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To Do List – February 18 to March 17

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Grand Bend Nursery School is now offering 5 sessions a week of the Early Learning Program…a FREE high quality program designed to help prepare young children for school. For children 2.5 to 4 years old who reside in Lambton County. Call Grand Bend Nursery School at 519-238-8514.

Tuesdays
10 a.m. – 2 p.m. – Pt. Franks Comm Ctr.
Kids Matter every Tuesday. 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 Smith at 519-296-5834 for details.

7 p.m. – Grand Bend Legion
Bingo

Fridays
5 to 7 p.m. – Grand Bend Legion
Meat Draw

Thursday, February 18
1:30 to 2:30 p.m. – Grand Bend CHC
Grand Bend Women’s Institute (Please bring item for children’d hospital).

Saturday, February 20
9:30 to 11:30 a.m. – Grand Bend CHC
Grand Bend Community Foundation 2009 Donor and Grant Celebration. Everyone welcome.

Monday, February 22
7 to 9 p.m. – Grand Bend Legion.
Grand Bend Horticultural Society. Chris Thompson and OPP Constable Crystal Jones. Topic: Identity Theft & Security

Wednesday, February 24
9 to 11 a.m. – St. John’s by the Lake Anglican Church, Grand Bend
Matters Meeting making mats for 3rd world countries

Wednesday, February 24
12:30 to 3 p.m. – Schoolhouse Restaurant, Grand Bend
Huron Country Playhouse Guild Luncheon. Guests and new members welcome. Contact Mary 519-238-5640.

Monday, March 1 to Wed. March 31
12 p.m. – Greenway Road e. of Hwy 21
Return of the Tundra Swans. Bring your binoculars. On weekends naturalists will be on-site to answer any of your questions. For more info visit www.returnoftheswans.com.

Tuesday, March 9
9:30 to 11:30 a.m. – GB Legion.
Women’s Probus. Anyone interested in joining is asked to call membership chair, Susan Trumper, at 519-238-5516.

Monday, March 16
10 a.m. – Grand Bend Legion
Grand Bend Men’s Probus club. Topic: Sailing Across the Atlantic with Brian Hall

Arts & Entertainment

Mondays
1 to 3 p.m. – Grand Bend Legion
Golden Agers Shuffleboard

7 p.m. – Port Franks Comm. Ctr.
Dunes Duplicate Bridge

Tuesdays
1 p.m. – Port Franks Comm. Ctr.
Bridge

Wednesdays
7 p.m. – Port Franks Comm. Ctr.
Dunes Duplicate Bridge

Thursdays
1 to 4 p.m. – Pt. Franks Comm. Ctr.
Shuffleboard

1 to 3 p.m. – Grand Bend Legion
Golden Agers Shuffleboard

7:30 p.m. – Pt. Franks Comm. Ctr.
Cards

Fridays
10 a.m. – Port Franks Comm. Ctr.
Badminton

1 p.m. – Port Franks Comm. Ctr.
Bridge

1:30 to 3:30 p.m. – GB Youth Centre
Grand Bend Drum Circle. Contact Anita at the Youth Centre or call 519-238-8759.

7 p.m. – Port Franks Comm. Ctr.
Dunes Duplicate Bridge

Thursday, February 18
1 to 2 p.m. – Grand Bend Legion
Grand Bend Golden Agers Euchre

Wednesday, February 24
1:30 to 2:30 p.m. – Grand Bend Legion.
Grand Bend Golden Agers Euchre

Saturday, February 27
3 to 6 p.m. – Grand Bend Legion
Horse Races

Thursday, March 4
7 p.m. – Grand Bend CHC
Sunset Cinema presents: Shattered Glass, drama based on a true story.

Saturday, March 6
3 to 6 p.m. – Grand Bend Legion
Live Music by Midlife Crisis

Health & Fitness

Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays
8 to 9 a.m. – Southcott Clubhouse
Workout for your Life. To learn more, call Beth Sweeney at 519-238-5555

Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays
8:45 to 10 a.m. (Mon/Fri), (to 9 a.m. Wed.) – Grand Bend Legion
TGIF Exercise classes with Elinor Clarke. $3/week – all proceeds to charity.

Mondays and Wednesdays
6 to 7 p.m. – Precious Blood Catholic School gym
Workout for your Life. To learn more, call Shelley Van Osch at 519-234-6253.

Tuesdays and Thursdays
9 a.m. – Pt Franks Community Centre
Healthy Lifestyle Exercise Program. 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 to register.

Thursday, February 18
Grand Bend CHC
Pick Up Good Food Boxes

Tuesday, February 23
1:30 to 3:30 p.m. – Grand Bend CHC
Stop Smoking Program

Wednesday, February 24
10 a.m. to 1 p.m. – Grand Bend CHC.
Men Can Cook. Advance your cooking skills and enjoy a tasty healthy lunch for $5. Contact Miranda at 519-238-1556 ext 222.

Thursday, February 25
1 to 2 p.m. – Grand Bend Legion.
Grand Bend Golden Agers Euchre

Wednesday, February 24
10 a.m. to noon – Grand Bend CHC
Mental Health Support Group. Contact Social Worker Lise Callahan at 519-238-1556 ext 230 for more info.

Thursday, February 25
2 to 4 p.m. – Grand Bend CHC
Health Screening Day. Screening is one of the best ways to detect and correct your health! Screening will be offered for Blood Pressure, Diabetes, Senior Nutrition, Occupational therapy needs, Exercise and Mental health! Refreshments and door prizes too! Contact Health Promoter Cindy Maxfield 519-238-1556 ext 231 for details.

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Grand Bend Winter Carnival 2010

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Friday, February 5
6 to 9 p.m. – GB Public School
Sobey’s Drive-in Movie Night. Build your own car and come to the movies. Ages 12 and under.

8 p.m. – Various Locations
Opening Ceremonies. Torch Relay beginning at Municipal Parking Lot across from FINE A Restaurant. Lighting of the Flame at Paddington’s.

Saturday, February 6
9 a.m. – Grand Bend ball diamond
Sno-Pitch Tournament

11 a.m. – Oakwood Inn
Snow Golf

11 a.m. – Paddington’s
Children’s Piñata Party. Mexican theme. Limo contest and more. Call 519-238-5788.

1 to 8 p.m. – Riverbend
Riverbend Olympics

2 p.m. – Gables
Fat Kat Karaoke. Win prizes.

5 to 8 p.m. – Grand Bend Legion
Spaghetti Dinner. $8 adults, $5 children.

