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RAVINGS REFINED From Dictionary.com: adjective 1. having or showing wellbred feeling, taste, etc.: refined people; 2.freed or free from coarseness, vulgarity, etc.: refined taste. 3.freed from impurities: refined sugar. 4.very subtle, precise, or exact: refined distinctions.
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Debbie and I were recently in conversation with a professional lady, who during our conversation turned to me and said “You’re so refined.” Both of us, of course, nearly fell over laughing, and it has been a great source of laughs since, such as: “My refined person does not take out the garbage. Should you wish to have household waste products transported, I shall condescend to carry out such a menial task.” I later, suggested to Debbie my theory on how I get labelled as refined while she, in much fancier dress, does not: “Dress a notch above homeless and saying anything half ways intelligent will shock the heck out of them.” That particular day I was wearing well worn black jeans and a maybe eight-year old “Hampton River Runners 5 Mile” t-shirt, unlaced sneakers and likely gray work socks. So my theory is “dress for success”!! Dress to the nines and you are sure not to shine. Dress in distress, and you will impress!! Definition 3 for refined - “freed
from impurities” certainly doesn’t work well for me since I am a well known “dirtbag” and just loaded with impurities!! (see last Ravings) Now, another possible explanation, is that while dressed crudely, my language usage is seldom crude. I am a firm believer that my wish to use four letter words is not as important as someone else's wish to not hear them. I was especially worried during my younger years, around my mother, after a day out collecting garbage. Fortunately, I survived five summers and never screwed up even once. Unfortunately, I would argue that many today still use dress to assess someone’s degree of crudeness or refinement. But, I would urge you to scratch the surface and find the real person living in those clothes. And don’t be surprised if a refined appearance is hiding a crude and vulgar person. And I, refined to the hilt, am hiding out as a dirtbag. 0002
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DOLLARS & SENSE TALK ABOUT MONEY… WHERE DO WE START? November is Financial Literacy Month and if you are associated with the financial world, you will see promotions and seminars all around you messaging the need for increased financial literacy among Canadians. This is true, no one can deny it, statistically we are not saving, we are carrying too much debt and insolvency is on the rise. But for those that fall statistically in the median, which headline appears for you? From our experience the most effective way to increase your financial literacy is to talk about money. Usually what begins the money conversation is a crisis; that could be a loss of income, unpaid debt, fines or family situation. Trying to talk about your financial situation on top of dealing with a personal stressful situation does not create a warm and fuzzy environment for money talk. Even if it is not a crisis
typically the conversation starts with what is owed and how much was spent on the credit card. Money conversations to be effective and positive for all in involved should start with: “how can we work together?” One way to start the conversation is to work together and write down a couple of your financial goals (short and long term). Do this separately and then look to see where you have goals that are in common, or which ones you can work on together. One person could have the goal of paying down debt, while the other may be more specific with getting rid of the overdraft. Looking at where you have goals in common, as well as the areas that your partner finds important is an important step towards making the money conversation a positive experience. From this exercise together you can pick which goals to focus on first and then plan for the others. Once you have determined your collective financial goal(s), you can look at your budget. This will be important
when it comes to saving for a goal or reducing your debt for a goal. Depending on your budgeting history you may be surprised on how much you are spending on certain expenses. Keeping your goals in mind will help you make the important decisions on these expenses. Keep in mind you don’t always have to agree with each other, but you have to understand that we all handle money in different ways. If the conversation starts to move in a direction of where you are finding fault and barriers, it may be the time to re-group and revisit the financial goals you have set together. 0005
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DIRECTOR’S NOTES SUGGESTIONS AND MATINÉES This fall marks my seventh season at the Imperial Theatre - and my seventh year in Saint John. This means that there are quite a few people in the community now who know me, or at least know who I am. So I get lots of comments and suggestions. I like hearing people’s reactions to our programming, and have been overwhelmed by the community’s support for our façade restoration project. Suggestions are also always welcome. Well, almost always. To the lovely lady who tried to start a discussion about programming in the pool locker room the other day - I didn’t mean to be rude, I just felt a bit, well, naked. Of course not all suggestions are possible. Much as I would love to have “Wickedâ€? at the Imperial, the technical requirements of that show are much too big for it to ever tour short runs. Sorry. Other suggestions are easy. Thanks to the person who pointed out all the PokĂŠmon activity in King Square and suggested we
show one of the movies; we welcomed players from five to 50 years old to a movie and a theatre-wide hunting spree. Some ideas are risky, but worth a try. A number of people in the last few years have talked to me about having matinĂŠe performances. For people juggling busy family schedules, it can be easier to get child care on a weekend afternoon. For those who are just too tired after a day at work, or whose work schedules include evenings, afternoon performances offer a chance to enjoy the theatre. And for those who prefer not to drive at night, daytime shows are perfect. In response to community input, Season 23 includes a series called “MatinĂŠes for Grownups,â€? three shows that we would normally have scheduled for an evening, but are instead on Sunday afternoons at 2:00pm. This first of these is Gavin Crawford’s hilarious one-man show about the social media world we share, “Friendâ€? “Likeâ€?
