COMMUNITY LISTINGS
FRIDAY, JANUARY 5
MUSEUM: Northern Owls exhibit, on loan from the Royal Ontario Museum in Toronto, on display until April 8. Features 11 mounted owl specimens in small settings. The Ontario Falconr Centre will have live birds of prey demonstrations Jan. 20 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. and March 3 from 9:30 a.m. to 11:30 p.m. 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: 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.
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. Continues until Jan. 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.
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. FRIDAY NIGHT DINNER: Roast Beef Dinner ($12.00 per person) at the Navy Club on Friday, January 5, 2018. Reservations must be made by calling the Club House at 705743-6115. All are welcome. 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 SATURDAY, JANUARY 6 SNOFEST BID EUCHRE: Mapleridge centre. Doors open at 11:00 a.m., cards start at 12:30 p.m. $10 in advance. Homemade sandwiches and pies are available to purchase.
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 705874-2949, www.ohrlgoyim.com/ peterborough
AL-ANON: Are you concerned about someone's drinking? For more information about Al-Anon or Alcoholics Anonymous call 705-745-6111 or 1-888-4252666, www.alanon.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, 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 705-292-8101. 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,musicand 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. 289-927-1260. www. peterboroughdanceclub.com. SUNDAY, JANUARY 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.
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. MONDAY, JANUARY 8 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.