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I will be the first to admit that I have never been particularly graceful. I participated in very few sports as a child: I seemed to have two left feet and no idea what to do with my hands. I did try figure skating and gymnastics, but never progressed very far with either. I can dance... if by dance you mean move to the beat of the music. My skill set includes stumbling and tripping over my own feet and amassing new bruises without having any knowledge of how I may have injured myself. Then, I reached the second trimester of my pregnancy and suddenly discovered the true meaning of the word “clumsy�. Now in week 30, I have pretty much given up my independence. Gardening requires assistance to get up off the ground and I have pretty much given up sitting in low chairs or on the floor. It's just too dangerous for those around me. I have slammed my belly and the odd, random limb in doors and against furniture. I continuously lose my balance while standing still and have almost taken out other people as I stumble about trying to regain my footing. Thank goodness Kevin is so good natured (and skilled at balancing awkward loads) since on more than one occasion I have almost knocked him over trying to regain my balance after slipping on the kitchen floor or stumbling into the wall. On one memorable occasion I tripped exiting a building, landing on my knees on concrete steps. I suddenly felt like a five year old again as I made my way back inside only to discover both knees were scraped raw, and one required first aid. I find it ironic that my first pregnancy
scar will not be from a stretch mark but a scraped knee. When I first discovered I was expecting, all sorts of thoughts flew through my head: would I be a good mom? How would I handle the lack of sleep? Just how bad would the morning sickness get? The practicalities of dealing with an expanding belly and shifting center of gravity never occurred to me. After all, when you hear pregnancy horror stories, they inevitably revolve around the birthing process, crazy food cravings and all day morning sickness. My sister talked a little about learning to compensate for her big belly after her first son was born, but those comments mostly focused on how she hadn't realized that she adjusted her stance at the kitchen counter until she found she was standing further away than necessary. Now, as I go through my first pregnancy I am so thankful that I can tell her the story of scraped knees and know that she will have an equally insane pregnancy story to share. I'm finding that this type of story is shared more often between mothers and expectant mothers rather than in general company because, honestly, who else can possibly understand the hilarity of falling over a crack in the floor..... while standing still? 0001
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lIVE WEll “Courage is resistance to fear, mastery of fear, not absence of fear.” Mark Twain Courage is defined as the ability to do something that is frightening or having strength to endure painful situations. History is replete with examples of courageous men and women from Moses parting the Red Sea while leading the Israelites out of slavery in Egypt; Joan of Arc, a peasant girl who led a French army against English occupation; Dietrich Bonhoeffer, a German Lutheran Pastor who spoke out against Nazism; Martin Luther King, a civil rights leader who fought against racial discrimination; Nelson Mandela, who fought against apartheid in South Africa and many, many more individuals too numerous to include in this writing. But courageous people also live among us, often without fanfare, and enjoy quiet lives as workers, husbands, wives, friends, acquaintances, neighbors and even children. How can we recognize these everyday heroes? They are individuals who stand up for what they believe in
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forgiving self or others for mistakes and choosing to accept them as learning experiences. Reinhold Niebuhr, author of the Serenity Prayer, encourages Believers to ask God to help them accept the things they cannot change, courage to change the things they can and to pray for wisdom to know the difference. It is not always easy to admit when one is wrong, to go against the grain or stand up for truth. Ernest Hemingway wrote that: “Courage is grace under pressure.” So, as you go about your everyday lives, be on the lookout for courageous people, those whose integrity compels them to say “no”, even when pressured to do otherwise, doing the right thing just because it is the right thing and voicing truths, even those that are unwelcome. Judy Urquhart MSW, RSW 0008 Gentle Path, Executive Director
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WHAT’S HAPPENING Wednesday, May 24 50+ Friendship Games registration deadline. Games to be held in Quispamsis & Saint John June 5-9. Games. Bowling, golf, bridge and more, Awards banquet. Reg forms/info at: quispamsis.ca and admin office or 6338781. Saturday, May 27 KVHS Class of 1977 - 4o Year Reunion - an evening of good times with old friends. Meenan's Cove Beach House Quispamsis 6:00pm - 12:00mid-night. Hope to see you there! Quispamsis Town Wide Yard Sale, 8:30am-1:00pm. Register free-of charge online between May 8-19 to be included on the map. Weblink beginning May 8 at: quispamsis.ca Plant, Yard & Bake Sale - 9:00am until all sold. Anglican Church Hall, Apohaqui. Perennials provided by Church of the Ascension, ACW. All welcome. New to you Sale, 9:00am-12:00pm. St. Mark's Catholic Church, Pettingill Road, Quispamsis. Drop off all items in good condition for the sale, on May 25 (Thursday) and May 26 (Friday). Please no electronics. Breasts Ahoy Survivor’s Dragon Boat Team - Annual Open House, 1:00-3:00pm, a 315 Hampton Road. Quispamsis. Breast cancer survivors, family members or friends interested in learning more about dragon boating, please join us. More info: Joanne Baxter (Team Captain) 639-5187. Yard Sale at Hampton United Church, 8:00am-1:00pm in Church Hall
(basement). Household items, toys, books, DVD’s, clothing, plants and a table with woodworking items. Part of Town wide yard sale.
