COMMUNITY calendar

TODAY BIG BRAS D’OR

7-8 p.m., Big Bras d’Or Friends of the Fire Hall Committee monthly meeting, 1390 Old Route #5.

FRENCHVALE

7:30 p.m., 45s card game, Frenchvale Seniors Club.

NORTH SYDNEY

7 p.m., Cribbage, North Sydney fire hall.

8 p.m., (CD) AA Lifeline Group meeting, St. Joseph’s Church, 34 Archibald Ave.

8 p.m., 45s card game, Armstrong Memorial Branch No. 19, Royal Canadian Legion.

SYDNEY MINES

8 p.m., Bingo at the Royal Canadian Legion branch 8. Cash prizes.

WEDNESDAY BIG BRAS D’OR

9-11 a.m., Community coffee break at St. James Church Hall. Everyone welcome.

10:30 a.m.-4 p.m., The Old School House Rug Hookers meet at the Big Bras d’Or fire hall, 1390 Old Route 5. Call Susan 902-217-0400 or Marilyn 902-674-2119.

BRAS D’OR

6:30 p.m., FLK Taoist Tai Chi beginner classes begin at Bras d’Or Hall, 24 Villa Dr. All are welcome.

BOISDALE

8 p.m., 45s card game, Boisdale fire hall.

EDWARDSVILLE

1:30 p.m., Tarabish, WINS Hall.

FLORENCE

6:30-9 p.m., 1917 Vimy Ridge Army Cadet Corps is looking for new recruits ages 12-18 at Florence Elementary School, MacKay Street. Call 902-674-0942 for more information. Outdoors, camping, shooting and a challenge.

NORTH SYDNEY

10-11 a.m., Keltic Dancercise classes at D&R Dance Studio, 47 Peppett St., North Sydney, For more information, phone 794-3772 or e-mail: kayandmattbatherson@eastlink.ca

2-4 p.m., Monthly meeting of the Northside Chronic Pain Support Group at the North Sydney Library.

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TODAY

DOMINION

9 a.m.-3 p.m., Adoration The Blessed Sacrament, Immaculate Conception Church. Everyone welcome.

7:30 p.m., Cribbage, Shamrock Club, Commercial Street. Partners by draw.

8 p.m., (OS) AA Dominion Sandbar Group meeting, Italian Hall, Mitchell Avenue.

GLACE BAY

9:30-11 a.m. and 1:30-3 p.m., The clothing depot at Town House, 115 Commercial St., is open. Information, 902-849-2449.

11:30 a.m., Hope for today Al-Anon, Unity Club, (AA room) Rear McKeen Street.

2-4 p.m., Fall hours for the Glace Bay Heritage Museum in the Old Town Hall, including Isabelle Harris Gift Shop and book store, located at 14 McKeen St., are in effect. For information call, 902-842-5345. 7:30 p.m., St. Anne’s CWL Council sponsors a bridge and tarabish game at St. Anne’s Church, 695 Main St. All are welcome.

8 p.m., Island Martial Arts Centre in the lower level of the People’s Mall is offering a women’s only taekwondo program. Build muscle, lose weight and empower yourself.

LOUISBOURG

8 p.m., Aaron Lewis and Kimberley Fraser will be performing at the Louisbourg Playhouse. Doors open at 2 p.m.

8 p.m., (CD) AA Louisbourg Group meeting, United Church Hall, 7532 Main St.

MAIN-A-DIEU

1:30 p.m., 45s card game, Main-a-Dieu Coastal Discovery Centre.

NEW WATERFORD

9:30 a.m., New Waterford Credit Union Art Gallery presents “Good Vibrations” by local artist Leanna Burchell during regular business hours.

7 p.m., Al-Anon meeting New Waterford AFG, 401 Ling St.

PORT MORIEN

6-8 p.m., Veterans’ Memorial computer site is open.

