Welcome to our new community events calendar! Here’s what’s happening in our community!
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Gamblers Anonymous Regular meetings for those struggling with a gambling problem are being held every Friday evening in New Glasgow.
Join us for a festive Christmas Tea at the Antigonish Heritage Museum!
The same beautiful touches that made our summertime Afternoon Teas a huge hit!
Three sittings: 1pm, 2pm, 3pm. Reservations recommended. Call 902-863-6160 or email antheritage@parl.ns.ca
45s card game, Saturdays, from 1:30-3:30, 50/50 will be sold. Bring a Partner
A complimentary dinner and dessert with carols and fellowship. All are welcome.
To volunteer, or to donate food or money, go to stjamesuc.com or drop by the church.
For additional information, contact Daniel at danconnected@hotmail.com or call 902-957-8255
Many prizes to be won, remote start generator, 55 inch Roku Smart TV, air fryer, microwave, HP printer, snow racer, remote controlled racer, many different types of toys. 15 page booklets, strip of 3 – $5; strip of 6 – $10, plus special games. Sponsored by the renovations committee.
The Pictou Celtic Arts Society & Pictou United Church presents Christmas With a Celtic Flair, a wonderful evening of music, singing, story-telling, dancing, piping and all this Christmas & Celtic. Featuring many of your favourite Pictou County performers! Tickets $20 (children under 12 free) at the door or by emailing celticpictou@gmail.com
Complete Christmas Turkey Dinner with all the trimmings. Tickets are free. To reserve your spot please call (902) 752-1303
This is an invitation to interested musicians for acoustic jam sessions at the Merigomish Schoolhouse following the weekly FMNS Farmer’s Marketplace, every Sunday 1 pm – 3 pm until December 18th.
Informal gatherings to share musical talents in our seaside community. All skill levels are welcomed. Bring your music to our ears!
Phone to discuss: (902) 926-2634
There is a cribbage game every Sunday at 1 pm. In the Seniors’ Room of The St. Andrews Community Centre, Cash prizes.
A Christmas Concert for Charity!
Hosted by Maggie MacLean of the Keppoch, this concert will future music, dance, and a few laughs. Admission is by donation of money, new Christmas toys, clothing, or a donation for the Antigonish Food Bank. Proceeds going to Parkinson Society Nova Scotia.
Come get in the Christmas Spirit and support some worthy causes!
Come join in at the Heritage Centre! Mr. & Mrs. Claus will be giving out treats to the children, Mrs. Claus will read stories, and carols will be sung by one and all!
There are Christmas cookies, hot apple cider, tea and coffee for all to enjoy.
There will also be decorated wreaths and swags for sale, and tickets to win one of two Old Fashioned Sleighs.
Come out and enjoy the Christmas Spirit!
An evening of music, fiddles, dancers and singers. A light lunch served, donations accepted.
Love to chat about books, and wondering what to read next? The branches of the Pictou-Antigonish Regional Libraries host Book Clubs throughout the month!
The “Good Morning” Book Club meets monthly at 10am the Stellarton Library! The “Good Night” Book Club also meets each month, from 7 to 8 pm.
For more information, and to register as seating is limited – please contact the Stellarton Library (stellarton@parl.ns.ca, (902) 755-1638).* Please note, the public library follows all current NS Public Health COVID-19 guidelines, http://www.parl.ns.ca/locations/welcomeback.php
Join us through Zoom on the 2nd Tuesday of each month at 10 am to meet others and discuss a selection of interesting books. If you aren’t familiar with Zoom, don’t worry, we can help you figure it out! Call the Antigonish Library at 902-863-4276 to register, or for more information.
The “Wednesday” Book Club meets each month at the Westville Library! For more information, and to register as seating is limited – please contact the Westville Library, (902) 396-5022).* Please note, the public library follows all current NS Public Health COVID-19 guidelines, http://www.parl.ns.ca/locations/welcomeback.php
The Pictou Library’s Online Book Club meets the 2nd Thursday of each month via Zoom! For more information, and to register – please contact the Pictou Library, (902) 485-5021.
