Grand Bend Things to Do – August 13 to 26, 2008

Community/Charity

Every Tuesday
7 p.m. – Grand Bend Legion
Bingo

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

Tuesday, August 12 to 14
Grand Bend Youth Centre
Thrill and Chills Week. Come join us for some cool science experiments, help create a haunted house and then we head off to Canada’s Wonderland! Call 519-238-1155 to register.

Wednesday, August 13
8 a.m. to 1 p.m. – Gill St. parking lot, Grand Bend
Grand Bend Farmers’ Market

Saturday, August 16
10 a.m. – Parkhill Coronation Park
Parkhill Optimist Car Show, Flea Market and Dinner. Contact 519-294-0214.

Sunday, August 17
4 to 7 p.m. – Corbett Community Ctr.
Fish Fry Dinner by Bluewater Shrine Fire Brigade. $10 advance, $12 at door, $6 for 12 & under, free for preschoolers. Contact Morley at 519-294-6758 or Ron at 519-294-6564.

Tuesday, August 19 to 21
Grand Bend Youth Centre
The Grand Finale. Join us as we explore different cultures games, foods and crafts. Bring your dancing shoes as we try out our Dance Revolution game. We end the summer with Carnival Day on Thursday! Call 519-238-1155 to register.

Wednesday, August 20
8 a.m. to 1 p.m. – Gill St. parking lot, Grand Bend
Grand Bend Farmers’ Market

Thursday, August 21
9 a.m. – Parkhill Community Centre
Parkhill Leisure Club Euchrama, proceeds to the Medical Centre.

Sunday, August 24
9 a.m.
VON Great Community Walk more info 1-800-561-1555.

Monday, August 25
Port Blake Park
Grand Bend Horticultural Society awards assembly. Contact Liz at 519-236-7884 for more information.

Arts & Entertainment

Wednesday, August 13
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.

Thursday, August 14
9 a.m. to 4 p.m. – Grand Bend Art Centre
Shoot like a Pro! workshop – with Mary Lynn Fluter. Call 519-872-7824 or 519-238-6874

Friday, August 15
9 a.m. to 4 p.m. – Grand Bend Art Centre, 65 River Road
Painting People in Watercolour workshop – with Mary Abma. Call 519-872-7824 or 519-238-6874

Saturday, August 16
12 to 6 p.m. – Grand Bend Art Centre, 65 River Road
Open House Weekend. Pick up your new fall schedule. Displays, info, samples, demos. Draw for a free workshop.

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

Sunday, August 17
11:30 a.m. – 4 p.m. – Pinery Flea Market
Live Music with Brian Dale

12 to 6 p.m. – Grand Bend Art Centre, 65 River Road
Open House Weekend. Pick up your new fall schedule. Displays, info, samples, demos. Draw for a free workshop.

Saturday, August 23
3 to 6 p.m. – Grand Bend Legion
Live Music with John McCarthur

Sunday, August 24
11:30 a.m. – 4 p.m. – Pinery Flea Market
Live Music with Brian Dale

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, 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.

Fridays
8 to 9 a.m. – Lions’ Pavilion, G.B.
Workout for Your Life. $8 per class; $5 for spouses and students.

Wednesday, July 30
1:30 to 3:30 p.m. or 7 to 8:30 p.m. – Grand Bend CHC
Mental Health Education and Support Group. Monthly group support for family and friends that provides tool, strategies and ongoing educational opportunities. Contact social workers Lise Callahan 238-1556 ext 230 or Mickey Gurbin ext. 223 for details.

Thursday, July 31
2 to 4 p.m. – Grand Bend CHC (Adult Day wing)
Community Blood Pressure Clinic. Everyone welcome. Have your blood pressure checked by one of our Nurse Practitioners receive health info. No appointment necessary.

Thursday, August 21
1 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.

Tuesday, August 26
7 p.m. – St. Peter’s Lutheran Church, Zurich
Zurich Community Kitchen. Come make low cost nutritious meals to take home! Contact Grand Bend Area Community Health Centre Dietitian Miranda Burgess at 519-238-1556 ext.222 for details

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
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.