Septembers Nackawic & Area Nackawic and Area Wellness Committee Volunteer of the month is... Gladys Palmer

Gladys joined Wellness and the Lions Club shortly after moving to our wonderful town in 2019. She enjoys helping out and getting involved in a variety of causes and activities. Gladys enjoys helping with our community breakfasts, always bringing a willingness to pitch in wherever needed. Congratulations, Gladys

Nackawic & Area Wellness are happy to have UNB 4th year students come to The Gathering Place as part of their Fall Field Camp to have a discussion about the topic: Rapid Community Sustainability Assessment.

Everyone is welcome and their will be coffee and snacks

Tuesday September 2nd, 2025 at 130pm

Our regularly scheduled beginner ukulele sessions are returning.
Come join us for a relaxed sing along.

Bring your ukulele.
We will happily show you the basics and get you strumming along.
A fun, welcoming way to learn music together.

Find the group on Facebook: NMRC Wellness Ukulele

Get ready to hit the road! Nackawic & Area Wellness is hosting a Car Rally on Saturday, September 27. Registration is $10 per team, with prizes for the top three competitors and for the best decorated car.

What is a Car Rally? It’s a fun community event where teams follow a set route, solving clues, taking photos, and collecting items along the way. The goal is to complete the course in the right time while enjoying the challenge. Please remember to obey all traffic laws.

After the rally, everyone is invited to a BBQ at the Big Axe picnic area.

To register, please contact Ronnie Boyle at 1-705-340-8846 or ironnieboyle@gmail.com. After registering, send your $10 registration fee by e-transfer to nackawicareawellness@gmail.com.

The Nackawic and Area Wellness Committee  Volunteer of the month for August 2025, Rahshida Atkinson and Derek Atkinson

Rashida and Derek Atkinson go above and beyond in their roles as basketball coaches. They dedicate countless hours to coaching, planning, and ensuring that every child has fun at practices and games. In addition to developing skills on the court, they organize team-building activities on their own time and consistently foster a positive and inclusive environment.

They keep a close eye on fairness and make a point of supporting students who may be left out or picked on. Their commitment spans across multiple age groups, coaching elementary, middle school girls and boys, and high school boys teams. Without their involvement, many of these opportunities simply would not be available to the youth in our community.

Their leadership, dedication, and heart make a lasting impact.

For over 60 years, Danny has been a dedicated part of our community. His consistent support at The Gathering Place has been invaluable, and he’s cheered on countless local hockey and volleyball teams along the way. A fascinating conversationalist, Danny always brings insight and good humour to every chat. Thank you, Danny, for your kindness, encouragement, and service 

Bake Sale Fundraiser – You're Invited

Nackawic & Area Wellness is hosting a Bake Sale Fundraiser, and we’d love for you to be part of it.

If you’d like to contribute baked goods, please email nackawicareawellness@gmail.com to sign up.

Or if you’d rather just enjoy the treats and support a great cause, come by The Gathering Place on:

Thursday, July 3
4:00 PM to 7:00 PM

Bring a friend and come enjoy something sweet while supporting community wellness. Hope to see you there!

🎨 New Program: Color Me
🗓 Starts Tuesday, June 24 at 10:00 AM

We’re excited to launch Color Me — a brand new program designed to support creative expression and help reduce social isolation through the simple joy of coloring.

Coloring programs around the world have shown a wide range of benefits, including:
✔️ Stress reduction
✔️ Memory recall
✔️ Improved fine motor skills
✔️ Enhanced focus and emotional wellness

Whether you’re new to coloring or have been filling pages for years, Color Me is a welcoming space to relax, create, and connect with others.

🖍️ We can’t wait to color with you!

I’m really excited to share that Nackawic & Area Wellness is hosting our very first Garden Tour Fundraiser! 🌿🌸

What is it? It’s a chance to explore some of the most beautiful gardens right here in our community. With your $5 ticket, you’ll get a map of all the stops and be entered into a draw that we’ll hold at The Gathering Place.

🗓️ It’s happening Sunday, July 20 (with a rain date of July 27), and I can’t wait to walk through and see all the amazing work our neighbours have put into their spaces.

🎟️ Tickets are just $5 and will be available at The Gathering Place from 2–4 PM on June 19, 20, and 21 — or you can e-transfer to nackawicareawellness@gmail.com if that’s easier.

If you love gardens, community, or just want a relaxing afternoon out, come join us! It’s going to be a lovely day.

Our June volunteer of the month is Diane Ridley! Diane and her husband Trevor have resided in Hartfield for over 50 years. She volunteers within the community, her church and at The Gathering Place. She drops into The Gathering Place regularly and often brings treats, counts money, waters the plants, does whatever needs doing, and makes everyone feel at home at The Gathering Place. Thanks, Diane, for all you do! 

We are growing GIANT pumpkins. Do you want to take part? 

Call Ruth at 1-519-222-2088 or

Marie at 506-575-4556

No matter where you live in the NMRC be sure to sign up for the BIG yard sale, Saturday June 7 from 8 am to noon.

Pick up your yard sign at The Gathering Place and leave us your information. We will advertise for you!

Rain Date: Sunday, June 8th.

NAW Volunteers are donating food for a big bake sale to coincide with the first of the summer sidewalk markets on Thursday, July 3 from 4 to 7!

Join us at the mall for a tasty homemade treat!

The NAW Spring Tea was a wonderful success — thank you to all the amazing volunteers and everyone who joined us for tea and delicious treats!

We loved seeing the community come together, and we’re already thinking ahead to future gatherings.

Would you like to see more events like this? Let us know!
📧 Email us at: nackawicareawellness@gmail.com