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Back by popular demand!! Okay, two people clearly stated that they missed my writing!! Good enough for me!! So the big news is that the deal to purchase the business is off. Since, we are a good news type of publication, I am going to spare you the gory details. We are currently seeking professional advice and the future is uncertain to say the least. At a minimum we are committed to operate as normal through to the end of June. Stay posted and we will try and keep you up to date as best we can. A great big thank you to our wonderful staff. Debbie told the staff the bad news right away and bless them... they were far more upset for her than for themselves. Moving on. I have been using a tablet for quite some time now for borrowing and reading library books. Even though we almost exclusively purchased second hand books, it was still a fair dent in our budget every few weeks and you certainly can’t shop from the comfort of your recliner. A few weeks ago at a meeting I picked up a colourful booklet on Best Management Practices for NB woodlot owners and was surprised that after tapping a number of pages the darn things didn’t turn over. I’m betting the battery was dead!! Then a couple of weeks ago I got the electronic version of a book by Ken Follett “Pillars of the Earth”. So, I had been reading for a number of days and
wondered how close I was getting to the end. If you tap on the bottom of the screen, it will tell you exactly where you are in the book. Wow, I’m at page 500+. Holy Smokes... 900 more pages to go!!! I just couldn't believe that the tablet shouldn’t feel a lot heavier. How was I to know what I was getting into?? What if I had left reading this book until there was only seven days or so remaining before my borrowing time was up. So... come on library people this is a big problem. You need to find heavier electrons or something to use so we can tell when we have picked a big one. In other news, it has been a great past few months working in the woods. I have cut down some large White Spruce and Fir for sawlogs and to improve some smaller White Ash. Anyone interested in planting trees on their property should have a serious look at climate change, as many traditional conifers are not going to fare well with rising temperatures. Oops... out of space and time... maybe more next issue. 0002
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all they aren’t as young as they used to be either. It’s always hard to move out of our comfort zone, but for something to change you must want it to change. Only by playing with love will you get a sense of freedom and knowledge about yourself, but having different experiences isn’t about sleeping around. It’s not about who you let into your bed, but who you let into your heart. Please email your questions to: mary@ thesisterhoodofwidows. com: 0016
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LIBRARY NEWS WEST BRANCH LIBRARY Lancaster Mall, 621 Fairville Blvd, 6437260 Fall/winter 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 - Sign-up for next session. Time for Tots - Drop-in for children aged 18-36 months Thursdays at 10:30am. Storytime Drop-in - for all ages consisting of stories, songs, fingerplays and a craft, Fridays at 10:30am. Thursday Night Homework Help for elementary school students, Thursdays 5:30-7:30pm. Pre-register at 643-7260 or westbranch.publiclibrary@gnb.ca. Family Drop-in Table - all day, every day. Books, a craft, puzzles and colouring sheets with weekly theme. Adult Programs: Thursday, May 26 - 7:00pm, Chick Lit Book Club, Robin and the Chicks pick The Mermaid Chair by Sue Monk Kidd.
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New members welcome. Friday, May 27 - 2:00pm, Friday Flick, movie & popcorn courtesy of the Mall, viewing Star Wars: The Force Awakens. Syrian Refugee Children: Donations of toys, books and clothing are gratefully being accepted at our location. Knit 2 Together (k2tog): Tuesday afternoons drop-in with knitted squares, tea and treats; drop in and put two or more together to make a blanket. Computer Lab: Available to check your e-mail, do research and use the internet. The service is free. Book a tutorial and learn basic computer skills. Free Wi-Fi. Bulletin Board: Check out what is happening in your community. Community Room Rental: West Branch Library has a spacious room offering tables, chairs and limited kitchen facilities.
