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    Mondays, Sep 09, 2024 - Dec 09, 2024
    3:30pm
    90 minutes

    7 sessions remaining

    Drop in to try some of the many games on our Oculus Rift system! 

    Test your reflexes with Beat Saber or Fruit Ninja, explore oceans or mountains, ride roller coasters, defend your castle or spaceship from attack, see the world with Google Earth, and more! 

    Single-player games, all game text/dialogue in English 

    How it works: come during the session to sign up for a 10-minute time slot (first come first served, no sign-ups ahead of time) 

    Ages: 11 to Adult (headset may be too large to fit smaller/younger players) 

    Safety tip: to prevent falls, wear closed shoes (no flip-flops or high heels) 

  • Tuesdays, Sep 10, 2024 - Dec 17, 2024
    1:00pm
    120 minutes

    15 sessions remaining

    Bring your knitting or crochet project and share advice, ideas and conversations with fellow enthusiasts.  For adults and teens of all abilities.  Drop-in.

    ***Note: No program December 26, 2023 and January 2, 2024

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    Apportez votre projet de tricot ou de crochet afin d'échanger des conseils, des idées et converser avec d'autres passionnés.  Pour les adultes et adolescents de tous les niveaux.  Aucune inscription requise.

    ***Note: il n'y aura pas de programme le 26 décembre 2023 et le 2 janvier 2024

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    Tuesdays, Sep 10, 2024 - Dec 17, 2024
    3:00pm
    60 minutes

    13 sessions remaining

    Drop-in to play video games on our PS4 and WiiU. For ages 13-18. Drop-in. 

  • Tuesdays, Sep 10, 2024 - Dec 17, 2024
    3:30pm
    90 minutes

    15 sessions remaining

    Are you interested in practicing your chess skills?

    Join us for open games of chess every Tuesday from 3:30 to 5 pm. 

    Sessions start Tuesday September 10th, 2024.

    Whether you are a beginner or a more advanced player, this is a relaxed environment where everyone is welcome. Bring your own board or borrow one of ours.

    Ages 7+.

    Êtes-vous intéressés par le jeu d’échecs?

    Venez pratiquer vos habiletés dans cet environnement relaxe. Tous les niveaux de participants sont bienvenus.

    Venez nous joindre tous les mardis de 15h30 à 17h à partir du 10 septembre, 2024.

    7ans et +

  • Tuesdays, Sep 10, 2024 - Dec 17, 2024
    5:30pm
    150 minutes

    8 sessions remaining

    Bring your friends & family for exciting card games, board games, & brain teasers! We have many games including Settlers of Catan, Ticket to Ride, King of Tokyo, Dutch Blitz, Bananagrams, Monopoly, Scrabble, Chess, & more! You may also bring some of your own. Brain teasers include puzzles, riddles, & Rubik's cubes. 

    Tuesdays once every 2 weeks

    Drop-in

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    Tuesdays, Sep 10, 2024 - Dec 31, 2024
    6:15pm
    120 minutes

    17 sessions remaining

    Drop in with your knitting every Tuesday

    Share advice, ideas and conversation with other knitters.

    Venez faire un tour, échanger des conseils et des idées et converser avec d'autres adeptes du tricot!.

  • Tuesdays, Sep 10, 2024 - Dec 17, 2024
    6:30pm
    120 minutes

    15 sessions remaining

    For ages 13-17.  Interested in playing D&D?  Then join us for a D&D adventure.  Dungeons and Dragons is a fantasy role playing game in which your characters explore the world, solve puzzles and fight monsters.  Spaces limited.

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    Tuesdays, Sep 10, 2024 - Dec 30, 2025
    6:30pm
    105 minutes

    66 sessions remaining

    Welcome back to North Gloucester! After a long hiatus, Knit Wits will be back in the New Year, trying out Tuesday evenings from 6:30-8:30 pm. Come share advice, ideas, and conversation with other knitters. Open to all adults and teens. Drop in. (Not for those looking to learn). || Bienvenue de retour à la succursale Gloucester nord! Après une longue détente, Trico'thé sera de retour en essayant le mardi soir, de 18 h 30 à 20 h 30. Venez partager vos suggestions et idées tout en placotant avec d’autres tricoteurs! Ouverte aux adultes et ados. Inscription non-requise. (Pas pour ceux qui cherche à apprendre).

  • Tuesdays, Sep 10, 2024 - Dec 17, 2024
    6:45pm
    60 minutes

    15 sessions remaining

    Practice English and meet new friends in a relaxed and friendly environment. 

    Margaret is an accredited teacher of English as a Second Language with more than 8 years experience in teaching adults who are new to Canada. Margaret endeavours to assist English learners strengthen their language skills through engaging conversations and discussions of some of the practical and cultural intricacies of living in Canada. 

  • Wednesdays, Sep 11, 2024 - Dec 18, 2024
    12:00pm
    120 minutes

    15 sessions remaining

    Bring your knitting or crochet and meet fellow enthusiasts at the Sunnyside branch.  Knitters of all abilities are welcome.

    Apportez votre tricot ou votre crochet et rencontrez d'autres passionnés à la succursale Sunnyside.  Les tricoteurs de tous niveaux sont les bienvenus.