6 p.m. – behind Legion
Fireworks

Sunday, February 7
10 a.m. – Grand Bend Legion
Register for Veteran Memorial Dart Tournament. Mixed doubles and teams. Contact Legion or Sam Bell (519-243-2452) or Bob Chapdelaine (519-238-2775)

Second weekend

Friday, February 12
TBA – Gables
Bring Your Own Meat BBQ. Age of Majority. Reserve early. Call 519-238-2371.

Saturday, February 13
9 a.m. – Grand Bend ball diamond
Sno-Pitch Tournament

9 a.m. – Pine Dale Motor Inn
Winter Carnival Craft Show. Vendors register: call 519-238-2231.

11 a.m. – Main Street Grand Bend
Rotary/Chamber Parade

11:30 a.m. – GB United Church
Lunch. $6/person. $3/child 12 and under.

12 to 4 p.m. – Colonial parking lot.
Kids’ amusement rides

3 p.m. – Gables
Search For Talent. Win prizes. Age of Majority.

3 to 6 p.m. – Grand Bend Legion
Live music by The Persuaders

5 to 8 p.m. – Grand Bend Legion
Steak BBQ. Limited tickets $12/person.

9 p.m. – Riverbend
Karaoke Contest (age of majority event).

Sunday, February 14
8 a.m. – Grand Bend fire hall
Firemen’s Breakfast. $6/person. $3/child aged 5-12. Free for children under age 5. Please bring canned goods for the Food Bank.

10 a.m. – Grand Bend Legion
Register for Youth Dart Tournament. Free admission. Lunch provided by Legion.

2 p.m. – Colonial parking lot.
Waiters’ Race. Music by Lance Bedard.

TBA – Oakwood clubhouse
Children’s Talent Show. Free admission. Call 519-238-7325 to register.

6 p.m. – Grand Bend Legion
Closing Ceremonies. Tickets $10/person. Join us as we put out the flame on another Winter Carnival. Dress as your favourite Winter Olympic athlete. Medal presentations for business and community awards and snow sculptures. Carry The Torch Passport Lottery draw at 8pm.
Other community events

Monday, January 25
9:30 to 11:30 a.m. – Grand Bend CHC
Heart Health Workshop. Free program. Patricia Baker 519-238-1556 ext 235.

Wednesday, January 27
10 a.m. to 1 p.m. – Grand Bend CHC
Men Can Cook. Advance your cooking skills and enjoy a tasty healthy lunch for $5. Contact Miranda at 519-238-1556 ext 222.

10 a.m to 12 p.m. – Grand Bend CHC
Mental Health Support Group. Lise Callahan 519-238-1556 ext 230.

12:30 to 3 p.m. – Southcott Pines clubhouse
Huron Country Playhouse Guild monthly luncheon meeting. Mary 519-238-5640

Thursday, January 28
2 to 4 p.m. – Grand Bend CHC
Blood Pressure Clinic. Free service.

Thursday, February 4
7 p.m. – Grand Bend CHC
Sunset Cinema presents “Amal”. Admission: free.

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To Do List – November 19 to December 16, 2009

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Grand Bend Nursery School is now offering 5 sessions a week of the Early Learning Program…a FREE high quality program designed to help prepare young children for school.
If you have children 2.5 to 4 years old and reside in Lambton County call Grand Bend Nursery School at 519-238-8514

Tuesdays
10 a.m. to 2 p.m. – Port Franks Community Ctr.
Kids Matter every Tuesday. 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 Smith at 519-296-5834 for details.

7 p.m. – Grand Bend Legion
Bingo

Fridays
5 to 7 p.m. – Grand Bend Legion
Meat Draw

Thursday, November 19
1:30 p.m. – Grand Bend CHC
Grand Bend Women’s Institute Meeting.
The Currant Organic General Store – Angie Richter. Everyone welcome!

Wednesday, November 25
1 to 3 p.m. – Southcott Pines clubhouse
Huron Country Playhouse Guild Annual Christmas Wassail
Please come out and join in for a fun afternoon. Guests and new members welcome. Call Mary at 519-238-5640.

Monday, November 30
7 p.m. – Grand Bend Legion (check to be sure)
Grand Bend Horticultural Society. Annual Meeting and Pot Luck Dinner.
Flower show – format to be announced.

Tuesday, December 8
9:30 to 11:30 a.m. – Grand Bend Legion
Women’s Probus, Grand Bend. Anyone interested in joining is asked to call membership chair, Susan Trumper, at 519-238-5516

Arts & Entertainment

Mondays
1 to 3 p.m. – Grand Bend CHC
Golden Agers Shuffleboard

7 p.m. – Port Franks Comm. Ctr.
Dunes Duplicate Bridge

Tuesdays
1 p.m. – Port Franks Comm. Ctr.
Bridge

Wednesdays
7 p.m. – Port Franks Comm. Ctr.
Dunes Duplicate Bridge

Thursdays
1 to 4 p.m. – Pt. Franks Comm. Ctr.
Shuffleboard

1 to 3 p.m. – Grand Bend CHC
Golden Agers Shuffleboard

7:30 p.m. – Pt. Franks Comm. Ctr.
Cards

Fridays
10 a.m. – Port Franks Comm. Ctr.
Badminton

1 p.m. – Port Franks Comm. Ctr.
Bridge

1:30 to 3:30 p.m. – Grand Bend Youth Centre
Grand Bend Drum Circle. Contact Anita at the Youth Centre or call 519-238-8759.

7 p.m. – Port Franks Comm. Ctr.
Dunes Duplicate Bridge

Health & Fitness

Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays
8 to 9 a.m. – Southcott Pines Clubhouse
Workout for your Life. To learn more, call Beth Sweeney at 519-238-5555

Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays
8:45 to 10 a.m. (Mon/Fri), (to 9 a.m. Wed.) – Grand Bend Legion
TGIF Exercise classes with Elinor Clarke. $3/week – all proceeds to charity.

Mondays and Wednesdays
6 to 7 p.m. – Precious Blood Catholic School gym
Workout for your Life. To learn more, call Shelley Van Osch at 519-234-6253.

Mondays
10:30 to 11:45 a.m. – Pt. Franks studio
Gentle Yoga to November 9th – 8 weeks. Anne Chute 519-243-3552 www.annesyogaworks.com

6:45 to 8 p.m. – Pt. Franks studio
Gentle Yoga to November 9th – 8 weeks. Anne Chute 519-243-3552 www.annesyogaworks.com

Tuesdays and Thursdays
9 a.m. – Port Franks Community Centre
Healthy Lifestyle Exercise Program. 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 to register.

