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2017 WALKS N’ TALKS 40 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 June 6: 40th Anniversary Uptown Celebration. Meet at Trinity Church, 115 Charlotte Street. This walk will feature visits to sites noted in my book Saint John Snippets and will conclude with an insider's look at the architectural delights of 1880 Trinity Church, which reflect the interior of many of the homes we will pass but can’t visit. Snacks follow in the Bennett Room, then, for those interested a half hour slideshow featuring photos taken by various participants on walks during the past 40 years will be shown. Sponsored by Leisure Services of Saint John. June 13: Vibrant Volunteers - Jewish Women as Community Builders: Leaves from the Gate of the Shaarei Zedek Cemetery on Westmorland Road opposite Ellerdale Street. This walk will be led by Jewish Museum curator katherine Biggs-Craft, using markers of those buried in the cemetery who contributed to the city’s culture and history. Sponsored by Fernhill Cemetery. Watch for detours in this area this summer. June 20: 140th Anniversary of the Great Saint John Fire: Meet at the Red Rose Parking lot, Union Street, not far from where the fire began, and explore fire facts and folklore, truth and fiction, information and misinformation. Enjoy glimpses of sketches done for books written just weeks after the fire. Also hear reflections from those interviewed immediately after the fire, and on the anniversary of the fire at 10, 20 and 50 years. Sponsored by Cultural Affairs of the City of Saint John. June 27: Remembering Saint John’s Only Premier, J.B.M. Baxter: Meet at Martello Tower, and walk Baxter’s neighbourhood, to learn how this West Side lad make an early entry into civic politics which led eventually to th
his serving as Premier of NB. We will walk streets he walked, see homes he visited and come to know this Saint Johner through stories, skits and photos. Sponsored by Parks Canada. Saturday, July 1: Canada Day Sesquicentennial celebration walks will be held at Fernhill at 11:00am-12:00pm: at Quispamsis Arts and Cultural Park at 1:00-2:30pm and the Ghostly Gallivant departing from the Market Square Lighthouse at 8:00pm with walkers seeking ghostly characters from coast to coast on uptown streets. 4538
KOC COUNCIL #8360 BINGO The Knights of Columbus’, Council #8364, Bingo every Friday evening at the Stella Maris Church Hall (201 Bayside Drive). Doors open at 5:30, Early Games at 6:30 and Regular Bingo begins at 7:00pm. Prizes - 50/50, 75/20, winner take all, cookie jar and treasure chest. Canteen available. For more information contact 6397946. G166
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Congratulations to Sharon Peabody of Saint John, who submitted this photo of a double Tulip blossom to the “Pic of the Month” contest for May. Sharon has won a Movie Pass (for two, including drinks & popcorn), compliments of Ossekeag Publishing. “Humming Birds” is the theme for June. Karl’s tips: Hmmm - Hummers, there have been books written on how to photograph these beauties. I even have a laser pointer, which when a bird breaks the beam it activates the camera and flash. But for the average guy a blind of a sort is in order. Get your feeders out and
they will get used to you helping them out. Mine are near my window, so I and my grandchildren can appreciate them Remember - 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. 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
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 - 10:00am, Toddler Time, until June 20. Free of charge for ages 18 months to 3 years. To register call the Centre or 643-7239. Story time, finger plays, rhymes and songs.
