Guest artists: The Campbell Trio

Book sale - Sing-a-long – Refreshments

Come and join us for an evening with these talented and popular musicians!

Freewill offering 

Experienced facilitator Ruth Dwight will lead this Circle. Simply put, it’s a group of people, from a few, to many, sitting on chairs, experiencing the spontaneous creation of music on a variety of drums and percussion instruments. Light instruction and technique will be provided with the ultimate goal to play authentic Djembe rhythms. This 8 week session begins Monday, September 9th from 10:00 to 11:00am at Bloomfield Town Hall (289 Bloomfield Main St). No charge for County Seniors Centre members. Non-members $5.00. This program is offered in conjunction with The Prince Edward County Public Library. Space is limited, call the County Seniors Centre to register at 613-476-7493.

A beginner’s class in social dancing for women and men, singles and couples with various rhythms from hot Latin to cool rock. This 8 week course at the Picton Town Hall (2 Ross Street, Picton) begins on Thursday, September 5th from 3:00 to 4:00pm. Nancy will introduce you to popular social dances like rumba, swing, salsa, merengue, bachata, and more, through the essential elements of dance. This is a weight bearing exercise with no stress on your joints. Dance improves your posture, balance, endurance and flexibility while combatting stress and boosting the immune system. Dance is, quite simply, good for life. Participants must be able to walk unaided. Open to County Senior Centre members only, cost for 8 lessons is only $30.00. Call the County Seniors Centre for more information or to register at 613-476-7493.

This gentle exercise class for seniors 60+ is designed to help improve mobility, flexibility, and strengthen muscles. Certified instructor Penny McRae leads this 10 week exercise class on Thursdays from 10:30 to 11:15am at the Picton Town Hall, 2 Ross Street starting on Thursday, September 5th. A membership is required to join the fitness class. The cost is $40.00. Call the County Seniors Centre for more information or to register at 613-476-7493.

The Wii Bowling League is on Tuesdays starting at 1:30 pm at the office of Community Care for Seniors, 74A King Street, Picton. Seniors can enter a team of four or sign up as an individual. Wii bowling is not physically demanding. It is a video game by Nintendo and can be played from a standing or sitting position. There are two lanes and 8 people play at a time. The laughter is infectious. Get active, make friends, be well. Individual and team scores are kept with trophies presented on the last day. No experience is necessary and new players will be warmly welcomed. Teams are being formed now. The cost is $12.00. Call the County Seniors Centre today at 613-476-7493 for more information. A membership is required to join Wii Bowling.

Curious about acting? Enjoy a theatre workshop with Lynn Fennell, founder of the Prince Edward Community Theatre. Born and raised in Picton, Lynn has performed in musical and dramatic theatre throughout the area since the late 1980’s. He will provide a brief history of local theatre in the County followed by an interactive script reading. This informative presentation will start at 1:30pm for about an hour at Bloomfield Town Hall (289 Main Street, Bloomfield). This event is open to all seniors 60+. Members free, non-members $2.00 at the door. Call the County Seniors Centre for more information and to register at 613-476-7493.