DECEMBER 5TH, 2017
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When asked what the holidays mean to me, the first thought that comes to mind is spending time with friends and family. Christmas Eve has been my favourite part of the Season from the time I was old enough to look past the glitz and glimmer of gaily wrapped packages to the meaning behind the holiday. Growing up, the night before Christmas found the family gathered round the first fire of the year. Mom would light the oil lamps she inherited from her grandmother and the living room would become a haven of comfort, warmed by the fire, bathed in the rosy glow of lanterns and the soft twinkly lights of the Christmas tree. We would kick off the festivities by ordering pizza with (my personal favourite) After Eight mints for dessert. Inevitably Dad or, later, Allan, would joke that we shouldn’t open the mints as it wasn’t “after eight” yet, to which my sister or I would reply “It’s after 8:00am”. We would sit around the table, fashioning Origami from the After Eight wrappers and enjoying each other’s company before heading to the living room to partake in the time-honoured tradition of trying to find “National Lampoon’s Christmas Vacation” on TV; after all, it just wasn’t Christmas without Chevy Chase’s over-the-top, but oh-so-relatable, and hilarious antics. We eventually bought the movie because we were tired of all the commercials. Besides, some of the best scenes were cut to make room for said commercials. My siblings and I will still randomly quote the movie
at any given time and are guaranteed an appropriate quote in response. We would indulge in a smorgasbord of Christmas cookies, Red Delicious Apples, meat, cheese and cracker trays, candy canes, and Chicken Bones - all washed down with the hot chocolate or pop. I still think of Christmas when I taste Ginger Ale, it’s really the only time we ever had it in the house. As we grew older, the activities and treats remained the same, but the family grew as we welcomed friends, girlfriends, boyfriends and later spouses and grandchildren to our home. Kevin and I have continued the tradition of sharing the night with our favourite people, whether joining the Crealocks for the Christmas Eve service or spending the evening with my Mom and Jim. Now, as our family has been blessed with the addition of our daughter, I hope to be able to create the same memories of warmth, family and contentment for our miracle baby. 0001
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ROCMAURA GALA 150 This years Rocmaura Fundraising Gala raised $53,000. It was a wonderful evening with the live and silent auctions and a wonderful painting done live by Lana Langille-
Doucette. The Selfie with a Mountie was a huge success and Donnie and the Monarchs keep the crowd dancing the night away. Thank you to all who attended or donated. 4787
COFFEE BREAK FUNDRAISER My name is Mark Harris and I am the First Link Coordinator of the New Brunswick Alzheimer’s Society in Saint John. I’m reaching out to invite you to participate in our annual Coffee Break fundraising campaign. Every Fall we have businesses, churches, and other organizations in the greater Saint John area host their own coffee breaks and take the funds raised to help those with dementia and their families access our free programs in Saint John. We are a non-profit organization that rely on the generosity of our community to help serve our clients. Essentially, this fundraiser can be as
simple as setting up a coffee station in an area where most of the patrons of your service will see it. We provide (for free) and deliver your coffee, donation boxes, and materials/decorations needed. This is a fundraiser that is very customizable to your schedule and preferences – it could take place on one day of your choosing or you could leave the donation box set up for as long as you wish. You can combine it with bake sales, or any other event your organization might already be having. You can be creative, and have as much fun with it as you want. For more info; Mark Harris, 634-8722. 4797
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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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STRING PROGRAM OFFERS VIOLIN LESSONS The Saint John and Area School String Program is starting a beginning violin class in January 2018. The String Program operates within the Anglophone South School District and is open to school students in ASD-S. The normal starting age is grade 3, but older students may also join. The lessons will be held once a week at Seaside Park elementary school (west Saint John, located at 627 Havelock St. E2M 2V4) on Thursdays from 6:157:00pm, starting on Thursday, January 11, 2018. Parents are responsible for transportation to and from the violin lessons and to provide their child with an instrument. There are a number of very reasonably priced instrument rental options available and these will be explained at the meeting. There is a small annual student registration fee of $30 which covers the cost of music books and other miscellaneous supplies. All parents who are interested in having their child join the Saint John and Area School String Program are asked to attend