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I have worked in customer service in one capacity or another since I turned 16 years old. My first “real” job was at a little kiosk in the Sussex Mall serving snacks and treats. I quickly learned that being on the other side of the counter was not the glamorous occupation I had pictured. Aside from providing customer service to a public that could occasionally be demanding, I was also expected to perform “menial” labour such as mopping and cleaning grills. From there, I worked in a bakery, as a cashier, a day camp counselor and as a server. The skills and life lessons learned on these jobs are invaluable and I continue to use them on a daily basis. One of the first lessons I learned at the tender age of 16 was that the customer was not always right- but you must address any situation that arises professionally, always treating the client with dignity and respect. When I began my career in legal office administration I foolishly thought that my customer service days were a thing of the past, however it wasn't long before I realized that I would need every lesson learned from my previous jobs. Working in a law office is a balancing act between managing deadlines, processing paperwork and helping clients. As in any other customer service position, the client is the most important factor in running a successful law office and those early lessons in customer service proved to be priceless. I will forever be grateful to the wonderful educators I encountered in my various positions. Whether the individual was an experienced co-worker providing
tips and tricks for coping with stressful situations or a “demanding” employer that required a job be performed to their specifications regardless of how I felt about the task, the life lessons continue to benefit me both at home and in the office. The skills I developed and the lessons I gained are as essential to me now as any education I gained through my formal schooling. I would never have imagined when scrubbing toilets or standing on my feet for 10 hours at a time that a job in the service industry was anything less than a means to an end. Now I understand how important each position was to my individual growth. Much as some countries have mandatory military service following high school, I believe that we should require our youth to spend at least one year serving the general public. The patience, coping skills, and understanding of other people’s perspective and needs would prove to be invaluable tools both at an institute for higher learning and in any future career. I’d love to hear your thoughts on the matter- letters to the editor are always welcome! 0001
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CHORAL FEST 2017 Every year, singers from across New Brunswick and around the region gather at the New Brunswick Choral Federation’s Choral Fest to rehearse and perform a major work under a leading conductor and music educator. Numbering as many as 100 singers, Choral Fest has been New Brunswick’s premier choral event for adult singers for more than 35 years. This year, registrants will gather in Saint Andrews, NB from October 20 - 22, to rehearse and perform the Poulenc Gloria under clinician Dr. Matthew Leese. Two well-known and much-loved New Brunswick musicians, Saint John organist Richard Kidd and Saint John-born soprano Jessica McCormack, will perform the Gloria with the Choral Fest Massed Choir. The New Brunswick Choral Federation and the St. Andrews Arts Council are excited to bring Choral Fest to St. Andrews for the first time. The combination of one of classical music’s most beautiful and respected works and one of New Brunswick’s most beautiful tourist destinations
will make this year’s Choral Fest one to remember. Information available at: nbcfsite. wordpress.com/choral-fest, 506-4782875 or nbchoralfed@gmail.com. Registration deadline: Friday, September 29. 4639
HOSPICE FALL GRIEF SUPPORT GROUP When someone you love dies, you grieve the loss and changes in your life. Grief is hard work. You need time to heal and someone to talk to. Hospice understands and can help. Our free 7-week Healing Hearts Grief Support Group takes place every Wednesday evening from 6:30-8:30pm at Bobby’s Hospice. The program starts on September 13 and runs until October 25. Space is limited. Register in advance by calling 632-5593. For more information visit the Hospice website at: hospicesj.ca. 4643
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CRESCENT VALLEY RESOURCE CENTRE CVRC Summer Squad receives support from The New Brunswick Children's Foundation. This year $6500 will assist with costs of the Summer Squad program for the children, ages 6-12 years. This is only one of the many programs made available by the CVRC for community children. The NB Children's Foundation is proud to present groups with funding who continue to "help children succeed". 4645
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SAINT JOHN TRACK CLUB This years Saint John Track Club was well represented by the Team NB Athletics team, at the 2017 Canada Summer Games in Winnipeg, Manitoba, July 31 - August 5. From the Opening Ceremony, celebrating with Deputy Minister of NB Department of Tourism, Heritage and Culture, Francoise Roy, to the final track and field events, our athletes demonstrated their skills and made their friends and family proud. Many personal bests were established; new friendships developed and challenges experienced with integrity. 4647
