COMMUNITY calendar
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THURSDAY, JAN. 31 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
Come and learn the game, 1 to 3 p.m. $2 fee, or free to members. Colchester Historeum, 29 Young St., Truro; all players welcome.
Chair Yoga
Chair Yoga, Trinity United Church, 415 Onslow Rd., Upper Onslow, 10 to 11 a.m., Church Hall, $5; everyone welcome. Information: 902-8974553.
FRIDAY, FEB. 1 Chair Yoga
Every Friday at First United Church Memorial Hall; $5, everyone welcome.
Dance
Seniors Old Time Dance, Douglas Street Recreation Centre, 2 p.m.; door prize; sponsored by Y Seniors Group; age 50 and older welcome; admission $6.
SATURDAY, FEB. 2 Jamboree
14th Annual Milford Meltdown Country & Western Jamboree, 1:30 p.m., Milford Recreation Centre, 2288 Hwy 2; house band Eric Bowers & The Country Folk with guests; admission $7. Info: 883-7189.
Pancake Breakfast
Pancake Breakfasts every Saturday in February at Slate Youth Centre, 8 to 10:30 a.m. $8.50 regular; $6.50 small. Pancakes, sausages, beans, beverage. Proceeds to Dominican Republic Service Project team.
SUNDAY, FEB. 3 Monthly Jam
East Hants Bluegrass and Oldtime Music Association Monthly Jam, Milford Lantz United Church, 2134 Hwy 2, Milford, 1:30 to 7:30 p.m.; members and guests; new members welcome. Info: 902-883-7189.
Hike
Hike Nova Scotia and the Nine Mile River Trails Association guided hike on the Nine Mile River Trails in Enfield, 10 a.m. Pre-register: vp.ninemilerivertrails@gmail.com. Details: www.hikenovascotia.ca .
Open Mic
Warwick Mountain Rec Club, 2-5 p.m.; 50/50, door prize; canteen available; freewill donation.
MONDAY, FEB. 4 Overeaters Anonymous
Truro Overeaters Anonymous group meets at Douglas Street Rec Centre each Monday at 7:30 p.m. For more info, phone 902-843-5678.
Chair Yoga
Senior Chair Yoga, First Baptist Church, 10 a.m. Fee $5. For more information call 902-843-2408.
Meditation
Every Monday 6:30-7:30 p.m., NSCC Mindfulness Centre, Truro. Free meditation Connection@facebook. com
TUESDAY, FEB. 5 SCANS Class
SCANS six-week class begins at Douglas St. Rec. Centre: From Bach to Beatles: Evolution of the Guitar, 10 a.m. to noon, Vladimir Sitnikov. Information and registration: www. the SCANS.ORG
Dance
Good Time Seniors Dance Club 7:30 to 10:30 p.m. every Tuesday at The Royal Canadian Legion Brunswick Street, Truro. Admission $7; shared lunch; 50/50 tickets; live band.
WEDNESDAY, FEB. 6 Dance
Dance in Salmon River Fire Hall, 7:30 p.m. Music by Countrified and others; shared lunch.
Al Anon
Cobequid Al Anon meets weekly, Wednesday evenings, 7-8 p.m. at Douglas Street Rec Centre.
SCANS Class
SCANS six-week class begins at Douglas St. Rec. Centre: Living Another Culture, 1 to 3 p.m., Dr. Marty Zelenietz. Information and registration: www.the SCANS.ORG
Card Party
Card party at Warwick Mountain Rec Club, 7 p.m.; $3 admission; 50/50, door prize, shared lunch.
Butch’s Jam
Butch’s Jam at the Horseman’s Club, Wednesday at 6:30 p.m.; everyone welcome.
THURSDAY, FEB. 7 Valentine Social
RTO Valentine Social, Truro Legion; hot roast beef dinner/dessert; social time 5 p.m.; meal 5:30 p.m.; $20/ person; for retired teachers/guests only; contact 902-897-4117.
Spiritual Group
The Guiding Light Spiritual Group meets every Thursday, 7 p.m., Douglas Street School, room 12, 40 Douglas St. Truro.
SCANS Class
SCANS six-week class begins at Douglas St. Rec. Centre: Jewish Holidays and Seasons, 1 to 3 p.m., with Rabbi David Ellis. Information and registration: www.the SCANS.ORG
Historical Society
Great Village Historical Society, 2 p.m., Great Village Legion Hall, 30 Station Road; guest speaker, Richard Gerrior, sharing experience and photos of Centennial Voyageur Canoe Pageant.
Chair Yoga
Chair Yoga, Trinity United Church, 415 Onslow Rd., Upper Onslow, 10 to 11 a.m., Church Hall, $5; everyone welcome. Information: 902-8974553.
FRIDAY, FEB. 8 Dance
Seniors Old Time Dance, Douglas Street Recreation Centre, 2 p.m.; door prize; sponsored by Y Seniors Group; age 50 and older welcome; admission $6.
SATURDAY, FEB. 9 Luncheon
Stewiacke Valley 4-H Club Valentine’s Luncheon, 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m.; home-made soups, biscuits, rolls, etc., at the Upper Stewiacke United Church Hall. Cost $7. Proceeds for club expenses
Cribbage
Crib Tournament, West St. Andrews Community Hall, 1 p.m.; $22 per team; two 50/50 draws.
Snowshoe Hike
Hike Nova Scotia and Hubcycle guided Snowshoe Hike. Victoria Park, Truro, 10 a.m. Bring your own or reserve rentals in advance. Qualify for a trail prize. Details: www. hikenovascotia.ca .
Merchandise Bingo
Truro and District Lions Club Merchandise Bingo, 2 p.m., 1100 Prince St., Truro. $15 per person.
Pancake Breakfast
Pancake Breakfasts every Saturday in February at Slate Youth Centre, 8 to 10:30 a.m. $8.50 regular; $6.50 small. Pancakes, sausages, beans, beverage. Proceeds to Dominican Republic Service Project team.