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My Husband and I had a lovely Sunday afternoon, I went shopping while he puttered away at his shop. Arriving home for supper I was absolutely dismayed when Kevin discovered a puddle in the middle of our kitchen floor. I immediately began wondering how I would convince Kevin that it wasn't necessary to re-home my incredibly difficult cat, now that she had decided to use our floor as her litter box. Then a drip from our ceiling vent landed in the puddle and that created a whole new concern. We investigated, thought we solved the issue, cleaned up and settled in for supper. A few minutes later and I realized my Sunday evening had been completely high-jacked as the vent had started dripping again. Then the drip began increasing in intensity and, thanks to our vaulted ceiling, the water was trickling across the ceiling towards the cupboards. My father-in-law was driving in from Pearsonville to have a look, and Kevin left to find a ladder, leaving me alone with the drip. So there I was standing in the middle of the kitchen holding my swiffer dust mop wrapped in paper towel up to the ceiling to soak up the drip, as the bucket system was no longer working, when one of our friends arrived. Talk about being happy to see someone! Kevin had sent him a text when the drip first appeared asking for suggestions and Brent came over to check things out. I learned more about air circulation in the next half-hour than I ever thought I would need to know, but we still weren't certain what

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exactly was going on. When Kevin and his Dad arrived, Brent was elbow deep in our ceiling, soaking up the water pooling in the vent pipe. It was decided that a more thorough investigation was necessary so I spent the next two and a half hours tucked up in bed, out of the way, while the men climbed up and down the ladder, sticking their arms in various vents trying to discover the problem. When it became clear that we needed to wait for daylight, I was left with a bucket sitting on my step stool, which in turn was sitting on a towel in the middle of my kitchen floor. The bucket was collecting water that was slowly dripping from a piece of bendable pipe sticking out of my ceiling. Brent came back on Monday to have another look and, thank heavens, determined there was an ice build up on the roof which has since been fixed. The pipe and bucket need to remain while we wait for the water to dry up, which to a neat freak like me is really hard to look at, but I can't complain because, hey... my cat gets to stay. I'm not sure that Kevin will agree with my assessment given his dislike of the cats but I'll take it as a win. 0001

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MARKETPLACE WELLNESS CENTRE Carleton Community Centre, 120 Market Place; 674-4335 Hours: Monday-Friday 7:30am3:30pm. 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.

MILFORD COMMUNITY CENTRE 248 Milford Road, 672-2400 Mondays - 7:00pm, Auction 45’s; except holidays and if school is cancelled, cards are cancelled. All welcome. Thursdays - Bingo, doors open at 5:45pm. Games start at 6:30pm. Saturday, April 8: 11:00am, Easter Egg Hunt, please call to register your child. More information on any of the above or to rent the Centre, please call 6722400. 0033

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

NB ANTIQUE AUTO CLUB JAMBOREE The Southeast Region of NB Antique Auto Club is pleased to announce it will host the Club’s Provincial 2017 Jamboree. The Jamborees are held in rotation around the province and is open to all Club members and guests. It will be held in Sussex on the New Brunswick Day long weekend, August 5-7. The Jamboree is an opportunity for Club members from across the province and beyond, to come together for a weekend of fun and interaction with like-minded hobbyists, and we are excited to showcase the Sussex area to approximately 125 guests. This gathering will also permit local enthusiasts and the public to further appreciate the collector hobby. 4412

SJACL SEEKING NEW BOARD MEMBERS The Saint John Association for Community Living (SJACL) is looking for new Board members. The Boards meets on the second Monday of every month, September to June, from 6:30 to 8:30pm. We are looking for new Board members who believe in our Vision “Within the Greater Saint John area all citizens – with a particular focus on citizens with an intellectual disability – are included in the social, economic, recreational, spiritual, and political

life of their chosen community, to the extent and in the manner they choose”. The Association tries to support all members of families in which there is a person with an intellectual disability – to the extent and in the manner chosen by those family members – to help them achieve their family members ‘goals. If you would like further information, please contact the SJACL office at 6521544. 4410

