Community Events

Gain Calm and Relief from Stress and Pain with EFT-Tapping, 10:30–11:30am, FLAR Equine Experience, 3693 St. Margaret’s Bay Road, Hubley. Join us and the horses. Effective help for pain, weight issues, performance improvement, stress, PTSD, anxiety, and grief. Facilitated by Paula Arndt, registered counselling therapist and naturopath. For more information: flar-eal@outlook.com, 902-240-8527. $20 per session.

Open House: Calm-Abiding Meditation, 7:30–9:00 pm St. Margarets Bay Shambhala Centre, 13495 Peggy’s Cove Rd, Upper Tantallon. Calm your mind and spirit with guided meditation led by local Shambhala teachers. Free and open to all. Beginners welcome.

Marvelous Mondays at J.D. Shatford Memorial Public Library, 10353 St. Margarets Bay Road, Hubbards 11 am to noon. Different theme every Monday. All ages. Dress for a mess & the weather. Weekly details at halifaxpublicalibraries.ca. Contact: 902-857-9176

Coffee at the Hubbards Area Lions Club 8-11 am. Serving freshly baked pastries, breakfast sandwiches, and full breakfasts with juice, tea, and coffee. Cost is a donation at the door.

Cooking in the Bay, 9:30 am-3:30pm. Presented by Western Halifax Community Learning Network. Class includes picking out nutritious, cost-effective recipes, preparing and cooking them, and sharing the meal. Free. More information: info@westernhalifaxcln.com or 902-225-6320

Storytime for preschoolers at the Lunenburg Public Library, 1st floor, 97 Kaulbach Street, Lunenburg, 10:30 – 11:30 am. Bring your little ones to listen to stories and engage with books in a new and fun way.

Chase the Ace draws at New Ross Legion at 8:30 pm. Tickets at New Ross Legion, New Ross Home Hardware, Gina’s Hair Salon & Spa, New Ross Post Office, and Harley Bears.

Monday Meet-Up at the William Black Community Hall, 10507 Peggy’s Cove Road, Glen Margaret, 2-4 pm. Informal drop-in open to all. Free hot drinks and cookies.

Weekly Coffee Social, New Ross Legion 9 – 11 am. Join us for coffee, tea, baked goods, conversation. All welcome. Free will offering.

Tabletop Game Night at the District #1 Community Centre, Multipurpose Room, Blandford 7-9 pm. Bring your favourite board games, card games, pencil and paper games, or any game that can be played on a table. Cost is $2/person. You may bring snacks and drinks (alcohol excluded).

Dart Night at the New Ross Legion at 7:30 pm.

TOPS, New Ross Legion 5:45 to 7 pm.

45s Card Games, Hubbards Area Lions Club. $6. Cash Bar, 50/50, door prizes. Doors and canteen open at 6 pm.

Canadian Adult Education Certificate (CAEC), replacing the GED, offered at the Western Halifax Community Learning Network, Redmond Plaza, Tantallon, 6-7pm. Learners may begin any time between September and June. Free.

Bingo at the East Chester Recreation Association Hall, 3292 Hwy 3, East Chester. Doors open at 6 pm; bingo starts at 7 pm. Check East Chester Recreation Association | Facebook for weather-related cancellations.

Pickleball at Aspotogan Consolidated Elementary School (ACES), 7-8:30 pm. $3 drop-in fee. Wear athletic, indoor footwear. Bring water and a paddle if you have one.

Baby & Tot Social at J.D. Shatford Memorial Public Library, 10353 St. Margarets Bay Road, Hubbards 10 am to noon. Meet other caregivers for coffee, tea, and conversation while your baby, tot, or preschooler plays. Older siblings of any age are welcome to attend. Local doula and CAPPA-trained lactation educator Jo Beckett is available for breastfeeding support.

Scrabble Club at the Lunenburg Public Library, 97 Kaulbach Street, First Floor, Lunenburg 1-2:30 pm.

