COMMUNITY calendar

TODAY

BADDECK

7-9 p.m., Art For All at Knox Presbyterian Church — art classes open to all ages in the church hall, instructor Burland Murphy. For information, contact Rev. Brian MacLeod, 902295-1522.

BIG BRAS D’OR

7 p.m., 45s card game at Big Bras d’Or fire hall, 1390 Old Route 5. Jackpot and even split.

BOULARDERIE

1:45 p.m., The Boularderie Rug Hookers of The Munro Crafters Guild meet at the Boularderie School. Everyone welcome.

1:45 p.m., Boularderie Weavers meet at the Boularderie School. New Members are welcome.

FLORENCE

12-1 p.m., Free chair yoga classes, St. Stephen’s Community Hall, sponsored by Northside the Lakes Community Health Board and the St. Vincent de Paul Society.

6:15-9 p.m., 602 McCurdy Royal Canadian Air Cadets meet at T.L. Sullivan Middle School. Ages 12-18. No charge. Contact Theresa at 902674-0942 for information.

7:30 p.m., 45s card game, Florence Legion. Jackpot. First, second and third prizes. Light lunch served.

NORTH SYDNEY

10 a.m. North Sydney Walking Group, Carmen Young Walking Track.

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

1:30 p.m., Walking Club at Munro Park.

6 p.m., Yoga for all levels at Calvary Baptist church hall. For information, 674-2374.

POINT EDWARD

7:30 p.m., Tarabish game, Point Edward Seniors and Pensioners’ Club.

SYDNEY MINES

1 p.m. There will be an exercise class held at the Sydney Mines Seniors and Pensioners.

WAGMATCOOK

5-6 p.m., Wagmatcook Native Walkers Program at the Wagmatcook Culture & Heritage Centre. No charge.

TUESDAY FRENCHVALE

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

NORTH SYDNEY

6:15 p.m.-8:30 p.m., 562 Cabot Squadron Air Cadets is accepting new members. They meet every Tuesday in the Ferrisview Elementary School Gym. Stop by for more information or to sign up, call 902567-7692.

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

TODAY DOMINION

7:30 p.m., Monday night merchandise bingo, Dominion Legion. Doors open 6 p.m.

GARDINER MINES

8 p.m., Card game at Gardiner Mines Senior Citizens and Pensioners Hall, Seaside Drive. Cash jackpot. Free tea/coffee.

GLACE BAY

10:30 a.m.-3 p.m., Christmas registration for the Glace Bay Salvation Army will be held at 40 Union

St. Please bring proof of income, address and ID for all family members.

1 p.m., Jubilee Rebekah Lodge #14 will meet at St. Paul’s Church. 5:30-8:15 p.m., 2878 Cape Breton Highlanders Royal Canadian Army Cadets is looking for new members at the armouries, 78 Sterling Road, for ages 12-18. Sports on Wednesdays from 4-6 p.m. Information, Captain Cindy Tiller at 902-5657443.

NEW WATERFORD

9:30 a.m.-4 p.m., New Waterford Credit Union’s Main Street Gallery presents “Cape Breton Images” by New Waterford resident Colonel MacLellan during regular business hours at the New Waterford Credit Union until December 31. 10:30 a.m., (CD) AA Arcano Group meeting, Ling Street.

PORT MORIEN

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

RESERVE MINES

2-4:30 p.m., Line dancing, Reserve Mines Seniors and Pensioners Hall. New members welcome. No charge. Call Linda Campbell 902849-7369.

8 p.m., (CD) AA Reserve Midway Group meeting, St. Joseph’s church hall, Main Street.

TUESDAY 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.

10:30 a.m.-3 p.m., Christmas registration for the Glace Bay Salvation Army will be held at 40 Union St. Please bring proof of income, address and ID for all family members.

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

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TODAY

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 902-5621717.

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., Al-Anon, Spanish River Seniors Club, 1840 Kings Rd., Sydney River.

1:30 p.m., Tarabish tournament will be held at the 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 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.

7:15 p.m., Al-Anon meeting (for adult children of alcoholics) will be held at St. Theresa Church basement, Ashby Road.

8-10 p.m., Adult badminton at Malcolm Munroe Memorial Jr. High School. Days when school’s open. Old and new players welcome. Small fee toward gym rental.

SYDNEY RIVER

1:30 p.m., Spanish River Seniors meeting in club room. New members welcome. Join us for darts, cards and washer toss. For information, Theresa at 564-6481 or Henry at 562-3016.

WHITNEY PIER

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

8 p.m., (CD) AA Whitney Pier Group meeting, Menelik Hall, Laurier Street.

TUESDAY

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 HOOD

7:15 p.m., Auction card plays will take place at the Port Hood Fire Hall.

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 a.m.-12 p.m., Info Café at Faith Baptist Church, 10 Davenport Road. 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 at Kiwanis Pool, Prince Street. Phone the Kiwanis Pool for more information.

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., Club meeting will be held at the Steelworkers and Sydney Pensioners Club, 30 Inglis St. There will be a report from the election committee and nominations will be accepted from members at this meeting and the December meeting. Lunch served, and all members urged to attend.

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 is required. Call 902-562-5616 ext # 223 to register or for more information.

6 p.m., Shuffleboard for seniors will be held at the Steelworkers and Sydney Pensioners Club, members only.

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. 6:45 p.m., Meditation - an opportunity to rest in what we already are with peace and clarity. Sydney Shambhala, New Dawn Centre, no charge, 902-577-9645.

7 p.m., (new time) (CD) AA Ashby Group meeting, St. Theresa Church (rear), 381 Whitney Ave., Ashby.

7-9 p.m., Bereaved Families Monthly Support & Share is held in Sydney on the 2nd Tuesday of the month at 188 George St. Anyone who is grieving as the result of the death of someone they love is welcome. For more information 902-564-6795

SYDNEY RIVER

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

7 p.m., Isle Royale ATV Club will meet at Sydney River fire hall, Lewis Drive. New members 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.

LOUISDALE

9 a.m., Retired Teachers, Richmond Local, will meet at the Seal Cove restaurant.

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, 30 Inglis St.

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 902-5621717.

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 902-371-3883 or toll free at 1-877488-7390 CapeBreton@CaregiversNS.org.

1:30 p.m., Darts for seniors at the Steelworkers and Sydney Pensioners Club, 30 Inglis St. Everyone welcome.

For more community calendar events see pages A6 and A7.