COMMUNITY calendar
Community
The St. Martha’s Knights of Columbus is organizing an appreciation and farewell get-together to thank Tom Kent and his family for all that they have contributed to St. Martha’s Council, St. Eugene’s Parish and communities. He is moving permanently to the Burlington, Ont., area to be close to his daughters and his wife, Mary, who has been receiving health care in Ontario for the past few month. The social/open house is Aug. 15, 6:30-8:30 p.m., at York Community Centre, Route 25. There will be food, refreshments and entertainment. For information, call Phil at 902-628-1813.
Cards/Cribbage/ Crokinole
Scrabble is played at the Seniors Active Living Centre, Bell Aliant Centre, UPEI, on Wednesdays, 1 p.m.
Auction/45s is at the Jack Blanchard Family Centre, Charlottetown, Wednesdays 1:30 p.m. Admission is $2. There will also be a 50/50 draw.
Card parties (45s) are in St. Teresa’s in the church activity room, Wednesdays, 7:30 p.m. The game is being played as singles, so a partner is not necessary. There is a 50/50 draw, and a light lunch.
St. Pius X Church Knights of Columbus cribbage is Wednesdays, 7:30 p.m., in the basement of St. Pius X Church, St. Peter’s Road, Charlottetown, with prize, a loonie pot and a 50/50 draw. Bring a partner. Cost: $5 per person.
Eastern P.E.I. Shuffleboard Club meets Wednesdays at 7 p.m. in the Wellness Centre, Wood Islands Hill, Montague. New members of all ages are welcome. Equipment is provided and a lesson.
Health/classes
Shorehill Yoga is offering free, beach yoga classes on Wednesdays, 6 p.m. during July and August at Argyle Shore Provincial Park, weather permitting. Come enjoy yoga outside on the beautiful south shore. Bring a mat, hat, some water and friends and neighbours. All are welcome. Contact Annella at 902 626-7560 or check the website at Shorehill.ca.
Meetings
Toastmasters group meets Wednesdays, September to June, 6-8 p.m., at the Royalty Centre (Room 125), 40 Enman Cres., Charlottetown. Guests are always welcome with no cost for a guest to attend. Call 902-393-6181 or visit http:// premiere.toastmastersclubs.org/.
T.O.P.S. #1968, Souris, meets Wednesdays in the classroom at the Souris Hospital, 5:45-6:45 p.m. Call Mae, 902-687-2877.
T.O.P.S. PE 4189 Kensington meets on Wednesdays at the Holy Family Parish Centre, 30 Pleasant St. Weigh-in: 6-7 p.m.; meeting: 7 p.m. Call Pat, 902-432-3813.
Volunteers
Hospice P.E.I. is a not for profit organization devoted to helping patients and their families at end of life. The East Prince Chapter is recruiting volunteers to take its training course next month. To qualify participants need to attend a nine session training course on Tuesday and Wednesday evenings between 6:30 and 8:30 p.m. from Sept. 12-Oct. 11 at Prince County Hospital. Cost is $30, which covers Hospice membership. To register, call Liz 902- 438-4231 or email eastprince@hospicepei.ca.