Sunday, May 28 Medavie Blue Cross MS Walk - Saint John/Rothesay, at Rothesay High School with Check-in 11:00am and Start time at 12:00noon. Route Length(s): 2.5 km & 4 km. Help us bring hope to those living with MS. Every step matters. Tuesday, May 30 Sussex Art Club meeting, 1:00pm in the Sobey’s Community Room (upstairs, elevator is available, ask Sobey’s staff for help). Short meeting followed by an interesting art program. New members welcome. Saturday, June 3 Hope Springs Concert in support of L’Arche Creative ArtsInitative, 7:009:00pm at KVHS Auditorium. Featuring local talent; Melissa Hunt, Brent Mason, Adam Washburn, The Studio Dance School, InterAction School of Performing Arts, Karen Palmer, The Rusty Hinges, Comhaltas and Members of L'Arche. Annual Flea Market, sponsored by Saints Joachim & Ann Parish, at St. Ann’s Church Hall, 135 Simpson Drive, Saint John (behind Stirling’s Apples on Rothesay Ave) 8:00am-1:00pm. The hall is wheelchair accessible. Friday, June 9 Community Lunch, celebrating Canada's 150th Birthday, Holy Trinity Anglican Church (2 Hammond River
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(formerly Central Norton United Baptist), 3:00pm. All lot holders, their family members and interested people are invited to attend. Special music and refreshments to follow. More info: L. McCready 832-7331.
Saturday, June 10 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, free wagon rides, and draws for helmets. All welcome. More info 648-6056. In the event of rain, the event will be cancelled. KV CommUNITY Trail Adventure, beginning at the qplex at 9:00am, finishing in Rothesay at the Bill MacGuire Centre. For more info - Canada 150 KV CommUNITY Trail Adventure on Facebook. Free registration at: eventbrite.ca
June 26 - September 1 Cherry Brook Zoo Summer Day Camp, Little Critters ages 6 - 9; Critter Keepers ages 10 - 12; Junior Zoo Crew ages 13 - 15. Zoo info 634-1440.
Sunday, June 11 nd 2 Annual Cemetery Memorial Service at Bloomfield Baptist Church
Friday, June 30 MADD Memorial Monument - name submission deadline. If your family has suffered loss of a loved one as a result of impaired driving and would like to have his or her name memorialized on the monument, contact Gloria Appleby at 1-866-381-8310 or: gappleby@madd.ca. Sunday, July 9 Allaby Gray Reunion, Midland Community Hall commencing at 2:30pm with potluck supper.
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Anita loves to take care of the gardens Our rainy April and first part of May has allowed for some very lush gardens to sprout at Kings Way and Kennebec. We are excited for the warmer and brighter weather that is coming to get out gardening. Anita has got a bit of a head start at KWCC. Last year our garden at the Qplex had an incredibly successful crop of tomatoes. We had so many that we had to give them away. We are hopeful that this season will be just as great. Kings Way residents are also anticipating gardening in our enclosed courtyards. 4536
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On Friday, June 2 from 8:15pm 9:20pm, Rothesay Park Middle School will be hosting a “Light the Night” walk at the Rothesay Commons, in support of the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society and the Jonathan Young Memorial Amphitheatre at Camp Medley. Students and members of the community are invited to bring their lights (flashlights, glow-sticks, etc.) and walk around the oval track or sidewalks bordering the Commons to show support for those whose lives have been impacted by cancer. You can walk as a supporter, a survivor, or “in memory of ”. The night will have a short program beginning with musical guests, short speeches and will end with a 20-minute walk full of Light and Hope. Proceeds from the sale of refreshments and glowsticks will be donated to the Jonathan Young Memorial Amphitheatre Fund at Camp Medley. Donations will also be collected on-site for both the theatre fund and the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society. Parking is free at the Our Lady of Perpetual Help Church and St. David's’ Church across the street from the Commons. Rain date is Saturday, June 3. Please join us to shine a light in honor of the children with leukemia and those whose lives have been affected by cancer. 4533
SJ NATURALISTS’ CLUB NEWS If you love nature and experiencing it first-hand, why not take part in one of the Saint John Naturalists’ Club’s upcoming activities? Sunday, May 28 - “Collecting and Preserving Plant Specimens” with Gart Bishop. For information on registration, timing and locations or to learn more about the SJNC, visit: saintjohnnaturalistsclub.org or follow us on Facebook as “Nature Saint John”. 2567
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Weekly Card Party (45's) is held at St. Ann's Church, 135 Simpson Drive, Saint John, on Wednesdays from 1:003:30pm. Admission is $3. 50/50 tickets are available. Wheelchair accessible. G004
lIFE BAlANCE RELAX. REFRESH. REVIVE. In my recent posts, I have underlined the importance of relaxing more by highlighting two of my favourite ways of relaxing: meditation and yoga. Today, I am going to add to your relaxation toolbox by discussing two more of my go-to relaxation strategies that I use when I feel the need to relax in a pinch. Progressive Muscle Relaxation: Have you ever suddenly relaxed your facial muscles only to realize that you were frowning? This is a typical by-product of stress and can happen without us even noticing. As we hold a lot of our stress in our muscles, we become more prone to chronic muscle pain and other related issues. Progressive muscle relaxation can help you not only combat muscle pain, but it can also help you quickly relax. This technique, which can be done either in a sitting or lying position, requires you to tense and subsequently relax different muscle groups – holding the tension for
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lEGIONS KENNEBECASIS RCL #58 61 Marr Road, Rothesay E2E 5Y8, 8475146, rclkvbr58@bellaliant.net Branch Hours: MondayWednesday 2:30-8:00pm; Thursday 2:30-12:00midnight; Friday 2:309:00pm; Saturday 2:00-9:00pm; Sundays 1:30-9:00pm (2:30pm, Shuffleboard, everyone welcome). Sunday Brunch is served every Sunday from 10:30am-1:00pm. Menu includes juice, eggs (fried or scrambled), home fries, toast, pancakes, bacon, ham, sausage, beans, tea/coffee. New item cheese omelets. Cost is $8/person,
AFTER THE DANCE WAS OVER SUZIE TOOK OFF HER HEELS SO HIGH PUT HER EYELASHES IN WATER HUNG UP HER SPANDEX TO DRY PUT HER SHORT SKIRT IN THE CORNER HUNG UP HER WIG LIKE A MOP AND THAT’S WHAT HAPPENED TO SUZIE AFTER THE HOP
