COMMUNITY calendar
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 grownups 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 30
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 30
Chase the Ace
Silver Fox Chase the Ace, in aid of Junior Curling and Sailing, draw every Wednesday at 8:30 p.m. Jackpot: $28,460 with 8 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 30
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 31
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 31
Nutrition for Seniors
Nutrition Tips for Seniors with Bernadette Campbell, registered dietitian with Health P.E.I., at Seniors Room in Kinkora fire hall. Learn how good nutrition protects body and brain. Assortment of nutrition handouts and recipes. For more info, contact Bernadette at 902432-2600.
11 a.m.-12 p.m., May 31
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 31
Lego at Library
Lego fun drop-in and build and O’Leary Public Library.
4 p.m., May 31
Movie and Discussion on Drugs
PEERS Alliance (formerly AIDS PEI) with Film P.E.I. and Health P.E.I. hosting movie and discussion night in Summerside for people with personal experience with drug use. At the Harbourside Health Centre, 243 Heather Moyse Dr. Snacks and pizza provided. 6-8:30 p.m., May 31
Chocolate Bar Bingo
Chocolate Bar Bingo – one regularsize chocolate bar buys two cards for 10 games. All ages. Prizes: chocolate bars. At Slemon Park Plaza. 6 p.m., May 31
Celiac Info Session
Have celiac disease? Have questions? Information session on celiac disease at Sobeys Community Room, Summerside.
6:30 p.m., May 31 at
Summerside Legion Karaoke
Karaoke at Summerside Legion, starting at 8 p.m. Semifinals start. 8 p.m., May 31
FRIDAY Library Reading Program
Summerside Rotary Library hosts Wiggle, Giggle, Read Fridays at 10:30 a.m. and Tuesdays at 1:30 p.m. Rhymes, songs and playtime activities for baby’s 0-36 months and their caregivers.
10:30 p.m., June 1
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