COMMUNITY calendar
TODAY 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.
PORT HOOD
7:15 p.m., Auction card plays, Port Hood fire hall.
SYDNEY
• VON Cape Breton Metro offers foot care program, 200 Churchill Dr. For information or to book an appointment phone the VON office, 902-564-6479.
9 a.m.-12 p.m., Info Café, Faith Baptist Church, 10 Davenport Rd. Refreshments, advice, friendship and free access to the internet/ computer. Assistance given on questions about employment, benefits, housing, relationships, money and debt and legal issues. 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 p.m., Shuffleboard for seniors, Steelworkers and Sydney Pensioners Club. Members only. 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.
6:20 p.m., 3060 Army Cadets Victoria Park invite youth, ages 12-18, to join the unit. Information, 902539-2262.
6:30 p.m., Loaves and Fishes annual general meeting, 139 Charlotte St. Weather date, Nov. 14. 6:45 p.m., Meditation, Sydney Shambhala, New Dawn Centre. No charge. Information, 902-5779645.
7 p.m., (CD) AA Ashby Group meeting, St. Theresa Church (rear), 381 Whitney Ave., Ashby.
7 p.m., Cape Breton Antique & Custom Car Club monthly meeting, St. Theresa’s Parish Centre, 285 St. Peters Rd.
7:30 p.m., Women of Courage book launch, McConnell Library, with Carol Anne Gillis performing stories from the life of Margaret Neil James MacNeil, a play adapted from the book by Ken Jessome. The launch and play are free and light refreshments will be served.
7:15 p.m., Al-Anon meeting (for adult children of alcoholics), St. Theresa Church basement, Ashby Road.
SYDNEY RIVER
1:30 p.m., Tarabish, Spanish River Seniors Hall, 1842 Kings Rd.
WESTMOUNT
10 a.m., Yoga, Sydney-Riverview Y Centre. Bring mat. Information, Mary, 902-322-4104.
WHITNEY PIER
6:30-8:30 p.m., Ally Centre of Cape Breton and members of Cape Breton University’s sociology faculty hold meeting, Polish Village Hall, 972 Victoria Rd, on research regarding the realities facing vulnerable members of the community and the service providers who work with them.
7:30 p.m., Whitney Pier Seniors and Pensioners Club host regular mixed darts, 50 Breton St. Bring your darts.
NOVEMBER 8 ARICHAT
8 p.m., KOC Council 4607 card game. Rising jackpot and cookie jar.
DUTCH BROOK
7:30 p.m., Cape Breton Island Wildlife Association meets, Fair Haven Hall.
ESKASONI
8 p.m., (OS) AA Praying Hands Group meeting, Gabriel Centre.
MULGRAVE
7:30 p.m., 45s card game, Mulgrave Legion. Information, www.Facebook.com/MulgraveLegion.
PETIT DE GRAT
10:30-11:30 a.m., Pre-school storytime, Petit de Grat Library. 6:30-8 p.m., Petit de Grat Library hosts Stress Busters Series. Sponsored by Family Place Resource Centre. Facilitated by Joanne Connors.
PORT HAWKESBURY
7-9 p.m., The Dementia/Alzheimer caregiver support group meets, boardroom of Strait Richmond Hospital, Evanston.
SYDNEY
9 a.m., Line dancing, Steelworkers and Sydney Pensioners Club, 30 Inglis St.
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., Waterfront Wednesday Walk (rain or shine) on the boardwalk, starting at the playground. 12 p.m., Sydney Noon Al-Anon, Bethel Hall, corner of George and Brookland streets. Non-smoking building.
1:30 p.m., Darts for seniors, Steelworkers and Sydney Pensioners Club, 30 Inglis St.
6-8:30 p.m., Sydney Sea Cadets accepting new members, ages 12-18, Victoria Park Armouries.
6:30-9 p.m., 693 Sydney Rotary Air Cadet Squadron is recruiting youths, male and female, ages 12-18, Sydney Academy basement entrance, Terrace Street.
