COMMUNITY LISTINGS
WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 22
MUSEUM: Voices from the Engraver exhibit, featuring reproductions of original art, printing plates, tools, rare stamps and money, offering an enriching look into the beauty and intricacy of Canadian stamps and bank notes, on display until Dec. 10. This travelling exhibit comes from the Bank of Canada Museum and was produced in part by the Canadian Museum of History. 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 Stretch Marks,an exhibition and sale featuring works from artist Donna Bolam, her daughter-in-law Dawn Bolam, and her granddaughter Emma Bolam. Runs until Nov. 26. he 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.
BAGEL MAKING: Tom and Myra and learn how to make bagels in a Bagel Making 101 Workshop Wednesday from 5 until 7 p.m. at the Seasoned Spoon Café, Trent University. The cost is pay what you can. Email spoonvolunteers@gmail.com for more information.
LUNCH: Navy Club Buffet Lunch, every Wednesday at noon. $7 per person and everyone welcome.
EUCHRE: At the Navy Club House on Wednesday, November 22 & 29. Start at 7:00 pm sharp. All are welcome.
MEETING: Age-Friendly Peterborough is reaching out to faith-based communities to share information on the a Community Action Plan that was launched this year in collaboration with the Peterborough Council on Aging and local organizations and volunteers. Meeting from 1 to 3:30 p.m. at 411 Reid St. 705-748-8830 ext. 3227.
CITY BUDGET: Peterborough city council is holding a public meeting on the draft 2018 city budget starting at 6:30 p.m. in the council chambers at City Hall on George St.
COMEDY: Fine Gentlemen Comedy Tour, featuring Kim's Convenience's Ben Beauchemin and Just for Laughs comedian Che Durena, hosted by Ian Gordon (Sirius XM's Canada Laughs) at The Garnet from 9 to 10:30 p.m. (doors open at 8 p.m.). Tickets $10 at the door. 705-874-0107. www. facebook.com/GarnetonHunter/
LIFE AFTER STROKE: Life After Stroke Peterborough (a peer support group) meets the 4th Wednesday of every month from 1-3.30 PM at Northminster United Church, 300 Sunset Blvd. (east off Chemong Rd just south of Walmart). Survivors and caregivers welcome. Wheelchair accessible but please arrive 15 minutes early for elevator access. Light refreshments provided.
For more information please call Sandy 705-760-2581 or visit www. LifeAfterStrokePeterborough.org
MUSIC: for brass and woodwind players, and drummers. Liftlock Encore Band for intermediate level players meets, 9:30 a.m. Liftlock Wind Ensemble for experienced players meets at 1:30 p.m. Sherbrooke Heights Alliance Church. between Crestwood and the water tower, www.liftlockbands.ca
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. MAPLERIDGE: Table Tennis, 10 a.m.
ACTIVITY HAVEN: Lunches are held every Wednesday, $6.
LEGION LUNCH: 11:30 a.m. - 2 p.m.. Come out and try homemade dishes from the Legion's in-house cook. $7.
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. AL-ANON: Are you concerned about someone's drinking? For more information about Al-Anon or Alcoholics Anonymous call 705-7456111 or 1-888-425-2666, www.alanon.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.
EUCHRE: At Lakefield Golden Years Club, 275 Queen Street, Lakefield. Starts at 1 p.m. Cost is $5 includes snacks and prizes.
STORY TIME: Family friendly story time, Wednesdays at the Trent Lakes Public Library in Buckhorn from 11:00 to 11:45 a.m. Information can be obtained at 705-657-3695.
ENNISMORE SENIORS: Wednesday 10 a.m - Clogging, 2 p.m - Darts 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.
KNITTING: Knitters Circle& Casual Crafts - Douro - Dummer Public Library - Wednesday evenings from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. The library has lots of knitting and craft books.
TAI CHI CLASSES: every Wednesday
at 7 p.m. at Christ Church Anglican, Omemee. No experience is necessary, all are welcome. 705-750-0827.
BINGO: Every Wednesday at the Otonabee-South Monaghan Community Centre, 7 p.m., smokefree environment, sponsored by the Keene Lions Club. 705-295-6664.
COMPUTER CLASSES: The Trent Lakes Main Branch Library in Buckhorn is offering computer classes for seniors on Wednesdays from 1 to 3 p.m.
TAI CHI: Ennismore library, lower level, 10 a.m.-noon. THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 23
WINTERFEST: The 2017 Peterborough Winterfest event, a fundraiser for the Five Counties Children's Centre, runs from Thursday to Sunday from 10 a.m to 2 p.m. at Peterborough Square, featuring a free kids zone with crafts, games and activities, free entertainment and concerts and a tree forest. Cast a ballot to win one of the beautifully decorated trees.
TRAIL LIGHTING: The city is holding an official opening ceremony for the trail lighting project on the Rotary Greenway Trail at 11 a.m. on the trail, just south of Whitaker Street.
THEATRE: Globus Theatre presents A Very Merry Murder - Murder Mystery, with a buffet dinner and an evening of mystery and mayhem as you turn detective and try to figure out which guest is dying to be the centre of attention and who's making a little too merry about a murder! Tickets $65. Shows Thursday, Friday and Saturday from 6:30 to 9:30 p.m. at 2300 Pigeon Lake Rd., Bobcaygeon. 705-738-2037. www.globustheatre. com
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.
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 8:309:30 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.
DANCING: Peterborough Scottish Country Dance Society, 6:30-9:30 p.m., The Mount, Monaghan Rd. 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.
EUCHRE: Lakefield Golden Years Centre, 275 Queen St. 7 p.m., $5 includes snacks and prizes. 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.
LEGION LUNCH: 11:30 a.m. – 2 p.m.. Come out and try homemade dishes from the Legion's in-house cook. $7.