April 6

The Bermuda National Library is holding National Library Week. There are a range of events including events such as contests, paperback book exchange, library tours, crafts, and scavenger hunts.

TB Cancer & Health is launching their Sun Smart programme. In partnership with Neutrogena they are hosting a a skin care specialist Andrea Hewitt who will talk about how to reverse the signs of damage and ageing caused by the sun. Come and have your skin analysed from 2 p.m. to 4.30 p.m. in the Cancer Resource Centre at #46 Point Finger Road in Paget. Drop By.

April 7

The Bermuda College will be hosting a Health Day from 12.30 to 2 p.m. in the college gymnasium. Learn how to manage the stress of your workday and promote health at your workplace with a brief yoga information session with Joanne Wohlmuth. Admission is free and everyone is welcome to attend.

April 8

A reunion of members of St. John's Road United and Mount Hill United will be held at St. Paul's AME church hall at 7.30 p.m.

The Bermuda Botanical Society presents ‘Bermuda's Flora through the eye of a camera lens with Lisa Greene. A look at some of the island's plants accompanied by a little botany and some stories of historical & cultural interest.

April 9

Bermuda National Trust Palm Sunday Walk. More details to come.

Chewstick in the Neo Griot Lounge at Champions. The open-mic event features the Chewstick Band, poets, singers and other artists every other Sunday. For more information email infochewstick.com, visit www.chewstick.com or ( 504-CHEW. 8 p.m. to 12 a.m.

April 11

“L'Alliance Francaise des Bermudes is having French film evening at B.U.E.I. (Bermuda Underwater Exploration Institute) at 8 p.m. The film shown will be : “Est/Ouest” (East/West) France/Russia 1999 - 125 min. By Regis Wargnier with Catherine Deneuve, Sandrine Bonnaire and Oleg Menchikov. English sub-titles. Members $4 / non-members $7.

April 22

Ensemble Singers Programme of classical lieder and traditional spirituals with Canadian soprano Measha Bruggergosman, Wesley Methodist Church, Church Street, 8 p.m. Tickets: $40. Available: The Music Box ( 295-4839, Wesley church office 9 a.m. to 3 p.m Tuesday to Friday ( 292-0418, and Ensemble Singers members. Further information: gphillipslogic.bm .

The Government of Bermuda and the Ministry of Community Affairs & Sport is having a Mid-Atlantic Piano Recital featuring two of Bermuda's finest young pianists, and pianists from Cuba and the Bahamas. General admission is $35. Patron tickets are $50. Students under 18 are $20. For more information telephone 292-1681.

April 23

World-Famous concert organist Douglas Major, will play Bermuda's largest pipe organ, at St. Pauls Anglican Church in Paget at 7.30 p.m. Formerly Music Director of the Washington National Cathedral, where he performed for many U.S. Presidents, this will be Dr. Major's first appearance in Bermuda.Tickets are now on sale at the Music Box on Reid St. For more information or to order tickets online, go to www.organconcert.us

April 30

Second Bermuda Mathematics Olympiad 2006 at CedarBridge Academy. For more information contact the Institute for Talented Students.

May 3

To celebrate Week of the Young Child, Bob Lancer, consultant, speaker and author will be speak at the Bermuda Youth Library on Church Street from 12 p.m. to 1.30 p.m. .

May 4

To celebrate Week of the Young Child bring your children and a packed supper to Victoria Park to hear stories and music by local school children and special story telling by Bob Lancer.

May 5

Week of the Young Child celebrations continue with a family evening walk and picnic at the Botanical Gardens. Meet under the trees at Camden.

EXHIBITIONS

Masterworks Galleries, Botanical Gardens. Will Collieson opens this evening with his typical line of work, which includes some photography and construction. His show remains up until April 6.

