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Friends of Fundy Hosting Community Events

2/1/2023

Submitted by Ian Duncan

The School St . Gallery Space
Starting January, Friends of Fundy is
opening up the School Street Gallery Space for community-led events:
Fit Together Fundy - Sarah Morley will be hosting 6 weeks of yoga classes on Monday and Thursday starting January 2nd from 5:30 to 6:30pm. We'll be posting how to register for classes on Facebook - start the year off on the right foot!
https://www.facebook.com/FundyFriends

Family Games and Craft Nights -
Beginning on January 11th, we'll be partnering with the Alma Recreation Council on Wednesdays to offer family activity nights from 6 to 7:30pm. Open to all ages, you can drop in and join us for a game of cards, learn how to play new board games, puzzle building, paint by number, and other activities. The first 3 evenings are tentatively scheduled for:
- January 11: Family games night. There will be Jenga, Battleship and cards or you can bring a game from home!
- January 18: Paint and sip! Enjoy hot cocoa while you follow along on a simple painting tutorial. Materials are provided.
- January 25: Introduction to lino printing! Come and try out making a print of your very own design. Materials are provided.
Keep your eye on the Alma Rec Council's Facebook page for more details: Alma Recreation Council | Facebook

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Urban/Rural Rides Appreciates their Volunteer Drivers

2/1/2023

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by Kelly Taylor

On Dec 2, Urban/Rural Rides held their annual Driver Appreciation Event at the Riverview Lions Club. The volunteers give their time throughout the year to help others, so it is important to take time to thank them and acknowledge their generosity.
A delicious breakfast was prepared by volunteers of the Riverview Lions Club. Several door prizes donated by local businesses such as Universal Accessories, National Tire Distributors and others were well received by those who won them.
Volunteers were presented with certificates of appreciation and gifts. A client testimony was shared and one of the volunteers, Louise, shared
what being a volunteer means to her and how it has impacted her life. A video of her story is on our Facebook page and website for viewing.
The volunteer drivers are what makes this program work and they truly do change lives one ride at a time with their kindness, generosity and willingness to help others. Words are not enough to express how much they are appreciated.
If you would like to be part of the team of amazing volunteers, please call 962-3073 or visit the website at urbanruralrides.ca

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Survey on Mental Health and Addict ion Support Available for NB Seniors

2/1/2023

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Seniors addiction and mental health care is an issue that concerns many New Brunswickers. The NB Department of Health, Addictions and Mental Health Services Branch, is conducting a scan of existing mental health and addict ion resources available to support New Brunswick seniors. A scan of seniors programs in Canada and other jurisdictions identified by the Branch is also being undertaken to identify benchmarks and best practices. This research will help to uncover potential opportunities for New Brunswick to make changes and/or improve available resources.
The Branch wants to ensure that it receives input from as many people as possible. A brief (10 minute) survey has been developed to collect this information. The survey will be open from December 6, 2022 to January 6, 2023 for input. This is the link to take the survey:

Click here for the survey in English

New Brunswick Seniors' Addict ion and Mental Health Program s Survey for the Community (survey monkey.com )

Please take a few minutes to check the online publication and respond t o t he survey to give your perspective.
Results of this research will inform the development of future programs and resources in New Brunswick for seniors with mental health or addiction needs. We will keep you apprised of progress and our findings.
Thank you for your support,
Dr. Linda Hoyt,
Medical Officer, Addictions and Mental Health Services, Department of Health, GNB

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Albert County Community Health Center

2/1/2023

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We are continuing all visits by appointment only in Albert and in Hillsborough. Now is the perfect time to book an appointment with our diabetic nurse, dietician or social worker. Services provided to the public with a requisition from a health care provider are X-Rays, ECGs, Holter Monitors, IV/Infusion therapy, PICC care, Port-A-Cath flushing, physiotherapy, wound care, suture removal, etc. Currently we are having covid booster clinics on Thursdays for ages 18 years and older and we are using Pfizer Bivalent.

Call Riverside-Albert to book appointments at our Hillsborough Office, open Tuesday, Wednesday & Thursday 8:15-11:15am for bloodwork, blood pressure checks, B12 injections, etc.
At home covid test kits are available by appointment through www.gnb.ca and can be picked up at our Hillsborough Office and in Albert.

On January 18th from 1:00-3:00pm we are having a BP Clinic at the Albert County Pharmacy in Riverside-Albert. Our center is not a walk-in clinic as our health care providers only see their own patients. If you need a family doctor, you can register for one by calling 811. If you have any questions, call us at 882-3100.

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Friends of Fundy Hosting Community Events

Urban/Rural Rides Appreciates their Volunteer Drivers

Survey on Mental Health and Addict ion Support Available for NB Seniors

Albert County Community Health Center

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