COMMUNITY calendar
WEDNESDAY Kensington Playgroups
Playgroups hosted by Family Place, at Murray Christian Centre, School St., Kensington. Wednesdays 9:3011:30 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 902436-1348 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 902436-1348 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 CorbettHughes, 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 902436-1348 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