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Your continued support of primary health care is greatly appreciated.
The Bennett and Albert County Health Care Foundation (BACH) hosts a Rafflebox 50/50, which started June 1st. Proceeds are used to enhance community health services and primary health care throughout the catchment area served by the Albert County Community Health Centre. Upcoming draw dates are listed for your convenience! Wednesday, April 24 Wednesday, May 22 https://www.rafflebox.ca/raffle/bachcf Your continued support of primary health care is greatly appreciated.
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The board of directors had its first meeting of the year on Thursday, February 1st (which had to be postponed from January 25th due to a death in the president's family). We have two new members: Laureena Black (Miramichi Zone President) and Doug Rowlands (Loyalist Zone President for the Saint John region).
Our Annual General Meeting will take place on Tuesday, May 7, 2024 in Moncton at the Legends Room of the Moncton Coliseum (377 Killam Drive, Entrance C at the rear of the Coliseum) from 10 am to 5 pm (doors will open at 9 am). Registration forms should be sent to the clubs shortly. Simultaneous interpretation will be provided by JCB Interpretation Inc. and Sonic-Image. A coffee break and lunch will be offered. This past January, the 2024 Executive Members were sworn in for the Royal Canadian Legion Branch 32 - Hillsborough NB (pictured below). The main mission of the Legion is to provide support for veterans and their families in Albert County. Your generous support during the Poppy Campaign, leading up to Remembrance Day, greatly aids in the success of this mission. Thank you very much. As well, the Legion is a responsible community citizen - supporting graduates with bursaries, supporting the local Navy League Cadets and Sea Cadets with funds, and most importantly organizing Remembrance Day events. Everyone is welcomed and encouraged to join or visit the Legion. It is located at 31 Legion Street in Hillsborough. The Legion - Ship’s Landing Lounge is open Wednesday, Friday and Saturday from 2 pm to 10 pm. Drop in and learn more about the Legion and the many benefits of becoming a member. Sitting L - R - Margie Murphy (Treasurer), Rick Langer (2nd Vice), Keith Steeves (President); Dale Jonah (1st Vice), Kim Langer (Secretary) Standing L - R - Peter Jubb (Sergeant At Arms), Barb Haire (Padre) Missing - Davis Steeves (Past President, Eliot Hill (Service Officer), Ruth Bradford and Judy Tait (Membership Committee) The winter months are on their way out and spring is on the horizon! Are you itching to get moving, get out of the house, and looking for something fulfilling to do? Forest Dale Nursing Home has an amazing opportunity to give back to seniors in our community through their volunteer program. Social connection and interaction benefit not only the residents, but the staff and volunteers themselves. Volunteers contribute to a vibrant and connected nursing home community. As one volunteer said, "We feel the more volunteers that are in the home, the more residents will still feel part of their community. The community where many of them spent their lives working, raising families, and even volunteering themselves". Human connection keeps us healthy, happy and fulfilled.
There are many activities offered at Forest Dale Nursing home, including: walking programs, Bingo, bowling/curling, baking, music events, special events etc. Or maybe you have an idea or something you are passionate about that you would like to share with the residents! Maybe you’d be interested in running a crochet/knit club, gardening club, card games, art club, the possibilities are endless! Forest Dale has a keen interest in opportunities for intergenerational activities as well! Bring your kiddos and bring your babes and do friendly visits. We also love to see well behaved pets come in with their owners! Please reach out to Forest Dale Nursing home at 506-882-3015 to inquire about volunteering and to share any ideas you have! Forest Dale Nursing Home Board The 2024 February Frolic brought over a week of celebrating art, food, and nature! From stargazing to ice skating there was no shortage of things to do in Fundy Albert. We want to give a HUGE thanks to local community groups and businesses that hosted activities during the Frolic, the Village for partnering for both logistics and programming, and to everyone that came out to the events! Special thanks to the Government of New Brunswick’s Environmental Trust Fund for the support in awareness and education on Birds Species at Risk, Pollinators, and Dark Skies. We were able to host events like stargazing, art workshops, and our own Great Backyard Bird Count.
