LOCAL CALENDAR
THURSDAY, DEC. 6
POSTPARTUM AND NEW PARENT SUPPORT: 12:45 until 1:45 p.m. at Play Café, Brookdale Plaza Chemong Rd. Free drop-in style meet up for parents with babies 0-12 months needing postpartum support. Facilitated by Sarah and Sonja of Serenity Doula Care.
MUSIC: Friends in Music, a Community Band for all ages,ability levels, and instruments including strings, meets weekly Thursdays 5:30-7:30 p.m. at Long and McQuade, Alymer St. Contact: friendsinmusic.ca or via Facebook.
MUSIC: Joni Mitchell's River, to be sung by as many people as possible, Lakefield Legion, doors open 6:45. Warmup songs 7:15 p.m. River, 7:30 p.m. Musical leaders: Linda S. Clark & David Berger. $5. Kids welcome if with an adult.
ENNISMORE SENIORS: Line dancing, 9:30 a.m., Euchre, 1 p.m. Memberships are $15 per year with a fee of $1 per activity. All are welcome. Next to the fire hall on Tara Rd. Call Lindy at 705-292-8101 for more information. SENIORS: Whitlaw Mariners Seniors Club, located at McDonnel St. Activity Centre, has bid euchre and darts at 1 p.m. Lunch is served at 11:30 a.m. and includes soup or sandwich for $2.50 and desserts for $1 to $2. DANCING: Peterborough Scottish Country Dance Society, 6:30-9:30 p.m., The Mount, Monaghan Rd. Annual fees are $110 for adults, $45 for students, or $60/$25 for semi-annual sessions (Sept.-Dec., Jan.May), Call 705-930-3108 for more information.
EUCHRE: Lakefield Golden Years Centre, 275 Queen St. 7 p.m., $5 includes snacks and prizes.
McDONNEL ST. ACTIVITY CENTRE: serves lunch every Monday and Thursday at 11:30. Includes soup or sandwich for $2.50 and dessert for $1 to $2. The Centre is located at 577 McDonnel St. For more information, please call 705-874-1301.
LEGION LUNCH: 11:30 a.m. - 2 p.m. Come out and try homemade dishes from the Legion's in-house cook. $7.
LINE DANCING: At NuBodies Fitness. Call 705-743-4994.
EUCHRE - Progressive euchre in St. Martin of Tours Parish Hall at 513 Ennis Road, Ennismore, hosted by the Knights of Columbus. Entrance to Parish Hall is at rear of church. Admittance is $5 which includes prizes, 50/50 draw and refreshments. Start time is 7 p.m. New players are welcome.
KNITTING: 1:30-3 p.m. Knit and Purl Club, Keene United Church. Call 295-6156. COMPUTER LESSONS: Computer Lessons every Thursday at the Keene Library from 1 to 2 p.m. Each lesson is $10. Please call ahead to reserve your spot 705-295-6814.
KNITTING: Knitters Circle& Casual Crafts, Douro-Dummer Public Library -10:30 a.m. till noon. The library has lots of knitting and craft books.
STORY AND SONG: Douro-Dummer Public Library from - 9:30 until 11 am on Thursdays Sign up and Registration fee $2 per month. OMEMEE: The Community Care balanced fitness programme, 9:45 a.m.- 10:45 a.m. at Trinity United Church. For further information call 705-324-5085.
Walking: Friends of Ferris Weekly Guided Walking Group meets at 9 a.m. at the Suspension Bridge in Ferris Park. Call Carol at 705-632-0724.
MEN: The Omemee Men's group is held Thursday evenings at Christ Church Anglican. For information call 705-799-2098. SENIORS: Omemee's Age Friendly Committee meets at Coronation Hall, Feb. 12, 9:30 a.m. - 11 a.m.
TAI CHI: 10 a.m.-noon there will Tai Chi at the Buckhorn Community Centre.