RESERVE MINES

2-3 p.m., Senior Friends for Fitness class, Reserve Mines Pensioners Club Hall, Main Street. Free class, everyone welcome.

WEDNESDAY GLACE BAY

9:30-11 a.m. and 1:30-3 p.m., The clothing depot at Town House, 115 Commercial St., is open. Information, 902-849-2449.

12-5 p.m., Glace Bay Art Group at the Glace Bay fire hall. New members welcome.

For more community calendar events see page A6.

TODAY BIG POND

7:30 p.m., Tarabish at the Big Pond fire hall.

MABOU

7:30-9 p.m., Ceilidh with Karen and Joey Beaton, Mabou Community Hall.

PORT HAWKESBURY

7:30 p.m., Port Hawkesbury Ceilidh at the Port Hawkesbury Civic Centre featuring Kenneth MacKenzie, MacMorin, David Rankin and Krista and Jay Luddington.

SYDNEY

VON Cape Breton Metro offers a foot care program located at 200 Churchill Dr. For more information or to book an appointment phone the VON office at 902-564-6479.

9-10 a.m. Seniors swimming at Kiwanis Pool, Prince Street. Phone the Kiwanis Pool for more information.

10 a.m., FLK Taoist Tai Chi beginner classes begin at Club 55, 70 Prince St.

10:30 a.m., (CD) AA Alcano Group 12&12 meeting at 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 p.m., Shuffleboard for members only at Steelworkers and Sydney Pensioners Club, 30 Inglis St. 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 is required. Call 902-562-5616 ext # 223 to register or for more information.

6:20 p.m., 3060 Army Cadets Victoria Park invite youth between the ages of 12 and 18 to join the unit. For more information, call Capt. Hawco at 902-539-2262. 6:30-7:30 p.m., Young Working Women’s Group, mutual support, sharing your spirituality and how it enriches your every day life, CBU (Oasis Room).

7-9 p.m., Governors Book Pub at 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.

SYDNEY RIVER

1:30 p.m., Tarabish, Spanish River Seniors Hall, 1842 Kings Rd. Everyone welcome.

WHITNEY PIER

7:30 p.m., Whitney Pier Seniors and Pensioners Club will be having regular mixed darts at the club, 50 Breton St. Bring your darts. Everyone welcome.

WEDNESDAY ARICHAT

8 p.m., KOC Council 4607 card game. Rising jackpot and cookie jar.

ESKASONI

8:00 p.m., (OS) AA Praying Hands Group meeting, Gabriel Centre.

MARION BRIDGE

2-4 p.m., 45s card games at Mira Seniors and Pensioners Centre. All welcome.

MULGRAVE

7:30 p.m., 45s at Mulgrave Legion. For more information go to facebook at www.Facebook.com/MulgraveLegion or on Twitter at www. Twitter.com/MulgraveLegion .

PETIT DE GRAT

10:30-11:30 a.m., Pre-school storytime at the Petit de Grat Library.

6:30-8 p.m., Petit de Grat Library invites you to their Stress Busters Series. Sponsored by Family Place Resource Centre, facilitated by Joanne Connors.

SYDNEY

9 a.m., Line dancing at the Steelworkers and Sydney Pensioners Club, Inglis St. Everyone welcome.

9-10 a.m., Seniors swimming at Kiwanis Pool, Prince Street. Phone the Kiwanis Pool for more information. 10 a.m., Indoor Walk Aerobics at Salvation Army Sydney Community Church, 55 Inglis St. For more information, contact 902-562-1717. 10 a.m., Waterfront Wednesday Walk (rain or shine) on the boardwalk, starting at the playground. Great for strollers and walkers.

12 p.m., Sydney Noon Al-Anon, Bethel Hall, corner of George and Brookland streets. Non smoking building.