The “Valentine Social” was a fun-filled afternoon with over 40 Seniors and Adults deciphering a “Valensign” love letter of 1857, learning “Love Lessons from Old Valentines”, hearing the history of creating Valentines through the centuries, participating in activities with prizes ~ finding Valentine Puzzle Pairs and naming the Love Song. The sharing of Valentine’s Day memories was enjoyed by everyone. The event ended sweetly ~ socializing and savouring delicious treats! Volunteer Drivers for Medical Appointments: Unlocking Access to Healthcare Access to medical care is a fundamental human right, yet for many individuals, it remains an elusive goal due to transportation barriers. Lack of reliable transportation can lead to missed medical appointments, delayed treatments, and worsened health outcomes. Volunteer Drivers for medical appointments play a vital role in bridging this gap, offering a lifeline to those who struggle with transportation access. In this article, we delve into the reasons why individuals should consider becoming volunteer drivers and the myriad of benefits that stem from this selfless role. Submitted by Ian Duncan February 10th - 19th in Fundy Albert is a winter wonderland where communities and nature come together to celebrate this amazing region! Fundy Albert Businesses and Community Organizations are planning lots of ways to connect with nature!
Head to our Facebook page for more details: https://www.facebook.com/FundyFriends/ Keep an eye out for ticket sales for select events on Facebook! Urban/Rural Rides provides transportation to seniors and low-income families for medical appointments and food bank access. As the demand for service continues to grow throughout Southeast New Brunswick, the need to add more amazing volunteers to the team continues to be essential in supporting transportation requests. The goal is to make sure everyone who lacks transportation to appointments because they cannot drive, do not have a vehicle, and/or do not have family or neighbors who can assist them can find a friendly helping hand from a volunteer driver.
If you have a few hours a week to extend an act of kindness by driving someone to an appointment, please contact us. Volunteer drivers are reimbursed $.50/km as well as receive other community incentives. Transportation is available Monday through Friday, from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. To request a drive, please call us at 506-962-3073 or visit us online at http://www.urbanruralrides.ca for more information or to volunteer. submitted by Ian Duncan
Happy New Year from the Board, staff and volunteers of Friends of Fundy! We hope you had a rejuvenating Holiday season! Some reminders for getting 2024 off to a great start! Outpost store hours After a short break Outpost East, in the Fundy National Park Visitor Centre at Headquarters, will be reopening January 6th with the following hours: Saturday and Sunday, 10am – 5pm. Stop by to check out our selection of local and Fundy National Park products OR you can also purchase that perfect winter read online by visiting www.friendsoffundy.ca and clicking on the SHOP NOW link. This year’s February Frolic in Fundy Albert will be taking place the week of February 10 - 19. Does your business or community group have an event planned to get out and enjoy the amazing outdoors in Fundy Albert? Are you interested in hosting an event? Groups are in the process of planning activities for all ages to stay active, get out and enjoy nature or cozy up and connect with friends and guests to the area. Let us know your ideas or events and we will include them in the Frolic promotions! Send the details to community@friendsoffundy.ca On behalf of the Albert County Historical Society and Museum, I wish to extend a “Grateful Thanks” for the support received during the past year from society members, community organizations, businesses, volunteers and the amazing “circle of friends” within Albert County and beyond. Special acknowledgement of thanks to all levels of government, the Federal Government of Canada, the Government of New Brunswick, and the Municipality of Fundy Albert, for their support of the New Horizons for Seniors Program projects, the employment of seasonal staff, heritage projects, exhibits and commemorative events enjoyed by community residents and visitors. May your Christmas be filled with magical moments to be remembered, the warmth of friendship and love of family! Submitted by Sharon McIntyre, ACHS Director Dawne McLean, long serving active member and current President of the Albert County Historical Society, is shown above receiving her Award of Merit presented for her outstanding contribution to heritage by Association Heritage New Brunswick President Gerry Gillcash at the Annual AHNB Conference Banquet November 9th. A retired teacher, Dawne has held a lifelong passion for educating and sharing the rich history of Albert County as evidenced by her 17 year service as Coordinator for School Regional Heritage Fairs and the 2022 ACHS publication, “A Glimpse of Past Days” - a compilation by Dawne of Albert County heritage memories, photographs and stories. Dawne’s strong advocacy for the repairs of Sawmill Creek Bridge and the initiation of the Annual “Love Your Covered Bridge Day” celebrations resulted in the Canadian Society of Civil Engineers 2023 selection of Sawmill Creek Bridge as the official plaque site for covered bridges as a historical structure designation. For her extensive contributions to the community, Dawne was also a recipient of The Molly Kool Award (2018) and the QE II Silver (2012) and Platinum (2023) Jubilee Medals and is a frequent writer for “Connecting Albert County.” Submitted by Lise Guignard
The New Brunswick Senior Citizens’ Federation President, Percy Huntington, Government Relations Committee Chair, Jim Hanley, and committee members, Mary Ann Rowlands and Dorothy Brown, met with the Minister of Health Bruce Fitch, Deputy Minister Eric Beaulieu and his Executive Assistant, Robert Weir on Tuesday, November 7th, 2023. The NBSCF representatives appreciated the fact that the government representatives were very receptive and accommodating. They were able to discuss all of the resolutions presented by the Federation that pertained to health. submitted by Donald Alward, Fire Prevention Officer at Hillsborough Fire Department.
