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It's no secret that I love my kitties. I have two cats, Darla (age 13) and Rufus (age 10), and I consider them to be more than mere pets; they are my “fur babies”. They are also incredibly spoiled, willful, demanding, and needy. I take full responsibility for their bad manners since I was fairly young when Darla came home and I thought it was just “so cute” that she liked to sit on my table, crawl through my cupboards and yowl when she wanted attention. When Rufus joined our little family unit, I had learned that discipline was my friend, but with Darla's bad influence, Rufus doesn't have many manners either, although she, at least, doesn't yowl. Needless to say, Kevin and I did not start dating until long after I had spoiled my fur babies rotten; had he been present from the beginning, I'm quite certain, and Kevin assures me, that Darla and Rufus would understand that the humans in the home are in charge, and not the other way around. When Kevin moved in, he did try to impose some control, unfortunately the cats have me very well trained and, despite Kevin's best efforts, I still tend to spoil them. The cats grew up sleeping with me and it took almost a month for me to break myself of the habit of letting them into the bedroom at night. I honestly think the change was harder for me than for the cats! Despite the difficulties posed by loving two spoiled kitties, they certainly make life interesting. As I am
writing this, Rufus is bird watching from our patio window. She thinks I can't see her, but is unaware that her feet are sticking out underneath the curtain. I can see them twitching in excitement. Darla has a blue plastic spring that she is absolutely in love with. It's her favourite toy and she will leap, pounce, run and attack that silly thing all hours of the day. Rufus is less refined in her taste of toys... she likes to steal the plastic covers from milk cartons. We also play fetch with a leather belt loop she scavenged when we cleanedout the closet. For me, the joy of watching them chase inanimate objects and lounge in their favourite sunny spot makes up for any trials and tribulations which may transpire when dealing with an opinionated feline. Kevin is less convinced, but I have often caught him cuddling with one of the cats. There is something so satisfying about having a lap-full of purring fur baby, cuddles and snuggles being a great way to end the day. Truly, I can't imagine life without them. 0001
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amazing staff at both homes! Some of the staff at Kennebec Manor take part in a Girls Movie Night every few months with some of our younger residents. They load up on snacks and get ready for a typical girls night! Sometimes these evenings happen at the theater and sometimes at Kennebec, in the Social Centre. The staff do this on their own time as a way to connect to the residents on a level beyond caregiving. Despite the school cancellation and blizzards during the week of February 14 we had a group of students from the community come to Kings Way to hand out flowers and valentines to our residents. This was a special surprise for the residents and everyone had a wonderful time. We love when children are able to visit our home. 4461
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STUDENTS TRY FOUR-PART HARMONY Janet Kidd, director Sea Belles A Cappella Chorus, had a recent opportunity to visit St John the Baptist Grade four and seven students and teach them a short song in four part a cappella harmony. A Sea Belles' ensemble also assisted and performed a selection of music for enjoyment of Music Specialist Jillian Little's students. 4470
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Family Plus will be offering the following Spring evening programs: Personal Breakthrough for Women Learn how to be more assertive, let go of barriers and establish healthy boundaries. Wednesdays 7:009:00pm – six weeks. April 26 – May 31, Introductory Session ~ April 19. Facilitator: Janice MacMillan. Cooperative Parenting after Separation/Divorce Assists separated/divorced parents cope with their anger and pain while minimizing the negative impact of divorce on their children. Thursdays 7:00- 9:30pm - six weeks. May 4 – June 8. Facilitators: Lynn Kinsella, Katherine McBrearty. Active Parenting Now - (parenting 5-12 year olds) - Learn how to build a stronger relationship with your children, instill self-esteem and apply key discipline methods. Mondays 7:00–9:00pm – six weeks. Fall dates: TBD. Facilitator: Lora Durant. All programs are held at the offices of Family Plus/Life Solutions (199 Chesley Drive, Suite 204), Saint John. For more info contact: 634-8295. 4465
LIVE WELL GETTING RID OF WINTER BLUES!! Spring has sprung… kind of! There is something hopeful, warm, and promising about a sunny day in March. The light, which during winter represents an icy and fleeting glow, is now a warm blanket trying to reheat the frozen ground and our frozen hands. Having gained an hour of sunlight, our bodies and minds are starting to remember warm summer nights and the long, sunburnt days spent at the beach. Not only is the sunlight a reminder of summer, but it is a ray of hope for those suffering from Seasonal Affective Disorder. Strangely enough, the exact causes of Seasonal Affective Disorder, ironically abbreviated as SAD, are still unknown. However, with the present research, experts believe SAD to be a form of depression resulting from seasonal variations in sunlight. The brain uses temperature and sunlight to regulate the body’s daily cycle of waking, eating, sleeping, etc. During winter, the decline in temperature and hours of
