Join us at the Gathering Place for a pot luck supper.  If you like you can let us know what you are bringing.  Great food, great company 

Speedy is back with Chicken Cannelloni on Tuesday, Oct 21.  Pre register by e-transfer or drop off box by Friday, Oct 17.  

October’s Nackawic & Area Wellness Volunteer of the Month is Marlene MacCallum!

Marlene is being recognized for her wonderful work with the Colour Me program. Twice a month she welcomes participants to The Gathering Place to connect, create, and enjoy a fun, supportive space. Thanks to her efforts, people are discovering their creativity, relaxing, socializing, and leaving each session with a smile. Thank you, Marlene!

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

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

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 

🎨 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!

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! 

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

Join us for a Lunch & Learn with Guest Sylvie Cummings, a Citizen Services Specialist for the Government of Canada. Friday October 3, 2025 12pm at the Nackawic Curling Club.