COMMUNITY calendar

Program

The P.E.I. Association for Newcomers to Canada and Family Service P.E.I. are partnering on a skills-based learning course for newcomers and established Islanders 50 years and older to improve their financial literacy. This 10-week program, being held at the P.E.I. ANC office, 49 Water St., is Wednesdays, beginning Feb. 3, 6:30-8:30 p.m. It will cover topics such as budgeting and basic money management, strategies to track spending, planning for the future, lending and donating, safeguarding against scams, frauds and financial abuse and setting financial goals. To register, contact Yvette Doucette on or before Feb. 1, by email at yvette@peianc.com or by phone at 902-628-6009. Space is limited.

Celebration

Come to celebrate la chandeleur, a francophone Acadian tradition, at the Centre acadien Grand-Rustico on Tuesday, Feb. 2, 5-7 p.m. A supper with pancakes and sausages will be offered for $5, and Georges Arsenault will introduce those who attend to this tradition. This is a bilingual event. Check www.conseilacadien.com for more information or call 902963-3252.

Presentations

Christian meditation is every Tuesday at the Martha Spirituality Centre at SDU Place on Great George Street at 9:30 a.m. and 7:15 p.m. All denominations welcome. A donation will be appreciated.

Lectio Divina is every Wednesday morning at 10:45 a.m.-noon at the Martha Spirituality Centre at SDU Place on Great George Street. This Lectio is a contemplative reading of Mark’s Gospel. All Christian denominations welcome. To register, call 902-367-3103 or srgemma@eastlink.ca A donation will be appreciated. CLIA (Community Legal Information Association) P.E.I. will be presenting Wills, Power of Attorney and Health Care Directives on Feb. 3 at 2 p.m. at the Confederation Centre Public Library. Join Kelly Robinson from CLIA to learn more about this subject. Phone 902-368-4642 for more information.

Meetings

HampshireWeight Loss Friendshipand Healthy Club Livingfor 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. For more information, call Margaret at 902-5669991.

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.

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 902-626-3798 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.

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.

T.O.P.S. PE #906 Cornwall meets Thursdays in the basement of St. Francis of Assisi Church, 6:30-8 p.m. Call Carol, 902-675-2198.

T.O.P.S. Chapter 4848 members meet at Glen Stewart Primary School, Stratford, on Thursdays. Weigh-in: 6:30 p.m.; meeting: 7 p.m. Call 902-367-9474.

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 held on Tuesdays, 1:30 p.m., at the Cotton Centre, Bunbury Road, Stratford.

Bridge is played at the Silver Threads Club in Souris on Tuesdays at 7 p.m. 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.

Crib cards are played at the Kensington Lions Club on Tuesdays at 7:30 p.m.

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. Trinity United Church men’s breakfast is each Wednesday at 7:30 a.m. at the Loyalist Lakeview Resort. Enjoy fellowship and a guest Davies speaker.or the church Contact office, Rev. 902- Arthur 436-3155. 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. All are 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 is $5 per person. The Seniors Active Living Centre, CARI complex, UPEI, will be having a public Cribbage tournament on Thursday, Feb. 4. Registration begins at 9:15 a.m. with the games commencing at 9:30 a.m. Admission is $5 per person. There will be a 50/50 draw as well as prizes for first, second and third. Partners are not required but are recommended.

The Seniors Active Living Centre, CARI complex, UPEI, will be having a public Auction tournament on Thursday, Feb 4. Registration is at 12:45 p.m. with the tournament starting at 1 p.m. Admission is $5 per person. There will be a 50/50 draw as well as prizes for first, second and third. The Mayflower Seniors Club has bridge play Thursdays, 1:30 p.m., at the Robert L. Cotton Centre, Bunbury Road. All players are welcome. Call 902-569-1425 for more information.

Cash bingo is at the Montague Legion Br. 8, 15 Douses Rd., Thursdays, 7 p.m., with a 50/50 draw, a progressive jackpot, canteen service and complimentary tea and coffee.

Card play is Thursdays, 7 p.m., at St. Margaret’s Hall.

Sociable Bridge is Thursdays, 7 p.m., at the Haviland Club, 2 Haviland St., Charlottetown. Call 902218-4202.

Cards, auction and 45s are held at Stanhope Place on Thursdays at 7 p.m. Admission is $5. The hall is located at 2784 Bay Shore Rd.

Classes

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 at Stratford Recreation Centre, 234 Shakespeare Dr. New students are welcome. Contact Joan, bfitjv@gmail.com.

Ave., Yoga Charlottetown,is at the Path, 344 Wednesdays, University 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.

Low-impact exercise classes are at Tracadie Community Centre, Thursdays, 9:30 a.m. Call Frances Dougan, 902-676-2060, for moreinformation.

Sweat & Pump classes are at noon on Thursdays at noon at Stratford Recreation Centre, 234 Shakespeare Dr. Contact Joan, bfitjv@gmail.com. An indoor winter cycling class

for seniors 55-plus is being offered at MacQueen’s Bike Shop in Charlottetown on Tuesdays and Thursdays at noon. Spaces are limited so it is advisable to call first. For rates and other information, contact Kelley at 902-368-2453.

Youth yoga is at Now n Zen Yoga Studio in Stratford, Thursdays, 5:15 p.m. Pre-registration is required. No experience is necessary and it is suitable for all fitness levels. For information, including cost, contact nancyyogapei@gmail.com or nownzen.ca.