COMMUNITY LISTINGS
TUESDAY, MARCH 7
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. HAZELBRAE BARNARDO HOME MEMORIAL GROUP: St. Patrick's meeting at 1:30 p.m. at Northminster United Church. Wear green, watch a movie and enjoy freshly made popcorn. For more information contact Ivy at 705-742-7523.
LEARNING IN LEISURE: 9:15 a.m. until noon at Northminster United Church with speakers Sylvia Reeve (Dog Training); second speaker TBA. Memberships are available for whole season for $25 or pay $5 per session. Luga-mug for the cookie and coffee break. Facility is wheelchair accessible. For more information visit www.learninginleisure.com ACTIVITY HAVEN LUNCHES: Ham, scalloped potatoes, carrots, monster cookies, and coffee or tea. 11:30 a.m. $6. Takeout available by calling ahead. Open to the community. 180 Barnardo Ave. 705-876-1670.
MUSIC: Learn a brass or woodwind instrument or percussion at Long and McQuade on Tuesday mornings, 10:15 to noon. Exceptional instruction sponsored by Liftlock Bands.
DANCING: Peterborough Scottish Country Dance Society, 7 to 9 p.m., All Saints Anglican Church Hall, 235 Rubidge St. Annual fees are $110 for adults, $45 for students, or $60/$25 for semiannual sessions (Sept.-Dec., Jan.-May), Call 705-748-5255 for more information.
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 Tuesdays at 9:30 a.m. and 6 p.m. 705-750-0827.
MAPLERIDGE: Tuesday lunch, 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. $7. Everyone is welcome. Menu information www. mapleridgerecreationcentre.com
SENIORS: Whitlaw Mariners Seniors Club, located at McDonnel St. Activity Centre, has shuffleboard session at 10 a.m. Cards are also played on Tuesdays, with bridge at 1 p.m. and bid euchre and regular euchre at 7 p.m. For those unfamiliar with bid euchre, lessons will be offered on Mondays at 10:30 a.m. until June 27. New this season, on Tuesdays, the Centre will also be offering Chair Yoga at 9 a.m. and Regular Yoga at 10:30 a.m. Chair Yoga is $30 for ten one-hour sessions and Regular Yoga is $45 for ten one-and-a-half-hour sessions.
LEGION LUNCH: 11:30 a.m. – 2 p.m.. Come out and try one of Margaret's famous homemade dishes. $6.50. WOMEN’S HAND DRUMMING DROP IN: Every Tuesday from 5 until 7 p.m. at Niijkiwendidaa, 1097 Water St. N. Open to all women of any experience level.
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. 1 p.m. Beginners' Meeting, 1:30 p.m. Courage to Change AFG. St. Luke's Anglican, 566 Armour Rd.
WEDNESDAY, MARCH 8
ART: The Kawartha Artists Gallery and Studio presents Petals and Pitchers, a floral and still life art show and sale. Runs until March 12 at 420 O'Connell Rd. The gallery is open Wednesdays to Sundays from 1 to 4 p.m. and Thursday from 1 to 7 p.m. Admission is free. 705-7412817. www.kawarthaartists.org. DISCUSSION: Discussion aaround the topic How Did You Cope with a Difficult Time in Your Life? All are welcome. Sponsored by the Religious Society of Friends (Quakers). From 7:15 to 8:15 p.m. in the Princess Gardens, Rose Chapel, 100 Charlotte St. Free. 705-743-3792. www.peterborough.quaker.ca/
MUSIC: For brass and woodwind players, and drummers. Liflock Encore Band for intermediate level players meets Wednesdays at 9:30 a.m. Liftlock Wind Ensemble for experienced players meets Wednesdays at 1 p.m. Sherbrooke Heights Alliance Church between Crestwood and the water tower.
QUIET ZONE: At Murray St. Baptist Church, 175 Murray St. Sanctuary is open from noon to 1 p.m. for a time of quiet. Eat your lunch or meditate away from the hustle and bustle. ACTIVITY HAVEN: Lunches are held every Wednesday, $6.
LEGION LUNCH: 11:30 a.m. – 2 p.m.. Come out and try one of the in-house chefs homemade dishes. $6.50.
INTRO TO IMPROV: Wednesdays from 7 until 8:30 p.m. at Sadleir House, 751 George St. N., (Hobbs Library). Drop in class. Adults $10, Students $5. Wheelchair accessible.
YOGA: Float and Flow Yoga, 5:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. at the Canadian Canoe Museum, 910 Monaghan Rd. Registered yoga teacher Melissa Nagy who is also the museum's retail and visitor services manager, lead participants in a class that is suitable for all levels. 705-748-9153 or visit www.canoemuseum.ca.
SENIORS: Whitlaw Mariners Seniors Club, located at McDonnel St. Activity Centre, has darts and/ or line dancing at 1 p.m.
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. Stone School AFG, St. Barnabas Church, Hilliard St. & Marina Blvd.; 8 p.m. 12 and 12 Study AFG, Westmount Bible Chapel, 1150 Clonsilla at Ford St. GRANDMOTHER’S LUNCHEON: Lunch and talking circle every Wednesday at Niijkiwendidaa, 1097 Water St. N. For further information contact head grandmother Linda Richardson at 705-743-7963. MAPLERIDGE: Wednesday lunches, 11:00 - 12:30 pm, $7. 1085 Brealey Drive, 705-742-1481, www. mapleridgeseniors.com
YOGA: Canadian Canoe Museum Float and Flow Yoga series, which is a drop-in, by-donation class held every Wednesday evening from 5:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m., led by Melissa Nagy, Registered Yoga teacher and the museum's Retail and Visitor Services Manager. Classes take place on the ‘Grand Portage' and are suitable for those of all levels. MCDONNEL STREET ACTIVITY CENTRE: Euchre and cribbage Mondays at 1 p.m., shuffleboard Tuesdays at 9:30 a.m., bridge Tuesdays at 1 p.m., bid euchre Tuesdays at 7 pm., darts Wednesdays at 1 .pm., darts and bid euchre Thursdays at 1 p.m. All. at McDonnel Street Activity Centre, 577 McDonnel St.