TUESDAY, OCTOBER 23 WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 24
Classes
10:30 a.m., 1:30 p.m., 7 p.m. Wisdom Healing Qigong
Come ‘Awaken the Energy Within’! Relax! More wellness, more energy, more joy! Weekly classes with Sheila Leonard at The Lantern, 35 Barnes Rd. run from Oct. 16 to Dec. 4. Class times are 10:30 a.m for beginners, 1:30 p.m. for beyond beginners, and 7 p.m. for a combined class of both beginners and beyond beginners. Focus on postural alignment, gentle repetitive movements, visualization and sound, with focused intention and attention. Call 727-7863 or visit www.sheilaleonard.ca for more information.
Comedy
8:30 p.m. Bittersweet Stand-up
Stand-up comedy with a new lineup every week at Bitters Pub & Restaurant.
Games
7 p.m. Crib
The weekly crib game in support of the Canadian Mental Health Association – NL Division takes place every Tuesday in the basement of St. Teresa’s Church. Admission is $5, with a prize awarded to the winner. The event is open to everyone. Contact Andrew Walsh at 7263935 for more information.
Live Music
6 p.m. Andrew Rodgers
Performing at Green Sleeves.
10 p.m. Dave White
Performing at Green Sleeves.
Religion
7:30 p.m.
Inner Healing Ministry
Do you want a touch of the Holy Spirit? Every Tuesday at 7:30 p.m., Inner Healing Ministry meets in the Wesley United Church auditorium for a wonderful hour of music and prayer. It’s a time to just let the worries of life go away for an hour, a time of healing, a time for you. Open to everyone. A great place to meet new friends from all denominations. For more information, call Roger at 895-3499.
Activities
9 a.m.
Tour Government House
Free tours of Government House are available Monday to Friday, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. by appointment only. To request a tour, call Yvonne Parsley at 729-4738 or email yparsley@gov.nl.ca.
12:30 p.m. Lunch and Bridge
Lunch and bridge take place every Wednesday at the St. John’s Curling Club. Lunch is served at 12:30 p.m. sharp. Call Shirley Kelly at 754-3260 to book a table.
Classes
10:30 a.m. and 7 p.m. T’ai Chi Chih
Come ‘Awaken the Energy Within’! Relax! More wellness, more energy, more joy! Weekly classes with Sheila Leonard at The Lantern, 35 Barnes Rd. run Oct. 17 to Dec. 5, at 10:30 a.m. and 7 p.m. for new and returning students. Includes 20 gentle, repetitive movements that help increase the flow of our natural energy. Call 727-7863 or visit www.sheilaleonard.ca for more information.
6:10 p.m. Bully Beware
Tired of being bullied or having your child bullied? You’re not alone. The Mount Pearl School of Martial Arts has a well-structured program to arm you/your child with techniques to recognize, defuse and defend against bullying. The Bully Beware program is only one element of the school’s comprehensive martial arts program. Self-confidence through self-defence. Contact Pat Cochrane at 368-8343 for details.
7:30 p.m. Aikido
Aikido is an effective martial art with an ethical approach: use the aggressor’s energy against them without harming them. Get fit and focused while having fun. Aikido is offered by the Fudoshin School of Aikido at St. Theresa School, 100 Mundy Pond Rd. It’s a welcoming place for everyone. It is a non-profit with a low monthly membership fee; no one is turned away for financial reasons. For more information, visit www.2017. fudoshinaikikai.ca.
Fundraiser
Upcoming Heavenly Creatures
Help animals find a home by supporting Heavenly Creatures’ fall flea market coming up on Saturday at the Remax Centre. You can help by making a donation or volunteering. A variety of items will be accepted for donation for the flea market — everything except clothing and old electronics. Donations will be accepted from noon to 8 p.m. on Friday, Oct. 26 at the Remax Centre. If you do not have transportation to drop off items, call 739-0077 or email info@heavenlycreatures.ca to arrange pickup. Volunteer support on Friday and Saturday is also greatly appreciated and can be arranged by contacting the above phone number or email.
Groups
7 p.m.
Cabot Toastmasters
Is a fear of public speaking holding you back? Drop in to our meeting at Mount Pearl City Hall to learn what we’re all about. For more information, simply Google Cabot Toastmasters.
Live Music
6 p.m. Dave White
Performing at Green Sleeves.
10 p.m. Damian Follett
Performing at Green Sleeves.
Radio
7:30 p.m.
VOWR Guest Interview
Barbara De Land speaks with Tim Walsh, nursery manager at Memorial University’s Botanical Garden. They speak about autumn gardening suggestions, the scent process connected with flowers, plants, mushrooms and forested areas, mushroom searches, and conservation suggestions and reminders. Tune in at 800 AM, online at vowr. org, and cable radio Rogers 945 or Bell Aliant 756.
Shopping
2 p.m.
St. John’s Farmers’ Market
Large weekly indoor/outdoor farmers’ market from 2-8 p.m. every Wednesday at 245 Freshwater Rd. Seventy or more vendors, featuring fresh produce, prepared foods, hot food, crafts and more. Everything made, baked and grown locally. ATM and café on site. Weekly vendor lists, parking information and more available online at www. stjohnsfarmersmarket.ca.
Upcoming Fall Book Sale
Mark your calendar — the fall book sale by the Friends of St. John’s Public Library is on Oct. 27 from 9:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. at the A.C. Hunter Children’s Library on Allandale Road. There will be a wide variety of books for all ages and stages of reader, as well as some music CDS. Great prices, and funds from the sale go to support public library programs. Donations of gently used books welcome. Please drop them off at either of the three branches labelled St. John’s Library Board.