October 2007

Monday, October 1
1:30 to 3:30 p.m. – Grand Bend CHC
Cholesterol Class. Have you been recently diagnosed with high cholesterol? Then join us as our trained dietitians explain how you can manage cholesterol.
Contact Pat or Miranda at 519-238-1556 ext. 235 or 222.

7 p.m. – Grand Bend CHC
Alzheimer Caregiver Support Program. This program is facilitated by the Alzheimer Society of Huron County and provides support and information on the first Monday of each month. “Just For Us” is a fun supervised event held at the same time in the Adult Day wing for caregiver family members. Contact 1-800-561-5012 for more details.

Tuesday, October 2
7 p.m. – Grand Bend Legion
Bingo

10:15 a.m. to 12 noon – Port Franks Community Centre
Healthy Choices. Want to live a healthier more balanced life? Then join the Grand Bend Area CHC staff on Tuesdays for 6 weeks as we look at making healthy lifestyle changes. Contact Cindy at 519-238-1556 ext 6 to register. Sponsored in part by Healthy Living Lambton. No fee! Everyone welcome.

Wednesday, October 3
12 noon – Lion’s Park Pavilion
World Record Walk. Please join us at the Lion’s Picnic Pavilion in Grand Bend as we along with other communities in Ontario attempt to break the World’s Record for the most people walking at one time! We will start registering at 12 noon and begin our 1 klm walk at 12:30 sharp. Everyone is invited to participate! Contact Cindy at 519-238-1556 ext 6 for more details

12:30 p.m. – Grand Bend Legion
Grand Bend Golden Ager’s Luncheon Meeting. Guest speaker Grand Bend CHC Community Dietitian Miranda Burgess. 12:30 p.m.

Thursday, October 4
2 to 4 p.m. – Grand Bend CHC
Bereavement Support Group. Please join our Social Worker Mickey Gurbin the first Thursday of each month for support and group discussion.

Friday, October 5
7 p.m. – Caddyshack, Grand Cove Estates
Grand Dessert Night. Tickets $25 with tax receipt. Contact 519-238-1395 or 235-6202 or ask at Health Centre.

Grand Bend Motorplex
Division 3 Team Finals

5-7 p.m. – Grand Bend Legion
Meat Draw

Saturday, October 6
8 a.m. – 5 p.m. – Finnegan’s parking lot
Farmers produce, crafts and baked goods. Vendors welcome. Hosted by The Chamber of Commerce. (519) 238-2001 http://www.grandbendtourism.com

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

Grand Bend Motorplex
Division 3 Team Finals

Sunday, October 7
8 a.m. – 5 p.m. – Finnegan’s parking lot
Farmers produce, crafts and baked goods. Vendors welcome. Hosted by The Chamber of Commerce. (519) 238-2001 http://www.grandbendtourism.com

11:30 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Pinery Flea Market
Live Music with Cactus Jam

Grand Bend Motorplex
Division 3 Team Finals

Tuesday, October 9
9:30 a.m. – Grand Bend Legion
Grand Bend Women’s Probus Meeting. Topic “Preserving your Life Story.” Guest speaker Sheila MacGregor.

Living with Breast Cancer Support. This program is designed for women who have had breast cancer and are looking for information, support and friendship. Call facilitator Cathy Campbell for information at 519-238-5072

Friday, October 12
12-8 p.m. – Holmesville Community Hall
Holmesville Country Creations Craft Show & Sale
Admission: Yes
Contact Patricia Holland (519) 233-7490

Friday, October 12
6 a.m.
Bayfield, Rainbow Valley Campground
29th annual Rainbow Trout derby – Joe Brandon Memorial
Sponsored by Bayfield Lions Club. Prizes for three heaviest rainbow trout weighed in at weigh-in station. Various age categories. Registration fee includes free family camping at Rainbow Valley. Children participation is encouraged.
Contact Rusty Brandon (519) 233-3158

Friday, October 12
Grand Bend Motorplex
Fastpixs T&T

5-7 p.m. – Grand Bend Legion
Meat Draw

Saturday, October 13
Pinery Park
Fall Colours Weekend: Discover the beauty of Pinery in full autumn colours. Take advantage of a self-guided driving tour through the oak savanna with stops highlighting the river channel and coastal dunes.

10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Grand Bend, Lambton Heritage Museum
Lambton Fall Colour & Craft Festival
Over 100 craft people at two locations. Features country decorating and Christmas crafts. Something for everyone. Start your shopping early. Admission: Adults $4 and Children $1.
Contact Gwen Watson (519) 243-2600, http://www.lclmg.org

1 to 5 p.m. – Pinedale Motor Inn
Scrapbooking Workshop. Uninterrupted time to work on your projects. Snacks provided. Registration fee $10. To register, call Lynn at 519-238-2847

3 to 6 p.m. – Grand Bend Legion
Live music with Mid Life Crisis

Saturday, October 13
10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Holmesville Community Hall
Holmesville Country Creations Craft Show & Sale
Admission: Yes
Contact Patricia Holland (519) 233-7490
Saturday, October 13
6 a.m.
Bayfield, Rainbow Valley Campground
29th annual Rainbow Trout derby – Joe Brandon Memorial
Sponsored by Bayfield Lions Club. Prizes for three heaviest rainbow trout weighed in at weigh-in station. Various age categories. Registration fee includes free family camping at Rainbow Valley. Children participation is encouraged.
Contact Rusty Brandon (519) 233-3158

