9th Anniversary Issue 55 October - November 2017 • sjcommunitynewspaper@gmail.com • Urban Tree Nursery
Celebration in the park
Volunteers planting seedling at the new tree nursery (pictures courtesy Graeme Stewart-Robertson)
Youth and community partners celebrating in the park (pictures courtesy Crescent Valley Resource Centre)
By Anne Driscoll, Executive Director CV Resource Centre Shout out to community partners and neighbours who joined us Thursday September 21 in the Flemming Court Splash Pad / Potash Corp Play Park for the "Celebration in the Park." Sixteen trees have been planted in the park to provide shade, help keep the air clean, improve the soil, provide a rest-stop for birds and insects, and make the park a more beautiful focal point in Crescent Valley.
By Shauna Sand, Conservation Coordinator Atlantic Coastal Action Program (ACAP) Saint John has been able to transform a vacant lot into an urban tree nursery by partnering with landowners and community volunteers. The Crow Alley Nursery is located on the corner of Brunswick Drive and Middle Street and is planted with a diverse selection of indigenous tree species that are commonly used by ACAP Saint John in riparian, erosion control and habitat restoration projects. These trees will be left in the ground at this location for a period of two to five years to allow them to grow from seedlings into larger and hardier trees to be transplanted to necessary habitat improvement sites.
Thank you to City of Saint John, Saint John Deputy Mayor Shirley McAlary and Council members, Canadian National Railway Company retirees, CN #EcoConnections, Tree Canada / Arbores Canada, MP Wayne Long's office Jim Hennessey, and MLA Trevor Holder who joined children from Hazen White St. Francis School and Somerset Daycare, and neighbourhood residents and volunteers to celebrate.
ACAP Saint John seeks to embark on new environmental innovations that will not only address its core mandate of delivering science-based improvements to New Brunswick’s environment, but also integrate those enhancements with tangible benefits to Saint John’s generational challenges with respect to education, poverty, and safety.
Coordinator’s Comments Juanita Black, 647-4850, sjcommunitynewspaper@gmail.com
Here we are: another year of good news stories and celebrations from our neighbourhoods and community partners. We have a good mixture of stories related to our theme and sponsor Social Development / Wellness Branch, and many celebratory ads for the ninth anniversary of Around the Block. Nine years! It is hard to believe, from eight pages and 6000 copies to 16 pages and 9000 copies free bi-monthly and hand-delivered to homes in our priority communities, with drop-off locations at both hospitals, the library, doctors’ offices, corner stores and many seniors’ complexes. These are the stories and pictures that bind the communities and the partners that keep us moving forward. We have published 479,500 copies. Thank you to Around the Block advertisers who purchase ads, to the many volunteers who proof read, to each community volunteer who collects stories for their communities’ pages and our partners who send their updates. And thank you, our readers, for welcoming Around the Block into their lives. Page 1
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OLD North End Days
Lieutenant Governor’s Award By Barry Galloway The C.E. Nick Nicolle Community Centre won the Lieutenant Governor’s Excellence in Architecture Merit Award. This is the second highest award for architecture in Atlantic Canada, awarded only every three years. The jury’s comments were focused on the neighbourhood’s participation and engagement before, during, and after the construction.
photo: in back Shelli and Jason Speight; front Miley Speight (picture courtesy Christa Petts)
By Christa Petts Every year, we celebrate the Old North End with a week of events. This year was spectacular. We had a Seniors” Tea, Teddy Bear Picnic, Movie in the Park, Talent Show, Street Dance, and Family Fun Day. Six amazing events in one week. This couldn’t be possible without our amazing volunteers who give their time to make sure each event is a success. This year we were able to have our dance in front of the centre. It was an incredible evening for us and our community.
Talent show was a hit
The neighbourhood’s participation was the key to the project’s success. A presentation ceremony will be held with Common Council on September 18th from exp Architects Inc. and a copy of the award will also be given to ONE Change for display.
photo Morgan Lanigan (picture courtesy NNCC)
Congratulations to Morgan Lanigan, our Board President, for his leadership on this project.
Summer events lead to a great summer
Youth take part in the talent show (picture courtesy NNCC)
By Christa Petts This year we added a new event to our Old North End Days. Our talent show was a huge success. Our very own Program Coordinator, Carrie Griffin and Board Member, Shelli Speight performed a skit with many beneficial beauty tips. MP Wayne Long came and performed a selection of classic rock songs. Barry Galloway performed a rendition of Snow White. Our community did an amazing job performing this skit with Barry. Thank you to all our volunteers and performers for making our first talent show unforgettable.
OLD North End youth are ready for some summer fun (picture courtesy NNCC)
By Christa Petts What an exciting summer we had with our kids here at ONE Change! We really kicked off our summer with a remarkable staff. They worked hard to make sure our kids had a great summer and activities every day! One of the highlights of the summer was Brilliant Labs, providing amazing technology activities for our program. We had many outdoor adventures to make our summer camp great. Our kids are superstars. A group of our summer kids volunteered for our Seniors” Tea. They made the Seniors’ Tea extra-special because of their time and commitment to our seniors.
North Neighbourhood Contact Christa Petts christa.onec@gmail Nick Nicolle Community Centre 85 Durham Street 658-2980 Page 2
Comings And Goings At P.U.L.S.E. Inc.
Memorial Park dedication
What a summer we had! Our two new programs: Cradles 2 Crayons with Cheryl Brown and Lunch Connection - Summer Edition (In partnership with the Inner City Youth Ministry) were a great success. Thank you to all the partners that helped out with these two incredible programs! Registered Nurse Kathy London-Anthony will be at P.U.L.S.E. to address your health needs on Friday October 6 and November 3 from 9 a.m.-12 p.m. I encourage you to watch our Facebook page for upcoming flu shot clinics. Please remember our monthly Food Purchase Club money is due on October 13 and November 17 and comes back to you the following Friday. We have $15 and $25 orders available! We even have a “Pay it Forward” option where you can provide a single person, a couple or a family with fresh fruits and vegetables! Remember our office hours are as follows, Monday 9 a.m.- 2 p.m., Tuesday 9 a.m.-1 p.m., Wednesday closed, Thursday 9 a.m.-1 p.m., and Friday 9 a.m.- 2 p.m. Sgt. David Hartley-Brown can be reached at 648-3700 or <david.hartley-brown@saintjohn.ca> Good news! Your flu shots will be available October 6, 2017 from 9 a.m. - 12 p.m., at PULSE.
photo; Mary LeSage Operations Manager P.U.L.S.E. (picture courtesy Juanita Black)
By Mary LeSage, Operations Manager P.U.L.S.E. A garden honouring the memory of Jacqueline Dawn Brewer and John Ryan Turner has been completed at Rainbow Park in Saint John’s South End. We would like to thank MC Lori Lambert, the Honourable Stephen Horsman, Deputy Mayor Shirley McAlary, Suzanne Buckley and school youth for joining us as we dedicated this place of peace and reflection in tribute to Jacqueline and John. The memorial garden is a joint project between P.U.L.S.E. and the City of Saint John. Its completion has been made possible through additional funding from the Friars Sisters, B.C.A.P.I. and Heritage Memorials Ltd.