The River John Library’s Book Club meets on the 4th Tuesday of the month. For more information, and to register as seating is limited – please contact the River John Library (riverjohn@parl.ns.ca, (902) 351-2599). * Please note, the public library follows all current NS Public Health COVID-19 guidelines, http://www.parl.ns.ca/locations/welcomeback.php
Did you know? Beyond nursing and home support, VON serves thousands of clients in Nova Scotia every week through Community Support Services, including: Meals-on-Wheels, Transportation, Adult Day Programs and more…
COVID-19 has fundamentally changed the way in which VON is able to raise funds to support community programs, which rely heavily on donor support. We are seeking your help to keep important VON programs running by inviting you to participate in our monthly 50/50 raffle – drawn on the 2nd Thursday of each month! Your support through this raffle will help ensure that VON programs continue to serve vulnerable people in communities across Nova Scotia.
Click here to purchase tickets.
Winner is drawn the 2nd Thursday of every month starting May 2021 – with ticket sales closing at 11:59pm on the 2nd Monday of the month.
Thank you for supporting VON Nova Scotia. Good luck!!
**If you’re missing emails or tickets please check your junk or spam folders, otherwise head to support.rafflebox.ca for assistance.
The Women Alike Breast Cancer Support Group meets on the second Monday of each month at 7 pm, at the Trenton Rink Annex. Meetings offer support, education and companionship to all breast cancer survivors.
Health Services are offered each Tuesday for men and boys age 12 and over.
To book an appointment, call the Antigonish office at 902-863-2358.
The Community Hot Meal Program at St. James begins at Noon on Tuesdays. Everyone is welcome.
Weekly Toonie draw 12:30 p.m. on Wednesdays, Play your Toonie by 4 p.m. on Tuesdays for this weekly draw in support of SHOPS. Winner receives half of the pot. Play your Toonie at Bud’s Convenience, Clover Farm, Feltmate & Son Enterprises, Rhynold’s Gas & Confectionary, Sherbrooke Garage or Whitney’s Corner Store. Follow them on Facebook or contact ed@shopsonline.ca for more information.
Card plays will be held every Tuesday evening for the winter months. Everyone welcome.
Indoor Co-ed Adult Soccer. Tuesdays from 8:30-9:30 pm. Entrance at the back of the school. Please bring non marking indoor shoes. Shinpads recommend but not required. Join the Port Hawkesbury Drop-in Indoor Soccer facebook page.
Lindsay’s Health Centre for Women is a partnership of the Guysborough Antigonish Strait Health Authority, the Antigonish Women’s Resource Centre and the medical community. Services are provided by a multi-disciplinary team that includes Mental Health Services, Addictions Services, Public Health Services, the Women’s Centre, a physician and a nurse practitioner. Along with the medical care provided by the physician and nurse practitioner, Lindsay’s Health Centre offers a series of programs that are designed to help women make informed decisions about their health.
For information or to book an appointment, call 902-318-9984.
Join us for a community Christmas potluck and carol sing in the village of Scotsburn Thursday December 15th starting at 6pm at the Scotsburn Fire Hall. Dress for the weather as we head out to spread some cheer after sharing a meal together
New members are welcome
Card play will resume on April 7. For the safety of all, masks must be worn. Hope to see you there!
Royal Canadian Legion Thursday night Bingo – begins 7:30pm
Gamblers Anonymous Regular meetings for those struggling with a gambling problem are being held every Friday evening in New Glasgow.
Complete Christmas Turkey Dinner with all the trimmings. Tickets are free. To reserve your spot please call (902) 752-1303
45s card game, Saturdays, from 1:30-3:30, 50/50 will be sold. Bring a Partner
Join us for a festive afternoon of Christmas songs and carols, featuring the musical talents of Karen Beaton, Mary PD MacDonald, and Barry MacKenzie.
Christmas cookies and gourmet hot chocolate will be served.
