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 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.
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. 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. 10:30 a.m. Regular monthly meeting of Club 55 members.
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 at the Steelworkers and Sydney Pensioners Club, 30 Inglis St. Members only. 1:30-3:30 p.m., Blood pressure clinic and senior health tips, Parkland Cape Breton.
6-8:30 p.m., Sydney Sea Cadets are accepting new members between the ages 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 p.m., Duplicate bridge, Cape Breton Bridge Club, Old Radar Base. Everyone welcome.
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 p.m., Senior chair exercise at St. Philip’s African Orthodox Church, 57 Hankard St. Call 5671220 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.
POINT EDWARD
6:30-9 p.m., 129 Caribou Sea Cadets looking for new recruits ages 1218. Training at the Alert Building, Canadian Coast Guard College. For more information, P.J. at 902-3716761 PJ or Pat at 902-794-7521.
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. 10-11:30 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).
11:30-1 p.m., Ladies Auxiliary’s monthly soup and sandwich lunch will be held at branch 12 legion, corner of Dorchester and George Streets. Eat in or take out.
12-1 p.m., Soup lunch and learn will be held at St. George’s Hall, Nepean St, held by Anglican Parish of the Resurrection. Freewill offering, all welcome. Net proceeds will go to Cape Breton Hope Project. Dr. David Dunn will speak on chronic pain.
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., Steel Centre Toastmasters meet at Atlantic SuperStore Community Room, Kings Road.
7 p.m., Al-Anon, Courage to Change, St. Theresa’s Hall, St. Peter’s Road, side door, downstairs. Non-smoking meeting.
7 p.m., (CD) AA Thursday Night Women’s Group, Every Woman’s Centre, 21 Trinity Ave.
7-9 p.m., One in Spirit Community Gospel Choir will rehearse at the Williston Guest Home.
7 p.m., MS monthly meeting will be held at Bethel Presbyterian Church Hall, Brookland Avenue. All are welcome. Contact David at 902562-5546.
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.
SYDNEY RIVER
9:45-10:45 a.m., Seniors exercise class at Our Lady of Fatima Hall, 1452 Kings Rd. 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
1:30 p.m., Tai chi at the Pier legion for cancer support. Open to anyone who has experienced cancer and their support person. Contact 902567-8074 for more information.
FRIDAY LEITCHES CREEK
6:30 p.m., Games night at St. Columba United Church. Games available or bring your own.
PORT HOOD
7-9 p.m., Jam sessions will continue every second Friday at St. Stephen’s Jubilee United Church Hall. Everyone welcome.
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., Al-Anon Acceptance Group will meet at the 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 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., (OS) 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.
ESKASONI
2-4 p.m., Free skate at the Dan K. Stevens Rink in Eskasoni, part of Taste of Winter.
FOURCHU
3:30-5:30 p.m., Spaghetti supper and dessert at Fourchu Hall. $12. Eat in or take out available.
HOWIE CENTRE
6-8 p.m. Chase the Ace, Royal Canadian Legion 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.
SYDNEY
10 a.m., Meetings at Victoria Park Wo’s & Sgt’s Mess. Information, Pierre, 902-828-2051.
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.
11 a.m.-12:30 p.m., Gamblers Anonymous meeting, St. Theresa Church, Whitney Avenue, basement door.
11 a.m. (CD), AA Saturday morning group, Salvation Army, 55 Inglis St., Sydney.
7 p.m., Tarabish game, Club 55. 8 p.m. (OS) AA Turning Point Group, Friendship Hall, 135 Charlotte St.
SYDNEY FORKS
8:30-11:30 a.m., Pancake and sausage breakfast at the Sydney Forks Recreation Centre. Eat in or take out. $6 per person. Meal includes sausages, pancakes, tea biscuits, juice, tea or coffee.
SUNDAY ESKASONI
8 p.m., Narcotics support group meeting at 4537 Shore Rd.
JUDIQUE
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.
SYDNEY
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) AA 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, 902577-4163 or Pastor O’Connell, 902862-4907.
7-10 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, Mi’kmaw 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.
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
BIG BRAS D’OR
9-11 a.m., Community coffee break,
St. James Church hall.
10:30 a.m.-4 p.m., Old School House Rug Hookers meet, Big Bras d’Or fire hall, 1390 Old Route 5. Information, Susan, 902-217-0400 or Marilyn, 902-674-2119. 6:30-8:30 p.m., FLK Taoist tai chi beginner class, Bras d’Or Hall, 24 Villa Dr.
BOISDALE
7:30 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 seeks new recruits, ages 12-18, Florence Elementary School, MacKay Street. Information, 902-674-0942.
NORTH SYDNEY
8 p.m., Hopeful Hearts Nar-Anon meeting for families of addicted loved ones, 26 Haley St.
ST. ANNS
7:30-9 p.m., Wednesday night ceilidh, Gaelic College.
SYDNEY MINES
7:30 p.m., 45s card game, Sydney Mines Seniors and Pensioners Club. Lunch served. Jackpot. 7:30 p.m., Holy Family CWL hosts bingo, Holy Family Parish Hall, Main Street.
8 p.m., Love Life narcotics anonymous meeting, Sydney Mines Community Cares Youth Outreach building, 55 King St.
WAGMATCOOK
5-6 p.m., Wagmatcook Native Walkers Program, Wagmatcook Culture & Heritage Centre. No charge.
THURSDAY BIG BRAS D’OR
11 a.m.-4 p.m., Friends Quilting Group, Big Bras d’Or fire hall. Information, Maggie, 902-736-9887 or Ruth, 902-674-2208.
BOULARDERIE
7:30 p.m., 45s card game, Southside Boularderie fire hall. Lunch served.
BRAS D’OR
1:30 p.m., Northside bridge club, St. Joseph’s Hall, Villa Drive. 7:30 p.m., Bras d’Or Seniors and Pensioners Club hosts 45s card game.
NORTH SYDNEY
5-9:30 p.m., Kitchen is open with weekly special, North Sydney Firefighters Club. Live entertainment from 6-9:30 p.m. Free admission. 7 p.m., Cribbage game, Armstrong Memorial branch 19, Royal Canadian Legion.
POINT EDWARD
6:30-9 p.m., 129 Caribou Sea Cadets seek new recruits, ages 12-18, Alert Building, Canadian Coast Guard College. Information, P.J., 902-371-6761 or Pat, 902-7947521.
SYDNEY MINES
6:30 p.m., Sydney Mines all-ages walking group, the Walkie-Talkies, gather at the Martha Hollett Library.
8 p.m., Al-Anon Harmony AFG meets, 55 King St.
8 p.m., (CS) AA Sydney Mines Group meeting, 55 King St., behind post office.