Queens Events and Recreation Notes

Church Service

Every Sunday at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints, 10am. 180 White Point Rd, Liverpool. 646-1464. Everyone welcome!

Blood Donor Clinic

June 23 at Liverpool Fire Hall, 1-3pm & 5-8pm.

Grief Support Group

June 23 at 7p.m. at Trinity Anglican Church hall, Liverpool. Anyone experiencing grief of any kind is welcome to attend.

Card Party

June 23 at East Port Medway Comm. Hall, 7:30pm. Prizes & refreshments.

Oceanside Cemetery Meeting

June 24 at Hunts Point Comm. Hall, 7pm. Lot owners & other interested persons welcome.

Milton Days Volunteer Meeting

June 24 at Milton Hall, 6:30pm. The Milton Community Association needs volunteers for Milton Days (July 17, 18, 19) to help with booths, children’s games & parade, Barndance, Ham Supper, and more! Come help the community, and have fun while doing it!

Take Out Cold Salad Plate

June 25 delivery 4:30 – 5:30pm: Milton, Liverpool & Brooklyn, all other areas: pick up. Price $8. For tickets call Sharon 354-4790 & Janet 354-3695.

TGIF Supper

June 26 at RCL Branch 38, Liverpool, 4-6pm. Menu: Pot Luck, dessert. $5 p/p. Everyone welcome.

Friday Night Fever

June. 26 at RCL Branch 38, Liverpool, 9-1am. Music by Nite Train. $7 p/p. Members & guests welcome.

Self Help Group

June 26 for Widows & Widowers at Superstore Meeting Room, 7-9pm.

Strawberry Supper

June 27 at Chelsea & Dist. Comm. Centre, 4-6:30pm. Adults $8, 5-12 $4, under 5 free. Proceeds to Chelsea United Baptist Church.

Annual Meeting

June 27 for Laurel Hill Cemetery at West Queens Rec. Centre, Port Mouton, 7pm.

Arthritis Support Group

June 27 at Community Room at Thomas Raddall Library, 10:30 to noon. Free of charge.

Canoe Poker Rally

June 27 take exit 19 Liverpool, take Hwy 8, take Hibernia Rd to civic # 396, 1pm. Fee for rally $5 per canoe. Weekend tenting $17 + tax $22.10 per night with power $23.73 tax incl.

Strawberry Supper

June 27 at Pleasant River Comm. Hall, 4:30 – 7pm. Adults $9. Proceeds for community purposes.

Community Yard Sale

June 28 at 10370 Hwy 103, Port Joli & Robertson’s Loop Rd. Proceeds to Port Joli Hall Fund.

An Evening of Gospel Music

June 28 at Greenfield United Baptist Church, 7pm. Featuring Low Key. A time of fellowship & refreshments to follow.

Country & Old Time Music Show

June 28 at the Westfield Community Hall, 2pm. Come out and see/support the beautiful NEW hall. Doors open 12:45. Tickets at the door $ 6.00, 16 & under $3.00, canteen, 50/50 draw. For info: 627-1588 or 682-2400

Privateers in the Park Annual Outdoor Ecumenical Service

June 28 at Pine Grove Park, 11 a.m. Costumes encouraged and bring along your lawn chair. Refreshments will be served following the service at the Milton Christian Church.

Lobster Chowder Supper

June 30 at Rossignol Cultural Centre. 3 Sitting: 4, 5 & 6pm. Takeout is available. Tickets $10 each. Sit-in or takeout MUST be reserved. Call 354-3067.

Celebrate Canada Day

July 1 in Caledonia, 11-2 Pancake Brunch at Masonic Hall, Opening Ceremonies 1pm at Hunt Park, BBQ & games for kids & adults, music & much more, fireworks at Dusk over Mary Lake. Bring your lawn chair.

QC Crime Prevention Pancake Breakfast

July 1 at Liverpool Lions Hall, 7-11am. Adults $6, children $4. For delivery call 354-5676.

Canada Day Potluck Supper

July 1 at St. Andrew’s Church Hall, Brooklyn, 4:30 – 6pm. Adults $8, under 12 $4. Dessert bar & bake sale.

Strawberry Supper

July 4 at Greenfield Fire Hall, 4:30 – 6:30pm. Adults $8, 5-12 $4, under 5 free. Proceeds for Greenfield Sewing Circle.

Strawberry Supper

July 4 at St. Jerome’s Parish Hall, West Caledonia, 4:30 – 6:30. Adults $9, children $4.

Strawberry Supper

July 4 at Newcombville Fire Hall, 4-7pm. Adults $8, 5-12 $4, under 5 free. Proceeds for Fire Dept.

Privateer Day Dance

July 4 at Liverpool Fire Hall, 9-1am. Live Band: Fossill Rock. $7 p/p, 50/50 draw. Members & guest welcome.

Privateer Days Bingo

July 5 at Liverpool Fire Hall. Doors open 6pm, play starts 7pm. 4 mini games, 12 regular games, 3 special games, 50/50 split, Loonie to go, good on every game except mini game, jackpot $500 to go.