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ASK MARY DO WIDOWS BECOME INVISIBLE? Being a widow changes how we think about ourselves and how the world looks at us. It’s been years for me but sometimes I still feel like I’m half here and that if I’m not careful I will in time disappear. Some of the widows I talk to say that people look at them different now that they are no longer part of a couple. It makes them feel as though they are invisible and that what they have to say is discounted, as if they have no value. There is this sense that we could fall off the face of the earth and no one would notice for at least a week. In the early days you may find that people avoid you - making you feel less relevant. They may be afraid that they will someday be in your shoes or perhaps they quite simply don’t know what to say or do. Widows can feel invisible - they miss their husbands, the day to day comfort and security of having

someone to share their life with. Most of all we miss the person we were when we were with them. We felt part of something, but now we are no longer anyone’s “special someone”. We must not let the world define us: Be sociable, you may be down but you are not out; Do some decorating – take a room, redo it and enjoy; Take control of your health, finances and social life; Make friends with other “widows” as they really listen; Take time for others - when we connect we are visible; Pay attention to just this one day; Today do something for yourself - what will it be? The first step is sometimes as simple as getting out of the house - don’t let the world define you to the point that you become invisible. You matter so go out there and travel this journey with your head high and it won’t hurt to have a little bit of that “I don’t give a… attitude”. Get support from others who have suffered a loss and will understand

how you feel. If you are a widow there is a “Community Forum” on the “The Sisterhood of Widows” website called sisterhoodofwidows.com/community. This area is a safe place to talk to other widows and share your own tips and advice. It helps to face the world with those that understand your journey. Take care of yourself. Please email me your questions: mary@ 0016 thesisterhoodofwidows.com.

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COMMUNITY VOLUNTEERS WANTED Volunteers are needed to help file simple income tax returns for people in your community, on behalf of the Canada Revenue Agency’s Community Volunteer Income Tax Program (CVITP). If you have a basic understanding of income tax and want to help out in your community, come Lend a Hand! You can register to become a CVITP volunteer at: cra. gc.ca/volunteer, until February. The CVITP has been helping individuals with modest incomes and simple tax situations prepare their income tax and benefit returns for free for 45 years. CVITP volunteers help complete more than half a million tax returns every year, lending a hand to thousands of people in communities across the country. As a volunteer with the CVITP you will: give back to your community; help individuals get or maintain uninterrupted access to benefits and credits; increase your personal tax knowledge; gain new skills and improve existing ones; do work that is valued and recognized; and receive training, support, and reference materials including free tax software. For more information about the CVITP, to find out how to become a volunteer, or to find a participating community organization in your area, go to: cra.gc.ca/volunteer, or call us at 1‑800‑959‑8281. 4352

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? Saturday, February 25 – at 10:00am and again at 1:30pm, “Birding 101” Workshop with Jim Wilson. Pre-registration is required call Joanne Savage at 847-4245 or email davidsavage@rogers.com. Regular Club meeting at the NB Museum in Market Square, 7:00pm on Monday, March 13 - “The Life of the Turkey Vulture, Living on the Edge” with Jim Wilson. 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

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WhAT’S hAPPENING February 20 & 27 Adult Public Skating at Harbour Station, 8:00-9:00pm for adults 18 and over. $8/person. Use West Entrance. Hockey, figure or speed skates. Live music by Ron Maloney. More info - visit Harbour Skating Club on Facebook; check: harbourskatingclub. ca or call 672-2385, 672-9424. Wednesday, February 22 SJ Branch, NB Genealogical Society meeting, 7:00pm at the SJ Free Public Library, Multipurpose Room. Guest speaker, Doug McQuinn, will share how five people from coast to coast collaborated on and published a history and genealogy of William McLeod I. All guests welcome. Thursday, February 23 Seniors’ Luncheon at St. Augustine’s Church (corner of Quispamsis & Pettingill Roads) at 12:00noon. Join us for warm, nutritious meal and great conversation. No charge, free-will

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Saturday, February 25 Hampton Curl for Cancer at the Hampton Curling Club. Registration deadline is February 18 by calling Jill Russell at 634-6263. Sunday, February 26 Sesquicentennial Series of talks and music, 2:00pm at Trinity Church (115 Charlotte Street); Magic in Saint John with Harold Wright - Story of Dan Ross andRuss Whitebone. Freewill offering to cover expenses. Refreshments following one hour talk. Tuesday, February 28 Shrove Tuesday Pancake Supper at Our Lady of the Assumption Church 3:30-6:00pm at the Assumption Centre on Chapel Street, West Saint John. $7/adults, $3/children (12 and under). Menu will include - pancakes, sausages, beans, home fries, brown bread, tea, coffee and cake. Shrove Tuesday Pancake Supper,

Non-Profit, Service & Community Groups (Churches, Seniors, Schools, etc) we are currently updating our list of editorial for on-going events, that is those that run on a weekly or monthly basis - meetings, card parties, music, bingo, bowling, breakfasts etc. on-going events information is kept on file and placed as often as space allows. we have not heard from many groups in the past year and are looking to update our contact and event info. in order to ensure all information is current and accurate, by the first of March, any information we have on file which has not been updated this year will be removed. Please let us know if your group would like to update event info. to update your group’s information please call us at 832-5613 and ask for “Editorial”; or email: editorial@ossekeag.ca.

