COMMUNITY calendar

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Thursdays

● Line Dancing – Lessons 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 – 12-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.

● 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.

● 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

● Learning Gaelic in Scotland and Nova Scotia – May is Gaelic Nova Scotia Month. Wendy McInnis, from the Pictou County Gaelic Society, will share her experiences about learning Gaelic in Scotland and Nova Scotia,1:30 p.m.

● Music Circle Jam – at West Branch Hall, 7-10 p.m. Admission for players is free, listeners are asked to contribute $2.50. Light refreshments. Proceeds to community hall.

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

May 18

● Auction/Dessert Evening – At St. Paul United Church, Westville. Viewing 6:30 p.m. Auction 7 p.m.