As Fire Prevention Week approaches, Hillsborough Fire Department reminds residents: “Cooking safety starts with YOU. Pay attention to fire prevention.” The Hillsborough Fire Department is teaming up with the National Fire Protection Association® (NFPA®) — the official sponsor of Fire Prevention WeekTM (FPW) for more than 100 years — to promote this year’s FPW campaign, “Cooking safety starts with YOU. Pay attention to fire preventionTM.” The campaign works to educate everyone about simple but important actions they can take when cooking to keep themselves and those around them safe. For this month the Community Member of the month is not just one person, but a whole committee! The board members of Harvey Hall have been working tirelessly to bring the historical Harvey Hall back to life. The work they have been doing has allowed the to update the interior of the Hall from a dilapidated building to an excellent and useful Community Centre. They have held cleanups, fundraisers, yard sales and multiple shows. There have been local musicians and artists as well as guests from afar, like the comedian James Mullinger and musician David Myles. Congratulations to Rhonda Babineau The winner of the 1st BACH Rafflebox 50/50 draw - $102.00 Next draw is Wednesday, July 19th – be sure to purchase your tickets at https://www.rafflebox.ca/raffle/bachcf The Bennett and Albert County Health Care Foundation (BACH) is hosting a Rafflebox 50/50, which started June 1st. Proceeds will be used to enhance community health services and primary health care throughout the catchment area served by the Albert County Community Health Centre.
Water Conservation Residents are asked to conserve water to protect the integrity of our water supplies through Fundy Albert. Surface water and groundwater levels are lower because of heat and minimal rainfall. Water consumption may reach non-sustainable levels. It is crucial that residents take extra steps to ensure the Village is able to maintain a safe and reliable water supply. Your household can help by conserving water in the following ways:
We need residents to join a collective effort to help reduce water usage. We appreciate your cooperation. Thank you!
Lots of changes happening with Forest Dale Home! After the annual general meeting on June 7th, we have a new Board of Directors. We welcomed Kathy Weir as the Chair (Zone 2), Paul McKinley as Vice-Chair (Zone 1, Strategic Planning Committee Chair), Amanda Carson as Treasurer (Zone 5, Finance Committee Chair), Alicia O’Hara as Secretary (Zone 1, Public Relations Chair).
Directors include Sean Blewett (Zone 1, Building Committee Chair), Ruth Anne Conway (Zone 2, Employment, Policy and Bylaw Committee Chair), Bill Balser (Zone 4, Workplace Health and Safety Committee Chair), Amy Goodine (Zone 2, Workplace Health and Safety Committee Co-Chair), Rhonda McKinley (Zone 1), and Rebekah Friesen (Zone 2). The Forest Dale Home Board can have 15 members, and we are always looking for community members who have an interest in the future of our facility. Our current Executive Director, Vicki Cassie, will be retiring in September. Our recruitment committee posted the position and conducted interviews over the past two months. We are happy to announce Patrick Kemp will be joining the team on June 26th as Executive Director. He will work with Vicki over the summer to ensure a seamless transition. Patrick comes from the Saint John area and plans to reside in our community with his two young children and his father. Patrick has a strong background in human resources, banking, project management, and business ownership. He also has been involved with several charitable organizations. Congratulations to Mindy Holmstrom who has accepted the position of Support Services Manager. Mindy has been with the management team as the Executive Assistant for the past 12 years. Best of luck! We also want to welcome Lori Anderson from Waterside as our new Executive Assistant. She’ll be one of the first faces you see when you come into Forest Dale! Stay tuned for regular updates about our beautiful home. As the days get longer and warmer, many are drawn to spend more time outside exploring. Whether it’s for a family drive down to Point Wolfe or a hike on the East Branch trail, Fundy National Park is a great Spring experience. As we prepare for another great 2023 season, we are excited to offer events and activities for all ages. Rural Upper Fundy Partnership Local operators and other housing and workforce stakeholders convened on February 28th for a Housing/Workforce Innovation Day. A series of actions was identified to address the immediate need for housing for the 2023 peak summer season while we collectively develop permanent housing solutions to address year-round opportunities. The idea of establishing a billeting system to relieve the pressures for local operators in the short term was brought forward.
We are looking to connect operators with housing needs to billets willing to house summer staff. We are requesting your assistance to get this information out to your network. If you are interested in being a billet, you can fill out this short form and we will be in contact! https://forms.gle/gjDt1AA3vgMW8CVy8 You can also email community@friendsoffundy.ca to express interest or ask questions. |
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