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October 24
45s Tournament
7:30 p.m. at the Springhill Senior’s Centre. Please bring a partner.
Once Upon A Time
10 to 11:30 a.m. at the Four Fathers Memorial Library, Amherst. Join us along with Maggie’s Place every Wednesday for songs, stories and snacks. For children up to age five. Call 902-667-2549 for more information.
Newcomers Club
6 to 8 p.m. at Maggie’s Place Family Resource Centre. Join us to meet new people, share information and make a connection in the community. Childcare and taxi voucher available. For more information, call 902-667-7250.
October 25
Halloween Party
3 to 4 p.m. at the Springhill Miner’s Memorial Library. For Grades Primary to 6. Children under age nine must be accompanied by an adult.
Baby Friendly Drop-In
1 to 3 p.m. at Maggie’s Place, 11 Elmwood Dr., Amherst. Chat with Public Health and Maggie’s Place regarding your child’s health, have your baby weight, breastfeeding support and more. Call 902-667-7250 for more information.
Teen Parent Program at ARHS
11:15 a.m. to 12:15 p.m. at ARHS’ health centre. Hosted by health centre and Maggie’s Place for new and expecting parents. Lunch provided. Call Donna at 902-667-7250 for more information.
October 26
Friday Fun Times
9:30 to 11:30 a.m. at Maggie’s Place, 11 Elmwood Dr., Amherst. Free drop-in playgroup for parents/caregivers and children. Call 902-667-7250 for more information.
Oxford Pregnancy and Beyond
9:30 to 11:30 a.m. Expecting parents and parents with babies and young children are invited to join Public Health and Maggie’s Place at the Nazerene Church, Oxford. Call 902-667-7250 for more information.
Senior Safety Information Session
10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Cumberland YMCA, an information session and application workshop about programs to help with the high cost of home ownership causing hardship. A brown bag lunch will be provided and there will be presentations and assistance with applications for rebate programs.
October 27
Spooktacular Fun Day
10 a.m. to noon. Wear a costume and come out to enjoy art, games, snacks and stories. All children must be accompanied by an adult.
Wallace Halloween Dance
9 p.m. to 1 a.m. at Wallace Fire Department. Dress up for the costume contest. 19+ event. Proceeds for Wallace Fire Department.
Rummage and Yard Sale
9 to 11:30 a.m. at Trinity-St. Stephen’s United Church. As well, giant yard sale in the basement.
October 28
Special Service
3 p.m. at Trinity United Church, Victoria, with special music by Daybreak from Chipman, N.B. Refreshments to follow.
Roast Turkey Dinner
4 p.m. at the RCAF Association 105 (Cumberland) Wing, Havelock Street, Amherst. Take-outs available. Call 902-667-9262 for more information or to order.
Silent Movie
7 p.m. Music at Trinity presents Nosferatu (Dracula) at Trinity-St. Stephen’s United Church with Halifax organist Shawn Whynot performing pipe organ accompaniment for the 1922 silent horror film.
October 29
Just Us Girls
A program youth engagement program for girls ages nine to 12. Call Maggie’s Place at 902-667-7250 to register.
Snuggle Bugs
9:30 to 11 a.m. drop into Maggie’s Place to receive support and information for parents with babies up to 18 months of age. Call Donna at 902-667-7250 for more information. Childcare and transportation provided.
Dad’s Cooking
6 to 8 p.m. at Maggie’s Place. Join other dads for an evening of cooking and conversation. Transportation and childcare available. Call 902-667-7250 to register.
Infant Massage
1:30 to 2:30 p.m. at Maggie’s Place. Learn ways to soothe and further bond with your infant, ages two to nine months. Call 902-667-7250 to register.
October 30
Storytime at White Birches
1:30 to 2:30 p.m. at White Birches Retirement Home. Join library staff and Maggie’s Place for singing and reading with residents. All children up to age five welcome. Call 902-667-7250 for more information.
Shake Your Sillies
9:30 to 11 a.m. at Amherst Wesleyan Church on Maltby Court for free active children’s program. Call Maggie’s Place at 902-667-7250 for more information.
Cribbage Tournament
7 p.m. at the Amherst 50+ Club, 52 Croft St., Amherst. Registration at 6:30 p.m. Please bring a partner.
October 31
Once Upon A Time
10 to 11:30 a.m. at the Four Fathers Memorial Library, Amherst. Join us along with Maggie’s Place every Wednesday for songs, stories and snacks. For children up to age five. Call 902-667-2549 for more information.
November 1
Baby Friendly Drop-In
1 to 3 p.m. at Maggie’s Place, 11 Elmwood Dr., Amherst. Chat with Public Health and Maggie’s Place regarding your child’s health, have your baby weight, breastfeeding support and more. Call 902-667-7250 for more information.
Teen Parent Program at ARHS
11:15 a.m. to 12:15 p.m. at ARHS’ health centre. Hosted by health centre and Maggie’s Place for new and expecting parents. Lunch provided. Call Donna at 902-667-7250 for more information.
November 2
Friday Fun Times
9:30 to 11:30 a.m. at Maggie’s Place, 11 Elmwood Dr., Amherst. Free drop-in playgroup for parents/caregivers and children. Call 902-667-7250 for more information.
November 3
Turkey Supper
5 p.m. at Trinity-St. Stephen’s United Church. One sitting only, 150 tickets being sold. Also, only 100 take-out tickets. For ticket information, contact the church office.
Annual Craft Show
9 a.m. at the Amherst 50+ Club, 52 Croft St., Amherst. Everyone welcome. Lunch served.
Masonic Breakfast
7:30 to 10:30 a.m. at the Amherst Masonic Temple, Lawrence Street, Amherst, with eggs, bacon or sausages, toast, hash browns, juice, tea and coffee. Take-outs available.
November 10
Christmas Talent Auction
6:30 desserts viewing and auction at 7 p.m. at Trinity United Church, Oxford.
November 11
Musical Afternoon
1:30 to 4:30 p.m. at the Sunrise Seniors Hall, Lower Shinimicas Road featuring Royal Hicks and Friends. Freewill offering and a shared lunch.
November 12
Sunrise Seniors Meeting
2 to 3 p.m. at the Sunrise Seniors Hall, Lower Shinimicas. Everyone welcome.
November 14
Newcomers Club
6 to 8 p.m. at Maggie’s Place Family Resource Centre. Join us to meet new people, share information and make a connection in the community. Childcare and taxi voucher available. For more information, call 902-667-7250.
November 18
Christmas Tea, Craft, Bake Sale
1 to 3 p.m. at the RCAF 105 (Cumberland) Wing, Havelock Street, Amherst. Tables are $5 each. Call 902-667-7076 or 902-667-9262 for more information or to book a table.
November 24
Sunset Fall & Christmas Craft Sale
10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Pugwash Royal Canadian Legion. Free parking, lots of wonderful items for sale. Sunset Auxiliary Christmas Raffle will be held that day.
December 1
Christmas Tea, Bake, Craft Sale
10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Amherst 50+ Club, 52 Croft St., Amherst. There will be a door prize and a 50/50. Everyone welcome.
December 12
Newcomers Club
6 to 8 p.m. at Maggie’s Place Family Resource Centre. Join us to meet new people, share information and make a connection in the community. Childcare and taxi voucher available. For more information, call 902-667-7250.
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