New Website for Queens County

New Website for Queens County
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Friday, December 23, 2011

White Point Beach Resort and Liverpool Fire Fighters Association Fundraiser.


Thursday, December 22, 2011

Queens Place Emera Centre

Queens Place Emera Centre 

Holiday - Hours of Operation

December 20 - 23: Regular Hours
December 24: Open until Noon
December 25 & 26: Closed
December 27 - 30: Regular Hours
December 31: Open until 5:00pm
January 1: Closed
January 2: Regular Hours

CONTACT DETAILS

visit www.queensplace.ca for a full calendar of events at QPEC. 
You can also call them on (902) 354-4422 or email info@queensplace.ca

Thursday, December 15, 2011

Queens Place delays Opening Events!!

All Community Events scheduled at Queens Place on Thursday, December 15, 2011 have been rescheduled to accommodate the request of our General Contractor.  The opening weekend schedule will resume on Friday, December 16th at 5 p.m.  Facility tours will be held Saturday 9:30 and 10:30 a.m. and 1:30 and 2:30 p.m. Visit our website at www.queensplace.ca 
or call 354-5741.

Friday, December 16
5pm — 8pm ~ Minor Hockey Games
8pm — 10pm ~ LRHS Hockey Game
Saturday, December 17
**Free Indoor Track Use—ALL DAY**
8:30am — 4pm ~ Minor Hockey Games
9:30am ~ Facility Tours
10:30am~ Facility Tours
10am — 11am ~ Fitness Class
1:30pm~ Facility Tours
2:30pm~ Facility Tours
2pm — 3pm ~ Fitness Class
4pm — 5pm ~ Women’s Hockey
5pm — 6pm ~ Crime Stoppers Community Skate
5pm — 6pm ~ Fitness Class
6pm — 8pm ~ Western Hurricane’s
8pm — 10pm ~ Junior ‘C’ Hockey Game
Sunday, December 18
**Free Indoor Track Use—ALL DAY**
10am — 11am ~ Fitness Class
10am — 12pm ~ Broomball
12pm — 3pm ~ Queens County Blades
2pm — 3pm ~ Fitness Class
3pm — 4pm ~ Public Skate
4pm — 5:30pm ~ Peewee AAA Game
5:30pm — 7pm ~ Mosher & Rawding Bruins
Reunion Game
7pm — 8pm ~ Gentlemen’s Hockey
8pm — 10pm ~ Mersey League Hockey


Friday, December 9, 2011

Fundraiser for Spectacle Lighthouse Society



WIN THIS GREAT DUCKS UNLIMITED FRAMED PICTURE, HERE'S HOW:

The tickets are $2 each or $5 for 3 tickets. The draw date is February 14th, Valentines Day.

The print is 25” x 17”, is called “Watching and Waiting”, and is in a very nice frame. Attached are a couple of photo’s of it, including one of myself holding it to help provide some perspective on the size. (Although the photo’s don’t really do the print justice, and seeing it in person is much better.)

The print was very generously donated to us by one of our members Gren Jones from Ducks Unlimited Canada – which is a national, private, non-profit organization committed to conserving Canada's wetlands. To learn more about their very important role see their website at:  http://www.ducks.ca/

How you can help raise funds for us by buying or selling these raffle tickets:

If you are local, contact any one of the following to purchase tickets:

Janet Gatzke  (e-mail: thegatzkes@hotmail.com ; phone # 683-2188 )

Rose Huphman (e-mail: rose_huphman@hotmail.com ; phone # 683-2627 )

Leanora Fisher (e-mail: lFisher@eastlink.ca ; phone # 683-2296 )

Mel Cutler (e-mail: Jacki.Mel@eastlink.ca ; phone # 947-2098 )


If you are living away from the Port Mouton area:

Let me know your street address and I will mail you the number of tickets you want. Obviously, you will need to send me the money and tickets before February 14th.

The upcoming holiday season over Christmas is a great opportunity to sell some tickets to friends and family. So please consider taking the time to do that.