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WEST SIDE CO-OP PRESCHOOL NEWS The West Side Co-Op Preschool's Annual general meeting was held on on April 20. A new executive was elected, and parent volunteers were thanked. Dorothy Shephard, MLA Saint John-Lancaster, was the guest speaker. She gave a wonderful talk, sharing some of the details of her own life and volunteerism, emphasizing the importance of volunteering for our own happiness and for the benefit of the communities we live in. A certificate of Appreciation was presented, by Dorothy Shephard, to Out-going President Heather Gillis, recognizing 10 years of leadership and dedication to the Preschool. A cooperative preschool is formed by a group of families who organize to provide their children with a high quality preschool experience. This kind of preschool is administered and maintained by the parents on a nonprofit basis. Parents typically assist in the classroom and participate in children’s educational activities under the guidance of a qualified early childhood educator once a week or once every two weeks, depending on which class your child is enrolled in. Each parent also takes on the work of one or more preschool committees, from advertising to laundry to the Executive Board. For more than 40 years we have recognized and honoured parents as their children's first and most important teachers. Our preschool provides a place where parents can remain a constant part of their child’s educational experiences, even while they gain parenting information, skills and confidence through support from peers and our trained, experienced teachers. A parent's involvement in their child’s preschool education significantly enhances their child's development in all areas and creates a family culture of learning and education. A cooperative preschool could not run without the support of our family volunteers, and we thank them for their dedication to our community. 4069
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SCOUTS' VISIT FROM MAYOR LOSIER On May 11th, Mayor Grace Losier was invited to come to the KBM to meet with the 1st Ketepec Scouts, Cubs and Beavers. The visit was arranged by one of the scouts, Emily Hardt, as it filled one of the requirements for the Chief Scout Award, which she is aiming to earn by the summer. With 15 Beavers, Cubs and Scouts and 7 Leaders participating, Mayor Losier shared multiple engaging stories about her experiences as mayor, and the kids (and the adults) had the chance to ask questions about what interested them in her line of work. Several of the inquiries were based upon the major power outage Grand Bay-Westfield had experienced three years ago after the ice storm in the winter of 2013, when some townsfolk had been left without power for seven days or more. Mayor Grace Losier told of how shelters were set up around the town, with fresh water and food available to the population without power. Questions about what to do in certain scenarios were also asked, such as: who to report to in the case of damage
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LISTEN IN LET YOUR SONGS SOAR Every songwriter and performer needs a place to showcase his or her songs in front of an audience. It’s a great way to learn your performance chops, tell a good story, and maybe get over stage fright; as well as using it as a springboard in qualifying your craft in front of an audience of music patrons and fellow songwriters. O’Leary’s Pub in the city is a prime example of a popular and long standing “Open Mic” (Wednesdays) that has been steered by Brent Mason, one of the best songwriters in the city. I heard about an “Open Mic” happening at Connections Bistro at the Saint John Airport every Friday. Yes the airport! I thought that was a unique and unlikely venue and I was curious how it all got started. “The owner was looking for a way to boost sales during non-peak periods. He spoke to Brent Mason about hosting an open mic. Brent suggested Aaron Gunn who was too busy, so he suggested me. I was uncertain at first until it was mentioned
that it would be open to all ages, at that point I was committed,” Denise Foglein tells me, who is also at the helm of this new weekly event. “We only have three weeks under our belt. The opening night was not too bad, we had about six performers including myself and my daughter Dani (cohost). Week two was a little slow with only three performers and a few locals. Week three was again a decent turn-out with about six performers and about 30 listeners. Our target audience is not the travellers, but the local residents in Saint John and surrounding area. The travellers certainly stop by to listen but are typically just there during their wait.” Denise went on to tell me when asked about its initial interest from perspective performers, patrons and the weary travellers who may just stop in to listen before their flight. “If all goes well it will continue indefinitely” Denise goes on to say when I ask her how long will it run.
“Our main focus for differentiation is that it's an opportunity for performers of all ages to participate.” This is great opportunity especially for all you young singer/songwriters to get out there. Gather up some friends and family and come on down to “Open Mic”. Details – every Friday (as long as we support it) from 9:00pm-midnight. It’s all ages! Free parking! There is a Facebook Group here as well ConnectionsOpenMic. Or you can contact Denise about getting involved: herefoglein@hotmail.com. Kudos to Connections Bistro and Denise & Dani Foglein for doing this. Support local! 0041
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May 24th - June 6th, 2016
