Friends of Fundy, Fundy Albert businesses, and community groups invite you to enjoy nature, good food, and good company during the February Frolic, February 13th-17th!
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Submitted by: Alan Demaline
The Fundy Curling Club is buzzing with excitement early in 2025 which is shaping up to be a record- breaking year in many ways for the club. Let’s jump right into sharing all the great news from New Brunswick’s finest two sheet curling facility located right here in the idyllic community of Fundy Albert! Submitted by: June Crandall, Contributing Author
I ended Part 1 of this series by saying “In the meantime, remember that your public servants are servants of the public – YOU. They need to hear from you.” I continue to hope that you will continue to address the issues with your public servants. The new administration in this Province should be deeply concerned. In the meantime, let’s talk about the concerns from the perspective of the community. As I stated before, I was shocked by the length of time the average person must wait to get a primary care person (doctor or nurse practitioner), to get basic healthcare services, and to wait in local emergency rooms. Anecdotally, a person can wait 2 years to get a primary care doctor or nurse practitioner. And, if you must visit the Emergency Room, you can be waiting for a full day or more. I know no one is surprised by this, but are we being too passive about this and not speaking loudly enough? Perhaps. According to the NB Medical Society, “Approximately 90,000 New Brunswickers do not have a primary care physician. This number has remained high for several years.” (https://www.nbms.nb.ca/finding-a-family-physician/) This represents about 11% of the population in the province. So, how do we take matters into our own hands? Do we wait, pray, and hope that the healthcare system will address the problems? If this has been ongoing for some time, should we expect that things will change over night? Submitted by: Mary Woodworth, RN, Team Lead
We are pleased to be able to offer many services here at the clinic. Nursing services are available to everyone. You do not have to have a health care provider at the clinic to access the services. Consultations with a Registered Nurse are available Monday to Friday, 8 am to 4 pm. The services of a Social Worker, Physiotherapist, Clinical Nutritionist (Dietician), and a Diabetic Educator are available by appointment. They are by self referral, so you can call directly to book an appointment. ![]() Submitted by: Jim Kitts Hey you tea-and-toast mavens and coffee-and-a-smoke in the morning men! Or anyone without much kitchen and even less groceries! Got three minutes to lose that mid morning crash? Here's what you do: First thing after you put the coffee on, reach in the back of the cupboard, pull out a solid cheap coffee mug, fill two thirds with cold water, and nuke for 1 minute. Remove the mug, crack a local Albert County farm egg over the edge of the mug, and slide her in there. Don't forget to poke the yolk with a fork a couple of times so it doesn’t blow! Nuke another minute, remove, and let stand for about a minute depending on how you like your yolk. Drain the water through a fork, add salt and pepper, swirl in some butter if you have any. Pick away at the white with the fork. As you get to the yolk it might be hot, so give it a fast cold water rinse, and sink it all down. There you go - three minutes toward feeling better all morning! ![]() Submitted by: Alan Demaline The ice at the Fundy Curling Club is in and the curling rink has never looked better! With the addition of new wall panels around the ice surface, 24 and counting fantastic, colourful signs from our generous sponsors, brighter and more efficient LED lighting and beautiful new custom in ice curling houses you are sure to be dazzled as you slide down the ice. If you prefer to watch the action for the comfort of the clubhouse, you will be treated to brand new flooring and fresh coat of paint which lends a great feel to the club. A huge thanks goes out to all our dedicated volunteers and sign sponsors who pitched in to make all these wonderful improvements possible. Submitted by: June Crandall, Contributing Author
Healthcare is everyone’s problem! Maybe I should say the lack of healthcare. This series of articles delves into the issues, the problems, some community solutions, and a discussion throughout about the long-term sustainability of the current healthcare system. This series does not reflect the position of the healthcare systems in New Brunswick unless it is directly cited. The thoughts, ideas, and opinions are going to be mostly anecdotal. I will begin this series by telling you a bit about myself. I grew up in Elgin, Albert County, NB. My siblings and I were raised in a God-fearing household. My mother, my grandmother, and great-grandmother were all WI members. So, I am going to accurately state that WI was hard-wired into our DNA from an early age. At the age of 23, I married and moved to the US. Years later, I retired from a 25-year career in Social Science Research and moved back to my native home in Elgin. It is so good to be home! ![]() Submitted by: Brittany Butland Good nutrition is an important part of leading a healthy lifestyle. Maintaining a healthy eating pattern will help you feel good, maintain your weight and meet your nutrient needs. Here are five tips to support your health through good nutrition: Eat a variety of healthy foods each day Fruits, vegetables, protein foods and whole grains are all part of a healthy eating pattern. Try to include all four food groups at each meal and two food groups at snacks. Eating a variety of foods will help you meet your nutrient needs. Fill up with fibre. A high-fibre diet can lower your risk of stroke, heart disease, Type 2 diabetes and colon cancer. A high-fibre diet can also promote bowel regularity and keep you feeling full for longer. Fibre is found in vegetables, fruit, whole grains and plant-based proteins, such as chickpeas, lentils and nuts. ![]() Submitted by: Alan Demaline If you are new to the community, the Fundy Curling Cub would like to extend a very warm welcome to you as you settle into Fundy Albert! The FCC, located at 16 Mill St. in Riverside-Albert, has been welcoming new folks to the region since it was established in 1962. Our club is 100% volunteer run and has members ranging in age from 6 to 80. The club is the perfect place to make new friends, both young and young at heart, while taking to the ice in a fun, relaxed and family friendly environment. We are looking forward to seeing many new faces at the club this year and hope yours in one of them! With the holidays upon us, it can be all too easy to get caught up in the hustle and bustle and busy-ness and forget to engage in the wonder and delight of the season. Stressors like travel, wrapping up projects at work and school, overeating, endless engagements, shopping, and difficult family dynamics can all contribute to a sense of overwhelm instead of joy.