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Children under 10 years $4. Everyone welcome. Volunteers For Sunday Brunch - the Legion “Brunch Crew” is looking for volunteers to assist on Sunday mornings for brunch. In particular a cook on a three-week rotational basis would be appreciated. We also invite anyone else who would like to help with other tasks involved. Please contact the branch if you would like to volunteer. Lunch at the Branch - Soup (or salad) & sandwich lunch will be held on the third Wednesday (June 21) of each month between 11:30am & 1:00pm. Lunch includes choice of two soups (or salad), choice of three sandwiches, dessert, coffee & tea. Cost is $8/person. All welcome. Lobster Supper - The branch will be hosting a lobster supper on Saturday, June 24 from 5:30 to 8:30pm (eat in or take out). Included in the supper will be lobster (1-2 Lbs), mussels, potato salad, coleslaw, rolls, dessert, juice, tea & coffee. There will also be a Happy Hour during this event. Advance tickets only ($40/person) available at the branch. The cut off date for tickets is Friday, June 16. This event is a fund raiser for the Kennebecasis Legion. Everyone welcome. Veterans Banners - Kennebecasis Branch #58 is inviting individuals interested in purchasing a Veteran’s Banner for their loved one. There are 23 locations in Quispamsis and 7 locations available in Rothesay at the present time. Please contact Heather McClintock (847-4186) for further details. Texas Hold-Em Tournaments - 6:45pm registration, games at 7:00pm every Thursday. 40 tickets (max) available per tournament. Tournament cost $20. Darts - The branch is looking into hosting darts on Friday evenings. This is open to everyone. Please contact the branch if you are interested. Serving the Public: Catering available; facility rentals - two rooms available for functions, business and private meetings. Contact Branch for details. Veterans Need Help?: All Veterans in need of assistance with VAC applications, disabilities, frailty, medical treatment should contact the Service Officer at their earliest
convenience. Information available could be of benefit to you. Our Service Officer is Granville Jennings. Please contact the Branch for further information. Community Lottery: Tickets are $2/ week; come to the Branch to register or contact the Branch for more information. Sponsored by RCL #58, proceeds go to supporting the community and those in need.
PENINSULA RCL #62 1356 Rte 845, Clifton Royal NB, E5S 2B9; rclpeninsulabr62@bellaliant.net, 763-2009 Sundays 7:30pm, Crib. Tuesday, May 23, 30 - 6:15-7:15pm, Senior’s fit over 50 series Flex n Flow fitness classes. free for 50 and over. Tuesday, May 23, 30 - 7:309:00pm, ladies’ line dancing. $50 for six-week class. Thursday, May 25 - 9:0010:00am, Seniors Zumba. Monday, May 29 - 11:30am, Peninsula Pearls Seniors’ Luncheon and meeting. Pub open Saturdays from 6:00-9:00pm. Stop in and sign up for our snowball, listen to some local entertainment or pick up an application to join the legion, or pick up some information on what Legions do locally, provincially and nationally. There is something for everyone. Peninsula Pearls Seniors’ Group will meets the 2nd & 4th Monday for lunch, meeting, entertainment etc. For more information about activities or joining contact Claudia Small, President at 763-2587. Anyone interested in booking the Legion for weddings, receptions, dinners or other events please contact Kelly Newstead at 763-3009. 0014
PROSTATE CANCER SUPPORT GROUP The Greater Saint John Prostate Cancer Support Group meets the 2nd Tuesday of each month (September-June) in the Community Hall of the St. James the Less Church (1760 Rothesay Road), starting at 7:00pm. For more information contact Group Co-Ordinator, Doug Moore 847-1628 or dougmoore@live.ca. G002
GONE FISHING PADDLERS’ DERBIES This Spring has brought a lot of rain and dreary weather; with that water levels in our lakes and rivers have been higher through May than we would like. If you have been stymied with your fishing trips, keep trying, conditions are going to be right for you soon. For those looking for great opportunities to get out and meet some fellow anglers, there are several friendly events happening around the province in June. Derbies are great ways to get your kids interested in fishing as there will be other kids present at many of these events, giving your child an opportunity to make a new fishing buddy. First up, on Saturday, June 3 is the first of two paddlers events will be held in Oromocto at the Ecological Adventures building. This tournament is a multi-species event meaning you want to catch and photograph as many different types of fish as you can; size doesn’t matter. My youngest, at 4 years
old landed 6 different species two years ago, all with a simple worm on a hook! Events like this are not only a lot of fun, but a great way to learn about so many of the different species that live in our river systems. On Sunday June 4, there is the annual Cassidy Lake fishing derby where you get to explore the lake and fish for chain pickerel. Note, this first weekend in June is the weekend where the province works to promote fishing and no license is required for anyone to go fishing! The following weekend again offers a couple of great options starting with the second in the paddlers mini-series. On Saturday June 10 the multi-species event moves to the YMCA Camp Glenburn on the Kingston Peninsula. For anyone who registers for both paddlers events, there will be a draw for a brand new kayak! Also on June 10, up on Salmon River in Chipman is the annual Monte Farrel Shad Derby. I’ve attended this
one the past three years and have had a wonderful time. The serve a great breakfast, have lots of time to socialize and if you enjoy shad, you’ll be able to bring one home to cook up for the family! There may be even more events open for you and your family coming up in June, you just have to watch out for them. Keep an eye on the NB Anglers Facebook site or for links to the web pages for these and other great events, just pop onto the event calendar on my blog at: nbkayakfishing.ca. 0043
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DRAGON BOAT TEAM OPEN HOUSE If you are a breast cancer survivor, family member or friend interested in learning more about dragon boating, please join us for refreshments and a chat at our team’s Annual Open House - Saturday, May 27 1:00-3:00pm at 315 Hampton Road, Quispamsis. Current team members would love to share information about
our dragon boat experience, especially the many benefits gained from the exercise and fun involved in dragon boat paddling. For more information, contact Joanne Baxter (Team Captain) at 639-5187; or check us out on Facebook. 4521
COMHALTAS Come join in the fun listening, playing and enjoying Irish Music and culture in a traditional setting! 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 traditional instrument or your voice and join in - or simply sit with the other bar patrons and enjoy the traditional setting. Spread the word! Bring your friends! Listen to: fiddles, bodhrans (Irish drums), harps, tin whistles, accordions, guitars, mandolins and other traditional instruments and songs for free! G092