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DOLLARS & SENSE WORLD ELDER ABUSE AWARENESS DAY World Elder Abuse Awareness Day is June 15. Elder financial abuse is an abuse that often goes unreported as it is likely that the perpetrator is someone related or in a position of trust. It “includes all forms of manipulation or exploitation of someone else’s money. It includes using older adult's’ money or property dishonestly, or failing to use older adults’ assets for their own welfare” (seniors.gc.ca), Navigating the family dynamics and emotion that happens when financial abuse is occurring takes a toll on everyone. Many times the person will hide the situation from a spouse or their children because they don’t want to start a rift in the family. No matter your age there are safeguards you can put in place to protect your finances: Keep your personal information in a safe place; Keep track on money you give as a loan, and payments received; Choose someone you trust to be your power of
attorney; Do not feel obligated to cosign or guarantee a debt; Be social, stay in contact with family and friends. There are signs to look for if you think a family member is being abused: Isolation. The person will either isolate themselves or be isolated by the offender; Money issues. The person will not have as much money on hand as they used to, or they may start cutting back on expenses; Maxed out or overdue accounts. The person may be financially burdened by the abuser to the point where all credit is maxed out or they are unable to maintain payments. If you suspect that your parent or a senior you know is experiencing financial abuse there are steps you can take: Talk to the person about it; Be present, be aware; Talk to community supports (a counsellor, doctor, banker) and enlist them to help protect the senior; Report it. If you are unsure where to turn, talk to
a not-for-profit credit counsellor. They can help you navigate resources and determine what options are available. You can find additional information on our web site: solveyourdebts.com. 0005
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children made treehouses, sang songs, did drama, made kites and had adventure games.” In Canada, according to Discover Canadian Outdoors (outdoors. ca), “Summer camps in Canada have been held annually for over 100 years. The YMCA held its first summer camp in the 1890’s. This inaugural event was soon followed by Canadian Scouts and Girl Guides sponsoring
about what they can expect, share your positive experiences of camp, but ensure they also Experts generally advise know it is normal and okay to waiting until your child is 7 or 8 feel a little homesick. Let him or before considering an overnight her know that it is normal to miss camp. While they may have home, but reassure him or her had sleepovers with family and that they will be okay and will not friends, a camp is a bit of a be alone at camp as counsellors different animal. This is not to will always be there to help. say that a shy quiet child cannot Perhaps you can visit the camp have a good camp experience, (many offer pre-season open but you as the parent may need houses) or at least spend time to do a little more to prepare on their website and Facebook them for it. Spend time talking page to get familiar with it. If you know someone who has attended the camp, giving your child an opportunity to talk to them about what it was like can also better prepare them for their time away from home. Best yet maybe they can attend with a friend or sibling who has been to camp before. It is recommended you not promise a child they can come home if they get homesick, as this is setting then up to give up at the first pangs of homesickness. Canadian youth camps.”
Preparing for an overnight camp is a wonderful opportunity for children to become more independent, and it starts long before they actually leave for camp. Beyond the researching to find the “right” camp, there is also the process of packing.
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This is an art of its own, starting with making a list and ending with the bags all packed standing at the door in a timely manner. (Don’t forget the sunscreen!) The time management and organizational skills learned here can be of benefit for a lifetime. Whether attending a day camp or going overnight, children who attend camp have a chance to make new friends and practice their social skills in a new environment. The child you may have thought of as shy and quiet may just become a leader in a different social setting among peers who have a shared interest. For the child who has received a smattering of instruction in an area of interest such as art or lacrosse or coding, a camp that focuses on skill building, in an area in which they want to learn more, is ideal. And don’t worry, most camps, even those focussed on a specific area of interest such as journalism or learning how to make video games, allow time for physical activity. After all fun in the sun is also an important part of the camp experience!
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July 11-14 at the Quispamsis Qplex Register at sjspeedskaters.ca • sjassc@gmail.com Improve your skating, have fun and make new friends at the SSNB/SJASSC summer camp. Two ice sessions and dryland training daily, outdoor activities, information sessions, beach-party BBQ, crafts, t-shirts and more! Age 10 and up, 7-9 subject to approval. Rental speed skates are available. Join SJASSC in the fall for Learn to Skate and Speed Skating lessons at the Gorman Arena in Saint John.
Junior Volunteer Summer Camp July 4th - August 8th
Learn to volunteer with our community’s Seniors while also enjoying fun and exciting games, crafts, activities, field trips and more! At Kings Way Care Centre (Quispamsis) & Kennebec Manor (Millidgeville, SJ)
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Camp Time: 8:30 - 4:30 Cost: $125.00/week Why Become a Junior Volunteer? Early drop off and late pickup are available • Learn how to be a great volunteer • Start building a resume that is attractive to future employers • Meet seniors from our community & learn about their lives and experiences • Help create programming and activities for our seniors • Play games and do crafts with our seniors • Go on fun field trips around our community • Help brighten up the lives of our wonderful seniors