7-9 p.m., Chase the Ace, RCL branch 12, Dorchester Street, in partnership with Big Brothers, Big Sisters.
7 p.m., Duplicate bridge, Cape Breton Bridge Club, Old Radar Base. 7-8 p.m., MS Society of Canada confidential information and support teleconferences. Information, 1-800-268-7582. 7:30-9:30 p.m., C.B. Central Adult Badminton Club welcomes new members, ages 14 years and older, 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 Gamblers Anonymous meeting, St. Theresa Church, Ashby, rear basement entrance. Information, 902-565-9810. 8 p.m., (CD) AA How Group meeting, 3 Kateri St., Membertou.
8 p.m., Sydney Central AA Group meets, Friendship Hall, 135 Charlotte St.
8 p.m., Darts, Club 55. New members welcome. Information, Gary, 902-577-8180.
WHITNEY PIER
9-11 a.m., Children 0-6 years and their parents/caregivers, Whitney Pier Youth Club, 11 West St. 10:30 a.m., Seniors exercise class, chair and standing, Whitney Pier Seniors Club, 50 Breton St. 1:30 p.m., Senior chair exercise, St. Philip’s African Orthodox Church, 57 Hankard St. Information, 902567-1220.
2:30 p.m., Health education programs, St. Philip’s African Orthodox Church, 57 Hankard St. Information, 902-567-1220.
NOVEMBER 9 CHRISTMAS ISLAND
6:30 p.m., Feis an Eilein will hold Gaelic language classes every Thursday in November, Christmas Island fire hall. $5 per class, free for children and native Gaelic speakers. Beginner classes at 6:30 p.m., intermediate at 7:30 p.m.
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, St. Margaret Community Hall.
MEMBERTOU
8:30 p.m., AA Membertou Group meeting, 3 Kateri St.
SYDNEY
9-10 a.m., Seniors swimming, Kiwanis Pool, Prince Street.
9:30 a.m., Time out, Club 55. 10 a.m., Exercise class, Steelworkers and Sydney Pensioners Club, 30 Inglis St.
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, St. Theresa Church, 381 Whitney Ave. (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. 2-4 p.m., Cape Breton Chapter of the Ostomy Canada Society meets, Cape Breton Regional Hospital, George Street. This is a support group for ostomates and their support/caregivers. Guest speaker will be Shannah Jenson, Convetec representative. New ostomates welcome. Light lunch served. Information, Verna, 902-862-8540. 2-3:30 p.m., Open house, Parkland Cape Breton.
2-3 p.m., Club 55, Chair exercises for men and women.
6-9 p.m., Board game night, McConnell Library. Light refreshments.
6:15-9 p.m., Royal Canadian Air Cadets 29 Sydney Kiwanis Squadron meets, Sydney Academy, use the Townsend Street entrance. 6:45-9 p.m., Second Wind Community Concert Band rehearsal, Malcolm Munroe Middle School, Kenwood Drive. Information, lauramercer@syd.eastlink.ca.
7 p.m., Steel Centre Toastmasters meet, Atlantic SuperStore community room, Kings Road.
7 p.m., Old Sydney Society Ghost and Legends Walk, St. Patrick’s Church Museum, 87 Esplanade. Reservations required and can be made by phoning, 902-539-1572. 7 p.m., Al-Anon, Courage to Change, St. Theresa’s hall, St. Peters Road, side door, downstairs. Non-smoking meeting.
7-9 p.m., One in Spirit Community Gospel Choir rehearsal, Williston Guest Home.
7-9 p.m., Cape Breton anxiety and depression support group meets, Bethel Presbyterian Church hall, Brookland Street. All are welcome to attend and bring a friend. Meetings are confidential.
7:30 p.m., Ladies auxiliary branch 12 regular monthly meeting, Royal Canadian Legion, corner of Dorchester and George streets. 7:30 p.m., Mixed darts, Ashby Legion branch 138. New players welcome.
7:30 p.m., Tarabish, Steelworkers and Sydney Pensioners Club, 30 Inglis St.
8 p.m., (CD) AA Thursday Night Women’s Group, Every Woman’s Centre, 21 Trinity Ave.
