Queens Co. Adult Day Program
The Day Program is available for people with Alzheimer’s or other Dementias either full day or half day programs, either at Queens Manor or NQ Nursing Home. Lunch is provided for $5 half day & $10 full day. For more info call 682-2553 ext. 5 (Mon & Thur) or 354-3451 ext. 7 (Tue, Wed & Fri).
A Passion For Poetry
Feb. 26 a presentation by author Pamela Ditchoff in the program room of the Thomas H. Raddall at 7 pm.
Storm date: Feb. 27. 354-5270.
Seminar on Wills
Feb. 26 at Church of Jesus Christ of LDS, 180 White Point Rd, 7pm. Presenter Jim Dipersio. Topics of discussion: Why, how and types of wills. No charge, open to everyone. Refreshments to follow.
Firemans Bingo
Feb. 27 at Caledonia Fire Hall. Bonanza $3550. Play starts 7:20pm.
South Shore Naturalists' Meeting
Feb. 28 at the Bridgewater High School Library at 7:00pm.
Lent Luncheon
Feb. 29 at Trinity Church Hall, Liverpool, 11:30-1pm. Chili, biscuit/roll, dessert, beverage. $5. Proceeds for P.W.R.D.F.
TGIF Supper
Feb. 29 at RCL Branch 38, Liverpool, 4-6pm. Roast Pork, mashed potatoes, dessert, tea/coffee. $5 p/p. Everyone welcome.
Friday Night Fever
Feb. 29 at RCL Branch 38, Liverpool, 9-1am. Music by Night Train. $5 p/p. Members & guests welcome.
Penny Auction & Dessert Bash
March 1 at Chelsea & Dist. Comm. Centre & Fire Hall., 7pm. Draw time 8:30pm. Proceeds for Ladies Aux.
Roast Beef Supper
March 1 at Milton Comm. Hall, 4-6pm. Adults $9, under 12 $5. Free delivery in Milton & surrounding area. For take out orders call 354-2995, leave message or on March 1 call 354-5640.
Firemans Breakfast
March 1 at Charleston Fire Hall, 7-11am. Adults $5, 12 & under $3, under 5 free. Free delivery to seniors in the district. Take out orders available. Call 677-2793.
Queens SPCA Draw for Free Pet Spay or Neuters
March 1 in the entry of Liverpool Superstore 10 am till 2pm. to help mark Spay Day International. Enter your name, phone number and pet's name in the free QSPCA draw to take place at 2pm.
Free Talk on Diabetes - Causes & Prevention
March 1, 1-3 pm at Body & Soul, 42 Market St, Liverpool. Speaker: Lynnette Curtis, Natural Health Practitioner. Register early as space is limited. To register call Rae at 356-3113 or email at: raeoceanside@eastlink.ca Refreshments to follow.
An Evening of Gospel Music
March 1 with Southwind at North Brookfield Baptist Church, 7pm. Pie & homemade ice cream will be sold at the hall following the concert.
Fire Dept. Bingo
March 2 at Liverpool Fire Hall. Doors open at 6pm, play starts at 7pm. Regular games $50; Special games $75; Jackpot $300 to go; Loonie to go. Canteen available. Hosted by Liverpool Fire Dept. Ladies Aux.
Saturday Afternoon Cribbage
March 2 at RCL Branch 38, Liverpool. Registration at 12:30pm. $12 per team. Loonie Jar.
Country Gospel Show
March 2 at the Astor Theatre, 1:30pm. Admission $7. An afternoon of gospel music featuring ABSs, Graham Moorehead, Melinda Naugler & Low Cut Grass.
Queens Co. ATV Assn Meeting,
March 3 7:30 pm at the Liverpool Superstore Meeting Room upstairs, All members are urged to attend, new members are welcome. DUES ARE UP FOR RENEWAL !
Card Party
March 4 at East Port Medway Comm. Hall, 7:30pm. Prizes and refreshments.
Sahaja Yoga Meditation Course
March 4th, 6:30 - 7:30p.m., in the Community Room (Upstairs) at Liverpool Superstore. ALL welcome, free of charge. Info: 677-2206. Discover inner balance and peace, reduce stress, improve mental and physical health, and come to know yourself better.
Zone 13 Call to Remembrance Competition
March 5 & 6 at RCL Branch 38, Liverpool, 9am. Come watch our local high schoolers compete. Open to the public.
World Day of Prayer
March 7 at Liverpool United Baptist Church, 2:30pm. Celebrate Guyana. All are welcome.
World Day of Prayer
March 7 at Chelsea United Baptist Church Vestry, 1:30pm. Program has been prepared by the committee of Guyana with theme Gods wisdom provides new understanding.
World Day of Prayer
March 7 at North Brookfield United Baptist Church, 2pm.
TGIF Supper
March 7 at RCL Branch 38, Liverpool, 4-6pm, $5 p/p. Beef Soup, sandwich, dessert, tea & coffee. Everyone welcome.
Friday Night Fever
March 7 at RCL Branch 38, Liverpool, 9-1am. $5 p/p. Music by Gary Young & EZ Listening. Members & guests welcome.
Variety Show
March 8 at Charleston Fire Hall, 7pm. $5 p/p. Lots of good down home entertainment. Canteen facilities. MC – Palmer Hirtle.
RECREATION REPORT
Take the Roof Off Winter!