daily sunlight can cause a disruption in the brain’s circadian rhythm, also known as the “body clock”. Without a proper functioning “body clock”, depression-like symptoms can appear. The most common symptoms for SAD include: fatigue, weight gain, difficulty concentrating, and feelings of anxiety or despair. Although only 2-3% of people suffer from Seasonal Affective Disorder, approximately 15% of people living in the northern hemisphere report experiencing the less severe “winter blues”. SAD symptoms typically occur in the months of November and December, and disappear by April or May. For some, the symptoms disappear drastically, but for others, the symptoms disappear over time. Those suffering from SAD and the winter blues can benefit from increased exposure to sunlight. For people with mild symptoms, spending time outdoors and increasing exercise may be sufficient remedies. In addition, a winter vacation to a warm and sunny destination may temporarily relieve SAD symptoms - not a bad way to release serotonin! For those
suffering from a severe case of Seasonal Affective Disorder, light therapy is a simple and non-invasive therapy option. Light therapy involves sitting directly underneath a special fluorescent lightbox for 10 to 15 minutes daily, depending on the severity of the diagnosis. The lightbox replicates the sun’s light and helps restore the brain’s circadian rhythms. Like depression or bipolar disorder, antidepressant medications are effective for relieving SAD symptoms. Thanks to change in light, little buds of happiness are blooming across Saint John. The winter makes Canadians stronger and able to enjoy summer for what it truly is: a beautiful time to be alive, with smiling faces and freckled cheeks. 0008 Judy Urquhart MSW, RSW Gentle Path, Executive Director
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AROUND & ABOUT A WEST SIDE SPRING Last Sunday afternoon I took a walk with my wife, and Belle, our daughter’s dog. We like to expose her to new trails every time we get to mind her, so we chose to park at Seawood School, and walk down Seawood Lane to the former Grand Southern Railway tracks that run on the embankment overlooking McLaren’s Beach and Duck Cove. My wife reminded me that spring was coming in the next day. It didn’t look much like spring, for as a soon as passed over Peggy’s Lane, we came to a significant snowbank to scramble over. Donna and I are timid of such obstacles, but Belle was not, she just leaped over the piled up snow, and dashed into spruce ringed field. This field overlooking the ocean is one of my favorite spring spots in Saint John West as this is where I was invested as a Wolf Cub in 1953. I never go there that I don’t think of my dad and the work he did in Scouting He invested me on a spring day, then
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he scoured the hillside for forked alder sticks so we could cook our hot dogs over a beach fire. Then we played stick war where every boy got six little driftwood sticks and had to go through a copse of woods past enemy lines. The leaders were the enemy, and we boys tried to sneak through, and if caught had to give up a stick. Perhaps I have several occasions mixed up in my mind, though I think on most visits, there was an investiture, hot dogs and games of various sorts. One of the highlights of these outings was to walk across a trestle bridge just before Duck Cove. We had to be sure no trains were coming along, as the bridge was just slightly wider than the tracks. If you go there today as all that is left of the trestle bridge are the support poles and they are 20 feet out from the trail you walk on. I’d recommend this area as a good one for a spring walk. You can make a circle out of it by walking the old rail line east
as far as the pathway down from Seaside Park, then turning left and up through Seaside and then left again down Fundy Drive to Sand Cove road and left again and back to your car at Seawood school. A lifetime from now, you might be able to recall your spring day adventures to your grandchildren… I don’t have any, so thank you for reading about my spring adventures long ago. Edited for space, see David’s full article at: Ossekeag.ca. 0004
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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 for next session: April 4, 11, 18 & 25. Moon & Star Play Time - Wednesdays at 6:00pm for babies & toddlers - Mommy & Daddy too. Time for Tots - Thursdays at 10:30am for ages 18-36 months. Story Time - Fridays at 10:30am, stories, songs, fingerplays and a craft for ages 3-5. Literacy Tutoring - Elementary & Middle School aged children call for free one-on-one tutoring session. Family Drop-in Table - all day, every day with weekly theme. Spring Colouring Contest - Pick up and enter your coloring page in the Spring Colouring Contest. Deadline for entries is April 8 at 5:00pm. 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.d. Friday, March 31 - 11:30am, PD Day Movie, Disney’s Beauty and the Beast (1991). Enjoy popcorn & water. Adult Programs: Tuesday, March 28 - 2:00pm, Library Friends Gathering - warm drink, treats and chat.
