COMMUNITY LISTINGS

FRIDAY, DECEMBER 22

ART: The Kawartha Artists' Gallery and Studio presents The Winter

Show, an art show and sale featuring works from KAGS' members. Feature piece: Out in the Canoe by Daniel Marlatt. Runs until Dec. 22 and continues from

Jan. 3 to 21. The opening reception will be held Sunday from 1 to 4 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.

ART: Reverence for Life fine art exhibit at The Mount Community Centre, 1545 Monaghan Rd., featuring Anne Cavanagh's and Ellen Cowie's fine art. The Heritage Room is new gallery space in Peterborough, open weekdays from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Continues until Jan. 14. Closing reception is Jan.14 from 1 to 4 p.m., when you can meet the artists and see additional artworks on display for sale that day. Free.

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.

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).

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. 705-750-0827.

FREE SENIOR SKATING: LakefieldSmith Community Centre, sponsored by the Regency Retirement Home in Lakefield. 9 to 11 a.m. for everyone aged 55 and over from now until midMarch. For more information, visit www.selwyntownship.ca.

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 705-7456111 or 1-888-425-2666, www.alanon.alateen.on.ca for Peterborough/ Bridgenorth Area. Newcomers welcome at all meetings. SATURDAY, DECEMBER 23

MEAT DRAWS: Navy Club - Every Saturday at 2 p.m. All are welcome!

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.

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

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. 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 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. LEGION: Cocktail party, Omemee Legion, 4 - 7 p.m. All are welcome to come out and enjoy snacks, music and friendship.

DANCE: The Peterborough Dance

Club holds Saturday night dances, with a disc jockey, for singles and couples age 45 and older at the Mapleridge Recreation Centre, 1085 Brealey Dr. Admission $12. 289-9271260. www.peterboroughdanceclub.com. SUNDAY, DECEMBER 24

QUAKERS: Religious Society of Friends meets, 11 a.m. Hobbes Library, Sadleir House.

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.

EUCHRE: Progressive euchre every Sunday from 1 to 3:15 p.m. at Delta Bingo, 1019 Clonsilla Ave. $10 entry, $2 for lone hands. Cash prizes for first, second, third and lone hands. In support of the new Peterborough Hospice building Pediatric Room. Optional 50/50. Call Sandra at 705750-8137.