COMMUNITY calendar

TODAY BIG BRAS D’OR

9-11 a.m., Community coffee break at St. James Church Hall. Everyone welcome.

10:30 a.m.-4 p.m., The Old School House Rug Hookers meet at the Big Bras d’Or fire hall, 1390 Old Route 5. Call Susan 902-2170400 or Marilyn 902-674-2119.

BOISDALE

7:30 p.m., 45s card game, Boisdale fire hall.

EDWARDSVILLE

1:30 p.m., Tarabish, WINS Hall.

FLORENCE

12:30-1:30 p.m., Free chair yoga at St. Stephen’s Community Hall. Open to men, women from the general public.

6:30-9 p.m., 1917 Vimy Ridge Army Cadet Corps is looking for new recruits ages 12-18 at Florence Elementary School, MacKay Street. Call 902-674-0942 for more information. Outdoors, camping, shooting and a challenge.

NORTH SYDNEY

10-11 a.m., Keltic Dancercise classes at D&R Dance Studio, 47 Peppett St. For more information, phone 902-794-3772 or email kayandmatt@eastlink.ca . 8 p.m., Hopeful Hearts Nar-Anon meeting for families of addicted loved ones at 26 Haley St.

SYDNEY MINES

7:30 p.m., 45s card game, Sydney Mines Seniors and Pensioners Club. Lunch served. Jackpot. 7:30 p.m., Merchandise bingo at Holy Family Parish Hall, sponsored by Holy Family CWL. Admission $2 with extra cards $1 each. Canteen available.

8 p.m., There is a Love Life narcotics anonymous meeting being held at the Sydney Mines Community Cares Youth Outreach building, 55 King St.

WAGMATCOOK

5-6 p.m., Wagmatcook Native Walkers Program at the Wagmatcook Culture & Heritage Centre. No charge.

THURSDAY BIG BRAS D’OR

11 a.m.-4 p.m., Friends Quilting Group, Big Bras d’Or Firehall. Please contact Maggie 902-7369887 or Ruth 902-674-2208.

BOULARDERIE

3 p.m., Munroe Crafters Guild will meet at Boularderie School. (second Thursday of the month. 7:30 p.m., 45s card game at Southside Boularderie fire hall. Lunch served.

BRAS D’OR

1:30 p.m., Northside bridge club, St. Joseph’s Hall, Villa Drive. 7:30 p.m., Bras d’Or Seniors and Pensioners Club host 45s card game in the hall. Nine ways to win.

CHRISTMAS ISLAND

6-8 p.m., Beginner Gaelic Language Classes. TIP/ Gàidhlig Aig Baile method. Christmas Island Fire Hall. $5 per class. Classes end December 13.

7:30–9:30 p.m., Intermediate Gaelic language classes, Christmas Island Fire Hall, $5 per class. Classes end December 13.

NORTH SYDNEY

5-9:30 p.m., Kitchen is open with weekly special at the North Sydney Firefighters’ Club. Live entertainment goes from 6-9:30 p.m. Free admission.

7 p.m., Cribbage game, Armstrong Memorial Branch No. 19, Royal Canadian Legion.

POINT EDWARD

6:30-9 p.m., 129 Caribou Sea Cadets looking for new recruits ages 12-18. Training at the Alert Building, Canadian Coast Guard College. For more information, P.J. at 902-371-6761 PJ or Pat at 902-794-7521.

SYDNEY MINES

6:30 p.m., Sydney Mines walking group the Walkie-Talkies will gather at the Martha Hollett Library. All ages welcome.

8 p.m., Al-Anon Harmony AFG meets at 55 King St.

8 p.m., (OS) AA Sydney Mines Group meeting, 55 King St., behind post office.

FRIDAY BOISDALE

8 p.m., (CD) AA Boisdale Serenity meeting, 2457 Bourinot Rd.

IONA

6-7 p.m., Iona Legion evening supper. Everyone welcome. Followed by ceilidh.

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TODAY ARICHAT

8 p.m., KOC Council 4607 card game. Rising jackpot and cookie jar.

ESKASONI

8:00 p.m., (OS) AA Praying Hands Group meeting, Gabriel Centre.

MULGRAVE

7:30 p.m., Weekly 45 card play at the Mulgrave Royal Canadian Legion Branch 37. $7 admission. For more information go to Facebook at www.Facebook.com/MulgraveLegion or on Twitter at www.Twitter. com/MulgraveLegion .

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.

SYDNEY

9 a.m., Line dancing at the Steelworkers and Sydney Pensioners Club, 30 Inglis St. Everyone welcome.

9-10 a.m., Seniors swimming at Kiwanis Pool, Prince Street. Phone the Kiwanis Pool for more information.

10 a.m., The McConnell Library presents the art exhibit, “Our Feline Friends,” cat sketches by local artist Kenneth Lynds, Tuesday to Friday 10 a.m.-1 p.m. and Saturdays, 3:30 to 5:30 p.m. and when the programming room is open from now until December 14.

10 a.m.- 12 noon, Healing through movement and music program will be held at the Sydney YMCA for women who are grieving the death of somene they love. Each session will feature gentle movement and music to help you move beyond grief. Registration required, sessions free to women 18 and older.

