By Julie Stone
Volunteer of the Month
A long-term community resident, Nancy Cronkhite, has been chosen Volunteer of the Month for October. Nancy comes from a family known for giving back to the community. She is actively involved in her church, the Curling Club, the Golf Club and Country Club, the Louise Breau Memorial Medical Trust Fund, and Nackawic Area Wellness, to name a few. Her advice and support are often called upon, and she rarely declines an opportunity to help. Congratulations Nancy. Volunteers like you help to bond our community together.
Nackawic Curling Club
The Nackawic Curling Club is busy preparing for the upcoming curling season, which should begin in November.
Programs include:
League play for mixed curling
Open league for men’s, women’s, or mixed teams
Ladies afternoon play
Juniors and Little Rocks
Friday Night Fun curling – open to anyone as pay-as-you-play
(no need to be a club member)
For information about the children’s programs, contact Terrilyn at 506-471-0584; for League play, contact Don Albert at 506-575-2532. For information about Friday Fun Night, call Sandy at 506-324-4355. For general enquiries, call Bonnie at 506-575-8417.
Nackawic Lions Club Activities
The Nackawic Lions Club is a service club known for its financial and compassionate support to those in need in their community. This support is made possible by funds raised through their many activities, hall rentals, and donations. The activities also encourage people to socialize and help end social isolation. New members are always welcome, and if you are interested, you can contact any Lion’s member or call Dilys Toole at 506-575-2885. If you need assistance at any time, contact a Lion’s member.
A schedule for upcoming events follows:
Senior Bowling: Mondays – 11 a.m.to 1 p.m
Shuffleboard: Mondays – 11 a.m
Cribbage: Tuesdays – 11:30 a.m.
Bingo: 1st and 3rd Tuesdays at 7 p.m.– proceeds to Festival on the Bend
2nd and 4th Tuesdays at 7 p.m. – proceeds to community groups
Country Jamboree: Oct. 26 from 2 to 4:30 p.m.
Club 300 tickets for this year are available from Tina Collier at 506-575-3546
Hall bookings can be scheduled with Dilys Toole at 506-575-2885.