one of the information meetings listed below. Meeting #1: Tuesday, December 12 at 7 p.m, Seaside Park Elementary School (Enter by the Havelock St parking lot and not the bus entrance on Fundy Drive). Meeting #2: Thursday, December 14 at 7 p.m, Seaside Park Elementary School (Enter by the Havelock St. parking lot and not the bus entrance on Fundy Drive). Please bring your child to the meeting, if possible, to be measured for the correct instrument size. If you have a violin already, we would be happy to check it's size and condition at the meeting. Each meeting will last approximately one hour. (Please note that if school is cancelled due to winter weather on either of the meeting dates, that meeting will automatically be rescheduled to Monday, December 18 at 7:00pm at Seaside Park School). Playing a stringed instrument is ideal for those students who would thrive on the extra stimulation and academic challenge. It does require a significant amount of work from the students and supervision of home practice by the parents. If you cannot attend either of the meetings you may contact alison. leonard@nbed.nb.ca for further information. 4786
AROUND & ABOUT MONTH FOR MEMORIES When I recall my youth growing up in what we called Carleton, now a portion of Saint John West, glimpses of December activities flash into my mind more than those of any month of the year. And of all the memories I have, those that centre around St George’s Church, La Tour and New Albert Schools are most vivid. In Grade four at La Tour, I conceived the idea that I would make a free standing decoration for every window of the classroom. Old La Tour was built in 1904, so it had huge windows and deep window ledges. I had bit off more than I could chew, and one day, I stayed long after the teacher had left to do the project. I worked away in the silence of the school and about 4:30pm, as it was starting to get dark, the principal, Miss Rowley walked into room, and ordered me to go home. I was so disappointed; I never finished the window sill decorating. However, in Grade six, the same
Miss Rowley was my class teacher, and announced she had purchased colored chalk, and anyone who wanted to do a Christmas theme drawing on the blackboard could stay after school and do it. So, I did that and my picture was of Mary and Joseph and the baby Jesus. Of course the influence in my choice was the annual Christmas Pageant at St. George’s which my father often wrote and directed, a basic retelling of the Christmas story. He’d arrange for every class of the Sunday School to do a part - Mary and Joseph’s pilgrimage across the desert, shepherds in the fields, no room at the inn, angels in the skies. Dad would arrange for Shirley Jobe to have some musical interludes using singers or players she was training at her nearby Duke Street home, or use the church’s own Junior Choir. I was part of that, so I’d slip back and forth from narrator to angelic chorister. Dad had his brother Barney make a stage that fit between
the pews and the chancel for all of this to happen on. It was a made- at-theport installation, and got ricketier and ricketier each year as it dried out, and screw holes got bigger and looser. It was so noisy when the shepherds and wise men assembled, that you could not hear their voices over the snaps and groans of the staging. It didn’t matter at all… parents and grandparents knew the story, and the kids got to know it too. 0004 Edited for space, see full article at ossekeag.ca
David Goss Local Historian & West Sider
December 5th - December 18th, 2017
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LIVE WELL AS CHRISTMAS APPROACHES Greeting cards and advertising would have us believe that Christmas is a time of joy and giving, warm and loving family gatherings, beautifully prepared and stressfree meals and the perfectly decorated home and Christmas tree. While this may be true for some who have the physical, emotional and financial resources to create these Hallmark moments, such is not the reality for many individuals and families living in our community. For them, Christmas is a time of aggravation, sadness, loneliness, depression and desperation. Mental illness and financial instability are two realities many New Brunswickers face. As many of you know, New Brunswick’s child poverty rate is one of the worst and most striking in the Nation, with one out of every five children living in poverty. Moreover, in the 2017 report card on The Face of Child Poverty in New Brunswick, prepared by the Human Development Council, almost 50% of
children in single parent families in New Brunswick are living below the poverty line. Poverty, as defined by the article, is the condition of a person who lacks the resources, means, opportunities, and power necessary to acquire and maintain economic self-sufficiency or to integrate into and participate in society. With these statistics in mind, why not use Christmas as an opportunity to incorporate community into your holiday traditions? Christmas presents an opportunity to sit down as a family or amongst friends and discuss ways to pay it forward. ‘Tis the season to reflect on how we, as a community, can support those struggling to make ends meet. Incorporating community involvement into your family’s holiday traditions is a wonderful way to teach children that the most valuable gift there is… is the gift of time and compassion. Whether it’s volunteering at a local soup kitchen, joining a toy drive, visiting a senior’s home, making a care kit for the homeless with items like socks, deodorant, mittens and snacks - these
