COMMUNITY LISTINGS

SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 24

FEBRUARY BEAT: Fundraising dance with music from the 60s and 70s with True Confessions, light lunch, 50/50 draw. 8 p.m.midnight, Lakefield Legion. Tickets are $20 per person & are available at Lakefield Home Hardware, Honkey Tonk Bridgenorth, Canoe & Paddle Lakefield, Salon Sorella Lakefield, Thirsty Loon Lakefield, Chamber of Commerce Lakefield or 705-652-1372.

OVEREATERS ANONYMOUS: Meets at 10:30 a.m., St. Paul’s Presbyterian Church, corner of Water and Murray streets. Use the entrance on Water St.

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 705-745-6111 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)

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.

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.

SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 25

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.

MONDAY, FEBRUARY 26 MUSIC: Learn to play a concert band instrument in the Green Band (for beginners), Peterborough New Horizons Bands, in rehearsals at 9-11 a.m. on at Living Hope Church, I Consumers Place off Lansdowne East, across from the Independent store. Contact Lynn Dragomir, 705740-0844 or lynndrags@hotmail.com.

SKATING: Free senior skating, 1-3 p.m., Ennismore Community Centre. For 55+, sponsored by The Gardens of Peterborough.

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.

BID EUCHRE: At Lakefield Golden Years Club, 275 Queen St., Lakefield. Starts at 1:30 p.m. Cost is $3 includes snacks and prizes.

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 705-748-4969 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 705874-1301.

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.alanon.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.

HEALING PRAYER CIRCLE: With Fr. Leo Coughlin and Friends - all denominations welcome. 1:30 p.m. 2:30 p.m. - The Mount Community Centre, Monaghan Road at McDonnel Street. 705-875-5095

TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 27

LEARNING IN LEISURE: Northminster United Church, Sunset Blvd., 9:15 a.m. until noon . Those attending should arrive by 9 a.m. to register. Each week features two guest speakers, at 9:30 and 10:50 a.m., with a coffee and cookie break between. $5 per morning session or $25 for a membership for the full 10 weeks. The group tries to be environmentally friendly so please lug-a-mug for the break. Speakers and topics are subject to change. For further information visit www.learninginleisure.com. This week: John Boyko (The Life of a Writer), Blake Richardson (Earth, the Origin of Art).

OVEREATERS ANONYMOUS: Meets at 7 p.m., St. Luke’s Church, 566 Armour Rd., back entrance, downstairs in the choir room.

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.

MAPLERIDGE: Tuesday lunch, 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. $7. Everyone is welcome. Menu information www. mapleridgerecreationcentre.com

FREE SENIOR SKATING: Lakefield-Smith Community

Centre, sponsored by the Regency Retirement Home in Lakefield. 9 to 11 a.m. for everyone aged 55 and over from now until mid-March.

For more information, visit www. selwyntownship.ca.

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 onehour 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.

CHEMUNG SENIORS: Meet (age 50 and better, new members are welcome) at Bridgenorth United Church from September through June for fun and fellowship with some outings during thesummer. Call Marion at 705-749-9093for details.

WALKING: Indoor Walking Program at St. John’s United Church, 50 Bridge St. W, Campbellford. From 10 to 11 a.m. Admission is free, please bring clean shoes.

TAI CHI: Tai chi class at the Hastings Legion 10 Front St. W. every Tuesday at 11 a.m. with Eric Myers as instructor. Cost is $5, all welcome. Call Hastings Legion at 705-696-2363.