at the offices of Family Plus/Life Solutions (199 Chesley Drive, Suite 204), Saint John. For more info contact: 634-8295. 4465
SJ NATURALISTS’ CLUB NEWS If you love nature and experiencing it first-hand, why not take part in one of the Saint John Naturalists’ Club’s upcoming activities? Thursday, April 27 - “Shorebird ID Workshop” with Julie Paquet; Saturday, April 29 - “Birds, Bees and Butterflies - Providing Habitats for Threatened Pollinators” workshop; Thursday, May 4 - Spring Warbler Workshop with Hank Scarth; Saturday,
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May 6 - “Jemseg Waterfowl and Spring Migrants” field trip with Paul Mansz; Monday, May 8 - “The St. Andrews Biological Station” presentation with Mike Sullivan; Saturday, May 13 - visit the Atlantic Wildlife Institute; Sunday, May 28 - “Collecting and Preserving Plant Specimens” with Gart Bishop. For information on registration, timing and locations or to learn more about the SJNC, visit: saintjohnnaturalistsclub.org or follow us on Facebook as “Nature Saint John”. 2567
ASIAN HERITAGE MONTH CELEBRATIONS 2017 The Asian Heritage Society of New Brunswick, Saint John Chapter is going to celebrate the month of May 2017 as the 15th Asian Heritage Month, commemorating Asian culture and traditions in the Greater Saint John region. The Opening Ceremony will be on Sunday, May 7 2:00pm at Market Square Atrium. The popular Culinary Workshop is on Saturday, May 13 from 11:00am-2:00pm at the Saint John First Wesleyan Church, 399 Boars Head Road. Throughout the month of May, Asian Heritage Art Exhibits will take place at all Greater Saint John Public libraries. The celebrations will end with a grand Asian Heritage Cultural Gala on Sunday, May 28 2:30pm at the Dennis Knibb Auditorium, Saint John High School. Local talents from different Asian communities will be featured in these events. All events are free of charge to public. For more information, please email ahsnbsj@hotmail.com or visit the Facebook Page of AHSNB.SaintJohn. 4488
Look Good, Feel Better workshops are held on the third Monday of each month from 1:303:30pm. This program is geared towards patients experiencing skin and hair changes due to radiation and/or chemotherapy. The workshop is free of charge and is held in the Oncology Conference Room at the Saint John Regional Hospital.
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LANCASTER RCL #69 Wilson Street, Saint John, Phone 6358095 Tuesday, April 25; May 2, 9, 16, 23, 30 - 7:30pm, Doubles Crib in Upper Hall. Friday, April 28; May 5, 12, 19, 26 -
7:00pm, Open “Mic” Night with Don LeBlanc & Friends in Pub 69. Friday, April 28 - 4:00pm, dance Kitchen Party - with Ed Tracey & Gang, food & fun in Pub 69; Saturday, April 29; May 13, 27 - 2:005:00pm, dance with Donny & Delbert in Pub 69. Saturday, May 6 - 3:30pm, dance with Jed & Moe in Pub 69. Saturday, April 29 - 10:00am, Sam Maguire 45’s Tourny Cards in Pub 69 (Pre-register at Branch). Saturday, May 6 - 3:30pm, dance with Jed & Moe in Pub 69. Saturday, May 20 - 2:00pm, dance with Delbert and special guests, Pipe & Drums in Pub 69: 4:00pm, CFB Gagetown Pipes & Drums Highland Dancers; 9:00pm, Branch #69 & Singles dance with Whiskey River in Upper Hall. Sunday, April 30 - 7:00pm, dance with Steve & Carol in Upper Hall. Sunday, May 7 -1:00pm, Doubles Crib in Upper Hall; 7:00pm, dance
with Jed & Moe in Upper Hall. Sunday, May 14 - 7:00pm, dance with WCR in the Upper Hall. Sunday, May 21 - 7:00pm, dance with Steve & Carol in Upper Hall. Sunday, May 28- 7:00pm, dance with Jed & Moe in Upper Hall. 0015
MILLIDGEVILLE-NORTH END LIONS CLUB 61 Elgin Street (behind the Lorne School) Sundays - 2:00-5:00pm, weekly 25 cent Bingo. Mondays - the North End Golden Oldies Seniors’ Club meet the second Monday of each month. For more information contact Joan at 634-7206. Wednesdays - 7:00pm, the MillidgevilleNorth Lions’ Club meet first second & fourth Wednesday of each month. Hall Rentals - contact the Lions Club regarding renting space for your event. New members are welcome. For more information contact 693-8501. G123
