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 “Honey, I shrunk the ???”
“Honey, I shrunk the dog”!! Four or five months ago, I reported
that The Jet was a burly 105 pounds. Truly a Jumbo Jet or at least
a close facsimile. Consultation with the vet people suggested
that The Jet was overly Jumbo and should be shrunk and
downsized. After months of kibble reduction and more exercise
he recently checked in with a weight loss of 10 pounds. From
Jumbo he has gone now to being the Big Jet. Following further
consultation with the vet folks, it became evident that they want
to see a Fighter Jet, and so the kibble reduction and exercise will
continue for probably another 10 to 15 pounds!!! The strange
thing is . . . the Jet doesn’t act any hungrier now than he ever did.
Which means, he still lets you know whenever he thinks that
kibble time is close by getting very bouncy!!
“Honey, I shrunk the Wife”!! Yes siree, The Jet is not the only
one on reduced kibble and increased exercise. The missus has
been losing a few pounds herself!! Unlike The Jet, however, she
hasn’t been anywhere near as friendly come meal time. I get
particularly concerned though, when I find her sniffing around
The Jet’s food dish. If it ever came to a kibble fight, I am afraid of
what damage might happen to my Boy!!
“Honey, I shrunk the Mikie”!! Yup . . . me too. Right along with
The Jet, I have dropped about 10 pounds also!! It just didn’t seem
fair that he was targeted for kibble reduction all by himself. True
leadership is all about NOT expecting others to suffer while we
continue to stuff ourselves at the kibble dish. True leadership is
not concerned about getting rid of other’s fat, while ignoring
our own!!
“Honey, I am going to shrink the trees”!! I have been studying up
on modern woodlot management and one of the key findings, is
that trees need to be thinned out just like carrots. Trees that are
growing too close together tend to be more deformed, weaker
and more subject to disease. By spacing trees properly the
overall health of the forest can be improved and overall wood
growth per acre or hectare can be improved significantly. This
means that healthy forests are removing more carbon from the
atmosphere. Which is a good thing!! Perhaps, more on this topic
in a followup “Ravings”.
So during the next few months I am going to be very busy, but
the most important project will be to keep The Jet leaner and
faster than the missus, so that he can consistently win the race
to the kibble dish!! 800

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Collected Pop Can Tabs
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Published Bi-Weekly
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Reminder: Babysitting Course
The Saint John Y will be holding a
Babysitting Course on Saturday, April
16th from 9:00am–4:00pm. Designed by
the Red Cross, this course offers potential
babysitters the necessary skills on what to
do in emergencies, safety practices, first
aid, feeding & diapering as well as basic
babysitting activities. The course is open to youth 11 years of
age and older and will be held at the Y’s Prince Edward Square
location.
For more information contact the Y at 693-YMCA or visit our
website at www.saintjohny.com. 628

Sj Volunteer centre workshop

Have you ever felt that you had the wrong volunteer - or that
you wished you could fire a volunteer? Well, you can and there
are times when you should. However, some additional practices
when hiring, may alleviate that problem. If not, then there are
steps to take when dealing with a problem volunteer - up to
and including dismissal. Learn how to reduce the possibility
of having a problem volunteer and how to deal with one if
necessary. Facilitator for this workshop will be Betty Hitchcock
who is well known in Saint John for her involvement with
numerous agencies.
This Workshop will be held at the Saint John Volunteer Centre
(66 Waterloo Street, Training Room Suite 224) on Tuesday, April
19th from 12:00noon-1:00pm, with registration from 11:45am-
12:00noon. Fee for the workshop is $15. Bring your lunch -
coffee/tea provided. Failure to notify of cancellation two days
prior to Workshop will result in the fee being invoiced. Prior to
registration please advise if you have any mobility restrictions.
Pre-register by calling 658-1555 or email training@nb.aibn.
com. 603

WESTSIDE WELL BABIES

Anyone who has a child under the age of two is invited to drop
in to have your baby weighed and your questions answered by a
Public Health Nurse and/or Nutritionist. This service is available
at the Market Place Wellness Centre - Lower level of Carleton
Community Centre (82 Market Place) on the second Tuesday of
every month from 9:00-11:00am and the fourth Friday of every
month from 1:00-3:00pm.
For more information please call 674-4335 or 693-8735. 725

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 SEXUAL ABUSE SURVIVORS SUPPORT
The Saint John support group for Adult Survivors of Childhood
Sexual Abuse (anonymity respected) meets on Saturdays
from11:30am-12:30noon and Tuesdays from 6:30-7:30pm at
the Community Health Centre (130 Bayard Drive, next to St.
Joseph’s Hospital). We define this abuse as a sexual encounter
initiated by a family member or extended family member that
damaged the child. By ‘extended family’ we mean an aunt, uncle,
in-law, step-parent, cousin, friend of the family, teacher, coach,
another child, clergy or anyone that betrayed the child’s trust.
For more information please call Ron McCann at 650-9985
or email braveandstrong95@yahoo.ca; or Elsie McGraw at
mcgrame@nb.sympatico.ca. 614

