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EVENTS CALENDAR

February

COMMUNITY EVENTS

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.

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.

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 for full list of February events - See PDF

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.

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.nlchildcare.ca/oeyc. 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.

MEETINGS

Sunset Cinema Social Film Group, October to June

A movie is shown on the first Thursday of each month, from October to June at 7pm, in the Community Room of the Grand Bend and Area Health Centre. Titles are displayed at the post office. Admission is free, donations welcome. For more information please call 519-238-1114. February's feature film "Margin Call", starring Kevin Spacey (drama).

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.

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 is welcome to join, no sewing or quilting experience necessary. For details contact Annette at GAHitchins@execulink.com or call 519-238-5419

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. For details call 519-238-1114.

• February 14 at 9:30am - Guest Speaker: Laurie Webb, Curator at the Lambton Heritage Museum  - "Heritage of Lambton Shores"

Men's Probus  of Grand Bend and Area meet the third Tuesday of each month at the Grand Bend Legion at 10:00am. Probus clubs are for retired professionals, business people and others.  The basic purpose of Probus is to offer regular gatherings for those in retirement who share similar interests and would like to meet existing and new friends.  Each meeting has a high caliber guest speaker. For details call Hank Winters, president at 519-238-5419.

• February 21 - Lillian Kluka "Life On The Water"
• March 20 - Kathie Wolcott "Have Hammer, Will Travel"

The Forest Probus Club meets the second Wednesday of each month at 9:45am in the Crozier Hall, North Lambton Community Health Centre. This is a social club for retired singles or couples. Info about "Probus Club" is available at www.probus.org/canada Local Club info through Jim Minielly, 519-786-3329 or minieljc@xcelco.on.ca.

The Port Franks Garden Club is a group of friendly gardening enthusiasts who meet on the third Tuesday of most months at 7:30pm at the Port Franks Community Centre. Our activities include guest speakers, plant sales, workshops, garden tours and various outings. Upcoming speakers include:

• February 21 - Ausable Bayfield Conservation Authority - "Owls in Ontario"

Forest Garden Club is a friendly group who come together because of their love of gardening and nature. Meetings take place on the second Monday of the month at the Shores Recreation Centre at 7:00pm. For more information call 519-786-3329.

• February 13 - Meeting at the Shores at 7:00pm.  Guest speaker will be Sonny Parkes, a specialist in landscape and arboriculture, who will be presenting his plan for the library garden.

Grand Bend Area Horticultural Society is committed to the beautification of Grand Bend and the improvement of the environment in which we live. Regular meetings take place the last Monday of the month at the Grand Bend Legion at 7:00pm.

Port Franks and Area Camera Club is dedicated to fostering the creativity of its members as they enhance their skills in the art of photography.  Anyone is welcome to join, regardless of skill level.  Meetings are held the second and fourth Monday of each month at the Port Franks Community Centre at 7:00pm.

• February 2012 Program:

  • Monday, February 13 @ 7:00pm – Presentation: Fun Effects with Piknik with Janette Baillie
• Saturday, February 18 @ 10:00am – Walkabout: Pinery/Erin’s
• Monday, February 27 @ 7:00pm – Comments & Critique.  Mini-workshop with Erin Steer on creating slideshows

Port Franks Community Police Committee is a group of Port Franks residents who meet once a month to maintain the close liaison between the Forest OPP and the Port Franks community.  We identify communiy and individual concerns and put in place solutions.  We also work to encourage a sense of pride and a commitment to improve the "quality of life" in our community. 

• The next meeting will take place on April 10, 2012
  • 7:30pm at the Port Franks Community Centre

T.O.P.S. Take Off Pounds Sensibly

Weekly meetings are held Mondays (except on holidays) at 16 Smith St in Arkona. Weigh-in 6:00pm-7:00pm; meeting 7:00pm-7:30pm. $30 for the year or $2.00 per week.  For more information, contact Doris at 519-828-3266 or email dratchison@xcelco.on.ca.  www.tops.ca

Arkona Lioness

Meetings are held the 2nd and 4th Tuesdays of each month September through June. 7:00pm to 9:00pm at 16 Smith St in Arkona.  Membership is $25.00 per year.  For more information, contact Doris at 519-828-3266 or email dratchison@xcelco.on.ca

PROGRAMS & OTHER

Arkona Seniors Activities- note that all events listed take place at the Arkona Seniors Hall. Everyone welcome!

• Shuffleboard every Monday, 9:00am
• Mat Making every Monday, 1:00pm
• Euchre every Wednesday, 7:30pm until June

Port Franks Seniors Activities - all programs take place at the Port Franks Community Centre.