simple gestures can make the world of difference to someone whose relationship with the holidays is tenuous at best. As Mark Twain once said, To get the full value of joy you must have someone to divide it with. As the Holiday season approaches, please take the time to reflect on this past year. What made you happy? What brought you joy? Ask your children and friends, what filled their hearts this past year? Why are they grateful? And perhaps, the most important question to ask is: how can we ensure that others feel that same love and joy? There are many volunteer opportunities available on the Saint John Volunteer Centre website. 0008
Judy Urquhart MSW, RSW Gentle Path, Executive Director
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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JOSHUA’S BARE NECESSITIES
Joshua London Hi, My name is Joshua London and I am a grade seven student at Rothesay Park School. During a visit to the hospital this summer I noticed a basket of soap and shampoo, with a note attached saying if you need one take one. I began asking my mom, what this was all about. She explained to me that not everyone has the bare necessities we take for granted every day. When we got home, I began to do some research on the less fortunate in Saint John. After some long talks with my family, and a lot of reading online I began emailing some people. I was able to arrange a conversation with a couple of foundations around the city. They certainly opened my eyes about the need in our city. I decided to my own foundation, called Joshua’s Bare Necessities, to try and help raise awareness and to collect times these groups are desperately in need of. With Joshua’s Bare Necessities, I would like to be able to collect and keep collecting all the items the foundations have informed me they are in need of. As well, I would like to be able to raise money to purchase the items that normally do not seem to be donated, or items foundations are critically low on. Here is a list of some of the items we will be looking for shampoo, deodorant, conditioner, hair brush/comb, lotion, shave cream, vaseline, nail clippers, foot powder, Q-tips, powder, alcohol free mouthwash, toothpaste, toothbrush, soap, body wash, socks, mittens, hats, ponchos, umbrellas, wipes, Bandaids, lip balm, diapers, books, board games, school supplies, cleaning supplies, sleeping bags, new pillows, art canvases, gum, detergent, art supplies, laundry baskets, shave cream, candies, chocolates, Dixie cups, hardcover journals, pens, small blankets, underwear, gloves, ear plugs, garbage bags, scarves, Polysporin, cleaning supplies, key chains, new make up, gift cards, playing cards, razors, wallet or change purse,
soap, bubble bath, cologne, gently used household items, gently used clothes, gently used toys, Kleenex, and hair elastics. I have had the opportunity to meet or chat with five amazing foundations over the last months. These are the five foundations that Joshua’s Bare Necessities would like to start fundraising and gathering for: include Romero House, Coverdale Center for Women, Outflow Ministry Men’s Shelter, Safe Harbour and Bobby's Hospice. This year I would like to be able to provide at least one to two truck loads of items that each foundation has requested, as well as, I would like to be able to help Romero house with their Christmas bag campaign. The Christmas bag campaign provides Christmas bags to those in need with new and practical things most people take for granted in their Christmas Stockings. As for fundraising, I would like to sell 50/50 tickets, host a change challenge at school, PJ day at school, sell tickets on a Toonie board, host a bottle drive and hopefully acquire items to have a raffle. I have contacted the local middle schools, to see which school will win the bragging rights of Most Charitable School in the Valley. I am just waiting to hear back from the principals. If you, your family or your business would be interested in helping this worthy cause I would greatly appreciate it. I am able to pick up donations (items or financial donations), email or message on Facebook. I am looking forward to hearing from you, and would like to thank you in advance for helping to make someone’s day a little brighter or easier. Info: joshuabarenecessities@gmail.com or like us on Facebook - Joshua’s Bare Necessities.
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 to 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 Mona for everything they did.
Dale R. Hoyt
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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. More information on any of the above, volunteer or to rent the Centre 672-2400. 0033
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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. Hall rental and catering available, contact the Legion at 633-0092 for more information.