1-3 p.m., Caregiver Support Group, Sobeys Community Room, 272 Prince St. To register please contact Maggie Roach-Ganaway at 902-3713883 or toll free at 1-877-488-7390 CapeBreton@CaregiversNS.org. 1:30 p.m., Darts for seniors at the Steelworkers and Sydney Pensioners Club, 30 Inglis St. Members only.

6-8:30 p.m., Sydney Sea Cadets are accepting new members between the ages of 12-18 at Victoria Park Armouries.

6:30-9 p.m., 693 Sydney Rotary Air Cadet Squadron is now recruiting youths male and female age 12 to 18 years, at Sydney Academy basement entrance on Terrace Street.

7-9 p.m., Chase The Ace, RCL Branch 12 Legion, Dorchester St. Done in partnership with Big Brothers, Big Sisters. Happy hour prices.

7 p.m., Duplicate bridge, Cape Breton Bridge Club, Old Radar Base. Everyone welcome.

7:30-9:30 p.m., C.B. Central adult badminton club welcomes new members from 14-years old and older to play at Cusack Elementary School, 500 Birch Hill Dr. Small fee toward gym rental.

8 p.m.-12 a.m., Karaoke Jackpot, Royal Canadian Legion, Branch 12 (in the lounge). Reg & Ruth Magliaro. Members and guests.

8 p.m., Women’s Gambler’s Anonymous meeting, St. Theresa’s Church, Ashby, rear basement entrance. Information, 565-9810. 8 p.m., (CD) AA HOW Group meeting, 3 Kateri St., Membertou.

8 p.m., Sydney Central AA Group meets at Friendship Hall, 135 Charlotte St.

8 p.m., Darts, Club 55. New members welcome. Call Gary at 902-5778180.

WHITNEY PIER

9-11 a.m., Children 0-6 years and their parents/caregivers at the Whitney Pier Youth Club, 11 West St.

10:30 a.m., Seniors exercise class, chair and standing at Whitney Pier Seniors Club, 50 Breton St. All seniors welcome.

1:30-3:30 p.m., Living With Cancer Support Group, a support group for those who have had a diagnosis of cancer, for their family, caregivers will meet at Whitney Pier Legion, 10 Wesley St., parking and entrance on Victoria Road.

1:30 p.m., Senior chair exercise at St. Philip’s African Orthodox Church, 57 Hankard St. Call 567-1220 for information about available seats.

2:30 p.m., Health education programs at St. Philip’s African Orthodox Church, 57 Hankard St. Topics: foot care, wills, how to protect yourself from scams. Everyone welcome. Call 902-567-1220 for information.

THURSDAY FRAMBOISE

7 p.m., 45s card game, Framboise Community Hall.

GLENCOE MILLS

10 p.m.-1 a.m., Glencoe Mills family square dance, Glencoe Mills Hall.

GRAND MIRA

7:30 p.m., Tarabish at St. Margaret Community Hall.

MEMBERTOU

8:30 p.m., AA Membertou Group meeting, 3 Kateri St.

SYDNEY

9-10 a.m. Seniors swimming at Kiwanis Pool, Prince Street. Phone the Kiwanis Pool for more information.

9:30 a.m., Time out, Club 55.

10 a.m., Exercise class for seniors at the Steelworkers and Sydney Pensioners Club. Everyone welcome.

10-11:30 a.m., Breastfeeding information with other breastfeeding mothers, Family Place Resource Centre, 714 Alexandra St. Dads, support persons and babies welcome. No registration.

11 a.m. (CD), AA Friends of Bill group meeting at St. Theresa’s Church, 381 Whitney Avenue (rear entrance). 12 p.m., Centre for Cape Breton Studies presents the Culture Circle workshop in the Rotary Performance Music Room, Great Hall, CBU. 1:30 p.m., Tarabish - force the dealer, Steelworkers and Sydney Pensioners’ Club, 30 Inglis St. Everyone welcome.

2-3:30 p.m., Open house, Parkland Cape Breton.

2-3 p.m., Club 55, Chair exercises for men and women.