SYDNEY RIVER
9:45-10:45 a.m., Seniors exercise class, Our Lady of Fatima Hall, 1452 Kings Rd. Information, 902562-3036 or 902-539-0416.
WESTMOUNT
6-8 p.m., Chase the Ace, Dobson Yacht Club, in support of Camp Carter Society. Draw at 8:30 p.m.
WHITNEY PIER
1 p.m., Tai chi, Pier Legion. Open to anyone who has experienced cancer and their support person. Information, cancer centre, 902567-7771.
NOVEMBER 10 PORT HOOD
7-9 p.m., Jam session, United Church hall.
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) AA Friday Day 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. 5-9 p.m., 14th annual Holiday Treasures Craft Show, Horizon Achievement Centre, 780 Upper Prince St. Admission $2 and children under 10 attend free. 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 Club, 50 Breton St.
NOVEMBER 11 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.
SYDNEY
9 a.m., Royal Canadian Legion branch 151 Remembrance Day services, United Protestant Church. Wreath-laying ceremony will follow at St. Mary’s East Bay and at legion at 11 a.m.
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., (CD) AA Saturday morning group, Salvation Army, 55 Inglis St. 11 a.m.-12:30 p.m., Gamblers Anonymous meeting, St. Theresa Church, Whitney Avenue, basement door.
12:30-8:30 p.m., 14th annual Holiday Treasures Craft Show, Horizon Achievement Centre, 780 Upper Prince St. Admission is $2 and children under 10 attend free.
5:30 p.m., French mass, Etoile de l’Acadie School, Inglis Street entrance. Information, 902-270-2771. 7 p.m., Tarabish game, Club 55.
8 p.m., (OS) Turning Point Group, Friendship Hall, 135 Charlotte St.
NOVEMBER 12 BADDECK
1:30 p.m., Cape Breton Island Hoppers will hold 5-km and 10-km guided walks from 715 North Branch Rd. to Uisge Ban Falls. Information, Dianna, 902-567-2298 or Carmel, 902-564-5348. Walk begins at 2 p.m.
EAST BAY
9 a.m.-12 p.m., Full breakfast, Royal Canadian Legion branch 151 in East Bay. Information, 902-5640672 after 4 p.m.
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.
MULGRAVE
1 p.m., Mini-cribbage card play, Mulgrave Royal Canadian Legion branch 37. Information, www.Facebook.com/MulgraveLegion.
PORT HOOD
10 a.m.-3 p.m., 21st annual Christmas Craft Fair, Bayview Education Centre. Sponsored by the ladies auxiliary of the Port Hood Volunteer Fire Department. To book tables, call, 902-787-3060 or 902787-2327.
SYDNEY
11 a.m.-4 p.m., 14th annual Holiday Treasures Craft Show, Horizon Achievement Centre, 780 Upper Prince St. Admission $2 and children under 10 free.
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.
7 p.m., Journey Alive Life Summit Series, Lady Fatima Church hall. The session, which helps people become healthier and gain control over their weight, will be led by Coralie Murphy.
WHITNEY PIER
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.
NOVEMBER 13 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. Doors open at 6 p.m. Information, 902-564-0672 after 4 p.m.
MEMBERTOU
7 p.m., Gamblers Anonymous mixed meeting, 3 Kateri St.
PORT HOOD
7-9 p.m., Games night, 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, Cape Breton Centre for Craft and Design (downstairs). Bring lunch. New members welcome.
11 a.m., Al-Anon, Spanish River Seniors Club, 1840 Kings Rd., Sydney River.
1:30 p.m., Tarabish tournament, Steelworkers and Sydney Pensioners Club. 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, www.theartroomcapebreton.ca. 7:00 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 phone Carol, 902-562-1961.
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.
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 school. Old and new players welcome. Small fee toward gym rental.
SYDNEY RIVER
1:30 p.m., Spanish River Seniors meeting, club room. New members welcome. Join for darts, cards and washer toss. Information, Theresa, 902-564-6481 or Henry, 902-562-3016.