UPCOMING events
• Would you like to become a Mental Health First Aider? If so, join us for a two-day training session, March 7-8. Mental Health First Aiders are prepared to offer effective intervention in all stages of mental health problems, from early detection to recovery. For more details, contact Carla Barton at 740-7512 or email Carla.barton@gmail.com. • St. Anne’s Parish St. Patrick’s Day Celebrations on Sunday, March 8 at 5 p.m. in the Marian Hall, Conception Harbour. Tickets are $5 each. Irish entertainment and Irish stew. Information: call 229-4011 or 229-4627. • The executive of the Irish Newfoundland Association (INA) invites you to Irish Week events starting March 11. The events explore cultural, historic and economic connections with Ireland. Read more: http://irishnewfoundlandassociation.ca/irish-newfoundland-week-2015-events/ • Calling all adults who love to sing: this choir is open to all adults who have always wanted to sing in a choir but haven’t had the time or opportunity. This eight-week choir session runs from March 12 to May 31 under the direction of Valerie Long and culminates in an appearance as guest singers on Holy Heart Alumnae Choir’s Spring Concert. Visit www.heartnotes.net for more information. • New Life — Moving Beyond the Pain of All Types of Loss on March 12 at 7 p.m. at St. Teresa’s Church, Mundy Pond. Join us as Rev. Peter Barnes explores ways of letting go of whatever is causing us pain so that we are able to acknowledge and bless the reality we are living. Dying and rising is an integral part of Christian living. All have experienced the pain of loss — loss of a loved one, failing health, loss of relationship, loss of expectations of a particular career path, of who we thought our children would be. Everyone welcome and encourged to attend. • Gospel concert on March 12, at 7 p.m. at Topsail United Church. This special concert is a fundraiser for the church’s music programs and will feature the Men’s, Mixed, and Children’s Choirs, the Youth Band, and music from the movie “O Brother, Where Art Thou?” A minimum donation of $10 is suggested and all gifts provided in a labeled envelope will be eligible for a tax receipt. Reception to follow. • On Sunday, March 15 at 7 p.m. the congregation of George Street United Church will hold their 52nd annual People of the Sea service. Join with us in honouring the men and women who make their livelihood on the sea. Refreshments will follow in the Jimmy Pratt Memorial Outreach Centre. • Newfoundland and Labrador Trivia Night on March 18 at the A.C. Hunter Public Libary from 6:30 to 8 p.m. Space is limited so call 737-3950 to register your team of four. Participants should have a library card. Register online at nlpl.ca or on the night of the event. • Join Alan Goodridge for a free introduction to map and compass on March 19 at the A.C. Hunter Library at 7 p.m. Register by calling 737-3950. Materials are provided. • The Ladies of the Sabre will be holding their annual Afternoon Easter Tea at the Mazol Shrine Centre on Topsail Road on Saturday, March 21 at 2 p.m. Come enjoy a wonderful afternoon with spins on beautiful Easter baskets, a fabulous door prize and remember to wear your best Easter bonnet; there will be prizes for the top 3. Tickets are $10 each and you can get them from Lady Paula Dingle at 747-7151 or email at pmdingle@nl.rogers.com.