Cake cutting for READ Saint John

2011 marks the 35th anniversary of READ Saint
John! Since 1976 READ Saint John has been
providing free one-to-one tutoring to adults in
the greater Saint John area. Adults who want to
improve their reading, writing and numeracy
can come to READ. Our goal is to build self-
confidence by guiding adult learners in our
Each One – Teach One program. Our tutors work 1-3 hours a
week with their students, helping them define and reach their
goals. Eventhough we are a volunteer organization, all of our
tutors have been trained to teach adult learners.
On Friday, April 15th we will celebrate our 35th anniversary
with a series of events. At 11:00am the READ Saint John flag
is going to be raised on the Market Slip. The mayor will read
a proclamation declaring April 15th READ Saint John day. The
festivities continue at 12.00pm, because at this time we will be
cutting the cake on the second level of Market Square. We have
found a fitting location near the library. Everyone is invited to
join us!
Finally, in the evening we will begin a tutor training workshop
for our new tutors. There are still some openings for this
workshop. If you would like to become a volunteer tutor with
READ Saint John and give someone the gift of reading, give us a
call at 633-2011 or send an email to readsj@nbnet.nb.ca.
You can also visit us on the web to find out more about
the programs we offer and how you too can help - www.
readsaintjohn.ca.
READ Saint John is a United Way member agency and a
Laubach Literacy council. 627

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volunteer orientation session
Join us for a volunteer orientation session, at the Superstore
on Rothesay Ave (community room) Monday, April 18th from
6:00-7:00pm, specifically geared towards the trapping aspect
of Trap-Neuter-Return and learn all about ca-r-ma – Saint
John and how you can help. Topics will include stray vs. feral,
basic trapping equipment, setting the trap, placing the bait and
targeted trapping.
Junior volunteers must have a parent or guardian present during
the orientation session. Please contact us for more information
carma-angela@hotmail.com or 672-CATS. 636

RCL CARLETON # 002

290 Ludlow St. West
Ladies Auxiliary are holding “25¢ Bingo” every Sunday from
1:00-4:00pm. 50/50 draw, canteen, free tea and coffee. Everyone SJHS Musical
welcome. The Saint John High School will be presenting the musical
Fridays – 7:30pm, Meat Shoot, registration at 7:00pm. $5/ “Joseph and The Amazing Technic Colour Dreamcoat” on April
person, men’s & women’s teams. Everyone welcome. 14th, 15th & 16th with curtain time at 8:00pm in the Dennis Knibb
Saturday, April 23rd – 3:30-6:30pm, Jed & Moe, no cover charge. Theatre. The story is based on the Biblical story of Joseph, fund
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in the Book of Genesis. It is set in a frame in which a narrator
is telling a story (sometimes to children, encouraging them to
“Wing It” for Parkinson’s dream). She then tells the story of Joseph, another dreamer
The 9th annual “Wing It For Parkinson’s” wing-eating challenge (“Prologue,” “Any Dream Will Do”). 615
will be held Monday, May 2nd at the 3 Mile Steakhouse & Pub.
For more info, to register or sponsor a team contact Terry
Murphy 658-1242, cavelle@nb.sympatico.ca, or Esther O’Neil ATV Riders – raffle draw
(506) 455-4529, eoneil@parkinsonmaritimes.ca. The Grand Bay-Westfield ATV Riders are holding a raffle draw
Come out and join us for this fun filled fundraising event and for a chance to win a 2011 Yamaha Grizzly 700 Limited Edition.
challenge last years winner, the team from Saint John Spring Tickets are $20/each or $100/6. For more details & tickets please
Works. 633 phone 757-8787, or e-mail angela.arthurs@nb.sympatico.ca. 718

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 Bowl for kid’s sake
Big Brothers Big Sisters of Saint John knows
that “A Change of Shoes Can Change a Life”
and is launching this year’s J.D. Irving, Limited
Bowl for Kids Sake campaign. With a local
“Hollywood – Red Carpet” theme, we are
thrilled to announce the appointment of the
Honourable Trevor Holder, Minister of Tourism
and Parks and Minister of Wellness, Culture and Sport as the
Honorary Chairperson of the 2011 Bowl for Kids Sake campaign
Bowl for Kids Sake is a major fundraiser held across Canada
supporting Big Brother Big Sister agencies. Teams of individuals,
businesses, families and organizations collect pledges and bowl
during the campaign. This year’s event will be held on Saturday,
April 16th and Wednesday, April 27th with a goal of $120,000
As an added feature this year, we are offering teams an
opportunity to bowl right in their own workplace with a lunch-
time bowl using the Nintendo Wii bowling game. This provides
an added dimension to the actual bowl event itself, which is a
fun-filled family event. Prizes will be awarded based on dollars
raised and other fun bowling and trivia challenges. More will be
announced over the next couple of weeks.
For more information call 635-1145 or visit www.
bowlforkidssake.ca. 630

Income Tax Assistance

Volunteers with the Canada Revenue Agency will be available
upstairs at the Carleton Community Centre on the West Side
on Mondays from 11:00am to 6:00pm until April 25th to
complete and file income tax returns for low income families.
No appointment is necessary, just bring all your family’s
information. 728

KOC #6770 BINGO & BREAKFAST

Saturdays - 50/50 Mini Bingo games
from12:00noon-3:00pm with free lunch
provided.
Fridays - Senior’s Dance at 7:00pm, free lunch
provided.
Thursdays - Card Game starting at 7:00pm with
free lunch provided.
Activities are all held at Assumption Centre, Chapel Street
West. For more information call 672-7691. 701

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 on our cover:
St. Patrick’s School news
The K-Kids of St. Patrick’s School will host a Used Clothing Sale
in the school gymnasium on Saturday, April 16th from 9:00am
to 12:00noon. Come out and check out all the deals as we raise
money for our school enrichment fund. Face-painting will be
available for a nominal fee.
St. Patrick’s School Collects Pop Can Tabs for a Child’s
Wheelchair!: The students of St. Patrick’s will be continuing to
collect tabs on an ongoing basis and would appreciate help from
the community. If you have tabs to donate to the school, please
contact Krista Turnbull, Community School Coordinator at
721-7314.
The students wish to thank all the people who have been helping
them along the way. 724

Cover Photo: Some of the K-Kids of St. Patrick’s School pose

with Ms. Saunders K/1 class. They were the class who collected
the most pop can tabs for the month of February. As a reward,
the K-Kids treated them to an ice cream party!

