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CLUBS & SOCIETIES 4TH ELGIN COMPANY, THE BOYS’ BRIGADE Every Monday at the Elgin High Church Hall. Find us on facebook - ‘Fourth Elgin, or email fourthelginbb@hotmail.co.uk BELLES ON BIKES Wednesdays 7pm - 9pm. Various meeting points across Moray.

Leisurely-paced ladies cycling club allowing ladies to get out on their bike, explore the local area.

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BIRNIE INDOOR BOWLING CLUB Come and play on our excellent carpets and enjoy good company. Playing on Monday and Thursday 7pm. Contact Charles Stewart: 543307.

CHEST HEART & STROKE SCOTLAND Meets fortnightly on Fridays from 10am - 12pm at Moray Resource Centre, Elgin. A new community group to provide the opportunity for those who have had a stroke and their carers to meet up for lively company and activities that aid recovery. To attend or to volunteer please contact Caroline Peter 07918 674481

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ELGIN AMATEUR DRAMATIC SOCIETY Drama productions for Elgin and District, and comprehensive theatrical experiences for interested adults and young people at Kingsmills Studio. Visit www.elgindrama.co.uk for info.

ELGIN COMMUNITY CENTRE BOWLING CLUB Monday, Wednesday & Friday, 1pm - 2:30pm, Elgin Community Centre. Sept - April. Warm welcome to all ages and abilities.

For info contact Dennis De Wilde (President) on 01343 549381 ELGIN MUSEUM The Museum collects and safeguards artefacts and specimens held in trust for the people of Moray and visitors to the area.

Open Mon - Sat, April - Oct. Call Bill Dargano 543675 or email curator@elginmuseum.org.uk www.elginmuseum.org.uk ELGIN SAMARITANS Good Listener? Spare Time?

Perhaps you have what it takes to be a Sam? Comprehensive training locally means you could soon be helping others. Call Elgin Samaritans on 01343 543000 orl elgin@samaritans.org ELGIN SCRABBLE CLUB Every Tuesday 1:30pm - 4:30pm in the Elgin Community Centre.

All ages and levels welcome. For more info contact Margaret Armstrong on 01343 545377 FOCHABERS ANGLING ASSOCIATION Salmon & trout fishing on 1 1/4 mile stretch of the river Spey.

Membership is restricted to residents of Fochabers & surrounding district. 4 visitors permits available per day. Visit www.speyfishingfochabers.com or call Andy Milne on 07779 233235.

HANDS & FEET YOUTH GROUP 1st Friday every month from 7pm-9pm at St James Church of Scotland, Lossiemouth. Open to P6-S2. Contact Rev. Graham Crawford on 07817 504042.

INNER WHEEL OF ELGIN Community service undertaking fundraising for local and overseas charities, meets monthly (excl July and August), Mansion House Hotel. Contact Pam Sutherland 550264 LGBT MORAY 1st Tuesday each month, 7:30pm at The Mucklecross Pub, Elgin.

18+ only. OR 3rd Saturday at 10:30am at The Mosset Tavern, Forres. Mixed ages. Visit www.lgbtmoray.co.uk, email lgbtmoray@gmail.com or call 07598 418638

NATIONAL CHILDBIRTH TRUST Meetings and outings in Forres & Elgin area. Antenatal classes & breastfeeding support. Email: nct_moray@yahoo.co.uk QUARRIERS CARER SUPPORT SERVICE MORAY Practical and emotional support for unpaid Carers of Moray. If you could use some help or just want to find out more about what we do, call 01343 556031

LAICH OF MORAY TRUST Providing transport for elderly, infirm and disabled within Moray.