Wednesdays
7 to 8 p.m. – St. Francis Advocates Building, Arkona
Yoga to November 4 – 8 weeks. Anne Chute 519-243-3552 www.annesyogaworks.com

Wednesday, November 25
1:30 to 3:30 p.m. – Grand Bend CHC
Healthy Aging Seminar – Present Changing Relationships. Join Social Worker Mickey Gurbin and N.P. Lynda Wilkey as they discuss how aging can change our interaction with others and how to enhance and improve our relationships.

7 to 8:30 p.m. – Grand Bend CHC
Healthy Aging Seminar – Present Changing Relationships. Join Social Worker Mickey Gurbin and N.P. Lynda Wilkey as they discuss how aging can change our interaction with others and how to enhance and improve our relationships.

10 a.m. to 1 p.m. – Grand Bend CHC
Men Can Cook. Advance your cooking skills and enjoy a tasty healthy lunch for $5. Contact Miranda at 519-238-1556 ext 222.

10 a.m. to 12 p.m. – Grand Bend CHC
Mental Health Support Group. Please note new time. Contact Social Worker Lise Callahan at 519-238-1556 ext 230 for more info.

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To Do List – October 21 to November 18

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Grand Bend Nursery School is now offering 5 sessions a week of the Early Learning Program…a FREE high quality program designed to help prepare young children for school. If you have children 2.5 to 4 years old and reside in Lambton County call Grand Bend Nursery School at 519-238-8514

Tuesdays
10 a.m. to 2 p.m. – Port Franks Community Ctr.
Kids Matter every Tuesday. 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 Smith at 519-296-5834 for details.

7 p.m. – Grand Bend Legion
Bingo

Fridays
5 to 7 p.m. – Grand Bend Legion
Meat Draw

Monday, October 26
7 p.m. – Grand Bend Legion
Grand Bend Horticultural Society Meeting. Marie from Plant Paradise will speak on her career working in the flower industry along with her catering and crisis counselling.

Wednesday, October 28
Huron Country Playhouse Guild. Annual luncheon meeting. A turkey dinner will be catered by the “Ladies of the Legion”. Call Mary 519-238-5640 for details. Everyone welcome!

Saturday, October 31
1 to 4 p.m. – Pt. Franks Comm. Ctr.
Kids Hallowe’en Fun Fair. Ausable Port Franks Optimists presents the Monster Bash of the Year. $15/family or $5/person.

8:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. – Pt. Franks Community Centre
Hallowe’en Dance (age of majority). Presented by Ausable Port Franks Optimists. $10 – for more information, call Jason 243-0582 jttech@execulink.com.

Saturday, November 7
7 to 9 p.m. – Morrison Dam, Exeter
Owl Prowl. Presented by the Ausable Bayfield Conservation Authority. After an engaging multimedia show, participants go on a guided night hike to call in owls. For more details, call Julie Stellingwerff at 519-235-2610 or 1-888-286-2610.

Arts & Entertainment

Tuesdays
7 to 9 p.m. (to December 8) – Bliss Studios, Port Franks
Adult drawing classes. Painting, drawing, collage and lots more fun. Contact Lorraine or Tony at 519-243-3598.

Fridays
1:30 to 3:30 p.m. – Grand Bend Youth Centre
Grand Bend Drum Circle. Contact Anita at the Youth Centre or call 519-238-8759.

Thursday, November 5
7 p.m. – Grand Bend CHC
Sunset Cinema presents Cadillac Records, a musical biopic based on the true story of the creation of Chess Records in 1947 and the blues artists of its time. Free admission. Donations welcome.

Health & Fitness

Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays
8 to 9 a.m.
Last outdoor Workout for your Life Friday October 23. After a two week break, WFYL moves indoors to the Southcott Pines Clubhouse starting Nov. 9. To learn more, call Beth Sweeney at 519-238-5555

Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays
8:45 to 10 a.m. (Mon/Fri), (to 9 a.m. Wed.) – Grand Bend Legion
TGIF Exercise classes with Elinor Clarke. $3/week – all proceeds to charity.

Mondays and Wednesdays
6 to 7 p.m.
Last outdoor Workout for your Life Wednesday October 21.After a two week break, WFYL moves indoors to the Precious Blood Catholic School gym Nov. 9th. To learn more, call Shelley Van Osch at 519-234-6253.

Mondays
10:30 to 11:45 a.m. – Pt. Franks studio
Gentle Yoga to November 9th – 8 weeks. Anne Chute 519-243-3552 www.annesyogaworks.com

6:45 to 8 p.m. – Pt. Franks studio
Gentle Yoga to November 9th – 8 weeks. Anne Chute 519-243-3552 www.annesyogaworks.com

Tuesdays and Thursdays
9 a.m. – Port Franks Community Centre
Healthy Lifestyle Exercise Program. 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 to register.

Wednesdays
7 to 8 p.m. – St. Francis Advocates Building, Arkona
Yoga to November 4 – 8 weeks. Anne Chute 519-243-3552 www.annesyogaworks.com

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To Do List – September 24 to October 14

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Grand Bend Nursery School is now offering five sessions a week of the Early Learning Program, a FREE high quality program designed to help prepare young children for school. Lambton County residents witih children 2.5 to 4 years old can call G.B. Nursery School at 519-238-8514

Tuesdays
10 a.m. to 2 p.m. – Pt Franks Comm Ctr.
Kids Matter every Tuesday. 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 Smith at 519-296-5834 for details.

7 p.m. – Grand Bend Legion
Bingo

Fridays
5 to 7 p.m. – Grand Bend Legion
Meat Draw

7 p.m. – Grand Bend Legion
Grand Bend Horticultural Society. Brenda Campbell from Cozyns Gallery presents “Fall Décor Inside and Out”

Friday, September 25
7 p.m. – Grand Bend Legion
Sweet Dreams: A Tribute to Patsy Cline. Tickets $10. Call Marg 519-238-5154 or Agnes 238-6267.Everyone welcome!

Sunday, September 27
8 to 11 a.m. – Grand Bend Legion
Annual Legion Breakfast

3:30 p.m. – Trivitt Church, Exeter
Thanksgiving Celebration. Fish fry at 5 p.m., adults $15 and children 5-12 $7. Choir and orchestra: Bach cantata. Proceeds to Lioness Club. Phone 519-235-4156.

Thursday, Oct. 1
10 a.m. – GB Catholic Church
Tai Chi Open House. Refreshments served. Everyone welcome. Contact Elaine at 238-6312 for details.

12:30 p.m. – Grand Bend Legion
Golden Agers Luncheon. $4 per person. Speaker Molly Russell. Memberships now due. New members welcome!

7 p.m. – Grand Bend CHC
Sunset Cinema (Social Film Club) presents Noel Coward film “Easy Virtue”.

