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September has arrived and with it comes crisp morning temperatures, fall colours and a sense of new beginnings. I think anyone with children in the school system can agree that the year revolves around the school schedule, rather than starting with the calendar year in January. I have always loved this time of year- as a child I could hardly wait for it to be time to buy school supplies and would spend hours arranging and rearranging my school books and supplies, packing my new back pack days in advance. I still get excited to see the supplies arrive in the store (who doesn’t like new stationary?) but now fall is more about getting back into a routine after the lazy, hazy days of summer. This is especially true this year. Emma is almost two months old (I can’t believe how quickly time is passing) and mommy and baby are getting to know each other and develop our own little routines. After a four day hospital stay, followed by another four weeks of restricted activities, I’m thrilled to be able to regain a little independence and get back to normal. When I first came home, I was under strict instructions to rest, and was not permitted to lift anything heavier than Emma- thank goodness she was so tiny or even that may have been frowned upon. Who would have ever thought I would miss being able to do house work but four weeks of not being able to drive, garden, mop the floor or pickup my nephew(s) or cats was even more exhausting than handling the late-night and early morning feedings. Emma
also loves this new-found freedom. She is so happy and engaged when we are out visiting friends and family, enjoying her walks and driving in the car. Visits with Grammie and Grampie Jim for snuggles and cuddles or walks with Nanny are a treat and Emma particularly enjoys visiting daddy at work where she is spoiled by the staff and customers alike. She has some of her best naps at my sister’s house in Petitcodiac, surrounded by two dogs, two cats, six hamsters, one three month old, and as many as six older children running around and Emma seems to be embracing our busy lifestyle. Kevin and I feel very fortunate to be surrounded by so much love! From offers to help with cat-sitting before Emma was born, to baby-sitting and house cleaning when we came home, our family and friends have been a god-send. We have also been privileged to receive Facebook messages, emails and comments from our readers and members of the community. Your kindness and thoughtfulness are overwhelming and we would like to take the opportunity to thank everyone for their support. 0001
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ASK MARY I DON’T KNOW MY ROLE ANYMORE I was married for over thirty years and enjoyed my role as “wife”. I just don’t know who I am anymore. Is this normal for widows? As important as the role of “wife” is, you matter as a person and are defined by being more than a “wife”. I know that redefining ourselves is harder than it sounds. I was a “wife” for twenty-seven years and I couldn’t just turn that role off. I was also a “mother”, “sister”, “friend” plus other roles but these roles had not changed like the role of “wife” did when Donnie died. You need to look beyond your role as “wife” to find who you are. Sometimes, after trauma, our roles get disrupted and we have a tough time with role confusion. You may feel that you have lost a core part of yourself and you may need to dig deep into who you are at a more core level. It’s funny that I had so many roles in
life but once I lost the role of “wife” I was unbalanced. That one role seemed to define me and yet I truly valued being a mother, sister, friend etc. I had to work at appreciating what I still had in my life – appreciate my other roles and even work at expanding them. In my heart I will always be a “wife” to Donnie and those memories will always be part of my life. But I like to think that all of my roles in life make up the whole and that I am no longer defined by just one role. Sometimes, we just need the time to quiet down in order to become the person we are meant to be. Don’t let anyone tell you that daydreaming is a waste of time. Dream of what you want your future to be and work to be the person who can make those dreams come true. As widows our lives changed and we cannot control the situation but we can control how we react to it. It is up to us
to become stronger and not let it forever drag us down. I still have my moments of sadness and I miss having Donnie in my life but I made a decision years ago that I would not be defined by just one role. So the best advice I can give you is to be gentle with yourself as you heal. As time passes you will naturally create the roles that you are most comfortable with. Please email your questions to: mary@thesisterhood ofwidows.com 0016
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MILFORD COMMUNITY CENTRE 248 Milford Road, phone 672-2400 Mondays - 7:00pm, Auction 45’s, except holidays and if school is cancelled, cards are cancelled. All welcome. Tuesdays - 10:00-10:30am, Reading Library free for kids ages 18 months to three years.
Thursdays - Bingo, doors open at 5:45pm. Games start at 6:30pm. Annual General Meeting on Wednesday, October 4 at 7:00pm all welcome to attend. If you would like to join our board please call us. Members and volunteers are needed.
