ST. JOHN'S, N.L. — Wednesday, October 23
Activities
7 p.m.
Trivia
Join us every Wednesday at 7 p.m. at The Battery Café for trivia hosted by St. John’s trivia moguls Jack Etchegary and Charlotte Genest. Prizes for each round.
Upcoming
Positive Thinkers Club
Upcoming breakfast meeting at Admiral’s Green Clubhouse on Saturday, Oct. 26 at 9 a.m. features guest speaker Gina Keeping, a life empowerment coach. Life can throw us curve balls, and in the moment it may seem impossible to see through the darkness. Through her presentation, she aims to give the audience hope, help them lean into their truth, take their hardships head on, look for the lesson and turn them into something beautiful. Cost (cash or cheque) is $18 for members, $22 for non-members, and $20 for anyone under age 25. Deadline to book is Thursday, Oct. 24.
Classes and groups
10:30 a.m., 7 p.m.
T'ai Chi Chih
Come “awaken the energy within” — relax! More wellness, more energy, more joy! Wonderful for relieving chronic issues, or for ordinary day-to-day living. Weekly classes with Sheila Leonard at The Lantern, 35 Barnes Rd., until Dec. 11, at 10:30 a.m. and 7 p.m. for new and returning students. Includes 20 gentle, repetitive movements that help increase the flow of our natural energy. Call 727-7863 or visit www.sheilaleonard.ca.
7 p.m.
Cabot Toastmasters
Is a fear of public speaking holding you back? Drop in to our meeting at Mount Pearl City Hall to learn what we're all about. For more information, Google Cabot Toastmasters.
Health
7 p.m.
Lupus NL Health Forum
All are welcome to the 2019 Lupus NL Health Forum. Presentation by Dr. Proton Rhaman, rheumatologist, at The Fluvarium. Refreshments will be provided. Registration is kindly appreciated by calling 368-8130.
Radio
7:30 p.m.
VOWR Guest Interview
Barbara De Land speaks with Jared Clarke, whose wit and deep knowledge of bird appearance, song, locations, current numbers and threats, and his recommendations for appreciating and supporting them, are so valuable to many. He says those ideas and experiences come from many years being fascinated by birds, studying them, leading birding tours, hikes and workshops, and being constantly surprised and thrilled by them. Tune in on VOWR radio AM 800, online at VOWR.org or cable radio Rogers 945 and Bell Aliant 756.
Thursday, October 24
Activities
1 p.m.
MentorAbility
Launch of a brand new, cross-disability national program called MentorAbility, which offers individuals an opportunity to be connected with a mentor in an industry of interest, or with a specific passion or skill. We will open at 1:30 p.m. with greetings from CEO of Avalon Employment Inc. Sean Wiltshire, Deputy Mayor Sheilagh O'Leary on behalf of the City of St. John's, followed by an exciting announcement from the owner/operator of the Canadian Pool Players Association about a brand new supportive division of the league designed for persons with disabilities, and inspirational speaker Sheldon Crocker. This will be followed by a fully inclusive pool tournament to celebrate the super-inclusive Canadian Pool Players Association, and the new and upgraded accessible features of the recently renovated West Side Charlie's on Kenmount Road.
4 p.m.
Wiki-Edit-a-Thon
NQ presents Mind the Gaps, a wiki-edit-a-thon to fill the gaps of art and culture in Newfoundland and Labrador, at the A.C. Hunter Public Library in the St. John’s Arts and Culture Centre from 4-7 p.m. Spots are limited; register by calling 737-3950.
Classes and groups
1:30 p.m., 7 p.m.
T'ai Chi Chih
Come “awaken the energy within” – relax! More wellness, more energy, more joy! Wonderful for relieving chronic issues or for ordinary day-to-day living. Weekly classes with Sheila Leonard at The Lantern, 35 Barnes Rd., until Dec. 12, at 1:30 p.m. for returning students. Refining our practice of the 20 gentle, repetitive movements, helping further increase the flow of our natural energy. Call 727-7863 or visit www.sheilaleonard.ca.
Live music
7 p.m.
Open Mic with Matthew Hornell
At the Peter Easton every Thursday from 7-10 p.m.
Upcoming
Some Of My Best Friends Are Songs
A fundraiser for Cochrane Street United Church, hosted by Sheila Williams and directed by Evan Smith. The lineup so far is Kara Noftle, Grace MacDonald, Ronalda Hutton MacDonald, Peter MacDonald, Darcy and Reagan Scott, and Cochrane Street Choir. Concert is Sunday, Nov. 10 at 7 p.m. Tickets are $20 at the door. For further information, contact the church office at 722-3023.
Public lecture
7 p.m.
Health Inequality in Children
The odds that a child is healthy, happy and doing well in school all improve as social class rises. This social pattern tracks strongly into adulthood and defines health inequalities throughout life. In Canada, there are major differences in the rates of some illnesses and a 10-year gap in life expectancy across socioeconomic conditions. Internationally, child and youth health vary depending on economic wealth and inequality. A public lecture at the Bruneau Centre by Dr. Frank Elgar, alumnus of Memorial University and a professor at McGill University’s Institute for Health and Social Policy, will take a look at those differences. Using research on poverty, inequality, bullying and corporal punishment, Elgar will examine the social and moral implications of health inequality in early life, the policy choices that shape opportunities to be healthy and potential consequences of inaction. Admission is free, and all are welcome. Limited free parking is available in Lot 17. A reception will follow.
Religion
7 p.m.
Finding God at Prayer
“We are God’s Beloved” is a prayer evening that explores methods of prayer and spiritual conversation with Fr. Earl Smith SJ, from 7-9 p.m. at Queens College, Prince Philip Drive.
Workshop
7 p.m.
Wood Window Conservation
Join Hamilton-based conservationist Walter Furlan for an introductory workshop on wood window repair and maintenance at Heritage NL, 1 Springdale St. Whether you have lots of wood windows you're loath to replace, or you're hanging onto that last feature window, this class will set you on the right path to ensuring they work for you for years to come. Learn how to identify common issues, the truth behind common myths, how to hire qualified contractors and what to avoid. Furlan is an artisan who has never met a window he couldn't fix. Tickets available at Eventbrite.ca. Contact Michael at [email protected] or 739-1892 ext. 0 with questions or to arrange alternate payment methods.
