COMMUNITY calendar
Tuesdays
• Classic Country Music Jam – Lourdes SCSC Hall, starting Feb. 20, 6:30-9 p.m. Light lunch to follow. Suggested admission $5, no admission fee for players. For more info contact Bernie McCarron, 902-9280426.
• Gamblers Anonymous – 7:30 p.m. at Trinity United Church, 151 Temperance St., New Glasgow. Use side door. Gamblers Anonymous phone line (902) 252-3132.
• Card Party – Sutherlands River Community Centre, 7:30 p.m. Lunch served.
• Cribbage – 55+ Club in the NG Fire Hall, New Glasgow, 1:30-4 p.m. with social time.
• Knitting Club for Kids – Fourth Tuesday of the month at 4 p.m., Westville Library this fall.
• Cribbage – Westville legion, 7:30 p.m. Admission $5, all welcome.
• Al Anon – Adult children of alcoholics
meets 7-8 p.m., 21 Atlantic Avenue, Pictou. Contact Brenda 485-8653.
• TOPS – Meets at the Birch Hill Seniors Complex, Stellarton, 12:302:30 p.m. New members welcome, call 752-3529.
• Alcoholics Anonymous – Discussion, 8 p.m., Catherine Steele Centre, Lourdes, Stellarton. Excessive drinking can become a problem – we can help.
• Auction 45s – Seniors Building, Park St., Stellarton, 7 p.m.
• Mixed Dart League – Westville legion, 7:30 p.m. Admission, $20 per person to join for the year. Everyone welcome.
• Toddle Time – Pictou library, 10:30 a.m., for 15 months to 3 years. Youth programs 3-5 p.m.
• Bible Lessons – Also singing and games, Maranatha Bible Church, 490 Abercrombie Rd., New Glasgow, 6-7:30 p.m., for ages 5-12.
• Lego – River John library 6:157:45 p.m., 2nd and 4th Tuesday of month.
• VON-Adult Day Program – Therapeutic
activities and caregiver relief with focus on wellness, socialization, recreation and rehabilitation. For adults at risk of going into LTC. 9 a.m.-3 p.m. at the Westville Recreation Building. Call 301-9538 for info. Transportation can be provided.
• Wii Time – Pictou library 3-5 p.m.
March 20
• Free tax clinic – for simple, low income returns from 1 p.m.-4 p.m. at Westville Library/gym.
• Crohn’s and Colitis Group – Meeting at 7 p.m. at the Sobey’s Community Room, West Side, New Glasgow. Guest speaker from Halifax office to attend. Everyone welcome. For more info, please contact Mike at 902-925-2582.
March 21
• Your Benefits – Learn about Canada Pension Plan and Old Age Security, River John library 2:30-3:30 p.m., with specialist from Service Canada.
• Silver Surfers Computer Group
– Westville library 2:30 p.m. Internet safety with Barb from Pictou County Municipalities Crime Prevention Association. • Weekly Music Circle Jam – West Branch Community Hall 6:309:30 p.m. Admission for players is free, listeners free will, $2.50 suggested. Light refreshments. Proceeds to the hall.
March 22
• Free tax clinic – for simple, low income returns from 1 p.m.-4 p.m. at New Glasgow library. By appointment only. Call (902) 755-6031.
• Training Sessions – One-on-one for all things tech-related, Pictou library, 3-5 p.m. Call 902-485-5021 or drop in to make an appointment with Jennifer.
• Soup and Dessert Luncheon – St Bee’s Anglican Church (Helping Hands) Westville 11:15 a.m.-1 p.m. Price $8. Takeout available.
• Computer and Tech Training
– Pictou library, afternoon. One-onone. Call to make and appointment.
March 23
• Trivia Night – Fundraiser for public library, Glasgow Square, doors open 6:30 p.m., trivia starts at 7. $15 per person, $90 for a table of six. Cash bar. Prizes. To register: 902755-6031
info@parl.ns.ca
• Computer and Tech Training – Pictou library 1-4 p.m. One-on-one. Call to make and appointment.
March 24
• Cape Breton Style Square Dance – Plymouth Community Centre. Come to listen or come to dance, Everyone welcome! Music by Heather Cameron, Lorna Kennedy, and Fhinn Timmons. Beginners lesson at 6:30 p.m. led by Irene Endicott, dance begins at 7. $5 or by donation.
• Old Time Dance – 7:30 p.m. at West Branch Community Hall. Music by The MacKinnons plus Marilyn, Alvin and Tracy; Roger Simm, calling. Lunch served, shared sweets. Admission $7.
• Yard/Craft Sale – Fundraiser, ADE Tri Lodge, 427 Little Harbour Rd., 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Bill and Margie MacDonald, Norman and Jean McComb. Proceeds to the Shriners Children’s Hospital travel funds.
March 25
• Ecumenical Worship Service – Pictou United Church 10:30 a.m. Palm Sunday-Passion Sunday worship.