Saturday, November 2, 2024



NOTICE: Is going to college on your bucket list? Do online forms make you want to pull out your hair? Are you looking for a leg up at your next job interview? Are you missing out on family video chats and emails? GALA can help you learn the skills to meet your needs. Classes on now – Every Wednesday and Thursday from 10 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. at the Mulgrave and Area Medical Center. For more information, contact GALA by phone at 902-533-4252 or by email at johnc@guysboroughlearning.ca.

THURSDAY
OCTOBER 31

Halloween Night Community Trick or Treat at the Country Harbour Gun Club from 6 to 8 p.m.

FRIDAY
NOVEMBER 1

The Chedabucto Bay Quilters will meet at the Boylston Community Centre, 11728 Highway 16, from 9:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. New members are welcome.

SATURDAY
NOVEMBER 2

The Guysborough Memorial Hospital Auxiliary will hold its Annual Fall Bazaar and Luncheon from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Royal Canadian Legion in Guysborough.

DATE CHANGE: Artworks East’s Holiday Card Making Workshop has been moved to Saturday, November 9.

SUNDAY
NOVEMBER 3

Annual Hip of Beef Dinner at the Mini-Trail Community Centre (4382 Highway 337, Lakevale, Antigonish County) from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Enjoy a buffet style dinner of roast beef, fresh vegetables, salad, rolls and an amazing assortment of desserts. Cost is $25 for adults, $12 for children 12 and under. Takeout available. For more information, call 902-870-5528.

Author and military historian Bruce MacDonald will present The Normandy Invasion and Soldiers of Guysborough County at the Old Court House Museum in Guysborough, 6:30 p.m. Books signed by the author will be available at the presentation. Sponsored by the Guysborough Historical Society.

MONDAY
NOVEMBER 4

‘A Walk Down Memory Lane’ Memory Cafe will be held at the Chedabucto Lifestyle Complex in Guysborough from noon to 1:30 p.m. The Guysborough & Area Dementia Support Group invites you attend this social event. Please join us for lunch, musical entertainment and other fun activities in a welcoming, safe and non-judgmental atmosphere. All are welcome. There is no cost. For more information contact Ursula Ryan at 902-870-1029 or ursularyan55@gmail.com.

SATURDAY
NOVEMBER 9

Artworks East will present a Collage Youth Workshop at the Canso Library from 1 to 4 p.m. Join host Sarah Mason in creating unique and eco-friendly art, finding inspiration and new purpose in magazines, calendars and more. Open to youth of all ages. All materials are supplied and light snacks will be provided. Spaces will be limited – register online at https://artworkseast.ca/events or by calling 902-318-9352. Cost is $10 (the fee will be reimbursed if this is your first AWE workshop).

Artworks East will present a Holiday Card Making Workshop at the Larry’s River Community Center from 1 to 4 p.m. Join host Ruth Gillie for an afternoon of creativity and learn how to make your own cards, perfect for any holiday gift or occasion. Register online at https://artworkseast.ca/events or by calling 902-318-9352. Cost is $10.

SUNDAY
NOVEMBER 10

A Fall Bazaar will be held at St, Francis Harbour Hall, 11 a.m. There will be new -to-you tables, a prize wheel, a bake table, a cake walk and ticket draws. Meals of chili or fish chowder – with rolls or biscuits – will be served. Admission is free. Sponsored by St. Francis Ladies Aid.

MONDAY
NOVEMBER 11

Remembrance Day Service at the Country Harbour Gun Club beginning at 10:40 a.m. A light lunch will follow.

SUNDAYS

Mini-Cribbage at the Mulgrave Royal Canadian Legion. 1 p.m. For more information, visit us on Facebook.

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.

MONDAYS

Join us for “Grandfriends” at the Moser River Community Hall from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Enjoy games and crafts along with a cup of tea with treats. All are welcome.

TUESDAYS

Everyone is welcome to join the Triple Cs – Coffee, Conversation and Creativity – in the basement of the Baptist Church in New Harbour from 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. Bring your knitting, crocheting, hooking, colouring, etc. – or just come for the socialization.

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

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

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.

Music at the Moser River Community Hall from 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. Bring your instrument and join the group or sit back and listen to some toe-tapping music. All are welcome.

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.

45 Card Plays at the Mulgrave Royal Canadian Legion. 7:30 p.m. For more information, visit us on Facebook.

The Eastern Shore Lifestyles Centre Weekly Toonie Hope Chest 50/50 Draw. Play your weekly toonie by noon or pay in advance at Spry Bay Campground, Sheet Harbour Irving, Wilsons Gas Stop, Sheet Harbour Discount & Gift or Gizmos in Moser River. Sponsored by the Sheet Harbour Lions Club. AGD-106640-22.

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 Claire McKeen’s in Glenelg, 2 p.m.

The Chedabucto Bay Quilters meet every second Thursday at the Boylston Community Centre from 6:30 to 9:30 p.m. Drop in is $5. New members are welcome.

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.

Fun Darts Meeting at the Moser River Community Hall, 7:30 p.m.

FRIDAYS

The Chedabucto Bay Quilters meet at the Boylston Community Centre from 9:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Drop in is $10. New members are welcome.

$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.