P.U.L.S.E. Story-tent
Back to school safety tips
By Cheryl Brown P.U.L.S.E. partnered with The Saint John Free Public Library to provide Cradles 2 Crayons for parents of children birth to five this past summer. The Storytime portion of the program followed Every Child Ready to Read (ECRR) @ your library®, which is based on the five early literacy practices of talking, singing, reading, writing, and playing. Each week we had stories, songs and activities based on a theme featuring one letter of the alphabet. We showed how to form the letter and encouraged children to do their own writing or mark-making; we modeled the five practices and gave parents a tip about one simple literacy activity, to encourage them to continue singing, playing, etc., at home. Hosting this program in the P.U.L.S.E. library provided access to book borrowing, access to information about library programs, and access to the New Brunswick Public Library Summer Reading Club. Parents also benefitted from the snack and drop-in portion of the program, which provided play opportunities for children and conversation and support for families. Thanks to the City of Saint John and The Sisters of Charity for helping make this partnership possible!
By SGT. D Hartley-Brown, Community Response Unit , Saint John Police Force ●For those walking to school, show your child a safe route to take. Make sure they know the rules of the road and how to safely use a crosswalk and obey traffic control devices and crossing guards. ●Shortcuts can cut down time, but if it isn't safe. Tell the children not to use them. Shortcuts through parking lots and/or jaywalking is dangerous. ●If your child is waiting for a bus, make sure they understand the hazards in the area. Show them a safe place where they can wait. ●Help children understand that sometimes drivers don't see them. Teach them to make eye contact with drivers before crossing the street to be sure that they are being seen. ●Don't always assume you have the right of way and use caution when walking. ●If you are waiting to pick up children off of the bus, don't wait in a spot that causes the children to cross the road; they may be too excited to see you and run onto the roadway
Gerry Lowe Councillor Ward 3
South Neighbourhood Contact
I am your Councillor for Ward 3. Parts of the Lower West Side, Lower South End, and parts of the East side and a bit of the North by the Rockland Road area.
Mary LeSage Phone: 632-6807 E-mail: pulseinc@bellaliant.com 251 Wentworth Street
I can be reached by phone at 721-5690 and by email at Gerry.Lowe@saintjohn.ca Page 3
Youth Enhancement Program
Crescent Valley bucks
YEP receiving $15,000 from the Community Foundation. Left to right Jennifer Brown, HWSF Community Schools Coordinator; Ann Barrett, Secretary. / Treasurer YEP; Kelly Evans, Executive Director, Community Foundation (picture courtesy Community Foundation)
By Ann Barrett The Youth Enhancement Program Inc. (YEP) is a charitable organization that seeks funding to help supplement the Hazen White-St. Francis nutritional programs. For this school year the Community Foundation has supported us with a $15,000 grant and the NB Children’s Foundation has granted $11,000 for these programs. This extra funding is needed so all students have a nutritious breakfast, lunch and healthy snacks during the day and before afterschool programs. This adds to the wellness and energy levels of the students and helps them to be ready to learn. Thank you to both Foundations.
left - right: CV Community Police Const. Jocelyn MacLean, winner Kaitlyn Hamilton-Wilson, Debbie McLeod, Dept Social Development, Housing. (picture courtesy CVRC)
By Justin Shepard, Community Engagement Coordinator, CVRC The Crescent Valley Rewards Program came to a close after a wonderful summer. This program was designed to identify and recognize positive behaviours of our community’s youth by giving out CV bucks that could be exchanged for prizes at the CV Store. CV bucks could be earned by displaying positive behaviours like wearing a helmet when biking, sharing, being polite or helping others. When these bucks were exchanged at the store, names were placed into a ballot box. The draw was made on August 31st and on September 9th at the Eid celebration in Flemming Court. Kaitlyn Hamilton-Wilson was awarded the grand prize, a Galaxy style Nintendo 3DS. Kaitlyn was excited and grateful to accept the prize and CVRC staff and CV residents and stakeholders were proud to award her with it.
Upcoming events in Crescent Valley By Anne Driscoll, Executive Director, CVRC Get the Flu Shot, Not the Flu: Horizon Health will be delivering a free Flu Shot Clinic at the CVRC, 130 MacLaren Blvd., on October 26th, 3-6 p.m. Drop-in, no appointments necessary.
L to R: Ann Barrett, Secretary / Treasurer of Youth Enhancement Program receives a cheque for $11,000 from Marilyn Lester, President of NB Children’s Foundation to help support the Nutrition programs (breakfast, lunch & snacks) at Hazen-White / St. Francis School.
Craft and Bake sale, Saturday, December 2nd, 9 a.m. – 3 p.m. at 344 Somerset Street (beside St. Pius X Church) Find lots of goodies including paintings, woodwork, greeting cards, knit & crochet items, jewelry, preserves, pickles, baked goods, Syrian foods, and more! No admission and open to all. Parking across the street. If you are interested in a table call 693-8513.
Read Saint John By Julie Baribault, Program Coordinator READ Saint John Read Saint John provides free access for adult learners to develop and expand their reading skill in a confidential, one-to-one manner. If you or someone you know needs help with reading or writing, or if you are interested in becoming a tutor, please contact us at 633-2011. Office Hours Tuesday – Friday 9 a.m.- 2 p.m. READ Saint John, has Tutor Training on October 20th & 21st and November 3rd & 4th; please contact us at 633-2011 if interested in taking the training.
C V Garden has a great season By Karen Rodgeson Garden Captain We have had a great growing season with 19 families, with five families who were new to our country. Three families had large plots and two families had small plots. Judy Whalen, a 4H judge, came to judge our garden again this year. She gives her time to review every plot and make comments to the gardeners. The winners for the garden competition were; 1st place full plot-Cathy and Catherine Sabean. 1st place CV Community Garden raised bed or half plot-Elaine and (Photo courtesy garden committee) Karen Orser. 2nd place overall-Ken Buckley. 3rd place overall-Frank and Karen Rodgerson. The garden season ends around Thanksgiving weekend. Once everyone is out, Frank Rodgerson and Adam Grisdale till the garden for us.