So how do we enjoy the holidays? How can we stay centred, grounded, calm, and connected? ![]() by: Karine Diedrich, Director
Advance Care Planning, Canadian Hospice Palliative Care Association
We are thrilled to announce some big changes at ACP Canada! After months of hard work, we’re excited to launch our brand-new website, refreshed brand, and our fully redesigned—Advance Care Planning Canada Guide! Our new website has been designed with you in mind—making it easier to navigate, more accessible, and packed with information and resources about advance care planning. We’ve also updated our look and feel to better reflect our mission of empowering everyone to plan for their future healthcare. But that’s not all! We’re also launching the new Advance Care Planning Canada Guide. This guide is designed to help as many people as possible, regardless of health status or ability, start meaningful conversations about future care. It’s simple, flexible, and can be used by individuals or with the support of others. We’ve even made it available for free, including mailing costs, for a limited time! We’re incredibly excited to share these new resources with you, and we can’t wait to see how they’ll help more people across Canada take control of their future healthcare decisions. Visit us at https://www.advancecareplanning.ca/ to explore our new website, order your free copy of the My ACP Guide, and dive into all the great resources we’ve created for you. The Bennett and Albert County Health Care Foundation (BACH) hosts a Rafflebox 50/50. Proceeds are used to enhance community health services and primary health care throughout the Village of Fundy Albert. Draws will be advertised on Facebook and the Foundation website. Your continued support would be greatly appreciated. 2024-2025 Draw Dates
![]() Submitted by: Lise Guignard, Office Manager The Board of Directors of the New Brunswick Senior Citizens Federation (NBSCF) held a meeting on Tuesday, September 24th, 2024. During the meeting, two new zone presidents were added for the Loyalist and Dairy zones, Don LeBlanc and Valarie Goddard. Additionally, the new executive under President Alphonse Dionne was named as follows: Maurice Thériault – First Vice-President, Doris Pauley – Second Vice-President, Gildard Lavoie – Treasurer, and Catherine Hentschel – Secretary. We welcome the new members to their roles and look forward to their contributions to the Federation’s ongoing work. Submitted by: Melody Land
Anyone can fall, but falls increase in likelihood and seriousness as we age. It is important to recognize that falls are NOT a normal part of ageing. They can be a sign of health concerns, issues, or illnesses. Falls should never be overlooked. Falls in older adults can lead to serious negative health outcomes and they are the leading cause of injury and hospitalization for older adults. ![]() Submitted by: Alan Demaline With the beautiful and vibrant fall colours of Fundy Albert fading away, the Fundy Curling Club is looking forward to another fantastic season of curling that is on our doorstep! The off season was a busy one at the club and we are excited to show off our new look. Updated flooring and a fresh coat of paint have brightened up the clubhouse. New white wall panels have been installed around the curling rink and custom designed curling houses are ready to be installed by our ice makers. These improvements are sure to make the club shine both on and off the ice and we can’t wait for you to come check it out! ![]() Submitted by: Amy O'Keefe [email protected] 506-229-2244 (call or texts welcome!) Last week, as I left my hotel room to attend a conference in Saint John, I approached the elevator as another woman also approached. “Good morning, did you have a good sleep?” I responded and paused for a minute – I can either engage, or stand here awkwardly, I thought. Then asked, “How about you?” and we got into the elevator and continued a chat about our plans for the day, and what we do for a living. That was nice, I thought. I should do that more often. ![]() Submitted by: Melody Land Ageism refers to stereotypes (how we think), prejudice (how we feel), and discrimination (how we act) toward others or ourselves based on age. It negatively impacts our health and well-being, our financial security, and the economy. It exists in many forms, influencing everything from personal interactions to public policy, and impacts us at every age. The good news is that we can do something about it, and we begin by spreading the word on Ageism Awareness Day Oct. 9, 2024. Like racism and sexism, ageism serves a social and economic purpose: to legitimize and sustain inequalities between groups. It's not about how we look. It's about how people in power assign meaning to how we look. Stereotyping-the assumption that all members of a group are the same-underlies ageism ( as it does all "isms"). Stereotyping