Seniors' Library Café
Feb. 12 Kelly Yeske, a collector of monarchy memorabilia, will speak on "Victorian Scandals" in the program room of the Thomas H. Raddall Library, 10 am. 354-5270.
Queens SPCA Meeting
Feb. 13 at Liverpool Junior High, Room 30 6:30pm. New members welcome!
Meeting
Feb. 13 The Brooklyn Seniors will meet in Pilgrim United Church at 2pm.
South Shore Naturalists' Meeting
Feb. 13th at Bridgewater High School Library 7:00pm. Heather White's pictures "Birds and Flowers of Bhutan"
Lent Luncheon
Feb. 15 at Trinity Church Hall, Liverpool, 11:30 – 1pm. Corn Chowder, roll or biscuit, dessert, tea or coffee. $5 p/p. Proceeds for Primates World Relief & Development Fund.
TGIF Supper
Feb. 15 at RCL Branch 38, Liverpool. 4-6pm. $5 p/p. Everyone welcome.
Family Breakfast
Feb. 16 at the Buckfield Hall, 7:30 to 10:30 a.m. Adults $5.00, children $2.50.
Firemen's Breakfast
Feb. 16 at Caledonia Fire Hall. 7 a.m. To 11 am
Queens Co. Crime Prevention Breakfast
Feb. 16 at Liverpool Lions Hall, 7-11am. Adults $5, children $2.99. Take out orders welcome 354-5676.
Valentine Dance
Feb. 16 at Milton Comm. Hall, 9-1am. Music by DJ Rick Henneberry. $5 p/p.
Card Party
Feb. 16 at Greenfield Fire Hall, 7pm.
Saturday Night Dance
Feb. 16 at RCL Branch 38, Liverpool, 9-1am. Music by Dave Burbine & Traditional Country. $5 p/p. Members & guests welcome.
Jack McCory Crib Tournament
Feb. 16 at RCL Branch 38, Liverpool. Registration 12:30pm, $6 per team. Everyone welcome.
Fire Dept. Bingo
Feb. 17 at Liverpool Fire Hall. Doors open at 6pm. Play starts at 7pm. $50 regular games, $75 special games, Jackpot $300 to go, Loonie to go. Canteen available. Hosted by Liverpool Fire Dept. Ladies Aux.
Card Party
Feb. 18 at the Buckfield Hall, 7:00 p.m. Refreshments will be served.
Chowder Luncheon & Dessert
Feb. 19 at North Brookfield Hall. Sponsored by the W.I.N.S.
Card Party
Feb. 19 at East Port Medway Comm. Hall, 7:30pm. Prizes and refreshments.
Kinette Club Meeting
Feb. 19 at Joyce MacLean’s house, 6:30 for 7pm. Any ladies & over wanting to attend a meeting contact our membership director Judy Morton 677-2667.
Card Party
Feb. 20 at Beach Meadows Comm. Hall, 7:30pm. Prizes & refreshments. Everyone welcome. Proceeds for hall.
TGIF Supper
Feb. 22 at RCL Branch 38, Liverpool, 4-6pm. Baked Beans, homemade brown bread, dessert, tea & coffee. $5 p/p. Everyone welcome.
Public Talk
Friday Night Fever
Feb. 22 at RCL Branch 38, Liverpool, 9-1am. Music by Wayne Snyder & Ramblin’ Fever, $5 p/p. Members and guests welcome.
Curl For Cancer
Feb. 23 at Liverpool Curling Club. Draws 9am, 11am, 1pm, 3pm, 5pm (7pm if necessary). 6 end games, max 40 teams, $5 p/p. For information, to register or pledge sheets contact Ann Bellefontaine 354-3736.
Penny Auction
Feb 23 at Royal Canadian Legion Branch 87 Caledonia 5:00pm to 8:00 pm Storm date next day Feb 24, 11:00am to 2:00pm Canteen available
Flea Market
Feb. 24 at Liverpool Fire Hall, 1-3pm. Admission .50. Tables call Becky 354-4310. Canteen available. Sponsored by Liverpool Fire Dept. Ladies Aux.
Feb. 25 about “perspectives on the forest industry” by Blair Douglas & Neily Holdright at Mersey Tobeatic Research Institute in Kempt from 7-8pm.
RECREATION REPORT
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
Volunteers are the Heart of the Community
Do you know someone who exemplifies the spirit of volunteerism? Someone who goes above and beyond to help others in the community, and makes life better for his/her fellow citizens by volunteering time, skills and energy? Recognize that contribution to our community by nominating them as a "Representative Volunteer". The Region of Queens Municipality annually coordinates the Representative Volunteer Selection program, in which two individuals are chosen to represent Queens County at the Volunteer Day festivities coordinated by Recreation Nova Scotia and held in Halifax, on April 24, 2008. Queens has a strong volunteer community... look around you and acknowledge people who enrich our lives! Have pride in the strong volunteer community that makes Queens County such a great please to live, work and play! Select someone from your own organization, another community group, or someone who volunteers without belonging to a group. Nominate someone young or old, a volunteer with a group, or an individual who volunteers without being part of an organization... whoever you feel most represents volunteer spirit! Please contact the Recreation & Community Facilities Department at 354-5741 for a nomination form or more information, or download a form from our Volunteerism Site at: volunteer.queens.ca/index.asp?id=240 The nomination deadline is Feb. 21, 2008.
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.
Become a Fitness Instructor
Do you want to get fit, find wellness and inspire others in your community? What better way than to become a certified fitness instructor educated by the Nova Scotia Fitness Association (NSFA). The South Shore needs fitness leaders and the NSFA will bring the course to you! The educational path to becoming a fitness instructor begins with Fitness Theory. In this 24-hour module, you will learn about basic nutrition, the musculo-skeletal system, exercise physiology, anatomy, conditioning principles, legal liability, safety, et cetera. Fitness Theory is the pre-requisite course to other modules (such as Group Fitness Leader, Older Adult Fitness Leader, Aqua Fitness Leader, etc.). For more information, and to register, please contact the NSFA office by mailing Diane Bellefontaine at diane@nsfa.info or call 902-425-1128, ext. 224. This 24-hour course will be held at Bridgewater High School on Feb. 7 (4:30 - 9:30 p.m.), Feb. 9 (9 a.m. - 6 p.m.), Feb. 21 (4:30 - 9:30 p.m.) and Feb. 28 (4 - 10 p.m.), and will cost $171 (includes tax and a course manual).
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.
Bronze Cross
Participants must have Bronze Medallion. Bronze Cross is designed for lifesavers who want the challenge of more advanced training. This is the pre-requisite for the National Lifeguard Course. Please bring proof of Bronze Medallion and CPR-B when registering. Instructor Jilien Beaton. Dates: Sat. Feb 16, 9 a.m.-11 a.m. Bridgewater Wandlyn Inn; 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Bridgewater Town Office; Tues. Feb. 19 5:30 p.m.- 9:30 p.m. White Point Beach Resort; Thurs. Feb. 21 5:30 p.m.- 9:30-p.m. White Point Beach Resort; Thurs. Feb. 28 5:30 p.m.- 9:30 p.m. White Point Beach Resort; and Sun. March 2 12 noon-3 p.m. Review & Exam White Point Beach Resort. Fee: $75. Contact Bridgewater Parks, Recreation and Culture Department at 902-543-2274.
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 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.ca