National award to local school

Twelve national certificates recognizing ongoing commitment
to inclusive education were recently presented at a special
ceremony at Government House. Awarded by the Canadian
Association for Community Living (CACL), the certificates
recognize teachers, students, schools and those who work every
day to include all students in education and school life.
Locally, a certificate was awarded to Moniaue Hughes, Resource
Teacher at Centennial Elementary School (Saint John) for her
belief in creating opportunities to ensure that every student is
able to express their individual talents and abilities and for her
ability to unite school and community. 620

Give the Gift of Life Walkathon

The Kidney Foundation “Give the Gift of Life Walkathon” in
support of Organ & Tissue Donation will be held on Saturday
April 30th. Registration will start at 10:00am (Wentworth
Place, 215 Wentworth Street).There are great prizes to be won
including an iPad2. Raise $100 and receive a t-shirt to be part of
the “Living Green Ribbon”.
Come out for a great time of fun, food and prizes in support of
a good cause. To register and collect pledges
online go to www.kidney.ca/nbpei or call The Kidney Foundation
634-0519. 618

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Fitness Course at the Saint John Y
The YMCA-YWCA Fitness Leader Certification
Program is a national program, based on national
certification standards and requirements. At the
Saint John Y, a certified trainer conducts the
Fitness Leader Courses with the assistance of Y
Staff and specialists in the field drawn from the community. As
a first step towards Fitness Leader Certification, an individual
must complete two sequential courses: a general course in Basic
Theory and an Applied Theory course. The general purpose of
these courses is to provide a sound understanding of teaching
theory and practice.
A Basic Theory Course will be held at the Saint John Y on
two consecutive weekends; April 29th-30th and May 6th-7th.
The course will run on Friday evening from 5:30-8:30 pm
and Saturday from 9:00am-5:00pm and will cover leadership
training, healthy lifestyle strategies, nutrition, training, exercise
design and much more.
For additional information or to register for the course call the
Saint John Y at 693-YMCA. 621 Saint John Y Open House Events
Open House events are being held at the Saint John Y
Community Centres on Wednesday, April 27th from 6:00-
8:00pm. The Millidgeville Community Centre, Forest Glen
Community Centre and the Qplex will be open to the public.
Community Kitchen This is a great opportunity to learn about Y Programs, meet Y
Come and join our Community Kitchen! You will be making up staff and tour the facilities.
to five meals to take home every two weeks. We can chat about There are over 50 different Day Camps being offered by the
preparing and cooking tasty, inexpensive meals. This program Y this summer. The staff will answer questions regarding the
will be offered free at the Carleton Community Centre starting camps and other programs offered at the community centres.
Friday, April 15th and running until the end of June. Day Camp and Camp Glenburn brochures will be available.
Please call 674-4335 to register or for more information! Call For additional information contact the Saint John Y at 693-
soon, space is limited! 734 YMCA. 635

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 MATURE PROFESSIONALS NETWORK IN SJ
“Mature Professionals Network (MPN) a social networking
organization for single adults over the age of 40 has been launched
in Saint John. MPN offers a forum to meet and exchange ideas,
develop friendships and share common interests. They have a
Meet and Greet Social every Friday night, 5:30-7:30pm at the
Chateau Saint John, on Rockland Road. You will be warmly
welcomed by a MPNSJ greeter who will introduce you to other
members. A group of them also go out to dinner after the Meet
and Greet. They have already participated in several different
activities and are looking forward to a lot more interesting
things to do through the seasons.
We hope you can find time to join us.” 831

SAINT JOHN TOASTMASTERS

The Saint John Toastmasters meet every Monday evening,
8:00pm, at Trinity Anglican Church (115 Charlotte St, Saint
John). Learn public speaking and leadership skills in a
supportive environment using a proven self-paced program.
Guests welcome any time.
Call 693-2019 for more information; saintjohn.freetoasthost.
org. 606

SJ VOLUNTEER CENTRE
The Saint John Volunteer Centre is recruiting Volunteer Trainers
for Training Resource Services which has been operated by
the Saint John Volunteer Centre for over 20 years. It supports
local non-profits in two key areas: to build stronger Boards and
Committees and to train Volunteer Coordinators in effective
volunteer management practices.
Are you interested in joining our dynamic team of trainers?
We are currently recruiting experienced trainers to meet the
growing demand for training in the non-profit sector. We are
looking for people who: understand the principals of
Adult Education; are confident as facilitators; have strong
presentation skills; use a variety of presentation methods
and audio visual aids; can work as a team; must provide
references.
Assets would be, experience in and knowledge of the
non-profit sector as well as bilingualism in English and
French. A “train the trainer” program will be held in the
spring of 2011.
If interested, please call Brian Boudreau Education
Services Coordinator, Saint John Volunteer Centre - 658-
1555, to discuss the criteria and benefits of this volunteer
opportunity. 624

T.O.P.S. ON THE WEST SIDE

TOPS NB 5244 is accepting new members, come and
join us at our new location – Lancaster Baptist Church
basement (87 Church Avenue). There is lots of room and
fun – and no stairs. Meetings take place on Wednesdays
with weigh-in at 5:30 and meetings at 6:30pm.
For info please contact Mary at 657-9788. 727

