Queens Events and Recreation Notes

Open House

Every Wednesday - Family Film Night at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints, 180 White Point Rd, 7-9pm. No charge. Everyone welcome

Bingo

Every Saturday at Port Medway Fire Hall starting at 1pm. Canteen available.

Lunch time BBQ @ the VIC

Every Friday in July & August at Caledonia Visitor Information Center, 11:30 - 2:00pm. Rain or Shine. Hot Dogs, Burgers, Sausages & Beverages.

MS Self-Help Group Meeting

July 14 at Superstore Meeting Room, noon to 2pm. For info call 683-2868.

Ham & Potato Salad Supper

July 15 at St. John’s Church Hall, 1526 Eagle Head, 4:30-6pm, with Strawberry Shortcake dessert. Adults $8, 12 & under $4, under 5 free.

Fun in the Sun at Rossignol Cultural Centre

July 15 games, prizes & snacks. Bring your bathing suit and a towel to take part in the water activities. Rain date will be July 22. We have a limited number of spaces so call 354-3067 to hold your spot, or for more information. Ages: 5-9, Time: 1-4pm Cost $5.00

First Annual Roadkill Romp

July 18 at Caledonia Fair Grounds. Bike games, show & shine, lawn tractor games. Canteen, camping available. Admission $2.

Card Party

July 18 at Port Medway Hall, 7:30pm. Refreshments served.

Penny Auction

July 18 at the Lions Hall from 10am - 2pm. Hotdogs, tea coffee and bake table. Proceeds to NCNS Zone 9 and youth group.

Fire Dept. Bingo

July 19 at Liverpool Fire Hall. Doors open at 6pm, play starts at 7pm. Regular games $60, special games $75, jackpot $300 to go. Canteen available. Hosted by LFD Ladies Aux.

Regular Monthly Meeting

July 21 for Habitat for Humanity Queens Build at Liverpool Lions Hall, 7pm. Open to public.

Card Party

July 21 at East Port Medway Comm. Hall, 7:30pm. Prizes & refreshments.

The Autism Support Group Meeting

July 21 at Trinity Anglican Church, Liverpool. All who have an interest in autism are welcome to attend.

Self Help Group

July 24 for Widows & Widowers at Superstore Meeting Room, 7-9pm.

Saturday Night Dance

July 25 at RCL Branch 38, Liverpool, 9-1am. Music by Centre Line. Admission $5. Door prize, 50/50 draw. Sponsored by Ladies Auxiliary.

Arthritis Support Group

July 25 at the Community Room at Thomas Raddall Library, 10:30-noon. Free of charge.

Crafters Market

Annual Show & Sale

July 25 at Coastal Queens Place, 10-5pm. Quilts, hooked mats, needlepoint, bake sale and large yard sale. Demos of quilting & hooking. Marilyn Kellough will be doing a water color demo.

Port George Country Jamboree

July 25 in Port George, rain or shine. Gates open at 7am. Pancake breakfast 7-9am, all day flea market starts 7am, supper 4-6pm. 11 hours of live country music and much more. For more info call 765-3225.

Baked Ham Supper

July 26 at West Queens Comm. Hall, 4-7pm. Adults $8, 12 & under $4, under 5 free.

The Grief Support Group

July 28 at Trinity Anglican Church in Liverpool, 7pm. All who are experiencing grief of any kind are welcome.

Aug. 22 for QC Seafest. Anyone interested in renting space, please call Jan Huskins at 354-5576 or email: julienauss@eastlink.ca

RECREATION REPORT

Summerville Family Beach Party

On Sunday, July 19th from 1- 4 pm, gather up the family, pack the sunscreen and meet us at the beach! Enjoy an afternoon of building sand sculptures and playing wacky games- ice cream eating contest, relay races, and much more! Rain date: Sunday, July 26th.