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DISASTER VOLUNTEERS Disaster can happen to anyone, anytime. Are you ready to help your community when it does? The Canadian Red Cross Disaster Management Team is looking for active volunteers to assist with local and national disaster events. For more information, please visit redcross.ca/ volunteer. You will receive training and support. Let’s talk. Contact Christy at 648-3734. 4633
AROUND & ABOUT ALWAYS LEARNING! Having passed another birthday milestone since my last Tides appearance, I got to thinking of how much I still delight in learning new things about the West Side, where I grew up and have lived all but a few years of my life. I was a First Street North Ender for five year when I first married, but I really only slept there as I remained rooted in the west through involvement in Scouting and church activity on the “other side of the harbour,” as my wife referred to it, being an East Ender before I dragged her over to my side, to a new home, on Montreal Avenue in 1971. Now, back to our topic of learning new things! Not long ago, Joan Pearce pointed out the image of Glooscap on a rock face near False Island in the Reversing Falls. For some reason, having written a good number of stories about the falls, and having led numerous tours that never missed the
falls, I had not seen Glooscap’s face on the rock. I know about his club, (Split Rock) which he used to break Big Beaver’s dam, and I knew the islands that remain in the falls were part of Big Beaver’s dam, but I had no idea about the actual image of Glooscap. Now Tides rarely uses images with my short columns, but I have sent one anyway, and if it does not appear here, well, I know they will include it on their web site in some magical way I do not pretend to understand. Once you have seen the image, next step is to look for the actual rock face image. I think it is best seen is from Wolastoq Park, which the Irving’s have developed where Centracare stood. As a bonus, there are Albert Deveau carvings of Big Beaver and Glooscap (spelled KOLUSKAP there) as you look out over the area for the ancient carving in those very old rock formations that hem in the St. John
River at the Reversing Falls. Even if it is not in Saint John West, as summer slips away, take time to make a discovery yourself of some feature of our community that is new to you, and then enrich others by sharing it with them as Joan did with me. 0004 See photo at ossekeag.ca
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VOLUNTEERS NEEDED Public Health’s Farm to Food Bank project will provide farmers with volunteers at the end of their growing season to collect fruits and vegetables that have not been harvested and donate them to local food banks. Join us for a fun day at a local farm while giving back to your community! No experience necessary.
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40 YEARS OF SERVICE The Saint John Sea Belles A Cappella Chorus congratulates Vangie Mofford on 40 years of service to the organization. Vangie joined Harmony, Inc. in 1977 and has been an active contributor to the organization’s mission of musical excellence. She has served on the Board of Directors of Sea Belles 38 of her 40 years and has held almost every position in the chorus. She has given so selflessly of her time and efforts. Being a long-time member of Harmony, Inc. lends itself to great rewards to people like Vangie and we celebrate with her this notable anniversary. 4634
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FAMILY PLUS/LIFE SOLUTIONS Your Centre for Family and Personal Wellness. Our Mission: To provide professional counselling, education and advocacy for individuals and families in Greater Saint John. 2017 Fall Group Program Schedule. Personal Breakthrough for Women: Learn how to be more assertive, let go of barriers and establish healthy boundaries. Wednesdays, 7:00-9:00pm from October 25 – November 29 (Introductory Session October 18) with Janice MacMillan. Women’s Survivor Support Group: A group for adult women survivors of child sexual abuse and/or sexual assault. Mondays 6:00-8:00pm, from September 18 – November 20 with Brenda Wright, Ashley Saab. Men’s Survivor Support Group: A support group for adult male survivors of childhood sexual abuse. Thursdays 5:30-7:30pm from September 21 –
November with Mark Saulnier and Jason Cook. HOPE Groups - Healing and overcoming through personal empowerment for children and nonoffending parents of all ages who have been affected by sexual abuse. Children’s Hope Group: Mondays, 5:30-7:30pm from October 16 to December 4 with Andrea Gautier & Jill Roach. Teen’s Hope Group: Thursdays, 5:30-7:30pm from September 21 to November 9 with Ashley Saab and Anne Daley. Mom’s Hope Group: Mondays, 5:307:30pm from October 2 to November 20 with Val Landry and Anita Hitchcock. All programs are held at the offices of Family Plus/Life Solutions 199 Chesley Drive, Suite 204, Saint John NB. Call to register: 634-8295. 4641
FACE CANCER WITH CONFIDENCE Patients can register for upcoming workshops by calling 648-6885
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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LEGIONS JERVIS BAY RCL #53
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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 7:45. Ticket draw is at 8:00pm. Attendance for the draw is mandatory. Saturday, September 23 - Dinner, auction and dance at 5:00pm. $25/ person proceeds helping the Legion Vets. Turkey Dinner with all the fixings. Saturday, October 28 - Halloween Costume Dance at 8:00pm. Prize for best costume. Saturday, November 25 - Casino Night at 7:00pm. Hall rental and catering available, contact the Legion at 633-0092 for more information.