Saturday, October 3
10:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. – Pinery park visitor centre
Art in the Park.  Artwork by local artists will be on display.  For more information please call 519-243-1521.

Tuesday, Oct. 13
9:30 a.m. – Grand Bend Legion
Grand Bend Women’s Probus Club. Guest speaker is Frank Ihrig from Hessenland speaking on the Taste of Huron event. New members welcome!

Wednesday, Oct. 14
11:45 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. – GB CHC
Octoberfest Lunch. Drop in and enjoy turkey sausage on the bun, sauerkraut, dessert and drink. $6. Entertainment featuring “Rambling Rose” Take out available if ordered by Oct. 5. Contact Tammy at 519-238-6289 for details or to order lunch in advance.

Arts & Entertainment

Wednesdays
10 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. – GB Legion
Line Dancing

Fridays
1:30 to 3:30 p.m. – GB Youth Centre
Grand Bend Drum Circle. Contact Anita at the Youth Centre or call 519-238-8759.

Saturday, Sept. 26
3 to 6 p.m. – Grand Bend Legion
Live Music with The Undecided

Saturday, Oct. 3
3 to 6 p.m. – Grand Bend Legion
Live Music with Cactus Jam

Saturday, Oct. 10
3 to 7 p.m. – Grand Bend Legion
Live Music with Bob FInlay

Health & Fitness

Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays
8 to 9 a.m. – Lion’s Pavilion, by BMO
Workout for Your Life. $8/class; $5 spouses/students. Beth Sweeney, (519) 238-5555.

Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays
Yoga and Pilates with Anne Chute
519-243-3552, www.annesyogaworks.com

Tuesdays and Thursdays
9 a.m. – Port Franks Comm. Centre
Healthy Lifestyle Exercise Program. 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 to register.

Tuesdays and Wednesdays
6 to 7 p.m. – McNaughton Park pavilion, Exeter
Workout for Your Life. $8/class; $5 spouses/students. Beth Sweeney, (519) 238-5555.

Grand Bend CHC
Red Cross First Aid and CPR Courses. Contact Steve Clemens 519-238-2035

Monday, September 28
10 a.m. to 12 p.m. – Grand Bend CHC
Mental Health Support Group. New Time! Contact Social Worker Lise Callahan at 519-238-1556 ext 230 for more info.

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To Do List – August 19 to September 2, 2009

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Tuesdays
10 a.m. to 2 p.m. – Pt Franks Comm Ctr
Kids Matter every Tuesday. 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 Smith at 519-296-5834 for details.

7 p.m. – Grand Bend Legion
Bingo

Fridays
5 to 7 p.m. – Grand Bend Legion
Meat Draw
Friday, August 28
6 p.m. – Oakwood Golf Club
Golf ball drop. Presented by West Coast Lions Club serving Grand Bend. $10 ticket gets you a chance to win: $2500 travel voucher or cash, $1000 TV, or $500 ring. To purchase tickets, ask a Lions member, call Peter at 519-238-2715, Dianne at 519-236-7399 or Agnes at 519-238-6267, or visit the booth at the Grand Bend Beer Store Fridays. After ball drop, Sundance balloons will take passengers for $5 donation.

Monday, August 31
Port Blake Park
Grand Bend Horticultural Society Picnic and Awards.
Saturday, September 5
10 a.m. to 2 p.m. – 45 Centre St, GB
Yard Sale. Household items, purses, dishes, glasses, golf clubs, electric snow shovel.

Sunday, September 6
10 a.m. to 12 p.m. – 45 Centre St, GB
Yard Sale. See above.

Arts & Entertainment

Wednesdays
to August 26
6:30 to 9 p.m. – GB Art Centre
Life Drawing Group (Space limited; pre-registration required)

Fridays
1:30 to 3:30 p.m. – GB Youth Centre
Grand Bend Drum Circle. Contact Anita at the Youth Centre or call 519-238-8759.

Thursday, August 20
9 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. (pre-registration required) – Grand Bend Art Centre
Photography Workshop (Intermediate – pt 1 of 2) Mary Lynn Fluter. $80 (members $75). 519-238-8978 or grbartcentre@hay.net

Saturday, August 22
9 a.m. to 4 p.m. (pre-registration required) – Grand Bend Art Centre
Workshop (T.B.A.) with Suzette Terry. $80 (members $75). 519-238-8978 or grbartcentre@hay.net

3 to 6 p.m. – Grand Bend Legion
Live Music with Cactus Jam

Sunday, August 23
9 a.m. – 4 p.m. (pre-registration required) – Grand Bend Art Centre
Workshop (T.B.A.) with Suzette Terry. $80 (members $75). 519-238-8978 or grbartcentre@hay.net

Thursday, August 27
9 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. (pre-registration required) – Grand Bend Art Centre
Photography Workshop (Intermediate – pt 2 of 2) Mary Lynn Fluter. $80 (members $75). 519-238-8978 or grbartcentre@hay.net

Saturday, August 29
8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. – GB Art Centre
Plein Air Painting Competition

3 to 6 p.m. – Grand Bend Legion
Live Music with Mike Fagan
6 to 9 p.m. – Grand Bend Art Centre
Plein Air Art Show Opening

Thursday, September 3
Grand Bend Art Centre
Plein Air Art Show

Health & Fitness

Mondays
8 to 9 a.m. – Lion’s Pavilion, by BMO
Workout for Your Life. $8/class; $5 spouses/students. Beth Sweeney, (519) 238-5555.

10:30 to 11:45 a.m. – Anne’s Yoga Works, Pt. Franks
Beginner Yoga to Aug 31 – 519-243-3548 or www.annesyogaworks.com

6:45 to 8 p.m. – Anne’s Yoga Works, Pt. Franks
Beginner/Intermediate Yoga to Aug 31 – 519-243-3548 or www.annesyogaworks.com

Tuesdays
9 a.m. – Pt Franks Community Centre
Healthy Lifestyle Exercise Program. Free!! Cindy Maxfield 519-238-1556 x6.

9:30 to 10:30 a.m. – Anne’s Yoga Works, Pt. Franks
DROP IN Yoga/Pilates for Adults. Residents and Tourists Welcome – 519-243-3548 or www.annesyogaworks.com

1:30 to 2:15 p.m. – Anne’s Yoga Works, Pt. Franks
DROP IN Kids Yoga – 519-243-3548 or www.annesyogaworks.com

6 to 7 p.m. – McNaughton Park, Exeter
Workout for Your Life. $8/class; $5 spouses/students. Beth Sweeney, (519) 238-5555.

