Queens County Community Events and Recreation Report

Bingo

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

Art At The Library

Month of Oct. a display of paintings by Janet Clattenburg at the Thomas H. Raddall Library in Liverpool 354-5270.

Card Party

Oct. 2 at East Port Medway Comm. Hall, 7:30 pm. Prizes and refreshments.

Parent Info/Registration for Priva-Cheer Club

Oct. 3 at the Lions Hall, downstairs, 6:30-7:30pm. Cost $60 per session/ 2 sessions per year. Cheerleading will start Oct. 10.

Workshops for Volunteers

Oct. 3 Fund Raising 101 at Aspotogan Consolidated Elementary School, 7-9pm. To register call Lun/Queens Reg. Dev. Agency at 1-800-303-1541. Cost - Free

Meeting

Oct. 3 at 1 pm - meeting of the Queens Unit Canadian Cancer Society - Liverpool Superstore - new members welcome.

Workshop

Oct. 3 at Wa-Su-wek Ltd on Wreath Making & Decorating. For more info call 354-4529.

TGIF Supper

Oct. 5 at RCL Branch 38, Liverpool. $5 p/p, 5-7pm. Everyone welcome. Sheppard’s Pie, Roll, dessert, tea, coffee.

Merchandise Bingo

Oct. 5 at RCL Branch 38, Liverpool, 7pm. Eveyrone welcome.

Thanksgiving Fun Day

Oct. 5th at Thomas Raddall Provincial Park, Queens County. Wrap up the camping season with a weekend of family fun! For more information contact Sarah Spencer at (902) 354-6148.

Turkey Supper

Oct. 6 at Caledonia United Church, 4:30-7pm. Adults $9, 5-12 yrs $4.50, under 5 free.

Saturday Afternoon Cribbage

Oct. 6 at RCL Branch 38, Liverpool. 12:30 registration, $12 per team. Members & guests welcome.

Pot Luck Supper

Oct. 6 at St. Andrews Church Hall, Brooklyn. 4:30-6pm. Adults $7, children $3.50, under 5 free. Lots of selection & dessert buffet.

Merchandise Bingo

Oct. 6 at Port Mouton United Church Hall, 7pm. Proceeds for SW Cemetery. Cards 3/. 25. Call Cyril at 683-2930 or 354-8157.

Saturday Night Dance

Oct. 6 at RCL Branch 38, Liverpool, 9-1am. Music by Wayne Snyder & Ramblin Fever. $5 p/p. Members & guests welcome.

Penny Auction

Oct. 6 at Pleasant River Comm. Hall, 11-2pm. Mostly NEW items. Canteen available. Proceeds for Community Purposes.

Fireman’s Breakfast

Oct. 6 at Charleston Fire Dept., 7-11am. Adults $5, children $3, under 5 free. Free delivery to local seniors. Take out available. 677-2793.

Fire Prevention Little King & Queen Contest

Oct. 7 at Caledonia Fire Hall, 7pm. Ages 5-7. To enter call 682-2350 or 682-2073.

Communion

Oct. 7 will be celebrated at the Zion United Church, Liverpool (409 Main St.) during the 10:30am service. All believers are sincerely welcome.

Grocery Bingo

Oct. 7th at Ground Search Hall, Liverpool

Play starts at 7:00 pm. Canteen available.

Must be 12 to attend.

Variety Show

Oct. 7 at RCL Branch 38, Liverpool with bake auction & canteen. 7-10pm. $5 p/p.

Workshop for Volunteers

Oct. 8 at Bridgewater Town Hall, 6:30-8:30pm. For more info call 1-800-303-1541.

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.

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.

Food handler’s Course (Certified)

Oct. 12 at RCL Branch 38, Liverpool, 9-3pm. 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.

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.

Roast Port 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.

RECREATION REPORT

Bagpipe interest in Queens?

Have you always wanted to learn to play the bagpipes?

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 three-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 October 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 at 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!

Senior's Autumn Expo

The Autumn Expo being held on Oct. 4, from 1-4 p.m. is for seniors to enjoy an afternoon of socializing together, while having an opportunity to learn about programs, services and opportunities for seniors from various booths. The Expo will be held at the North Queens Nursing Home and is sponsored by the Region of Queens Municipality, the VON Queens County Branch, Queens Community Health Board, and the North Queens Community Health Centre.

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 p.m. 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.