Welcome to The Community Calendar
Shoreline Community Events 2020
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Regular Community Events 2020
Community Library: The Wentworth Learning Centre community library is open open weekdays from Mondays through to Thursdays 9am to 7pm; Fridays 9am to 9pm and Sundays 2pm to 7pm.
Mondays: On the second Monday evening each month commencing at 7:00 pm, the Peniel UCW, Five Islands provides an avenue for fellowship and a means to serve the community. Come join and enjoy the companionship of other women.
Mondays: Gym classes at the Economy Recreation Center mornings from 9 to 10 and evenings 7 to 8.
Mondays:
Tai Chi at the FPW Fire Hall, Port Greville, every Monday at 7pm.Mondays:
Weight Loss Group at Peniel United Church, Five Islands, 6:30 pm.Mondays:
Cards at the Diligent River Community Hall, every Monday at 7pm.Mondays
: Shuffleboard at Economy Recreation Centre at 7:00 pm.Mondays
: Parrsboro Citizens Band Rehearsal, 7 pm. Interested in joining contact Rob Bentley. Rehearsals at the hallMondays
: Jazz Workshop at the Hall, Parrsboro, 7 pmTuesdays:
Walk ‘n Roll program at the RECC on Tuesdays from 2:30-3:30pm. Designed for people with mobility challenges and who use a mobility aide. We have rollator walkers there for use if people do not have their own. Admission; Free. For information contact: Beckey Langille, OTRegNS(c), Geriatric Clinician, Senior’s Clinic 902-986-2609.Tuesdays:
Exercises at the FPW Fire Hall, Port Greville, every Tuesday at 10 am.Tuesdays: The King Street Strummers meet at 7:30pm. (For info contact Rob Bentley).
Tuesdays: TOPS NS 5261 at Great Village Legion, 10 am. Everyone is welcome. Your first visit is Free.
Tuesdays: Play Parrsboro Lions Club Bingo every Tuesday at 6 PM on cable 5 and now on the internet at: www.parrsborolionsbingo.ca
Tuesdays: Craft Group from the area meets at the Economy Recreation Centre from 10:00am to 2:00pm to work on various projects. Bring a lunch if you stay for the whole four hours.
Tuesdays: Colchester Stroke Club meets from 10 a.m. until 2 p.m. at the Douglas Recreation Center, 40 Douglas Street, Truro. All stroke survivors and volunteers are welcome. For more information please call Sheila at 902-893-2756 or Karen at 902-893-4759.
Tuesdays: Wentworth Learning Centre hosts Maggie's Place-Pop Up at 9 am. This is a weekly two hour outreach pre-school play group for parents/caretakers and their children aged up to six years. No registration is required. Free of charge.
Tuesdays: Historical Flashbacks: Tea and Talk, 1 pm in the community library at Wentworth Learning Centre. Discuss Wentworth history rummaging through boxes of old photographs (yours and others). Transportation provided: need a ride to and from the library? Call 902-548-2076 and we will pick you up.
Tuesdays: Bass River Fire Brigade Toonie Draw 7pm at the Bass River Fire Hall. Tickets available along the shore. Visit: Facebook page: Bass River Fire Brigade Toonie Draw
Wednesdays: Debert Legion Weekly Chase the Ace. Tickets available at the Legion Friday to Wednesday, as well as stores in West Colchester. Ticket sales end at 8:00PM Draw at 8:15 PM. Don’t need to be present to win. Tickets $3.00 each.
Wednesdays: Debert Legion Crib, 7:30 pm each Wednesday. New teams welcome.
Wednesdays: Gym classes at Economy Recreation Center mornings from 9 to 10 and evenings 7 to 8.
Wednesdays: Debert Legion 7:30 pm Crib, bring a partner, new teams welcome
Wednesdays: Venipuncture Clinic (Blood Collection), Medical Centre, Bass River, 8:00 am – 10:00 am. Nurse Lynn Swan, RN.
Wednesdays: Mens Choir Sectional rehearsals at the Hall, Parrsboro, 10 am
Wednesdays: Cards at Senior’s Centre, Five Islands, 7:30pm.
Wednesdays: Yoga with Margaret Davidson 6:30 pm at Lower Onslow Community Centre.
Wednesdays: Mid-Week Morning Beginner Yoga, 9:30-10:30am. Classes are downstairs at Cobequid United Church Hall, Masstown $10/class ($80 for a 10 class pass). Call Tanya at 902-814-2194
Thursdays: BINGO Every Thursday Night @ 7 PM, Wentworth Recreation Centre 13752 HWY 4. Regular Game, Jackpot, Toonie Number. Come out and enjoy the evening. CoVid Restrictions Apply.
