In the early 1800's the only source of light would have been by candle. Many families would have had to make their own candles or else go with no light at all. Come join the staff at the Ross Farm Museum in making dipped candles just like the settlers would have done years ago.
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2 events,The last Sunday of each month in the Hearth Room from 1-4pm. There will be tea and coffee. Fee is $3.00 |
3 events,Fun & Fitness classes with Wanda Broome This 50+ exercise is for you! Wanda Broome certification senior fitness instructor, through the Canadian Centre for Activity and Aging (CCAA). Offering classes at New Ross Consolidated School starting Monday January 14th from 9:00 am - 10:00 am in the gym, running for 8 weeks. Also holding classes...Read more > Playgroup runs every MONDAY and THURSDAY throughout the school year. Join us for songs, stories, crafts and a nutritious snack from 9:30 - 11:30am. This program is for children from birth to school age. Every Monday night at 7:00pm. Draw for the Ace at 8:30pm. Rules at the Legion. Tickets $2.00 each available at Legion, Home Hardware, Convenience in the Woods, Clover Farm and Gina's. |
5 events,Time: 8:30-10:00am (Cost: $10.00) Home visits: also available-7:30am-8:30am (Cost: $25.00) If you have any concerns or questions, and to book an appointment call Coleen Hull at 902-624-0406. Water sample bottles are also available. Time: 8:30-10:00am (Cost: $10.00) Home visits: also available-7:30am-8:30am (Cost: $25.00) If you have any concerns or questions, and to book an appointment call Coleen Hull at 902-624-0406. Water sample bottles are also available. Time: 8:30-10:00am (Cost: $10.00) Home visits: also available-7:30am-8:30am (Cost: $25.00) If you have any concerns or questions, and to book an appointment call Coleen Hull at 902-624-0406. Water sample bottles are also available. |
3 events,Fun & Fitness classes with Wanda Broome This 50+ exercise is for you! Wanda Broome certification senior fitness instructor, through the Canadian Centre for Activity and Aging (CCAA). Offering classes at New Ross Consolidated School starting Monday January 14th from 9:00 am - 10:00 am in the gym, running for 8 weeks. Also holding classes...Read more > Looking for a fun way to stay active and social this spring/summer? Avoid the slippery roads and join us for indoor walking while Badminton/Family Gym Night is happening. Count your laps around the school to be entered to win a prize! Please bring indoor shoes and water bottle. Tuesdays 6:00 – 8:00pm and Wednesdays 5:30...Read more > Come have a ball with us! Join us for some fun, casual basketball games. No experience necessary, this is a great opportunity to try something new or practice with old friends! Please bring Indoor sneakers, water bottles, comfortable clothes Wednesdays 7:30 – 8:30pm. All ages. $2 drop-in |
1 event,Playgroup runs every MONDAY and THURSDAY throughout the school year. Join us for songs, stories, crafts and a nutritious snack from 9:30 - 11:30am. This program is for children from birth to school age. |
5 events,Winter session starting on Friday, January 11th, for 10 weeks. Classes include: Creative Movement (ages 3-5), Jazz (ages 6-9), Contemporary & Jazz Technique (ages 10+), Competitive Contemporary (ages 10-14), Solo & Duo Rehearsals (ages 10+). Classes run from 3:30 - 7:00pm Registration is due Jan 7th. Call NRFRC with any questions you may have at...Read more > Dec 1-Friday Night Live with: Havin A Time (Eric Keddy) Dec 8-Friday Night Live with: Matt & Bethan Dec 15-Friday Night Live with: Gypsy instral (Kevin Koloff) Dec 22-Friday Night Live with: Kaylyn Turner & Dexter Reeves Friday Night Live Show begin at 8:30pm Card Playing-Friday nights starting at 7:00pm at the Forties Community Centre. $3.00 per person. Call 902-689-2147 for more information. |
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1 event,Forties Community Centre Doors open at 12 noon. Registration starts at 12:30pm. Play starts at 1pm. $20.00/team Canteen available. Wheelchair accessible. Ground Level Information call: 902-689-2147 |
4 events,Fun & Fitness classes with Wanda Broome This 50+ exercise is for you! Wanda Broome certification senior fitness instructor, through the Canadian Centre for Activity and Aging (CCAA). Offering classes at New Ross Consolidated School starting Monday January 14th from 9:00 am - 10:00 am in the gym, running for 8 weeks. Also holding classes...Read more > Playgroup runs every MONDAY and THURSDAY throughout the school year. Join us for songs, stories, crafts and a nutritious snack from 9:30 - 11:30am. This program is for children from birth to school age. Open to all, in partnership with TOPS NS 2427, Leanne Webb Registered Dietitian/Nutritionist will be providing a talk on the New Canada Food Guide and Healthy Eating for All Ages. This will be a great opportunity to learn and refresh yourself on the keys to healthy eating, to live a vibrant healthy life. Good nutrition...Read more > |