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Kingston Parish Hall 4:00-6:00pm. Pancakes, beans, sausages, dessert, coffee or tea. $8/adults, $4/children under 12. Proceeds to Anglican Parish of Kingston. Gluten free pancakes available upon request. Contact: Parish Office 763-3183 or parishofkingston@ gmail.com. Shrove Tuesday Pancake Lunch & Supper at Villa Madonna Retreat House. 4 sittings: 11:30am; 1:00, 4:30 & 6:00pm. 849-5125 to reserve your table. Pancakes, sausages, beans, homemade raisin brown bread, maple syrup, gingerbread with brown sugar sauce, coffee & tea. Gluten free pancakes available on request. Shrove Tuesday Supper at St. Mark’s United Church from 4:30-6:00pm. Come enjoy pancakes, sausages, baked beans, coffee/tea and dessert. Tickets are $8/adults, $4/children 12 and under. Take outs available. Limited Seating. Call 672-3320 for tickets or at the door. Pancake Supper at Glenview United Church, 4:00-6:00pm, blueberry

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WhAT’S hAPPENING pancakes, home-fries, sausage, beans, brown-bread and dessert. $10/adults; $5/children 6-12; $25/family up to age 12. More info 696-3775.

Saturday, March 4 Fiddle-Doo & Potluck, hosted by the Maritime Fiddling Assoc and Kim & George Boone, at the Hampton Resource Center (DeMille Court, Hampton) from 2:00-6:30pm. Bring your favourite pot luck dish for supper. Saturday, March 11 Monthly Breakfast/Brunch/Bake Sale at Church of St. Andrew & St. David (164 Germain St., side entrance), 9:00am-1:00pm. Take-outs available. Great breakfast, homemade items on bake table. Fundraiser for Church. $10/adults, $4/children under 10, $25/family of 4. Church: 634-3092. Sunday, March 12 Monthly Breakfast, sponsored by the Knights of Columbus Council #6770, at the Assumption Centre (Chapel Street West) from 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. St. Columba Presbyterian Church in Concert (1454 Manawagonish Road), 6:00pm - “The Pilgrim’s Journey of Faith”, congregational singing, choir selections, readings. Free will offering. Refreshments following the presentation. Storm date, March 19.

LEGIONS JERVIS BAY RCL #53 1016 Bayside Drive 633-0092; jervisbay@ rogers.com Hours of operation - Monday-Friday 2:00-11:00pm; Saturday 12:00noon11:00pm; Sunday 12:00noon-6:00pm. Sundays - 1:00pm, Bingo, canteen open selling hotdogs, chips and chocolate bars. Fridays - Chase the Ace draw, purchase tickets at the bar all week up to Friday evening at 7:45. Ticket draw is at 8:00pm. Attendance for the draw is not mandatory. Hall rental and catering available, contact the Legion at 633-0092 for more information. LANCASTER RCL #69 Wilson Street, Saint John, Phone 635-8095 February 14, 21, 28, March 7 - 7:30pm, Doubles Crib in the Upper Hall. Friday, February 17, 24, March 3 7:00pm, Open “Mic” Night with Don LeBlanc & Friends. Saturday, February 25 - 2:00-5:00pm, dance with Donny & Delbert in Pub 69. Saturday, February 25 - 9:00pm, Branch #69 & Singles dance with 2nd Time Around in the Upper Hall. Sunday, February 19 - 7:00pm, dance with Steve & Carol in the Upper Hall. Saturday, February 18 & March 4 3:30pm, dance with Jed & Moe in the Upper Hall. Sunday, February 26 - 7:00pm, dance with Jed & Moe in the Upper Hall. Monday, February 20 - 7:30pm, Branch #69 Ladies’ Auxiliary General Meeting in the Upper Hall. Saturday, March 4 - 9:00pm, Branch #69 & Singles dance with Party Line in the Upper Hall. Sunday, March 5 - No Dance. 0015

