Queens County Community Events and Recreation Notes

EVENTS

Bingo

Every Sat. afternoon Port Medway Fire Hall. Doors open 11:30 a.m. Start time 1:00 p.m. Canteen.

Seniors' Library Cafe

Oct. 9 "Travels in China" presented by Winifred McCarthy in the program room of the Thomas H. Raddall Library in Liverpool. 10 am. 354-5270.

MS Self-Help Group Meeting

Oct. 9 at Superstore Meeting Room, Liverpool, 12 – 2pm. For more info call 683-2868.

Meeting

Oct. 10 The Brooklyn Seniors Club will meet at 2pm in the Pilgrim United Church.

Food and Craft Sale

Oct. 11 at Queens Manor, 10am. Sponsored by the Queens Manor Auxiliary.

Monthly Meeting

Oct. 11 of the Queens Manor Auxiliary will be held at 1:30pm at the Manor.

TGIF Supper

Oct. 12 at RCL Branch 38, Liverpool, 5-7pm. $5 p/p. Everyone welcome.

Friday Night Fever

Oct. 12 at RCL Branch 38, Liverpool, 9-1am. $3 p/p. Music by Dale Verge & Doin Country. Members & guests welcome.

Food handler’s Course (Certified)

Oct. 13 at RCL Branch 38, Liverpool, 9-3pm.$30 per person. Limited to first 50 to sign up. For more info call Joan at 354-3807.

Gospel Jamboree

Oct. 13 at Caledonia Baptist Church, 6-9pm. Free will offering. Proceeds for church purposes.

Fireman’s Breakfast

Oct. 13 at Mill Village & Dist. Fire Dept. 7-11am. Free home delivery to seniors in fire district, 677-2267. Adults $5, 5-12 $3, under 5 free.

2nd Annual SeaFest yard sale & Bake Sale

Oct. 13 at the Brooklyn Community Hall, 9 am - 1 pm

Card Party

Oct. 13 at Port Medway Fire Hall 7:30 p.m. Prizes and Refreshments. Hymn Sing

Oct. 14 at Wesley United Church, East Port Medway, 7pm. Music – featuring Bruce Oakes.

1st Annual Motor Vehicle Poker Rally

Oct. 14 at Mill Village & Dist. Fire Dept. Register at Fire Hall at non $15 per hand. For more info call 677-2098, 677-2851, 677-2613 or 677-2237.

Flea Market

Oct. 14 at West Queens Comm. Hall, 70 Riverhead Rd, Port Mouton. Doors open at 1pm. Tables $4 each or 2/&7. Call Julie 683-2108 or Hilda 683-2731.

Roast Pork Supper

Oct. 14 at Mill Village & Dist Fire Dept. 4-6pm. Adults $9, 5-12 $4.50, under 5 free. Pumpkin & apple pie for dessert.

Anniversary Service

Oct. 14 at the Summerville Christian Church at 7:00pm. Speaker will be Pastor Jen Garbin; music by Tumbleweed. Light refreshments will follow service. All welcome.

Card Party

Oct. 15 at Caledonia Fire Hall, 7:30pm. Admission $3. Lunch included.

Card Party

Oct. 16 at East Port Medway Comm. Hall, 7:30pm. Prizes and refreshments.

Gorham Chapter IODE Autumn Luncheon

Oct. 18 at Gorham Hall, Zion United Church, Main St., Liverpool. 11-1pm. $5. Jams & Jellies, food table. Come join us for lunch.

TGIF Supper

Oct. 19 at RCL Branch 38, Liverpool, 5-7pm. $5 p/p. everyone welcome.

Friday Night Fever

Oct. 19 at RCL Branch 38, Liverpool, 9-1am. $3 p/p. Music by Night Train. Members & guests welcome.

Card Party

Oct. 20 at Greenfield Fire Hall, 7pm.

Liverpool Astor Theatre Fund Raiser

Oct. 20 Slide Show by Sable Islands resident naturalist Zoe Lucas. Songs by local choirs, readings, art exhibit, reception.

Variety Show

Oct. 20 at Port Medway Fire Hall, 7pm. Featuring Dale Verge & Doin Country. Bake Sale 6-7pm. Admission $5.

Queens Co. Crime Prevention Breakfast

Oct. 20 at Liverpool Fire Hall, 7-11am. Adults $5, children $2.99. Take out orders welcome. Call 354-5676.

Penny Auction

Oct. 20 at East Port Medway Comm. Hall, 10-1pm. Lunch available.