SENIORS: Community Care of the City of Kawartha Lakes holds an Adult Day programme each Monday and Thursday, 8:30 a.m.- 3:30 p.m. at Trinity United Church, Omemee. The programme is offered to frail seniors, and those residents with memory impairment and/or physical disabilities. If you'd like further information about the service contact the office at 705-324-7323.
FRIDAY, DEC. 7
ASTRONOMY: The Peterborough Astronomical Association monthly meeting, Rotary Education Centre/Guest Services Building, Riverview Park and Zoo. AGM at 7 p.m., Novice Astronomy Class, 6 p.m. AGM will include the screening of an NFB film, followed by a Christmas social. All welcome. MAPLERIDGE: Friday night meals, 4:30 p.m., $8. Main course, dessert, coffee, tea or coffee and games, including bid euchre, bingo, Mexican train or horseracing. Everyone welcome.
EUCHRE: 12:15 there is Bid Euchre in the Legion banquet hall. Everyone is welcome. 705-745-6361.
ENNISMORE SENIORS: Carving and pool, 8:30 a.m., Celtic dancing, 1 p.m. Memberships are $15 per year with a fee of $1 per activity. All are welcome. Next to the fire hall on Tara Rd. Call Lindy at 705-292-8101 for more information.
CRIBBAGE: Golden Years Club, Lakefield, 275 Queen St., 1:30 p.m. $20 annual membership. New players welcome. 705-652-0202 for more information (leave a message).
TAI CHI: Tai Chi, taught by George Kerr, has moved to Murray Street Baptist Church. Classes for beginner students Fridays at 10 a.m. 705-750-0827. Murray Street Baptist Church is located at 175 Murray St. Participants should use the back entrance.
FRIDAY NIGHT DINNERS: Navy Club House. Dinner at 6 p.m., $12 per person. Reservations are required - call 705-743-6115 by Thursday the week of the dinner.
LEGION LUNCH: 11:30 a.m. - 2 p.m. Come out and try homemade dishes from the Legion's in-house cook. $7.
AL-ANON: Are you concerned about someone's drinking? For more information about Al-Anon or Alcoholics Anonymous call 705745-6111 or 1-888-425-2666, www.alanon.alateen.on.ca for Peterborough/Bridgenorth Area. Newcomers welcome at all meetings.
SATURDAY, DEC. 8
SANTA CLAUS PARADE: Keene, 10 a.m. Visit Santa after the parade in the Lions Den At the Keene United Church with vendors and baked goods, 9 a.m. To 3 p.m. Kid's Craft Candy Houses – 10:30 a.m. To 2 p.m. KRAMPUS MARKET HOLIDAY BAZZAR: 1 until 3 p.m. at Sadleir House, 751 George St. N. Vendors selling magical, spooky and strange wares. Most vendors cash only. No ATM on site. Free admission. PETERBOROUGH REGIONAL FARMERS' MARKET: 7 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Peterborough Square, lower level.
PETERBOROUGH FARMERS' MARKET: Saturdays from 7 a.m. to 1 p.m at Morrow Park, Lansdowne St. and George St. CHRISTMAS CAKES: The Kawartha Shrine Club selling fruit and cherry Linkert Country Bakery Christmas cakes at the Morrow Park farmers market until Dec. 22
MEAT DRAWS: Navy Club - Every Saturday at 2 p.m.
MEN'S CLUB: 8:30 a.m. at Christ Lutheran Church, 463 Highland Rd. All welcome for lively conversation followed by a meal.
FAITH: Ruach Ha Emet Messianic Synagogue Shabbat service, 11 a.m., Activity Haven, with meal at 1 p.m. (please bring a dish if you can). All welcome. Details at 705-874-2949, www.ohrlgoyim.com/peterborough AL-ANON: Are you concerned about someone's drinking? For more information about Al-Anon or Alcoholics Anonymous call 705745-6111 or 1-888-425-2666, www.alanon.alateen.on.ca for Peterborough/Bridgenorth Area. Newcomers welcome at all meetings. 7 p.m. Shamrock AFG, United Church, 832 Charles St., Bridgenorth (Front Door) To be included, in our daily calendar, send details to events@peterboroughdaily.com