Health & Lifestyle

4-Week Diabetes Workshop at The Medicine Shoppe Pharmacy – Grand Bay-Westfield

By Giv'er Saint John / December 31, 2018

The Medicine Shoppe Pharmacy – Grand Bay-Westfield is pleased to announce a repeat of a Diabetes Workshop for four weeks from 10:00 am to 12:00 pm noon beginning on Friday, January 11th, 2019 to Friday, February February 1st, 2019 at the pharmacy located at 317 River Valley Drive, Grand Bay – Westfield, New Brunswick.
Join Pharmacist and Certified Diabetes Educator Dr. Jennifer Ryan and Registered Dietitian Karen Simon for a 4 week Diabetes Care workshop. This workshop is geared towards clients and their families who are living with Diabetes or supporting someone with Diabetes. To register for this event, contact The Medicine Shoppe Pharmacy – Grand-Bay-Westfield at 1-506-738-3355.

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Winter and Spring 2019 Programs with the Canadian Mental Health Association of New Brunswick – Saint John Chapter

By Giv'er Saint John / December 28, 2018

The Canadian Mental Health Association of New Brunswick – Saint John Chapter is offering Winter and Spring Programs at their Saint John Chapter, located at Hilyard Place, 560 Main Street a315, Saint John, New Brunswick. 
Pre-Registration is required for these programs! For more information and to pre-register, contact 1-506-633-1705 or by email at: saintjohn@cmhnb.ca. Be sure to visit the Canadian Mental Health Assocation of New Brunswick website at: https://cmhanb.ca/ and “view” and “like” on Facebook at: https://www.facebook.com/CMHANB/. These programs are sponsored by MindCare – “Funding Hope and Understanding” – https://www.mentalhealthcommission.ca/English/content/mindcare-new-brunswick

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Grocery Store Tour with the Canadian Mental Health Association of New Brunswick – Saint John Chapter and Sobeys

By Giv'er Saint John / December 27, 2018

Together, The Canadian Mental Health Association of New Brunswick – Saint John Chapter and Sobeys will be providing a Grocery Store Tour at Sobeys Rothesay on Monday, January 14th, 2019 at 3:30 pm. and Sobeys East Point on Tuesday, January 15th, 2019 at 3:30 pm. There will be dietitians on hand to help you navigate the grocery store. They will be there to help you learn about what to look for in different areas to make better choices. Pre-Registration is Required! Contact the Canadian Mental Health Association of New Brunswick – Saint John Chapter by telephone at 1-506- 633-1705 or by email at: saintjohn@cmhnb.ca.

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Kennebecasis Valley Blood Donation Event

By Giv'er Saint John / December 24, 2018

On New Year’s Eve, Monday, December 31st, 2018, come out to the Our Lady of Perpetual Help Roman Catholic Church, located at 31 Gondola Point Road, in Rothesay, New Brunswick, for the Kennebecasis Valley Blood Donation Event. This event will be taking place from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. At this time, Walk-Ins and New Donors are greatly needed at this time. Visit http://www.blood.ca / https://myaccount.blood.ca/en/donate for more information and to book an appointment.

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New Year’s Eve in Uptown Saint John – Monday, December 31st, 2018

By Giv'er Saint John / December 24, 2018

Check out this Giv’er Saint John Online Blog are some wonderful happenings for you, a friend or a family member of various ages on New Year’s Eve, Monday, December 31, 2018, in Uptown Saint John, in the City of Saint John, Parish of Saint John, Saint John County, New Brunswick, Canada.

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What’s Happening in Uptown Saint John – December 17th to December 23rd, 2018

By Giv'er Saint John / December 18, 2018

Below is the your weekly schedule for December 17th to December 23rd of What is Happening is Uptown Saint John, in the City of Saint John, Parish of Saint John, Saint John County, New Brunswick, Canada. There is something for everyone of all ages at various uptown businesses! So why not bring yourself, a friend or a family member out to one or many of these exciting events happening! Be sure to visit Uptown Saint John’s website at: https://uptownsj.com/ and Find them as well on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and YouTube!

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Think ‘Green’ Over The Holidays

By Giv'er Saint John / December 18, 2018

There may be a lot of white outside but that does not mean New Brunswickers cannot have a ‘green’ Christmas. Check out this wonderful article for much more!

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What’s Happening in Uptown Saint John – December 10th to December 16th, 2018

By Giv'er Saint John / December 13, 2018

Below is the your weekly schedule for December 10th to December 16th of What is Happening is Uptown Saint John, in the City of Saint John, Parish of Saint John, Saint John County, New Brunswick, Canada. There is something for everyone of all ages at various uptown businesses! So why not bring yourself, a friend or a family member out to one or many of these exciting events happening! Be sure to visit Uptown Saint John’s website at: https://uptownsj.com/ and Find them as well on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and YouTube!

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Irving Nature Park’s Christmas In The Barn With David Goss

By Giv'er Saint John / December 7, 2018

Christmas in the Barn has become a seasonal tradition at the Irving Nature Park! Join us in the old Manchester Barn at 1379 Sand Cover Road with Storyteller David Goss. He will be sharing his favorite seasonal stories in two sessions. The first will be from 3:00 till 4:30 pm and the second will be from 6:30 till 8:00 pm. **As only 40 can be accommodated at each session, preregistration must be done by calling the park at 653-7367.** In both sessions, there will be stories, old and new, including some from his newest book ‘Christmas in Atlantic Canada’.

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Uptown Sparkles – December 7th, 2018

By Giv'er Saint John / December 6, 2018

It’s the ‘most wonderful time of the year’! Experience the old world charm of the uptown core. Enjoy the Mayor’s Tree Lighting, the historic City Market lit up in spectacular splendour, Victorian Carollers, Horse Trolley Rides, a holiday Craft Market, and much, much more. Bring the family out and visit the Uptown shops, boutiques and restaurants for holiday specials and treats. ‘It’s Christmastime in the City’…and tonight is the most special evening to enjoy the season Uptown!

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Feast of the Immaculate Conception at the Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception

By Giv'er Saint John / December 5, 2018

On Friday, December 7th, 2018, at 12:10 p.m. noon, come out to the Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception, located at 91 Waterloo Street in Saint John, New Brunswick for the “Feast of the Immaculate Conception”. 
Most Reverend Bishop Robert Harris, D.D., Bishop of the Roman Catholic Diocese of Saint John will be officiating this special feast day mass. Following the mass, everyone is welcomed to the Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception Rectory, also located at 91 Waterloo Street, in Saint John, New Brunswick for a reception.

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What’s Happening in Uptown Saint John – December 3rd to December 9th, 2018

By Giv'er Saint John / December 4, 2018

Below is the your weekly schedule for December 3rd to December 9th of What is Happening is Uptown Saint John, in the City of Saint John, Parish of Saint John, Saint John County, New Brunswick, Canada.  There is something for everyone of all ages at various uptown businesses! So why not bring yourself, a friend or a family member out to one or many of these exciting events happening! Be sure to visit Uptown Saint John’s website at: https://uptownsj.com/ and Find them as well on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and YouTube!

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