Queens County Community Events and Recreation Notes

Queens SPCA Monthly meeting.

March 12 at 32 William Street, Liverpool. 6:30pm. New members always welcome.

General Monthly Meeting

March 12 at RCL Branch 38, Liverpool, 7:30pm.

Regular Monthly Meeting

March 13 of the Queens Manor

Auxiliary will be held at the Manor at 1:30 pm. New members welcome.

Canadian Red Cross Monte Carlo Night

March 14 at Osprey Ridge Golf Club in Bridgewater. Live auction, mock casino, live entertainment & refreshments, all in support of local disaster services of the Canadian Red Cross. For tickets call 543-8565.

Lent Luncheon

March 14 at Trinity Hall, Liverpool, 11:30-1pm. Beef & Barley soup, biscuit/bread, dessert, beverage. $5 p/p. Proceeds for Primate’s Relief & Development Fund.

TGIF Supper

March 14 at RCL Branch 38, Liverpool, 4-6pm. Smothered beef, mashed potatoes, gravy, dessert, tea & coffee. $5 p/p. Everyone welcome.

St. Patrick’s Day Tea & Food Table

March 15 at Charleston Fire Hall, 12 noon – 2:30pm. Adults $6. Proceeds for Medway River Historical Society Building Fund. Ticket on cake.

Family Breakfast

March 15 at the Buckfield Hall from 7:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. Adults $5.00, children $2.50.

Fireman’s Breakfast

March 15 at Caledonia Fire Hall, 7-11am.

Baked Ham & Variety Supper

March 15 at North Brookfield Hall, 4:30-6:30pm. Free will offering. Proceeds for North/South Brookfield United Baptist Churches.

Crime Prevention Breakfast

March 15 at Liverpool Lions Hall, 7-11am. Adults $5, children $2.99. Take out orders welcome. Call 354-5676.

Merchandise Bingo

March 15 at West Queens Comm. Centre, Port Mouton, 7pm. Info call Hilda 683-2731 or Julie 683-2108.

St. Patrick’s Day Dance

March 15 at RCL Branch 38, Liverpool, 9-1am. Music by Dave Burbine & Traditional Country. $5 p/p. Members & guests welcome. Hosted by The Ladies Aux.

Easter Bingo

March 16 at Liverpool Fire Hall. Doors open 6pm, play starts 7pm. Tickets on Easter Dinner, Easter Bonnet Contest, 50/50 draw. Sponsored b LFFA. Canteen facilities.

Card Party

March 17 at the Buckfield Hall, 7:30 pm. Refreshments will be served.

Card Party

March 18 at East Port Medway Comm. Hall, 7:30pm. Prizes and refreshments.

Kinette Club of Liverpool Meeting

March 18 at Golden Pond Restaurant, 5 for 5:30pm. Any ladies ages 19 & up wishing to attend a meeting can contact our membership director Judy Morton at 677-2667.

Salvation Army Bag Sale

March 19-22 Liverpool, 3 days only.

All day

Card Party

March 19 at Beach Meadows Hall, 7:30pm. Special prizes & refreshments. Everyone welcome.

Dance

March 22 at Liverpool Fire Hall, 9-1am, 19 years & older. $5 p/p. DJ Cross Fire. Members & guests welcome.

Easter Sunrise Service

March 23 at Beach Meadows, on the Beach. Breakfast to follow in the hall at Emmanuel United Church. If raining service will be held in the hall.

Genealogy Seminar

March 25 at Church of Jesus Christ of LDS, White Point Rd, 7pm. Blank pedigree charts and family group sheets will be provided. Presenter: Lynn Rafuse.

Queens Manor Spring Day Fair

April 19 at Liverpool Fire Hall. Doors open at 10am. Donations are greatly appreciated.

Mersey Band Concert

May 9 under the direction of Scott MacDonald at Zion United Church.7pm. Special guests include Dr. Ross Myers on the Bagpipes and Dick Henneberry and Tumbleweed. Free will offering.

RECREATION NOTES



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! 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@bridgewater.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. Refunds will be issued prior to March 21. 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 call 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.

Summer 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, the Milton Centennial Pool and in the Mobile Aquatics Program. For further information, 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.

Family Skate, Liverpool

Spend the morning skating with your family and friends March 11 from 10 a.m. to 12 noon at the Queens Memorial Arena. Have fun and be fit! Ages up to 13 unless accompanying a child under 10. Cost $2. No pre-registration is required.

Glow Bowling (Ages 5-7), Liverpool

Strikes, spares or gutterballs - we’ll have a great time at the Liverpool Bowling Centre on March 11! Wear white for glow in the dark fun! Space is limited. Cost: $3 per person. Ages 5-7 years from 1- 2:30 p.m., and ages 8-12 years from 3-4:30 p.m. Please pre-register by March 7.

Illusions Workshop, Brooklyn

Want to learn how to do cool illusions and magic tricks? Join master illusionist Al Bernard for a fun and interactive morning on March 12 from 9:30 a.m. – 12:00 noon. This workshop will have you performing what you have learned for your parents at an 11:30 a.m. show! Ages 6-12 years. Space is limited. Cost: $18 per person. Please pre-register by March 7.