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First Things First: Time Management
2019-01-10 13:00 - 15:00 (America/Halifax) | Keshen Goodman Public Library, 330 Lacewood Dr, Halifax, Nova Scotia, B3S 0A3, Canada
Do you feel like there are not enough hours in your day? Learn tips and tools to achieve a better life
balance.

Free Event!

Sobeys Clayton Park
2019-01-10 12:00 - 13:00 | Sobeys Clayton Park, 287 Lacewood Dr, Halifax, Nova Scotia, B3M 3Y7, Canada
Healthy Taste & Learn Classes FREE
Topic: Cooking for 1 or 2
For more info call 902-457-2102

Sobeys Mill Cove
2019-01-10 10:30 - 12:00 | Sobeys Mill Cove, 955 Bedford Hwy, Bedford, Nova Scotia, B4A 1A9, Canada
Taste & Learn Classes FREE
Power your Snacks in 2019 with Almond Energy Bars, a featured recipe from California Almonds

Personal Wellness Profile - Free Event
2019-01-10 08:30 - 11:30 | Community Health Team – Young Street, 6080 Young Street, Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada
Complete a lifestyle survey and have your cholesterol, blood sugar, blood pressure, body fat and
waist circumference measured. Receive a personalized report that lets you know how you are doing
in 9 health areas and find out your health age. See below for dates and locations. This is a 3-hour
program and preregistration is required. All sessions are from 8:30-11:30 am.

Jodie Foster Film Series: Nell - FREE
2019-01-09 18:30 - 20:30 | Halifax Central Library, 5440 Spring Garden Rd, Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada
Paul O’Regan Hall | Floor 1
Rated 14A | 1994 | 1h 53min
Featuring an introduction by Tara Thorne, an arts and entertainment journalist with The Coast and the CBC.
Cut off from the modern world, Nell is a wild child, who has lived her entire life with her mother in an isolated mountain cabin in North Carolina.
When her mother dies, she is found by kindly Dr. Jerome Lovell, who is fascinated by Nell and the language she has developed. Lovell and the equally curious psychologist, Dr. Paula Olsen eventually camp out near Nell’s cabin, slowly introducing her to the larger world she’s never known.

In partnership with Carbon Arc Cinema

Preparing Your Will - FREE
2019-01-09 18:30 - 20:30 | Halifax Central Library, 5440 Spring Garden Rd, Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada
Lindsay Children’s Room | Floor 2
Prepare for writing your will by using the 12 easy steps of the Legal Information Society’s Wills App ( an online form).
Review sample will templates and get a referral to a lawyer who prepares wills for a reasonable fee.

In partnership with the Legal Information Society of Nova Scotia

Caregiver Support — Caregivers Nova Scotia Association
2019-01-09 16:00 - 18:00 | CHT Bedford Place Mall, Bedford, 1658 Bedford Highway, Bedford, Nova Scotia, Canada
Do you care for a family member or friend? This peer support group offers a confidential, friendly
atmosphere for you to talk with other caregivers. Please call 902-421-7390 to register
Wednesdays from 4:00 – 6:00 pm
Jan 9, & Feb 6 For more info call 902-460-4560
Free Event!

Sobeys Windsor Street
2019-01-09 14:00 - 15:00 | Sobeys Windsor Street, 2651 Windsor St, Halifax, Nova Scotia, B3K 5C7, Canada
Taste & Learn: Freezer Meals FREE
Our dietitian will inspire you to try a brand new food or a favorite food prepared in a new way. You will learn basic cooking skills, try samples and take recipes home.
For more info call 902-455-0749

Sobeys Panavista
2019-01-09 12:00 - 13:30 | Sobeys Panavista, 7-612 Main St, Dartmouth, Nova Scotia, B2W 5M5, Canada
Taste & Learn – free mini cooking classes FREE
Watch our dietitian show you how to prepare something nutritious AND delicious! Sample new foods and take home recipes you’ll love.
Cooking for 1 (or 2!): Casseroles
For more info call 902-477-6159

Sobeys Fall River
2019-01-09 10:30 - 12:00 | Sobeys Fall River, 3290 Nova Scotia Trunk 2, Fall River, Nova Scotia, B2T 1L8, Canada
4- Week Mediterranean Diet Program FREE
Currently in session. Start date: Wednesday, January 9th 10:30am – 12:00pm
The Mediterranean diet is one of the healthiest and most delicious ways to eat.
Join this program to learn how to choose foods, plan meals and prepare dishes
the Mediterranean way.
For more info call 902-443-0577