#Me on October 30. Most of us know Gavin from CBC’s “This Hour Has 22 Minutes� and “Because News� but he is also an accomplished live performer in both stand-up comedy and theatre. This show is a little bit of both, narrating the story of one man’s brave or perhaps foolhardy attempt to walk away from his electronics. “But even the birds are tweeting!� I saw this show a year ago in Ottawa, and am still “humblebragging.� Also, in case you were wondering, the bar will be open. 0030
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On October 4 at the Saint John Free Public Library – grades 6, 7 and 8 students from St John The Baptist School created handmade butterflies in memory of the 1.5 million children who perished in the Holocaust. The Butterfly Project is a call to action, using lessons of the Holocaust to educate about the dangers of hatred and bigotry through the creation of hand-crafted butterflies, each representing a young life lost in the Holocaust. The handmade creations will be displayed in the library and in
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the lobby of the BMO Studio Theatre. Special thanks to St John The Baptist School, as well as the Saint John Free Public Library, who coordinated the event. The project was planned as part of the Fundy Reads initiative, a partnership between the Saint John Free Public Library and the Saint John Theatre Company which encourages a love of literature and the arts for our youth as well as the community at large through various events that bring the book alive. This year, Fundy Reads invites you to read The Diary of a Young Girl by Anne Frank and take in the SJTC Studio Series production of The Diary of Anne Frank which runs at the BMO Studio Theatre October 11-22. 4266
BREAKFAST IN THE SOUTH END The first Sunday of each month (except July & August) you are invited to come and join the Saint John South End Lions Club as we prepare and serve a delicious breakfast of scrambled eggs, toast, sausage, ham, pancakes and baked beans along with juice, tea or coffee. We
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WHAT’S HAPPENING Thursday, October 13 River Valley Lions Bingo at 6:00pm. Quarter games start at 6:00pm, regular games at 7:00pm. Jackpot stands at $750, bonanza at $500, lucky 7 at $1700. Doors open 5:30pm. Friday, October 14 Dinner & Auction in support of Sea Belles A Cappella Chorus, at Three Mile. Doors open 5:00pm for viewing, Auction 6:00pm. Tickets ($20) at 2144419 or tickets@seabelles.ca. Proceeds for travel and locally Romero House & Sophia Recovery Centre. Saturday, October 15 6 Annual Fabulous Finds Event, sponsored by the West Side Co-Op Preschool from 6:00-9:00pm at St. Mark's Church, 50 Dexter Drive. $2 admission. Indoor Yard Sale, 9:00am-2:00pm, Milledgeville North End Lions Club (61 Elgin Street - off Adelaide on to th
Newman Street, corner of Newman & Elgin). Rain or shine. Proceeds to SJ Chapter Canadian Council of the Blind. READ SJ Tea & Tales, 1:00-3:00pm at Portland United Church (Newport Crescent), with Comhaltas and others, Silent Auction (autographed books). Tickets ($15/adult, $5/child) 6332011. All ages event.