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IN THE GARDEN SLOW FLOWERS & FAST WEEDS “Sweet flowers are slow and the weeds make haste.” ~ William Shakespeare. Isn’t that the truth! The dandelions are in full bloom before it’s time to plant the garden! However, thanks to the blessing of the life giving rain, things are beginning to move in the right direction and with a good pair of gardening gloves and a warm jacket quite a lot of work can be done. The most important things to do, now that most perennials have surfaced are to gather up last year’s faded foliage; the Iris will certainly start to rot if this is not done pronto, with slugs and Iris borers having a field day, any rotting rhizomes should be cut out of a clump, this is easily done with secateurs and will not adversely affect this year’s blooming; indeed there will not be a bloom if it is neglected. Daylilies will be full of dead stuff, which can usually be gently pulled from the clump, enabling sunlight and air flow to encourage blossoms. Oriental Poppies, Monkshood, Globe Thistles and the like are generally given a good start
when old stalks are pulled or cut away. Another key job is to visit the Rose bushes and cut back any discoloured or diseased parts along with any dead looking and ancient canes; radical as this may seem, you will see a new and vigorous spurt of life that will pay dividends in size and abundance of blooms. Talking of canes, any of last year’s fruit bearing canes left in the Blackberry or Raspberry patch need to be cut down at ground level before they are any older, yield and ease of picking fruit later in the season will be greatly enhanced. All of the perennial goodies will be encouraged to produce on an amazing level if they are fed with a good mixture of compost and well rotted manure; if you are not endowed with a generous farmer for a son-in-law as I am, then you might have to purchase the manure and there’s plenty of choice of conveniently bagged, composted sheep or cow… jolly good stuff, but powerful, a little goes a long way and too much will produce oodles of foliage but very little
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product. The full moon that will shine it’s cold rays on May 21 should herald a major planting, though not without some concern. We have had frosts with the presence of the full moon in June, but by now, after the cool spring, it will be almost impossible to resist getting things in the ground. However, when planting from the greenhouse, plants need to be hardened off before exposure to the ravages of wind and strong sunshine; placing them outside in a sheltered spot for increasing time spans over a few days will enable them to withstand the shock of finally fending for themselves. Blessings, Betty. 0045
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MARCO POLO QUILTERS’ GUILD The Marco Polo Quilting Guild (MPQG) welcomes all those interested in quilting, whether they are beginners or experienced quilters. Join us from September-June at St. Columba Church (1454 Manawagonish Road, SJ West) on the first Wednesday of every month (7:00-9:00pm, doors open at 6:00) and every Thursday morning (10:00am2:00pm). Bring a friend, enjoy the programs, take a workshop and learn a most enjoyable, relaxing and timehonoured skill. For more info: sites.google.com/site/ marcopoloquiltersguild/home. G047
SAINT JOHN TOASTMASTERS Saint John Toastmasters (2015-2016) meetings are held at St. Malachy's High School (corner Leinster Street/Sydney Street). We meet from 6:00-8:00pm weekly except holidays. Learn public
speaking and leadership skills in a supportive environment, following a proven self-paced program. Guests are welcome. Contact 8497922 for more info or visit the website at: saintjohn.toastmastersclubs.org. G068
LIKE IRISH MUSIC? Comhaltas is a worldwide organization helping to promote and preserve Irish traditional music and culture. The only Maritime branch of Comhaltas meets weekly, on Tuesday evenings (note day correction), at O'Leary's on Princess Street in Saint John. We get the session rolling at 7:00pm with a slow session to learn new tunes. At 7:30 we move into an 'up to tempo' session until 8:30, where we open the circle for the individual showcase. The public is welcome to come and observe or join in. There are tunes, stories, poetry, jokes, and of course a step dance or two! G092
SJ/KV NEWCOMERS' CLUB The Saint John/Kennebecasis Valley Newcomers’ Club is open to women who have moved to the Greater Saint John area within the last three years. Join the group for social activities and to meet new friends. We hold weekly Bridge (all levels welcome), monthly Coffee Socials, Ladies Who Lunch and Book Club, as well as other memberinterest driven activities such as walking, skiing, movie nights, Moms & Tots, etc. For more information, see our blog at: sjkvnewcomers.blogspot.com or contact us at: sjkvnewcomersclub@ gmail.com. G112
SAINT JOHN ART CLUB The Saint John Art Club holds their monthly meetings the 3rd Thursday of each month at the NB Museum, Market Square. Meetings start at 6:30pm with a short business meeting, followed by a guest speaker. G142
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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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ASK THE CHEF IN A STEW Colin Sifton here again from Holly’s Restaurant and Catering with another answer to your question. This week I was asked about how to get darker colour in a stew without using bullion cubes. Bullion and other bases often contain MSG. A stew is one of those things that most maritime households make. Every family has a different method to making stew, but the main ingredients are usually; onions, root vegetables, potatoes and sometimes doughboys or dumplings. Stews can be made with any meat (beef, pork, poultry, lamb or rabbit) and the tougher the better. Why tough meat? Because it was tough, the meat would not breakdown, allowing us to get those big chunks but not have to chew forever. The method of how you cook each ingredient will improve the flavours and texture of your stew. Once you have everything cut and ready to go, put your pot on the stove, add oil and turn it up on high. Once the oil begins to smoke, carefully add your beef, but do not stir.
