March 2010

To book Health Centre Space, call Lisa Finney 929-2889 or at the Health Centre 929-2712.

Anyone wishing to make a charitable donation for the publication of this events sheet can send a cheque to the St. Ann's Bay Health Centre c/o Marcelle Lavoie. A charitable receipt will be issued for all donations.

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St. Ann’s C@P Site: Beside the Gaelic College. Winter Hours: Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday 10am – 5pm. Evening hours by appointment. Wide variety of training available. Call 295-1940 or (www.stanns.ca)

The North Shore and District Volunteer Fire Department If you would like to make a donation to the Truck Fund, please send it to Don Tower, RR4 Baddeck NS B0E 1B0. For info please call Andy Watt(929-2243)

The North Shore & District Volunteer Fire Department is initiating another blood donation drive in early April. If there is enough interest, arrangements will be made to have a bus take everyone to Sydney. Every donation you make can save the lives of three people in need and change the lives of their family and friends. If interested please call Nancy at 929-2745.

Women’s Networking This is a new initiative and a great opportunity for the women of St Ann’s Bay to get together and share ideas. We plan to meet for one hour on the first Tuesday of each month. The first meeting is scheduled for: 9:00 am on March 2^ndat the St Ann’s Bay Community Health Centre. Contact Lisa Finney - 929-2889 for more info.

Faye Chipchase: I will be offering reflexology, Therapeutic Touch and Reiki at the Health Centre Tues and Fridays, 10am - 3pm. Appointments may be booked by calling me at 929-2711 or emailing fchipchase@hotmail.com
I am instructing Yoga at the Fire Hall Fridays at noon. The class will run 12:00 - 1:00 with a $5.00 drop-in fee or $17.00 for a month prepaid. I will be offering Yoga Monday and Thursday at the North River Community Centre while Carol Kennedy is away for the month of March. I will be doing 15 min. mini Reflexology, complimentary for the seniors lunch on Wednesdays.

Bookmobile Schedule: Wednesday, Mar 3, North River (church) 11:45 - 12:15, Barrachois Bridge (church) 1:00 - 1:30.

Thursday, March 4, Indian Brook (Leather Works) 10:30 - 11:00, Little River (Wharf Road) 11:15 - 11:45, Wreck Cove General Store 1:00 - 2:00.

The 2010 World Day of Prayer service will be held at St Andrew's Presbyterian Church, North River Bridge March 5th at 7pm. This ecumenical service has been prepared by the women of Cameroon. Dr Bernard Farenkia will be present to tell us about his homeland, Cameroon. Everyone welcome. Refreshments and fellowship to follow.

Shirley Valentine is being performed on March 6th at 7pm North River Hall, North River Bridge. Tickets available at

the door ($10). For info or advance ticket sales contact Amby MacDonald 929-2456.

The Cabot Trail Writers Festival invites all to spend an evening with journalist and blogger Parker Donham, "the Contrarian", at the Inverary Inn, Thistledown Pub, upstairs in the lounge Sat. Mar. 6. Dinner offered from 5:30. Meet Parker at 7:00. No admission or cover charge; just your own food or beverage choices. More at cabottrailwritersfestival.com, or call Gary at 929.2963.

Kitchen Party at the Gaelic Singers Hall, Breton Cove. Sat. 13 / 2-5 pm. It's almost St. Paddy's Day so we'd welcome an Irish tune or two! Come to play, sing or listen. Refreshments available. Admission by donation.

Jigg's Dinner (Corned Beef & Cabbage) St. Patrick's Day, March 17 -5pm, St. Andrew's Memorial Hall, N.R.B. $10 each.

25th Wedding Anniversary party for Brad and Barbie MacRae - Sat, March 20th, 2010 - 8pm to 2 am at the North River Community Hall.

The St. Ann’s Bay Players bring in Spring with the wild bedroom comedy "Bedtime Stories" By Norm Foster

Full of both hilarious and heart warming moments. Adult humour - mature subject matter.

March 24, 25, 26, 27 at 7:30, Sunday March 28 at 2:00, Saturday March 27 Pub Night at The North River Hall.

*** Murdock & Jeanne would like to thank all their family and friends who shared in their special day. ***
Each and everyone who helped in any way and to all who send their blessings and all the lovely wedding gifts.

