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MONDAY, NOV. 26 Meditation
6:30 to 7:30 p.m., NSCC Mindfulness Centre, Truro. Free meditation group for relaxation and mindfulness. mmtruro@gmail.com
Cards
45’s every Monday evening at 7 P.M. at the Good Neighbors Club 21 Palmer Street.
TUESDAY, NOV. 27 Film Group
10:30 a.m. at First United Church Parlour. “The Man Who Saved Christmas”; short discussion to follow.
Dance
The Goodtime Seniors Club dances are every Tuesday from 7:30 - 10:30 p.m. at Truro Legion, Brunswick Street. Shared lunch, 50/50, admission $7. New folks welcome.
Al-anon Meets
Truro Al-anon meets Tuesdays, 8 p.m., at Good Neighbor’s Club, 21 Palmer St. For more info, call Lois 902-890-1518.
Legion Meeting
Debert Legion General Meeting 7:30 p.m. All members are encouraged to attend to assist with decision making.
WEDNESDAY, NOV. 28 Al-anon
Cobequid Al-anon meeting, Wednesday evenings at Douglas St. Rec Centre, 7-8 p.m.
Butch’s Jam
Come join the fun, Horseman’s Club starts at 6:30 p.m.
Dance
Dance at Salmon River Fire Hall. Music by Countrified and others. Shared lunch.
Soup Luncheon
Soup Luncheon/sale, St. James Presbyterian Church, Hall, Prince St. 11 a.m. -1 p.m. Tickets at door $8. Books, gift items, preserves, home baking, etc. for sale. Wheelchair accessible.
THURSDAY, NOV. 29 Card Party
Auction 45 Card party every Thurs- day afternoon at 1 p.m. beginning at Bible Hill Fire Hall; sponsored by St. David’s United Church. $5 charge with cash prizes, light snack.
Canasta
Thursday, 1-3 p.m.; Come and learn the game. $2 fee, or free to members. Colchester Historeum, 29 Young St., Truro. All players welcome.
Bingo
Bingo every Thursday at 1:30 p.m. at The Good Neighbors Club 21 Palmer Street.
Spiritual Group
The Guiding Light Spiritual Group meets every Thursday 7 p.m. Douglas Street school room 12. 40 Douglas St., Truro.
Chase the Ace
Debert Legion Tri Service Chase the Ace Draw 8:15 p.m.; doors open 6:30 p.m. Tickets $3 each at venues in Debert, Truro, Bible Hill, Hilden, and Millbrook.
Card Party
45’s & Cribbage, 7 p.m. Roach Hall, Tatamagouche. Prizes, 50/50 and light lunch. Put on by North Shore Seniors.
FRIDAY, NOV. 30 Bake Sale
Townsview Estates Annual Tea & Bake Sale, 310 Abenaki Road, Truro, 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. $5 per person; 50/50 draw, baked goods, auction table, more. Proceeds for residents’
activities; all are welcome.
Seniors Old-time Dance
Douglas Street Recreation Centre, 7:30 p.m. Shared lunch, door prize. Sponsored by Y Seniors Group. Age 50 and older welcome. Admission – $6.
Supper
Debert Legion Friday Night Supper 4:30-6 p.m. Roast Pork, vegetables, dessert, tea/coffee. Adults $10; under-10 $5. Take outs available. Wheelchair assessible.
Darts
Debert Legion Mixed darts 7:30 p.m. $2 to play. Everyone welcome.
Sleeping Beauty
Sleeping Beauty – A British pantomime, comedy theatre; four shows through Dec. 2, Dal AC Alumni Theatre, Bible Hill. Tickets $7.50 available at Macquarries, Esplanade. Info: www.colchesterhighlandgames.com .
Bake Sale
Isgonish Chapter IODE Bake Sale, Truro Mall, 10:30 a.m. to 2 p.m.
SATURDAY, DEC. 1 Christmas Concert
Julie Johnstone’s Annual Old Time Christmas Concert, 7 p.m., John Calvin Christian Reformed Church (169 Glenwood Drive). Featuring fiddler, Julie Johnstone and her music students. Everyone welcome; pay what you can.
Craft Sale
Debert Elementary School Christmas Craft Sale, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Over 40 tables will feature a wide variety of crafts, baked goods and vendors.
Big Breakfast
Royal Airforce Association, 22 Cottage Street, Big Breakfast $7, 8 to 10:30 a.m.
Open to the public.
Cribbage
Crib every Saturday at 1:30 p.m. at the Good Neighbors, 21 Palmer Street.
SCANS
SCANS Truro public talk by Cam Farnell, “Getting off the grid,” discussing solar electricity options. Open to all, 2 to 4 p.m. at Edinburgh Hall, Parkland Truro, 356 Young St., Truro.
Music Program
Annual Christmas Music Program at North River United Church, 7 p.m. Guests include Wayne Elliott, Murray Dawson, Julie Johnstone, others; free will offering; proceeds to local families in need.
Festive Concert
Program of light classical and seasonal music by Pictou County Community Orchestra, with guests Consort recorder ensemble, 3 p.m., St. Andrews United Church, King and Duke Streets, Truro. $10 (Family $25).
Carol Sing
Christmas Carol Sing, Peniel United Church, Five Islands, 7 p.m. Freewill offering; refreshments served.
MONDAY, DEC. 3 Cards
45’s every Monday evening at 7 p.m. at the Good Neighbors Club, 21 Palmer Street.
TUESDAY, DEC. 4 Dance
The Goodtime Seniors Dance Club, every Tuesday 7:30 to 10:30 p.m. at Truro Legion, Brunswick Street; shared lunch, 50/50; admission $7. All are welcome.
Christmas Party
Colchester-east Hants Retired Teachers Organization meets at 10:30 a.m. at the Truro Fire Hall.
Bring a non-perishable food item for the Colchester Food Bank.
WEDNESDAY, DEC. 5 Dance
Dance at Salmon River Fire Hall, 7:30 p.m. Music by Countrified and others. Shared lunch.
THURSDAY, DEC. 6 Bingo
Bingo every Thursday at 1:30 p.m. at The Good Neighbors Club, 21 Palmer Street.
Card Party
45’s and Cribbage, 7 p.m. Roach Hall, Tatamagouche. Prizes, 50/50 and light lunch. Put on by North Shore Seniors.
Spiritual Group
The Guiding Light Spiritual Group meets every Thursday, 7 p.m., Douglas Street school room 12, 40 Douglas St., Truro.
FRIDAY, DEC. 7 Luncheon
Luncheon, 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Malagash Hall, 1926 N. Shore Road, Malagash, featuring ham, scalloped potatoes, coleslaw, etc. $12 per person.
Dance
Seniors Old Time Dance, Douglas Street Recreation Centre,7:30 p.m.; shared lunch, door prize, sponsored by Y Seniors Group; age 50 and older welcome; admission $6.
SATURDAY, DEC. 8 Cribbage
Crib Tournament West St. Andrews Community Hall, 1 p.m.; $22 team. Two 50/50 draws.
Cribbage
Crib every Saturday at 1:30 p.m. at the Good Neighbors, 21 Palmer Street.
SUNDAY, DEC. 9 Live Nativity
Live Nativity at Kennedy Farm, 344 Southside Road, Upper Stewiacke, 6:30 p.m., then enjoy hot chocolate and cookies at the church hall.