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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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Stephen MacKay @smackay.bsky.social · 7h
DATE HAS CHANGED (due to a death in our community). Spreading the word a bit more widely for those with pets in the greater #Hanwell #Fredericton #NewMaryland area.
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Stephen MacKay @smackay.bsky.social · 27/09/2026
Just spreading the word a bit more widely for those with pets in the greater #Hanwell #Fredericton #NewMaryland area.
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Stephen MacKay @smackay.bsky.social · 19/09/2026
For those in the Greater Hanwell area 😋
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Stephen MacKay @smackay.bsky.social · 15/09/2026
@timyerxa.bsky.social @fredplayhouse.bsky.social
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Stephen MacKay @smackay.bsky.social · 07/09/2026
Anything beat a small town parade on Labour Day?
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Stephen MacKay @smackay.bsky.social · 29/08/2026
Pre-eclipse full moon as seen from Caissie Cape, NB, 2026-08-27. Shot on #iPhone through telescope eyepiece.
Pre-eclipse full moon as seen from Caissie Cape, NB, 2026-08-27. Shot on #iPhone through telescope eyepiece.
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Stephen MacKay @smackay.bsky.social · 12/08/2026
Can also confirm (3pm ADT in #Fredericton). Two pairs of glasses—one for me, one for my phone 😎😎😆 #SolarEclipse
Partial solar eclipse (taken through "eclipse glasses") 3pm ADT, Fredericton, NB, Canada.
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Stephen MacKay @smackay.bsky.social · 07/08/2026
Context (thanks Bluesky)
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Stephen MacKay @smackay.bsky.social · 07/08/2026
Yay!
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St. James, Hanwell @stjameshanwell.bsky.social · 15/06/2026
Remember to RSVP by June 22 at stjameshanwell@outlook.com. We will need to confirm numbers for lunch preparation. Join us for a lunch and learn focused on staying out of fraud's reach and recognizing the signs of financial exploitation.
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Stephen MacKay @smackay.bsky.social · 12/06/2026
Got a look at the goods this afternoon—great variety of things! Puzzles, books, housewares, tools, electronics, clothes and much more!
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Stephen MacKay @smackay.bsky.social · 10/06/2026
Oh Mama turtle, that's probably not the best spot to lay eggs. You're on the narrow shoulder of a busy #Ottawa road, mere inches from the edge of the pavement.
A mother turtle is laying her eggs on the narrow shoulder of a busy road, just inches from the pavement.
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Stephen MacKay @smackay.bsky.social · 29/05/2026
Spreading the word. Capital Winter Club is hosting an indoor yard sale in the curling shed on Saturday June 13 from 9am-3pm. There will be lots of CWC treasures on sale as well tables from other vendors. For more information contact Phyllis at cwcyardsale@gmail.com. Mark your calendars.
mostly textual poster:

INDOOR
YARD
SALE
232 Rookwood Ave.
Saturday, June 13, 2026 9:00 am - 3:00 pm
Rain or Shine
Multiple Vendors
Contact: cwcyardsale@gmail.com
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St. James, Hanwell @stjameshanwell.bsky.social · 17/05/2026
Mark your calendars for June 24. Note that preregistration is required.
A textual poster.
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Stephen MacKay @smackay.bsky.social · 13/05/2026
Maybe a small niche market in parts of Quebec. It used to be hard to find a Tims in small towns when passing through.
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St. James, Hanwell @stjameshanwell.bsky.social · 04/05/2026
Community Breakfast— Sat, May 9, 9–11 am, co-hosted by Friends of Hanwell & Gr 8 students/parents from HPA. Profits help students with school trip, supplement weekend backpack program, provide seasonal assistance to families & more. Also thanks to Co-op Fredericton. Freewill offering. All welcome.
A mostly textual poster featuring an image of a breakfast plate, coffee and orange juice and a detail of the breakfast.
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Stephen MacKay @smackay.bsky.social · 25/04/2026
In any sensible situation they would have to divest either CNN or CBS.
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St. James, Hanwell @stjameshanwell.bsky.social · 23/04/2026
Mark your calendars for Wednesday, May 6. Our Joyful Sound Tone Chimes are holding their Spring Concert at 11:00am ADT St. James Presbyterian Church, 1991 Hanwell Road Lunch (sandwiches & sweets) will follow. Freewill donations will be accepted (used towards the purchase of a new defibrillator).
A mostly textual image showing abstract spring flowers and musical notes.
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St. James, Hanwell @stjameshanwell.bsky.social · 03/04/2026
Due to nasty weather we have reluctantly decided to cancel tonight’s Games Night. Stay safe!
Our usual Friday games poster with a snow flake on top and a cancellation notice.
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Stephen MacKay @smackay.bsky.social · 01/04/2026
Not a fan of #freezingrain / #icerain but …
Rose bush including hips coated in ice, with icicles hanging off the berries
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St. James, Hanwell @stjameshanwell.bsky.social · 15/03/2026
Thank you, Fredericton Co-op!!
A picture of a cheque presentation ceremony and a person shopping at the Co-op. The text says:

Thank you Fredericton Direct Charge Co-op!

The $1,500 grant from your Community Fund will help St. James Presbyterian Church:
• Stock our outdoor community blessings cupboard
• Provide refreshments at our monthly all-ages First Fridays Games Night
• Cover groceries for our community breakfasts.

Profits from our community breakfasts, in turn, "feed" the bears and cubs at Hanwell Park Academy by:
• Helping Grade 8 students participate in their school trip to Quebec
• Purchasing snacks for students during the school week
• Supplementing the weekend backpack program with additional food and toiletries
• Providing seasonal assistance to families in need.

Thank you for partnering with us in caring for community and nurturing social connections.
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St. James, Hanwell @stjameshanwell.bsky.social · 14/03/2026
Community Breakfast— Sat, Mar 21, 9–11 am, co-hosted by Friends of Hanwell & Gr 8 students/parents from HPA. Profits help students with school trip, supplement weekend backpack program, provide seasonal assistance to families & more. Also thanks to Co-op Fredericton. Freewill offering. All welcome.
COMMUNITY BREAKFAST
Saturday, March 21,  9 - 11 a.m.
St. James Presbyterian Church
1991 Route 640, Hanwell
Hosted by
St. James Presbyterian Church
Friends of Hanwell
Grade 8 Students & Parents of Hanwell Park Academy
Profits "feed" the Bears and Cubs of Hanwell Park Academy
Supporting HPA students through
Food • Learning • Opportunity • Compassion
Cost: FREEWILL OFFERING
Accessible Facility.
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St. James, Hanwell @stjameshanwell.bsky.social · 04/03/2026
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.
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.
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St. James, Hanwell @stjameshanwell.bsky.social · 17/02/2026
Remember that you don't have to cook Tuesday night (Feb. 17)—we'll do it for you!
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St. James, Hanwell @stjameshanwell.bsky.social · 03/02/2026
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 ♿ Good food, good fellowship, good fun!
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
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Stephen MacKay @smackay.bsky.social · 27/01/2026
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 history—the landing of the #NASA space shuttle Enterprise at the Ottawa airport in June 1983. @legogroup.bsky.social
a Lego model of the space shuttle Enterprise, with 3 mini-figures in the foregroundthe space shuttle Enterprise at the Ottawa airport in June 1983
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Stephen MacKay @smackay.bsky.social · 01/01/2026
❤️ 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!
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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
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St. James, Hanwell @stjameshanwell.bsky.social · 24/12/2025
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...
youtube.com
Christmas Greetings 2025
YouTube video by St. James Presbyterian Church Hanwell
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St. James, Hanwell @stjameshanwell.bsky.social · 11/12/2025
🎄Festive community Breakfast: Sat Dec 13, 9 - 11 am 🎄 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!
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.
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Stephen MacKay @smackay.bsky.social · 22/11/2025
Admission is by donation to our community blessings cupboard (food or $)
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St. James, Hanwell @stjameshanwell.bsky.social · 22/11/2025
Mrs Claus and the crafters are almost ready. Come on over until 2pm to sample crafts and flavours of the season. Warm soup too!
Mrs Claus standing at the bake table. A table of crafts
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St. James, Hanwell @stjameshanwell.bsky.social · 06/11/2025
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/...
presbyterian.ca
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...
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St. James, Hanwell @stjameshanwell.bsky.social · 05/11/2025
Two events for the price of one—that is, ABSOLUTELY FREE!! This Friday night (Nov. 7) at St. James, come for your shot, and stay for the fun! 💉🎲 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!
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!
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St. James, Hanwell @stjameshanwell.bsky.social · 02/11/2025