Mon Mar 1	9am-3pm	Drop-in at Health Centre. Borrow a book, browse our resources, use the Wii and/or treadmill, C@P Site open. Today's special interest Scrabble (or other board games). Tea, Coffee & Muffins provided.
Tue Mar 2	9 am	Women’s Networking at the St. Ann’s Bay Community Health Centre.
Wed Mar 3	11am-3pm	Seniors lunch at SABUC Tea Room. Speaker: Nick & Judy presenting a slideshow of their trip to Newfoundland, lunch then games and 15 min. complimentary reflexology treatments.
Wed Mar 3	11:45am -	Bookmobile - North River (church) 11:45 - 12:15 Barrachois Bridge (church) 1:00 - 1:30
Thu Mar 4	10:30am -	Bookmobile - Indian Brook (Leather Works) 10:30 - 11:00 Little River (Wharf Road) 11:15 - 11:45 Wreck Cove General Store 1:00 - 2:00
Fri Mar 5	7pm	2010 World Day of Prayer service will be held at St. Andrew's Presbyterian Church, N.R.B.
Sat Mar 6	8am	Men's Breakfast at St. Andrew's.
Sat Mar 6	10am	Saturday Morning Walk Breton Cove Shore to Little River Shore - 1½ hour easy walk – dogs welcome on leash. Meet at Allister & Anna's driveway
Sat Mar 6	7pm	Shirley Valentine is being performed at North River Hall, N.R.B. See above for more details.
Mon Mar 8	9am-3pm	Drop-in at Health Centre. Borrow a book, browse our resources, use the Wii or treadmill, C@P Site open. Today's interest Digital Photo Books. Tea, Coffee & Muffins provided.
Tue Mar 9	7:30pm	Bingo at the North River Community Hall
Wed Mar 10	11am-3pm	Seniors lunch at SABUC Tea Room. Speaker: Hamilton Carter - More of the Journey into Antarctica - a short film and talk of the expedition, followed by lunch then games and 15 min. complimentary reflexology treatments.
Wed Mar10	7pm -	North River Riverside Cemetery Meeting to be held at St. Andrew's Memorial Hall Everyone Welcome.
Fri Mar 12	8am - 1pm	Foot Clinic at the St Ann's Bay Community Health Centre. Call Lisa Finney 929-2889 for appointment.
Sat Mar 13	2pm-5pm	Kitchen Party at the Gaelic Singers Hall, Breton Cove. Come to play, sing or listen. Refreshments available. Admission by donation.
Sat Mar 13	7pm	Movie Night – Charlie & the Chocolate Factory (rated G – Johnny Depp version of Willie Wonka) at the Fire Hall, Indian Brook. Admission $2 – Canteen will be open. Bring a folding chair if you wish for added comfort. Presented by the North Shore & District Volunteer Fire Department and the St. Ann’s Bay Community Health Centre. All welcome!
Mon Mar 15	9am-3pm	Drop-in at Health Centre. Borrow a book, browse our resources, use the Wii and/or treadmill, C@P Site open. Tea, Coffee & Muffins provided
Wed Mar 17	11am-3pm	Seniors lunch at SABUC Tea Room. Speaker: Faye Chipchase – Energy Work, followed by lunch then games and 15 min. complimentary reflexology treatments.
Wed Mar 17	5pm	Jigg's Dinner St. Andrew's Memorial Hall, N. R. B. $10.00 each.
Thu Mar 18	9am	Work day & meeting at the North Shore Fire Hall. Work crew #3 to start on this day. David MacInnis, Amy MacInnis, Tyler Bona & Randy MacEachern.
Sat Mar 20	*****	*** Cut off day for April Events Sheet entries. ***
Sat Mar 20	8am	Men's Breakfast at St. Andrew's.
Sat Mar 20	9am - 2pm	Men's Wellness Clinic at the St. Ann's Bay Community Health Centre. Call Jeff Brownstein 929-2757 to make an appointment.
Sat Mar 20	10am	Saturday Morning Walk – Jersey Cove Road - 1 hour easy walk – dogs welcome on leash. Meet at the corner.
Sat Mar 20	8pm - 2 am	25th Wedding Anniversary party for Brad and Barbie MacRae North River Community Hall.
Sat Mar 20	5pm	Pot Luck Dinner at St. Ann's Bay United Church.
Mon Mar 22	9am-3pm	Drop-in at Health Centre. Borrow a book, browse our resources, use the Wii and/or treadmill, C@P Site open. Tea, Coffee & Muffins provided.
Tue Mar 23	7pm	Movie Night – Planet Earth: Pole to Pole, Mountains, Fresh Water at the Fire Hall, Indian Brook. Admission $2 – Canteen will be open. Bring a folding chair if you wish for added comfort. Presented by the North Shore & District Volunteer Fire Department and the St. Ann’s Bay Community Health Centre. All welcome!
Tue Mar 23	7:30pm	Bingo at the North River Community Hall.
Wed Mar 24	11am-3pm	Seniors lunch at SABUC Tea Room. Speaker: Cassandra Yonder - Natural Horsemanship, followed by lunch then games and 15 min. complimentary reflexology treatments.
Wed Mar 24	7:30pm	The St. Ann’s Bay Players - the wild bedroom comedy "Bedtime Stories" By Norm Foster March 24, 25, 26 at The North River Hall.
Thu Mar 25	12 Noon	St. Ann's Bay Community Health Centre meeting at the Health Centre. Bring a brown bag lunch. All welcome!
Sat Mar 27	5:30pm	Italian supper at the Fire Hall. Happy hour 5:30 & supper at 6:30. Call David (929-2061) or Andy (929-2243)for tickets.
Sat Mar 27	7:30pm	The St. Ann’s Bay Players - the wild bedroom comedy "Bedtime Stories" - Pub Night.
Sun Mar 28	2pm	The St. Ann’s Bay Players - the wild bedroom comedy "Bedtime Stories".
Mon Mar 29	9am - 3pm	Drop-in at Health Centre. Borrow a book, browse our resources, use the Wii and/or treadmill, C@P Site open. Tea, Coffee & Muffins provided.
Wed Mar 31	11am - 3pm	Seniors lunch at SABUC Tea Room. Speaker: Slide presentation by Jim Steele, followed by lunch then games and 15 min. complimentary reflexology treatments.

