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Lakefield Golden Years Club, 275 Queen St., Lakefield would like you to join their Club! Many activities to keep you interested, connected socially and widen your circle of friends. Activities include crafted cards, bridge (beginner and advanced), carving, shuffleboard, euchre, scrabble and more. Open to adding more activities now that they have more space. General meetings take place once a month at 12:30 with lunch and entertainment. Call Barb Craig at 652-3148 for info and on times and dates.
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Events
Come join us at our Lenten Lunches at St. John's Anglican Church from noon - 1 pm for lunch and listen to local speakers. Cost is $4. Mar. 18 - Rev. Munroe Scott, St. John the Baptist, Lakefield and Mar. 25 - Chris Jones, Youth Unlimited, Lakefield. Please call the church office at 652-8302 to book or cancel by the preceding Tues.
It's time for the St. Matthew's United Church Annual Ham and Meatball Supper. Sun., Mar. 14 at 5 pm. The church is located at 4014 Wallace Point Rd., Ptbo. Tickets are $12 and children under 12 are free. Tickets are available from Warren at 705-932-5047, Leona at 745-2055 and Gary at 745-8086.
March is the last month for one-on-one computer tutoring. Book now for your free computer lesson. Computer workshops are available at the Bridgenorth Branch each Wed. morning at 10 am. Please call 292-5065 to register.
Now your library never closes! Douro-Dummer Public Library is pleased to announce a digital library where card holders can browse, check out and download best-selling and classic audio books. The "Virtual Branch" is available anytime of day from anywhere in the world. Visit http?//www.dourodummer.on.ca/departmentlibrary.php and try it today.
Peterborough Chapter #161 Order of the Eastern Star presents St. Patrick's Day Dinner on Sat., Mar. 13 at 1591 Hilliard St., Ptbo. Social at 5 pm and dinner at 6:30 pm. Tickets are $12 each. To purchase tickets call Berdene Goodfellow at 743-8180. Limited seating.
Sat., Mar. 27 at the Buckhorn Community Centre - Russell Roy's Comedy Night at 8 pm. Doors open at 7 pm. Tickets $10. Good clean comedy. For details call 657-8833.
The annual St. Patrick's Day celebration will be held at St. Paul the Apostle Parish Hall on Sun., Mar. 14. A traditional dinner along with Irish coffee and dessert beginning at 5 pm, followed by an evening of great entertainment. Adults $12, children 6- 12 - $6 and under 6 - free. For tickets call the Parish Office at 652-3095 or Cathy at 742-0962.
Transition Town Peterborough - Showing of Food Inc. with an open space session on Food Security 2030. Peterborough Library auditorium, Wed., Mar. 17 from 6 - 8:45 pm. Everyone is interested in food and everyone is welcome. This is a family friendly event. $5 or pay what you can. Children and students are free.
Try kickboxing every Thursday at 8:15 pm with Jodie Mulder at LDIS - cost is $5 per night and no registration is required. This is a fundraiser for Youth Unlimited.
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For Adults
Are you a caregiver or do you know a caregiver in need of some respite? Our professional and caring staff are her to help with offering comfort to both participants and caregivers with regular respite offered Mon., Wed., and Fri., from 8:30 am - 4:30 pm at the Marshland Centre in Lakefield. Good times are shared throughout the day with many programs such as singing, shuffleboard and card games. If you are interested in our services please contact Doreen Anderson-Roy at 745-9155.
Join us at the Bridgenorth Library at 836 Charles St., as we take a look at healthy aging. Space is limited. Please register in advance at 292-5065. On Mar. 17 at 2 pm Chemong Physiotherapy, Mar. 24 at 2 pm Sample Yoga classes and Mar. 29 at 2 pm the Impact of stress on health. For info on any programs please visit www.MyPublicLibrary.ca.
