Family Square Dance – Grandona Legion, Iona
Sat., December 28, 7-10pm

Music by: Ryan MacNeil and Boyd MacNeil
Youth Guests: John Angus MacNeil & Mary Anna MacNeil

Come early for the Square Dance Workshop from 6-7pm
Square Dance: 7-10pm
Adm. $10 (cash at the door – ATM on site)
12yrs and under FREE (must be accompanied by parent/guardian)
Bar service available

Hosted by: Grandona Legion Branch 124 in association with Baile nan Gaideal / Highland Village

Boxing Day event at Grandona Legion!
Music by: Blue Moose Band
More details coming soon...

Thursday Night Meat Draw & Games Night
Every Thursday evening
Grandona Legion - Iona
Bar opens at 5pm

- Meat raffle tickets will be available for purchase
- Raffle draws at 6pm & 7pm with five chances to win each time
- Prizes available to win may include: Steak, Pork, Ground Beef, Ham & Fish
- Darts, cards and other games available to play between draws

Kitchen Features for Nov. 21:
House-made hamburgers with all the fixings - Only $5! (served from 5:30-7pm)
Packaged baked goods available this week:
Early Bird Christmas Treats, including pork pies and toblerone shortbread cookies (yum!)

Come check it out!
Drop in for a game or hang out and socialize with a cold beverage.
19yrs and over

Join us every Monday night for a fun game of BINGO!

Doors open at 6:30pm
Mini BINGO: 7:45pm
Regular games: 8:00pm
Cash only (ATM on-site)
Games include: Rising Jackpot, Regular Jackpot and Toonie Game
Players under 19yrs must be accompanied by an adult.

Monthly general meetings are scheduled for the first Wednesday of the month at 7:30pm
The next general meeting date: Wed. Dec. 4
All members are welcome to attend.

Current Bar Hours:
Saturday - Wednesday: Closed
Thursday: 5-8pm
Friday: 6-11pm

Music:
Nov. 22: Neil MacDaniel
Nov. 29: Eric MacInnis

Chase the Ace - Every Friday:
Chase the Ace ticket winner for Nov. 15th: Yvonne Nugent from Little Narrows!
Amount won: $283
Card Picked: Ten of Hearts
Next weeks jackpot will starts at $7,299 and with 38 cards

Chase the Ace Tickets will be on sale from 7:30-8:00pm every Friday at the Legion with draw shortly afterwards.
Tickets are $5 for one coloured ticket or $20 for a book of all four coloured tickets.
Ticket winner will win 20% of weekly sales plus a chance to draw the Ace of Spades to win the growing jackpot.
Participants must be 19yrs or older (bar will be open).
Complete details including "House Rules" can be found on the Legion Website (link above).

Tickets can be purchased during the week until 3pm Friday at:
- The Little Dipper Boutique (at the Iona Heights Inn)

This lottery is in support of:
RCL124 Grandona, Grand Narrows Waterfront Dev. Society and Central Cape Breton Community Ventures Inc.
Thank you for your support!

Baile nan Gàidheal | Highland Village is now closed for the winter season. Tapadh leibh gu mòr. A sincere thank you to our 27,600 visitors this year and to our many wonderful staff and volunteers!

November 20th – Programs available for Seniors, Chris Woodford.

November 27th - Seniors Social Christmas Gathering. Music provided by Eric MacInnis.

December 4th - Life Planning - Cassandra Yonder

December 11th - Games, conversation and music provided by Janet Gillis and Cathy MacMillan

December 11th is our last session for 2024.

Sunday, Nov. 24th – Come visit the Àros na Mara Centre for the Àros na Mara Christmas by the Waters of Iona Christmas party. Everyone welcome! Time 1 to 4pm. Cookie decorating, holiday craft making, games, and voting on the nicest tree. Enjoy some hot chocolate, cider, tea, coffee and cookies. Admission is by donation.

Tuesday, Nov. 26th – Winter Holiday Planter Workshop at the Àros na Mara Centre. Come on out and join Kristina for some fun time building your planter and enjoying some hot chocolate, tea and coffee. All supplies are provided. Time: 1pm. Cost: $40. Pre-registration is required. Please email: kristinarose444@hotmail.com by Nov.22nd.

Wednesday, Nov. 27th - Seniors Social Christmas Gathering, St. Columba Church Centre, Iona. Enjoy a light lunch, music by Eric MacInnis and conversation. Time 11 to 1.