Wednesday, March 29 - 6:30pm, Chick Lit Book Club - The Husband’s Secret by Liane Mariarty. Friday, March 31 - 2:00pm, Friday Flick - Inferno. Free Tax Clinics - Wednesday, April 5 2:00-4:00pm; Friday, April 7 2:00-4:00pm. Call 643-7260 for an appointment. Learn to Play Bridge: 6:30pm on Wednesdays. Monthly Book Raffle: Tickets ($2/one, $5/3) on sale each month for a new group of books. Adult Literacy Tutoring: call for free one-on-one tutoring session. Knit 2 Together (k2tog): 2:00pm, Tuesdays drop-in, with knitted squares, tea and treats. Computer Lab: Check your e-mail, do research, use the internet - free. Book a tutorial and learn basic computer skills. Free Wi-Fi. Community Room Rental: West Branch Library has a spacious room offering tables, chairs and limited kitchen facilities.
Saturdays - 10:30-11:00am, Toddler Time. Fridays - 1:00-2:00pm, Sign with Your Baby. Tuesday, April 4, 11 - 6:00pm, Computer Help. Tuesday, April 4 - 6:30pm, Linguistic Series lecture by Dr. Mattyas Huggard. Tuesday, April 11 - 6:30pm, What’s the Buzz. Tuesday, April 18 - 6:00pm, Paint for Fun with Mattyas. Pre-registration required. Wednesday, April 5 - 6:00pm, Sunset Cinema; 6:00pm, Computer Help. Wednesday, April 12 - 10:30-11:00am, Seniors & Newcomers’ Cafe, Law Checklist for Wills and Estates; 6:00pm, Computer Help. Thursday, April 6 - 2:00-4:00pm, National Scrabble Day Scrabble Game. Thursday, April 13 - 2:00-4:00pm, Scrabble; 2:30-3:30pm, Hot Wheels fun. Friday, April 7 - 2:30-3:00pm, Contines en français. Friday, April 14 - Library closed. 0019
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Home Improvement Growing up, I used to watch mom begin her spring-cleaning during the March Break. She would scrub walls and floors, wash the windows and clean out closets and drawers. As the weather became warmer, she would move outside, pulling weeds, edging the gardens and pouring through seed catalogs in preparation for spring planting. Dad would be busy downstairs in the garage, puttering with the lawn mower and tinkering with other tools in preparation for his upcoming spring and summer projects. It always amazed me how busy my parents were around the
house and I can remember thinking “when I grow up, that won’t be me. I’ll make sure that I have time to relax and read and enjoy myself”. Now that I have my own home, I understand why mom and dad were so busy; I also understand that these projects were less about “work” and more about that sense of pride in home ownership. Spring is the perfect time to jump start all of the little jobs around the home that have been put off while dealing with the trials and tribulations of the winter season in the maritime provinces. Whether it
is adding a refreshing coat of paint to a room or general maintenance to decks and roofs, the improving weather makes it possible to get out and start those home improvement projects. In our home, that generally means a “honey do” list for Kevin full of the boring, general maintenance projects that need done, but I don’t want to deal with. Chores such as checking the roof, cleaning the outside windows, power-washing the outside walls and fixing the screen door, which inevitably gets caught in the wind, all end up on Kevin’s list of things to do. Meanwhile, like mom taught
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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 12:00noon6:00pm. 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, March 28; April 4, 11, 18, 25; May 2 - 7:30pm, Doubles Crib in Upper Hall.