is always a mistake, but especially when it comes to age, because the older we get, the more differentfrom one another we become. ![]() Submitted by: Joanne Butland In January of 2024, the CCRC in conjunction with the ACTB hosted a public meeting at the Fundy Curling Club to determine if there was public interest and support to pursue the development of a sanctioned ATV trail in lower Albert County. This meeting was a success and at the January ACTB member meeting the plan was adopted by the club. Work to develop this trail has been ongoing since then. In March, a presentation was made to the Village of Fundy Albert from which a working group was developed, including two members of Village Council. Their first meeting was held in May to determine next steps in preparation for presentation to the community for input, routes, etc. The "tentative" trail has been tracked and submitted to Quad NB and DTI for review, comments and landowner identification. Landowner permissions are not assumed, and the tentative track may need to be altered several times before the final trail is determined. An application has been submitted to Fundy National Park for the use of the 45 and Old Shepody Rd to be a part of this trail system. The development process is complicated and will require many ongoing conversations with various stakeholders, government departments and, most importantly, landowners. The Foundation is pleased to announce the winners of the Bennett and Albert County Foundation $500.00 bursaries presented to the following two graduates from Caledonia Regional High School: Grace Miller & Savana Harris - Congratulations and all the best!
On Tuesday May 7th, 2024, the New Brunswick Senior Citizens’ Federation held its 56th Annual General Meeting. Under the presidency of Mr. Percy Huntington, this assembly took place at the Legends Room of the Moncton Coliseum with close to 130 members present. Shawn Crossman, deputy-mayor of Moncton, wished everyone a warm welcome to the region. Jean-Eudes Gaudet, K.C., discussed wills and powers of attorney which brought in lots of questions from the crowd.
by Shelly McNaught NHWW Fundy Albert is a program for seniors over the age of 60. The program is designed to keep seniors in their homes longer and safer. Follow us on Facebook!!! Reach our to Shelly at 506-269-3427 for more information. Come Join Us Mondays & Wednesdays:
Submitted by Alan Demaline
With the last stones of the season delivered, the lights in the ice shed gone dark and the ice slowly melting it is time to look back on what can be best described as a season of firsts for the FCC! If you have driven by the club on a Sunday afternoon this winter and noticed the club parking lot full of cars it is because this is the first time ever we have had an active Little Rocks and U18 program operating on Sunday afternoons. Both programs were a huge success with 22 youth participating in the ten sessions learning all they ever wanted to know about curling but were afraid to ask. The season wrapped up with a season ending party with many of our FCC members coming in to cheer the kids on. Thanks to all the volunteer coaches. We are already looking forward to next year. ![]() Mrs. Smith is a spirited senior whose zest for life is as vibrant as the blooming flowers in her garden. However, behind her warm smile lies a tale of struggle and perseverance, one that many seniors across urban and rural areas can relate to—the challenge of accessing reliable transportation to medical appointments. For Mrs. Smith, the simple act of attending medical appointments became an arduous task. Living alone and without access to a vehicle, she found herself relying on neighbors when available or costly taxi services, often resulting in missed appointments and growing anxiety about her health."I remember feeling so helpless," Mrs. Smith recounts, her eyes reflecting the weight of those missed appointments. "Each time I had to cancel or reschedule, I worried about my health deteriorating without proper care." ![]() It seems like it was just yesterday that our ice makers were hard at work getting everything ready for the 2024 season. But here we are already heading into March and the final four weeks of curling. With just a month to go this is a great time to fill you in on what has happened at the club so far this year and what lies ahead until we hit April Fool’s Day. We started off in December with our drive to welcome back existing members and attract as many new faces as possible. Fantastic news for all of us at the club as our membership numbers just keep on climbing. With curling happening every night of the week, youth curling on Sundays and special events some Saturdays, the club is clearly the place to be this winter and we are now just shy of 110 members. This is our highest number of members in over 20 years! |
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