COMMUNITY calendar
WEEKLY EVENTS Tuesdays
● Gamblers Anonymous – 7:30 p.m. at Trinity United Church, 151 Temperance Street, New Glasgow. Use side door. Gamblers Anonymous phone line (902) 252-3132.
● Card Party – Sutherlands River Community Centre, 7:30 p.m. Lunch served.
● Line Dancing – Durham Community Hall at 7 p.m. Classes will run until Dec. 12.
● Cribbage – 55+ Club in the NG Fire Hall, New Glasgow, 1:30-4 p.m. with social time.
● ,OJUUJOH Club for Kids – Fourth Tuesday of the month at 4 p.m., Westville Library this fall.
● Cribbage – Westville legion, 7:30 p.m. Admission $5, all welcome.
● Al Anon – Adult children of alcoholics meets 7-8 p.m., 21 Atlantic Avenue, Pictou. Contact Brenda 485-8653.
● TOPS – Meets at the Birch Hill Seniors Complex, Stellarton, 12:30-2:30 p.m. New members welcome, call 752-3529.
● Alcoholics Anonymous – Discussion, 8 p.m., Catherine Steele Centre, Lourdes, Stellarton. Excessive drinking can become a problem – we can help.
● Auction 45s – Seniors Building, Park St., Stellarton, 7 p.m.
● Mixed Dart League – Westville legion, 7:30 p.m. Admission, $20 per person to join for the year. Everyone welcome.
● Toddle Time – Pictou library, 10:30 a.m., for 15 months to 3 years. Youth programs 3-5 p.m.
● Bible Lessons – Also singing and games, Maranatha Bible Church, 490 Abercrombie Rd., New Glasgow, 6-7:30 p.m., for ages 5-12.
● Lego – River John library 6:15-7:45 p.m., 2nd and 4th Tuesday of month.
● 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.
● Wii Time – Pictou library 3-5 p.m.
DAILY EVENTS November 13
● Remembrance Day Skate – Trenton Parks & Recreation sponsoring free skate at the Trenton Minor Sports Community Centre 1-2:30 p.m. Complimentary hot chocolate and cookies. Helmets mandatory. Sponsored by Active Pictou County and the Province of Nova Scotia. Donations will be accepted on site for the Royal Canadian Legion Branch #29 Trenton.
● Women Alike Group – Meeting at Glen Haven Manor (back door) 7 p.m. Guest speaker Dave MacLean from Pharmacy First and Vickie MacLeod speaking about makeup. This is a meeting for breast cancer survivors. A few snacks provided at the end.
November 14
● Pictou County Parkinson Support Group – will meet, 1:30-3:30 p.m. in the Community Meeting Room of the Atlantic Superstore. Special guest Don Carter speaking about hand tremors.
● Mental Illness Family Support Group – meeting from 7-9 p.m. in Room B-120 at NSCC, 39 Acadia Avenue Stellarton. Dr. Karen Chipman, PhD, R. Psych. Will present on the cognitive problems that can occur in schizophrenia.
● Crohn’s and Colitis Group – Meeting at 7 p.m., Sobey’s Community Room, West Side, New Glasgow. Final donations for the Xmas gift basket. More info, call Mike at 902925-2582.
November 15
● 6$8 $ISJTUNBT 5FB BOE 4BMF o 'JSTU United Church, Trenton, from 11 a.m. – 1 p.m. Variety of sandwiches and desserts. Take out available. Pantry table. $8 per person.
November 16, 18
● (P 5P 5IF %JDLFOT o 0SJHJOBM QMBZ with lyrics written by Deborah Stiles and music composed by George Durning Nov. 16 at St Paul’s Church, St Paul’s’ and Nov. 18 at St. Columba, 4144 Trafalgar Rd., Hopewell. Curtain rises at 7 p.m. both nights. Tickets $10 on sale at St. Paul’s Church Nov. 3, 2-4 p.m. & 6-8 p.m., at St
Columba Nov. 4, 2-4 p.m. & 6-8 p.m. or call Evie 902-752-9255 or Betty 902-923-1921.
November 17
● Beans and Brown Bread – Take out hosted by The Ladies Assoc. of St Andrews Church, Pictou. Pick up between 3-6 p.m.. Delivery in town may be arranged. Price $8. To preorder please phone 902-485-6818 or 902-485-6465.
● Soup & Dessert Luncheon – And silent auction, Salem Presbyterian Church, Hwy. 4, Salem Loop, Green Hill, 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m. Homemade soups, desserts, teaf, coffee. Cost $8, takeouts available.
● Coffee Party – Plymouth Fire Hall, 10 a.m. – noon. Adults $6. Child $3. Bake, book and new-to-you tables.
November 17-18
Annual Christmas Craft Fair – will be held at St. Paul’s Presbyterian Church, Merigomish, 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. Featuring: pottery, woodwork, soaps, baked goods, preserves, candy, fudge and Christmas pudding. Handcrafts, mittens, scarves, jewelry, paintings, Christmas ornaments, swag, outdoor containers and more. $3 at the door includes refreshments.
First Baptist Drama Ministry – “The Barbara Bonkers: She’s Back” comic dessert theatre show Nov. 17 at 6:30 p.m. at First Baptist Church Hall, and Nov. 18 at Our Lady of Lourdes Church Hall. No tickets at
the door; tickets $15 are now available. For FBC tickets contact Allen & Judy Morton 902-752-4309; Lourdes tickets contact Darlene Taylor 902396-7753.
● Christmas Craft Shoppe – Mill Brook Community Club, Pictou County, 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Admission $2. Cash or Visa only. Take Exit 20 and follow the signs.