Crescent Valley Neighbourhood Contact Anne Driscoll: 693-8513 email: CVRC.driscoll@gmail.com 130 MacLaren Blvd. Page 4
Farmers’ Market
Fit and Fun Summer Camp
(picture courtesy Patti Kelly)
(picture courtesy Jill Roberts)
By Jill Roberts and Patti Kelly We all know the importance of consuming several servings of fruits and vegetables each day. Thanks to volunteers at the Carleton Community Garden and the combined efforts of the West Side Food Bank and Market Place Wellness Centre, clients are now able to access more fresh produce. For the past few weeks, a Farmers’ Market has been set up in the foyer at the food bank. People are able to select from a variety of fresh produce that is donated from the garden. They also get to try samples of many different vegetables and have enjoyed items such as homemade zucchini bread, made from fresh garden zucchini. Thanks to all involved for making the market a success.
By Jill Roberts and Krista Turnbull St Patrick’s Elementary School and Market Place Wellness Centre partnered to offer a group of girls from the West Side a four-day camp in early July. The participants had the opportunity to prepare healthy meals, do manicures, play games and work on a fun art project. One hot and sunny afternoon the group went on a long hike, leaving from Beaconsfield School and walked the Harbour Passage to Uptown Saint John. At the end of the week, the girls baked cookies and donated them to Bobby’s Hospice for their Friday barbecue fundraiser.
Market Place Wellness updates
Les Pommes
Market Place Wellness Centre, Carleton Community Centre
674-4335, 120 Market Place - Monday to Friday 7:30 a.m-3:30 p.m. • • • • • • •
By Mia Clayton, grade 4 student at Seaside Park Elementary School Mardi, nous sommes allés visiter le verger de Charlotte à Gagetown. C’est très beau! Ma favorite partie est quand je vois les chiens et aussi j’aime la grosse citrouille. J’ai ramassé beaucoup des pommes, les pommes sont déliceuses! On Tuesday I went apple picking at Charlotte’s Orchard in Gagetown. It was beautiful! My favorite part was when I saw two dogs named Gage and Jake; also I like the giant pumpkin! It’s 350 pounds! I picked a lot of apples; the apples are delicious!
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Dorothy Shephard MLA Saint John Lancaster
Specimen Collection Tuesdays and Wednesdays, 8 a.m. – 3 p.m., Appointments only call: 648-6681 Food Bank fall and winter hours commence Tuesday, Sept. 5 back to twice a week Tuesdays and Fridays. Smoking Cessation Program, call 674-4335 for an appointment Fundy Fog Chasers meet Thursdays at 6:30 p.m. and Saturdays 9 a.m. Runners and walkers welcome. No charge to participate. There is a site on Facebook. Food Purchase Club (Clients pays for their bag of fresh produce, once a month) 674-4335 for information. Social Development Case worker on site Tuesday 1- 3 p.m., or by appointment Senior led fitness program/ Falls Prevention ages 50 and up, “Zoomers”, free. Tuesdays 10 a.m., Thursdays 10 a.m. and Fridays 11 a.m. all participants must be have an initial assessment. 6744335 Gentle Yoga, fall and winter hours, Monday and Thursdays 10 a.m. Pickle Ball Tuesdays, 11 a.m., contact Mike 672-9566 Line Dancing Mondays 10 a.m. $$ Community Garden Plots - Registration in 2018. 2 Nurse Practitioners, by appointment only Social Worker/Dietitian/ Counselling by appointment - 674-4335 Art Class – (Goodwill offering) contact: kimmy.cookson@gmail.com
West Neighbourhood Contacts Jill.Roberts@HorizonNB.ca 120 Market Place 674-4307 or Anna James 672-0226
640 Manawagonish Road Saint John, NB E2M 3W5 Constituency Office is located at side of building facing Church Tel: (506) 643-2900 Fax: (506) 643-2999 Dorothy.Shephard@gnb.ca www.gnb.ca
westsidepact@bellaliant.com Page 5
Family Literacy at the Courtenay Bay story-tent
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Janet Miller (right) director of New Brunswick Children's Foundation presents a $7,500 grant cheque to The Salvation Army Hope Community Church representatives Shelly McCready, Community Ministries Coordinator (left) and Capt. Danette Woods (middle) to assist with Summer Camp fees so less fortunate children can attend camp.
Wendell Dryden reading to young audience. (picture courtesy Cheryl Brown)
By Cheryl Brown Courtenay Bay Story-tent ran once per week for nine weeks, from June 26th to August 21st, on Mondays from 4 - 6 p.m. on the common green space next to the Brunswick Drive high-rise.This location was very much a family location, with adults present in almost every tent with their children. Thirty-four different children accessed the story-tent, with 18 signing up for the library’s summer reading club. This site averaged three adults and ten children per session, with families borrowing 55 and returning 24 books during this period.The total number of books read was 352-plus! Quality Learning NB thanks the Province of NB and the Saint John Free Public Library for supporting this project.
The New Brunswick Children's Foundation is proud to help children have opportunities of healthy and safe experiences during their developing years.
Money magement tips By Gary Flanagan, Program Coordinator, Saint John Community Loan Fund Did you know there are many free apps that you can download for your cell phone? Some of these apps will help you save money. If you like coupons, you should download “Checkout51” at www.checkout51. com. After you purchase specific items, you just photograph your receipt, upload it using the app, and once you reach $20 in savings a cheque will be mailed to you! Another great app is called “Flipp” which can be found at www.flipp. com.This will enable you to see all your local flyers on your phone! For more information contact me at (506) 652-5626or www.loanfund. ca.
Reading to children’s ‘babies’ is serious business! Involving books in a child’s role play - especially when they are role-playing being a parent - reinforces the importance of reading in the lives of young children in general. And, hopefully, it creates or maintains in these children the perception that reading to their own children when they grow up will be an absolutely normal thing to do!
Bike repair shop open for business
(picture courtesy Debbie McLeod)
The Courtenay Bay housing unit now has a bike-sharing and repair shop. The community would like to say thanks to Clifford, Wayne, Brandon, Austin, and Duane for all their hard work this summer.
