COMMUNITY calendar

OCTOBER 13 COXHEATH

8:30 a.m.-1 p.m., Cape Breton Farmers Market, 340 Keltic Dr.

MABOU

10 p.m.-1 a.m., Square dance (open to all ages), West Mabou Hall. Information, 902-945-2814.

PORT HOOD

7-9 p.m., Celtic Colours jam session, St. Stephen’s Jubilee United Church.

SYDNEY

10 a.m., Tickets on sale for the supper dance on Oct. 26 for the Steelworkers and Sydney Pensioners Club, 30 Inglis St. Music by Good Choice. For tickets, Chris, 902-564-5353.

10 a.m.-6 p.m., Home Crafters of Cape Breton host Christmas Craft Show, St. Theresa’s hall. Crafts made by local people.

10 a.m., Sydney Amateur Radio Club, 11 St. Bridget St., hosts open house information on how to qualify for basic amateur radio certificate.

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.

1-3 p.m., Expressive Café open, Sobeys community room, Prince Street. Open to those who wish to practise speech and language skills in a safe and supportive setting and who wish to learn more about aphasia and socialize with others living with aphasia. 5:30 p.m., French mass, Etoile de l’Acadie School, Inglis Street entrance. Information, 902-2702771.

7:30 p.m., Tarabish game, Club 55.

8 p.m., (OS) AA Turning Point Group, Friendship Hall, 135 Charlotte St.

OCTOBER 14

ESKASONI

8 p.m., Narcotics support group meeting, 4537 Shore Rd.

JUDIQUE

2-5 p.m., Ceilidh, Celtic Music Interpretive Centre, Ceilidh Trail. Information, www.celticmusicsite.com.

LOWER RIVER INHABITANTS

8 p.m., 45s card game, Riverdale Community Centre.

MIDDLE RIVER

2 p.m., Cape Breton Island Hopper walking event leaves from 3402 Cabot Trail, Gold Brook Road. Information, Martha, 902562-8605.

MULGRAVE

1 p.m., Mini-cribbage card play, Mulgrave Royal Canadian Legion branch 37. Information, www.Facebook.com/MulgraveLegion.

SYDNEY

1:30-4:30 p.m., Afternoon social with music by Dave MacNeil, Steelworkers and Sydney Pensioners Club, 30 Inglis St. All welcome.

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. 8 p.m., (CS) AA Sydney Central Group, Friendship Hall, 135 Charlotte St.

SYDNEY RIVER

11 a.m., (CD) AA Westside Group meeting, Spanish River Seniors Club, 1840 Kings Rd.

12-5 p.m., Home Crafters of Cape Breton host Christmas Craft Show, St. Theresa’s hall. Crafts made by local people.

WHITNEY PIER

3-6 p.m., St. Mary’s Polish Parish, with the support of the St. Michael’s Polish Benefit Society, hosts Polish Harvest Festival (Dozynki), Polish Village Hall,

Victoria Road at Jamieson Street. Admission is free. Polish food for sale as well as children’s games and prizes, a Polish micro-market, and demonstrations of folk singing and dancing. Everyone welcome.

6:30 p.m., Life source church service, Polish Village Hall, 972 Victoria Rd. All welcome. Kids Club for children ages 4-12.

6:30 p.m., Church in Jesus, Menelik Hall, 88 Laurier St., hosts fellowship for preaching, praise and worship. Information, Pastor Jack, 902-577-4163 or Pastor O’Connell, 902-862-4907. 7:15-10 p.m., Bingo, Royal Canadian Legion branch 128, corner of Victoria Road and Wesley Street. Open to the public.

OCTOBER 15

BROOK VILLAGE

9:30 p.m.-1 a.m., Adult square dances, Brook Village Hall.

ESKASONI

8 p.m., (OD) AA Praying Hands Group meeting, Mikma’w Lodge, 70 Gabriel St.

HOWIE CENTRE

7-10 p.m., Monday night bingo, Royal Canadian Legion branch 151, East Bay. Doors open at 6 p.m. Information, 902-564-0672 after 4 p.m.

