Announcements

• Eastern Health will offer chronic disease self-management workshops during fall 2013 to help people living with chronic illnesses learn to better manage their own health and live better. The workshops are called Improving Health: My Way. Whether that chronic condition is asthma, arthritis, heart disease, stroke, lung disease, diabetes, depression or some other chronic condition, Improving Health: My Way will help people communicate more effectively with their doctor, family and friends, and live healthier lives. For further information on workshop and training schedules, visit Eastern Health’s website at www.easternhealth.ca/OurServices. To sign up for a self-management workshop in your area, call 752-3946 or toll free 1-866-880-8998 or email selfmanagement@easternhealth.ca.

• Newfoundland and Labrador Hydro presents the second annual Red Shoe Crew — Walk for Families in support of Ronald McDonald House. A number of Red Shoe Crew — Walk for families events will be held in September in communities throughout Newfoundland and Labrador. This event coincides with the first birthday of Ronald McDonald House. Get your pledge sheet today and make your steps count for families. For more information, visit OurHouseNL.ca.

• The St. John’s Farmers’ Market is held weekly, on Saturdays from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., until December and is located behind the ReMax Centre off Bonaventure Avenue and Mayor Avenue. Arrive early for in-season produce.

• In 2014, the Landfall Trust, owners of Kent Cottage at Landfall, Brigus, will commemorate 100 years since the arrival of Rockwell Kent, world-renowned American artist and adventurer, at Kent Cottage in 1914. A component of the commemoration events will be the mounting of a figurehead replica similar to that shown in Kent’s sketch “Newfoundland Home,” and as described in his autobiography, “It’s Me O Lord.” Proposals are invited for the production of the replica. Consult our website for proposal guidelines and specifications at www.landfalltrust.org/pdf/Figurehead_Re plica_EOI_13.pdf. Questions and final proposals should be emailed to admin@landfalltrust.org. Deadline for submission is Oct. 15.

• Collecting new and used Halloween costumes from all age groups to be donated to the Single Parent Association of Newfoundland. Contact Beth at 579-3813 for more information.

• Counselling service, Family Life Bureau. Individual, couple, family and sexual abuse counselling available upon request. To register, visit the website www.rcsj.org/family life or call Sr. Loretta Walsh at 579-0168 or email flb@nf.aibn.com

• Fluvarium Kids Club Weekend Programs — Have you heard? Kids ages 5-10 and their families are invited to join Fluvarium Kids. Receive updates, collect stickers and earn a Fluvarium Kids Fresh Water Friends certificate when you attend sessions in four different months. Fluvarium Kids programs are complimentary with admission. Ask about our annual family pass. For more information, contact Denise Hennebury at 754-3474 or email kids@fluvarium.ca.

• Survivors of Suicide support group meetings take place the first Tuesday and third Monday of each month in the boardroom in the School of Social Work Building at Memorial University. For information, contact Tina Davies at 7264223.

• Very gentle Yoga, great for seniors, with Sherry Ryan at 120 Lemarchant Rd. (Pony Locale Studio) Tuesdays and Fridays from 10:30-11:30 a.m. Cost is $13/class or $23/week. For more information, email info@sherryryan or call 7537267.

• The performing arts group — early class registration means your child will get a place in acting classes this fall. We accept limited students throughout the year. Classes always fill and wait list. Register now to avoid disappointment. We had a wonderful summer of entertainment with your talented children. We look forward to seeing them shine all year long. Classes are in 10-week sessions. A theatre performance is produced with your children at the end of each session in the Barbara Barrett Theatre of the Arts and Culture Centre ( formally known as the Basement Theatre). Visit www.theperformingartsgroup.com for more information regarding the 10-week sessions. For more information, email theperformingartsgroup@hotmail.com.

• Lunch and bridge takes place every Wednesday at the Remax Centre (St. John’s Curling Club). Call Shirley Kelly at 754-3260 for more info.

• The Literacy NL Learn Line, 1-800563-1111, can provide information on a variety of local programs and services. For more information, visit www.literacynl.com.

• Fall is a fabulous time of year to get creative and the lineup of classes at the Anna Templeton Centre for Craft Art and Design has something for everyone — and registration is ongoing. Adult evening classes starting in September include drawing, acrylic painting, dye techniques and more. Weekend options include rug hooking and jewelry basics. Kids can also sign up for a fun and creative class.

There are options for all age groups, from pre-school to teen. For more information about craft and art classes, call 739-7623 or go to annatempletoncentre.com

• Coastal Sounds is a community choir based in Conception Bay South, The choir invites new members to join in September. No prior singing experience is necessary and all people enthusiastic about singing and willing to learn are welcome to join. Rehearsals are currently held Wednesdays from 7:30-9:30 p.m. at the Admiral’s Coast Retirement Centre in Upper Gullies, C.B.S. Visit www.coastalsounds.ca or facebook at www.facebook/coastalsoundschoir, or email at info@coastalsounds.

• The Kids Eat Smart Foundation is gearing up for another fantastic school year. Every day, thousands of dedicated volunteers serve 20,000 children, in more than 200 schools in our province, a nutritious breakfast or snack. Kids Eat Smart Clubs need your help to serve a nutritious breakfast to the kids in our province. You can help, donate or volunteer. Call 1-877722-1996 or visit kidseatsmart.ca.

• Join Starfish Stitchers Youth Embroidery Group (ages 9-17). Learn to stitch beautiful embroidered items. Experienced teachers. Meet every other Saturday, Children’s Library, 10 a.m. to 12 noon. Annual fee $25. Email starfishstitchers@gmail.com.

• Fall operating hours at MUN Botanical Garden: the flower gardens and trails will be open daily, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. September to November. For more information, visit the Garden’s website at www.mun.ca/botgarden or telephone 864-8590.

• September at Marguerite’s Place. Free programs at Marguerite’s Place, 170 Cashin Avenue Extension; call 753 0220 for more information. All programs are free and transportation may be available. Quilting Club is back every Tuesday; call to register. New Sewing Club every Wednesday; call to register. Sept 23, vision boarding workshop; call to register. Sept 25, six-week Empowerment Group sessions Wednesdays 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., for women who have experienced abuse in their relationship. Call Sheila or Natasha for more information. Sept. 25, Cafe Night with storyteller Mary Fearon from 7-9 p.m.; call to register.

• WISE and Community Centre Alliance will offer a free eight-week program in September that is meant for individuals ages 30-40 who want help putting their goals into action now. This program is called Ignite and will offer goal-setting practice and decisionmaking strategies. Contact Michelle and Jessica at igniteprogram1@gmail.com or 700-0973 to learn more about this program.