Allow your beef a chance to brown (caramelization), sealing in the juices of the meat. After a few minutes, stir the meat and allow to caramelize for a few more minutes; you will see the meat getting really brown and leaving some dark colours behind. When the meat is good and sealed, add a cup of water and begin to scrape the bottom of the pot. This will bring up all that flavour and dark colour; instead of water, you can add red wine. Wine acts almost like soap and makes it easier to get all that colours off the bottom of the pan. It will also reduce, creating a great flavour and adding more to the colour. Once all the colour is off the bottom of the pot, add your onions and garlic, which will begin to sweat and caramelize. Add the rest of your root vegetables, except potatoes, and add enough water to just covers what is in the pot; cook for one hour; then add your potatoes, herbs and seasonings and more water to cover. Allow to simmer for as long as you want. An hour before you
are ready to serve, add a thickening agent to pull your stew together. So why add your potatoes later? Your root vegetables have sugars and you want to bring out those flavours. Potatoes are starchy and you want a good base before adding starch. Why wait until an hour out for a thickening agent? If you add it too soon, it could burn on the bottom, ruining your flavour or it could get too thick and you have to thin it down, again ruining flavour. Look for some upcoming articles on thickening agents, doughboys and dumplings. Until next time, cheers. See Colin’s full article at ossekeag.ca. 0040
Colin Sifton Owner/Chef, Holly’s Restaurant
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Look Good, Feel Better workshops are held on the third Monday of each month from 1:30-3:30pm. This program is geared towards patients experiencing skin and hair changes due to radiation and/or chemotherapy. The workshop is free of charge and is held in the Oncology Conference Room at the Saint John Regional Hospital.
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SAINT JOHN NATURALISTS CLUB NEWS If you love nature and experiencing it firsthand, why not take part in one of the Saint John Naturalists Club’s upcoming activities? Saturday, June 4 - Wildflowers Walk at Seadog Cove on the Kingston Peninsula. Saturday, June 11 - Saints Rest Trail and Shore Walk. Saturday, June 18 - Nature Walk in Rockwood Park Meetings, workshops and outings are open to one and all without charge, Saint John Naturalists’ Club members or not. For more information on these activities and to confirm the details about registration, timing and location of the field trips or to learn more about the SJNC, visit: saintjohnnaturalistsclub.org or follow us on Facebook as “Nature Saint John”.
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C.H.I.L.D., which supports children with intestinal and liver disorders. Together, The Brody Company stores raised a total of $16,000 for The C.H.I.L.D. Foundation. However, Pat deserves special recognition, as she really steps up to the plate and raises an exceptional amount year after year. Congratulations Pat! 4085
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TOP FUNDRAISER FOR C.H.I.L.D. Pat Hann, manager of Great Canadian Dollar Store in Grand Bay, has been recognized for being the top fundraiser for the C.H.I.L.D. Foundation in Canada. In 2015, Pat and her staff managed to raise $3,177 for
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LANCASTER RCL #69 Wilson Street, Saint John, Phone 6358095, www.rcl69.ca. Tuesday, May 24 & 31- 7:30pm, Doubles Crib in Upper Hall. Friday, May 27 & 29 - 7:00pm, Open Mic night with Don LeBlanc & Friends, dance in PUB 69. Sunday, May 29 - 7:00pm, dance with Steve & Carol in the Upper Hall. Saturday, May 28 - 3:30pm, Jed & Moe show (dance) in Pub 69. Saturday, May 30 - 2:00pm, dance with Donny & Delbert in Pub 69. 0015
Pat Hann receiving her award from Great Canadian Dollar Store company owner, Kevin KanE
DIRECTOR’S NOTES A WRAP AND A LAUNCH Season 22 wraps up at the Imperial Theatre on May 30 with the 1956 science fiction classic, Forbidden Planet. We chose it not just because it’s the film that introduced Robby the Robot, or even because of Leslie Nielsen as the handsome young space explorer, but because it features Saint John’s very own Walter Pidgeon as Dr. Morbius. You’d think there’d be a little time for us to rest after this, but no, practically before the tickets our counted we’re launching Season 23 on June 7. Details of the season are of course a closely guarded secret. I can tell you that there are more than three dozen artists, with a total of 42 live performances. The Retro Film Series is back, and also the Mystery Concert. We’ve got artists from four countries, and all four Atlantic provinces. Our youngest performers are under 18, and our oldest are, well, a lot older. There are groups coming who have