Mainly within Moray, but sometimes further. Contact Rob Tyson 545531

SPYNIE VILLAGE HALL Available for private parties & functions with a beautiful outdoor space as well as a new fully equipped kitchen. Full disabled access & facilities. For info call 07908 583320, visit spynie.org, facebook page : Spynie village hall or email chair@spynie.org

MORAY CARERS CHOIR Every Monday from 11am - 1pm at St Giles church hall, Elgin. £4 per session. For carers who love to sing. For more information call 01542 850441 or email moraycarerschoir@gmail.com

STEP BY STEP IN MORAY Toddler groups for isolated and vulnerable families. Tuesdays 10am-11:30am, 1pm-2:30pm and on Fridays 10am-11:30am.

Meets at Elgin Youth Cafe. Tel: Margaret 07583 835681.

MORAY FIGURE SKATING CLUB Fridays 5:15pm - 7:15pm, Sept June (closed school holidays) at Moray Leisure Centre. Free first session. Includes a 25 minute lesson with a qualified coach & free time on the ice to practice & socialize with other members.

Call Mike on 07974 387326 or email morayfiguresk8@aol.com morayfigureskatingclub.co.uk MORAY OSTOMATES 1st Saturday of every month until December, 1pm - 3pm at Moray Resource Centre, Elgin. Come along for a cup of tea and a chat.

Phone Meggie on 01343 552449 or Kathleen on 01343 821628 MORAY SOCIAL SCRIBE SERVICES Thursday 27th August, 6.30pm in the HUB at Moray College. A service for people who find it difficult to write that all important letter. Looking for committee members and volunteer scribes.

All welcome if interested. For more info email moraysocial scribeservice@gmail.com

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THE HANDYPERSON SERVICE (MORAY) Provides help around the home incl. small repairs, decluttering and toe-nail cutting. We also provide short term assistance for those unwell or just out of hospital. Call 01343 559739.

THURSDAY MORNING MEANDER Every Thursday, 10am, Bike Revolution, Lossiemouth. A short jaunt out on the bike to get those muscles working and that fat burning. Bring your own bike, or hire one of ours. Call 01343 610864 for more information.

URQUHART BABY & TODDLER GROUP Meets every Monday during school term 9:30am - 11am at Urquhart Village Hall. Contact the treasurer: 01343 843395.

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The Editor April marks a real change in the seasons for me and to celebrate this here are a few pithy quotes about this month: “The first of April is the day we remember what we are the other 364 days of the year.”

— Mark Twain

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PASTORAL LETTER & CHURCH MEETINGS Alleluia! Christ is Risen!

“Early on the first day of the week, while it was still dark, Mary Magdalene came to the tomb and saw that the stone had been removed from the tomb. So she ran and went to Simon Peter and the other disciple, the one whom Jesus loved, and said to them, ‘They have taken the Lord out of the tomb, and we do not know where they have laid him.’“ John 20: 1-2 So begins the Gospel reading for Easter Sunday: but what does it mean?

Having completed our journey from Christmas to Easter the contrast between the two great festivals is abundantly clear: one is joyous; noisy; God is with us; “unto us a child is born” we sing in Handel’s Messiah. Yet, at Easter…

It is dark: The stone has been moved away; the tomb is empty! It has all happened, but what has taken place? It is here we encounter the greatest mystery of the Church, the Resurrection of Jesus. Jesus the Son of God rises from the dead and reopens the gates of Paradise (heaven) to you and me! Yet, there is Silence. That is the difference between Christmas and Easter. At Christmas there is so much we can do. We buy presents for each other, send Christmas cards and eat Turkey and

Christmas pudding - it is all very much of this world. Whereas Easter is quite other: It is God’s world and we enter into His world of Silence (Silence is the sound of the Resurrection.) If we have spent Lent in spiritual preparation, saying our prayers, receiving the Churches Sacraments, studying the Bible, doing God’s work etc. then the ‘silence will be a home for us. If we have not - then Easter maybe hard to comprehend!

Paterson puts it well in her poem ‘and that will be heaven’:

Easter is about Faith. Faith in the Risen Christ! It is a time of new beginnings. All has been reconciled in God. You and I, and those who went before and those who will come after us, are forgiven! One of the Early Church Fathers put it in these words:

It is that moment of never turning away ever again; because you, your life, has been transformed! Imagine standing on a moor with the first glimmer of light about to break.

