Health & Wellness

Dance Workshops with Colton Curtis

By Giver Miramichi / December 29, 2016 / Comments Off on Dance Workshops with Colton Curtis

Spotlights and Sequins proudly presents Dance Workshops open to all dancers with the incredibly talented, Spotlights and Sequins alumnus, professional dancer Colton Curtis on Tuesday January 3rd and Wednesday January 4th in the St Mary’s Church basement. Dancers ages 9-12 will workshop from 6-7:30 pm. The fee is $25. Dancers ages 13 and up will workshop from…

Love in the Hallways: Hospice Day Program Huge Success

By Giver Miramichi / December 23, 2016 / Comments Off on Love in the Hallways: Hospice Day Program Huge Success

by Kellie Underhill When you enter the home of Hospice Miramichi at 14 Howard Street in Chatham the first thing you might notice is an overwhelming sense of calm. You might release a huge sigh and feel your shoulders loosen as stress leaves your body and you relax into the peace of the hallway. This…

Miramichi Naturalists’ Club looking forward to Christmas Bird Counts

By Giver Miramichi / December 11, 2016 / Comments Off on Miramichi Naturalists’ Club looking forward to Christmas Bird Counts

by Pam Watters, past president of the Miramichi Naturalists’ Club Christmas Bird Counts (CBCs) will take place all over North America from December 14th to January 5th. This annual tradition dates back to 1900 when Ornithologist Frank Chapman decided to organize an event to count birds, as an alternative to the Christmas Side Hunt in…

Do You Need a Home Inspection?

By Giver Miramichi / December 8, 2016 / Comments Off on Do You Need a Home Inspection?

By Dave Bucklow, A D Home Inspection Are you looking at the market for a new home? Should you have a Home Inspection? As you are about to make one of life’s most expensive purchases, it makes a great deal of sense to have an inspection. Hiring a certified home inspection (CHI) may seem like…

Fluoride and Your Child

By Giver Miramichi / December 1, 2016 / Comments Off on Fluoride and Your Child

Fluoride is a mineral found in soil, water (both fresh and salt) and various foods. It has a positive effect on oral health by making teeth more resistant to decay. Fluoride can also prevent or even reverse tooth decay that has started. Fluorides are used by communities as a public health measure to adjust the […]

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Volunteer with Miramichi Ground Search and Rescue

By Giver Miramichi / November 21, 2016 / Comments Off on Volunteer with Miramichi Ground Search and Rescue

The Miramichi Ground Search and Rescue team (MGSAR) is a group of approximately 30 volunteers who are on call 24/7/365 to respond to calls for lost or missing persons. They cover a large area from Boiestown to Neguac and Mount Carleton Provincial Park to Richibucto. It is one of the larger search areas in the…

Your Community Inclusion Network

By Giver Miramichi / November 19, 2016 / Comments Off on Your Community Inclusion Network

Become Involved in your Community Inclusion Network Twelve organizations in the province have received approval by the Economic and Social Inclusion Corporation to establish regional Community Inclusion Networks (CIN). All citizens, community organizations, local business, government agencies, and communities are encouraged to participate in their local CIN. The 12 CIN will develop local poverty reduction…

Don’t Just Feel the Burn, ENDURE the burn!

By Giver Miramichi / November 14, 2016 / Comments Off on Don’t Just Feel the Burn, ENDURE the burn!

By Adam Hambrook One of the biggest issues I see with people who are new to an exercise regime or who have little to no exercise experience (especially those weight training for the first time) is not pushing themselves hard enough. Exercise can often create a burning sensation within the muscle or muscle groups we…

OUR SENIORS MATTER – Fall Prevention Luncheon

By Giver Miramichi / November 12, 2016 / Comments Off on OUR SENIORS MATTER – Fall Prevention Luncheon

The Greater Blackville Resource Centre (GBRC) presents a Fall Prevention Luncheon called OUR SENIORS MATTER on Saturday November 26th beginning at 10 am. Special guest speaker is Judy Bowman, the Regional Representative for Healthy Active Living. This FREE Fall Prevention Luncheon is for men and women ages 50+. Judy will provide information on lifestyle choices that can…

Book Review: “Rock Recipes: Christmas” by Barry C. Parsons

By Giver Miramichi / November 9, 2016 / Comments Off on Book Review: “Rock Recipes: Christmas” by Barry C. Parsons

This was the first-ever cookbook the Miramichi Reader was asked to review, and no sooner had I removed it from its protective bubble mailer when it was taken from my hands by my wife who proceeded to oooh and aah over every glossy page and delicious-looking photograph.

Intergenerational Family Fun Day / National Child Day

By Giver Miramichi / November 2, 2016 / Comments Off on Intergenerational Family Fun Day / National Child Day

On Saturday, November 19th from 11 am to 2 pm, come celebrate Intergenerational Family Fun Day and National Child Day at NBCC-Miramichi. This FREE event is for families of children up to age 6. Grandparents are also invited. There will be fun games for the kids including a Bouncy Castle, balloons, and more. There will also…

Oriental Arts / Tai Chi & Qigong

By Giver Miramichi / October 31, 2016 / Comments Off on Oriental Arts / Tai Chi & Qigong

by Dave Bucklow Autumn is here and our Fall classes at the Golden Hawk have begun. Classes are the same as last year and will be held on Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday from 9:30 to 11 am. Hope to see you all there. We had a very enjoyable Summer practising at Ritchie Wharf Park on…

Miramichi Curling Club Free Coaching Clinic

By Giver Miramichi / October 30, 2016 / Comments Off on Miramichi Curling Club Free Coaching Clinic

The Miramichi Curling Club is having a coaching clinic on November 6th at 9am and running until 4pm. Coaches who take this one day workshop will become a trained “Youth Club Coach.” FREE OF CHARGE! Call Courtney to sign up 622-0735