COMMUNITY calendar
PRESENTATIONS
A presentation on neuromovement - overcome pain and limitation using principles of brain plasticity - will be held at the Confederation Centre Public Library on Jan. 20, 7 p.m. Join certified practitioner in Anat Baniel Methods Lorrie Jollimore to learn more about this groundbreaking rehabilitation technique.
Christian meditation is Tuesdays at the Martha Spirituality Centre, SDU Place, Great George Street, Charlottetown (enter off King Street), 9:30-10:15 a.m. and 7:15-8 p.m. Join this simple and ancient form of prayer. All denominations are welcome. Call 902-367-3103 or email srgemma@eastlink.ca. Donations are accepted.
Lectio Divina (sacred reading
and reflection) on Mark’s Gospel is every Wednesday at the Martha Spirituality Centre at SDU Place on Great George Street, 11 a.m. until noon, led by Sr. Gemma Dunn and Sr. Della Gaudet. To inquire or register, call 902-367-3103 or message srgemma@eastlink.ca . Donations are accepted.
WORKSHOP
Brenda Sanders-Passmore, veteran registered massage therapist will be offering another infant massage workshop on Wednesday, Jan. 20 at 1:30 p.m. Topics include soothing common baby discomforts. Twins are welcome. Registering with payment is required to reserve your space. Offered at Sanctuary Yoga and Massage at 161 St. Peters Rd., in the Sherwood Business Centre. For more information please visit the website at www.sanctuaryyogaandmassage.c om.
Health/classes
Gentle chair yoga is a 10-week series starting up again on Tuesday, Jan. 19, 6:45 p.m. This program is for anyone with mobility issues or who is experiencing stiffness or soreness. No experience necessary, it’s offered by Brenda Sanders-Passmore a Registered Massage Therapist and Yoga Instructor at Sanctuary Yoga and Massage at 161 St. Peters Rd. in the Sherwood Business Centre. Registering with payment is required. For more information, visit the website at www.sanctuaryyogaandmassage.c om
Yoga classes are at Tracadie Community Centre, Tuesdays, 9:30 a.m. Call Frances Dougan, 902-6762060.
Yoga classes are Tuesdays,
Wednesdays and Thursdays at Trinity United Church, Charlottetown. Contact Judith Merrill, www.spiritpath.ca, jmerrill@islandtelecom.com or 902-892-3147.
Yoga classes are at noon on Tuesdays, starting Sept. 15 (free class Sept. 8 at noon) at Stratford Recreation Centre, 234 Shakespeare Dr. New students are welcome. Contact Joan, bfitjv@gmail.com.
Yoga is at the Path, 344 University Ave., Charlottetown, Wednesdays, 5-6 p.m. Contact Mary at yogaforlife@eastlink.ca or 902-892-4658. Students can join at any time, and beginners are welcome in this mixed level class.
Meetings
Hampshire Friendship Club for Weight Loss and Healthy Living meets Tuesdays, 8:45 a.m., at Hampshire Hall. Call Jean, 902-6210398. T.O.P.S. PE #5051 Charlottetown meets Tuesdays, 6-8 p.m., at the Sherwood Rec Hall. Call Margaret at 902-566-9991.
Cardigan T.O.P.S. meets Tuesdays, 6 p.m., at the Cardigan village office. New members are welcome to call Karen Wood, 902-676-2978. T.O.P.S. PE 3715, North River, meets Tuesdays at the North River Fire Hall (back door entrance). Weigh-in is at 5:45 p.m. with the meeting at 6:30 p.m. All are welcome. Call Cynthia, 902-566-4680. T.O.P.S. PE809, Hunter River, meets Tuesdays in the music room, Central Queens Elementary School, Hunter River. Weigh-in begins at 6:30 p.m., and the meeting is at 7 p.m. New members are welcome. Call Cathy, 902-628-2069, or Carolyn, 902-964-2417.
The Lady’s Slipper Needle Arts
Guild meets the second and fourth Tuesday of the month, 7 p.m., at Winsloe United Church, 121 Winsloe Rd. (Route 223), South Winsloe. Anyone with a passion for needlework of any kind or who wishes to learn is invited to take part. New members and visitors are welcome. Call Heather, 902-6210248.
