Community Calendar

WEDNESDAY
JANUARY 14

Tea & Talk Returns at the Sherbrooke Village Exhibit Centre, 1 p.m. Join us as we welcome Edward Langille with “Thoughts on the blunders in Canadian public education since 1970.” The Tea & Talk Series is supported by Sherbrooke Village and The Municipality of the District St. Mary’s

WEDNESDAY
JANUARY 14, 28

Write Through Winter. The Guysborough Writers Group will meet at the Guysborough Library on the second and fourth Wednesday of the month from 6:30 to 8 p.m. For more information contact loisanndort@gmail.com.

WEDNESDAY
JAN. 14, FEB. 11

Club 7 Games Day at Port Felix Hall from 10 a.m. till noon. Come join us for fun, laughs and friendship – along with a cup of tea or coffee and snacks. Open to all.

SATURDAY
JANUARY 17

Guysborough & Area Endometriosis Support Group will meet downstairs at the Cast Away Cafe from 1 to 3 p.m. Join us for a supportive afternoon of conversation, coping strategies, and a fun sock snowman craft. Share experiences, celebrate small victories, and connect with others. RSVP by Jan 14: message the Facebook page Healing with Endo 902 or email healingwithendo902@gmail.com. Held in partnership with the Antigonish Women’s Resource Centre.

SUNDAY
JANUARY 18

Services for the Eastern Guysborough and Mulgrave Pastoral Charges are 9 a.m. at St. Paul’s United in Canso, 11 a.m. at Wesley United in Guysborough and 1 p.m. at Trinity United in Mulgrave. All are welcome.

SUNDAY
JANUARY 18, 25

Services for St. Mary’s Pastoral Charge / The United Church of Canada are 9:30 a.m. at Bethany / Zion in East River St. Mary’s, 11 a.m. St. John’s in Sherbrooke and 6:30 p.m. at Kirk in Glenelg.

WEDNESDAY
JAN. 21, FEB. 18

Club 7 Games Day at Larry’s River Hall (Brad Pellerin Room) from 10 a.m. till noon. Come join us for fun, laughs and friendship – along with a cup of tea or coffee and snacks. Open to all.

SATURDAY
JANUARY 24

Free Men’s Breakfast: Inviting all men from across the Musquodoboit Valley to come enjoy good food and conversation at Middleton United Church (lower level entrance) from 8:30 to 10 a.m. For more information or to volunteer, please contact Denise at 902-891-0191. Sponsored by the Well-Being HUB, ESMCHB and MMFC.

SUNDAY
JANUARY 25

Services for the Eastern Guysborough and Mulgrave Pastoral Charges are 9 a.m. at St. Matthew’s United in Bayfield and 11 a.m. at Wesley United in Guysborough. All are welcome.

WEDNESDAY
JAN. 28, FEB. 25

Club 7 Games Day at Whitehead Hall from 10 a.m. till noon. Come join us for fun, laughs and friendship – along with a cup of tea or coffee and snacks. Open to all.

SUNDAY
FEBRUARY 1

ArtWorks East presents “Celebrating Imbolc” Cultural Workshop at the Goshen Community Centre from 1 to 3 p.m. A hands-on visual arts workshop focused on Celtic folklore, culture, and seasonal tradition. Participants will create St. Brigid’s Crosses and Brídeóg dolls, take part in a candle lighting, prayer, and quiet reflection, and share oatcakes or bannock and tea. Part of the ArtWorks East Exploring Our Cultural Roots Workshop Series. Registration is $15 per person (ages 12+). Register at artworkseast.ca/events or email info@artworkseast.ca.

WEDNESDAY
FEBRUARY 4

Club 7 Games Day at New Harbour Hall from 10 a.m. till noon. Come join us for fun, laughs and friendship – along with a cup of tea or coffee and snacks. Open to all.

SUNDAYS

Mini-Cribbage at the Mulgrave Royal Canadian Legion. 1 p.m.

St. Mary’s Pastoral Charge / The United Church of Canada JAM Club – Jesus And Me (our Charge’s program for children and all ages Sunday School) takes place every second Sunday at Kirk in Glenelg, 2 p.m.

TUESDAYS

Canso Lions TV Bingo, 6 p.m. Play at the Lions Club or at home by watching on Cable 6.