Family Drop-In at the Tantallon Public Library, 3646 Hammonds Plains Road, Upper Tantallon, for preschoolers, their older siblings, and caregivers 10-11 am. Songs, stories, rhymes, music, and play.

Cribbage at the Hubbards Area Lions Club. Doors and canteen open at 6 pm; crib starts at 7 pm. 50/50 and cash bar available. Cost $7.

Tantallon Village Farmers Market at The Crossroads, St. Margaret’s Bay Road & Peggy’s Cove Road, 2-6 pm until October. For more information, email info@tvfm.ca

SkillCapture: Your path to digital & literacy confidence, offered by the Western Halifax Community Learning Network at the Aspotogan Heritage Trust 9:30 am – 12:30 pm. More information: info@westernhalifaxcln.com or 902-225-6320

Digital Builders offered by the Western Halifax Community Learning Network, 5209 St. Margaret’s Bay Road, Suite 205, 1:30-5 pm. More information: info@westernhalifaxcln.com or 902-225-6320

Heritage Handwork Drop-In at the District #1 Community Centre, Blandford Lodge Room (side door) the 2nd and 4th Tuesday of each month 10:00 am to 4:00 pm. Drop-in Fee $4. Bring your hooking, knitting, felting, embroidery, sewing (machine work as well), or any other portable handwork and enjoy the sharing of handwork knowledge. The coffee is free and plentiful but please bring your own mug.

Tuesday Tech Help at J.D. Shatford Memorial Public Library, 10353 St. Margarets Bay Road, Hubbards, noon to 4:30 pm. Make a one-to-one appointment on Tuesday afternoons with our Tech Host by calling 902-857-9176.

Canadian Movie Night at J.D. Shatford Memorial Public Library, 10353 St. Margarets Bay Road, Hubbards, 7-9 pm.

Scrabble at J.D. Shatford Memorial Public Library, 10353 St. Margarets Bay Road, Hubbards, 1-3 pm. Join us for an afternoon of Scrabble and Quiddler. Game supplies provided.

Literacy in our Lives at Western Halifax Community Leaning Network, 5209 St. Margaret’s Bay Road, 9:30 am – 12:30 pm starting September 18. Build your financial literacy, civic literacy, health literacy, digital literacy, and more. More information: info@westernhalifaxcln.com or 902-225-6320

Community Connect – Digital Skills in Action at Western Halifax Community Learning Network, 5209 St. Margaret’s Bay Road, Suite 205, 1:30-4:30 pm. Improve your digital skills, understanding, and confidence through building and maintaining community-focused endeavours and partnerships. More information: info@westernhalifaxcln.com or 902-225-6320

Craft Day at the East Chester Recreation Association Hall, 3292 Hwy 3, East Chester, 1-3 pm. All types of crafts welcome.
Knitting Circle at the Lunenburg Public Library, 97 Kaulbach Street, First Floor, Lunenburg, 1-3 pm. All lovers of knitting, quilting, or any other handcraft, experienced or beginner, are invited to come relax, learn, share your favourite patterns, and discover new ones. New members welcome! Drop in.

Morning Prayer, St. Margaret’s Anglican Church Hall, Tantallon, 10 am Everyone is welcome to join us as we pray and discuss the daily lections together. A potluck meal is served on the third Wednesday of each month.

Canadian Adult Education Certificate (CAEC), replacing the GED, offered at the Western Halifax Community Learning Network, Redmond Plaza, Tantallon, 6-7pm. Learners may begin any time between September and June. Free.

Auction 45s Card Games at the Little Red School, Canaan, 7:30 pm. $3.

Every Wednesday and Thursday

Yoga Classes at St. Luke’s Church, 5374 St. Margaret’s Bay Road, Upper Tantallon, 6:30-7:30 pm. $12/class for package; $15/class drop-in. For participants of all levels. Wear comfortable clothes and bring your own mat and cushion. For more information, contact Julie Jordan, 902-499-8174 or jordanjulie611@gmail.com

Two Coves Café, 9-11am, St. Luke’s Anglican Church Hall, 10 Shore Club Road, Hubbards. Free coffee, tea, muffins (gluten-free options available). Open to all, with free WiFi and accessibility support.

