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Easy Landscape Design Techniques - FREE
2019-03-16 14:00 - 15:30 (America/Halifax) | 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
2019-03-16 14:00 - 17:00 | 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

Dartmouth Seniors Service Centre - St. Patty's Day Special Super Bingo!!
2019-03-17 11:00 - 17:00 | Dartmouth Seniors Service Center, 45 Ochterloney St, Dartmouth, Nova Scotia, Canada
DOORS: 11:30 am
MINI GAMES: 1pm
*UPDATE: Cash only – ATM on site!
For updates and info: 902-465-5578

St. Paddy’s Day with the Maritime Modern Quilt Guild - FREE
2019-03-17 14:00 - 16:00 | Halifax Central Library, 5440 Spring Garden Rd, Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada
Curious about quilting but unsure what’s actually involved?
Drop in and join the MMQG for quilting demonstrations and a chance to ask all your questions.
We’re going to be working on green themed projects for St. Patrick’s Day.
BMO Community Room | Floor 2

St. Patrick's Day Dance - Northwood
2019-03-17 19:00 - 21:00 | Spencer House, 5596 Morris Street, Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada
The luck of the Irish is found at Northwood on St. Patrick’s Day!
Featuring live music and specialty drinks for purchase, you won’t want to miss this event taking place in the newly renovated Harbourview Lounge!
Tickets are $5.00 and can be reserved at Community Recreation & Wellness at (902) 454-3351 or by emailing crec@nwood.ns.ca

YMCA - Forever Fit (55+) - NSCC Akerley Campus Gymnasium
2019-03-18 09:00 - 10:30, 2019-03-20 09:00 - 10:30 | NSCC Akerley Campus, 21 Woodlawn Road, 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

Chatty Crafters
2019-03-18 09:30 - 23:30 | The Berkeley, 2633 Gladstone Street, Halifax, Nova Scotia, B3K 4W3, Canada
Chatty Crafters at the Berkeley, Gladstone Street (2nd Floor Lounge). Join us for a morning of crafts (knitting, crocheting, embroidery, etc.). Come to learn, or bring something you are already working on.

L.I.F.E (Low Impact Functional Exercise)
2019-03-18 10:00 - 23:00 | Bayers Road Baptist Church, 7077 Bayers Road, Halifax, Nova Scotia, B3L 2C5, Canada
L.I.F.E (Low Impact Functional Exercise). Improve your joint health, range of movement, balance, coordination, and flexibility, at Bayers Road Baptist Church, (Desmond Ave entrance).
Fee: $3.00

Coffee and Conversation/Card Game 45's
2019-03-18 10:30 - 12:00 | Spencer House, 5596 Morris Street, Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada
Spencer House Senior’s Community Centre
Everyone Welcome!
421-6131 Tea & Coffee are Free!
Call 421-6131 To Confirm Events

YMCA - Forever Fit (55+) - Findlay Community Centre
2019-03-18 10:30 - 12:00 | Findlay Community Centre, 26 Elliot Street, Dartmouth, Nova Scotia, Canada

Alderney Ideas Seminars: Trees & the Global Forest
2019-03-18 13:30 - 14:30 | 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
2019-03-18 17:30 - 18:30 | 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 | Dartmouth North Community Centre, 105 Highfield Park Drive, Dartmouth, Nova Scotia, Canada

Functional Fitness
2019-03-19 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.

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
