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EVENTS CALENDAR
MARCH
COMMUNITY EVENTS
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The Forest Legion
For information on events listed below, call the Forest Legion at
519-783-5373. For the meat bingo, call 519-786-5357.
- March 1: Legion Breakfast, the first Sunday of each month from 9:30am - 12:30pm. Cost is $7.00 per person.
- March 18: Meat Bingo, the third Wednesday of each month. Doors open at 6:00pm, Bingo starts at 7:00pm.
-Shuffleboard every Thursday from 1:30pm - 3:30pm. Free, open to everyone.
- Meat Raffle every Saturday from 4:00pm - 6:00pm.
The Grand Bend Legion
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
- March 14: St. Patty's Day with Mike Fagan from 3:00pm - 6:00pm
- March 21: Horse Races from 3:00pm - 6:00pm
- March 28: Five Piece Band, the Undec?ded from 3:00pm - 6:00pm
The West Coast Lions Club is selling tickets beginning in March for a Golf Ball Drop from a Hot Air Balloon at the Oakwood Inn Driving Range on August 28. Closest ball to the hole will win valuable prizes. Tickets are $10.00 from any Lion member, or by calling 519-236-7399 or 519-238-6267. Hot Air Balloon rides available the evening of the draw (weather permitting). All proceeds will be going to the Grand Bend Beach Enhancement Project.
Shriner's Hillbilly Meat Raffle, March 7
Grog's Pub & Grill, 2:00pm - 4:00pm.
Good Tyme Country Jamboree, March 12 & 26
Thomas Hall, Thedford Arena from 1:00pm - 3:30pm. Please bring cookies to share - coffee and tea provided. For information, call 519-243-4036, 519-294-8875 or 519-243-2297.
Return of the Swans, March 14 - April 5
Lambton Heritage Museum, 10:00am - 5:00pm daily. Regular museum admission applies. For more information call 519-243-2600 or visit www.returnoftheswans.com.
Friends of the Pinery Park, March 14 - April 5
Join a park naturalist to discover the Return of the Swans in March and early April. Please call 519-243-8574 for details. View the article about this great opportunity on our Visiting Lambton Shores Page.
Paint Ontario, Art Show Competition & Sale, March 14 - April 5
Lambton Heritage Museum, 10:00am - 5:00pm daily. Regular museum admission applies. For more information call 519-243-2600 or visit www.paintontario.com.
Alhambra Annual Hay Ride for the Developmentally Challenged, March 18
Leaving Alhambra Hall on Klondyke Road at 10:00am. Horse and tractor drawn wagons will give a scenic tour of the Grand Bend Pinery area. Lunch will be served.
Optimist Club of Ausable Port Franks Meat Raffle, March 21
Grog's Pub & Grill, 2:00pm - 4:00pm.
The Kiwanis Club of Forest Pancake Breakfast and Sugar Bush Tour, March 21-22 & 28-29
Silver Birches Campground, 9537 Army Camp Road. Pancakes from 9:00am - 2:00pm. For more information, contact Martin Brunner or Norm Tomback.
Forest Chapter #116 Order of the Eastern Star Turkey Burger Luncheon, followed by Euchre, March 25
I.O.O.F. Hall, 20 Main St. N., Forest, 12:00pm. Take out available, cost is $7.00. Everyone welcome, proceeds to charity. Call 519-786-5848.
Optimist Club of Ausable Port Franks Much Music Video Dance, March 27
Thomas Hall, Thedford Arena from 7:00pm - 10:00pm. Cost is $10.00, ages 12-18. Contact Gordon at 519-243-3381 for more information.
Thedford Skating Club's Carnival, March 28
Thedford Arena, 7:00pm. The cost is $5.00/person and $3.00/child. Pre-schoolers are free! Dr. Beary Good from the Children's Hospital will make an appearance and will be accepting donations.
MEETINGS
Council Meetings, March 2 & March 16
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, meet every Wednesday from 10:00 a.m. until 2:00 p.m. at the Port Franks Community Centre. Dues are $1.00 if you attend. Be sure to bring a lunch. Coffee and tea are supplied. This is a non-profit organization that came in to existence on February 2nd, 2000, and was founded by Marilyn McCordic. This group was formed for one purpose only, to assist people in crisis. A secondary purpose has evolved through new friendships and good fellowship. We all learn from one another and share talents. All quilts go to Victims Services of Sarnia Lambton who distribute them on a needs basis. If you wish to become a volunteer for Victim Services, please call 1-888-281-3665 extension 238 or if you wish to donate material or become a volunteer for Caring Quilters of Lambton Shores, call Cathy Jones, secretary, 519-243-2239.
