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Is it just me or is there a strange dichotomy between the clothing, toys, and accessories available to boys versus girls? I have often struggled to find an appropriate gift for my nephews whereas shopping for my nieces is a breeze. I have frequently lamented to my sister that her boys are hard to buy for- mostly because I don’t want to buy them nerf guns or dinky cars for every occasion. I like educational, fun, imaginative toys and once they outgrew Playmobil, my options became much more limited if I didn’t want to break the bank (and with ten nieces and nephews to shop for, unfortunately that extremely cool large Lego set simply isn’t on the shopping list). Gift purchases for the girls are easier as there are several craft options marketed specifically for girls in addition to the traditional Barbie, stuffed animal or doll. There is even pink and purple Lego available, although I’m not sure why it’s not included with the other colours and is sold separately. Walking through the baby aisle at the store for the first time as a parent rather than an aunt was eye opening. Everything girl was light, bright, pink, frilly and oh-so-pretty. The boys’ side of the aisle was made up of darker, primary colours, and heavily featured cars and trucks and things that gonothing light, airy or frilly to be seen. Perhaps it is because little girls are so much fun to dress up? From the moment Kevin and I revealed that we were having a girl, the ladies in our family have been talking about tutus
and tiaras, glitter and ribbons. We have had many a discussion about when to get her ears pierced, whether or not she’ll have curls to play with and style, and how often can we play dress up. To wit- we have agreed that she will get her ears pierced if and when she wants, and is old enough to properly care for them. As far as playing dress up goes, Kevin keeps reminding me she is not a little doll, but Emma has been given several sweet dresses and outfits and I feel guilty not having her wear each gift at least once for a photo-op. Thanks to everyone for their generosity! I believe there has even been talk about a “spaday” for the Crealock cousins once Emma is old enough to have her nails painted. I don’t recall my sister and I ever discussing hair-styling or playing dress-up for her boys, regardless of how many little outfits we have cooed over. I feel so lucky to have my little girl; I know that she can do anything and be anyone that she chooses, whether a doctor, a writer, a housewife or a computer tech. I just wish that the toys and accessories available to her were less pink. 0001
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DIRECTOR’S NOTES DO “THE ARTS” HAVE A PUBLIC RELATIONS PROBLEM? I suspect that the simple act of calling them “the arts” may be the first error. It brings to mind (correctly or not) something unfamiliar; something, dare I say, a little snobby; a little too high-brow for comfort. When you Google “the arts” you get: works produced by human creative skill and imagination, a skill at doing a specified thing, typically one acquired through practice. Wikipedia says: The arts refers to the theory and physical expression of creativity found in human societies and cultures. So, it’s creativity and expression. That’s not the least highbrow or snobby. So why the stigma for some of us? By “some of us”, I mean me. Before I starting working at Imperial Theatre I thought that the Theatre was a little stuffy. To me, Imperial was an evening at the Symphony with my Mom. It was tiny glasses of wine at intermission and awkward conversation with my old French teacher that we ran into in the lobby. It was, most definitely,
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not cool and…yes, a little stuffy. Just so we’re clear, I am no longer the young woman that I was but I still do not like stuffy. And while I now love Symphony New Brunswick I have learned by working here that Imperial is so much more! The traditions that Imperial represents to so many are beautiful, as well as important, but they are not the whole picture. The whole picture is one that is diverse and open. It is a theatre and a building that represents more than just a gorgeous history, but an exciting future. A place that welcomes everyone. A place that wants to be a part of the lives of every citizen in our city and surrounding areas. A place that supports “the arts” of all types and does its best to find shows that will appeal to more of you every season. If I sound painfully hopeful, it is because I am and so are all of us at Imperial. We work in the arts but we are as diverse as those very arts. We
