COMMUNITY calendar
THURSDAY
Postnatal Group
Beyond the Bump Postnatal Group at Family Place, Summerside, Thursdays. Group for new parents, free. Onsite childcare, food supplements for breastfeeding moms, snacks, baby/toddler clothing. Meet at CUP last Thursday of month for swim with baby. Register at Family Place, call 902-4361348 or familyplace@eastlink.ca. 9:30-11:30 a.m., March 22
Easter Crafts and Stories Easter crafts and story time at Abram-Village Public Library. 10 a.m., March 22 Healthy Eating Storytime
Special story time all about eating healthy. Stories and activities for ages 3 to 5 years and their families. At Summerside Rotary Library in Inspire Learning Centre, 57 Central St.
10:30 a.m., March 22
Eptek Lunchtime Films
Eptek Lunchtime films Thursdays at noon. Some new films and others from late Friend, Blanche Hogg. This week: “Touring London, Paris, and Rome (60 minutes) distributed by Questar Video Inc. Bring a lunch; coffee, tea, cookies served by Friends of Eptek. No charge but donations accepted for refreshments.
12 noon, March 22
Parkview Seniors Cards
Card games on Thursdays at Parkview Seniors’ Club. Canasta at 1 p.m. and Auction at 7 p.m. At 335 Central St., Summerside.
1 and 7 p.m., March 22
Needle Craft Club
Meet new people and socialize while you knit or do other needlework at Needle Craft Club. Get advice, learn new techniques and see interesting, new projects to try. Bring own needle-craft paraphernalia. At Summerside Rotary Library, Inspire Learning Centre, 57 Central St.
2 p.m., March 22
Linkletter Jamboree
Thursday Night Jamboree at Linkletter Community Centre, 1670 Rte. 11. Featuring Dunromin (Vans Bryant, Harold Noye, John Campbell, Jim Dickson, Marnie Noye) followed by open mic featuring singers, step-dancers, etc. Wheelchair accessible, 50/50, door prizes. Admission $8, includes lunch. 7 p.m., March 22
Karaoke with Clayton
Summerside Legion Karaoke with Clayton Gallant starting at 8 p.m. Contest continues.
8 p.m., March 22
FRIDAY
Borden-Carleton Playgroup
Borden-Carleton Playgroups hosted by Family Place, at Community Library in Fire Hall, 244 Borden Ave. Fridays. Children and grown-ups chance to socialize. Staff co-ordinates craft, educational toys, healthy snack and circle time. For info, drop into Family Place, call 902-436-1348 or familyplace@eastlink.ca. 9:30-11:30 a.m., March 23
Summerside Playgroup
Playgroups hosted by Family Place, 75 Central St., Summerside, Fridays. Children and grown-ups chance to socialize. Staff coordinates craft, educational toys, healthy snack and circle time. For info, drop into Family Place, call 902-436-1348 or familyplace@eastlink.ca.
9:30-11:30 a.m., March 23
Cooking for Arthritis Class
Join Sobeys dietitian for free Cooking for Arthritis class. Learn which foods can help with arthritis. Recipes and samples provided. Class at Sobeys Summerside. Register by emailing margaret.young@sobeys.com or calling 902-436-6731. 10:30 a.m.-12 p.m., March 23
Playing and Reading
Wiggle, Giggle, Read program Fridays at 10:30 a.m. and Tuesdays at 1:30 p.m. at Summerside Rotary Library, Inspire Learning Centre, 57 Central St. Rhymes, songs and playtime activities for babies 0-36 months and caregivers.
10:30 a.m., March 23
Lenten Worship Service
Annual Lenten Worship Services at noon, luncheon at 12:30 p.m., sponsored by Summerside and Area Christian Council, on Fridays in Lent. This week at Salvation Army at 374 Pope Rd. Donations of $5 appreciated with funds going to Merrill J. MacLeod Bursary and community needs/programs in Summerside area.
12 noon, March 23