The Gallery is currently undergoing renovations so opening hours may vary. Telephone 236-2950 for further information or visit www.bermudamasterworks.com. Ambassadors of Song is a mixed media exhibition opening Friday March 31st at the Masterworks Museum of Bermuda Art in the Botanical Gardens. It is a tribute to local musicians who have made their mark performing in Bermuda and overseas from the end of World War I to the last departure of the Queen of Bermuda in 1966.

The Interim: Jennifer Stobo-Keats Mexican inspired works opened at the Gallery, which is located on the corner of King and Reid Streets. Open: Wednesday to Saturday 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Bermuda National Gallery: Winter 2006 Exhibitions Founding Trustee Charles Zuill Retrospective: The Science of Art. African, Bermuda and European Collections. Exhibitions sponsored by Endurance Speciality. Further information: ( 295-9428 or visit www.bng.bm.

Rock Island Coffee Shop: Rebecca Hanson's Art is now on exhibition in a show entitled Waiting for Rachel. For more information ( 293-7125 or email beccihansonhotmail.com.

Desmond Fountain Gallery is holding a small paintings show and new bronzes by Desmond Fountain. Also featuring the work of Diana Amos, Eric Amos, Dan Dempster, Sheilagh Head, Jonah Jones, Christopher Marson, Bruce Stuart and others. Emporium Building, 69 Front Street. Open 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday to Saturday. ( 236-3518. e-mail: Fountaingalleryibl.bm

ACE Gallery: From the ACE Collection: Approximately 70 original, unique and historic Bermuda maps spanning the 16th to 19th centuries. One of the largest collections of Bermuda maps on public display, arranged in a special exhibition to mark ACE's 20th and Bermuda's 500th anniversaries. ACE Global Headquarters, 17 Woodbourne Avenue, Pembroke. Open Monday to Friday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Admission free. Groups welcome by appointment. Contact ( 297-7737.

Commissioner's House, Bermuda Maritime Museum, Dockyard: “Words from the Sea,” a collaborative showcase with Bermuda Archives of Royal Navy logbooks and journals from the 1820s to the 1930s, featuring works from the Fay & Geoffrey Elliott Collection, in the Fay & Geoffrey Elliott Room, top floor, Commissioner's House. Open 9:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily. Last admissions 4:30 p.m. Admission: $10 adults, $8 seniors, $5 children, members free. Museum information: ( 234-1418, 234-1333, or email marmuselogic.bm.

Crisson & Hind Fine Art Gallery: Hand-carved African sculptures by master Shona artists of Zimbabwe, inc. stone heads, animals, abstracts. Second floor, Crisson Building, 71 Front Street. Hours: 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday to Saturday. ( 295-1117, fax 295-1125.

Masterworks at BF&M foyer: Vintage Bermuda travel posters. Pitts Bay Road, Pembroke. Open during normal business hours.

Masterworks Foundation at Camden House, Botanical Gardens, Paget. Paintings from the Bermudiana Collection. Open Tuesdays and Fridays 12 noon to 2 p.m. Further information: ( 236-2950

Masterworks at Colonial Insurance Foyer Gallery: ‘Recent Gifts and Acquisitions' (fiscal year 2003-2004) plus Dr. Pestana's lead soldiers exhibit. Open Monday to Friday 8.30 a.m. to 5 p.m., Saturdays 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Kafu Gallery: Further information: ( 295-5238, e-mail infokafu.bm or visit www.kafuhairandgallery.bm.

REGULAR EVENTS/SERVICES

ADULT/CHILD ABUSE

Child and Family Services Referral line to help facilitate intake of abused children. ( 278-9111 from 8.30 a.m. to 5 p.m. After 5 p.m. ( 911 for Police to contact on-call social worker.

Coalition for the Protection of Children Advice for anyone who is concerned about/suspects a child is being abused. 24-hour hotline service ( 295-1150. Confidentiality assured.

Physical Abuse Centre Housing and recovery support for abused women and their children. 24-hour hotline service ( 297-8278.

