January 2021
9th Annual Alzheimer Awareness Conference
Let’s stop the stigma around Alzheimer’s disease and other forms of dementia and build connections, because #connectionsmatter! It begins with understanding, education, advocacy and engagement. Join us for the 9th Annual Alzheimer Awareness Conference on Thursday, January 28, 2021 from 10:00am to 12:00pm available virtually via Zoom. Presenters will include the leading health experts on the Island, a family care partner, Teepa Snow and your Alzheimer’s Society team. For more information please visit www.alzpei.ca or contact the Alzheimer Society 902-628-2257.
Find out more »February 2021
Lunar New Year
Year of the Metal Ox So in 2021 it's the “Year of the Metal Ox,” which hasn't happened for 60 years. The Ox represents the first year of the 12-year zodiacal cycle, with 2020 being the “Year of the Metal Rat.
Find out more »Valentine’s Day
Valentine's Day, also called Saint Valentine's Day or the Feast of Saint Valentine, is celebrated annually on February 14. The ancient Romans may also be responsible for the name of our modern day of love. Emperor Claudius II executed two men — both named Valentine — on Feb. 14 of different years in the 3rd century A.D. Their martyrdom was honored by the Catholic Church with the celebration of St. Valentine's Day.
Find out more »Islander Day
Islander Day is a holiday in the province of Prince Edward Island on the third Monday of February. It gives people the chance to have a day off to relax or to take a short winter break.
Find out more »Winsloe Winter Series Ceilidh
Winter Series Ceilidh continue at Winsloe Lions Hall, Campbell Road Monday, Feb 15, 7-9 pm. Special guests are Terry Dunsford and the husband and wife duo of Kevin and Joanne Blacquiere along with the house band Brian Knox, Heartz Godkin and Judy Lowe. Admission is at the door which opens at 6:30 pm. There will be canteen and bar service and a 50/50 draw. The hall is wheelchair accessible. Covid restrictions will apply. To reserve your tickets message Judy Lowe…
Find out more »Pink Shirt Day
Pink Shirt Day, is when each year Canadians are asked to take a stand against bullying – and to make that stance public by including an article of pink clothing in their ensemble.
Find out more »March 2021
DAYLIGHT SAVING TIME BEGINS
Time to "spring forward"! Officially clocks go ahead Sunday morning at 2:00am (to 3:00am), but most of us do it tonight before we go to bed. Don't worry, we'll get the hour back... in the fall. ALSO... test and change the batteries in your smoke detectors!
Find out more »Special Event with City Cinema
ADHD PEI is hosting an exciting event with City Cinema. A multi-platform screening of “ADD & Loving it” will kick off our two-week targeted fundraising effort. The Founder’s Event fundraising campaign will help ADHD PEI fully establish itself as a legal entity and provide the fiscal runway to expand services programming to Islanders. ADHD PEI wants everyone to have access to this entertaining and informative documentary, created and directed by Rick Green and starring Patrick McKenna. Rick Green’s company TotallyADD…
Find out more »The Winter Series Ceilidh
The Winter Series Ceilidh continues Monday, March 29 at the Winsloe Lions Hall starting at 7 pm. Special guests include The Langille Boys and Vernon Smith. Seating is limited and Covid restrictions apply. There will be canteen and bar service as well as a 50/50 draw. Admission is at the door which opens at 6:30 pm. To reserve your tickets call 902-894-9901
Find out more »April 2021
Easter Sunday
Easter, also called Pascha or Resurrection Sunday, is a festival and holiday commemorating the resurrection of Jesus from the dead, described in the New Testament as having occurred on the third day after his burial following his crucifixion by the Romans at Calvary c. 30 AD
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