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. Email your event to news@cbpost. com.

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.

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., Regular monthly meeting of Royal Canadian Legion branch 12 women’s auxiliary, corner of George and Dorchester streets.

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 meeting, Bethel Presbyterian Church hall, Brookland Street. All welcome to attend and bring a friend. Meetings are confidential.

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. Information, 902-562-3036 or 902539-0416.

WEST BAY

7-9 p.m., Author Frank Macdonald will read from his latest novel, “The Smeltdog Man,” West Bay Community Centre. Admission by donation.

WESTMOUNT

6 p.m., Chase the Ace in support of Cape 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, 902567-8074.

7 p.m., Whitney Pier Historical Society meeting, Pier Museum, 88 Mt. Pleasant St. New members welcome.

NOVEMBER 9 PORT HOOD

7-9 p.m., Jam sessions, 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 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 p.m., Katharine McLennan’s artwork from the First World War on display, McConnell Library.

6:30 p.m., Screening of 2015 movie, “Testament of Youth,” to commemorate Remembrance Day and the 100th anniversary of the end of the First World War, McConnell Library. 5:30-7:30 p.m., Chase the Ace in support of Big Brothers/Big Sisters Cape Breton, Steel City Sports Bar.

5-9 p.m., Holiday Treasures Craft Show, Horizon Achievement Centre, 780 Upper Prince St., Sydney Kinsmen Building. Full canteen services offered.

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. 8 p.m., (CD) AA Westside Group meeting, Spanish River Seniors Club, 1840 Kings Rd. 10:30 a.m., Seniors exercise class, chair and standing, Whitney Pier Seniors Club, 50 Breton St. All seniors welcome. 11 a.m.-1 p.m., Christmas brunch and bake/craft sale, Union Memorial Hall. Reservations, Linda, 902-5624713 or Sandi, 902-562-0676. Also sale of homemade food and crafts in hall basement from 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m.

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

10 a.m., Sydney Amateur Radio Club, 11 St. Bridget St., open house information on how to qualify for basic amateur radio certificate. Sponsored by Sydney Amateur Radio Club. 10 a.m.-7 p.m., Holiday Treasures Craft Show, Horizon Achievement Centre, 780 Upper Prince St., Sydney Kinsmen Building. Full canteen services offered.

11 a.m., (CD) AA Saturday morning group, Salvation Army, 55 Inglis St. 12-4 p.m., Under One Umbrella support services day for those in need, Centre 200. Access to medical services, hearing and vision services, foot care, legal aid, clothing, haircuts, income tax, housing and more. 1-3 p.m., Expressive Café for those who wish to practise 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, Sobeys community room, Prince Street.

5:30 p.m., French mass, Etoile de l’Acadie School, Inglis Street entrance. Information, 902-270-2771. 7:30 p.m., Tarabish game, Club 55. 8 p.m., (OS) AA Turning Point Group, Friendship Hall, 135 Charlotte St. 8:30 p.m.-12 a.m., Square dance with music by Brent AuCoin, Donna Marie DeWolfe and Joel Chiasson, Cedars Club.

SYDNEY RIVER

10 a.m.-2 p.m., Fall fair, United Protestant Church hall, 1524 Kings Rd. Vendors, home cooking and crafts. Tea, coffee and muffins served.

NOVEMBER 11 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

12:30-5 p.m., Holiday Treasures Craft Show, Horizon Achievement Centre, 780 Upper Prince St., Sydney Kinsmen Building. Full canteen services offered.

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, 902-577-4163 or Pastor O’Connell, 902-862-4907. 7:15-10 p.m., Bingo, Royal Canadian Legion branch 128, corner of Victoria Road and Wesley Street. Open to the public.

NOVEMBER 12 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, suitable 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.

TODAY 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.

10:30 - 11:30 a.m., Chair yoga at Warden Church, New Aberdeen. $5 per session.

2-4 p.m., Fall 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 p.m., Passchendaele Al-Anon Group, Unity Club (AA room) Rear McKeen Street.

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.

8 p.m. Row Street Club will be hosting Loonie bullseye darts.

LOUISBOURG

2 p.m., Crafters drop-in session at Louisbourg Library. Bring a project and socialize with others. Call 902733-3608 for more information. 6-7:30 p.m., Christmas tea and sale at First United Church. Lunch is $4 per person. Tables of home baking, new and old items, crafts and surprises packages.

MAIN-A-DIEU

10-11 a.m. Tai Chi, Main-a-Dieu Coastal Discovery Centre.

NEW WATERFORD

10-5 p.m., New Waterford Credit Union Art Gallery presents “Friends With Brushes” by Art Cape Breton instructor Linda Crewe Gabriel during regular business hours. 7 p.m., Duplicate bridge at Knights of Columbus Hall, Plummer Avenue.

PORT MORIEN

6-8 p.m., Veterans’ Memorial computer site is open.

RESERVE MINES

11 a.m.-12 p.m., Senior Friends for Fitness will resume their free exercise classes at the Seniors and Pensioners Club, Main St.

8 p.m., 45s card game, Reserve Mines Seniors and Pensioners’ Hall. Everyone welcome.

8 p.m., (CD) AA Reserve Midway Group meeting, St. Joseph’s Church Hall, Main Street.

FRIDAY DOMINION

5-7 p.m., Free food and clothes at House of Healing, 3 Commercial St. with Christian fellowship upstairs to follow. All welcome.

GARDINER MINES

7:30 p.m., Gardiner Mines Recreation Society will hold a mixed dart league at the Gardiner Mines Community Hall, 6429 Seaside Drive. 8 p.m., A card game at the Gardiner Mines Senior Citizens and Pensioners Hall, Seaside Drive. Cash jackpot. Free tea/coffee.

GLACE BAY

7-8:30 p.m., Knitting Club will meet at the Glace Bay Library. No registration needed.

7-9 p.m., Kid’s dance for ages 10 to 15 at Morrison Campus Y’s Men Centre, 101 Upper McLean St. $6 entry includes one pop and chips, video dances to be added soon. 7-9 p.m., Chase the Ace, along with a social hour consisting of music and games, St. Leo’s Community Centre, Sterling Road. Doors open at 6:30 p.m.

8 p.m., AA meeting (OD) by the Alano group at rear McKeen Street.

11 p.m.-2 a.m., Jackpot Karaoke every Friday night, Rowe Street Club, Bridgeport, everyone welcome.

MAIN-A-DIEU

9:30 a.m., Crafters Club, Main-aDieu Coastal Discovery Centre.

NEW WATERFORD

10-5 p.m., New Waterford Credit Union Art Gallery presents “Friends With Brushes” by Art Cape Breton instructor Linda Crewe Gabriel during regular business hours.

8 p.m., Tarabish, New Waterford Pensioners Club.

8 p.m., Narcotics Anonymous at 429 Kings St.