Wednesdays
8 to 9 a.m. – Lion’s Pavilion, by BMO
Workout for Your Life. $8/class; $5 spouses/students. Beth Sweeney, (519) 238-5555.

8:45 to 10 a.m. – Anne’s Yoga Works, Pt. Franks
Experienced Yoga to Aug. 26 – 519-243-3548 or www.annesyogaworks.com

10:15 to 11:30 a.m. – Anne’s Yoga Works, Pt. Franks
Pilates Mat 1, to August 26 – 519-243-3548 or www.annesyogaworks.com

Wednesdays
6 to 7 p.m. – McNaughton Park, Exeter
Workout for Your Life. $8/class; $5 spouses/students. Beth Sweeney, (519) 238-5555.

Thursdays
9 a.m. – Port Franks Comm Centre
Healthy Lifestyle Exercise Program. Free!! Cindy Maxfield 519-238-1556 x6.

Fridays
8 to 9 a.m. – Lion’s Pavilion, by BMO
Workout for Your Life. $8/class; $5 spouses/students. Beth Sweeney, (519) 238-5555.

Thursday, August 20
10 a.m. to 2 p.m. – Blessings, Zurich
Cooking Outside of the Box. Taste test and get ideas for yummy, low-cost, healthy recipes! Utilizing the Good Food Box. Miranda 519-238-1556 x222
Wednesday, August 26
10 a.m. to 1 p.m. – Grand Bend CHC
Men Can Cook. Advance your cooking skills and enjoy a tasty healthy lunch for $5. Contact Miranda at 519-238-1556 ext 222.

1:30 p.m. – Grand Bend CHC
Mental Health Support Group. Contact Social Worker Lise Callahan at 519-238-1556 ext 230 for more info.

Thursday, August 27
2 to 4 p.m. – GB CHC Adult Wing
Community Blood Pressure Clinic. Everyone welcome. Have your blood pressure checked free. No appointment necessary.

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To Do List – August 5-18

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Community/Charity

Tuesdays
10 a.m. to 2 p.m. – Pt Franks Comm Ctr.
Kids Matter. Join us as we crochet sleeping mats out of milk bags to send to children in Africa and South America. Bring your lunch, scissors and a #7 crochet hook. Call Peggy Smith at 519-296-5834 for details.

7 p.m. – Grand Bend Legion
Bingo
Fridays
5 to 7 p.m. – Grand Bend Legion
Meat Draw

Saturday, August 8
Grand Bend Aquafest. See p. 6-7.
12 to 6 p.m. – Corbett Comm. Centre
Live entertainment all day, live auction at 3pm, car rally, kids games, car show, BBQ dinner 4 to 6:30. Info at www.corbettcc.ca

2 to 4 p.m. – Rodeo arena, Exeter
Dodge Rodeo Tour.

5 to 7:30 p.m. – South Huron Rec Ctr
Steak BBQ hosted by Exeter Lions Club

9 p.m. to 1 a.m. – South Huron Rec Ctr
BX93 Video Dance

Sunday, August 9
8 a.m. to 1 p.m. – South Huron Rec Ctr
Country Style Brunch

9 a.m. – South Huron Trail, Exeter
South Huron Trail Run. To register visit www.shbbbs.on.ca or visit Runners Choice. Proceeds in support of Big Brothers Big Sisters South Huron. Call 226-268-3871 or cw@shbbbs.on.ca

2 to 4 p.m. – Rodeo arena, Exeter
Dodge Rodeo Tour

Tuesday, August 18
10 a.m. – Grand Bend Legion
Grand Bend Men’s Probus Club meeting. Everyone welcome!

Arts & Entertainment

Wednesdays
6:30 to 9 p.m. to August 26
Life Drawing Group (Space limited; pre-registration required)

Fridays
1:30 to 3:30 p.m. – GB Youth Centre
Grand Bend Drum Circle. Contact Anita at the Youth Centre or call 519-238-8759.

Thursday, August 6
9 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. (pre-registration required) – Grand Bend Art Centre
Photography Workshop (Beginners – pt 1 of 2) with Mary Lynn Fluter. $80 (members $75). 519-238-8978 or grbartcentre@hay.net

Saturday, August 8
10 a.m. to 6 p.m. – GB Art Centre
Aquafest. Open House and Registration

2 to 6 p.m. – Bliss Studio, Port Franks
The Art of Bliss. Lorraine Thomson and Tony Miller. Opening Reception. Music by Joani Paige. 519-243-3598.

3 to 6 p.m. – Grand Bend Legion
Live Music with The Persuaders

Monday, August 10
9 a.m. – 4 p.m. (pre-registration required) – Grand Bend Art Centre
Paint with Teresa Marie. $80 (members $75). 519-238-8978 or grbartcentre@hay.net

Tuesday, August 11
9 a.m. – 4 p.m. (pre-registration required) – Grand Bend Art Centre
Artists: Bring your artwork for Professional Archival Photographing. 519-238-8978 or grbartcentre@hay.net

Thursday, August 13
9 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. (pre-registration required) – Grand Bend Art Centre
Photography Workshop (Beginners – pt 2 of 2) with Mary Lynn Fluter. $80 (members $75). 519-238-8978 or grbartcentre@hay.net

Saturday, August 15
9 a.m. – 4 p.m. (pre-registration required) – Grand Bend Art Centre
Workshop: Expand Your Creativity with Mary Abma. $80 (members $75). 519-238-8978 or grbartcentre@hay.net

3 to 6 p.m. – Grand Bend Legion
Live Music with Ben Shane & Bobby K

Sunday, August 16
9 a.m. – 4 p.m. (pre-registration required) – Grand Bend Art Centre
Take the Mystery out of Painting People with Teresa Marie. $80 (members $75). 519-238-8978 or grbartcentre@hay.net

Tuesday, August 18
9 a.m. – 4 p.m. (pre-registration required) – Grand Bend Art Centre
Painting with Pastels with Catherine Weber. $80 (members $75). 519-238-8978 or grbartcentre@hay.net

Health & Fitness

Mondays
8 to 9 a.m. – Lion’s Pavilion, by BMO
Workout for Your Life. $8/class; $5 spouses/students. Beth Sweeney 519-238-5555.

10:30 to 11:45 a.m. – Anne’s Yoga Works
Beginner Yoga. To Aug 31. 519-243-3548 or www.annesyogaworks.com
 
6:45 to 8 p.m. – Anne’s Yoga Works
Beginner/Intermediate Yoga. To Aug 31. 519-243-3548 annesyogaworks.com 
 
Tuesdays
9 a.m. – Pt Franks Community Centre
Healthy Lifestyle Exercise Program. Free. 519-238-1556 ext 6 to register.

