COMMUNITY calendar

TODAY ESKASONI

8 p.m., (OS) AA Praying Hands Group meeting, Gabriel Centre.

SYDNEY

9-10 a.m., Seniors swimming, Kiwanis Pool, Prince Street.

9-11 a.m., Line dancing, Steelworkers and Sydney Pensioners Club, 30 Inglis St.

10 a.m., Indoor walk aerobics, Salvation Army Sydney Community Church, 55 Inglis St. Information, 902-562-1717.

12 p.m., Taste of Winter lunchtime snowshoe trek, Greenlink Trail, meet at St. Anthony Daniel parking lot at 11:45 a.m. Ten pairs of snowshoes available on a first come, first serve basis.

12 p.m., Sydney Noon Al-Anon, Bethel Hall, corner of George and Brookland streets. Non-smoking building.

1-3 p.m., Caregiver support group, Sobeys Community Room, 272 Prince St. To register, 902-3713883 or toll free, 1-877-488-7390. 1:30 p.m., Darts for seniors, Steelworkers and Sydney Pensioners Club, 30 Inglis St.

7-9 p.m., Chase the Ace, RCL branch 12, Dorchester Street, in partnership with Big Brothers, Big Sisters.

7 p.m., Duplicate bridge, Cape Breton Bridge Club, Old Radar Base. 8 p.m.-12 a.m., Karaoke jackpot, Royal Canadian Legion branch 12. Members and guests.

8 p.m., Women’s Gamblers Anonymous meeting, St. Theresa Church. Information, 902-5659810.

8 p.m., (CD) AA How Group meeting, 3 Kateri St., Membertou.

8 p.m., Sydney Central AA Group meets, Friendship Hall, 135 Charlotte St.

8 p.m., Darts, Club 55. Information, Gary, 902-577-8180.

WHITNEY PIER

9-11 a.m., Children 0-6 years and their parents/caregivers, Whitney Pier Youth Club, 11 West St. 10:30 a.m., Seniors exercise class, chair and standing, Whitney Pier Seniors Club, 50 Breton St. 1:30-3:30 p.m., Living With Cancer support group, Whitney Pier Legion branch 128.

1:30 p.m., Senior chair exercise, St. Philip’s African Orthodox Church, 57 Hankard St. Information, 902567-1220.

2:30 p.m., Health education programs, St. Philip’s African Orthodox Church, 57 Hankard St. Information, 902-567-1220.

Cape Breton Community Calendar is a public service listing of community events sponsored by nonprofit groups. Submit notices at least two weeks prior to the event. Limit announcements to 24 words or less. Email your event to news@ cbpost.com.

TODAY BIG BRAS D’OR

9-11 a.m., Community coffee break, St. James Church hall. 11 a.m., Chair yoga, light exercise classes, St. James Church hall. Instructor Patsy MacKenzie. 10:30 a.m.-4 p.m., Old School House Rug Hookers meet, Big Bras d’Or fire hall, 1390 Old Route 5. Information, Susan 902-217-0400 or Marilyn, 902-674-2119.

BOISDALE

8 p.m., 45s card game, Boisdale fire hall.

EDWARDSVILLE

1:30 p.m., Tarabish, WINS Hall.

FLORENCE

6:30-9 p.m., 1917 Vimy Ridge Army Cadet Corps seek new recruits, ages 12-18, Florence Elementary School, MacKay Street. Information, 902-674-0942.

NORTH SYDNEY

2-4 p.m., Monthly meeting of the Northside chronic pain support group, North Sydney Library, has been cancelled.

6:30-9 p.m., 129 Caribou Sea Cadets seek new recruits, ages 12-18, Cape Breton County Exhibition Grounds, Regent Street. Information, P.J., 902-371-6761 or Pat, 902-794-7521. 8 p.m., Nar-Anon meeting for families of addicted loved ones, 26 Haley St.

SYDNEY MINES

7:30 p.m., 45s card game, Sydney Mines Seniors and Pensioners Club. Lunch served. Jackpot.

8 p.m., Love Life narcotics anonymous meeting, Sydney Mines Community Cares Youth Outreach building, 55 King St.

WAGMATCOOK

5-6 p.m., Wagmatcook Native Walkers Program, Wagmatcook Culture & Heritage Centre. No charge.

THURSDAY BIG BRAS D’OR

11 a.m.-4 p.m., Friends Quilting Group, Big Bras d’Or fire hall. Information, Maggie, 902-736-9887 or Ruth, 902-674-2208.

BOULARDERIE

7:30 p.m., 45s card game, Southside Boularderie fire hall. Lunch served.

BRAS D’OR

1:30 p.m., Northside bridge club, St. Joseph’s Hall, Villa Drive. 7:30 p.m., Bras d’Or Seniors and Pensioners Club hosts 45s card game.

NORTH SYDNEY

4 p.m.-12 a.m., Pub night, North Sydney Firefighters Club, Pierce Street. Live entertainment. Kitchen open.

Cape Breton Community Calendar is a public service listing of community events sponsored by nonprofit groups. To ensure adequate advance publication, submit notices at least two weeks prior to the event. Limit announcements to 24 words or less. Email your event to news@cbpost.com.

TODAY GLACE BAY

9:30-11 a.m. and 1:30-3 p.m., Clothing depot, Town House, 115 Commercial St., is open. Information, 902-849-2449.

12-5 p.m., Glace Bay Art Group meets, Glace Bay fire hall. New members welcome.

1 p.m., Intercessory Prayer, Bethel Family Church, Reserve Street, rear entrance.

1:30 p.m., Devco Pensioners Bowling League, Town Lanes. 7:30 p.m., Steak roll, Radio Club. 8 p.m., 45s card game, Glace Bay Seniors and Pensioners Hall. Free tea/coffee. No smoking. Cash jackpot.

8 p.m., (CD) AA Glace Bay Alano Group meeting, Rear 10 McKeen St.

NEW WATERFORD

• New Waterford Credit Union Art Gallery presents Island Influence by textile artist Lynn Moore, during

regular business hours. 2:30 p.m., Crib card game, Army, Navy and Air Force Unit 172, corner of Smith and Wilson

streets. All money returned in prizes.

8 p.m., Row Street Club hosts cleaning supply darts.

8 p.m., (CD) AA Arcano Group meeting, Ling Street.

PORT MORIEN

6-8 p.m., Veterans’ Memorial computer site is open.

RIVER RYAN

7-9 p.m., Bereaved Families of C.B. grief support and share night, St. Leonard’s Pastoral Centre, 5310 Union Highway. Open meeting for

anyone who has lost a loved one. Information, 902-564-6795.