Community listings

LEWISPORTE

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.

10th Annual Corporate Challenge

Businesses and service organizations interested in the 10th Annual Corporate Challenge to be held at the Winter Games Lanes on March 20 can register by calling the town hall at 535-2737. All interested teams must register by March 18.

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!

Beans/Bologna Supper

April 20 - The United Church Men will hold a beans/bologna supper in aid of the Janeway/other charity at St. Matthew's United Church auditorium. Takeouts from 4:30-5 p.m. Supper served from 5-6 p.m. Tickets available from members.

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.

Lewisporte 7th Annual Relay For Life

The Lewisporte 7th Annual Relay For Life will be held on June 12, 2010 at the Lewisporte Recreation Complex from 2 p.m. - 2 a.m. Any teams interested in registering can contact Melanie Tucker at 535-3080 or Penny Pardy at (709) 489-0315/1-866-545-9534. Any survivor who wishes to register or obtain more information on the Survivors Reception can contact Dawn Elliott at 261-2379. The general public is welcome and encouraged to come out and help pay tribute to the lives of loved ones who have struggled against this terrible disease and celebrate survivorship.

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.

PORT ALBERT

Dinner Theatre

April 16 - The United Church Women in Port Albert will be hosting a dinner theatre at the Rec. Centre. Call Doris at 241-3251, Shirley at 241-3341, Marjorie at 241-3161 or any UCW member to reserve your tickets. Meal will be served at 5:30 p.m. Come and enjoy a hot beef dinner and entertainment.

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.

SUMMERFORD

A Day for Women by Women

May 1 - A Day for Women by Women will be held at New World Island Academy, Summerford. This will be a fun and informative day for women who share an interest in good health and a passion for life to gather together. Topics of the day will include: heart health, menopause, healthy eating and more! Lunch will be provided. There will be Entertainment and Prizes! Registration is free! Please call 884-1370 for your registration form or pick up a form at Twillingate or New World Island Pharmacy! The deadline to register is April 12.

GENERAL INTEREST

Arthritis Society

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

March 27 - The Arthritis Society is pleased to present their first free webinar province-wide, Advances in Juvenile Arthritis is being held from 12:30 - 2:30 p.m. It will offer an overview of the disease that affects many children in our province, the value of early detection, treatment options, and a father's personal story of caring for a child with Juvenile Arthritis. Visit http://jawebinar.arthritis.ca and register to attend online or at our St. John's location. Anyone with an interest in Juvenile Arthritis is invited to take part. For more information call 1-800-321-1433.

Ask the Doctors

March 25 - Epilepsy Newfoundland and Labrador presents Ask the Doctors - an Epilepsy Question and Answer Session with Dr. A. Ogunyemi, Epileptologist, and Dr. D. Buckley, Pediatric Neurologist at 7 p.m. at the Ramada Hotel (Cabot Room), Kenmount Road. If you live outside of St. John's you can still participate. We will connect you free of charge via teleconference. If you have access to a phone, you can join us! Registration is free! Please register by March 23. Call 1-866-EPILEPSY (1-866-374-5377) or call Pam Anstey, information officer at (709) 722-0502 or info@epilepsynl.com

Purple Day for Epilepsy In Newfoundland and Labrador

March 26 - Purple Day was an idea that began in 2008 with Cassidy, a nine-year-old girl in Nova Scotia who has epilepsy. She decided that there should be one special day each year so that people with seizures wouldn't feel so alone. Since lavender is the internationally recognized colour for epilepsy, she decided to call it Purple Day, and held it on March 26. She started with her school. Then, her town got involved. Then other cities, and other provinces, and countries. In two short years, Purple Day for Epilepsy has grown into a worldwide event! On March 26, people all over the world will wear their purple proudly to let everyone who lives with seizures know that they are not alone. All because of a little girl who wanted to make people feel included. Join with us! On March 26 wear purple and spread the word about Epilepsy. Contact Epilepsy Newfoundland and Labrador - 1-866-EPILEPSY.

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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