Coming Events Listings
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
Every other Thursday
Schoolhouse Restaurant, Grand Bend
Socrates Café. An informal discussion group. For more information contact Dinah Taylor, 519-238-1114 or Ian Young, 519-238-5335.
Fridays
5 to 7 p.m. – Grand Bend Legion
Meat Draw
Monday, April 27
7 p.m. – Grand Bend Legion
Grand Bend Horticultural Society. Andy Vrolyk will speak on “What the Weather is Doing to Our Plants”. Andy will teach how to work with our plants to counter the weathers negative effects.
Wednesday, April 29
1:30 p.m. and 7 p.m. Grand Bend CHC
Mental Health Support Group. Contact Social Worker Lise Callahan at 519-238-1556 ext 230 for more info.
2 to 4 p.m. – Southcott Pines clubhouse
Partners in Learning. James MacFarlane, (Grandpa Jimmy) author of several historic/fictional books, including the series, ‘Avenge My Kin’ will speak about life in medieval Scotland. $20 first course, $10 members.
Thursday, April 30
9:30 to 4 p.m. – Grand Bend Legion
Grand Bend Women’s Institute Spring Awakening. Entertainment , jewelry making, rug hooking, scrapbooking, flower arranging, etc. Cost $20 per person. Contact Barb at 519-243-1163 or Cassie at 519-239-2727
7 p.m. – Grandpa Jimmy’s Bakery
Relay for Life Grand Bend meeting. Teams can register for the relay, for which a date and location have not yet been set. This 12-hour relay to support cancer research sees each member of 10-member teams raise $100.
Saturday, May 2
9:30 a.m. to 9:30 p.m. – Southcott Pines Clubhouse
Celebrate National Scrapbook Day! Creative Memories Workshop. Space is limited! Registration $35 (lunch and dinner incl.) Contact: Lynn Wilbur 519-238-2847
Wednesday, May 6
2 to 4 p.m. – Southcott Pines clubhouse
Partners in Learning. A Visit to Kettle Point. $20 first course, $10 members.
Wednesday, May 13
2 to 4 p.m. – Southcott Pines clubhouse
Partners in Learning. Come celebrate the 50th Anniversary of Pinery Provincial Park with a visit to this special place. Discover what a Carolinian Forest and an Oak Savanna are. Learn more about native plants while wandering the trails. $20 first course, $10 members.
Arts & Entertainment
Thursdays
1 to 3 p.m. – Grand Bend Art Centre
Open Painting. Cost is $10 – bring a project and materials.
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, April 25
3 to 6 p.m. – Grand Bend Legion
Live Music with Ben Shane and Bobby K
Thursday April 30, Friday May 1 and Saturday May 2
7:30 p.m. – North Middlesex District High School, Parkhill
The Good Doctor by Neil Simon. Students and seniors $6, adults $8. Tickets ordered by calling 519-294-1128.
Thursday, May 7
7 p.m. – Grand Bend CHC
Sunset Cinema Social Film Group presents “Touch of Genius”, a TIFF selection about the man who did battle with the Detroit 3 in the 50s after inventing the intermittant wiper.
Saturday, May 9
3 to 6 p.m. – Grand Bend Legion
Live Music with Murray Andrews
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.
8:45 to 10 a.m. – Grand Bend Legion
T.G.I.F. (Thank God I’m Fit) exercise class with Elinor Clarke 519-294-6499. $3 per week; all fees go to charity
6:45 to 8 p.m.
Anne’s Yoga Works studio, Port Franks
Yoga Classes, info and registration call Anne 519-243-3552. Beginners welcome.
Tuesdays
9 a.m. – Pt Franks Community Centre
Healthy Lifestyle Exercise Program. Cost: Free!! Contact Cindy Maxfield, Health Promoter at the GBACHC, 519-238-1556 ext 6 to register.
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.
8:45 to 10 a.m. – Grand Bend Legion
T.G.I.F. (Thank God I’m Fit) exercise class with Elinor Clarke 519-294-6499. $3 per week; all fees go to charity
10 to 11:30 a.m. – Grand Bend Legion
Line Dancing
7 to 8 p.m.
Parkhill Leisure Club
Yoga Classes, info and registration call Anne 519-243-3552. Beginners welcome.
Thursdays
9 a.m. – Pt Franks Community Centre
Healthy Lifestyle Exercise Program. See Tuesdays.
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.
8:45 to 10 a.m. – Grand Bend Legion
T.G.I.F. (Thank God I’m Fit) exercise class with Elinor Clarke 519-294-6499. $3 per week; all fees go to charity
Monday, May 4
7 p.m – Grand Bend Area CHC
Alzheimer Caregiver Support. A great monthly facilitated group program that provides education and support to caregivers. Please contact the Alzheimer’s Society of Huron at 1-800-561-5012 for details.
Tuesday, May 5
9 to 10 a.m. – Grand Bend Catholic Church & Port Franks Comm. Ctr.
Walking for Wellness Begins. Please join us on Tuesday and Thursdays for a walking program that includes warm up, 20-30 minutes walk , strength exercises and cool down. No fee. Contact Cindy Maxfield at 519-238-1556 ext. 231 for details.
7 p.m. – Zurich Lutheran Church
Zurich Community Kitchen. Make low cost nutritious meals to take home. Contact Miranda Burgess R.D. at 519-238-1556 ext 222 for details.
Friday, May 8
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 GBACHC 519-238-1556 ext 222 for details.