COMMUNITY calendar
Cape Breton Community Calendar is a public service listing of community events sponsored by nonprofit groups. To ensure adequate advance publication, submit notices at least two weeks prior to the event. Limit announcements to 24 words or less. Email your event to news@cbpost.com.
TODAY SYDNEY
9-10 a.m., Seniors swimming, Kiwanis Pool, Prince Street.
10 a.m., Indoor walk aerobics, Salvation Army Sydney Community Church, 55 Inglis St. Information, 902-562-1717.
10:30 a.m., Acceptance AFG meets, Salvation Army Community Church, 55 Inglis St.
11 a.m., (CD) Friday morning group, St. Theresa Church (rear), 381 Whitney Ave., Ashby.
1-3 p.m., High fibre lunches, McConnell Library. All crafters working with any type of fibre, can join others for conversation and work on your fibre project. Knitters, crocheters, quilters, rug hookers, embroiderers, spinners, paper artists at all levels are welcome. 1:30 p.m., Darts, Club 55.
1 p.m., Duplicate bridge, Old Radar Base Chapel. Partners guaranteed. 5:30-7:30 p.m., Chase the Ace in support of Big Brothers/Big Sisters Cape Breton, Steel City Sports Bar. 7:30 p.m., Tarabish game, French Club.
8 p.m.-12 a.m., Karaoke jackpot, Royal Canadian Legion branch 12, in the lounge. Reg & Ruth Magliaro. Members and guests.
SYDNEY RIVER
8 p.m., (CD) AA Westside Group meeting, Spanish River Seniors Club, 1840 Kings Rd.
WHITNEY PIER
10:30 a.m., Seniors exercise class, chair and standing, Whitney Pier Seniors.
SATURDAY COXHEATH
8:30 a.m.-1 p.m., Cape Breton Farmers Market, 340 Keltic Dr.
HOWIE CENTRE
6-8 p.m. Chase the Ace, RCL branch 151 East Bay. Tickets can be purchased anytime during regular business hours.
MABOU
10 p.m.-1 a.m., Square dance (open to all ages), West Mabou Hall. Information, 902-945-2814.
MARION BRIDGE
8-11 a.m., Father’s Day breakfast, St. Columba Church. Eat-in or takeout.
SYDNEY
10 a.m., Sydney Amateur Radio Club, 11 St. Bridget St., open house information on how to qualify for basic amateur radio certificate. 11 a.m.-12:30 p.m., Gamblers Anonymous meeting, St. Theresa Church, Whitney Avenue, basement door.
11 a.m., (CD) Saturday morning group, Salvation Army, 55 Inglis St. 7 p.m., Tarabish game, Club 55. 8 p.m., (OS) Turning Point Group, Friendship Hall, 135 Charlotte St.
SUNDAY ESKASONI
8 p.m., Narcotics support group meeting, 4537 Shore Rd.
JUDIQUE
2-5 p.m., Ceilidh, Celtic Music Interpretive Centre, Ceilidh Trail. Information, www.celticmusicsite.com.
LOWER RIVER INHABITANTS
8 p.m., 45s card game, Riverdale Community Centre.
MEMBERTOU
9 a.m., Cape Breton Island Hoppers take part in CBIH Trails Day with four five-kilometre walks; registration 8:30 a.m. at the Green Links Trail for the 9 a.m. walk. Information, Cheryl, 902-849-2739.
MULGRAVE
1 p.m., Mini-cribbage card play, Mulgrave Royal Canadian Legion branch 37. Information, www.Facebook.com/MulgraveLegion.
PORT HOOD
11 a.m.-2 p.m., Annual Father’s Day lobster takeout, St. Stephen’s Jubilee United Church. Ham also available. Information, Len, 902787-2232 or 902-631-2584.
ST. GEORGES CHANNEL
9 a.m.-12 p.m., Country breakfast, St. George’s Channel Hall. Sponsored by the Southwest Arm Community Group.
SYDNEY
2 p.m., C.B. Parkinson’s Group meets, Grand Lake Fire Department hall. All members requested to be present.
6:30-8:30 p.m., Chase the Ace in support of Mira Road Volunteer Fire Department/Children’s Wish Foundation, Mira Road fire hall, George Street.
8 p.m.-12 a.m., Karaoke jackpot, Royal Canadian Legion branch 12 (in the lounge). Pearl & Pepper. Members and guests.
8 p.m., (CD) AA How Group meeting, 3 Kateri St., Membertou. 8 p.m., (CS) Sydney Central Group, Friendship Hall, 135 Charlotte St.
SYDNEY RIVER
11 a.m., (CD) AA Westside Group meeting, Spanish River Seniors Club, 1840 Kings Rd.
WHITNEY PIER
3:30-5:30 p.m., Schooner Curling Club hosts Chase the Ace, 61 Military Rd.
6:30 p.m., Life source church service, Polish Village Hall, 972 Victoria Rd. Kids Club for children ages 4-12.
