Health & Wellness

Hospice Miramichi Presents: “A Taste of Chocolate”

By Giv'er Miramichi / January 12, 2012 / Comments Off on Hospice Miramichi Presents: “A Taste of Chocolate”

Hospice Miramichi Presents: “A Taste of Chocolate” By Cindy Rule If you love chocolate, laughing, music and helping out in your community, then there’s a good chance that you’ll be heading to the Rodd Miramichi River on Saturday February 11th, 2012 at 7pm. “A Taste of Chocolate” is returning to the Rodd as a fundraiser [Read More…]

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Walk of Hope in Miramichi

By Giv'er Miramichi / January 11, 2012 / Comments Off on Walk of Hope in Miramichi

The Walk of Hope We have all experienced a low in our lives at one time or other. Some of us bounce back; however there are others who need support and assistance to regain self-esteem and self–confidence. Did you know that one in five people will suffer some type of mental illness in their lifetime? [Read More…]

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Nutrition Events in Douglastown this December

By Giv'er Miramichi / November 30, 2011 /

There’s a whole lot of great activities and events happening in December at Sobeys in Douglastown! Kids’ Cooking Class There’s nothing like cooking with your children to get your family into the holiday spirit. Join the Sobeys Dietitian for this free class and enjoy some fun family time. Open to children of all ages. Children…

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Finding Yourself Again After Cancer

By Giv'er Miramichi / November 24, 2011 / Comments Off on Finding Yourself Again After Cancer

How we perceive the world is much dependent on how we perceive ourselves. If perception of self is jeopardized, so too is the life force – the spirit. Women diagnosed with cancer are unwilling witnesses to its debilitating affects. The core of self enters a limbo state; a realm of darkness. The change in appearance [Read More…]

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Self Defense Seminar

By Giv'er Miramichi / October 20, 2011 /

SELF DEFENSE SEMINAR There will be a Self Defense Seminar for women on Saturday November 12 at the Better Bodies Fitness Studio. Learn how to safe guard and protect yourself from an unexpected assault with focus on striking, escape moves, and counter techniques. When:  Saturday November 12, 2011 Time: 9:00-4:30 Location: Better Bodies Fitness Studio…

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Run and Tone Program

By Giv'er Miramichi / September 23, 2011 /

Personal Trainer and Fitness Consultant, Danny Daigle is running an outdoor fitness program called Run and Tone. This program starts on the 27th of this month and there are still openings left and Danny would love to fill those spots a.s.a.p. This is a great program  that will help you get lean, strong, and feeling…

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Straight Talk about Fitness & Weight Loss

By Giv'er Miramichi / September 19, 2011 /
Some of the Mighty Miramichi Biggest Loser 3 participants with Paul Plakas.

Paul Plakas delivered a motivational seminar yesterday to an audience of approximately 140 people at the Douglastown Community Centre. As a personal trainer and owner of “Custom Fit”, a personal training studio, Paul is well-known for his appearances over the past 9 years on the Gemini Award Winning weight-loss documentaries X-Weighted and Taking It Off,…

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X-Weighted TV Star Coming to Miramichi

By Giv'er Miramichi / September 9, 2011 /
Paul Plakas

Paul Plakas has been training people for over 20 years and is the fitness expert on the TV show X-Weighted.  His brutally honest and sincere approach have made him a celebrity in the world of fitness and healthy living.  One of his biggest fans is local fitness instructor, Tobi Desveaux.  Tobi attended a seminar in…

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Parkinson SuperWalk

By Giv'er Miramichi / August 4, 2010 /

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

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Miramichi Parkinson Chapter/Support Group

By Giv'er Miramichi / April 25, 2010 /

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.…

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Parkinson Education & Awareness Day

By Giv'er Miramichi / April 7, 2010 /

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:…

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Horizon Health Network announces Strategic Framework

By Giv'er Miramichi / February 22, 2010 /

Horizon Health Network is pleased to announce its strategic framework.  Developed after extensive consultation with internal and external stakeholders and based on the Provincial Health Plan, the framework has been developed to guide Horizon Health Network operations from 2010 – 2013. The strategic framework includes Horizon’s  vision, mission and values as well as a set…

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Walk of Hope

By Giv'er Miramichi / February 7, 2010 /

One in five people will suffer some type of mental illness in their lifetime. Schizophrenia alone affects more 40 million worldwide and is known as youth’s greatest disabler. The Walk of Hope began in 1994 with only a handful of people walking. The Walk of Hope has grown to become a day of fun. A…

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