3 events,Time: 8:30-10:00am (Cost: $10.00) Home visits: also available-7:30am-8:30am (Cost: $25.00) If you have any concerns or questions, and to book an appointment call Coleen Hull at 902-624-0406. Water sample bottles are also available. Looking for a fun way to stay active and social this spring/summer? Avoid the slippery roads and join us for indoor walking while Badminton/Family Gym Night is happening. Count your laps around the school to be entered to win a prize! Please bring indoor shoes and water bottle. Tuesdays 6:00 – 8:00pm and Wednesdays 5:30...Read more > |
3 events,Fun & Fitness classes with Wanda Broome This 50+ exercise is for you! Wanda Broome certification senior fitness instructor, through the Canadian Centre for Activity and Aging (CCAA). Offering classes at New Ross Consolidated School starting Monday January 14th from 9:00 am - 10:00 am in the gym, running for 8 weeks. Also holding classes...Read more > Looking for a fun way to stay active and social this spring/summer? Avoid the slippery roads and join us for indoor walking while Badminton/Family Gym Night is happening. Count your laps around the school to be entered to win a prize! Please bring indoor shoes and water bottle. Tuesdays 6:00 – 8:00pm and Wednesdays 5:30...Read more > Come have a ball with us! Join us for some fun, casual basketball games. No experience necessary, this is a great opportunity to try something new or practice with old friends! Please bring Indoor sneakers, water bottles, comfortable clothes Wednesdays 7:30 – 8:30pm. All ages. $2 drop-in |
1 event,Playgroup runs every MONDAY and THURSDAY throughout the school year. Join us for songs, stories, crafts and a nutritious snack from 9:30 - 11:30am. This program is for children from birth to school age. |
5 events,Winter session starting on Friday, January 11th, for 10 weeks. Classes include: Creative Movement (ages 3-5), Jazz (ages 6-9), Contemporary & Jazz Technique (ages 10+), Competitive Contemporary (ages 10-14), Solo & Duo Rehearsals (ages 10+). Classes run from 3:30 - 7:00pm Registration is due Jan 7th. Call NRFRC with any questions you may have at...Read more > Dec 1-Friday Night Live with: Havin A Time (Eric Keddy) Dec 8-Friday Night Live with: Matt & Bethan Dec 15-Friday Night Live with: Gypsy instral (Kevin Koloff) Dec 22-Friday Night Live with: Kaylyn Turner & Dexter Reeves Friday Night Live Show begin at 8:30pm Card Playing-Friday nights starting at 7:00pm at the Forties Community Centre. $3.00 per person. Call 902-689-2147 for more information. |
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2 events,Playgroup runs every MONDAY and THURSDAY throughout the school year. Join us for songs, stories, crafts and a nutritious snack from 9:30 - 11:30am. This program is for children from birth to school age. Every Monday night at 7:00pm. Draw for the Ace at 8:30pm. Rules at the Legion. Tickets $2.00 each available at Legion, Home Hardware, Convenience in the Woods, Clover Farm and Gina's. |
5 events,Time: 8:30-10:00am (Cost: $10.00) Home visits: also available-7:30am-8:30am (Cost: $25.00) If you have any concerns or questions, and to book an appointment call Coleen Hull at 902-624-0406. Water sample bottles are also available. Time: 8:30-10:00am (Cost: $10.00) Home visits: also available-7:30am-8:30am (Cost: $25.00) If you have any concerns or questions, and to book an appointment call Coleen Hull at 902-624-0406. Water sample bottles are also available. Time: 8:30-10:00am (Cost: $10.00) Home visits: also available-7:30am-8:30am (Cost: $25.00) If you have any concerns or questions, and to book an appointment call Coleen Hull at 902-624-0406. Water sample bottles are also available. |
2 events,Looking for a fun way to stay active and social this spring/summer? Avoid the slippery roads and join us for indoor walking while Badminton/Family Gym Night is happening. Count your laps around the school to be entered to win a prize! Please bring indoor shoes and water bottle. Tuesdays 6:00 – 8:00pm and Wednesdays 5:30...Read more > Come have a ball with us! Join us for some fun, casual basketball games. No experience necessary, this is a great opportunity to try something new or practice with old friends! Please bring Indoor sneakers, water bottles, comfortable clothes Wednesdays 7:30 – 8:30pm. All ages. $2 drop-in |
1 event,Playgroup runs every MONDAY and THURSDAY throughout the school year. Join us for songs, stories, crafts and a nutritious snack from 9:30 - 11:30am. This program is for children from birth to school age. |