Wilson Street, Saint John, Phone 635-8095 Tuesday, August 15, 22, 29 - 7:30pm, Doubles Crib in Upper Hall. Friday, August 18, 25 - 7:00pm, Open “Mic” Night with Don LeBlanc & Friends in Pub 69. Saturday, August 19, 26 - 2:00-5:00pm, dance with Donny & Delbert in Pub 69. Saturday, August 26 - 9:00pm Dance To be determined. Sunday, August 20 - 7:00pm, dance with Jed and Moe in Upper Hall. Sunday, August 27 - 7:00pm, dance with WCR in the Upper Hall. 0015
MARCO POLO QUILT GUILD Have you moved to Saint John and are looking to make new friends? Recently retired and looking to find that just perfect hobby to keep you busy and happy? Is there a new Grandbaby in your
near future? Have you always wanted to follow your Mother or Grandmother’s footsteps and quilt? For an annual fee of $20, you can become a Marco Polo Quilt Guild (MPQG) member. A membership with our Guild will open the doors to many activities. Monthly meetings, Guild challenges and programs/tips. Weekly get togethers at our “Quilters’ Cove”. Attend our Christmas party, our Winter Quilt Retreat and our end-of-the-year picnic. Receive our MPQG newsletter with events, video tutorials and other quilting information. Guild members are offered Workshops at membership prices. You will also receive, lifetime friendships, memories, laughter while learning and all the finished quilts. Well, that’s just priceless. The Marco Polo Quilt Guild meets the 1st Wednesday of the month, from September to June, at the St. Columba Presbyterian Church, 1454 Manawagonish Road, Saint John (West Side). Doors open at 6:00pm, meeting goes from 7:00-9:00pm. Please join us on September 6th, we welcome guests and new Members. For Info: Rosa Robichaud, robich1959@gmail.com. 4651
CHASE THE ACE In Support of the
Canadian Cancer Society & Knights of Columbus Tickets on sale every TICKETS Friday at 6 - 7:45 3 for $5 or 10 for $10 St. Matthews Church 45 Dollard Drive, Grand Bay-Westfield
Saint John, NB Chapter Established 1948
Our Chapter meets on the first Thursday of each month (September to June) MILLIDGEVILLE-NORTH END LIONS CLUB
61 Elgin Street Saint John, 6:30 to 8:30pm
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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. Babies in the Library/Baby Massage for babies not yet crawling. Tuesdays in September at 11:30. Call to pre-register. Sparklers - aka Moon & Star Play Time/ Time for Tots - for ages 18 - 36 months. Wednesdays at 6:00pm or Thursdays at 10:30am. Firecrackers - kindergarten - Grade 3. Wednesdays 2:30pm or Thursdays 6:30pm,. Spinners - Grades 4 and up. Thursdays at 2:30. Bottle Rockets - aka Story Time - Fridays at 10:30am, ages 3-5. Summer Fun in the Park. Children’s Forest, Irving Nature Park. Tuesdays at 2:30pm. Cancelled if rain. Blockbuster Movie Saturday - 11:30am. The Incredibles, Secret Life of Pets, Ratatouille. 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. STEAM Science Technology Engineering Art Math, Saturdays at 2:30. Summer Reading Club weekly themes. Finale is Thursday, August 24 at 6:30pm. Games, balloons, face painting, music, food, magic, crafts and more surprises. Learn to Play Bridge: 6:30pm on Wednesdays and Fridays at 2:30pm. Speak Out YOUth! Focus Group Tuesdays 3:30-5:00pm. St. Pat’s Club at the Carleton - Wednesdays at 10:30pm. Monthly Book Raffle: Tickets ($2/one, $5/3) on sale each month for a new group of books.
Computer Lab: Check your e-mail, do research, use the Internet. 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.
