The Community of New Ross

Playgroup
2017-02-09 09:30 - 11:30 (America/Halifax) | New Ross Family Resource Centre, Hwy 12, New Ross, Nova Scotia, B0J 2M0, Canada
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.

After School Program
2017-02-09 14:25 - 18:00, 2017-02-10 14:25 - 18:00 | New Ross Family Resource Centre, Hwy 12, New Ross, Nova Scotia, B0J 2M0, Canada
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 Janice (902-679-0247) a call for more information.

Pilate's Classes with Tania Ward
2017-02-10 09:00 - 10:00 | New Ross Family Resource Centre, Hwy 12, New Ross, Nova Scotia, B0J 2M0, Canada
Starting on Friday, January 13th until March 3rd. From 9:00am – 10:00am
Cost: $70.00/8 weeks
Please bring a yoga mat, towel, water and wear comfortable clothes.
Registration and deadline for program is Friday January 6th.
Min of 6, Max of 10.

**Make up classes: March 10th and March 17th**

Total Barre with Tania Ward
2017-02-10 10:15 - 11:15 | New Ross Family Resource Centre, Hwy 12, New Ross, Nova Scotia, B0J 2M0, Canada
Starting Friday, January 13 – March 3 from 10:15 am – 11:15 am.
Cost: $70/8 weeks
Please bring a yoga mat, towel, water and wear comfortable clothes.
Registration and deadline for program is Friday January 6th.
Min of 6, Max of 10.
**Make up classes: March 10th and March 17th**

Co-Ed Basketball - Grades 5-8
2017-02-10 17:00 - 19:00 | New Ross Consolidated School-Gym
Join Darren Russell & Kari Countway on Fridays, starting January 27th, for children in Grades 5-8 at New Ross Consolidated School from 5-7pm. This program provides an opportunity to learn basketball skills. FREE
Registration paperwork will need to be on file before your child can participate in the program. Contact the Family Resource Centre for more information.

Legion: Open Mic
2017-02-10 20:00 - 22:00 | New Ross Legion Branch #79, 64 Forties Road, New Ross, Nova Scotia, B0J 2M0, Canada
Entertainment: Don Chisholm

Breakfast @ The Legion
2017-02-11 07:30 - 10:00 | New Ross Legion Branch #79, 64 Forties Road, New Ross, Nova Scotia, B0J 2M0, Canada
Saturday February 11, 2017 from 7:30 – 10:00am
Adults: $7.00, Children 6-12: $4.00

Ross Farm: By the Light of the Candle
2017-02-11 09:00 - 17:00 | Ross Farm Museum
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.

Variety Show
2017-02-12 13:30 - 16:00 | Forties Community Centre, 1787 Forties Rd, New Ross, Nova Scotia, B0J 2M0, Canada
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.

Tumblebugs
2017-02-13 09:45 - 10:30 | New Ross Family Resource Centre, Hwy 12, New Ross, Nova Scotia, B0J 2M0, Canada
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

Beginner Workshop: Happy Heart Hot Pad
2017-02-14 10:00 - 16:00, 2017-02-18 10:00 - 16:00 | Ross Farm Museum
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, all pre-cut strips you need, expert instructions for hooking and finishing, use of hook and frame, coffee breaks and a light lunch).
Min. 8, Max. 15
Registration forms can be downloaded from our website or picked up at the Learning Centre
Call 1-877-689-2210 or email: rossfarm@novascotia.ca for more information

Blood Collection
2017-02-15 08:30 - 10:00 | New Ross Family Resource Centre, Hwy 12, New Ross, Nova Scotia, B0J 2M0, Canada
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.

Family Gym Night
2017-02-15 17:30 - 19:30 | New Ross Consolidated School-Gym
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

Adult Basketball (16+)
2017-02-15 19:30 - 20:30 | New Ross Consolidated School-Gym
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.