CARD PARTIES AT ST. MATTHEW’S

St. Matthews Women’s Society, Grand Bay, holds card
parties (45s) every Thursday starting at 7:00pm. $3 for
admission and $2 for 50/50. A light lunch is served. 713

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 ROYAL CANADIAN LEGION BRANCH #87
Greenwich, NB
Mondays - 7:00pm, Jam Session (none on
holidays).
Tuesdays - 7:00pm, darts.
Fridays - 7:30-10:00pm, Canteen is open.
Everyone welcome, bring family & friends –
eat in or take out. 468-2604; 7:00pm, Games
Room open (downstairs) for ages 19+; join us
for a drink, game of pool, shuffleboard or darts.
Saturdays - 3:00pm, Games Room open.
Teen Night: the last Friday of every month for ages 12-18.
Canteen will be available.
Anyone interest in helping out with any Legion event or who
would like to become a member; the monthly meetings are held
at the Legion on the second Thursday of each month. Contact
Rose Linton at 757-2963.
Legion Rental: Contact Lynn Vail 468-2927. Cost of rental is
donation only. 711

Historical Society Meeting

The next meeting of the Kings County Historical & Archival
Society, Inc., will be held on Saturday, April 23rd, at the Central
Kings Recreation Centre (110 Titusville Road in Titusville),
starting at 2:00pm. Members are invited to bring their oldest
treasure (excluding their spouse) for a Show & Tell.
All are welcome to attend. 845

Spaghetti Supper
The Katie Hazen MacKay Chapter – IODE will be holding their
4th annual Spaghetti Dinner on Saturday, May 7th beginning
at 4:00pm at the Lancaster Baptist Church CE Centre (Church
Avenue West). The menu consists of spaghetti with either meat
or vegetarian sauce, salad, rolls, dessert, tea/coffee.
Tickets ($10/adults (includes seniors) and $5/children under
12 years of age) will be available after Monday, April 11th and
can be purchased from the Colour Centre (Benjamin Moore),
Fairville Blvd (strip mall by Sobeys West) or at the door the day
of the dinner. 721

PARKINSON SUPPORT GROUPS IN NB

Parkinson Society Maritime Region now has seven chapters/
support groups in New Brunswick. “You are not alone”.
To find the one nearest you call 1-800-663-2468. 833

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Midgett AA Team wins championship
The Lancaster Midget AA Thunder hockey team recently beat
Dieppe 5 to 1 to win the NB Midget AA hockey championship
in Campbellton. Jarrett Randell had two goals and assist, Alex
Keitly, Ryan MacNeil and Brandon Mabey were the other goal
scorers; Pat Seely chip in with three helpers. Adam Forstner pick
up the win in net. Julien Gauvin reply for Dieppe. The Thunder
beat Chaleur 7 to 2 in the semi-final with Seely scoring twice and
singles from Branon McConkey, Mabey, Brad Fizgerald, Tyler
Makenney and MacNeil, and Randell had four assists during
the game with Brady Clark pick up the win in net. During the
around robin they beat Campbellton 3 to 2 , Moncton 8 to 0 ,
and ties Chaluer 2 to 2.
The team also won the Saint John Youth, Moncton, and
Lancaster Tabule File Tournaments to finish the season with a
record of 42 wins, five losts and four ties. 722

KOC BRUNCH & CRIBBAGE

The Knights of Columbus (#9176) will be
holding ‘Brunch’ the fourth Sunday of each
month from 10:30am-1:00pm at St. Matthew’s
Hall on the border of Saint John/Grand Bay/
Westfield. All are welcome at a cost of $6.00/
adult and $4.00/child and $20/family of five.
The menu includes: ham, eggs, pancakes,
sausages, beans & toast with assorted
beverages.
KOC #9176 is also holding Cribbage games every Wednesday
evening (7:00pm, $6/person) in the St. Matthew’s Church
basement. Small lunch provided. All welcomed. 702

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 IRISH MUSIC NIGHT
Are you interested in Irish traditional music?
Comhaltas Ceoltoiri Eireann (just say “COAL-
tis”) is an international nonprofit group
dedicated to the preservation of Irish music
and culture. The Saint John branch meets every
Tuesday, 7:00pm at O’Leary’s Pub (46 Princess
St., Saint John) to play Irish traditional music,
sing songs, and generally have a good time.
Do you play a traditional acoustic instrument? Bring it along!
Musicians of all levels are welcome. Don’t play an instrument?
No problem! Everyone’s welcome to join in the fun. See you
there!
Our website is www.comhaltas.ca and the main Comhaltas
website is www.comhaltas.ie. 802

Purple stole vigil

The Catholic Network for Women’s Equality mission statement
calls us to enable women to name their giftedness and from that
awareness to effect structural change in the church that reflects
the mutuality and co responsibility of women and men within
that church, CNWE (Catholic Network for Women’s Equality)
invites all women and men of the Roman Catholic Diocese of
Saint John to join them in respectful silence at the Purple Stole
Vigil.
We wear purple, the color of reconciliation, to stress the need
for change of heart on the part of the institutional church to its
oppressed women. We wear a stole as a symbol of our dignity
as baptized Christians called to ministry. We walk in protest, in
silence, in prayer, confident that Christ walks with each and all
of us; clergy and faithful women and men. We pray that in Him
we may begin to walk together in the way of justice.
“Instruments for Peace” Please join us at the Vigil on Tuesday April 19th at 5:30pm in
Instruments for Peace is a group that meets every second front of the Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception, Waterloo
Thursday of the month, to explore and promote non-violent Street, Saint John. Following the vigil we will proceed into the
solutions to international conflicts. Our next meeting is Cathedral to attend the Chrism Mass. 834
April 14th, 2:00pm at the Church of the Good Shepherd, 668
Manawagonish Road. PASAGE SAINT JOHN INC
All welcome! 731 PASAGE Saint John Inc. supports adolescents and children
in making responsible choices regarding
substance abuse and addiction by providing
up-to-date information and education. We
provide support to and work with parents,
educators and other community agencies
in promoting awareness and preventing
adolescent addictions.
Please call 642-4035 for more information.
612