MARION BRIDGE

1:30 p.m., Mira Seniors and Pensioners host regular monthly meeting at the centre. Everyone welcome to join. Light refreshments served after meeting.

MEMBERTOU

7 p.m., Gamblers Anonymous mixed meeting, 3 Kateri St.

PORT HOOD

7-9 p.m., Games night, United Church hall. Play board games, crib, auction or a game of your choice. Tea and sweets served.

SYDNEY

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

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

10 a.m.-3 p.m., Breton Quilters Guild meets, Cape Breton Centre for Craft and Design (downstairs). Bring lunch. New members welcome.

11 a.m., Al-Anon, Spanish River Seniors Club, 1840 Kings Rd., Sydney River.

1:30 p.m., Tarabish tournament, force the dealer, Steelworkers and Sydney Pensioners Club. Lunch served. Members only. 2-3 p.m., Chair exercises, suitable for men and women, Club 55. 6 p.m., Shuffleboard, Steelworkers and Sydney Pensioners Club, 30 Inglis St. Members only.

6-9 p.m., New Dawn Centre for Social Innovation, 37 Nepean St. Open Studio art drop-in session. Bring supplies and spend an informal evening with others learning and sharing creative painting ideas. Register, www.theartroomcapebreton.ca.

6:20 p.m., 3060 Army Cadets Victoria Park invite youth, ages 1218, to join the unit. Information, 902-539-2262.

7 p.m., Cape Breton Toastmasters Club meets, Kiwanis Pool building, 25 Inglis St. Information, 902565-7552.

7 p.m., St. John Ambulance Volunteer Brigade meets, Tim Hortons, George Street, door facing the casino. Information, 902-5644189 or www.sja.com. New members welcome.

7:15 p.m., Adult Children of Alcoholics group meets, St. Theresa Church, rear entrance.

8-10 p.m., Adult badminton, Malcolm Munroe Memorial Middle School. Old and new players welcome. Small fee toward gym rental.

WHITNEY PIER

10:30 a.m., Seniors exercise class, chair and standing, Whitney Pier Seniors Club, 50 Breton St. All seniors welcome.

8 p.m., (CD) AA Whitney Pier Group meeting, Menelik Hall, Laurier Street.

OCTOBER 16

BIG POND

7:30 p.m., Tarabish, Big Pond fire hall.

MABOU

7:30-9 p.m., Ceilidh with Karen and Joey Beaton, Mabou Community Hall.

PORT HOOD

7:15 p.m., Auction card plays, Port Hood fire hall.

SYDNEY

• VON Cape Breton Metro offers foot care program, 200 Churchill Dr. For information or to book an appointment phone VON office, 902-564-6479.

9 a.m.-12 p.m., Info Café, Faith Baptist Church, 10 Davenport Rd. Refreshments, advice, friendship and free access to the internet/ computer. Assistance given on questions about employment, benefits, housing, relationships, money and debt and legal issues. 9-10 a.m., Seniors swimming, Kiwanis Pool, Prince Street. 10:30 a.m., (CD) AA Alcano Group 12&12 meeting, St. Theresa Church (rear), 381 Whitney Ave., Ashby.

1 p.m., Duplicate bridge, Old Radar Base Chapel. Partners guaranteed.

1:30 p.m., Blind 45s, Club 55. 2 p.m., Regular monthly meeting of the CN Pensioners Association Sydney Council, Royal Canadian Legion, Dorchester Street. All members requested to attend. 6-8:30 p.m., Dads Are Parents Too, a free parenting program, 714 Alexandra St. Sponsored by Cape Breton’s Family Place Resource Centre. Preregistration required. Information or to register, 902-562-5616 ext. 223. 6-7:30 p.m., Sydney Shambhala Group meets for meditation, readings and discussion, New Dawn Centre, Room 205, Nepean Street. All welcome. Meditation instruction available for new people. Free or small donation. Information, Catherine, 902-5779645 or Barbara, 902-929-2584. 6:30-7:30 p.m., Young Working Women’s Group, mutual support, sharing spirituality and how it enriches everyday life, CBU (Oasis Room).