played the Imperial stage several times, and a whole bunch of newcomers. Some of the performers will be very recognizable, others will be a discovery. At least one show will definitely make you gasp, and another will most probably make you cry. We have announced one show already, our musical theatre offering. It’s Menopause: The Musical. This show has been going strong since 2001. It performs 365 days a year in Las Vegas and has touring companies in the United Kingdom, the US, and Canada. According to the show’s website, it has been seen by more than 11 million people! The play is set in a department store, where four women of a certain age, all in pursuit of a black lace bra, discover they have more in common than they ever would have imagined. The music is a hilarious parody of hits from the 60’s, 70’s and 80’s, with songs like “Stayin’ Awake” and “It’s on My Hips.” Who knew that hot
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flashes, mood swings and night sweats could be so entertaining? At our season launch event, we try to give the audience a taste of each show. We show video clips and play music, and talk about what made us decide to bring these shows to Saint John. This is also the moment when season subscriptions go on sale. Just purchase any six shows and you get discounts, special offers, and little surprises all year long. Most of the seats for this event are filled by current subscribers, sponsors and donors, but we always have some contests on our facebook page and in our e-news to give away the rest. Watch for them. 0030
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WHAT’S HAPPENING Thursday, May 26 SJ Art Club monthly meeting 6:30pm, NB Museum, Market Square. Short business meeting followed by special guest, Museum curator of Cultural History & Art, Peter Laroque will be critiquing members’ art (2pcs/member max). Public is invited to attend, new members welcome. 849-7119. May 27-29 Were you a member of 527 Simonds Air Cadets? We are searching for alumni. It is the Squadron's 65th Anniversary and there are lots of celebration activities planned for May 27-29. For more information we have a Facebook page or to contact us: 527alumni@gmail.com. Saturday, May 28 “Believing in Beth” Book Launch at the East Branch Library 2:00-4:00pm. Beth McGrath was diagnosed with Congenital Rubella Syndrome. Percentage of proceeds go to the special care home where Beth resides and the NB chapter of the Canadian Deafblind Assoc. Kings County Historical & Archival Society meeting at the Kings County Museum, 2:00pm. Eric McCumber will speak on the 200th anniversary of steamships on the Saint John and Kennebecasis Rivers. All welcome. River Valley Lions’ Flea Market, 8:30am2:30pm at the Grand Bay Centrum (609 River Valley Drive). Tables available $12 each, contact: Debby 738-3435, Wanda 757-2506, Barb 738-2821. Admission $1. Proceeds to Portage Atlantic. Annual Plant Sale, hosted by the River Valley Garden Club, at the Grand Bay Centrum from 8:30am to 2:30pm. Variety of perennials from many gardeners! Breakfast at St. Luke’s Hall (Metcalf & Lansdowne) 8:00-11:00am. $6/person. Hosted by SJ Y’s Men’s Club & St. Luke’s. Proceeds to church ministries. Tuesday, May 31 Tuesday Treats at Church of St. John Baptist (Mission Church) St. Clements, 819 Millidge Avenue, 12:00noon-1:00pm. The Making of Millidgeville recounted by Bob Ring. Light lunch with us or bring your own. Tea, coffee, and cookies. 6335055.
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Saturday, June 4 20th Annual 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 & wagon rides, draws for free helmets. All welcome. More info 6486056. If it rains the event will be cancelled. Perennial Plant/Bake Sale, in support of the SJ & Area School String program, in the Family Centre behind St. Rose School from 9:00am-12:00noon. Huge selection of perennials, plus a Bake Sale table. Remaining plants 50% off 11:00am12:00noon. Plant donations welcome (672-4042). St. Ann’s Annual Parish Flea Market will be held at St. Ann’s Church Hall, 135 Simpson Drive, SJ (behind Stirling’s Apples on Rothesay Ave) from 8:00am– 1:00pm. The church hall is wheelchair accessible. Annual Spring Dinner at St. Bridget’s Community Hall at 5:30pm. Reserve your tickets ($15) for salmon or chicken dinner by calling Christine 763-2155. Annual Yard Sale at “Saint Columba Presbyterian Church,1454 Manawagoinsh Road, from 8:00am to 1:00pm, June 5-10 50+ Friendship Games, for Saint John & area, Cribbage, Bowling, Swimming and much more for $25. Enjoy the opening ceremony and awards banquet. Registration deadline May 25 - call 6338781. Monday, June 6 Treble Clef Choir celebrates 30 years of fun, friendship and favourites, 7:00pm at RiverCross Church (61 Forbes Drive, SJ). Director - Josh Bitten, Accompanist Claire Driscoll. Tickets $10. Thursday, June 9 Advantages of Estate Planning Session, 3:00-4:30pm, in the Ruth Ross Room at Rocmaura with presenters Brian Fitzpatrick, Ashlee Scott and Theresa Mercer. RSVP - Sally Cummings, Foundation Co-Ordinator 643-7090/ foundation@rocmaura.com. Monthly