represent it all here: the classic musical theatre lover; the proponent of opera and the classics; the rocker; the comedy fanatic; the indie nerd(s); the folkie, the theatre purist and everything in between. The common thread that runs between us is the desire to give you best shows possible and to bring you back for more. We may just be a bunch of arts nerds but we really do care about this city and this old building, and we want you to care too. So, let’s all try to adjust our view of “the arts”. Or…just call them whatever you want. But most importantly, come to the theatre. And not just Imperial; go to the BMO Theatre for the Saint John Theatre Company, KV Players or your local high school production. Just get out there and support “the arts” and let’s shake off this stuffy reputation and just enjoy ourselves. 0030 Bethany Stout
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8095 You don’t have to be a Veteran to join your legion. Join Today. Monday, October 30 - 7:00pm, Halloween Party/Potluck meal with Del Worden & Debbie Harrity in the Upper Hall. Tuesday, October 24, 31 - 7:00pm, Partners Crib in Upper Hall. Wednesday, October 25, November 1 - 1:00pm, Seniors Bingo in Upper Hall. Thursday, October 26 - 10:00am, Seniors Mini Fest in the Upper Hall. Friday, October 27, November 3 7:00pm, Open “Mic” Night with Don LeBlanc & Friends in Pub 69. Saturday, October 28 - 2:00-5:00pm, dance with Donny & Delbert in Pub 69. Saturday, November 4 - 3:00pm, Dance with Jed and Moe in Pub 69. Sunday, October 29, November 5 2:00pm, Open Darts in Pub 69. Sunday, October 29 - 7:00pm, dance with WCR in the Upper Hall. 0015
MODEL TRAIN SHOW The annual model train show will be held Saturday, November 4 from 9:00am-3:00pm at the Island View Lions Club, 9 Market Street, Quispamsis (behind Foodland). $5/ person with accompanied children 12 and under free, $15/Family rate . The show this year will feature seven operating train layouts in five sizes, including two HO modular layouts, two N scale operating systems, a
large G scale train, a Thomas train for the children to run and a big one of a kind LEGO train/city display. In addition there will be 30 sales tables featuring new and gently used model trains, tracks, buildings, scenery and other accessories. Lots of free parking and the Lion’s canteen is open for breakfast and lunch during the show. Everyone is welcome to this Family Friendly event. 4735
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Wednesday, October 25 Fall Card & Luncheon Party 12:00noon, St. Mark’s United Church. $48/table of four. Put on by St. Mark’s UCW. Good food, fun and fellowship. NB Genealogical Society/SJ Branch 7:00pm Saint John Free Public Library, Multipurpose room. This month shows searching for someone with similar names and not being related & how to prevent it. 50+ Women who Care of Greater Saint John meeting St. James the Less Church, Rothesay Road. Registration at 1:00pm, meeting 1:30-2:30pm. Info: Sandra 652-4155, Carol 216, 2001, 50pluswomengsj.com. Thursday, October 26 Senior’s Church Service 11:00am Hillcrest Church, 476 Lancaster Ave., Saint John West. This is an old fashioned service. All denominations are welcome and a light lunch will follow for fellowship time. Fall Luncheon by Daughters of the Nile 11:30am-1:30pm. 14 McLaughlin Crescent, Saint John. Bake sale, craft sale and Luncheon. Proceeds for Shriners Childrens Hospitals. Senior Zumba Class starts at 1:00pm. $2/person. St. Mark’s United Church, 50 Dexter Drive, Saint John. Info: Marilen Robertson, 672-3320. Friday, October 27 10 Annual Newfie Night at St. Luke’s Hall, Saint John. Jiggs Dinner & Silent Auction. Viewing at 5:00pm and Dinner at 6:00pm. $15/person from church office, 693-4152. th
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October 27, 28 & 29 th 4 Annual Cathedral Art Show & Sale Bishops Residence 91 Waterloo Street. Friday 4:30-9:00pm, Saturday 10:00am-4:00pm, Sunday 11:00am3:00pm. Canvas art, pottery, ceramic, textile, stain glass and finewood. Saturday, October 28 Halloween Howl, Gentle Path’s firstever adult Halloween dance party at the SJ Trade and Convention Centre from 8:00pm-1:00am. Music by Movin’ on Up, costume contest, silent auction, candy and more. $35/person.