Taoist Tai Chi® 10am-noon, St. Stephen’s Church, Tuck Hall, 54 Regent Street, Chester. Start anytime. For more information, contact Paula MacDonald, 902-417-2682, or halifax@taoist.org.

Gain Calm and Relief from Stress and Pain with EFT-Tapping, 6:30-7:30pm, FLAR Equine Experience, 3693 St. Margaret’s Bay Road, Hubley. Join us and the horses. Effective help for pain, weight issues, performance improvement, stress, PTSD, anxiety, and grief. Facilitated by Paula Arndt, registered counselling therapist and naturopath. For more information: flar-eal@outlook.com, 902-240-8527. $20 per session.

Digital Builders offered by the Western Halifax Community Learning Network, 5209 St. Margaret’s Bay Road, Suite 205, 1:30-5 pm. More information: info@westernhalifaxcln.com or 902-225-6320

Pickleball at the Black Point and Area Community Centre, 8579 St. Margaret’s Bay Road, Black Point, 1 – 3 pm. All equipment provided. Bring indoor shoes. $2 fee.

SkillCapture: Your path to digital & literacy confidence, offered by the Western Halifax Community Learning Network at the Aspotogan Heritage Trust, 9:30 am – 12:30 pm. More information: info@westernhalifaxcln.com or 902-225-6320

Digital Discovery – Empowering New Users at Western Halifax Community Learning Network, 5209 St. Margaret’s Bay Road, Suite 20, 9:30 am – 12:30 pm. Learn how to email and access the internet for personal interests, health, and banking. Become familiar with common programs, including social media platforms.

Intro to Podcasting at Western Halifax Community Learning Network, 5209 St. Margaret’s Bay Road, 1:30-3:30 pm. More information: info@westernhalifaxcln.com or 902-225-6320

Tai Chi, FungLoyKok Institute of Taoism Taoist Tai Chi® at St. Stephen’s Church, Tuck Hall, 54 Regent St. Chester 10 am – noon. For more information, contact halifax@taoist.org 1-902-417-2682.

Babies and Books at the Lunenburg Public Library, 97 Kaulbach Street, Lunenburg at 10:30 am. Share time with your baby in a fun, confidence-building environment. Designed for babies up to 18 months of age. Afterwards, stay for playtime and meet other babies in the neighbourhood!

Pickleball at District #1 Community Centre, 30 Firehall Road, Blandford for adults and youth 13 and over. For more information contact pickleball@bellaliant.com.

Auction 45s at the Captain Kidd Rod and Gun Club, 2915 Nova Scotia Trunk 3, Chester. Cost is $3; includes tea and sandwiches.

Bingo at the Hubbards Area Lions club. Doors and canteen open at 6 pm. Mini Bingo starts at 6:30; regular Bingo at 7 pm. Burgers, hot dogs, fries, and snacks available to purchase. Bingo daubers and 50/50 available at the door.

Bridge at the J.D. Shatford Memorial Public Library 1-3 pm. Enjoy a social afternoon at the library while playing Bridge with other local Bridge enthusiasts. All levels of experience are welcome.

Knit Night at J.D. Shatford Memorial Public Library, 10353 St. Margarets Bay Road, Hubbards, 7-9 pm. Bring your supplies to the library and enjoy a hot beverage and warm conversation. Experts will be on hand to help beginners.

Lunenburg Farmers Market, 8 am – noon, 17 Green Street, Lunenburg. More info: lfm@lunenburgfarmersmarketns.ca
Needle Niche at the Tantallon Public Library, 3646 Hammonds Plains Road, Upper Tantallon, 7-8:45 pm. Drop-in for an evening of stitchery and conversation. You’ll have an opportunity to share patterns, stitches, yarn, advice, and projects while drawing inspiration from the library’s crafty resources. Everyone is welcome.

