COMMUNITY calendar
WEDNESDAY Kensington Playgroups
Playgroups hosted by Family Place, at Murray Christian Centre, School St., Kensington. Wednesdays 9:30-11:30 a.m. Chance for children and grown-ups to socialize. Staff co-ordinates craft, educational toys, healthy snack and circle time. Register at Family Place, call 902-436-1348 or email familyplace@eastlink.ca. 9:30-11:30 a.m., May 2
Quilting for Beginners
Learn quilt-making basics in free class at Summerside Rotary Library Wednesdays from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. Sew basic block square and assemble sampler quilt. Registration required as space is limited. Participants must provide own material (sewing machine, thread and fabric).
10 a.m.-12 noon, May 2
Prenatal, Breastfeeding Groups
Bosom Buddies breastfeeding support group, 10-11:30 a.m. Nursing babies and toddlers welcome. New Beginnings Prenatal Group for expectant parents, 5:30-7:30 p.m. Free. Prenatal topics plus food supplements, nutritious supper, Baby Box bassinet and infant clothing included. At Family Place, 75 Central St., Summerside, Wednesdays. Register at Family Place, call 902-436-1348 or email familyplace@eastlink.ca. 10 a.m. and 5:30 p.m., May 2
Filmworks Summerside
Filmworks Summerside presents “Meditation Park,” a Canadian film set in Vancouver about a ChineseCanadian family. Final film of season. All Filmworks screenings take place at Cineplex Cinemas Summerside. Tickets available at the door. More information on Filmworks Facebook page. 6:30 p.m., May 2
Chase the Ace
Silver Fox Chase the Ace, in aid of Junior Curling and Sailing, draw every Wednesday at 8:30 p.m. Jackpot: $23,140 with 12 cards remaining. Do not have to be present to win. Purchase tickets at Silver Fox, D. Alex MacDonald Ltd. or Waugh’s Food Centre.
8:30 p.m., May 2
THURSDAY Postnatal Group
Beyond the Bump Postnatal Group at Family Place, 75 Central St., 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 (Diaper Fit) and last Friday of month for movie (Stars & Strollers). Register at Family Place, call 902-436-1348 or familyplace@eastlink.ca. 9:30-11:30 a.m., May 3
Family Storytime
Enjoy stories and activities at Family Storytime for children 3 to 5 years every Thursday at 10:30 a.m. at Summerside Rotary Library in Inspire Learning Centre, 57 Central St.
10:30 a.m., May 3
Cards at Parkview
Canasta card games at 1 p.m. and Auction card games at 7 p.m. Thursdays at Parkview Seniors Club, 335 Central St., Summerside.
1 and 7 p.m., May 3
Guardians of Children
Guardians of the Children, P.E.I. chapter serving ice cream at Kensington Mixed Monthly Market at Murray Christian Centre, to support child abuse awareness. Also, author Heather Moyse, Olympic gold medalist, “Redefining Realistic” book signing. Kensington Girl Guides table selling Girl Guide Cookies. Markets of first Thursday of month, with home-based businesses, farmers market tables, crafters. 5:30-9 p.m., May 3
Eptek Book Club
Members of Eptek Centre Book Club meet to discuss “The Invention of Wings” by Sue Monk Kidd, novel about two unforgettable American women. This novel looks at devastating wound in American history, through women whose struggles for liberation, empowerment, and expression. New members welcome. At Eptek Centre, 130 Heather Moyse Dr., Summerside. For more information call 902-888-8373.
7 p.m., May 3
Summerside Legion Karaoke
Karaoke at Summerside Legion, starting at 8 p.m. Semifinals for contest underway.
8 p.m., May 3