Sunday

u Unitarian Fellowship Sunday service, blessing of the vegetables. All welcome. 11 a.m., 595 Townsite Rd. 250-755-1215.

u Downtown Nanaimo Farmers’ Market cruise ship market, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., Pioneer Waterfront Plaza by the Bastion.

u Quaker Meeting for worship, 10:30 a.m., Bethlehem Retreat Centre, 2371 Arbot Rd. 250-752-1345.

u Nanaimo Hindu Cultural Society presents Diwali (Festival of Lights) Night 5:30-10:30 p.m., Beban Park Auditorium, 2300 Bowen Rd. 250-390-4848 for tickets.

u Lantzville Heritage Church, 10 a.m. Thanksgiving Service, guest pastor Ian Gartshore. Sunday school. 7244 Lantzville Rd. 250-758-5072.

Monday

u Recovery Inc. self help group meets for those who suffer from stress, depression, anxiety, phobias and anger. 7-9 p.m., 3151 Barons Rd., mental health and addictions building.

u THANKSGIVING DAY Bible Lesson and Sharing. 10:30 a.m. 20 Chapel St. Christian Science Society 250-755-9619

Tuesday

u Nanaimo Newcomers Club social group for women new to Nanaimo meets 7 p.m., Beban Park. 250-758-6245

u Nanaimo Youth Services Association’s three-day, free careers in the health field workshop. For youth 15-30 years old, out of school and unemployed. Free lunch is provided. Register at 250 -754-8101.

u Nanaimo Accordion Band meets 1 p.m., Old Harewood Fire Hall, Fourth St. 250-753-2730.

u B.C. Government Retired Employees Assoc. pot luck luncheon noon, followed by regular monthly meeting. Guest speaker: Evaline Baker/CNIB. Note: New meeting location is being arranged and registered members will be contacted. 250-722-3742.

u Fun singing for everyone. No audition singing group. 7 p.m., St. Philip’s Anglican Church, Lantzville. FMI: shirley@whitelaw.org.

u Nanaimo Harbourfront Library presents free drop-in babytime, 11:15-11:45 a.m. for babies 0-17 months and their caregivers. 250-753-1154.

Ongoing

u HEART OF the Island Chorus of Sweet Adelines Int. meets Wednesdays 7-9:30 p.m., Frith Radcliffe Auditorium, 1233 Kiwanis Cres. 250-722-3233.

u Morrell Nature Sanctuary guided nature walks every Saturday.  Meet 10 a.m., 787 Nanaimo Lakes Rd. 250-753-5811.

u Clogging classes Mondays in the Cedar area. Kids' classes 3:30-5 p.m., adult classes 7-9 p.m. 250-722-2953.

u Yellow Point Singers community meets Wednesdays, 7 p.m., Cedar Secondary School. 250-616-0421.

u Nanaimo and Area Land Trust native plant nursery open Wednesdays and Saturdays, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. 250-714-1990 for directions.

u Harbour City Newcomers Club for anyone (male, female, singles, couples) new to Nanaimo - social activities, friendship and support. 250-758-6773.

u Gamblers Anonymous meets Tuesdays, 7-8 p.m., Rm. G-092, Nanaimo Regional General Hospital.

u HUSBAND A SEX ADDICT?  If so we can help you. S-Anon group, Mondays 7 p.m. 1-888-250-7305.

u Overeater’s Anonymous meets every Monday, 7-8 p.m., Rm. G092, NRGH. 250-753-1280.

u Compassion fatigue? Weekly discussion and support group embracing the courage to care, 7 p.m., Tuesdays, Mid-Island Healing Centre. 250-741-1979 to register.

u Alcoholics Anonymous, seven-day, 24-hour contact at 250-753-7513.

u Stroke recovery group meets 10:45 a.m., Bowen Park. 250-753-5328.

u SEXAHOLICS ANONYMOUS- a confidential 12 step program for those addicted to lust, sex or relationships. 1-888-357-8104.

u Harbour City Toastmasters Club meets Thursdays, noon to 1 p.m., Occidental Hotel (downstairs), 432 Fitzwilliam St. 250-754-8988.

u Al-Anon daily meetings except Sunday. 250-756-3068 for times and locations.

u NarCOTICS-AnonYMOUS. If drugs are becoming a problem, we can help. 1-888-265-7333 for times and locations.

u Parent Support Circles free weekly groups for parents with children 12 and under. 1-800-665-6880 for information.

u Hub City Toastmasters meets, 7:30 p.m., Tuesdays, Nanaimo Aquatic Centre, Room B. 250-619-7108.

u Inner Harbour chapter of Business Network International meets Wednesdays, 7 to 8:30 a.m. Christo’s Restaurant. 250-751-1223.

u Nanaimo Widows Support Group meets Wednesdays 1 p.m., 256 Legion, 1630 East Wellington Rd. 250-754-8660.

u WOODGROVE TOASTMASTERS. Wednesdays 7:30 a.m., Investors Group on Uplands Drive at Turner Road. Visitors welcome, 250-755-6355.

u Singles group for ages 55 to 70 meets for casual dining and other social activities Wednesdays. 250-758-4130.

u BNI Biznet meets Wednesdays, 7 a.m., Howard Johnson Hotel. 250-729-7544.

u BNI Bastion City meets Wednesdays, 7 a.m., ABC Country Restaurant 6671 Mary Ellen Dr. 250-758-1531.

