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EVENTS CALENDAR
MARCH
COMMUNITY EVENTS
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Royal Canadian Legion, Forest Branch No. 176
For information on events listed below, call the Forest Legion at
519-786-5373. For the meat bingo, call 519-786-5357.
- Legion Breakfast, first Sunday of each month from 9:30am-12:30pm. - Cost is $7.00 per person.
- Meat Raffles, Saturdays, 4:00pm-6:00pm.
- Meat Bingos, third Wednesday of each month, doors open at 6:00pm, Bingo starts at 7:00pm.
Royal Canadian Legion, Grand Bend Branch No. 498
A public facility for all to enjoy. "You're only a stranger here once". For more information on the events listed below, call 519-238-2120.
- Bingo, Tuesdays at 7:00pm
- Meat Draws, Fridays from 5:00pm - 7:00pm
- Fun Darts, Mondays at 7:30pm
- Entertainment, Saturdays from 3:00pm - 6:00pm (unless noted otherwise)
- March 6: Midlife Crisis
- March 20: Mike Fagan
- April 10: Persuaders
- May 1: Horse Races, Kentucky Derby's Grand Bend Sire Stake
The Grand Bend Area Community Health Centre offers many programs and classes throughout the year which are FREE and are open to anyone in the community. Listed below are some of these great programs. For more information or to register, please call the GBACHC at 519-238-1556 ext. 231 or visit www.gbachc.ca.
- Chronic Pain Management and Exercise Program, starts March 5 for nine weeks. Program includes exercise and a guest speaker each week to help you with your chronic pain in a support group setting (ext 223)
- Aging at Home, March 23
- Blood Pressure, Clinic, March 25
- Healthy Lifestyle Exercise Programs, in the Community Room at the centre. Healthy Lifestyle Exercise and Gentle Exercise programs
- Alzheimer Caregiver Support, call 1-800-561- 5012
- Heart Health Class (ext 235)
- Cooking for One or Two (ext 222)
- Mental Health Support Group (ext 230)
- Men Can Cook (ext 222)
The North Lambton Community Health Centre also offer many programs and classes that are open to anyone in the community and are FREE! Listed below are some of the great programs offered by the Centre. For more information or to register, call the NLCHC at 519-786-4545 ext. 269 or visit www.nlchc.com.
- Cinderella Story provides formal wear to young ladies who could not otherwise afford the expense of a new dress for prom. Items that can be donated include: gently used or new formal gowns, less than 5 years old and in excellent condition, formal shoes and formal jewelry. Donations can be dropped off at :
- North Lambton CHC, 59 King Street, West, Forest
- East Lambton CHC, 536 Simcoe Street, Watford
- Kettle Point Health Services, 6275 Indian Lane, Kettle Point
- Forest Everybody Move Program, March 15 and March 17, 10:00am-12:00pm, for ages 6-13 at the Shores Recreation Centre (ext 269)
- Cinderella Story Dress Boutique, April 6, 4:00pm-8:00pm at the North Lambton CHC, and April 14 from 5:00pm-8:00pm at Kettle Point Health Services. For more information call 519-786-4545 ext. 235
- Exercise and walking programs continue until the end of April
- Forest & Kettle Point Let's Get Active Together Program: free physical activity program for 8-13 year olds. A healthy snack is provided (ext 269)
- Community Health Day, April 30
- iCAN Forest & Thedford: Free after school program for ages 6-13. Games, healthy snack and crafts are included (ext. 322)
- Jepzidaa Kettle Point: Free after school program, ages 6-13. Games, healthy snack and crafts are included (ext 321)
- Good Food Box Program (ext 231)
- Meet me in the Kitchen
- Mini Chef's Cooking Class, Preteen Cuisine Cooking Class
- Senior's Dinner
- Senior's Coffee-Arkona & Forest
- Fitness and walking programs
- Arkona Community Kitchen
Ontario Early Years Centre offers many valuable programs and services to families of Lambton Shores. Some of the programs offered by the Centre are listed below. For more information on these programs or to register, call 519-786-6161 ext. 320 or visit www.ontarioearlyyears.ca. The OEYC Lambton-Kent-Middlesex is a family drop-in program operated by North Lambton Childcare Centre. It is part of the Ontario government's commitment to families with children ages 0-6.
- Infant Massage
- Baby Sign
- Bee Fit
- Kid's Cook
- Math for Little Ones
- Kid's Have Stress Too
- Parenting Through Each Other
- Dad's Connect
Optimist Club of Grand Bend Youth Centre exists to promote and encourage recreation programs for all ages within Lambton County, while creating everlasting relationships with peers, volunteers and staff. Listed below are some of the great programs offered by the Centre. For more information or to register, call 519-238-1155 or visit www.gbyouthcentre.ca.