9:30 to 10:30 a.m. – Anne’s Yoga Works
DROP IN Yoga/Pilates for Adults. Residents and Tourists Welcome – 519-243-3548 or www.annesyogaworks.com
 
1:30 to 2:15 p.m. – Anne’s Yoga Works
DROP IN Kids Yoga – 519-243-3548 or www.annesyogaworks.com
 
6 to 7 p.m. – McNaughton Park, Exeter
Workout for Your Life. $8/class; $5 spouses/students. Beth Sweeney 519-238-5555.
Wednesdays
8 to 9 a.m. – Lion’s Pavilion, by BMO
Workout for Your Life. $8/class; $5 spouses/students. Beth Sweeney 519-238-5555.

8:45 to 10 a.m. – Anne’s Yoga Works
Experienced Yoga, To August 26 – 519-243-3548 or www.annesyogaworks.com

10:15 to 11:30 a.m. – Anne’s Yoga Works
Pilates Mat 1. To Aug. 26 – 519-243-3548 or www.annesyogaworks.com
6 to 7 p.m. – McNaughton Park, Exeter
Workout for Your Life. $8/class; $5 spouses/students. Beth Sweeney 519-238-5555.

Thursdays
9 a.m. – Port Franks Comm Centre
Healthy Lifestyle Exercise Program. Free. Everyone welcome. 519-238-1556 ext 6.

Fridays
8 to 9 a.m. – Lion’s Pavilion, by BMO
Workout for Your Life. See Wednesdays.

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To Do List – July 22 to August 5

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Community/Charity

Tuesdays
10 a.m. to 2 p.m. – Pt Franks Comm Ctr.
Kids Matter. 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. Peggy Smith at 519-296-5834 for details.

7 p.m. – Grand Bend Legion
Bingo

Fridays
5 to 7 p.m. – Grand Bend Legion
Meat Draw

Wednesday, July 22
12:30 p.m. – GB Legion parking lot
Grand Bend Men’s Probus Club Picnic and Fun Car Rally. First team will depart at 1:01. Picnic at Port Blake.

Monday, July 27
7 p.m. – Grand Bend Legion
Grand Bend Horticultural Society. Astrid Eastman – Recycling junk into art and homemade garden tonics for plants and the lawn. Flower show – format to be announced.

Sunday, August 9
South Huron Trail, near Exeter
South Huron Trail Run. To register visit www.shbbbs.on.ca or visit Runners Choice. Two runs an 8km and a 2km fun run. Call 226-268-3871 or cw@shbbbs.on.ca

Arts & Entertainment

Wednesdays
6:30 to 9 p.m. to August 26
Life Drawing Group (Space limited; pre-registration required)

Fridays
1:30 to 3:30 p.m. – GB Youth Centre
Grand Bend Drum Circle. Contact Anita at the Youth Centre or call 519-238-8759.

Saturday, July 25
9 a.m. – 4 p.m. – GB Art Centre
Workshop: Plug Into Your Creativity – Conquer Your Fear with Suzette Terry. $80 non-members; $75 members. Pre-register 519-238-8978 or grbartcentre@hay.net

3 to 6 p.m. – Grand Bend Legion
Live Music with Don Harvey

Monday, July 27
1 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. – GB Art Centre
Paint with Teresa Marie. For cost and to pre-register 519-238-8978 or grbartcentre@hay.net

Wednesday, July 29
9 a.m. – 4 p.m. – GB Art Centre
Workshop: Paint Landscapes From Your Photographs–Cheryl O. $80 non-members; $75 members. Pre-register 519-238-8978 or grbartcentre@hay.net

Thursday, July 30
9 a.m. – 4 p.m. – GB Art Centre
Workshop: Paint Landscapes From Your Photographs (Day 2) – Cheryl O. $80 non-members; $75 members. Pre-register 519-238-8978 or grbartcentre@hay.net

Friday, July 31
9 a.m. – 4 p.m. – GB Art Centre
Workshop: Painting Reflections In Water with Teresa Marie. $80 non-members; $75 members. Pre-register 519-238-8978 or grbartcentre@hay.net

Saturday, August 1
9 a.m. – 4 p.m. – GB Art Centre
Jewellery Workshop: Precious Metal Clay Pendant – Pat Wilde. $80 non-members; $75 members. Pre-register 519-238-8978 or grbartcentre@hay.net

3 to 6 p.m. – Grand Bend Legion
Live Music with Murray Andrew

Sunday, August 2
9 a.m. – 4 p.m. – GB Art Centre
Jewellery Workshop: Precious Metal Clay Bracelet or Watch with Pat Wilde. $80 non-members; $75 members. Pre-register 519-238-8978 or grbartcentre@hay.net

Thursday, August 6
9 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. – GB Art Centre
Photography Workshop (Beginners – part 1 of 2) with Mary Lynn Fluter. $80 non-members; $75 members. Pre-register 519-238-8978 or grbartcentre@hay.net

Saturday, August 8
10 a.m. to 6 p.m. – GB Art Centre
Aquafest. Open House and Registration

Health & Fitness

Mondays
8 to 9 a.m. – Lion’s Pavilion (by BMO)
Workout for Your Life. $8/class; $5 spouses/students. Beth Sweeney, (519) 238-5555.

10:30 to 11:45 a.m. – Pt. Franks
Beginner Yoga, Session dates July 27 – Aug 31. 519-243-3548 or www.annesyogaworks.com

6:45 to 8 p.m. – Pt. Franks
Beginner/Intermediate Yoga, Session dates July 20 to Aug 31 – 519-243-3548 or www.annesyogaworks.com

Tuesdays
9 a.m. – Pt Franks Community Centre
Healthy Lifestyle Exercise Program. Free!! Everyone welcome. Contact Cindy Maxfield, GBACHC, 519-238-1556 ext 6

9:30 to 10:30 a.m. – Pt. Franks
DROP IN Yoga/Pilates for Adults. Residents and Tourists Welcome – 519-243-3548 or www.annesyogaworks.com

1:30 to 2:15 p.m. – Pt. Franks
DROP IN Kids Yoga – 519-243-3548 or www.annesyogaworks.com
Tuesdays
6 to 7 p.m. – McNaughton Park pavilion, Exeter
Workout for Your Life. $8/class; $5 spouses/students. Beth Sweeney, (519) 238-5555.

Wednesdays
8 to 9 a.m. – Lion’s Pavilion, by BMO
Workout for Your Life. $8/class; $5 spouses/students. Beth Sweeney, (519) 238-5555.

