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Stephen MacKay

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...husband ...father ...grandfather ...retired (pm @ unb & researcher @ nrc) ...cs grad (acadia & waterloo) ...christian (presbyterian @stjameshanwell.bsky.social) ...

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All while under a freezing rain warning!😝

11.03.2026 17:52 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
First Fridays Games Night
St. James Presbyterian Church
1991 Hwy 640, Hanwell
First Friday of the month.
Join us March 6 from 6:30 - 9 p.m.
Intergenerational! All ages welcome!
(children under 10 years
must be accompanied by an adult).
We'll provide games and snacks,
but feel free to bring games- and friends- tool
D&D game will be offered. Beginners welcome!
Accessible facility.

First Fridays Games Night St. James Presbyterian Church 1991 Hwy 640, Hanwell First Friday of the month. Join us March 6 from 6:30 - 9 p.m. Intergenerational! All ages welcome! (children under 10 years must be accompanied by an adult). We'll provide games and snacks, but feel free to bring games- and friends- tool D&D game will be offered. Beginners welcome! Accessible facility.

March Break is here!
Come to our 1st Fridays Games Night, March 6, 6:30–9 pm.
Bring kids, friends, or come on your own and join a table. We’ll have a variety of games and snacks, and a Dungeons & Dragons game (beginners are welcome).
All ages event. Feel free to bring a favourite game to share too.

04.03.2026 20:05 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

Remember that you don't have to cook Tuesday night (Feb. 17)β€”we'll do it for you!

17.02.2026 02:54 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

But poorly! Dropouts, freezes, resets, commercials in the middle of and end. It is embarrassing! Please fix this #CBC

04.02.2026 18:53 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
A poster featuring a stack of pancakes and the text:
Shrove Tuesday
Pancake Supper
Tuesday, February 17 4-6:30 p.m.
St. James Presbyterian Church
1991 Hwy 640, Hanwell
Menu: 3 types of pancakes, sausages, baked beans, biscuits and rolls, gingerbread cake, refreshments (Gluten-free options on request)
Cost: Freewill donation
Accessible facility

A poster featuring a stack of pancakes and the text: Shrove Tuesday Pancake Supper Tuesday, February 17 4-6:30 p.m. St. James Presbyterian Church 1991 Hwy 640, Hanwell Menu: 3 types of pancakes, sausages, baked beans, biscuits and rolls, gingerbread cake, refreshments (Gluten-free options on request) Cost: Freewill donation Accessible facility

Join us for a delicious Shrove Tuesday Pancake Supper
Tuesday, February 17
4:00–6:30 pm
Enjoy 3 types of pancakes, sausages, baked beans, biscuits and rolls, gingerbread cake, and refreshments.
Gluten-free options available on request.
Cost: Freewill donation
β™Ώ
Good food, good fellowship, good fun!

03.02.2026 03:55 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 2 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 1

Gleaner reports:
'There is also a @cityoffredericton account on Bluesky with no posts so far. McLellan said that β€œat this time, the city is exploring the opportunities Bluesky could provide.”'
Maybe if we all followed @cityoffredericton.bsky.social the city would start using it.

29.01.2026 16:28 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

You should give tutorials on how to do that. I avoid Meta platforms, but I talk to so many people that complain about the algorithm and just want to see stuff from friends.

28.01.2026 15:50 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

They also need platform that is not controlled by Meta! BlueSky is my choice, but there are others.

28.01.2026 15:46 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

Sorry, but Swiss Chalet has better ribs than Montana's, and not as over-priced (but I'd rather go to Snooty Fox)

27.01.2026 23:43 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
Lego mini-figure with camera

Lego mini-figure with camera

In the interest of privacy I won’t name names. I was the photographer

27.01.2026 22:52 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
a Lego model of the space shuttle Enterprise, with 3 mini-figures in the foreground

a Lego model of the space shuttle Enterprise, with 3 mini-figures in the foreground

the space shuttle Enterprise at the Ottawa airport in June 1983

the space shuttle Enterprise at the Ottawa airport in June 1983

Good day for a smile! Here's a project almost 43 years in the making! Thank-you #Lego for giving me the opportunity to build a piece of my historyβ€”the landing of the #NASA space shuttle Enterprise at the Ottawa airport in June 1983. @legogroup.bsky.social

27.01.2026 22:12 πŸ‘ 3 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0
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a man is shoveling snow in front of a house with the words " another snowday " below him ALT: a man is shoveling snow in front of a house with the words " another snowday " below him

❀️ to the snow shovelling elves of #SkylineAcres! I went out to clear the morning accumulation and found my driveway and those of several neighbours completely clear!
Happy New Year indeed!
Thank-you!

