North End Wellness Centre
223 Victoria Street E2K1L9 Saint John, NB, Canada

Playgroup in our neighbourhood!

Quick reminder that applications for Winter programming are due by October 31st! Apply now: https://www.saintjohn.ca//neighbourho/prokids/default.aspx

North End neighbours, check out the opportunities provided by RiverCross Church volunteers so you can register for community Christmas programs. ** THE DEADL...INE FOR EACH PROGRAM IS DIFFERENT.** -- Empty Stocking Fund: Wal-Mart gift card for each child ages 1 to 12. Deadline November 16. -- Christmas Exchange: Gift card for food for Christmas Dinner for you and everyone in your household. Deadline November 25. Due to COVID-19, registration with RiverCross Church will take place at ONE location only, and registration begins November 2 at RiverCross Mission, 211 Main Street North on: Mondays, 9 AM - 1 PM Tuesdays, 9 AM - 1 PM Wednesdays, 2 PM - 6 PM (closed November 11) No registration on Thursdays or Fridays. Please remember to: - wear a mask - observe 2-metre distancing - bring a current (not expired) Medicare card for each person - and bring proof of address (driver’s license, health card, bill, rent receipt) You can only register ONCE for the Empty Stocking Fund and the Christmas Exchange. Thank you RiverCross volunteers for providing this service!

If you have recently travelled and are experiencing Coronavirus (COVID-19) symptoms, such as fever, a cough or difficulty breathing, please stay at home and sel...f-isolate. Please do NOT visit an Emergency Department. Call Tele-Care 811. This will ensure anyone who may be experiencing symptoms is given proper instructions for how to proceed, and to mitigate public risk. Please be patient when calling Tele-Care 811. As expected, they are receiving a large volume of calls but we encourage you to stay on the line. We all have a role to play in preventing the spread of COVID-19, a respiratory infection. For accurate, up-to-date information please visit these reputable sources: http://bit.ly/3a7Dqho and http://bit.ly/2vSmCg2. --- Si vous avez récemment voyagé et que vous éprouvez maintenant des symptômes semblables à ceux du coronavirus (COVID-19), comme la fièvre, la toux et de la difficulté à respirer, veuillez rester à la maison et vous isoler. Horizon vous demande de téléphoner à Télé-Soins 811 avant de vous rendre à lurgence ou de téléphoner à lun de ses hôpitaux. Cette mesure vise à minimiser les risques pour le public et à garantir que toutes les personnes qui croient présenter des symptômes dinfection respiratoire reçoivent les bonnes directives sur la marche à suivre. Léquipe de Télé-Soins 811 reçoit actuellement un grand nombre dappels. Si vous appelez au 811, veuillez faire preuve de patience et ne pas quitter la ligne. Nous avons tous un rôle à jouer pour prévenir la propagation de la COVID-19, une infection respiratoire. Pour obtenir des renseignements exacts et à jour provenant de sources fiables, veuillez consulter les sites suivants : http://bit.ly/3a7Dqho et https://bit.ly/2IFgzy1.

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Join us in wishing Joanne Barry a Happy Retirement! There will be a drop in reception today,Thursday,March 5th,3:30 pm to 5pm. Rivercross Mission, 211 Main St North.

Happy Retirement Joanne Barry, AKA Ruthie!

The North End Food Bank will be closed today due to inclement weather. We will open on Wednesday, Dec 4th at 10 am. Crescent Valley Resource Centre The Harbour RiverCross Church Holy Redeemer Parish The ONE Change Inc

Grandparents raising Grandchildren Come and join us for coffee and conversation as we consider 10 Favorite Parenting Techniques. Date: November 27nd, 2019... Wednesday 10-12 pm Location: Social Development Community Room, 344 Somerset Street Please Note: If you would like more information on the program, please call Vanessa McMullin at 643-2034

Today is the day Canada! Get out and vote. To find where to vote if you did not receive a voter's card, go to www.elections.ca

Combating sexual violence in NB: https://www2.gnb.ca///corporate/promo/sexual_violence.html There are specific resources for the Saint John area. Crescent Valley Resource Centre Anglin Drive Is Alive Crescent Valley Community Tenants Association

Awesome paid education and training program for youth ages 15 to 30. They are accepting applications now! Tell your friends, children and neighbours about this great opportunity. Anglin Drive Is Alive Crescent Valley Community Tenants Association St. Lukes Loaves and Fishes RiverCross Church Saint John Newcomers Centre PRUDE Inc.

Delicious pickles, and free!

The grand opening of The Growing Place yesterday was great. Check out their page for photos.

This morning, Sept 23, the official opening of Crescent Valley's greenhouse and community garden, The Growing Place

No yoga with Tanya this morning (Sept. 23) at St. Luke's Church St. Lukes Loaves and Fishes. I'll be back Monday, Sept. 30.

