In this issue...
• Word of warning: Don't win the jackpot of the fundraiser you're organizing - especially twice!
• Sesame Street gets new lease on life at Netflix
• By the numbers X 10 + 1
• A new spin on book clubs: Cookbook clubs!
• Christmas Day is on Thursday, December 25!
• Before you go: 7 things you may have missed in the news
• Trivia: Did you know?
• Quotes of note
• Enjoy the outdoors with the Greater Moncton Walking Group
• NEW! Dream Like Taylor - A fabulous coloring book for Swifties by Rose Michaels
• Buy them now! Acadian Recipes and More - Volumes 1, 2 & 3, and Forgotten Recipes - Volume 1
• Last chance for Early Bird draw! Greater Moncton Sunrise Rotary Club Dinner & A Movie For A Year draw!
• Monday, November 24: Greater Moncton Sunrise Rotary Trivia Night
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Word of warning: Don't win the jackpot of the fundraiser you're organizing - especially twice!
If you're part of an organization that raises funds, the first rule you hear when a fundraiser comes up - especially one involving tickets - is "No tickets in your own name!" It's the first thing you hear, and it's repeated often. The amount of money this guy won is mind-boggling... more than $25,000. How could running the draw and winning $25,000 not ring a bell with him that the perception would be downright awful?
Article excerpt: "A vice-president of a Halifax legion has been barred from holding a lottery licence in Nova Scotia after he took home winnings in two draws he helped organize.
David Long broke the law when he pocketed the $24,594 jackpot in a Chase the Ace lottery in 2023, and again when he claimed $814 in a 2024 draw, Nova Scotia’s gaming authority says in an agreed statement of facts related to the case, dated Nov. 13.
Long violated the provincial Gaming Control Act, which states that the person conducting a draw or involved in setting up the cards is not eligible to hold a ticket for that lottery, says the Alcohol, Gaming, Fuel & Tobacco Division of the Department of Service Nova Scotia.
The statement of facts says Long played the game in 2023 in the name of his brother-in-law. However, when he pulled the winning ticket, he told officials at the Vimy 27 legion to make out the cheque to him, saying he would send the money to his relative."
Although I don't know first hand, the draws themselves were likely done legitimately (and by that I mean no one cheated), but money should have never been paid to him directly. The perception is terrible and would result in a loss of trust - and why would anyone continue buying tickets if the draw organizer is winning? If you're running a draw like this, just organize the darn thing and stay away from buying tickets!
Read: N.S. legion member loses lottery licence after claiming jackpot in event he organized
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Sesame Street gets new lease on life at Netflix
While beloved children's educational show Sesame Street has undergone some format changes, it's still here and going strong despite being booted by HBO. It now has a new home on Netflix and seems to be thriving based on some reports I've seen about the amount of streaming that Netflix is seeing.
Article excerpt: "Elmo has always looked good in red, and he's fitting right in now that Sesame Street is on Netflix.
The legendary preschool show, which has been a staple of American children's programming since November 1969 on PBS and more recently HBO, has a new home on the ubiquitous streaming service. Netflix announced that Season 56 of the series will be 'freshly reimagined' and invite children to 'play along in new ways.'
Browsing on Netflix, you'll find a first volume of four new 30-minute episodes with a slightly different format and tone from previous seasons in the more than half-century of Sesame programming. With all this change, parents raised on the show and their kids might be worried that things are a bit too different on everyone's favorite block.
But the jump to Netflix is really a matter of making Sesame even more accessible to kids around the world, and continuing to change with the times, says executive producer Sal Perez."
I'll always be partial to the Sesame Street of my youth - hey, we all need those Muppet News Flash segments - but times change... and at least the show continues! Long live Sesame Street!
Read: Everything you need to know about big 'Sesame Street' changes on Netflix. Related: "The second coming we all deserve!" Sesame Street goes global at long last
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A new spin on book clubs: Cookbook clubs!
This is a great concept that has so much potential! Instead of a book club for people who read, how about setting up a cookbook club for people who cook? Toronto native Stephanie Lau is a content creator and cookbook club connoisseur. She now lives in New York City and offered up advice on how to start a cookbook club.