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LIBRARY NEWS WEST BRANCH LIBRARY Lancaster Mall, 621 Fairville Blvd, 643-7260 Hours: - Tuesday, Friday & Saturday 10:00am-5:00pm, Wednesday & Thursday 10:00am-8:30pm; Sunday, Monday & holidays - closed. Children’s Programs: Babies in the Library - Tuesdays at 11:30am. Registration is required for next session. Moon & Star Play Time - Wednesdays at 6:00pm for babies & toddlers Mommy & Daddy too. Time for Tots - Thursdays at 10:30am for ages 18-36 months. Story Time - Fridays at 10:30am, stories, songs, fingerplays and a craft for ages 3-5. Literacy Tutoring - Elementary & Middle School aged children call for free one-on-one tutoring session. Family Drop-in Table - all day, every day with weekly theme. LEGO® - Imagine, build, create - all day, everyday. Friday, April 28 - 11:30am, PD Day Movie - Sing. Pokémon Go® Pokéstop - come to the library and replenish your supplies. Spin for Pokéballs, potions and capture some rare Pokémon. Adult Programs: Learn to Play Bridge: 6:30pm on Wednesdays. Monthly Book Raffle: Tickets ($2/one, $5/3) on sale each month for a new group of books. Adult Literacy Tutoring: call for free one-on-one tutoring session. Knit 2 Together (k2tog): 2:00pm,
Tuesdays drop-in, with knitted squares, tea and treats. Computer Lab: Check your e-mail, do research, use the internet - free. Book a tutorial and learn basic computer skills. Free Wi-Fi. Community Room Rental: West Branch Library has a spacious room offering tables, chairs and limited kitchen facilities. Tuesday, April 25 - 2:00pm, Library Friends Gathering, drop by for warm drink, treats and chat. Wednesday, April 26 - 6:30pm, Chick Lit Book Club - Family Tree by Susan Wiggs. Friday, April 28 - 2:00pm, Friday Flick Rogue One - A Star Wars Story.
EAST BRANCH LIBRARY 55 McDonald Street (transit building), 643-7250, eastbranch.publiclibrary@ gnb.ca Library Hours: Tuesday & Wednesday 10:00am-8:30pm; Thursday, Friday, & Saturday 10:00am-5:00pm; Sunday & Monday - closed. Tuesdays & Wednesdays - 6:00pm, Computer Help. Thursdays - 10:30-11:00am, Story Time with stories, crafts and theme based songs for pre-schoolers; 2:00pm, Scrabble Club. Saturdays - 10:30-11:00am, Toddler Time. Tuesday, May 2 - 6:00pm, Classic Film. Wednesday, May 3 - 7:00pm, Telescope Night for Adults. Wednesday, May 10 - 6:00pm, Sunset Cinema. Thursday, May 4 - 2:30pm, Family
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Flick; Children’s Craft - all day dropin. Friday, May 5 - 10:30-11:00am, Babies in the Library; 2:30pm, Family Flick; Children’s Craft - all day drop in. Friday, May 12 - 3:00-5:00pm, “I Love You This Much” handprint craft. Saturday, May 6 - 1:00pm, Astronomy for Kids; Build by Bricks & More - all day drop in. May is Asian Heritage Month - check out our display. 0019
5TH ANNUAL SPRING VARIETY CONCERT In support of the SJ Jewish Historical Museum, the 5 th Annual Spring Variety Concert will be held on Thursday, May 11 7:30pm at the Grace Presbyterian Church, 101 Coburg Street. Join us for an evening of musical performances by musicians and vocalists from the Saint John area. Many of our musical guests are seasoned performers, but we also welcome new young voices. You will hear a variety of Jewish and secular music including selections by Jewish composers: traditional, classical and modern. The entire proceeds will be used to further the activities of the Saint John Jewish Historical Museum in the summer of 2017. Tickets are available for $10 each from the SJ Jewish Historical Museum and members of the Board of Directors. For more info: 633-1833 or sjjhm@ nbnet.nb.ca. 4469
Held monthly on the last Sunday of each month 2-4pm at St. Mark’s Church, 50 Dexter Drive, West Saint John
Education and support services for those living with dementia, their loved ones and caregivers. Health care professionals are on-hand to answer questions and offer advice with volunteers providing information, entertainment and activities. For more information contact Ed Sullivan at 672-5286 sulli@nb.sympatico.ca
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GONE FISHING IT’S SPRING… BEEN FISHING YET? Welcome to fishing season, have you gotten out to wet a line yet! My friends and I have been out for the majority of April and have experienced some great sturgeon fishing already! The Spring is a great time to get out and explore any of the lakes or rivers around our area and see what you can catch. Some fish can be quite active in the cold April waters and offer a great opportunity you may not get later in the year. In the Spring you have a lot of options for recreational fishing. I know many folk who take to their favourite streams to target trout, while I generally spend most of April fishing sturgeon out in my kayak. If you know where to go on some of the larger lakes, lake trout and landlocked salmon can be caught in before the water gets too warm. As well, here in just a week or two we should see the annual run of American Shad come up the Kennebecasis which are a ton of fun to fish for.
