LOCAL CALENDAR
THURSDAY, March 29
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. For more information, please call 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 are 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. The library has lots of knitting and craft books.
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 programme, 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 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.
FRIDAY, March 30
NOTE: This is Good Friday. Some regularly scheduled events may not be taking place today. Please confirm with the organizers. 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).
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. 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 705745-6111 or 1-888-425-2666, www.al-anon.alateen.on.ca for Peterborough/Bridgenorth Area. Newcomers welcome.
SATURDAY, March 31
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 705-8742949, 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. For further information call 705-7410900.
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.
EUCHRE: Lakehurst Hall, 7 p.m.