Today is the day! Celebrate recovery from addictions at Kings Square, noon to 1 pm. Sophia Recovery Centre Crescent Valley Resource Centre The ONE Change Inc St. Lukes Loaves and Fishes

We might be getting down the last garden meet-ups. Tanya will be at the Hope Garden today from 4 to 5pm, hoping that last night's light frost didn't do much damage.

No cost counselling provided on Fridays from 2 to 4 pm by Social Worker at 66 Waterloo St: https://www.cbc.ca//free-counselling-saint-john-laura-gati

This weekend's volunteer demolition part of the Community Build at 96 Victoria St. has ended, but things are just getting started! It was great to be a part of this. Saint John Tool Library & DIY centre The ONE Change Inc

Yoga with Tanya is back today, Monday Sept 16: 11 am at St. Lukes Loaves and Fishes on the corner of Metcalf and Lansdowne. Free, open to beginners, and mats are provided. Saint John Newcomers Centre Crescent Valley Resource Centre The ONE Change Inc Wen Saint John

This Thursday, celebrate recovery from addictions in Kings Square, noon until 1pm.

The Community Build demolition started today at 96 Victoria St. Volunteer spots for Saturday and Sunday are still open: https://www.sjtl.ca/community-build/ Saint John Tool Library & DIY centre The ONE Change Inc St. Lukes Loaves and Fishes RiverCross Church

The Growing Place garden and greenhouse is having their grand opening on Sept. 23 at 11:30. A great project to celebrate! Anglin Drive Is Alive Crescent Valley Community Tenants Association The ONE Change Inc Saint John Learning Exchange St. Lukes Loaves and Fishes RiverCross Church

I'm sure this is not a surprise due to the weather, but Weeding and Watering Wednesday is cancelled today, Sept 11. Mother Nature is doing her job!

Pickle making at the Crescent Valley Resource Centre- free!

St. Lukes Loaves and Fishes is back in action today: hot lunch at noon. Beginner yoga with Tanya will be starting up again next Monday, September 16 in St. Luke's front room, 11:00-11:45 am. Mats provided. For any questions about the yoga group, contact Tanya at 651-2705 or through the NEW-C's facebook page. Crescent Valley Resource Centre The ONE Change Inc Anglin Drive Is Alive Crescent Valley Community Tenants Association

All are welcome to come out tomorrow at 4 pm to the Hope Garden in Shamrock Park, just next to the parking lot across from the horseshoes. We'll be harvesting and weeding. Take some produce home, then the rest goes to the North End Food Bank. Kid-friendly! The ONE Change Inc Crescent Valley Resource Centre St. Lukes Loaves and Fishes North End Food Bank Association RiverCross Church

Tanya and other volunteers will be at the Hope Garden in Shamrock Park today at 4pm harvesting veggies. Come join in!

Recovery day celebration in King's Square, Sept. 19.

The North End Food Bank Association's Hope garden is looking for volunteers to help care for the garden and pick some veggies. Please reach out to Tanya at 651-2705, [email protected], or through the NEW-C's facebook to get started. The beans are here and ready to be picked! Pictured in the photo is one willing volunteer ready to pick and eat some vegetables if she ever gets inside the fence. The ONE Change Inc St. Lukes Anglican Church Rivercross Church The Growing Place Crescent Valley Resource Centre

Free Fundy Fringe Festival events for kids all day Saturday: https://www.fundyfringefestival.com/kids-fringe Fundy Fringe Festival The ONE Change Inc Crescent Valley Resource Centre St. Lukes Loaves and Fishes North End Food Bank Association Theatre, music, dance, crafts!

Some video footage of Saturday's ONE Change Street Fair. Great to see the neighbourhood coming together and celebrating.

A great time was had on Saturday at the The ONE Change Inc Street Fair. Congratulations to everyone who flexed their sun smarts and won a prize. Thanks to Canadian Cancer Society (New Brunswick) - Société canadienne du cancer (New Brunswick) and Fundy Wellness Network / Réseau Mieux-Être Fundy for information and prizes, and of course all the hardworking staff and volunteers at ONE Change for hosting.

3 years ago at Old North End fun day inside the Nick Nicolle Centre- time flies! I'll be back this Saturday at fun day 2019. Catch me and Joanne at street fair from noon to 3. Come say hi, and play some games to win great prizes. See you there! The ONE Change Inc Anglin Drive Is Alive Crescent Valley Resource Centre Crescent Valley Community Tenants Association North End Food Bank Association

Tanya and Joanne will be at the The ONE Change Inc Family Fun day, starting at noon this Saturday. Come out and say hi! Anglin Drive Is Alive Crescent Valley Resource Centre Crescent Valley Community Tenants Association St. Lukes Loaves and Fishes RiverCross Church

The weather is looking good! See you at yoga in Victoria Park at noon!