6:15-9 p.m., Royal Canadian Air Cadets 29 Sydney Kiwanis Squadron will meet at Sydney Academy, use the Townsend Street entrance. 6:45-9 p.m., Second Wind Community Concert Band rehearses at Malcolm Munroe Middle School on Kenwood Drive. For more Information contact lauramercer@syd.eastlink.ca.

7 p.m., Friends of MacGillivray Guest Home will host their annual Fall Fair and Silent Auction, Thursday, September 21, admission $2. Tea and light lunch will be served.

7 p.m., Steel Centre Toastmasters meet at Atlantic SuperStore Community Room, Kings Road.

7 p.m., Old Sydney Society Ghost and Legends Walk begin at St. Patrick’s Church Museum, 87 Esplanade. It’s $13 per person. Reservations are required and can be made by phoning 902-539-1572. 7 p.m., Al-Anon, Courage to Change, St. Theresa’s Hall, St. Peter’s Road, side door, downstairs. Non-smoking meeting.

7-9 p.m., One in Spirit Community Gospel Choir will rehearse at the Williston Guest Home.

7:30 p.m., Mixed darts, Ashby Legion, Branch 138. New players welcome.

7:30 p.m., Tarabish at Steelworkers and Sydney Pensioners Club, 30 Inglis St.

8 p.m., (CD) Thursday Night Women’s Group, Every Woman’s Centre, 21 Trinity Ave.

SYDNEY RIVER

9:45-10:45 a.m., Seniors exercise class at Our Lady of Fatima Hall, 1452 Kings Road. Sponsored by the CWL. Everyone welcome. For information, 562-3036 or 539-0416.

WESTMOUNT

6-8 p.m., Chase the ace at the Dobson Yacht Club, drawing at 8:30 p.m. Done to support Camp Carter Society. Tickets are 3/$5 or 12/$20.

WHITNEY PIER

1 p.m., Tai Chi at the Pier Legion, Open to anyone who has experienced cancer and their support person. Contact the Cancer Centre 567-7771.

2 p.m., Whitney Pier Senior and Pensioners Club will hold its first fall meeting today at the club, 50 Breton St. Everyone is welcome.

FRIDAY SYDNEY

9-10 a.m. Seniors swimming at Kiwanis Pool, Prince Street. Phone the Kiwanis Pool for more information.

10 a.m., Indoor Walk Aerobics at Salvation Army Sydney Community Church, 55 Inglis St. For more information, contact 902-562-1717. 10:30 a.m., Acceptance AFG will meet at the Salvation Army Community Church on 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 at 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.

1:00 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 will be held at the Steel City Sports Bar.

7:30 p.m., Tarabish game at French Club. All welcome.

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 at Whitney Pier Seniors Club, 50 Breton St. All seniors welcome.

SATURDAY COXHEATH

8:30 a.m. - 1 p.m., Cape Breton Farmers’ Market, 340 Keltic Dr., Coxheath, bringing fresh local produce, foods, crafts, baked goods, local music and more.

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. For more information phone 902-9452814.

MARION BRIDGE

6 p.m., Viewing opens for Talent ‘n’ Merchandise Auction at Bethel United Church with auction beginning at 7 p.m. Free admission, auctioneer is Alfie MacLeod.

SYDNEY

10 a.m.-5 p.m., Meditation program sponsored by the Sydney Shambhala Group will be held at St. Theresa’s Parish Centre, 285 St. Peter’s Road. Taught by Acharya Moh Hardin. The session continues on Sunday, 9:30 a.m. to noon. Please bring your lunch. To register or for more information, contact 902-9292584 or Barbara@cabotshores.com .

10 a.m., Sydney Amateur Radio Club, 11 St. Bridget St. open house information on how to qualify for your basic amateur radio certificate. Sponsored by Sydney Amateur Radio Club.