- Adult Computer Course
- Yoga with Anne
- March Break Camp, March 15, 17 & 19
Curves Annual Food Drive, March 1 - March 12
Donations to the Contact House
Sunset Cinema Social Film Group, March 4, April 1 & May 6
Grand Bend Community Health Centre, Community Room doors open at 6:45pm, film starts at 7:00pm. March 4: Shattered Glass-true life drama, April 1: Bright Star - story of the poet Joh Keat's love for Fanny Brawne, May 6: An Education - comedy/drama. FIlms presented are free of charge, donations are welcome.
Hillbillies Meat Raffle, March 6, April 3 & May 1
Grog's Pub & Grill, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
The Forest Skating Club presents "Wizard of Oz", March 8
The Shores Recreation Centre, 5:30pm. Local skaters put this traditional story to ice. Admission is by donation with proceeds going to the family of Tyler McGregor to help cover medical expenses..
Forest Skating Club Spaghetti Dinner, March 11
Forest Legion, 4:00pm-7:00pm. Eat in or take out available. Cost is $6.00 for adults and $4.00 for ages 10 and under. Everyone welcome.
Good Tyme Country Jamboree, March 11 & March 25
Thomas Hall, Thedford Arena, 1:00pm-3:30pm. Freewill donation at the door. Coffee & tea provided, please bring cookies to share. For more information call 519-243-4036 or 519-243-2297
Return of the Swans Festival, March 13 to April 4
Lambton Heritage Museum. Come to marvel at beautiful Tundra swans, ducks, and geese. The Paint Ontario Art Competition and Sale is also taking place during this time frame. For details call 519-243-2600 or 1-800-265-0613 or visit www.returnoftheswans.com.
Passport to the World, March 16 and March 18
The Shores Recreation Centre, 12:00pm-2:00pm. Presented by the YMCA, this FREE program will provide children ages 6-13 with an opportunity to explore cultures from around the world through a variety of fascinating and fun activities at the YMCA. Games, food, crafts, music and more! For more information call 519-786-9622.
See attached flyer (PDF)
Optimist Club of Ausable Port Franks Meat Raffle, March 20, April 17 & May 15
Grog's Pub & Grill, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Forest Kiwanis 13th Annual Pancake Breakfast, March 20-21 and March 27-28
Silver Birches Campground, Army Camp Road from 9:00am-2:00pm. Adults $8.00, children 4-12 $5.00, under 4 free. Free wagon rides to the maple bush operation.
Thedford Legion Ladies Auxiliary Brunch, March 21
Thedford Legion, 9:30am-1:30pm. Everyone welcome. Cost is $7.00 for adults and $4.00 for children.
Thedford Legion Ladies Auxiliary Salad Euchre, March 24
Thedford Legion, lunch at 12:00pm and cards after. Cost is $5.00 for lunch and $1.00 for cards. Everyone welcome.
Grand Bend and Area Job Fair, March 27
Oakwood Resort, 10:00am-1:00pm. Employers may register for a booth by calling the Grand Bend Area Chamber of Commerce at 519-238-2001 or by emailing info@grandbendtourism.com
Health & Wellness Fair 2010, March 27
Kimball Hall 6276 Townsend Line, Forest, 10:00am-4:00pm. Admission is $3.00. Many exhibitors and mini-treatments. For information call 519-899-4150.
West Coast Lions Club of Grand Bend Shopping Spree, March 29
The West Coast Lions Club of Grand Bend are holding a two minute shopping spree. For all your Easter groceries get your ticket now at No Frills in Grand Bend or from any Lion member. Draw will be made at 5:00pm on March 29th. Proceeds go to community projects.
MEETINGS
Council Meetings, March 1 & March 15
See Meetings
Alhambra
Alhambra Hall, 10080 Klondyke Road. Meetings are held the last Thursday of each month at 8:00pm and are open to all members and those men interested in assisting the mentally challenged. For more information, contact Jim De Zorzi at 519-243-1683.
Caring Quilters of Lambton Shores, is a non-profit organization of volunteers who create comfort quilts for distribution by Victim Services volunteers. We have just celebrated our 10th anniversary, and in those 10 years our group has created close to 700 quilts. We meet every Wednesday at the Port Franks Community Centre. Anyone of any age is welcome to join, no sewing or quilting experience necessary. For more information contact Annette Hitchins at GAHitchins@execulink.com or call 519-243-1318.
Grand Bend Social Film Group is a new organization that will meet the first Thursday of each month, with the exception of May through August. The group will meet at the Grand Bend Area Community Health Centre in the Community Room (upstairs media room) from 7:00pm to 10:00pm. Films will be of a general interest to adults, and a time for discussion will follow each showing for those interested. Admission is free with any donations returned to the community at the end of the season. Films purchased will be given to the local library. Anyone interested in volunteering with setup, film selection or money management should contact Dinah Taylor at 519-238-1114 or by email.
