LOCAL CALENDAR

WEDNESDAY, JAN. 16

MUSIC: for brass and woodwind players, and drummers. LIFTLOCK Encore Band for intermediate level players meets, 9:30 a.m. LIFTLOCK Wind Ensemble for experienced players meets at 1:30 p.m. Sherbrooke Heights Alliance Church. between Crestwood and the water tower, www.liftlockbands.ca

QUIET ZONE: At Murray St. Baptist Church, 175 Murray St. Sanctuary is open from noon to 1 p.m. for a time of quiet. Eat your lunch or meditate away from the hustle and bustle. EUCHRE: Every Wednesday Night in the Navy Club House at 7 p.m. sharp. All are welcome.

LUNCH: Navy Club House buffet lunch, noon, $7 per person all welcome.

ACTIVITY HAVEN: Lunches are held every Wednesday, $7.

LEGION LUNCH: 11:30 a.m. — 2 p.m. Come out and try homemade dishes from the Legion’s in-house cook. $7.

SENIORS: Whitlaw Mariners Seniors Club, located at McDonnel St. Activity Centre, has darts and/or line dancing at 1 p.m.

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.al-anon.alateen.on.ca for Peterborough/Bridgenorth Area Newcomers welcome at all meetings. 8 p.m. Stone School AFG, Riverside Community Church, Hilliard St. & Marina Blvd.; 8 p.m. 12 and 12 Study AFG, Mark Street United Church, back entrance. GRANDMOTHER’S LUNCHEON: Lunch and talking circle every Wednesday at Niijkiwendidaa 1097 Water St. N. For further information contact head grandmother Linda Richardson at 705-743-7963. MAPLERIDGE: Wednesday lunches, 11-12:30 am, $7. 1085 Brealey Drive, 705-742-1481, www.mapleridgeseniors.com

YOGA: Canadian Canoe Museum Float and Flow Yoga series, which is a drop-in, by-donation class held every Wednesday evening from 5:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m., led by Melissa Nagy, Registered Yoga teacher and the museum’s Retail and Visitor Services Manager. Classes take place on the ’Grand Portage’ and are suitable for those of all levels. STORYTIME: Family friendly story time, Wednesdays at the Trent Lakes Public Library in Buckhorn from 11:00 to 11:45 a.m. Information can be obtained at 705-6573695.

KNITTING: Knitters Circle& Casual Crafts — Douro — Dummer Public Library — Wednesday evenings from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. The library has lots of knitting and craft books. TAI CHI: every Wednesday at 7 p.m. at Christ Church Anglican, Omemee. No experience is necessary, all are welcome. 705-7500827.

BINGO: Every Wednesday at the Otonabee-South Monaghan Community Centre, 7 p.m., smoke-free environment, sponsored by the Keene Lions Club. 705-295-6664. COMPUTER CLASSES: The Trent Lakes Main Branch Library in Buckhorn is offering computer classes for seniors on Wednesdays from 1 to 3 p.m.

THURSDAY, JAN. 17

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. 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 semiannual 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 705874-1301.

LINE DANCING: At NuBodies Fitness. Call 705-743-4994. 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. 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 705-6320724.

MEN: The Omemee Men’s group is held Thursday evenings at Christ Church Anglican. For information call 705-799-2098.

FRIDAY, JAN. 18

EUCHRE: St. Joseph’s Knights of Columbus, Douro, Parish Hall. 7 p.m., $10 per person. Details: 705772-6071.

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.

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.