Haunted Zoo Cherry Brook Zoo 7:00-9:00pm rain or shine. Very dark, very scary. Haunted tours leave every ten minutes. Regular admission with proceeds for animal winter care budget. Annual Parish of Upham Turkey Supper with dessert buffet at Central Kings Rec Centre, 110 Titusville Road. 4:00-6:00pm, $12/adults, $6/children 6-12, free/preschool. Info: Brenda, 832-1851. Monthly Breakfast St. Luke’s Hall, Saint John 8:00-11:00am. $6/person, sausages, bacon, eggs, toast, home fries and beverage. Proceeds to outreach ministries. The Cool Chicks & the Ugly Doclings in concert 7:00pm at St. Luke’s Anglican Church, Saint John. $15/ person in advance at church office or at the door.
Monday, October 30 Learn to Curl with Thistle St. Andrew’s Curling Club. Adult 7 week clinic. For more information or to register, contact TSA at 634-7656 or tsa@nb.aibn.com. Clinic starts October 30. November 3 & 4 6 Annual KV Antique & Collectibles Sale at St Luke’s Church Hall, 12 Quispamsis Road, Quispamsis. Friday from 12:00noon-5:00pm and Saturday from 10:00am-3:00pm. Free Admission. Craft Fair St. Luke’s Church Hall, corner of Metcalf & Lansdowne, Saint John. 10:00am-4:00pm, $3/person admission. $30/tables, Office 693-4152 to reserve. Many vendors, Canteen etc. th
Saturday, November 4 KV Old Boys 8th Annual Country and Western Evening KV High School at 6:00pm. $15/advance, $18/door. Beats & Bytes, Morris Music, KV & Hampton Guardian Drugs and KV Old Boys, kvoldboys.com. 4th Annual Kings County Genealogical Workshop at Kings County Museum in Hampton. For Info and to register call Debbie, 832-6009 or Jim Wade, 756-8546. Classes, updates, getting started, etc. Annual Rocmaura Bazaar 1:003:00pm Rocmaura Nursing Home. Enjoy the sale items plus play bingo or
Sunday, November 12 KV Memory Cafe from 2:00-4:00pm at St. Paul’s Anglican Church Hall, 4 Church Avenue, Rothesay. For more info; Mark Harris, 634-8722; mharris@ alzheimernb.ca. The Rothesay Yule 10:00am-4:00pm Heritage Hall. Over 30 vendors, photos with Santa Claus, skating, live shows, wagon rides, festive music, petting zoo, dining and much more. Tickets: rothesayyule.com.
1. Worn on Halloween 2. Supernatural monster that has no reflection 4. Invented by candy maker George Renninger 6. Used by farmers to scare birds away from the fields 7. Piece of fiction intended to be scary 8. Beliefs or practices that are irrational 10. Collection of bones in the human body
Wednesday, November 8 Speed Networking for Mom Friends at Yuk Yuk’s Uptown Saint John 7:00pm. Moms are given five minutes to talk to each other then move on to the next person. Info: Network of Moms on Facebook.
3. Were once thought to be spirits of witches 5. Jack o' Lanterns originated in ___________ 9. Witch's brewing pot 11. Where children travel house to house asking for treats 12. Where the remains of the deceased are buried
Monday, November 6 Adult Public Skating at Harbour Station (use West Entrance) 8:009:00pm. Live music by Ron Maloney. $8/per skater, ages 18+. Info Margaret, 672-9424 or Alison 672-2385.