Village Neighbourhood Contact Penni Eisenhauer 647-8047 commorg.penni@gmail.com Saint John Learning Exchange 139 Prince Edward Street Page 6
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Partnerships Volunteering Mentoring Role Models Coaching Focus on Literacy Having Fun Tutoring Breakfast/Lunch Programs New Opportunities After School Programs Career Exploration Making a Difference
Deborah Fisher fisher.deborah@jdirving.com Susan Tipper tipper.susan@jdirving.com
We ALL have something to offer!
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Deborah Fisher fisher.deborah@jdirving.com Susan Tipper tipper.susan@jdirving.com
We ALL have something to offer!
Centennial School summer 2017
Partnerships Volunteering Mentoring Role Models Coaching Focus on Literacy Having Fun Tutoring Breakfast/Lunch Programs New Opportunities After School Programs Career Exploration Making a Difference
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Deborah Fisher fisher.deborah@jdirving.com Susan Tipper tipper.susan@jdirving.com
We ALL have something to offer!
Partnerships Volunteering Mentoring Role Models Coaching Focus on Literacy Having Fun Tutoring Breakfast/Lunch Programs New Opportunities After School Programs Career Exploration Making a Difference
Deborah Fisher fisher.deborah@jdirving.com Susan Tipper tipper.susan@jdirving.com
We ALL have something to offer!
Camp Brookwood
By Caitlin Corkum, Community Schools Coordinator, Centennial School Our students had a great summer! Thanks to so many community partners many of our students spent the days doing lots of fun and interactive activities. Whether it was at sleepaway camp or day camps, our students played hard outside, tried new activities, made wonderful arts and crafts, spent time with seniors, and even spent some time learning! Now our students are refreshed and ready for another great year! Thank you to everyone who made our students’ summer so great!
Otterly oustanding By Krista Turnbull, Community Schools Coordinator at Seaside Park Elementary School It’s that time of year again when we begin planning for the year ahead. It’s always an exciting time to welcome PALS and community partners into the school. This year, it’s even more exciting as we share our beautiful new school with them and our mascot, Otto the Otter. Seaside Park Elementary is so incredibly thankful for the support of our PALS, community partners and parent volunteers. We have already had a few trips on the Kids on the Go bus to augment student learning in the classroom. Thanks to all those who have committed to giving of their time and talent to make a difference in the lives of so many children.Together we can make a difference!
Wellness at PES
By Katherine Miller, Community Schools Coordinator Wellness is a very broad term that consists of many different categories. These include social wellness, physical wellness, and emotional wellness among many others. Princess Elizabeth School (PES) aims to teach students that they must take care of themselves properly, eat healthy food, exercise and have fun no matter what. Our community garden has been a great way to teach students about the benefits of gardening. It's not only great exercise, but the vegetables that are grown can be used to make some delicious and healthy meals! We also have lots of guidance and support if a student ever needs someone to talk to, because mental wellness is just as important as physical!
Wellness at SJBKE
Partnering from Kindergarten to Grade 12 and Beyond
HWSF students and Camp Brookwood Staff”
By Jen Brown, Community Schools Coordinator, Hazen White St. Francis School There is nothing quite as refreshing as spending a week outdoors away from screens. It was a perfect week for our students to recharge before school started. Some of our students travelled all of the way from Saint John to Florenceville-Bristol to spend a week at camp! At Camp Brookwood, our students were connected with the outdoors and slept in cabins. Here were their bunkmates. They swam, went on nature walks, played sports, tie-dyed, did crafts, and learned a bunch of cool new songs. We would like to thank Inner City Youth Ministry for giving our students this opportunity!
School supplies By Jen Brown, Community Schools Coordinator, Hazen White St. Francis School Thank you so much to our wonderful partners at Horizon Health who raised money and donated thirty-eight boxes of school supplies to our school. The school supplies included books, paper, duotangs, glue, pencil crayons, markers, pencils, erasers, notebooks, etc.! These supplies will help our students in class and with their school work. left to right: Stephanie Marr, Jen Brown, Amber, Lisa, Megan Donovan (picture Horizon Health) Did you know that before erasers were invented, individuals used bread crumbs to erase their mistakes?
By Ben Gillcrist; Community Schools Coordinator, St. John the Baptist/King Edward School It goes without saying that wellness is a concept we understand very well at St. John the Baptist/King Edward School. From our wonderful students through our amazing staff, superlative community partners and volunteers, the community nature of our school requires an empathy wherein success is found - wellness is a cornerstone of this thinking.A case in point is the sponsorship we receive from our wonderful partners at Irving Oil throughout the school year; Irving Oil sponsors 30 SJBKE students to attend Camp Glenburn for a week over the summer through their Funshine Club program.The inherent value of this support, which has been graciously provided for many years, is realized in a myriad of positive ways, from excitement and anticipation through enjoyment of activities that otherwise might not be available to our students. The collective watchword is “wellness” and it is displayed in a general improvement in disposition and outlook in those students who went to camp.“Camp Glenburn is awesome!” says Kalvin Rowe, a student who attended. “Every day we would do something different, and on the last night, we could choose what we wanted to do. I loved swimming.” Kalvin’s enthusiasm, which is from the heart, reflects the efficacy of partner-assisted programming that gives our students a new window into fun and fulfillment. Parents and staff alike are grateful for such interludes, as they reinforce our message of positivity and growth. Page 7
Partnering from Kindergarten to Grade 12 and Beyond t Partnerships t Volunteering t Mentoring t Role Models t Coaching t Focus on Literacy t Having Fun t Tutoring t Breakfast/Lunch Programs t New Opportunities t After School Programs t Career Exploration t Making a Difference
Deborah Fisher fisher.deborah@jdirving.com Susan Tipper tipper.susan@jdirving.com
We ALL have something to offer!
Sea Belles - ongoing events
Healthy Hair - Happy Head
Sea Belles a Cappella Chorus sponsors a number of ongoing fundraisers to raise money for costumes, music, and travel to competitions. A percentage of all monies raised is also donated to Romero House and Sophia Recovery Center.
By Joanne Barry “Healthy Hair-Happy Head” continues to provide free information on hair care and the treatment of head lice. We invite you to visit one of the stations near you, to receive information, as well as free hair conditioner. They are located at: Anglin Dr.- Unit #143, Centennial School, Crescent Valley Resource Centre, Hazen White St. Francis School, Prince Elizabeth School, Smart Choice Variety, Nick Nicolle Community Centre, River Cross Mission, North End Wellness Centre, P.A.C.T., Market Place Wellness Centre, Seaside Park Elementary School, P.U.L.S.E and the HOPE Centre. For further information contact Public Health at 643-2005.
