COMMUNITY calendar
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 COXHEATH
10:30 a.m.-12 p.m., Seniors tennis for people 65 and older will be available at the Coxheath Recreation Park. Players of any level except beginners are welcome to these free sessions. Wear tennis shoes and bring your own racket and can of balls.
PORT HOOD
7-9 p.m., Jam sessions will continue every second Friday at St. Stephen’s Jubilee United Church Hall. Everyone welcome. (every second Friday)
SYDNEY
9-10 a.m. Seniors swimming at Kiwanis Pool, Prince Street. Phone the Kiwanis Pool for more information.
10 a.m., Indoor Walk Aerobics at Salvation Army Sydney Community Church, 55 Inglis St. For more information, contact 902-562-1717. 10:30 a.m., Al-Anon Acceptance Group will meet at the Salvation Army Community Church, 55 Inglis St.
11 a.m., (CD) AA Friday Day group, St. Theresa Church (rear), 381 Whitney Ave., Ashby.
1-3 p.m., High Fibre lunches at McConnell Library. All crafters working with any type of fibre, can join others for conversation and work on your fibre project. Knitters, crocheters, quilters, rug hookers, embroiderers, spinners, paper artists at all levels are welcome. 1:30 p.m., Darts, Club 55.
1:00 p.m., Duplicate Bridge, Old Radar Base Chapel. Partners guaranteed.
5:30-7:30 p.m., Chase the Ace in support of Big Brothers/Big Sisters Cape Breton will be held at the Steel City Sports Bar.
7:30 p.m., Tarabish game at French Club. All welcome.
8 p.m.-12 a.m., Karaoke Jackpot, Royal Canadian Legion, branch 12, in the lounge. Reg & Ruth Magliaro. Members and guests.
SYDNEY RIVER
8 p.m., (CD) AA Westside Group meeting, Spanish River Seniors Club, 1840 Kings Rd.
WHITNEY PIER
10:30 a.m., Seniors exercise class, chair and standing at Whitney Pier Seniors Club, 50 Breton St. All seniors welcome.
SATURDAY COXHEATH
8:30 a.m.-1 p.m., Cape Breton Farmers’ Market, 340 Keltic Dr., Coxheath. Fresh local produce, foods, crafts, baked goods, local music and more.
MABOU
10 p.m.-1 a.m., Square dance (open to all ages), West Mabou Hall. For more information phone 902-9452814.
MARION BRIDGE
8 p.m.-12 a.m., May hoedown and family square dance at the Marion Bridge Community Hall, 3921 Gabarus Hwy. Admission at the door is $10 for adults; youth 19 and under, $5.
SYDNEY
10 a.m., Sydney Amateur Radio Club, 11 St. Bridget St. open house information on how to qualify for your basic amateur radio certificate. Sponsored by Sydney Amateur Radio Club.
11 a.m.-12:30 p.m., Gamblers Anonymous meeting, St. Theresa Church, Whitney Avenue, basement door.
11 a.m. (CD), AA Saturday morning group, Salvation Army, 55 Inglis St., Sydney.
7:30 p.m., Tarabish game, Club 55. 8 p.m. (OS) AA Turning Point Group, Friendship Hall, 135 Charlotte St.
WHITNEY PIER
7 p.m.-1 a.m., Comedy hypnosis and 50s Dance will take place at St. Albans Hall. Hypnosis show runs 7-8:30 p.m., dance, 9-1 a.m. Hypnosis show is $15 while the dance is $10, and both are $20. Ticket sales donated to St. Albans Church.
SUNDAY BIG POND
2 p.m., Big Pond will be holding a bingo game at the Big Pond Community/Fire Hall. Cash and merchandise prizes. Canteen open.
ESKASONI
8 p.m., Narcotics support group meeting at 4537 Shore Rd.
JUDIQUE
10:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m., KOC brunch at Judique Community Centre with eggs, bacon, sausage, bologna,
waffles, home fries, toast, tea, coffee and juice.
2-5 p.m., Ceilidh, Celtic Music Interpretive Centre, Ceilidh Trail www. celticmusicsite.com.
LOWER RIVER INHABITANTS
8 p.m., 45s card game at Riverdale Community Centre.
MABOU
1:30 p.m., Cape Breton Island Hoppers will hold registration for five and 10 km walk events, starting at 1213 Coal Mines Road, Mabou harbour. Walk starts at 2 p.m. For more information call Don at 902539-8512.