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Monday, November 13 Adult Public Skating at Harbour Station (use West Entrance) 8:009:00pm. Live music by Ron Maloney. $8/per skater, ages 18+. Info Margaret, 672-9424 or Alison 672-2385. Saturday, November 18 Saint John Santa Claus Parade at 6:00pm. This years theme is A Magical, Musical Christmas. Deadline for entries is November 3. For info: sjsantaparade.com. 4th Annual Holiday Breakfast at Glen View United Church 8:00-10:30am. $8/person. Bake and craft tables. Info: Church office, 696-3773 or Linday, 696-4635. Wear yer PJ’s and join R fun. November 23, 24, 25 Luxor Shriners, Feztival of Trees Simonds Lions Auditorium, 185 Loch Lomond Road. Thursday 10:00am6:00pm, Friday 10:00am-8:00pm, Saturday 10:00am-4:00pm. $2/adults, Free/children 12 & under. October 24th - November 6th, 2017
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SAINT JOHN HOSPICE RECEIVES DONATION Bayshore Home Health embarked on its thirteenth consecutive year to raise money for Hospice Greater Saint John. Participants raised funds and awareness for hospice palliative care at the community level, as well as recognizing the vital contribution of volunteers and professionals in the field. Hospice palliative care programs allow patients to gain more control over their lives, manage pain and symptoms more effectively and
provide support to family and informal caregivers. Despite the many benefits, many people dying in Canada do not have access to hospice palliative care, which is funded disproportionately by private donors. This year, the newly launched Bayshore Foundation for Empowered Living, donated a 50% match of monies raised by the community, directing $30,000 to Hospice of Greater Saint John. The Bayshore Foundation for
Empowered Living was created by Bayshore HealthCare to assist those living with illness, injury or aging, reclaim or maintain their independence. The Bayshore Foundation partners with, and fundraises for, local registered charities that provide the tools, programs and services needed to empower those individuals. Donations raised in a local community, stay within that local community. 4715
MARKETPLACE WELLNESS CENTRE Carleton Community Centre, 120 Market Place; 674-4335 Hours: Monday-Friday 7:30am-3:30pm. Specimen Collection - Tuesdays & Wednesdays 8:00am-3:00pm, appointments only 648-6681. Food Bank - Hours Tuesdays & Fridays. Gentle Yoga - Mondays & Thursdays, 10:00am. $6/person. Line Dancing - Monday’s at 10:00am. $$ Senior Led Fitness Program/Falls Prevention - for ages 50 & up, “Zoomers”,
free. Tuesdays & Thursdays 10:00am and Fridays 11:00am, all participants must have an initial assessment. Call the Centre. Pickleball - Tuesdays, 11:00am Call Mike, 672-9566. Fundy Fog Chasers - meet Thursdays (6:30pm) and Saturdays (9:00am), runners and walkers welcome, no charge to participate. Check Facebook. Art Class - (goodwill offering), contact: kimmy.cookson@gmail.com. Food Purchase Club - clients pay for
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DOLLARS & SENSE TALKING ABOUT HOLIDAY SPENDING With November as Financial Literacy Month, I thought back to the most common comment we receive about financial literacy, “they should be teaching this in schools.” We completely agree, and we are seeing curriculum shifts in that direction, and interest from educators about how to incorporate financial literacy into all courses. To develop good, solid financial practices, you need to understand how money motivates and can move you in certain directions. With financial literacy, it is not just something you learn, it is also something you practice. Christmas is a great time of year to increase your financial literacy (no matter your age). As I write this I could walk into any store and see the Christmas ornaments side by side with the Halloween candy. It is the season of spending (and borrowing). Whether you are spending money on gifts,
travel, food, entertaining, parties… the possibilities for spending are endless. Here are some ways you can increase yours or your child’s financial literacy: Make a list (checking it twice) of the people you would like to buy for and what you are planning to buy for them; Write down what you would expect each item on that list to cost. This can be completed by searching on-line or going to a store; Set your cash budget; how much do you actually have to spend; Add both the list and budget. If you are over on cost, you would have to borrow money. If your borrowed money what would that cost, and how long would it take you to pay it back after the excitement of the holidays have passed; Pick a cause. Make sure you include on your Christmas todo list to donate. This can take many forms, such as time, a toy, cash, shoebox, toiletries, clothes etc. Not all donations will cost you money, talk
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about options and which ones may suit. Developing good money habits will go a long way to increasing financial literacy. During November we would love to hear your ideas on increasing your financial literacy, use the hashtag #MoneyTalk and tweet us @ SolveyYourDebts or on Facebook at 0005 facebook.com/solveyourdebts.