Key to Healthy Self-Esteem
Date/Time: Ongoing Event: Support Sea Belles Chorus with Redeemables. Drop your redeemables off at any of the following agencies, requesting the money earned be donated to Sea Belles Chorus: Location: Golden Mile Redemption, 35 Linton Rd., West Saint John Valley Redemption Center, 1 Market St. Quispamsis (Co-op lot) Event: Book Sale and donations– Sea Belles accepts donations of good used books which are resold at $1- soft covered books and $2hard-covered books. Stock up now on your winter reading and support Sea Belles chorus! Location: Kanes Corner Convenience Store, 40 Loch Lomond Road. Contact: Ann Connolly, pr@ seabelles.ca. Date: November 17th Time: Doors open at 5 p.m. for viewing, Auction begins at 6 p.m. Sea Belles Annual Auction with Dinner: Live Auction is always a hit with many varied items available, a great meal and entertainment by Sea Belles. Dinner Tickets $20, available from any Sea Belle or tickets@seabelles.ca or call 672-3321. Walk-in patrons also welcome for Auction only. Get an early start on your Christmas shopping! Contact: tickets@seabelles.ca
Call or drop by to register 632-5706
Childcare & Transportation
Covered through Department of Social Development
Low self-esteem has a significant impact on our lives and relationship with ourselves and others.
Light Snacks/Refreshments Served
The Key to Healthy Self-Esteem for women is a 6 week program designed to help you understand selfesteem; appreciate your abilities and challenge you to reach beyond your comfort zone on your way to a more confident you. Please contact us to learn more about this program.
Three programs offered per year
Program sponsored by Community Health Center in partnership with the
For information please contact
Women’s Empowerment Network.
Where: St. Joseph’s Community Health Center Program Days: Tues - Fri
Vicki 116 Coburg Street Saint John, NB Ph: 506-632-5706 www.sjwen.ca
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Saint John Jewish Historical Museum
Inner City Youth fundraiser
The Saint John Jewish Historical Museum is pleased to announce that it will be holding the Fourth Annual Saint John Jewish Film Festival from October 21 to October 26, 2017. The films to be shown have been featured in prestigious film festivals around the world. The proceeds from the film festival will support the work of the Saint John Jewish Historical Museum to preserve the Jewish history of Saint John.
The Inner City Youth (ICYM) in Saint John, is holding a Dessert, Silent Auction Night, October 2, 7–9 pm at Stone Church, 87 Carleton St. Free tickets available at Stone Church, Vineyard Church and Trinity Church. A free-will offering will be taken.
These films will include every genre including comedy, tragedy, documentary, biographical and historical. They will have a broad appeal and be entertaining while drawing on the Jewish experience. The Gala Opening Film and Reception (for event sponsors only) will be screened at the Mary Oland Theatre, New Brunswick Museum on Saturday, October 21 at 7 p.m. The film will be Fanny’s Journey directed by Lola Doillon (France/Belgium 2016) - Inspired by an autobiographical book by Fanny Ben Ami. Fanny’s Journey tells the story of a young girl, separated from her parents in Nazi-occupied France, who attempts to lead eight children to safety in Switzerland. The remaining films will be screened at the Saint John Jewish Historical Museum, 91 Leinster Street. Tickets for the 7 p.m. showings can be purchased for $10 / film at the Saint John Jewish Historical Museum and the Imperial Theatre box office. Passes for the whole series are available at the Museum for $40. each. 91 Leinster Street, tel; 506-633-1833; Email: sjjhm@nbnet.nb.ca
All proceeds are in aid of the ICYM programmes for vulnerable and disadvantaged children and youth. The event is sponsored by Stone Church, Vineyard and Trinity Church.
Canadian Red Cross looking for volunteers
By Christy Jacquard, Disaster Management Associate Have you ever been affected by a disaster; power outage, house fire or flood? Would you like to help out during any or all of these events? The disaster management team, with the Red Cross, could use your help. As a team member, you will be provided with the necessary training to respond to any local disasters. You could be asked to assist during times of crisis, such as a power outage, fire, or flood. If you have a little extra time to give to your community please contact Christy Jacquard at 506-648-3734 or christy.jacquard@redcross.ca
Disasters can happen to anyone, anytime. Are you ready to help your community when it does? The Canadian Red Cross Disaster Management Team are looking for active volunteers to assist with local and national disasters. For more information, please visit www.redcross.ca/volunteer or Contact Christy at 506-648-3734. You will receive training and support. Let’s talk...
CONGRATULATIONS AROUND THE BLOCK ON YOUR 9TH ANNIVERSARY!!
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Le mieux-être, c’est maintenant!
War Amps Champ
Cathy Wojtala (Animatrice en santé communautaire,Mieux-être et de la maison des jeunes, ARCf de Saint-Jean) et Linda Légère (Agente de développement communautaire, Médisanté Saint-Jean). Dans le cadre de la semaine du mieux-être qui se déroulera du 1er au 7 octobre, prenons le temps de nous arrêter et de nous questionner au sujet de notre santé et mieux-être. Le mieux-être, c’est l’équilibre de vie: travail, famille, amis, santé et tout ce qui te permet d’être bien! La stratégie du mieux-être au Nouveau Brunswick comprend les quatre piliers suivants:
By Leah Cameron, Communications Assistant, War Amps Marissa Gorjizadeh, 19, of Saint John, joined The War Amps PLAYSAFE/DRIVESAFE float in Halifax’s recent Natal Day Parade, telling kids to “spot the danger before you play!” Marissa was born a left arm amputee and is a member of The War Amps Child Amputee (CHAMP) Program. Through her role as a Safety Ambassador, she encourages kids to be aware of road signs and moving vehicles in their neighbourhoods.
Sache que les 12 déterminants de la santé sont une partie intégrale du mieux-être.
Marissa is well qualified to pass on the PLAYSAFE message as she knows what it is like to live without a limb and has met children who have lost limbs in accidents that could have been prevented.
Quand tu prends soin de toi, tu inspires les autres autour de toi! Le mieux-être c’est l’affaire de tous: prendre soin de soi,de son prochain et de l’individu à la communauté! N’oublie pas :«la santé c’est contagieux»! Pour plus d’informationsou des idées d’activités pour ton école, ton milieu de travail ou dans ta communauté, voir: http://www.mieux-etrenb.ca/a-propos/#facebook-tab Tu peux également y partager ton histoire mieux-être!!!