10 a.m., Indoor Walk Aerobics at Salvation Army Sydney Community Church, 55 Inglis St. For more information, contact 902562-1717.

10 a.m., Waterfront Wednesday Walk (rain or shine) on the boardwalk, starting at the playground. Great for strollers and walkers.

10:30 a.m. Regular monthly meeting of Club 55 members.

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 at the Sydney Steelworkers and Sydney Pensioners Club, 30 Inglis St. Members only.

1:30-3:30 p.m., Blood pressure clinic and senior health tips, Parkland Cape Breton. 6-8:30 p.m., Sydney Sea Cadets are accepting new members between the ages

of 12-18 at Victoria Park Armouries. 6:30-9 p.m., 693 Sydney Rotary Air Cadet Squadron is now recruiting youths male and female age 12 to 18 years, at Sydney Academy basement entrance on Terrace Street.

7 p.m., Duplicate bridge, Cape Breton Bridge Club, Old Radar Base. Everyone welcome.

7:30 p.m., Darts, Club 55. New members welcome. Call Gary at 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 Gambler’s Anonymous meeting, St. Theresa’s Church, Ashby, rear basement entrance. Information, 5659810.

8 p.m., (CD) AA HOW Group meeting, 3 Kateri St., Membertou.

8 p.m., Sydney Central AA Group meets at Friendship Hall, 135 Charlotte St.

WHITNEY PIER

9-11 a.m., Children 0-6 years and their parents/caregivers at the Whitney Pier

Youth Club, 11 West St.

10:30 a.m., Seniors exercise class, chair and standing at Whitney Pier Seniors Club, 50 Breton St. All seniors welcome.

1:30 p.m., Senior chair exercise at St. Philip’s African Orthodox Church, 57 Hankard St. Call 567-1220 for information about available seats.

2:30 p.m., Health education programs at St. Philip’s African Orthodox Church, 57 Hankard St. Topics: foot care, wills, how to protect yourself from scams. Everyone welcome. Call 902-567-1220 for information.

THURSDAY 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 at 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 looking for new recruits ages 12-18. Meet at the Alert entrance, Canadian Coast Guard College. For more information, P.J. at 902371-6761 PJ or Pat at 902-371-2527.

SYDNEY

9-10 a.m. Seniors swimming at Kiwanis Pool, Prince Street. Phone the Kiwanis Pool for more information.

9:30 a.m., Time out, Club 55.

10 a.m., Exercise group at Steelworkers and Sydney Pensioners Club, 3o Inglis St. All welcome.

10 a.m., The McConnell Library presents the art exhibit, “Our Feline Friends,” cat sketches by local artist Kenneth Lynds, Tuesday to Friday 10 a.m.-1 p.m. and Saturdays, 3:30 to 5:30 p.m. and when the programming room is open from now until December 14.

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 at St. Theresa’s Church, 381 Whitney Avenue (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 at Club 55, suitable for men and women.

2-3:30 p.m., Open house, Parkland Cape Breton.

6:15-9 p.m., Royal Canadian Air Cadets 29 Sydney Kiwanis Squadron will meet at Sydney Academy, use the Townsend Street entrance.

7 p.m., Steel Centre Toastmasters meet at 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 will rehearse at the Williston Guest Home.

7:30 p.m., Mixed darts, Ashby Legion, Branch 138. New players welcome.

7:30 p.m., Tarabish at Steelworkers and Sydney Pensioners Club, 30 Inglis St.

SYDNEY RIVER

9:45-10:45 a.m., Seniors exercise class at Our Lady of Fatima Hall, 1452 Kings Road. Sponsored by the CWL. Everyone welcome. For information, 562-3036 or 539-0416.

WESTMOUNT

6-8 p.m., Chase the ace at the Dobson Yacht Club, drawing at 8:30 p.m. Done to support Camp Carter Society. Tickets are 3/$5 or 12/$20.

WHITNEY PIER

1:30 p.m., Tai Chi at the Pier Legion for cancer support. Open to anyone who has experienced cancer and their support person. Contact 902-567-8074 for more information.

FRIDAY PORT HOOD

7-9 p.m., Jam sessions will continue every Friday at St. Stephen’s Jubilee United Church Hall. Everyone welcome.

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 902562-1717.

10 a.m., The McConnell Library presents the art exhibit, “Our Feline Friends,” cat sketches by local artist Kenneth Lynds, Tuesday to Friday 10 a.m.-1 p.m. and Saturdays, 3:30 to 5:30 p.m. and when the programming room is open from now until December 14.

10:30 a.m., Al-Anon Acceptance Group will meet at the 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 at 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.

1-3 p.m., Home Baking Sale host by the Cove Auxiliary in the MacAskill Room of the Cove Guest Home, 320 Alexandra Street. A great opportunity to get a start on your Christmas baking.

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 will be held at the Steel City Sports Bar. 7:30 p.m., Tarabish game at 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., (CD) AA Westside Group meeting, Spanish River Seniors Club, 1840 Kings Rd.

WHITNEY PIER

10:30 a.m., Seniors exercise class, chair and standing at Whitney Pier Seniors Club, 50 Breton St. All seniors welcome.