TOPS (Taking Off Pounds Sensibly) meets every Monday at the Arkona Municipal Building. Weigh in at 6:00pm and meeting at 7:00pm. A support group for those wishing to lose weight and live a healthier lifestyle.
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.
Optimist Club of Ausable Port Franks Dinner Meeting, Feb 3
Port Franks Community Centre, 6:30pm.
Senior's Dinner, Feb 3
Forest Legion. Healthy Heart Month. For more information call 519-786-4545 ext. 273.
Grand Bend Golden Agers Luncheon, Feb 4
Grand Bend Legion, 12:00pm. Mark Vansteenkist from Twin Pines will be the speaker. New members welcome! Also, shuffleboard every Monday & Thursday at 1:00pm, Euchre every 2nd & 4th Wednesday at 1:30pm.
Huron Country Playhouse Guild, Feb 5
Monthly luncheon meeting at the Schoolhouse Restaurant. Speaker Frank Loscombe will talk about "Fifty Five Alive". Members and new guests welcome. Call Mary at 519-238-5640.
Grand Bend Women's Probus Club, Feb 10
Grand Bend Legion from 9:30am - 11:30am. Guest speaker Pierre St-Laurant will present his photographs and stories of Nepal and Everest. For more information, contact Nancy Winters, 519-238-5419. New members welcome!
Optimist Club of Ausable Port Franks Breakfast Meeting, Feb 15
Port Franks Community Centre,10:00am.
Grand Bend Men's Probus Meeting, Feb 17
Grand Bend Legion, 10:00am. Guest speaker Jim Southcott will discuss the Grand Bend Beach Enhancement. Everyone welcome.
Grand Bend Women's Institute Meeting, Feb 19
Adult Day Care Centre at the Grand Bend Area CHC, 12:00pm. Topic is Women Traveling Alone with Johanna Van Mierlo - OPP. For more information, contact Cass Lovie
519-238-2727.
Grand Bend Area Horticultural Society, Feb 23
Grand Bend Legion, 7:00pm. Speaker Regine Switzer will discuss photography inspired by nature. Membership due, call Kitty Illman 519-238-5634.
PROGRAMS & OTHER
Tai Chi Evening Beginner Classes, Nov 4
Immaculate Heart of Mary Church in Grand Bend, 10:30am. Call 519-238-5958 or 519-238-6312 to register or for more information.
Healthy Lifestyles – Weight Management Group, begins in Jan
Come weigh the benefits of a healthy lifestyle in a monthly support group setting. Learn healthy eating and exercise strategies, tips to control emotional eating, encourage others and have our questions answered! Bring a friend and learn together. Call 519-786-4545 ext 307 to register.
Partners in Learning Winter Sessions, beginning Jan 21
Courses offered are "Disasters of the World" moderated by Don Santor and "Space, the Final Frontier" moderated by Mike Ash. Courses are held on Wednesdays from 10:00am - 12:00pm and 2:00pm - 4:00pm at Southcott Pines Clubhouse lower level. For more information or to register contact Ian Young, 519-238-5335 or Molly Russell at 519-238-2237, or visit the Partners in Learning website.
Socrates Café beginning Jan 22
An informal discussion group, Socrates Café meets bi-weekly on Thursdays at The Schoolhouse Restaurant in Grand Bend from 2:00pm - 4:00pm. For more information or to register contact Ian Young, 519-238-5335 or Molly Russell at 519-238-2237, or visit the Partners in Learning website.
Gentle Exercise Program, Feb 2
Grand Bend Area Community Health Centre Community Room, 10:30am. A free, safe, simple and easy exercise program for seniors Mondays & Thursdays. Program may be done standing or in chairs and incorporates stretching and strength work done at your own pace. Ask your doctor if this is right for you! Call 519-238-1556 ext. 231.
Healthy Lifestyle Exercise Program, Feb 2
Port Franks Community Centre, 9:00am. Every Tuesday and Thursday. Program includes warm up, low impact aerobic workout, strength work and stretching. Sponsored in part by Healthy Living Lambton. Cost: Free!! Everyone welcome. Contact Cindy Maxfield, Health Promoter at the GBACHC, 519-238-1556 ext 6 for details or to register. View Web
Alzheimer Caregiver Support, Feb 2
Grand Bend Area Community Health Centre, 7:00pm. Group program that provides education and support to caregivers. Please call 1-800-561-5012 for details.
Cooking Class, Feb 5
North Lambton Community Health Centre, Civic Room, 9:30am - 12:00pm. Support others and learn healthy recipes! For more information call 519-786-4545 ext 273.
Good Food Box, Payment Due Feb 6
Making healthy eating easy and affordable! Single - $10, Family $15. Delivery Sites: Kettle Point, Forest, Thedford or Watford. Delivery Date is Feb 18. For details call 519-786-4545 ext. 231.