Read, learn, play and share. Sponsored by Saint John Free Public Library. More info 643-7239. All children welcome, come and drop- in. Thursdays - Bingo, doors open at 5:45pm. Games start at 6:30pm. More information on any of the above or to rent the Centre 672-2400. 0033
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Come join in the fun listening, playing and enjoying Irish Music and culture in a traditional setting! Comhaltas offers Traditional Irish music sessions on Tuesdays at O'Leary's Pub (46 Princess Street, Saint John). The session begins at 7:00pm; this is a great opportunity to sit with experienced musicians and learn tunes at a slower pace. We transition to an 'up to speed' session at 7:30. At 8:30 the circle welcomes individual tunes, songs, stories, poetry,
jokes, step dance and much more! All are welcome, regardless of experience. Feel free to bring your traditional instrument or your voice and join in - or simply sit with the other bar patrons and enjoy the traditional setting. Spread the word! Bring your friends! Listen to: fiddles, bodhrans (Irish drums), harps, tin whistles, accordions, guitars, mandolins and other traditional instruments and songs for free! G092
DIRECTOR’S NOTES NEW BEGINNINGS Perhaps it’s all the time I spent in school, but June always feels like the end of the year to me. This year that’s especially so, as it marks the end of my time at Imperial Theatre. It’s been an amazing seven years on staff at this beautiful historic entertainment palace, the last four as Executive Director. Some of the highlights of those years? Creating a huge community concert to celebrate Imperial’s 100th birthday; hosting the Atlantic Presenters Association Contact East event; presenting stars like Darlene Love, Avner the Eccentric and Sylvia Tyson, and little-known geniuses like DakhaBrakha and Tobias Wegner; hosting two successful Mystery Concerts and, more than anything, working with an incredibly talented and dedicated team. There have been some stressful moments too. Like when we discovered as part of a routine survey that bits of brick were literally cracking off the façade, and again when we got the estimate for repairs. Like the power failure during a show with
800 preschoolers in the auditorium. Or the time cast members of a visiting show went for a stroll and happened on a dead body. In each and every case, the show (eventually) went on. Imperial’s new Executive Director, Angela Campbell, will do a great job maintaining that fine old tradition. For her first year, she will be presenting the program of artists that I have spent the last nine months putting together. As my predecessor explained to me, this means that anything that goes wrong is my fault and all successes are entirely hers. It’s a good system. On June 7, you can go online and see what’s in the Imperial’s 24th season. Subscriptions are on sale starting at the launch and all you have to do to join the ever-growing family of subscribers is buy tickets to any six shows at once. That includes movies and up to two shows from our community partners (Saint John Theatre Company, Symphony New Brunswick and Gala Ballet.) Single tickets
go on sale next month. Whats next on our website? Bona fide bluegrass and old school operetta; dance from New Brunswick and theatre from the Netherlands; ECMA and Juno award winners; Indigenous artists in dance, song and story; celebrations for Canada 150; familiar favourites and a brand new Mystery. This month I’ll be packing my bags and moving to Ontario to start work with Canada’s national arts presenting association, CAPACOA. I’m excited to go, and of course a little sad. Thanks to the audiences, staff, volunteers and supporters who’ve supported me and more importantly the theatre. See you soon. 0030 Lee Bolton
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ASK MARY AM I CARING TOO MUCH ABOUT WHAT OTHERS THINK? Interesting question, because what defines too much? To say “do only what you want”, risks sounding arrogant. But to say that you should “put others needs before your own”, sounds rather spineless. We all, to some degree, worry about what others think, because there is always going to be someone whose love and attention we desire. For myself the honest answer is “Yes, I have often cared too much about the opinions of others”. However, after my husband’s death I learned that I had to stop being anxious, wasting time and worrying about others. Life is brief, too brief - so take off that “mask” of being okay with what everyone else wants and speak out about your own needs. By giving control over to the opinions of others, you rob yourself of an
opportunity to truly grow. Your life has been a creation of good and bad experiences. The wisdom you’ve gained makes you the person you are today. In the end, you matter just as much as anyone else, because you have value too. Get clear about what you most want to give and if you have doubts, pause and think about it. If you’re uncertain than it’s a sign that something is off-balance. To create a new life for yourself, you have to get clear about who you are, what you believe and what you think is important. Happiness comes first from recognizing your own worth, and not from what others think of you. It starts with having the clarity, energy and knowledge to live a life free of the anxiety and emptiness that comes
from trying to please everyone but yourself. Listen to you inner voice and if you find yourself wondering if you are caring too much, then you probably are. Please email me your questions: mary@thesisterhoodofwidows.com 0016
Mary Francis Early Intervention Field Traumatologist(EIFT) And Recovery Specialist
WHAT’S HAPPENING Saturday, June 10 Monthly Breakfast/Brunch/Bake Sale, at Church of St. Andrew & St. David (164 Germain Street, side entrance) 9:00 am-12:00noon. Takeouts available. Fundraiser for church. $10/adults, $4/children under 10; $25/ family of 4. Church: 634-3092. Safe Kids Fun Day & Expo, sponsored by Greater SJ Safe Kids Committee, 10:30am-2:30pm at Kiwanis Play Park (Rockwood Park). Music, free BBQ, free wagon rides, and draws for helmets. All welcome. More info 6486056. In the event of rain, the event will be cancelled.
