Things have suddenly sprung into action - our September
springtime, I guess. But none are so active as Bury. So the mysteries of
vernalization will have to wait until the next column. Here's to bouncing Bury!
VIVA LA VIACTIVE
Our Viactive volunteers
are revving up for a new season. They're boning up on new exercises for
oldsters, exercises that anyone can take part in, whether standing or sitting.
A kinesiologist designed the exercises to strengthen muscles, improve
flexibility, and bolster your sense of balance. Participants are encouraged to
just do what's comfortable. And most people report they feel better almost
right away.
Three groups offer
the weekly exercises bilingually - in Bury, Cookshire and Sawyerville. They're
free, and you can come occasionally or regularly, as you wish. All three of
them begin Wednesday, September 24, at 10 a.m. The sessions last one hour.
In Bury, Irma Chapman
and June Morrison welcome participants at the Armoury Community Centre, 563
Main Street. Info: 819-560-8540 (option 9) or hcs@cabhsf.org.
In Cookshire, Serena
Wintle and Lyne Maisonneuve lead the exercises at the Manoir de l'eau vive, 210
Principale East, in the activity room (salle communautaire) on the 2nd
floor. Info: 819 560-8540 (option 9) or hcs@cabhsf.org.
In Sawyerville, Gérard and Denise Nault lead a group in the Sawyerville
Community Centre, 6 Church Street. Info: 819-889-2630.
Thanks to the Viactive kinesiologist from Sercovie Estrie who trains the
volunteers, and to Sercovie for translating the routines from French to
English. And to the Centre d'action du Haut-Saint-François who supports the
groups by helping with arrangements, supplies and publicity.
ART IN BURY
The Bury Art Show is Saturday, September 20, at 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., at the
Armoury Community Centre and the United Cultural Centre. You can also enter a
drawing to win a painting by Martine Brault.
ACTIVE IN BURY
Volleyball on Wednesday evenings (Info: www.facebook.com/clc.buryqc). Badminton on
Tuesday and Thursday evenings, 7-9 p.m. (Info: June Morrison at 819 872-3736).
Hula Hooping on Fridays at 3-4 p.m., with music too (Info: Tammy 819-875-1566).
All these come via the Eaton Valley Community Learning Centre (CLC) at the
Pope Memorial Elementary School in Bury. Coordinator Kim Fessenden
(819-872-3771) also invites participants to the community kitchen at the Bury
Armoury, and visitors to view the great big Slice of Life at the CLC space at
the far end of the school.
AGGRESSION IN BURY
"How to Diffuse Aggressive Behaviour" is the topic of a roundtable
discussion at AMI Québec (Action on Mental Illness), and available via
videoconference. The speaker is Tom Caplan, a social worker. It's Wednesday,
September 17, at 7 - 9 p.m., at the Eaton Valley CLC, located in the school in
Bury, and it's free. Info: Kim Fessenden, 819-872-3771 or fessendenk@etsb.qc.ca.
BALANCE IN BURY
Back pain is one of the most common reasons people visit doctors. "Backs
and Balance: Keep Your Back Strong" is the topic of an interactive
videoconference with an expert. Learn how our backs affect our balance - how
backs work, why we get back pain, and how to prevent pain and balance problems.
The expert is Catherine "Cat" St-Pierre, a kinesiologist who graduated from the
University of Sherbrooke, and now works in the Townships as a personal trainer
and fitness consultant. For extra info, visit backcarecanada.ca.
The videoconference is Wednesday, September 24, at 10 a.m. to 12 noon. It's
at the Eaton Valley CLC at the far end of the school in Bury. It's free, and it
comes to us from the Community Health Education Program (CHEP). Info: Kim
Fessenden, 819-872-3771 or fessendenk@etsb.qc.ca.
SELF-DEFENSE CLASSES IN BURY
A series of four self-defense classes will be offered for women and girls
aged 10 to 110. Teaching them is certified Martial Arts instructor Michael
Perry. When? They're on Saturdays from 10:30 a.m. to 12 noon, September 27,
October 4, 18 and 25. Where? They're at the Eaton Valley CLC, located at the
school in Bury. Cost? Just $25 for the four sessions, altogether. Info or to
reserve your spot: Kim Fessenden, 819-872-3771 or fessendenk@etsb.qc.ca.
SCHIZOPHRENIA BY PHONE
Schizophrenia. What is it? Where does it come from? How does it affect the
patient's life and behaviour? How does it affect those close to the ill person?
How is it treated? A psychiatrist who specializes in working with persons who
have schizophrenia will be speaking and answering questions by phone. The
speaker is Dr. Marc Laporta, director of the McGill University Hospital
Centre's Early Psychosis Interventions Centre.
You can join this free and confidential telephone workshop from your home
on Wednesday, September 17, at 7 p.m. It lasts one hour. But you must register
in advance. You can do so either at careringvoice.com, or by phone at 1-866-396-2433,
Monday to Friday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
GARAGE SALE IN EAST ANGUS
A gigantic garage sale is planned for this weekend to benefit the
Saint-Louis-de-France Church in East Angus. When? It's Friday and Saturday,
September 12-13, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Where? It's at two locations - 185 St.
Jacques St, next to the Caisse Desjardins, and 166 St. Jean E., in the garage
and basement. For sale are donated items such as furniture, books, kitchen
accessories, bedding, toys and decorations. Info: Marie Aubin Roy,
819-832-2589.
CARDS IN BULWER
Plan ahead for Card Parties at the Bulwer Community Center on Jordon Hill
Road. They're Thursdays at 2 p.m. on September 25, October 9 and 23 (military
whist, followed by a hot supper) and November 6. The usual prizes and admission
charges pertain for the regular card parties. Info: Peggy Roy, 819-640-3571.
United: Sunday worship is at Cookshire
United at 9:30 a.m., and at Sawyerville United at 11 a.m. Info: 819 889-2838
(hear message and leave message, too).
Anglican: The four
Anglican congregations in the Haut-Saint-François meet at 10:30 a.m. in a
different church each Sunday. On the first Sunday of the month, services are at
St. Peter's in Cookshire. Second Sundays are at St. John's in Brookbury. Third
Sundays are at St. Paul's in Bury. Fourth Sundays are at Christ Church in
Canterbury (819-239-6902).
Baptist: In
Sawyerville, the worship service is at 9 a.m. in French, and 11 a.m. in
English. Sunday school is at 10 a.m. in English and French. The bi-weekly and
bilingual Children's Community Club meets
on Saturday, September 13 and 27, from 2 to 3:30 p.m., at the church, 33
Cookshire St. (819-239-8818).
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by September 15 for publication September 24 and by
September 29 for October 8.
