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Shoreline Community Events 2019
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Regular Community Events 2019
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: Card Party join us to play 45’s at Wentworth Recreation Centre.
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 hall
Mondays
: Jazz Workshop at the Hall, Parrsboro, 7 pmMondays
: Yoga Tone with Ashley Fletcher at WCCS, Bass River, 6PM. $10 Drop-in fee. Email ashleyfletcher@eastlink.ca or phone 902-986-2133Tuesdays:
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: The Goodtime Seniors club dances are beginning their 40th year on Sept 29, 2019 to June 30, 2020. Held at The Truro Legion on Brunswick St from 7:30 to 10:30 Admission $7. Shared lunch and 50/50 tickets, a live 5-piece band playing waltz quadrilles, round waltz, polka, fox-trot, jive and country/modern songs.
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: Mid-Week Morning Yoga, 9:00-10:00 am every Wednesday at Masstown United Church. $10 drop in or 10 class pass for $80. Contact Tanya at The Artsy Nerd Holistic Relaxation Company 902-814-2194
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: 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
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
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: Bingo at Five Islands Fire Brigade Hall, 7 p.m.
Fridays: Evening with the Brushes at Wentworth Learning Centre, 6:30 pm. Cost $40.
Fridays: Darts, Debert Legion, 7:30 pm, $3 / player.
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:
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 902-986-2133Sundays:
Afternoon of Live Music and Dancing,1:30 to 5:00 pm at the Wentworth Recreation Centre, 13752 Highway 4, Wentworth. Fiddlers and many other musicians come from all over Nova Scotia to share their music. The beautiful rock maple hardwood floor is a favourite with the dancers. Donations accepted at the door. Shared lunch. 902-548-2301. Event held every last Sunday of the month except December.1 & 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.
Events by type:
Walk ‘n Talk
is on Monday, Wednesday from 10:00 to 11:00 am. The Wentworth Recreation Centre, 13752 Highway 4, WentworthBeginner Pickle Ball
is on Monday and Wednesday from 11:00 am to 12:00 pm The Wentworth Recreation Centre, 13752 Highway 4, WentworthGentle Yoga
is most Sunday’s at 4:30 pm. The Wentworth Recreation Centre, 13752 Highway 4, Wentworth Contact Kaly at 902 410-0292 or Bella.yoga2019@gmail.com.. (Not on the last Sunday of the month)Vinyasa Flow Yoga is on Tuesday at 6:30 pm. The Wentworth Recreation Centre, 13752 Highway 4, Wentworth Contact Andrew at 902-986-1429.
Dancing to Live Music
is every last Sunday of the month from 1:30 to 5:00 pm. The Wentworth Recreation Centre, 13752 Highway 4, WentworthFeb 5: Movie at the Hall, Parrsboro, 7:30 pm. Showing: Red Joan
Feb 7: Open Mic at the Hall, Parrsboro, 7 pm. Everyone welcome.
Feb 7: Debert Legion Friday Night Supper, 4:30 – 6:00 pm. Pan Fried Fish, vegetables, desert, tea / coffee, while quantities available. $10 / plate, children 10 and under $5. While quantities last. Take out available, wheelchair accessible.
Feb 8: Join us for coffee/tea and muffins @ the Great Village Legion at 10 AM. We will be discussing the future activities within the community at the former St James United Church. We are looking for ideas and support to be able to go forward. If you have suggestions you think would be a great fit for the building please stop in and let us know. If you are not able to make it but would like to help contact Heather 668-2501 or follow us on Great Village and Area Happenings on Facebook.
Feb 11: Marigold Guild of Needle Arts Meeting, 7:00pm at Truro Fire Hall community room. Program: Creative Creations. Meeting open to guests and potential new members. info@marigoldguildofneedlearts.ca www.marigoldguildofneedlearts.ca
Feb 14: Debert Legion Friday Night Supper, 4:30 – 6:00 pm. Roast Chicken, vegetables, desert, tea / coffee, while quantities available. $10 / plate, children 10 and under $5. While quantities last. Take out available, wheelchair accessible.
Feb 15: Local Artisans Bakers and The Hall have come together again this year to host a Craft and bake Sale for Winter Carnival from 10 am - 3 pm at the Parrsboro Band Hall. There will be variety of local hand crafted artisan products, a variety of fresh warm baking, local honey, local maple syrup, variety of hot drinks and sweets. Come in, warm up, get some snacks, do some shopping and have fun on this Winter Carnival Saturday. For Table rentals call Margie 902 348 2900
Feb 15: Local Artisans Bakers and The Hall have come together again this year to host a Craft and bake Sale for Winter Carnival from 10 am - 3 pm at the Parrsboro Band Hall. There will be variety of local hand crafted artisan products, a variety of fresh warm baking, local honey, local maple syrup, variety of hot drinks and sweets. Come in, warm up, get some snacks, do some shopping and have fun on this Winter Carnival Saturday. For Table rentals call Margie 902 348 2900
Feb 15: Craft and bake Sale for Winter Carnival from 10 am - 3 pm at the Parrsboro Band Hall. Variety of local hand crafted artisan products, fresh warm baking, honey, maple syrup, hot drinks and sweets. Table rentals call Margie 902 348 2900
Feb 16: Annual Beach Party and Chili Cook-Off will be held at the Hall, Parrsboro from 3 to 7 p.m., part of the Fundy Winter Carnival line-up. Chili available right at the beginning of the day. Music by Wazoo Band. Best beach attire wins a prize.You will have an opportunity to taste each of the chilis and vote for your favourite. Admission is $10 for adults and $5 for those under age 12. If you are entering a chili into the contest, your admission is free. For more information or to register your chili, please contact Beth at 902-728-2144 or beth@bethpeterkin.ca. This event is sponsored by the Parrsboro Band Association.