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Tuesdays - 7:00pm, Partners Crib in Upper Hall. Fridays - 7:00pm, Open “Mic” Night with Don LeBlanc & Friends in Pub 69. Sundays - 2:00pm, Open Darts in Pub 69. Wednesday, December 6 - 1:00pm, Seniors Bingo in Upper Hall. Saturday, December 9, 23- 2:00pm, Dance with Donny & Delbert in Pub 69. Saturday, December 16 - 3:30pm, Dance with Jed & Moe in Pub 69. Saturday, December 16 - 9:00am1:00pm, Christmas Craft & Bake Sale in the Lounge. Saturday, December 16 - 8:00pm, Single & Friends with Party Line in Upper Hall. Sunday, December 17 - 7:00pm, Festive Holiday Dance Fundraiser with WCR and Jed & Moe Show in pub 69. Thursday, December 21 - 4:00pm, Christmas with Friends Pot Luck Dinner featuring Ed, Darryl & Gordie in Pub 69. Sunday, December 24 - 1:00-3:00pm,
Christmas with Delbert & Guests in the Lounge. Free will offering. 50/50. Sunday, December 31 - 9:00pm-1:00am, New Years Eve Dance with Sidekick in the Upper Hall. $15/person available at the bar. Monday, January 1 - 2:00-5:00pm, New Year's Levee with Delbert in the Upper Hall. Monetary donation to the food bank. 0015
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
PRAISE & WORSHIP A Christmas Musical | Sunday, Dec 17, 6:00pm Children’s Concert - December 24, 11:00am Christmas Eve Service - December 24, 6:00pm
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Celebrate The Season DILEMMAS OF CHRISTMAS, WHERE IS THE MEANING? This is it! Once again we have reached that time of year where the trees make their way indoors and the lights find the eaves of your house. Kitchens fill with the smell of baked goods from apple pies to scotch cookies; children start a wish list and seasonal tunes hit the radio. The Christmas season has begun! Of course there is the small problem of knowing what to get your family members for Christmas, it is the ultimate first world dilemma; after all, gift cards only go so far and you can’t exactly resort to socks for the five year old in your life. You can try to keep up with what is hip and cool in the toy boxes of today but to be honest, you’d be far better off tackling the problem of world peace. The simple answer to the gift-giving problem is to call or text the child in question and ask what they want; scary concept? Definitely. It’s not like we all have hundreds of dollars laying around for the latest and greatest technological feats of the world, not to mention the magnitude of video game requests. Then comes the rest of the family tree and this is no small task. The biggest problem, when it comes to the mature portion of the family, is the problem with double gifts. Just take a moment and picture this: you wake up, make your way to the tree where all the presents lay in wait. You pick up your gifts and begin to unwrap them only to find that they are all red and green
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Christmas towels from the 99-cent store… great. You can see the predicament, can’t you? Now the solution to this is obvious isn’t it? Coordinate for gifts with the other members of the family! For those you out there who have tried this method and done so successfully, my deepest congratulations and please do pass on how you managed this! But if, like the abundance of families who have tried and failed, this is not to be recommended. The endless stream of phone calls saying where is this and did you pick up that? Why on earth would you want to put yourself in that position? So if you cannot gift electronics, don’t keep up with the trends of children toys, should not coordinate gifts and, due to the unique way that the world has been shaped, gift cards are out of the question; what can you do? The answer is so simple and yet extremely forgotten, almost as obscure as that video of your high school principle falling in the parking lot; embrace Christmas for what it is, a time to spend with your family.
kids, telling stories and asking about our hobbies. Then one of our family friends enters the house, bringing with her all the sweets that you could imagine; peanut butter balls, scotch cookies, sugar cookies and my personal favourite - ginger snaps! Everyone crowds around the table and shares stories while adding an abnormal amount of sugar to their systems: it is simply marvelous. After all isn’t that what this season is all about? Students get two weeks off school and most adults receive about a week between Christmas Eve and New Year’s. This is not provided to wander around a store picking out junk from shelves that nobody really needs nor wants, but for sitting around a table in a warm kitchen with mugs full of eggnog and laughter reverberating off the walls. Regardless if you celebrate the season for religious reasons, or just appreciate the day off, the concept of family remains at the core of this holiday.