Organ Recital at the Church of St. Andrew and St. David, 164 Germain Street. Featuring the music of Josef Gabriel Rheinberger by Michael Molloy at 2:00pm. Freewill offering, all welcome. Info 634-3092.
family has suffered loss of a loved one as a result of impaired driving and would like to have his or her name memorialized on the monument, contact Gloria Appleby at 1-866-3818310 or: gappleby@madd.ca.
Saturday, June 17 Feast and March at the End of the line starts on Red Head Road at Hewitt Road at 1:00pm and arrives at Anthony’s Cove Road at 1:30pm for a lobster boil and hot dog picnic on the shore of the Bay of Fundy. Organized by Red Head Anthony’s Cove Preservation Association. Facebook: Hands Across The Water.
Sunday, July 9 Allaby Gray Reunion, Midland Community Hall commencing at 2:30pm with potluck supper.
Sunday, June 11 Monthly Breakfast, sponsored by Knights of Columbus Council #6770 at Assumption Centre (Chapel Street W), 9:00am-1:00pm. $7/adult, $3/ child. Proceeds support the Breasts Ahoy Southern NB Breast Cancer Survivors and KOC Columbian Squires in Southern NB.
June 26 - September 1 Cherry Brook Zoo Summer Day Camp, Little Critters ages 6 - 9; Critter Keepers ages 10 - 12; Junior Zoo Crew ages 13 - 15. Zoo info 634-1440.
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Friday, June 30 MADD Memorial Monument name submission deadline. If your
BATON TWIRLING Baton Explosion (2 Hooper Drive, Rothesay) is holding Baton Twirling classes on: Tuesdays 6:30-8:30pm at Rothesay Park School; Wednesdays 6:15-8:00pm at Loch Lomond School; and Fridays 6:30-8:30pm at Forest Hills School. Be Active Twirl One Now. For more information: batonexplosion@gmail.com or 8496624. G163
DOLLARS & SENSE SO WHY ARE WE NOT SAVING? There was a report released by the Atlantic Institute for Market Studies that talks about our savings rate (or lack thereof) for the Maritime Provinces. The breakdown of our consumption rate compared to our disposable income is not difficult to visualize as the difference begins with a minus sign. So what does that mean? Basically, we are spending more than we can afford and with that there is nothing left to save. What the study also outlines is that even though we have had an increase in our available disposable income, savings rates have still dropped. The old adage that as your income goes up, your spending goes up too, holds true in this scenario. So where are the issues and what can you do different: Spending, we are consumers of everything. We start our mornings with a drive-thru coffee; have take-out bagels for lunch and pick-up supper on the way home. We need to look at our spending and find
the areas where we can and are willing to adjust. Notice, I use the word adjust; you do not have to cut everything out. Debt, we are willing to use credit to get what we want. We like the ‘pay later.’ We extend our loans to make them more affordable in our budget, and we take mortgage holidays. Putting payments over longer periods of time limits the available money to use elsewhere. Placing something on a credit card to cover at the end of the month, takes away from the future income earned. Use of our savings. Savings takes on multiple forms; we have emergency funds, education funds, retirement funds… they have different purposes, yet we intermingle them. For instance, you can ‘borrow’ from your RRSP for a down payment on your home. That is great, however you now need to make up that amount, and you have used your retirement savings. Could there have been a better way?
