By Julie Stone
Volunteer of the Month
Jeanette Schroder is the Volunteer of the Month for May. She resides in Millville with her family and enjoys their newfound community. Jeanette is the treasurer of the Nackawic Area Wellness Group and volunteers weekly for the free income tax program that is being carried out at The Gathering Place. Jeanette’s family loves to ski, which was the main reason for their family relocating to the area, which was a real gift for your community. Thank you for your volunteer service, Jeanette!
Curling Club Events:
Garden Fair: May 17th. 9 a.m. until 1 p.m. This involves a plant sale (house plants, seedlings and perennials), a bake sale, and a craft fair. If you have any questions, please send an email to the correct person:
Plant sale: terrilynannmacfarlane@gmail.com
Craft fair: Marilyn at brew4u@me.com
Bake sale: Sharon: sharonmorrison.bedmorrison@gmail.com. There will also be a barbecue from 11 a.m. until 1 p.m. There will be singing and a musical scene.
Wellness: Helping us help others
What is the Nackawic Area Wellness Group (NAW) all about?
NAW began in 2013, working to provide services and resources to underserved communities. It is about keeping communities well regarding physical, mental, emotional, and social health. At first, the group was connected to the provincial government, but that is no longer the case. It is a group of volunteers run by a volunteer board of five members, and they seek out or are introduced to people who can provide a resource to the community.
For example, Edith Martel and friends meet two Thursday evenings monthly to support each other through grieving and healing. Peter Sawatsky teaches Guitar and Ukulele lessons and introduces a “Games Night” at The Gathering Place. The University of New Brunswick’s third-year nursing students work on projects. Barb Boulter volunteered to teach people how to make nutritious Crock Pot meals, and this is now a monthly event. Tom Thompkins has taken on a project about Food Security in which access to food is collected from grocery stores and businesses and distributed to needy folks. He works with the Lions Club, the Southampton Community Hall and the Millville Community. Lynn Ouellette from the Compassionate Community group suggests and makes contact with potential speakers for the monthly Lunch and Learn events. This month’s speaker will be RCMP Constable Simon Hachey.
Many men and women volunteer with NAW and the Nackawic-Millville Rural Community, who are engaged in many public services and activities. NAW has successfully obtained its charity status and can now provide receipts to donors for income tax purposes. Donations over $25 are eligible for a receipt. Donations can be dropped off at The Gathering Place, and if a receipt is desired, please include your complete mailing address.