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Sunday, June 12 Knights of Columbus #6770 Breakfast 9:00am-1:00pm at the Assumption Centre (Chapel Street West). $7/adults, $3/children. Proceeds support local nonprofit groups. Friday, July 1 Canada day at the Public Landing Wharf - there will be kids games beginning at 11:00am, a free BBQ starting at 12:00 along with cake and cold beverage; Bingo at 2:00pm. Our spectacular fireworks will begin at dusk. Come join in on the fun!!! Saturday, July 9 Monthly Breakfast/Brunch at the Church of St. Andrew & St. David (164 Germain Street, side entrance) from 9:00am-1:00pm. Great breakfast menu, monthly surprise treat, bake table. Takeout available. $10/adults, $4/children under 10, $25/family of 4. Friday, August 12 SRHS Reunion for graduating class of 1991. For more information: victyler18@ gmail.com. Saturday, August 13 Monthly Breakfast/Brunch at the Church of St. Andrew & St. David (164 Germain Street, side entrance) from 9:00am-1:00pm. Great breakfast menu, monthly surprise treat, bake table. Takeout available. $10/adults, $4/children under 10, $25/family of 4. August 19-21 Former Provincial Normal College/ NS Teachers College grads, you’re invited to the reunion of the Alumni Association of NSTC in Truro, NS. Info: nsteacherscollege.ca. Regardless of what year you graduated or program, plan to meet in Truro for a weekend of memories and great times together.
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A HARP, A CELLO, AND A BALLERINA A local dance student will be spending the month of July studying in Winnipeg – Lydia Buckley has been accepted into the Royal Winnipeg Ballet’s Professional Division for the summer session! The RWB School is one of the most respected training institutions worldwide for talented students aspiring to become dance professionals and for a dancer, acceptance into this program is quite an achievement. Adrienne Buckley, Lydia’s mom, says
“Of course, this accomplishment would not have been possible without the excellent instruction and guidance from her dance teachers and the many opportunities that Port City Dance Academy has given her over the years to appear in live performances.” And another one of these live performances is coming up soon… on Wednesday, June 15 Lydia and her friends from Port City Dance Academy’s performing ensemble will
Energy East is all risk, little reward for New Brunswickers TransCanada’s proposed Energy East project would be the largest tar sands pipeline yet, transporting 1.1 million barrels of oil daily from Alberta to a new export port in Saint John. Energy East presents serious risks, while offering few benefits to communities along its path. The pipeline would cross hundreds of New Brunswick waterways including the Nashwaak, Salmon, Gaspereau and Kennebecasis Rivers of the Saint John River watershed. A spill would put over 100,000 residents’ drinking water at risk, including the communities of Edmundston, Saint-Léonard, Sainte-Anne-de-Madawaska, Grand Falls, Cambridge-Narrows, Hampton, Fredericton and Saint John. The pipeline would carry diluted bitumen from the tar sands, which is much more difficult to clean up when spilled in waterways. The 2010 spill of 3.8 million litres of diluted bitumen in the Kalamazoo River demonstrates this. The bitumen sunk, presenting serious challenges for cleanup. Six years later and over $1 billion spent, submerged oil is still in the river. Based on TransCanada’s Canadian pipeline safety track record, the Energy East pipeline has a 15 per cent chance of a full bore rupture every year. TransCanada’s electronic leak detection system can only discover spills greater than 1.5 per cent of the pipeline’s capacity. At 1.1 million barrels per day, an undetected leak of 1.5 per cent could release up to 2.6 million litres of oil in a single day! Up to 90 per cent of Energy East’s capacity is expected to be for export, dramatically increasing oil tanker traffic in the Bay of Fundy. The Council of Canadians is hosting a series of free town halls in Chipman, Belleisle, Hampton and Saint John May 24-27 featuring panelists on Energy East’s risks, with opportunity for questions and answers.