Comhaltas offers Traditional Irish music sessions on Tuesdays at O'Leary's Pub (46 Princess Street, Saint John). The session begins at 7:00pm; this is a great opportunity to sit with experienced musicians and learn tunes at a slower
pace. We transition to an 'up to speed' session at 7:30. At 8:30 the circle welcomes individual tunes, songs, stories, poetry, jokes, step dance and much more! All are welcome, regardless of experience. Feel free to bring your
Thank you to everyone who donated or volunteered at our carnival. More information on any of the above, volunteer or to rent the Centre 672-2400. 0033
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DOLLARS & SENSE ARE YOU FINANCIALLY PREPARED FOR AN EMERGENCY? Watching what has taken place these past weeks with the hurricanes in the Southern States and the Caribbean really does make you think about being financially prepared for challenging events. Living in Atlantic Canada we are used to a lot of different weather, but are we as prepared as we could be? So how can you prepare financially for unexpected events? Review your financial situation, whether you are preparing for the unexpected or practicing good money management. Most of us go in for an annual review of our investments, but we don’t usually do a full assessment on all our assets, liabilities, insurances and financial needs. It is heart-breaking to watch people upset because they have gone through these extreme events and they do not know whether they have certain coverages or even if they will have a place to sleep that night. Once you have reviewed your financial situation and compiled what you have, look at your insurance policies. Not everything is covered by insurance, but if you have a good idea of what is and what is not you will be ahead of the game. Here are some questions for you to find out, what does your insurance policies cover regarding your property? Will your insurance cover car rentals? If you could not stay in your home due to damage, does your insurance cover a hotel stay? Most importantly what damage and circumstances does your insurance cover?
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The following are financial best practices that will benefit you in an emergency: have cash available to get you through a couple days. If power or communication is out, cash may be your only choice in making a purchase; have a financial binder that you can easily access, store and update. This is a listing of accounts, debts, assets. You can keep copies of insurance policies, birth certificates, health card numbers and important papers; have a list in your wallet of important contact numbers (bank, insurance, etc.). In most cases there is not enough time to go running around the house looking for things. Looking at how you can incorporate some of these ideas will help you. There are many resources that will assist you in becoming financially prepared. 0005
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WHAT’S HAPPENING Thursday, September 28 Senior’s Church Service at the Hillcrest Church, 476 Lancaster Avenue, Saint John at 11:00am. All denominations welcome and a light lunch to follow. Old fashioned service, like it used to be. SJ Branch of the NB Genealogical Society meeting at 7:00pm at the Saint John Free Public Library, in the Multipurpose room. Guest speakers Karen Urquhart & Dave Laskey. Night change for this month only.
Women’s Hockey League (16+) at the Groman Arena. 8:45-9:45pm, $20/ person. New players welcome! Info: cathleen.oleary@gmail.com.
Friday, September 29 Potato Scallop Supper at the All Saints Church, 35 Park Avenue Saint John, 4:30-6:00pm. $10/adults, $5/14 & under. Info Sharon Sparks, 651-8803. Take outs available.
Thursday, October 5 Monthly meeting of the Rocmaura Nursing Home Auxiliary in the Boardroom at Rocmaura at 2:00pm All Welcome.
Saturday, September 30 Hoop Dreams 2017 at the Exhibition Park in Support of the Children’s Wish Foundation. Open to all players aged 8-18, four players per team in boys and girls divisions. Info at hoopdreams.ca. Draft Night for the Saint John Molson
Monday, October 2 Inner City Youth (ICYM) Dessert, Silent Auction Night from 7:00-9:00pm at Stone Church, 87 Carleton Street. Free tickets at the Stone Church, Vineyard Church and Trinity Church. Free will offering, proceeds going to ICYM programs.
Saturday, October 14 Gentle Path’s Annual Fall Auction at Thistle-St. Andrew’s Curling Club. Viewing begins at 5:30. Silent and live auction, 50/50, Harvest raffle, Toonie toss, pizza and more. Paddle registration cost $5.