Sobeys Fall River - 4- Week Mediterranean Diet Program FREE
2019-01-09 10:30 - 12:00 | Sobeys Fall River, 3290 Nova Scotia Trunk 2, Fall River, Nova Scotia, B2T 1L8, Canada
4-weeks starting January 9, 2018
The Mediterranean diet is one of the healthiest and most delicious ways to eat.
Join this program to learn how to choose foods, plan meals and prepare dishes
the Mediterranean way.
To register, contact Felecia Tighe Kimball, Registered Dietitian: 443-0577; felecia.kimball@sobeys.com

Discovering Your Best Weight - 4 Week program
2019-01-08 18:00 - 20:00 | Halifax Central Library, 5440 Spring Garden Rd, Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada
Explore strategies to help you achieve your best weight while living the healthiest lifestyle you can
truly enjoy. For more info call 902-460-4560 Event runs Tuesdays Jan 8-Jan 29. 2019
Free Event!

Discover Your Strengths - FREE
2019-01-08 14:30 - 16:30 | Bedford Public library
Discover your character strengths through activities and learn the benefits of applying them in life
situations.

Hello IPad - FREE (How to Use Your IPad)
2019-01-08 14:00 - 15:00 | Halifax Central Library, 5440 Spring Garden Rd, Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada
Learn how to use an iPad. We will help you to learn some basic functions including accessibility features.
You can bring your own iPad or use one of ours.
No previous experience is required.

Introduction to Take Charge of Your Stress
2019-01-08 13:30 - 15:30 | Community Health Team – Young Street, 6080 Young Street, Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada
Understand and explore a variety of stress management techniques and make a plan for how to
make these strategies work in your life.

Free Event!

How to Speak Assertively - 4 week program
2019-01-08 13:30 - 15:30 | Community Health Team – Tacoma Drive, 58 Tacoma Drive, Dartmouth, Nova Scotia, Canada
You will learn how to say your opinions, needs, and feelings in an open, honest and direct way by
participating in group activities, discussions, role plays, and practicing at home.
For more info call 902-460-4560
Free Event!

Tuesdays Jan 8-Jan 29

Opera Chat: Adriana Lecouvreur by Cilea FREE
2019-01-08 13:30 - 15:00 | Keshen Goodman Public Library, 330 Lacewood Dr, Halifax, Nova Scotia, B3S 0A3, Canada
Meeting Room C
Experience and appreciate opera on a whole new level.
Dr. Walter H. Kemp, Artistic Director of Opera Nova Scotia, will present this series of introductory talks to the Metropolitan Opera HD broadcast series at Cineplex Theatres for 2018-2019.
The theme for Opera Chat this year is Things Are Seldom What They Seem: Opera’s Ladies, Loves, and Loyalties.

In partnership with Opera Nova Scotia

Sobeys Fall River
2019-01-08 12:00 - 13:00 | Sobeys Fall River, 3290 Nova Scotia Trunk 2, Fall River, Nova Scotia, B2T 1L8, Canada
Healthy Taste & Learn Classes FREE
Topic: Lowering Blood Sugars
For more info call 902-443-0577

Introduction to Taoist Tai Chi — Certified Taoist Tai Chi Instructor
2019-01-08 10:00 - 12:00 | Community Health Team – Tacoma Drive, 58 Tacoma Drive, Dartmouth, Nova Scotia, Canada
Taoist Tai Chi exercises the entire body gently, improves balance and circulation, and calms the mind.
To register for ONE of the 2 hour introductory sessions below, email flkhalifax@gmail.com.
Tuesdays Jan 8, 15, 22 &29
Free Event! For more info call 902-460-4560

Bingo
2019-01-07 18:00 - 21:30 | Shirley Burnstein Hall, 2615 Northwood Terrace, Halifax, Canada
Bingo is a great way to get out and meet new people and just have fun and get out of the heat on a summer’s evening. Whether you want to play bingo or volunteer, new people are always welcome and we love it if you spread the word as more is merrier. Games consist of 10 regular games, one jackpot game, six specials (optional) and we also collect for a loonie number. The loonie number accumulates until it is won and prizes have been as high as $2500.00.
Main card booklets come in three different sizes; 3 games per sheet, 6 games per sheet or 9 games per sheet. 3 game books cost $2, 6 game books cost $4 and 9 game books cost $6.
The specials all cost $1 per sheet, specials vary per size.
Weekly

Registration:
902-454-3351

Registration contact:
info@reboom.ca

Don't Hibernate. Participate!
2019-01-07 13:30 - 15:30 | Community Health Team – Young Street, 6080 Young Street, Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada
Does your physical activity routine tend to ‘cool off’ with the temperatures? Join the Community
Health Team to learn strategies to keep you exercising safely into the colder months. Please note
that there is no physical activity in this session.
Free Event!