10 a.m.- 1 p.m., Second hand clothing sale will be held at St. Theresa’s Hall, 100 Ashby Road. Admission $2. 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., Sydney.

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 at 4537 Shore Rd.

JUDIQUE

10:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m., KOC brunch at the Judique Community Centre. Includes eggs, bacon, bologna, sausage, pancake, waffles, home fries, toast, tea/coffee and juice.

2-5 p.m., Ceilidh, Celtic Music Interpretive Centre, Ceilidh Trail www. celticmusicsite.com.

LOWER RIVER INHABITANTS

8 p.m., 45s card game at Riverdale Community Centre.

MULGRAVE

1 p.m., Mini-Cribbage Card Play, Mulgrave Royal Canadian Legion Br#37. For more information, go to Facebook at www.Facebook.com/ MulgraveLegion or on Twitter at www.Twitter.com/MulgraveLegion.

PORT HOOD

9 a.m.-12 p.m., First breakfast of the season at the Port Hood Fire Hall.

SYDNEY

1:30 p.m., Cape Breton Injured Workers Association meeting, Steelworkers and Sydney Pensioners Club, Inglis Street.

2-4 p.m., Social, Club 55. Light lunch. Entertainment. 7:30-9:30 p.m., Parents, Friends and Families of Lesbians and Gays will meet at Family Place Resource Centre, 106 Townsend St.

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. (OS) 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

6:30 p.m., Life source church service, Polish Village Hall, 972 Victoria Road. All welcome. Kids Club held for children ages 4-12.

6:30 p.m., Church in Jesus fellowship invites you to 88 Laurier St., Menelik Hall for preaching, praise and worship. Call 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

8:00 p.m., (OD) AA Praying Hands Group meeting, Mikma’w Lodge, 70 Gabriel St.

HOWIE CENTRE

7-10 p.m., Monday night bingo at the Royal Canadian Legion Branch 151, East Bay. Doors open at 6 p.m. 15 games of $75, four 50/50 games, one 80/20 game, three jackpot games and a toonie game. Information, 564-0672 after 4 p.m.

MEMBERTOU

7 p.m., Gamblers Anonymous mixed meeting, 3 Kateri St.

PORT HOOD

7-9 p.m., Games night at the 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 at Kiwanis Pool, Prince Street. Phone the Kiwanis Pool for more information.

10 a.m., Indoor Walk Aerobics at Salvation Army Sydney Community Church, 55 Inglis St. For more information, contact 902-562-1717. 10 a.m.-3 p.m., Breton Quilters Guild will meet at the Cape Breton Centre for Craft (downstairs). Bring lunch. New members welcome.

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.

1:30 p.m., 7-Week Tarabish Tournament at the Steelworkers and Sydney Pensioners Club, 30 Inglis St. Lunch served. Members only.

2-3 p.m., Chair exercises for men and women, Club 55, Bentinck St. 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 your own supplies and spend an informal evening with others learning and sharing creative painting ideas. Register at www.theartroomcapebreton.ca.

6:30-8:30 p.m. Parents PEACE program — parental issues tackled, ie. peer pressure, sex, anger at Southside Learning Center, 266 Whitney Ave. No fee/registration.

7:00 p.m., Cape Breton Overeaters Anonymous group will meet at Bethel Church, George Street (hall entrance). No weigh-ins, dues or fees. For more information visit www. oa.org. or phone Carol at 562-1961. 7 p.m., St. John Ambulance Volunteer Brigade will meet at the Tim Hortons, George Street (door facing the Casino). For more information call 564-4189, or visit www.sja.com. New members welcome.

7-9 p.m., The Sydney Alzheimer caregiver support group will meet at its new location Harbourstone Facility, Kimberly Hall, 2nd Floor Chapel. Learn, exchange information and receive encouragement.

7 p.m., Meditation, Sydney Shambhala, 54 Prince St., no charge, 902-577-9645, 902-304-1647.

For more community calendar events see pages A6 and A7.