Happenings in the Yarmouth area

Meeting

Jan. 17

The monthly meeting of the Yarmouth Town and County Sports Association will take place at the YMCA on Thursday, Jan. 17 at 7 p.m.

Breakfast

Jan. 20

The Knights of Columbus will be holding a community breakfast at their hall, 10 Collins St., Sunday, Jan. 20, from 9:30 a.m. to 12 p.m. Donations accepted at the door.

Gospel concert

Jan. 20

There will be a gospel concert at the Port Maitland Bayview Baptist Church featuring the church’s worship team, Free to Fly, Sunday, Jan. 20 at 7 p.m. A free will offering will be received for the Pan de Vida Orphanage in Queretaro, Mexico.

Workshop

Jan. 21

Look Good Feel Better, free workshop dedicated to helping women look good and feel better during and after cancer care. Learn tips and techniques on how to camouflage the side effects of their treatments.

Monday, Jan. 21,at the Yarmouth hospital in the Pink room, first floor from 1-3 pm.

Call to register: 1-866-524-1234.

Meeting

Jan. 23

The Yarmouth Area Cancer Support Group will meet Jan. 23, at 7 p.m. at the Sobey’s community room, Starrs Road. Speaker will be Doris Pinner. All those with cancer and their caregivers/loved ones are invited to attend. For more information contact Kent Blades at 742-3542.

Benefit

Jan. 26

Benefit for Paul LeBlanc featuring rappie pie take-out and delivery at the Royal Canadian Legion in Wedgeport, Jan. 26, 4-6 p.m. Dance to follow wioth DJ Rob from 9-2 a.m. Info: Jane Doucette 663-2959.

Interchurch service

Jan. 27

The annual Yarmouth Interchurch Service, to mark the Week of Prayer for Christian Unity, will be held on Sunday Jan. 27, at 3 p.m. at the Salvation Army Community Church on Brunswick Street. Guest speaker will be the Rev. Stephen Bourque and a reception will follow. The offering will be for the Yarmouth Fuel Fund.. Meeting

Jan. 29

Yarmouth Regional Hospital Ladies Auxilliary

monthly meeting on January 29th at 2:30 p.m.

in the Bluenose Room of Yarmouth Regional Hospital

Contact Joyce Baxter for information 742-2602

Dance lessons

Mondays

Dance lessons (for couples) easy-to-learn steps to foxtrot, jive and waltz - Drumlin Heights School in Argyle. Mondays 7:30 p.m. starting Jan. 14. Contact Argyle Rec Department for further info.

Support group

Tuesdays

The "Baby and Me" peer support group meets Tuesday mornings, 10 - 11:30, at Yarmouth Superstore’s community room. All infants with their parents and / or grandparents, as well as pregnant women, are welcome. Peer breastfeeding support is also available. Further info at 742-7141.

Card games

Thursdays

Bridge and other card games are held every Thursday afternoon at the South Ohio Community Centre from 1-4 p.m. Light refreshments served. Admission $2.

Lotto

Ongoing

The Big Brothers/Big Sisters Win a Trip Lotto tickets are on sale at Pharmasave, the UPS store and Tusket Toyota; $20 a ticket, 12 chances to win a trip or $1000 in cash.

Games

Thursdays

The South Ohio Community Centre hosts bridge, card games, etc., every Thursday afternoon from 1-4 p.m. Light refreshments. Admission $2.

Drop-in centre

Wednesdays

Temple Baptist Church’s Solid Rock Cafe drop-in center is opened on Wednesdays from 1-4 p.m.

Games

Ongoing

Cribbage on Monday nights at 7 p.m. ($6) and men’s darts on Thursday nights at 7:30 at the Melbourne Community Centre. Members and guests.

Games

Ongoing

The Carleton Legion (Branch 167) has darts on Tuesdays at 7:30 and cribbage on Thursdays at 7:30.