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Better Bones: Active for Life - FREE
2019-03-18 17:30 - 18:30 (America/Halifax) | 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

Sobeys - Your DNA and Nutrition Connection - FREE
2019-03-18 18:00 - 19:00 | Sobeys Mumford Road, 6990 Mumford Rd, West End Mall, Halifax, Nova Scotia, B3L 4P1, Canada
Ever wonder about the link between your genes and nutrition? Decode your DNA with the help of our dietitian. A simple cheek swab is all it takes to help you find the right diet for your body. Do you want to learn more about this new service? Join us for a free information session to find out which package is right for you.
To register, contact Noelle, Registered Dietitian at 902-455-0749 or email noelle.deon@sobeys.com

YMCA - Forever Fit (55+) - Dartmouth North Community Centre
2019-03-19 10:00 - 11:30, 2019-03-21 10:00 - 11:30 | Dartmouth North Community Centre, 105 Highfield Park Drive, Dartmouth, Nova Scotia, Canada
Forever Fit is a physical fitness and health education program geared for participants over 55 years. The class is offered two to three times per week in 10 locations in church halls, senior centres, and community centres across Halifax and Dartmouth.
Expect YMCA Forever Fit classes to help you:
Improve joint flexibility
Increase muscle strength and toning
Improve heart and lung fitness
Promote better posture
Improve balance
Promote relaxation and reduce stress
Meet other people
Prevent illness and disease
Our YMCA Forever Fit classes are led by qualified YMCA fitness instructors and are set to lively music to help you get moving all while having fun.
Class Fees:
Annual Membership Fee of $10, plus $4/class Drop-In Fee
For registration and information on this class:
Cathy Beairsto Coordinator, YMCA Health & Active Living
(902) 422- 9622 x 225
cathy.beairsto@halifax.ymca.ca

Functional Fitness
2019-03-19 10:30 - 12:00, 2019-03-21 10:30 - 12:00 | Spencer House, 5596 Morris Street, Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada
Spencer House Senior’s Community Centre
Everyone Welcome!
Tea & Coffee are Free!
Call 421-6131 To Confirm Events

Bingo
2019-03-19 13:00 - 14:30 | Spencer House, 5596 Morris Street, Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada

Tech Drop-in - FREE
2019-03-19 14:00 - 16:00 | Cole Harbour Library – Cole Harbour Place, 51 Forest Hills Parkway, Cole Harbour, Nova Scotia, Canada
Need help with a new gadget? From Apple to Android, and everything in between, we can help.
Drop in and see one of our tech specialists.

Sobeys Taste & Learn - Free Mini Cooking Classes - Build a Better Taco
2019-03-19 18:00 - 19:00 | Sobeys Wyse Road, 210 Wyse Rd, Dartmouth, NS, Nova Scotia, B3A 3L2, Canada
Watch our dietitian show you how to prepare something nutritious AND delicious!
Sample new foods and take home recipes you’ll love.
Registration is required for all classes. Call 902-477-6159, or email us: caroline.black@sobeys.com (Panavista and Wyse Road)

Sobeys - Better-for-you Cooking Classes - $15/person
2019-03-19 18:00 - 20:00 | Sobeys Lower Sackville, 752 Sackville Dr, Lr Sackville, Nova Scotia, B4E 1R7, Canada
Cook like a chef, eat like a dietician! Join us for a chef-prepared meal and get nutrition tips from our dietician. Full meal and recipes provided.
Menu – Hearty turkey & lentil sloppy joes, Roasted broccoli with cheese sauce, Decadent chocolate brownie with berry coulis
Please pre-register by contacting Lindsay, Registered Dietitian
Voicemail – 902-454-0281
Email – lindsay.fredericks@sobeys.com

BINGO - Eastern Passage Lions Club
2019-03-19 18:00 - 22:00 | Eastern Passage Cow Bay Lions Club, 65 Hornes Road, Eastern Passage, Nova, Canada
Doors open at 6 pm.
Mini Bingo at 6:30 pm
Regulation Games at 7:30 pm
All Regulation Games $100
Building Letter C
3 Building Cookie Jar
Bonanza
Jackpot $500 to go weekly

Cookbook Book Club - FREE
2019-03-19 19:00 - 20:30 | Alderney Gate Library, 60 Alderney Dr, Dartmouth, Nova Scotia, Canada
Do you enjoy reading and cooking? Come out and socialize with us during our monthly Cookbook Book Club and
learn about local and international cuisine.

YMCA - Forever Fit (55+) - NSCC Akerley Campus Gymnasium
2019-03-20 09:00 - 10:30 | NSCC Akerley Campus, 21 Woodlawn Road, Dartmouth, Nova Scotia, Canada

Fun and Fitness
2019-03-20 09:30 - 23:00 | Dartmouth Seniors Service Center, 45 Ochterloney St, Dartmouth, Nova Scotia, Canada

Evergreen Writers Group -FREE
2019-03-20 10:00 - 12:30 | Alderney Gate Library, 60 Alderney Dr, Dartmouth, Nova Scotia, Canada
Always welcoming new participants, this group meets on the third Wednesday of the month at the Library for discussion, feedback, guest speakers, and workshops for aspiring writers.
This group also meets on the first Wednesday of the month at the Evergreen House.
Contact:Evergreen Writers Group
Telephone:(902) 463-5612

