COMMUNITY calendar
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THURSDAY, JAN. 10 Bingo
Bingo every Thursday at 1:30 p.m. at The Good Neighbors Club, 21 Palmer Street. Everyone welcome.
Spiritual Group
The Guiding Light Spiritual Group meets every Thursday, 7 p.m. Douglas Street school room 12, 40 Douglas St., Truro.
Card Party
Auction 45 Card party, Thursday afternoons, 1 p.m. at the Bible Hill Fire Hall; sponsored by St David’s United Church. $5 charge, cash prizes, light snack.
Canasta
Thursday, 1-3 p.m.; learn the game. $2 fee, or free to members. Colchester Historeum, 29 Young St., Truro. All players welcome.
FRIDAY, JAN. 11 Supper
Debert Legion Friday Night Supper 4:30-6 p.m. Pan Fried Haddock, vegetables, dessert. Adults $10; under-12 $5. Take outs available. Wheelchair assessible.
Dance
Seniors Old Time Dance, Douglas Street Recreation Centre,7:30 p.m.; shared lunch, door prize, sponsored by Y Seniors Group; age 50 and older welcome, admission $6.
Pub Night
Friday Pub Night, Truro Legion Lounge, 7 to 10 p.m.; music by Over the Influence; $5 cover; cash bar; everyone welcome.
Chair Yoga
Every Friday at First United Church Memorial Hall; $5, everyone welcome.
SATURDAY, JAN. 12 Cribbage
Crib every Saturday at 1:30 p.m. at the Good Neighbors, 21 Palmer Street.
Cribbage
Crib Tournament West St. Andrews Community Hall, 1 p.m. $22 team; two 50/50 draws.
Queen of Hearts
Tatamagouche Legion,north Shore Rec Centres Queen of Hearts Satur- days at the Legion. Tickets $2 each sold until Friday; Saturday sales only at Legion, 2 to 4 p.m. Draw time 4:15 p.m.
Coffee House
JAN. 12 – Nazarene Church Gospel Coffee House, 6:30 p.m.; Freedom Road and Friends; freewill offering; shared lunch to follow.
SUNDAY, JAN. 13 Musical Jam
Monthly Jam Session, 2 to 4 p.m., Hilden United Church Hall; freewill offering and 50/50 draw; coffee, tea and cookies available; proceeds for Truro Homeless Society; everyone welcome.
Trail Hike
Hike Nova Scotia/cobequid Eco-trails Society guided hike or snowshoe on the Yellow Birch Trail in Kemptown, 9:30 a.m. Bring your own snowshoes. See www.hikenovascotia.ca for details.
MONDAY, JAN. 14 Cards
45’s every Monday evening at 7 p.m. at the Good Neighbors Club, 21 Palmer Street.
Pickle Ball
Beginner Pickle Ball, Wentworth Recreation Centre, 13752 Highway 4, Monday and Wednesday from 11 a.m. to noon.
Walk ‘n’ Talk
Walk ‘n’ Talk is on Monday, Wednesday, and Friday from 10 to 11 a.m., Wentworth Recreation Centre, 13752 Highway 4.
Meditation
Meditation Connection, every Monday, 6:30-7:30 p.m., NSCC Mindfulness Centre, Truro. Free.
TUESDAY, JAN. 15 Dance
Goodtime Seniors’ Dance Club 7:30 to 10:30 p.m.; live band; shared lunch, 50/50; admission $7. Royal Canadian Legion Brunswick Street, Truro.
Al-anon
Truro Al-anon meets every Tuesday, 8 p.m., at Good Neighbor’s Club, 21 Palmer St., Truro. For info call Lois 902-890-1518.
Pickle Ball
Advanced Pickle Ball, Wentworth Recreation Centre, 13752 Highway 4, Tuesday, Thursday and Wednesday, 3:30 to 5:30 p.m.
Yoga
Vinyasa Flow Yoga, 6:30 p.m., Wentworth Recreation Centre, 13752 Highway 4. Contact Andrew at 902986-1429.
Knit-in
1 to 4 p.m.; share skills, patterns, conversation and knitting fun. New knitters are welcome. Colchester Historeum, 29 Young St., Truro.