Article excerpt: "Lau’s inspiration for starting a cookbook club came from her staggering collection. 'I have a lot of cookbooks and wanted to be able to eat everything in those books without cooking it myself,' said Lau. 'I’d heard of a cookbook club before and thought it was an ingenious way to have a potluck theme with all the dishes inherently going well together.'
Since her first 20-person gathering in February 2024, Lau has established her cookbook club as a local NYC staple. Her online community now counts more than 3,000 members and she's gone on to host 20 events.
'I'm not looking to choose a viral book that's written by an internet personality,' said Lau about how she decides what to cook when it’s her turn to host. 'I prefer to choose books from which we’re able to learn something new or allow us to share perspectives and explore the world through food.' Many of the books Lau focuses on spotlight women and diverse cultures, reflecting her belief that those voices deserve more space in our kitchens and on our bookshelves.
Through finessing her cookbook club–hosting process, Lau has developed a few good strategies for keeping things organized and budget-friendly."
I think this is such a wonderful idea. You could set up cultural cookbook clubs, ingredient-specific cookbook clubs, diet-specific cookbook club... the possibilities are endless!
Read: Cookbook clubs are potlucks, but better - here’s how to host one
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Trivia: Did you know?
In the original Snow White fairy tale published by the Brothers Grimm in 1812, Snow White is only seven years old, quite a difference when compared to the more modern version popularized by Walt Disney.
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Quotes of note
• 1. "Good people do not need laws to tell them to act responsibly, while bad people will find a way around the laws."
- Socrates, philosopher (470-399 BC) (shown in photo)
• 2. "Don't worry your pretty little mind. People throw rocks at things that shine."
- Taylor Swift
• 3. "A room without books is like a body without a soul."
- Marcus Tullius Cicero
• 4. "In three words I can sum up everything I've learned about life: it goes on."
- Robert Frost
• 5. "It’s no use going back to yesterday, because I was a different person then."
- Lewis Carroll
• 6. "Every human being has hundreds of separate people living under his skin. The talent of a writer is his ability to give them their separate names, identities, personalities and have them relate to other characters living with him."
- Mel Brooks
• 7. "Inviting people to laugh with you while you are laughing at yourself is a good thing to do. You may be a fool but you're the fool in charge."
- Carl Reiner
• 8. "I don’t know what’s more exhausting about parenting: the getting up early, or acting like you know what you’re doing."
- Jim Gaffigan
• 9. "Life is what happens to us while we are making other plans."
- Allen Saunders
• 10. "There is nothing better than a friend, unless it is a friend with chocolate."
- Linda Grayson
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Enjoy the outdoors with the Greater Moncton Walking Group
In November, the group is walking in Irishtown Nature Park on Elmwood Drive in Moncton, with meetup in the main parking lot.
In December, the group moves to the Humphrey's Brook Trail in Moncton, beginning at Mill Road. Parking is available at the bottom of Martin Street.
The group meets for walks every Tuesday and Thursday at 8:30 a.m. New participants are always welcome! For more information, please contact Wayne Harrigan at 506-386-2187 or via email.
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NEW! Dream Like Taylor - A fabulous colouring book for Swifties by Rose Michaels
Step into Taylor’s sparkly world with Dream Like Taylor! - a fabulous coloring book for Swifties - the ultimate coloring book for young fans who adore Taylor Swift and want to shine just like her! Filled with fun and fabulous illustrations, this book celebrates Taylor’s music, fashion, kindness and creativity. Color girls who sing on stage, play guitar, write songs, and dress in dazzling styles all inspired by Taylor’s amazing journey. Whether you’re a future superstar, a dreamer or just love to color, this book will make your imagination sparkle. Grab your crayons or markers and get ready to color your way to stardom... Swiftie-style! A total of 50 images are available in the book with a blank page on the other side of the image if you want to use markers.
• Amazon Canada: amzn.to/4hSY1dB
• Amazon USA: amzn.to/4p62coN
To view the entire list of Rose Michaels' colouring books, visit her website or follow her Facebook page.