01.01.2026 19:28 πŸ‘ 4 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
Tha Arrogant Worms - Rocks and Trees
Tha Arrogant Worms - Rocks and Trees YouTube video by Bow Valley Music Club

www.youtube.com/watch?v=1KvY...

01.01.2026 19:23 πŸ‘ 4 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

We bring you Christmas greetings through this short video message.
Hear words of hope, good news for this season, & two beautiful anthems shared by our choir Sunday past.
It's an invitation to believe anew, & know Jesus, wherever you may find yourself this Christmas.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=zbxY...

24.12.2025 19:56 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

While limited, there are other songs to choose from. I can manage 96.5 a few hours longer ...until one of the dreaded songs comes up.
Its like listening to Oldies stations where you hear the same song come up dailyβ€”there are millions of songs they could be choosing from!

18.12.2025 20:22 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

Perfectly demonstrates why I can't listen to 106.9 for more than an hour at a time. The first time "Last Christmas" or "All I Want for Christmas is You" comes on I can't flip the dial fast enough!

18.12.2025 20:04 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0
Poster with a cartoon picture of Santa and Rudolph and the following text:
Community Breakfast with Santa
Saturday, December 13, 9 - 11 a.m.
St. James Presbyterian Church
1991 Hwy 640, Hanwell
Hosted by
St. James, Friends of Hanwell, and Grade 8 students and parents of Hanwell Park Academy
Price: Freewill offering.
Breakfast profits support our "Feed the Bears" weekend (food) backpack program at HPA, as well as the grade 8
HPA school trip to Quebec.

Poster with a cartoon picture of Santa and Rudolph and the following text: Community Breakfast with Santa Saturday, December 13, 9 - 11 a.m. St. James Presbyterian Church 1991 Hwy 640, Hanwell Hosted by St. James, Friends of Hanwell, and Grade 8 students and parents of Hanwell Park Academy Price: Freewill offering. Breakfast profits support our "Feed the Bears" weekend (food) backpack program at HPA, as well as the grade 8 HPA school trip to Quebec.

πŸŽ„Festive community Breakfast: Sat Dec 13, 9 - 11 am πŸŽ„
Price: freewill donation!
Hosted by St. James, Friends of Hanwell, and Hanwell Park Academy Grade 8 students/parents
Profits support our "Feed the Bears" weekend food backpack program and the Grade 8 trip to Quebec
...and Santa will here!

11.12.2025 00:54 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 2 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 1

Admission is by donation to our community blessings cupboard (food or $)

22.11.2025 14:05 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
Mrs Claus standing at the bake table.

Mrs Claus standing at the bake table.

A table of crafts

A table of crafts

Mrs Claus and the crafters are almost ready. Come on over until 2pm to sample crafts and flavours of the season. Warm soup too!

22.11.2025 13:51 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 1

Sam Sneads is very goodβ€”special occasion pricey though. Do they still do their Tuesday special?

19.11.2025 15:08 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Stories of Giving: Dr. James Naismith Dr. James Naismith After graduating from Presbyterian College in Montreal, the young Presbyterian ministerial candidate decided he could have a greater impact through sports than he could in tradition...

Fun Fact: Basketball was invented by a Presbyterian ministry candidate who graduated from the Presbyterian College in Montreal. (Thanks @cdnhistoryehx.bsky.social for the inspiration.)
presbyterian.ca/stewardship/...

06.11.2025 20:22 πŸ‘ 5 πŸ” 2 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
FLU AND COVID SHOT COMMUNITY CLINICS
Another clinic added!
When: Friday, November 7 4 p.m. - 8 p.m.
Where: St. James Presbyterian Church
1991 Hwy 640, Hanwell
Hosted by The Medicine Shoppe Hanwell
To book: Call The Medicine Shoppe at 506-206-7667
Walk-ins welcome, but appointments are encouraged to avoid waiting.
Drive-by vaccines available, but someone must enter the building to register you and alert staff to your arrival.
Enjoy a hot beverage from St. James while you sit a few minutes afterwards.
It's also Game Night at St. James (6:30 - 9 p.m.), so feel free to stay for games as well!
Let's stay healthy together!

