COMMUNITY calendar

Cape Breton Community Calendar is a public service listing of community events sponsored by non-profit 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.

MAY 2 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 seeks new recruits, ages 12-18, Alert entrance, Canadian Coast Guard College. Information, P.J., 902-371-6761 or Pat, 902-371-2527.

PRIME BROOK

4-7:30 p.m., Chase the Ace in support of Brooks Haven Seniors Recreation and Two Rivers Wildlife Park, Brooks Haven Hall. Draw at 8 p.m.

SYDNEY

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

9:30 a.m., Time out, Club 55. 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 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 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 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 p.m., Prostate cancer support group meets, Sobeys Myles Burke Community Room, Prince Street. 7-9 p.m., One in Spirit Community Gospel Choir rehearsal, Williston Guest Home.

7 p.m., MS monthly meeting, Bethel Presbyterian Church hall, Brookland Avenue. All welcome. Information, David, 902-562-5546.

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 902-539-0416.

WHITNEY PIER

1:30 p.m., Tai chi for cancer support, Pier Legion. Open to anyone who has experienced cancer and their support person. Information, 902567-8074.

MAY 3 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 p.m., Duplicate bridge, Old Radar Base Chapel. Partners guaranteed. 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.

1:30 p.m., Darts, Club 55. 4:30 p.m., Doors open for weekly Chase the Ace in support of Beyond the Horizon Building Campaign, Horizon Achievement Centre, 780 Upper Prince St. Draw at 7 p.m. You do not need to be present to win. 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., (OS) 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.

1:15-2:15 p.m., Music therapy for cancer patients and their caregivers with Shelley Allen, Pier Legion, Victoria Road. Information, Alicia, Cape Breton Cancer Centre, 902-567-6622.

MAY 4 ALBERT BRIDGE

2:30 p.m., Velo Cape Breton spring opener bike ride and barbecue, Mira Boat Club, 545 Hillside Rd. All welcome. Information, www.velocapebreton.ca or VCB Facebook page.

LITTLE NARROWS

1-3 p.m., Little Narrows Presbyterian Ladies Aid hosts annual spring tea and sale, church hall.

MABOU

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

SYDNEY

9 a.m.-12 p.m., Fourth annual Great Cape Breton Cleanup takes place from local fire departments. Information and registration, www.cbrm.ns.ca/cleanup.

10 a.m., Meetings, Victoria Park Wo’s & Sgt’s Mess. Information, Pierre, 902-828-2051.

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. 7:30 p.m., Tarabish game, Club 55. 8 p.m., (OS) AA Turning Point Group, Friendship Hall, 135 Charlotte St.

WESTMOUNT

10 a.m.-3 p.m., Open house, Canadian Coast Guard College, 1190 Westmount Rd. Opportunity to tour campus and for potential students to see and better understand the roles and responsibilities of careers in marine communications and traffic services, navigation, electronics and informatics technology training and engineering.

MAY 5 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.

MULGRAVE

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

SYDNEY

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 FORKS

2-4 p.m., Tea and sale, Sydney Forks Recreation Centre. Light lunch served.

SYDNEY RIVER

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

WHITNEY PIER

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.

MAY 6 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.

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 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.

2-3 p.m., Chair exercises for men and women, Club 55.

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 to join the unit. Information, Capt. Hawco, 902-5392262.

7 p.m., Cape Breton Toastmasters Club meeting, Kiwanis Pool building, 25 Inglis St. Information, 902-5657552.

7 p.m., St. John Ambulance Volunteer Brigade meets, Tim Hortons, George Street (door facing casino). Information, 902-564-4189 or visit 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.

MAY 7 BIG POND

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

LOUISDALE

9:30 a.m., Annual general meeting of Richmond branch of the Retired Teachers Association, Seal Cove Restaurant.

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, 902-5646479.

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

10 a.m.-3 p.m., Info Café open, Faith Baptist Church, 10 Davenport Rd. Free coffee, refreshment, advice and friendship available plus access to experts in work, debt, legal and money management. Free internet/ computer access with assistance as needed. One to two food bags available upon request.

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. 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. To register or for information, 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 members. Free or small donation. Information, Catherine, 902-577-9645 or Barbara,902-929-2584.

7 p.m., Cape Breton Antique & Custom Car Club monthly meeting, St. Theresa’s Parish Centre, 285 St. Peters Rd.

8 p.m., (CD) AA Ashby Group meeting, St. Theresa Church (rear), 381 Whitney Ave., Ashby.

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

WHITNEY PIER

1 p.m., Whitney Pier Seniors and Pensioners Club hosts fun darts, followed by cards (scat), 50 Breton St. Everyone welcome. Light lunch.

MAY 8 ARICHAT

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

DUTCH BROOK

7:30 p.m., Cape Breton Island Wildlife Association meets, Fair Haven Hall.

ESKASONI

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

MARION BRIDGE

2-4 p.m., Mira Seniors and Pensioners Centre hosts an afternoon of cards.

MULGRAVE

7:30 p.m., Weekly 45 card play, Mulgrave Royal Canadian Legion branch 37.

Information, www.Facebook.com/MulgraveLegion or www.Twitter.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 Library hosts Stress Busters Series. Sponsored by Family Place Resource Centre. Facilitated by Joanne Connors.

PORT HAWKESBURY

7-9 p.m., Dementia/Alzheimer caregiver support group meets, Strait Richmond Hospital boardroom, Evanston. An opportunity to learn, exchange information and receive encouragement.

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., 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 p.m., Duplicate bridge, Old Radar Base Chapel. Partners guaranteed. 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 recruiting youths, male and female, ages 12-18, Sydney Academy basement entrance, Terrace Street.

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

7-8 p.m., MS Society of Canada confidential information and support teleconferences. Information, 1-800268-7582.

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, 902-565-9810.

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