A Positive Approach to Dementia Care – FREE

Alderney Gate Library 60 Alderney Dr, Dartmouth, Nova Scotia, Canada

Maxine Tynes Room | Floor 2 In this interactive and informative workshop you will try new techniques and approaches to caring for a person with dementia including: the differences between normal aging and dementia brain changes that take place communication strategies care partnering techniques You will leave with a better understanding of dementia and how […]

The Color Purple Series: Purple is Black Blooming – FREE

Halifax Central Library 5440 Spring Garden Rd, Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada

A discussion about author Alice Walker and the history of her Pulitzer Prize-winning novel The Color Purple. Featuring CBC radio Information Morning host Portia Clark, Halifax journalist Evelyn C. White, author of Alice Walker, and local singer Keonte Beals whose stirring cover version of “I’m Still Here,” from the Broadway musical The Color Purple, helped […]

Easy Landscape Design Techniques – FREE

Cole Harbour Library - Cole Harbour Place 51 Forest Hills Parkway, Cole Harbour, Nova Scotia, Canada

Lynn Brooks will explain how to use trees, shrubs, grasses, and flowers to make your property beautiful. Learn about using ground covers as an alternative to lawns and using native plants to attract pollinators. In partnership with the Atlantic Master Gardeners

Rhythms of Life – FREE

Halifax Central Library 5440 Spring Garden Rd, Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada

The show explores Nova Scotian and Canadian cultural heritage by matching historical events to live music, outstanding images and poignant narrative. Rhythms of Life is a thought provoking show suitable for all ages and it promotes cultural diversity and respect for all people. Paul O'Regan Hall

Alderney Ideas Seminars: Trees & the Global Forest

Alderney Gate Library 60 Alderney Dr, Dartmouth, Nova Scotia, Canada

Join us each week to discuss a topic of current interest, as presented in a fifteen to twenty-minute video lecture. Each of us will learn not only from the lecture but also from the insights of other participants. We will also listen to a sequence of talks by well-known investigators.

Better Bones: Active for Life – FREE

Alderney Gate Library 60 Alderney Dr, Dartmouth, Nova Scotia, Canada

Healthy, strong bones will help you enjoy physical activity and feel great well into your retirement. Try exercises, sample delicious snacks, and pick up nutrition tips that will set you up for success Presented by students from MSVU’s Dietetics program

A Positive Approach to Dementia Care – FREE

In this interactive and informative workshop you will try new techniques and approaches to caring for a person with dementia including: the differences between normal aging and dementia brain changes that take place communication strategies care partnering techniques You will leave with a better understanding of dementia and how to create a better quality of […]

Film & Discussion: Six Primrose

Halifax Central Library 5440 Spring Garden Rd, Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada

Filmed in Dartmouth, NS, Six Primrose is a feature length documentary that shares the transformative stories of community members connected to the Dartmouth North Community Food Centre. A panel discussion featuring Truefaux Films, the Community Food Centre, and more will follow the film. Paul O'Regan Hall To register, visit Eventbrite

Food for One or Two – Community Health Team FREE

Community Health Team - Tacoma Drive 58 Tacoma Drive, Dartmouth, Nova Scotia, Canada

Start cooking healthy meals for one or two at home! Get quick, easy recipes and resources. There will be no cooking in this program just a presentation. (2 week program - March 25 and April 1) To register call 902-460-4560