6 events,Winter session starting on Friday, January 11th, for 10 weeks. Classes include: Creative Movement (ages 3-5), Jazz (ages 6-9), Contemporary & Jazz Technique (ages 10+), Competitive Contemporary (ages 10-14), Solo & Duo Rehearsals (ages 10+). Classes run from 3:30 - 7:00pm Registration is due Jan 7th. Call NRFRC with any questions you may have at...Read more > Dec 1-Friday Night Live with: Havin A Time (Eric Keddy) Dec 8-Friday Night Live with: Matt & Bethan Dec 15-Friday Night Live with: Gypsy instral (Kevin Koloff) Dec 22-Friday Night Live with: Kaylyn Turner & Dexter Reeves Friday Night Live Show begin at 8:30pm Card Playing-Friday nights starting at 7:00pm at the Forties Community Centre. $3.00 per person. Call 902-689-2147 for more information. |
1 event,Come out for March Break on the Farm. Each day will have a theme relating to the farm. As always there will be lots of hands on activities for everyone to enjoy and crafts that everyone can participate in throughout the day. Hot chocolate will be served. Weather permitting, there will be wagon rides. |
3 events,Time to cheer on those "Old Timer's" in this annual basketball event, held at the New Ross Consolidated school gym. See which team will go home with the coveted trophy. Will it be the Kayaks, Broome's, Forties or Magic? Come cheer on your team and enjoy what will surely be some good times. Come out for March Break on the Farm. Each day will have a theme relating to the farm. As always there will be lots of hands on activities for everyone to enjoy and crafts that everyone can participate in throughout the day. Hot chocolate will be served. Weather permitting, there will be wagon rides. Menu includes corn beef, cabbage, carrots, boiled potatoes, dessert, tea/coffee. Doors open at 4pm, serving 4:30-6:00pm. For more information call 902-689-2612 or 902-689-2000 Adults $13.00, under 12 $7.00, under 5 $3.00 |
3 events,Come out for March Break on the Farm. Each day will have a theme relating to the farm. As always there will be lots of hands on activities for everyone to enjoy and crafts that everyone can participate in throughout the day. Hot chocolate will be served. Weather permitting, there will be wagon rides. Playgroup runs every MONDAY and THURSDAY throughout the school year. Join us for songs, stories, crafts and a nutritious snack from 9:30 - 11:30am. This program is for children from birth to school age. Every Monday night at 7:00pm. Draw for the Ace at 8:30pm. Rules at the Legion. Tickets $2.00 each available at Legion, Home Hardware, Convenience in the Woods, Clover Farm and Gina's. |
3 events,Time: 8:30-10:00am (Cost: $10.00) Home visits: also available-7:30am-8:30am (Cost: $25.00) If you have any concerns or questions, and to book an appointment call Coleen Hull at 902-624-0406. Water sample bottles are also available. Come out for March Break on the Farm. Each day will have a theme relating to the farm. As always there will be lots of hands on activities for everyone to enjoy and crafts that everyone can participate in throughout the day. Hot chocolate will be served. Weather permitting, there will be wagon rides. Looking for a fun way to stay active and social this spring/summer? Avoid the slippery roads and join us for indoor walking while Badminton/Family Gym Night is happening. Count your laps around the school to be entered to win a prize! Please bring indoor shoes and water bottle. Tuesdays 6:00 – 8:00pm and Wednesdays 5:30...Read more > |
3 events,Come out for March Break on the Farm. Each day will have a theme relating to the farm. As always there will be lots of hands on activities for everyone to enjoy and crafts that everyone can participate in throughout the day. Hot chocolate will be served. Weather permitting, there will be wagon rides. Looking for a fun way to stay active and social this spring/summer? Avoid the slippery roads and join us for indoor walking while Badminton/Family Gym Night is happening. Count your laps around the school to be entered to win a prize! Please bring indoor shoes and water bottle. Tuesdays 6:00 – 8:00pm and Wednesdays 5:30...Read more > Come have a ball with us! Join us for some fun, casual basketball games. No experience necessary, this is a great opportunity to try something new or practice with old friends! Please bring Indoor sneakers, water bottles, comfortable clothes Wednesdays 7:30 – 8:30pm. All ages. $2 drop-in |
4 events,Come out for March Break on the Farm. Each day will have a theme relating to the farm. As always there will be lots of hands on activities for everyone to enjoy and crafts that everyone can participate in throughout the day. Hot chocolate will be served. Weather permitting, there will be wagon rides. Playgroup runs every MONDAY and THURSDAY throughout the school year. Join us for songs, stories, crafts and a nutritious snack from 9:30 - 11:30am. This program is for children from birth to school age.
