COMMUNITY LISTINGS
THURSDAY, MAY 11
MUSEUM: A Matter of Ownership: First Nations Objects in the PMA Collections exhibition runs until June 25. The exhibition examines the role and responsibilities of the PMA as a steward of First Nations collections and questions whether these objects should remain in the collection. This exhibition features objects from the PMA's permanent collection - many of which were originally collected and donated to Peterborough's Victoria Museum (which opened in 1897). At 300 Hunter St. E., Museum Drive, on top of 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.
ART: The Kawartha Artists' Gallery and Studio presents The Best of High School Art show, a celebration of local high school art. This is a juried show with an awards ceremony. Feature Piece: 2016 Outdoor Painters prize winner Portrait by Maurice Ridewood, PACE. The show runs from May 7 to June 1. The awards ceremony is June 1 from 7 to 9 p.m. The gallery is open Wednesdays to Sundays from 1 to 4 p.m .and Thursdays from 1 to 7 p.m. Admission is free. At 420 O'Connell Rd. 705-741-2817. www.kawarthaartists.org.
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. friendsinmusic.ca.
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. Call George Kerr at 705750-0827.
EUCHRE: Golden Years Club, Lakefield, Thursdays at 1 p.m. Threeperson, snacks and prizes. Call 705-652-3148.
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. Call 705-874-1301.
LEGION LUNCH: 11:30 a.m. – 2 p.m.. Come out and try homemade dishes from the Legion's in-house cook. $7.
LINE DANCING: At NuBodies Fitness. Call 705-743-4994.
EUCHRE: Progressive euchre in St. Martin of Tours Parish Hall at 513 Ennis Road, Ennismore, hosted by the Knights of Columbus. Entrance to Parish Hall is at rear of church. Admittance is $5 which includes prizes, 50/50 draw and refreshments. Start time is 7:30 p.m. every Thursday. New players are welcome. OSM FOOD CUPBOARD: Noon-2 p.m., 4 – 6 p.m., at Keene United Church KNITTING: 7-8:30 p.m. Knit and Purl Club, Keene United Church. Call 295-6156. COMPUTER LESSONS: Computer Lessons every Thursday at the Keene Library from 1 to 2 p.m. Each lesson is $5. Please call ahead to reserve your spot 705-295-6814.
KNITTING: Knitters Circle & Casual Crafts - Douro - Dummer Public Library -10:30 a.m. till noon. The library has lots of knitting and craft books. STORY AND SONG: Douro-Dummer Public Library from – 9:30 until 11 am on Thursdays – Sign up and Registration fee $2 per month.
MAPLERIDGE: 9:30 a.m. Swedish weaving, 12:30 p.m. bid euchre, 1 p.m. billiards, 3:30 p.m. yoga for better bones, 5:30 p.m. zumba., 1085 Brealey Drive, 705-742-1481, www.mapleridgeseniors.com
ENNISMORE SENIORS: Thursday 9:30 a.m - Linedancing, 1 p.m 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: At Lakefield Golden Years Club, 275 Queen St., Lakefield. Starts at 7 p.m. Cost is $5 includes snacks and prizes.
MEN: The Omemee Men's group is held Thursday evenings at Christ Church Anglican. 705-799-2098. \FRIDAY, MAY 12 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, at Murray Street Baptist Church, 175 Murray St. (use back entrance). Classes for beginner students Fridays at 10 a.m. 705-7500827.. LEGION LUNCH: 11:30 a.m. – 2 p.m.. Come out and try homemade dishes from the Legion's in-house cook. $7. MAPLERIDGE: 9:30 a.m. darts, 10 a.m. table tennis, 12:30 p.m. bingo, 1:15 p.m. yin yang yoga, 4:30 p.m. dinner, 5:30 p.m. games night with bid euchre, Mexican train, ponies. 1085 Brealey Drive, 705-742-1481.