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ROTHESAY-KINGS ROTARY CLUB NEWS

Jessica McPherson, Evan Doucet, Jennifer Butler, Matthew Bedard, Paul Boudreau, Devan Burnham

Operation Red Nose had another successful year! The program ran on weekends – November 25, 26; December 2, 3, 9, 10, 16, 17 and New Year’s Eve. Regardless of inclement weather, in total, we provided 200 rides home for patrons with their own vehicle. We could not have done this without our 150 Volunteers! Thank you so much! Thank you also to all of our Sponsors

– Belmont Health & Wealth, Saint John Police Force, K100/Kool 98, Belyea, Colwell, Daley, Beers Neal, JTR Dumpsters and Greater Saint John Community Foundation. We are happy to announce that we made a donation of $5,000 directly to PRO Kids Saint John. Together we all can make a difference in providing activities for our local children. 4424

BEGINNER CLASSES SPRING 2017 Taoist Tai Chi classes for Beginners will commence February 27, 28 and March 2 in Rothesay, Saint John and the Kennebecasis Valley. Taoist Tai Chi is a body-mind-spirit approach to health. It begins with learning a sequence of specific, flowing movements, which engage the whole body. Movement is continuous, yet within each there is a focus on balance, stillness and alignment. Relaxation and stress relief often result. The health benefits of Taoist Tai Chi practice can be experienced in many ways ranging from maintaining

already excellent health to significant improvements in mobility, flexibility, pain management and circulation. Our programs are offered by the Fung Loy Kok Institute of Taoism which is a charitable organization dedicated to making the benefits of Taoist Tai Chi available to all. Classes have been held in Southern NB for over 25 years. The Beginner program runs for four months. The cost is $140 (seniors and students $110). Join us for one of our introductory sessions. There is no obligation. (See classified ad for details). 4426

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DOLLARS & SENSE FOLLOWING THE FINANCIAL ADVICE OF FRIENDLY OTHERS The common mistake that we all make in giving advice, especially financial advice, is we start out with, “well, this is how I do it…” we are too busy explaining how successful we are with a certain aspect of our money that we do not even catch the social cues of the despair we have just set upon someone who is struggling with that very topic. There are no cookie cutters available for dealing with your finances. Even when it comes to budgeting, we could use the same template, but very likely will have different results. We all make financial mistakes; it could be that ‘lemon’ of a car you purchased or that never ending payment plan that you thought you understood. For the most part we can bounce back from those moments in time. Imagine if you could not, and that is where our client’s find themselves. The lemon turns into a more expensive refinanced car, the payment plan gets extended, nothing ever seems

to end. It is a very isolating feeling. Everyone wants to help, and offer their best practices, I am sure you have even found yourself offering to do a budget for someone struggling. The first step to helping anyone who is struggling financially is to listen to what the person is facing. They are looking for immediate help, not a life change. Changing the way we spend money and understanding our financial behaviours comes with time and practice. Let the person talk out the immediate issue and assist them in weighing out their options. Realize that there are issues bigger than what we can solve in a short time. Sometimes the best help you can provide is sending them credit counselling for budgeting help, as we are able to focus on the immediate and assist in establishing a long term plan. The reason I thought about writing on this topic was not to discourage readers from assisting those that struggle financially, it was to reframe how we

EDUCATION PROGRAMS Understanding Anxiety & Panic Disorder

Tuesday Evenings Beginning March 14th, 2017 6:30 to 8:30 PM This eight-week program is designed 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.

Hope & Healing: Coping with the Suicide of a Loved One Tuesday Evenings Beginning March 28th, 2017 6:30 to 8:30 PM

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.

Mindfulness

Thursday Evenings Beginning March 30th, 2017 6:30 to 8:30 PM

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. For more information or to register for these programs, please contact: CMHA of NB Saint John Office Phone: (506) 633-1705 Sponsored by:

approach it so that the receiver is able to leverage what they have been able to gather. It is a busy time of year for our presentations on budgeting and credit. A common theme in the discussions during the presentations is when someone finally has their “a-ha” moment and is able to change a financial behaviour that was not in their best interest. They speak to having family tell them to quit smoking, or not to spend more than they have, but it’s not until they practiced different financial skills that they were able to see their way through it. 0005

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Saint John Outdoor Sports and Leisure Trade Show Saint John Trade and Convention Centre April 21-23, 2017 Friday 3-9pm Saturday 9am-7pm Sunday 10am-4pm

An opportunity to showcase your products and services. For information on becoming a vendor please contact Paul Basque: 506-672-8299, peblc@bellaliant.net Al Dowling: 506-672-7349, albertd1943@gmail.com Organized by the Knights Of Columbus Council 8094 Father Thomas Beck Lancaster. Proceeds from the Trade Show will be donated to local charities.

