COMMUNITY LISTINGS
FRIDAY, MAY 5
CANADIAN AUTHORS ASSOCIATION: Monthly meeting, 6:30-8:30 p.m., Empress Gardens, Charlotte and Water streets. Use the rear entrance. Open to all. Information: steve.thompson@ sympatico.ca
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. 705-750-0827. 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 homemade dishes from the Legion’s in-house cook. $7. AL-ANON: Are you concerned about someone’s drinking? For more information about Al-Anon or Alcoholics Anonymous call 705-745-6111 or 1-888-4252666, www.al-anon.alateen.on.ca for Peterborough/Bridgenorth Area. Newcomers welcome at all meetings.
SATURDAY, MAY 6
BEEF SUPPER: At Greenwood United Church (formerly Donwood United Church) with sittings at 5 and 6:15 p.m. Tickets are by advance sales only. $15 for adults and $7 for children under 12. Preschoolers are free. For ticket information call Mary Hinan-Grose at 705-745-4435 or Gladys McNabb at 705-743-8463. The facility is wheelchair accessible.
CRAFTS: 30 Craft Market, 10:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. at the Silver Bean Café, 130 King St. in Millennium Park. For more information, please email ptbocrafts@gmail.com.
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
MAPLERIDGE: Minibucks Euchre, 12:30 p.m. No beginners please
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 705741-0900. PETERBOROUGH FARMERS
MARKET: Saturdays from 7 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Morrow Park at Roger Neilson Way, just south of the intersection of Lansdowne Street and George Street. For more information, please visit www. peterboroughfarmersmarket.com.
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.
SUNDAY, MAY 7
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, MAY 8
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.
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 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.
SENIORS: Whitlaw Mariners Seniors Club, located at McDonnel St. Activity Centre, has cribbage and euchre is played at 1 p.m. For those unfamiliar with bid euchre, lessons will be offered on Mondays at 10:30 a.m. until June 27. Lunch is served every Monday at 11:30 a.m. and includes soup or sandwich for $2.50 and desserts for $1 to $2
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 705-799-7338.
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 705-324-5085.
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 705324-7323. TOPS (TAKE OFF POUNDS SENSIBLY): is a weight loss group that meets Monday mornings from 9 to 11 a.m. at St. James Church, located at 221 Romaine St. at the corner of Aylmer St. New members are always welcome. For more information, please contact Donna at 705-931-4758. KAWARTHA MUSIC COMPANY CHORUS: Women of all ages are welcome to join us in singing fourpart harmony every Monday evening from 6:45- 9:30 PM at Trinity United Church, 360 Reid St. For more information, please contact kmc. ptbo@gmail.com. It’s fun!
MUSIC: Bonachords and Jubilaires Mens and Women Choruses . Newcomers of all ages are welcome to join us every Monday evening from 6:15-9:15 pm. at the Emmanuel United Church East, formerly George Street United Church. New members are welcome. For more information, please contact Jane Darling at 705-742-9957 or Dick Plant 705292-5478. LINE DANCING: At NuBodies Fitness. 6-7 p.m.. Instructor Cathy Nichols – No membership required. Call 705-743-4994.
TAI CHI: Tai Chi, taught by George Kerr, has moved to Murray Street Baptist Church. Classes for beginner students take place Mondays at 1 p.m. 705-750-0827. Murray Street Baptist Church is located at 175 Murray St. Participants should use the back entrance.
AL-ANON: Are you concerned about someone’s drinking? For more information about Al-Anon or Alcoholics Anonymous call 705-745-6111 or 1-888-4252666, www.alanon.alateen.on.ca for Peterborough/Bridgenorth Area. Newcomers welcome at all meetings. 8 p.m. Sharing AFG, Northminster United Church, 300 Sunset Blvd.; 7:30 p.m. Friends in Hope AFG, Al-Anon Adult Children, St. John’s Anglican Church, 99 Brock St., side door along Brock St.
TUESDAY, MAY 9
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 p.m. 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.