COMMUNITY calendar
SATURDAY Gluten-Free Session
Sobeys Summerside hosting free Gluten-Free Event. Sample glutenfree products, get new recipe ideas and talk to experts about glutenfree diets. On the floor of the store. No registration required. Just drop by. 10 a.m.-2 p.m., May 5
Maker Space
Maker Space at Summerside Rotary Library Every Saturdays at 10 a.m. DIY space where families can gather to create, invent, and learn. Puppet Play at 11 a.m. Watch puppet play then stay and make up your own. Family fun for everyone at Summerside Rotary Library. 10 and 11 a.m., May 5
Fiddle Doo & Pot Luck
Fiddle Doo & Pot Luck at Murray Christian Centre, Kensington. Variety of music with fiddlers and singers. Guests welcome to play an instrument, sing, or just listen. Donations at the door go to cover expenses for Maritime Fiddle Festival. 2-6 p.m., May 5
Legion Kitchen Party
Kitchen Party at Summerside Legion from 2 to 5 p.m. featuring Eddy Quinn. 2-5 p.m., May 5
Men’s Choir Concert
Forte men’s choir from Charlottetown, under direction of Dr. Margo Rejskind, present their spring concert “Let All Men Sing.” Tickets: $10 at the door. At Summerside Presbyterian Church, 130 Victoria Rd. www.summersidepresbyterianpei.ca 7 p.m., May 5
Victoria West Spring Fling
Spring Fling at Victoria West United Church. Music by Dunromin (Vans Bryant, Harold and Marnie Noye, John Campbell, Jim Dickson). Freewill offering accepted as admission. Proceeds go to UCW. Lunch, craft table and door prizes. Church is wheelchair accessible. 7 p.m., May 5
Helping Hands Jamboree
Helping Hands Band Jamboree at St. Anthony’s Hall, Rte. 2, Woodstock. Admission at the door. Music, fun and lunch. 7:30 p.m., May 5
Legion Darts
Darts at Summerside Legion Saturdays at 8 p.m. Also Sundays at 12 noon and Fridays at 7 p.m. 8 p.m., May 5
Club 50 Dance
Dance on Saturday nights at Club 50 in Abram-Village. Dancing to live music with Jordan LeClair and Michael Richard. Lunch and 50/50 draw. Admission $6. 8:30-11:30 p.m., May 5
SUNDAY Indoor Flea Market
Flea market featuring antiques, tools, local crafts, knitting, new and used items, at Linkletter Community Centre, 1670 Route 11, every Sunday, 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. For tables phone Kari at 902-786-9979. Free admission. 8 a.m.-1 p.m., May 6
K of C Roast Beef Dinner
Knights of Columbus Community Hall, Palmer Road, roast beef dinner, tea, coffee, roll, and dessert. Price $12 for adults, children $6. Mother’s Day door prize. All proceeds for upkeep of Knights of Columbus Hall. 12-1 p.m., May 6
Lego Club at Library
Lego Club from 1 to 4 p.m. Sundays. Building with Lego at Summerside Rotary Library. 1-4 p.m., May 6
Hike For Hospice
Hospice P.E.I. participating in 16th Annual Hike for Hospice Palliative Care. Registration at Shipyard Market, Water Street, at 1:30 p.m. Hike starts at 2 p.m. and follows Summerside boardwalk. Registration fee: $20. Visit Hospice PEI Facebook page or website www. hospicepei.ca or call 902-368-4486. All monies raised remain in community and help support Islanders living with life-limiting illness and loved ones. 2p.m., May 6
Run for Life Tryon
Run for Life in Tryon. Registration at 1 p.m. #85 Route 10. A 2 or 5-km walk or run, or a 10-km run. Soup and rolls, chocolate milk and goodies to share after race. Male/female and youth first-place prizes and draw prizes. Race director: Deborah Walsh 902-620-8423. 2 p.m., May 6
Acoustic Music Jam
Acoustic Music Jam every Sunday from 2 to 8:30 p.m. at Acadian Musical Village (Expo-Centre), Abram-Village. Organized by Acadian Musical Village and Evangeline Bluegrass Festival. Admission $3. Adults only. Supper served at 5 p.m. for $10 admission. Door prize and 50/50 Draw. Contact: 902-8542324 2-8:30 p.m., May 6
