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Writing examples with illustrating works from the Winter in the Bay Art Show

Do you have a real-life story you’d like to share? Are you a writer or aspiring writer who wants to try your hand writing fiction? Do you appreciate the chance to enjoy works by local artists? Winter in the Bay is a new community program celebrating creativity—and winter—with an art…

January 11, 2021Read More
Bracelet by one of the Red Roof Artist members
Community

Bay Businesses and artists creatively helping customers buy local this holiday season

It's even more important this holiday season to buy local, and businesses and artists in St. Margaret's Bay are reaching out to help you do that.

November 28, 2020Read More
Community

Bay kids asked to make cards to add to Bay Seniors Christmas Gift Bags

The Bay Seniors Association is inviting local children and teens to assemble and personalize Christmas cards for local seniors.  The cards will be included with the Christmas gift bags the association is putting together for around 75 local seniors. Volunteer-created card kits, with a card, envelope and several decorative components,…

November 25, 2020Read More
Community

Christmas in the Bay HOW TO SERIES:
DIY Holiday Decor

Local resident, Tanya Acorn, shares her recipe for Easy Chocolate Fudge. Plus tips on how to plate it as a festive wreath!

November 20, 2020Read More
Community

Christmas in the Bay HOW TO SERIES:
Traditional Scottish Shortbread

Local resident, Tanya Acorn, shares her recipe for Easy Chocolate Fudge. Plus tips on how to plate it as a festive wreath!

November 20, 2020Read More
Community

Christmas in the Bay HOW TO SERIES:
Transform Costume Jewellery into Ornaments

Instructions from Bay Seniors and co-op student Mellisa Larson This is an activity that requires adult supervision for children under age 10 to 12 because it requires using pins or a hot glue gun. — What you’ll need: A styrofoam ball, available from craft stores. Good ornament sizes range from…

November 20, 2020Read More
Community

Christmas in the Bay HOW TO SERIES:
Easy Chocolate Fudge

Local resident, Tanya Acorn, shares her recipe for Easy Chocolate Fudge. Plus tips on how to plate it as a festive wreath!

November 20, 2020Read More
Community, Events, News

Observing Remembrance Day from home this year

This year, we are unable to observe Remembrance Day with the usual ceremonies and other gatherings to honour our military veterans.    Here are links to stories to help us reflect on the service of those who sacrificed to protect our freedoms.    Where should you place your poppy? And…

November 11, 2020Read More
Community, Safety

Affordable Housing Survey Needs Your Input

The St. Margaret’s Bay Housing Coalition, active since 2018, is working towards the development of a much-needed multi-generational residential community. We are looking for people interested in modestly priced rental accommodations to complete our survey. We hope that this project will allow people of all ages and abilities to support…

October 22, 2020Read More
Community, Safety

Mushroom safety for adults, kids and pets

Mushrooms are springing up everywhere this time of year, and most are unsafe to eat. The Izaak Walton Killam (IWK) Hospital says there are over 3,000 mushroom varieties found in Nova Scotia, and only about a dozen of these are edible. Kids and dogs are often drawn to mushrooms, some…

October 7, 2020Read More
Community

Where to find adoptable cats and dogs in St. Margaret’s Bay and area

Looking for a pet? Contact one of the groups listed here or check online. Rescue groups and veterinary hospitals with kitten adoption programs may have waiting lists, and will generally require potential adopters to complete application forms. Their goal is to make the best possible match between adopter and pet.…

September 30, 2020Read More
Community

July Art Show to enjoy in person at the Community Enterprise Centre and online

The Community Helping Community Art Show is off to a great start, with a number of the works already selling through the online part of the show. The Peggy’s Cove Area Festival of the Arts Society, the St. Margaret’s Bay Community Enterprise Centre and Red Wagon Art Studio, with supporting…

July 7, 2020Read More
Community

Public invited to July Art Show at Community Enterprise Centre

Looking for a wonderful summer activity? Come to an art show! The Peggy’s Cove Area Festival of the Arts Society and the St. Margaret’s Bay Community Enterprise Centre are hosting a summer art show with supporting partners Red Wagon Art Studio, the Bay Seniors Association and the St. Margaret’s Bay…

July 1, 2020Read More
Community

250 Vimy Air Cadet Unit virtually training members with Covid Cup Challenge

Mitchell Stark, a senior cadet with 250 Vimy, is a pilot who shares his knowledge online with other cadets and young pilots during the Covid-19 shut-down. The 250 Vimy Royal Canadian Air Cadets unit still actively trains and recruits members, despite Covid-19 restrictions. Captain Amy Sharpe, the Hammonds Plains squadron’s…

June 9, 2020Read More
Community

The Bay Bags It! Stewardship Association asks residents to join in spring clean-up

Vicki Smith, a Bay resident, tagged the St. Margaret’s Bay Stewardship Association in one of her own Instagram posts last month. The post featured a photo of trash Vicki had picked up from the ditch in front of her home, and the caption included an impassioned plea for others to…

May 6, 2020Read More
Community, Events, News

“Wrap your arms” around Northwood by helping with fabric masks and gowns

As it becomes increasingly clear that residents and staff of long-term care facilities are especially vulnerable to the spread of COVID-19, protective measures are being put in place across the country. In Nova Scotia, a number of community groups are answering the urgent call of The Mask Project to provide…

April 22, 2020Read More
Community

Bay Seniors Friendly Neighbour Program offers free grocery and Rx delivery to eligible residents

The Seniors Association of St. Margaret’s Bay is ready to help community members who are presently not able to go out to get their groceries, medications and other pharmacy items because of the COVID-19 outbreak. The Association is providing FREE delivery by carefully trained volunteers using the highest standards of…

April 8, 2020Read More
Community

What Bay Businesses are Offering During COVID-19, and more!