Storytellers Circle
2019-03-20 10:30 - 12:00 | Spencer House, 5596 Morris Street, Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada

YMCA- Forever Fit (55+) - Findlay Community Centre
2019-03-20 10:30 - 12:00 | Findlay Community Centre, 26 Elliot Street, Dartmouth, Nova Scotia, Canada

Sobeys - Healthy Cooking Classes - $15/person
2019-03-20 11:00 - 13:00 | Sobeys Windsor Street, 2651 Windsor St, Halifax, Nova Scotia, B3K 5C7, Canada
Our dietitian and chef will entertain you and introduce you to healthy foods prepared in a way your and your family will love. You will lean cooking skills, eat a delicious meal and take home nutritious recipes.
Menu – Hearty turkey lentil sloppy joes, Roasted broccoli with cheese sauce, Decadent chocolate brownie with berry coulis
To register, contact Noelle, Registered Dietitian at 902-455-0749 or email noelle.deon@sobeys.com

Sobeys Taste & Learn - Free Mini Cooking Classes - Lentils & Chickpeas
2019-03-20 11:30 - 13:00 | Sobeys Penhorn, 551 Portland St,, Dartmouth, Nova Scotia, B2Y 4B1, Canada
Watch our dietitian show you how to prepare something nutritious AND delicious!
Sample new foods and take home recipes you’ll love.
Registration is required for all classes. Call 902-477-6159, or email us: lisa.macdonald3@sobeys.com (Penhorn and Tacoma)

Caregiver Support - Caregivers NS Association
2019-03-20 13:00 - 15:00 | East Dartmouth Community Centre
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.

Pills, Poultices or Potions - How Should Arthritis be Treated - FREE
2019-03-20 13:00 - 15:00 | Spencer House, 5596 Morris Street, Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada

Ready Set Move - Session 1 Cardio Intro - Community Health Team FREE
2019-03-20 13:30 - 15:30 | Community Health Team – Tacoma Drive, 58 Tacoma Drive, Dartmouth, Nova Scotia, Canada
Learn and practice basic techniques for aerobic physical activity and find low or no-cost physical
activity resources in your community. (Physical activity screen required)
Take the whole 4-week series or the sessions that interest you!
You will learn about the components of a physical activity program and practice skills in stretching,
strengthening, and aerobic exercise. A participant physical activity screen is required for sessions 1,
2, and 3. Drop in no later than 5 business days before the program start date to complete this form.
call 902 460-4560 for more information and to register

Sobeys - Better-for-you Cooking Classes - $15/person
2019-03-20 18:00 - 20:00 | Sobeys Panavista, 7-612 Main St, Dartmouth, Nova Scotia, B2W 5M5, Canada
Full meal, with chef and dietitian
Menu – Hearty turkey lentil sloppy joes, Roasted broccoli with cheese sauce, Decadent chocolate brownie with berry coulis
Registration is required for all classes. Call 902-477-6159, or email us: caroline.black@sobeys.com (Panavista and Wyse Road)

Sobeys - Better-for-you Cooking Classes - $15/person
2019-03-20 18:00 - 20:00 | Sobeys First Lake, 80 First Lake Dr., Lower Sackville, Nova Scotia, B4C 3E4, Canada

Knitting for Charity - FREE
2019-03-20 18:30 - 19:30 | Cole Harbour Library – Cole Harbour Place, 51 Forest Hills Parkway, Cole Harbour, Nova Scotia, Canada
How do hand-knitted tweedle muffs help Alzheimers patients? Drop in and find out!
We’ve been knitting for area retirement homes, the IWK, community groups and more.
Patterns, needles and materials provided, you supply the time and the heart.

Yarn donations are gratefully received anytime at Cole Harbour Public Library.

A Positive Approach to Dementia Care - FREE
2019-03-20 19:00 - 20:30 | NS
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 life for someone living with dementia.

In partnership with Always Home Homecare

Acrylic and Oil Painting
2019-03-21 09:00 - 12:00 | Dartmouth Seniors Service Center, 45 Ochterloney St, Dartmouth, Nova Scotia, Canada
Activity at Dartmouth Senior’s Service Centre

Sobeys - Taste & Learn - Tasty Whole Grain Recipes - Free
2019-03-21 10:30 - 12:00 | Sobeys Mill Cove, 955 Bedford Hwy, Bedford, Nova Scotia, B4A 1A9, Canada
To register, visit customer service or contact 902-865-1710 or email jennifer.hamm@sobeys.com

Dartmouth Seniors Service Centre - Live Reading!!
2019-03-21 12:30 - 13:00 | Dartmouth Seniors Service Center, 45 Ochterloney St, Dartmouth, Nova Scotia, Canada
Join us for a live reading of stories from “The Best American Short Stories 2018.” Shawn from Halifax Public Libraries will be our guest reader.
FREE!

Sobeys - Taste & Learn - Reducing Food Waste - FREE
2019-03-21 13:00 - 14:30 | Sobeys Lower Sackville, 752 Sackville Dr, Lr Sackville, Nova Scotia, B4E 1R7, Canada
In partnership with Halifax Solid Waste Resources.
We’ll talk about how to reduce our food waste. Taste a recipe and get some great take-home recipes.
Please pre-register by contacting Lindsay, Registered Dietitian
Voicemail – 902-454-0281
Email – lindsay.fredericks@sobeys.com