MULGRAVE
1 p.m., Mini-Cribbage Card Play, Mulgrave Royal Canadian Legion branch 37. For more information, go to Facebook at www.Facebook. com/MulgraveLegion or on Twitter at www.Twitter.com/MulgraveLegion.
ST. GEORGES CHANNEL
9 a.m.-12 p.m. A country breakfast at the St. George’s Channel Hall. Sponsored by the Southwest Arm Community Group.
SYDNEY
1:30 p.m., Cape Breton Island Hoppers will hold registration for five and 10 km walk events, starting at 1213 Coal Mines Road, Mabou harbour. Walk starts at 2 p.m. For more information call Don at 902539-8512.
2 p.m., C.B. Parkinsons Group will meet at the Grand Lake Fire Department hall. All members are requested to be present.
7 p.m., Local comedians will be giving a stand-up comedy night at Daniel’s in support of the Cape Breton Hospital Foundation. Admission is $7 and featured comedians include Jodi McDavid, Michael C. Gillis, Stefan MacNeil and Joel Inglis.
8 p.m.-12 a.m., Karaoke Jackpot, Royal Canadian Legion, branch 12 (in the lounge). Pearl & Pepper. Members and guests.
8 p.m., (CD) AA HOW Group meeting, 3 Kateri St., Membertou.
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 BOISDALE
8 p.m., (CD) AA Boisdale Serenity meeting, 2457 Bourinot Rd.
IONA
6-7 p.m., Iona Legion evening supper. Everyone welcome. Followed by ceilidh.
SYDNEY MINES
6-10 p.m., Royal Canadian Legion branch 8 chase the ace will be held. Music and canteen services available. Tickets can be purchased anytime at the legion as well as night of draw. Prize starts at $5,000.
7:30 p.m., Bingo, Holy Family Parish Hall, Main Street.
8 p.m.-12 a.m., Jackpot Karaoke with P&P at Royal Canadian Legion Branch 008.
WAGMATCOOK
5-6 p.m., Wagmatcook Native Walkers Program at the Wagmatcook Culture & Heritage Centre. No charge.
SATURDAY NORTH SYDNEY
7:30 p.m., Bingo, North Sydney Seniors and Pensioners Club, 309 Commercial St. All money games.
SYDNEY MINES
8 p.m.-12 a.m., Open mic/dance, Sydney Mines Seniors and Pensioners Club, 6 Fraser Ave. Music by R&B Country. Members and guests.
SUNDAY BRAS D’OR
2 p.m., Cribbage game, Bras d’Or Seniors and Pensioners Club Hall. Light lunch. Everyone welcome.
FLORENCE
9 a.m.-12 p.m., Royal Canadian Legion branch 83 Sunday breakfast. Everyone welcome.
MILLVILLE
7 p.m., Bingo Millville Community Centre. Cash prizes.
SYDNEY MINES
11 a.m., (CD) AA Sydney Mines Group meeting, 55 King St., behind post office.
2-4 p.m., Sunday afternoon bingo, Sydney Mines Seniors and Pensioners’ Club, 6 Fraser Ave. All money games, daubers required. Canteen available. 6:30-8:30 p.m., St. Andrew’s Community youth group meets at 643 Main St. All youth welcome between grades 4-8.
MONDAY BADDECK
7-9 p.m., Art dor All at Knox Presbyterian Church — art classes open to all ages in the church hall, instructor Burland Murphy. For information, contact Rev. Brian MacLeod, 902-295-1522.
BIG BRAS D’OR
7 p.m., 45s card game at Big Bras d’Or fire hall, 1390 Old Route 5. Jackpot and even split.
BOULARDERIE
1:45 p.m., The Boularderie Rug Hookers of the Munro Crafters Guild meet at the Boularderie School. Everyone welcome. 1:45 p.m., Boularderie Weavers meet at the Boularderie School. New Members are welcome.
FLORENCE
12-1 p.m., Free chair yoga classes, St. Stephen’s Community Hall, sponsored by Northside the Lakes Community Health Board and the St. Vincent de Paul Society. 6:15-9 p.m., 602 McCurdy Royal Canadian Air Cadets meet at T.L. Sullivan Middle School. Ages 1218. No charge. Contact Theresa at 902-674-0942 for information. 7:30 p.m., 45s card game, Florence Legion. Jackpot. 1st, 2nd and 3rd prizes. Light lunch served.
NORTH SYDNEY
10 a.m. North Sydney Walking Group, Carmen Young Walking Track.
