Pilate's Class with Tania Ward, 8 week session
2016-04-15 09:00 - 10:00 (America/Halifax) | New Ross Family Resource Centre, Hwy 12, New Ross, Nova Scotia, B0J 2M0, Canada
Starting Friday April 1 until May 20th, join Tania at the New Ross Family Resource Centre from 9:00 – 10:00am. You will be need to bring a yoga mat, towel, and water to hydrate, please wear comfortable clothing.
Registration deadline: March 24th, please call 902-689-2414 or email nrfrc@ns.sympatico.ca to register
*Pilates is an innovative and safe system of mind-body exercise using a floor mat or a variety of equipment. Pilates builds strength without excess bulk. It teaches body awareness, good posture and easy, graceful movements. It will improve flexibility, agility and economy of motion. No matter what your age or fitness level, you can join Tania, and together work on your personal goals.
*Tania is a certified STOTT Pilates instructor.

Fashion Show
2016-04-16 13:00 - 15:30 | New Ross Fire Hall, Highway 12, New Ross, Nova Scotia, Canada
All proceeds to support the New Ross Volunteer Fire Department. Tickets must be purchased in advance by April 9th and will be available at All is New Again Frenchy’s, New Ross Credit Union, and New Ross Home Hardware.
Adults: $12, Children 5-12: $6, Children under 5: free
A lunch with refreshments will be served.

Walk It Together - Walking Group
2016-04-17 14:00 - 16:00 | 350 Leville Road
A new walking group is starting up. We would like to meet every second Sunday afternoon, starting at 2:00pm and discover many trails in New Ross and surrounding areas, with Cape Split as our goal for the end of summer.
1st walk Sunday April 17th, meet at 350 Leville Road, please park by the barn, bring a water bottle and be prepared to walk 5-6kms, with medium difficulty. Dog friendly on lead.
2nd walk Sunday May 1st, meet at 585 Glengary Road, be prepared to walk 5km, with medium difficulty. Dog friendly on lead.
Join us on Facebook by searching for, ‘Walk It Together’ to stay up to date on the newest walks or to add a suggestion as to where to walk.

Outdoor SPRING Fun with Janice
2016-04-18 14:30 - 17:00 | New Ross Family Resource Centre, Hwy 12, New Ross, Nova Scotia, B0J 2M0, Canada
Come join Janice at the Resource Centre for some outdoor Spring fun. This activity is for ages 5-12 years old, runs from 2:30-5:00pm and is FREE! A healthy snack will be provided.
You child needs to bring a note to go to NRFRC after school and warm outdoor clothing. You MUST pre-register your child by calling NRFRC at 902-689-2414 or Janice at 902-679-0247 by noon on the Friday before the date of the program. Waiver forms need to be filled out and can be picked up here or emailed to you.
Themes: Monday, April 4th – All About Nature
Monday, April 18th – Signs of Spring & Savenger Hunt

Family Caregiver Education Series: Alzheimer Society
2016-04-19 09:30 - 15:30 | New Ross Family Resource Centre, Hwy 12, New Ross, Nova Scotia, B0J 2M0, Canada
Are you providing care and support to a family member who has been diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease or another dementia, or do you have an interest in caregiving? If so, the Family Caregiver Education Series can help you. This series will include presentations, interactive activities to help prepare family members for their new role.
This will run every Tuesday from April 19th – May 24th. The time will be determined by the group but will either be 9:30-11:30am or 1:30-3:30pm. It will be hosted at the New Ross Family Resource Centre.
To register please call 902-689-2414 by Friday, April 8, 2016.

200th Anniversary Committee Meeting
2016-04-19 19:00 - 20:00 | New Ross Consolidated School-Gym
Our next meeting will be April 19th, at 7:00pm at the school.

Nature Walk
2016-04-20 09:00 - 10:00 | New Ross Lions Park
Nature walk through the trails of the Lion’s Park and Ross Farm on Wednesday, April 20th at 9:00am. This program is free but you must call to register. Join Jody Conrad for a stroll through the trails of the Lion’s Park and Ross Farm as we explore our surroundings and learn a few tidbits as we go. We will be botanists, birders, wildlife biologists, and most importantly nature lovers, as we wind our way through the area. We will move at a comfortable pace, stopping occasionally to view up close and afar.

Card Making
2016-04-20 13:30 - 16:00 | Forties Community Centre, 1787 Forties Rd, New Ross, Nova Scotia, B0J 2M0, Canada
Come to the Forties Community Centre on Wednesday April 20th, from 1:30-4:00 pm. Everyone is welcome, no charge applies.