When you envision the perfect Christmas, what do you see? I see my whole family, all 30 of us, crowded in my grandparents’ living room. The fireplace on high and the heat nearly unbearable, especially with the amount of bodies in the room. Grandma and Grandpa surrounded by us
Tyler Magee Grade 12 student at KV High School
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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. Wednesday, December 6 - 11:30pm, PD Day Movie Morning - Emoji Movie. Saturday, December 9 - 2:30pm, Ornament workshop. Saturday, December 9 - 11:30pm, Family Movie Matinee - Despicable Me 3. Wednesday, December 27 - 11:30pm, Arthur Christmas. Thursday, December 28 - 11:30pm, Dr. Suess’ How the Grinch Stole Christmas. Friday, December 29 - 11:30pm, Beauty and the Beast: The Enchanted Christmas. Saturday, December 30 - 11:30pm, The Christmas Carol (Disney). 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. Speak out YOUth! Focus Group Wednesday, December 6, 13, 20 at 4:00pm. About YOU, For YOU, By YOU. STEAM - Science Technology Engineering Art Math, Thursday, December 7, 14, 21 at 4:00pm. 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. Carleton Christmas Fairville Festivities of December Long Ago. Wednesday, December 13 at 7:00pm. Seasonal refreshments. David Goss & Friends will share stories of the first official Canadian Christmas of 1867 until present. If you wish to share a reflection or story about Christmas in Saint John West, please call David at 672-8601. Christmas Open House Thursday, December 14 - Seasonal Treats from 12:00noon–3:00pm. Ukes4U Concert at 2:00pm. Knits for Kids - Our tree is up; help us fill it. We have donated yarn for any knitters who would like to help keep little hands warm this winter. Items are donated to Hestia House and Romero House just in time for Christmas. Chick Lit Book Club - Wednesday, December 6 at 7:00pm. Winter Street by Elin Hilderbrand. Chick Flick - Thursday, December 14 at 6:30pm - Viewing: Atomic Blonde. It’s a Mystery to Me – Mystery Book Club Potluck Supper Thursday, December 21 at 6:00pm. Mysteries by Mary Jane Maffini. Friday Flick - Friday, December 29 at 2:00 pm - Viewing: The Hitman’s Bodyguard. Learn to Play Bridge - 6:30pm on
SAINT JOHN SALVAGE CORPS AND FIRE POLICE If you are interest in serving your community we are now accepting application for new members. We have been serving the citizens of Saint John in a voluntary capacity since 1850 and are active members today. Our duties would include: Called upon to secure emergency scenes while being investigated by the Saint John Fire Department. Directing traffic for numerous public events within our community for the Saint John Police Force.
For further information or to apply for a membership please contact Captain Harold Peddle 506-647-9386
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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-onone 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 Wi-Fi. Community Room Rental - West Branch Library has a spacious room offering tables, chairs and limited kitchen facilities. 0019
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WELL RESTED KEEPING IT CLEAN One of the most important factors in making sure your CPAP treatment is working well is regular cleaning and replacement of your CPAP equipment. Fortunately, taking proper care of your equipment is easy, and takes very little time. Mask - The most important part of the system to clean is the mask. This comes in contact with your face every night and so picks up and can spread the most bacteria. Every day, clean your mask cushion and frame with a mild soap solutions and warm water, rinsing well. You can also use wipes specifically made for CPAP masks, and give it a thorough cleaning once a week. Your straps can be cleaned by hand once a week, rinsed well and hung to dry. Hose - Your hose can be a breeding ground for bacteria and spores since it often holds moisture and bacteria from your breath. Clean it at least weekly with warm soapy water,
rinsing very well, and hanging to dry. Make sure the electrical end of heated hoses are completely dry before plugging back into your machine. Humidifier Water Chamber - Your water chamber provides you with the humidity that your airway needs, but make sure it isn’t giving you a sinus or chest infection too! Use distilled water in it. Regular water creates a crusty mineral build up on the bottom, a great place for bacteria to grow. Rinse it out every three - four days and wash once a week in warm soapy water. Some can even be put in the dishwasher. Check with your sleep therapist. Filters - Your filters need to be cleaned and replaced regularly. The inside of your machine can become coated with tiny sticky particles, causing machine noise and malfunction. Check with your sleep therapist to find out the schedule for your particular machine. Replacement - Your CPAP mask and
hose go through a lot of wear and tear. At about six months, bacteria growth cannot be stopped with regular cleaning. Those sneaky little creatures can hide in cracks and scratches in your mask and hose, causing breathing infections. Your insurance company covers replacement mask and equipment, usually at least twice a year. Remember, your health depends on it! 0038
Angie Cummings, BSc RRT, Sussex Sleep Clinic
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WINTER / SPRING EDUCATION PROGRAMS Depression: Help Can Make a Difference
Hope & Healing: Coping with the Suicide of a Loved One
This six-week program is designed for individuals who have been diagnosed with depression. A trained facilitator and health care professionals discuss issues that relate to depression, including information on symptoms, treatment options, coping strategies and community resources.
