Community Events

An information session on Wills, Power of Attorney and Personal
Directives with Lawyer, Carole Gartside and Funeral Planning with G.W.
Giffin Funeral Home will be held on Friday, September 22nd at 2 p.m.
in the Country Harbour Gun Club. For more information, please call
902-328-2233.

Kitchen party jam every Friday night at the Hillside Community Hall, 27 Chance Harbour Road With a variety of musicians. All singers and players welcome, musicians free of charge, audience $5.00 at door and also a 50/50 draw along with a light lunch served all ages welcome

Gamblers Anonymous Regular meetings for those struggling with a gambling problem are being held every Friday evening in New Glasgow.

21 games and over $10,000 to be one each week.

National Legion Week is September 17-23, 2023 and the New Glasgow Legion Normandy Branch 34 New Glasgow, will celebrate by hosting some events! A “FREE ADMISSION“ DANCE with the “Spectrum Band”! Dance to the great sounds of the 70’s, 80’s, 90’s Music.  19 Years+  Held on the Main Hall Floor and is Wheelchair Accessible. Hope to see everyone, enjoying the FREE Dance!

45s card game, Saturdays, from 1:30-3:30, 50/50 will be sold. Bring a Partner

Big Rory of Market Square, a children’s book written by Laurie Blackwell of Pictou and illustrated by Karen Megronigle of Cape George, will be launched at the Minitrail Library on September 23 at 2 PM. The book details the adventures of a lovable cat and is aimed at the 6 to 10-year-old age group.

Chase the Ace will take place each Saturday evening, 6:00 – 8:30 p.m. until the Ace of Spades is selected.

Join them for a fundraiser benefiting L’Arche Antigonish. Registration and T-shirt pickup will begin promptly at 9:00 am, followed by the Fun Run/Walk at 10 am. The route will start at the Columbus Field track, continue up Main Street, proceed up Church Street to the entrance of
Founders Walk on the STFX campus, turn around to repeat the route and finish back at the Columbus Field track. After the 5km journey, the Antigonish Kinsmen will host a BBQ celebration. Get ready for an exciting and fulfilling day!

Donations at the door, proceeds will go towards an Autism Locater Device.

Hank’s Jamboree will be held on Sunday, September 24th at 1pm at the Havre Boucher Community Centre. Admission price is $5.00, which includes a light lunch. All proceeds from the event go toward the community centre. All entertainers are welcome. For any inquiries, please contact Barbara at hanksjamboree@gmail.com.

There is a cribbage game every Sunday at 1 pm. In the Seniors’ Room of The St. Andrews Community Centre, Cash prizes.

Admission by donation for roof & steeple repair.
Performances by “the Dougald Connection” Johnny, Sandy and Brian MacDonald, John Pellerin, Jackie Dunn MacIsaac, Hannah Krebs, Claire MacDonald and dancers, and more!
Tea and oatcakes served at intermission.

You are invited to join The Whale Sanctuary Project for a community
meeting on Monday, September 25th at 7:00pm, at the Lions Hall in
Sherbrooke. Charles Vinick, Dr. Lori Marino, and additional team
members will provide updates on the progress of the Sanctuary and
share about the ongoing work at the site. Prior to the meeting, from
6:00-7:00pm, there will be an informal gathering with snacks, coffee,
and tea. We look forward to seeing you there, and please bring your
questions!

25 games – Jackpot – First, second and third prizes also prize for fewest games. 50/50 draw.

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.

Regular Tuesday cards at the  Greenfield Oldsters Club in Melrose  7575 Hwy. # 7.  Tea, coffee and cookies will be provided. Hope to see you there

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, Sherbrooke Garage or Whitney’s Corner Store. Follow them on Facebook or contact ed@shopsonline.ca for more information.

Connection Changes Everything: An event to learn more about living well with dementia and local resources available to help. The event is free but we ask you to register at alzheimer.ca/ns/communityweek2023 or call 1-800-611-6345.

There will be a Public Information Session about the Highway 104 Twinning from Taylors Road to Paqtnkek. Organizers will be looking for public feedback about the project and encourage you to attend.

The Plaid Marquee will present the science fiction comedy Jules, starring veteran actor, Ben Kingsley, as an aging resident of a small town whose life is upended when a flying saucer lands in his backyard, complicating his relations with friends, family and townsfolk.  Doors open at 6:30. Advance tickets not available. First arrive, first seated.

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.

The monthly Support & Share sessions will take place on the last Thursday of each month.  All sessions are open to those 18 yrs & older who are seeking grief support because of a loss.  Trained facilitators will provide the support and resources needed to help you move through and beyond your grief for your mental health and well being. No registration is required. Everyone is welcomed!

Kitchen party jam every Friday night at the Hillside Community Hall, 27 Chance Harbour Road With a variety of musicians. All singers and players welcome, musicians free of charge, audience $5.00 at door and also a 50/50 draw along with a light lunch served all ages welcome

Come out and help us PAINT THE TOWN RED at the Inverness Fire Hall & Bay Friday, September 29 where Mill Road Social Enterprises will be hosting its annual CASINO NIGHT fundraiser.
There will be Blackjack, Games of Chance, silent raffle, silent auction, and this year they’re adding a live auction for a prize package valued at more than $500. Also, they’ll be selling $10 tickets (cash only) on the frenzied Mystery Prize, valued at over $500! Delicious lite snacks, prepared by our own HomeTown Bakery, will be provided throughout the evening. Doors open at 7:00, and the first 50 guests will have their names entered in an early bird draw for an additional 30 Playing Chips. Later in the evening, all ticket holders will have the chance to win the lucky door prize. The winner will take home a gift certificate for 1 dozen lobster.
They wish to thank their generous Platinum Sponsors, MacFarlane Gillis Contracting Ltd, as well as 21 additional Gold, silver, and Bronze sponsors. They also acknowledge Nova Scotia Gaming and Casino NS for their tremendous assistance in creating this event.
Tickets are available in Inverness at Mill Road Social Enterprises and Freeman’s Pharmacy, or at the door.

Gamblers Anonymous Regular meetings for those struggling with a gambling problem are being held every Friday evening in New Glasgow.

21 games and over $10,000 to be one each week.

There will be a Baked Goods Table, Silent Auction, Book Table along with  Take-out Chicken Burger Dinner.

45s card game, Saturdays, from 1:30-3:30, 50/50 will be sold. Bring a Partner

Ecumenical service pays tribute to our companion animals and promotes kindness to all creatures.  Everyone is welcome, with or without pets. Pets must be leashed or crated.  Clergy will be present to administer blessings.  In case of inclement weather, location will be the St James United Church Hall on Church Street.

$12 adults, $6 children. There will also be a bake table. Proceeds for Church purposes. Everyone Welcome!

Chase the Ace will take place each Saturday evening, 6:00 – 8:30 p.m. until the Ace of Spades is selected.

Menu consists of quiche, bacon, side salad, biscuits with sweet treats, tea and coffee. Take out available. Sponsored by St. Mary’s Church, Bayfield.

There is a cribbage game every Sunday at 1 pm. In the Seniors’ Room of The St. Andrews Community Centre, Cash prizes.

25 games – Jackpot – First, second and third prizes also prize for fewest games. 50/50 draw.

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.

Regular Tuesday cards at the  Greenfield Oldsters Club in Melrose  7575 Hwy. # 7.  Tea, coffee and cookies will be provided. Hope to see you there