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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. Moon & Star Playtime - for ages 10 - 36 months. Wednesdays at 6:00pm Time for Tots - for ages 18 - 36 months. Thursdays at 10:30am. Story Time - Fridays at 10:30am, ages 3-5. Reading Buddies - Saturdays at 2:30pm. Where two or more read together. Volunteers needed. Paws to Read - Wednesdays, October 24 - November 8 and Saturdays, October 25 - November 18. Therapeutic Paws of Canada, Katje and Looker. Dogs helping children to read. Pre-register. Speak out YOUth! Focus Group Wednesday, October 25 at 4:00pm. STEAM Science Technology Engineering Art Math, Thursday, October 26 at 4:00pm. Friday Flick - Friday, October 27 at 2:00pm. Baby Driver. Family Movie Matinee - Saturday, October 28 at 11:30am. The Emoji Movie. Make a Knitted Hat with Jean on Saturday, October 28 and Saturday, November 4 at 2:00pm. Experience is
essential. Pre-register. Halloween Face Painting - Tuesday, October 31 from 2:30-4:30pm. Coffee’s On! Library Social - Tuesday, October 31 at 2:00pm. Warm drinks, treats and a chat. Make a pair of Socks with Pauline Saturday, November 4, 18 at 3:00pm. Experience is essential. Pre-register. What do stuffies do at Night? Bring your stuffed animal for a sleepover with Gunter the Bear. Pick it up the next day and see what happens at the library overnight. Family Drop-in Table - all day, every day with weekly theme. LEGO® - Imagine, build, create - all day, everyday. Pokémon Go® Pokéstop - come to the library and replenish your supplies. Spin for Pokéballs, potions and capture some rare Pokémon. 11th Annual Ghost Story writing Contest - Grades 4 - 8. Deadline for entries is November 1. Learn to Play Bridge - 6:30pm on Wednesdays and Fridays at 2:30pm. Literacy Tutoring - Elementary and Middle school aged children. 643-7260 for a free one-on-one tutoring lesson. Knit 2 Together (k2tog) - Tuesdays at 2:00pm. Knit, tea and treats. WBL Gallery - Dragonfly and Shutterbug Photography by Carla MacDonald. WBL In the Window & Off the Canvas
- Exhibit space available for decorative works of art. Adult Literacy Tutoring - free one-onone tutoring session, call 643-7260. Blankets for Canada Society Inc. Crocheters and knitters make 8 X 8 squares to create blankets for people without shelter in Saint John area. Donations of yarn appreciated. Monthly Book Raffle - Tickets ($2/one, $5/3) on sale each month for a new group of books. Computer Lab - Check your e-mail, do research, use the Internet. Book a tutorial and learn basic computer skills. Free Wi-Fi. Community Room Rental - West Branch Library has a spacious room offering tables, chairs and limited kitchen facilities.
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Comhaltas offers Traditional Irish music sessions on Tuesdays at O'Leary's Pub (46 Princess Street, Saint John). The sessions run from 7:0010:00pm. Learners circle runs from 7:00-7:30pm to pick up new tunes. The rest of the evening is devoted to playing tunes, songs, stories, poetry, jokes, step dance and much more! All are welcome, regardless of experience. Feel free to bring your traditional instrument or your voice and join in - or simply sit with the other bar patrons and enjoy the traditional setting. Listen to: fiddles, bodhrans (Irish drums), harps, tin whistles, and other traditional instruments and songs for free! G092
Are you new to the area? The Saint John/ Kennebecasis Valley Newcomers’ Club welcomes women who have moved or returned 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 member-interest driven activities such as walking, skiing, movie nights, moms and tots, etc. For more information, see our blog at: sjkvnewcomers.blogspot.com or contact us at: sjkvnewcomersclub@ gmail.com. G112
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TALES FROM THE CAMERA BAG CREATIVITY Are you creative? Most will compare themselves immediately to someone else and say no. The fact is most people are creative. To be creative you need two things, a thought and a way to turn that thought into an image. It is said that the most difficult part of any journey is the first step. The first step in this journey of creativity, moving from idea to an image, is to do something, anything that moves you towards your image. Set up a still life, call a friend or drive into the country or seaside, do something. Once you have done that, let the ideas percolate. Clear your mind and allow ideas to come. It is here that many will want to be original; good luck with that, as our creativity is born of a thousand parents. Every image, every painting, sculpture, poem has left a mark in our subconscious and it is from these sources of inspiration that much of creativity is born. Writer C.S. Lewis once said, “Even