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Nancy MacDonald, South Shore Health Nurse Practitioner next date in New Ross will be Thursday, March 21st , 2019, from 2-3pm. For more information or to book an appointment please call 902-275-4414. |
5 events,Come out for March Break on the Farm. Each day will have a theme relating to the farm. As always there will be lots of hands on activities for everyone to enjoy and crafts that everyone can participate in throughout the day. Hot chocolate will be served. Weather permitting, there will be wagon rides. Dec 1-Friday Night Live with: Havin A Time (Eric Keddy) Dec 8-Friday Night Live with: Matt & Bethan Dec 15-Friday Night Live with: Gypsy instral (Kevin Koloff) Dec 22-Friday Night Live with: Kaylyn Turner & Dexter Reeves Friday Night Live Show begin at 8:30pm Card Playing-Friday nights starting at 7:00pm at the Forties Community Centre. $3.00 per person. Call 902-689-2147 for more information. |
3 events,Come out for March Break on the Farm. Each day will have a theme relating to the farm. As always there will be lots of hands on activities for everyone to enjoy and crafts that everyone can participate in throughout the day. Hot chocolate will be served. Weather permitting, there will be wagon rides.
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Dance. DJ. Photo Booth Location: New Ross Firehall Time: 9:00pm-1:00am. Doors open at 8:45pm Cost: $10.00 (19 & over welcome) Be the best cowboy, cowgirl or country duo and you could win a prize! |
2 events,Come out for March Break on the Farm. Each day will have a theme relating to the farm. As always there will be lots of hands on activities for everyone to enjoy and crafts that everyone can participate in throughout the day. Hot chocolate will be served. Weather permitting, there will be wagon rides. |
2 events,Playgroup runs every MONDAY and THURSDAY throughout the school year. Join us for songs, stories, crafts and a nutritious snack from 9:30 - 11:30am. This program is for children from birth to school age. Every Monday night at 7:00pm. Draw for the Ace at 8:30pm. Rules at the Legion. Tickets $2.00 each available at Legion, Home Hardware, Convenience in the Woods, Clover Farm and Gina's. |
6 events,Time: 8:30-10:00am (Cost: $10.00) Home visits: also available-7:30am-8:30am (Cost: $25.00) If you have any concerns or questions, and to book an appointment call Coleen Hull at 902-624-0406. Water sample bottles are also available. Time: 8:30-10:00am (Cost: $10.00) Home visits: also available-7:30am-8:30am (Cost: $25.00) If you have any concerns or questions, and to book an appointment call Coleen Hull at 902-624-0406. Water sample bottles are also available. Time: 8:30-10:00am (Cost: $10.00) Home visits: also available-7:30am-8:30am (Cost: $25.00) If you have any concerns or questions, and to book an appointment call Coleen Hull at 902-624-0406. Water sample bottles are also available. |
2 events,Looking for a fun way to stay active and social this spring/summer? Avoid the slippery roads and join us for indoor walking while Badminton/Family Gym Night is happening. Count your laps around the school to be entered to win a prize! Please bring indoor shoes and water bottle. Tuesdays 6:00 – 8:00pm and Wednesdays 5:30...Read more > Come have a ball with us! Join us for some fun, casual basketball games. No experience necessary, this is a great opportunity to try something new or practice with old friends! Please bring Indoor sneakers, water bottles, comfortable clothes Wednesdays 7:30 – 8:30pm. All ages. $2 drop-in |
1 event,Playgroup runs every MONDAY and THURSDAY throughout the school year. Join us for songs, stories, crafts and a nutritious snack from 9:30 - 11:30am. This program is for children from birth to school age. |
4 events,Dec 1-Friday Night Live with: Havin A Time (Eric Keddy) Dec 8-Friday Night Live with: Matt & Bethan Dec 15-Friday Night Live with: Gypsy instral (Kevin Koloff) Dec 22-Friday Night Live with: Kaylyn Turner & Dexter Reeves Friday Night Live Show begin at 8:30pm Card Playing-Friday nights starting at 7:00pm at the Forties Community Centre. $3.00 per person. Call 902-689-2147 for more information. Card Playing-Friday nights starting at 7:30pm at the Forties Community Centre. Call 902-689-2817 for more information. |
2 events,We don't tap a lot of trees at Ross Farm Museum, but we still have fun with maple syrup. Sample maple syrup and pancakes in Rosebank Cottage, learn about the process of tapping trees, collecting sap and boiling sap down over an outdoor fire. Enjoy a sweet day at the museum.
