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882-2303
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chaque mois
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882-0475.
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Comité régional Rév.-S.-É. Perrey
119, ch DeBlois
Tignish (Î.-P.-É.) C0B 2B0
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Région Tignish & Palmer Road area
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The Community Bulletin will be published every two weeks.
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Le Bulletin communautaire sera publié à chaque deux semaines.
9 février 2014 / February 9, 2014
ROYAL CANADIAN LEGION BRANCH #6, TIGNISH
 Come on out for a Sunday morning breakfast at our Branch, from 8:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m.
 “Chase the Ace” draw every Friday, from 8:00 p.m. to 9:15 p.m. Come on out and try your luck. Proceeds in
support of your local Royal Canadian Legion and Fire Department.
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 Pub Night on Saturday, February 15 , from 10:00 p.m. to 2:00 a.m., with Jamie Matthews and Daniel Drouin.
A night of great music.
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 Mark your calendar for Saturday, March 1 , and come on out to the Tignish Legion for the show, “How well do
you know your spouse”. There will be eight teams competing. Don’t miss this great night of laughs and come
cheer on your favorite couple.
ST. LOUIS COMMUNITY CENTER – NIGHT OF MUSIC
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 A night of great music for everyone at the St. Louis Community Center on Sunday, February 9 , featuring Linda
Costain & Girls. Music will be starting at 7:30 p.m. Admission is $5. A light lunch will be served.
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 Join us on Sunday, February 16 , at 7:30 p.m., for a fantastic night of music with the Helping Hand Band.
Admission is $5. A light lunch will be served. All proceeds for the upkeep of the Hall. A great night for everyone.
WESTERN REGION SPORT AND RECREATION
 Try Biathlon - Biathlon PEI and the WRSRC are offering a free demonstration to the sport of Biathlon, for
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children age 8 to 14, at Mill River Ski Park on Monday, February 10 , from 3:30 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. This is a
great opportunity to try a new sport! Pre-registration is required by contacting Alison at [email protected] or
807-9294.
 Adult Cross Country Ski Program - 6-week program for adults 40+ at the Mill River Ski Park starting Tuesday,
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February 4 , on Tuesdays and Fridays, at 10:00 a.m. Cost is $25 per person or $40 per couple which includes
ski rental and trail pass (if you have your own skis/pass program is free). Contact Alison for more information.
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 Sweetheart Moonlight Snowshoe Excursion - Celebrate Valentine's Day on Friday, February 14 , with your
sweetheart, friends or family at Trout River Natural Area with a moonlight snowshoe excursion, from 6:00 p.m. to
8:00 p.m. There will be a campfire, free hot chocolate, and snacks. Please bring your own flashlight. Snowshoes
are available to use free of charge. Contact Tammy 859-1552 or [email protected] for more information.
LIBERTY PALMER ROAD AL-ANON
If your home is unhappy because someone drinks too much... we can help you. Liberty Palmer Road Group meets
every Monday evening at 7:30 p.m., at the Palmer Road Community Center. Check out the website at www.alanon.alateen.org.
ANNUAL MEETING
The Golden Slipper Friends of the Tignish Seniors Home will be having their annual meeting on Tuesday, February
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11 (please note change in date), at 2:00 p.m., at the Seniors Home. New members most welcome.
T.O.P.S.
Take Off Pounds Sensibly is a non-profit organization to help you lose weight. Whether you have 10 lbs. or 100 lbs.
to lose, come learn how to lose weight sensibly and have fun doing it! We meet every Tuesday, beginning with
weigh-ins from 5:00 p.m. to 6:15 p.m. and a meeting at 6:30 p.m., at the Tignish Medical Centre. Please enter
through the back entrance. Cost is $32 for the year and $2 every week.
CIRCLE OF CONNECTION - INFORMATION SESSION
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Join us for an information session on Wednesday, February 12 , at 10:00 a.m., during the Family Violence
Prevention week at the Rural Action Centre, 455 Main St., Alberton. Circle of Connection is a community
based volunteer organization. There will be a presentation on “Women and the Law” by the PEI FPVS. All are
welcome to attend. Snacks will be provided. This event is sponsored in part by Tyne Valley, with support from
the Premier's Action Committee on Family Violence Prevention. RSVP by contacting Rosanne at 853-4066 or
[email protected].
ANNONCE - LA VOIX ACADIENNE
Veuillez noter que le journal français de l’Î.P.-É. est disponible au Centre acadien de Prince-Ouest, F.J. Shea & Son,
et Shirley’s Café. Si vous avez des évènements ou des annonces que vous aimeriez voir apparaître dans La Voix
Acadienne, veuillez contacter Monique Arsenault au 882-0475 ext. 148.
LA VOIX ACADIENNE - ANNOUNCEMENT
Please note that the French P.E.I. newspaper, La Voix Acadienne, is available at Le Centre acadien de Prince-Ouest,
F.J. Shea & Son and Shirley’s Café. If you have any up-coming events or announcements that you would like to see
appear in La Voix Acadienne, please contact Monique Arsenault at 882-0475 ext. 148.
