Greater Sudbury Community Calendar

Greater Sudbury Community Calendar starting May 3. To put your listing on this board post it online at NorthernLife.ca or [email protected], phone 705-673-5667. All locations for Sudbury unless otherwise indicated.

May 3

TECHNOLOGY EXHIBIT-Explore the high technology assistance devices that increase independence for people who are blind and partially sighted, CNIB Auditorium, 303 York St., 10 am- 6 pm, 705-675-2468 ext. 5417.

SUDBURY’S FIRST SETTLERS-The story of Mr. And Mrs. Howey, noted as Sudbury’s first permanent settlers, 1 pm, ParkSide Centre.

TEACHING AND LEARNING CONFERENCE-Teaching the Humanities: Reel Life, Education Unscripted, mapping the challenges of Humanities education in the face of innovations and interruptions, Rainbow Cinemas, 9 am-2 pm, 705-673-4126 ext. 209 or [email protected].

DINING IN THE DARK-All proceeds go to services for the blind or partially sighted in Sudbury, May 3-4, Verdicchio Ristorante, 1351-D Kelly Lake Rd., $45, space is limited, reservations 705-675-2468.

CHRONIC PAIN-Causes, effects and self-management, free lecture, guests speakers are Dr. Natalie Dupuis, Carol Bell, Anita Dewar, Steelworkers Hall, 66 Brady St., 7-9 pm, register by phoning 1-800-955-0563.

EMOTIONAL HEALING-With Gianni Vigna, Thursdays until May 24, Valley East Public Library, 4100 Elmview Dr., Hanmer, 6 pm, sudbury.library.on.ca.

May 4

PHOTOVOICE EXHIBIT-Photos captured by local youth volunteers that highlight how youth perceive their community’s strengths and problems, Walmart, 1349 Lasalle Blvd., May 4, 4-9 pm, May 5, 11 am-6 pm.

FUNDRAISING YARD SALE-St. Vincent de Paul Society, Corner of Xavier and Ste. Anne Rd., 10 am-2 pm, 705-673-1105 or 705-566-6997.

GIGANTIC YARD SALE-Bake table, penny table, plant table, Estaire/Wannup Volunteer Fire Department, corner of Nelson and Estaire Rd., May 4, 8 am-5 pm, May 5, 8 am-3 pm.

May 5

FINNISH BUN SALE-Indoor yard sale, bake sale, St. Timothy’s Lutheran Church, 12 Collins Dr., Copper Cliff, 8 am-1 pm.

KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS-Boneless chicken breast supper, all you can eat, $12, free for kids under 8 yrs., Notre Dame De La Merci Church, 42 Edward St., Coniston, 4-6 pm, 705-822-1613.

WORSHIP EVENING MUSIC-Contemporary worship music with Justin and Heidi Boulianne, open to all, no preaching or teaching, New Sudbury Pentecostal Church, 264 Levesque St., 7 pm, 705-566-9447 or watch live at nspc.ca.

YARD CRAFT SALE-Community yard sale, car wash, BBQ, Northern Credit Union, parking lot, 110 Second Ave., Coniston, 9 am-2 pm, 705-694-4741.

LUPUS HEALTH SYMPOSIUM-Guest speakers, dinner, entertainment, silent auction, $30, cash bar, Holiday Inn, solarium room, 1696 Regent St., 705-983-4343 or [email protected].

RAINBOW ROUTES HIKE CLUB-A.J. Jackson Trail along the Onaping River, leaving from the A.J. Lookout parking lot, on Hwy 144, south of Levack/Onaping, 9:45 am.

May 6

EDUCATION BRUNCH-For Francophones 50+, guest speaker René Lacourcière, $15, Howard Johnson, 50 Brady St., 12 pm, reserve by phoning 705-566-2341.

HIGH TEA SPRING FAIR-To celebrate the Diamond Jubilee of HRH Elizabeth II, raffles, back sale, collectibles, $5/adult, free for children under 5 yrs., includes lunch, St. Paul the Apostle Church, Coniston, 11 am-2 pm, 705-694-5093.

TECHNOLOGY HELP PROGRAM-For seniors and adults looking for basic computer instruction, available at the following library locations; Azilda, Coniston, Dowling, MacKenzie, New Sudbury, South End, Valley East, call to make appointment 705-674-4455 ext. 4930.

BRUNCH-$7, Royal Canadian Legion Br. 76, 1553 Weller St., 11:30 am-2 pm, 705-566-9661.

HIKE FOR HOSPICE-Entertainment by Larry Berrio, BBQ, meet at William Bell Gazebo, Bell Park, registration at noon, hike at 1 pm, 705-674-9252 or maison
sudburyhospice.org.

CULTURE COMMITTEE FUNDRAISER DINNER-Caruso Club Umbrella Group, chicken, spaghetti and crostoli, $10/adult, $5/children under 10 yrs., Caruso Club, upper hall, 385 Haig St., take-out 2:30-4:30 pm, dinner 5-6 pm.

CAMP QUALITY-Seeking campers who have or had cancer ages 3-18, volunteers 18 years or older, office staff, photographer, lifeguards, housekeeping etc., volunteers must attend training Jun 8-9, camp week runs Jul 7-13, 1-800-899-3380.

May 7

BREAST SCREENING PROGRAM-The 50 Over Fifty Challenge invites women over the age of 50 that have never been screened for breast cancer to participate in a marathon screening challenge, CML Healthcare, Sudbury Outpatient Centre, 5th floor, 65 Larch St., 8 am-8 pm, no appointment necessary.

FINANCIAL BOOT CAMP-Northern Credit Union is offering financial advice for adults aged 20-39, May 7 and 14, $15 one session, $20 for both, register with Sarah Dost, [email protected].

COUNTRY DANCE-Live entertainment, Tuesdays, $6, Minnow Lake Legion Br #76, 1553 Weller St., 1:30-4 pm, 705-566-4010.

SUMMER CAMP-Camp Manitou is located on the north shore of Lake Huron in the Bay of Islands near Whitefish Falls, canoeing/kayaking and campfires for kids 8 years and up, for registration and more information visit manitoucamp.org.

YOGA-For pre-teens, girls ages 10-13, encourages positive self-image and physical strength, drop-ins welcome, $15/class, Luna Kidz Yoga, 70 Cedar St., 4:45-5:45 pm, 705-586-3553.

ARTS AND CRAFTS VENDORS NEEDED-For Mayfair on May 12 from 10 am-2 pm, Finlandia Village, 233 Fourth Ave., reserve your table by contacting Kristiina 705-524-3137 ext. 250 or [email protected].

May 8

MONTHLY LUNCHEON-Sudbury Board of Education Retired Support Staff, second Thursday of every month, Culpepper’s Restaurant, 1835 Regent St., noon.

INFLAMMATORY ARTHRITIS WORKSHOP-Free for anyone suffering from rheumatoid arthritis, psoriatic arthritis, gout, lupus or another inflammatory arthritis, The Arthritis Society, Rainbow centre, 10 Elm St., Suite 283, 1:30-4:30 pm, Debbie 705-673-4641 ext. 1401.

VOLUNTEERS NEEDED-For Café Program, St. Joseph’s Villa Sudbury and Villa St. Gabriel Villa in Chelmsford, orientation is on May 10, 705-674-4447 ext. 1330 or [email protected].

Posted by Vivian Scinto