Queens County Events and Recreation Notes

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.

Bingo

March 19 at Caledonia Fire Hall, Bonanza $3625.00. Play starts 7:15. Starting April 2, Bingo will be held on Sunday nights instead of Wed. night.

Salvation Army Bag Sale

March 19-22 Liverpool, 3 days only.

All day

Annual Meeting

March 19 of the Brooklyn Cemetery Committee at the Brooklyn Community Hall, 7pm.

Card Party

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

Maundy Thursday Service

March 20 at the Milton Christian Church at 7 p.m. held jointly with the Milton Baptist Church. All welcome to attend.

Queens Garden Club Meeting

March 20, at The Thomas Raddall Library, Old Bridge Street, Liverpool, at 6:30. Topic will be by Elspeth McLean-Wile from Wile's Farm Market in Wileville. She will speak on Roses.

Non-members very welcome, $2.

Good Friday Service

March 21 Zion United Church, invites you to join our service at 409 Main St., Liverpool, 10:30am.

Good Friday Rally

March 21, at Highway Pentecostal Church, 4158 Hwy 3, Liverpool 2:30 afternoon Service, lunch 5:30 Gospel Music Hour, 6:30 Evening Service. Speaker: Rev. James Haughn.

Good Friday Service

March 21 at the Summerville Christian Church at 11 a.m. Come and join us for this special service

Penny Auction

March 22 at Caledonia Fire Hall, 11-2pm.

Dance

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

Children’s Easter Party

March 22 at RCL Branch 38, Liverpool. 1-3pm. Admission $1. Ages 13 & under. Fun & Games for the kids. Hosted by the Ladies Aux.

Easter Service

March 23 come join us for our service at Zion United Church, 409 Main St., Liverpool, 10:30am.

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.

Easter Sunday Sunrise Service

March 23 hosted by the Summerville Christian Church on the Summerville Beach at 7:30 a.m. Come and celebrate the Risen Christ.

Easter Sunday Service

March 23 at the Summerville Christian Church at 9:30 a.m. Join us for this special service.

Easter Sunday Service

March 23 at Milton Christian Church at 11:00 a.m. All welcome to attend this special service.

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.

Public Annual General Meeting

March 25 South Shore Big Brothers Big Sisters Association Board of Directors 7:00 pm at Bridgewater Town Police Community Room Information: 543-4435 or 354-5517.

TGIF Supper

March 28 at RCL Branch 38, Liverpool, 4-6pm. $5 p/p. Everyone welcome.

50s/60s Themed Friday Night Fever

March 28 at RCL Branch 38, Liverpool, 9-1am. $5 p/p. Music by Dale Verge. Members & Guests welcome.

IWK Quilt Fair & Sale

March 28 30 at the Parker Reception Room IWK Health Centre, University Ave., Halifax, 10am-8pm.Fri, 10-5pm Sat. & Sun. In support of women, children, youth and their families who must visit the Health Centre. Admission $2.

Pot Luck Supper

March 29 at Trinity Hall, Liverpool, 4:30-6pm. Adults $8, 12 & under $5, under 5 free. Sponsored by Trinity Church.

Penny Auction & Cake Walk

March 29 at Maitland Bridge Hall, 11-2pm. Lunches available. Proceeds for St. Paul’s UCW, Maitland Bridge.

Saturday Afternoon Cribbage

March 29 at RCL Branch 38, Liverpool. 12:30 registration, $12 per team ($2 goes to loonie pot). Members & guests welcome.

Flea Market

March 30 at Liverpool Fire Hall, 1-3pm. Admission 50 cents. Tables call Becky 354-4310. Canteen facilities available.

Strum/Sing Along Kitchen Party

March 30 at Lanes Privateer Inn, 2:30-7pm. Bring your ukes, guitars, fiddles, any instrument or just come to sing. No cover charge, door prizes, 50/50 tickets. Fundraiser for 2009 Liverpool Ukulele Ceilidh.

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.

National Coaching Certification Program:

Introduction to Competition, Part A

Calling all coaches... A National Coaching Certification Program, Introduction to Competition, Part A course will be held April 11 (6 p.m. to 9:30 p.m.) and April 12th (8:30 a.m. to 6 p.m.) at the Brooklyn Community Hall. Space is limited; pre-registration is required. Call the Region of Queens Recreation Dept. to register. Fee: $25. Participants must be 16 years of age on or prior to the date of the course.