COMMUNITY calendar NOVEMBER 2
Chair yoga classes available in Florence
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PORT HOOD
7-9 p.m., Jam sessions, St. Stephen’s Jubilee United Church Hall. Everyone welcome.
SYDNEY
9 a.m.-3 p.m., Holocaust Education Week conference, at the Holocaust exhibit, Victoria Park.
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.
11 a.m.-2 p.m., Fishcake and bean dinner, Steelworkers and Sydney Pensioners Club, 30 Inglis St. Eat-in or takeout. For tickets, Frank, 902539-6435.
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 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 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, Steel City Sports Bar.
7:30 p.m., Tarabish game, 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, Whitney Pier Seniors Club, 50 Breton St. All seniors welcome.
NOVEMBER 3 ALBERT BRIDGE
1-4 p.m., Free flu shot clinic hosted by Shoppers Drug Mart, Albert Bridge fire hall.
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
1-3 p.m., Christmas turkey salad tea and sale, St. Columba Church hall. Turkey salad with rolls, dessert, tea and coffee. Bake and craft tables. Eat-in or takeout.
7-10 p.m., Family square dance, Marion Bridge Community Hall. Music by Chrissy Crowley.
ST. PETER’S
10 a.m.-5 p.m., Annual Christmas Craft Fair, St. Peter’s Lions Hall. Sponsored by the ladies auxiliary, St. Peter’s and area volunteer fire department.
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 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. 1 p.m., Merchandise bingo, Steelworkers and Sydney Pensioners Club. Canteen available. All welcome.
7:30 p.m., Tarabish game, Club 55. 8 p.m., (OS) AA Turning Point Group, Friendship Hall, 135 Charlotte St.
SYDNEY FORKS
8:30-11:30 a.m., Pancake and sausage breakfast, Sydney Forks Recreation Centre. Eat-in or takeout. Pancakes, sausage, tea biscuits, juice, tea or coffee.
SYDNEY RIVER
10 a.m.-4 p.m., A Homemade Christmas Craft and Bake Sale, Spanish River Community Centre. Fundraiser for Highland Village Site Development Project.
WHITNEY PIER
1:30-4 p.m., Fall fair, St. Albans Hall. Games for adults, kids, crafts, baked goods, homemade preserves and more.
NOVEMBER 4 ESKASONI
8 p.m., Narcotics support group meeting, 4537 Shore Rd.
GRAND MIRA
2 p.m., Remember To Remember, Grand Mira Community Hall, 2353 Grand Mira South Rd. Music by Joe Gillis and other musicians. Admission by donation only. Money raised will go towards Christmas for families.
JUDIQUE
2-5 p.m., Ceilidh, Celtic Music Interpretive Centre, Ceilidh Trail. Information, www.celticmusicsite.com.
LOCH LOMOND
6 p.m., Lamplight service, Calvin Presbyterian Church with Rev. Corrie Stewart. Special music from St. Peter’s Christian Church Choir and a social hour to follow at Loch Lomond Hall. All welcome.
LOWER RIVER INHABITANTS
8 p.m., 45s card game, Riverdale Community Centre.
MIRA ROAD
2 p.m., Cape Breton Island Hoppers 5- and 10-km walking events start, 150 Ormond Crescent, Mira Road, Highway 22. Information, Judy, 902567-0017.
MULGRAVE
1 p.m., Mini-cribbage card play, Mulgrave Royal Canadian Legion branch 37. Information, www.Facebook. com/MulgraveLegion.
ST. PETER’S
12-4 p.m., Annual Christmas Craft Fair, St. Peter’s Lions Hall. Sponsored by women’s auxiliary, St. Peter’s and area volunteer fire department.
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.
NOVEMBER 5 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
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.
1:30 p.m., Tarabish tournament force the dealer, Steelworkers and Sydney Pensioners Club, 30 Inglis St. Lunch served. Members only.
2-3 p.m., Chair exercises for men and women, Club 55.
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., 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 casino. Information, 902-564-4189 or visit 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.
NOVEMBER 6 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, 902564-6479.
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. 6-7:30 p.m., Sydney Shambhala Group meets for meditation, readings and discussion, New Dawn Centre, room 205, Nepean Street. All welcome. Meditation instruction available for newcomers. Free or small donation. Information, Catherine, 902-577-9645 or Barbara, 902-929-2584.
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. To register or for information, 902-562-5616 ext. 223.
7 p.m., (CD) AA Ashby Group meeting, St. Theresa Church (rear), 381
Whitney Ave., Ashby.
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
1 p.m., Whitney Pier Seniors and Pensioners Club hosts regular mixed darts, 50 Breton St. Bring darts. Everyone welcome.
NOVEMBER 7 ARICHAT
8 p.m., KOC Council 4607 card game. Rising jackpot and cookie jar.
ESKASONI
8 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.
MULGRAVE
7:30 p.m., Weekly 45 card play, Mulgrave Royal Canadian Legion branch 37. Information, www.Facebook. com/MulgraveLegion.
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
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.
10 a.m.-12 p.m., Healing through movement and music program for women who are grieving the death of someone they love, Sydney YMCA. Each session features gentle movement and music to help you move beyond grief. Registration required. Sessions free to women 18 and older.
12 p.m., Sydney Noon Al-Anon, Bethel Hall, corner of George and Brookland streets. Non-smoking building.
1 p.m., Duplicate bridge, Old Radar Base Chapel. Partners guaranteed. 1:30 p.m., Darts, Steelworkers and Sydney Pensioners Club, 30 Inglis St. Members only.
2-4 p.m., Library Café series, McConnell Library. Features a bake and share day. Measure, mix, roll and cut a “tried and true” cinnamon roll recipe and share your favourite holiday recipes with others.
Bring an apron, rolling pin and a covered cookie sheet. All other supplies provided. Registration needed by calling the library, 902-562-3161. 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 is recruiting youths, male and female, ages 12-18, Sydney Academy basement entrance, Terrace Street.
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).
7:30 p.m., Darts, Club 55. New members welcome. Information, Gary, 902-578-4717.
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.
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. All pensioners clubs invited. Concerns or issues will be addressed. 1:30 p.m., Senior chair exercise, St. Philip’s African Orthodox Church, 57 Hankard St. Information, 902-5671220.
2:30 p.m., Health education programs, St. Philip’s African Orthodox Church, 57 Hankard St. Information, 902-567-1220.
NOVEMBER 8 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.
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., 902-371-6761 or Pat, 902-371-2527.
SOUTH BAR
2-4 p.m., Cape Breton chapter of the Ostomy Canada Society meets, South Bar fire hall. Caregivers N.S. will present Safe Medicines For Seniors. Flu vaccine will be available by the presenting pharmacist. Bring health card to receive the vaccine. Lunch served.
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 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 p.m., Chair exercises suitable for men and women, Club 55. 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, Townsend Street entrance.
6:30 p.m., Climate Change and the Human Prospect will be screened, McConnell Library.
7 p.m., Steel Centre Toastmasters meet, Atlantic SuperStore community room, Kings Road.
A gentle form of yoga will be offered to people of all ages and levels of physical ability.
Known as chair yoga, the activity involves holding several physical postures, combined with breathing techniques, to promote overall well-being.
The activity will be held Wednesdays at 12:30 p.m. at the Florence Community Hall, formerly the St. Stephen Church.
The free event is sponsored by the Northside the Lakes Community Health Board, along with the St. Vincent de Paul Society’s Florence district.
Chair yoga often practised by sitting or using a chair for support.
The classes will be taught by certified instructor Pat MacKenzie, who has been teaching yoga since 2008.