RIVER VALLEY LIONS

The River Valley Lions
Club are holding Bingo
every Thursday. The
doors open at 6:00 with
quarter games starting
at 6:20, early bird games
at 7:00pm followed by
regular games at the
River Valley Lions Community Centre,
27 Inglewood Drive Grand Bay-Westfield
(wheelchair accessible). Canteen is available.
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CITY MARKET SENIOR’S CENTRE
Meals: Monday thru Friday (except holidays) 11:30am-12:30pm.
Our meals are open to the public at a cost of $6.00 for a complete
healthy meal - it is the best deal in town: Monday - ground beef;
Tuesday - turkey; Wednesday - ham & potato scallop; Thursday
- chicken; Friday - fish. When Monday is a holiday, we offer
Ground Beef on Tuesday, and the menu remains as posted for
the rest of the week.
Bingo: Mondays, Tuesdays & Thursdays 1:30-2:30 pm.
Cards(45’s): Wednesday evenings at 7:30pm.
For further information, contact Paula at 693-8587. We are
accessible by elevator. 607

ORDER OF THE EASTERN STAR

The Saint John Chapter No 14, Order of the Eastern Star,
hold their meetings on the second Wednesday of each month
(September-June), at the Masonic Temple, 92 Germain Street,
Saint John. We extend an invitation to all Eastern Star members
who may have recently moved to the Greater Saint John area to
attend our meetings.
For more information you may call 847-1283, or 652-4647. 605

MARCO POLO QUILTERS’ GUILD

Join us at St. Columba, Managwagonish Road first Wednesday
of every month from 7:00-9:00pm and every Thursday from
10:00am-2:00pm. Come and enjoy the fellowship of quilting.
Bring a friend, enjoy the programs learn a most enjoyable and
time-honoured skill.
For further information contact: Sandra Betts 672-4636,
sgbetts@nbnet.nb.ca; or Norah Sullivan-O’Toole 674-1639,
norahsullivan@hotmail.com. 613

Easter at the Zoo

All day: Safari Hunt, chocolate
bunnies for each child on Sunday,
April 24th - Easter Sunday at the
Cherry Brook Zoo. There will
also be a Kid’s Gift Draw (value of
$100). Volunteers meet you with
some of the hooved animals. Special arrival of the Easter Bunny
and face painting from 1:00-3:00pm.
Cherry Brook Zoo Volunteer Recruitment: Saturday April 30th
at 4:00pm in the Zoo Safari Room, learn how volunteer work
helps your local zoo and its animals. Volunteers are ages 16 –
seniors.
For more information call the Zoo at 634-1440. 844

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 DENIS MORRIS COMMUNITY CENTRE
Dabber Bingo - every Wednesday evening. Quarter games at
5:30; early bird at 7:00; regular games at 7:30pm. Doors open at
4:00pm.
DMCC Seniors Club – meets every Monday at 1:30pm, Vi
Matheson, President.
Rentals available for all locations, 672-1046. 705

RCL #22
Bayview Branch #22, 27 Woolastook Drive, Grand
Bay-Westfield
Saturdays: Breakfast every 8:00am-12:00noon;
Acoustic Jam Session starts at 8:00pm.
Fridays: Darts (Meat Shoot), starting at 8:30pm
(September-June). 709

ART FOR FUN

Art for the fun of it for anyone over 50 will be held on Thursday
afternoons at the Market Place Wellness Centre, SJ West. No
previous experience required.
Please call 674-4335 for information or to register. 715

MILFORD COMMUNITY CENTRE

Mondays - 7:30pm, Auction 45 Card Party - all welcome. Please
call Jean Poirier at 672-5843 for further information.
Tuesdays – 1:00pm, Merry Makers Seniors Group - come join
us for cards and socializing. For more information contact Mrs.
Reid at 672-4581.
Facility Rentals: Please contact the Centre at 672-2400 for rental
inquiries. The facility offers wheelchair accessible space and
plenty of room for showers, parties, wedding receptions, and
meetings. The upper level is also available for long or short term
rental and would be ideal for crafting/scrap booking workshops,
seminars, classroom instruction, etc. 714

