COMMUNITY calendar
Remembrance
The National Day of Remembrance and Action on Violence Against Women Service is Dec. 6, noon, at Trinity United Church, 90 Spring St., Summerside. Guest speaker is Tina Mundy, minister of family and human services and minister responsible for seniors. Singer Jeannie Cameron will also take part. Candles will be lit for the 14 murdered women in the Montreal Massacre and 10 Island women murdered by an acquaintance. Everyone is welcome. refreshments will be served following the service. Please wear a purple ribbon to raise awareness about violence against women. Ribbons are available at East Prince Women’s Information Centre, 109 Water St., Summerside. For more information, call 902-4369856.
Anniversary
District 10, Helping Hands AlAnon Family Group will be having its Al-Anon Anniversary on Thursday, Dec. 6, 8 p.m., at Park Royal United Church, Christie Drive, Charlottetown. There will be an AA and Al-Anon speaker, as well as a draw for a basket. All are welcome. Lunch will be served. To know more about Al-Anon, call 902-892-9974 or 902566-1859 or visit www.al-anonmaritimes.ca.
Community
A Christmas party is at the Riverview Community Centre in Clyde River, hosted by the Clyde River Baptist Church, Thursday, Dec. 6, 7-9 p.m. All are welcome. There will be carol singing, a few games, a light snack and a visit from Santa. It is sponsored by Clyde River Baptist Church. Come and visit with your friends and neighbours. There will be no gift exchange this year. The storm date is Dec. 7.
Cards/Cribbage/ Crokinole
The Seniors Active Living Centre, Bell Aliant Centre, UPEI, will be having a Cribbage tournament on Thursday, Dec. 6. Registration begins at 9:15 a.m. with the games at 9:30 a.m. Admission is $5 for members and $6 for non-members. There will be a 50/50 draw and prizes for first, second and third. Partners are not required but are recommended.
The Seniors Active Living Centre, Bell Aliant Centre, UPEI, will be having an Auction tournament on Thursday, Dec. 6. 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.
Cash bingo is at the Montague Legion Br. 8, 15 Douses Rd., Thursdays, 7 p.m., with a 50/50 draw, a progressive jackpot, canteen service and complimentary tea and coffee.
Sociable Bridge is Thursdays, 7 p.m., at the Haviland Club, 2 Haviland St., Charlottetown. Call 902218-4202.
Cards, auction and 45s, are held at Stanhope Place on Thursdays at 7 p.m. Admission is $5. The hall is at 2784 Bay Shore Rd.
Crokinole is Thursdays at the Hunter River Lions Hall, 7:30 p.m., with eight games, prizes and lunch for $4. No partner is needed.
Stratford weekly Cribbage, sponsored
by the Stratford Lions Club, is at the Cotton Centre, 57 Bunbury Rd., Thursdays, 7:30 p.m. Prizes are $100, $60 and $40. Admission: $6 per person; all are welcome. Proceeds go to Lions’ community projects. Call 902-569-2409.
Health/Classes
Beyond the Bump Postnatal Group, offered by Family Place, are Thursdays, 9:30-11:30 a.m., 75 Central St., Summerside. This group is for new parents of all ages. To register, drop in to Family Place, call 902-436-1348 or email familyplace@eastlink.ca.
Gentle Yoga for Healthy Aging will be presented by Eleanor Gallant, for Health Within Holistics, on Thursdays, 10:30 a.m. The new studio is on third floor within Dynamic Fitness, 99 Pownal St. (the former Legion building), with parking available. Contact 902-892-2538 or gallantcampbell@gmail.com.
Meetings
TOPS #PE0906 Cornwall meets Thursdays in the basement of St. Francis of Assisi Church in Cornwall. Weigh in 6-6:30 p.m., meeting, 6:30 p.m. Call Diane, 902-675-2745.
T.O.P.S. Chapter 4848 members meet at Glen Stewart Primary School, Stratford, on Thursdays. Weigh-in: 6:30 p.m.; meeting: 7 p.m. Call 902-367-9474.