LOCAL CALENDAR

FRIDAY, AUG. 24

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. ENNISMORE SENIORS: Carving and pool, 8:30 a.m., Celtic dancing, 1 p.m. Memberships are $15 per year with a fee of $1 per activity. All are welcome. Next to the fire hall on Tara Rd. Call Lindy at 705-2928101 for more information. 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. 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 at all meetings.

SATURDAY, AUG. 25

MUSICFEST: Classic Albums Live: Creedence Clearwater Revival, Vol 1: 8 p.m. on the Fred Anderson Stage at Del Crary Park. Admission is free. Bring a blanket or lawnchair. CHARITY BARBECUE: Proceeds to Kawartha Food Share. Runs 11 a.m.-2 p.m. at Time Square building, East City. Hot dogs, hamburgers, drinks. Pet-friendly. PETERBOROUGH REGIONAL FARMERS' MARKET: 7 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Citi Centre Courtyard, Charlotte St.

PETERBOROUGH FARMERS' MARKET: Saturdays from 7 a.m. to 1 p.m at Morrow Park, Lansdowne St. and George St.. MEAT DRAWS: Navy Club - Every Saturday at 2 p.m.

MEN'S CLUB: 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. 7 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.

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.

EUCHRE: Lakehurst Hall, 7 p.m.

SUNDAY, AUG. 26

CHARITY BARBECUE: Proceeds to Kawartha Food Share. Runs 11 a.m.-2 p.m. at Time Square building, East City. Hot dogs, hamburgers, drinks. Pet-friendly.

MONDAY, AUG. 27

COVENTRY SINGERS: Are you looking for a choir to join? Ladies singing group who sing many different kinds 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. ENNISMORE SENIORS: Needlework, 1 p.m. Memberships are $15 per year with a fee of $1 per activity. All are welcome. Next to the fire hall on Tara Rd. Call Lindy at 705292-8101 for more information. 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! For further information call 705-748-4969. 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, call 705-8741301.

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 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. 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. Call Donna at 705931-4758. 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. 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. Call Jane 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. For further information call 705743-4994.

TAI CHI: Tai Chi, taught by George Kerr, 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. Murray Street Baptist Church is located at 175 Murray St. .

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.

TUESDAY, AUG. 28

ENNISMORE SENIORS: Carving and pool, 8:30 a.m., folk art, 1 p.m. Memberships are $15 per year with a fee of $1 per activity. All are welcome. Next to the fire hall on Tara Rd. Call Lindy at 705-292-8101 for more information.

BLOOD DRIVE: Mayor Bennett's Annual Blood Donor Clinic, Canadian Blood Services. To book an appointment, call 1-888-236-6283. 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. All welcome. Menu at www.mapleridgerecreationcentre.com 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 10 one-hour sessions and Regular Yoga is $45 for ten one-and-a-half-hour sessions. LEGION LUNCH: 11:30 a.m.-2 p.m. 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 705745-6111 or 1-888-425-2666, 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

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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.

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.