SENIOR’S CARD GROUP

Do you like to play cards? A Seniors’ card group meets on
Mondays from 1:00-4:00pm at Market Place Wellness Centre
(basement of the Carleton Community Centre, come in the
glass doors on the parking lot level). Cash prizes, lunch and
50/50 draw. Just drop in!
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4th Annual Street Hockey
Championships
Registration is now open for the 4th annual Tim Hortons World
3 on 3 Street Hockey Championship. The annual tournament
is scheduled to take place over the weekend of April 29th, 30th
& May 1st at our permanent home, Long Wharf. This event is
about physical and mental wellness and raising funds for mental
health programs and services within New Brunswick.
Last year, the tournament introduced a youth division, which
will continue in 2011. Working with both the Saint John Boys
and Girls Club and Big Brothers Big Sisters of Saint John, the
event attracted youth between the ages of seven and 18 to take
part in four categories: ages 7-9, 10-12, 13-15 and 16-18.
New this year will be the opportunity for both men and women
to play together in the Recreational division. This is a terrific
chance for colleagues to face off and enjoy a great weekend of
fun and fitness.
Registration closes on Friday, April 15th.
The Tim Hortons World 3 on 3 Street Hockey Championship
is made possible continued support of major local sponsors.
Funds raised will go to MindCare New Brunswick.
MindCare is a not-for-profit organization dedicated to funding
hope and understanding for the people of New Brunswick.
MindCare promotes wellness through sponsorship of mental
health services, research and educational funding. During its
history, MindCare has raised more than $2.2 million dollars for
mental health projects in New Brunswick.
To find out more about MindCare, please visit www.mindcare.
ca or the event site at www.sjstreethockey.com. 811

V.o.n. wellness clinic

There will be a free VON Wellness Clinic held
on Thursday April 21st from 10:30am-2:30pm
at the Kingston Parish Hall. Drop in for free
blood Pressure, blood sugar, and total cholesterol
monitoring.
Please call 635-1530 for more Information. 828

KOC MINI-BINGO
The Fr. Thomas Beck Lancaster Council 8094, Knights of
Columbus are sponsoring non-smoking Dabber Mini-bingo at
the Msgr. Osborne Family Centre (basement of St. Rose School),
Manawagonish Road, Saint John West on Tuesdays, at 6:30pm.
Admission - non-perishable food item, 50 cents for three face
card. 703

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 Sacrifice of Glory
The Grand Bay Baptist Church is pleased to present the Easter
musical drama, Sacrifice of Glory, a production performed by
local residents since 1989. This surreal experience of the Passion
of Christ will transport you back in time as you immerse
yourself in the crowds that surrounded Jesus beginning with
the feeding of the five thousand and closing with His Ascension.
Three performances will be held: Sunday, April 17th; Tuesday,
April 19th; and on Good Friday, April 22nd. All are welcome to
attend this memorable event.
Although there is no cost for admission, a free will offering
will be taken in support of the Community Autism Center
Inc. This non-profit organization provides free educational
services and resources for persons of all ages living within the
autism spectrum disorder. They have been in operation for the
last 15 years and currently work with over 900 families in the
Saint John region. If you would like more information, please
contact Debbie McDonald at 642-1128 (Monday-Friday from
9:00am-5:00pm). They are located at 55 Westmorland Road in
the Woodlawn School.
Grand Bay Baptist Church is located at 77 Woolastook Drive
in Grand Bay-Westfield. For more information, please call 738-
8423. 720

Family fair
Come one, come all – to a real old fashioned country “Family
Fair” on Saturday, May 7th from 11:00am-2:00pm at the
Hillcrest Church gym (476 Lancaster Avenue). There will be
Carnival Games, White Elephant Table, Face Painting, Prizes,
Crafts, Bake Sale, Burgers & Hot Dogs and Desserts. Buy tickets
at the door to visit each booth - $.50 per ticket or 12 for $5.
All proceeds from this Mission Project help provide children in
third world countries with an education. The Sharing Way 2011
Lions Buffet Supper annual project – “Learning for Life”. 730
The River Valley Lions will be holding a
Hot & Cold Buffet supper on Saturday,
May 14th from 4:00-6:00pm at the Lions
Community Supper (27 Inglewood
Drive, Grand Bay-Westfield). Cost for PARENTS GRIEF SUPPORT GROUP
the supper is $10/adults, $5/children Healing and Hope for your broken heart ... if you have suffered
5-12; $25/family of 4; children under 4 the loss of a precious son or daughter. The parents support group
eat for free. meets at Family Plus Life Solutions, 199 Chesley Drive, 2nd Floor,
Proceeds from the supper will go to the Lions’ Guide Dogs the last Wednesday of each month at 7:00pm.
project. 726 For more information call 634-8295. 832

