COMMUNITY LISTINGS
SATURDAY, AUGUST 19
DISCOVERY DAYS: Hosted by ORCA at Warsaw Caves. Yoga on the Beach, 10:30-11:30 a.m. (bring a blanket or yoga mat), Birds of Prey, 1-2 p.m., Bat walk, 8:30-9:30 p.m.
MUSICFEST: Abbamania and Night Fever (tributes to Abba and the Bee Gees), 8 p.m., Del Crary Park. Admission is free. Bring a lawn chair or blanket for seating.
CANOE CITY WALKING TOUR: Free guided tour of five stops at former canoe building companies in downtown Peterborough, ending with a beer tasting at Publican House. Presented by Canadian Canoe Museum, 2-3:30 p.m. To register, please email walkingtours@canoemuseum.ca or call 1-866-342-2663, ext. 206. www.otonabeeconservation.com
MAPLERIDGE: Mini Bucks Euchre, 11 a.m., cards start at 12:30 p.m. No beginners. $5 per person.
DANCE: Activity Haven, 7-11 p.m. Fresh Beginnings dance with Maggie Sayless. $2 for members, $5 for non-members. 180 Barnardo Ave.
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
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.
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. 8 p.m. Shamrock AFG, United Church, 832 Charles St., Bridgenorth (Front Door) PETERBOROUGH FOLK FESTIVAL: Nicholls Oval. Live music, food, children’s activities and more. No charge.
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.
BUCKHORN FINE ART FESTIVAL: Buckhorn Community Centre, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Adults $8 (includes parking), Group of four $25, children 12 and under free when accompanied by an adult.
PETERBOROUGH FARMERS
MARKET: Saturdays from 7 a.m. to 1 p.m at Morrow Park, 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. 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 705-2928101. 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, AUGUST 20
PETERBOROUGH FOLK FESTIVAL: Nicholls Oval. Live music, food, children’s activities and more. No charge.
FREE CONCERT: The Dixie Cats will perform Dixieland classics Sunday in the gazebo at the Riverview Park and Zoo Sunday from 3 until 5 p.m., weather permitting. This concert is part of the summer concert series sponsored by the Peterborough Utilities Services, held every other week until September. Bring your own lawn chair.
BUCKHORN FINE ART FESTIVAL: Buckhorn Community Centre, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Adults $8 (includes parking), Group of four $25, children 12 and under free when accompanied by an adult.
QUAKERS: Religious Society of Friends meets, 11 a.m. Hobbes Library, Sadleir House.
MONDAY, AUGUST 21
COVENTRY SINGERS: Are you looking for achoir to join? Ladies singing group who sing many differentkinds of music. St. Giles Presbyterian Church, Park St. S. on Monday evenings at 6:30 pm.
MUSIC: Aces of Harmony celebrates its 50th anniversary of their Barbershop chorus in Peterborough, by welcoming a new director and continuing its tradition of a cappella singing. All men are welcome to join us any Monday evening, 7:30 pm at Northminster Church, 300 Sunset Blvd. Come
and discover the joy and challenge of barbershop singing! phone 705748-4969 Email: max.vandervoet@sympatico.ca 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 705-874-1301.
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 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 705-324-5085.
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 four-part 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.al-anon.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, AUGUST 22
CRUISE NIGHT: Legion Hall, Lansdowne St. W., 4-8 p.m.
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.
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 homemade dishes from the Legion’s in-house cook. $7.
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.
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. 1 p.m. Beginners’ Meeting, 1:30 p.m. Courage to Change AFG. St. Luke’s Anglican, 566 Armour Rd.
BUCKHORN SINGERS: 1 p.m. at the Buckhorn Community Centre.
BINGO: Lakefield Legion. Every Tuesday evening at the Lakefield Legion, 10 Nichols St. Doors open at 6 p.m. and play begins at 7 p.m,. light refreshments are available. Elevator at the rear of the building for easy access.