The P.E.I. chapter of Osteoporosis Canada meets on the third Tuesday of the month, 6:30 p.m., at Murphy’s Community Centre, Richmond Street, Charlottetown. New volunteers are welcome. Call 902367-3933.
Toastmasters, designed to help
develop communication and leadership skills in a self-paced, friendly atmosphere, meets Wednesdays, September to June, 6-8 p.m., at the Carrefour Isle Saint Jean, 5 Acadian Dr., Charlottetown. Guests are welcome and there is no cost for a guest to attend. Call 902626-3798 or visit www.premieretoastmasters.com.
T.O.P.S. #1968, Souris, meets Wednesdays in the classroom at the Souris Hospital, 5:45-6:45 p.m. New members are welcome. Call Mae, 902-687-2877.
T.O.P.S. P.E.I. #5054 Charlottetown, meets Wednesdays in the community room upstairs at Sobeys on Allen Street. Weigh-in: 5:30-6 p.m.; meeting: 6 p.m. All are welcome. Contact Karen Peters, 902-626-7953, or email TOPSPE5054@outlook.com. T.O.P.S. PE 4189 Kensington meets on Wednesdays at the Holy Family Parish Centre, 30 Pleasant St. Weigh-in: 6-7 p.m.; meeting: 7 p.m. New members are welcome. Call Pat, 902-432-3813.
Community
The Cornwall and Area 50+ Club meets weekly at the Cornwall Civic Centre on Tuesdays at 1:30 pm for auction and cribbage. Skip Bo is played on Thursdays at 1:30 p.m. Admission is $2.
Mayflower Seniors Club cards is Tuesdays, 1:30 p.m., at the Cotton Centre, Bunbury Road, Stratford.
ACBL sanctioned duplicate game
is Tuesdays, 7-10 p.m., at the Haviland Club, Charlottetown, with a guaranteed partner and fun relaxed play, as well as a mini lesson at 6:30 p.m. Contact irene.macarthur@pei.sympatico.ca, 902-569-3180 or www.overthebridgeclub.com. Novice Bridge is at the Charlottetown Duplicate Bridge Club (161 St. Peter’s Rd.) on Tuesdays, 7 p.m. All beginning bridge players are welcome. Experienced bridge players will be on hand to help with bidding and play. Contact Ray Malone at 902-368-8416 or rpmalone@eastlink.ca.
Vernon River Cards are Tuesdays, 7:30 p.m., at St. Joachim’s Parish Hall.
Auction 45s is played at the Star of the Sea Seniors Club, North Rustico, Tuesdays, 7:30 p.m. There is also a 50/50 draw and lunch. Everyone is welcome.
Weekly card parties (45s) are at Tracadie Community Centre, Tuesdays, 7:30 p.m. The game is singles, and there is a toonie pot. A light lunch will be served. North Rustico Lions Club auction tournament is on Wednesdays, 1 p.m. The cost is $10 per team. There is also a 50/50 draw with proceeds to the North Rustico Lionnettes. Montague 50+ Seniors Club plays Euchre every Wednesday at 1 p.m. in the Montague Legion, Douses Road. Everyone is welcome.
Auction/45s is at the Jack Blanchard Family Centre, Charlottetown, Wednesdays 1:30 p.m. Admission is $2. There will also be a 50/50 draw.
Card parties (45s) are in St. Teresa’s in the church activity room, Wednesdays, 7:30 p.m. The game is being played as singles, so a partner is not necessary. There is a 50/50 draw, and a light lunch.
Weekly card game is Wednesdays, 7:30 p.m., in the hall of St. Francis in Cornwall. Enjoy an evening of auction; partners not required. Tea and light lunch are served.
St. Pius X Church Knights of
Columbus cribbage is Wednesdays, 7:30 p.m., in the basement of St. Pius X Church, St. Peter’s Road, Charlottetown, with prize, a loonie pot and a 50/50 draw. Bring a partner. Cost: $5 per person.