FLU AND COVID SHOT COMMUNITY CLINICS Another clinic added! When: Friday, November 7 4 p.m. - 8 p.m. Where: St. James Presbyterian Church 1991 Hwy 640, Hanwell Hosted by The Medicine Shoppe Hanwell To book: Call The Medicine Shoppe at 506-206-7667 Walk-ins welcome, but appointments are encouraged to avoid waiting. Drive-by vaccines available, but someone must enter the building to register you and alert staff to your arrival. Enjoy a hot beverage from St. James while you sit a few minutes afterwards. It's also Game Night at St. James (6:30 - 9 p.m.), so feel free to stay for games as well! Let's stay healthy together!

First Fridays Games Night
St. James Presbyterian Church
1991 Hwy 640, Hanwell
First Friday of the month.
Join us November 7 from 6:30 - 9 p.m.
Intergenerational! All ages welcome!
(children under 10 years must be accompanied by an adult).
We'll provide games and snacks,
but feel free to bring games - and friends - tool
D&D game will be offered. Beginners welcolne!

First Fridays Games Night St. James Presbyterian Church 1991 Hwy 640, Hanwell First Friday of the month. Join us November 7 from 6:30 - 9 p.m. Intergenerational! All ages welcome! (children under 10 years must be accompanied by an adult). We'll provide games and snacks, but feel free to bring games - and friends - tool D&D game will be offered. Beginners welcolne!

Two events for the price of oneβ€”that is, ABSOLUTELY FREE!!

This Friday night (Nov. 7) at St. James, come for your shot, and stay for the fun! πŸ’‰πŸŽ²
If your shots are up-to-date, just come for the games.
Just need the shot? Have a beverage and watch the games.

Let’s stay healthy and connected!

05.11.2025 03:44 πŸ‘ 6 πŸ” 3 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0
DAYLIGHT SAVING TIME
Sunday, November 2
Set your clocks back one hour when you go to bed Saturday after the game.
GO JAYS GO!

DAYLIGHT SAVING TIME Sunday, November 2 Set your clocks back one hour when you go to bed Saturday after the game. GO JAYS GO!

DAYLIGHT SAVING TIME
Sunday, November 2
Set your clocks back one hour when you go to bed Saturday after the game.
GO JAYS GO!

02.11.2025 02:18 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 2 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
St. James church outdoor sign updated with the following: Psalm 84 says sparrow finds home. Us: and Jays find home runs.

St. James church outdoor sign updated with the following: Psalm 84 says sparrow finds home. Us: and Jays find home runs.

@stjameshanwell.bsky.social
#bluejays

27.10.2025 18:41 πŸ‘ 3 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 1
St. James Church - sign says Let's Go Blue Jays! Originally also said Faith, Hope, Fastballs. Updated Saturday replacing fastballs with grand slam.

St. James Church - sign says Let's Go Blue Jays! Originally also said Faith, Hope, Fastballs. Updated Saturday replacing fastballs with grand slam.

Updated this morning!

25.10.2025 15:04 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 1
Update on our church sign:
WORSHIP SUNDAY
11 A.M.
WELCOME
LET'S GO BLUE JAYS!
FAITH
HOPE
FASTBALLS

Update on our church sign: WORSHIP SUNDAY 11 A.M. WELCOME LET'S GO BLUE JAYS! FAITH HOPE FASTBALLS

Let's go Blue Jays!

25.10.2025 01:47 πŸ‘ 4 πŸ” 3 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0

Congrats. You'll have to practice saying Antigonish like a localβ€”as close to one syllable as you can 😁

24.10.2025 20:04 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
a view of the mountains across Lake Louise, AB, but the lake is so calm that it is hard to tell the real mountains from the reflection

a view of the mountains across Lake Louise, AB, but the lake is so calm that it is hard to tell the real mountains from the reflection

ο»ΏMy first visit to #LakeLouise last weekβ€”so beautiful!
(feel free to rotate the picture!)

17.10.2025 20:21 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0
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Flying out of Halifax Stanfield International Airport, pilot Dimitri Neonakis recreated the Blue Jays logo with a clever flight path. ✈️

(πŸŽ₯: IG/dimitrineonakis)

16.10.2025 14:30 πŸ‘ 66 πŸ” 11 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 1

If the Blue Jays are able to pull this series back together, I think we're going to need a team visit to Guysborough County.

16.10.2025 14:46 πŸ‘ 6 πŸ” 2 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0