Annapolis County Events

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Palliative Care Training

January (All Month) Do you have a few spare hours a month to volunteer with Mid Valley Palliative Care Services? We will be operating training sessions for new volunteers beginning in January. For more information, call David Sanford at 825-4994.

Lunchtime Snowshoe Club

January Meet at the French Basin Trail on Wednesdays around 12:15 p.m. and go snowshoeing as part of your lunch break. Bring your own snowshoes or borrow a pair of ours. Every Wednesday until March 27, weather permitting. For More information call Brian at 532-3144



Closing Out Sale

January (Until Jan. 20 Closing out Sale, January 3 to 20, every Thursday to Sunday, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Including some fixtures. Fun-Day Bargains, 407 Main Street, Lawrencetown.

Look Good, Feel Better

January 12 The monthly Look Good Feel Better workshop, helping women deal with the appearance related side-effects of cancer and it's treatment, will be held from 10 a.m. to12 noon in the private dining room of the cafeteria at Valley Regional Hospital in Kentville. To register for this free workshop, please call 679-2657, ext. 2853.

Basketball fund raiser

January 12 The Annapolis Royal Regional Academy Junior Boys Basketball Team will be doing a bottle drive on Saturday from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. as a fundraiser. Potential donors can call coaches Ern Dick, 532-7035 or Robert McCarthy, 532-5581 to organize a pick-up.

Gospel Sing-along

January 13 Come out to a Gospel Sing-along evening at Bear River East Baptist Church starting at 7 p.m. Everyone welcome. Refreshments to follow.

Hymn Sing

January 13 A Hymn Sing will be held January 13 at 7:30 p.m. at the Wilmot Christian Fellowship Centre. Our special guests this month are the Annapolis Valley Mens Choir. Refreshments to follow. Come and sing your favouite hymns

Health Clinic

January 15 Get in motion this winter at the Bear River & Area Community Health Clinic. Come to the clinic from 1 to 3 p.m. for an info session. Various recreation and fitness organizations will be providing information on activity options available in our area. Test drive some of them and put your name in for a door prize. Refreshments available. Phone 467-3611 for more info.

Dessert Card Party

January 15 A Dessert Card Party will be held in the Kingston Lions' Hall. Bridge, 45's, Euchre and other card games will be played. Time is 12:30 for 1 p.m. Proceeds for the Kingston and District Health Auxiliary. Price is $5. For more information or to purchase tickets, please call Janet Rawding at 765-3094 and Carole Hemenway at 765-3253.

Living With ProstateCancer

January 15 A public information session for learning about and living with prostate cancer will be held at 7 p.m. in the Acadia Cinema, Wolfville. This session is for men over 40, and their families, to ask medical professionals and those living with prostate cancer, about prevention, detection, treatment and the personal impact of this disease. Hosted by the Wolfville Rotary and the local Eastern Valley VIP Prostate Cancer support group. More info at: www.annapolisvalley.info VIP@annapolisvalley.info; 542-6125 or 542-7112.

Centennial Public Meeting

January 15 Get involved in the planning of Middleton’s 100th Centennial Party in 2009. If you are a community group or service and have program or project idea, want to volunteer, have experience in community planning or just want to help us get ready, come to the meeting on Tuesday, Jan. 15 at town hall at 7 p.m. Bring forward your community pride and generous volunteer spirit and lend your help early. Everyone is welcome! Call Middleton Community & Economic Development at 825-5500 for more information.

Community Lunch Meeting

January 16 RCMP Corporal Dave Fraser will be the guest presenter at this public meeting at town hall in Middleton. The public is invited to participate in general information discussions, credit card fraud, phone scams, theft prevention and a question and answer period. Noon to 1:30 p.m. Bring your own lunch. Refreshments and healthy snacks will be provided compliments of Middleton’s Community & Economic Development Department. There is no registration required or cost to attend. Everyone is welcome. Call 825-5500 for more information.

Nordic Walking Workshop

January 17 Come learn the basics about this great year-round recreation activity. It is open to people of all ages. Poles will be provided. Thursday, Jan. 17, 7 p.m. at the Lawrencetown Education Centre. For more information or to register call Brian, 532-3144

Big breakfast

January 19 Come for breakfast at the Middleton Curling Club on 6 King St., Middleton from 8:00 to 11:00 a.m. A community favorite.

Chinese Auction

January 19 A Chinese Auction will be held at the Wilmot Christian Fellowship Centre on January 19 (storm date Jan. 26). Doors open at 9 a.m. Draws start at 1:30 p.m. Mostly new items. Names will be recorded at the door. Canteen on site. Located at the corner of the Dodge Road and Highway 1 Wilmot.

Older Adult Fitness

January 21 A fun fitness class that will get you moving, stretching and feeling stonger. Two classes are being offered; Staying Active (9:30 – 10:30 a.m.) and Getting Started (10:45 – 11:45 a.m.), Mondays & Fridays, January 21 to April 4, Middleton Fire Hall. The fee is $45. To register contact the Middleton Recreation Office, 825-6611.



Total Workout Class

January 22 A great way to begin the New Year! Join our fun fitness program of cardio, toning and stretching. Tuesdays & Thursdays, 7 to 8:15 p.m, January 22 to April 3, AEES Middleton. The fee is $50. To register contact the Middleton Recreation Office 825-6611.



Indoor Walking

January 22 Drop in for a morning walk. Try on a pedometer and count your steps! Tuesdays, 10 to 11 a.m., January 22 to March 25, Middleton Baptist Church. No Fee.

Substance Use Seminar

January 22 A Community Information Session on Youth Substance Use and Adolescent Addiction Services will be held on Tuesday, Jan. 22, 7 p.m. at the Middleton Regional High School Library. A look at the physical and behavioural signs of substance use, trends among Nova Scotia students, tips on how to talk to youth about use, and how to encourage youth to avoid use as well as information on services and programs. Guest speaker will be Jennifer Youden, Adolescent Worker - Addiction Services, Soldiers Memorial Hospital. This program is being sponsored by the Middleton Regional High School Advisory Council.

Stability Ball class

January 24 Come stay in shape this winter. Get out your stability ball or use one of ours. For people of all ages. Thursday evenings at 7 p.m. in Lawrencetown at the Lawrencetown Education Centre, starting January 24. For more information or to register call Brian, 532-3144.

Think Rink

January 25 Paradise Baptist Family Night: Think: “Rink.” (Please note the date change.) Lace up your skates and meet us at the Lawrencetown Exhibition Youth Arena. We have an hour of ice time booked from 7 to 8 p.m. Hot chocolate will follow at the church (10273 Hwy. 1, Paradise). COGS students are always welcome. For more info: Mark at (902) 584-3907 or paradise.baptist@ns.sympatico.ca.”

Community Lunches

January 25 The Women’s Place Resource Centre in Bridgetown is hosting community lunches the last Friday of each month. Our first community lunch will be Friday, Jan. 25 at 11:30 a.m. Guest speaker will be Judith Swift from the Diabetes Society. All are welcome to attend. Free transportation can be arranged. Please call 665-5166 for information.

Foresters' Meeting

January 25 Foresters' Branch Meeting & Card Night (members & their guests) will start at 7 p.m. at the Superstore in Kingston. For more info, contact Shirley at 825-2405.

Stability Ball Class

January30 Bring your ball and join us for a strengthening and stretching workout. Excellent for all fitness levels. Wednesdays, 5:45 to 6:45 p.m., January 30 to March 26, Middleton Fire Hall. The fee is $25. To register contact the Middleton Recreation Office 825-6611.