Play Bridge - FREE
2019-01-07 12:30 - 15:00 | Keshen Goodman Public Library, 330 Lacewood Dr, Halifax, Nova Scotia, B3S 0A3, Canada
Meet and play with other bridge lovers.

Noon Meditation — Meditate Canada / Art of Living Foundation
2019-01-07 12:00 - 13:00 | Community Wellness Centre – Spryfield, 16 Dentith Road, Spryfield, Nova Scotia, Canada
Experience guided meditation including introduction to various techniques and how to practice on
your own. Attend one or all session(s). For information, call Yvonne Macor 902-431-0111
Free Event – Mondays Jan 7 – Feb 11

Narcotics Anonymous
2019-01-07 11:45 - 12:45 | Manor Meeting Space, 2630 Gottingen Street, Halifax, Canada
Narcotics Anonymous is a non-profit fellowship of men and women for whom drugs or alcohol have become a major problem. We are recovering addicts who meet regularly to help each other stay clean. The only requirement for membership is the desire to qui
Weekly 11:45am – 12:45pm
No charge

Registration contact:
info@reboom.ca

Sobeys Clayton Park - 4-Week Mediterranean Diet Program
2019-01-07 10:30 - 12:00 | Sobeys Clayton Park, 287 Lacewood Dr, Halifax, Nova Scotia, B3M 3Y7, Canada
The Mediterranean diet is one of the healthiest and most delicious ways to eat.
Join this program to learn how to choose foods, plan meals and prepare dishes the Mediterranean way.
To register, contact Jenelle at 902-457-2102 or email: 00644crc@sobeys.com

Positive Aging: Healthy Living-4 week program
2019-01-07 10:00 - 12:00 | Community Wellness Centre – Spryfield, 16 Dentith Road, Spryfield, Nova Scotia, Canada
Do you want to learn how to take steps to become healthier? This 4-week program will focus on 5
key actions: staying socially and physically active, taking care of your mental health, learning new
things, and positive thinking. For more info call 902-460-4560
Free event!
Mondays – January 7-January 28

NEW!!!! Handle with Care 6-week program (IWK)
2019-01-07 09:30 - 11:30 | Memory Lane Family Place, 22 Memory Lane, Lower Sackville, Nova Scotia, Canada
This program is designed to help parents and caregivers promote the mental health of young
children from birth to 6 years old. Topics include: trust and healthy attachment, promoting selfcare
and self-esteem, expressing emotions, and building relationships with others. Free childcare
is available.
PARENTS: Please have your child’s health card number when you are calling to
register for parenting programs
Free Event! Mondays Jan 7 – Feb 11
For more info call 902-460-4560

Northwood - Reboom Bingo
2019-01-05 18:30 - 21:30 | Shirley Burnstein Hall, 2615 Northwood Terrace, Halifax, Nova Scotia, B3K 3S5, Canada
Bingo is a great way to get out and meet new people and just have fun and get out of the heat on a summer’s evening. Whether you want to play bingo or volunteer, new people are always welcome and we love it if you spread the word as more is merrier. Games consist of 10 regular games, one jackpot game, six specials (optional) and we also collect for a loonie number. The loonie number accumulates until is is won and prizes have been as high as $2500.00. Contact Reboom for complete price and prize information.
Main card booklets come in three different sizes; 3 games per sheet, 6 games per sheet or 9 games per sheet. 3 game books cost $2, 6 game books cost $4 and 9 game books cost $6.
The specials all cost $1 per sheet, specials vary per size.
Weekly – for more info call 902-454-3351

Laughter Yoga with Helen Fong - FREE
2019-01-05 14:00 - 15:00 | Keshen Goodman Public Library, 330 Lacewood Dr, Halifax, Nova Scotia, B3S 0A3, Canada
This “laughing for no reason” form of yoga empties the lungs of stale air and balances the different energies in your body.
Yoga is good for stress relief and promotes a better immune system.

Community Health Team Drop In - FREE Event
2019-01-04 08:30 - 10:00 | Community Health Team – Young Street, 6080 Young Street, Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada
For people who would like extra support with their goals to achieve better health. See below for
dates and locations. Drop by anytime between 8:30-10:00 am on the following Fridays.