As the light of the Son begins to surround you in warmth, and spills golden sunlight all around you. The stunning Silence, is broken by the call of a Curlew, floating down the moor, on the early morning breeze. It is a new morning… welcome to Resurrection life!

“Yesterday I was crucified with Christ; today I will be glorified with Him. Yesterday I died with Christ; today I will return to life with Him. Yesterday I was buried with Christ; today I will rise with Him from the tomb.”

Gregory of Nazianzus This new life in Christ will no longer be ‘have you suffered well?’ Instead, we will be asked how far we have allowed Jesus Christ to transform our lives?! And how we have then transformed the lives of others?!

Resurrection life is all about standing in the warm bright glow of the Son. Evangeline

Alves Church First Sunday every month 11.30am. Tel: 01309 690474.

Birnie & Pluscarden Church Sunday worship at 11am alternating weekly between Birnie & Pluscarden. All welcome.

Burghead Free Church Sunday service at 11am with Sunday school and crèche. Evening service 6pm. Midweek meeting Wednesday at 7pm.

Contact Peter Turnbull 07841 777482. Visit www.burgheadfreechurch.org Elgin and Forres Free Church of Scotland Sunday Service, Sunday school, and crèche 11am. Evening service 6pm. Midweek meeting Wednesday 7.30pm. Contact Colin Morison: 01343 542196.

Elgin Baptist Church Sunday worship 11am includes crèche, preSunday school, Sunday school, and Bible class. Evenings 6pm. Youth fellowship 7.30pm. Tel: 01343 547743.

Elgin Church of God Pinetree Crescent, Elgin. Sunday Worship 10:30am followed by refreshments in the church cafe. All welcome.

Elgin City Church Harvest Centre Elgin (formerly St Giles Church Hall), Greyfriars Street. Sundays 10.30am. Childrens’ church and crèche available. Tel: 01343 543624.

Elgin Community Church (Church of God) Family Worship Sundays 10:30am, Start Right Toddler Group: Tues 10am - 11:30am (Term Time) Bible Study: Wed at 7pm. Contact Pastor Manuel on 01343 546654 Elgin High Church Sunday service 11am. Contact Parish Asst. Paula Baker: 01542 832662.

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to stand like the sunflower turned full face to the sun drenched with light in the still centre held while the circling planets hum with an utter joy seeing and knowing at last in every particle seen and known and not turning away never turning away again

Alleluia! Christ is Risen!

May God Bless you this Easter Fr. Christopher Ketley Rector of Holy Trinity, Elgin & St. Margaret’s, Lossiemouth Scottish Episcopal Church (a member of the Anglican Communion)

Holy Trinity Elgin. Sundays 8am: Holy Communion. 11am: Family Eucharist. 6.30pm: evening service. Tel: 01343 547505.

Hopeman Baptist Church Sundays 11am and 6pm.

Living Waters Fellowship Wednesdays 7pm: Road to Recovery - for alcholics, addicts and the homeless. Sundays 12.30pm: preachin’, prayin’ and singin’ followed by lunch. Sundays 12.30pm and Wednesdays 7pm: Truck Stop Ministries - for truck drivers & bikers.

New Elgin & Ashgrove Hall, King Street, Elgin, IV30 6BN. Tel: 07730 256543. Website: www.livingwatersfellowship.co.uk Lossiemouth Baptist Church Sundays 9:15am, 11am (and junior church) and 6pm. Thursdays 6.15pm - 8pm: kids church (P4-P7).

