LOCAL CALENDAR

THURSDAY, March 7

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. 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 705-930-3108 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. 705874-1301.

LEGION LUNCH: 11:30 a.m. – 2 p.m.. Come out and try homemade dishes from the Legion's in-house cook. $7.

LINE DANCING: At NuBodies Fitness. Call 705-743-4994.

EUCHRE: Progressive euchre in St. Martin of Tours Parish Hall at 513 Ennis Road, Ennismore, hosted by the Knights of Columbus. Entrance to Parish Hall is at rear of church. Admittance is $5 which includes prizes, 50/50 draw and refreshments. Start time is 7:30 p.m. every Thursday. New players welcome. OSM FOOD CUPBOARD: Noon-2 p.m., 4 – 6 p.m., at Keene United Church

KNITTING: 7-8:30 p.m. Knit and Purl Club, Keene United Church. Call 295-6156.

Computer lessons: Computer Lessons every Thursday at the Keene Library from 1 to 2 p.m. Each lesson is $10. Please call ahead to reserve your spot 705-295-6814.

Knitting: Knitters Circle& Casual Crafts - Douro - Dummer Public Library -10:30 a.m. till noon..

Story and Song: Douro-Dummer Public Library from – 9:30 until 11 am on Thursdays – Sign up and Registration fee $2 per month. OMEMEE: The Community Care balanced fitness program, 9:45 a.m.- 10:45 a.m. at Trinity United Church. For further information call 705-324-5085. Ennismore seniors: Thursday 9:30 a.m - Linedancing, 1 p.m - 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.

Walking: Friends of Ferris Weekly Guided Walking Group meets at 9 a.m. at the Suspension Bridge in Ferris Park. Call Carol at 705-6320724.

Men: The Omemee Men's group is held Thursday evenings at Christ Church Anglican. For information call 705-799-2098.

Seniors: Omemee's Age Friendly Committee meets at Coronation Hall, Feb. 12, 9:30 a.m. - 11 a.m.

Tai Chi: 10 a.m.-noon there will Tai Chi at the Buckhorn Community Centre.

SENIORS: Community Care of the City of Kawartha Lakes holds an Adult Day program each Monday and Thursday, 8:30 a.m.- 3:30 p.m. at Trinity United Church, Omemee. The program 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 705-324-7323.

FRIDAY, March 8

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.

Mapleridge: Table Tennis, 10 a.m. EUCHRE: 12:15 there is Bid Euchre in the Legion banquet hall. Everyone is welcome. 705-745-6361. 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, has moved to Murray Street Baptist Church. Classes for beginner students Fridays at 10 a.m. 705-750-0827. Murray Street Baptist Church is located at 175 Murray St. Participants should use the back entrance.

FRIDAY NIGHT DINNERS: Navy Club House. Dinner at 6 p.m., $12 per person. Reservations are required - call 705-743-6115 by Thursday the week of the dinner. 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 mid-March. 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 705745-6111 or 1-888-425-2666, www.al-anon.alateen.on.ca for Peterborough/Bridgenorth Area. Newcomers welcome.

SATURDAY, March 9

MINI-BUCKS BID EUCHRE: Activity Haven, 180 Barnardo Ave., Saturday. Doors open 11 a.m., euchre starts 12:30 p.m. $5. No beginners . 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. (bring a dish if you can). All welcome. 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 705745-6111 or 1-888-425-2666, 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. 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 705-2928101. Next to fire hall on Tara Rd. Euchre: Lakehurst Hall, 7 p.m.

SUNDAY, March 10

NATURALISTS: The Peterborough Field Naturalists outing to look for waterfowl, bald eagle nest. Meet at 1 p.m. in the parking lot of the Riverview Park and Zoo in order to carpool. Bring binoculars and telescope if you have one. Dress for the weather.

CURLING: Junior curling has started at the Omemee Curling Centre, James St. every Sunday, 1 to 3 p.m., $5 per game. 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, March 11

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 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 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 705-799-7338. OMEMEE: The Community Care balanced fitness programme is held Mondays and Thursdays, 9:45 a.m.- 10:45 a.m. at Trinity United Church. 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 program each Monday and Thursday, 8:30 a.m.- 3:30 p.m. at Trinity United Church, Omemee. The program 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 705-324-7323. TOPS : Weight loss group that meets Monday mornings from 9 to 11 a.m. at St. James Church, located at 221 Romaine St. at Aylmer St. New members welcome. Call Donna at 705-931-4758.

KAWARTHA MUSIC COMPANY CHORUS: Women of all ages are welcome to join us in singing fourpart harmony every Monday evening from 6:45- 9:30 PM at Trinity United Church, 360 Reid St. kmc.ptbo@gmail.com.

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. CallJane Darling at 705-742-9957 or Dick Plant 705- 292-5478.

LINE DANCING: At NuBodies Fitness. 6-7 p.m.. Instructor Cathy Nichols – No membership required. Call 705-743-4994.

TAI CHI: Tai Chi, at Murray Street Baptist Church., 175 Murray St.

(use back entrance). Classes for beginner students take place Mondays at 1 p.m. 705-750-0827. Al-Anon: Are you concerned about someone's drinking? For more information about Al-Anon or Alcoholics Anonymous call 705745-6111 or 1-888-425-2666, 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.