CHILDREN/YOUNG PEOPLE

Bermuda Islands Association of the Deaf offers: 1. Professional consultants in deaf education. 2. Educational consultation/counselling for parents of deaf and hard-of-hearing children. 3. Tutoring for deaf/hard-of-hearing students. 4. Sign language classes. 5. Teletypewriters (TTYs) and other communication signallers for the deaf/hard of hearing for sale/rent. Membership: anyone with genuine interest in deaf community's welfare. Fee: monthly $10, yearly $90. Further information: Fax/TDD 238-8116 or e-mail biadtherock.bm.

Bermuda Rainbow Guides TUESDAYS: After-school activities for girls aged five to seven. Introduction to Guide Association, St. Mark's Church Hall, Smith's, 6 p.m. Further information: ( 292-0675.

Bermuda Riding for the Disabled MONDAY TO FRIDAY at Windreach Village, 57 Spice Hill Road, Warwick. Equestrian therapy programme for children with special needs. Volunteers required in all areas, particularly during the school day. Horse experience unnecessary but helpful. Donations welcomed. Further information: ( 238-7433, fax 238-7434.

The Centre MONDAY TO FRIDAY during school year: Kids' clubs (primary students) and Boys and Girls Clubs of Bermuda (middle/senior students) 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. Further information: ( 292-1343.

Church Girls' Brigade, St. Paul's Church THURSDAYS: Activities programme, St. Paul's Christian Education Centre, Middle Road, Paget, 6.30 p.m. All girls aged five to 14 welcome. Further information: ( 236-0337.

Committee of 25 for Handicapped Children Registered charity providing aid for handicapped children. Further information: ( 292-4324 between 8.30 a.m. and 12 noon Monday, Tuesday, Thursday or Friday.

La Leche League of Bermuda Free information, encouragement and support for pregnant and breastfeeding women. Further information ( 236-1120.

P.A.R.E.N.T.S. Having trouble with your children? You're not the only one. Meet with other parents and get some new ideas. Further information: ( 292-6148.

St. George's Community Centre MONDAY TO FRIDAY. After-school programme for children aged five to 12, 6 Old Military Road, 3 p.m. to 5.30 p.m. Further information: ( 297-1754.

Tae Durham Association for Physically Challenged Children Liases with other charities in helping disabled children with everyday needs not met by or available from larger charities. We also supply food items to needy households with children. Donations always appreciated. Further information: ( Ivan I. Smith 238-2865, pager 298-8778.

WindReach Recreational Village MONDAY TO SATURDAY: Fully accessible recreational facility at 57 Spice Hill Road, Warwick for special needs and able bodied communities. Open 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. To book petting zoo tours, sensory room, birthday parties, hall rentals, camp ground ( 238-2469.

COMMUNITY

Association of Canadians in Bermuda Regular social events to meet fellow countrymen/keep Canadian culture alive. Further information: www.canadiansinbermuda.bm

Bermuda Junior Service League a women?s organisation promoting volunteerism, developing potential, improving the community. Contact Dawn Dunstan (president) at 332-2575 or e-mail bjslnorthrock.bm.

The Bermuda College will host a lunchtime fine dining programme in the prospect room at 12 noon starting Tuesday September 7 and running until November 24. The last seating is at 12.30. For reservations contact Tiara Symonds at 236-9000 ext 4461.

Bermuda Red Cross Blood Donor Centre THURSDAYS: Donor clinic, 1st floor, King Edward VII Memorial Hospital, Point Finger Road, Paget, 1.30 p.m. to 4 p.m. Donors aged 18 to 70 welcome. For appointment ( 236-5067.

Bermuda Society for the Blind MONDAY TO FRIDAY: Hand-made wickerwork, stools, baskets and other items sold at Beacon House, Dundonald Street, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. ( 292-3211. All proceeds to the blind.

Centre on Philanthropy Community resource providing directory of registered charities, library, newsletter and leaflets, workshops, guest speakers, technical support, and advice/referrals for volunteers, donors and non-profit groups. Further information ( 236-7706 or Fax: 236-7693.