Grand Bend Motorplex
Spooktacular Race (rain date: Sunday, October 14)

Sunday, October 14
10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Grand Bend, Lambton Heritage Museum
Lambton Fall Colour & Craft Festival
Over 100 craft people at two locations. Features country decorating and Christmas crafts. Something for everyone. Start your shopping early. Admission: Adults $4 and Children $1.
Contact Gwen Watson (519) 243-2600, http://www.lclmg.org

Sunday, October 14
6 a.m. – 12 p.m. – Bayfield, Rainbow Valley Campground
29th annual Rainbow Trout derby – Joe Brandon Memorial
Sponsored by Bayfield Lions Club. Prizes for three heaviest rainbow trout weighed in at weigh-in station. Various age categories. Registration fee includes free family camping at Rainbow Valley. Children participation is encouraged.
Contact Rusty Brandon (519) 233-3158

Pinery Park
Fall Colours Weekend: Discover the beauty of Pinery in full autumn colours. Take advantage of a self-guided driving tour through the oak savanna with stops highlighting the river channel and coastal dunes.

12-5 p.m. – Holmesville Community Hall
Holmesville Country Creations Craft Show & Sale
Admission: Yes
Contact Patricia Holland (519) 233-7490

Monday, October 15
9:30 a.m. – Grand Bend CHC
Healthy Eating In Store for You. Join us for this fun educational program facilitated by Miranda our Community Dietitian . Call 519-238-1556 ext. 222 to register. We also will be offering this program geared to people who have diabetes on Oct. 5th 9:30 a.m. Call Patricia for details 519-238-1556 ext. 235

Tuesday, October 16
10 a.m. – Grand Bend Legion
Men’s Probus Meeting. Senior Drivers presentation by MTO’s John Warkentin.

Thursday, October 18
1:30 to 3:30 p.m. – Grand Bend CHC
Bereavement Support Series. Please join V.O.N. facilitator Kim Winbow for this 10-week group support program. This supportive program will help you to come to terms with your grief.

Saturday, October 20
8 p.m. to 12 a.m. – Port Franks Community Centre
October Fest Dance – music by Carousel. Advanced tickets only please. Contact Iris at 519-243-2090 or Ann at 519-786-5769

Monday, October 22
9 a.m. – Grand Bend CHC
Healthy Lifestyle Exercise Program
Mondays and Thursdays. Program includes warm up, low impac
t aerobic workout, strength work and stretching. Contact Cindy at 519-238-1556 ext 6 for details or to register. Sponsored in part by Healthy Living Lambton. No fee, everyone welcome!

Wednesday, October 24
12 p.m. – Grand Cove Caddyshack
Huron County Playhouse Guild annual meeting. Speakers Bill Creighton and Alex Mustakas from Drayton Entertainment. Huron Shore Catering lunch call Mary 519-238-5640. Guests and members welcome!

Thursday, October 25
11 a.m. to 1 p.m. – Grand Bend CHC
Diabetes Support Program
The Diabetes support group meets the last Thursday of every month in the Adult Day Wing of the GBACHC. Please bring a diabetes friendly pot-luck dish with you to share. Contact Aileen Knip Diabetes Educator for details 519-238-1556 ext 226

Saturday, October 27
Pinery Park
Hallowe’en Weekend: Join in our special ‘spooky’ programming, decorate your campsite, enter our scarecrow contest, go trick-or-treating or visit the haunted museum across the road. Pinery’s Halloween Weekend has lots to offer!

all day, Goderich, Huron County Museum
Halloween Havoc
Children ages 6 to 10 are invited to a day of Halloween crafts, games and activities that will occupy the minds of the most anxious trick or treaters! $20 per child, pre-registration required.
Contact (519) 524-2686, http://www.huroncounty.ca/museum

5 p.m. – Star Dust dinner theatre, Parkhill
“Grease-ish” A Greasy Murder Mystery & Costume Party.

7:15 to 9 p.m. – Lambton Heritage Museum
Spooky Time Haunted Tours. Spooktacular fun for everyone.

Sunday, October 28
Pinery Park
Hallowe’en Weekend: Join in our special ‘spooky’ programming, decorate your campsite, enter our scarecrow contest, go trick-or-treating or visit the haunted museum across the road. Pinery’s Halloween Weekend has lots to offer!

1 p.m. – Star Dust dinner theatre, Parkhill
“Grease-ish” A Greasy Murder Mystery & Costume Party.

Monday, October 29
Grand Bend Legion
Grand Bend Horticultural Society. Talk and slideshow on Christmas plants with Diane Vaughan.

Wednesday, Oct. 31
10 a.m. to 1 p.m. – Grand Bend CHC
Men Can Cook
This program is geared to men who have basic knowledge of how to cook but would like to expand their skills. We will also be offering a “Beginner Men Can Cook” program for first time chefs starting November 15th for 4 weeks. Call Miranda at 519-238-1556 ext. 222.

6 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.
Goderich, Huron County Museum
Halloween Festivities
No admission fee.
Contact Huron County Museum and Historic Gaol (519) 524-2686

8 p.m. to 10 p.m.
Goderich, Huron Historic Jail
Halloween Festivities for older children.
No admission fee.
Contact Huron County Museum and Historic Gaol (519) 524-2686