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by Jennifer Walker Most people are familiar with yoga and its health benefits, but many may not know about Qi Gong. Qi Gong is a series of exercises grouped together and referred to as “brocades”. Because the exercises require concentration and focus, they are an excellent way to promote mindfulness. Practiced regularly, Qi Gong stretches…
On Saturday, August 29th, 2020, beginning at 2 pm, come out to the Barryville Golden Age Club, 1850 Route 11 Highway in Barryville, New Brunswick, for a Benefit Bingo with Baked Goods and Food Benefit for Michelle Dunn. Michelle is the daughter of Debbie Waye MacDonald Hardy and the late Brian Russell, wife of Christopher…
The Canadian Association of Fairs and Exhibitions is running a fun creative writing opportunity for youth ages 7 to 30. Youth are encouraged to submit a story that features Canadian agriculture. Winners will receive a published copy of their book and a cash prize. Six books will be published! The deadline to participate is September…
The Friends of Beaubears Island will be holding their Annual General Meeting on November 19. After having served their latest two-year term, several of our Board members have decided, at that time, to step down, with our gratitude for years of service. In consequence, the Board of Directors is currently looking for new members to…
Camp Sheldrake is erecting a Memorial Board as a way for families to honour deceased loved ones by sponsoring a child to attend camp. For a minimum donation of $500, a loved one’s name will be placed on the plaque and a child will be sponsored in the deceased loved one’s name. The plaque will…
We are up to our neck in ripe tomatoes, eating our first garden corn, and I needed to put on a jacket to have my first cup of coffee outdoors a day or two ago. This is that wonderful time of the year when it is still summer, but the first feelings of fall are…
About 70 km inland from the Gulf of St. Lawrence, in the city of Miramichi, there are two marinas. Station Wharf Marina sits on the East side of the river in the Historic Downtown Chatham Business District and the Miramichi Boating and Yacht Club sits on the West side in Douglastown. Both marinas monitor Channel…
A rustic cabin with bunks and minimal conveniences? A cozy cottage with a large living area for the family to sit around and play cards? Or basically a smaller version of your house, with multiple TVs and separate bedrooms for everyone? When you’re creating the cottage of your dreams, it can be tricky to find…
12 August 2020 FREDERICTON (GNB) – New Brunswick professional artists are invited to participate in a new artist-in-residence program at provincial parks and tourism sites during the Labour Day weekend. Launched by the Department of Tourism, Heritage and Culture, the Fresh AIR Program is intended to provide artists with a location separate from a regular…
By: Rebeka Frazer-Chiasson, La Ferme Terre Partagee Farmers markets are the best way to get a real taste, smell and feel of a community. Immerse yourself in the food culture of our region by joining us for breakfast, lunch, or to gather the goods for your camping trip, family reunion, or bbq at home. As…
Events Update from Seamen’s Hospital Card Games: the card games for Seniors will not be restarted until later due to the Covid-19 restrictions. That decision has not yet been made. We will advise regarding a date as soon as possible. Friends of Seamen’s Hospital Craft Group: Quilting will restart after Labour Day on Wednesdays starting September…
The Doak House / Provincial Heritage Site of Doaktown will be hosting a “Christmas in August” Market on Saturday, August 22nd, 2020 from 9 am to 1 pm at 386 Main Street, Doaktown, New Brunswick. Vendor inquiries are welcomed and this is an indoor – outdoor event. Tables are limited, one per vendor, call to…
Come check out the grand opening of Miramichi’s comic and fandom shop, Comic Alley! It will be held on Monday, August 17th, 2020 from 10 AM to 5 PM. There will be: -Comic Books– Graphic Novels-Dungeons and Dragons-Board Games-Magic! -The Gathering-Pokemon-Yugioh – And MORE! They are located at 1756 Water Street in the Historic Chatham…