COMMUNITY calendar
TODAY CHRISTMAS ISLAND
9 a.m.-1 p.m., Community fair will be held at the fire hall with a car show, bake sale, 50-50 draw and flea market. Flea market tables are available by calling Kevin at 902322-4683.
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.
GABARUS LAKE
4-6 p.m., Codfish supper and dessert will be held at Zion/Wesley United Church, sponsored by the board of stewards.
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., 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 Expressive Café will be open at the Sobeys Community Room, Prince St, for those who wish to practice their speech and language skills in a safe and supportive setting and who wish to learn more about aphasia and socialize with others living with aphasia.
5:30 p.m., French mass, Etoile de l’Acadie School, Inglis Street entrance. 902-270-2771.
7:30 p.m., Tarabish game, Club 55. 8 p.m. (OS) AA Turning Point Group, Friendship Hall, 135 Charlotte St.
SUNDAY BLACKETT’S LAKE
2 p.m., Annual memorial service for the Dr. John Pringle Cemetery will be held at Knox United Church.
ESKASONI
8 p.m., Narcotics support group meeting at 4537 Shore Rd.
HOWIE CENTRE
9 a.m.-12 p.m., Full breakfast at the Royal Canadian Legion, Branch 151 East Bay, Howie Centre. Prices range from $6 to $10 for adults and $4 for children.
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 resumes today. 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.
7:15-10 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, 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, Force the Dealer, at the Steelworkers and Sydney Pensioners Club, 30 Inglis St. Lunch served, members only.
6 p.m., Shuffleboard at the 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.
6:20 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. 6:30-8:30 p.m. Parents PEACE program — parental issues tackled, ie. peer pressure, sex, anger at Southside Learning Center, 266 Whitney Ave. No fee/registration.
7 p.m., The annual general meeting of the Old Sydney Society will take place at the Old Bank Building, 173 Charlotte St. All are welcome.
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 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.
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.
PETIT DE GRAT
10 a.m., Richmond Retired Teachers Organization will meet at La Picasse. It will be a meet and greet session with guest speaker Bill Berryman and lunch will be available.
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 a.m.-noon, FLK Taoist Tai Chi is starting a beginner class in Tai Chi at Club 55, 70 Prince St., for those wishing to know more about this gentle set of exercises designed to improve all aspects of your life. All are welcome.
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. 1:30 p.m., Club meeting at the Steelworkers and Sydney Pensioners Club, 30 Inglis St., everyone welcome.
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. 6:45-8:15 p.m., Sydney Shambhala Group meets for meditation, tea and discussion at New Dawn Centre, Nepean St., Room 205. All are welcome. For more information, call Catherine at 902-577-9645, Barbara at 902-929-2584 or email sydneycbmeditation@gmail.com. 7 p.m., (CD) AA Ashby Group meeting, St. Theresa Church (rear), 381 Whitney Ave., Ashby.
7-9 p.m., Bereaved Families Monthly Support and Share is held in Sydney at 188 George
St. Anyone who is grieving as the result of the death of someone they love is welcome. For more information, phone 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.
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.
DUTCH BROOK
7:30 p.m., The Cape Breton Island Wildlife Association meet at the Fair Haven Hall.
ESKASONI
8:00 p.m., (OS) AA Praying Hands Group meeting, Gabriel Centre.
MARION BRIDGE
2-4 p.m., Mira Seniors and Pensioners Centre hosts an afternoon of cards. Cost is $5.
MULGRAVE
7:30 p.m., Weekly 45 card play at the Mulgrave Royal Canadian Legion Branch 37. $7 admission.
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.
PORT HAWKESBURY
7-9 p.m., The Dementia/Alzheimer caregiver support group will meet in the board room of Strait Richmond Hospital. An opportunity to learn, exchange information and receive encouragement.