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Parkinson SuperWalk
The Greater Miramichi Parkinson Chapter would like to invite you to bring a friend and join them for their 3rd annual Parkinson SuperWalk, which will be held on Sunday September 12 at the Miramichi Kinsmen Centre. Registration is at noon with the walk starting at 1:00pm.
For more information call Lorelei at (506)773-4922, email LoBell@sykes.com or visit www.parkinsonsuperwalk.ca.
Pledge forms may be picked up at Vogue Optical or Pizza Delight, Miramichi.
Newcastle Business District Open Air Market
I just walked over to the Open Air Market in the Town Square (Newcastle) – wow what a great idea! There were lots of vendors and people milling about. I bought some homemade cat treats and natural lip balm – Margarita flavoured 
It runs today until 2pm (Saturday, July 31). Something for everyone! Popcorn, cotton candy, handmade jewellery, one-of-a-kind art, Watkins, Mary Kay, quilts, soap & skincare, books, dvds, games, paintings, wood carvings, gift baskets, and lots of this ‘n that!
Raymond Fraser Book Launch
You are cordially invited to attend the Miramichi launching of Raymond Fraser’s new book
THE TRIALS OF BROTHER BELL
SATURDAY, JULY 10, 1-3 PM
Books Inn Bookstore, Newcastle, NB
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THE TRIALS OF BROTHER BELL
Two highly entertaining novels in one volume: “Repentance Vale” and “The Struggle Outside”. 272 pp. Lion’s Head Press.
“Absolutely hilariously funny… Farce is not easy to sustain, but Raymond Fraser can mix the absurdities of humanity into fine, plausible fiction… “Repentance Vale” and “The Struggle Outside” are dramas of intense dimension.” – MICHAEL O. NOWLAN, The Gleaner
REPENTANCE VALE
Apocalyptic events take place in New Brunswick when the rich and arrogant meet the poor and fanatical …
“A terrific piece of writing. Best thing I’ve read in years.”
– BERNELL MACDONALD, Author, Zoopoesies
THE STRUGGLE OUTSIDE
An abandoned farmhouse, a cache of stolen arms, four revolutionaries awaiting their leader, and a comrade just escaped from custody – In this wickedly funny novel the Popular Liberation Army is ready to stage an operation that will trigger the long-awaited revolution in New Brunswick.
“Exuberant, comic, with a satiric edge frequently bordering on
absurdist fantasy.” – LINDA SANDLER, Saturday Night
“An almost surrealistic account…. it represents the best in contemporary satire. Outrageously funny.” – BEST SELLERS, New York
For further author information see:
Miramichi Chamber receives Great turnout from open invitation!
Business Retention and Expansion project top priority for 2010. On Friday the 25th an invitation was emailed out to local businesses inviting them to become part of the solution, and they came! At 7:30 am over 125 local businesses gathered at Rodd Miramichi to become part of the solution. President Hal Somers stated "Taking ownership of our future is vital to swing our community to become a thriving community, not a surviving community." He invited every business leader to up their game, and become involved. "With over 1200 businesses in the region, we need everyone to take a part making a major impact on our future economic growth. By working together coming up with the solutions, making a plan and partnering with all levels of government, we can make this happen." The 2009 strategy was reviewed - rte 108 improvements; - Air Port updates; - Youth initiatives; - Branding the Region, I AM Miramichi; and a comprehensive survey of business owners was conducted. All attendees broke into groups and engaged into a SWOT exercise (Strengths, Weaknesses, Opportunities, Threats) gathering timely info from the business owners. This is to be compiled and a tentative action plan with time lines will be sent out to all attendees within the month. In conclusion, Hal Somers stated, "the Business Retention and Expansion project (taking care of, nurturing and supporting businesses already existing in the community) is our top priority for 2010 and I believe we are on the right track." If you have ideas please submit at http://www.enterprisemiramichi.com/ideabank.aspx or submit feedback to www.MiramichiChamber.com
Miramichi Parkinson Chapter/Support Group
The May meeting of the Greater Miramichi Parkinson Chapter/Support group will be held on Monday, May 3rd from 7 to 9 pm, at Sobeys Community Room, King George Hwy, Miramichi. Special guest speaker will be Margaret Manderson, BScN, Administrator for the Miramichi Senior Citizens Home. For more info contact Lorelei at (506)773-4922, or Judy at (506)773-7191. Everyone welcome.
Parkinson Education & Awareness Day
Parkinson Education & Awareness Day
May 8th
Campbellton Regional Hospital, Lily Lake Rd.
12:25 Welcome and opening remarks by chapter president
Speakers
12:30 Dr. Kyna Squarey, MD, FRCPC, Neurologist, Adult Movement Disorder Specialist, Moncton.
Parkinson’s: A neurologists view
1:45 to 2:00 Organized stretch break by Lucie Lachance
2:00 Sheree Trecartin, RN. Parkinson Outreach Nurse, Saint John: Living daily with Parkinson’s
3:15 to 3:30 Coffee break
3:30 Lucie Lachance, M.Sc. Clinical Nurse Specialist, McGill Movement Disorder Program.
Mieux vivre avec la Maladie de Parkinson
4:45 Thank you to all
April is Parkinson’s Month
APRIL IS PARKINSON AWARENESS MONTH and the members of the Greater Miramichi Parkinson Chapter would like to invite the general public to join them on Monday, April 12 from 7 to 9 pm, at Sobeys Community Room, King George Hwy, Miramichi, for their monthly meeting. Special guest speaker will be Jeannie McMillan, with Security Pro (medical alarms). For more info contact Lorelei at 773-4922, lorelei.bell@sykes.com, or Judy at 772-7191, jamdrm@nb.sympatico.ca
Everyone welcome, light lunch to follow.
Social Media Workshops
Silicon East is pleased to present Mr Harold Jarche from Jarche Consulting presenting a social media day at the Rodd Miramichi on Thursday May 25th.
http://www.jarche.com/2010/03/social-media-workshops/
You may attend one or both of the sessions. The fee is $10 per session to cover refreshments.
Workshop #1: Social media for training & education (9:00 AM to noon)
Focus: understanding web social media and how they can be used for training, education and personal learning
Topics:
What is Web 2.0?
Personal knowledge management – a sense-making process
Tools, techniques and resources for social learning on the web: e.g. social bookmarks, blogs, twitter
Workshop #2 Social media for small business (1:30 PM to 4:30 PM)
Focus: understanding web social media to connect with customers
Topics:
What is Web 2.0?
Examples of social media use for business: e.g. blogs, twitter, slidecasts, videos
Web tools, techniques and resources for small businesses.