Presbyterian Church Service
Special service at Summerside Presbyterian Church to recognize and give thanks for gifts congregation received from bequests in recent years. Everyone invited to join in service of praise and reflection and for refreshments and fellowship following service. 7 p.m., May 6
St. Louis Music Night
Music at St. Louis Community Centre. Musicians: Keelyn Wedge, Elaine Wedge, Christine Cameron and Steven Perry. Admission $5. Light lunch provided. All proceeds for upkeep of the centre. 7:30 p.m., May 6
MONDAY Rock & Talk Playgroup
Rock & Talk Playgroup hosted by Family Place, 75 Central St., Summerside, Mondays, for babies, toddlers and caregivers. Allow children and grown-ups chance to socialize. Staff co-ordinates activities, educational toys, healthy snack and Parent Child Mother Goose circle time. Call 902-436-1348 or familyplace@eastlink.ca. 9:30-11:30 a.m., May 7
Kinkora Playgroups
Playgroups hosted by Family Place, at Kinkora Place, 45 Anderson St., Mondays 9:30-11:30 a.m. 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., May 7
Quilt Guild Meeting
Regular meeting of Northern Lights Quilt Guild at O’Leary Community Complex. 10 a.m., May 7
Legion Bluegrass Concert
Bluegrass & Acoustic Music concert, featuring Louise Perry with Cindy Ellands-Arsenault and Bernie DesRoches, at Summerside Legion. Open-mike performers on 7-7:30 p.m. have free admission. Admission: $5. 50/50 draw and door prizes. Bring acoustic instruments for jam after concert. 7-9 p.m., May 7
Parkview Cribbage
Cribbage games Mondays 7 p.m. at Parkview Senior Citizens’ Club, 335 Central St., Summerside. 7 p.m., May 7
North Granville Cemetery
Annual meeting of North Granville Cemetery Committee at North Granville Community Centre. All interested parties encouraged to attend. 7:30 p.m., May 7
TUESDAY Wiggle, Giggle, Munch
New Wiggle, Giggle & Munch family program hosted by Family Place, at Summerside Rotary
Library Tuesdays 9:30 to 11:30 a.m., until May 22. Fun family program focusing on physical activity, nutrition and creativity. Designed for children aged 2-5 years and parents/caregivers. Register at Family Place, 902-436-1348 or email familyplace@eastlink.ca. Also Wiggle Giggle Read with rhymes, songs and playtime activities for babies 0-36 months and caregivers Fridays at 10:30 a.m. and Tuesdays at 1:30 p.m. at Summerside Rotary Library. 9:30 a.m. and 1:30 p.m., May 8
O’Leary Library Storytime
Storytime at 10:30 a.m. Tuesdays for 3-to-5-year-olds and their adults at O’Leary Public Library. Fun activities, stories and songs. 10:30 a.m., May 8
St. Paul’s Bridge
Bridge players meet at St. Paul’s Church in Summerside Tuesdays at 12:45 p.m. for friendly game. All welcome. 12:45 p.m., May 8
Cooking for Blood Sugars
Join Sobeys dietitian for free twoweek Cooking for Better Blood Sugars program. Learn how to prepare meals to help manage blood sugars. Recipes and samples provided. At Sobeys Summerside. Register by emailing margaret. young@sobeys.com or calling 902436-6731. 1-2:30 p.m., May 8
Parkview Bingo and Cards
Bingo at 1 p.m. and Auction card games at 7 p.m. Tuesdays at Parkview Seniors Club, 335 Central St., Summerside. 1 and 7 p.m., May 8
Stroller Fit Program
Stroller Fit hosted by Family Place, at Credit Union Place walking track Tuesdays 1:30-2:30 p.m. Group for new parents and their wee ones, free. Get some exercise and meet and socialize with other new parents. Registration not required. 1:30-2:30 p.m., May 8
Parenting Program
Handle With Care, fun and interactive free program to help parents/caregivers promote mental health of children from birth to 6 years, Tuesdays until June 26 at Family Place, Summerside. Program includes: free books, program materials and snacks. Limited number of childcare subsidies (to pay for offsite childcare) available to those who qualify. Register by calling 902-436-1348 or emailing familyplace@eastlink.ca. 6-8 p.m., May 8
