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Sunday
Nanaimo Fish and Game Club hosts its annual Turkey Shoot from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Visit www.nanaimofishandgame.com for details.
Tuesday
Supporting Employment Transitions hosts a free Resume Foundations workshop from 1-4 p.m. at 101-155 Skinner St. To register, contact 250-714-0085.
BCGREA hosts its Christmas luncheon at the Howard Johnson Hotel. For tickets and information call 250-390-4993.
Wednesday
Nanaimo Youth Services Association hosts its free Careers in the Science and Technology Field workshop. One-day workshop is for youth 15-30 years old, out of school and unemployed. 250-754-8101.
Supporting Employment Transitions hosts a free Resume Renovator workshop from 9 a.m. to noon at 101-155 Skinner St. 250-714-0085.
Nanaimo Quilters’ Guild hosts its annual Christmas pot luck dinner at 7 p.m. at Brechin United Church. 250-247-0034.
North to the South Pole, a presentation on the centennial of Roald Amundsen’s arrival at the south pole, by local field biologist Bill Merilees. 7 p.m. at Beban Park Social Centre. Free admission.
Thursday
Mid Island Metis open house and Christmas cookie exchange takes place from 3-8 p.m. at 1-0-285 Prideaux St. Everyone welcome. 250-740-0223.
Friday
Supporting Employment Transitions hosts a free Promote Yourself workshop from 1-4 p.m. at 101-155 Skinner St. To register, contact 250-714-0085.
Ongoing
CRESCENT CHAPTER No. 10, Order of the Eastern Star meets 7:30 p.m. on the second and fourth Thursday of each month at Morpeth Hall, 620 Morpeth Ave.
Woodgrove Toastmasters Wednesdays 7:15-8:30 a.m. Improve communication and leadership skills at 5070 Uplands Dr. at Turner-Investors Group. Call 250-741-4264.
Nanaimo Buddhist Group meets Saturdays 10-11:30 a.m. 587 Seventh St., Nanaimo. 250-756-2127 or e-mail susanjwilson@shaw.ca.
SONS OF Norway Lodge meets first Wednesday of each month, 7 p.m., Bowen Park Activity Room 1. For information please call 250-756-2406 or 250-756-9830.
MOODY BLUES Group for men with depression runs from 6-8 p.m. at Mens; Resource Centre, 418D Fitzwilliam St. For further information please call 250-716-1551.
Mid vancouver Island Marine Modelers meet every Sunday at the north dock of Inn on Long Lake from 9-10 a.m. with radio controlled sail and power boats. 250-754-4338 for details.
HARBOUR CITY Senior Quilters meet Tuesdays from noon to 3 p.m. at Bowen Park. No experience necessary, all supplies provided. Please call Lucy at 250-756-9149 for information.
Thursday night cribbage at Royal Canadian Legion Branch 256 on East Wellington. Starts at 7 p.m. Everyone welcome.
Trouble hearing? Canadian Hard of Hearing - Nanaimo meets third Monday of each month at Christ Community Church, corner of Bowen and Northfield roads, at 1:30 p.m. For details phone 250-591-6206.
Nanaimo Widows Support Group meets Wednesdays at 1 p.m. in the Cavalier Room of the Howard Johnson’s Hotel. All widows welcome. 250-716-2032 for details.
No-audition fun singing on Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays. Details at info@moresingingplease.com or 250-729-6135.
Nanaimo Stroke Recovery Group meets every Friday at Bowen Park Social Centre at 10:45 a.m. Bring a bag lunch. Contact 250-753-5328.
WEAVING OUR VOICES Haven Society support group – for women who have experienced abuse – meets Thursdays from 6-8 p.m. Please call Cindy at 250-756-2452, ext. 228 for information or to book child care.
Nanaimo Green Patrol is accepting individuals or groups to adopt local streets to keep them clean. Contact 250-751-2397 or visit www.nanaimogreenpatrol.com.
Stop Chasing Your Mind Group, hosted by Island Counselling. Worries, fears, depression, anger? Mondays from 7-9 p.m. in a safe, confidential environment. By donation. Register at 250-754-9988.
VanIsle Fiddlers is a weekly gathering that welcomes fiddlers and all acoustic musicians. Learn traditional music in a fun multi-age group. Every Thursday at Scout Hut. Groups run at 3 p.m., 4 p.m., 5:30 and 6:30 p.m. Call 250-591-3913 for more information.
Nanaimo Men’s Centre hosts Dads Make a Difference program Thursdays from 6-8 p.m. at the Princess Royal Family Centre at 260 Irwin St. 250-716-1551.
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