Variety Dinner
2016-04-24 16:00 - 18:00 | Forties Community Centre, 1787 Forties Rd, New Ross, Nova Scotia, B0J 2M0, Canada
Variety Dinner with an Auction will be held at the Forties Community Centre on Sunday, April 24, 2016 from 4-6pm.
Adults: $10, Children 5-12: $5, Preschoolers: Free
Organized by the Brothers of Norwood Lodge #135, New Ross. Proceeds for their Special Needs Program.

Blood Collection
2016-04-26 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 concerns or questions, call Coleen Hull at 902-624-0406.
Water sample bottles are also available.

Blood Collection
2016-04-27 08:30 - 10:00, 2016-05-11 08:30 - 10:00 | New Ross Family Resource Centre, Hwy 12, New Ross, Nova Scotia, B0J 2M0, Canada
Available at the New Ross Family Resource Centre from 8:30am to 10:00am with a cost of $10.
Home visits are 7:30am to 8:30am and 10:00am to 11:00am with a cost of $20.
If you have any questions please call Coleen Hull at 902-624-0406.
Water sample bottle are available.

Ash Baskets with the Historical Society
2016-04-27 19:30 - 20:30 | Ross Farm Museum
We are pleased to be in our new office in the Learning Centre at the Ross Farm. We now have the opportunity to invite the public to our information sessions at the Hearth Room. Join us on April 27th, we will be holding a session on “Ash Baskets”. Years ago these baskets were used in the home and on the farm. With modern times they become almost obsolete, but with a resurgence of this skill the baskets are coming back.
Join Cameron Broome as he explains the constructing of ash baskets, the techniques used to harvest the ash, split and dry and then weave the strips into a basket. This will be an informative and interesting evening and we hope you can join us.

Nancy MacDonald, Nurse Practitioner
2016-04-28 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 here at the Resource Centre. For more information or to book an appointment, please call 902-275-5268.

Basket Bingo @ NRCS
2016-04-29 19:00 - 21:00 | New Ross Consolidated School, Hwy 12, New Ross, Nova Scotia, B0J 2M0, Canada
Join us at the New Ross Consolidated School on April 29th at 7:00pm. ALL baskets are worth $250.00 and we have some wonderful silent auction items, as well as the cafeteria selling some yummy snacks while you play.
Proceeds will go to support our Toonie Tuesday Lunches and our Breakfast Program.
Our 50/50 is going to help Betty Leopold.

Mayfest Breakfast & Bake Sale
2016-04-30 07:30 - 10:00 | New Ross Fire Hall, Highway 12, New Ross, Nova Scotia, Canada
Join us at the New Ross Firehall on April 30th from 7:30am – 10:00am for eggs, bacon, sausage, toast, pancakes, baked beans, juice, tea, coffee.
Adults: $7.00, Children 5-12: $4.00, Under 5: Free
Any donations toward the bake sale may be dropped off at the firehall the morning of the breakfast or picked up prior to by contacting any of the Auxiliary members.

Ticket Auction @ The Legion
2016-04-30 12:00 - 16:00 | New Ross Legion Branch #79, 64 Forties Road, New Ross, Nova Scotia, B0J 2M0, Canada
Ticket Auction on April 30, 2016. Lots of fun and great deals. Doors open at 12:00 noon and Auction begins at 2:00pm. Refreshments available.
Contact Linda Boylan at 902-689-2053 for more information.

Crib Tournament @ FCC
2016-05-01 12:00 - 15:00 | Forties Community Centre, 1787 Forties Rd, New Ross, Nova Scotia, B0J 2M0, Canada
Doors open at 12:00 noon. Registration by 12:30 pm. Play starts at 1:00 pm.
$20.00/team
Canteen available.
For more information please call 902-689-2147

Walk It Together - Walking Group
2016-05-01 14:00 - 16:00 | 585 Glengary Road

Senior's Luncheon
2016-05-02 11:30 - 13:30 | Chester Basin Lions Club, Canada
The Chester Basin-New Ross-Chester Lions Clubs provide a hot meal to seniors every month at the Chester Basin Lions Club. The luncheon is held on the first Tuesday of each month at 12:00pm. Doors open at 11:30am with entertainment provided.
Cost is $8.00 per person, pre-registration is required. Please call the VON office at 902-624-8031.

Outdoor Fun with Janice
2016-05-02 14:30 - 17:00 | New Ross Family Resource Centre, Hwy 12, New Ross, Nova Scotia, B0J 2M0, Canada
Monday, May 2nd – Soccer Skills and Scrimmage
Monday, May 16th – Nature Walk & Picnic
Monday, May 30th – Funday Monday!
For ages 5-12 years, FREE, from 2:30pm – 5:00pm.
What to bring: a note to come to NRFRC after school (your child will be picked up in the school lobby) and appropriate outdoor clothing.
MUST PRE-REGISTER by calling NRFRC at 902-689-2414 or Janice at 902-679-0247 the Friday before the program by noon time. Waiver forms must be signed, and can be picked up here or we can email for your convenience.
Healthy snack will be provided.