The Centre THURSDAYS: (main office) Free legal advice, Angle Street, Hamilton, 5.30 p.m. to 7.00 p.m. Drop-in service only. (studio): Bermuda African Dance Co. 6 p.m. Table tennis instruction/practise 7.30 p.m. Indoor soccer/pool/table tennis/foozeball/air hockey, 3, Angle Street, 5.30 p.m. to 10 p.m. Further information: ( 292-1343.

New Islanders MONTHLY socials for new female residents to meet other women/participate in sporting/ other activities. Further information: ( 291-0387.

St. George's Community Centre Evening programmes: MONDAY TO FRIDAY 5 p.m. to 10 p.m., SATURDAY/SUNDAY: 5 p.m. to 11 p.m. Further information: ( 297-1754.

St. John Ambulance Brigade TUESDAYS/THURSDAYS: First Aid/CPR classes 6.00 to 9.00 p.m., SATURDAYS 9.00 a.m. to 1.00 p.m., 21 Point Finger Road, Paget. Further information: ( 236-7831.

EVENT PLANNING

Bermuda Diary Free public service to help event planners avoid conflicting dates. Further information ( 236-3570 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. weekdays.

ENVIRONMENT

Bermuda Audubon Society To report environmental problems (especially in connection with birds) ( 292-1920 or 235-5513.

Bermuda Bluebird Society Hotline: For assistance with questions/problems ( 238-0168.

Bermuda National Trust To report concerns on environmental matters ( 236-6483 8.30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday to Friday.

Keep Bermuda Beautiful To report any littering seen through the Island ( 295-5142.

Ministry of the Environment, Parks Department To report any problems on Government-owned parklands or nature reserves: Park Rangers' office ( 236-5902 any time.

HOBBIES, MUSIC

Bermuda Quilters Guild THIRD THURSDAY each month (except July/August), Peace Lutheran Church hall, South Shore Road, Paget, 7.30 p.m. Visitors welcome. Further information: Gloria Pearman ( 234-1209, Ann King ( 234-2034.

Bermuda Guild of Stitchery FIRST THURSDAY each month (October to June) Working meetings, Peace Lutheran Church Hall, South Road, Paget, 9.30 a.m. and 7.30 p.m. Further information: Kathy Faries ( 295-2707. All welcome.

Bermuda Philharmonic Society Orchestra THURSDAYS: Orchestra rehearsal, music department, CedarBridge Academy, Devonshire, 7.30 p.m. All musicians are welcome. Further information: Dr. Burgess ( 293-4856.

MEETINGS

Altrusa Club of Bermuda THIRD THURSDAY each month: Red Cross headquarters, Paget, 7.30 p.m. Further information: ( Jan Swan 292-7563.

Bermuda Bee Keepers Association LAST THURSDAY each month (unless otherwise scheduled), Horticultural Hall, Botanical Gardens, Paget, 8 p.m. Further information: Thomas Sinclair ( 293-4508/Randolph Furbert ( 293-0031, cell 292-4611.

Bermuda Institute of Advanced Motorists SECOND THURSDAY alternate months, beginning in January, Peace Lutheran Church hall, South Road, Paget, 7.30 p.m. New members always welcome. Further information: Chris Maiden ( 298-3295. e-mail: secretary biam.bm, or visit website www.biam.bm

Kiwanis Club of St. George's FIRST THURSDAY each month: Ebenezer Methodist Church hall, 7 p.m. THIRD THURSDAY St. George's Club, St. George's, 7 p.m. Further information: Gary Kent-Smith (secretary) ( 292-3033 days.

Kiwanis Club of Sandys SECOND THURSDAY each month: Sandys Community Centre, Main Road, Sandys, 8 p.m. Further information: Geoffrey Butler-Durrant ( 234-3937/Sheila Wilkinson ( 234-1546.