u Kiwanis Sunrisers breakfast meetings, Thursdays, 7 a.m. 250-755-1696 for information.

u Island Counselling Women’s Wellness and Support Group for depression, anxiety, relationship loss, trauma, worries. Thursdays 6:45-8:45 p.m. 250-754-9988.

u BNI Harbour City Business Associates meets Thursdays, 7 a.m., Swiss Chalet. 250-753-9955.

u Nanaimo Newcomers Club. A social group for women new to Nanaimo. 250-758-6245 for time and location.

u CITIZENS ON Patrol (COPs) meets third Wednesday of the month, RCMP community police station on Prideaux Street. Volunteers needed to be the eyes and ears of the RCMP. 250-758-6535.

u TOZAN SOCIETY needs help in rebuilding the dragon wood-fired kiln at Tamagawa University in Cedar. Any manual skills like bricklaying or physical labour appreciated. 250-758-9403.

u Wildwood Interpretive tours, Saturdays and Sundays, 1:30 p.m. Forest ecology tours of two to three hours in length. Crane Road off of Yellow Point Road. 250-816-1816.

u COLORECTAL CANCER support group meets second Wednesday of the month, 7 p.m., Canadian Cancer Society boardroom, 777E Poplar St. 250-741-8180.

u ORGANIC PLANT sale, Saturdays and Sundays, 10 a.m to 2 p.m., corner of 14th Street and Cranberry Avenue. 250-722-2292.

u Caregivers' Support Circle. Are you caring for a loved one with a terminal illness? Drop in peer support with trained facilitators. Tuesdays, 1-2:30 p.m., Nanaimo Community Hospice, 1729 Boundary Ave. 250-758-8857.

u TOPS SUPPORT group (take off pounds sensibly) meets Wednesdays, 6 to 7:30 p.m., 1125 Seafield Cres., back of the building. 250-753- 1472.

u Morrell Nature Sanctuary guided nature walks, Saturday mornings, 10 a.m. through to September. 787 Nanaimo Lakes Rd. 250-753-5811.

u Prostate Cancer support group meets second Tuesday of the month, 7 p.m., Canadian Cancer Society, 777E Poplar St. Includes those recently diagnosed. 250-741-8180.

u Mid Island Advanced Toastmasters meet first Wednesday of the month, 7-9 p.m., Rm. B, Nanaimo Aquatic Centre, 250-754-0896.

u Bowen Park Tennis Club plays doubles tennis under the lights Sundays, Tuesdays and Thursdays, 7:30 pm. Lower courts, Bowen Park. All skill levels welcome. 250-758-6841.

u Hand Drumming workshops in Nanaimo, Mondays, 7 to 8:30 p.m. 250-722-3096. All welcome.

u ALS SUPPORT group meets third Wednesday of the month (excluding July & August), 2 to 4 p.m., Brechin United Church, 1998 Estevan Rd. Patients, family, caregiver welcome. 1-800-708-3228 ext 226.

u Nanaimo Unit of the Canadian Cancer Society sponsors several peer support groups for the victims of cancer. For further information, contact the Unit at 777E Poplar Street or call 250-741-8180.

u THURSDAY HIKERS meet 8 a.m., Bowen Park upper parking lot for moderate to strenuous day hikes. Bring hiking boots, rain gear and lunch. 250-755-3066.

u PARADISE ISLE Senior Society mixed eight-ball tournament, Fridays, 10 a.m., 201 Albert St. Cash prizes for top-three winners. 250-754-9566.

u Nanaimo Euchre Club meets for cards Tuesdays and Fridays at 7:30 p.m. New members welcome, teaching available. 250-756-3249 for location.

u Cedar Family Playgroup, 0-5 years old, meets every Wednesday 9:30-11:30 a.m., Cedar Heritage Centre, 1644 MacMillan Rd. 250-722-7110.

u Alzheimer's and Dementia Caregivers’ support group meets 2-3:30 p.m., second Thursday of month, Christ Community Church, 2221 Bowen Rd. 250-245-7939.

u ALS SUPPORT group meets third Wednesday of the month (excluding July & August), 2 to 4 p.m., Brechin United Church, 1998 Estevan Rd. Patients, family, caregiver welcome. 1-800-708-3228 ext 226.

u Nanaimo Unit of the Canadian Cancer Society sponsors several peer support groups for the victims of cancer. For further information, contact the Unit at 777E Poplar Street or call 250-741-8180.

u THURSDAY HIKERS meet 8 a.m., Bowen Park upper parking lot for moderate to strenuous day hikes. Bring hiking boots, rain gear and lunch. 250-755-3066.

u PARADISE ISLE Senior Society mixed eight-ball tournament, Fridays, 10 a.m., 201 Albert St. Cash prizes for top-three winners. 250-754-9566.

u Nanaimo Euchre Club meets for cards Tuesdays and Fridays at 7:30 p.m. New members welcome, teaching available. 250-756-3249 for location.

u Cedar Family Playgroup, 0-5 years old, meets every Wednesday 9:30-11:30 a.m., Cedar Heritage Centre, 1644 MacMillan Rd. 250-722-7110.

u Alzheimer's and Dementia Caregivers’ support group meets 2-3:30 p.m., second Thursday of month, Christ Community Church, 2221 Bowen Rd. 250-245-7939.