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. Wednesdays: Team S.T.E.A.M 10:3011:30am; Young volunteers, 1:002:00pm; Leaping Loonies, 7:00-8:00pm; all day drop in craft. These events ending August 16. Thursdays: Tech Thursdays 1:30-2:30pm; Chickadee Crafts 3:00-4:00pm. Last day is August 17. Fridays: Leaping Loonies 11:00am12:00pm; All day drop in Crafts. Last day is August 18. Saturdays: Can do kids, 1:00-2:00pm; Busy Beavers, 3:00-4:00pm. Ending date is August 19. Tuesday, August 29: Classic Film, 6:00pm. Wednesday, August 23: Summer Reading Club closing party. 6:307:00pm. Thursday, August 31: Hot wheels fun, 2:30-3:30pm. Saturday, August 26: Build by bricks and more, all day drop in. Tuesdays & Wednesdays - computer help, 6:00pm Thursday - Storytime 10:30-11:00am. Fridays - Friday Family Flicks, 2:30pm. Saturdays - Toddler Time, 10:3011:00am. 0019
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A wee bit of heaven Drifted down from above, A handful of happiness, A heart full of love. EMMA JAYNE CREALOCK
was born July 17, 2017 at 4:01am weighing 5lbs, 15 oz. A very special thank you from Kevin, Amanda and Emma to the wonderful staff of Saint John Regional Hospital Maternity Ward, Labour & Delivery and the Neonatal Unit for all their care and attention during our stay.
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WHAT’S HAPPENING Tuesday, August 22 Sea Belles Ladies Chorus fall schedule. Every Tuesday 7:009:30pm. Portland United Church Hall, 50 Newport Crescent Saint John. Info: Margie 738-2223 or inquire@seabelles.ca
Saturday, August 26 37 Annual British Home Child Descendants Reunion at the St. John’s Anglican Church Hall, 75 Main St Fredericton. 9:30am registration $5. Connie Jeffrey - hjeffrey@ nb.sympatico.ca or Marion Crawford - marionbhed@gmail.com. Ham, Scallop and Bean Supper at James Williams Hall, Crystal Beach from 4:00-6:00pm. $12/adults, $5/ ages 5-12 and under 5 free. Takeout available. Sponsored by Friendly Quilters. th
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Assembly, 7 Kings Way Drive. 5:307:30pm. Come out and enjoy a free BBQ and some beautiful vehicles.
Friday, September 8 Breeze & Wilson in concert at St. Luke’s Anglican Church, corner of Main and Lansdowne. $20/person at the door or in advance, 652-7011. Proceeds to St. Luke’s Ministries. September 8 - 10 KV Girls Softball hosting U12 Girls Atlantics Championship at Meenan’s Cove, Centennial and Wells Ball Fields. Saturday, September 9 28 Annual Hampton Banquet, hosted by Ducks Unlimited Canada. 5:00pm at the Hampton Seniors Resource Centre. $40/person or $75/ couple. th
Saturday, September 30 Hoop Dreams 2017 at the Exhibition
Park in Support of the Children’s Wish Foundation. Open to all players aged 8-18 consisting of four players per team in four boys and four girl divisions. Info at hoopdreams.ca
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
Wee Bitty Builders Inc.
Tiny House Raffle
In Support of Bobby’s Hospice
Grand Prize: A New Tiny House (Furnished) Second Prize: $1000 Third Prize: $500 Ticket Price: $100 Ticket Draw: Oct. 1st, 2017 1pm License: 1789487 56 000
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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 - Summer hours: Tuesdays. Fall Hours begin September 5, Tuesdays & Fridays. Gentle Yoga - Will begin again in the fall. Line Dancing - Will begin again in the fall. 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 & Thursdays 10:00am and Fridays 11:00am, all participants must have an initial assessment. Call the Centre. Pickle Ball - 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. 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 - 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
magazine. The Hampton 5-Miler is actually three events - not just one. At 9:00am, there is a Kids’ Kilometre Fun Run for children 12 years old and younger, and 9:55am is the start time for the Three-for-Me 3km Run for youth 16 years old and younger. All of the events begin at Hampton High School. Kids’ k and 3k participants receive a T-shirt, a running bib and a Subway coupon. And they are invited to the free light lunch that takes place after the 5 -Miler. The 5-Miler begins at 10:00am. For more info, check out the hamptonriverrunners.ca website.
