COMMUNITY calendar
Reserve
Wednesday, Nov. 6, at Stratford Town Hall, 234 Shakespeare Dr., and Thursday Nov. 21, Holman Building, 250 Water St. Summerside, for the Public School Branch Career/Job Fair. Learn about career opportunities and immediate casual work opportunities for substitute teachers, educational assistants, school bus drivers, administrative assistants and cleaners. Both events will be held 1-7 p.m.
Friday, Nov. 8, 4-6:30 p.m., for the annual hot turkey dinner at Hillcrest United Church in Montague – eat in or take-out. Gluten free and vegetarian options are available. The cost is adults, $16, 12 and under, $8.
Tuesday, Nov. 12, to Friday, Dec. 13, for Passport to Employment Fall Offering in Charlottetown and in Summerside. For those between the ages of 55 and 64 who wish to re-enter the workforce, these programs are being held in the Career Bridges’ Summerside and Charlottetown locations. For information, call Summerside (902-436-5739) or Charlottetown (902-566-2811).
Friday, Nov. 22, for the annual St. Andrew’s Dinner in the Georgian Ballroom, Rodd Charlottetown Hotel. A reception is at 6:30 p.m. and dinner is at 7 p.m. This year’s recipient of the Caledonian Award, awarded to an organization or an individual who has striven to preserve, protect and promote Scottish culture and heritage in P.E.I., is the late Marion MacPhail. Professor emeritus Brent Maynard will be the guest speaker. Tickets are $40 with reservations taken on a first-come, first-serve basis by calling Robert MacArthur, 902-675-2359 or emailing the club at caledonianclubofpei@gmail.com.
Community
A celebration of life in memory of Angus Quigley will be held at Miscouche Legion on Nov. 2, 7 p.m. A live auction will be held with Denis Lowther, as well as a silent auction, a 50/50 draw, bake sale and basket draw. Music will follow.
Entertainment
Country dance/open mike with Mary and Clifford is at Goose River Community Centre, Nov. 2, 8-11 p.m. Admission is $8. There is a door prize and lunch.
Presentation
A free 5 Secrets to Better Blood Sugars class will be held on Monday, Nov. 4, 1-2 p.m., at Sobeys Extra Stratford. Join the Sobeys dietitian to learn which foods can help manage diabetes. Call 902-566-4399 or email margaret.young@sobeys.com to register. Space is limited.
Meetings
Charlottetown Toastmasters Breakfast Club meets Tuesdays, 7:30-8:30 a.m., at Smitty’s Restaurant in Charlottetown. Guests and new members are welcome. Call Stéphane, 902-940-6695.
Hampshire Friendship Club for Weight Loss and Healthy Living meets Tuesdays, 8:45 a.m., at Hampshire Hall. Call Jean, 902621-0398.
T.O.P.S. PE #5055 Cardigan meets Tuesdays, 6 p.m. at the Cardigan Fire Hall. New members are welcome. Call Dianne Gill, 902-651-2536 or 902-626-5752.
T.O.P.S. PE #5051 Charlottetown meets Tuesdays, 6-8 p.m., at the Sherwood Rec Hall. Call Margaret, 902-393-1514.
T.O.P.S. PE 3715, North River, meets Tuesdays at the North River Fire Hall (back door entrance). Weigh-in is at 5:45 p.m.; the meeting is at 6:30 p.m. Call Cynthia, 902-566-4680.
T.O.P.S. PE809, Hunter River, meets Tuesdays in the music room, Central Queens Elementary School, Hunter River. Weigh-in begins at 6:30 p.m.; the meeting is at 7 p.m. New members are welcome. Call Cathy, 902-628-2069, or Carolyn, 902964-2417.
Cards/Cribbage/ Crokinole
Crokinole is Tuesdays, 10 a.m. at St. Peters Circle Club. Admission is $2, which includes lunch. Call 902-961-2445. No partner is needed.
Euchre is played at the Seniors Active Living Centre, Bell Aliant Centre, UPEI, on Tuesdays, 1 p.m.
Mayflower Senior card play at the Cotton Centre, Stratford, takes place Tuesdays at 1:30 p.m.
An ACBL sanctioned duplicate game is Tuesdays, 7-10 p.m., at the Haviland Club, Charlottetown, with a guaranteed partner and fun play. Contact irene.macarthur.pei@gmail.com or 902394-3179. There are also private lessons for four people available.
Bridge is played at the Silver Threads Club in Souris on Tuesdays at 6:30 p.m.
Novice Bridge is at the Charlottetown Duplicate Bridge Club, Tuesdays, 7 p.m., Experienced players will help with the bidding and play. Contact Ray Malone at ray.teaches.bridge@gmail.com.
Weekly Auction 45 Cards are Tuesdays at Afton Hall in New Dominion at 7:30 p.m. Lunches are served.
Vernon River Progressive 45s cards are every Tuesday at St. Joachim’s Parish Hall, 7:30 p.m. There are prizes, a toonie pot and lunch served.
The Star of the Sea Seniors’ Club, Sunrise Court, North Rustico, hosts Auction 45 card parties, Tuesdays at 7:30 p.m., with a 50/50 draw and a light lunch. Contact Alberta Gallant, 902963-2083.
Kensington Lions Crib is every Tuesday at the Kensington Legion, 30 Garden Ave., 7:30 p.m.
Weekly card parties (45s singles) are at Tracadie Community Centre, Tuesdays, 7:30 p.m. There is a toonie pot, and a light lunch will be served.
Classes
The Seniors Active Living Centre, Bell Aliant Centre UPEI has an exercise for seniors class on Tuesdays at 10 a.m.