in literature and art, no man who bothers about originality will ever be original: whereas if you simply try to tell the truth (without caring twopence how often it has been told before) you will, nine times out of ten, become original without ever having noticed it.” Take your ideas (thoughts) and plant them like seeds and let them grow. One idea leading to another idea. It may sound like I am saying to copy is okay, well it is, sorta. When you see an image you like, look at it and ask yourself what it is that makes me like this image? Is it the mood, the effects or lighting? Once you decided on what you appreciated about that image go out and make images of your own. If you like those images of light streaming through the tree, get up early and get to the woodlands and look for light. Make your image and then print it, because looking at your print is different than looking at it on a monitor. On a
computer you images are backlit and often are quite bright. Printed images are reflected light and appear darker. With print in hand, you can critique your image and ask yourself how can I make it more like so and so’s. Ideas come from past experiences. The ideas you followed through on will become the starting point for another idea down the road of creativity. Shoot - Print - Share. 0032 Edited for space, see full article ossekeag.ca
Karl Maskos Local Photography Enthusiast Photo by: Sheila Chapman
LOOK GOOD FEEL BETTER We believe that if a woman with cancer can be helped to look good, chances are she’ll feel better, her spirits will be lifted and she’ll be empowered to face her illness with greater confidence. We like to call it a ‘makeover for the spirit’. 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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Time
November 20th
Monday
1:30-3:30pm
December 11th
Monday
1:30-3:30pm
Patients can register for upcoming workshop by calling 648-6885
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ASK MARY VENTING & POSITIVITY I used to be a positive person before my loved one died, but now I seem to be constantly venting about what isn’t right and it makes me sad. Can you help me change this habit? You’re lonely without your loved one and just for now, complaining can make you feel better – if done within limits. The very word “vent” tells us that letting off some pressure can be cathartic and necessary. It’s easy to tell whether you need to vent or if you are venting too freely. You’re not venting enough if you refuse to share intense emotional issues of anger, grief and suicide. Talk to people you can trust, even if you have to find a therapist or support group. Believe me when I say that you will feel better once you have a safe place to vent away your frustrations. On the flip side, you are venting too much when you complain about something constantly without doing anything to change or accept it.
Consistent venting can become truly toxic and creates a sense of powerlessness that causes even more venting. The cure for excessive venting is confronting the issue and using all your energy to push through your fear to reach for positive change. If something is unfair, stand up for change. If it’s in the past, let it go and if it’s in the present stop venting and do something about it, or let it go. Get some paper and write a letter to yourself about what’s really bothering you. Don’t hold back, list all your anger, disapproval and anger. Just doing this will let off enough pressure to help you think more clearly. Now get a second paper and describe the way you feel about each item on your “bothering you” list. Don’t lay blame but instead just describe in detail what’s happening and your feelings. On your third paper write out what must change for you to remove the item from your
list. What steps can you take to change or release it? Also, write out what happens if you don’t take action and instead just continue to vent about it. Now that you’ve clarified exactly what steps you need to take and what will happen if you don’t, you can get past your fears and disappointment to end victim venting. But, remember positive venting is healthy, helping us to live a bolder life – so the choice is yours. For more info or questions, mary@the sisterhoodofwidows .com. 0016
Mary Francis Early Intervention Field Traumatologist(EIFT) And Recovery Specialist