10-11 a.m., Keltic Dancercise classes at D&R Dance Studio, 47 Peppett St., North Sydney, For more information, phone 902-7943772 or email kayandmattbatherson@eastlink.ca.
1:30 p.m., Walking Club at Munro Park.
4:30 p.m., Chair yoga classes, Calvary Baptist Church, information at 902-674-2374.
6 p.m., Yoga for all levels at Calvary Baptist Church. For information, 902-674-2374.
POINT EDWARD
7:30 p.m., Tarabish game, Point Edward Seniors and Pensioners’ Club.
SYDNEY MINES
1 p.m. There will be an exercise class held at the Sydney Mines Seniors and Pensioners.
WAGMATCOOK
5-6 p.m., Wagmatcook Native Walkers Program at the Wagmatcook Culture & Heritage Centre. No charge.
TUESDAY FRENCHVALE
7:30 p.m., 45s card game, Frenchvale Seniors Club.
NORTH SYDNEY
6:15 p.m.-8:30 p.m., 562 Cabot Squadron Air Cadets is accepting new members. They meet every Tuesday in the Ferrisview Elementary School Gym. Stop by for more information or to sign up, call 902567-7692.
7 p.m., Cribbage, North Sydney fire hall.
8 p.m., (CD) AA Lifeline Group meeting, St. Joseph’s Church, 34 Archibald Ave.
8 p.m., 45s card game, Armstrong Memorial branch 19, Royal Canadian Legion.
SYDNEY MINES
7:30 p.m., Bingo at the Royal Canadian Legion branch 8. Cash prizes.
WEDNESDAY BIG BRAS D’OR
9-11 a.m., Community coffee break at St. James Church Hall. Everyone welcome.
10:30 a.m.-4 p.m., The Old School House Rug Hookers meet at the Big Bras d’Or fire hall, 1390 Old Route 5. Call Susan 902-217-0400 or Marilyn 902-674-2119.
BOISDALE
7:30 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 is looking for new recruits ages 12-18 at Florence Elementary School, MacKay Street. Call 902-674-0942 for more information. Outdoors, camping, shooting and a challenge.
NORTH SYDNEY
10-11 a.m., Keltic Dancercise classes at D&R Dance Studio, 47 Peppett St., North Sydney, For more information, phone 902-7943772 or email kayandmattbatherson@eastlink.ca.
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 DOMINION
5-7 p.m., Free food and clothes at House of Healing, 3 Commercial St. with Christian fellowship upstairs to follow. All welcome.
GARDINER MINES
7:30 p.m., Gardiner Mines Recreation Society will hold a mixed dart league at the Gardiner Mines Community Hall, 6429 Seaside Dr.
8 p.m., A card game at the Gardiner Mines Senior Citizens and Pensioners Hall, Seaside Drive. Cash jackpot. Free tea/coffee.
GLACE BAY
7-8:30 p.m., Knitting Club will meet at the Glace Bay Library. No regis- tration needed.
7-9 p.m., Chase the Ace, along with a social hour consisting of music and games, St. Leo’s Community Centre, Sterling Road. Doors open at 6:30 p.m.
8 p.m., AA meeting (OD) by the Alano group at rear McKeen Street. 11 p.m.-2 a.m., Jackpot Karaoke every Friday night, Rowe Street Club, Bridgeport, everyone welcome.
MAIN-A-DIEU
9:30 a.m., Crafters Club, Main-a-Dieu Coastal Discovery Centre.
NEW WATERFORD
10-5 p.m., New Waterford Credit Union Art Gallery presents “Somewhere in Time” by BEC art students, teacher Robert White during regular business hours.
8 p.m., Tarabish, New Waterford Pensioners Club.
8 p.m., Narcotics Anonymous at 429 Kings St.
PORT MORIEN
6-8 p.m., Veterans’ Memorial computer site is open.
RESERVE MINES
8 p.m., Aberdeen Al-Anon Family Group, St. Joseph’s Church (rear entrance), 30 Main St.
SATURDAY BRIDGEPORT
10 p.m.-2 a.m., Rob Murphy will perform at the Row Street Club. No cover and everyone’s welcome.
DOMINION
2 p.m., Doubles cribbage, draw from a hat, Community Hawks Club, Lower Mitchell Avenue. 9 p.m.-1 a.m., Jackpot Karaoke, Community Hawks Club, Lower Mitchell Avenue.
GLACE BAY
2-4 p.m., Spring hours for the Glace Bay Heritage Museum in the Old Town Hall. Museum, Isabelle Harris Gift Shop and Second Hand Book Store will be open, 14 McKeen St., phone 902-842-5345.