New Ross Baby Group
2017-02-16 10:30 - 12:00 | New Ross Family Resource Centre, Hwy 12, New Ross, Nova Scotia, B0J 2M0, Canada
Join Karen every other Thursday for tea, coffee, conversation and more. For parents/caregivers and babies, and pregnant women.
9:30 – 10:30 am – Join Playgroup families
10:30 – 12:00 am – Baby Group in Multi-purpose Room

Nancy MacDonald, South Shore Health Nurse Practitioner
2017-02-16 14:00 - 16:00 | New Ross Family Resource Centre, Hwy 12, New Ross, Nova Scotia, B0J 2M0, Canada
Patients of Nancy MacDonald and Dr. Cox may book appointments with Nancy. For more or to book an appointment please call 902-275-4414.

Legion: Open Mic
2017-02-17 20:00 - 22:00 | New Ross Legion Branch #79, 64 Forties Road, New Ross, Nova Scotia, B0J 2M0, Canada
Entertainment: Millett & Hunt (Broken Circuit Guys)

Ross Farm: Snowshoe Demonstration
2017-02-18 09:00 - 17:00 | Ross Farm Museum
This weekend we will be demonstrating the traditional art of snowshoe making. We have snowshoes available for you to experience snowshoeing first hand.

Meet & Greet Newcomer Family
2017-02-19 14:00 - 16:00 | Ross Farm Museum
If you haven’t had the opportunity to meet Andrea, Andrie, Greysonline, and Keyclaudia, please drop by the Hearth Room at the Ross Farm Museum, Sunday, February 19th, from 2-4pm to say HELLO! Enjoy light refreshments, and some music while having the opportunity to have a chat with this lovely new family.
We hope to see you there! (SNOWDATE is March 5th, 2-4pm)

Legion: Open Mic
2017-02-24 20:00 - 22:00 | New Ross Legion Branch #79, 64 Forties Road, New Ross, Nova Scotia, B0J 2M0, Canada
Entertainment: Shawn Hebb

Ross Farm: Flax Demonstration
2017-02-25 09:00 - 17:00 | Ross Farm Museum
This weekend staff will be on hand to inform and demonstrate the steps involved from the planting of the flax seed to the spinning of the fiber.

Renaissance Sports Day @ The Legion
2017-02-25 09:30 - 14:00 | New Ross Legion Branch #79, 64 Forties Road, New Ross, Nova Scotia, B0J 2M0, Canada
Teams of 2, $10/team. Register by Feb. 22nd.
Darts, pool, shuffleboard, and crokinole.
Captains meet at 9:30am, play starts @ 10:00am.
Sign-up sheet at legion, or email rcl79@bellaliant.com, or call Roland at 902-798-7260.
Limited to first 12 tams. Lunch is available.

Winter Hook-Ins at Ross Farm
2017-02-26 13:00 - 16:00 | Ross Farm Museum
As a special feature this winter, there will be a hook-in on the last Sunday of each month.
Jan. 29th, February 26th, March 26th, April 30th – from 1-4pm
You are invited to bring your own hooking, sit by the fire, have a cup of tea and enjoy the company of other rug hooking enthusiasts.
Fee: $3.00

Blood Collection
2017-03-01 08:30 - 10:00 | New Ross Family Resource Centre, Hwy 12, New Ross, Nova Scotia, B0J 2M0, Canada
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.
Water sample bottles are also available.

New Ross Baby Group
2017-03-02 09:30 - 12:00 | New Ross Family Resource Centre, Hwy 12, New Ross, Nova Scotia, B0J 2M0, Canada
Join Karen every other Thursday for tea, coffee, conversation and more. For parents/caregivers and babies, and pregnant women.
9:30 – 10:30 am – Join Playgroup families
10:30 – 12:00 pm – Baby Group in Multi-purpose Room

Friday Night @ Legion
2017-03-03 | New Ross Legion Branch #79, 64 Forties Road, New Ross, Nova Scotia, B0J 2M0, Canada
Friday Night Live Events
March 3 – Hilites
March 10 – Tony and Lenny
March 17 – St Paddys Night – “Havin a Time” (Eric Keddy) Get on your green and come on down for some dancin’!
March 24 – Matt and Bethan
March 31 – Mark and Aaron (Tailgate Guys)

Preserving the Harvest
2017-03-04 | Forest Heights Community School
Learn basic techniques and recipes to preserve fresh fruits, vegetables, berries and herbs.
Call Trishe after January 9th to register at 902-275-8503 at the Chester Municipality.
