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Hospice of Charlotte is looking for caring and compassionate volunteers to join their team and make a meaningful difference in the lives of individuals and families in Charlotte County who are living with a life-limiting illness. As a volunteer, you’ll provide comfort, connection, and support through services such as companionship, emotional support, caregiver support, and respite care No previous experience is required. Volunteers will receive 20 hours of training to help them feel confident and prepared for their role. Volunteering with Hospice of Charlotte is a rewarding opportunity to give back to your community, build meaningful connections, and bring comfort to those who need it most. Interested in learning more or becoming a volunteer? Hospice of Charlotte would love to hear from you! Please complete the contact form below by June 12, 2026. https://hospiceofcharlotte.ca/Contact/

Save the date and schedule your activities for EARTHFest 2026 from June 4 to June 8 in beautiful Saint Andrews, New Brunswick! Check out the posters below and if you wish to book a kayak paddle for June 6 or 7 click here https://www.instepadventures.ca/book-online. If you wish to reserve your FREE ticket for EARTHFest on Ministers Island for June 7 click here EARTHFest | Ministers Island. We look forward to sharing a celebration of our planet Earth with you! Check out all the EARTHFest 2026 activities at https://earthfest.info/

Did you know?…….Eastern Charlotte has a ukulele group! They meet every Thursday afternoon at 1:30 at the Masonic Lodge in St George! We have every level of players. They also have a lot of fun!! Interesting tidbit… Why does everyone recommend piano as the ‘best first instrument’ for older adults? Because it’s visible, familiar, and culturally associated with serious music learning. But familiarity doesn’t equal accessibility. Here’s what they’re not telling you about piano as a first instrument after 60: Your left and right hands must do completely different things simultaneously. That hand independence is neurologically challenging when you’re learning music fundamentals for the first time. It’s not about coordination—it’s about your brain building new pathways while also managing motor control. You’re reading two clefs at once (treble and bass), each with different note positions. It’s like reading two languages simultaneously. Most beginners find this overwhelming before they’ve even touched the keys. The financial commitment is significant: $500+ for a decent digital piano, thousands for acoustic. That’s a hefty investment before you know if you’ll enjoy playing music. Progress feels slow because you’re drilling scales and theory for months before playing recognizable songs. Many people quit before experiencing the joy of actually making music. Piano isn’t a bad instrument. It’s a bad first instrument for most older adults. What works better? An instrument that removes these barriers entirely while teaching the same musical fundamentals—rhythm, melody, harmony, chord progressions. That’s why the ukulele consistently ranks highest in student retention for adult beginners. Not because it’s ‘easier’—because it removes unnecessary obstacles between you and making music.

It’s almost time!!! There are still some spots available for the FREE NBCC Saint Andrews Campus, Industrial Electrical program Christmas lights initiative!! Give the office a call at 506-408-0041 if you are a senior living in Saint Andrews or know of a senior who would love to have a little warmth and sparkle this holiday season. If you live a little outside of town limits, please reach out to us at the office to see if there is capacity to add you to the list. The deadline to have your name added to the list is by 4pm this Wednesday, January 3rd.

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