COMMUNITY calendar
Services
World Religion Day celebration is Sunday, Jan. 17, 2-4 p.m., at the Charlottetown Baha'i Centre, 20 Lapthorne Ave. The public is invited to celebrate the beauty, the unity and the oneness of the world's religions. Representatives from various religious traditions will explore shared heritage of spirituality and a life of faith and hope. Lana Donnelly Quinn will play the harp and share songs faith and the environment, and there will be a variety of speakers.
Week of Prayer Service for Christian Unity will be held on Jan. 17, 7 p.m. at Kensington Presbyterian Church. Guest speaker is Father Frank Jay. There is fellowship and refreshments after the service.
Meetings
T.O.P.S. #PE 4727 meets Sundays at the Four Neighbourhood Community Health Centre, corner of St. Peter's Road and Gordon Drive (back door), Charlottetown. Weigh-in: 8:30-9 a.m.; meeting: 9 a.m. Call Audrey, 902-368-2721, or Frances, 902-676-2060.
in the community room of the Sobeys just past the Charlottetown Mall, with weigh-in 6-6:30 p.m. and the meeting 6:30-7:30 p.m. (elevator available). Call Kari, 902892-1100.
The P.E.I. Sociable Singles meetand-greet is Mondays, 7 p.m., West Royalty Community Centre, Room No. 6, corner of Lower Malpeque Road and Kirkdale Road for those over 50 years. Google P.E.I. sociable singles or call Edith, 902-892-3970, or Nadine, 902-566-5899.
Island Treasures Needle Art Guild meets Mondays at the St. Eleanor's Community Centre, 7 p.m. Call Shelley, 902-436-8795. The P.E.I. Scottish Settlers Historical Society regular meeting is Monday, Jan. 18, at 7:30 p.m. at SDU Place, Charlottetown. Use rear door off of King Street. Visitors are welcome.
Presentations
Make your life happier and
learn about Buddhism in P.E.I. A Buddhist discussion is hosted by monks every Sunday, 1:30-3:30 p.m., at MacDougall Hall, UPEI, Room 328, Charlottetown.Contact gebisociety.org or register at gebis.pei.@gmail.com.
An introduction to Buddhism is in Montague, Mondays, 7 p.m. For information, including location, contact Michele, 902-838-3308, or email searchforhappiness 982@gmail.com.
Community
Charlottetown Legion bingo is every Sunday and Monday at 7:10 p.m. See Saturday's and Monday's ad on page 2 of The Guardian or visit www.CharlottetownLegion.ca for prize information.
Scrabble is at The Mount in Charlottetown, Mount Edward Road, is the first and third Saturday of the month at 1 p.m. in the main dining room.
Cards, auction and 45s, are held at Stanhope Place on Saturdays at 1 p.m. Admission is $5. The hall is located at 2784 Bay Shore Rd.
Hampshire card parties are Saturdays at Hampshire Hall, 7:30 p.m. New Monday morning duplicate bridge is 9:15 a.m. to 12:15 p.m., at the Haviland Club, Charlottetown (guaranteed partner). Contact irene.macarthur@pei.sympatico.ca at 902-569-3180.
Coffee club is Mondays and Fridays, 10 a.m., at the Milton Community Hall. Enjoy coffee and conversation. Admission is a donation of coin or sweets.
Bridge is at the Seniors Active Living Centre, CARI complex, UPEI, Mondays, 1 p.m.
Progressive 45s are at Souris Silver Threads Club, Mondays, 7:30 p.m.
Card Stewart play Fire singlesHall, Mondays,is at Mount 7:30 p.m.
Card parties are at the Kellys Cross Community Centre, Mondays, 7:30 p.m.
Mayflower Seniors Club cards is Mondays, 7:30 p.m., at the Cotton Centre, Bunbury Road, Stratford.
Crokinole is weekly at Warren Grove Community Centre on Mondays, 7:30 p.m., with lunch and a 50/50 draw. All are welcome.
Cash bingo is at Kingston Legion Branch 30, New Haven, Monday and Friday, 7:30 p.m., with a 50/50 draw, progressive jackpot and canteen.
Weekly cards and crokinole are at the Spring Valley Community Hall, Mondays, 7:30 p.m. There will be a 50/50 and door prize.
Health/Classes
Yoga for Teens is Saturday, Jan. 16, 2 p.m. at the Teen Space, Confederation Centre Public Library. Teens, ages 12-18, are invited to learn the basics of yoga practice and some great postures to do anywhere, anytime.
Low-impact exercise classes are at Tracadie Community Centre, Mondays, 6:30 p.m. Call Frances Dougan, 902-676-2060.
Truly beginner yoga classes are offered by Brenda Sanders-Passmore at Sanctuary Yoga and Massage, Monday to Friday, 12:05 p.m. and Monday to Thursday, 5:30 p.m., at 161 St. Peters Rd., Sherwood Business Centre. Visit www.sanctuaryyogaandmassage.c om.
Yoga sessions are held Monday and Thursday in Charlottetown with Ruth Richman and Yoga Ink. Several styles of yoga are offered. All classes are at Health Within Holistics, 500 B Queen St., Charlottetown. Visit www.yogaink.com, email ruth@yogink.com or call Ruth, 902-583-2674.
Shorehill gentle yoga gentle hatha classes are at noon at Trinity United Church, Charlottetown, Mondays and Thursdays. New students are welcome; the first class is free. Go to www.Shorehill.ca or contact Annella, 902-626-7560/ shorehill@pei.sympatico.ca.
Fitness classes for those 50 and over are Mondays and Fridays, 9 a.m., at the Milton Community Hall. Admission is $3 or two people for $5. The focus is on balance and flexibility. Coffee Club (by donation) follows at 10 a.m. For more information, call 902-368-3090.