Register online at runningroom. com or raceroster.com. Despite the low registration fee and thanks to the generosity of many private and corporate sponsors (check the back of the T-shirt!), the event has over the years raised in excess of $75000, all of which has been returned to the Hampton community to promote sports and fitness.... for such things as school sports uniforms, an elementary school climbing wall, fitness classes for seniors, and physical ed and sports equipment for local schools. See you on the first Sunday morning after Labour Day!! 4648
HAMPTON 5-MILER This year’s Hampton 5-Miler road running race, which is organized by the Hampton River Runners, will take place on Sunday, September 10. This is the 17th running of the 5-Miler which is regarded by the running community as one of the premier running events in Atlantic Canada, with several mentions over the years in the Canadian Running August 15th - August 28th, 2017
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2017 WALKS N’ TALKS 40TH Anniversary Tuesday 7:15pm walks These 1.5 hour and 2-3 km walks start from a variety of locations and with a number of themes. Even if you have done an area before, the presentation will likely vary from your past experience. Walkers do so at their own risk as conditions vary from area to area. Wear comfortable shoes, dress for wet or cool night conditions. If it is raining one hour before a walk, it will likely be cancelled and held
the next night. Call 672-8601 after 6:00pm for a recorded directions. Further pre-walk info: gosswalk@ nbnet.nb.ca August 15: All is Well in “Wells” Walk: The sponsor of this walk, the Town of Rothesay, has developed a new recreation experience in a natural area at Wells. The many faceted parkland experience is found off route #1 at exit 137 to #111 and the first exit right, then left to 75 French Village Road, where a fun filled walk
will follow. August 22: Arts and Culture Walk: This is a Fundy Fringe Festival event, and leaves from the Barbour’s General Store and roams the downtown streets where characters and electronic images will bring the urbane activities of yesteryear to life, and conclude in time to allow attendance at Fringe Festival events. There is no Rain date so come prepared for chancy weather. August 29: Frightful Fernhill: This is a chance to see how brave you are in a cemetery at dusk. Walkers must pick up *one of the 50 FREE tickets* for this event on any walk listed above. This walk features scary stories and stunts that in past years have not proven child or dog friendly. *Ticket shows start time, location and what to bring.* Sponsored by Fernhill Cemetery. Be sure to pick up a brochure for the Martello Tower Ghost Walks August 19 and the New River Ghost Walk on August 25. 4538
19TH ANNUAL DINNER AUCTION & DANCE Celebrate Canada 150 with Rocmaura on Saturday, September 16 at the SJ Trade and Convention Centre. Come and Rock with Donnie and the Monarchs and our Host, CTV’s Cindy Day. Tickets are $125 with $65 tax receipt or table of 10 for $1250. Call now 643-7090 or Email foundation@ rocmaura.com. We are also taking live & silent auction items valued at $50 or more. Donate now and you will get a tax receipt for the appraised value. 4632
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LIVE WELL RESILIENCE “The greatest glory in living lies not in never failing, but in rising every time we fall.” ~ Nelson Mandela. Resilience is defined as “the capacity to recover quickly from difficulties; toughness.” It’s likely we all will face losses, challenges, disappointments, failures, traumatic events, and/or rejections. This begs the question: “Why do some people heal, accept, or deal with these life events while others are crippled?” From my research, I found some characteristics of resilient people: Resilient people accept that recovery or healing is dependent on them, not on others; They have good self-esteem and personal goals; They believe life is meaningful; Past successes help with confronting current challenges; They have patience, humor, and optimism; Change is accepted as part of the human experience; They can ask for help when needed; They have formed supportive and nurturing relationships; They have
faith in something beyond themselves. In my practice, I notice that those who seem to deal with and heal from adversity are those who have strong spiritual beliefs, whether they attend a Church or are part of a faith community. Their faith gives them strength and comfort, and they view failures as learning opportunities. Another important attribute of resilient people is that they are flexible. Think about trees and how they flex and bend in storms; to do otherwise would likely result in breaking. So, life may bend us but it can only break us if we are not able to bend to the challenging winds of life. Yasmin Mogahed wrote: “Resilience means you experience, you feel, you fail, you hurt. You fall. But, you keep going.” Remember the Timex ad that stated: “it takes a licking and keeps on ticking?” Resilient people face challenge and change with determination and faith that this, too, shall pass. The American Psychological Association recommends: letting ourselves experience strong emotions, recognizing
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that there may be times when we need to avoid experiencing them so we can continue functioning; face problems, have an action plan; take time to rest and reenergize; able to ask for help; seek out loved ones for nurturing, support and encouragement. Life is like a river with its twists and turns; successful navigation is dependent upon having a plan; having trusted guides to help with navigation around obstacles; having perseverance and trust in one’s abilities. Edited for space. Full version at ossekeag.ca 0008
Judy Urquhart MSW, RSW Gentle Path, Executive Director
17th Annual
Hampton 5-Miler Kids’ Kilometre (12 & under) Three for Me 3K (16 & under)
SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 10, 2017 REGISTER EARLY @
raceroster.com or runningroom.com Locally Call Duncan McRae
832-4701
Elona Beckett
333-3915
hamptonriverrunners.ca
A Hampton River Runners sponsored event A Running Room Super Series event
Walkers are welcome!
