COMMUNITY calendar

Community

Learn about 4-H (ages six to 21) at an information gathering on Thursday, Sept. 19, 7 p.m., at the Wheatley River Hall, Rackham's Lane. Learn more about the Wheatley River Club and discuss projects and activities for the year ahead. The first meeting of the year is Oct. 2, 7 p.m.

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, 902675-2745.

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.

Island Nature Trust will hold its annual general meeting on Thursday, Sept. 19, 7 p.m., in the Carriage House at the corner of West and Kent streets, Charlottetown, featuring an update on the year’s activities, the presentation of the 2019 Hon. J. Angus MacLean Natural Areas Award and guest speakers Sonya Richmond and Sean Morton, whose presentation is entitled “Come Walk With Us - Trans Canada Hike 4 Birds”. Admission is by donation, and all are welcome. For information, call 902-892-7513.

Health

A blood typing event will be held Thursday, Sept. 19, 2 p.m., at Confederation Centre Public Library. A person’s blood type is important, not only because of who they can donate to, but also who they can receive blood from. Representatives from Canadian Blood Services will be on hand to discuss this important topic.

Cards/Cribbage/ Crokinole

The Seniors Active Living Centre, Bell Aliant Centre, UPEI, will be having a Cribbage tournament on Thursday, Sept. 19. 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.

Board games are played at the Seniors Active Living Centre, Bell Aliant Centre, UPEI, on Thursdays, 10 a.m.

The Seniors Active Living Centre, Bell Aliant Centre, UPEI, will be having an Auction tournament on Thursday, Sept. 19. 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 902-218-4202.

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.

Kensington Lions Auction cards is Fridays, 7 p.m., at the Kensington Legion, 30 Garden Dr.

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 902-5692409.

Thursday card parties are at the Milton Community Hall at 7:30 p.m. until the end of September. Admission $3. A light lunch is served.

Mah jong is played at the Seniors Active Living Centre, Bell Aliant Centre, UPEI, on Fridays, 10 a.m.

Montague Duplicate Bridge is Fridays, 1-5 p.m., at Montague Legion, 15 Douses Rd. For information, call 902-838-4135 or 902962-2660.

West Royalty cards is Fridays 1:30 p.m., at the West Royalty Centre.