Sunday, October 16 KOC Breakfast - sponsored by Council #6770 at the Assumption Centre (721 Chapel Street, West SJ) from 9:00am1:00pm. $7/adult, $3/child. Proceeds for Lower West Side School Breakfast & Lunch programs. Gospel Jamboree, 2:00-4:00pm, at Lancaster Baptist Church (87 Church Ave, West) featuring Country & Southern Gospel music. No admission - freewill offering. MADD Candlelight Vigil, 2:004:00pm, Brenan’s Community Funeral Home Chapel (1461 Manawagonish
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Wednesday, October 19 “Soup”-er Senior Wellness Fair, 1:003:00pm, at the Hope Centre on Loch Lomond Road. Soups, info booths and a Wellness Clinic (BP check, etc). Also flu shots & kidney screening available. More info: Diane 849-1947. Saturday, October 22 Book Sale in Support of HOPE Centre, 9:00am to 4:00pm at the HOPE Centre, 4347 Loch Lomond Road, Saint John. All Books $1 or less. 4th Annual “Fall Fling” Fundraiser in support of the Simonds Lions Caledonian Pipe Band, 7:00pm at Simonds Lions Auditorium (Loch Lomond Rd). Pipe Band, Highland Dancing, singsong, silent auction, food. Tckets ($15) contact 696-4253. Monthly Breakfast/Brunch/Bake Sale at Church of St. Andrew & St. David (164 Germain St., side entrance), 9:00am-12:00noon. Takeout available. Fundraiser for the Church. $10/adults, $4/children under 10, $25/family of 4. Phone: 634-3092. SJ Choral Festival - 200 Voices in Concert 7:00pm at Trinity Church in SJ with local choirs & groups. Advanced tickets $20/adult, $10/student at Long & McQuade, Morris Music, Beats & Bytes and Choirs. At door $25 & $15. Proceeds to the Church. Kings County Historical & Archival Society meeting at the Belleisle Community Centre, Rte 124 Springfield, at 2:00pm. Members bring historical artifacts for Show and Tell. All welcome. Tuesday, October 25 Fall Fashion Show, with Jo’s Boutique, 7:00pm St. Ann’s Church, 135 Simpson Drive. Tickets ($15) at Jo’s Boutique (St. Joseph’s Hospital lobby) or Kennebecasis Drugs, Quispamsis. Silent Auction, door prizes & special surprises. Refreshments. Sponsored by St. Joseph’s Aux.
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We are currently looking for outgoing, friendly volunteers to help in our gift shop at St.Joseph’s Hospital. Retail experience is not necessary; we can teach you all you need to know. All of the profit from the shop goes back into the hospital to provide in-patient support and support to programs such as Spiritual Care and the Recreation Dept. So if you have a few hours to spare between 9am and 4pm on weekdays please consider donating your time. We would love to have you join our team. Please call Paulette Furey at 632-5716, auxilsjh@horizonnb.ca for more information.
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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 -Please sign up for next session, Tuesdays 11:30am November 1, 8, 15 & 22. Time for Tots - 10:30am on Thursdays for ages 18-36 months. Storytime - 10:30am on Fridays, stories, songs, fingerplays and a craft for all ages. Literacy Tutoring - Elementary and Middle School aged children call 6437260 to book a free one-on-one tutoring session. Family Drop-in Table - all day, every day with weekly theme. 10th Annual Scary Story Contest - Prize for one writer from grade 4/5, 6/7 and grade 8. Contact library for more info. October 16-22 - Games @ the Library. Play and enter your name for a chance to win prizes. Saturday, October 29 - Star Wars Day (dress in costume), contact Library for more info. We are a Pokémon Go® Pokéstop - replenish your supplies, spin for Pokéballs, potions and capture some rare Pokémon. Adult Programs: Coffee House & Open Mic - last Wednesday (October 26) of each month, 6:30pm. Musicians, poets, writers and a great audience, all welcome. SJ has talent - come and see. Thursday, October 20 - 7:00pm, Mystery Book Club. Featured author: John Lescroart. New members welcome. Saturday, October 22 - 11:00am, “Vimy Ridge - from Death to Preservation” with Harold Wright & Jim Landry. Thursday, October 27 - Wednesday, October 12 - 6:00pm, Girl's Night with a Chick Flic and popcorn, viewing Miracles from Heaven. Thursday, October 27 - 7:00pm, Chick Lit Book Club - Mr. Penumbra’s 24Hour Bookstore by Robin Sloan. New members welcome. Friday, October 28 - 2:00pm, Friday Flic viewing Money Monster. West Branch Library Social: 1:00pm,
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last Thursday (October 27) of the month, seniors, newcomers and adults all welcome. Light refreshments. Monthly Book Raffle: Tickets (one for $2, three for $5) on sale each month for a new group of books. Proceeds to purchase new material for our little westside library. Adult Literacy Tutoring: Free one-onone tutoring session call 643-7260. Blankets for Canada Society Inc: Crocheters and knitters are welcome to make 8x8 squares to create blankets for people without shelter in the SJ area. Donations of yarn gratefully appreciated. 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: Check your e-mail, do research, use the internet - free. Book a tutorial and learn basic computer skills. Free Wi-Fi. Bulletin Window: 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.
