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March 11 - A beans/bologna/toutons supper will be held at the Kinsmen Club of Notre Dame from 4:30 - 6 p.m. Eat in or take out. Fundraiser is in aid of Kinsmen Tony Lee Moyles and family. Tickets may be purchased from Mike Martin or Jeff Manuel. Your support will be greatly appreciated.

St. Matthew's United Church

March 13 - The UCW Anniversary dessert/tea, bake, craft and preserve sale with mystery parcels will take place at 2 p.m. at St. Matthew's United Church auditorium. All welcome.

Gospel Concert

March 17 - A gospel concert will be held at St. Matthew's United Church at 7 p.m. A free will offering will be received for Charles Martin.

St. Paul's

April 17 - Please reserve for St. Paul's ACW Spring Tea and Sale at 2 p.m. Card game will take place at 8 p.m. All are welcome!

Looking for Support

The South and Central Health Foundation is raising funds to purchase a wheelchair accessible bus for residents of North Haven Manor and Lakeside Homes. Our goal is $100,000. We are asking for your support to help make this project a success! To donate, or host a fundraiser in support of the wheelchair accessible bus project, please contact the foundation at 292-2393.

GANDER BAY AND AREA

Lifestyle Clinic

Central Health is sponsoring a Lifestyle clinic the second and fourth Tuesday of the month at the Public Health Nursing office located at the medical clinic in Victoria Cove. This clinic will be held from 9:30 a.m. to 12 p.m. Drop in for a blood pressure check, blood sugar check or to discuss issues such as exercise, healthy eating, stress management and sexuality. This service is free and available to anyone over the age of 16 years. Come over and bring a friend. For more information call the Public Health Nurse at 709-676-2155.

LEWISPORTE, FOGO,

TWILLINGATE, CARMANVILLE

Checkpoints

Effective immediately and until March 31, 2010, the RCMP Detachments from Carmanville, Fogo, Lewisporte and Twillingate will continue to conduct checkpoints in their detachment areas as well as joint checkpoints. If you want to report an impaired driver call your nearest RCMP Detachment or call 1-800-709-RCMP. If possible provide the plate number and description of the vehicle and the identity of the driver.

TWILLINGATE

Library Hours

Twillingate Public Library re-opened Feb. 18. Library hours: Tuesday 1:30 - 5:30 p.m. and 6:30 - 9 p.m., Wednesday 1:30 - 5:30 and 6:30 - 9 p.m., Thursday 9 - 12 Noon and 1:30 - 5:30 p.m. and Friday 1:30 - 5:30 p.m. New books include: Home is where the Hurt is by Freeman Cull, Old Harbours: A Fisherman's Legacy by Roy Dwyer, Snippets In Time by Cyril Chaulk and A Soldier First by Rick Hillier.

GENERAL INTEREST

Public Forum

March 25 - The Arthritis Society is holding a public forum on rheumatoid arthritis in Gander at 7 p.m. at St. Martin's Cathedral, Fellowship Room. Special guests include Dr. Sean Hamilton, Rheumatologist and Frank Simms Physiotherapist. Free admission and handout materials. Refreshments will be served. To register please call Loretta at 256-3124 or Donna at 1-800-321-1433. Email info@nl.arthritis.ca

Gander Women's Center

If you are a woman in need of support or need a few questions answered the Gander Women's Center may be the place for you. The center is open from Monday to Friday 9 a.m. - 4 p.m. Call 256-4395 or toll free 1-866-442-4445. This may be the place to help you deal with your problems or concerns.

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