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All are welcome to the Kennebecasis Valley Camera Club - we meet the third Tuesday of the month, 7:00pm at the Hammond River Anglers Association, 10 Porter Road in Nauwigewauk. Meeting agenda includes guest speakers, workshops, audio visual presentations and competitions. Bring your enthusiasm and watch your photography skills grow. For more information call Karl Maskos 847-4411 or visit our website at: kvcameraclub.com. G014
KV ART GATHERINGS KV Art Gatherings are held bi-weekly on Fridays 9:45am-12:45pm. All levels welcomed to come and paint/draw in a peaceful, friendly environment hosted by St. James the Less Church. For more info: Cynthia Cudmore 849-2680 or Cynthia.Cudmore@ gmail.com. G152
Valley Duplicate Bridge Club takes place on Fridays, 7:00pm at St. David’s Church in Rothesay. Lessons are available by calling Mike at 847-4167. G161
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10 am † With Sunday School A church for the whole family to Grow together in the knowledge and love of God
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Churches in Quispamsis Reverend Michael O’Hara invites you to join us at:
Holy Trinity Anglican Church 847-0850 2 Hammond River Rd. - Sunday Service at 9am. St. Augustine’s Anglican Church 849-8464 239 Quispamsis Rd. (intersect with Pettingill Rd.)
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“Showing Kindness, Living Biblically, Focusing on Christ”
383 Hampton Road, Quispamsis Across from KVHS - 847-5822 KBC N.A.S.A. Summer Camp
From June 26th to August 18th For those entering Kindergarten up to grade 6 $60 a week 9am-4pm (available half days and early drop off/late pick up) Check out our website for more info and pricing at kbconline/camp
Contact us for details.506-847-5822 or kubc@nbnet.nb.ca
Saint Andrew’s Kirk United Church
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HISTORICAL NOTES OF SAINT ANDREW’S KIRK Troubles in Scotland during the 18th and 19th centuries generated a steady flow of immigrants to Canada, and many Scots settled along the Atlantic coast, including this area. Canada had plenty of land, jobs and new opportunities to offer, although immigrants also faced many challenges. The first prime minister of Canada was Scotsman Sir John A. Macdonald, born in Glasgow, Scotland. This year, Canada is celebrating 150 years as a country and Saint Andrews Kirk is celebrating 175 years of service to the community. The story of our little “Kirk” (which means church) begins as follows:
sometimes very harsh as we read on the tombstones of the many deaths of young adults and children. The survivors formed a strong core of faithful followers. In 1880 the Kirk was extensively remodeled, the congregation going into debt to do the work. That same year, at the instigation of the choir, the congregation voted to introduce an organ into the service of worship despite the objection of the elders.
John Presbytery advised forming a new pastoral charge consisting of Saint Andrew’s, Salina and Southfield. 1992 was a year of celebration of our 150th anniversary. The fact that we did not have an ordained minister from mid-1991 to mid-1992 did not dampen our festive spirit. Mr. Erik Kraglund was our supply lay preacher. We enjoyed many social events and various guest speakers throughout the year. We had our 20th and final annual chicken barbeque in June. We had a fabulous year of celebration at our little Kirk. Also our first female Minister, Rev. Michele Smith, had her covenanting service on June 30th, 1992.
In 1925, this Presbyterian congregation voted to enter Church Union with Methodist and Congregationalist as At the suggestion of the Reverend part of the United Church of Canada. Mr. Stevens, a Scottish missionary, a Then in 1930, the Kirk became part of few Scotsmen and the descendants of the Hampton Pastoral Charge. In 2012, we celebrated our 170th th Scotch men met on the 6 of October anniversary. Activities included a 1841. In which to devise a plan for In 1977 at our 135th anniversary the sleigh ride at Lily Lake, Ecumenical obtaining funds to erect a building for new hall was dedicated, along with a Service, talent Show, outdoor worship public worship, and a piece of ground memorial book, brass offering plates service, and a potluck supper. A special on which to build. At a subsequent and new organ. Many ladies of the service of worship was held on June meeting, it was reported that one congregation and the girls’ choir were th acre of land was purchased. No date dressed in the style when church 10 . being specified, it was inferred that the was first built, which added to the In 2016, the congregation decided to building was opened for divine worship sometime in 1842. The Rev. Mr. Irvine celebration. The church was filled form a new charge: Saint Andrew’s from the Free Church of Saint John to capacity and many of the church Kirk Pastoral Charge. We engaged a was solicited to preach for the purpose members sat in the new hall which was recently retired ordained minister, Rev. of opening. Since that time the serviced with speakers. Attendance John Fraser, on a half time basis. This provides a 10:30am Sunday service building has been known by the name was approximately 140-150 people. of Saint Andrew’s Kirk. It opened as a each week, with pastoral care as well. In 1985, the congregation of the Presbyterian denomination. Hampton Church voted to become On Sunday, June 4 our 175th The cemetery at Saint Andrew’s Kirk a one point charge. This meant that Anniversary Service will be held at attests to the struggle of the Scottish Saint Andrew’s and Salina Kirks had to 2:00pm. Guest speaker is to be Hon. settlers who lived in the area. Life was become part of another Charge. Saint Graydon Nicholas. May 23rd - June 5th, 2017
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Whether planning a family vacation or organizing summer activities for the children, summer camps can provide fun and exciting opportunities to discover something new. According to Wikipedia, 70 percent of the Canadian
population will attend a summer camp this summer, and the options for different educational, sport and recreational activities increases yearly to accommodate this interest. Whether a “sleep away” style for children, day camp activities or family orientated
Summer Day Camp 2017 Registration Check out this beginner fencing program for kids new to fencing. Camp 1) $112.50 for 3 Day Camp: Date: July 10-11,12, 2017 Camp 2) $187.50 for 5 Day Camp: Date July 10, -14 , 2017 We supply all the fencing gear. Space is limited to 12 participants. Camp hours: 9 a.m. to 4.p.m Ages 8 -12
European Coach Maître d’armes Xavier Boulet from Switzerland .2-time bronze medalist, Fencing Master World Championships. Location: 250 Quispamsis Road (École des Pionniers) Quispamsis, NB E2E 0R7 Deadline to register is June 10. Email:diraiche@outlook.com Payment and Registration must arrive no later than June 10 to ensure a spot.
