COMMUNITY calendar
Reserve
Tuesday, April 2, 4:30 p.m., for a seniors roasted boneless pork loin dinner being put on by the Seniors Group of Holy Redeemer at the Jack Blanchard Family Centre on Pond Street, Charlottetown. The price is $13. Tickets can be reserved by calling David, 902-892-1558 by the 5 p.m. deadline on March 31. Enjoy a great meal and the company of friends.
Saturday, April 6, 11 a.m. to 1 p. m., for a spring luncheon being hosted by the Mount Buchanan Point Prim Women’s Institute at Belfast Recreation Centre, 3033 Garfield Rd. Tickets are $10. Call Rebecca, 902659-2647, or Rose, 902-659-2744, or a WI member to reserve a ticket. Proceeds are to community projects.
Saturday, April 6, 4-6 p.m., for a pot luck supper at St. Andrew’s Presbyterian Church, Cardigan. Admission is adults, $10, and children under 12 years, $5.
Fundraiser
A used/new fishing gear sale, in aid of a P.E.I. fly fishing group is set for Saturday, March 23, 1-4 p.m. at the Farm Centre, University Avenue, Charlottetown (rear entrance). Items include rods, reels, hooks, lines, books and clothing items. Cash only.
The last Sunday Breakfast Buffet until the summer will be held March 24 at the New London Community Complex. Admission is $10 for adult and $5 for kids
Cards/Cribbage/Crokinole
Crokinole and Auction 45s will be held Saturday, March 23, 1 p.m., at the New London Community Complex
Crokinole is Tuesdays, 10 a.m. at St. Peters Circle Club. Admission is $2, which includes lunch. Call 902961-2445. No partner is needed.
The Seniors Active Living Centre, Bell Aliant Centre, UPEI, will be having a Euchre tournament on Tuesday, March 26. Registration is at 12:45 p.m. with the tournament starting at 1 p.m. Admission is $5 for members and $6 for non-members. There will be a 50/50 draw as well as prizes for first, second and third.
Cribbage is Tuesdays, 1 p.m. at the Star of the Sea Seniors’ Club, Sunrise Crescent, North Rustico.
Mayflower Seniors Tuesday cards are at the Cotton Centre, Stratford at 1:30 p.m.
An ACBL sanctioned duplicate game is Tuesdays, 7-10 p.m., at the Haviland Club, Charlottetown, with a guaranteed partner and fun play, as well as a mini lesson, 6:30 p.m. Contact irene.macarthur.pei@gmail.com or 902-394-3179. There are also private lessons for four people available.
Bridge is played at the Silver Threads Club in Souris on Tuesdays at 7 p.m.
Novice Bridge is at the Charlottetown Duplicate Bridge Club, Tuesdays, 7 p.m., Experienced players will be present to help with the bidding and play. Contact Ray Malone at ray. teaches.bridge@gmail.com.
Weekly Tuesday night cards are at 7:30 p.m., at St. Joachim’s Parish Hall. Admission is $7, with prizes, a toonie pot, a 50/50 draw and lunch.
The Star of the Sea Seniors’ Club, Sunrise Court in North Rustico, hosts Auction 45 card parties, Tuesdays at 7:30 p.m., with a 50/50 draw and a light lunch. Contact Alberta Gallant, 902-963-2083.
Kensington Lions Crib is every Tuesday at the Kensington Legion, 30 Garden Ave., 7:30 p.m.
Weekly card parties (45s singles) are at Tracadie Community Centre, Tuesdays, 7:30 p.m. There is a toonie pot, and a light lunch will be served.
Presentation
How to be an Adult - Creating a Budget will be presented at the New London Community Complex on Monday, March 25, 7 p.m. The presenter is Nancy Sanderson of Hope River Farms.
Meetings
Charlottetown Toastmasters Breakfast Club meets Tuesdays, 7:30-8:30 a.m., at Smitty’s Restaurant in Charlottetown. Guests and new members are welcome. Call Stéphane, 902-940-6695.
Hampshire Friendship Club for Weight Loss and Healthy Living meets Tuesdays, 8:45 a.m., at Hampshire Hall. Call Jean, 902-621-0398.
The Cornwall and Area 50+ Club meets at the Cornwall Civic Centre, Tuesdays, 1:30 p.m., for Cribbage, Auction and brief business items. Skip Bo and Bridge are played at 1 p.m. on Thursdays. Admission is $2.
T.O.P.S. PE #5055 Cardigan meets Tuesdays, 6 p.m. at the Cardigan Fire Hall. New members are welcome. Call Dianne Gill, 902-651-2536 or 902-626-5752.
T.O.P.S. PE #5051 Charlottetown meets Tuesdays, 6-8 p.m., at the Sherwood Rec Hall. Call Margaret, 902-393-1514.
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.; the meeting is at 6:30 p.m. Call Cynthia, 902-5664680.
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.; the meeting is at 7 p.m. New members are welcome. Call Cathy, 902-628-2069, or Carolyn, 902-9642417.
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. New members and visitors are welcome. Call Heather, 902-621-0248.