How can you work toward a savings lifestyle? Start tracking your everyday spending, and when you see something you don’t like, adjust. Stop using credit to acquire things. Make a commitment to use cash for the next thing you want to buy. Start an emergency savings account; this can be your pocket change or an auto-withdrawal from your account. Stop not following your budget, your budget is there to help you not overspend. Start saving today! 0005
Tamara Kelly
Director of Education, Credit Counselling Services of Atlantic Canada
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GRADUATES - ARE THEY READY? What do you want to be when you grow up? Students have been asked this question since the day they set foot in the classroom. By grade one their answers range from firefighter
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to rock star, fairy princess to hairdresser. As they entered middle school, the answers changed to hockey player, lawyer and doctor. But the arrival of graduation marks the time for serious answers. Oddly enough, secondary school marks the height of teenage indecisiveness. Within the four years that have led to the threshold of adult life, graduating students struggle to find their way. They are constantly shifting back and forth in every which direction. One minute it’s biology, then chemistry, accountant, teacher, nurse, arts, business, how about kinesiology? It is the mindset that in figuring out what they want to study, they will somehow be more prepared for university with an advantage over their peers. The choices made by these graduates are hugely influenced by
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their parents. Always wanting the best for their children and making sure that they have the very best of everything at their child’s disposal, parents sometimes allude to the life that they want their graduate to have. As graduation day draws near and the quest to figure out the next step begins, parents will start to ask questions about the plans their graduate has laid out for their future. Questions such as “Which university will you attend?” and “What area of study are you entering?” are among those frequently asked, often accompanied by stories about the times when the parents were faced with the same decisions. Many people will ask wherein lies the problem, after all, parents ought to promote graduates to pursue high grades, choose to go into more advanced courses, and get all their
ducks in a row. And where this is isn’t entirely a false statement, it does leave out one big portion of growing up and finding ones way: there is no learning curve. Take a chef for example: when starting to prepare a dish, he will have all of the ingredients laid out and the recipe ready, every detail about the food will be going through his mind. He turns on the stove, sets the pot on the burner and begins adding and mixing the ingredients. When the time for taste-testing arrives, the chef realizes that one of the ingredients does not fit in with what he wanted to make. What does he do? He swaps it for something else that he hopes will get him what he wants; the same can be said about moving on to university. This is the beauty of being a graduate, you are free to make all of
the choices and decisions you want. If you make a mistake, or take a path that leads to nowhere, you can always start again, you don’t have to get it right the first time. Just like the chef who discovered an ingredient which didn’t work, your graduate will figure out what works best for them, and gets them closer to their vision of themselves that they have had since childhood. As a parent you might not agree with the choices made by your graduate, but it is ultimately their choice. You have to believe that you’ve given your graduate all the tools that they need to be successful in the life that they choose for themselves. Your job is no longer to look after them, although you’ll definitely be needed, but to support and watch them become whatever it is they choose.
So for the moment, it doesn’t matter what they want to be when they grow up, where they want to go, or what they want to study: They’ll figure it out eventually. For now, it is all about walking across that stage, shaking hands with the principle of their school, and holding their diploma high for everyone to see. Because graduation is the time for celebration, the work was put in, the deadlines were met, and fun was had along the way. Today is their day, a day that they will remember for the rest of their lives. They are at the top of the world, and nothing, not even the stresses of the upcoming year, will bring them down.
By Tyler MaGee, Quispamsis
ANGLOPHONE SOUTH SCHOOL DISTRICT Congratulates the Graduates of 2017
THIS IS AN AMAZING TIME IN THEIR LIVES AND YOURS. LET US HELP MAKE IT SPECIAL!