We know it isn’t business as usual for either customers or businesses during these COVID-19 days, but it’s wonderful to see how many Bay businesses are finding creative and careful ways to keep serving our community. Please share all that and more on our website (see specific links below)! Our…

April 4, 2020Read More
Community, Safety

Suggested COVID-19 safety for neighbourhood deliveries

Below, in response to requests received to share these, are the safety protocol the Seniors Association of St. Margaret’s Bay uses to provide delivery assistance to members. The following precautions are suggested to help you deliver groceries, medicines and other urgent needs in a safe manner for both you and…

April 2, 2020Read More
Community

COVID-19 Updates from Bay Seniors

Let’s stay close while we’re apart! Learn more about our regular and current special programs and services for seniors and community members with special needs here on our website. Join us on Facebook for daily news and fun posts! The Association office will remain closed and fitness classes suspended until…

March 25, 2020Read More
Community

Older adults needed for research study on emotion recognition

Are you interested in donating 30 minutes of your time to help students from Mount St. Vincent University with a fascinating research project? All you have to do is view some pictures and videos, and identify the emotions you believe are being portrayed. You will also complete a couple of…

March 10, 2020Read More
Community, Events, News

POSTPONED: Youth environmentalist Stella Bowles to speak at Stewardship AGM April 5

Stella Bowles, a 15-year-old environmentalist who helped clean up the La Have River, is this year’s speaker at the St. Margaret’s Bay Stewardship Association’s Annual General Meeting. The public is welcome to attend the meeting on Sunday, April 5 from 2:00 to 4:30 p.m at the St. Margaret’s Sailing Club,…

March 6, 2020Read More
Community, Events

Green Shores initiative

Development impacts (e.g., habitat loss, pollution) are affecting the health of and ecological services provided by shorelines across Atlantic Canada. Fortunately, there are science-based tools and best practices to help minimize the impacts of new developments and restore shoreline ecosystems of previously-developed sites. Plans are underway to customize the BC-based…

February 28, 2020Read More
Community, Events

UPDATE: Cancelled – Bay Expo registration for exhibitors and vendors now open

UPDATE: Due to COVID-19, Bay Expo 2020 has been cancelled. Read more on the Bay Seniors website. Bay Expo is accepting registrations for area businesses, crafters and not-for-profits to participate in this year’s Expo, taking place from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. on May 9 at the Estabrooks Community Hall…

February 13, 2020Read More
Community, Events, Lifestyle

Gluten-free group plans regular meetings in SMB

Bay residents who cook and eat gluten-free for health reasons are invited to join a new group that has formed and will begin meeting regularly at the SMB Community Enterprise Centre (CEC), with a first meeting scheduled for Sunday, January 26 from 1 to 3 p.m. Organizers Monique Glover and…

January 10, 2020Read More
Community

Stewardship Days: Supporting SMB islands’ care and having fun

Stewardship Days are a great opportunity to participate in the care of the unique islands of St. Margaret’s Bay, have fun, make new friends, meet old friends, and have a wonderful day. And yes, we carry out some of our stewardship responsibilities all year round, and our volunteers tell us…

January 3, 2020Read More
Community

Stewardship Calendar selling out fast

The St. Margaret’s Bay Stewardship Association’s 2020 wall calendar is almost sold out, with only a handful remaining. The calendar sells for $25, features beautiful photos taken around the Bay by Scott Pelton, and is printed on heavy card stock suitable for writing on. Support the work of the Stewardship…

December 17, 2019Read More
Community, Events, Lifestyle

Gluten-free cookie exchange at the CEC was sugar and spice and everything nice

A group of Bay residents gathered at the CEC on December 15 to enjoy a gluten-free cookie exchange. Attendees, who regularly cook and eat gluten-free to accommodate the dietary needs of themselves or a family member, each brought one variety of holiday treat to share, so that everyone went home…

December 15, 2019Read More
Community

RCMP Constable Sian Houston guest of honour at CEC holiday party

Fred Dolbel, representing the CEC and the Seniors’ Association, Beverly Carlsen, also representing both organizations, RCMP Constable and honouree Sian Houston, and Chris Pelham, representing the CEC. CEC volunteers, members and clients gathered on December 4 to celebrate the festive season, and to honour RCMP Constable Sian Houston, who officially…

December 4, 2019Read More
Lifestyle

Stewardship Association says let nature both freshen and beautify your space—for free!

The SMB Stewardship Association says nature offers great car and room fresheners, making artificial commercial products unnecessary. A handful of balsam fir boughs or a handful of bayberry leaves placed on your vehicle’s back window, or in small indoor spaces such as bathrooms, laundry rooms and closets, smell great, cost…

December 1, 2019Read More
Community

Successful senior entrepreneur pilot project partnership held at the CEC

Bay area residents over 50 who are entrepreneurs or would-be entrepreneurs finished a 6-week pilot project on November 27, and participants were full of praise for the course, which was offered by the Centre for Entrepreneurship Education and Development (CEED), in partnership with the SMB Community Enterprise Centre (CEC) and…

November 25, 2019Read More

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