January 2008

Tuesday, January 1
1 to 5 p.m. – Grand Bend Legion
New Year’s levee with Ben Shane & Bobby K

Wednesday, January 2
10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. – Thedford Arena
Let’s Get Active Together. Skating Day. Program for ages 8-13 years. Call Valerie Cook at the NLCHC for more information, 519-786-4545 ext. 270.

12:30 p.m. – Grand Bend Legion
Grand Bend Golden Agers Luncheon Meeting
Don’t forget Shuffleboard every Monday and Tuesday at 1 p.m. Euchre every 2nd and 4th Wednesday. New members welcome!

1:30 to 3:30 p.m. – The Shores recreation centre, Forest
Everybody Move. Cooking Day. Program for ages 6-8 years. Cal Valerie Cook at the NLCHC for more information, 519-786-4545 ext. 270.

Thursday, January 3
10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. – Thedford Arena
Let’s Get Active Together. Skating Day. Program for ages 8-13 years. Call Valerie Cook at the NLCHC for more information, 519-786-4545 ext. 270.

2 to 4 p.m. – Grand Bend CHC
Coping with Grief through the Holidays
The time after the holidays can be very hard on people who have lost a loved one. Join Social Worker Mickey Gurbin as she takes you through the steps to help you move forward into the New Year. Contact Cindy to register 519-238-1556 ext 6

Saturday, January 5
2 to 4 p.m. – Grog’s restaurant
Hillbillies Meat Raffle

Monday, January 7
9 a.m. – Grand Bend CHC
Healthy Lifestyle Exercise classes start again! Mondays and Thursdays at the Grand Bend Area CHC and Tuesdays and Thursdays in Port Franks. Both programs start at 9:00 a.m. and are free to participants. Call Cindy Maxfield at 519-238-1556 ext 6 for more details

Tuesday, January 8
9 a.m. – Port Franks Community Centre
Healthy Lifestyle Exercise classes start again! Mondays and Thursdays at the Grand Bend Area CHC and Tuesdays and Thursdays in Port Franks. Both programs start at 9:00 a.m. and are free to participants. Call Cindy Maxfield at 519-238-1556 ext 6 for more details

9:30 a.m. – Grand Bend Legion
Grand Bend Women’s Probus Meeting. Topic: Craft Fair. Stained Glass with Anne Thornton, Making Greeting Cards with Mary McFadden and Heritage Scrapbooking with Joan Love.

Thursday, January 10
1 to 3:30 p.m. – Thedford Arena
Good Tyme Country Jamboree. Please bring cookies to share. Tea and coffee is provided. Free will donation for School Snack Program and Contact House. For further information please call Bev at 519-243-2297 or Jim at 519-243-4036.

Friday, January 11
The Shores Recreation Centre and Thedford Arena.
International Silver Stick Tournament (until January 13). Atom and Bantam.

Saturday, January 12
3 to 6 p.m. – Grand Bend Legion
Live music with Reverend Freddie and the Distillers

Monday, January 14
1 to 4 p.m. – Parkhill Leisure Club
VON Foot Care Clinic. Appointments needed: 1-519-659-2273.

Tuesday, January 15
2:30 p.m. or 7 p.m. – Grand Bend CHC
Stop Smoking Program. Thought about quitting? Now’s the right time. Program will run Tuesday afternoon from 2:30-4:00 p.m. or evenings from 7-8:30 p.m. depending on interest. Contact Cindy Maxfield at 519-238-1556 ext 6 to pre register.

Wednesday, January 16
2 to 4 p.m. – Southcott Pines Clubhouse
Partners in Learning Open House. Program starts at 2:15. Come meet the moderators and hear them outline the three exciting 10-week winter courses which include “Mysteries of Life, Reality and Fiction,” “From Distant Shores,” and “Socrates Café.” Courses commence Wednesday, January 23, 2008.

Saturday, January 19
2 p.m. – Grog’s Restaurant
Port Franks Optimist Meat Raffle.

3 to 6 p.m. – Grand Bend Legion
Horse Races

Sunday, January 20
2 to 4 p.m. – Grand Bend Legion
World Religion Day. Music and Prayers for Unification of Mankind. Everyone welcome.

Wednesday, January 23
12:30 p.m. – Grand Bend CHC
Huron Country Playhouse Guild luncheon meeting. Guest speaker Officer Reurick from the OPP will talk about perils of winter driving. Guests and new members welcome. For further info please call Mary at 519-238-5640.

Wednesday, January 30
10 a.m. to 1 p.m. – Grand Bend CHC
Men Can Cook. Monthly cooking class with Dietitian Miranda Burgess. To register call 519-238-1556 ext. 222

Thursday, January 31
11 a.m. to 1 p.m. – Grand Bend CHC
Diabetes Support Program. Bring a diabetes friendly potluck dish to share. Contact Aileen Knip Diabetes Educator for details 519-238-1556 ext 226