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. Adult Programs: Wednesday, October 12 & 26: 1-:3011:00am, Seniors & Newcomer’s Cafe, light refreshments. Thursday, October 13: Computer Q & A for seniors. October 18-22: Board Games at the library. Participants entered for grand prize. Tuesday, October 18: 6:30-7:30pm, iPads for all. Wednesday, October 19: 6:00pm, Sunset Cinema showing Mona Lisa Smile. Rated G. Friday, October 21: 2:30pm, E-Reader Info Session. Bring your own device. Saturday, October 22: 11:00am, Graphic Novel Club. Afterlife With Archie by roberto Aguirre-Sacasa. Tuesday, October 25: 2:30pm, Knit &
Crochet Club - for all skill levels. Thursday, October 27: 2:30pm, Book Club for Adults, The Goldfinch by Donna Tartt. October is Celebrate NB Public Libraries month. Library themed events include: Scavenger hunt, games night, a collective colouring table, book displays and a colouring contest for children. Children’s Programs Thursdays: 10:30-11:00am, Preschool Story Time with stories, crafts and theme based songs. Fridays: 10:30-11:00am, Babies in the Library with fingerplays, songs nursery rhymes. Family Drop-in: Themes for October include books, reading & libraries, pumpkins and Halloween. Saturday, October 22: 10:00am4:30pm, Red Cross Babysitting course. $46. Call to register. Wednesday, October 26: 6:30-7:00pm, Hackmatack Children’s Book Club for kids in grades 4-6. Read from pre-selected titles and vote for your favourite. Saturday, October 29: 2:30pm, Family Film Weekend showing Alexander and the Terrible, Horrible, No Good, Very Bad Day. Rated G. Free popcorn & juice. October 18-22: Board Games at the library. Participants entered for grand prize. 0019
MODEL TRAIN SHOW The Saint John Society of Model Railroaders will be holding a Model Train Show at Island View Lions Club, 8 Market Street in Quispamsis (behind Foodliner) on Saturday, November 5 from 9:00am3:00pm. Everyone is welcome to watch the model trains running on a large HO modular set up, a unique N Gauge operation, an exciting G scale layout and of course the ever popular giant Lego display. There is a child friendly Thomas set up for them to operate. There will be sales tables with both new and used model train items. The Lion's kitchen will be open for Breakfast, Brunch or Lunch. Lots of free parking. Admission $5/adults; $2/youth 5 to 11; children under 5 admitted free. Family rate $15. 4264
LISTEN IN LISA FISCHER IS A STAR I have watched the music documentary “20 Feet From Stardom” four times now. I have a healthy appetite for music documentaries, but most of them leave me pretty underwhelmed. It needs to start with a great story with genuinely unique characters who seem to leap out of your screen. Some of the best bring you into their creative world and time warp you to the place it all happened making you understand their remarkable perspective around the subject matter, whatever it may be. I recently had a phone interview with one of the stars, and my favorite singer, Lisa Fischer from “20 feet From Stardom”. She really stood out to me as someone who was not only a mercurial talent and star, but also one of the most real people in an industry where many people seem to lose that essential sense of humanity and authenticity. Lisa exceeded all my expectations when we spoke and I am a fan for life. If you haven’t seen the movie “20 Feet
From Stardom” and you’re a music fan (of course you are if you read my columns) you need to check it out now on Netflix. The 2013 documentary won an Oscar in 2014! It was directed by Morgan Neville who also directed Keith Richards: Under the Influence, another favorite of mine which you can also watch on Netflix. This film’s inspiration came from Music executive Gil Friesen’s curiosity to know more about the lives of some of the industry’s more iconic background singers. My interest in this documentary comes from that same insatiable desire to really dig deep into that world of making records and all the intricate details happening in front and beyond the curtain. Other films that satisfied that musical urge for me recently included; The Wrecking Crew and Muscle Shoals. Some of the obvious stars in this film (20 feet…) are Darlene Love and Merry Clayton, but the blockbuster star to me that really shines is Lisa Fischer.