Bermuda Orchid Society THIRD THURSDAY each month: Horticultural Hall, Botanical Gardens, Paget 8 p.m. Further information: ( 234-2154.

Pembroke Rotary Club THURSDAYS: Breakfast meeting, Royal Bermuda Yacht Club, Albouy's Point, Hamilton, 7.15 a.m.

Somers Lioness Club THIRD THURSDAY each month: ‘The Last Tee' restaurant, Ocean View Golf Club, Devonshire, 6 p.m.

READING

Bermuda College Library DAILY except public holidays. Open to all. Librarians available to assist in various ways. Opening hours: MONDAY TO THURSDAY 8.30 a.m. to 8.30 p.m., FRIDAYS 8.30 a.m. to 4.30 p.m., SATURDAYS 9.30 a.m. to 4.30 p.m., SUNDAYS 2 p.m. to 7 p.m. Further information: ( 239-4033.

Bermuda National Library DAILY 12 Queen Street, Hamilton. Winter hours: Monday to Thursday 8.30 a.m. to 7 p.m.; Friday 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.; Saturday 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.; Sunday 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. Further information: ( 295-2905.

Bermuda Youth Library 74 Church Street, Hamilton. MONDAY TO THURSDAY, SATURDAYS: 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. FRIDAYS: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Further information ( 295-0487.

CedarBridge Academy Library MONDAY TO FRIDAY during term time only. Open to students/their parents 8 a.m. to 4.30 p.m. Librarians available to assist in various ways. Parents of CBA students may also check out books for reading pleasure/professional growth.

Mobile Library Service For schedule ( 295-2905.

SIGHTSEEING

Anglican Cathedral Tower MONDAY TO SATURDAY: Spectacular views of Hamilton and beyond, Church Street, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Tickets: $3 from Cathedral shop.

Bermuda Aquarium, Museum & Zoo/Bermuda Zoological Society DAILY (except Christmas Day): Wildlife from oceanic islands in exhibits designed to inspire appreciation/care of island environments. Gift shop. Snacks. OPEN 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Last admissions 4 p.m. Daily guided facility tour 1.10 p.m. Admission: adults $10, seniors and children $5. Under fives free (Children 12 and under must be accompanied by an adult). Members free with valid admission card. Further information: (293-2727.

Bermuda Historical Society Museum MONDAY TO SATURDAY: Former home of the Perot family now housing large collection of Bermudiana including portraits, furniture, silver, ship models and clocks. Par-la-Ville Park (adjacent Perot Post Office), Queen Street. Open weekdays. Admission free, but donations appreciated. Tour groups by appointment.( 295-2487.

St. George's Historical Society Museum: 18th Century dwelling displaying antique furniture/paintings. Printery features authentic reproduction of 14th century Gutenburg printing press. Kent Street. Open weekdays 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Closed weekends and public holidays. Admission: $2 for children and $5 for adults.

Bermuda Lectures and Tours Walking tours with leading Island guide. Cover local history, architecture, wildlife. Further information ( 234-4082.

Commissioner's House, Bermuda Maritime Museum at Dockyard See exhibits: ‘Bermuda's Defence Heritage' showcases 350 years of local military history, ‘Destination Bermuda' detailing Bermuda's tourism history, and ‘Bermuda Under Sail' that portrays the island's maritime heritage in 19th-century art in this collaborative exhibition with Bermuda Archives featuring the Fay & Geoffrey Elliott Collection. Rare artworks, photographs and ships logbooks detail the wealth of Bermuda's maritime traffic throughout the 1800s, from sloops and schooners to ships of the line, as well as the island's first sailing races featuring the ‘Bermuda rig.' Runs until September 4. Open daily 9:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Last admission 4:30 p.m. Admission $10 adults, $8 seniors, $5 children, free for members. Museum information tel. 234-1333, www.bmm.bm, e-mail marmuselogic.bm.

Bermuda Rose Society DAILY: Repository garden, at ‘Waterville' (Bermuda National Trust HQ), Pomander Road, Paget. Admission free.

