Things to do - August 27 to September 10, 2008
From Volume 2, Number 9 — August 27, 2008
Community/Charity
Every Tuesday
7 p.m. - Grand Bend Legion
Bingo
Every Friday
5 to 7 p.m. - Grand Bend Legion
Meat Draw
Wednesday, August 27
Widder Station Golf Club, Thedford
Huron Country Playhouse Guild luncheon meeting. Guest speaker Playwright Paul Ciufo. Everyone welcome! Call Mary at 519-238-5640 for details. Dinner for Eight tickets are still available on a limited basis for $5. Call Doreen at 519-238-5423.
8 a.m. to 1 p.m. - Gill St. parking lot, Grand Bend
Grand Bend Farmers’ Market
Wednesday, September 3
8 a.m. to 1 p.m. - Gill St. parking lot, Grand Bend
Grand Bend Farmers’ Market
12:30 p.m. - Grand Bend Legion
Grand Bend Golden Ager’s Luncheon. Join us for Shuffleboard every Mon. & Thurs. at 1 p.m. Euchre every 2nd & 4th Wednesday.
Saturday, September 6
All day - Crediton ball park
Crediton’s Harvest Family Fun Day. 7-11 a.m. - fireman’s breakfast. Activities throughout the day: midway, firefighters vehicle extraction display, children’s mini tractor pull, beef on a bun. 2 p.m. - Crediton Cubs ladies’ fastball team vs. Crediton cuties. Support your community: visit our Crediton community table
Wednesday, September 10
8 a.m. to 1 p.m. - Gill St. parking lot, Grand Bend
Grand Bend Farmers’ Market
Wednesday, September 10
Wednesdays to October 29
10 a.m. to 12 p.m. - Port Franks Community Centre
Beginner and Intermediate Bridge. Cost is $45.00. Call 519-238-1239 for details.
Friday, September 12 and 13
6:30 p.m. - Mocha Shrine Centre, 468 Colborne Street, London
The ULTIMATE Tribute Show Dinner & Dance. Daughter of Nile Supreme Sessions Fund 2009 “Viva Las Vegas” night. Cocktails followed by Dinner at 6:30 p.m. Show and Dance at 8 p.m. $40 per person. For tickets, contact Norm Camp at Mocha Shrine office 519-672-1391 or Patricia Sampson 519-685-3449.
Tuesday, September 16
10 a.m. - Grand Bend Legion
Grand Bend Men’s Probus Club meeting. Speaker Graham Hitchins speaks about “Double Lung Transplants”.
Wednesday, September 17
8 a.m. to 1 p.m. - Gill St. parking lot, Grand Bend
Grand Bend Farmers’ Market
Arts & Entertainment
To August 30 - Huron Country Playhouse
A Funny Thing Happened On The Way To The Forum. For tickets, call 1-888-449-4463.
to August 31 - Huron Country Playhouse II
I Love You, You’re Perfect, Now Change. For tickets, call 1-888-449-4463.
Saturday, August 30
3 to 7 p.m. - Grand Bend Legion
Elimination Draw and Bob Finlay
Sunday, August 31
11:30 a.m. - 4 p.m. - Pinery Flea Market
Live Music with Brian Dale
Saturday, September 6
9 a.m. to 4 p.m. - G. B. Art Centre
The Celebration of You with Suzette Terry (Photo Transfer).
3 to 6 p.m. - Grand Bend Legion
Live Music with Mike Fagan
Sunday, September 7
11:30 a.m. - 4 p.m. - Pinery Flea Market
Live Music with Brian Dale
Monday, September 8
9 a.m. to 4 p.m. - G.B. Art Centre
Drawing with Teresa Marie.
Health & Fitness
Mondays
8 to 9 a.m. - Lions’ Pavilion, G.B.
Workout for Your Life. $8 per class; $5 for spouses and students.
6 to 7 p.m. - McNaughton Park, Exeter
Workout for Your Life. $8 per class; $5 for spouses and students.
Wednesdays
8 to 9 a.m. - Lions’ Pavilion, Grand Bend
Workout for Your Life. $8 per class; $5 for spouses and students.
6 to 7 p.m. - McNaughton Park, Exeter
Workout for Your Life. $8 per class; $5 for spouses and students.
Fridays
8 to 9 a.m. - Lions’ Pavilion, Grand Bend
Workout for Your Life. $8 per class; $5 for spouses and students.
Wednesday, August 27
10 a.m. to 1 p.m. - Grand Bend CHC
Men Can Cook. Advance your cooking skills and enjoy a healthy, yummy meal. Contact Dietitian Miranda Burgess at 519-238-1556 ext 222
1:30 to 3:30 p.m. or 7 to 8:30 p.m. - Grand Bend CHC
Mental Health Education and Support Group. Monthly support group for family and friends that provides tools and strategies along with ongoing educational information. Contact social workers Mickey Gurbin or Lise Callahan at 519-238-1556 ext. 223 or 230 for details.
7 p.m. - Grand Bend CHC community room
Grand Bend Area Community Health Centre Strategic Plan. We welcome participants from our focus groups and the general public as we unveil our Strategic Plan for the Health Centre to the Community.
Thursday, August 28
2 to 4 p.m. - Grand Bend CHC adult centre wing
Community Blood Pressure Clinic. Everyone welcome. Have your blood pressure checked by one of our Nurse Practitioners. No appointment necessary.
Monday, September 8
7 p.m. – Grand Bend CHC
Alzheimer Caregiver Support Program. Everyone is welcome. Contact the Alzheimer Society for details 1-800-561-5012.
Tuesday, September 16
9 to 10 a.m. – Port Franks Community Centre
Healthy Lifestyle Exercise Classes begin. Please join the Grand Bend Area Community Health Centre’s “FREE” Exercise Program every Tuesday and Thursday from 9-10 a.m. Instructors Cathy and Faye. Please contact Health Promoter Cindy Maxfield for details 519-238-1556 ext 231.
Thursday, September 18
10 a.m. to 3 p.m. – Blessings Community Store, Zurich
Cooking out of the Box. Taste test and get ideas for yummy, low-cost, healthy recipes. Contact Grand Bend Area CHC Dietitian Miranda Burgess at 519-238-1556 ext 222 for details.
Wednesday, September 24
10 a.m. to 1 p.m. – Grand Bend CHC
Men Can Cook. Advance your cooking skills and enjoy a healthy, yummy meal. Contact Dietitian Miranda Burgess at 519-238-1556 ext 222
1:30 to 3:30 p.m. or 7:00 to 8:30 p.m. – Grand Bend CHC
Mental Health Education and Support Group. Monthly support group for family and friends that provides tools and strategies along with ongoing educational information. Contact Social Workers Mickey Gurbin or Lise Callahan at 519-238-1556 ext. 223 or 230 for details.