Friday, March 31; April 7, 21, 28; May 5 - 7:00pm, Open “Mic” Night with Don LeBlanc & Friends in Pub 69. Saturday, April 1, 15, 29 - 2:005:00pm, dance with Donny & Delbert in Pub 69. Saturday, April 1 - 10:00am, Legion Provincial Senior Men Dart Tourny in Upper Hall; 9:00pm, Branch #69 & Singles dance with Party Line in Upper Hall. Saturday, April 8, 22; May 6 3:30pm, dance with Jed & Moe in Pub 69. Saturday, April 8 - 9:00pm, Branch #69 & Singles dance with Hooked on Country in Upper Hall. Saturday, April 15 - 10:00am, Washer Toss Tourny (all welcome) in Upper Hall; 9:00pm, Branch #69 & Singles dance with Jypce Wind in Upper Hall. Saturday, April 22 - Hide-A-Way Reunion dance in Upper Hall (tickets pre-sold at Branch).
Saturday, April 29 - 10:00am, Sam Maguire 45’s Tourny Cards in Pub 69 (Pre-register at Branch). Sunday, April 2 - 1:00pm, Doubles Crib in Upper Hall; 7:00pm, dance with WCR in Upper Hall. Sunday, April 9 - 7:00pm, dance with Steve & Carol in Upper Hall. Sunday, April 23 - 7:00pm, dance with WCR in Upper Hall. Sunday, April 30 - 7:00pm, dance with Steve & Carol in Upper Hall. Sunday, May 7 - 7:00pm, dance with Jed & Moe in Upper Hall. Monday, April 10 - 7:30pm, Branch 69 General Meeting in Upper Hall. Monday, April 17 - 7:30pm, Branch 69 Ladies’ Auxiliary General meeting in Upper Hall. Good Friday, April 14 & Easter Sunday, April 16 - Branch Closed. 0015
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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-1:00pm, Easter Egg Hunt, please call to register your child. Saturday, May 13 - 11:30am-1:00pm, Mother’s Day Tea. RSVP by calling the Centre. Anyone who would be intested in joining the Board please contact the Centre. More information on any of the above or to rent the Centre, please call 6722400. 0033
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? Monday, April 10 - ”The Secret Lives of Marsh Birds”;
Saturday, April 22 - “Early Spring Migrants” field trip with Jim Wilson; Thursday, April 27 – “Shorebird ID Workshop” with Julie Paquet; Saturday, April 29 - “Birds, Bees and Butterflies - Providing Habitats for Threatened Pollinators” workshop; Saturday, May 6 - “Jemseg Waterfowl and Spring Migrants” field trip with Paul Mansz. 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
MYELOMA INFO SESSION A Myeloma Canada Patient Info Session will be held on Friday, April 7 from 9:00am to 3:00pm for multiple myeloma patients, family and the general public. Learn about multiple myeloma, treatment and research updates in New Brunswick. The session will be held at the Saint John Regional Hospital, in the amphitheatre on 5D. The event is
presented in collaboration with the Saint John Multiple Myeloma Support Group. Registration is free; online at: myeloma.ca or call 1-888-7985771. For further information contact Susan at 648-9084 or email: saintjohn. myelomasuppgrp@gmail.com. 4469
MARCO POLO QUILTERS’ GUILD The Marco Polo Quilt Guild (MPQG) welcomes all those interested in quilting - beginners or experienced quilters. The Guild also offers various other workshops throughout the year. Join us at St. Columba Church, 1454 Manawagonish Road, Saint John West, on the first Wednesday of every month (7:00-9:00pm) and every Thursday morning (10:00am2:00pm). Come alone or bring a friend, enjoy the programs, take a workshop and learn a most enjoyable, relaxing and time-honoured skill. For more info, see our web page (text search - Marco Polo Quilt Guild), visit us on Facebook or contact: Rosa Robichaud 672-8910, robich@rogers. com. G047
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WHAT’S HAPPENING Wednesday, March 29 SJ Branch, NB Genealogical Society Meeting, 7:00pm in the Multipurpose Room of the SJ Free Public Library. Guest speaker, Irene Boyle, will give presentation on Louis Hebert - his descendants and his ties to Acadia. All welcome. Including Me, Ben’s Story a World Film Premiere at St. Malachy’s High School 7:00pm. Tickets available at no no cost - reserve your seat online at: including me.eventbrite.ca. A NB story of unwavering strength, perseverance and the power of an inclusive community.