Mondays	9am - 3pm	Drop-in at Health Centre, Borrow a book, browse resources, C@P Site open.
Mondays	10 am	Yoga at North River Hall - Healthy Moves will resume April 12
Mondays	7:30pm	Cribbage and board games at the North Shore Fire Hall. The first Monday of each month is a Cribbage tournament night and they begin at 7pm -partners required, $10.00 a team and lunch served.
Tuesdays	7:30 pm	Bingo at the North River Community Hall every second Tuesday.
Wednesdays	11 am	Seniors Lunches at the SABUC Tea Room.
Wednesdays	7 pm	Non-denominational Bible Study. For location phone Margie at 929-2769 or Sandra at 929-2577.
Wednesdays	1 - 5 pm	Boat building project held at the North Shore Fire Hall.
Thursdays	10 am	Yoga at North River Hall - Healthy Moves will resume April 15
Thursdays	10am-12pm	Playgroup - for children (from birth to school age) and parents/caregivers. At the Health Centre, Indian Brook. Enquiries Lisa Finney 929-2889.
Thursdays	7:30pm	North River Community Hall - adult darts.
Fridays	10:30am	T’ai Chi at the Fire Hall, every Friday morning at 10:30. Contact Andy Watt (929-2243) for information, or just show up. Small donation to cover hall rental.
Fridays	12 noon	Yoga at the fire hall. The class will run 12:00 - 1:00 with a $5.00 drop in fee or $17.00 for a month prepaid.
Fridays	7:00pm	Englishtown Community Hall - Darts and Wii games. 19 and over.. bar facilities available

Sunday	St. Andrew’s P	Information	St. Ann’s Bay United	Information
Mar 7	11:00 am	Lent 3	11:00 am	Regular Worship
Mar 14	11:00 am	Lent 4	11:00 am	Regular Worship
Mar 21	11:00 am	Lent 5	11:00 am	Regular Worship
Mar 28	11:00 am	Palm Sunday	11:00 am	Palm Sunday

Thu Apr 1	7pm	Maundy Thursday Ecumenical Worship - St. Ann's Bay United Church.
Fri Apr 2	7pm	Good Friday Ecumenical Worship St. Andrew's Presbyterian Church.
Tue Apr 6	9 am	Women’s Networking at the St. Ann’s Bay Community Health Centre.