Feb 16: Hike Nova Scotia and the Town of Truro present a guided hike/snowshoe at Victoria Park in Truro as part of the Truro Winter Long John Festival at 10:30 am. Details at
www.hikenovascotia.ca.Feb 17: Family Movie at the Hall, Parrsboro, 2 pm. Showing: TBA
Feb 19: Movie at the Hall, Parrsboro, 7:30 pm. Showing: Where'd You Go Bernadette
Feb 21: Debert Legion Friday Night Supper, 4:30 – 6:00 pm. Roast Pork, vegetables, desert, tea / coffee, while quantities available. $10 / plate, children 10 and under $5. While quantities last. Take out available, wheelchair accessible.
Feb 21: Open Mic at the Hall, Parrsboro, 7 pm. Everyone welcome.
Feb 22: Great Village Legion Sea Glass Mosiac workshop, 10am-Noon. We will be creating a beautiful piece of original art $30 includes all supplies. Instructors Shore Thing SeaGlass. Contact Heather 668-2501
Feb 25: Royal Canadian Legion, Debert, monthly general meeting at 7:30 pm. All members encouraged to attend. General Meetings are held 4th Tuesday of every month.
Feb 28: Debert Legion Friday Night Supper, 4:30 – 6:00 pm. Roast Pork, vegetables, desert, tea / coffee, while quantities available. $10 / plate, children 10 and under $5. While quantities last. Take out available, wheelchair accessible.
Mar 4: Family Movie at the Hall, Parrsboro, 2 pm. Showing: TBA
Mar 4: Family Movie at the Hall, Parrsboro, 2 pm. Showing: TBA
Mar 4: Family Movie at the Hall, Parrsboro, 2 pm. Showing: TBA
Mar 10: Marigold Guild of Needle Arts Meeting, 7:00pm at Truro Fire Hall community room. Program: TBA. Meeting open to guests and potential new members. info@marigoldguildofneedlearts.ca www.marigoldguildofneedlearts.ca
Mar 17: St. Patrick's Patrick Day Kitchen Party, 7 pm
Mar 22: The Canadian Chamber Choirs’s 22 singers will arrive in Parrsboro on March 20, where they are set to rehearse at The Hall for two days before performing a concert presented by Parrsboro Band Association. 7:00 pm at The Hall featuring the East Coast premiere of Where Waters Meet with special guest Aaron Prosper (Mi’kmaw drummer/singer).Tickets: $25 in advance; 30 at the door. Available at thehall.ca. Limited attendance; 19 years and over
March 27: Great Village Legion, 7pm. We will be offering a stenciling class. We will get tips and tricks on how to create beautiful designs. During the evening we will create 2 designs to take home. Cost $25. More info to follow in the next month’s issue or call Heather 668-2501 or follow us at Great Village and Area Happenings on Facebook
Mar 17: St. Patrick's Patrick Day Kitchen Party, 7 pm
Mar 22: The Canadian Chamber Choirs’s 22 singers will arrive in Parrsboro on March 20, where they are set to rehearse at The Hall for two days before performing a concert presented by Parrsboro Band Association. 7:00 pm at The Hall featuring the East Coast premiere of Where Waters Meet with special guest Aaron Prosper (Mi’kmaw drummer/singer).Tickets: $25 in advance; 30 at the door. Available at thehall.ca. Limited attendance; 19 years and over
March 27: Great Village Legion, 7pm. We will be offering a stenciling class. We will get tips and tricks on how to create beautiful designs. During the evening we will create 2 designs to take home. Cost $25. More info to follow in the next month’s issue or call Heather 668-2501 or follow us at Great Village and Area Happenings on Facebook
Mar 17: St. Patrick's Patrick Day Kitchen Party, 7 pm
Mar 22: The Canadian Chamber Choirs’s 22 singers will arrive in Parrsboro on March 20, where they are set to rehearse at The Hall for two days before performing a concert presented by Parrsboro Band Association. 7:00 pm at The Hall featuring the East Coast premiere of Where Waters Meet with special guest Aaron Prosper (Mi’kmaw drummer/singer).Tickets: $25 in advance; 30 at the door. Available at
thehall.ca. Limited attendance; 19 years and overMarch 27: Great Village Legion, 7pm. We will be offering a stenciling class. We will get tips and tricks on how to create beautiful designs. During the evening we will create 2 designs to take home. Cost $25. More info to follow in the next month’s issue or call Heather 668-2501 or follow us at Great Village and Area Happenings on Facebook
Apr 14: Marigold Guild of Needle Arts Meeting, 7:00pm at Truro Fire Hall community room. Program: TBA. Meeting open to guests and potential new members.
iinfo@marigoldguildofneedlearts.ca www.marigoldguildofneedlearts.caMay 12: Marigold Guild of Needle Arts Meeting, 7:00pm at Truro Fire Hall community room. Program: TBA. Meeting open to guests and potential new members.
info@marigoldguildofneedlearts.ca www.marigoldguildofneedlearts.ca