Health & Wellness
Join the Walk For Alzheimer’s! Hosted by the Alzheimer Society of New Brunswick, the Walk for Alzheimer’s Miramichi will take place on Sunday, May 6 at James M. Hill Memorial High School. Registration is at 12:00pm with the Walk starting at 1:00pm. In New Brunswick alone, an estimated 20% of our population is impacted by dementia…
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Celebrate World Tai Chi Day on April 28th at Ritchie Wharf Park with the Miramichi Oriental Arts Tai Chi & Qi Gong Club. A public demonstration will be held at 10am. Tai Chi, an amazingly Healthy Oriental Art and Tai Chi Day has been celebrated on the Miramichi for the past 18 years.
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The Miramichi Wellness/Holistic Fair is back after a two-year hiatus and will be held on the weekend of May 12-13, 2018 at the Miramichi Curling Club. Organizer Joanne Maillet is very excited to be back planning the fair.
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Hi there my name is Brad MacMillan, this is my FITNESS story. I have always said that the greatest gift my parents ever gave me was the gift of FITNESS. I remember seeing my mom and dad always working out, running, doing sit ups, pushups, always doing something. My dad introduced me to working out…
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RECENTLY DIAGNOSED with CANCER, CURRENTLY IN TREATMENT OR DEALING WITH SURVIVORSHIP ISSUES. Let us support you on your cancer journey… HELP IS AVAILABLE Evidence shows that remaining active improves wellness and cancer survival. Come join us in a seated exercise program based on simple everyday movements. As a participant you will be encouraged to work…
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Ready for new meal ideas? Check out what our Sobeys Dietitians are up to this month! Your Sobeys Pharmacist and Dietitian are your partners in better health. Giv'er MiramichiGiv’er Miramichi is about “What’s up, what’s new, what’s happening”. We are focused on building people up, supporting one another and celebrating our successes. www.giverontheriver.com
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Quit Smoking January 1-17, and Join Us for the Biggest Quitter Challenge The aim of the challenge is to help individuals stop smoking on or before, Weedless Wednesday, January 17, 2018. • Between January 1st – 17th call 627-7565 to sign-up. • Then join us on Weedless Wednesday (Jan.17) at NBCC Miramichi, 80 University Ave.…
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Whether you are new to saving seeds or an old hand at germinating and winnowing, everyone is invited to become a member of the Seed Saveurs network this fall. A special event launching the Seed Saveur initiative is planned for both November 2, 2017 in Upper Miramichi and on November 4, 2017 in Miramichi. Use…
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This Pumpkin Spice Cake will fill your kitchen with the sweet smell of Fall baking! Submitted by Georgia Halavrezos, it is one of her family’s favourite treats. Recipe Ingredients: 3 cups All Purpose Flour 1 ½ tsp Cinnamon 1 ½ tsp Nutmeg 1 tsp Ginger 3 ½ tsp Baking Powder 1 tsp Baking Soda ¾…
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On September 21, World Alzheimer’s Day, the Alzheimer Society kicked off Coffee Break®, their largest nationwide fundraiser that simply asks participants to share a cup of coffee in exchange for a donation to their local Society. Each year, Coffee Break events in New Brunswick raise over $50 thousand and this year, we’re excited to welcome…
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Hi, my name is Marie-Pier Page, the new Health Coach for the Miramichi region. My work is focused on the Live Well | Bien Vivre program, which is a health initiative by Diabetes Canada in partnership with the Government of New Brunswick. Live Well | Bien Vivre is a free health coaching service offered to…
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Breastfeeding week is celebrated in Canada from October 1st to October 7th, 2017. This year’s theme “Sustaining Breastfeeding Together” highlights that a team effort is needed for the success of breastfeeding. Why is Breastfeeding important? Breastfeeding is recognized as the best source of nutrition for most infants. Mothers produce breast milk that is unique and…
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5210 A Way of Life The 5210 A Way of Life initiative was launched during wellness week 2016, this year we are launching our new website www.5210.ca ! 5210 A Way of Life is an initiative that partners with communities across the Northumberland County to promote healthy behaviors among children. It provides clear goals for…
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