COMMUNITY calendar

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 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, M’ikmaw 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.

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.

6:30 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., Cape Breton Toastmasters Club meetings at the Kiwanis Pool building at 25 Inglis St. For further information, call 902-565-7552 or come and join us.

7 p.m., St. John Ambulance Volunteer Brigade will meet at the Tim Hortons, George Street, (door facing the Casino). For more information call 902-564-4189 or visit www.sja. com. New members welcome. 7:15 p.m., Adult Children of Alcoholics Group meets at St. Theresa’s Church, rear entrance.

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, Tuesdays.

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 and tea, 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.

6:20 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 p.m., Cape Breton Antique & Custom Car Club monthly meeting, St. Theresa’s Parish Centre, 285 St. Peter’s Rd.

SYDNEY RIVER

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

WESTMOUNT

1 p.m., Tai Chi for arthritis and chronic pain is held on Tuesdays at the Y Service Club of Cape Breton Centre, Riverdale Dr. For more information, call 902-562-2507.

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.

LEITCHES CREEK

9:30 a.m.-11 a.m., Coffee hour at St. Columba United Church. $2 admission or a donation to the food bank. Everyone welcome.

MARION BRIDGE

2-4 p.m., Mira Centre hosts an afternoon of cards. Cost is $5.

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

9-10 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. Nonsmoking building.

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 p.m., Duplicate bridge, Cape Breton

Bridge Club, Old Radar Base. Everyone welcome.

7 p.m., The Cape Breton Classic Cruisers Car Club meets at the Sydney Curling Club, 619 George St. (upstairs).

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 902-577-8180.

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., Cape Breton Council of Seniors and Pensioners will meet at 50 Breton St. All pensioners’ clubs are invited. Any concerns or issues pensioners may have will be addressed at the meetings.

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.

POINT EDWARD

6:30-9 p.m., 129 Caribou Sea Cadets looking for new recruits ages 12-18. Training at the Alert Building, Canadian Coast Guard College. For more information, P.J. at 902-371-6761 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). 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., Prostate cancer support group will meet at the Myles Burke Community Room, Sobeys, Prince Street.

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 902-5625546.

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 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

1:30 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.

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.

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 902-945-2814.

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.

1-3 p.m., The Art of Storytelling workshop for youth ages 12-21 will take place at the McConnell Library. To register, call the library at 902562-3161.

7:30 p.m., Tarabish game, Club 55. 8 p.m. (OS) AA Turning Point Group, Friendship Hall, 135 Charlotte St.

SYDNEY FORKS

8:30 a.m.-11:30 a.m., Pancake and sausage breakfast at the Sydney Forks Recreation Centre.

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.

MABOU

7:30 p.m., The annual fundraising event for Strathspey Place Performing Arts Centre will take place at the centre with an old fashioned Scottish super concert. Tickets are available online at tickets.strathspeyplace.com

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, 902-577-4163 or Pastor O’Connell, 902-862-4907. 7-10 p.m., Bingo, Royal Canadian Legion, Branch 128, corner of Victoria Road and Wesley Street. Open to the public.

Cape Breton Community Calendar is a public service listing of commun- ity 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. Email your event to news@cbpost.com.

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.

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 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

5:30-8:15 p.m., 2878 Cape Breton Highlanders Royal Canadian Army Cadets is looking for new members at the armouries, 78 Sterling Rd., for ages 12-18. Sports on Wednesdays from 4-6 p.m. Information, Captain Cindy Tiller at 902-5657443.

6:30-8 p.m., Adult Colouring Club will be held at the Glace Bay Library. No registration needed.

NEW ABERDEEN

11 a.m., Chair yoga at Warden United Church. Cost is $5

NEW WATERFORD

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.

12 noon, Monthly Young at Heart luncheon will be held the first Tuesday of every month at the Glace Bay Salvation Army on Union St. All are welcome. 11:30 a.m., Hope for today Al-Anon, Unity Club, (AA room) Rear McKeen Street.

12 p.m., Young at Heart luncheon, Glace Bay Salvation Army, 40 Union St. No charge. All are welcome.

2-4 p.m., Spring hours for the Glace Bay Heritage Museum in the Old Town Hall. Museum, Isabelle Harris Gift Shop and Second Hand Book Store will be open, 14 McKeen St., phone 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., (CD) AA Louisbourg Group meeting, United Church Hall, 7532 Main St.