• Mondays: Darts at 1:00pm, Euchre at 7:30pm
• Tuesdays: Bridge and Euchre at 1:00pm
• Thursdays: Shuffleboard at 1:00pm and Bid Euchre & Texas Hold'em every other week at 7:30pm
• Fridays: Badminton at 10:00am, Bridge at 1:00pm

Thedford Senior Citizens Club - all programs take place at the Village Complex, Thedford.

• Euchre every Wednesday at 1:30pm
• Every third Wednesday Potluck at 12:30pm
• Bid Euchre every other Saturday

Dunes Duplicate Bridge, Port Franks Community Centre, Mondays at 7:00pm, Wednesdays and Fridays at 1:00pm.

Thedford Shuffleboard Club invites you to join us in beginning our new season at the Legacy Recreation Centre.  Shuffleboard is a game for all ages.  If you have never played before and would like to experience a very enjoyable, relaxing game, join us on Mondays from 1:00pm - 4:00pm.  We can provide an introduction to the game for beginners in a non-competitive atmosphere.  No equipment needed.  For information call Dan at 519-243-1934, or Tony at 519-296-4472.

Forest Kids Ball Hockey League - See Poster

This is a new league within Lambton Shores for children ages 5 thru 17. making up 4 divisions. The League will run May 3 to July 19, 2012, 6-9:30pm at the Shores Recreation Centre in Forest. Rules and Registration Forms are available online. Registration is $50 per child. For more information, contact Ryan Steven at 519-786-2142 or ryansteven22@hotmail.com. Registration Dates are as follows at the Shores Recreation Centre:

• Saturday February 4  11:00am-1:00pm
• Saturday February 25  11:00am-1:00pm
• Saturday March 10       11:00am-1:00pm
• Saturday March 31     11:00am-1:00pm
• Lambton Shores Minor Hockey Banquet   (date to come) normally in April.

Forest Xtreme Ringette is looking for players! Ringette is played on a standard rink with full equipment and hockey skates, the stick is straight and the object being pursued is a rubber ring. This is a great sport for all ages! For more information visit www.eteamz.com/forestringette or www.cometryringette.com.

Forest Lawn Bowling Club - Come out and enjoy some exercise and good fellowship in the fresh air of summer.  Regular games (jitneys) are held Tuesday and Thursday evenings starting at 7:00pm.  Teams are set at 6:45pm according to members who are available to play that that evening.  All you need is comfortable clothing and footwear as all other equipment is provided. New members are welcome at any jitney and instruction is given.  You can try it for free, then a season membership is only $50 and $2.00 per jitney.  We have 7 tournaments throughout the season which are held Thursday evenings and start at 6:00pm.  Cost for tournaments is $5.00 and new members are very welcome to participate in our tournaments.  We are a friendly club who try our best but are not highly competitive.  We invite you to come out and have some fun.

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.

Knox Presbyterian Church is offering a Summer Youth Program for students in grades 6-8 and 9-12.  Weekly activities, jam sessions and drop in activities will be offered.  For information contact Chris O'Reilly at 519-243-3862.

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.

Optimist Club of Grand Bend Youth Centre exists to promote and encourage recreation programs for all ages within Lambton Shores, while creating everlasting relationships with peers, volunteers and staff. For more information or to register, call 519-238-1155 or visit www.gbyouthcentre.ca

Friends of Pinery Park is a charitable organization dedicated to education, promotion, preservation and support of Pinery Provincial Park. To help support the Pinery's educational programs, become a member of the Friends of Pinery Park. For more information call 519-243-1521 or visit www.pinerypark.on.ca.

Kiwanis Kineto Theatre, weekends and Tuesdays
Forest, 8:00pm visit http://www.xcelco.on.ca/~kiwanis/theatre/ for upcoming shows.

Grand Bend Drum Circle, Fridays
Grand Bend Youth Centre, 1:30pm-3:00pm

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 519-243-3005.

Victim Services of Sarnia - Lambton Inc. is 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. For details call 1-888-281-3665 ext 5238.

Lambton Shores YMCA offers a variety of programs at the Shores Recreation Centre in Forest including Y-Stretch, Zumba, Bootcamp and more. State of the art equipment is great for all levels of training. Schedules available online at www.ymcaswo.org. "Have you been to the YMCA yet? First visit is on us!". For more information call 519-786-9622. Summer camps are coming!  Check the website or call for details.

The Taxandria Falcons Soccer Club - Registrations for the summer program can be completed online at www.taxandriasoccer.on.ca. Check out our website to keep up to date with our programs and activities.

Forest BIA - various events take place throughout the season at local businesses. For events and details, visit www.shopforest.ca

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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