Kids Matter, Tuesdays
Port Franks Community Centre, Upper Hall, 10:00am - 2:00pm. Join us as we Crochet sleeping mats out of milk bags to send to the children in Africa and South America. Bring your lunch, scissors and a #7 crochet hook. Call Peggy at 519-296-5834 for details.
Grand Bend and Area Chamber of Commerce General Meeting, March 31
Aux Sables Inn, 7:00pm-9:00pm. Business Development Bank (BDC) representative, Darek Sumera will speak on how BDC helps create and develop small and medium-sized businesses through financing, venture capital and consulting services. All businesses and the public welcome.
Forest Skating Club Annual General Meeting, April 26
Lower Board Room, the Shores Recreation Centre, 7:00pm. All members invited.
Thedford Garden Club is dedicated to keeping the flower gardens around our community attractive. Meetings are held at the Village Complex on the second Tuesday of the month from April to December. We organize work parties for other evenings and weekends to keep our gardens beautiful. If you want to help out but can't make the meetings, email Jeannette at tidballs@execulink.com or call 519-296-5804. We would love to see you.
Grand Bend Women's Probus, is an organization for retired business and professional women. Meetings are held the second Tuesday of the month from September to June at the Grand Bend Legion. Upcoming speakers and topics include: March 11, The Lucan Donnelly's and April 13, De-cluttering Your House and Feng Shui. New members are welcome, call 519-238-1114 or 519-238-5419.
PROGRAMS & OTHER
Open Painting at the Grand Bend Art Centre, Thursdays from 1:00pm to 3:00pm. Cost is $10 - bring a project and materials and paint with various artists.
Mom & Me Program
North Lambton CHC, come, RELAX and chat with other moms, health professionals available to ask questions. Includes support for new moms and babies under 12 months, weigh scale for baby, child care for older children and discussions with health care providers. Call 519-786-4545 ext 231 for details.
Forest Seniors Coffee and Drop In Program, Fridays
North Lambton CHC, The Great Hall, 9:30am
Orchard View Retirement Home, Arkona, 10:00am
Arkona every Friday at 10:00 am @ The Orchard View Retirement Home (Every Friday)
Grand Bend Diners Program
St. John's Anglican Church, 5:30pm. Second and fourth Thursday of the month. Transportation is available along with take-out. Cost is $9 per person, entertainment and social time. Call 519-235-0258.
Kiwanis Kineto Theatre, weekends and Tuesdays
Forest, 8:00pm
Grand Bend Drum Circle, Fridays
Grand Bend Youth Centre,
1:30pm-3:00pm
Euchre, Port Franks Community Centre, Mondays at 7:30pm and Tuesdays at 1:00pm.
Bridge, Port Franks Community Centre, Tuesdays and Fridays at 1:00pm
Dunes Duplicate Bridge, Port Franks Community Centre, Mondays at 7:00pm, Wednesdays and Fridays at 1:00pm
Shuffleboard, Port Franks Community Centre, Thursdays from 1:00pm - 4:00pm
Badminton, Port Franks Community Centre, Fridays at 10:00am
Cards, Port Franks Community Centre, Thursdays at 7:30pm - Bid Euchre or Texas Hold'em, alternating weeks
Optimist Club of Ausable Port Franks have Nevada break-open tickets available at MacPherson's Restaurant
Optimist Club of Ausable Port Franks Youth Drop-In Centre, Port Franks Community Centre. For details call Barb 519-243-1515.
Victim Services of Sarnia - Lambton Inc. is currently seeking caring individuals interested in volunteering in Lambton County. Victim Services is a volunteer organization that works with police to provide immediate emotional and practical support to victims of crime and tragic circumstance. Volunteer training will being in April and will be held in the Sarnia area. For information, please call 519-344-8861 ext 5238 or 1-888-281-3665 ext 5238. Call today to be a part of this rewarding experience.
Lambton Shores YMCA offers a variety of programs at the Shores Recreation Centre in Forest including Y-Bo, Y-Stretch, Zumba, spin classes and more. State of the art equipment is great for all levels of training. Schedules available online at www.ymcasar.org. "Have you been to the YMCA yet? First visit is on us!". For more information call 519-786-9622 .
Ladies Ball Hockey, Late April or Early May
Games are played at the Shores Recreation Centre. Anyone interested in playing or putting in a team, contact Mary at mheyblom74@hotmail.com
Please note: The Municipality of Lambton Shores is not necessarily affiliated with the events listed here. All event date, times and locations are subject to change. For further information on specific events, please contact the event organizer(s).
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