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2 events,We don't tap a lot of trees at Ross Farm Museum, but we still have fun with maple syrup. Sample maple syrup and pancakes in Rosebank Cottage, learn about the process of tapping trees, collecting sap and boiling sap down over an outdoor fire. Enjoy a sweet day at the museum. The last Sunday of each month in the Hearth Room from 1-4pm. There will be tea and coffee. Fee is $3.00 |
3 events,This 50+ exercise is for you! Wanda Broome certification senior fitness instructor, through the Canadian Centre for Activity and Aging (CCAA). Offering classes at New Ross Consolidated School (NRCS) starting Monday April 1st to May 27th from 9 am - 10 am in the gym, (no class on April 22 or May 20) Also holding...Read more > Playgroup runs every MONDAY and THURSDAY throughout the school year. Join us for songs, stories, crafts and a nutritious snack from 9:30 - 11:30am. This program is for children from birth to school age. Every Monday night at 7:00pm. Draw for the Ace at 8:30pm. Rules at the Legion. Tickets $2.00 each available at Legion, Home Hardware, Convenience in the Woods, Clover Farm and Gina's. |
4 events,Time: 8:30-10:00am (Cost: $10.00) Home visits: also available-7:30am-8:30am (Cost: $25.00) If you have any concerns or questions, and to book an appointment call Coleen Hull at 902-624-0406. Water sample bottles are also available. The mobile library “bookmobile” is in New Ross at Lions Park on Tuesdays from 11:30 – 1:00pm, across from New Ross Consolidated School. *NEW* BOOKMOBILE drop off box has moved to the main entrance at Ross Farm Museum, 4568 Highway 12, New Ross. The NRFRC is starting a new program called, Community Kitchens. Four families cook together, each making a large batch of a meal. At the end of the afternoon, each family takes home 4 meals for the week! Cost: This program is pay what you can! This program is for children ages 5 and older with...Read more > |
4 events,This 50+ exercise is for you! Wanda Broome certification senior fitness instructor, through the Canadian Centre for Activity and Aging (CCAA). Offering classes at New Ross Consolidated School (NRCS) starting Monday April 1st to May 27th from 9 am - 10 am in the gym, (no class on April 22 or May 20) Also holding...Read more > Looking for a fun way to stay active and social this spring/summer? Avoid the slippery roads and join us for indoor walking while Badminton/Family Gym Night is happening. Count your laps around the school to be entered to win a prize! Please bring indoor shoes and water bottle. Tuesdays 6:00 – 8:00pm and Wednesdays 5:30...Read more > If you are an aspiring singer/songwriter we are looking for you! Jamie Junger will be hosting a song writing circle starting, Wed April 3rd, running for 4 weeks. TIme: 6:30-7:30pm at the NRFRC Community Room. If you are interested in playing guitar or drums we are looking for you! Jamie Junger will be offering lessons...Read more > |
1 event,Playgroup runs every MONDAY and THURSDAY throughout the school year. Join us for songs, stories, crafts and a nutritious snack from 9:30 - 11:30am. This program is for children from birth to school age. |
6 events,Dec 1-Friday Night Live with: Havin A Time (Eric Keddy) Dec 8-Friday Night Live with: Matt & Bethan Dec 15-Friday Night Live with: Gypsy instral (Kevin Koloff) Dec 22-Friday Night Live with: Kaylyn Turner & Dexter Reeves Friday Night Live Show begin at 8:30pm
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The dance students have worked hard over the last 10 weeks to bring their dancing abilities to the stage for you. Please come and show the children your support. This is a fundraiser for the New Ross Family Resource Centre ~ Everyone welcome!!-Flowers will be on sale in the lobby before the show! Friday March...Read more > Card Playing-Friday nights starting at 7:00pm at the Forties Community Centre. $3.00 per person. Call 902-689-2147 for more information. |
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On Sat April 6th, the Bar M Ranch (379 Glengarry Rd) is hosting, Rosemary Lohnes, from, Helping Nature Heal Inc. who will facilitate a pruning workshop at their farm. This will include a 1-hour classroom session followed by a 2-hour hands-on pruning session and demonstration. A tool kit will be provided but participants are encouraged...Read more > |
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PO Box 23, 7 Forties Rd.,
New Ross, NS B0J 2M0
Email: newrossregdevsociety@gmail.com
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