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weekends, the opportunities to explore something new or simply get away from the hustle of everyday life are almost endless. For many, summer camp is an opportunity to expand horizons through outdoor activity.
Wikipedia describes this as “outdoor education”, a trend that is increasingly popular for those looking for alternative learning styles for their children, or to improve their own selfawareness. Some typical aims of outdoor education are to:
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Wikipedia further explains that “outdoor education spans the three domains of self, others, and the natural world. The relative emphasis of these three domains varies from one program to another. An outdoor education program can, for example, emphasize one (or more) of these aims to:
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St. Martins Summer Theatre Musical Theatre Camp - for 8-16 year olds
Producing “Hope Is Like A Feather” and original Muscial with a performance for the Community Thursday July 13 at 7pm
Musical Theatre Camp Schedule for the Week: Sunday, July 9 from 1 - 5pm, Mon. July 10 through Thurs. July 13 from 9 - 3:30pm Thursday, July 13, Performance at 7pm Location: St. Martins Royal Canadian Legion, Branch 63 & Community Center, St. Martins, New Brunswick Cost: $75
Arts Alive Workshop - for 5-7 year olds
Mon. July 10 -Thurs. July 13 9am - 12pm Cost: $50
Drumming Workshop - for 8-16 year olds
Mon. July 10 -Thurs. July 13 1pm - 3pm Cost: $50
St. Martins Summer Chorus - All ages
Mon. July 10 -Thurs. July 13 9am - 12pm Cost: Free
An arts workshop for young children where they will explore visual art, music, movement, and drama in a safe and nurturing environment.
An opportunity for young people to work with last Summer’s sensation, World Musician, Randy Armstrong on their African Drumming skills. Many different rhythmic patterns & types of music will be explored, rehearsed, and preformed at the 7pm performance on July 13th.
(Join us for this Canadian/American Choral Experience!) Thursday, July 13 performance at 7pm Free to the Community (Adults please join us!)
Artistic Director, Dr. Trish Lindberg, Professor, Plymouth State University, Plymouth, NH, USA Guest Artist, Randy Armstrong, World Musician/African Drummer, Dover, NH, USA Musical Director, Kirsten Mohring, Nottingham West Elementary School Music Teacher, Hudson, NH, USA Accompanist, William Ogmundson, Pianist, Composer, New London, NH, USA Guitarist, Rick Lindberg, Plymouth, NH, USA For Information Contact: Lynn Crowther 506-833-4684 To Register: Email: stmartinssummertheatre@gmail.com Full Bursaries Available!
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Outdoor education in Canada is based around “hard” technical skills - often travel and camping skills, and the “soft” group skills and personal growth qualities, such as those taught at sleep away
camps, or in Scouts and Girl Guides - are blended with, one might say, the “green” and “warm” skills of a complementary ecoadventure focus. Adventures are found whether one is partaking in environmental awareness or team-building workshops throughout Canada. The Canadian Camping Association describes summer camp as the “ideal environment for a child to learn, grow and have fun. At camp, children are safe, secure, healthy, active and happy. They develop friendships that last a lifetime. Guided and supported by caring leaders who are excellent role models, campers acquire hard skills to enjoy in a lifetime of
leisure pursuits. Campers are encouraged to be co-operative, caring, tolerant and respectful – qualities which benefit them beyond camp. They also learn to become more independent and self-confident, they develop leadership skills and acquire an appreciation and respect for nature.” For more information, visit their website at: ccamping.org/parents/ the-benefits-of-camp. An excerpt from the research brief, Emotional Intelligence and Summer Camp by Stephen Fine, Ph.D., CCA Research Chair, (ccamping.org/wp-content/ uploads/2015/03/EmotionalIntel ligence-and-SummerCamp.pdf) states that:
“Apart from opportunities presented by the inherent social environment of camp life, what particular strategies does camp teach that can lead to higher levels of emotional intelligence? Ideal learning environments are ones that provides optimal challenges and emotional stimulation within a context of both independence and inter-dependence. This is precisely the learning environment that a summer camp provides. At camp, children are motivated by fun, comradeship, interesting situations and dynamic activities. Additionally, camps now provides coaching and peer mentoring in the areas of anti-bullying, problem-solving, inclusion, global citizenship and environmental awareness. Camps are dedicated
Osprey Adventures Osprey Adventures Canoe/Kayak/Stand Up Paddleboard rentals and tours is excited to launch into it’s 10th season. Open on weekends in June and by appointment through the week. Open Tues-Sun and holiday Mondays in July and August.
