COMMUNITY LISTINGS

THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 2

MUSEUM: Arresting Images, exhibit of mug shots from the Ontario Provincial Police Museum in Orillia, continues until March 26. The museum is located on Hunter St. E. atop Armour Hill. Open 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. weekdays and noon to 5 p.m. Saturdays, Sundays and some holidays. Admission by donation. MUSIC: Friends in Music, a community band for all ages, ability levels, and instruments including strings, meets weekly Thursdays 5:30-7:30 p.m. at Long and McQuade, Aylmer St. Contact: friendsinmusic.ca or via Facebook.

THEATRE: There are just three performances left of The Gin Game, the latest production at the Peterborough Theatre Guild, from Thursday to Saturday with the curtain going up at 8 p.m. Tickets are $20 for adults; $18 for seniors and $11 for students. To get your tickets call the PTG box office at 705-745-4211. The box office is also open from 5:30 p.m. to 8 p.m. on performance nights.

DISCUSSION: Aboriginal Knowledge Exchange Group'S 10-week series on depression. Registration required. Runs Thursdays from 1 to 3 p.m. until Match 23 at Sadleir House, 751 George St. 705-872-6684.

TAI CHI: Tai Chi, taught by George Kerr, at Murray Street Baptist Church, 175 Murray St. (use back entrance). Classes for beginner students take place Thursdays at 9:30 a.m. All are welcome to attend and encouraged to learn about the benefits of Tai Chi to both body and mind. Tai chi is gentle, yet effective and can even be done in a sitting position. Call George Kerr at 705750-0827.

DANCE: Cobourg Swing and Lindy Hop held at Catalina's Barbeside Vintage, 131 Hunter St. W. $10 per class, pay as you go. No experience required, no partner necessary. Beginners 7-8 p.m., intermediate 8:30-9:30 pm. www.dancewithme.ca.

SENIORS: Whitlaw Mariners Seniors Club, located at McDonnel St. Activity Centre, has bid euchre and darts at 1 p.m. Lunch is served at 11:30 a.m. and includes soup or sandwich for $2.50 and desserts for $1 to $2.

MCDONNEL ST. ACTIVITY CENTRE: serves lunch every Monday and Thursday at 11:30. Includes soup or sandwich for $2.50 and dessert for $1 to $2. The Centre is located at 577 McDonnel St. For more information, please call 705874-1301.

LEGION LUNCH: 11:30 a.m. – 2 p.m. Come out and try one of Margaret's famous homemade dishes. $6.50. LINE DANCING: At NuBodies Fitness. Call 705-743-4994.

FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 3

ASTRONOMY: The Peterborough Astronomical Association (PAA) meets at the Rotary Education Centre Guest Services Building at Riverview Park and Zoo. Prior to the regular meeting, from 6 until 7 p.m., club member John Crossen will conduct Getting Started in Astronomy, a free program for novices in astronomy. The regular meeting, beginning at 7 p.m., will include a presentation by John Crossen entitled The Forgotten Computers: Women in Astronomy. Crossen will talk about some of the remarkable women who fought for gender equality in astronomy. www. peterboroughastronomy.com/.

MESSAY CHURCH: Messy Church is held on the first Friday of every month at St. Barnabas Church, 1040 Hilliard St., from 5 to 7 p.m. A whole family experience in a relaxed and fun environment with some fun activities for the kids in the downstairs hall, the a short celebration upstairs and finishing back downstairs with dinner. 705-745-0991. WWW.STBARNABASCHURCH.NET. THEATRE: There are just three performances left of The Gin Game, the latest production at the Peterborough Theatre Guild. Available dates are Feb. 2, Feb. 3 and Feb. 4, with the curtain going up at 8 p.m. Tickets are $20 for adults; $18 for seniors and $11 for students. To get your tickets call the PTG box office at 705-745-4211. The box office is also open from 5:30 p.m. to 8 p.m. on performance nights.

MAPLERIDGE: Friday night meals, 4:30 p.m., $7. Main course, dessert, coffee, tea or coffee and games, including bid euchre, bingo, Mexican train or horseracing. Everyone welcome.

EUCHRE: 12:15 there is Bid Euchre in the Legion banquet hall. Everyone is welcome. 705-745-6361.

TAI CHI: Tai Chi, taught by George Kerr, has moved to Murray Street Baptist Church. Classes for beginner students Fridays at 10 a.m. 705750-0827. Murray Street Baptist Church is located at 175 Murray St. Participants should use the back entrance.

LEGION LUNCH: 11:30 a.m. – 2 p.m.. Come out and try one of Margaret's famous homemade dishes. $6.50.

AA: Are you concerned about someone's drinking? For more information about Al-Anon or Alcoholics Anonymous call 705745-6111 or 1-888-425-2666, www.al-anon.alateen.on.ca for Peterborough/Bridgenorth Area. Newcomers welcome at all meetings. 8 p.m. Unity Alateen AFG, St. Andrews United Church, 441 Rubidge St. Parking and Entrance off Brock St.

SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 4

FAITH: Ruach Ha Emet Messianic Synagogue Shabbat service, 11 a.m., Activity Haven, with meal at 1 p.m. (please bring a dish if you can). All welcome. Details at 705874-2949, www.ohrlgoyim.com/peterborough