In the Community


Municipality of Chester
275-3490

 Group Sea Kayaking - Every Saturday until September 11.

 Fall Program Brochure - Available September 7.

New Germany Community Centre
644-3695

 Supervised Youth Activity Evening - Fridays, Grades 7-12, 7-9:30 p.m. at the community centre. Snacks and activities, movies, Wii, Wii Fit, air hockey, Guitar Hero, crafts, etc.

 New Germany Farm Market - Dates and location: September 4, 11, 18 and 25, Anglican Church hall, 8:30 a.m.-noon.

 ATV Safety Course - Grades 7-12, or ages 12-18, September 11 and 12.

 Karate (Ages 7-adult) - Mondays, 6:30-8 p.m., 12 weeks. Registration September 27 at 6:30 p.m.

 Exercise - With gym equipment done with music is available at the community centre.

 P90X Workout Program - If you are interested please call to make arrangements.

 Information Meeting - Lunenburg County Lifestyle Centre information meeting, September 13, 6:30-8:30 p.m.

 Fall Programs - We are looking for new program possibilities. New programs may include adult or child nature journaling classes, creative writing, beginner art classes, personal goal-setting workshops or developmental drama. Other ideas are for holistic journal writing and art classes for people dealing with chronic illness. Please call if interested.

Town of Lunenburg
634-4006

 Weight Training - Community centre weight room available on a drop-in basis for one monthly fee. Services of a trainer available for assistance in program development. Call the recreation office for an appointment and more information.

 Fitness Classes - Regular classes resume September 13, Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Fridays, 8:30 a.m.; Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays, 5:30 p.m.; Lunenburg community centre.

 Seniors' Fitness - Seniors' fitness classes resume September 13, 9:30 a.m., Lunenburg community centre gymnasium.

 Sport Drop-In Sessions - All drop-in sessions resume September 14 at the Lunenburg community centre. Badminton, Wednesdays, 7-9:30 p.m.; recreational volleyball, Tuesdays, 7-9 p.m.; and competitive volleyball, Thursdays, 7-9 p.m. Anyone interested in basketball drop-in on Monday evenings, please call the recreation department.

 Walkin' in the Mornin' - The Lunenburg community centre gymnasium will be open for indoor walking weekdays, 8:30-9:30 a.m., beginning September 13. A walking workshop will be held on the first morning.

 Beginner Yoga - 10-week program on Tuesdays, 6-7:30 p.m., Lunenburg Academy, beginning September 28. Please register by September 24.

 Morning Yoga - 10-week program, Lunenburg community centre on Tuesdays, 10:15-11:45 a.m., beginning September 28. Registration deadline is September 24.

 Taoist Tai Chi - Tai chi classes for beginners, Lunenburg community centre, Thursdays, 7-8:30 p.m., beginning September 23. This will be an eight-week session.

 Terry Fox Run - September 19, 1 p.m., Lunenburg community centre. Pledge sheets can be picked up at the recreation office or at the town hall.

 Conversational French - Eight-week session, Mondays, 7-8:30 p.m. beginning September 20, Lunenburg Academy.

 Conversational Spanish - Seven-week program, Tuesdays, 7-9 p.m. beginning September 21, Lunenburg Academy.

 Dog Obedience Training - Seven-week basic training level 1 course, Lunenburg community centre, Sundays, 6-7 p.m. beginning September 19. Please register by September 16.

 Stepping Out - A program for senior women to incorporate a walking fitness program into their everyday lives. Six-week session, Tuesdays, 1-3 p.m., Lunenburg fire hall, and Thursdays for a group walk beginning September 21.

 Girl Guides - Registration for Sparks, Brownies, Guides, Pathfinders and Rangers, September 14, 6:30-8:30 p.m., St. John's Anglican Church hall.

 South Shore Scottish Dancers - September 13, 7 p.m., Lunenburg Academy. Newcomers of all ages are welcome.

 Rapper Sword Dance for Women - Lunenburg Academy, Wednesdays, 7:30-9:30 p.m.

 Lunenburg Women's Chorale - Meets at Central United Church, Tuesdays, 7 p.m. beginning September 14. New members welcome.

 Aikido - Mondays and Thursdays, 7-8 p.m., United Church hall, Lincoln Street.

 Karate - Lunenburg community centre, Mondays and Wednesdays, 7-8:30 p.m.

 Bluenose Senior Citizens' Club - Bridge games on Wednesdays, 1:30 p.m. at the Bluenose Club Room, 120 Pelham Street.

 Elderfit - Classes are held at emOcean Spa Aquatic Centre, Lincoln Street, on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays, 9 a.m., 9:45 a.m. and 10:30 a.m.; Tuesdays and Thursdays, 6:30 p.m.

Municipality of Lunenburg
541-1343

 Family Bike Ride - 2-4 p.m., September 12. Meet at the SSAV trail parking area on Highway 10, Cherryfield.

 Beginner Bass Fishing Workshop - 6:30-9:30 p.m., September 13, MARC, Dayspring.

 Seniors' Corn Boil (Ages 55+) - 11 a.m.-2 p.m., September 16, free, Parkdale-Maplewood community hall.

 Beginner Golf (Ages 16+) - 6-7 p.m., September 14, 15, 21 and 22, Osprey Ridge Golf Club, Pine Grove.

 Preschool Active Start Soccer (Ages 3-5) - 11 a.m.-noon, September 14-November 2 or September 16-November 4, HB Studios Sports Centre, Bridgewater.

 Preschool Soccer (Ages 3-5) - 6:45-7:30 p.m., September 22-November 10, Michelin Social and Athletic Club, Bridgewater.

 Red Cross Swim Kids and Preschool - September 18-November 27, 10 classes, emOcean Spa and Aquatic Centre, Lunenburg.

 WHMIS - On-line training available.

 Fall Registration - Opens September 7.

Municipality of Queens
354-5741

 National Coaching Certification Program (NCCP) - Introduction to Competition, Level A, October 22, 6-10 p.m.; October 23, 8:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m.; and October 24, 3:30-4:30 p.m., Liverpool Lions Club hall. Course includes making ethical decisions, planning a practice and nutrition.

 Group Fitness Classes - September 13-November 3, Dr. John C. Wickwire Academy gym, 6:30-7:30 p.m. Mondays, cardio kick, and Wednesdays, interval fitness.

 Fall Outdoor Boot Camp - September 14-November 2, Seaside recreation and community centre, 5:30-6:30 p.m.

Town of Bridgewater
543-2274

 Fall 2010 Program Registration - Walk-in registration will commence September 8, 8:30 a.m.-7 p.m. at the Bridgewater parks and recreation office (60 Pleasant Street). Phone-in registration will begin September 9, 8:30 a.m.-4 p.m.

 Fall 2010 Recreation Guide - The recreation guide is in this issue of the Lighthouse Log. Look for our new public interest seminars on finances, gardening, scrapbooking and card making. We are also offering swimming lessons, aqua-arthritis, aquafit combo, babysitter training, hip hop, dance fusion, country western line dancing, bender ball, Zumba, walk 'n' tone, ukulele, Spanish for travellers, intro to digital photography, computer classes, solar shelter design, first aid and more. Don't miss your copy of the fall recreation guide.

 Walk Lunenburg County 4 x 4 - 4-week walking challenge designed to get you moving towards better health. This fun pedometer challenge will take place September 25-October 22. Details will be promoted in our fall 2010 recreation guide. There will be workplace, school, friends, family, 50+ and individual categories, so start getting your group of four together for this special event!



posted on 09/07/10