Here's a look at some upcoming events happening western Newfoundland:
Scottish country dancing
Weekly Scottish country dancing sponsored by the Scottish Heritage Society began winter sessions Jan. 9 in the lower hall of St John the Evangelist Cathedral on Main Street in Corner Brook from 7:45 p.m. to 9 p.m. The rear door of the hall is used. Both new and old members are welcome. Everyone is invited for an evening of fitness, fun and friendship. There is no need to come with a partner. For more information, contact Doris at 785-7418.
Paws, Tails and Tunes
Scaredy Cat Rescue and the NL West SPCA will be hosting a benefit concert at the Royal Canadian Legion in Corner Brook on Feb. 15 at 8 p.m., featuring live music by Midnight Crescent, The Griffins and Tommy Basha and Friends. For tickets, call Marlene at 785-5952 or Darlene at 634-1327.
Carnival Soup Luncheon
St. Michael’s, Park Dr. will be holding its carnival soup luncheon on Feb. 25 at 11:30 a.m.
Variety concert
St. Michael’s will be holding an old fashioned variety concert in their church hall on Feb 25 at 7:30 p.m. Come and enjoy some good old fashioned fun complete with popcorn and fudge.
Hot Roast Turkey Dinner
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints is hosting a hot roast turkey dinner for carnival at 19 Montgomerie Street on Thursday, Feb. 27 from 5 to 6:30 p.m. Tickets are available by calling or texting Doris at 638-5976 or Roxanne at 330-5795.
St. Patrick's Day Social
The Retired Teachers' Association will hold a St.Patrick's Day social on March 17, at St. Michael's church hall, Park Drive, Corner Brook. The door will open at 11:30 a.m. with lunch (soup, sandwiches and dessert) at noon. There will be live musical entertainment. If you plan to attend, contact Selina at 686-2829 or s.a.pieroway@nl.
Cancer support meeting
The Stephenville Cancer Support Group meets the first Wednesday of each month, from September to May, at St. Anne’s Hall on West Street in Stephenville at 7:30 p.m. For more information, call Joan at 643-3425 or Joyce at 643-3021.
Treasure Chest Toonie Draw
Treasure Chest Toonie Draw is a weekly 50/50 community lottery Fundraiser in the Corner Brook and Bay of Islands area. Play a toonie a week to win big money and support the local programs of NL Laubach Literacy and the Family Resource Centre. The draw takes place every Wednesday morning. For information, search Facebook TCToonieDraw or call the Family Resource Center 634-2316.
Wellness sessions
Western Health’s weekly wellness sessions have resumed in Corner Brook on October. Two new sessions, “Coping with Stress” and “Parenting” have been added to the series this fall. Each session will provide individuals with education about the topic and information about mental health and addiction services treatment options. Session topics include anxiety, substance use: substance use, depression, grief and loss, coping with stress and parenting. The sessions will take place 11a.m. to 12:30 p.m. every Wednesday at the CMHI boardroom located at 133 Riverside Drive. Participants can also connect from home using a computer or tablet. For more information or to register, please call 634-4171.
Seeking Patient and Family Advisors
Western Health is seeking volunteers to participate as Person- and Family-Centered Care (PFCC) Advisors. Being a PFCC Advisor is a way for patients and families to work in partnership with health professionals to provide feedback that helps shape policies and programs and improves the health care system and services. Those interested in this volunteer opportunity should visit Western Health’s website to complete an Expression of Interest. For more information, please e-mail [email protected].
Curling
The Corner Brook Curling Club has leagues operating each evening from Monday to Thursday. Tuesdays are open for individual entry with teams changing each week. Anyone interested, please drop by the club and get details. All are welcome.
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