Events at the Lower Granville Hall in Port Royal

July 2022 Dinner Theatre “The Rhubarb Stalks at Twilight” 

Opening Ceremony of Dugua Art Exhibit – June 2024

Lower Granville Hall

2024 Events Calendar

SPECIAL EVENTS
June 14-18
The Dugua de Mons Art Exhibit

This inaugural five-day contemporary art exhibit features a collection reflective of the Mi’kmaq, the French, and the Habitation, and can be viewed at the Lower Granville Community Hall – June 14-18, 10am-4pm. Canteen open 11:30am-2pm
During this time, at the Port-Royal National Historic Site (Habitation), local artists will be actively creating art which will be showcased during the five-day art exhibit.

May 12
Mother’s Day Jam Session  at the  Hall, Sunday, May 12, 2-4 p.m.
Come out and Celebrate the Mothers in your life at this Mother’s Day Jam Session.
By donation at the door.
Musicians and Listeners are welcome! Enjoy a treat and a cup of coffee/tea while you listen to a mix of Celtic, Old-time, Folk, Downeast, and Canadian music.
It is bound to be a boot-tappin’ good time!

May 16
“Abandoned History of Nova Scotia” with Steve Skafte  at the  Hall, Thursday, May 16, 7 p.m. Come and hear Steve Skafte tell tales and show pictures from his adventures in abandoned cemeteries, hiking forgotten roads, and exploring the crumbling history that our ancestors left behind.

Steve is a lifelong resident of Bridgetown, Nova Scotia. For the past 16 years, he’s kept an uninterrupted daily journal on social media of his discoveries all over the province. He’s also been featured in the Chronicle-Herald, on Global, CTV/W5 and CBC Radio/TV.

Steve will answer questions and sign copies of his currently available books after the talk. Suggested donation $5. Refreshments available for purchase. This is a benefit for Lower Granville Community Hall.

July 13
Port Royal Lighthouse Association Annual Lobster Roll Dinner Takeaway
, Saturday, July 13th, 4 – 6 p.m., at the Lower Granville Hall. Enjoy a delicious lobster roll, coleslaw, potato salad, and homemade pie. Tickets go on sale early July, pre-sales only.  Dine-in or carry out to the lighthouse. Live music. All proceeds fund the ongoing maintenance of the Schafner Point Lighthouse. For more information visit  PortRoyalLighthouse.ca, or write  PortRoyalLighthouseAssociation@gmail.com .

 
ONGOING PROGRAMS
Community Coffee, 1st Friday

September – May  
Held the First Friday of each month  from 10 – 11:30 a.m., featuring a  Book & Magazine Exchange. Come out and enjoy a cup of coffee or tea and bring a snack to share if you are able, along with books and magazines you’d like to donate (optional). Everyone is welcome. $2/person donation for the Hall.

Games Night, 2nd Sunday

September – May
Join your friends and neighbours for an evening of fun and fellowship. Some games provided or bring your favourite and a snack to share. Coffee and tea provided. Starts at 7 p.m.  $2 donation for the Hall/person.

Tai Chi classes  with Paul Chessman
Wednesday sessions are 45 minutes long:
10 a.m. – Continuing Series

Sunday sessions are 45 minutes long:
6 p.m. – Continuing Series
Pre-registration required, $95 for the entire series.  Classes are relaxed and friendly and based on the Yang style of Tai Chi.  A gentle flowing exercise, Tai Chi offers benefits for people at all fitness levels.  To register or for more information, contact  paulchessman@gmail.com

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