Youth Tennis Camp, North Queens

On July 21st from 1:30 – 3:30 pm join instructor Taryn Jollimore from the Liverpool Tennis Club to learn all the basic skills that you will need to enjoy a game of tennis with your friends. Bring your tennis racquet and water and wear comfortable clothes and sneakers. Ages: 5 years +. Cost: $ 10. Pre-register by Monday, July 13th. Minimum of four people. Rain date: Thursday, July 23rd.

Swimming Lesson Registration: Sessions 3 & 4

Registration for swimming lessons at the Milton Centennial Pool will take place on July 21 & 22 from 8:00 am - 6 pm each day at the RQM Recreation Department, and for the North Queens Aquatic Centre from 10 am - 6 pm at the North Queens Aquatic Centre. The cost of lessons is $35 per child per session, or $83 per session for a family of 3+. Registration is taken on a first come first serve basis; payment and a complete signed waiver is due at the time of registration. Session 3: July 27- August 7th. Session 4: August 10- 21st. Refund requests will not be processed after the start day of the program. A refund is available only for medical reasons or for special circumstances; determined by the discretion of the Director of Recreation and Community Facilities.

Introduction to Nordic Walking Workshop, Greenfield

On July 28th from 6:30 – 8:00 pm we will be holding a workshop that will introduce you to Nordic walking by covering the history, benefits, proper technique and required equipment. Weather permitting there will be an optional outdoor walk. Families Welcome. Instructor: Connie Banfield. Ages: 16 years + unless accompanied by an adult. Cost: $12 for Greenfield Rec. Centre members; $14 for non-members of Greenfield Rec. Centre (both fees include pole rental). Pre-register by Monday, July 20th. Space is limited.

Baseball Camp, Caledonia

Hit, run and throw your way to a great time at the Baseball Camp hosted by coaches from the Liverpool Baseball Club on July 28th and 29th from 1:30 – 4:30 pm at the Harmony Ball Field. Learn the skills of the game by going through stations that focus on each skill. Ages: 6 - 12 years. Cost: $15. Pre-register by Tuesday, July 14th. In the event of rain the camp will be extended by one day.

Diva Day, Liverpool

Princesses wanted! Wear your favourite princess dress and get ready for an afternoon (2pm – 4pm) of royal treatment on July 30th, 2009 at the Rossignol Cultural Centre, English Room! Ages: 5 - 8 years. Cost: $8.00 (includes snack). Pre-register by Thursday, July 23rd. Space is limited.

Skipping Day for Kids, Brooklyn

Single rope, long rope, double dutch... Come spend the morning of August 4th (10 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.) hopping, skipping, and jumping to the music while you learn the tricks of the trade at the Brooklyn Community Hall! Wear sneakers and shorts, and bring a water bottle! Ages: 5 -12 years. Cost: $5.00. Pre-register by Monday, July 27th.

Seniors Day at Marina Park, Brooklyn

Gather your friends and boogie to the music of the Saltwater Cowboys from 10 am – 12 noon on August 6th! Snacks and refreshments will be served. Bring your own lawn chair! All ages welcome. Cost: Free! Rain location: Brooklyn Baptist Church Hall. There will be some shade tents on site, but you may want to bring a hat or umbrella to keep the sun off!

Soccer Camp, Port Medway

Come join instructors from the Queens Minor Soccer Association and learn to kick it while having a ball from August 10th – 12th from 1:30 – 3:30 pm! Learn skills, practice with drills and play soccer. Ages: 5 -14 years. Cost: $ 30.00 for 3 days. Location: Field beside Farmers Medway Market (1615 Port Medway Road). Pre-register by Monday, August 3rd. In the event of rain, the camp will be extended by one day.

Queens Place

Learn about all the exciting new developments in the Queens Place project as they happen by subscribing to the "Queens Place" e-bulletin. Simply e-mail the Region of Queens Recreation Dept. (info@regionofqueens.com) to have your e-mail added to the list. The e-bulletin contains news briefs, updates and advances to the project so you will have the facts straight from the Recreation Facility Project Committee. The Recreation Department of the Region of Queens Municipality can be contacted by phone at 354-5741, or by fax at 354-7473, or by email at info@regionofqueens.com