February 2025
Winter Reading Challenge
ALL CBRL Branches February- all month long Winter Reading Challenge will run from Feb 1-Feb 28. Pop into any branch of the CBRL to sign up for the challenge. This is for all age groups. Read books all month and have a chance to win some cool prizes!
Find out more »Nova Scotia Breast Screening Mobile
The Nova Scotia Breast Screening Mobile will be located at The Cape Breton Regional Hospital from Feb 3, 2025 - March 20, 2025. To book an appointment please call 1-800-565-0548 and have your Health Card number ready.
Find out more »Bone Health 101
Monday, Feb. 24th 12:30-1:30pm McConnell Library (Sydney) Did you know that at least 1 in 3 women and 1 in 5 men will suffer from a osteoporotic fracture in their life. Join Fathima and Gayathri, International Medical graduates volunteering with Osteoporosis Canada to learn: • How to reduce the risk of fracture • What is osteoporosis • How to maintain healthy bones • Impacts of nutrition & physical activity • Falls prevention Everyone welcome.
Find out more »Advance Care Planning
Thursday, Feb. 27th 2:00-3:00pm McConnell Library (Sydney) Imagine you had a fall or stroke that resulted in you being unable to communicate. Would your loved ones know what help or care you would want, or not want? Would they know how to speak on your behalf? This is where and Advance Care Plan can help you and provide peace of mind for your loved ones. Join presenters Colleen and Johanna, volunteers with the Nova Scotia Chapter of Dying with Dignity…
Find out more »Spaghetti and Meatball Dinner
Glace Bay United Church UCW is holding a Spaghetti and Meatball Dinner at the church (44 Fifth St. New Aberdeen) on Friday, Feb. 28th from 11 am to 2 pm. Takeout only. Admission $15. For tickets call (902)578-4879.
Find out more »March 2025
Echoes of the East
Tuesday, March 4th 6-7:30pm McConnell Library (Sydney) Join us for an evening of music & culture as we take a journey through the rich and diverse musical traditions of Asia. Traditional music and stories from China and Vietnam will be shared. Performances by: • Bella Yao (Pipa player/ traditional Chinese instrument) • Jack Nguyen (Singer/ guitar player) • Alex Li (Master’s student in bamboo flute/ traditional Chinese instrument) Everyone is welcome.
Find out more »April 2025
Fourth Annual Reggie Talbot Memorial Floor Hockey Tournament
The Fourth Annual Reggie Talbot Memorial Floor Hockey Tournament is set to take place on April 26 and 27, 2025, at the New Waterford District Community Center. This year, the event features an exciting lineup that includes a men's division with ten teams, among which are the defending champions, the Sydney Whalers, who are aiming for a fourth consecutive victory. Alongside the men's competition, there is also a women’s division with the defending champions, CBU, looking to defend their title.…
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