This ten-week program is for individuals who have lost a loved one to suicide. A trained facilitator and health care professionals offer information on the grieving process, self-care, coping strategies and community resources.
Tuesday January 16th 6:30 to 8:30 PM
Understanding Anxiety & Panic Disorder
Tuesday March 20 6:30 to 8:30 PM th
This eight-week program for individuals who have been diagnosed with generalized anxiety and / or panic disorders. A trained facilitator and health care professionals discuss issues related to anxiety and panic disorders, including information on symptoms, treatment options, coping strategies and community resources.
March 13th 6:30 to 8:30 PM
Building Assertiveness Skills
Wednesday March 21st 6:30 to 8:30 PM
This six-week program is designed to teach women how to stand up for their personal rights - expressing thoughts, feelings and beliefs in direct, honest and appropriate ways while still respecting the thoughts, feelings and beliefs of others.
Mindfulness
Living Life to the Full
This six-week skill-based program is designed to teach individuals the benefits and practices of mindfulness and how to focus on the art of living deeply in the present moment. Participants will learn how to practice mindfulness to calm the mind and to improve both mental and physical health.
This eight-week program helps people make a difference in their lives. Participants are taught how to deal with their feelings when worried or hopeless, and learn skills to help them tackle life’s problems. Registration is now open for Youth, Adult and Senior program offerings.
Thursday March 22nd 6:30 to 8:30 PM
TBD - Spring 2018
For more information or to register for these programs, please contact: CMHA of NB Saint John Office Phone: (506) 633-1705 Sponsored by:
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KV MEMORY CAFE We extend a warm welcome to everyone who has ever been curious about the wonderful social and uplifting effect that Cafes have on those who are affected by the many forms of dementia. The environment is comfortable, safe and inclusive. Each cafe features an educational speaker and musical entertainment. Come and bring folks out of their daily isolation and let them enjoy an afternoon in the company of those that understand what they are going through. This month Cindy Grant will demonstrate Yoga for All and KidSing will get us into the musical joy of the Christmas Season. Sunday, December 10 from 2:00-4:00pm at St Paul's Anglican Church Hall, 4 Church Ave, Rothesay. For more information please contact Mark Harris at 634-8722 or email mharris@alzheimernb.ca. 4794
ATHLETICS NB AWARDS On Saturday, November 25 the annual awards gala was held to honour all of
the hard work of our athletes, coaches, officials and volunteers through the last year. Here are some of the winners from the Saint John Area: Bantam female winner, Erin Vringer; Bantam male winner, Micah Landry; Youth male winner, Craig Thorne; Senior male winner, Nick MacMackin; Masters female winner, Sharon Peabody; Men’s XC award winner, Brady Graves. Congratulations to all of those who were nominated on all of your hard work and dedication through the last year and beyond as well to the winners themselves, it is well deserved. For a list of all the winners, go to anb.ca. 4798
PIC OF THE MONTH “Trimmings of the Season” is the theme for December; no winner was chosen for November. No people or pets please, digital copies only and photos must be horizontal (landscape) not vertical (portrait). Only photos relating to the current theme will be considered. See full contest rules at: ossekeag.ca (under “About”). Submissions are to be emailed, as attachments, to editorial@ossekeag. ca and must be received by the 25th of each month. Contest winner will be notified by email when selection is made and vouchers must be picked up within 30 days. Happy shooting!! 0037
DENIS MORRIS COMMUNITY CENTRE 330 Greenhead Road, West SJ Wednesdays: Weekly Evening Bingo 3:00pm, all games are in booklets. Our Sunday Bingo will resume in the Spring of 2018. Stamp - 50/50 draw - canteen. Rentals available for all occasions receptions, meetings etc. Call 672-1046. G044
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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December 5th - December 18th, 2017
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SANTA CLAUS PARADE The 13 Annual Lancaster Santa Claus Parade was held on November 25 and was a huge success. This year we had 45 entries. The Committee would like to thank all who took part in this parade and express that all are winners, the participants all put hard work into each entry and make this the best parade. Special thank you too Santa for his time and local 18 city of Saint John Outside workers, Saint John Transit Commission, Saint John Police Force, IAFF Local 771, the Judges, the Volunteers, all the participants
Santa Claus Parade in the parade for their hard work and commitment to the parade & community and the spectators for
their contributions in making this year's parade a successful and safe event. 4796
WHAT’S HAPPENING Tuesday, December 5
Monday, December 11
Monday, December 18
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. Dominion Park Ice Fishing Association monthly meeting, 7:00pm. 1st Tuesday of each month until March. Dennis Morris Community Centre, Green Head Road. New members welcome. Info; Tom, 721-0145.