Wednesday, Nov. 27th – Volunteer and Supporters Appreciation Evening at the Àros na Mara Centre. Calling all volunteers and supporters of Central Cape Breton Community Ventures and Àros na Mara to join us for an evening of celebrating volunteers and supporters. Enjoy a light lunch and refreshments. There will be some door prize draws. Time: 6:30 to 8 pm. RSVP to Madeline Harvey at: mad.c.harvey@gmail.com by Nov. 22nd.

Sunday, Dec. 1st – Christmas at the Àros na Mara Centre and Holiday Home Tours. Take a peak inside beautiful homes around the Lake. We have 5 homes for you to see. Tickets available at the Àros na Mara Centre on Dec. 1st. Cost: $20 per person, includes tour of the Àros na Mara Centre, house tours and refreshments at the Àros na Mara Centre. Winner of the nicest community tree will be announced.

Now until Nov. 20th there are delicious fruitcakes for sale. Dark fruitcake – 2lbs - $20 - Light fruitcake – 1.5 lbs - $15. Order before Nov. 20th Email Janet Gillis: jamesville520@bellaliant.net or Phone: 902-371-0446. Pickup the cakes during the Festival or arrange another time.

Tickets for sale: 1st Prize: 2 tickets to the Barra MacNeils- an East Coast Christmas at the Savoy Theatre in Glace Bay, on Saturday, Dec. 21st, and includes 2 Swiss Chalet Dinners, gas/gift cards, chocolates plus other goodies! Value$300; 2nd Prize: 2 tickets for A Christmas Carol at the Highland Arts Theatre, in Sydney on Saturday, Dec. 14th, show time 7:30 pm, includes gas/gift cards, chocolates plus other goodies! Value -$250 - Tickets $5.00 each or 3 for $10. DRAW DATE: DECEMBER 8, 2024 - contact: Central CB Community Ventures board members to purchase tickets or email:ccbcvi@gmail.com Lottery License No. AGD-347990-24

Proceeds from the Festival are for children’s interactive equipment at the Àros na Mara Centre. Hope you enjoy the Festival

Thank you. Wela’lioq. Tapadh leibh. Merci.

Pickleball is starting up at Rankin School of the Narrows on Monday, Nov. 4th Time: 6 to 7:45.

See dates below:

Nov. 4th, 18th, 25th . Dec. 2nd, 9th, 16th

Jan. 6th, 13th, 20th, 27th ,Feb. 3rd, 10th, 24th

Mar. 3rd, 17th, 24th, 31st .Apr. 7th, 14th, 28th

May 5th, 12th, 26th , and June 2nd

For further information please contact: Christopher Woodford, Recreation and Physical Activity Coordinator Municipality of Victoria County, P: (902) 294-0063, christopher.woodford@victoriacounty.ca

1st Annual Christmas by the Waters of Iona Festival, Nov. 24th to Dec. 1st

Nov. 24th, Christmas at the Àros na Mara Centre

Dec. 1st House Tours around Iona

Yummy Christmas Fruitcakes for Sale:

Dark fruitcake – 2lbs - $20

Light fruitcake – 1.5 lbs - $15

Order before Nov. 20th

Email Janet Gillis: jamesville520@bellaliant.net

Phone: 902-371-0446

Pickup the cakes during the Festival or arrange another time. Proceeds to the Àros na Mara Centre

More details to follow. Save the date and get ready to celebrate! Central Cape Breton Community Ventures and Àros na Mara

Fall Yoga returns on Fridays starting October 18th, St. Columba Church Centre.

Chair Yoga Time: 10am-11am.

Mat Yoga Time: 11:30am to 12:30pm.

Wear comfortable clothing and bring a yoga mat, blanket and water. If you don't have a mat, don't sweat, there will be a few available for use. Fee for class: Free. All welcome. Instructor: Kristina Rose. For further information email: Kristina Rose at: kristinarose444@hotmail.com. If school is cancelled at Rankin School of the Narrows the class will be cancelled for the day. Sponsored by: CCBCVI, Wellness Committee and Victoria County Community Health Board

Seniors Social Community Gathering – Ages 55 and up – Starting on Wednesday, September 18th at the St. Columba Church Centre, Iona, 11am to 1pm. Come and enjoy a free light lunch with tea and coffee provided. Come out to socialize, meet new people and make new friends. Card and board games will be available for use. Learn about your community, listen to a presentation or visit with a friend. We ask that you please not wear scented products. Thank you for your understanding.