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Buy them now! Acadian Recipes and More - Volumes 1, 2 & 3, and Forgotten Recipes - Volume 1
My three volumes of Acadian recipe books (English and French) and Forgotten Recipes - Volume 1 are out now and make a great addition to your recipe book library or a gift for someone else! They are available on Amazon Canada, Amazon USA and in some local retail outlets in Southeastern New Brunswick:
• Chapters, Dieppe NB: Volumes 1-3, Forgotten Recipes
• Le P'tit Coin Acadien Poutine Râpée, Bouctouche: Volumes 1-3, Forgotten Recipes
• Monument-Lefebvre, Memramcook NB: Volumes 1-3
• Centre culturel Kent-Sud, Bouctouche NB: Volumes 1-3 (French versions only)
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Last chance for Early Bird draw! Greater Moncton Sunrise Rotary Club Dinner & A Movie For A Year draw!
Hi everyone! After a six-year hiatus, the Greater Moncton Sunrise Rotary Club's Dinner & A Movie For A Year draw is back!
One early-bird prize of a gift basket featuring a popcorn popper and other goodies will be drawn on November 24, while our grand prize consisting of 12 x $100 gift cards to local restaurants (that's $1,200 in total, folks!) and 24 movie tickets will be drawn on December 9! Tickets are $20 each or 3 for $50. If you're interested, please message me on Facebook, email me at brian@briancormier.com or call me at 506-874-8725! We can make payment arrangements from there!
The Greater Moncton Sunrise Rotary Club supports our community through the funds we raise. Some of our recent charities and organizations include:
• Ronald McDonald Family Room (The Moncton Hospital)
• Diabetes Canada "D Camps" (summer camps for children)
• Anglophone East School District School Supplies Drive
• Atlantic Wellness
• Junior Achievement New Brunswick
• Make-A-Wish Canada - New Brunswick Chapter
• Krista Richard's Community Sports Program
• Krista Richard's Bikes and Trikes for Everyone Program
• McNaughton High School Reach for the Top Team
• Boys and Girls Club of Moncton
• Peter McKee Community Food Centre
• Antler Breakfast
• YWCA Moncton
• Quilts of Valour
• Project Linus - Moncton Chapter
• Karing Kitchen
• Habitat for Humanity
... and many more throughout the years!
Thanks in advance for your support!
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Monday, November 24: Greater Moncton Sunrise Rotary Trivia Night
The next Greater Moncton Sunrise Rotary Club Trivia Night will be held at St. Louis Bar & Grill, 1405 Mountain Road, Moncton, on Monday, November 24, beginning at 6:30 p.m. $10 per person (cash only).
Participants may play as teams or individuals. The winning team gets 50% of the door receipts as their prize.
It is strongly suggested that participants arrive by 5:15-5:30 p.m. for a seat. Trivia begins at 6:30 p.m. sharp and is usually over by 8-8:15 p.m. Everyone welcome!
Please note that restaurant reservations are NOT available for this event. First come, first served. Limited seating of approximately 50 guests.
Participants may bring an optional non-perishable food item (box of granola bars, Kraft Dinner, cereal, canned goods, etc.) for distribution at Krista Richard's Community Sports Program events, of which the Greater Moncton Sunrise Rotary Club is a sponsor. Any donations will be gratefully received and provided to Krista for distribution to her program participants (school-aged children from Moncton-area schools).
Since Rotary Trivia Nights began in 2016, the Greater Moncton Sunrise Rotary Club has donated more than $20,000 to Atlantic Wellness, Karing Kitchen, Ray of Hope Kitchen, Salvus Clinic, The Humanity Project, BGC Moncton (Moncton Boys & Girls Club), Junior Achievement New Brunswick, Project Linus - Moncton Chapter, Habitat for Humanity, Junior Achievement New Brunswick, Children's Wish Canada, Krista Richard's Community Sports Program and Bicycle Program, Diabetes Canada's D-Camps for kids, and Anglophone East School District's School Supplies Drive, among others.
The Greater Moncton Sunrise Rotary Club gratefully acknowledges the kind and generous sponsorship of our restaurant partner, St. Louis Bar & Grill.
PLEASE NOTE: There is a no telephone rule at these events. The answers cannot be researched except among discussion with your team members.
Facebook event listing: bit.ly/3JyQDqK
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