Join the Recreation Department and the Queens Family Resource Centre for a Family Mini Amazing Race 12:30 p.m. - 1:30 p.m. March 8 at the South Queens Junior High School soccer field on Old Bridge St., Liverpool. Be prepared to be challenged physically and mentally in this fun event filled with Winter activities. Prize will be awarded, and hot chocolate will be served! For more information and to pre-register, please contact the Region of Queens Recreation Dept. by March 3 at 354- 5741. In the event of inclement weather, check the Queens County Times and CKBW for cancellation notices. For more information on Take the Roof Off Winter, please check
www.taketheroofoffwinter.caTake the Roof off Winter
Following the Family Mini Amazing Race, there will be free skating at the Queens Memorial Arena from 1:30 - 3 p.m. for families with children up to age 14. An adult must accompany children under age 10. This free skate is sponsored by the Region of Queens Recreation Dept., in cooperation with the Queens Family Resource Centre.
March Break Fun
Get ready for fun times, great events and activities in the Region of Queens. March Break runs from March 10-14, and the Recreation Department, as well as other community organizations, have lots of exciting events planned to make this a memorable March Break. Check the Region of Queens website
www.regionofqueens.com) for a complete listing of events, and look for the March Break flyer to be distributed in elementary schools the week of March 3.
Are you interested in Landbased Fitness classes in Queens County?
The Region of Queens Municipality's Recreation Dept. is seeking community feedback regarding the need for fitness classes in our community. Please contact the Rec. Dept. if you are interested in fitness classes and the types of classes you would be interested in taking part. Information may be sent by email: hcook@regionofqueens.com, by phone: 354-5741 or by mail: P. O. Box 1264, Liverpool, NS B0T 1K0
Calling All Fitness Instructors
The Region of Queens Municipality's Recreation Department is currently compiling a directory of fitness instructors in our community. Information including contact information, credentials and types of classes that instructors can offer, as well as if the classes are currently being offered; this will be compiled into a directory to field questions from the community. Be sure to be included! Information may be sent by email: hcook@regionofqueens.com, by phone: 354-5741 or by mail: P. O. Box 1264, Liverpool, NS B0T 1K0
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 until March 29. 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.
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. Please call our office at 543-2274 or email us at recreation@bridgwater.ca and leave your name, phone number, mailing, and email address if you are interested in taking this course in the spring.
Water Safety Instructor (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 (i.e. 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. Please call 902-543-2274 or email recreation@bridgewater.ca and leave your name, phone number, mailing and email address if you are interested in taking this course in the spring.
National Lifeguard Service (Pool Option) & Standard First Aid & CPR (BLSC) (Age 16+)
The recognized standard of lifeguard performance in Canada. Participants will learn lifeguarding and emergency care techniques and principles for a pool environment. Participants must have Bronze Cross and be 16 years of age by exam date. Proof of Bronze Cross and age is required at registration. Participants must attend all classes. To obtain the above awards, a first aid written and practical and NLS written and practical exam must be passed. Standard first aid and CPR will be taught the first 16 hours of the course. Refunds will be issued prior to March 21. Instructor: Krista Elvidge. Dates: Fri. March 28 5-10 p.m.; Sat. March 29 9a.m. – 5 p.m.; Sun. March 30 9 a.m.-5 p.m.; Fri. April 4 9 a.m. – 5 p.m.; and Sat. April 5 9 a.m – 5 p.m., at emOcean Spa & Lunenburg Academy. Review & Exam Date: TBA. Fee: $160. Contact Bridgewater Parks, Recreation and Culture Department at 902-543-2274.
Instructor: Krista Elvidge. Dates: Fri. March 28 5-10 p.m.; Sat. March 29 9 a.m.-5 p.m.; Sun. March 30 9 a.m.-5 p.m.; Fri. April 4 9 a.m. -5 p.m.; and Sat. April 5 9 a.m.-5 p.m., at emOcean Spa & Lunenburg Academy. Review & Exam Date: TBA. Fee: $160. Contact Bridgewater Parks, Recreation and Culture Department at 902-543-2274.
Community Volunteer Income Tax Program
Registration for the Community Volunteer Income Tax Program will be taken at the Recreation Department by calling 354-5741. This service is free of charge and is available for low income/simple tax situations (Single person under $25,000 per year). Family under $30,000 per year). For more information and to schedule your appointment, please contact the Recreation Department.
"Take the Roof Off Winter"
During the months of February and March, get out, get active and have some family fun, and you could win a prize! Call the Recreation Dept. at 354-5741 and tell us what your family did to "Take the Roof off Winter," and you will be entered to win weekly draws for prizes, as well as entered to win the grand prize of a family weekend getaway at White Point Beach Resort, donated by South Shore Safe Communities. Call in each Monday in February, and Mondays in March until March 18 for your chance to win! For ideas on ways you and your family can get active this winter, visit the "Take the Roof Off Winter" website at
www.taketheroofoffwinter.ca You can even send in your ideas and success stories to the website!
Canada Summer Jobs Program 2008
The Canada Summer Jobs Program is an initiative of the Summer Work Experience program. It provides funding for not-for-profit organizations, public-sector employers, and small businesses with 50 or fewer employees to create work experiences for students between the ages of 15 and 30. The application period for the Canada Summer Jobs 2008 will be from Feb. 1 to Feb. 29. For more information and the application please visit
www1.servicecanada.gc.caSummer Employment Opportunities
The Region of Queens Recreation and Community Facilities Department offers a variety of exciting summer employment opportunities. Positions include Sport & Physical Activity Programmer, as well as a wide variety of aquatics positions at the North Queens Aquatic Centre, Milton Centennial Pool and in the Mobile Aquatics Program. For further information on these jobs, please contact us at 354-5741 between 8:30 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. weekdays at 249 White Point Road, Liverpool, or download job descriptions and an application form from the Region's website,
www.regionofqueens.com. North Queens High School and Liverpool Regional High School also have applications for your convenience.
