A tremendous educational opportunity for healthcare workers, parents, and caregivers is coming to Fredericton this September!

The New Brunswick Association of Speech-Language Pathologists and Audiologists (NBASLPA) will be holding their conference and AGM at the Crowne Plaza Fredericton – Lord Beaverbrook Hotel on September 27-28th, 2019.

This educational opportunity includes sessions in both English and French that feature topics of interest for the parents/caregivers and for a variety of healthcare professionals including speech language pathologists, occupational therapists, physical therapists, child psychologists, counsellors, mental health workers, and early childhood intervention specialists.

The 2019 Take Back The Night on the Miramichi Event will be held on Friday, September 20th, 2019, from 7 pm to 8:30 pm at the Elm Park in Chatham. Take Back The Night Miramichi is a public march organized by the Miramichi Family Violence Prevention Network and Miramichi Emergency Centre for Women. United, they…

** NOTE – CHANGE OF LOCATION FOR REGISTRATION DUE TO WEATHER ** 170 Wellington Street, MIramichi, New Brunswick, E1V 1L9 (GoToInsure / Adaptive Office Solutions Building) On Saturday, September 7th, 2019, from 10 am to 1 pm, come out to the playground area of the French Fort Cove for the 1st Miramichi Traditional Scouting Registration…

Miramichi Hope Café serves free meals to the community every Friday from 12 pm noon to 1 pm, year-round, at Saint Andrew’s Anglican Church Hall in Miramichi. They now serve between 40 to 55 meals each week, and also serve meals on special occasions. As well, “free for the taking” items table are available during the meals. Donations to the Miramichi Hope Café are most welcome. Saint Andrew’s Anglican Church Hall is located at 214 Pleasant Street. Parking is available at the rear of the hall.

“Another Day By The River With Friends” – “Spring Into Selfulness” will be held on Saturday, June 15th, at the Riverside Entertainment Centre Inc., from 10:00 am to 3:00 pm. Care and Share Miramichi, invite all the women of the Miramichi to attend.

The 4th Annual Butterfly Release Event for the Hospice Miramichi Inc. will be taking place on Sunday, July 21st, 2019, from 11:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. on the grounds of the Hospice Miramichi Inc., 14 Howard Street, directly behind the Saint Michael’s the Archangel Basilica Roman Catholic Church in Chatham. Registration is at 11:30 a.m. and the release is at 12:30 p.m. noon. Tax receipts will not be issued for the Butterfly Purchases. All the proceeds are going to the Day Programs of the Hospice Miramichi Inc. You can pre-order your butterfly for just $20. until Thursday, June 20th, 2019.

May is Sexual Assault Awareness Month and on Wednesday, May 22nd, 2019, from 10am to 12pm noon, come out to the Queen Elizabeth Park in the Town Square in Newcastle (Miramichi West) for the Miramichi Sexual Assault Awareness Month Walk. It will be happening rain or shine! Join the Miramichi Emergency Centre for Women for this event! Bring some noise, bring awareness and there will be signs provided! Also! Be sure to view “What Were You Wearing?” Art Exhibit (weather permitting).

Douglastown Sobeys along with Sobeys Dietitians are offering a wide selection of Nutrition Events for the month of May! From Healthy Cooking to planning a Wholesome Summer and more!

On Tuesday, May 14th, 2019, beginning at 7 pm, come out to the Upper Miramichi Lions Club, located at 6438 Route 8 Highway in Boiestown, New Brunswick for the Canadian Purple Shield Free Planning Workshop. The guest speaker of the evening is Jody MacBeath. There is only limited seating available. If interested in attending, please RSVP to Marilyn Munn by telephone at 1-506-369-9119 or by email at marilynmunn@xplornet.ca.

Beginning Thursday evenings, May 16th, 2019 to June 20th, 2019, at 6:30 pm, come out to the Hospice Miramichi Inc., located at 14 Howard Street, directly behind the Saint Michael’s the Archangel Basilica Roman Catholic Church in Miramichi East (Chatham) for the Hospice Miramichi Inc.’s Grief Support Group. It allows people who have experienced death of a loved one, to come together in a comfortable supportive environment and learn to cope with their loss. Please wait until three months after the death of your loved one to participate in this program. Registration is required for this program. Contact Hospice Miramichi Inc. at 1-506-773-7607 or email info@hospicemiramichi.com.

World Tai Chi Day is April 27th, 2019, and in Miramichi they are celebrating their 20th year with a Public Demonstration kicking off at 10 AM on Saturday, April 27th, 2019 at the Ritchie Wharf Park.

On Thursday, March 21st, 2019, beginning at 9:00 a.m., come out to the Queen Elizabeth Park located in the Former Town of Newcastle’s Town Square to help raise the flag for WDSD (World Down Syndrome Day) on the Miramichi.

Again, Autism Resources Miramichi Inc. is partnering up with Sobeys. This time it is with the Sobeys Newcastle. for a Sobeys Sensitive Shopping Evening starting Monday, March 25th, 2019, from 6:00 pm to 7:30 pm and every Monday. This event will feature the following: Lowered Lighting, No Announcements, Cart Collection and Machinery Operating. The staff of Sobeys Newcastle will be available to assist you. This session offers an opportunity for families to plan meals together, to practice basic life skills and to take part in an every day experience that is so vital to living.