WEDNESDAY, JAN. 16 Al Anon
Cobequid Al Anon meets weekly on Wednesday evenings, 7-8 p.m. at Douglas Street Rec Centre.
Dance
Dance in Salmon River fire hall 7:30 p.m. Music by Countrified and others. Shared lunch.
Butch’s Jam
Butch’s Jam, every Wednesday night, Horseman’s Club 6:30 p.m.; everyone welcome.
Open Mic
Open Mic/jam Session, first and third Wednesday each month; doors open 1 p.m.; jam until 4 p.m. at Shubie United Church, 2869 Hwy 2. All are welcome.
GRANS Meeting
GRANS, one-on-one, support and information, 5 to 7 p.m., Sobeys Community Room, Robie Street, Truro.
Mental Wellness
Lead With Your Heart welcomes Nova Scotia Worx, 7 p.m. at First United Memorial Hall. Re-entering the workforce; program that focuses on mental wellness struggles.
Coffee House
Coffee House at Zion United Baptist Church, 454 Prince St., Truro, 1 to 3 p.m.; fun, good music featuring Bill Hill and band; refreshments.
THURSDAY, JAN. 17 Bingo
Bingo every Thursday at 1:30 p.m. at The Good Neighbors Club, 21 Palmer Street. Everyone welcome.
Spiritual Group
The Guiding Light Spiritual Group meets every Thursday, 7 p.m. Douglas Street school room 12, 40 Douglas St., Truro.
Card Party
Auction 45 Card party, Thursday afternoons, 1 p.m. at the Bible Hill Fire Hall; sponsored by St David’s United Church. $5 charge, cash prizes, light snack.
Canasta
Learn the game, 1 to 3 p.m. $2 fee, or free to members. Colchester Historeum, 29 Young St., Truro. All players welcome.
PROBUS
A club of active retirees who enjoy guest speakers and activity groups. PROBUS Club meets at the Truro Fire Hall, 9:30 a.m. Guest speaker iross Hall, Ornithologist; guests welcome.
Chase the Ace
Chase the Ace Draw, Debert Legion 8:15 p.m. Doors open 6:30 p.m. for ticket sales, $3 each. Available at various venues. No need to be present to win.
FRIDAY, JAN. 18 Supper
Debert Legion Friday Night Supper 4:30-6 p.m. Chicken, vegetables, dessert. Adults $10; under-12 $5. Take outs available. Wheelchair assessible.
Dance
Seniors Old Time Dance, Douglas Street Recreation Centre,7:30 p.m.; shared lunch, door prize, sponsored by Y Seniors Group; age 50 and older welcome, admission $6.
Chair Yoga
Every Friday at First United Church Memorial Hall; $5, everyone welcome.
Supper
Debert Legion Friday Night Supper. Chicken, vegetables, dessert, tea/ coffee. Adults $10; under-12 $5. Take-outs available. Wheelchair assessible.
SATURDAY, JAN. 19 Cribbage
Crib every Saturday at 1:30 p.m. at the Good Neighbors, 21 Palmer Street.
Queen of Hearts
Tatamagouche Legion,north Shore Rec Centres Queen of Hearts Saturdays at the Legion. Tickets $2 each sold until Friday; Saturday sales only at Legion, 2 to 4 p.m. Draw time 4:15 p.m.
Guitar club
Guitar finger-picking club, 2 to 4 p.m., all styles and skill levels welcome;
N.S. Exhibition Grounds, Macmillan Centre, 73 Ryland Ave., Bible Hill. Info: 902-639-9267.
Coffee House
Country Gospel Coffee House, 7 p.m., Christian Fellowship Centre, 1533 Plains Rd. Debert; local talent; shared lunch; free will offering.
Snowshoe Hike
Hike Nova Scotia/hubcycle guided snowshoe hike at Victoria Park, Truro, 10 a.m. Bring your own snowshoes or reserve rentals at hubcycle@ns.aliantzinc.ca. See www. hikenovascotia.ca for details.
45s Card Party
St. David’s Hall, Pictou Road, 7 p.m.; $5; light lunch and prizes; all are welcome. 7734136