August 15th - August 28th, 2017
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COMMUNITY CLASSIFIEDS FOR SALE IBANEZ MONTAGE GUITAR, built in sound effects, brand new condition, cost $1100 plus tax, selling for $600. Also, 303 rifle, modified, 18” barrel, scope, excellent shooter $400 - 2 left. Marlin 22 mag., bolt action, excellent shooter $350. 433-6690.
SERVICES OFFERED ROVER
PET
CONTROL
Sales,
installation and training for wireless and underground pet containment systems. Visit RoverPetControl.com or call Mike at 832-2317. DAVE’S LIGHT TRUCKING & Cleaning Service, junk, garbage, construction & roofing materials, demolition, brush, trees, decks, flood clean-ups. 7 days a week. Also picking up unwanted vehicles, U-load trailer rentals & deliveries. 653-0026. SEWING JOBS DONE for ladies,
gentlemen and children. Hems done on pants, dresses etc., other alterations. Call 672-2599.
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.
Advertise in the Community Classifieds! Sell and/or find what you are looking for
Call Today 832-5613 or Email info@ossekeag.ca
BUSINESS WHO’S WHO MOVING SERVICES No job too big or small Packing materials Climate controlled storage Free estimates Free loaner wardrobe boxes
650-7548
murphythemover@gmail.com
TRUCKING & EXCAVATING
Brian Bailey’s
Call 832-5613 to book your space.
Licensed Septic Installer Gravel ∙ Sand ∙ Topsoil 645-9230 - 832-4632
Next Issue: August 29 Deadline: August 22
Trucking & Excavating
AT YOUR SERVICE
Next Issue: May 2 Deadline: April 25
Call 832-5613 to book your space.
C.K. ADHESIVES • CRACK INJECTION • DRAIN TILE REPAIR
• EXCAVATION SERVICES • SEPTIC SYSTEMS
FREE ESTIMATES WWW.WETBASEMENTSAINTJOHN.CA
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The Tides
WETBASEMENT@NB.AIBN.COM
AT YOUR SERVICE West Side Home Improvements • Residential & Commercial • Repairs, Renovations & New Work • Decks, Doors, Windows, etc. REGISTERED & INSURED
Phone: Roger 214-3194 Email: r101wilson@gmail.com
Paying cash for unwanted used cars
A Lot of Auto Parts and recyclers No matter the season, A Lot of Auto Recyclers has your automotive parts needs covered. We sell NEW, USED and AFTERMARKET parts.
672-2222
or
888-718-7278
Partnered with
Specializing in Garage Door & Opener Repairs For Fast, Efficient service please call Steve at , visit kvoverheaddoor.ca or text
Cedar Hill-Greenwood Cemetery
We have Traditional Lots Available in Section K
1650 Manawagonish Rd. Saint John, NB E2M 3Y3 Phone: 672-4309 Sponsor a Bench Email: info@cedarhillcemetery.ca In Memory of Your www.chgcemetery.ca Loved One Office Open 9am-4:30pm Monday - Friday
Scott’s Lawn Care (Since 1987)
Services:
Hedge and Shrub Trimming Removal of Trees, Bushes & Brush [Mention this ad and receive a
15% discount]
Call for a FREE Estimate (506)647-3142
• Do you have a disability? • Would you like to • Are you looking for work? go back to school?
Our Employment Counsellors Can Help! Call or visit for more information:
28 Richmond St., Saint John, NB • (506) 652-3977
tel: 832-5613 242 Main street hampton, nB e5n 6B8 info@ossekeag.ca August 15th - August 28th, 2017
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Come talk with us about: Work related hearing loss Age related hearing loss Ringing in the ears, etc. Take advantage of a FREE hearing test and demonstration of the newest in hearing aid technology at no charge to you. Registered Providers DVA: Leave the paper work to us!
Linda Dempster HIS/Owner Hampton - 582 Main Street 832-2367 Wed & Fri : 9am-4pm
Evan Phinney B.A., M.Sc. Aud (C)
4056
Saint John - Lancaster Mall 693-4056 Mon - Fri: 9am-4pm