Community Happenings

Tuesday
Hard of Hearing Association
Annual meeting and info on hearing loss followed by social time and lunch at North Tryon Presbyterian Church, CE Center.
9:30 a.m. Dec. 9

Heart to Heart
Heart to Heart education and support program for cardiac patients and their families at Prince County Hospital.
1:30 to 3 p.m. Dec. 9

UPSE retirees Christmas
meeting/party
At Charlottetown Legion
Refreshments, entertainment. In lieu of gift exchange, bring donation for food bank. All retired UPSE members invited to attend.
2 p.m. Dec. 9

Pot luck party
Margate pastoral charge UCW Christmas Pot Luck Party at Margate church. All ladies of the four churches invited. Gift exchange of $5, carol singing.
6-9 p.m. Dec. 9

Open House
Government House will again be open to the general public for Christmas viewing.
6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Dec. 9

Summerside Chess Club
Every Tuesday at Summerside Rotary Library. Ages 6-14 years old. For information, Alex Davies at 436-5180.
6:30-8:30 p.m. Dec. 9
WEDNESday
Brain Injury Coalition
Meeting of the Brain Injury Coalition, West Royalty Community Centre, 1 Kirkdale Road, Charlottetown. Developing committees planning activities for the New Year RSVP: bicpei@gmail.com 892-0367
7-9 p.m. Dec. 10

Ceilidh at Parkview
Seniors Centre
Central St. Christmas music with Waite Family and Morning Glory.
7:30 p.m. Dec. 10
Friday
11th anniversary of Al-Anon Serenity Group
Al-Anon family group
celebration at Education Room in Community
Hospital, O'Leary. AA and Al-Anon speakers. Lunch and fellowship to follow. Everyone welcome.
7:30 p.m. Dec. 12

Summerside Chess Club
Every Friday at Trinity
United Church, Summerside
Ages 6 to adult. For info, Alex Davies at 436-5180.
6:30-8:30 p.m. Dec. 12

Spelling Bee Presentation
Children and youth presentation of "The Christmas County Spelling Bee" including youth orchestra at
Summerside Church of the Nazarene, 156 Fitzroy St., refreshments to follow. Freewill offering.
7 p.m. Dec. 12
6:30 p.m. Dec. 14

Christmas concert
Celebrating the birth of Jesus at the Church of God, House of Prayer, West Devon. Everyone welcome
7:30 p.m.
Dec. 12
SATURday
Christmas Craft/Art/Bake Sale
By local artists, craftspeople, bakers, volunteers for The Salvation Army Food Bank and Soup Kitchen, at the Waterfront Mall. Table rentals are $15 each. Donations at the door; door prizes; 50/50 draws. For more info, e-mail
alinda.artist@yahoo.ca
or call 436-0047.
9 a.m.-5 p.m. Dec. 13
Sunday
Christmas Tea and Carol Sing
Annual Stratford and area seniors' Christmas Tea and Christmas Carol Sing.
At Our Lady of the
Assumption Parish Centre, 151 Stratford Rd., Stratford
2 to 4 p.m. Dec. 14

Christmas bingo
At the John J. Sark School gym, Lennox Island, at the bottom of Sweetgrass Trail. All funds raised will be donated to the St. Anne's Church building fund. Money jackpot prize is $100 and four specials; $20 big book and $10 small book. Bring this notice and get $5 off on a big book. Call 831-2779 for more info.
3 p.m.
Dec. 14

Adult Cantata Choir Performs
Alberton Interdenominational Adult Cantata choir presents "Joseph, the Carpenter," and other Christmas music at Gordon Memorial United Church, Alberton. Storm date: Dec. 15 at 7:30 p.m. Freewill offering. Refreshments to follow.
7:30 p.m. Dec. 14

Christmas Concert
Crapaud Community Hall presents Marlane O'Brien & Friends, Christmas Concert; Peter Bevan-Baker; Englewood Children's Choir.
Special guest: Virginia O'Brien. Tickets $14 adults, $12 seniors/students at Harvey's General Store, Crapaud Post Office, or call 658-2491.
7:30 p.m. Dec. 14

Christmas Variety Concert
At Mont-Carmel Parish Hall. Part of the proceeds to the parish. Admission: Adults - $5, school children - $3, pre-school children - free.
7 p.m. Dec. 14
Monday
Live Nativity in the Park
Memorial Square Hosted by Trinity United Church
Complete with animals, shepherds, wise men, angels, Baby Jesus, Mary and Joseph and others.
6 p.m. Dec. 15
WEDNESday
Christmas candlelight
gratitude meeting
By We're Trying Al-Anon group. At Margate United Church, RR #2. Al-Anon members welcome.
8 p.m. Dec. 17

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