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ANTI-BULLYING SUPPORT
A youth-created Anti-Bullying Website toll-free line for youth,
parents, and the general public can be accessed 24/7, 365 days
a year by anyone in Canada. Anyone may access the (new) toll-
free number at: (877) 352-4497. 803
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New location
for Community Foundation
The Greater Saint
John Community
Foundation has
recently located to
newly renovated, highly
visible and more accessible space in Uptown Saint John at 76
Princess Street in the Trinity Dental Clinic Building. The Greater
Foundation, which supports registered charities within a 50 km.
radius of Greater Saint John, will receive applications for 2011
grants until 5:00pm, April 15th, 2011 at their new location.
The Foundation recently implemented changes in the process
whereby they receive, evaluate and process applications for
grants. A Grants Committee is in place, with board members
and additional community representation, which reviews
applications, based on what they consider to be the best practices
of colleague foundations across Canada and after reviewing
quality of life data in the Foundation’s annual Vital Signs Reports.
It makes recommendations to the Foundation Board. The
application form has been posted on the Foundation website,
www.saint-john-foundation.nb.ca and can be downloaded from
it.
The Anniversary Grant of up to $30,000 will also be awarded
this year to a charitable group seeking funding for a unique
initiative with significant community impact, which will address
a priority community need, as identified in the Foundation’s Vital
Signs Reports. This is in addition to over $200,000 anticipated in
grants to be distributed to local charitable causes in 2011.
The Foundation operates frugally, with about 1.5% of its assets
for administrative costs annually. For that reason, it hopes a
donor of a boardroom/meeting table and chairs may materialize
to help keep their operating costs to a minimum. It is grateful for
the large number of donors who contribute time, resources and
funding to continue to support the wide range of local charities
which benefit from the Foundation.
The Greater Saint John Community Foundation serves as a
trustee for charitable, educational and cultural purposes. It
administers funds, large and small, donated by public-spirited
citizens for the benefit of the people of Greater Saint John. 813
TOPS IS ON THE MOVE
TOPS (Take Off Pounds Sensibly), the
affordable, non-profit, non-commercial,
oldest weight loss support group is growing
again; with 25 chapters throughout
southern New Brunswick, two more are
opening in the Saint John area. Silver Falls
United Church, Loch Lomond Road, meets
on Thursday mornings, with weigh in at
9:30 and meeting begins at 10:00am. A new
chapter opened on March 14th at Carleton
Kirk Church, Duke Street, Saint John West -
Monday evenings, with weigh in at 6:00 and
meeting begins at 6:30pm.
For further information about other TOPS
meetings, or more information on these
new chapters, please call Donna or John
Buckley, Area Captains at 849-0550. 629
Kennebecasis valley quilting guild
The Members of the Kennebecasis Valley Quilting Guild have
been busy all winter making blocks to be made into quilts for
their current projects. Every month the members have been
taking home pieces of fabric to be sewn into blocks, which
will be made into lap robes and bed quilts. Some will become
small quilts which will be forwarded to Victoria’s Quilts to be
distributed by them to people who have recently been diagnosed
with cancer. These quilts bring comfort during chemotherapy.
This organization is locally headquartered in Moncton. More of
these blocks will become quilts on National Quilt Day when the
ladies spend the day making and finishing quilts which are to be
given to a local home for the elderly. Also small quilts are almost
ready for delivery to the neonatal department at the Regional
Hospital.
Several workshops have been held over the winter which
brought new skills and reviewed skills and happy fellowship was
enjoyed by all the participants.
In many homes quilters are busy making quilts for this year’s
Quilt Show and Sale which will be held September 15th, 16th
& 17th at the Island View Lions Club. Many of the quilts which
will be on display will come from further away as this is a great
venue to show and have quilts judged by experts. This year’ s
theme for the show is ‘Serendipity’ and the members have joined
into groups of four to make a quilt which visually explains this
theme! These should be quite ‘off the wall’. 835

ARL Radio Bingo

Every Wednesday
from 8:00-9:00pm
you are invited to
play Radio Bingo on
Country 94 CHSJ in
support of the Animal Rescue League - Jackpot $3,500, plus
Cookie Jar plus many other great prizes! Bingo Books ($5) are
available by calling 642-0920.
Thank you for supporting your animal shelter! 836

LOOK GOOD, FEEL BETTER WORKSHOPS

Helping women with cancer - Look Good Feel Better free
workshops help women deal with the appearance-related side-
effects of their illness. Find support - lift your spirits - gain
confidence!
Join us in Saint John the 3rd Monday of every month from 1:30-
3:30 in the Oncology Conference room. Registration required
- contact Tina at 648-6885. 807

Sussex Class of ‘86 Reunion

The Class of 1986 Reunion Committee for
Sussex Regional High School is planning
a 25th Reunion for this summer. We are
currently seeking the email and/or mailing
addresses of all 1986 graduates. If you are
on Facebook, please join the Facebook
Group called “SRHS Class of ‘86 Reunion”
and add anyone from your friends list who
also graduated with us.
If not on Facebook, contact Monique (de Winter) Gulliver
at 847-2343 or gulliver5@rogers.com with your contact
information. 808

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 SJ MULTICULTURAL & NEWCOMERS CENTRE
New students and volunteers are welcome at the Saint John
Multicultural and Newcomers Resource Center’s English
conversational classes. English classes are held on the 3rd and 4th
floors of the City Market at the following times: Tuesdays from
4:30-6:00 and Wednesdays & Thursdays from 10:30-12:00noon
and 4:30-6:00pm. Classes are also offered at Rothesay High
School in room 115 on Mondays & Tuesdays from 6:30-8:00pm.
Classes are held in Quispamsis at St. Mark’s Catholic Church
on Mondays from 10:30am-12:00noon. These classes provide a
comfortable, informal setting for people to practice and develop
their English skills. Participants have an opportunity to carry on
discussions and meet new people from a wide range of cultures.
The center welcomes new students and volunteers to join our
growing groups.
The SJMNRC Employment Centre provides assistance for
newcomers interested in working SJ and the surrounding
community. Contact Mary Stack at 642-6464 or Mary.Stack@
sjmnrc.ca for more information.
Mid-Day Mentorship: April 23rd, Understanding Workplace
Cultural Norms (registration mandatory, contact laura.
Damery@sjmnrc.ca).
Practicing Soft Skills Workshop: Tips and Best Practices for
Newcomers - Wednesday April 13th, 3:00-4:00pm, (4th floor of
the City Market). Don’t miss out on the information that can
help you land the job you’ve been looking for. Please register
with Laura Damery at laura.damery@sjmnrc.ca.
Summer Camp: Are you in middle or high school and would
like to have some fun this summer at summer camp? Contact
Erin Brolley, erin.brolley@sjmnrc.ca to set up an appointment
and register ASP. Registration is limited.
Lunch en Français: Would you like an opportunity to practice
speaking French? Every Friday from 12:00noon until 1:00pm
we will host a French lunch at a local restaurant. If you are
interested in attending please contact André Tedika at 642-7265
or 653-8262 or andre.tedika@sjmnrc.ca. 608