Contact Rev. Rae Mackenzie: 01343 812062. Website: www.lossiebaptist.org Lossiemouth Gospel Hall Sunday club12.30pm (Sept - May). Gospel meeting 6.30pm. Tel: 01343 812211. For details visit www.lossiemouthgospelhall.org.uk Lossiemouth United Free Church of Scotland Sundays 11am and 6pm including Sunday school. Website: www.ufcos.org.uk/lossie

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Useful Contacts Police Station ......................................................................101 Bus Station, Elgin ...............................................01343 544222 Citizens Advice Bureau.......................................01343 550088 Inverness Airport .................................................01667 464000 Dallas Village Hall ...............................................01343 890243 Elgin Town Hall ........................01343 547767/562600-To Book Lossie Town Hall ....................................01343 813327/815309 Pluscarden Village Hall ......................................01343 890412 Moray Council.....................................................01343 543451 National Rail Enquiries........................................03457 484950 Elgin Library ........................................................01343 562600 Lossie Library......................................................01343 813334 Elgin Community Council ..................................01343 540615 Moray Leisure Centre .........................................01343 550033 Lossie Swimming Pool ......................................01343 815299 Moray Cats Protection ........................................07837 342646 Railway Mission ..................................................078419 85768 Dial ‘M’ For Moray Buses ..................................03001 234565

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PARLIAMENT BLOG & TIDE TIMES School Studies : It is approaching exam time again for our young folk in high schools across Moray.

Several students have been in touch with me asking my views on a range of subjects that they are investigating - normally for Modern Studies assignments - covering subjects as diverse as the Westminster voting system and whether I support or oppose the death penalty. It is great to see the enthusiasm and I wish all of our students all the best in their upcoming exams.

Something, I confess, I do not envy any one of them!

Election Time : It wouldn’t be appropriate to use this column for political campaigning (and no-one would be surprised at who I’m campaigning for anyway!), however I would simply urge folk to use their vote in next month’s Scottish Parliament elections. Democracy has been paid for very dearly by those before us and I strongly believe we should all exercise our right to vote, whoever it may be for.

Here is an interesting question; would you like to make a financial donation to a giant energy company of your choice? Would you like to take ÂŁ300 for instance, out of your own pocket, and donate it to the company that supplies your household or business energy?

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Rolling Event 28 march - 9 april in my mind’s eye - an exhibition by ian mcarthur in the gallery, elgin library. for info call 01343 562600

28 march - 29 april art exhibition by garmouth & kingston art group in elgin museum during opening hours. for more ingo call 01343 543675 or visit www.elginmuseum.org.uk

23 april - 7 may spey art group annual exhibition 2016 10am - 5pm at grantown on spey museum. free entry. visit speyartgroup.wordpress.com

28 april - 2 may whisky browse ‘n’ taste 10am - 5pm at logie steading whisky shop.

29 tuesday bella and the bear @ the drouthy cobbler 8pm. call 01343 596000 or visit www.thedrouthycobbler.co.uk moray society agm & talk on wildcat conservation 6.30pm agm, 7.30pm talk at elgin museum hall. call 01343 543675 or visit www.elginmuseum.org.uk

30 wednesday elgin writers - write on the night all over 16s with an interest in writing are welcome to attend. www.elgin-writers.moonfruit.com vintage afternoon tea 1pm - 3pm at elgin youth cafe, francis place, elgin. all welcome. free admission. for more information call 01343 548300 do you like jokes? comedy club @ the drouthy cobbler 7:30pm. 5 pro comedy acts including a special headliner. book early. call 01343 596000 or visit www.thedrouthycobbler.co.uk

31 thursday alzheimer scotland dementia café 10.45am - 12pm at harbour lights, lossiemouth. for anyone with dementia, carers and family to meet up for a cuppa in a relaxed and supportive environment. meditation for beginners 6pm - 7pm at winchester house, 1 king street, elgin. call ann davidson 07824 659714 or meditationmoray@hotmail.com wave hospital & community radio open day 10am 8pm at dr gray’s hospital, elgin. for more info visit www.waveradio.org.uk