Lisa’s raw, soulful and joyous voice has graced the stages for The Rolling Stones, Sting, Tina Turner, Luther Vandross and NIN (Nine Inch Nails). Ms. Lisa Fischer and her band Grand Baton will be performing at the Imperial Theatre, Friday, November 11 at 8:00pm. I can guarantee you that this just may be the best show happening in the city all year! Shows like this coming to town are heaven sent so don’t miss it. Jeff 's current musical fix - ISAIAH LIGHTNING - Starry Crown. Edited for space, see full article at: Ossekeag.ca. 0041
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L’ARCHE SJ FUNDRAISER On September 24, L’Arche Saint John turned the bowling lanes into our very own corral full of laughter and excitement! We wish to thank our faithful friends and community supporters who came out dressed in country fashion for our 8th Annual John Pike Memorial Bowling Extravaganza! A special thank you is extended to our volunteers, to Ossekeag for helping us raise awareness of our event, and to our event sponsors: Lawtons Drugs (Catherwood location), and Tim Hortons (King St. location). Congratulations to Jacqueline Scott for winning the John Pike Spirit Award! Yeehaw! 4259
BOOTS, BIKES & BANDAIDS On Saturday, September 17, the Rotary Clubs of Rothesay Kings and Saint John, along with the Tabernacle Baptist Church, collected used bicycles, gently used footwear, medical supplies, medical equipment, hearing aids, eyeglasses,
wheelchairs, etc. This campaign is called Boots, Bikes & Bandaids! Over the last several years, these Rotary Clubs have worked as a group and successfully filled 40-foot shipping containers with donations to send to Dominican Republic and distributed among the villages of the poor Haitian migrant sugarcane plantation workers living there. Sandra and Bob Allaby from the Tabernacle Baptist Church and others will meet the container in the Dominican Republic and assist with the distribution. We would like to thank the following for assisting us in this endeavor: Ritchies, MCS, Black’s Transfer, Andrea Cyr and K100, CJCW590, Best Stop Ultramar, Creative Services, Glass Pro Auto, Little Caesar`s, and the Maritime Opportunity Center. Rotary is the world’s first and oldest service club. Every year, each of Rotary’s 33,000 clubs around the world engages in projects that improve health, literacy and education among the globe’s disadvantaged peoples. Thank you for supporting the work of Rotary. 4262
Open House Come for a tour and see what Parkland Retirement Living has to offer.
Every Thursday from 10 a.m. until 2 p.m. Receive a limited time $1,000 allowance when you move in with us before the end of November! For more information or to arrange a personalized tour, contact Mary Beth Cronin at 506-633-7275 or mcronin@shannex.com
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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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The SJ Jewish Historical Museum is holding the 3rd Annual Saint John Jewish Film Festival October 30 - November 3. The films to be shown will be primarily prize winning films that have been featured around the world. Proceeds from the festival support the work of the SJ Jewish Historical Museum. These films will include every genre - while drawing on the Jewish experience. Films will be screened at the SJ Jewish Historical Museum, 91 Leinster Street, 7:00pm. Tickets ($10/film) at the SJ Jewish Historical Museum and Imperial Theatre box office. Sunday, October 30 - In Search of Israeli Cuisine. Monday, October 31 - Once in a Lifetime. Tuesday, November 1 - Raise the Roof - Inspired by images of the magnificent wooden synagogues of 18th century Poland. Wednesday, November 2 - To Life. Thursday, November 3 - Rock in the Red Zone. For further information contact the Sj Jewish Historical Museum at 633-1833. 4252
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Living in rural New Brunswick is close to idyllic but of course there is always the fly in the ointment! In this case, while it is flying insects, it is wasps/hornets rather than flies however, that are annoying the heck out of us at the office. For some odd reason, in September we came into work one morning to discover several wasps/hornets (I am uncertain which) in our upstairs staff room area. Being a well equipped workspace, they were quickly dispatched with flyswatters and Mikie was called to come in with foam to seal up the suspected entry points. For a couple of days that appeared to have solved the problem. We had one or two still around which were quickly dispatched, but we figured they must have been already inside at the time of foaming. Until . . . Monday morning came and we had killed a couple of dozen by noon! Obviously the problem is a mite bigger than we had hoped. Some investigating identified the source . . . a nest along the roofline with the 2nd story
dormer. Time to call in the pros. I know when we are outgunned! Strangely though, these wasps/hornets have proven very docile. This surprised me, as any previous encounters I have had with wasps/hornets have been with decidedly aggressive beasties! Earlier this summer I was stung in my ear by one when I came out of the garden shed (at which point I discovered the nest over the doorframe) and a few years ago I was attacked by a really nasty individual who flew under my skirt. (That was an exciting story!) These guys just seem to hang out and let you whack them. Not that I am complaining. Anyway, it made me curious, and curiousity naturally led me to do a little research. Turns out that many wasps/hornets are not terribly aggressive unless they are defending the nest. And since the nest was outside and these guys were inside, perhaps that explains why they did not seem very threatening. Of course, we were all very careful not to swat at one until we sure we
could kill it! A couple of other interesting things I discovered: •
Many wasp species are important predators of other insect pests. In some areas, such as Germany, they are granted protection to preserve their role in the ecosystem.
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Hornets aren't native to North America, but the European hornet has been introduced to the continent.
Thought for the day: “A slander is like a hornet; if you cannot kill it dead at the first blow, better not to strike at it.” ~ Josh Billings. 0001
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