7 p.m., (CD) AA Ashby Group meeting, St. Theresa Church (rear), 381 Whitney Ave., Ashby. 7-9 p.m., Governors Book Pub, Governors Upstairs Pub. Readings by published authors and open mike. Pay what you can.

SYDNEY RIVER

1:30 p.m., Tarabish, Spanish River Seniors Hall, 1842 Kings Rd. Everyone welcome.

WESTMOUNT

1 p.m., Tai chi for arthritis and chronic pain, Y Service Club of Cape Breton Centre, Riverdale Drive. Information, 902-562-2507.

WHITNEY PIER

1 p.m., Whitney Pier Seniors and Pensioners Club host regular mixed darts, 50 Breton St. Bring darts. Everyone welcome.

OCTOBER 17

ARICHAT

8 p.m., KOC Council 4607 card game. Rising jackpot and cookie jar.

ESKASONI

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

MULGRAVE

7:30 p.m., Weekly 45 card play, Mulgrave Royal Canadian Legion branch 37. Information, www.Facebook.com/MulgraveLegion.

PETIT DE GRAT

10:30-11:30 a.m., Pre-school story time, Petit de Grat Library. 6:30-8 p.m., Petit de Grat hosts Stress Busters Series. Sponsored by Family Place Resource Centre. Facilitated by Joanne Connors.

SYDNEY

9 a.m., Line dancing, Steelworkers and Sydney Pensioners Club, 30 Inglis St. Everyone welcome. 9-10 a.m., Seniors swimming, Kiwanis Pool, Prince Street.

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

10 a.m., Waterfront Wednesday Walk (rain or shine) on the boardwalk, starting at the playground. 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 meets, Whitney Pier Seniors and Pensioners Club, 50 Breton St., Whitney Pier. Registration, Maggie Roach-Ganaway, 902-371-3883 or toll free at 1-877-488-7390. Information, CapeBreton@CaregiversNS.org. 1:30 p.m., Darts, Steelworkers and Sydney Pensioners Club, 30 Inglis St. Members only. 1:30-3:30 p.m., Living With Cancer support group meets, Royal Canadian Legion branch 128 (Pier), Victoria Road. Facilitator Tom MacNeil, social worker. 2-4 p.m., Learn to square dance with the Hillary Romard Dancers, McConnell Library, during the Library Café series. No experience needed but wear light clothing, hard-soled shoes and be ready to dance.

6-8:30 p.m., Sydney Sea Cadets accepting new members, ages 12-18, Victoria Park Armouries. 6:30-9 p.m., 693 Sydney Rotary Air Cadet Squadron is recruiting youth, male and female, ages 1218, Sydney Academy basement entrance, Terrace Street.

7 p.m., Duplicate bridge, Cape Breton Bridge Club, Old Radar Base. Everyone welcome.

7:30 p.m., Darts, Club 55. New members welcome. Information, Gary, 902-578-4717.

8 p.m.-12 a.m., Karaoke jackpot, Royal Canadian Legion branch 12 (in the lounge). Reg & Ruth Magliaro. Members and guests.

8 p.m., Women’s Gamblers Anonymous meeting, St. Theresa Church, Ashby, rear basement entrance. 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.

WHITNEY PIER

9-11 a.m., Children 0-6 years and their parents/caregivers meet, Whitney Pier Youth Club, 11 West St.

10:30 a.m., Seniors exercise class, chair and standing, Whitney Pier Seniors Club, 50 Breton St. All seniors welcome.

1:30 p.m., Senior chair exercise, St. Philip’s African Orthodox Church, 57 Hankard St. Information, 902-567-1220.

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

OCTOBER 18

FRAMBOISE

7 p.m., 45s card game, Framboise Community Hall.

GLENCOE MILLS

10 p.m.-1 a.m., Glencoe Mills family square dance, Glencoe Mills Hall.

GRAND MIRA

7:30 p.m., Tarabish, St. Margaret Community Hall.