8:45 to 10 a.m. – Pt. Franks
Experienced Yoga, Session Dates July 29 – August 26 – 519-243-3548 or www.annesyogaworks.com

10:15 to 11:30 a.m. – Pt. Franks
Pilates Mat 1, Session Dates July 29 – August 26 – 519-243-3548 or www.annesyogaworks.com

6 to 7 p.m. – McNaughton Park pavilion, Exeter
Workout for Your Life. $8/class; $5 spouses/students. Beth Sweeney, (519) 238-5555.

Thursdays
9 a.m. – Pt Franks Community Centre
Healthy Lifestyle Exercise Program. Free!! Everyone welcome. Contact Cindy Maxfield, GBACHC, 519-238-1556 ext 6

Fridays
8 to 9 a.m. – Lion’s Pavilion, by BMO
Workout for Your Life. $8/class; $5 spouses/students. Beth Sweeney, (519) 238-5555.

Wednesday, July 29
10 a.m. to 1 p.m. – Grand Bend CHC
Men Can Cook. Advance your cooking skills and enjoy a tasty healthy lunch for $5. Contact Miranda at 519-238-1556 ext 222.

1:30 p.m. – Grand Bend CHC
Mental Health Support Group. Contact Social Worker Lise Callahan at 519-238-1556 ext 230 for more info.

Thursday, July 30
2 to 4 p.m. – GB CHC Adult Wing
Community Blood Pressure Clinic. Have your blood pressure checked free.

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To Do List – July 8-22

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Community/Charity

Tuesdays
10 a.m. to 2 p.m. – Pt. Franks Comm Ctr
Kids Matter every Tuesday. 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 Smith at 519-296-5834 for details.

7 p.m. – Grand Bend Legion
Bingo

Fridays
5 to 7 p.m. – Grand Bend Legion
Meat Draw

Friday, July 10-11
7 p.m. to 7 a.m. – Klondyke Sports Park (9989 Klondyke Rd. Grand Bend)
Relay for Life. Teams of 10 people walk, run, or stroll in this overnight event to raise money for cancer research, education and prevention. Participants pay $10 registration fee and raise a minimum of $100. Register at www.cancer.ca/relay. Registration forms available at Grand Bend Chamber of Commerce and Bank of Montreal. For further info call (519) 238-2297 or (519) 238-6361.

Saturday, July 11
8:30 a.m. – Port Franks Comm. Ctr.
Family Fishing Day weekend. Free for all kids. There is no license required to fish on these days. Meet at the parking lot by 8:30am.  Bring your fishing gear, your enthusiasm and we will provide worms for the fish. Hot dogs and pop will be provided at noon for our young fisherpersons. For more information contact Jim 243-2003 or John 243-3741.

Monday, July 13 to Friday, July 17
9 a.m. to 12 p.m. – Pinery Baptist Church, Northville
Vacation Bible School. Children 4-12. Pre-registration July 11 10 a.m. to noon.

Saturday, July 18
11 a.m. to 4 p.m. – South Huron Ag Building (behind rec centre)
Big Brothers, Big Sisters Children’s Festival. Come visit the many stations, enjoy lunch, watch stage shows, and be part of our talent show. All children receive 5 tickets. Additional tickets are 25 cents each. For more, visit www.shbbbs.on.ca

Tuesday, July 21
9 a.m. – Port Franks comm. centre
Euchre-Rama. Join the Port Franks Seniors for coffee at 9 a.m. and games at 10 a.m. Cost is $6.00 per person which includes lunch. Everyone is welcome. For further information call 519-243-3844 or 243-1126.

Wednesday, July 22
12:30 p.m. – Grand Bend Legion parking lot
Grand Bend Men’s Probus Club Picnic and Fun Car Rally. First team will depart at 1:01. Picnic at Port Blake Conservation Area.

Arts & Entertainment

Wednesdays
to August 26
6:30 to 9 p.m. to August 26
Life Drawing Group (Space limited; pre-registration required)

Fridays
1:30 to 3:30 p.m. – Grand Bend Youth Centre
Grand Bend Drum Circle. Contact Anita at the Youth Centre or call 519-238-8759.

Saturday, July 11 & 12
9 a.m. – 4 p.m. (pre-registration required) – Grand Bend Art Centre
Jewellery Workshop: Precious Metal Clay Ring with Pat Wilde. $80 non-members; $75 members; ask about fees for partial days. To register or for more information: 519-238-8978 or grbartcentre@hay.net

3 to 6 p.m. – Grand Bend Legion
Live Music with Bob Finlay

Saturday, July 18
9 a.m. – 4 p.m. (pre-registration required) – Grand Bend Art Centre
Workshop: Turn on the Light in Watercolour Painting with Mary Abma. $80 non-members; $75 members; ask about fees for partial days. To register or for more information: 519-238-8978 or grbartcentre@hay.net

3 to 6 p.m. – Grand Bend Legion
Live Music with Ben Shane & Bobby K

Health & Fitness

Mondays
8 to 9 a.m. – Lion’s Pavilion, by Legion
Workout for Your Life. $8 per class; $5 for spouses and students. Call Beth Sweeney, (519) 238-5555.

Tuesdays
9 a.m. – Port Franks Comm. Centre
Healthy Lifestyle Exercise Program. 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, 519-238-1556 ext 6 to register.

9:30 to 10:30 a.m. – Anne’s Yoga Works studio, Port Franks
Starting July 7 until July 30. Yoga Classes. Starting July 7 until July 30. Info and registration call Anne 519-243-3552 or visit annesyogaworks.com . Beginners welcome. 

1:30 to 2:15 p.m. – Anne’s Yoga Works studio, Port Franks
Kid’s Yoga Classes. Starting July 7 until July 30. Info and registration call Anne 519-243-3552 or visit annesyogaworks.com . Beginners welcome. 

6 to 7 p.m. – McNaughton Park pavilion, Exeter
Workout for Your Life. $8 per class; $5 for gym members, spouses and students. Call Beth Sweeney, (519) 238-5555.

Wednesdays
8 to 9 a.m. – Lion’s Pavilion, by Legion
Workout for Your Life. $8 per class; $5 for spouses and students. Call Beth Sweeney, (519) 238-5555.

6 to 7 p.m. – McNaughton Park pavilion, Exeter
Workout for Your Life. $8 per class; $5 for gym members, spouses and students. Call Beth Sweeney, (519) 238-5555.

Thursdays
9 a.m. – Port Franks Community Centre
Healthy Lifestyle Exercise Program. 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 to register.

Fridays
8 to 9 a.m. – Lion’s Pavilion, behind BMO
Workout for Your Life. $8 per class; $5 for spouses and students. Call Beth Sweeney, (519) 238-5555.