Bermuda National Trust Museums: Verdmont TUESDAY TO SATURDAY: Early 18th-century mansion featuring many Bermudian pieces, china and portraits. Open 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Admission $5. Tucker House MONDAY TO SATURDAY Mid-18th century home commemorating prominent Tucker family, Water Street, St. George's. Displays include tribute to Joseph Rainey, Bermuda barber/first black US Congressman; exemplary 18th century portraits, furniture, silver; archaeological exhibit; authentically furnished kitchen. Open 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Admission $5. Globe Hotel: Exhibits documenting Bermuda's role in American Civil War. Historic video. St. George's. Open 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Admission $5.

Combination ticket to all three museums $10, students $2 (ID required for college students); BNT members free with valid membership card. National Trust HQ “Waterville” MONDAY TO FRIDAY: 18th century house off Pomander Road, Paget. Two reception rooms and gardens open to public 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Admission free. Note: The Bermuda National Trust owns other historic homes and nature reserves. For information on visiting these properties ( 236-6483 Monday to Friday.

Bermuda Railway Museum & Curiosity Shop TUESDAY TO FRIDAY: Artefacts and memorabilia of the Bermuda Railway and the narrow-gauge Astor Estate railway, 37 North Shore Road, Hamilton Parish, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Admission free.

Bermuda Underwater Exploration Institute: Uncover the mysteries of the sea at the Bermuda Underwater Exploration Institute. Witness one of the World's most impressive shell collections collected in the deep waters surrounding Bermuda and around the world, by Bermudian Jack Lightbourn. Visit one of Bermuda's finest collections of artifacts in the Teddy Tucker Shipwreck Gallery, and take home a unique souvenir from Oceans Gift Shop. Open: Daily 9am - 5pm, 10am - 5pm weekends (last suggested admission 4pm) Closed: Christmas Day Phone: 297-7314 Fax: 236-6141 email: infobuei.org website:www.buei.org .

Bermudian Heritage Museum TUESDAY TO SATURDAY Corner of York/Water Streets, St. George's. Open 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Admission: $4. Seniors/student aged seven and up $2. Children under seven free. Donations welcomed. Group tours pre-arranged. Gift shop. Further information: ( 297-4126.

Craft Market at Dockyard DAILY: Cooperage Building opposite Bermuda Maritime Museum, Dockyard, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Local crafts for sale and daily demonstrations. Further information ( 234-3208.

Fort St. Catherine DAILY: St. George's, 10 a.m. to 4.30 p.m. Admission: adults $5, children under 12 (must be accompanied by an adult) $2.

Gibbs Hill Lighthouse DAILY (except month of January: Lighthouse Hill, Southampton, 9 a.m. to 4.30 p.m. Spectacular views of the South Shore and Great Sound. Admission $2.50.

St. David's Island Historical Society Carter House 17th century house believed to be oldest dwelling in St. David's. Features history of St. David's Island and its people, at Southside. Open April to October on TUESDAYS, WEDNESDAYS, THURSDAYS AND SATURDAYS 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. SECOND SUNDAY each month 12 noon to 4 p.m. Admission $2. Further information: ( 293-5960.

SENIOR CITIZENS

Salvation Army White Hill Corps Seniors' Drop-In Centre THURSDAYS: Relaxing programme for area seniors 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Further information: ( 234-0623.

Senior Islanders' Club THURSDAYS: Health and recreation programme, Admiralty House Community Centre, Spanish Point, Pembroke, 10.30 a.m. to 1.30 p.m. Lunch 12:30 p.m. Further information: ( 295-9094.

Friendship Club THIRD THURSDAY each month, Hinson Cooper room, St. John's Church, Pembroke, 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. Further information: Lois Wilkin ( 292-4381.

SPORT/RECREATION

Swan's Running Club meets Thursdays at 6.30 p.m. at the National Stadium and also Tuesdays at the Transport Control Department (TCD) at 6.30 p.m. . Runners of all standards welcome.