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!
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Wendy MacWilliams @wendymacwilliams.bsky.social · 27/10/2025
@stjameshanwell.bsky.social #bluejays
St. James church outdoor sign updated with the following: Psalm 84 says sparrow finds home. Us: and Jays find home runs.
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Wendy MacWilliams @wendymacwilliams.bsky.social · 25/10/2025
Updated this morning!
St. James Church - sign says Let's Go Blue Jays! Originally also said Faith, Hope, Fastballs. Updated Saturday replacing fastballs with grand slam.
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St. James, Hanwell @stjameshanwell.bsky.social · 25/10/2025
Let's go Blue Jays!
Update on our church sign:
WORSHIP SUNDAY
11 A.M.
WELCOME
LET'S GO BLUE JAYS!
FAITH
HOPE
FASTBALLS
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Stephen MacKay @smackay.bsky.social · 17/10/2025
My first visit to #LakeLouise last week—so beautiful! (feel free to rotate the picture!)
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
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TSN @tsnofficial.bsky.social · 16/10/2025
Flying out of Halifax Stanfield International Airport, pilot Dimitri Neonakis recreated the Blue Jays logo with a clever flight path. ✈️ (🎥: IG/dimitrineonakis)
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Rob Hoadley @robhoadley.bsky.social · 16/10/2025
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.
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St. James, Hanwell @stjameshanwell.bsky.social · 16/10/2025
FLU AND COVID SHOT COMMUNITY CLINICS Mon, Oct 20 10 am–2 pm Tue, Oct 28 4 pm–8 pm Here at St. James, hosted by The Medicine Shoppe Hanwell Walk-ins welcome, but appointments encouraged (call The Medicine Shoppe at 506-206-7667). See poster for further details
FLU AND COVID SHOT COMMUNITY CLINICS
More clinics added!
When:
Monday, October 20 10 a.m. - 2 p.m.
and
Tuesday, October 28 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.
Let's stay healthy together!
Accessibile facility
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Stephen MacKay @smackay.bsky.social · 09/10/2025
Calgary death wish. “Why is the paint scratched on my roof?!?”
Car stopped at a railway crossing with the crossing gate resting on its roof.
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Stephen MacKay @smackay.bsky.social · 09/10/2025
We could all use a little good news in our feeds!
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St. James, Hanwell @stjameshanwell.bsky.social · 09/10/2025
--- C R A F T E R S --- Reserve your table early—spots are limited! Email stjameshanwell@outlook.com or call (506) 450-4031.
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St. James, Hanwell @stjameshanwell.bsky.social · 28/09/2025
Service includes "Blessing of the Backpacks," as we hold in prayer all who are beginning a new school year—students, teachers, staff, bus drivers. We’ll ask God’s blessing that classrooms and communities may be places of safety, friendship, and growth. Bring a backpack or other school-related item.
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St. James, Hanwell @stjameshanwell.bsky.social · 01/09/2025
🎲✨ First Fridays Games Night this week ✨🎲 📅 Fri, Sep 5, 6:30–9:00 pm 🧩 All ages—Kids under 10 should come with an adult 🎲 Classic board games, snacks, and Dungeons & Dragons game for up to 6 players — beginners welcome! 💸 Free to attend! ♿️ Accessible space.
First Fridays Games Night
St. James Presbyterian Church
1991 Hwy 640, Hanwell
First Friday of the month,
Join us September 5, 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;
Questions? Call/text Lori @ (506) 471-3382.
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Stephen MacKay @smackay.bsky.social · 19/06/2025
Spreading the word...
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Stephen MacKay @smackay.bsky.social · 18/06/2025
A song we NEED these days! (make sure you keep listening until the final verse)
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Wendy MacWilliams @wendymacwilliams.bsky.social · 04/06/2025
Looking for something to do this weekend? Join us at St. James Presbyterian Church (1991 Hwy 640, Hanwell) for two great community events: All are welcome! @stjameshanwell.bsky.social
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Stephen MacKay @smackay.bsky.social · 27/05/2025
You are looking at what was possibly the last bottle of #Schneiders #Oktoberfest mustard on earth! They discontinued my favourite mustard and tonight my supply ran out 😢
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