Saturday Afternoon Cribbage

Oct. 20 at RCL Branch 38, Liverpool, 12:30pm registration. $12 per team. 1st, 2nd, 3rd prizes. High Hand, High Crib & Loonie Jar. Members & guests welcome.

Salute The Troops

Oct. 21 A musical tribute to the Veterans and Armed Forces at Zion United Church, 7pm. Free will offering. Lots of local talent. Sponsored by the Mersey Band.

Flea Market

Oct. 21 at Liverpool Fire Hall, 10-3pm. To book tables call 354-4310. Admission 50¢. Canteen facilities available.

Fire Dept. Bingo

Oct. 21 at Liverpool Fire Hall. Doors open 6pm play starts 7pm. $50 regular games, $75 special games, Jackpot to Go. Canteen available. Hosted by Liverpool Fire Dept. Ladies Aux.

RECREATION REPORT

Learning the bag pipes

Have you always wanted to learn to play the bag pipes?

If there is sufficient interest, bag piping lessons could take place in Queens County. Lessons would be one hour per week and 13 weeks in duration. Participants do not require any previous musical experience. Dates and location to be determined. For more information, please contact the Recreation Department at 354-5741.

Volunteer Food Handlers Course (non certification)

On Oct. 24, from 6-9 p.m., at Liverpool Lions Club Hall there will be a Volunteer Food Handlers Course (non certification). This 3-hour course provides volunteers with information about how to safely handle, prepare and serve food. An excellent course for groups who put on meals as fundraisers. This course is free of charge. To register, contact the Recreation Department at 354-5741 by Oct. 15.

Fall Session Fitness Classes

Come out and enjoy Fitness Classes in Caledonia. Instructor Lisa Gallant will be holding classes beginning Sept. 25 and running through to Nov. 29 on Tuesday and Thursday evenings from 7 to 8 p.m. Classes will be held in the North Queens Rural High School gym. The cost is $45 for the entire session or a drop-in fee of $3 per class. Don't forget to bring your water!

Red Cross Assistant Water Safety Instructor Course (Age 15+)

This certification course is a pre-requisite to the Red Cross WSI course and covers: Instructional skills including teaching methods, learning styles, progressions, communication, safety supervision, and feedback. Certified AWSI can co-teach the Red Cross Swim programs under the supervision of a fully certified WSI. This is a 30-hour course, with an additional eight hours practice teaching. Instructor: Jilien Beaton. Dates of course: Nov. 1, 4:30 - 9:30 p.m. at White Point Beach Resort; Nov. 8, 4:30 - 9:30 p.m. at White Point Beach Resort; Nov. 10, 9 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. at Bridgewater Town Office; Nov. 12, 9 a.m. - 4:30 pm in Bridgewater; and Nov. 15, 4:30 - 9:30 p.m. at White Point Beach Resort. Fees: $105. Contact Bridgewater Recreation for more information at 543-2274 or email recreation@bridgewater.ca.

Red Cross Water Safety Instructor Course (Age 16+)

This course develops instructional ability by focusing on how to apply the information learned in the Assistant Water Safety Instructor Course. Candidates will learn how to effectively plan and teach the Red Cross Swim Program (ie. Preschool, swim kids and aquaadults). This is a 25-hour course, with 12 hours additional teaching experience. Upon successful completion, candidates are certified as WSI. Instructor Jilien Beaton. Dates of course: Nov. 29, 5:30 - 10 p.m. at White Point Beach Resort; Dec. 6, 5:30 - 10 p.m. at White Point Beach Resort; Dec. 27, 9 a.m. – 5 p.m. in Lunenburg; Dec. 28, 9 a.m. – 5 p.m. at the Bridgewater Town Office. Fees: $110. Contact Bridgewater Recreation for more information at 543-2274 or email recreation@bridgewater.ca.

Free Noon Hour Skating for Adults, Liverpool

Strap on your skates and have an hour of fun skating at Queens Memorial Arena on Old Bridge Street in Liverpool! Noon Hour Skating for Adults is back, sponsored by the Region of Queens Municipality. Adults aged 17 and up can skate from 12 noon - 1 p.m. on Tuesdays and Thursdays from Dec. 4 - March 29 - there will be no skating Dec. 25t or Jan. 1. This is a popular fitness activity for adults in Queens, and a lot of fun too! In the event of inclement weather, please contact the Recreation Dept. for cancellation notices.