For the Love of Your Heart, Feb 17
North Lambton Community Health Centre, Education Centre, 1:30pm - 3:00pm. Heart Health Class. For details call 519-786-4545 ext 273.
Heart Health Cooking, Feb 17
Grand Bend Area Community Health Centre, 10:00am - 12:00pm. This fun, free program teaches you how to cook healthier by adding more fibre and less sodium. Enjoy eating what you make!
Alphabites, Feb 20
Grand Bend Public School. Parents with their children aged 0-6 years explore activities and make a healthy snack based on a special book!
Contact Miranda at 519-238-1556 ext 222
Mental Health Education and Support Group, Feb 25
Grand Bend Area CHC, 1:30pm - 3:30pm or 7:00pm - 8:30pm. Monthly support group for family and friends that provides tools and strategies along with ongoing educational information. Call 519-238-1556 ext 223 or ext 230 for details.
Men Can Cook, Feb 25
Grand Bend Area CHC, 10:00 am to 1:00 pm, $5. Advance your cooking skills and enjoy a healthy, yummy meal. Contact Miranda Burgess at 519-238-1556 ext 222
Community Blood Pressure Clinic, Feb 26
Grand Bend Area Community Health Centre, 2:00pm - 4:00pm in the Adult Centre Wing. Everyone welcome. Have your blood pressure checked for free by a nurse. No appointment necessary.
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.
Gymbugs Weekly classes now at The Shores Recreation Centre. Parent and child classes for ages 4 months to 7 years. Gymnastics (Soft Play, Balance Beams, Tumbling Equipment, Agility Equipment!) Baby Yoga & Massage, Music & Songs, Bubbles, Tunnels, Parachutes, Ball Play, Sports Drills, Developmental Games...and much more! Gymbugs qualifies for the Child Tax Credit.
Classes also available for daycare centres, schools and private groups. Contact Jenilyn for information and registration @ 519-852-2574.
Baby Boot Camp Work out with baby! Classes taught by Nationally Certified Personal Trainers specializing in pre and post-natal fitness. Lose the "baby bulge" with cardio, strength training and abdominal exercises designed to target your problem areas! Classes held at The Shores Recreation Centre. Contact Jenilyn for information and registration @ 519-852-2574
Grand Bend Scouting still has space available for eager Beavers, boys and girls ages 5-7. Meetings are every Wednesday at the Grand Bend Youth Centre from 6:30-7:30pm. "It's never too late to join!" For more information, call Bev at 519-294-0342.
Forest Let's Get Active Together - meets every Monday and Wednesday at The Shores Recreation Centre Gymnasium. Ages 8-13 years, 3:00-4:15pm. The group does not meet on P.D. days or holidays. Program runs from September to June - select skating and swimming days occur on a monthly basis.
Kettle Point Let's Get Active Together - meets every Tuesday and Thursday at Hillside School Gymnasium (Kettle Point Community Centre). Ages 8-13 years, 3:30-4:30pm. The group does not meet on P.D. days or holidays. Program runs from September to June - select skating and swimming days occur on a monthly basis.
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.
Winter Walking Thedford – Thomas Hall
Mondays & Thursdays, 10:00am. Call 519-786-4545 ext 273 for details.
Walk Program – Community Health Centre -Hillside School
Mondays & Thursdays, 4:30pm. Call 519-786-4545 ext 273 for details.
Winter Walking Forest – Forest Legion
Tuesdays & Fridays, 10:15am. Call 519-786-4545 ext 273 for details.
Winter Walking Arkona – Arkona Senior’s Hall
Tuesdays & Thursdays, 10:30am. Call 519-786-4545 ext 273 for details.
Low Impact -Tuesdays and Thursdays at The Shores Recreation Centre – 8:30am (Until April 29th). Call 519-786-4545 ext 273 for details.
Fitness and Fun - Tuesdays and Thursdays at The Shores Recreation Centre – 9:30am (Until April 29th). Call 519-786-4545 ext 273 for details.
Gentle Pace – Tuesdays and Thursdays at The Shores Recreation Centre – 10:30am (Until April 29th). Call 519-786-4545 ext 273 for details.
Sittercise – Tuesdays and Thursdays at Arkona Orchardview Apartments – 9:30am (Until April 29th). Call 519-786-4545 ext 273 for details.
Kiwanis Kineto Theatre, weekends and Tuesdays
Forest, 8:00pm
Dunes Duplicate Bridge, Mon, Wed, Fri
Port Franks Community Centre, 7:00pm, 1:00pm
Grand Bend Drum Circle, Fridays
Grand Bend Youth Centre,
1:30pm-3:00pm
Contact Leanne at the Youth Centre or call 519-238-8759 for more information.
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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