Health & Wellness

Nutrition Events for May 2019 at the Douglastown Sobeys

By Giv'er Miramichi / May 12, 2019 /

Douglastown Sobeys along with Sobeys Dietitians are offering a wide selection of Nutrition Events for the month of May! From Healthy Cooking to planning a Wholesome Summer and more!

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Canadian Purple Shield Free Planning Workshop

By Giv'er Miramichi / May 4, 2019 /

On Tuesday, May 14th, 2019, beginning at 7 pm, come out to the Upper Miramichi Lions Club, located at 6438 Route 8 Highway in Boiestown, New Brunswick for the Canadian Purple Shield Free Planning Workshop. The guest speaker of the evening is Jody MacBeath. There is only limited seating available. If interested in attending, please RSVP to Marilyn Munn by telephone at 1-506-369-9119 or by email at marilynmunn@xplornet.ca.

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Hospice Miramichi Inc.’s Grief Support Group

By Giv'er Miramichi / April 23, 2019 /

Beginning Thursday evenings, May 16th, 2019 to June 20th, 2019, at 6:30 pm, come out to the Hospice Miramichi Inc., located at 14 Howard Street, directly behind the Saint Michael’s the Archangel Basilica Roman Catholic Church in Miramichi East (Chatham) for the Hospice Miramichi Inc.’s Grief Support Group. It allows people who have experienced death of a loved one, to come together in a comfortable supportive environment and learn to cope with their loss. Please wait until three months after the death of your loved one to participate in this program. Registration is required for this program. Contact Hospice Miramichi Inc. at 1-506-773-7607 or email info@hospicemiramichi.com.

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World Tai Chi Day- April 27th 2019

By Giv'er Miramichi / April 17, 2019 /

World Tai Chi Day is April 27th, 2019, and in Miramichi they are celebrating their 20th year with a Public Demonstration kicking off at 10 AM on Saturday, April 27th, 2019 at the Ritchie Wharf Park.

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WDSD (World Down Syndrome Day) 2019 on the Miramichi and Rock Your Socks

By Giv'er Miramichi / March 18, 2019 /

On Thursday, March 21st, 2019, beginning at 9:00 a.m., come out to the Queen Elizabeth Park located in the Former Town of Newcastle’s Town Square to help raise the flag for WDSD (World Down Syndrome Day) on the Miramichi.

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Sobeys Sensitive Shopping Evening at the Sobeys Newcastle

By Giv'er Miramichi / March 15, 2019 /

Again, Autism Resources Miramichi Inc. is partnering up with Sobeys. This time it is with the Sobeys Newcastle. for a Sobeys Sensitive Shopping Evening starting Monday, March 25th, 2019, from 6:00 pm to 7:30 pm and every Monday. This event will feature the following: Lowered Lighting, No Announcements, Cart Collection and Machinery Operating. The staff of Sobeys Newcastle will be available to assist you. This session offers an opportunity for families to plan meals together, to practice basic life skills and to take part in an every day experience that is so vital to living.

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Nutrition Events for March 2019 at the Douglastown Sobeys

By Giv'er Miramichi / March 11, 2019 /

Looking for something to do for yourself, a friend, or a family member? Why not consider coming out to one of the many great Nutrition Events happening this month (March) at the Douglastown Sobeys, located at 2485 King George Highway. These events are a world of healthy ideas for you! Be sure to contact 1-506-778-2404 or 1-506-778-0163 or by email at: mariefrance.losier@sobeys.com to sign up!

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Sobeys Sensitive Shopping Evening at the Sobeys Douglastown

By Giv'er Miramichi / March 8, 2019 /

Together, Autism Resources Miramichi Inc. and Sobeys Douglastown are partnering up for a Sobeys Sensitive Shopping Evening starting Monday, March 25th, 2019, from 6:00 pm to 7:30 pm and every Monday. This event will feature the following: Lowered Lighting, No Announcements, Cart Collection and Machinery Operating. The staff of Sobeys Douglastown will be available to assist you. This session offers an opportunity for families to plan meals together, to practice basic life skills and to take part in an every day experience that is so vital to living.

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Ageless Grace – Educator Certification / Personal Practice Seminar in Miramichi as well as Current Educators

By Giv'er Miramichi / January 3, 2019 /

Are you interested in adding a Brain Health Fitness Program to your résumé or learning how to use this program as a Personal Practice? Join Trudy (Gorman) Walsh, Certified Ageless Grace Educator/Trainer of Ageless Grace, Miramichi, at the Howard Johnson Hotel and Suites, located at 1 Jane Street, in the former Town of Newcastle, for a Ageless Grace Educator Certification / Personal Practice Seminar, as well, for Current Educators. For more information, and to register in advance, contact Trudy (Gorman) Walsh at 1-506-773-8908 or
email: forwardmove.2@gmail.com.

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Shannex – The Miramichi Nursing Home Project

By Giv'er Miramichi / December 13, 2018 /

An information session was held by Shannex, the developer behind the two new nursing homes coming to Miramichi. The presentation was to inform volunteers from the existing nursing homes about what’s to come regarding the new nursing homes and to answer questions and address concerns. Here are highlights from the presentation…

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Saint Mary’s Roman Catholic Church Prayer Shawl Ministry Group Seeking New Members

By Giv'er Miramichi / October 2, 2018 /

Do you like to crochet or knit? Come out on Thursday mornings to the Saint Mary’s Roman Catholic Church, located at 360 Newcastle Boulevard in the former Town of Newcastle (Miramichi West) Room #120 at 10:00 am for the Saint Mary’s Roman Catholic Church Prayer Shawl Ministry Group. Come out for a time of prayer, reflection and sharing as we work on our shawls! New members are always welcome to attend! Visit http://www.stmarysrcmiramichi.com/prayer-shawl.html for more information and what the Saint Mary’s Roman Catholic Church Prayer Shawl Ministry Group is all about!

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Electronic Screen Syndrome

By Giv'er Miramichi / September 29, 2018 /

Brett Gallant of Adaptive Office Solutions shared this piece in the Fall Issue of Giv’er Magazine on Electronic Screen Syndrome: The Learning and Behavioural Side Effects on Children.

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GoChi Transportation Cooperative: Go where you need to go, when you need to get there.

By Giv'er Miramichi / September 26, 2018 /

GoChi is a new local community transportation co-operative with a mission to provide efficient, affordable transportation and connections to residents living within Northumberland County. GoChi’s purpose is to provide accessible transportation to people who need it within Northumberland County. As the service evolves, some of the services provided by GoChi may include: – ride-sharing, – ride-home program, community transportation connections by working with other transportation groups within and out of Northumberland County.

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