GED PROGRAM – DALTON CENTER, TIGNISH
Our door is still wide open for any adults who want to join our class and work on their GED. We offer a day program
from 9:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., Monday to Friday. Come to the Dalton Center to check it out, or call 882-3950. There
is still time to apply and get started. If you don’t have a Grade 12 diploma, do it now!
TIGNISH PUBLIC LIBRARY
Are you interested in learning to make wine? If so, then you are invited to your local library on Thursday, February
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13 , at 7:00 p.m. Staff from the Home Brew Shop in Summerside will be giving a presentation and will answer any
questions you may have. Admission is free and refreshments will be served.
ANTRIM SISTERS
Express your love this Valentine’s Day and fill the day with love and romance. Look no further then Antrim Sisters.
It’s never too early to order! Anyone ordering for Thursday’s delivery will receive a free Blue Mountain Valentine card.
Call us today at 882-4050. We are opened Tuesday to Saturday, from 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., closed on Sunday
and Monday. As always, we look forward to all your occasions.
KIDS WEST WINTER FUN
Kids West staff is having great fun spending time with West Prince families and their children. Beat the winter blues
and come join us for more activities and healthy snacks. In the month of February, during our playgroups, children will
have the opportunity to go ice skating, make valentines, snow painting, tobogganing, and go for a trail walk. Also
mark your Calendars for a SPECIAL SURPRISE Valentine’s Party for children ages 0 to 6 years on Friday evening,
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February 14 , from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m., at the Kids West Centre, in Alberton. Please check our website or
Facebook for upcoming information on other programs that we proudly offer. If you have any questions, you may also
call our Kids West Office at 853-4066. Come grow with us...
VALENTINE DINNER
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Join the Palmer Road Knights of Columbus on Friday, February 14 , at 6:30 p.m., to be wined and dined. The
Knights will be serving a delicious three course meal consisting of salad, roast turkey with all the trimmings, dessert,
wine, and a chocolate fountain. Cost per person is $20. Entertainment following dinner. Advance tickets only
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available at F.J. Shea & Son or from a Knight. Deadline for tickets is February 10 .
DANSE DES AÎNÉS - ÂGES 45+
Il y aura une danse des aînés au Centre acadien de Prince-Ouest le samedi 15 février, de 21 h 00 à 24 h 00.
Musique par Dwayne Doiron et Sandra Jones. Coût est 6 $.
SENIOR’S DANCE - AGES 45+
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There will be a senior’s dance at the Centre acadien de Prince-Ouest on Saturday, February 15 , from 9:00 p.m. to
12:00 a.m. Music will be by Dwayne Doiron and Sandra Jones. Cost is $6.
ATV RUN
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Tignish ATV Sportsman Riders will be holding a Run on Sunday, February 16 , at their Clubhouse in DeBlois. The
Tignish Children's Wish Foundation will be providing a lunch following the Run and will be selling 50/50 tickets with
proceeds going to Children's Wish.
MIMINEGASH FIRE DEPARTMENT FESTIVAL
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There will be a meeting on Monday, February 17 , at 7:00 p.m., at the Miminegash Fire Hall, to plan events for the
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Miminegash Fire Department Festival on July 18 , 19 and 20 . Anyone residing in the Miminegash Fire District
who would like to share their ideas or who are interested in volunteering their time, are welcome to attend the
meeting. Any help would be greatly appreciated.
TIGNISH CREDIT UNION ARENA FUNDRAISER – COLD PLATE DINNER
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The Tignish Credit Union Arena will be selling cold plate dinners as a fundraiser on Friday, February 21 . Plates are
$10 each and consist of ham, turkey, potato salad, coleslaw, roll, and dessert. Anyone interested in purchasing a
plate, please call 882-3853 or 856-0673. Plates can be picked up at Royal Star Foods between the hours of 9:00
a.m. to 12:00 p.m. or delivery is available. Order early to avoid disappointment. Thank you for your support!
50/50 BINGO
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There will be a 50/50 Bingo at Miminegash Fire Hall on Saturday, February 22 , beginning at 2:00 p.m. This
bingo is to help raise money for Jesse Todd, who is travelling to New Zealand in March to complete his final 6 weeks
of University training to become a teacher. There will be 50/50 tickets sold as well as some refreshments.
SOUPER À LA MORUE SALÉE
Le Club des Coeurs joyeux vous invites à un souper de morue salée, qui comprend le bacon, chow-chow, des
légumes, ainsi qu’un dessert, thé ou café, le vendredi 28 février, de 16 h 30 à 18 h 30 au Centre acadien de PrinceOuest, à DeBlois. Le coût est de 12,50 $ (10,00 $ pour les membres). Un repas de remplacement sera offert à ceux
qui n'aiment pas le poisson.
