COMMUNITY calendar
Bedeque Ceilidh
Ceilidh at Bedeque United Church Hall. Group Heartfelt Bluegrass providing entertainment. Admission: $6. Lunch served.
7:30 p.m., May 22
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 grownups 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 23
iPad Workshops
iPad workshops offered by East Prince Seniors Initiative beginning May 23. Classes on five consecutive Wednesday mornings from 10 a.m. till noon at Inspire Learning Centre, 57 Central St., Summerside. Call 902-888-2177 to register or for more information.
10 a.m.-12 p.m., May 23
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 23
Parkview Ceilidh
Parkview Ceilidh at Parkview Seniors’ Club, 335 Central St., Summerside, featuring Trudy and Friends, consisting of Trudy Corbett-Hughes, Roberta Parkman, Mary Smith, and Mary Cousins. Lunch and 50/50 available. 7:30 p.m., May 23
Chase the Ace
Silver Fox Chase the Ace, in aid of Junior Curling and Sailing, draw every Wednesday at 8:30 p.m. Jackpot: $26,905 with 9 cards left. 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 23
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 24
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 24
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 24
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., May 24
Cannabis Talk
Talking to your Kids about Cannabis and other drugs – RCMP presentation at O’Leary Public Library. Answering questions and concerns about upcoming legalization of marijuana. Find out what you need to know and tips for talking with kids about it. 6:30 p.m., May 24
Life After Stroke
Living Life After Stroke, series of free information sessions for stroke survivors and family members. Opportunities to engage with other survivors and caregivers. “Life after Stroke: cognition, fatigue and emotions” session at Summerside Superstore Community Room with Dawn Martin, social worker, Sarah Dykerman, occupational therapist and ambulatory stroke rehabilitation services.
6:30-8 p.m., May 24
Summerside Legion Karaoke
Karaoke at Summerside Legion, starting at 8 p.m.
8 p.m., May 24
FRIDAY Taste and Learn Class
Join Sobeys dietitian for free Taste and Learn…Fresh Herbs! class. Taste test food of the month and take home recipes. Class at Sobeys Summerside. Register by emailing margaret. young@sobeys.com or calling 902-436-6731.
1-2 p.m., May 25
Evangeline Chase Ace
Evangeline Recreation Centre, Acadian Musical Village and Mont-Carmel Parish hold Chase the Ace draw every Friday night at Acadian Musical Village, Abram-Village. Doors open at 7 p.m. Draw at 9 p.m. Reserved to 19 years and over. Contact (902) 854-3300.
9 p.m., May 25
SATURDAY Relay Yard Sale
Ramsays Relay for Life team multi-family yard sale from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. at St. Eleanors Fire Hall, West Drive, Summerside. Rain or shine – indoors. All funds from sale for Relay for Life campaign for Canadian Cancer Society.
8 a.m.-1 p.m., May 26
Borden-Carleton Yard Sale
Royal Canadian Legion BordenCarleton indoor yard sale from 9 a.m. to 12 noon. Hot dogs, pop, water, chips and 50/50 tickets available.
9 a.m.-12 p.m., May 26
Garden Club Plant Sale
Summerside Area Garden Club Plant Sale from 9 a.m. to 12 noon at Wilmot Community Centre, 110 Gillespie Ave., Summerside. Healthy plants at great prices. 9 a.m.-12 p.m., May 26
O’Leary Book Sale
Friends of O’Leary Library Giant Used Book Sale from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Fill a bag of fiction, nonfiction, or children’s books for $2 a bag. Proceeds go towards library programs.
9 a.m.-2 p.m., May 26
Adult Book Club
Join lively discussion about some of today’s most thought-provoking books at Adult Book Club at Summerside Rotary Library in Inspire Learning Centre (57 Central St.). Pick up copy of latest book club selection at main circulation desk.
2 p.m., May 26
Roast Pork Dinner
Roast pork dinner at O’Leary Legion, sponsored by Maple Leaf Curling Club, O’Leary, featuring special guests CBC “Compass” news anchor Louise Martin and weatherman Jay Scotland. Proceeds go to Maple Curling Club. 6 p.m., May 26