COMMUNITY calendar
Presentations
The Seniors Active Living Centre, Bell Aliant Centre, UPEI, will be having a presentation on Wednesday, Feb. 21, 11 a.m., with Gordon McNeilly, a professional motivational speaker who will talk about staying active and healthy at all ages. He also runs the aqua fitness classes and an active living class for seniors in the Bell Aliant Centre.
February is Psychology Month, and the Psychological Association of Prince Edward Island has teamed up with Confederation Centre Public Library as host to present a series of talks dealing with various psychological issues. Breathing Strategies for Relaxation will be presented on Feb. 22 at 7 p.m. with Dr. Magda Pietruch.
Community
An LGBTQ2+ Adult Drop-in will be held on the third Wednesday of each month starting Feb. 21. Gatherings will take place 6-8 p.m. at the Holland College Charlottetown campus (140 Weymouth St.). in room 20W. Meetings are open to community. This is a joint initiative of PEERS Alliance, P.E.I. Women’s Network, UPEI and Holland College.
Cards/Cribbage/ Crokinole
Scrabble is played at the Seniors Active Living Centre, Bell Aliant Centre, UPEI, on Wednesdays, 1 p.m.
Auction tournament is Wednesdays at the North Rustico Lions
Club, 1 p.m. Cost is $10, per team. Lionettes will run the 50/50 draw. Social Duplicate Bridge game is Wednesdays at the Haviland Club in Charlottetown, 1-4 p.m. A mini lesson will precede each game. There is a guaranteed partner. Contact irene.macarthur.pei@gmail.com or 902 394-3179.
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.
Cards are played at St. Francis of Assisi Church in Cornwall on Wednesdays, 7:30 p.m. There is a 50/50 draw and a loonie prize. Lunch is served.
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.
The Seniors Active Living Centre, Bell Aliant Centre, UPEI, will be having an Auction tournament on Thursday, Feb. 22. Registration is at 12:45 p.m. with the tournament starting at 1 p.m. Admission is $5 for members and $6 for non-members. There will be a 50/50 draw as well as prizes for first, second and third.
Meetings
Premiere Toastmasters meetings are Wednesdays, September to June, 6–8 p.m., in Room 125 at the Royalty Centre, 40 Enman Cres., Charlottetown. Guests and new members welcome. Contact jbrewer@eastlink.ca or 902-9632888
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.
Classes/health
Chair yoga is Wednesdays at Milton Community Hall at 9 a.m. Instructor is Angelie Carter. The cost is $4.
New Beginnings Prenatal Group is being offered by Family Place, 75 Central St., Summerside, Wednesdays 5-7 p.m. To register, drop in to Family Place, call 902-436-1348 or familyplace@eastlink.ca
Bosom Buddies Breastfeeding Support Group is being offered by Family Place, 75 Central St., Summerside, Wednesdays 10-11:30 a.m. To register, drop in to Family Place, call 902-436-1348 or familyplace@eastlink.ca.
Thursday, March 1
Al Anon Unity Family Group meets at 1:30 p.m. at St. Paul’s Anglican Church Hall, 101 Prince St., Charlottetown. For information, contact 902-892-9974 or www. freewebs.com/alanonmaritimes.
Al Anon Helping Hands group meets at 8 p.m. at Park Royal United Church, Charlottetown (back side door of the church). For information, contact 902-892-9974 or www.freewebs.com/alanonmaritimes.
Gamblers Anonymous meets in Charlottetown, 8 p.m., St. Pius X Church basement, St. Peter’s Road, Room 7.
Moms in Mind: maternal mental health group meets 6-9 p.m., at Trinity United Church, 220 Richmond St. (side door), Charlottetown. Contact Lisa (https://www.facebook.com/ groups/1097812990342041/).
Narcotics Anonymous meets at 7 p.m. at St. Paul’s Parish Centre, Summerside. Call 1-800-205-8402.
Narcotics Anonymous meets at 8:30 p.m., Hillcrest United Church, 50 Wood Islands Hill Rd., Montague. Call 1-800-205-8402.
Sexaholics Anonymous for those who struggle with porn and sex addictions that create problems meets in Summerside at 7 p.m. Call 902-812-5563 or go to www.samaritimes.ca.
Therapeutic touch practice group meets in Charlottetown at 10 a.m. Call Judy, 902-569-3496.
Friday, March 2
Narcotics Anonymous meets at 8 p.m. at the Kirk of St. James, Charlottetown. Call 1-800-205-8402. Parkinson’s Society support group meets at 11 a.m. in Montague at 11 Kim’s Cres., Common Road. Call Patricia, 902-838-2713.
Saturday, March 3
Al Anon Courage to Change group meets beginning at 7:30 p.m., in the basement of St. Pius Church, St. Peter’s Road, Charlottetown. For information, contact 902-892-9974 or www.freewebs.com/alanonmaritimes.
Gamblers Anonymous meets in Charlottetown, 11 a.m., St. Pius X Church basement, St. Peter’s Road, Room 7.
Narcotics Anonymous meets at 8 p.m. at 178 Fitzroy St., Charlottetown. Call 1-800-205-8402. Overcomers Outreach, a 12-step spiritual-based program for people with addictions, is at 1 p.m. at Harvest House, 243 University Ave., Charlottetown. Call Parnell at 902388-8416.
Sunday, March 4
Narcotics Anonymous meets at 7 p.m. at St. Paul’s, Summerside. Call 1-800-205-8402.
Parkdale Al Anon group meets in Charlottetown, 8 p.m., in the basement of St. Pius X Church. For information, contact 902-892-9974 or www.freewebs.com/alanonmaritimes.