3-3:30 p.m., Storytime at the Glace Bay Library for all children, ages 3 and up.
4-8 p.m., Kitchen Party, Army and Navy Club.
NEW WATERFORD
8 p.m., (CS) Arcano Group AA, 401 Ling St.
SUNDAY DOMINION
10 a.m. Hymn sing at House of Healing, 3 Commercial St., with 11 a.m. Christian non-denominational service. All ages welcome. Fellowship following service with Pastor Michael Morrison.
7:30 p.m., Tarabish, Shamrock Club, Commercial Street. All money returned in prizes.
GLACE BAY
11 a.m., (CD) AA Glace Bay Alano meeting, Rear 10 McKeen St.
8 p.m., (CS) AA Glace Bay Alano Group meeting, Rear 10 McKeen St. (OS last Sunday of the month) 8 p.m., 45s at Glace Bay Seniors and Pensioners Hall. Free tea/coffee. No smoking. Cash jackpot. All welcome.
PORT MORIEN
4-6 p.m., The Port Morien legion Chase the Ace.
MONDAY DOMINION
7:30 p.m., Monday night merchandise bingo, Dominion Legion. Doors open 6 p.m.
GARDINER MINES
8 p.m., Card game at Gardiner Mines Senior Citizens and Pensioners Hall, Seaside Drive. Cash jackpot. Free tea/coffee.
GLACE BAY
5:30-8:15 p.m., 2878 Cape Breton Highlanders Royal Canadian Army Cadets is looking for new members at the armouries, 78 Sterling Road, for ages 12-18. Sports on Wednesdays from 4-6 p.m. Information, Capt. Cindy Tiller at 902-565-7443. 6:30-8 p.m., Adult Colouring Club will be held at the Glace Bay Library. No registration needed.
NEW WATERFORD
10-3 p.m., New Waterford Credit Union Art Gallery presents “Somewhere in Time” by BEC art students, teacher Robert White during regular business hours.
10:30 a.m., (CD) AA Arcano Group meeting, Ling Street.
PORT MORIEN
6-8 p.m., Veterans’ Memorial computer site is open.
RESERVE MINES
2-4:30 p.m., Line dancing, Reserve Mines Seniors and Pensioners Hall. New members welcome. No charge. Call Linda Campbell 902849-7369.
5:45 p.m., Weigh in begins at Reserve Mines Seniors Club for T.O.P.S. New members welcome and for more information, call Joan at 902-849-1663 or Shirley at 902849-6335.
8 p.m., (CD) AA Reserve Midway Group meeting, St. Joseph’s church hall, Main Street.
TUESDAY DOMINION
9 a.m.-3 p.m., Adoration the Blessed Sacrament, Immaculate Conception Church. Everyone welcome.
7:30 p.m., Cribbage, Shamrock Club, Commercial Street. Partners by draw.
8 p.m., (OS) AA Dominion Sandbar Group meeting, Italian Hall, Mitchell Avenue.
GLACE BAY
9:30-11 a.m. and 1:30-3 p.m., The clothing depot at Town House, 115 Commercial St., is open. Information, 902-849-2449.
11:30 a.m., Hope for today Al-Anon, Unity Club, (AA room) Rear McKeen Street. 2-4 p.m., Spring hours for the Glace Bay Heritage Museum in the Old Town Hall. Museum, Isabelle Harris Gift Shop and Second Hand Book Store will be open, 14 McKeen St., phone 902-842-5345.
7:30 p.m., St. Anne’s CWL Council sponsors a bridge and tarabish game at St. Anne’s Church, 695 Main St. All are welcome.
8 p.m., Island Martial Arts Centre in the lower level of the People’s Mall is offering a women’s only taekwondo program. Build muscle, lose weight and empower yourself.
LOUISBOURG
8 p.m., (CD) AA Louisbourg Group meeting, United Church Hall, 7532 Main Street.
MAIN-A-DIEU
1:30 p.m., 45s card game, Main-a-Dieu Coastal Discovery Centre.
NEW WATERFORD
10-3 p.m., New Waterford Credit Union Art Gallery presents “Somewhere in Time” by BEC art students, teacher Robert White during regular business hours. 10:30-11 a.m., Preschool story time for ages three to five at the New Waterford Library. Program will offer songs, rhymes, crafts and more. Registration is required. Phone 902-862-2892.
7 p.m., Al-Anon meeting New Waterford AFG, 401 Ling St.