COMMUNITY calendar

THURSDAY Postnatal Group

Rock & Talk Postnatal Group at Family Place, 75 Central St., Summerside, Thursdays 9:30-11:30 a.m. until Dec 14. For new parents; free. Onsite childcare, food supplements for breastfeeding moms, snacks, baby & toddler clothing. Meet at CUP last Thursday of month for swim with baby. Register: Family Place, call 902-436-1348. 9:30-11:30 a.m., Nov. 23

Storytime With Policeman

Join in storytime with police officer who will read a story and show off his police car. At Summerside Rotary Library, Inspire Learning Centre, 57 Central St.

10:30 a.m., Nov. 23

Diabetes Info Session

Join Bernadette Campbell, Health P.E.I. dietitian, for information session on Diabetes/Pre-Diabetes. Nutrition tips on prevention and control of diabetes. At Kinkora Fire Hall.

11 a.m.-12 p.m., Nov. 23

Eptek Lunchtime Films

Eptek Lunchtime films, mostly travelogues, screened Thursdays at noon. This week: “Journey of a Lifetime: Europe and the Middle East” (57 minutes) distributed by Reader’s Digest. Coffee, tea, cookies served by Friends of Eptek. No charge; donations accepted for refreshments. At Eptek Centre, Summerside.

12 noon, Nov. 23

Parkview Cards

Parkview Seniors offer Canasta card games at 1 p.m. and Auction cards at 7 p.m. on Thursdays, at Parkview Seniors, Summerside.

1 and 7 p.m., Nov. 23

Needle Craft Club

Meet new people and socialize while knitting or doing other needlework. Get advice, learn new techniques and see interesting, new projects to try. Bring own needle-craft paraphernalia. At Summerside Rotary Library, Inspire Learning Centre, 57 Central St. 2-4 p.m., Nov. 23

Used Book Sale

Friends of the Kensington Heritage Library used book sale at former Kensington Welcome Centre (in the Railyard) on Thursday from 5 to 7 p.m. and Saturday, Nov. 25, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Sale in aid of programming at the library. Price by donation.

5-7 p.m., Nov. 23

Seasonal Decorating Session

“Deck Your Halls with Kool Breeze Farms” at Summerside Presbyterian Church, 130 Victoria Rd. Seasonal decorating tips; everything made will be given away. Light refreshments (cider and cookies). Tickets $10, available at the door, as well by calling 902-436-2557 in advance. 7 p.m., Nov. 23

Linkletter Jamboree

Thursday Night Jamboree at Linkletter Community Centre, 1670 Rte. 11, featuring Dunromin (Vans Bryant, Harold Noye, John Campbell, Jim Dickson, Marnie Noye) followed by open-mic segment with various singers, stepdancers. 50/50 draw and prizes. Admission: $8 (includes lunch).

7 p.m., Nov. 23

Chase the Ice

Western Capitals Booster Club and Slemon Park Plex’s Chase the Ice draw moves to Thursday this week. Draw during Capitals game, card flip in Credit Union Place lobby after game. Jackpot over $14,500 with 15 cards remaining. Tickets available at Bernard’s Quik Mart, Slemon Park Kwik Way, Mel’s or online at https:// chasetheice.5050central.com Nov. 23

Literacy and Mental Health

Bond to Literacy and Handle With Care sessions hosted by Family Place, Summerside, Thursdays until Dec 7. Bond to Literacy free service for families with 3-5-year-olds including weekly lesson packets to help teach your child, free children’s books. Handle with Care fun, interactive program for parents/ caregivers, to promote the mental health of children from birth to age 6. Register at Family Place, call 902436-1348 or familyplace@eastlink. ca.

7-9 p.m., Nov. 23

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