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Weekly Newsletter – March 18, 2026
Featuring honorarium group: St. Margaret's Centre Pickleball Community
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We have a
WINNER
Jeff Doyle
Community
Hammond's Plains
Number Drawn
#10660
Prize amount
$36,548
Next week's
estimated prize is
$11,500
| | Pictured above is this week's winner, Jeff Doyle with Rachel Gordon. | | |
Congratulations to Our Latest Big Winner
Jeff Doyle of Hammonds Plains!
What a week for Jeff Doyle! Jeff took home an incredible $36,548 with his registered number in this week’s Bay Treasure Chest 50/50 draw. Jeff played his toonie at Peppertoni’s in Hammonds Plains.
Jeff isn’t entirely sure how long he’s been playing, but he’s confident it goes back about 10 years, just a couple of years after the Bay Treasure Chest first launched. He heard about it from a friend who was already playing and encouraged him to get a number—especially after explaining how much the weekly draw supports the community. Jeff signed up and has been playing ever since. Today, his loyalty paid off in a huge way.
Jeff says he was completely surprised to get the winning call. Before this, the most he’d ever won was $125 with the Atlantic Lottery—so this week’s jackpot was quite the upgrade! When asked what he plans to do with the money, he said he hasn’t even had time to think about it yet. For now, he’s just enjoying the excitement of an unexpected windfall.
Congrats again, Jeff! And thank you to everyone who plays each week—your support continues to make a difference in our community.
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Good luck in next week's draw!
Thank you for your support.
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Did you play your number at Sobey's Tantallon this week?
Are you playing #44667
We have confirmed that registered number #44667 has been played recently at Sobeys Tantallon, but the individual associated with this number has not yet been identified.
If you are the player—or if you know who may be playing this number—please contact us so we can ensure our records are accurate.
If you're playing this number, please email or call us at 902-222-8560.
Phone calls always go to voicemail, so please leave a message, and we’ll get back to you between Monday and Friday.
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Spotlight on Honorarium Group
St. Margaret's Centre Pickleball Community
Pickleball at St. Margaret’s Centre Continues to Grow
Pickleball is booming at St. Margaret’s Centre, with full courts and a welcoming mix of new and seasoned players enjoying both the game and its vibrant social atmosphere.
Over the past year, the Centre has offered Intro to Pickleball sessions, giving first‑timers a fun and supportive way to learn the basics and discover why the sport has become such a community favourite.
This April, players at the 2.5–3.5 level can take their skills to the next level with a Skills & Drills Pickleball course, running Thursdays from 4:30–6:00 pm over four sessions for $60.
The St. Margaret’s Pickleball Community is at the heart of this success—bringing people together, keeping them active, and fostering connections through sport. The Centre also extends its thanks to the Bay Treasure Chest Association for its ongoing support of community recreation.
At the St. Margaret’s Centre, players can register for drop-in sessions or book a private court. To learn more about the St. Margaret's Centre Pickleball Community, visit the website or call 902-826-2100, extension 3274.
| | Many thanks to Jamie Baker and Brad Dunnington (pictured above) for counting this week. | |
Breakfast with the
Easter Bunny
Estabrooks Community Hall is all set to sprinkle a little springtime magic at its 2nd Annual Breakfast with the Easter Bunny on March 28 from 9–11 am.
The hall will be filled with the sweet smell of pancakes and sausages, the giggles of excited little ones, and the chance to snap a fun photo with the Easter Bunny. To top it all off, kids can sparkle their way into the day with complimentary glitter tattoos from Tattoo Mama.
Prepayment is required, and guests can secure their spots at any time before March 20.
This delightful morning is sure to be a hop‑tastic highlight of the season.
E-transfer: estabrookscommunityhall@gail.com. Follow their Facebook page for more details and other upcoming events.
$10 for adults
$8 for children aged 6–10
$5 for children aged 3–5
Children under 2 are free
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Empowering Wellness at Estabrooks Community Hall
Looking to unwind, get moving, and connect with others? Join the weekly Tai Chi Walking and peer‑support sessions at Estabrooks Community Hall. These video‑led sessions are welcoming, low‑pressure, and perfect for all experience levels.
Drop in on Wednesday nights at 6:15 pm, enjoy a relaxing hour together from 6:30–7:30 pm, and meet new people while moving at your own pace.
Only $3 per session.
Spring dates run from March through May.
For details, contact 902‑405‑6511 or estabrookscommunityhall@gmail.com.
Estabrooks Community Hall is a part of the Community Centre Hub, a Bay Treasure Chest partner.
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St. Margaret's Bay Gardening Club
Let the Growing Begin!
Seedy Saturday 2026 takes place March 21, from 9:30 am–4 pm at St. Luke’s United Church (Upper Tantallon). Keynote speaker Niki Jabbour will present “Vegetable Gardening in a Changing Climate” at 10:15 am.
A children’s activity area, hosted by Nourish Nova Scotia, will run from 11:30 am–3 pm.
Visit their website or Facebook page for full vendor and speaker details. Volunteers are welcome—club members can email https://www.stmargaretsbaygardeningclub.org/ to help out.
SMB Gardening Club is a Bay Treasure Chest honorarium group.
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Toonie Tip: How to avoid a sticky situation...
To help your chances of winning and keep things running smoothly for our volunteers, please use regular BTC stickers and write your number directly on the sticker before applying it to your toonie. Please do not use tape, paper, or stickers from other organizations.
Thanks for helping keep the weekly draw running smoothly!
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Thanks for playing.
Good luck in the draw!
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Wait! Have you checked these numbers?
The numbers shown here are unregistered, and unregistered numbers cannot win.
Please check these numbers and ask your BTC-playing friends and family to take a look too. Some numbers are played week after week, with no prospect of winning. We'd like to help those players.
If you're playing this number, please email or call us at 902-222-8560.
Phone calls always go to voicemail, so please leave a message, and we’ll get back to you between Monday and Friday.
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Share your thoughts on housing needs in St. Margaret’s Bay
A nonprofit group dedicated to helping address the shortage of attainable housing in this area needs less than 10 minutes of your time.
The deadline for a brief housing survey being conducted by the St. Margaret’s Bay Housing Coalition has been extended. Community members are invited to complete the survey online by Monday, March 30.
Survey findings will support planning by the SMB Housing Coalition and its partners in their ongoing work to help increase the supply of attainable housing in St. Margaret’s Bay.
You can find the survey here.
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Player Notice – Otis & Clementine’s Chest
Please be advised that the Bay Treasure Chest location at Otis & Clementine’s in Upper Tantallon is moving and will be retired in 30 days.
We are grateful to Otis & Clementine’s for kindly hosting a chest for many years, and we thank all players who have supported this location.
To continue playing, you’ll find several nearby alternate Bay Treasure Chest locations, including:
Redmond’s Home Hardware
Bike & Bean Café
Delish Fine Foods
Atlantic Superstore
We appreciate your understanding and look forward to serving you
at one of our neighbouring locations.
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Check Your Number
is back up and running!
We had a technical issue that was blocking requests, and we’re sorry for the inconvenience.
Everything is working smoothly again, and you can check your number anytime. This feature is included in our weekly reminder that goes out to players every Tuesday, and it’s now fully restored.
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