Wednesday, December 7, 2011

The Queens County Girls Choir CD on Sale NOW!!!

The Girls Choir CD This is Christmas is now available at Lane's Privateer Inn,

 Country Junction, Brady's Outdoor Living Centre, Reynold's Pharmachoice and in 

North Queens at the Mary Lake Home Hardware and Valley Credit Union. CDs are

 only $15.


If you've pre-ordered a CD from a Choir member, orders will be delivered 

beginning this weekend.Thanks for your ongoing support!

Give LITF Tickets for Christmas this year!!!!

Thursday, December 1, 2011

Check out the South Shore Opportunities Newsletter


 WORKING WISDOM NEWSLETTER
SOUTH SHORE OPPORTUNITIES cbdc 


Upcoming Events

At 7 Henry Hensey Drive, Liverpool
Call 354-2616 for details

Thursdays, 5-7 pm,  “Women, Work & Wellness” meets. For all women: working women, business owners or job-seekers interested in exploring the balance between work & life, while networking and having fun. Join us…FREE!

Saturday, Dec. 3. 9am – 3 pm. “EMPLOYEES: Attract, Keep, Motivate”. For business owners who want to hire, pick the right people and then keep them. The $25 fee includes lunch—the best deal a-going!

Monday, Dec. 5. Join us for information sessions (afternoon & evening) on A Step Forward, a NSCC-SSO FREE educational program in Liverpool. If you completed Grade 12 & want to gain some academic credits for college, call us for the times!

Sharing the Knowledge—North Queens…Are you a North Queens resident NOT on EI who’s having trouble finding work, hasn’t started looking for work, or are only working part-time? We have an exciting FREE program starting soon. Call 354-2616 for details!



Did you know…Employers who make the effort to train & educate their employees reap long-term rewards in worker loyalty, work efficiency and positive community relations.



Do what you can
     With what you have
           Where you are
                       Theodore Roosevelt



The Toolkit

Loss is an unavoidable part of life, & we’ve all experienced it at some time. Job loss can be as upsetting as losing an important relationship, because in many ways, jobs ARE relationships—for good or bad, they are where we spend a huge amount of time.
Jobs do more than pay the bills; they define our identity: “That’s what I do & this is who I am.” So when we lose a job, either from layoffs, quitting or retiring, it’s an emotional time, a time of turmoil.
          If you’ve recently lost or may be losing your job, it’s normal to feel stressed & anxious, depressed & upset. Even the “upsides” (more free time, the chance to explore a different kind of work or get a better job)  may just seem part of a big, scary package—one we’d all rather not open!
          People undergoing job loss may have trouble sleeping or eating normally. Interest in sex temporarily declines. They may feel trapped & desperate. Being irritable with family is common; impatience & anger may collide with feelings of deep sadness & shame. It becomes hard to see the “bright side”—of anything.

          What Can You Do?
  1. Go easy on yourself. Don’t scold yourself for normal & natural feelings of anger, sadness or guilt. Treat yourself as kindly as you would a friend.

  1. Take some time to kick back & spend time with friends & family. Spending time with people you care about is real quality of life.

  1. Get your ducks in a row. Taking action (even when you feel like hiding under the bed) will help you feel more in control of your life. Get your resume updated  & start talking to people about jobs you’re interested in (we can help with both!) Consider courses that update your skills. Taking charge of your direction, will make you feel stronger & more optimistic.

  1. Adjust your spending. It’s comforting to know your budget isn’t breaking the bank. Put off expensive purchases, pay down debt & sell, trade or barter stuff you have but never use. Get the whole family involved by agreeing to make (not buy) gifts; buy gently-used (not new) & think hard about whether something is a must, or only nice-to-have. Bonus: you’re teaching your kids important life skills about budgeting, planning & what really counts.

  1. Don’t go it alone. If you’re feeling really upset & out-of-control, talk to your doctor, your pastor, your friends or family. Talking to a good listener can really help take the pressure off. Isolation increases depression & risk of suicide. We don’t want to lose anyone. The employment counselors at SSO are here to listen and to help, so put us on your list of people to talk with.