We celebrate you and wish you all the best in the future. June 6th - June 19th, 2017
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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: Family Movie Matinee - Saturday, June 10 at 11:30am - Beauty and the Beast (2017). Moon & Star Play Time - Wednesdays at 6:00pm for ages 10 - 36 months - Mommy & Daddy too. Time for Tots - Thursdays at 10:30am for ages 18-36 months. Story Time - Fridays at 10:30am, stories, songs, fingerplays and a craft for ages 3-5. 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. Summer Reading Club Registration week starting on June 24. Adult/Youth Programs: Learn to Play Bridge: 6:30pm on Wednesdays. Speak Out YOUth! Focus Group Thursdays at 4:00pm
Red Cross Babysitting Course - Saturday, June 17 from 10:00am - 4:30pm. Chick Flick - Thursday, June 8: 6:00pm The Light Between Oceans It's a Mystery to Me - Mystery Book Club - Thursday, June 15 6:00pm - Various authors & potluck. Monthly Book Raffle: Tickets ($2/one, $5/3) on sale each month for a new group of books. Blankets for Canada Society - Crocheters and knitters are welcome to make 8 x 8 squares to create blankets for people without shelter in SJ. Donations of yarn gratefully appreciated. Adult Literacy Tutoring: call for free oneon-one tutoring session. Knit 2 Together (k2tog): 2:00pm, Tuesdays drop-in, with knitted squares, tea and treats. Computer Lab: Check your e-mail, do research, use the internet. Book a tutorial and learn basic computer skills. Free WiFi. Community Room Rental: West Branch Library has a spacious room offering tables, chairs and limited kitchen facilities.
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.
WOMEN OF DISTINCTION AWARDS On Thursday, May 25 Saint John celebrated 7 exceptional women and one group for their leadership and efforts to create change and inspire others. The 3rd Annual YWCA Saint John Women of Distinction Awards took place and this year's winners and their categories were; April Aileen (Arts, Culture and Design); Alyson Townsend (Business and the Professions); Debbie Rathwell (Community Building and Volunteerism); Catherine Sidney (Education, Training and Development); Sharon Gainforth (Health and Wellness); Sharon 10 The Tides
Amiroult (Nonprofit and Public Service); Juliana Prestes (Young Woman of Distinction); Sisters of Charity (Marianna Stack Honorary Woman of Distinction). The Awards Gala gives us an opportunity to celebrate our peers, leaders, friends and mentors for their tireless efforts to make Saint John great. This year’s award recipients have given both professionally and personally to the greater community and have had a profound impact for women and children in our city; we are honoured to be able to recognize them and their families. 4562
Thursdays 10:30-11:00am, Storytime with stories, crafts and theme based songs for pre-schoolers Thursdays 2:00-4:00pm, Scrabble Club. Saturdays 10:30-11:00am, Toddler Time. Friday, June 9 and 30. Afternoon Children's Craft 2:30pm Tuesday, June 6: Classic Film 6:00pm Wednesday, June 7: What’s The Buzz 6:30pm Saturday, June 10: Build by bricks. Lego & Mega Blocks fun. National Ice Tea Day. Come in and enjoy a cup of ice tea. Tuesday, June 13 - 17: Exam stress relief table. Tuesday, Wednesday June 13 & 14: St John Ambulance Therapy dogs. 1:003:00pm & 6:30-8:30pm Wednesday, June 14: Seniors and Newcomers’ Cafe 10:30-11:30am Thursday, June 15: St John Ambulance Therapy dogs. 10:00am-12:00pm & 1:003:00pm Friday, June 16; French Story Time Continues en francais. 2:30-3:30pm Saturday, June 17; St John Ambulance Therapy dogs. 1:00-3:00pm; Father’s Day Craft; Graphic Novel Club for adults at 11:00am. Tuesday, June 20: Paint for fun with Mattyas 6:00pm (pre-registration required). Wednesday, June 21; National Aboriginal Day all day event and Sunset Cinema 6:00pm Thursday, June 22; Hot wheels fun 2:303:30pm 0019
COMMUNITY FAIR AND BBQ On Saturday, June 10, Kennebec Manor, located at 475 Woodward Avenue in Millidgeville, will hold its eighth annual Family Fun Day. This year, we will be fundraising for improvements to our backyard – a place where residents and families enjoy social time in the summer months. There will be face painting, a barbecue, music, bake sale, bouncy castle, and reptiles from Cherry Brook Zoo!! The theme this year is celebrating the Queen’s Sapphire Jubilee – there will be a prize for best costume! Drop by between 11:30am-2:30pm. All Welcome. 4558
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 6358095 Tuesday, June 6, 13, 20, 27 - 7:30pm, Doubles Crib in Upper Hall. Friday, June 9, 16, 23, 30 - 7:00pm, Open “Mic” Night with Don LeBlanc & Friends in Pub 69.
