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Nova Adult Day Centres is Looking for Volunteers

Posted on May 16, 2016 by

The program at the Nova Adult Day Centres, which provides “Friendship and fun for elderly (60 years+) adults with cognitive deficits or degenerative conditions” is a successful and growing concern–very good news. However, with this growing success comes a need for  more … Continue reading →

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We Live in a Consumer Society

Posted on August 31, 2014 by

It’s true. And it’s so very sad that, as a society, we “need” so much, and buy so much, and throw away so much! Many of us try to do our share and we Reduce, Reuse and Recycle. In fact, we don’t really contribute … Continue reading →

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Extraordinary People

Posted on July 15, 2014 by

Perhaps you’ve noticed: The volunteers at Thrift Shops for Nova West Island are extraordinary. And, much like the Cabbage Patch Dolls shown here, no two of us are identical.

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Doll Ladies

Posted on June 2, 2014 by

On Saturday, the first day of our May half-price sale, I was thrilled to meet N, a lovely young woman who apparently comes into our Ste. Anne boutique regularly. Since my regular shift is Friday, I had not seen her before.

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