COMMUNITY calendar
THURSDAY Postnatal Group
Beyond the Bump Postnatal Group at Family Place, Summerside, Thursdays. Group 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 at Family Place, call 902-4361348 or familyplace@eastlink.ca. 9:30-11:30 a.m., March 8
Puzzles at Library
Puzzles for kids at Abram-Village Public Library.
10 a.m., March 8
Family Storytime
Enjoy stories and activities for children 3 to 5 years at Family Storytime every Thursday at 10:30 a.m. at Summerside Rotary Library in the Inspire Learning Centre, 57 Central St.
10:30 a.m., March 8
Eptek Lunchtime Films
Eptek Lunchtime films Thursdays at noon. Some new films and others from late Friend, Blanche Hogg. This week: “Splendors of the World: Splendors of Man” (60 minutes) distributed by Reader’s Digest. Bring a lunch; coffee, tea, cookies served by Friends of Eptek. No charge but donations accepted for refreshments.
12 noon, March 8
Home Safety Workshop
Lindsey Duval, occupational therapist from Prince County Hospital, giving workshop about Home Safety, talking about safety tips and changes to make at home. All participants receive Safe Living Guide. Workshop at Inspire Learning Centre, Summerside.
1 p.m., March 8
Parkview Seniors Cards
Card games on Thursdays at Parkview Seniors’ Club. Canasta at 1 p.m. and Auction at 7 p.m. At 335 Central St., Summerside.
1 and 7 p.m., March 8
Needle Craft Club
Meet new people and socialize while you knit or do other needlework at Needle Craft Club. 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 p.m., March 8
Karaoke with Clayton
Summerside Legion hosts Karaoke contest with Clayton Gallant at 8 p.m. Contest underway.
8 p.m., March 8
Chase the Ice
Western Capitals Booster Club and Slemon Park Plex’s “Chase The Ice” next draw at Capitals home game. Card flip following 7 p.m. game. Down to four cards left, Ace pot: estimated at $40,000. Tickets available during week at Bernard’s Quik Mart, Slemon Park Kwik Way, Mel’s Convenience, Credit Union Place Front Desk or online at https:// chasetheice.5050central.com. Don’t have to be present to win. March 8
FRIDAY Borden-Carleton Playgroup
Borden-Carleton Playgroups hosted by Family Place, at Community Library in Fire Hall, 244 Borden Ave. Fridays. Children and grown-ups chance to socialize. Staff co-ordinates craft, educational toys, healthy snack and circle time. For info, drop into Family Place, call 902-436-1348 or familyplace@eastlink.ca. 9:30-11:30 a.m., March 9
Summerside Playgroup
Playgroups hosted by Family Place, 75 Central St., Summerside, Fridays. Children and grown-ups chance to socialize. Staff coordinates craft, educational toys, healthy snack and circle time. For info, drop into Family Place, call 902-436-1348 or familyplace@ eastlink.ca.
9:30-11:30 a.m., March 9
Playing and Reading
Wiggle, Giggle, Read program Fridays at 10:30 a.m. and Tuesdays at 1:30 p.m. at Summerside Rotary Library, Inspire Learning Centre, 57 Central St. Rhymes, songs and playtime activities for babies 0-36 months and caregivers.
10:30 a.m., March 9