COMMUNITY calendar

Reserve

Tuesday, Dec. 3, 4:30 p.m., for a seniors roast turkey dinner being put on by the Seniors Group of Holy Redeemer at the Jack Blanchard Family Centre on Pond Street, Charlottetown. The price is $14. Tickets can be reserved by calling David at 902-892-1558 by the 5 p.m. deadline on Sunday, Dec. 1. Call early as this one always sells out before the deadline.

Sunday, Dec. 8, 2-4 p.m., for the 24th annual Stratford and Area Seniors’ Christmas Tea and Carol Sing, put on by the Assumption Council of the Knights of Columbus in Stratford at the Assumption Parish Centre, 151 Stratford Rd., Stratford. All Stratford and area seniors are welcome and attendance is the only admission charge. There will be local entertainment to help everyone sing Christmas carols together. There also will be tea, sandwiches, sweets, door prizes and a visit by a special guest.

Sunday, Dec. 8, 6 p.m. and 6:30

p.m., for the live nativity event being put on by the Sunday school of Central Queens United Church, Hunter River. The presentation will take place on the church parking lot featuring the Sunday School students and live animals in a recreated Bethlehem setting on the night of Jesus’ birth. Admission is a free-will offering. Visitors are invited into the church for light refreshments following the tour through Bethlehem.

Book launch

The Coles Genealogy Committee will be holding a book launch of the latest update to its family tree series, “The Coles Family of P.E.I.” on Saturday, Nov. 23, 2-5 p.m., at the Milton Community Hall. For information, contact Charley Coles at 902-566-5913.

Community

Coffee club is Mondays and Fridays, 10 a.m., at the Milton Community Hall. Enjoy coffee and snacks. Admission is a donation of coin or treats.

There will be weekly sewing and craft bees held at the air-conditioned Milton Community Hall on Mondays, 1-3 p.m. Bring along a project or work on the community quilt as part of the Passing Down Traditions project. For more information, contact miltonvalepark. staff@gmail.com or 902-368-3090.

Monday Mix is Mondays at Hampshire Hall, Rt. 225, #851, 1-3 p.m. Event includes games, Mexican Train, Skip Bo, cards, coffee and chat. All are welcome. For information, call Nancy at 902-626-6551.

Cards/Cribbage/ Crokinole

Beginners Bridge is in the library at The Mount in Charlottetown, Mondays, 1:30-3 p.m. The cost is $2 per class. Contact Barb at barbarawoodhead219@gmail.com.

Bridge is at the Seniors Active Living Centre, Bell Aliant Centre, UPEI, on Mondays, 1 p.m. Tables of four are required.

Monday afternoon duplicate is at the Haviland Club in Charlottetown, 1-4 p.m., with lessons for groups of four. Contact irene. macarthur.pei@gmail.com or 902394-3179.

Progressive 45s are at the Souris Silver Threads Club, Mondays, 7 p.m.

Card games are at the Uigg Community Center, Mondays at 7:30 p.m.

Crokinole is Mondays at 7:30 p.m. at Warren Grove Community Centre. No partner required. It includes a 50/50 draw and light lunch.

Cash bingo is at the Kingston Legion Branch 30, New Haven, Monday and Friday, 7:30 p.m., with a 50/50 draw, progressive jackpot and canteen.

East Royalty Lions team cribbage is Mondays at the Malcolm Darrach Centre, 1 Avonlea Dr., East Royalty, for ages 19 and over.

Mayflower Seniors Club Cards is Mondays, 7:30 p.m., at the Cotton Centre, Stratford.