COMMUNITY calendar

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Thursdays

Line Dancing – lessons will be held 7:30-8:30 p.m. in the Durham Community Hall. $2 per night. All welcome.

Colouring for Adults – Last Thursday of the month, 7 p.m. New Glasgow library.

Community Choir – The Trinitarians rehearse 10 a.m.-12, MultiPurpose Room, Trinity United Church, Temperance St., New Glasgow, MacLean St. entrance. New members always welcome. More info contact Monica George Punke at (902) 752-1297 or Richard Skidmore (902) 752-5632. New members welcome.

Al-Anon – Twelve-step-program at 7 p.m. at Nova Scotia Community College in Stellarton, Room C153. Meetings for family and friends affected by a loved one addicted to alcohol.

Zumba/Zumba Toning – Westville legion, 7-8 p.m., $5 drop-in.

Cribbage – Pictou New Horizons Club, 7 p.m. Admission $2.

DivorceCare – Free program for people who have recently undergone, or are undergoing a relationship break-up, a marital separation, or divorce, open to all for support and pastoral care, 7- 8:30 p.m. at Christ Church Hall, Bridge Ave. Stellarton. Registration is required. For further info or to register contact Loretta Armsworthy, at 695-2531.

Meditation Evening – Everyone welcome at East River Meditation Healing Centre, 337 Forbes St., New Glasgow, 8 p.m. For info call Mark or Alexandria 755-4325.

Mixed Darts – Stellarton Legion, 7:30 p.m. Everyone welcome.

Card Party – 7:30 p.m. in the Thorburn Fire Hall. Light lunch served.

VON-Adult Day Program – Therapeutic activities and caregiver relief with focus on wellness, socialization, recreation and rehabilitation. For adults at risk of going into LTC. 9 a.m.-3 p.m. at the Westville Recreation Building. Call 301-9538 for info. Transportation can be provided.

ABCs for Babies – Pictou library 10:30 a.m. for newborns to 15 months.

Knit or Crochet – Drop-in group, Pictou library 3-4:30 p.m. Bring your own yarn and needles.

Bluenose Rug Hooking – Pharmacy First, Foord St., Stellarton, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. New members welcome.

55+ Club – Contract Bridge, New Glasgow Fire hall 1:30pm. All members welcome. Light lunch served.

Preschool Story Time – 10:1511 a.m., ages 3-5, New Glasgow library. To register, 902-752-8233; 1-2 p.m., ages 3-5, Stellarton library, to register, 902-755-1638. Space is limited; 1:15-2:15 p.m., ages 3-5, Westville library. To register, 902-396-5022.

Knitting & Crocheting – Drop-in group 3-4:30 p.m., Pictou Library. For more information, 902-4855021.

Tween Scene – 3-4 p.m., Westville Library, ages 8-14 invited to hang out and create together. Crafts, games, puppetry, art, poetry, guest speakers, snacks. To register, 902-396-5022.

Legos at the Library – 3-4 p.m., New Glasgow Library.

Toddle Time – 6:15-7:15 p.m., Stellarton Library, ages 18 months-3 years. Stories, songs, fun and games. To register, 902-7551638. Space is limited.

Gaelic Friends – Group interested in speaking Gaelic meeting at Pictou library 6:30 p.m.

Today

Parent and tot playgroup – Stellarton library with the YMCA of Pictou County. Starts today and continues at 10 a.m. on the first Wednesday of the month April, May, June and July.

Music Circle Jam – 7 p.m. until about 10 p.m.. Admission for players is free, listeners are asked to contribute $2.50. Light refreshments. Proceeds to Community Hall.

Monthly Meeting – of Pictou County Injured Workers Association at St. John’s Church Hall, High Street, New Glasgow. All members are encouraged to attend.

Auction 45s – at Trenton Legion at 7 p.m.

March 9

Community Volunteer Income Tax Program – For low income, simple returns. New Glasgow library 1-4 p.m. Appointment only, call 902-755-6031.

Aberdeen Palliative Care Society – Annual general meeting, 1:30 -3:30 p.m. 5 West Conference Room, Aberdeen Regional Hospital. Guest apeaker: Harry Munro, attorney on “Advanced Care & Personal Directives”.

Embrace the World – (formerly called Mind Matters) planning spring event at 7 p.m. in Dr. Kaiprath’s office (upstairs in the Lawtons building) in New Glasgow. New volunteer welcome.

Cribbage – at Trenton Legion at 7 p.m.

March 10

Meat Darts – at Trenton Legion at 7:30 p.m.

March 11

Auction 45s – at Trenton Legion at 1 p.m.

Laughter Yoga – Laugh for health and happiness. Everyone welcome and it’s free. New Glasgow Library 1:30-2:30 p.m.

Shopkins Party – at Pictou library, 10:30 a.m.

Trivia – Pictou Legion, 6-10 p.m. No charge.

Lottery Ticket Tree Sale – by 55+ Club, New Glasgow, also bake sale and book sale at the Highland Square Mall,10 a.m. until 2 p.m. Fund raiser for the new Community seniors complex in New Glasgow.

March 12

Chase the Ace – at both Trenton Legion and upstairs of Trenton Fire Hall. Tickets sold at both locations from 2-4 p.m. with draw to follow at the Legion. Must be present to win. Bar open from 1- 5 p.m.

Dance – Pictou legion, with Robert Simpson, 6-10 p.m. $5.

Irish Hooley/Jam Session – Plymouth Community Centre 2 p.m. Chili/stew for sale $7. Free will offering for music at door. Musicians and audience welcome.

March 13

Community Volunteer Income Tax Program – For low income, simple returns. Trenton Steeltown Friendly Group 1-4 p.m. Monday Music in Alma – at 7:30 p.m. presents “Grooveback” in concert at Green Hill - Alma United Church. Admission: $10 or pay what you can afford. Women Alike Group – (Breast Cancer Survivors) meeting at Glen Haven Manor 7 p.m. Guest speaker Cheryl MacKay of Perfect Bras.

March 14

Caregiver Support Group – from 9:15 - 11:15 a.m. at the Westville Library, Community Room, 2042 Queen St., Westville. Will be held monthly.