COMMUNITY calendar
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WEDNESDAY, MAY 9 Butch’s Jam
Butch’s Jam, Horseman’s Club, Truro Wednesdays, 6:30 p.m.; everyone welcome.
Dance
Dance at Salmon River Fire Hall on Wednesdays, 7:30 p.m. Music by Countrified and others; shared lunch.
West Branch
Weekly Music Circle Café Jam, 6:30 to 9:30 p.m.; players admitted free; listeners, $2.50 suggested; light refreshments; proceeds to community hall. Shared sweets.
THURSDAY, MAY 10 Spiritual Group
The Guiding Light Spiritual Group meets Thursdays, 7 p.m., Douglas Street school room 12, 40 Douglas St., Truro.
Workshop
Caregiver Stress Management workshop, 1:30 - 3:30 p.m., Colchester East Hants Public Library; event is free but registration is required by contacting Cindie Smith at 902-324Chair Yoga
2273.
Trinity United Church, Upper Onslow 10 a.m.; $5 per session. All welcome. Info: 902-897-4553.
Bingo
Bingo at Good Neighbors Club, 21 Palmer St., Thursdays at 1:30 p.m.
Canasta
Thursday, 1-3 pm; Come and learn the game. $2 fee, or free to members. Colchester Historeum, 29 Young St., Truro. All players welcome.
FRIDAY, MAY 11 Pamper Night
6:30 p.m. Holiday Inn, Tickets $20, call 902-897-4712; ticket price includes pampering session of choice, entertainment and more; proceeds to the Colchester Highland Games.
Take-out Beans
Beans and brown bread take-out, $7.99 servces four. Curb-side pickup at Brunswick Street United Church. Fridays in May, 2 to 5 p.m.
Old Time Dance
Douglas Street Recreation Centre,7:30 p.m.; shared lunch, door prize, sponsored by Y Senior Citizens Group, age 50 and older welcome, admission $5.
SATURDAY, MAY 12 Indoor Yard/ Plant/bake Sale
Indoor Yard/plant/bake Sale 8 a.m. – 11a.m., St. David’s United Church Hall, Bible Hill (corner Pictou Road and St. David’s Avenue); rain or shine; hosted by Stewards.
Breakfast
Full Country Breakfast, St. Andrews United Church, Elderbank, 7 to 10 a.m.; buffet-style breakfast, variety of food; adults $10; age 6-10 $5; 5-and-under free.
Mother’s Day Dance
Royal Canadian Legion, Brunswick Street, 8 to 11 p.m. Music by Frank Lowe and Sidekicks; admission $8 per person; doors open 7:30 p.m.
Crib
Play Crib, 1:30 p.m. at the Good Neighbors Club, at 21 Palmer St.
Coffee Party
Mother’s Day Coffee Party, Brunswick Street United Church, 9 a.m. – noon; freewill donation. Pantry Table includes baked goods, preserves, etc.; plant with indoor and outdoor varieties.
Afternoon Tea
Downtown Abbey Afternoon Tea; celebrate Mother’s Day at St. John’s Anglican Church, Kaulbach Hall, Truro. Dainty sandwiches, desserts. 2–4 p.m. Tickets $10 at church office or the door.
Talent Show
Talent Show and Auction, 6:30 p.m.; amazing acts, fun and quirky talents and services for auction, St. Andrew’s United Church, corner of Duke and King streets, Truro. $2/ person, $5/family.
Fashion Show
Pre-mothers’ day fashion show, Four Points Senior Centre, Hwy 236, Latties Brook, from 2 - 4:30 p.m.; new, gently used clothing, etc.; lunch; $8 admission.
Mother’s Day Tea
Mother’s Day Tea, Upper Stewiacke United Church Hall at 11 a.m.; goodies, wine, tea, coffee; entertainment, door prizes, etc. Tickets $20; to reserve call Colleene 902-671-2820 or Gail at 902-671-1933.