6:30 p.m., Church in Jesus, Menelik Hall, 88 Laurier St., hosts fellowship for preaching, praise and worship. Information, Pastor Jack, 902-577-4163 or Pastor O’Connell, 902-862-4907.
7:15-10 p.m., Bingo, Royal Canadian Legion branch 128, corner of Victoria Road and Wesley Street. Open to the public.
MONDAY BROOK VILLAGE
9:30 p.m.-1 a.m., Adult square dances, Brook Village Hall.
EAST BAY
8 p.m., (CD) AA East Bay Group meeting, East Bay Hall.
ESKASONI
8 p.m., (OD) AA Praying Hands Group meeting, Mikma’w Lodge, 70 Gabriel St.
HOWIE CENTRE
7-10 p.m., Monday night bingo, Royal Canadian Legion branch 151, East Bay. Information, 902-5640672 after 4 p.m.
MARION BRIDGE
1:30 p.m., Mira Seniors’ and Pensioners’ Club, regular monthly meeting.
MEMBERTOU
7 p.m., Gamblers Anonymous mixed meeting, 3 Kateri St.
PORT HOOD
7-9 p.m., Games night, United Church hall. Play board games, crib, auction or a game of your choice. Tea and sweets are served.
SYDNEY
9-10 a.m., Seniors swimming, Kiwanis Pool, Prince Street.
10 a.m., Indoor walk aerobics, Salvation Army Sydney Community Church, 55 Inglis St. Information, 902-562-1717.
10 a.m.-3 p.m., Breton Quilters Guild meets downstairs, Cape Breton Centre for Craft and Design. Bring lunch. New members welcome.
10:30 a.m., Annual general meeting, Club 55, Prince Street. Lunch served.
11 a.m., (CS) AA Sydney Central Group meeting, Friendship Hall, 135 Charlotte St.
11 a.m., Al-Anon, Spanish River Seniors Club, 1840 Kings Rd., Sydney River.
2-3 p.m., Club 55, Chair exercises for men and women.
6 p.m., Shuffleboard for seniors, Steelworkers and Sydney Pensioners Club, 30 Inglis St. Members only.
6-9 p.m., New Dawn Centre for Social Innovation, 37 Nepean St. Open Studio art drop-in session. Bring supplies and spend an informal evening with others learning and sharing creative painting ideas. Registration, www.theartroomcapebreton.ca.
7 p.m., Cape Breton Overeaters Anonymous group meets, Bethel Church, George Street (hall entrance). No weigh-ins, dues or fees. Information, www.oa.org or Carol, 902-562-1961.
7-9 p.m., Sydney Shambhala Group hosts Contentment in Everyday Life, guided meditation and contemplation, 54 Prince St. Information, Catherine Moir, 902-577-9645.
7 p.m., St. John Ambulance Volunteer Brigade meets, Tim Hortons, George Street (door facing the casino). Information, 902-564-4189 or www.sja.com. New members welcome.
7:15 p.m., Al-Anon meeting (for adult children of alcoholics), St. Theresa Church basement, Ashby Road.
8-10 p.m., Adult badminton, Malcolm Munroe Memorial Jr. High School. Days when school’s open. Old and new players welcome. Small fee toward gym rental.
SYDNEY RIVER
9:45-10:45 a.m., Seniors exercise class, Our Lady of Fatima Hall, 1452 Kings Rd. Sponsored by the CWL. Information, 902-562-3036 or 902539-0416.
WHITNEY PIER
10:30 a.m., Seniors exercise class, chair and standing, Whitney Pier Seniors Club, 50 Breton St.
8 p.m., (CD) Whitney Pier Group meeting, Menelik Hall, Laurier Street.
TUESDAY BIG POND
7:30 p.m., Tarabish, Big Pond fire hall.
MABOU
7:30-9 p.m., Ceilidh with Karen and Joey Beaton, Mabou Community Hall.
SYDNEY
VON Cape Breton Metro offers a foot care program, 200 Churchill Dr. For information or to book appointment phone VON office, 902564-6479.
9-10 a.m., Seniors swimming, Kiwanis Pool, Prince Street. 10:30 a.m., (CD) AA Alcano Group 12&12 meeting, St. Theresa Church (rear), 381 Whitney Ave., Ashby. 1 p.m., Duplicate bridge, Old Radar Base Chapel. Partners guaranteed. 1:30 p.m. Blind 45s, Club 55. 6-8:30 p.m., Dads Are Parents Too, a free parenting program, 714 Alexandra St. Sponsored by Cape Breton’s Family Place Resource Centre. Preregistration required. To register or for information, 902562-5616 ext. 223. 6:30-7:30 p.m., Young Working Women’s Group, mutual support, sharing spirituality and how it enriches every day life, CBU (Oasis Room).
7-9 p.m., Governors Book Pub, Governors Upstairs Pub. Readings by published authors and open mike. Pay what you can.
8 p.m., (CD) AA Ashby Group meeting, St. Theresa Church (rear), 381 Whitney Ave., Ashby.
For more community calendar events see pages A6 and A7.