Below is a list of parish events that might be of interest to other members of the diocesan family. To have an event added to this listing, please send details to Gisele McKnight.
Saturday, Jan. 31, 7 p.m. Snowflake Shindig Dance at St. John the Baptist Church in the Parish of Riverview. Come on out and enjoy live music for all the eras by the Gallant Family Band. All proceeds go towards church ministry. Non-perishable food items towards the Albert County Foodbank. Admission is $10. Call 506-381-6550 for more information.
Monday, Feb. 2 , 1 p.m. Senior men's circuit facilitated by Paulette Haines, personal trainer & fitness leader. Learn how to move through a Daily Activities for Living (DAL)-inspired circuit with stations designed to strengthen your core, upper and lower body strength, and improve balance. Paulette can modify or enhance any station to match your abilities, insuring you feel supported and challenged at the right level for you.
This program runs until March 2 at Holy Trinity Church Hall, 2 Hammond River Rd, Quispamsis, NB. Cost: $50 for 10 weeks. Pre-Register by calling 506-647-8170.
Monday, Feb. 2, 2:15 p.m. Men's healthy aging workshop facilitated by Paulette Haines, personal trainer & fitness leader. The workshop will consist of six one-hour sessions. Each session will have education and coaching that will provide you with the tools for maintaining strength, mobility, balance and range of motion. Topics include nutrition, fall prevention, social engagement and mental health. We begin and end with a personal fitness check-in designed to highlight your achievements and keep you moving forward to healthy aging. until March 2 at Holy Trinity Church Hall, 2 Hammond River Rd, Quispamsis, NB. Cost: $50 for 10 weeks. Pre-Register by calling 506-647-8170.
Tuesday, Feb. 17, 4-6:30 p.m. Pancake supper at St. Luke’s Church, Main Street in north-end Saint John. Adults $12, children 4 to 10 years $6, and 3 and under free. Menu: pancakes, sausages, baked beans and gingerbread with real whipped cream; tea, coffee or juice.
Tuesday, Feb. 17, 4:30- 6:30 p.m. Shrove Tuesday Supper of beans, sausages and pancakes, including a selection of homemade desserts and hot/cold beverages. Hosted by Christ Church Parish Church, 245 Westmorland St., Fredericton. Free-will donations appreciated.
Tuesday, Feb. 17, 4:30-6:30 p.m. Shrove Tuesday pancake supper, hosted by the ACWs of St. John’s in Salisbury and St. Andrew’s in Petitcodiac. Menu: beans, pancakes, sausages, selection of desserts, tea, coffee or juice. Price: $12 for adults; $6 for children under 10; $30 for a family. This event takes place at the Petitcodiac Legion.