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Every Wednesday July 5 to August 23, 2017, 2pm-4pm 2. Beginning of School & End of Summer Program Wiener Roast and Open House Sunday August 27, 2017 3. Sport Activities i.e. soccer, croquet, ball hockey, badminton, athletic field day, frisbee throwing, tag and others. All kinds of art projects, in the yard and Art Activity Room. Home Of Jennifer A. Loomer 21 Yandall Drive, Quispamsis
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to creating emotionally intelligent young people. Kids who are better able to regulate their emotional states, sooth themselves when they are upset, better at focusing attention, relate well to others, have better friendships, and quite possibly do better in school
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situations that require academic dramatic camps or attend skill performance.� building camps such as soccer and horseback riding activities. Research aside, summer camps Summer camp is a wonderful offer many opportunities for excuse to kick back and avoid growth and the expansion of life work, enjoying the hazy days of skills. Children and adults alike summer. can participate in educational and
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RCL #62 REMEMBERS VIMY RIDGE
Remembering Vimy Ridge at RCL April 9th marked the 100th Anniversary of the start of the Battle of Vimy Ridge, which took place in France from April 9-12, 1917. Since 2003, April 9th has been declared a National Day of Remembrance and flags are flown at half mast from sunrise to sunset. This year at 7:00am, as part of our flag lowering there was also single wreath placed by MWO (ret'd) Burton White in memory of George Willard Kirk, William Charles
Cooke, William Elias White, Robert Gray Miller, Edward Leslie Hughes, Henry Clifford Merritt, Harry Colpitts Cochran, Wentworth Havelock Tabor, Frank Herbert DuVernet, Chester O'Dell Johnson, Frederick George Smith, Richard Henry Arnold, James Alfred Gaulton and John Frederick Millar. Following a short prayer 14 candles were placed at the cenotaph by sons, daughters, grandchildren,
great-grandchildren, cousins, nieces and nephews. Following a formal Remembrance Service at 11:00am inside the branch, a brief history on each Vimy Veteran being honoured was read and family members were presented with a Certificate of Remembrance. These 14 Vimy Ridge Veterans were born and raised in the area, lived in the area at time of enlistment, were related to a Legion/Auxiliary member or related to someone who lives on the Peninsula, and were among the 100,000 Canadians who participated in the Battle of Vimy Ridge. George Willard Kirk and William Charles Cooke were killed on April 9th, 1917 and William Elias White, Chester O'Dell Johnson and Frederick George Smith were wounded on April 9th. All three recovered and returned back to the field in 4-6 weeks to continue fighting in the area. You can see more details of their service and a photo on our facebook page at: peninsulabranch62.ca. 4486
SEEKING MEN aged 30-65 for ONLINE SURVEY Are you interested in taking part in a study about men’s health? Nurse researchers at the University of New Brunswick want to learn about how masculinity and experiences of violence might affect men’s health. We want to hear from men who HAVE and who HAVE NOT experienced violence. Taking part will involve doing a confidential ONLINE SURVEY that takes about 40 minutes. For taking part in the study you will be sent $20. If interested call: 1-888- 457-6600 or e-mail: health@unb.ca This project has been reviewed by the University of New Brunswick Research Ethics Board: REB#2014-035
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WEll RESTEd NIP SLEEP APNEA IN THE BUD Do you feel more tired in the morning than when you went to bed? Are you having problems remembering things? Feeling cranky and depressed? These are common issues that people with sleep apnea have. Sleep apnea is a breathing disorder which causes you to stop breathing at night, constantly waking your brain and body out of its much needed rest. It is very common as well; up to 20% of adults may have some form of sleep apnea. Don’t ignore these five signs: Overweight: You don’t need to be overweight to have sleep apnea, but it increases your risk. The added tissue in your throat puts pressure on airway when you go to sleep, making it more likely to collapse. A Large Neck Circumference: Men with 17 inches or greater neck size and women with a 16 inches or greater neck size are much more likely to have sleep apnea. The extra weight of a larger neck pushes on the airway while you sleep,
whether it is fat tissue or muscle. There are many muscular football players with sleep apnea. Snoring: The sound of snoring is caused by the tissue in your throat vibrating together causing the air to be partly blocked off. There may be times though the night where you are barely getting any air at all. You should be checked for sleep apnea if you wake yourself snoring or others complain of the noises you make at night. Smoking and Alcohol Use: Alcohol can relax the muscles in the throat, making it easier for the tissue to get floppy and collapse. Those who smoke tobacco are also at a higher risk for sleep apnea possibly because of the irritation and inflammation of the upper airway from the smoke. Limiting your alcohol intake and getting help to stop smoking may also help with your sleep apnea. A Small Airway: A naturally small airway is also another cause of sleep apnea. Collapsing tissue causes your
throat to close off at night. If you start out with a more narrow passage than normal, your throat will close off more easily. People with an overbite, small chin or nasal congestion are more likely to have sleep apnea. If you have any of these five signs of sleep apnea, don’t wait to see your doctor. This a serious medical condition that requires treatment. Sleep apnea can contribute to high blood pressure, diabetes, heart disease, stroke and car accidents. Be sure to call your doctor today to talk about your sleep. 0038
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On Friday, June 2nd from 8:15pm-9:20pm, Rothesay Park Middle School will be hosting a “Light the Night” walk at the Rothesay Commons, in support of the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society and the Jonathan Young Memorial Amphitheatre at Camp Medley. Students and members of the community are invited to bring their lights (flashlights, glow-sticks, etc.) and walk around the oval track or sidewalks bordering the Commons to show support for those whose lives have been impacted by cancer. You can walk as a supporter, a survivor, or “in memory of ”. The night will have a short program beginning with musical guests, short speeches and will end with a 20-minute walk full of Light and Hope. Proceeds from the sale of refreshments and glow-sticks will be donated to the Jonathan Young Memorial Amphitheatre Fund at Camp Medley. Donations will also be collected on-site for both the theatre fund and the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society. Parking is free at the Our Lady of Perpetual Help Church and St. Davids’ Church across the street from the Commons. Rain date is Saturday, June 3rd. Please join us on June 2nd to shine a light in honor of the children with leukemia and those whose lives have been affected by cancer.
