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.
JUNE 2
COXHEATH 8:30 a.m.-1 p.m., Cape Breton Farmers Market, 340 Keltic Dr. MABOU 10 p.m.-1 a.m., Square dance (open to all ages), West Mabou Hall. Information, 902-945-2814. SYDNEY 9 a.m.-12 p.m., Garage, book and plant sale, McConnell Library. Plant sale sponsored by the Friends of the Library and garage sale sponsored by RBC, will be held at library’s garage on Charlotte Street. Book sale will be held inside the library.
10 a.m., Meetings, Victoria Park Wo’s & Sgt’s Mess. Information, Pierre, 902-828-2051.
10 a.m., Sydney Amateur Radio Club, 11 St. Bridget St., hosts open house information on how to qualify for basic amateur radio certificate.
10:30 a.m.-2 p.m., Trails Day sessions, Baille Ard Nature Trail. Features responsible pet ownership at 10:30 a.m., family portraits beside the Washbook at 11 a.m., a guided walk identifying plants and trees at 11:30 a.m., a free barbecue at 12:30 and events for families beginning at 1 p.m.
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. 2:15-4:15 p.m., Tour southend public gardens and the suggested site of the future Washbrook Greenway Trail. Group members will show how the site has been reclaimed since the 2016 Thanksgiving flood and outline vision for the site. Stories will be shared at the gazebo, Sydney’s newest centre for the performing arts and there will be chalk art and games for children. 7:30 p.m., Tarabish game, Club 55. 8 p.m., (OS) AA Turning Point Group, Friendship Hall, 135 Charlotte St.
JUNE 3
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. 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 Rd. All welcome. 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, 902-5774163 or Pastor O’Connell, 902-8624907.
7:15-10 p.m., Bingo, Royal Canadian Legion branch 128, corner of Victoria Road and Wesley Street. BROOK VILLAGE 9:30 p.m.-1 a.m., Adult square dances, Brook Village Hall. COXHEATH 10:30 a.m.-12 p.m., Seniors tennis for those 65 and older, Coxheath Recreation Park. Players of any level except beginners welcome to the free sessions. Wear tennis shoes and bring racket and can of balls. 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 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.
6-9 p.m., New Dawn Centre for Social Innovation, 37 Nepean St. Open Studio art drop-in session. Bring supplies and spend an informal evening with others learning and sharing creative painting ideas. Register, www.theartroomcapebreton.ca.
7 p.m., Cape Breton Toastmasters Club meetings, Kiwanis Pool building, 25 Inglis St. Information, 902565-7552.
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. New members welcome.
7:15 p.m., Adult children of alcoholics group meets, St. Theresa Church, rear entrance.
8-10 p.m., Adult badminton, Malcolm Munroe Memorial Middle School. Old and new players welcome. Small fee toward gym rental.
WHITNEY PIER
10:30 a.m., Seniors exercise class, chair and standing, Whitney Pier Seniors Club, 50 Breton St. All seniors welcome.
8 p.m., (CD) AA Whitney Pier Group meeting, Menelik Hall, Laurier Street.
JUNE 5
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 a.m.-6 p.m., Holland America cruise ship Maasdam will be in port.
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. 6-8:30 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. 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.
6:45-7:15 p.m., Sydney Shambhala Group meets for meditation, tea and discussion, New Dawn Centre room 2015, Nepean Street. Information, Catherine, 902-577-9645, Barbara, 902-929-2584 or email, sydneycbmeditation@gmail.com. 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. Peter’s Road. 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, Y Service Club of Cape Breton Centre, Riverdale Drive. Information, 902-562-2507. WHITNEY PIER 7:30 p.m., Whitney Pier Seniors and Pensioners Club hosts mixed darts, 50 Breton St. Bring darts. Everyone welcome.
JUNE 6
ARICHAT 8 p.m., KOC Council 4607 card game. Rising jackpot and cookie jar. COXHEATH 10:30 a.m.-12 p.m., Seniors tennis for those 65 and older, Coxheath Recreation Park. Players of any level except beginners are welcome to the free sessions. Wear tennis shoes and bring racket and can of balls. ESKASONI 8 p.m., (OS) AA Praying Hands Group meeting, Gabriel Centre. MARION BRIDGE 2-4 p.m., Mira Centre hosts afternoon of cards. PETIT DE GRAT 10:30-11:30 a.m., Pre-school story time, 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. SYDNEY 8 a.m.-4 p.m., Holland America cruise ship Veendam will be in port. 9 a.m., Line dancing, Steelworkers and Sydney Pensioners Club, 30 Inglis St. Everyone welcome. 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.
2-4 p.m., McConnell Library hosts seniors month spring tea with Brookland Elementary Ukuleles Unlimited Senior Ensemble under the direction of Susanne Doane. 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 recruiting youths, male and female, ages 12-18, Sydney Academy basement entrance, Terrace Street.
7-8 p.m., Aphasia Nova Scotia hosts mixer as part of Aphasia Awareness Month, McConnell Library. Showcasing people with aphasia and their stories.
7 p.m., Duplicate bridge, Cape Breton Bridge Club, Old Radar Base. Everyone welcome.
7 p.m., Cape Breton Classic Cruisers Car Club meets, 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 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 meet, Whitney Pier Youth Club, 11 West St.
10:30 a.m., Seniors exercise class, chair and standing, Whitney Pier Seniors Club, 50 Breton St. All seniors welcome.
1:30 p.m., Cape Breton Council of Seniors and Pensioners meet, 50 Breton St. Concerns or issues addressed.
1:30 p.m., Seniors 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,
JUNE 7
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. INVERNESS 4:30-6 p.m., Yoga class with Anne Levesque, Inverness County Centre for the Arts. 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. Everyone welcome. 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, 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.
2-4 p.m., McConnell Library hosting learn to play bridge series with instructor Mary Osyany. 2-3:30 p.m., Open house, Parkland Cape Breton.
6:15-9 p.m., Royal Canadian Air Cadets 29 Sydney Kiwanis Squadron meets, Sydney Academy, use 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., 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 p.m., Prostate cancer support group meets, Myles Burke Community Room, Sobeys, Prince Street. 7-9 p.m., One in Spirit Community Gospel Choir rehearsal, Williston Guest Home.
7 p.m., MS monthly meeting, Bethel Presbyterian Church hall, Brookland Avenue. All welcome. Information, David, 902-562-5546. 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. SYDNEY RIVER 9:45-10:45 a.m., Seniors exercise class, Our Lady of Fatima Hall, 1452 Kings Rd. Sponsored by the CWL. Everyone welcome. Information, 902-562-3036 or 902-539-0416. WESTMOUNT 6-8 p.m., Chase the Ace in support of Camp Carter Society, Dobson Yacht Club. Draw at 8:30 p.m. WHITNEY PIER 1:30 p.m., Tai chi for cancer support, Pier Legion. Open to anyone who has experienced cancer and their support person. Information, 902-567-8074.
JUNE 8
COXHEATH 10:30 a.m.-12 p.m., Seniors tennis for those 65 and older, Coxheath Recreation Park. Players of any level except beginners are welcome to the free sessions. Wear tennis shoes and bring racket and can of balls. MARION BRIDGE 4-6 p.m., Community market, Mira Seniors and Pensioners Centre. PORT HOOD 7-9 p.m., Jam sessions, St. Stephen’s Jubilee United Church Hall. Everyone welcome. 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., Al-Anon Acceptance Group 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 fibre project.
Knitters, crocheters, quilters, rug hookers, embroiderers, spinners, paper artists at all levels are welcome.
1:30 p.m., Darts, Club 55.