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Carrie Tanasichuk joins Living SJ as Director of Community Evaluation
Anglin Drive Story-tent
Living SJ is excited to welcome Carrie to Saint John! She has moved to our city from Ontario where she was working at the YMCA of Greater Toronto. Carrie brings with her a wealth of experience in research and evaluation as she has worked with various organizations to demonstrate impact, improvement and innovation. She has diverse experience working in the non-profit sector in community health and well-being, youth development, criminal justice and in the private sector in the area of technology.
By Cheryl Brown In 2017, Story-tent ran once per week for nine weeks, from June 30th to August 25th on Fridays from 11 a.m. – 1 p.m. We hired a local youth who had experience with last year’s tent to act as a reader on sunny, busier days. Thirty different children accessed the Anglin Drive Story-tent with 16 signing up for Summer Reading Club.Families borrowed 39 books and returned four books during this period, with the total number of books read reaching 250+ books.
Breastfeed anywere
We are thankful for the support of the Department of Tourism, Heritage and Culture, the Department of Social Development, the City of Saint John, and the Saint John Free Public Library for supporting this project.
By Lori Heron, RD, Dietitian, Public Health Public Health, along with the Department of Social Development and The Wellness Movement, launched a new Breastfeed Anywhere campaign in October.
One girl decided that she wanted to read the Piggie dialogue in one of the Elephant (Gerald) and Piggie books [by Mo Willems]. This was fun! Then she picked up another book and wanted me to read it. I asked her if she wanted to be Piggy or Gerald? She wanted to be Piggy. We read the book in our respective roles. Then she wanted to read it again, only with switching roles (so I got to be Piggy this time – Piggy is my favourite!).Cheryl ☺
Although women have a right to Breastfeed Anywhere, some mothers are asked to “cover up” or move. Changing attitudes about breastfeeding in public will help to make breastfeeding the social norm. Life-sized cut-out images of local breastfeeding mothers were displayed in the Saint John area. Members of the public were asked to take selfies with the images and share to social media. Thanks to everyone who helped spread the word! For more information about the Breastfeed Anywhere campaign, call Public Health: Saint John 643-6974.
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Happy 9th Anniversary Around the Block from your community partners
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NEW Fall Programming at the Saint John Regional Y
Stop by and try the Y to experience everything that is offered. Financial assistance available.
Happy 9th Anniversary to Around the Block!
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Options, WES, & Safety Services NB
Stay Strong Program
By Crystal Wylie and Gail Wentzell Options is pleased to announce that the two-day Safety Start Program, coordinated by Safety Services New Brunswick, is now being offered in conjunction with the Workplace Essential Skills (WES) Program. Summer 2017 was our first time offering this combination and hoping to do it again this fall! WES is a multi-week program and includes training in the nine essential skills required by employers. The Safety Start Program consists of 14 hours of training in Occupational Health and Safety, where participants will learn about the rights of a worker, causes of incidents, and identifying / managing workplace risks, as well as Emergency First Aid and CPR.
left - right Theresa Brewer and Betty Lou Walsh Brown
Stay Strong Program and YMCA provide strength to patients undergoing and recovering from cancer By Nicole Vair, Associate CMMP®, Communications Coordinator Betty Lou Walsh Brown was first diagnosed with breast cancer 15 years ago and in 2014 her sister Theresa Brewer discovered she too would undergo treatment for the same disease. During a time of what seemed like constant despair, Betty Lou had a conversation with Kathy Woodhouse, breast health nurse manager for Horizon Health Network. Following that conversation the sisters’ attitudes confidently changed. “Kathy told me that Theresa and I needed to go to the Y for the Stay Strong Program,” she said. “She gave me a brochure and said she was signing us up.” The sisters didn’t realize the benefits they would receive from the Stay Strong Program, but today they are encouraging other cancer patients to get involved. Stay Strong is a unique 12-week, free exercise program at the Saint John Regional Y for all ages undergoing chemotherapy, radiation and hormonal therapy treatment for various cancers. “After the program we joined the Y and keep coming because it really does make you feel good,” Theresa said. Betty Lou and Theresa explain how it’s more than just being active; it’s about the relationships you build throughout the Stay Strong program as well. “There were two men in our program and they just wanted to talk to someone who was going through a similar situation,” Theresa said. “You build relationships that also help you feel better about what you are going through.” Today you can find the sisters taking in an Aquafit class or walking the indoor track at the Saint John Regional Y. “The Stay Strong program didn’t only physically benefit us, but it helped us mentally as well,” Betty Lou said. “It gave us our confidence back.”
Upon completion of WES and Safety Start, participants will receive certificates, including a Health and Safety Passport. Many of today’s employers view safe work practices training as an essential component leading to employment! Contact Crystal 652-3977 / crystal@optionsoutreach.com for details!
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Nicole M. Vautour
Au revoir camp d’été! À l’année prochaine! Le camp d’été de francisation cette année était vraiment génial. Il a duré deux mois - juillet et août - à l'École Samuel-de-Champlain, où nous avons réuni 70 nouveaux arrivants. Presque la moitié des participants au camp étaient des enfants des nouveaux arrivants de la communauté syrienne. Un barbecue au parc naturel Irving, une visite au zoo de Magnetic Hill, l'observation des baleines à Saint Andrews, tout cela faisait partie des sorties passionnantes du programme du camp. Bien sûr les activités sportives étaient au programme, ainsi que d'autres activités amusantes de plein air et des activités à l'intérieur comme les jeux et les ateliers de loisirs. Les enfants, le personnel et les bénévoles ont passé un très bon moment et ont hâte de revivre les mêmes expériences au camp de l'année prochaine!
By Nicole M. Vautour I was a senior at Simonds High School in 1991 when I dropped out of school after becoming pregnant. I always told myself I would finish high school or obtain my GED. After spending two decades raising my children, I acknowledged that I faced many barriers to success in the labour market. Some of the barriers I cited were: lack of a high school diploma or GED and post-secondary education or training. I decided it was time to take the plunge.! In 2008, I continued my education at the Learning Exchange in the B.E.S.T Program (Basic Education and Skills Training). The staff were very welcoming and my instructor Janelle was always so encouraging and supportive to me. I wrote my GED that following year but did not pass all five exams. I re-wrote numerous times but kept receiving disappointing results. I was discouraged and decided to give myself a break and left the Learning Exchange. Then, in 2015, after six years of being away from the Learning Exchange, I returned; Janelle welcomed me back with opened arms! Initially I was embarrassed to return, but I then realized that this time nothing was going to get in the way of achieving my GED. It was those first few steps of walking back through the door that made it happen! There were days I wanted to give up! I was persistent and determined. I just couldn't quit because I'd only be disappointing myself! In 2017, I received the biggest news I so longed for: I PASSED my GED!! With my GED, I'm now enrolled in the Biology course at NBCC as my prerequisite to the LPN in September 2017. I always pictured myself wearing the Simonds High School cap and gown colors on display on my grad wall at home alongside my two adult children in their graduation gowns. There I now hang in a frame with pride!
