COMMUNITY calendar
Tuesdays
Gamblers Anonymous – 7:30 p.m. at Trinity United Church, 151 Temperance St., 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.
Knitting 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.
December 11
Monday Music – 7:30 p.m. at the Green Hill/Alma United Church with Crystal Mann in concert. Admission: $10 or what you can afford.
December 13
Free Community Dinner – Westville Salvation Army 11 a.m.-1 p.m.
Legion Meeting – For Stellarton Royal Canadian Legion at 7:30 p.m. This will be installation night for new executive.
Music Circle Jam – 7-10 p.m. at West Branch Community Hall. Admission for players is free, listeners free will, $2.50 suggested. Light refreshments. Proceeds to West Branch Community Hall.
December 16
Old Time Dance – 7:30 p.m. at West Branch Community Hall. Music by The MacKinnons plus Marilyn, Alvin and Tracy; Roger Simm, calling. Lunch served, shared sweets. $7.
Santa Claus is Coming – Pictou Library 11 a.m. visit and sharing one of his favourite books. Candy canes, cookies, hot chocolate and books for all the children courtesy of the Adopt a Library Literacy Program.
December 17
Pancake Breakfast – Fundraiser for The Heatherbell Pipes and Drums from 8-10 a.m. at Caribou Fire Hall. Cost is $6 for Adults and $4 for Children 10 & under.
Advent Season – ‘The Nazareth Evening News’ (drama and song), Trenton Church of the Nazarene 6 p.m. Corner of Duke and Main St.
December 19
Northumberland Adult Brain Tumour Support Group – Meeting in the Main Floor Lounge of the East River Manor, 690 East River Rd. at 6:30 p.m. Guest speaker Heather Cameron on music therapy. For more please contact the Brain Tumour Foundation of Canada 1 800 265-5106 ext 234.
December 24
Christmas Eve Service – Trenton Church of the Nazarene 6 p.m. Corner of Duke and Main St.
December 31
New Year’s Dance – The Royal Canadian Legion Branch 34 New Glasgow, 9 p.m. to 1 a.m. Music by Doug Odo. Admission $12.50 per person. Potluck. Tickets available at the New Glasgow Legion.