COMMUNITY calendar
OCTOBER 6
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.
MARION BRIDGE
3-10 p.m., Oktoberfest, Mira Seniors and Pensioners Centre. Open to those 19 years and older.
SYDNEY
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.
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. 7:30 p.m., Tarabish game, Club 55. 8 p.m., (OS) AA Turning Point Group, Friendship Hall, 135 Charlotte St.
WHITNEY PIER
1 p.m., Donna Grassby launches new book, “Kate’s Ring,” Whitney Pier Historical Society Museum, 88 Mt. Pleasant St.
9 p.m.-1 a.m., 70th anniversary dance, Whitney Pier Royal Canadian Legion branch 128. Features Steppin’ Out. Tickets at Discount Dollar Store and Highland Arts Theatre box office.
OCTOBER 7
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. Open to the public.
OCTOBER 8
BROOK VILLAGE
9:30 p.m.-1 a.m., Adult square dances, Brook Village 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 meet, 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.
1:30 p.m., Tarabish tournament, force the dealer, Steelworkers and Sydney Pensioners Club. Lunch served. Members only.
2-3 p.m., Chair exercises, Club 55. Suitable for men and women. 6 p.m., Shuffleboard, 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 supplies and spend an informal evening with others learning and sharing creative painting ideas. Register, www.theartroomcapebreton.ca.
6:20 p.m., 3060 Army Cadets Victoria Park invite youth, ages 12-18, to join the unit. Information, Capt. Hawco, 902-539-2262.
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.
SYDNEY RIVER
1:30 p.m., Spanish River Seniors meeting in club room. New members welcome. Join for darts, cards and washer toss. Information, Theresa, 902-564-6481 or Henry, 902-562-3016.
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.
OCTOBER 9
BIG POND
7:30 p.m., Tarabish, Big Pond fire hall.
CORNEY BROOK
2 p.m., Hike Nova Scotia and Parks Canada present a Celtic Colours guided hike, Corney Brook Trail in the Cape Breton Highlands National Park. Pre-registration required, 902-224-2306. Qualify to win a trail prize.
MABOU
7:30-9 p.m., Ceilidh with Karen and Joey Beaton, Mabou Community Hall.
PORT HOOD
11 a.m.-1 p.m., Annual Celtic Colours soup and sandwich luncheon, United Church Hall. Takeout available. Information, 902-787-2740. 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 appointment phone, 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. 10:30 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. 1:30 p.m., Club meeting, Steelworkers and Sydney Pensioners Club, 30 Inglis St. Short business meeting and special presentation on emergency preparedness with Jason Noseworthy of the Canadian Red Cross. Members are urged to attend.
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 required. Information or to register, 902-5625616 ext. 223.
6-7:30 p.m., Sydney Shambhala Group meets for meditation, readings and discussion, New Dawn Centre, room 205, Nepean Street. All are welcome. Meditation instruction available for new people. Free or small donation. Information, Catherine, 902-577-9645 or Barbara, 902-929-2584.
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, 188 George St. Anyone who is grieving the death of someone they love is welcome. Information, 902-5646795.
SYDNEY RIVER
1:30 p.m., Tarabish, Spanish River Seniors Hall, 1842 Kings Rd. Everyone welcome.
7 p.m., Isle Royale ATV Club meets, Sydney River fire hall, Lewis Drive. New members 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
1 p.m., Whitney Pier Seniors and Pensioners Club hosts regular mixed darts, 50 Breton St. Bring darts. Everyone welcome.
OCTOBER 10
ARICHAT
8 p.m., KOC Council 4607 card game. Rising jackpot and cookie jar.
ASPY TRAIL
10 a.m., Hike Nova Scotia and Parks Canada present a Celtic Colours guided hike on the Aspy Trail in the Cape Breton Highlands National Park. Pre-registration required, 902-224-2306. Qualify to win a trail prize. Information, www.hikenovascotia.ca.
DUTCH BROOK
7:30 p.m., Cape Breton Island Wildlife Association meets, Fair Haven Hall.
ESKASONI
8 p.m., (OS) AA Praying Hands Group meeting, Gabriel Centre.
MARGAREE VALLEY
7:30-10:30 p.m., The Barn Music and Theatre Society presents Ashley MacIsaac in concert with Mary Elizabeth MacInnis on piano, at the Barn. The 35th anniversary concert begins at 7:30 with square dance to follow. Reservations, 902-248-2987 or 1-800-565-9463. Some seats sold at the door.
MARION BRIDGE
2-4 p.m., Mira Seniors and Pensioners Centre hosts afternoon of cards.
MULGRAVE
7:30 p.m., Weekly 45s card play, Mulgrave Royal Canadian Legion branch 37.
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.
PORT HAWKESBURY
7-9 p.m., Dementia/Alzheimer caregiver support group meets, Strait Richmond Hospital boardroom, Evanston.
SYDNEY
• Deadline to register for the National Association of Federal Retirees semi-annual dinner meeting, Seniors and Pensioners Memorial Hall, corner of Inglis and Prince streets. All retired members of the Public Service, RCMP and Canadian Forces, are welcome to attend, as are qualified persons seeking membership in the National Association of Federal Retirees. Information, 902-539-4465 or 902-562-6541. 9 a.m., Line dancing, Steelworkers and Sydney Pensioners Club, 30 Inglis St. Members only.
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.
1:30 p.m., Darts, Steelworkers and Sydney Pensioners Club, 30 Inglis St. Members only.
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 youth, male and female, ages 12-18, Sydney Academy basement entrance, Terrace Street.
7-9 p.m., Opening reception for Autumn Treasures, the Vincent Massey Chapter IODE annual art show, Grand Lake Road fire hall. Featured artist is Bob Ojolick. There will be refreshments.
7 p.m., Duplicate bridge, Cape Breton Bridge Club, Old Radar Base. Everyone welcome.
7-8 p.m., MS Society of Canada confidential information and support teleconferences. Information, 1-800-268-7582.
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., Senior 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, 902-567-1220.
OCTOBER 11
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.
INGONISH
10 a.m., Hike Nova Scotia and Parks Canada present a Celtic Colours guided hike, Middle Head in the Cape Breton Highland National Park. Pre-registration required, 902-224-2306. Qualify to win a trail prize. Information, www.hikenovascotia.ca.
MEMBERTOU
8:30 p.m., AA Membertou Group meeting, 3 Kateri St.
POINT EDWARD
6:15-9 p.m., 129 Caribou Sea Cadets seek new recruits, ages 12-18, Alert entrance, Canadian Coast Guard College. Information, P.J., 902-3716761 or Pat, 902-371-2527.
SYDNEY
9-10 a.m., Seniors swimming, Kiwanis Pool, Prince Street.
9:30 a.m., Time out, Club 55.
10 a.m., Exercise group, Steelworkers and Sydney Pensioners Club, 30 Inglis St. All 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). 12-9 p.m., Autumn Treasures, the Vincent Massey Chapter IODE annual art show, Grand Lake Road fire hall. Featured artist is Bob Ojolick. There will be refreshments.
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.
2-3 p.m., Chair exercises, Club 55, suitable for men and women. 2-4 p.m., Cape Breton Chapter of the Ostomy Canada Society meets, South Bar fire hall. Support group for ostomates and their support/caregivers. New ostomates welcome. A light lunch served. Information, Stasia Digou, 902-5621367.
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.
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.
7-9 p.m., One in Spirit Community Gospel Choir rehearsal, Williston Guest Home.
7-9 p.m., Cape Breton anxiety and depression support group meets, Bethel Presbyterian Church hall, Brookland Street. All welcome to attend and bring a friend. Meetings are confidential.