SJ Naturalists Club Members’ Nature Presentations 7:00pm at New Brunswick Museum, Market Square. Christmas draws and treats. Adult Public Skating at Harbour Station (use West Entrance) 8:00-9:00pm. Live music by Ron Maloney. $8/per skater, ages 18+. Info Margaret, 672-9424 or Alison 672-2385. harbourskatingclub.ca.
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.
Wednesday, December 6 James Mullinger’s Christmas Variety 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. 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. Free Christmas Concert with Sea Belles A Cappella Chorus from 2:303:30pm at Brunswick Square.
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Tuesday, December 12 Christmas Concert - Songs of the Season 7:00pm St. Luke’s Anglican Church, 369 Main Street, Saint John. $15/person at the door or Chorus members: Saint John Men’s Chorus. Special Guests. Saturday, December 16 Community Lessons and Carols Service 7:00pm at Trinity Church, 115 Charlotte Street, Uptown Saint John. Free will offering for Inter City Youth Ministry. Sunday, December 17 Carols and Classics by Saint Columba Presbyterian Church Choirs and friends 1454 Manawagonish Road, 6:30pm. Free will offering. Traditional candle lighting, congregational participation in carol singing. The Hanging of the Green service St. Luke’s Anglican Church, corner of Main and Lansdowne Avenue at 10:30am. Seasonal Scripture readings and hymns as God’s house is prepared for the birth of Jesus.
Sunday, December 24 Christmas cantata, The Christmas Story by St. Luke’s Anglican Church Senior Choir at 10:30am. Come and enjoy the re-telling of the birth of the Saviour of the World. St. Luke’s Church, 369 Main Street. Sunday, December 31 Service of Lessons and Carols 10:30am at St. Luke’s Anglican Church, on the Corner of Main and Lansdowne Avenue. A Joyous service with lots of carol singing. All welcome.
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COMMUNITY CLASSIFIEDS FOR SALE CHRISTMAS TREES U-Cut and PreCut. Bring your family for an outing. Open every day in December from 10:00am until dusk. On weekends warm up by a wood fire, enjoy hot chocolate and a craft for little ones. Laura & Ray Folkins, 92 Rt. 870, Kierstead Mt., 433-4229.
PRAYERS PRAYER TO THE BLESSED VIRGIN (never known to fail). O Most Beautiful Flower of Mount Carmel. Fruitful Vine, Splendour of Heaven, Blessed Mother of the Son of God, Immaculate Virgin assist me in my Necessity. O Star of the Sea, help me and show me you are my mother. O Holy Mary
Mother of God, Queen of Heaven and Earth, I humbly beseech you from the bottom of my heart to secure my necessity (make request). There are none who can withstand your power. O Mary conceived without sin, pray for us who have recourse to thee (3 times), O Mary, I place this cause in your hands (3 times). Say this prayer for 3 consecutive days, then publish it & it will be granted. E.D.
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.
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SAINT JOHN UPHOLSTERY & SEWING machine repair. RV’s, boat covers, recovering & restyling repairs. 832-7870. HD foam, T-Trailers, caning, seagrass, canvas. Village Upholstery & Refinishing – Craftsmanship.
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.
AT YOUR SERVICE Cedar Hill Extension Cemetery
We have Traditional Lots Available in Section K
1650 Manawagonish Rd. Saint John, NB E2M 3Y3 Phone: 672-4309 Email: info@cedarhillcemetery.ca www.chgcemetery.ca Office Open 9am-4:30pm Monday - Friday
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Tel: 832-5613 242 Main street hampton, nB e5n 6B8 info@ossekeag.ca December 5th - December 18th, 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
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Saint John - Lancaster Mall 693-4056 Mon - Fri: 9am-4pm