What’s happening and when: September 18th – Dealing with Grief, Cassandra Yonder; September 25th, Show and Tell what Iona and area looked like back in the day; October 2nd, Walking with Urban Poles Demo Session, Chris Woodford. Hosted by: CCBCVI, Wellness Committee and New Horizon for Seniors Program

Àros na Mara Learning & Discovery Centre - Iona Port

Discover the magic of the sea at Àros na Mara Learning & Discovery Centre! Immerse yourself in interactive exhibits, explore the marine life displays, and enjoy hands-on activities for all ages, including our touch tank.

🏠 Àros na Mara, Gaelic for "House of the Sea," invites you to explore, learn, and have fun!

🕐 Open Thursday to Sunday, 10am-2pm. Admission is by donation.

👉 Plan your visit today at www.arosnamara.ca and experience the wonders of the ocean firsthand!

- Iona Port Café

Iona Port Café – is closed, but may be open for special events. Thank you to all our supporters. It was nice enjoying a cuppa with you!

Féis an Eilein Gaelic Classes - Fall 2024

Intermediate/Advanced - Tuesdays 6:30-8:30pm - 6-week session - Sept. 10, 17, 24, Oct. 1, 8, 15 For those who are comfortable holding everyday conversations in Gaelic (eg. can talk about common topics like daily activities and weather using past, present and future tense)

Advanced beginner - Mondays 2-4 pm - 6-week session - Oct. 28, Nov. 4, 18, 25, Dec 2, 9 For those with some previous exposure to Gaelic (eg. can use some basic Gaelic words, phrases, and greetings)

Instructor: Hannah Krebs

Cost: $30 for 6 weeks

Classes will be taught using the Gàidhlig aig Baile immersion method, and hosted in a home sestting in Christmas Island. We are grateful for financial support from Oifis Iomairtean na Gàidhlig | The Office of Gaelic Affairs.

For more information or to register, please contact Hannah Krebs, hannah_krebs@yahoo.ca.

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Who: The Hills Of Boisdale Community Association
What: 2024 Annual Christmas Tea & Bake Sale
When: Sunday, December 1, 2024, 1-3pm
Where: The Boisdale Fire Hall, Hwy 223
Why: Supporting The Hills of Boisdale Community Association mandate, to foster and maintain a focus on community and the ongoing efforts of the growth of Park 223.

The Hills of Boisdale Community Association will be hosting (with Julia) a Festive Fair, outdoors, at Park 223

When: December 7, 2024, 4-7pm.

The Park 223 is located across from the Boisdale Fire Hall.

There will be lots of craft vendors, music, food & drink, Lantern Trail and tickets on a beautiful package containing a night at the popular Iona Heights Inn overlooking the beautiful Bras D’or Lake with a $50.00 gift card for the famous Frolic & Folk Pub & Grill (located on site), a delectable box of Jill’s Chocolates and many more interesting items.

We truly “Thank You” for your support

Darts Friday At 7.30 Fun night bar open

Pastoral Airs Concert December 6th 7 pm at Washabuck church.

WINDOWS AT ST.COLUMBA CHURCH-The two wooden windows on the water side of the church will need to be replaced this year at an estimated cost of $2000 per window. As was done with the previous window replacement, any parishioner or friend of the parish who would like to donate a window in memory of a family member or friend can do so by contacting Gregory at 902-295-7843.Thank you for your consideration.

St. BARRA, the first church in Central Cape Breton, is the new salt giving fresh flavor to the manna from heaven, the Word of God. At 10:00 AM every Sunday morning the Word of God, transcribed in the Bible, is read and explained for us today which brings the the past to life in our times. The Lord God says: I am the Alpha and the Omega, the one who is and who was and who is yet to come, the Almighty. ( Rv.1: 8 ) Everyone is welcome to come hear the words of God explained, for us today. When : Sundays at 10:00 AM at St. Barra's Church in Christmas Island.

Bulletins, news and reflections for our family of parishes can be found on our website: www.parishesofcentralcapebreton.ca

The regular meeting of the Boisdale Volunteer Fire Dept. will be held the first Monday of the month at 7pm.All Welcome

In the event of a prolonged power outage EMO will request we open the St. Columba Church Centre as a warming centre for anyone requiring assistance. If you require assistance before the warming centre is open you can call 1.) EMO Coordinator Lyle Donovan 1 (902) 578-1994 2.) Colin MacNeil 1 (902) 371-0598 3.) Gregory MacNeil (902) 295-7843 or any Fire Department Member. Iona Volunteer Fire Department