Before you get your gear and go running to pick up some worms, be sure to purchase your fishing license and understand what the retention rules are on any fish you keep. Conservation officers are always on the lookout for people breaking the rules, but at the same time they do want to encourage people to get out and enjoy the sport safely and responsibly. You don’t want to make any assumptions on the rules only to find out you are over your limit or keeping fish that are outside the legal size limitations! The main thing everyone should keep in mind is safety, we don’t want to hear of any stories about weekend warriors getting into trouble in the woods! Make sure someone knows where you are and when to expect you home. If you are going to be in boat, always wear a PFD and remember that water is cold this time of year so do not take any unnecessary chances. Wherever possible, fish with a friend, not just for safety but
so that you have someone to take your picture when you catch that trophy fish! Finally, the one thing that can ruin a great day in the woods with your child is the presence of garbage along a trail or pond. For those who care about our environment, consider bringing a small garbage bag or two with you on your trips to collect a bit of trash on your way back out. I would certainly appreciate it and I believe most other anglers and outdoor enthusiasts would as well. Cheers. 0043
Joe Tilley Fisherman at Large
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READ Saint John offers free, confidential, one to one tutoring for adults who wish to improve their literacy skills. If you, or someone you know needs help with reading or writing contact us at 633-2011 or email: readsj@nb.aibn.com. April 25th - May 8th, 2017
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WELL RESTED THINGS HAVE CHANGED IN THE CPAP WORLD... So you’ve been told that your snore or you stop breathing in your sleep. You feel tired during the day. You’ve finally mentioned it to your doctor and they referred you for a sleep test. You had your sleep test, it was easier than you thought. The results came back and you know you have sleep apnea. Your doctor wants you to do a trial on a CPAP machine because it will be beneficial to your heart health and you won’t be so tired during the day. These thoughts immediately run through your head: But I can’t wear a mask at night! I’m claustrophic! How am I supposed to sleep with one of those things? I’ve tried it before and just couldn’t wear it. I breathe through my mouth, I can’t wear a mask. Those machines are so noisy! These are all very valid and common concerns. By far, the most important and challenging aspect of CPAP treatment is the mask. When I say “mask”, I mean any of the devices used to attach the user to the CPAP machine. In recent years these have
become much smaller, more comfortable and user friendly. When I started working with CPAP machines, the masks were big bulky things that were so uncomfortable, only the most severe apnea sufferers could tolerate it. Now there are dozens of choices and the client must be able to try many to find the right fit. They range from nasal pillow systems, that just rest against the nostrils to deliver the air pressure, to small nose masks that just cover the nose, to masks that cover the nose and mouth for those whose mouths come open at night. The materials are now hypoallergenic, very soft silicone construction, with minimal strap. This is a consumer driven field and consumers demand a mask that will help them sleep, not keep them awake with discomfort. If you have an old machine at home that grinds and whirls while in use, you’d be shocked to hear the almost silent units available now. I have had
many spouses report that the new quiet machines are much better than even the quietest snoring. Even if your old machine doesn’t have a lot of “miles” on it, the old technology made for a noisy, uncomfortable machine. Your insurance more than likely covers you for a new machine if it is five years old or more and for a new mask a couple of times a year. Having the best mask for your face and quietest, appropriately set machine are two of the biggest factor in having a successful CPAP experience. 0038
Angie Cummings, BSc RRT, Sussex Sleep Clinic
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