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APRIL 2016 1 friday sigma - ken mctaggart, highland astronomical society on â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;robots to the moonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; 7pm for 7.30pm start at birnie village hall. coffee morning 10am - 12pm at duffus village hall. ÂŁ2.50, incl tea/coffee, homebakes. children free pons aelius@the drouthy cobbler 7:30pm. call 01343 596000 or visit www.thedrouthycobbler.co.uk

2 saturday moray coeliac group hosts a food fayre with gluten free focus 10:30am - 3pm at elgin town hall. lots of stalls, samples and a cooking demonstration plus raffles/tombola. all welcome. coffee morning 10am - 12pm, holy trinity church hall, elgin. stalls include jewellery, cards, home produce, jams, etc, tombola, books and raffle. adults ÂŁ2.50, children 50p. in aid of church funds. all welcome. lhanbryde community centre quiz night 7pm for 7.30pm. ÂŁ2 pp, teams of up to four. byob. in aid of centre funds. all welcome! bookbug for babies & toddlers 11.15am at fochabers library. for info call 01343 821434 or fochabers.library@moray.gov.uk saltfishforty (music)@the loft east grange farm, near forres. tickets from babalu & www.fatsoma.co.uk big country@ ironworks 7pm. call 0871 7894173 or visit www.ironworksvenue.com

5 tuesday storytime 1,30pm - 2pm at burghead library. call 01343 830186 or burghead.library@moray.gov.uk burghead reading group for adults 7pm -8pm at burghead library. all welcome. call 01343 830186 reading group 2.30pm -3.30pm at aberlour library. all welcome. call 01340 871693 newton faulkner@ ironworks 7pm. call 0871 7894173 or visit www.ironworksvenue.com

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8 friday - 16 saturday bandstand beer & music festival, nairn for info visit www.braevalhotel.co.uk

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Fri 25 & Sat 26 Mar / 7.30pm / ÂŁ12 After last yearâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s sell-out success comedian Patrick Monahan returns with his new show â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;The Disco Yearsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;.

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Wed 30 Mar / 7.30pm / ÂŁ12 Live stand up comedy is alive and well in Elgin!

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Pons Aelius

Fri 1 Apr / 8.00pm / ÂŁ12 Ambitious young sextet explore the traditional and contemporary folk music of Britain and beyond with bold arrangements and an arsenal of instruments.

This Is The Kit

Mon 4 Apr / 8pm / ÂŁ6 The alt-rock musical project of Paris based Kate Stables touring the UK following the release of their hotly tipped third album.

Hunter and The Bear

SOLD OUT Thu 7 Apr / 8pm / ÂŁ15 The melody driven rock 4 piece return to The Drouthy Cobbler for what is certain to be a fantastic night.

Will Robert

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17 sunday moravian orienteers 10.30am - 12.00pm at roseisle forest. includes the moray & highland junior championship. all welcome. call mike rodgers 07957 836124 or www.moravianorienteeering.org moray burial ground research group - agm 2pm at lhanbryde community hall. scottish church records before statutory registration - why are my ancestors not on scotlandâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s people? & this one is causing a problem 3pm at lhanbryde community hall. all welcome. free entry. for info call ruth on 01343 549550 or ruth@alcaig.com moray field club coastal walk - findochty to cullen 10am at elgin community centre. charge for bus. bring packed lunch. to book or info call kerstin on 01343 547968 or morayfieldclub@outlook.com

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21 thursday ‘do the charleston’ but don’t bring your dancing shoes! 11am -1pm harvest centre, elgin. harvest centre mah jong club (american rules). beginners welcome. £3. email hce.roombookings@gmail.com

22 friday scottish rock garden club (moray group) - stan da prato - scotland’s showiest alpines 7:30pm, new elgin hall annex. for more information call colinne souter (treasurer) on 01340 871504 or netta milne (secretary) on 01340 881558 piano recital with alexander chapman campbell 7.30pm at brodie castle. info at www.nts.org.uk bishopmill primary ptf hosts ‘a night at the races’ 6.30pm for 7pm start at bishopmill primary. £5 per head or £40 per table of 10. sponsorship packages available. for info call kevin stuart on 01343 547841 spey art group annual exhibition 2016 - preview night 5pm - 8pm. wine & nibbles. call carol-anne on 01479 873534 or visit speyartgroup.wordpress.com space@ ironworks 7.30pm. call 0871 7894173 or visit www.ironworksvenue.com

22 friday - 23 saturday footloose: the musical performed by st giles theatre group 7.30pm at elgin town hall. tickets from st giles church office. £10, £8 u16s (downstairs only).