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READ Saint John offers free, confidential, one to one tutoring for adults who wish to improve their literacy skills. If you, or someone you know needs help with reading or writing contact us at 633-2011 or email: readsj@nb.aibn.com. October 24th - November 6th, 2017
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Colouring Contest Winner
Congratulations Vanessa age 6, on being our winner for this month’s coloring contest. We held a random draw on October 5. Thank you too all who sent in their colouring page. Halloween is the theme for this month’s colouring page. Don’t forget to send them in. 4692
MULTIPLE MYELOMA SUPPORT GROUP Are you, or is someone you love, living with Multiple Myeloma? Join the Multiple Myeloma Support Group for patients, caregivers, family and friends - a place to meet and exchange information and experiences with others in the Saint John area who are touched by Myeloma. The meetings are informal and provide an opportunity for mutual support and encouragement. Members can
stay informed of advances in research and treatment and hear from guest speakers on how to live stronger and better lives. Meetings are held on the first Friday of each month, 10:00am12:00noon, at the West Side Sobeys Community Meeting Room. For more information call Susan at 648-9084 or email: saintjohn. myelomasuppgrp@gmail.com. G165
CHICK’S NIGHT OUT This is not a normal grief support group – it is a social get together both online and face-to-face. It's where women who have lost a loved one share their tears and learn to laugh again. It's about healing and learning to have fun as we get back on our feet. We sometimes have guest speakers, games or just about anything could be happening. No invitation is necessary, just bring a friend and a potluck dish to share. A special meal with friends is a gift of healing. There are no fees and no obligations – just new friends to meet the first Wednesday of every month. We meet at Brenan's Bay View Funeral Home, 1461 Manawagonish Road, Saint John West from 5:008:00pm. For more information contact Mary Francis by email at mary@ thesisterhoodof widows.com. G176
DENIS MORRIS COMMUNITY CENTRE 330 Greenhead Road, West SJ Wednesdays: Weekly Evening Bingo 3:00pm, all games are in booklets. Sundays: 1:00-4:00pm, Weekly Quarter Bingo. Doors open at 11:00am. Winner take every 7th game. Stamp - 50/50 draw - canteen. Rentals available for all occasions receptions, meetings etc. Call 672-1046. G044
COMMUNITY CLASSIFIEDS NOTICES 6 ANNUAL KV ANTIQUE & Collectibles sale at St Luke’s Church Hall, 12 Quispamsis Road Quispamsis, on Friday, November 3rd from 12:00noon-5:00pm and Saturday, November 4th from 10:00am-3:00pm. Free admission. th
SERVICES OFFERED DAVE’S LIGHT TRUCKING & Cleaning Service, junk, garbage,
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construction & roofing materials, demolition, brush, trees, decks, flood clean-ups. 7 days a week. Also picking up unwanted vehicles, U-load trailer rentals & deliveries. 653-0026.
VEHICLES WAYNE’S AUTO WORLD - In house financing. Buy, sell, lease, rent. Owner Wayne Ganong, bus. 738-6777, cell: 647-8777. waynesautoworldltd. com, 53 Epworth Park Road, Grand Bay-Westfield.
FOR SALE IBANEX MONTAGE GUITAR, all built-in sound effects, beautiful condition, cost was $1400, selling for $500. Two 303 British MK4’s all refurbished, 18” barrel with special mounts & scope $400 each. 30-30 Winchester lever action, pre-screwed for scope, nice condition $350. 22 Magnum Marlin bolt action, excellent condition $350. 433-6690.
BUSINESS WHO’S WHO TRUCKING & EXCAVATING
MOVING SERVICES No job too big or small Packing materials Climate controlled storage Free estimates Free loaner wardrobe boxes
650-7548
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Brian Bailey’s
Call 832-5613 to book your space.
Licensed Septic Installer Gravel ∙ Sand ∙ Topsoil 645-9230 - 832-4632
Next Issue: November 7 Deadline: October 31
Trucking & Excavating
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Cedar Hill Extension Cemetery
We have Traditional Lots Available in Section K
1650 Manawagonish Rd. Saint John, NB E2M 3Y3 Phone: 672-4309 Email: info@cedarhillcemetery.ca www.chgcemetery.ca Office Open 9am-4:30pm Monday - Friday
tel: 832-5613 242 main Street hampton, NB e5N 6B8 info@ossekeag.ca October 24th - November 6th, 2017
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Royal Winter Fair Kingston, Eaton Center & Quebec City The largest indoor agricultural, horticultural and Equestrain exhibition in the world.
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November 3rd - 10th
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Call Nancy’s Tours today for all the exciting details! 506-433-3386 www.nancytours.com