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For Kids
At the Douro-Dummer Library - Local Children's Art Display on until Mar. 31 at 435 Douro 4th Line, Douro. Mixed media display featuring a collection of art by local homeschoolers. The library is open from Mon. - Fri. from 3 - 7 pm and Tues., Thurs., and Sat. from 10 am to 1 pm.
Join the Bridgenorth Public Library on Sun., Mar. 21 from 2 - 3 pm to sit by the fire and listen to local authors read from their work. No registration is required for this free event. Authors include - Florence Treadwell, Betsy Struthers and Lea Harper.
March Break programs at Hutchison House Museum include: Teddy bears on Mar. 16 from 9:30 - noon. Cost is $15 per child. Needlepoint and weaving on Mar. 16 from 1 - 4 pm Cost is $15 per child. Dream catchers on Mar. 17 from 9:30 - noon cost is $15 per child. Kaleidoscopes on Mar. 18 from 9:30 - noon cost is $15 per child. Make your own book on Mar. 19 from 9:30 - noon cost is $15 per child. Call 743-9710 or visit www.hutchisonhouse.ca or email hutchisonhouse@nexicom.net for further details.
March Break Programs at SEL Public Libraries. Please pre-register if you wish to take part in any of our March Break programs. 15 children per program. Bridgenorth - 292-5065, Ennismore - 292-8022 and Lakefield - 652-8623. Please call for details and times of programs.
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Meetings
Newcomers' Club of Peterborough welcomes men and women, individuals and couples recently new to the area. Newcomers are welcome to learn about he community, find local resources. The next meeting is Tues., Mar. 16 at 2 pm at Westdale United Church, 1509 Sherbrooke St., Ptbo. For details call 749-6727.
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Misc.
1st Lakefield Sea Scouts is celebrating its 100th anniversary in 2011 and is requesting the community's assistance to compile an archival collection to display during its celebrations. If you have been involved with the Lakefield Scouts, and have old photos, stories, memorabilia, etc., call Herb Reinhart at 705-768-6511 or email herb.reinhart@nexicom.net.
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Music
A.O.T.S. Men's Club - Lakefield United Church presents The Heffernan Family and Friends for a St. Patrick's Day Concert on Sun., March 14 at 7 pm at the Lakefield United Church. Tickets are $10 each and $12 at the door and may be purchased from any A.O.T.S. Member, HappenStance Books and Yarns at 652-7535 or at the church at 652-3126.
Sun., Mar. 14 - Country Jamboree at the Buckhorn Community Centre, 1801 Lakehurst Rd. 1 - 5 pm. Admission is $5. Snack bar and LLBO. Dance to "Just Plain Country". Entertainers welcome. Info call 657-8833.
Sun., Mar. 21 from 1 - 6 at the Lakefield Legion Club Room back by popular demand "Cat Fish Willie & the Buckle Busters." Hot food available - chili, cabbage rolls and shepherds pie - $5 your choice. Admission is free. Everyone is welcome to this age of majority event.
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Support Groups
Lakefield Caregiver Support Group - last Monday of every month from 1 - 2:30 pm at Lakefield Extendicare at 24 Fraser St. Support groups allow caregivers the opportunity to discuss issues, share coping strategies and to learn more about Alzheimer's disease and related dementias. For info before attending call Susan Barringer at 748-5131.
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Theatre & Film
Fri., March 19 upstairs at the Lakefield Legion. It's a mystery comedy entitled "Cast Adrift' or the "Case of the Disappearing Playwright." Tickets in advance are $20 pp and available at the Legion. Social hour is at 6 pm and roast beef dinner at 7 pm and show begins at 8 pm. Wheelchair accessible. For info call Jim Warren at 652-6026.
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Workshops
Community Workshop: Organizing for Change Using an Anti-Oppression Framework with anti-racist artist/educator Chet Singh. Fri., Mar. 26 from 11 am to 1 pm. Bring a lunch. Sadlier House, Ptbo. Cost is $10 or pay what you can. To register or inquiries contact Julie at kwic@trentu.ca or 748-1680.