MEMBERTOU

8:30 p.m., AA Membertou Group meeting, 3 Kateri St.

POINT EDWARD

6:15-9 p.m., 129 Caribou Sea Cadets looking for new recruits, ages 12-18, Alert entrance, Canadian Coast Guard College. Information, P.J., 902-371-6761 or Pat, 902-371-2527.

SYDNEY

9-10 a.m., Seniors swimming, Kiwanis Pool, Prince Street. 9:30 a.m., Time out, Club 55. 10 a.m., Exercise group, Steelworkers and Sydney Pensioners Club, 30 Inglis St. All welcome. 10-11:30 a.m., Breastfeeding information with other breastfeeding mothers, Family Place Resource Centre, 714 Alexandra St. Dads, support persons and babies welcome. No registration.

11 a.m., (CD) AA Friends of Bill group meeting, St. Theresa Church, 381 Whitney Ave. (rear entrance).

12 p.m., Centre for Cape Breton Studies presents the Culture Circle workshop, Rotary Performance Music Room, Great Hall, CBU.

1:30 p.m., Tarabish, force the dealer, Steelworkers and Sydney Pensioners Club, 30 Inglis St. Everyone welcome.

2-3 p.m., Chair exercises, suitable for men and women, Club 55. 2-3:30 p.m., Open house, Parkland Cape Breton.

6:15-9 p.m., Royal Canadian Air Cadets 29 Sydney Kiwanis Squadron meets, Sydney Academy, use the Townsend Street entrance. 7 p.m., Steel Centre Toastmasters meet, Atlantic SuperStore community room, Kings Road.

7 p.m., Al-Anon, Courage to Change, St. Theresa’s hall, St. Peter’s Road, side door, downstairs. Non-smoking meeting. 7 p.m., (CD) AA Thursday Night Women’s Group, Every Woman’s Centre, 21 Trinity Ave.

7-9 p.m., One in Spirit Community Gospel Choir rehearsal, Williston Guest Home.

7:30 p.m., Mixed darts, Ashby Legion branch 138. New players welcome.

7:30 p.m., Tarabish, Steelworkers and Sydney Pensioners Club, 30 Inglis St.

SYDNEY RIVER

9:45-10:45 a.m., Seniors exercise class, Our Lady of Fatima Hall, 1452 Kings Rd. Sponsored by the CWL. Everyone welcome. Information, 902-562-3036 or 902539-0416.

WESTMOUNT

6-8 p.m., Chase the Ace for the Camp Carter Society, Dobson Yacht Club. Draw at 8:30 p.m.

OCTOBER 19

MARION BRIDGE

7-9 p.m., Zion/Wesley United Church auction, Marion Bridge Community Hall. Viewing begins at 6 p.m. and the auction goes live at 7 p.m. with auctioneer Alfie MacLeod.

PORT HOOD

7-9 p.m., New To You Sale, United Church Hall. Sponsored by the UCW.

7-9 p.m., Jam sessions, St. Stephen’s Jubilee United Church hall. Everyone welcome.

SYDNEY

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

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

10:30 a.m., Al-Anon Acceptance Group meets, 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, 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 p.m., Duplicate bridge, Old Radar Base Chapel. Partners guaranteed.

1:30 p.m., Darts, Club 55.

2:30 p.m., National Association of Federal Retirees host semi-annual dinner meeting, Steelworkers and Sydney Pensioners Club hall, corner of Inglis and Prince streets. Guests include the manager and nurse educator for the Sydney Medical Marijuana Clinic. All retired members of the Public Service, RCMP and Canadian Forces are welcome to attend, as are qualified persons seeking membership in the National Association of Federal Retirees. Information, NAFR office, 902539-4465 or 902-562-6541. 5:30-7:30 p.m., Chase the Ace in support of Big Brothers/Big Sisters Cape Breton, Steel City Sports Bar.

7:30 p.m., Tarabish game, 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, Whitney Pier Seniors Club, 50 Breton St. All seniors welcome.