We had birthday cake today at our meeting. Michael Mersereau happened to be the only member celebrating a birthday in August. Happy Birthday Michael!
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5 days ago
Please share this request for volunteer participants.
Today's speaker was Isabelle Boulay, who is the Research Coordinator and First Link Support at the Alzheimer Society of New Brunswick (ASNB) located in the Moncton Resource Centre. She has a B.A. with a double major in Psychology and Philosophy from the University of Moncton. Isabelle joined the ASNB following her graduation in 2020. Previously, she had volunteered at the Society since 2017. Her research focuses on support and education for caregivers and persons living with dementia.
Isabelle advised our club members of her upcoming research study being done throughout New Brunswick in the fall months. This research study is for family members or friends of people living with Alzheimer’s disease or another form of dementia. It will help examine if a counselling program based on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) would be beneficial for these caregivers. Therapy provided will be free, and is being done only in New Brunswick. It is hoped this program can be rolled out across Canada.
The researchers are currently looking to enroll participants until the end of September. Please look over the study page and decide if this may be beneficial for you.
The study's webpage in English: alzheimer.ca/nb/en/act
The study's webpage in French: alzheimer.ca/nb/fr/tae
If you are unsure about the signs of dementia, here are the 10 warning signs:
In English, alzheimer.ca/en/about-dementia/do-i-have-dementia/10-warning-signs-dementia
In French, alzheimer.ca/fr/au-sujet-des-troubles-neurocognitifs/suis-je-atteint-dun-trouble-neurocognitif/le...
Isabelle participated through zoom and was thanked by Rotarian Michael Mersereau.
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2 weeks ago
Our club was sorry to hear of the passing of a former club president, our condolences to the Quinn family.It is with great sadness that family and friends announce the passing of James “Jim” Edward Quinn, age 91 of Miramichi, New Brunswick.
He will be remembered as a thoughtful, funny, and caring father, husband, businessman and friend.
James was born on February 25, 1931 to the late Arthur and Edith (Longpré) Quinn, and raised in Montréal, Quebec.
He moved to the Miramichi in 1966.
Always active in his community, James volunteered countless hours throughout the community, most notably as the past President for the Newcastle Rotary Club, the Newcastle Chamber of Commerce and The Gideons International. James has been an active member at The Point Church since 1988. James was the owner and operator of Miramichi City Accounting and previous to that he owned Jim’s Coin Shop. James was also one of the founding owners of Miramichi Speedway in 1967, which featured a paved oval and figure-8 racing to the community.
James is survived by his wife Gloria (Amos), and five children, Wayne Quinn (Emily Salome) of Ottawa, ON, Richard Quinn (Rachelle Lanteigne) of Campbellton, NB, Paris Chute (Brian) of Kentville, NS, Lisa DeBow (Brandon) of Cochrane, AB, and Novat Quinn (Joanna Beers) of Lower Sackville, NS; 14 amazing grandchildren and 11 beautiful great-grandchildren; and former wife Deanna Blais of Halifax, NS as well as several nieces and nephews.
James was predeceased by, his brothers Arthur Jr., Lawrence, Gerald, and Frank Quinn, sisters Dorothy Mustill, Margaret Houston, Florence Castonguay and Anne Robillard, and former wife Dorothy (Karas).
The family will receive visitors at Bell’s Funeral Home, 651 King George Highway, Miramichi, on Monday, July 25, 2022 from 7-9 PM.
A funeral service to honour his life will be held from The Point Church, 582 King George Highway, Miramich, NB on Tuesday, July 26, 2022 at 2 PM with Pastor Kevin Matthews officiating.
Burial will follow in the Miramichi Cemetery.
At his request, memorial donations can be made to The Gideons International, whose mission to spread the Word of God, has always been close to James’ heart, or to a memorial of one’s choice.
Funeral arrangements are under the care of Bell’s Funeral Home, 651 King George Highway, Miramichi, NB. Telephone: 506-622-3600
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