Stages of Loss
1. Denial: “Nah, that won’t happen…At least yet…”
Answer: Umm, it might happen. Maybe we should prepare for it now.

2. Anger: “Why didn’t I do something else when I had the chance?” or “How can my boss/the company/the world do this to me!”
Answer: We can never really know how a decision will turn out…or, This is the chance we all take anytime we work for someone else. The idea of a “secure” job is really just an idea, not a reality. In a perfect world, we’d never lose our jobs, but this world is far from perfect.

3. Bargaining: “If this job could just last 3 more years, I’d have it made.”
We all try to make deals with the universe when things go wrong. It’s a normal part of grieving. It helps us imagine better times a’coming!

4. Depression: “What’s the point of my doing anything? It’s all just pointless anyway.”
It’s going to get better, but it takes time. Adjustment to loss can sometimes take a year or more. Get support to make it through the tough times with a minimum of pain.

5. Acceptance: “I don’t like it, but there it is.”
Healthy adjustment to loss always ends with acceptance. They say life opens a window for every door that closes. Patience, my friend.

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Grants

Did you know… N.S. Grants Can Be Found at       http://www.canadabusiness.ca/eng/guide/5644


Not sure how to apply for a grant? Let us help! Call  354-2616.

Business Owners! Grants for Hiring Youth
Industrial Research Assistance Program: Youth Employment Program
You could receive up to $30,000 in non-repayable assistance towards the salary of a post-secondary graduate who can help your business research, develop and commercialize new technologies. To be eligible, your business needs to:
be incorporated and for-profit  & have fewer than 500 full-time employees
The duration of the internship must be 6-12  months. More information:           http://www.canadabusiness.ca/eng/summary/6440/





Advice Column – Ask Tug

Dear Tug,
I have a job interview next week, and I don’t know what to wear! I’m used to jeans, boots and a sweatshirt, but this is for a job in retail. Can you help me?
Undressed for work

Dear Undressed,
When dressing for an interview, look just a little bit better than the people who already work there.  So, if you’re interviewing at a store in the mall, run down there in advance and see what people are wearing. Match the look, but with a slight upgrade as simple as adding a nice watch, a piece of jewelry, or a smart jacket. If you’re a guy, wear a tie and leave the ball cap in the car. Wear good shoes, clean and polished. You don’t have to buy all-new clothes for the interview; get nearly-new ones at the second-hand store. Make sure you remove the tags! Then, wash and iron them so they look new.

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STUDENTS!         Scholarships in Agriculture
If you’re a student (or a parent of a student) interested in farming, you’ll want to know about farming scholarships. Check out this page—and apply!


Not sure what comes next? Call South Shore Opportunities and ask us!

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Riding High: Good News from Local Business

SSO-CBDC client Medway Candle & Essentials is delighted to announce that we recently won a Productivity and Innovation Voucher from the N.S. government. Medway Candle will be working with scientist Dr. Jeff Hoyle and his team at the Nova Scotia Agricultural College to develop new products and move forward in their business!

Do you have any job or business-related news you’d like to share with others in the next newsletter? If so, email us atssocbdclori@hotmail.ca before the 10th of each month.


Did you know…That most trades in Nova Scotia have subsidized training and apprenticeship programs? Call (902) 543-0649 to learn more.


I am only one, but still I am one. I cannot do everything, but still I can do something; and because I cannot do everything, I will not refuse to do something that I can do…         Helen Keller

Classified Ads—advertise your job listings & business events for free with us! Emailsso@cbdc.ca for details

Hoggie’s Place Pre-holiday sale! 25% off & No Tax from Fri., Nov 18 – Dec. 9! Nearly-new home furnishings and lovely china and glassware at great prices. Call 354-5299 or 350-2419 and come see us at  38 Legion Street, Liverpool.

On EI and thinking of starting a business? Talk to us! South Shore Opportunities,  354-2616.

Barter—will trade my stained glass window for one cord of dry, split softwood. Call Mike at 677-2707.

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