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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. Children’s Programs: Babies in the Library - Tuesdays at 11:30am. Registration required. 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. Storytime - 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-onone tutoring session. Battle of the Books 2017 - five Westside schools in each grade category K-5 are battling to read the most books and win a pizza party. Paws to Read® - Call to register for this

one-on-one reading session. LEGO® - Imagine, build, create - all day, everyday. Family Drop-in Table - all day, every day with weekly theme. Saturday, February 18 - 2:30pm, Minecraft® Games. Pre-registration required; 2:30pm, Glamcraft - hair & magnetic nails. Pre-registration required. Friday, February 24 - 11:30am, PD Day Movie - Pete’s Dragon. Adult Programs:. Coffee House & Open Mic - last Wednesday of each month, 6:30pm. Musicians, poets, writers and a great audience. Monthly Book Raffle: Tickets ($2/one, $5/3) on sale each month for a new group of books. Adult Literacy Tutoring: call for free oneon-one tutoring session. Knit 2 Together (k2tog): Tuesday afternoons drop-in, with knitted squares, tea and treats. Blind Date with a Book: Celebrate Heart Month (February), select your ‘date’ from the display of specially wrapped books,

check it out at the Circulation Desk and then unwrap it. Hopefully it is love at first sight. February Food Bank Drive: When you visit the Library, bring a non-perishable food item for local food bank. Thursday, February 16 - 7:00pm, Mystery Book Club. Featured author: Matthew Pearl. Wednesday, February 22 - 6:30pm, Chick Lit Book Club, All the Bright Places by Jennifer Niven.Friday, February 24 - 2:00pm, Friday Flick, The Girl on the Train. February 26-March 4: Celebrate Freedom to Read Week. Check out our display. Tuesday, February 28 - 2:00pm, Library Friends Gathering. 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.

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LIBRARY NEWS 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. Saturdays - 10:30-11:00am, Toddler Time. Tuesday, February 14 - Giant Heart Valentine all day drop-in. Make a valentine to show what you love about NB and add it to our giant heart. Supplies provided to make one for those you love! Tuesday, February 21 - 6:00pm, Classic Film. Tuesday, February 28 - 2:30-3:30pm, Knit & Crochet Club. Tuesday, February 28 - Freedom to Read

Week begins. Wednesday, February 15 - 10:3011:30am, Seniors’ & Newcomers’ Cafe. Wednesday, February 15 - 6:00pm, Paint for Fun with Mattyas, pre-registration required. Wednesday, February 22 - 6:30-7:00pm, Hackmatack Children’s Book Club. Thursday, February 16, 23 - 10:3011:00am, Every Child Ready to Read storytime; 2:00-4:00pm, Scrabble Game drop-in. Thursday, February 23 - 2:30-3:30, Book Club for adults; Friday, February 17 - 2:30-3:30pm, Seniors’ Computer Question & Answer. Friday, February 17 & 24 - Open Craft Day, all day drop-in. Saturday, February 18 - 11:00am, Graphic Novel Club for adults; Kindergarten Bag Day, all day drop-in. Saturday, February 25 - 2:30pm, Puppet Show fun. 0019

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Seniors (50+) who are on low income -singles 30,000/year or couples $40,000/year can have their Income Tax Returns completed at no charge at the Senior’s Resource Centre in March and April. This service will be available on Tuesdays & Thursdays 9:00-11:30am & 1:00-2:30pm. The Centre is wheelchair accessible for any age. For more information please contact the Senior’s Resource Centre at 6338781. 4371

PROSTATE CANCER SUPPORT GROUP The Greater Saint John Prostate Cancer Support Group meets the 2nd Tuesday of each month (September-June) in the Community Hall of the St. James the Less Church (1760 Rothesay Road), starting at 7:00pm. For more information contact Group Co-Ordinator, Doug Moore 847-1628 or dougmoore@live.ca. G002