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lIBRARY NEWS KENNEBECASIS PUBLIC LIBRARY 1 Landing Crt, Quispamsis; 849-5314; kvlibrary.org Monday-Friday: 10:00am-12:00noon & 1:00-4:00pm, one-on-one computer help. Call or visit to book your free 45 minute appointment. Mondays: 2:00-4:00pm, Scrabble Club. Registration not required. Mondays-Fridays: 10:00am-12:00noon &
1:00-4:00pm, Free one-on-one computer help. Call to book free appointment. Wednesdays: 10:30-11:00am, Preschool Storytime. Registration required; 10:00am-1:00pm, Painters’ Circle. All levels welcome. Registration not required; 10:30-11:30am, Welcome Coffee Hour, drop-in, all welcome; 2:30-3:30pm, Babies in the Library for parents & babies (birth to 18 months, registration required. Thursdays: 2:00-4:00pm, Day Care
Afternoon. Open to all daycares in the KV. Please call to register your daycare visit; 6:30-8:30pm, Knit Wits - get help with your latest project. All levels of experience welcome. Registration not required. Fridays: 10:30-11:00am, Toddler Storytime, space is limited - registration required. Saturdays: 2:30-4:00pm, Drop-in Builders’ Club. 0018
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8 River Road, Rothesay, 847-4066, follow us on Facebook Tuesdays 7:00pm, Starlite Promenaders, for more info contact Pat MacLean at 763-2634. Tuesdays & Wednesdays - 6:30pm, TOPS group. Wednesdays - Crib - doors open at 6:30, games begin at 7:30pm. Thursdays - Bingo, doors open at 5:45, games begin at 6:50pm. Rental and catering information available by calling 847-4066. The Fair Vale Outing Association collects non-perishable foods at the Thursday night bingo. Bring a $1 value food item and you receive a double action bingo card to play. 0035
BRIDGE RESULTS Valley Bridge Club results for April 28: 1st - Bette Doherty and Mike Reinhart; 2nd - Marilyn Dalton and Reid Parker; 3rd - Frank Ashe and Kevin Tupper. May 5 results: 1st - Mike reinhart and Bette Doherty; 2nd - Lane Bishop and Ron Duplisea; 3rd - Dianne Banks and Margaret Chrothers. Join us on Fridays at 7:00pm in Rothesay (Saint David’s). Lessons available, Mike 8474167. 4512
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QUISPAMSIS LIONS’ WALK FOR DOG GUIDES
The “Quispamsis Lions Club”, in conjunction with “Petvalu” of Quispamsis, is sponsoring a “Walk for Dog Guides” on Sunday, May 28. Registration for this event will be at the Quispamsis Petvalu store, 175 Hampton Road at 10:00am with the walk commencing at 11:00am. You do not have to have a dog to participate in this event. Sponsor sheets can be picked up during normal business hours at Petvalu. A family and dog-friendly event that welcomes participants of all ages and abilities, the Walk for Dog Guides relies on the generous support of volunteers, donors, and partners to meet its goal of
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giving Canadians a new leash on life. Providing specially trained Dog Guides through six distinct programs meeting a wide range of needs, Dog Guides increase the independence, mobility and safety of their handlers. The Walk for Dog Guides is a national fundraiser held in over 240 communities across Canada. The Walk raises funds for Lions Foundation of Canada Dog Guides, whose mission is to assist Canadians with a medical or physical disability by providing them a Dog Guide at no cost; despite the $25,000 expense it takes to raise, train, and place each one. 4535
SJ/KV NEWCOMERS' CLUB 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
Help others – let us redeem your redeemable containers until October. The KV Old Boys will be at the following locations from 9:30am1:00pm for residents who would like to donate their redeemable containers to charity: 1st Saturday - parking lot, State Farm Insurance, Rothesay (next to Vito’s). 2nd Saturday – parking lot, Sherwood Park Convenience Store, Vincent Road in Quispamsis. 3rd Saturday – parking lot, PetroCanada Service Station in Wells. 4th Saturday – parking lot, Renforth Auto in Renforth. Residents are also reminded that the KV Old Boys will gladly pick up redeemable containers. You can get in touch with the group by: Tel 847-1369, Fax 847-1369 or Email: kvob@nbnet. nb.ca (we’ll reply with an email). KV Old Boys – making a good community better. G094
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Gordon & Thelma Floyd began their retail career in 1952 at their General Store in Titusville. At that time they sold groceries, hardware, gas and farming supplies, as well as some G.E. appliances. As the appliance business continued to grow, Gordon decided to take a big leap, and sold the General Store to specialize in appliances alone. He formed a partnership with General Electric, and set up Floyd’s Store Ltd., at the current location at 739 Main St. in 1986. Kathy joined the business in 1984 just before the move. Ed Dickison, Paul O’Neill, Joey Lott and Jane Arseneau have since become part of Floyd’s staff. And don’t forget Jingles (our store cat), who is a big part of the Floyd Family Business. Gordon once said, “People want to go to someone they can trust
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to provide good quality products at reasonable prices, with good warranties, and knowledgeable people to help the customers make their appliance choices and also help them when something goes wrong. We are always there for our customers”. Kathy & Thelma are now the owners of Floyd’s Store Ltd., and Gordon’s words are still the guidelines that is used to service the many customers that visit and buy from them. The business continues to be a success thru hard work and dedication, as well as the support of their loyal customers and new ones as well. Kathy & Thelma would like to thank the Town of Hampton from their ongoing support during the past 65 years.