The Shed
Listen to jam session and bring an instrument if you play every Tuesday night at The Shed. Free admission, adults any age. At Slemon Park Hotel and Conference Centre. Call Kim at 902-888-7192. 7-9 p.m., May 8
Summerside Legion Crib
Cribbage games begin at 7 p.m. at Summerside Legion. 7 p.m., May 8
Bedeque Ceilidh
Ceilidh at Bedeque United Church Hall. Group On the Road Again providing the entertainment. Admission: $6. Light lunch served. 7:30 p.m., May 8
WEDNESDAY Kensington Playgroups
Playgroups hosted by Family Place, at Murray Christian Centre, School St., Kensington. Wednesdays 9:3011:30 a.m. Chance for children and grown-ups to socialize. Staff co-ordinates craft, educational toys, healthy snack and circle time. Register at Family Place, call 902436-1348 or email familyplace@eastlink.ca. 9:30-11:30 a.m., May 9
Prenatal, Breastfeeding Groups
Bosom Buddies breastfeeding support group, 10-11:30 a.m. Nursing babies and toddlers welcome. New Beginnings Prenatal Group for expectant parents, 5:30-7:30 p.m. Free. Prenatal topics plus food supplements, nutritious supper, Baby Box bassinet and infant clothing included. At Family Place, 75 Central St., Summerside, Wednesdays. Register at Family Place, call 902436-1348 or email familyplace@eastlink.ca. 10 a.m. and 5:30 p.m., May 9
Parkview Ceilidh
Parkview Ceilidh at Parkview Seniors’ Club, 335 Central St., Summerside, featuring group, Dunromin, consisting of Vans Bryant, Harold and Marnie Noye, Jim Dickson and John Campbell. Lunch and 50/50 tickets available. 7:30 p.m., May 9
Chase the Ace
Silver Fox Chase the Ace, in aid of Junior Curling and Sailing, draw every Wednesday at 8:30 p.m. Jackpot: $24,190 with 11 cards remaining. Do not have to be present to win. Purchase tickets at Silver Fox, D. Alex MacDonald Ltd. or Waugh’s Food Centre. 8:30 p.m., May 9
THURSDAY Postnatal Group
Beyond the Bump Postnatal Group at Family Place, 75 Central St., 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 (Diaper Fit) and last Friday of month for movie (Stars & Strollers). Register at Family Place, call 902436-1348 or familyplace@eastlink.ca. 9:30-11:30 a.m., May 10
Family Storytime
Enjoy stories and activities at Family Storytime for children 3 to 5 years every Thursday at 10:30 a.m. at Summerside Rotary Library in Inspire Learning Centre, 57 Central St. 10:30 a.m., May 10
Cards at Parkview
Canasta card games at 1 p.m. and Auction card games at 7 p.m. Thursdays at Parkview Seniors Club, 335 Central St., Summerside. 1 and 7 p.m., May 10
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., May 10
Summerside Legion Karaoke
Karaoke at Summerside Legion, starting at 8 p.m. 8 p.m., May 10
FRIDAY Borden-Carleton Playgroup
Borden-Carleton Playgroups hosted by Family Place, at Community Library in Fire Hall, 244 Borden Ave. Fridays. Children and grownups chance to socialize. Staff co-ordinates craft, educational toys, healthy snack and circle time. Register at Family Place, call 902436-1348 or email familyplace@eastlink.ca. 9:30-11:30 a.m., May 11
Summerside Playgroup
Playgroups hosted by Family Place, 75 Central St., Summerside, Fridays. Chance for children and grown-ups 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., May 11
Elmsdale Music Night
Music Night at Elmsdale Community Centre. Music by Roger Chaisson and friends –group includes Dale Gaudet, George Chaisson, Leroy Hiltz, Joe Doucette and John McInnis. Canteen service, 50/50 draw, and toe-tapping tunes. 7:30 p.m., May 11
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