Things to do in Arnprior and the Valley: Remembrance Day, support for those in need, and more

Here is a quick snapshot of what’s happening around town the next 48 hours.

TODAY: Looking for a fun way to get moving over your lunch hour? Grab your skates and head to Renfrew’s myFM Centre for FREE Adult Shinny this fall on the BEI Ice Pad! No teams, no pressure, and no scorekeeping, just a casual game of shinny and a chance to get out on the ice! Tuesdays from 12:00 to 12:50 pm. Skates, gloves, and helmets mandatory. Full equipment recommended. No body contact. Register online.

TODAY: The Arnprior Public Library opens registration for their upcoming book club, “All Booked Up for December,” this Tuesday! Adult and teen patrons can sign up to receive a staff-curated selection of four books, wrapped up and ready for you to pick up on November 23. That’s one book for each week in December!

TODAY: Get your dancing shoes ready for this Tuesday! Horton Township welcomes you to weekly Line Dancing at the Community Centre with instructor Val Penno. Drop in at 10:00 am for a fun morning with friends and neighbours. $15 cash per class. Register and pay online at www.hortontownship.ca/payments

TOMORROW: The Renfrew Legion holds its annual Remembrance Day Ceremony & Parade along the downtown core starting at 10:45 am this Wednesday, November 11. Legion members and veterans will march from the Legion branch down Raglan Street South to the Low Square Cenotaph, followed by followed by a public service of remembrance and wreath-laying. Refreshments served at the Legion following the ceremony.

TOMORROW: Aim for a fun and social night with friends with this McNab-Braeside’s weekly Cornhole League at the John A. Gillies Recreation Centre! Every Wednesday from 7:00 to 9:00 pm, teams of four will rotate through some friendly competition, wrapped up with a year-end tournament on December 16. Cost: $5 per person, per night. More information online.

TOMORROW: Hospice Renfrew will host its monthly Grief Support Group this Wednesday at 4:00 pm. People grieving the loss of a loved one can listen and share with others in a confidential, judgement-free space facilitated by trained grief and bereavement volunteers. Call 613-433-3993 ext. 2237 to inquire.

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