Thursdays: Beginning Thursday, September 5th, and every Thursday, Open Mic at the Lower Onslow Community Centre. Doors open at 5:30 music at 6:30. 50/50, donations at the door, coffee/tea on the house, everyone welcome.
Thursdays: Bodacious Yoga every Thursday, 6:30-7:30pm, Cobequid United Church Hall. This class is suitable for all abilities. Lots of modifications offered. $10 drop-in fee (10 class pass $80) Call Tanya at 902-814-2194.
Thursdays: Grandparent’s Rights for Nova Scotia meets the 3rd Thursday of each month from 2-4 pm at Sobey’s Community Room, Robie Street, Truro.
Thursdays: Bingo, Recreation Centre, Economy starting at 7:00 pm. Early Bird game at 6:45.
Thursdays:
Canasta from 1 – 3 pm at the Historeum, 29 Young Street, Truro. Both experienced and new learners are welcome.Thursdays: Open Mic, Lower Onslow Community Centre. Doors open at 5:30, music starts at 6:30. 50/50, tea/coffee on the house, everyone welcome.
Thursdays: Gym classes at Economy Recreation Center - evenings 7 to 8
Thursdays: Girl Guides, Sparks and Brownies, 5:30pm at Wentworth Learning Centre.
Thursdays: TriCounty Chase the Ace, Debert Legion, 6:00 – 8:00 pm. $3.00 / ticket. Don’t need to be there to win. Tickets available through the week at multiple locations. Jackpot averaging $600 increase each week. As of October 17, jackpot is $14,365.60.
Thursdays: Parrsboro Citizens’ Choir Rehearsal, 7 pm. Interested in joining contact David Towns
Thursdays: Wentworth Recreation Centre, 13752 Highway 4 - Advanced Pickleball, 3:30 pm to 5:30 pm, $2 and Bingo, 7:00 pm.
Fridays: Chase the Ace held at Wentworth Learning Centre at 9:00 pm. Tickets can be purchased at various places throughout the week, and at the centre 6:00 pm to 8:45 pm on Fridays.
Fridays: Gym classes at Economy Recreation Center mornings from 9 to 10 and evenings 7 to 8.
Fridays: Debert Legion Darts, 7:30 pm each Friday. New players welcome
Fridays: Bingo at Five Islands Fire Brigade Hall, 7 p.m.
Fridays: Evening with the Brushes at Wentworth Learning Centre, 6:30 pm. Cost $40.
Saturdays: Chase the Ace supporting the Debert Legion and West Colchester Cobras Saturday's 2-4pm draw time 4:15pm must be there to win! $2 per ticket.
Saturdays:
OPEN MIC at the Diligent River Community Hall, 7 pm, every other Saturday unless otherwise posted.Sundays: Bass River Baptist Church has resumed holding Sunday services at 11:00 am, after being shut down for several months as a result of CoVid-19 pandemic.
Sundays:
Jamboree and Open Mic held the second Sunday of the month at Wentworth Learning Centre, 2 pm to 5 pm. Enjoy an afternoon of old-time country music. All are welcome to play a tune. Sign up at the door.Sundays: Sunday Music Afternoon, last Sunday of every month, except December, at Wentworth Community Centre, 1 pm to 5 pm. Music starts at 1:30 pm.
Sundays:
Yoga with Ashley Fletcher at WCCS, Bass River, 6:30 PM. $10 Drop-in fee. Email ashleyfletcher@eastlink.ca or phone 902-986-21331 & 3rd Thurs: Truro Toastmasters Club, Non-profit worldwide organization designed to help individuals improve public speaking and leadership skills. 6pm - 8pm. 36 Arthur Street, NSCC Campus, Forrester Hall, Room 335. Admission cost: Guests are welcome to drop in at no cost. Contact: Jann McFarlan, 902-890-9886.
Walk ‘n Talk
is on Monday, Thursday and Friday from 10:00 to 11:00 am. The Wentworth Recreation Centre, 13752 Highway 4, WentworthPickle Ball within your Bubble at Wentworth Recreation Centre, 13752 Highway 4, Wentworth. Call Bob at 902-957-0544 to make arrangements for your bubble.
October 6: Leave No Trace Webinar - Hike Nova Scotia will offer a Leave No Trace webinar on October 6 at 7 pm for new and experienced hikers. Details and registration at
www.hikenovascotia.ca.October 17: Cobequid Branch #72 The Royal Canadian Legion will be
hosting a Beans and Brown bread sale on the 17th of October. It
is a Takeout only event. The price is $10/meal. Must be ordered in advance.
To pre-order, contact either Barbie-Lee Simpson at 902-986-0508 or Diane
Barkhouse at 902-668-2380. Pick up time is 1-3 pm, October 17th