Monthly Archives: May 2010

Women’s Conference a Success

On Wednesday, May 12, Sue Johanson, sex educator and counselor was in Miramichi to speak at the 5th annual Women’s Wellness Conference and a grade nine education presentation. Johanson is a registered nurse who educates audiences across Canada on the complex topics of love, relationships and sex. Continue Reading

J.J. Steinfeld Reading in Moncton

The Writers’ Federation of New Brunswick (WFNB) and the Canada Council for the Arts are pleased to announce that PEI novelist, poet, and playwright J.J. Steinfeld will be reading at the La Teraz Gallery on 154 Church Street, in Moncton. The reading will take place at 8 pm, at the front of the gallery. J.J.… Continue Reading

Just Desserts!

Hi Everyone, Continuing my series of emails highlighting aspects of WordsSpring, we’ve arrived at our member book launches, which will happen right before Sally Armstrong’s event. We’re calling it Just Desserts, because it takes place right after supper and yes, we will have desserts.  And because… well, you can figure the rest out! Here’s the… Continue Reading

POETPOLOOZA!

A Night of Poetry: Fundraiser for the League of Canadian Poets St. Thomas University is playing host to the annual League of Canadian Poets fundraiser on Thursday, May 13 at 8 pm in the McCain Hall Study Hall. The event will feature several poetry readings and performances by writers’ groups from the Fredericton. Wolftree Writers,… Continue Reading

WordsSpring Coming Right Up

WordsSpring is coming right up, so please hurry and mail in those registration forms in to the Writers’ Federation of New Brunswick (WFNB). Ilkay Silk is giving the Saturday morning ‘performance’ workshop. She has been Theatre St. Thomas’ leading lady for decades. She is well-known in the community for her work as an actor, director,… Continue Reading

Pegine’s Motivational Times — Mentoring Matters

The Post-Gazette.com ran an article on Monday, October 19, 2009 by Ralph Bangs and Larry E. Davis called “Mentoring programs can build diversity in management”. The article said mentoring is the #1 strategy for people to succeed. I agree, being mentored is critical in all areas and stages of our lives. There are different kinds… Continue Reading

Country Music Star Travis Tritt in Moncton in July

Country Music Star Travis Tritt will give a concert in Moncton this July 20th! This must-see show for all country music lovers will take place at the brand new Casino New Brunswick located at 2570 Mountain Road in Moncton. Tickets on sale at www.casinonb.ca. Over the course of his 15-year career, this Georgian native has delighted… Continue Reading