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The Discovering the Total Self series will host seven powerfully liberating life-changing courses from Oct. 21 to the beginning of December at Edith Cavell School at 125 Park St. in Moncton. The fee is $25 per course or $140 for all seven courses. Pre-registration is required. For more information on the sessions or to register, contact Joanne Rolfe-Cogger at 506-384-2893 or at discoveringthetotalself@gmail.com

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The NBCC Wellness Fair 2009 will take place on Thursday, Nov. 5 from 9:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. at NBCC Moncton. Admission is free. There will be numerous exhibitors, product demonstrations, information on available resources and door prizes.

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FrancoFete en Acadie 2009 takes place all week. For more information and a complete schedule, visit www.radarts.ca Tickets are available in the Greater Moncton Ticket Network (fees will be applied), Capitol Theater (811 Main Street), Université de Moncton (Student Centre), Frank's Music (245 Carson Dr.), théâtre l'Escaouette (170 Botsford Street), By phone: 506.856.4379 or 1.800.567.1922 and on the internet at www.admission.com

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The public is welcome to celebrate the 50th anniversary of Bessborough School at an Open House at the school on Friday, Nov. 6, from 6 to 8 p.m. Meet current and former classmates, principals, teachers, and staff, and listen to special music provided by the school choir. Bessborough, a K-8 school for students in Moncton's west end, is marking its golden anniversary with a new $30,000 50th Anniversary Legacy Center purchased through the generosity of individual school supporters and corporate sponsors. GTECH and SPIELO donated $15,000 in computer equipment as part of GTECH's After School Advantage program. The community, Bessborough school alumni, and supporters helped to match the GTECH/SPIELO donation with an additional $15,000 toward the purchase of a Smart Board and completion of the center's renovations. A special Legacy Wall at the heart of the center will display the names of the donors who helped to add value to Bessborough students' educational experience. For more information, contact Jocelyn Cohoon, Legacy Committee co-chair at 853-3512 (daytime); Tracey Deware, Legacy Committee co-chair at 382-2415 (evening); or Sally Somers, Bessborough School Principal, at 856-3404.

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The annual Hillsborough United Church's Roast Beef Dinner will be on Saturday Nov. 7, from 3:30 to 6:30 p.m. at The Hillsborough United Church Hall on 2891 Main Street Hillsborough. Adults $12 or Family $30 with children 12 and under. Tickets available at the door or from a church members.

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Baladi Fitness Grand Opening Sat. Nov. 7th. Free Classes all day: Yoga, BellyDance, Bellyfit, Zumba, Fitness Classes, Nutrition talk. Classes for men and women. Reception to follow - free iPod draw and performances. www.baladifit

ness.com 961.4340.

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The City of Moncton is pleased to offer its annual Art Gallery Tours (previously called Art Studio Tours) on Saturday, November 7, from noon to 5 p.m. During the tour, local galleries will be open to welcome the public into their spaces. The program, free of charge, will include interpretations of galleries' current exhibits, 'meet the artist' events, a silent auction, live art demonstrations, a chance for the public to try a painting technique, and more. Information and tour maps are available at Moncton City Hall, 655 Main Street (open Monday to Friday, from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.), and on the City's website, moncton.ca (search words: studio tours), and also at each of the participating galleries.

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St. John's UCW is holding their annual Christmas Bazaar & Luncheon on Saturday, Nov. 7 from 11 a.m. - 2 p.m. in the church basement at 75 Alma St., Moncton. You'll find crafts, baking, preserves, new-to-you treasures, and much more. A luncheon will be served from 11:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m. for a cost of $6, and will include your choice of corn chowder or chicken soup, plus a roll, pie and beverage.

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Turkey Supper - hosted by St. James Anglican Church, 101 Fairview Drive (Fairview & St. George Blvd.) in Moncton on Saturday, Nov. 7, 2009. Take-Outs (pick-up or delivery) available 4 - 5 p.m. Sit-down meal available in two sittings (5 - 6 p.m. and 6 - 7 p.m.). Adults $12; Children $7; 5 and under $2. Menu includes turkey, mashed potatoes, vegetable, dessert and a beverage. Please phone 382-7725 or 389-2370 to order take-outs or to reserve for 5 or 6 p.m. sitting. All welcome.