New Ross Senior's Social Club
2016-05-03 13:00 - 16:00 | The Golden Age Club
The VON staff are looking for seniors living in the New Ross area to come out and join our new Senior’s Social Club! Perfect for seniors who need to get out and socialize. Join us at The Golden Age Club on Tuesday afternoons from 1-4pm. Cost is $2/per week (please speak with VON if this prevents you from attending).
Each week will be fun and different with activities, entertainment, and celebrations.
Pre-registration is required to ensure we know the needs of all attending. Space is limited.
Coffee and tea, and program materials will be provided.
For more information call VON at 902-634-7173 or 902-624-0318

New Ross Farmers' Association Meeting
2016-05-04 20:00 - 21:00 | New Ross Fair Grounds
All interested persons are urged to attend the meeting on Wednesday, May 4th at 8:00pm in the Dining Hall on the New Ross Fairgrounds. You do not have to be a farmer to join the association, just have an interest in helping with the fair.
For more information, contact Debbie at 902-689-2737.

CBC Information Morning- "Meet & Greet"
2016-05-05 18:00 - 20:00 | Ross Farm Museum
As part of the opening events for the new Learning Centre, CBC Information Morning is doing a live radio broadcast from the Ross Farm Museum! On Thursday May 5th, from 6-8PM, the community is invited to a meet and greet with Information Morning host Don Connolley- in the hearth room. Then, Friday May 6th from 5:55am-8:37am CBC Information Morning will broadcast live from the “Exhibition Room” where the quilt show will take place-the public is also able to attend. So, keep your radio tuned to Information Morning to hear interviews/stories with New Ross residents, there may be someone on you know!

CBC Information Morning-Live in New Ross!
2016-05-06 05:55 - 08:35 | Ross Farm Museum
As part of the opening events for the new Learning Centre, CBC Information Morning is doing a live radio broadcast from the Ross Farm Museum! On Thursday May 5th, from 6-8PM, the community is invited to a meet and greet with Information Morning host Don Connolley- in the hearth room. Then, Friday May 6th from 5:55am-8:37am CBC Information Morning will broadcast live from the “Exhibition Room” where the quilt show will take place-the public is also able to attend. So keep your radio tuned to Information Morning to hear interviews/stories with New Ross residents, there may be someone on you know!

Friday Night at the Legion
2016-05-06 17:00 - 23:00 | New Ross Legion Branch #79, 64 Forties Road, New Ross, Nova Scotia, B0J 2M0, Canada
Friday Night Food & Entertainment runs from 5pm until showtime. Showtime begins at 8pm.
May 6th – Aaron Warren & Kaylyn Turner
May 13th – Matt & Bethan Delorme
May 20th – Doubletrouble (Darlene Walker-Jamison & Bev Sheffield)
May 27th – Aaron Warren & Kaylyn Turner
June 3rd – Ricky Naugler

Grand Opening of the Learning Centre at Ross Farm Museum
2016-05-07 09:00 - 17:00 | Ross Farm Museum
Please join us to celebrate the official opening of the Learning Centre at Ross Farm on Saturday, May 7th for the ceremonial ribbon cutting, a heritage quilt exhibit curated by Polly Greene, hand-made Nova Scotia artisan wares in the Pedlar’s Shop, as well as our traditional fun-filled Farm fare, and cake!

Mother's Day at Ross Farm Museum
2016-05-08 09:00 - 17:00 | Ross Farm Museum
Come and join staff on Sunday in the Rose Bank Cottage and pay tribute to mothers. Join us for tea and cake. There will be free admission for mothers.

Mother's Day Supper
2016-05-08 16:00 - 18:00 | Forties Community Centre, 1787 Forties Rd, New Ross, Nova Scotia, B0J 2M0, Canada
Join us at the Forties Community Centre for chicken, cranberries, peas, carrots, potatoes, dessert, tea/coffee.
Doors open at 4:00pm, supper served 4:30 – 6:00 pm.
Adults – $12.00, Children 5-12 – $6.00, Under 5 – $3.00
For more information please call 902-689-2000 or 902-689-2612.

Little Sock Tea & Sale
2016-05-11 14:00 - 16:00 | Forties Community Centre, 1787 Forties Rd, New Ross, Nova Scotia, B0J 2M0, Canada
St. Augustine’s Church Guild will have a baked goods table and a miscellaneous table be set up at the Forties Community Centre on Wednesday, May 11 from 2-4pm.
Contact Peggy Hamlin at 902-689-2577 for more information.
