COMMUNITY calendar
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– for VON volunteer assisted transportation as well as one week a month for Meals on Wheels Westville programs. For more information call Sheila Hoeg at (902) 752-3184, ext. 211.
– and cloth items to Diabetes Canada’s reusable goods donation program. Drop bagged items in red clothing donation bins available at several locations throughout Pictou County. Call 1-800-505-5525 or visit declutter. diabetes.ca for more information.
– players wanted. Call Al 902 755-3250 if interested.
– New season of practices on Mondays from 7 to 9 p.m. at Northumberland Regional High School in Alma. Season starts Oct. 16 and the band is accepting new members, including beginner and experienced pipers and drummers. Instruction is available and consists of all levels of playing.
Donate Clothing GO Na Gaisgich Pipes and Drums Tuesdays Line Dancing
– will be held in the Durham Community Hall at 7 p.m. Classes will run from Sept. 19 –Dec. 12.
– at the 55+ Club in the NG Fire Hall, New Glasgow, 1:30 to 4 p.m. with social time.
– Fourth Tuesday of the month at 4 p.m., Westville Library this fall.
– Westville legion, 7:30 p.m. Admission $5, all welcome.
– Adult children of alcoholics meets 7-8 p.m., 21 Atlantic Avenue, Pictou. Contact Brenda 485-8653.
– Meets at the Birch Hill Seniors Complex, Stellarton, 12:30-2:30
Cribbage Knitting Club for kids Cribbage Al Anon TOPS
p.m. New members welcome, call 752-3529.
– Discussion, 8 p.m., Catherine Steele Centre, Lourdes, Stellarton. Excessive drinking can become a problem – we can help.
– Seniors Building, Park St., Stellarton, 7 p.m.
– Westville legion, 7:30 p.m. Admission, $20 per person to join for the year. Everyone welcome.
– Pictou library, 10:30 a.m., for 15 months to 3 years. Youth programs 3-5 p.m.
– Also singing and games, Maranatha Bible Church, 490 Abercrombie Rd., New Glasgow, 6-7:30 p.m., for ages 5-12.
– River John library 6:15-7:45 p.m., 2nd and 4th Tuesday of month.
– 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.
– Pictou library 3-5 p.m.
Alcoholics Anonymous Auction 45s Mixed Dart League Toddle Time Bible Lessons Lego Wii Time October 2 Card Party
– Meavowville-Poplar Hill Community Hall at 7 p.m. Auction 45’s. Everyone welcome.
– Meeting at 6:30 p.m. in the first floor boardroom.
Aberdeen Hospital Auxiliary October 3 Silent Auction/Dessert
– 6:30 pm. at St. Andrew’s Presbyterian Church, Westville, for Warm Hearts Refugee Group. Come and bid on an item and enjoy a wondrous dessert and beverage.
October 4 Bus Trip
– by the Retired Teachers of Pictou County from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Bus charge is $20 per person. Itinerary includes restaurant stop, museum in Tatamagouche, tour of main street brewery, Jost winery and wine tasting, and shopping at Masstown
market. Maximum seating -18 people. Bus leaves and returns to Highland Mall. Deadline to call Shirley Jeffery at 902-923- 2965 by Sept. 30.
–at 1:30 p.m. at the New Glasgow Fire Department (upstairs). President Kathleen Campbell invited Ken MacDonald of the New Glasgow Regional Police who will do a talk for seniors how to protect themselves.
– jam session 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.
October 5 Welcome Albarri / Aladdin Family
55 Plus Club Meeting Music Ciricle
– Join CAiRN (Communities Assisting Refugees NOW!) from 5:30-7 p.m. at Pictou United Church, 47 James Street to officially welcome Pictou’s newest Syrian family. Refreshments will be on offer.
– of the Aberdeen Hospital Alumnae Association at 1:30 p.m. in the Plymouth Community Center.
Monthly Meeting October 7 Old Time Dance
– Toney River Community Hall beginning at 7:30 p.m. Music by Raymond and Marlene MacDonald and Dana Jefferson. Adm. $7. Shared lunch.
October 8 Linacy Fire Hall
– Hosting District 9 150 celebrations noon-3 p.m. showcasing its new fire truck. There will be a barbecue and bouncy house for children.
October 9 Women Alike Group
– Meeting at Glen Haven Manor (back door) at 7 p.m. Guest speaker will be Cheryl MacKay, on reflexology. This is a meeting for breast cancer survivors.
October 10 Medical Terminology Course
– Understanding medical language comprehensive certificate course commencing Oct. 10. Contact Cheryl Lays at nanacher47@eastlink.ca or call 902-695-6626.