Tantallon Chess Club 6-7:30 pm at the Tantallon Public Library. All ages.

TOPS at the East Chester Recreation Hall, 3292 Hwy 3, East Chester starting at 5 pm.

Taoist Tai Chi, St. Stephen’s Community Centre (Tuck Hall), 54 Regent Street, Chester, 10am-noon. Start anytime. Questions? Email Halifax@taoist.org or call 902-417-2682.

Social Bridge, 1-4pm, St. Marguerite Bourgeoys Church, 18 Scholars Road, Upper Tantallon. Social bridge for experienced or newer players welcome. For more information, contact Rhonda Booth, 902-430-2288 or amorris8820@gmail.com.

Chair Yoga at District #1 Community Centre, 30 Firehall Road, Blandford. Drop-in fee is $7/class; please bring exact change if possible. All are welcome to this fun and ‘user-friendly’ class. No previous experience is necessary. Wear comfortable clothing and bring a yoga mat if you have one.

Learn how to mend clothing, Lunenburg Branch, South Shore Public Library. Fridays 2pm. Sewing guidance and sewing machine available.

Library Café at the J.D. Shatford Memorial Public Library, 10353 St. Margarets Bay Road, Hubbards, 2-4 pm. While adults sip coffee or tea and pick up a new book, kids can make art and enjoy weekly activities. For more information: 902-857-9176 or halifaxpubliclibraries.ca

Friday Night Live, New Ross Legion 8:30 pm. Cover charge: Members $5; non-members $7.

Games for Adults: Your Friday Social at the Tantallon Public Library, noon – 3 pm. Join us for a cup of coffee while you enjoy a weekly afternoon of fun. Many types of games available such as Bridge, Chess, and Quibbler – or bring your own.

Prospect Road Jammers, Prospect Road Community Centre, 2141 Prospect Road, Hatchet Lake 7-9:30 pm. Charge is $1 to listen or play. More information: prospectcommunities.com/jammers/

45s Card Games every Friday at Ocean Swells Community Centre, 2726 Hwy 329, Northwest Cove. $5 per person. Doors open at 6:30, games start at 7pm. For more info, contact Lawson 902-228-2146 or Doris 902-228-2373.

Hiking in HRM with the Chebucto Hiking Club Friday evening or Saturday morning. We also hike every Tuesday morning in Bedford, and every Thursday morning in Dartmouth. View the hiking schedules at chebuctohikingclub.com. Everyone welcome!

St. Peter’s Church Book Worm Haven, St. Peter’s Anglican Church, 10030 Peggy’s Cove Road, Hackett’s Cove, 9am-noon. Over 5,000 books and puzzles for all ages. Prices are $2 and $3, no admission cost. Not open if there is a wedding or funeral that Saturday morning.

Super Saturdays at J.D. Shatford Memorial Public Library, 10353 St. Margarets Bay Road, Hubbards 11-11:30 am. Different theme

Blockhouse Winter Farmers’ Market at Waldorf School, 64 Schoolhouse Road, Blockhouse, starting Nov 16 – May, 10 am – 1:30 pm.

Community Café at the Tantallon Public Library, 3646 Hammonds Plains Road, Upper Tantallon, 10 am – noon. Start your day with a coffee or tea and some snacks. Socialize with other community members or take your drink and snacks to go. All ages.

Chess at the Library at J.D. Shatford Memorial Public Library, 10353 St. Margarets Bay Road, Hubbards 1:30 to 3:30 pm. All ages.

Crib Tournament at the Forties Community Centre, 1787 Forties Road, New Ross. Doors open at 12:00 noon. Registration starts at 12:30 pm and Play starts at 1:00 pm. Cost $20 per team. Canteen available. Fully accessible (ground level). For more info call 902-689-2147

Needle Niche at Tantallon Public Library, 3646 Hammonds Plains Road, Upper Tantallon, 10 am – noon. Share patterns, stitches, yarn, advice, and projects while drawing inspiration from the library’s crafty resources. Everyone welcome.