Dale Verge Induction to NSCMHF

Sep. 19 Tickets for Induction Ceremony, Dinner & Show call: 354-5957 Held at Blandford Community Hall off Exit 7, Hwy 103. Cost: $20.00 per person. Doors open at 3:30 p.m. Tickets going fast. Limited space available. RV Dry Camping avail-no charge

RECREATION REPORT

Swimming Lesson Registration: Greenfield

Swimming lesson registration will be held in Greenfield on June 23 from 10 am to 6 pm at the Greenfield School. Session 1 will be held at Hunts Beach from July 20 to July 31; and Session 2 will be held at Ponhook Lake, Ponhook Lodge from August 2 to 14. Both sessions will be held in the mornings, Monday to Friday. Lessons are $35 per person per session. Completed waivers and payment are due at registration and will not be accepted lakeside during lessons.

Bronze Cross Training

A Bronze Cross Course will be held at Milton Centennial Pool. The class dates and times are as follows: June 23, 1 -4 pm; June 24, 9 am - 12 noon, 1 - 4 pm, June 25, 1:30 - 4:30 pm; June 26, 9 am - 12 noon, 1 - 4 pm; June 27, time TBA (Mock Exam day); June 28, Time TBA (Exam Day). The cost is $15 plus an additional $25 if you require another Bronze Manual. Pre-requisite: Completion of Bronze Medallion.

Red Cross Babysitting Course: Liverpool

Get prepared for summer babysitting. Course will cover handling emergencies, injury prevention (i.e. personal safety and security, home, fire and toy safety), babysitting rights and responsibilities, basic first aid and child care, etc. Participants will need to bring a doll or stuffed animal. The course will be held at the Dr. J.C. Wickwire gymnasium on Monday, July 6th and Tuesday, July 7th from 9 am to 1 pm each day. Instructor: Karen Geddes-Selig. Ages: 11 years +. Cost: $45/person (includes manual & lunch both days). Please pre-register by Monday, June 29th at the Recreation Department (354-5741).

Red Cross Babysitting Course: North Queens

Come get certified for a summer of babysitting with instructor Laura-Lee Johnson. Learn the basic skills you will need to be a responsible and competent babysitter. The course will be held at the North Queens Consolidated School Multi-Purpose Room on Wednesday, June 24th from 9 am- 3 pm. Ages: 11 years +. Cost: $45 (includes manual, lunch & snack). Please pre-register by Monday, June 15th at the Recreation Department (354-5741).

Summer Dance Camp

Do you love to dance? Come get your groove on and plie the week away! Instructor Emma Cochrane will be teaching 5 age group classes with classes starting on Monday, July 20th and continuing until Friday, July 24th. Creative Movement for ages 3-4 yrs at cost of $30/child (45 minute class/day), Beginner Tap & Jazz for ages 5-6 yrs at cost of $30/child (45 minute class/day), Level 1 Ballet, Tap, Jazz & Hip Hop for ages 7-9 years at cost of $40/child (1.5 hour class/day), Level 2 Ballet, Tap, Jazz & Hip Hop for ages 10-12 yrs at a cost of $40/child (1.5 hour class/day), Teen Ballet, Tap, Jazz (Broadway, Funk & Classical) & Contemporary for ages 13 yrs + at cost of $50/child (2 hour class/day). Classes will be held at the Dr. John C. Wickwire Gymnasium. Please pre-register by June 29th at the Recreation Department. Or for more information contact the Recreation Department.

Family BBQ & Swim: Milton Centennial Pool

On June 30 from 4:30 – 6:00 pm join the Region of Queens Council for a refreshing afternoon of swimming, activities, and food! Rain Date: July 9th.

Family BBQ & Swim: North Queens Aquatic Centre

On July 2, from 4:30 – 6:00 pm pack up your family and friends and have a fun afternoon of swimming, activities, and food with the Region of Queens Council. Rain Date: July 6th.

Martial Arts Self- Defense Course

Come and join instructor Neil Selig for two action packed afternoons on July 6 & July 9 from 2- 4 pm in the Dr. J. C. Wickwire Gymnasium. Learn the basics of martial arts and self-defense. Make sure to wear comfortable clothing and bring a water bottle!

Soccer Camp, Greenfield

Join instructors from the Queens Minor Soccer Association for a 3-day soccer camp on Monday, July 13th; Tuesday, July 14th; & Wednesday, July 15th from 1:30 – 3:30 pm. Learn important skills, participate in drills and play soccer. Ages: 5 - 14 years. Cost: $30.00 for 3 days. Pre-register by Monday, July 6th. Rain location: Greenfield Recreation Centre.

Geocaching Event

Come and explore the trails of Pine Grove Park while searching for the hidden geocaches on Thursday, July 16th from 1:30 – 3:00 pm. GPS units will be provided. Wear sneakers and appropriate clothing. Ages: 8 - 13 years. Cost: $5 (drink included). Pre-register by Thursday, July 9th. Rain date Friday, July 17th.

Queens Place

Learn about all the exciting new developments in the Queens Place project as they happen by subscribing to the "Queens Place" e-bulletin. Simply e-mail the Region of Queens Recreation Dept. (info@regionofqueens.com) to have your e-mail added to the list. The e-bulletin contains news briefs, updates and advances to the project so you will have the facts straight from the Recreation Facility Project Committee. The Recreation Department of the Region of Queens Municipality can be contacted by phone at 354-5741, or by fax at 354-7473, or by email at info@regionofqueens.com