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527 Simonds Air Cadets receive Duke of Edinburgh’s Awards. The award program was founded by Prince Phillip, Duke of Edinburgh in 1956. The program has four components: community service, physical fitness, skills and an overnight
expedition. The program challenges youth in self-improvement activities and is recognized in over 100 nations around the world. Five cadets from 527 Simonds were presented their bronze award this spring. 4530
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On Sunday, May 28 across New Brunswick, join families and friends, and make memories matter! Each year, 25,000 Canadians are diagnosed with dementia. Here in New Brunswicker, 3 150 people are projected to develop the disease in 2017 alone. But dementia is more than just numbers – it’s our friends and neighbours, people we see every day in our community. This year, take action! Donate, volunteer or participate in the Walk for Alzheimer’s and help us support the 17 000 families living with Alzheimer's and other related dementias in our province. After all, “It’s not just their disease. It’s ours too.” The Alzheimer Society offers many programs and services to families in their own communities at all stages of the progression. Programs and services offered are organized so that New Brunswickers will have to travel no more than 50 kilometres to get the information and support they need. Register now: walkforalzheimers.ca For more information: 1-800-6648411; info@alzheimernb.ca or join us on Facebook and Twitter! 4537
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FOR SALE ‘92 HARLEY HERITAGE SOFTAIL, low kms, lots of extras, black, excellent shape. Original $16,000. 1978 Mercury Gran Marquis, 4 door, sedan, loaded 460 4 barrel, original shape, $6000. Call for more details 506-567-6030.
NOTICES SUMMER HOCKEY LEAGUE, Nonchecking Atom, Peewee, Bantam, High School. 12 weeks, $250, starting June 18. Registration form: yerxahockeyschool. com. 639-3914 or 643-8378.
SERVICES OFFERED ROOFING, DECKING AND BASEMENTS. Free Estimates, all work guaranteed. Call 650-9257 BUYING JUNK CARS, trucks, farm machinery. I pay cash for cars, trucks and machinery. Call 721-4255. TOP NOTCH TREE SERVICE. Certified Arborist offering safe and efficient tree services, including tree pruning, tree removal, chipping, storm clean up, hazardous tree assessments and more. Free estimates and fully insured. Find us on Facebook. Call or text Pascal at 651-3010.
HENDERSON OVERHEAD DOORS - Sales and services of overhead doors, operators and weather stripping of all models. Phone 485-2151 or 609-8699. B LEMON MASONRY - All types of masonry: Bricks, Block, Stone, and Repainting. 25 years experience. Call Brent 847-5126 ROVER PET CONTROL Sales, installation and training for wireless and underground pet containment systems. Visit RoverPetControl.com or call Mike at 832-2317. BRIAN’S MAINTENANCE & Home Repair, carpentry, kitchens, bath, painting, ceramic tile, electrical, etc. Over 20 years experience. Free estimates. Call Brian 839-2296. WE HAUL AWAY junk cars, trucks, tractors and farm equipment. Small fee for appliances and small scrap. Drop off site 54 Backland Road, Kingston. 7632933 or 333-9067. HERITAGE UPHOLSTERY. Residential, commercial, recreational, restyling and customization, repairs, supplies. Offering project classes. Trust your furniture to the professionals. Serving you for almost 40 years. The most upholstery experience around. 849-8008. heritageupholstery. com. DAVE’S LIGHT TRUCKING & Cleaning Service, junk, garbage, construction & roofing materials, demolition, brush, trees, decks, flood clean-ups. 7 days a week. Also
picking up unwanted vehicles, dumpster alternative trailer rentals & deliveries. 653-0026. REGISTERED FOOT CARE NURSE is now accepting clients. Offering foot care in the comfort of your own home in Hampton & surrounding areas. For professional foot care & details, call Shirley at 506-799-1547 or cell 506-607-2178. Covered with most insurance plans. SHAKLEE FOOD SUPPLEMENTS. Joint comfort in as few as 5 days. Promotes mobility, enhances flexibility. Try our joint health complex. Contact nutritional consultant Connie Titus at 847-2312 (rctitus1970@gmail.com). MATURE WOMAN SEEKING respectable clients in need of house cleaning. Security cleared, reliable and references available. 849-6888. Thank you! MARTIN’S TRUCKING Yards, basements, clean-ups, tree removal, roofs/ chimney repair, painting, interior/exterior. Light trucking. Free estimates. 607-7123 KV UPHOLSTERY & SEWING machine repair. RV’s, boat covers, recovering & restyling repairs. 832-7870. HD foam, T-Trailers, caning, seagrass, canvas. Village Upholstery & Refinishing – Craftsmanship. SPRING CLEANING! IS your home or someone’s you know in need of some spring cleaning or every week cleaning? Bathrooms, floors, cupboards, fridge etc. Reasonable rates, flexible hours. Call B.J. Russell, 832-3585.
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AT YOUR SERVICE Call Us Today For a Fast, Free Estimate! • Spring Cleanup • Lawn Mowing • Aeration, Dethatching • Fertilization Programs • Weed & Insect Control • Garden Maintenance • Landscape Contruction: Decks, Fences, Pergolas, Gazebos, Walkways, Retaining Walls, etc.
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Hi, I’m Duncan Kelbaugh. Owner of Brunswick Nurseries for 41 years and Gardening Columnist for the Telegraph Journal for the last 17 years.
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