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The Capitol Theatre presents Canadian Latin Jazz guitarist Robert Micheals on Thursday, November 12 at 8 p.m. Thet accomplished Latin Jazz guitarist has won two Junos, achieved platinum and gold status with record sales and has legions of fans who are drawn back time and time again. Tickets for the show are now on sale at the Capitol Theatre Box Office, l'Escaouette, Frank's Music, Monument Lefebvre and l'Université de Moncton, at $24.50 to $28.50. Tickets are also available by phone at (506) 856-4379 or 1-800-567-1922, or online at www.capitol.nb.ca.

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Albert County Historical Society Inc. presents the 'Shiretown Talk Series' ... 'Women in War'. Presentation by Margo Morris. Thursday, November 12th at 2 p.m. at the Hopewell Cape Community Hall, Albert County Museum, 3940 Route 114 Hopewell Cape. Everyone Welcome. Free Admission. Refreshments Available

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Saturday, Nov. 14 , 2009, 7 p.m., a Musical Evening will be hosted by Bethel Presbyterian Church, 600 Coverdale Road, Riverview, NB. Featured guests will be Ivan and Vivian Hicks and the Sussex Avenue Fiddlers, Bethel's Choir, Catharine Cook, Elizabeth Matson, and Geraldine Charters. Admission will be $10 at the door, proceeds are for church purposes and there will be light refreshments. All are welcome, so come and enjoy an evening of musical fun and fiddling.

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The Air Force Veterans' Club of Moncton Limited will hold their Annual Regular Meeting on November 16, 2009 at 8 p.m. All members welcome!

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A yard sale will be held at Mountain View United Church, corner of MacBeath and Connaught Ave on Saturday, November 21 from 8am to noon. There will be loads of bargains for everyone!

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U.C.W. Christmas Bazaar & Luncheon. On Saturday Nov. 21 at the Hillsborough United Church, Main St, Hillsborough from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. There will be a crafts and baked goods table and a delicious luncheon of soup, chili or chowder and of course dessert, tea or coffee. Come and Enjoy!!

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Theatre and Dessert at Lutz Mountain Heritage Museum 3143 Mountain Road Nov 19,20,21 at 7 p.m. Amy's Wish by Tom Sharkey is a comedy detailing what happens when Amy drinks from the fountain of youth. Tickets are available at Wheaton's Country Store, Lutz Mountain Meeting House 384 7719, or Ellen Horsman 859 0886

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A Snowflake Bazaar, sponsored by the Ladies Society of Immaculate Heart of Mary Parish, Riverview will be held November 21st, 2009 from 10am to 1pm in the Dan Bohan Family Centre on Fatima Drive. Great variety of crafts, baked goods, jams, jellies, etc and a white elephant table. For a small fee you may enjoy a Lunch of Coffee, Tea & Muffin or Soup & Crackers. Get an early start on your Christmas Baking and/or Gifts

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The Capitol Theatre presents an unforgettable show for the whole family on Thursday, November 19 at 7pm, with Professor Squealy Deetbum, who is the world's leading researcher in Cycology (the art of playing the bicycle). Tickets for Cycology at the Capitol Theatre are now on sale at the Capitol Theatre Box Office, l'Escaouette, Frank's Music, Monument Lefebvre and l'Université de Moncton, at $13.50. Tickets are also available by phone at (506) 856-4379 or 1-800-567-1922, or online at www.capitol.nb.ca.

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Please join the YMCA in celebrating the 25th Anniversary of YMCA World Peace week, November 21 - 28, 2009! Events include: Date: Saturday, November 21st, 2009 Peace Week Cultures sale 9 a.m. - 4 p.m.. Location: YMCA of Greater Moncton. Details: Just Us! Coffee, tea and chocolate as well as fair trade gift items - great for holiday shopping! Date: Tuesday, November 24th, 2009 Location: YMCA of Greater Moncton. Details: YOGA for Peace - Centergy and Yoga classes with a focus on peace, various times. Date: Wednesday, November 25th, 2009 Peace Breakfast, 7:30 am Location: Ramada Crystal Palace. Details: Guest speaker is Photographer Maurice Henri, Creator of Cameras for Healing. Please join us in celebrating our peace medallion recipients: Souer Auréa Cormier, Dr. Roger LeBlanc, Club Right to Play Université de Moncton and Harrison Trimble High School student, Jeremy Plume, creator of "No Elf Left Behind". Tickets are $25 each, or $200 for a table of eight or $12.50 each for students. Invitations are available online at www.ymcamoncton.com or in person at the Front Desk at the YMCA of Greater Moncton. Peace week activities will be included in our youth programs during the week at the YMCA. If you have any questions, please feel free to ask either Dawn Parke or Chris Robicheau at 857-0606.

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