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 staff in making dipped candles just like the settlers would have done years ago.
At Forties Community Centre, from 1:30 - 4:00 pm. $5.00 admission Entertainment: Matt Lunn & Friends, Chet Brown & Friends, Carla & Tony, and Tammy Adams. Sound by Dave Guptill. Canteen available. Call 902-689-2000 or 902-689-2612 for more information.
Playgroup runs every Monday and Thursday during the school year from 9:30 am - 11:30 am at the New Ross family Resource Centre. This program is for children birth to school age. Join Karen for songs, stories, crafts, a nutritious snack, and lots of fun.
Join Karen & Diane for a 4 week Tumblebugs Program. This is an introductory to basic movement and modified gymnastics. Mondays, from 9:45 am - 10:30 am, January 23, 30, February 6, and 13. For children aged 3.5 to 5 years. PLEASE pre register by calling 902-689-2414
If you would like to try rug hooking, join us for a 1 day workshop and create a beautiful hot pad with a traditional "hit and miss" background. No previous hooking experience is required. Dates: Tues. Feb. 14 OR Sat. Feb. 18 Time: 10 am to 4 pm Fee: $125 (This includes traditional burlap pattern,...Read more >
Time: 8:30-10:00am (Cost: $10.00) Home visits: also available-7:30am-8:30am, and 10am-11am (Cost: $20.00) If you have any questions or concerns please call Colleen Hutt at (902) 624-0406.
Child Care is provided on Monday, Wednesday (including early dismissal days), and Fridays after school until parent pick up -- which is anytime before 6:00pm. Children may attend full time, part time or drop in. If your child is age 5-12 and you require after school care for any reason, please give NRFRC (902-689-2414) or...Read more >
Child Care is provided on Monday, Wednesday (including early dismissal days), and Fridays after school until parent pick up — which is anytime before 6:00pm. Children may attend full time, part time or drop in. If your child is age 5-12 and you require after school care for any reason, please give NRFRC (902-689-2414) or...Read more >
Join Diane for an hour of fitness and fun at the New Ross Consolidated School Gym, starting Wednesday evenings. Parents are encouraged to stay and play. If school is cancelled, we are cancelled. 6:30 – 7:30 pm: Grades 3, 4, 5 & 6
IF you are interested, please let the Family Resource Centre know at 902-689-2414. Adult Basketball at the New Ross Consolidated School gym, Wednesday nights from 7:30 - 8:30 pm, starting Wednesday January 11th, (with enough interest -- need minimum of 10 players). Cost is $2.00/night.
General Inquiries
New Ross Regional Development Society
PO Box 23, 7 Forties Rd.,
New Ross, NS B0J 2M0
Email: newrossregdevsociety@gmail.com
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