Blood Collection
2016-12-21 08:30 - 10:00, 2017-01-04 08:30 - 10:00, 2017-01-18 08:30 - 11:00 (America/Halifax) | 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.

New Year's Eve Kitchen Party
2016-12-31 21:00 | New Ross Legion Branch #79, 64 Forties Road, New Ross, Nova Scotia, B0J 2M0, Canada
New Ross Legion, 9pm – 1am: Music by DJ Donny & Daisey
$5.00/per person
Bring your own snack to share.

Crib Tournament
2017-01-01 12:00 - 15:00 | Forties Community Centre, 1787 Forties Rd, New Ross, Nova Scotia, B0J 2M0, Canada
Sunday, January 1st at Forties Community Centre- doors open at 12 noon, registration at 12:30 pm, play starts at 1pm.
$20.00/team. Canteen will be available.
For more information call 902-689-2147.

New Year's Levee
2017-01-01 13:00 - 16:00 | New Ross Legion Branch #79, 64 Forties Road, New Ross, Nova Scotia, B0J 2M0, Canada
Start the Year with Moose Milk, at the New Ross Legion from 1-4pm.

After School Program
2017-01-04 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.

Playgroup
2017-01-05 09:30 - 11:30 | 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.

New Ross Baby Group
2017-01-05 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

Open Mic @ The Legion
2017-01-06 | New Ross Legion Branch #79, 64 Forties Road, New Ross, Nova Scotia, B0J 2M0, Canada
Rickey Naugler

Variety Show
2017-01-08 13:30 - 16:00 | Forties Community Centre, 1787 Forties Rd, New Ross, Nova Scotia, B0J 2M0, Canada
Join Leanne & Friends, One on One Country Rebels with John Broome, Gary Benedict, Eugene Schofield , James Brown, and Country Jam.
Sound by Dave Guptil.
Canteen available.

Family Gym Night
2017-01-11 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+)
2017-01-11 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.

Workshop: Vital Signs - Recognizing and Assisting Seniors at Risk for or Experiencing Abuse
2017-01-12 13:00 - 16:00 | New Ross Family Resource Centre, Hwy 12, New Ross, Nova Scotia, B0J 2M0, Canada
This workshop was developed to provide a resource to help:
1.Better Understand elder abuse.
2. Use effective communication strategies to discuss elder abuse.
3. Be aware of and understand legislation that pertains to abuse.
4. Identify community resources that may assist seniors and/or provide more information.
The emphasis throughout the workshop is on enabling participants to make decisions and develop strategies that will allow the senior to make informed decisions and maintain control over his or her own life.
PLEASE PRE-REGISTER FOR PLANNING PURPOSES BY CALLING 902-689-2414

Food Project Meeting
2017-01-12 18:30 - 20:30 | New Ross Family Resource Centre, Hwy 12, New Ross, Nova Scotia, B0J 2M0, Canada
Thursday, January 12, 6:30pm – 8:30pm at New Ross Family Resource Centre

Open Mic @ The Legion
2017-01-13 | New Ross Legion Branch #79, 64 Forties Road, New Ross, Nova Scotia, B0J 2M0, Canada
Gypsy Minstrels

Pilate's Classes with Tania Ward
2017-01-13 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
2017-01-13 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**

Winter Frolic @ Ross Farm
2017-01-14 09:00 - 2017-01-15 17:00 | Ross Farm Museum
Winter is fun at Ross Farm Museum, this weekend join us for a sleigh ride, and enjoy a delicious cup of hot chocolate made over an open fire. Visit the farm workshop and sample some homemade ice cream. Bring your toboggan; we have a fabulous coasting hill. We also have snow shoes available for you to borrow, or you can bring your own skies and snowshoes.
Visit us Jan 14th & 15th, 9am-5pm