C.F.U.W. meeting
The Saint John Chapter of the Canadian Federation of University
Writers will be holding their next regular monthly meeting on
Monday, April 18th 7:00pm at the Royal Canadian Legion,
Branch #69. The topic for the evening will be “Stories from the
Past” with speakers Jude Carson and Gretchen Kelbaugh.
All are welcome. 623

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Why We Do What We Do
It has been nearly eleven years since I left my safe secure (and
boring) government job for the stresses and insecurities of being
a business owner. I have often said to people that if I had any
idea of the complexity of the job I would never have had the
courage. Fortunately, since it all happened within a space of
a single week, I really did not have time to think about what
came after the purchase. As the business has grown, my role
has moved more and more away from the day-to-day operation
and more into the business management. That does take me a
step away from the regular contact with our readers, but every
once in a while we are vividly reminded of why we are in this
business. It is about so much more than making a living.
We recently ran an article submitted by an organization called
Workers 4Wishes who had planned to send an 11 year old
boy fighting cancer to Florida for his March break. The trip
could not take place because of health problems, so alternative
arrangements were made for the family to vacation throughout
New Brunswick instead. A good story about good people doing
good things. Sharing these stories with the community is what
we do. But it is the follow-up that really brings it home. Shortly
after the article ran, we had a phone call here at the office from a
lady who had been touched by the story and the group’s efforts
and wanted to know if she could help.
We don’t always get to see the direct result of the articles we run
in our publications, but when, as with this instance, we do, we are
vividly reminded of why we are “your community connection”.
When we hear from people that their fundraiser was a big
success, that their church supper sold out or lots of volunteers
came forward to make a project happen, we realize what a vital
role we play in connecting people within our communities.
I could have made more money for less effort staying with
that safe secure (and boring) government job, but it would not
have fed my soul like Ossekeag Publishing does. Thank you to
everyone at Ossekeag who has the same passion for doing what
we do. It’s a great way to make a living. 800
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EMPLOYMENT
I WANT PART time work, approximately 20 hours/wk. I graduated
in the areas of administration and tourism. I want a pleasant working
environment that is dynamic and interesting. Here is my email
address auroregisele@hotmail.com if you want to contact me. Je
recherche un travail a temps partiel environ 20 heures/semaine. Je
suis diplomee dan les domaines de l’administration et du tourisme. Je
desire une ambiance de travail agreable dans une equipe dynamique
et interessante. Voici mon adresse coureil auroregisele@hotmail.com
si vous desirez entrer en contact avec moi.
BE YOUR OWN BOSS! Turn 5-10 hours/week into $1000.00+/
month. Operate a mini office outlet from your computer, FREE
evaluation. www.yourfreedomoffice.com.
ENTERTAINMENT
COUNTRY MUSIC with the Lorneville Show Band, April 16, 6:30pm,
Lorneville Community Centre. Tickets $10.00 at select locations and
atthe door. The Band Murray Shiels, Bob Burgess, Alison Inch, Greg
Stevens and Harry Britian and many more special guests. See the full
line up and poster at www.gwguitarrepair.com.
‘C’ COMPANY COUNTRY Jamboree, Sussex High School April 30,
7:30pm. Book seats in advance for $10 or at the door for $12. Tickets
available at The Source, Gateway Mall in Sussex 433-3447. Gonna be
a great show, don’t miss it! For more info call Donna 756-2455.
FIREWOOD
TIRED OF GETTING THE WRONG size wood? Firewood cut to
specification. Call Doug 763-3486 or 333-5843.
FOR SALE
DELUXE MODEL WOOD’S deep freezer, $150 OBO. Phone
642-5223.
30” KENMORE ELECTRIC stove, $150, 672-9330.
SERVICES OFFERED
B. LEMON MASONRY, RESIDENTIAL, commercial, brick, blocks,
stonework, chimney’s, re-pointing, walkways. Free estimates call
Brent at 847-5126, cell 333-0449.
HAUL AWAY of junk cars, trucks, tractors and farm equipment.
Small fee for appliances and small scrap. Drop off site 54 Backland
Road, Kingston. 763-2933 or 333-9067.
SEWING JOBS DONE for ladies, gentlemen and children. Hems
done on pants, dresses etc., other alterations. Quick service and
reasonable prices. Call 672-2599.
SCRAP METAL DROP Off site, 187 French Village Road. Free to
dump wheels, tires, all appliances, anything that plugs in or runs by
gasoline, oil tanks, furnaces, propane tanks etc. Fill your junk car up
with junk and we will haul it away for free. Cars will be crushed, not
back on the road, GUARANTEED. 847-3569 or gregbrianboyle@
gmail.com.
CASH FOR CARS, truck, vans, snowmobiles, 4 wheelers,
motorcycles, trailers, aluminum boats, copper wire, brass & more,
for scrap. 653-0026.
DWAYNE PAGET CONSTRUCTION Ltd. Flooring, windows,
doors, siding, asphalt & steel roofing, renovations, new construction.
643-1633.
DAVE’S LIGHT TRUCKING & Cleaning Service, junk, garbage,
construction, demolition, brush, decks, small moving jobs. 7 days a
week. Also picking up unwanted vehicles. 832-3982 or 653-0026.
RICHARD SAUNDERS PLUMBING 654-1535.
VEHICLES
WAYNE’S AUTO WORLD - In house financing. Buy, sell, lease,
rent. Owner Wayne Ganong, bus. 738-6777, cell: 647-8777. www.
waynesautoworldltd.com, 53 Epworth Park Road, Grand Bay
- Westfield.