Saturday, June 10, 17, 24 - 2:00-5:00pm, dance with Donny & Delbert in Pub 69. Saturday, June 24 & July 1 - 7:00pm, dance with Second Time Around in Upper Hall. Sunday, June 18 - 7:00pm, dance with Jed & Moe in Upper Hall. Sunday, June 24 - 7:00pm, dance with WCR in the Upper Hall. Sunday, June 11 & July 2 - 7:00pm, dance with Steve & Carol in Upper Hall. 0015
MARKETPLACE WELLNESS CENTRE Carleton Community Centre, 120 Market Place; 674-4335 Hours: Monday-Friday 7:30am-3:30pm. Specimen Collection Tuesdays & Wednesdays 8:00am-3:00pm, appointments only 648-6681. Food Bank - Winter hours in effect: Tuesdays & Fridays, 1:00pm-3:00pm. Gentle Yoga - 9:00am, Mondays & 10:00am on Thursdays, $6 fee.
20TH YEAR - MARIGOLD/MURAL PROJECTS This is the Marigold/Mural Projects 20th year. Over four million marigolds have been grown and planted and 98 murals painted. There are now 65 schools growing and planting marigolds at 63 sites in Charlotte, Saint John and Kings Counties. We have 7,000 children growing and planting this year during the first two weeks of June. We set the Guinness World Record for the number of flowers planted and have surpassed that record ever since. We have never had a mural or marigold garden vandalized. This inclusive, empowering,
learning and beautification project has also turned out to be a major tourist attraction. The Marigold Project has become a great symbol of pride. We encourage everyone to paint, grow marigolds & trees and take pride in our community. For more info on the Marigold Project visit: marigolds.ca. In celebration of the 20th year for the Marigold Project a ceremony will be held on Thursday, June 15 at 9:30am on Main Street North End of Saint John. Everyone is welcome! 4544
Line Dancing - 10:00am, Mondays, $5 fee. Art Class - 10:00am, Tuesdays (goodwill offering). Contact: kimmy.cookson@ gmail.com. Senior Led Fitness Program/Falls Prevention - for ages 50 & up, “Zoomers”, free. Tuesdays 10:00am and Fridays 11:00am, all participants must have an initial assessment. Call the Centre. Pickle Ball - Call Mike 672-9566. Fundy Fog Chasers - meet Thursdays (6:30pm) and Saturdays (9:00am), runners and walkers welcome, no charge to participate. Check Facebook. Gentle Dance (low key) - 10:00am, Fridays (donation). Art Class - (goodwill offering), contact: kimmy.cookson@gmail.com. Food Purchase Club - clients pay for their bag of fresh produce, once a month. Call the Centre for information. Smoking Cessation Program - call the Centre for an appointment. Community Garden Plots - First come, first served. $15 plus $5 key deposit. Social worker/Dietitian/Counselling (by appointment), call the Centre. Social Development case worker on site Tuesdays 1:00-3:00pm or by appointment. Two Nurse Practitioners, by appointment only. 3250
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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Local First Shop Local history has a funny way of repeating itself. Once upon a time, as towns and villages first started developing into cities the idea of “shopping local” and supporting local did not exist. Most food stuffs and services were, by the very nature of society, locally obtained. The barter system was an effective type of commerce as money was scarce and neighbours traded supplies and services as a matter of course. With the rise of industrialization came the era of mass marketing which, over the course of a few centuries, resulted in box stores and globalization. In Canada, the 21st century started with a trend for on-line and cross border shopping, produce obtained from exotic locations and pre-packaged ‘convenience’ foods. More recently, as people become increasingly aware of
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The idea of supporting smaller, local businesses is also regaining popularity as people become more interested in developing sustainable communities rather than seeking out the faster, cheaper, solutions provided by the box stores. Often, products obtained locally are made with local ingredients or supplies. Rather than being mass marketed, the item, whether a crocheted afghan or loaf of bread, represents a labour of love, an opportunity for the supplier to engage in a favourite activity rather than representing a chore. Not only does supporting local improve the economy, it also helps to promote our local communities’ diverse heritage, celebrating our roots and preserving parts of our history for future generations.