45 Card Parties at the Moser River Community Hall, 7:30 p.m.

Sherbrooke Opportunities (SHOPS) Toonie Draw is held every week. Play your toonies before noon on Tuesdays or contact us for pre-play option for your chance to win. Boxes are located at Buds quickway, Cloverfarm, Sherbrooke Garage, Whitney’s Corner Store and Smokey Hollow General. For more information, email pa@shopsonline.ca.

WEDNESDAYS

Want to improve your reading, writing, math or technology skills? GALA Adult Learner’s Classes take place at the Mulgrave and Area Medical Center from 10 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. For more information, call 902-533-4252 email johnc@guysboroughlearning.ca.

Sherbrooke Opportunities Society (SHOPS) Toonie Draw, held every week. Play your toonie before 4 p.m. on Tuesday. Boxes are at Bud’s Quickway, Clover Farm, Sherbrooke Garage, Feltmate & Son Enterprises, Rhynold’s Gas & Confectionary and Whitney’s Corner Store. For more information, contact ed@shopsonline.ca.

Survivors of Suicide Support Group – for anyone who has lost someone to suicide – meets on the fourth Wednesday of every month (except December when it will meet on the third Wednesday) at St. Paul’s Anglican Church in Antigonish from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Free / open to all. For more information, please call 902-863-5089 or email rector3harbours@gmail.com.

Write Through Winter. The Guysborough Writers Group will meet at the Guysborough Library on the second and fourth Wednesday of the month from 6:30 to 8 p.m. For more information contact loisanndort@gmail.com.

Men’s Group for St. Mary’s Pastoral Charge / The United Church of Canada takes place at St. John’s in Sherbrooke, 7 p.m.

45 Card Plays (19+) begin again at the Mulgrave Royal Canadian Legion. 7 p.m.

The Eastern Shore Lifestyles Centre Weekly Toonie Hope Chest 50/50 Draw. Play your weekly toonie by noon or pay in advance at Sheet Harbour Irving, Mika’s ESSO, Sheet Harbour Discount & Gift or Gizmos in Moser River. Sponsored by the Sheet Harbour Lions Club. AGD-106640-24.

THURSDAYS

Want to improve your reading, writing, math or technology skills? GALA Adult Learner’s Classes take place at the Mulgrave and Area Medical Center from 10 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. For more information, call 902-533-4252 email johnc@guysboroughlearning.ca.

Women’s Bible Study for St. Mary’s Pastoral Charge / The United Church of Canada takes place at St. John’s in Sherbrooke, 10 a.m.

UCW for St. Mary’s Pastoral Charge / The United Church of Canada takes place the first Thursday of every month at Jo-Ann MacGrath’s in Aspen, 2 p.m.

Men’s Group for St. Mary’s Pastoral Charge / The United Church of Canada takes place at St. John’s in Sherbrooke, 7 p.m.

Finding Freedom AA Closed Meeting at St. John’s United Church, Sherbrooke from 7 to 8 p.m. Please be aware that attendance is limited to those who have a desire to stop drinking.

FRIDAYS

$5 Bag Sale at Cascades Thrift Shop in Sheet Harbour. Includes clothes, shoes and purses. Shop hours are 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. from Tuesdays to Fridays and 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Saturdays.

St. Mary’s Pastoral Charge / The United Church of Canada invites you to join us for The Living Room – a relaxed living room / cafe atmosphere for contemporary worship, prayer, praise and time for just being together as community. Held in the lower hall of St. John’s United Church, Sherbrooke beginning at 7 p.m.

Youth Group (Grades 9-12) for St. Mary’s Pastoral Charge / The United Church of Canada takes place every second Friday at Kirk in Glenelg from 7:30 to 9 p.m.

SATURDAYS

Buy Nova Scotia Legion 50/50 Fundraiser Tickets in support of the Mulgrave Royal Canadian Legion online at https://rafflebox.ca/raffle/rclns. Draw takes place weekly at 5 p.m. IMPORTANT: Don’t forget to select “Mulgrave Branch 37” in the “In Support Of” drop-down box before you purchase your tickets.

Chase the Ace at the Goldboro Interpretive Centre from 6 to 8 pm – with the draw taking place at 8:15 pm. Cost is $5 for three (3) tickets and the game will continue every Saturday until the Ace is found.

Bingo at St. Joseph’s Parish in Port Felix, 7:30 p.m.