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be joining forces and with some of our community’s top professional musicians: Danielle Sametz, and Chris Buckley (Lydia’s uncle) from the Saint John String Quartet; Kathy and Ellen Buckley (Lydia’s aunts) from the Buckley Ensemble; and Lydia’s parents, John Buckley (Symphony NB cellist) and Adrienne Sayer, a professional harpist. This remarkable group of artists will present Spring Serenade, a compelling fusion of classical music and ballet, to be presented in concert on June 15 at Our Lady of Perpetual Help in Rothesay, at 1:00 and 7:00pm. 4070
SECOND CHANCE BAND Saint Mary's Band, Saint John's community concert band, is offering an exciting learning opportunity to adults in the Saint John area. The "Second Chance Band' will begin rehearsing in September 2016, and will offer instruction in brass, woodwind, and percussion instruments in a concert band setting. The Second Chance Band is intended for adult beginners: those who have never played a band instrument before, or who played briefly when they were younger and regret having given it up. Information sessions will take place on Monday, June 13 & Tuesday, June 14 7:00pm at the Saint Mary's Band rehearsal studio located at 12 Brinley Street. There is no registration fee, but participants will be expected to provide their own instrument. Arrangements for affordable instrument rentals have been made. The band will be directed by Andrea Lewis, the Musical Director of Saint Mary's Band from 2005 to 2015. For more information, go to our Facebook page, found at "Second Chance Band - Saint John" or email 2cbsmb@ gmail.com. 4081
LADIES VOLLEYBALL Ladies Volleyball League plays at the Carlton Community Centre on Sundays from 3:00-9:00pm (one hour play), for ages 18 and up. For more information contact Jennifer LeBlanc at 755-9081. G040
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MUSINGS HOW’S RETIREMENT Are you enjoying your retirement? Do you miss working? Over the past several months since my Musings stopped appearing like clockwork I have answered various versions of this question with a smile and a “Oh, I’m still working. The final paperwork hasn’t been signed and I am staying on for the transition.” As you know (well, those few of you who may have read Mike’s Ravings), the final paperwork isn’t getting signed. The deal was called off and I am back in the driver’s seat instead of the support role of the last few months. I got the news via email on a Thursday noon, press day! I was, to say the least, totally stunned; perhaps I shouldn’t have been, given the months of delays, but I was. A couple of deep breaths and I immediately told the staff in the office and then called the sales reps who were out on the road. Deadlines don’t disappear just because the s#!t hits the fan and the staff (who
had equally been dealt a body blow) carried on and sent two pubs to press on time. What an amazing crew we have! Should the worst happen and we close the doors, I can with total confidence give every one of them the highest recommendation to anyone considering hiring them. I hope that is not the outcome, but what the future looks like is still murky at this point. We will keep you posted. Okay, time to lighten up. I know volunteer week has come and gone, but I want to say a thank you to all those in our communities who spend countless hours (and often their own money) volunteering. One of our granddaughters is in Girl Guides this year and I am so impressed at the work the leaders are doing. Last night I attended a baby shower that they organized in support of First Steps. If you are not familiar with First Steps, they are “a multi-service centre for pregnant and parenting young
women”. From housing to schooling to on-going support, they are there for young women and their babies. Thanks to the efforts of the volunteers at the Hampton Guide troop they got a little support themselves, the guiders learned some skills at organizing an event and more importantly can feel part of the volunteering effort themselves. Great idea, great event and Well Done! “You make a living by what you get, but you make a life by what you give.” ~ Winston Churchill. 0001
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COMMUNITY CLASSIFIEDS FIREWOOD SPRINGFIELD FIREWOOD - Quality hardwood, cut and split - HST and delivery included in price. Serving our new and loyal customers for over 10 years - Please call 506-485-2349 to place your order. FOR RENT 3 BDRM COTTAGE on the water, West Point, PEI. Fully furnished. $550 weekly, from Saturday to Friday. 832-3333. FOR SALE 1997 HONDA ALL wheel drive SUV. Runs perfect. Oldie but a goodie. Over $1500 spent in the last year in new parts, $750. Safety & licensed until July. Used as a backup car in the winter. Mach 4 customized 303 cal with mounts for
scope, all refurbished. Great shooter, $300. 433-6690. NOTICES SUSSEX PLACE INDOOR Market. Opening Friday, June 3rd. Antique Mall, Farmer’s Market, Flea Market. 75 Magnolia Ave, Sussex. Open 7 days a week Monday-Friday 9:30-5:00, Saturday & Sunday 9:30-3:00. Vendor Info call 328-5199. OTHER CENTRACARE REUNION When: Saturday, May 28th. Where: Assumption Centre-Chapel St., W. Time: 12:00noon-4:00pm. All present and former employees of any capacity including security, casuals and summer students, are invited to attend.
Sandwiches, sweets, pop, coffee and tea will be available at NO CHARGE. There will also be a number of DOOR PRIZES drawn. There are still pewter “Centracare” ornaments available for purchase at $15 ea. For more information, please contact: Mary Jane Anderson at 633-9513 or Kathy Palmer at 333-4233. SERVICES OFFERED WE HAUL AWAY junk cars, trucks, tractors and farm equipment. Small fee for appliances and small scrap. Drop off site 54 Backland Road, Kingston. 763-2933 or 333-9067. SEWING JOBS DONE for ladies, gentlemen and children. Hems done on pants, dresses etc., other alterations. Call 672-2599. May 24th - June 6th, 2016
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