Admission $10 per person at the door.
A complimentary dinner and dessert with carols and fellowship. All are welcome.
To volunteer, or to donate food or money, go to stjamesuc.com or drop by the church.
For additional information, contact Daniel at danconnected@hotmail.com or call 902-957-8255
This is an invitation to interested musicians for acoustic jam sessions at the Merigomish Schoolhouse following the weekly FMNS Farmer’s Marketplace, every Sunday 1 pm – 3 pm until December 18th.
Informal gatherings to share musical talents in our seaside community. All skill levels are welcomed. Bring your music to our ears!
Phone to discuss: (902) 926-2634
There is a cribbage game every Sunday at 1 pm. In the Seniors’ Room of The St. Andrews Community Centre, Cash prizes.
Love to chat about books, and wondering what to read next? The branches of the Pictou-Antigonish Regional Libraries host Book Clubs throughout the month!
The “Good Morning” Book Club meets monthly at 10am the Stellarton Library! The “Good Night” Book Club also meets each month, from 7 to 8 pm.
For more information, and to register as seating is limited – please contact the Stellarton Library (stellarton@parl.ns.ca, (902) 755-1638).* Please note, the public library follows all current NS Public Health COVID-19 guidelines, http://www.parl.ns.ca/locations/welcomeback.php
Join us through Zoom on the 2nd Tuesday of each month at 10 am to meet others and discuss a selection of interesting books. If you aren’t familiar with Zoom, don’t worry, we can help you figure it out! Call the Antigonish Library at 902-863-4276 to register, or for more information.
The “Wednesday” Book Club meets each month at the Westville Library! For more information, and to register as seating is limited – please contact the Westville Library, (902) 396-5022).* Please note, the public library follows all current NS Public Health COVID-19 guidelines, http://www.parl.ns.ca/locations/welcomeback.php
The Pictou Library’s Online Book Club meets the 2nd Thursday of each month via Zoom! For more information, and to register – please contact the Pictou Library, (902) 485-5021.
The River John Library’s Book Club meets on the 4th Tuesday of the month. For more information, and to register as seating is limited – please contact the River John Library (riverjohn@parl.ns.ca, (902) 351-2599). * Please note, the public library follows all current NS Public Health COVID-19 guidelines, http://www.parl.ns.ca/locations/welcomeback.php
Did you know? Beyond nursing and home support, VON serves thousands of clients in Nova Scotia every week through Community Support Services, including: Meals-on-Wheels, Transportation, Adult Day Programs and more…
COVID-19 has fundamentally changed the way in which VON is able to raise funds to support community programs, which rely heavily on donor support. We are seeking your help to keep important VON programs running by inviting you to participate in our monthly 50/50 raffle – drawn on the 2nd Thursday of each month! Your support through this raffle will help ensure that VON programs continue to serve vulnerable people in communities across Nova Scotia.
Click here to purchase tickets.
Winner is drawn the 2nd Thursday of every month starting May 2021 – with ticket sales closing at 11:59pm on the 2nd Monday of the month.
Thank you for supporting VON Nova Scotia. Good luck!!
**If you’re missing emails or tickets please check your junk or spam folders, otherwise head to support.rafflebox.ca for assistance.
Health Services are offered each Tuesday for men and boys age 12 and over.
To book an appointment, call the Antigonish office at 902-863-2358.
The Community Hot Meal Program at St. James begins at Noon on Tuesdays. Everyone is welcome.
Weekly Toonie draw 12:30 p.m. on Wednesdays, Play your Toonie by 4 p.m. on Tuesdays for this weekly draw in support of SHOPS. Winner receives half of the pot. Play your Toonie at Bud’s Convenience, Clover Farm, Feltmate & Son Enterprises, Rhynold’s Gas & Confectionary, Sherbrooke Garage or Whitney’s Corner Store. Follow them on Facebook or contact ed@shopsonline.ca for more information.
Card plays will be held every Tuesday evening for the winter months. Everyone welcome.
