The Community of New Ross

Coffee Social
2023-08-07 09:00 - 11:00 (America/Halifax) | New Ross Legion Branch #79, 64 Forties Road, New Ross, Nova Scotia, B0J 2M0, Canada

Blueberry Supper
2023-08-13 16:00 - 18:00 | Forties Community Centre, 1787 Forties Rd, New Ross, Nova Scotia, B0J 2M0, Canada
Blueberry Supper
Sunday, August 13
4-6pm
Ham & Hodge Podge Supper, blueberry
dessert, tea / coffee.
Adults: $15, Under 12: $7.50,
Under 5: $3.50 Eat in or Take-Out. Fully
accessible facility. For more info call
902-689-2147.

What is a Pronoun Anyway?
2023-08-15 13:00 - 14:30 | New Ross Family Resource Centre, Hwy 12, New Ross, Nova Scotia, B0J 2M0, Canada
What’s a Pronoun Anyway?: August 15 from 1-2:30pm. What is the difference between asexual and pansexual? Why am I calling a person “them”? Come learn what these terms mean and why it’s so important in being inclusive in a non-judgemental, casual atmosphere.

New Ross Community Fair
2023-08-18 | New Ross Fair Grounds
Fair 2023 Schedule Handout
2023 Fair Information (1)

Spoon Making
2023-08-19 | Ross Farm Museum

Parent Support Group
2023-08-22 13:00 - 15:00 | New Ross Family Resource Centre, Hwy 12, New Ross, Nova Scotia, B0J 2M0, Canada
Parent Support Group: Come join Lindsay on Wednesday, August 9 from 10am-12pm
and/or Tuesday August 22 from 1-3pm for a hot beverage, light snack, and conversation with
others about the joys and trials of parenthood.

NR Daycare Fundraiser
2023-08-26 09:00 - 17:00 | New Ross Family Resource Centre, Hwy 12, New Ross, Nova Scotia, B0J 2M0, Canada

Nothing But the Flax
2023-08-26 09:00 - 17:00 | Ross Farm Museum

Chicken BBQ
2023-08-26 11:30 - 13:00 | Forties Community Centre, 1787 Forties Rd, New Ross, Nova Scotia, B0J 2M0, Canada

Friday Night Live @ the Legion
2023-09-01 20:00 - 23:00 | New Ross Legion Branch #79, 64 Forties Road, New Ross, Nova Scotia, B0J 2M0, Canada
FRIDAY NIGHT LIVE STARTS AT 8:30pm Cover charge: $5.00 Member
Bring your Dancing Shoes!! $7.00 Non-member

SEPT 8: SAUCY JACK
SEPT 15: CROSSOVER BAND
SEPT 22: DANNY BANFIELD
SEPT 29: 3AM

Flea Market & Yard Sale
2023-09-02 09:00 - 15:00 | Forties Community Centre, 1787 Forties Rd, New Ross, Nova Scotia, B0J 2M0, Canada
Flea Market & Yard Sale at Forties Community Centre
Saturday Sept 2
9am – 3pm
(Raindate Saturday, Sept 16)
New Donations and Vendors
BBQ’d Hot Dogs and Sausages for sale
$10/table or tailgate vendors
VENDORS WANTED!!
Reserve your space by calling Ervin 902-
689-2782 or Marsha 902-689-2612

Family Participation Days
2023-09-02 09:00 - 17:00 | Ross Farm Museum

Friday Night Live@the Legion
2023-09-08 20:00 - 23:00 | New Ross Legion Branch #79, 64 Forties Road, New Ross, Nova Scotia, B0J 2M0, Canada

Mobility Day @ Ruby's Spot
2023-09-10 13:00 - 15:00

Playgroup
2023-09-11 10:00 - 11:30 | New Ross Family Resource Centre, Hwy 12, New Ross, Nova Scotia, B0J 2M0, Canada
Playgroup: Every Monday 10am – 11:30am when there is school. For families with children,
birth to age 5. Includes free play, art activities, reading, music, a healthy snack and an
opportunity for the adults to connect.

NR Afterschool Program
2023-09-11 14:30 - 18:00 | New Ross Family Resource Centre, Hwy 12, New Ross, Nova Scotia, B0J 2M0, Canada
New Ross After School Program: Monday – Friday, 2:25 – 6:00pm, throughout the school year. Contact Janice at 902-277-1823 or nrfrcjanice@gmail.com for more information and availability.

Self-Regulation Program
2023-09-12 12:30 - 14:30 | New Ross Family Resource Centre, Hwy 12, New Ross, Nova Scotia, B0J 2M0, Canada
Self-Regulation Program: Free. Tuesdays 12:30-2:30 pm starting September 12. This 6-week program used the AMPed Up! Anger Management Program Guidelines for parents that places an emphasis on understanding emotions, enhancing communication, and stress management skills. You will gain the ability to better regulate your emotions and manage your feelings in a productive way. Call 902-689-2414 or email NRFRCJanice@gmail.com to register

Caregivers Support Group
2023-09-13 13:00 - 15:00 | New Ross Family Resource Centre, Hwy 12, New Ross, Nova Scotia, B0J 2M0, Canada
Community Caregivers Program: Join Jennine Wilson from Caregivers NS the 2nd Wednesday of each month from 1-3pm for a free support group for caregivers. For more information call 1-902-680-8706 or 1-877-488-7390 or visit www.CaregiversNS.org

Yoga with Mona
2023-09-13 18:30 - 19:30 | New Ross Family Resource Centre, Hwy 12, New Ross, Nova Scotia, B0J 2M0, Canada
Yoga with Mona: Wednesdays starting September 13, 6:30pm – 7:45pm. 10 week session for adults/teens = $120.00. Call 902-689-2414 or email nrfrcjanice@gmail.com to register.