Mid-Island Striders Track Club MONDAY TO THURSDAY Training for teenagers and up, National Stadium, Devonshire, 4 p.m. to 4.45 p.m. Further information: Bill Euler ( 799-2455.

SUBSTANCE ABUSE

Alcoholics Anonymous THURSDAYS: Ladies' meeting (closed, non-smoking), Chamber of Commerce board room, Front Street, 1 p.m. Turning Point Group (closed, non-smoking): St. Brendan's Hospital, Devon Spring Road, Devonshire, 2.30 p.m. Young & The Restless Group (closed, non-smoking): St. Paul's Christian Education Centre, Middle Road, Paget, 5.30 p.m. St. David's Step Group (open, non- smoking): Chapel of Ease, St. David's, 7 p.m. Further information on AA: ( 297-0965 or visit website www.aa.bm

Narcotics Anonymous THURSDAYS: Faith Group (closed, no smoking/eating), Turning Point, St. Brendan's Hospital, 44 Devon Spring Road, Devonshire, 7 p.m. Further information: ( 293-0999.

SUPPORT GROUPS

The Hangar Boutique located in the lower level of the Mid -Atlantic Wellness Institute (formerly St. Brendan's Hospital). Open Monday to Friday, 11.30 a.m. to 1.30 p.m.Open to all, wheelchair accessible. All proceeds to programmes amenities for clients.Contact: 236-3770 ext 3208. No clothing donations taken during last week of November to second week of January.

Bermuda Asthma and Allergy Support Group LAST THURSDAY each month: Meeting. For venue/further information: Jenefer Brimmer ( 292-9258.

Institute for Child and Family Health Support groups for children and their families who have suffered the effects of psychological trauma. Further information: ( 295-1150.

Just Between Us MONTHLY: Informal self-help support group for women who have had breast cancer. Further information: Marian Holland ( 295-3051/Daisy McMaster ( 292-1522.

Lupus Association of Bermuda For information: Margaret Wade, support coordinator ( 234-1080, Amanda/Gladys Dill ( 293-0756.

Women's Resource Centre Support for victims of rape and sexual assault. ( 295-7273.

Reach to Recovery 24-hour support line for women in any stage of breast cancer. ( 236-4563.

S.T.A.R. Support for persons who are HIV-positive or have AIDS, and their families ( 292-5941.

THRIFT SHOPS

Hands of Love Mission Camp Hill, Southampton. Free distribution of second-hand clothing and foodstuffs to the homeless/single parents. Open MONDAY TO FRIDAY 10.30 a.m. to 6.30 p.m., SATURDAYS 12.30 p.m. to 6.30 p.m. Further information: ( 238-7368.

The Barn TUESDAY, THURSDAYS TO SATURDAY: Receiving days for clothing/household items/books, etc. in good repair, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. THURSDAYS/SATURDAYS: Sale days, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. All at 53 Devon Spring Road, Devonshire. Proceeds to the Hospitals Auxiliary of Bermuda. Further information: ( 236-3155.

Seventh-Day Adventist Churches MONDAYS, TUESDAYS, THURSDAYS: Southside, St. David's 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Reception/distribution 2nd hand clothing. TUESDAYS/THURSDAYS: 32 Glebe Road, Pembroke 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. Further information: ( 292-4110.

HOW THE BERMUDA CALENDAR WORKS

The Bermuda Calendar is a free daily listing of events staged by civic groups, charities, service and similar non-profit organisations. Some days, because of space restrictions, certain items in this file will be omitted. Concise, written entries for the Calendar, which must include a contact number, may be left at The Royal Gazette. any time during the week. The deadline for all entries in any Calendar period is 12 p.m. on the Friday immediately preceding the Tuesday edition. Please direct all Bermuda Calendar inquiries/entries to Lifestyle section ( 295-5881 ext. 150, fax 292-2498, or e-mail lifestyleroyalgazette.bm