By Julie Stone
Volunteer of the Month
Congratulations to Doug Fick, Volunteer of the Month for November. Doug and wife Gladys moved to the community a few short years ago, and ever since their arrival, he has been involved in helping in many volunteer capacities. Doug is an active member of the Lions Club and the Nackawic Area Wellness Group. He also assists with the monthly Bulk Bag program, the Food Bank, the Bi-weekly Lunch Bucket Program for Seniors, Wheels to Wellness, and the monthly Community Breakfast. He also does odd jobs for people who need a hand. Doug is always willing and ready to help his fellow community members. Doug’s generous spirit and actions have undoubtedly enriched our area, and we thank him for his dedication.
Community Breakfast
The Nackawic Community Breakfast Program has started for the season. Breakfast is served at the Lions Centre on the second Saturday of the month from 8 to 10 a.m. The cost is by donation. Non-profit groups can host the breakfast to earn money for their cause. For November, proceeds from the breakfast will be used to support the Royal Canadian Legion Southampton Branch #27. For more information, contact Gail Farnsworth at 506-425-1200.
Slow Cooker with Barb Boulter
Do you want to learn how to make delicious pork chops in your slow cooker? Join Barb Boulter at the Lions Centre on Tuesday, Nov. 19, at 10 a.m. To register, e-transfer $6 to nackawicareawellness@gmail.com or drop an envelope with $6 in the drop box at The Gathering Place (outside the meeting room). Include a note with your name and the money for the cooking class.
Ron Berube Volunteer of the Year Award
If you know someone who has contributed in a special way to the Nackawic-Millville Rural Community, send in a nomination for this yearly award. Nomination forms are available at the Municipal Office or online at www.nackawic.com. All nominations must be received at the Municipal Office by Friday, Nov. 30.
Middle Southampton Community Hall
There will be a cribbage tournament at the Southampton Community Hall on Nov. 23 at 2:00 p.m. There is space for 20 teams, and each team pays $20.00. If you are interested, call Chris at 506-999-0157 to pre-register. The weekly cribbage games are on Fridays at 1:30 p.m.
The 12 Days of Christmas fundraising tickets are now on sale and can be obtained through the group’s Facebook pages.
Nackawic Curling Club
It is November, and the Curling Season is here! Contacts for registering to curl are as follows:
League play and open league: Don Albert: 596-575-2532
Juniors and Little Rocks: Terrilynn: 506-471-0584
Friday Night Fun Curling: Sandy: 506-324-4355 (open to all on a “pay as you play” basis- no membership required).
For general information about the curling season, contact Bonnie: at 506-575-8417
AED Located at The Gathering Place
An Automated External Defibrillator(AED) has been installed at The Gathering Place. It is a device that delivers an electric shock through the chest to the heart when it detects an abnormal rhythm and changes the rhythm back to normal.
The AED was donated by the Nackawic Fire and Rescue team. Notices have been posted for each business in the Nackawic Mall and notices in The Gathering Place (TGP). A key to the TGP is available at J-Lynn’s Independent Store if the device is required after TGP hours.
The Gathering Place is open 7 days a week from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Thanks to Tim Cane and Dot MacElwain for ensuring this project happened. AEDs have been used to save countless lives.