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DIRECTOR’S NOTES NOTES FROM THE IMPERIAL People ask me all the time “What’s coming up at Imperial?” and even though, all day every day all we do is think about and talk about next Season’s shows, I consistently come up completely blank. Seriously, my mind goes blank. I cannot think of a single show. Immediately running through my mind is “what sort of show does ‘enter name here’ like? How can I grab their attention and get them as excited about the Season as me? What will draw them in? These are my friends. This is how I think: “how to sell them tickets?”. Shameful. I would be embarrassed if I didn’t feel to strongly about the importance of getting people into the theatre. So, my dilemma is how best to answer this question – in short form. No one wants a multi-sentenced response of the type that I am best equipt to deliver. No one wants to know just how important their support is for
the community as a whole to have a vibrant arts scene; or that every time they come to the theatre they are helping to keep a historic building standing for generations to come. This stuff, while true and appreciated by most people is not what they’re asking. They’re asking me to tell them what’s fun; what’s cool or what’s perfect for the kids or their mom and dad. But how am I to know what’s fun or cool from their perspective? For one person an evening of old-time celtic tunes from the Barra MacNeils’ is the cat’s pajamas while the next person wants to hear some oldschool rock courtesy of the boys from Classic Albums Live. Some would cringe at a Heather Rankin show (though I think that is ridiculous) but cannot wait to see Lemon Bucket Orkestra back on our stage. Ahhh! Ok, so there is no right answer. I think I might be getting it now… My new answer next time I am asked
“What’s happening at Imperial?” will be: Loads of stuff! Something for everyone and if you check out the Season 24 Brochure that was delivered to your door after Labour Day (it’s the one with the gorgeous Bollywood dancer on the cover) you’ll find something you like. Or, if you missed the Brochure in the mail go to our site (imperialtheatre. nb.ca) and click on the Sign up for our Newsletter box on the mainpage. Then you just sit back and wait for me to send you all of the info you need so you’ll never miss a good show again. Easy. I love solving problems. 0030 Edited for space. See full article at ossekeag.ca
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LIBRARY NEWS ANGLOPHONE SOUTH SCHOOL DISTRICT KINDERGARTEN REGISTRATION 2018–2019 Kindergarten Registration for the 2018-2019 school year will take place on October 10th–13th, 2017 in all Anglophone South Elementary Schools. Parents may register their children at their neighbourhood elementary school during school hours. Kindergarten attendance is compulsory for all children who reach the age of five years on or before December 31st, 2018. Parents, however, may defer entry into Kindergarten until September of 2019 for children who turn five between September 1 st and December 31st of 2018. Children who will not reach the age of five on or before December 31st, 2018 are not eligible for admission to kindergarten. Requirements for registration are: (1) proof of age: birth certificate, passport, another piece of ID (e.g. immigration documents or a certificate issued by another Canadian Provincial Government indicating the date of birth) and (2) proof of Immunization. Your child’s Medicare number is also requested. For more information, please visit our website at www.asd-s.nbed.nb.ca
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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. Friday Flick - Friday, September 29 at 2:00pm. Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2. 11th Annual Ghost Story Writing Contest - Grades 4 - 8. Deadline for entries is November 1. Coffee’s On! Library Social - Tuesday, September 26 at 2:00pm. Warm drinks, treats and a chat. Chick Lit Book Club - Wednesday, September 27 at 7:00pm. Amazing Grace by Lesley Crewe. Learn to set up your own YouTube channel - Saturday, September 30 at 2:30pm Community Room Rental - West Branch Library has a spacious room offering tables, chairs and limited kitchen facilities. For more info on on-going programs at the library - 643-7260. 0019
LEGIONS JERVIS BAY RCL #53 1016 Bayside Drive 633-0092; jervisbay@rogers.com Hours of operation - Monday-Friday 2:00-11:00pm; Saturday 12:00noon11:00pm; Sunday 12:00noon-6:00pm. Sundays - 1:00pm, Bingo, canteen open selling hotdogs, chips and chocolate bars. Fridays - Chase the Ace draw, purchase tickets at the bar all week up to Friday evening at 7:45pm. Ticket draw is at 8:00pm. Attendance for the draw is mandatory. Saturday, October 28 - Halloween Costume Dance at 8:00pm. Prize for best costume. Saturday, November 25 - Casino Night at 7:00pm. Hall rental and catering available, contact the Legion at 633-0092 for more information.
LANCASTER RCL #69 Wilson Street, Saint John, Phone 6358095 Monday, October 23, You don’t have to be a Veteran to join your legion. Join Today. Monday, October 31 - 7:00pm, Halloween Party/Potluck meal with Del Worden & Debbie Harrity in the Upper Hall. Tuesday, September 26, October 3, 10, 17, 24, 31 - 7:00pm, Partners Crib in Upper Hall. Wednesday, September 27, October 4, 11, 18, 25 - 1:00pm, Seniors Bingo in Upper Hall. Thursday, October 26 - 10:00am, Seniors Mini Fest in the Upper Hall. Friday, September 29, October 6, 13, 20, 27 - 7:00pm, Open “Mic” Night with Don LeBlanc & Friends in Pub 69.
Friday, September 29 - 4:00pm, Kitchen Party with Ed, Darryl & Friends in Pub 69. Saturday, September 30, October 7, 14, 28 - 2:00-5:00pm, dance with Donny & Delbert in Pub 69. Saturday, October 21 - 2:00pm, Dance with Jed and Moe in Pub 69. Saturday, October 21 - 9:00pm, Single & Friends Dance with Party Line in Upper Hall. Sunday, October 1 - 1:00pm, Partners Crib in the Upper Hall. Sunday, October 1, 8, 15, 22, 29 2:00pm, Open Darts in Pub 69. Sunday, October 1, 22 - 7:00pm, Dance with Jed and Moe in Upper Hall. Sunday, October 15 - 7:00pm, Dance with Steve & Carol in Upper Hall. Sunday, October 29 - 7:00pm, dance with WCR in the Upper Hall. 0015
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