COMMUNITY calendar

Cape Breton Community Calendar is a public service listing of community events sponsored by nonprofit groups. Submit notices at least two weeks prior to the event. Limit to 24 words or less. E-mail your event to news@cbpost.com.

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 902-562-1717. 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., 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. 7-9 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. 7:15 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.

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. 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 902562-5616 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.

6:30 p.m., The SOS (Survivors of Suicide) group in Cape Breton is a self-help group for individuals and families who have suffered a loss of a loved one, 186 George St. Contact person: Fran 902-565-7976 after 6 p.m. and weekends.

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.

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, 902-295-1522. 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 902-674-0942 for information. 7:30 p.m., 45s card game, Florence Legion. Jackpot. First, second and third prizes. Light lunch served.

Cape Breton Community Calendar is a public service listing of community events sponsored by non-profit groups. To ensure adequate advance publication, submit notices at least two weeks prior to the event. Limit announcements to 24 words or less. E-mail your event to news@cbpost. com.

TODAY DOMINION

6-7:30 p.m., Christmas tea and sale sponsored by the Good Shepherd Group at the Dominion Fire Hall. Lunch served, visit from Santa, games, prizes and auctions. Adult admission is $4 and children is $3. 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

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 902-565-7443.

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 902-849-7369. 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.

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