the effect such trends have on the local economy, the trend of supporting local is reasserting itself. With a newfound appreciation for local artisans, Farmer’s Markets and Craft Shows are now in vogue. By shopping local, one also has the satisfaction of knowing that purchase is helping to provide a living for a local family. Whereas the supermarket will not readily notice the purchase of a bag of carrots, for your local farmer this may be the difference between a successful year and a poor one. That famer may then have the opportunity to expand his operation, hire additional workers or purchase new equipment, thereby stimulating At Ossekeag Publishing, we his local economy. strongly believe in the benefit of
shopping local and supporting local. As the owners of two other small businesses, we understand many of the trials and tribulations faced when trying to compete with the brand name or larger company. With an appreciation for the hardships faced almost daily by local business owners, we also understand the pleasure derived from performing a service, however small, for our local community. We extend a huge “thank you” to our advertisers and readers; we look forward to continuing to work with the communities of Southern New Brunswick to build a strong province, populated by friends and neighbours.
Pontoon Tours in Hampton Fishing, Swimming, Photography Relax with family and friends Zelda is celebrating ten seasons on the twisting Kennebecasis River Anniversary special when booking a full boat (12 passengers)
2 hour Adventures - $250 3 hour Adventures - $350
1 Hour Adventures continue for a Donation to the Food Bank on Saturday, June 17th.
First Boarding is at 11:00am, Last Boarding at 3:30pm Call or text 653-0726 to reserve a spot Canada Day
- 1 Hour Tours
First Boarding is at 11:00am, Last Boarding at 4:30pm Pricing: $10 /adult, $5 /children under 10
StoneHammer UNESCO Global Geo Park adventures can now be booked online at www.stonehammergeopark.com Find Zelda’s River Adventures Ltd. under the feature activities link and book by selecting “Meander a twisting river” All ages and abilities welcome aboard the Zephyrus, an electrically run pontoon boat. Booking in advance with a minimum of 4 and a maximum of 12 required except for feature activites through StoneHammer.
Creating a river of memories to last a lifetime! 653-0726 www.zeldasriveradventures.ca June 6th - June 19th, 2017
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12 GAUGE DOUBLE BARREL SS, 2 3/4” and 3”, single trigger with barrel selector. Full complement of chokes, excellent condition. Asking $425. 214-2341.
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. ROVER PET CONTROL Sales, installation and training for wireless and underground pet containment systems. Visit RoverPetControl.com or call Mike at 832-2317. 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.
NOTICES SUMMER HOCKEY LEAGUE, Nonchecking, Atom, Peewee, Bantam, High School. 12 weeks, $250, starting June 18. Registration form yerxahockeyschool. com. 639-3914 or 643-8378.
REAL ESTATE FOR SALE BY Owner, 3 plus 1 bedroom bungalow in Rothesay, $208,000. 216-1221.
YARD SALE Indoor Yard Sale 557 Route 845, Kingston. Primitives and old barn itedms. Saturday June 10, 8:00am-4:00pm
BUSINESS WHO’S WHO MOVING SERVICES No job too big or small Packing materials Climate controlled storage Free estimates Free loaner wardrobe boxes
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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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PUMPKIN PATCH GARDEN CENTRE NOW OPEN
1770 Manawagonish Rd. Saint John
We have everything from Annuals, Perennials Trees, Shrubs, Vegetable and Herbs.
You can choose from over 100 different Hanging Baskets.
Garden Centre: 635-2937 Pumpkin Patch: 635-7960
Over 4000 square feet of all your Gardening Needs!
Mulch Sale: 3 Cubic Feet for $3.99 /PumpkinPatchLtd