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TRC student volunteer
Judi Chisholm Financial Literacy Award
Stacey Waters receives 4th Annual Judi Chisholm Award (picture courtesy Community Loan Fund)
By Liann Bishop In November, financial literacy month, we will celebrate our fifth annual Judi Chisholm Financial Literacy Award. This is a $500 award given to an individual who has completed the Loan Fund’s Money Matter$ program. Applicants are asked to write how financial literacy has helped them reach their goals. left - right: Wanda Brown Bagley, Brad Thomson and Shyane Mckay (picture courtesy Blayne Boisvert)
By Mikailyn LaPierre Recently nursing students from UNBSJ have started volunteering with us. Brad, Shyanne and Wanda will be helping at Teen Resource Centre (TRC) and other organizations in Waterloo Village until midDecember as part of their studies. We met with Brad to talk about their classes and what they will be doing in our community.
If you have taken the Money Matter$ program, please apply for this year’s Award by going to our website (loanfund.ca) and under Judi Chisholm Award fill out an application or drop in to pick one up on the third floor of 139 Prince Edward Street.
Brad says that students surveyed showed they wanted to work with adolescents as they had never had the opportunity before. Brad states he wanted to work at TRC because it is very unique and also hosts other great services for youth like the sexual health centre. Brad wants to be a nurse because he wants to “support people in some of the roughest times in their lives.”
Happy 9 Years of Around the Block! Around the Block keeps our staff informed and connected to the people we work with each day. Its where we advertise our program starts, success stories and news. So stay tuned here to learn about Money Matter$, Enterprising Women, Youth Entrepreneurship, Judi Chisholm Award, loans, and events at the Social Enterprise Hub!
652-5600 139 Prince Edward St. www.loanfund.ca
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Welcome our newest member
Women’s Walk of Worth
Women’s Walk of Worth (picture courtesy Judy Murphy)
We would like to welcome our newest member on the Saint John Human Development Council team – Duyen Nguyen!
By Judy Murphy With our community supports and partners, E Fry is inviting women to come together to walk, chat, and connect with a shared purpose of enhancing our health and sense of well-being. Together, we hope to: •Experience physical, mental and social benefits of group walking. •Explore and learn more about our city, nature areas, and each other! •Inspire others in Saint John to begin walking regularly to improve their health. •Begin a “walking assessment” of our neighbourhood to identify needed changes for safe walking, such as improved sidewalks or new crosswalks and… •Most of all, have fun together outside!! We also plan to offer a training workshop for those who would like to become walking leaders! By Crystal Wylie and Gail Wentzell Options is pleased to announce that the two-day Safety Start Program, coordinated by Safety Services New Brunswick, is now being offered in conjunction with the (WES) Workplace Essential Skills Program. Summer 2017 was our first time offering this combination and hoping to do it again this fall!
For the past few months Duyen has worked for HDC as the Project Manager for the Saint John Local Immigration Partnership (LIP). The LIP is a new grassroots initiative in Saint John aimed at improving newcomer attraction, settlement, integration, and retention outcomes. This is done by improving partnerships and capacity among our existing service providers, organizations, and community members. Duyen was recently awarded a prestigious CIHR-NBHRF Health System Impact Post-Doctoral Fellowship, and will continue her roles and responsibilities as a Project Manager as part of her fellowship. Duyen brings a wide range of expertise to our team, including research, scaling up, and population health, and will be working tirelessly to help us achieve our goals. If you have any questions for Duyen regarding the Local Immigration Partnership, you can reach her at duyen@sjhdc.ca.
St. Joseph’s Community Health Centre
Centre de santé Communataire St. Joseph
Congratulations to “Around the Block”
St. Joseph’s Community Health Center wishes to congratulate Around the Block on another successful year of community service. Many thanks to all who contribute to this valuable community asset.
on your ninth anniversary of publication. Thank you for sharing our community news. We wish you continued success in the future.
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Preschool learning
B.E.S.T. progam By Dayna Lutes The Basic Education & Skills & Skills Training (B.E.S.T) program is a full-time program (Mon-Fri, 9 am-3 pm) designed to help you achieve your GED, while also preparing you for post-secondary education and/or employment. B.E.S.T has been a part of the Learning Exchange for over 12 years and is our most holistic program: •Small class size •Work at your own pace •Individualized coaching and support •Employment skills training •Diverse guest speakers •Computer literacy •First Aid/CPR & Workplace Safety training •Money management •Fun activities and outings
left to right: 5 year old Elliot and Kate Norton and Evie Smith (picture courtesy Cheryl Brown)
There is no cost to attend the B.E.S.T program and you can get started at any time! We are a diverse, inclusive, welcoming, safe space with a cool purple wall! We would love to have you join us!
By Wendy Coughlin Since the topic of this issue is wellness; I have chosen mental wellness for my article.
By Cheryl Brown What will we learn at the West Side Co-operative Preschool this year? Here it is in its condensed version. That I have a name and I can recognize it! The messier the craft, the better the result! Everyone needs to experience warm, Kool-Aid scented play dough. Anything can be a paint brush. Messy is messy, but, well…fun! Taking turns makes things fair. Words feel better than hands. Up-cycling is cool.
All too often during this time of year people start to suffer from depression due to thoughts of colder weather and winter. Icy streets and snow often make a lot of us housebound. This often gets on our nerves and results in depression. Symptoms include an increased sense of lethargy, wanting to sleep more, crying easily over trivial things and increased irrability.
Life is great when you have a wagon to share. Sometimes, we all need to work together to create a masterpiece! Live animals are nice to touch and hold. Helping our community is fun and important. Dancing like everyone is watching is a preschooler’s right! Everyone looks good in a ball gown. Fish prints are better with octopi. Balls bounce and are fun to throw.
One way of coping with this is to make plans with a friend or neighbour to get out when possible to get things you need for the household. Make it a coffee date combined with shopping. Give yourselves a treat to look forward to. The cost of sharing a taxi down and back from your local shopping center will not be much more than what you would spend for bus fare. Hope this was helpful.