SALT FISH SUPPER
Le Club des Coeurs joyeux invite you to come out to a salt fish supper, which includes bacon, chow-chow,
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vegetables, along with dessert, tea or coffee, on Friday, February 28 , from 4:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. at the Centre
acadien de Prince-Ouest, in DeBlois. Cost is $12.50 ($10.00 for members). An alternative meal will be offered to
those who do not like salt fish.
TIGNISH HEALTH CENTRE
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 The Annual Volunteer Dinner will be held on Friday, February 28 ,at the Tignish Legion. Because of your time
and dedication, the Bargain Basement has been a great success for the Health Centre and we would like to show
our appreciation for all that you do. The evening will be filled with entertainment, lots of laughs, auction, and a
very good supper. Evening begins at 5:00 p.m. We hope you all can attend and have a great time. Please call
882-2260 to let us know if you can attend.
 The Bargain Basement is a great asset for Tignish and surrounding areas. If you would like to donate a few hours
a month and become a volunteer, please call 882-2260 or you can leave your name and number on our calendar
in the Bargain Basement.
COURS DE PRÉPARATION AU MARIAGE
Le Centre d’éducation chrétienne offre un cours de préparation au mariage en français pour les couples qui planifient
se marier en 2014. Le cours d’une journée (12 heures) est prévu pour la fin de mars s’il y a un minimum de quatre
couples d’inscrits. Vous pouvez vous inscrire auprès d’Alméda Thibodeau au 854-2143 ou au 853-3999 ou encore
par courriel [email protected] La date limite est le 28 février.
MARRIAGE PREPARATION COURSE OFFERED IN FRENCH
Le Centre d’éducation chrétienne is offering a marriage preparation course in French for couples who are planning to
be married in 2014. The one day (12 hours) course is scheduled for the end of March, if there is a minimum of four
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couples registered. You can register, before February 28 , by contacting Alméda Thibodeau at 854-2143 or at
853-3999 or also by e-mail at [email protected].
ASSEMBLÉE GÉNÉRALE ANNUELLE DU CENTRE L’ARC-EN-CIEL
Vous êtes cordialement invitée à la réunion annuelle le mercredi 5 mars, à 18 h 30, au Centre acadien de PrinceOuest.
ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING OF LE CENTRE L’ARC-EN-CIEL
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You are cordially invited to our annual meeting on Wednesday, March 5 , at 6:30 p.m., at the Centre acadien de
Prince-Ouest.
THANK YOU – PERRY
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We would like to extend a heartfelt thank you to all who came to celebrate our mother’s 95 birthday. A special thank
you for the great entertainment; Steve Perry, Victor & Cathy Doucette, Alphy Perry, Gerry Doucette, Vincent
Doucette, David Gaudet, Noreen Gaudet, Exzelia DesRoches, and step-dancers Michael and Kathlyn Richard.
Thank you for the gifts, well wishes, and visits. A very special thank you to Fr. Arthur for his special blessing. May
God bless you all!
Alice Perry & family
CARDPLAYS
Joutes de cartes et activités à tous les mardis, débutant à 13 h 00, au Centre acadien de Prince-Ouest.
Card plays and activities every Tuesday, starting at 1:00 p.m., at the Centre acadien de Prince-Ouest.
Card plays for the Senior’s Sunshine Club every Thursday, at the Tignish Legion, at 1:00 p.m.
45 card play every Wednesday at 8:00 p.m., at the Palmer Road Community Centre. Cost is $10 a player and
you need a partner to play. 80% of the take is paid out.
♠ Cribbage every Wednesday, at 8:00 p.m., at the Tignish Legion. Bring a partner!
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BINGOS
➻ Palmer Road Community Bingo – Sunday afternoon 50/50 bingo at 2:00 p.m. Build up jackpot for Sunday,
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February 9 , is $425 in 61 numbers and the Cookie Jar is starting at $25.
➻ Tignish Legion Bingo – Monday evenings – chip bingo starting at 7:15 p.m. Loonie Jar for Monday, February
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10 , is starting at $1,039.
➻ Miminegash Firemenettes 50/50 Bingo – Tuesday evening at 7:00 p.m., at the Miminegash Fire Hall.
➻Tignish Parish Center Bingo Wednesday – mini bingo starting at 7:15 p.m. All regular rounds of bingo will be $100
and there will be two $500 jackpots.
Paroisse
Palmer Road
Parish
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882-2622
P.O. Box 265
Tignish, PE
C0B 2B0
Claude Gaudette
Manager
(902) 882-2328
Messe Française: Samedi à 16 h 00 P.R.
English Masses:
Miminegash – Sunday at 9:00 a.m.
Palmer Road – Sunday at 11:00 a.m.
ST. SIMON /
ST. JUDE
TIGNISH 882-2049
English Masses:
Saturday at 4:00 p.m.
Sunday at 11:00 a.m.
Messe Française:
Dimanche à 9 h 00
Tignish Seniors Home
Ph# (902) 882-4663
License #61
Caring, friendly staff on site 24/7.
Home cooked meals, laundry and housekeeping
services. Medication administered by staff.
Planned activities and beautiful courtyard