Monday, July 13
8 a.m. – Birch Bark Campground
Swimming Lessons. Three weeks. All ages. For more information, call Jacqueline at 519-236-4958.

Thursday, July 16
10 a.m. to 2 p.m. – Blessings Community Store, Zurich
Cooking Outside of the Box. Taste test and get ideas for yummy, low-cost, healthy recipes! Utilizing the Good Food Box. Call Miranda at 519-238-1556 ext 222

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To Do List – June 17 to July 8, 2009

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Community/Charity

Tuesdays
10 a.m. to 2 p.m. – Port Franks Community Ctr.
Kids Matter every Tuesday. 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 Smith at 519-296-5834 for details.

7 p.m. – Grand Bend Legion
Bingo

Fridays
5 to 7 p.m. – Grand Bend Legion
Meat Draw

Wednesday, June 17
1 to 5 p.m. – Grand Bend CHC
10 year Anniversary Celebration of Midwestern Adult Day Centre. Speakers, music from the Grand Bend Beach Boys, open house and refreshments

Sunday, June 21
9:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. – Thedford Legion
Thedford Ladies Auxiliary Sunday Brunch. Adults $7, children $5, everyone welcome!

Wednesday, June 24
Widder Station Golf Course
Huron County Playhouse Guild monthly luncheon. Speaker Angie Richter from the Currant Organic General Store, Parkhill will talk about Teas of the World. Call Mary at 519-238-5640 for more information. Members and guests welcome!

Saturday, June 27
Grand Bend Horticultural Society. Festival of homes, gardens and arts – visit beautiful homes and gardens in the area — $15.00 – refreshments at northern and southern venues.

Monday, June 29
3 p.m. – Grand Bend Legion
Grand Bend Horticultural Society. Trillium Walk. Gardens to be viewed will be announced. Reception after Trillium Walk will be paired with the Volunteer Appreciation and will take place at the Legion starting at 5:00 P.M.

Friday, July 10-11
7 p.m. to 7 a.m. – Klondyke Sports Park (9989 Klondyke Rd. Grand Bend)
Relay for Life. Teams of 10 people walk, run,or stroll in this overnight event to raise money for cancer research, education and prevention and aiding those living with cancer. Participants pay $10 registration
fee and raise a minimum of $100. Register at www.cancer.ca/relay . Registration forms available at Grand Bend Chamber of Commerce and Bank of Montreal. Registration forms and money to be dropped off to Marlene Regier at Bank of Montreal. For further info call (519) 238-2297 or (519) 238-6361.

Arts & Entertainment

Thursdays
1 to 3 p.m. – Grand Bend Art Centre
Open Painting. Cost is $10 – bring a project and materials and paint with various artists.

Fridays
1:30 to 3:30 p.m. – Grand Bend Youth Centre
Grand Bend Drum Circle. Contact Anita at the Youth Centre or call 519-238-8759.

Saturday, June 20
3 to 6 p.m. – Grand Bend Legion
Live Music with Kurtis Kaine

Saturday, June 27
3 to 6 p.m. – Grand Bend Legion
Live Music with Joan Spalding Duo

Saturday, July 4
2 to 6 p.m. – Bliss Studio, Port Franks
Casey365.com art show and sale opening reception. Photographic art by Grand Bend Strip publisher Casey Lessard. For more details and directions, visit casey365.com or call Casey at 519-614-3614.

3 to 6 p.m. – Grand Bend Legion
Live Music with Mike Fagan

Health & Fitness

Mondays
8 to 9 a.m. – Southcott Pines Clubhouse
Workout for Your Life. $8 per class; $5 for spouses and students. Call Beth Sweeney, (519) 238-5555.

Tuesdays
9 a.m. – Port Franks Community Centre
Healthy Lifestyle Exercise Program. 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 to register.

9:30 to 10:30 a.m. – Anne’s Yoga Works studio, Port Franks
Starting July 7 until July 30. Yoga Classes. Starting July 7 until July 30. Info and registration call Anne 519-243-3552 or visit annesyogaworks.com . Beginners welcome. 

1:30 to 2:15 p.m. – Anne’s Yoga Works studio, Port Franks
Kid’s Yoga Classes. Starting July 7 until July 30. Info and registration call Anne 519-243-3552 or visit annesyogaworks.com . Beginners welcome. 

7 to 8 p.m. – South Huron Golf & Fitness Centre, Exeter
Workout for Your Life. $8 per class; $5 for gym members, spouses and students. Call Beth Sweeney, (519) 238-5555.

Wednesdays
8 to 9 a.m. – Southcott Pines Clubhouse
Workout for Your Life. $8 per class; $5 for spouses and students. Call Beth Sweeney, (519) 238-5555.

Thursdays
9 a.m. – Port Franks Community Centre
Healthy Lifestyle Exercise Program. 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 to register.

9:30 to 10:30 a.m. – Anne’s Yoga Works studio, Port Franks
Starting July 7 until July 30. Yoga Classes. Starting July 7 until July 30. Info and registration call Anne 519-243-3552 or visit annesyogaworks.com . Beginners welcome. 

1:30 to 2:15 p.m. – Anne’s Yoga Works studio, Port Franks
Kid’s Yoga Classes. Starting July 7 until July 30. Info and registration call Anne 519-243-3552 or visit annesyogaworks.com . Beginners welcome. 

6 to 7 p.m. – South Huron Golf & Fitness Centre, Exeter
Workout for Your Life. $8 per class; $5 for gym members, spouses and students. Call Beth Sweeney, (519) 238-5555.

Fridays
8 to 9 a.m. – Southcott Pines Clubhouse
Workout for Your Life. $8 per class; $5 for spouses and students. Call Beth Sweeney, (519) 238-5555.

Thursday, June 18
10 a.m. to 2 p.m. – Blessings Community Store, Zurich
Cooking Outside of the Box. Taste test and get ideas for yummy, low-cost, healthy recipes. Call Miranda at 519-238-1556 ext 222.

Friday, June 19
9:30 a.m. to 12 p.m. – Grand Bend Public School
Alphabites Program. Drop In open to parents and children ages 0-6 years. Get great nutrition tips from Registered Dietitian Miranda Burgess. Call 519-238-1556 ext 222 for details.

Wednesday, June 24
10 a.m. to 1 p.m. – Grand Bend CHC
Men Can Cook. Advance your cooking skills and enjoy a tasty healthy lunch for $5. Contact Miranda at 519-238-1556 ext 222.

1:30 p.m. – Grand Bend CHC
Mental Health Support Group. Contact Social Worker Lise Callahan at 519-238-1556 ext 230 for more info.

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