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NB YOUTH CHOIR 2017 The New Brunswick Youth Choir 2017 takes place May 19-21 at Mount Allison University, Marjorie Young Bell Conservatory of Music, Sackville, NB. The NB Youth Choir is a three-day auditioned choral residency for New Brunswick singers between the ages of 16 and 24 from all across New Brunswick and from both of New Brunswick’s official linguistic communities. It is an intensive weekend of training and education and a unique opportunity for singers to pursue excellence in choral music under the direction of a renowned conductor. It is an opportunity for like-minded students to learn and collaborate with one another, and to meet and connect with their peers. New Brunswick singers aged 16-24 are eligible to audition for the NBYC. Candidates by no means need to be voice students, but they should have some singing experience and it is strongly recommended that they be able to read music. Application deadline is Wednesday, February 22. For complete details email Leo Macneil at nbchoralfed@gmail.com or under Youth Choir 2017 at: nbcfsite.wordpress. com. 4419

Beryl, Jimmy & Shirley, recent residents of the week Inspired by the popular blog, Humans of New York, People of Kennebec and Kings Way features a different Kennebec Manor/Kings Way Care Centre resident every week. In a few short sentences we give readers a glimpse into their lives and who they are as an individual. The week after their post has been on facebook, we give them a copy of their 'headshot' and all the comments under their photo. So far the featured residents

have really enjoyed reading the messages from old co-workers, family, friends and strangers. At Kennebec Manor and Kings Way Care Centre we really want the community to know that we have a lot of amazing people living with us, who still have a lot of wisdom and joy to share. Visit: facebook.com/KWLCA to check out our featured residents! Make sure to leave them a comment! 4421

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DIRECTOR’S NOTES GROWING UP IS HARD TO DO Growing up is hard to do. I don’t know about anyone else, but I wouldn’t go through being a teenager again for all the tea in China. The stories of adolescence do make good theatre though, and there are two of them onstage at the Imperial Theatre in the next little while. First up, and told from the adolescent’s point of view, is I, Claudia. At twelve and three quarters, Claudia is teetering on the brink of teenager-hood, and it all feels overwhelming. She’s got a science project due, her father has a new girlfriend, and she’s not “in” with the popular crowd. Taking refuge in the school basement, she is befriended by the janitor, a refugee theatre manager from “Bulgonia” who helps her use theatre to work through the tangle of her young life. The show is a tour de force for one actress using masks to perform all of the characters. Cleverly theatrical, we see Claudia become the other people in her life, and our understanding grows along

with hers. When this play by Kristin Thomson premiered in Toronto in 2001, it was a huge hit, winning the Dora Mavor Moore awards for both new play and best performance. There will be a performance for schools as well as one for the general public on February 22. This is a must-see for young people from 10 to 15, but also for adults who love beautiful, well-written, deftly performed theatre. Second, on March 2, we have Confessions of a Fairy’s Daughter. This time we get an adult’s point of view on their childhood, with memoir author Alison Wearing performing a play based on her bestselling book of the same name. When Wearing’s father came out as gay, her young world changed. With humour and tenderness, she paints a moving picture of family and love that ultimately heals all wounds. She also reminds us what it meant to be gay in the 1980s, in the time of Toronto’s infamous

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bathhouse raids, the beginning of the AIDS epidemic and before we all knew what LGBTQ meant. For the literary minded, there are some extra opportunities to interact with the author. She will be reading as part of the Lorenzo Reading Series on March 1, and Imperial is hosting a “Book Club” meeting after her show on March 2. A small group who have read the memoir will gather with Wearing to discuss it. Glad as I am not to have to do it again, I’m looking forward to sharing these two very different coming of age stories with people of all ages. 0030

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COMMUNITY CLASSIFIEDS FOR SALE FARM FRESH FOOD. No antibiotics, no sprays. Beef, Chicken, Emu, Pork, Turkey, Vegetables. Weekly packs. Eggs, Honey, Emu oil, Soap, Body Scrubs, much more. Call, visit Route 10 to Berwick, Goddard’s. 433-2544. NOTICES Taoist Tai Chi™ Beginner Classes Saint John, West. Information session and first class will be held Tuesday morning, February 28, 10:00am-noon, and also Thursday evening, March 2, 7:00-9:00pm, at Assumption Centre,

West Saint John for adults of all ages, including teens. Try this body-mindspirit approach to finding balance and building health, strength and flexibility. Cost: $140; (students/seniors: $110.) For information: saintjohn.nb@taoist. org. Voicemail: 658-9854.

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