Saturday, April 1 April Fools Breakfast, 8:30-11:00am, at the Glen View United Church (8 Upland Road, SJ). Full breakfast menu - $8/person, children under 8 eat for free. Pay at the door. For more info call, Linda Friars at 696-4635 or Church office 696-3773. The Basement Players present “The Trouble of Being Tucker Dowt” 7:30pm at Silver Falls United Church (Loch Lomond Rd.) Tickets are $10 for adults and $5 for children 12 and under and available at the door or by calling the church office at 696-1410.
Priscilla Shirer Simulcast, 10:30am6:30pm at Hillcrest Baptist Church. Tickets ($35/advance, $40/at door) by calling 635-8000. Lunch/snack included.
Saturday, April 29
Sunday, April 9 Monthly Breakfast, sponsored by the Knights of Columbus Council #6770, at the Assumption Centre (Chapel Street West) from 9:00am1:00pm. $7/adult, $3/child. Proceeds support the Breasts Ahoy Southern NB Breast Cancer Survivors and KOC Columbian Squires in Southern NB.
Mother's Day One Stop Shop, 8:00am-2:00pm, at Mission Point Church, 130 Mark Drive (Eastside SJ by where the old Co-op used to be!). Check us out on Facebook - Mother's Day One Stop Shop! Many vendors something for everyone. Proceeds to support Jr Bible Quizzing team. TAPS Clogging Reunion at the Milford Community Centre (248 Milford Road, SJ). Registration 8:30am, routines 9:00am-4:30pm. For more info: savoiepg@nb.sympatico. ca.
Saturday, April 22 Celebrate Our Music Concert at St. Mark’s United Church (Dexter Drive), 7:00pm - celebrating Saint John’s cultural diversity through 150 years of music and dance with music and dance. Tickets ($15/adults, $10/ ages 12 & under) at church office 672-3320, 672-8176 or at the door.
Friday, June 30 MADD Memorial Monument name submission deadline. If your 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.
Deadline to submit names: June 30, 2017
Thursday, April 6 Seniors’ Spring Fest (50+), 1:00-4:00pm at Exhibition Park. Bingo, musical entertainment and refreshments. Tickets at Senior’s Resource Centre, Brunswick Square, Level III and Exhibition Park. More info call the Resource Centre at 6338781. Rocmaura Nursing Home Auxiliary meeting in the Boardroom at Rocmaura, 2:00pm. All are welcome.
Memorial Monument for Victims of Impaired Driving.
Saturday, April 8 Monthly Breakfast/Brunch/Bake Sale at Church of St. Andrew & St. David (164 Germain St., side entrance), 9:00am-12:00noon. Takeouts available. Great breakfast, homemade items on bake table. Fundraiser for Church. $10/adults, $4/children under 10, $25/family of 4. Church: 634-3092.
Gloria Appleby, MADD Canada Atlantic Region Victim Services Manager at
MADD Canada honours New Brunswick victims of impaired driving with its Memorial Monument. If your family has suffered the loss of a loved one as a result of impaired driving, and you would like to have his or her name memorialized on the monument, contact:
1-866-381-8310 or gappleby@madd.ca
a commemorative ceremony to honour victims on the Memorial Monument will be held on september 10, 2017 at fairhaven Memorial Gardens, 1167 salisbury rd., Moncton, New brunswick March 28th - April 10th, 2017
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Celebrating Saint John’s cultural diversity through 150 years of music and dance.
St. Mark’s United Church
Dexter Drive, West Saint John April 22nd at 7:00pm Tickets: Adults $15 Children 12 & under $10 Refreshments following concert Tickets available at Church office 672-3320, 672-8176 or at door Music & Dance participants representing: Indigenous, Acadian, Irish, Scottish, African, Asian, Middle Eastern and Canadian Including: Before the Mast, Tracy Friars, St. Mary’s Band, Treble Clef Singers, Comhaltas and Barnhill/Seawood School Choirs