COMMUNITY LISTINGS
THURSDAY, MARCH 9 GOLDEN TONES: Are you over 50 and like to sing? Then come and join the Golden Tones, one of Peterborough's longest standing groups. We practice every Thursday morning at Trinity United Church from April 6 until our variety show in October. Ideal group for snowbirds. Men, Women and all voice ranges welcome. Call 295-6663 for more details.
GANLEY LECTURE: Rosemary Ganley presents Jamaica Then and Now: An Activist Reflects, 7-9 p.m., Mark St. United Church Parish Hall, Peterborough. Admission is free, donations welcome.
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, Alymer St. Contact: friendsinmusic.ca or via Facebook.
TAI CHI: Tai Chi, taught by George Kerr, has moved to Murray Street Baptist Church. 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. For more information, please call George Kerr at 705750-0827. Murray Street Baptist Church is located at 175 Murray St. Participants should use the back entrance.
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 pm, 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 705-8741301. LEGION LUNCH: 11:30 a.m. – 2 p.m.. Come out and try one of the in-house chefs homemade dishes. $6.50. LINE DANCING: At NuBodies Fitness. Call 705-743-4994. FRIDAY, MARCH 10
HOMES: Peterborough Home, Outdoor and Design Show takes place from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m at the Peterborough Memorial Centre, 151 Lansdowne St. W. Aadults, $5, children 12 and under are free when accompanied by an adult. www. memorialcentre.ca/peterborough_ home_outdoor___design_show.htm
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 a homemade dishes from the Legion's in-house cook. $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. COFFEE: The 4C Coffee Club will be held every Friday, 8:30 a.m.- 10 a.m. at Christ Church Anglican in Omemee. All are welcome.
STORYTIME: Youngsters can enjoy story time at the Norwood branch of the Asphodel Norwood Library, 2363 County Rd. 45, every Friday starting at 10 a.m. No appointment or registration needed. Parents
or guardians must stay with their children. CRIBBAGE: Golden Years Club, Lakefield, 275 Queen St., 1:30 p.m. $20 annual membership. New players welcome. 705-652-0202 for more information (leave a message).
ENNISMORE SENIORS: Friday 8:30 a.m - Carving & Mens Pool League, 1 p.m. bid euchre (mixed) Memberships are only $15 per year with a $1 user fee for each activity you participate in. For more info just drop in to any activity or call 705-292-8101. Next to the fire hall on Tara Rd. EUCHRE: Lakehurst Hall, 7 p.m. LEGION: Cocktail party, Omemee Legion, 4 p.m. - 7 p.m. All are welcome to come out and enjoy snacks, music and friendship. SATURDAY, MARCH 11 HOMES: Peterborough Home, Outdoor and Design Show takes place from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Peterborough Memorial Centre, 151 Lansdowne St. W. Aadults, $5, children 12 and under are free when accompanied by an adult. www. memorialcentre.ca/peterborough_ home_outdoor___design_show.htm
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 705-874-2949, www.ohrlgoyim.com/peterborough MINI BUCKS BID EUCHRE
TOURNAMENT: Saturday at Activity Haven. Doors open 11 a.m.; tournament starts 12:30 p.m. Cost is $5. BBQ hamburgers and pie will be sold. No beginners please. 180 Barnardo Ave. 705-876-1670
MEN’S CLUB: Saturday at 8:30 a.m. at Christ Lutheran Church, 463 Highland Rd. All welcome for lively conversation followed by a meal.
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. Shamrock AFG, United Church,, 832 Charles St., Bridgenorth (Front Door) NITAAWE CULTURE AND LANGUAGE PROGRAM: Every Saturday from 11 a.m. until 1 p.m. at Niijkiwendidaa, 1097 Water St. N. For further information call 705-7410900. PETERBOROUGH FARMERS MARKET: Saturdays from 7 a.m. to 1 p.m. in the Morrow Building at Roger Neilson Way, just south of the intersection of Lansdowne Street and George Street. For more information, please visit www. peterboroughfarmersmarket.com. SUNDAY, MARCH 12 ST. PATRICK’S DAY PARADE: Starts at McDonnel St., 2 p.m., heads south on George St. Road closures in the downtown. SEEDY SUNDAY: Seeds of Change, 534 George St. N. Noon-5 p.m. Gardening experts on hand to share information, vegetables, flowers and herbs available for sale. Hands-on workshops and seed exchange.
CURLING: Junior curling has started at the Omemee Curling Centre, James St. every Sunday, 1 to 3 p.m., $5 per game. There is no commitment, come as often as you wish. Bring a pair of clean running shoes and other equipment will be available for use.
QUAKERS: Religious Society of Friends meets, 11 a.m. Hobbes Library, Sadleir House. MONDAY, MARCH 13 COVENTRY SINGERS: Are you looking for a choir to join? Ladies singing group who sing many different kinds of music. St. Giles Presbyterian Church, Park St. S. on Monday evenings at 6:30 pm. HULA HOOP WITH BASIA: Recreational fitness hooping classes led by Basia Baklinski, the Hoop Lady from the Farmers' Market. Classes held at the Jewish Community Centre, 775 Weller St. every Monday 6:00 - 7:00 pm. No experience required, equipment provided. For inquiries and registration contact Basia at 705-927-4576 or basiabaklinski@ hotmail.com.
MUSIC: The Aces of Harmony, a 4 part a cappella men's chorus, is inviting all men between the ages of 14 and 88 to join them in song every Monday evening from 7:30 p.m. until 10 p.m. at Northminster Church, 300 Sunset Blvd. Peterborough. For more info www.acesofharmony.com
ENNISMORE SENIORS: Monday 9:30 a.m – Balance and Strength, 1 p.m - Knitting, Memberships are only $15 per year with a $1 user fee for each activity you participate in. For more info just drop in to any activity or call 705-292-8101. Next to the fire hall on Tara Rd.
OUTREACH: The Omemee Outreach is held every Monday beginning at 6:30 p.m. in Coronation Hall. There is a dinner, music and guest speaker. For further details call Harry at 705799-7338.
OMEMEE: The Community Care balanced fitness programme is held Mondays and Thursdays, 9:45 a.m.10:45 a.m. at Trinity United Church. For further information call 705-3245085. TAI CHI: St. Thomas Anglican Church hall, Millbrook, 3-4:30 p.m. All welcome
KIDS: Boys and Girls Club, 6 p.m., Lakehurst Hall.
SENIORS: Community Care of the City of Kawartha Lakes holds an Adult Day programme each Monday and Thursday, 8:30 a.m.- 3:30 p.m. at Trinity United Church, Omemee. The programme is offered to frail seniors, and those residents with memory impairment and/or physical disabilities. If you'd like further information about the service contact the office at 705-324-7323.