January 2019
CANU Winter Classes
CANU is accepting applications for learning programs being offered this winter. Classes are offered Monday thru Friday, both mornings and afternoons, and all classes are free. Classes cover adult learning program, GED, Math Club, Think Jobs, Better U, and Digital Literacy. For more information call 902-661-0153 or go to canu-ns.ca
Find out more »Minds Working Together
Working Minds Together is a program designed to provide leaders within a workplace-environment with the necessary information and strategies to build positive mental health for all employees, while effectively supporting individual employees with mental health concerns. It’s being offered Wed Jan 16, 8:30-4:30 at the Bill Johnstone Memorial Activity Center in Sackville. The cost is $30 per person. Register by contacting Denise Miller at 506-852-3270 or by email at denise.miller@gnb.ca.
Find out more »Adult Multisport
Adult Multisport starts Jan 16. It’s 8 weeks of sport, including basketball, volleyball, pickleball, soccer, dodgeball, floor hockey and more, Wednesday’s from 8-9 at West Highlands Elementary School gym. For more information or to register, email amherstsportandsocial@gmail.com
Find out more »Salvation Army Soup Kitchen
The Salvation Army Soup Kitchen is on Thursday from 11-1,with soup, sandwich, coffee and dessert. Lunch is free, but donations are always welcome
Find out more »Amherst Volunteer Nominations
The Town of Amherst is collecting nominations of individuals who deserve special recognition. You can find the Amherst Volunteer Nomination application form on the Amherst Recreation Departments facebook page or at Amherst.ca/recreation-department. Those you nominate will be honored during National Volunteer Week in April. You can also nominate an individual for the Provincial Volunteer Award. Deadline for nominations is Jan 18. Drop them off at Amherst Town Hall or the Amherst Recreation Department at the Amherst Stadium, or email amherstrecreation.ca
Find out more »Legion Luncheon
The Sackville Legion is holding a Luncheon, Friday Jan 18 from 11-1. They will be serving meatloaf and mashed potatoes with dessert for $10. Call 506-364-9900 for take/delivery.
Find out more »Amherst Fire Dept Glow Bingo
The Amherst Fire Department Glow Bingo is back by popular demand, Friday Jan 18 at 6, upstairs at the Amherst Fire Hall. Wear your favorite glow in the dark shirt and get your glow in the dark daubers. There will be a cash bar and music from a dj. Glow bingo prices are the same as regular bingo.
Find out more »CARMA Adoptathon
The CARMA adoptathon is January 19th from 2 to 5 at the Amherst Kodokan Judo Academy at 189 Church Street. Applications can be sent in advance. They are available at Pet Valu and on CARMA’s Facebook page. If your application is pre-approved, you can take cat of choice home with you on adoption day.
Find out more »Little Black Dress – Ladies Night
There’s a Little Black Dress - Ladies Night Out Saturday from 6 till midnight at the Knights of Columbus Hall - will all money raised going to a peewee house team. We will have a waiter auction, appetizer and desserts, 50/50, door prizes, a night away prize and a grand prize. Tickets are $25 and can be purchased by texting or calling Miranda at 902-297-4063.
Find out more »Sackville Sports Recognition Night
The Town of Sackville and the Sports Wall of Fame Board of Directors, are hosting the Sackville Sports Recognition Night. The event honors those who, through their athletic endeavours, have brought recognition to their hometown in 2018 at provincial levels or higher. You are invited to forward names of local athletes, teams, coaches, officials and volunteers to be recognized Tuesday, January 22, at 6 at the Tantramar Veterans Memorial Civic Centre.
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