Exploring Nature
2023-09-14 09:30 - 11:00 | New Ross Family Resource Centre, Hwy 12, New Ross, Nova Scotia, B0J 2M0, Canada
Exploring Nature: Free. Thursdays 9:30-11 am. For families with children age 1-4. We meet at the entrance of Ruby’s Trail and start a short walk collecting natural elements to create a nature craft. Adult conversation is guided toward parenting. Small travel snack and drink is provided for children. Call 902-689-2414 or email NRFRCDirector@gmail.com to register.

Combo Dance Class
2023-09-15 14:30 - 17:30 | New Ross Family Resource Centre, Hwy 12, New Ross, Nova Scotia, B0J 2M0, Canada
Combo Dance Classes: $130+tax. Miss Brooklyn from Fire in Motion Dance Company is coming to New Ross every Friday from 2:30-5:30 to teach dance! She will have two dance styles in each 12-week session. Contact Brooklyn at fmdancecompany@gmail.com or Lindsay at NRFRCDirector@gmail.com to register. To apply for ProKids please visit www.chester.ca/prokids
Ages 4-6 Combo Class – 2:30-3:30 pm
Ages 7-8 Combo Class – 3:30-4:30 pm
Ages 9+ Combo Class – 4:30- 5:30 pm

Cooking Class
2023-09-16 10:00 - 12:00 | New Ross Family Resource Centre, Hwy 12, New Ross, Nova Scotia, B0J 2M0, Canada
Cooking Class – Budget Friendly Meals: Free. Saturdays 10 am-12 noon at New Ross Consolidated School. Learn how to make a series of budget friendly meals with recipe, step-by-step instructions, tips to save even more time or money, and price lists from different stores. Meals are: Shepherd’s Pie, Chicken Pot Pie Casserole, Goulash, and Chicken and Rice Casserole. Call 902-689-2414 or email NRFRCLindsay@gmail.com to register. Space is limited. **Class will skip Saturday, September 23 and resume Saturday, September 30.

Women's Grief Support
2023-09-19 09:30 - 11:00 | New Ross Family Resource Centre, Hwy 12, New Ross, Nova Scotia, B0J 2M0, Canada
Women’s Grief Support Group: Free. Tuesdays 9:30-11 am. Christine from Second Story Women’s Shelter facilitates this Support Group providing participants with some of the tools to help them move forward in the grief process. Pre-registration is required. Call 902-689-2414 or email NRFRCLaura@gmail.com if you’re interested in the next round.

Parent Support Group
2023-09-20 10:00 - 12:00 | New Ross Family Resource Centre, Hwy 12, New Ross, Nova Scotia, B0J 2M0, Canada
Parent Support Group: Free. Wednesdays 10 am – 12 noon. Come join Lindsay for a hot beverage, a light snack, and conversation with others about the joys and trials of parenthood. Confidentiality is required. Call 902-689-2414 or email NRFRCDirector@gmail.com to register. Drop-ins are welcome as well! Childcare available.

Atlantic Canadian Military Association
2023-09-23 09:00 - 17:00 | Ross Farm Museum

Pumpkin Harvest
2023-09-23 09:00 - 17:00 | Ross Farm Museum

National Truth & Reconciliation & Geneaology Fair
2023-09-30 09:00 - 17:00 | Ross Farm Museum

Genealogy Fair
2023-09-30 10:00 - 16:00 | Ross Farm Museum

Take Out/Eat In Supper
2023-09-30 16:00 - 18:00 | New Ross Legion Branch #79, 64 Forties Road, New Ross, Nova Scotia, B0J 2M0, Canada
Take out or Eat in Supper Saturday September 30 4-6pm: Lasagna, Caesar Salad, Roll and Apple Crisp. $17 Call Janet at 902-275-8585 to Pre-Order by September 27.

Pickleball
2023-10-01 18:30 - 20:30 | New Ross Consolidated School-Gym
PICKLEBALL
Pickleball is a racket sport played with paddles and a whiffle ball (similar to tennis or
badminton) and is played indoors on a badminton court. Come join the fun and be part of
the fastest growing sport in North America. This is a drop in session for players who are
new to the game or working on developing basic skills and/or just wanting to play for fun!
Volunteers will be available for instruction in the fundamentals of Pickleball including
game rules and etiquette, how to keep score as well as specific skills such as serves, ball
control, ground strokes, forehand, backhand and “dinking”. A limited number of paddles
are available, but regulars are encouraged to purchase their own paddle. Wear indoor,
athletic footwear and bring water and a paddle if you have one.
Wednesdays September 13 to December 13 6 – 7:15pm $2 drop in fee
Sundays September 10 to December 10 6:30 – 8:30pm $4 drop in fee
(no pickleball October 8)