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the rhum plants - a comedy 2.30pm at brodie castle. online booking at www.nts.org.uk daffodil walks for scotland’s gardens scheme 10.30am to 4pm at brodie castle.

24 sunday afternoon tea in aid of glasgow children’s hospital charity 2pm - 4pm at pluscarden hall. balloon race, raffles, stalls. donations welcome mairearad green and anna massie@the drouthy cobbler 7:30pm. £12. book early. call 01343 596000 or visit www.thedrouthycobbler.co.uk etape loch ness 6.30am - 4pm cycle sportive around loch ness. for info visit www.etapelochness.com car boot sale (idca) 8:30am - 1pm, inchberry hall, orton, fochabers. turn up before 8.30am, no booking required. £8 per pitch / £16 per van (double pitch). tea / coffee / butteries cakes in hall and bbq food from the hut. visit www.wherecanwego.com

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28 thursday alzheimer scotland dementia café 10.45am - 12pm at harbour lights, lossiemouth. for anyone with dementia, carers and family to meet up for a cuppa in a relaxed and supportive environment. an evening with the mates of the whisky museum 7.30pm - 9.30pm the memorial hall, dufftown. free reading group for adults 6.30pm at fochabers library. all welcome. call 01343 821434 or fochabers.library@moray.gov.uk

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Now based in Glasgow, they both grew up in the Scottish Highlands amidst very similar musical backgrounds and share an innate understanding of Scottish culture and music.

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Recovery happens Arrows is the new drug and alcohol support service in Moray. Run by Quarriers, Arrows supports adults with problematic substance use, offering advice, information and treatment to support individuals in their recovery.

Who is the Service for?

Arrows is a service for anyone worried about alcohol and drug use, whether their own or a loved one’s. Substance use problems can develop over time, and it is important for individuals to recognise where drugs or alcohol are having an impact on their wellbeing, relationships or lifestyle. Support is available to anyone with concerns, no matter how small.

At times it’s the friends, family or other people around an individual who may recognise their drug or alcohol issue first. Arrows can support friends and family to understand and discuss problematic substance use with their loved ones.

What support is available?

Arrows offers a listening ear and provides advice and information for people facing addiction issues. Our one-to-one and peer group support helps to build motivation, set goals and manage addictions using Cognitive Behavioural Therapy approaches and Motivational Interviewing.

How do I access support?

You can drop into our Elgin office during opening hours. We are located near the end of the High Street, with both a High Street entrance and side door entrance on Kilmolymock Close. Alternatively, you can call, text or email and we can arrange to meet with you at a convenient time and location to discuss support options.

Will I be anonymous?

You can contact the service anonymously to speak to someone, and disclose your name or information on your own terms. We will only keep or share information about you with your consent and your on-going support will be agreed in partnership with you. We do have a duty to share information where we have concerns that you or an individual are at risk of harm.

Will you involve my family or friends?

We recognise the benefits of including family members and loved ones in accessing support and on-going recovery. We can discuss this with you should you wish to include a family member or friend, or you yourself wish to be included as a supportive factor in a loved one’s recovery.

Talk to us Arrows – A Quarriers Service 23 High Street, Elgin, IV301EE Call 01343 610500 Text 07812 228547 arrows@quarriers.org.uk

Opening hours We can support you to recognise the impact that substance use is having on your life and help you build a plan for the future.

Monday - Friday 9am-6pm Thursday 9am-7pm SMART recovery Thursdays 5.30-6.30pm

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