Sept. 30
Meeting
Cumberland County/Sackville Parkinson’s Support Group will meet at Centennial Villa, Amherst at 2 p.m. For information contact Lola at 661-6196 or Barbara at 536-1015.
Oct. 1
Auction 45’s
An Auction 45’s Game will be held at the Amherst 50+ Club, 52 Croft St. starting at 7:30 p.m. Everyone welcome, no partner required. Light lunch supplied. Call 667-9311 for more info.
Annual Fall Bazaar
The Amherst 50+ Club, 52 Croft St.,will hold its Annual Fall Bazaar on Oct 1st from 9–4 pm and Oct 2nd from 9-12 p.m. Lunch, bake and craft tables, and more.
Something for everyone. Call Bertha at 667-9184 for more info.
Movie Night
The Advocate library will be showing the animated family movie, Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs from 7 to 8:30 p.m. Admission is free. Feel free to bring snacks and drinks.
Oct. 2
Festival
The Holy Family Parish will hold its Fall Festival & Market from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at 63 Church St. The event will feature: Fudge, Kid’s Zone, barbecue, desserts, purse & scarf sale, raffles & more. For information call 667-2523.
Oktoberfest
Oktoberfest takes place at 8 p.m. at the Band Hall in Parrsboro. Featuring Oompapa Music, food and drink.
Pie & Bake Sale
A pie and bake sale will be held from 9 a.m. to noon at the River Philip Hall
Sponsored by: River Philip U.C.W.
Auction fundraiser
An auction funcraiser for Christ Church at the Parish Hall. Viewing at 9 a.m., starts at 10 a.m.- Something for everyone.
Supper
Hot & Cold Buffet Supper will take place
from 4:30- 6 p.m. at the Point de Bute Hall
Proceeds for Jolicure United Church.
Oct. 3
Supper
A hot turkey supper will be held from 4 to 6 p.m. at the Holy Family Parish Hall, Amherst.
Deliveries available to seniors only.
667-7400.
Hymn Sing
@Calendar - Description:<t2>There will be a hymn sing at the Springhill Senior Citizens Recreation Center,
4 McDougal St., at 7 p.m.
Come and listen to the awesome harmony of ”Silver Rose.” Lunch to follow.
Oct 5
Bowling
Amherst 50+ Club members bowl ever Tuesday afternoon at the King Pin Bowling Alleys starting at 1 p.m. Any members interested in bowling, please call Bertha at 667-9184.
Classic Movie Night
Movie night will be held from 7 to 8:30 p.m. at the Amherst library. Showing will be the 1940 comedy, ‘His Girl Friday’ starring Cary Grant. No admission charge – donations cheerfully accepted.
Oct. 7
Soup kitchen
The Salvation Army B.E.A.C.O.N. Café will be serving soup and sandwiches at The Salvation Army Thrift Store (basement) from 11 a.m.-2 p.m. Donations are welcome but not expected. All are welcome.
Puberty party for girls
Puberty Parties for girls aged 9-12 from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Bring a parent and together learn about puberty changes through fun activities, video presentation, and discussion. Participants must pre-register by calling the Sexual Health Centre at 667-7500.
Oct. 8
Tag Day
@Calendar - Description:<t2>The 272 Amherst Army Cadets will be hosting at ‘Tag Day’ at Amherst Pharmasave and Walmart will all proceeds going to cadet projects. The event continues on Oct. 9.
Oct. 9
Crib tournament
The R.C.A.F. Association,105 Cumberland Wing on Havelock St., is having a Cribbage Tournament.
Registration at 1 p.m. and play starts at 1:30.
Inquiries 667-9262
Oct. 14
Puberty party for boys
Puberty Parties for boys aged 9-12 from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Bring a parent and together learn about puberty changes through fun activities, video presentation, and discussion. Participants must pre-register by calling the Sexual Health Centre at 667-7500.
Oct. 15
Benefit
A benefit for Derek Deegan who is currently in treatment for Atopic Dermatistis will be held at the Lions Den from 8 p.m. until midnight. Live bands, auction, 50/50 and door prizes.
Oct. 21
Soup kitchen
The Salvation Army B.E.A.C.O.N. Café will be serving soup and sandwiches at The Salvation Army Thrift Store (basement) from 11 a.m-2 p.m. Donations are welcome but not expected. All are welcome.
Oct. 29
Curl 4 Cancer
Curl 4 Cancer will be held at the Amherst Curling Club. To register contact Jo-Anne Sigut at 667-8233 or for more info contact Terri Lynn Lewis at 669-1585.
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