Seedy Sunday
2017-01-15 10:00 - 16:00 | Ross Farm Museum
Jan 15th 10 – 4 at the Ross Farm – The Ross Farm Museum Winter Frolic is a family tradition in Nova Scotia – with sleigh rides, sledding, snow shoeing, and hot chocolate made over an open fire. This year, ACORN and Slow Food Nova Scotia are partnering to bring one of the season’s first Seedy Sunday’s to the event! When your cheeks are rosy and you’re ready to warm up, drop into the Learning Center for a Seedy Sunday visit with Steph Hughes of ACORN (Atlantic Canada Organic Regional Network) and Chris Sanford, seed farmer with Yonder Hill Farm. They will be on hand to amuse and inform you with activities and workshops throughout the day relating to the wonders of seeds! Then learn about the Slow Food Ark of Taste and the role that Ross Farm Museum is playing in this global effort to save traditional and heritage foods. The Seedy Sunday is included in the day’s admission price.
Seed Demonstrations at 11:00 am and 2:00 pm: Learn how to thresh peas and process popcorn with an antique corn sheller!
Seedy Lunch: Bring your bagged lunch (and your curiosity) to the learning centre at 12:30 to hear about seed cleaning and ask a farmer all your seed related questions!
Chris Sanford is a farmer/gardener based in Laconia, Nova Scotia. She has been a seed saver for over 10 years and has worked with 150 varieties of vegetables, grains, and flowers at her farm. She is also the Community Gardens Coordinator for the Town of Bridgewater as well as the South Shore Seed Library Coordinator.
Ark of Taste is a Slow Food program. Find out about Slow Food in Nova Scotia and in the World: http://slowfoodns.com/ and http://www.slowfood.com/

Slow Food International
www.slowfood.com
Slow Food is a global, grassroots organization, founded in 1989 to prevent the disappearance of local food cultures and traditions, counteract the rise of fast life and combat people’s dwindling interest in the food they eat, where it comes from and how our food choices affect the world around us.

Nancy MacDonald, Nurse Practitioner
2017-01-19 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.

Open Mic @ The Legion
2017-01-20 | New Ross Legion Branch #79, 64 Forties Road, New Ross, Nova Scotia, B0J 2M0, Canada
Jamie Junger

Rug Hooking Demonstration
2017-01-21 09:00 - 2017-01-22 17:00 | Ross Farm Museum
Rug hooking is both an art and a craft where rugs are made by pulling loops of yarn or fabric through a base such as burlap. The loops are pulled through the backing material by using a small hook. This weekend join the staff in Rosebank Cottage as they demonstrate this art.
Visit us Jan 21st & 22nd, 9am-5pm!

Time Capsule Packing
2017-01-22 14:00 - 16:00 | Forties Community Centre, 1787 Forties Rd, New Ross, Nova Scotia, B0J 2M0, Canada
Please join the 200th Anniversary Committee on Sunday, January 22, from 2 – 4pm, at the Forties Community Centre as we pack a Time Capsule to be opened in 50 years — 2066!!
If you have items to add, please pass on to a committee member or email 2016newross@gmail.com by Jan. 16th.

New Ross Baby Group
2017-01-23 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

Tumblebugs
2017-01-23 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

Eating Your Way to Better Health with Dr. O'Neil
2017-01-25 18:00 - 19:30 | New Ross Consolidated School, Hwy 12, New Ross, Nova Scotia, B0J 2M0, Canada
Come spend 2 hours with Dr. O’Neil and learn about the link between food and our health. This talk goes beyond just how food impacts our weight – and exposes the foods that can harm us and reveals the foods that can help our bodies move towards optimal health. Learn about eating local and seasonal foods to improve your well being and take home a few recipes to try.
You need to register by calling 902-689-2414. FREE childcare provided.
$10.00 fee — as donation for the New Ross Consolidated School Cafeteria

Open Mic @ The Legion
2017-01-27 | New Ross Legion Branch #79, 64 Forties Road, New Ross, Nova Scotia, B0J 2M0, Canada
Steve Cochrane
Jimmy Buffett Theme – wear your flowered shirt, shorts and sandals! Let’s melt the winter away!

Co-Ed Basketball - Grades 5-8
2017-01-27 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.

Toboggan Making Demonstration
2017-01-28 09:00 - 2017-01-29 17:00 | Ross Farm Museum
Jan 28th & 29th, 9am-5pm, interpreters at the Ross Farm will be demonstrating how to make a wooden toboggan.