Different muscles are used to go up the slide! We can skate! Including everyone makes the world a better place. West Side Co-op Preschoolers learned a ton while working through play! And for parents, getting involved in your child’s preschool education is awesome fun!
Mental Wellness
We have spots open in 4 year old class for 2017 – 2018.! Contact 635-8294 for more information admissions_wscp@hotmail.com or westsidecooprpeschool.blogspot.com
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North end connector By Tanya James What do you think about when you hear the words “health” and “wellness”? Some people imagine medicine and visits to the doctor’s office. My definition includes living in a safe, affordable home; having supportive friends or family; having an education; and being able to afford good food and other basics. This is why I work with North End residents of all ages, making connections to supports for things that make our lives healthy and well: recreation for children and adults, parenting help, job searching, and more. For questions or to set up a meeting call or text 651-2705.
West P.A.C.T. wellness hints By Anna James West P.A.C.T. would like to offer a few tips to help with your day-to-day stress as we feel this is an important part of your wellness.
Tanya James (picture courtesy Joanne Barry)
1.Try and get adequate sleep whenever possible shut down; screens, phone, computer, and televisions a half-hour before bed. 2.Try and get up early enough to allow yourself a healthy breakfast to start the day. 3.Start your day on a positive note, being prepared for the day ahead is helpful, instead of running around last minute trying to get out the door. 4.Check in with yourself mentally throughout the day, how are you feeling, acknowledge the feeling and if it is not positive what can you do to change it? 5.Be kind to yourself and forgiving to others.
Did you know - what is wellness
Did you know - what is wellness French chart on page 10
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Congratulations, Anne Driscoll!
Season-ending Music in the Park By Juanita Black The Crescent Valley community would like to thank Councillor John MacKenzie and his friends at Saint John Energy for sponsoring the season ending Music in the Park on Friday September 22 in Crescent Valley. A great time was had by all. (all pictures courtesy Debbie McLeod)
left to right; MP Wayne Long and Anne Driscoll (picture courtesy Jim Hennnesy)
By Jim Hennessy, Executive Assistant, Saint John / Rothesay MP Wayne Long On Thursday, September 14, 20 residents received the Sesquicentennial Canada 150 Commemorative Pin from Saint John-Rothesay MP Wayne Long during a ceremony at the NB Museum. “Back in June, I invited people to send in nominations of residents to receive the award in conjunction with the Canada 150 celebration, and the response was tremendous,” says Long. “I always knew Saint JohnRothesay had amazing residents who continuously give back and this ceremony honours just a few,” adds Long. The pins are a special keepsake combining the emblem created for our country’s 150th and a piece of Canadian history. The pins are made from the original copper which covered the roofs of Parliament’s Centre Block between 1918 and 1996.The recipients of the pin are: Anne Driscoll, Ian Polley, Bob Boyce, Linda Jarvis, Barry Ogden, Harold Wright, Patrick McCaffrey, Hugh McGill, Ralph Thomas, Tom Donovan, Pauline Long, Holly Singh, Betty McGuire, Brenda Thibault, Darryl Steeves, Abel LeBlanc, Wes Cosman, Christine Roy, June Breau Nason and Patricia Driscoll. “We don’t take enough time to point out or honour people in our community that make a profound difference but tonight, we do,” says Long. “Thank you to all of the community leaders in Saint John-Rothesay who promote our unique history, praise our recent achievements and look toward the future with optimism,” adds Long.
Around The Block Team (Issue 55) Old North End: Chrisa Petts and Carrie Griffin Lower South End: Mary LeSage Crescent Valley: Anne Driscoll Waterloo-Village: Penni Eisenhauer Lower West Side: Jill Roberts, and Krista Turnbull Proofreaders: Mark Driscoll, Rona Howald, Dayna Lutes, Belinda Kumar, Cindy Bishop, and Lorna Brown Layout and Design: Juanita Black Ad Design: Pat Porter Community members: Carl Trickey, Lyn King, Lisa Chamberlain, Natalia Hicks and Debbie McLeod
Food purchase contest This is issue 55 of Around The Block and our Food Purchase Club contest. We are happy to partner with Saint John Energy to offer two $15 fresh fruit and produce orders for this issue. You need to locate, hidden anywhere, in pictures, ads, banners, or stories, throughout Around the Block, two Saint John Energy logos (not including this notice and the Saint John Energy ad on page 11.) share to social media. Thanks to everyone who helped spread the word! Send your answer to sjcommunitynewspaper@gmail.com or call 6474850. You need to identify the page and location of each hidden logo. Only one entry per household. Your name will go into a draw for one of the orders. The contest will end at noon, Wednesday October 18, and you will be called if you are a winner with the location where you can pick up your order. Congratulations to the winners for issue 54, Kimberly Garland, Heather Kennedy, Rebakah Pearce and Anita DeSilva. We will list winners of this contest on the Around the Block Diva’s Facebook page Wednesday October 18.
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NEW BRUNSWICK CELEBRATES
WELLNESS WEEK! L WE L , N Y ESS IS D N U F N I E Y A R G N R I O N E UD! P P A H MARK YOUR CALENDAR WITH THESE UPCOMING WELLNESS EVENTS
SOUP-ER SENIORS WELLNESS FAIR
WEDNESDAY, OCT. 18TH 1PM TO 3PM HOPE Centre 4347, Loch Lomond Road, Saint John Come to the “Soup-er” Seniors Wellness Fair and Clinic and enjoy healthy soup samples, information booths, free health clinic and flu shots. It’s all free and open to everyone 50+!
BREAKING BREAD
SENIORS WELLNESS FAIR & CLINIC
SUNDAY, OCT. 29TH 4PM TO 6:30PM HMCS Brunswicker Chesley Drive, Saint John
FRIDAY, NOV. 3RD 1PM TO 3PM Portland United Church 50 Newport Crescent, Saint John
SHARING THE INGREDIENTS FOR EATING TOGETHER
Community turkey dinner prepared with local foods. Live music by the KV Country Band. Join us and connect with your community! Tickets available for $5 at a variety of locations, or by calling Alberta Stanton-Rousselle at 506-643-2005.
• 7 interactive balancing stations • Flu shots • Health clinic • Admission is FREE!
STAY UP TO DATE ALL THROUGH THE YEAR! FIND WELLNESS EVENTS NEAR YOU WITH THE ONLINE WELLNESS EVENTS CALENDAR AT http://calendar.wellnessnb.ca Page 20