September 25 to October 8 – Things to Do Grand Bend

Community/Charity

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

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.

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

Friday, September 26
5 to 11 p.m. – Trivitt Anglican Church, Exeter
Community Thanksgiving Celebration. Oktoberfest. Featuring a German band from Kitchener, sausage, sauerkraut, hot dogs and beverages for all ages. Proceeds to the Exeter Lioness Victoria Park project. More info available by calling 519-235-4156.

Saturday, September 27
9 a.m. to 3 p.m. – Trivitt Anglican Church, Exeter
Community Thanksgiving Celebration. Crafter/farmers’ market, entertainment, kids’ play area, clowns, chili cook-off from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Proceeds to the Exeter Lioness Victoria Park project. More info available by calling 519-235-4156.

Sunday, September 28
8 to 11 a.m. – Grand Bend Legion
Annual Legion Breakfast . Tickets: $5 available in advance at bar.

3:30 p.m. – Trivitt Anglican Church, Exeter
Community Thanksgiving Celebration. “Evensong” service with community choir and orchestra followed by Shriners’ Fish Fry 5 to 7 p.m. Adults $15; children 6-12 $7. Tickets available by calling 519-235-4156 or from any member of the Exeter Lioness. Proceeds to the Exeter Lioness Victoria Park project.

Monday, September 29
Twin Pines Orchard and Cider House, Thedford
Grand Bend Horticultural Society Meeting. Orchard tours, learn all about squash, pick up free recipes, taste homemade apple cider and treats!

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

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

Arts & Entertainment

Saturday, September 27
9 a.m. to 4 p.m. – Grand Bend Art Centre
Abstract painting from the Soul – watercolour or acrylic with Debra Bailey. For details, call 519-872-7824 or 519-238-6874

3 to 6 p.m. – Grand Bend Legion
Live Music with Double Vision

Sunday, September 28
11:30 a.m. – 4 p.m. – Pinery Flea Market
Live Music with Brian Dale

Saturday, October 4
3 to 6 p.m. – Grand Bend Legion
Live Music with Cactus Jam

Sunday, October 5
11:30 a.m. – 4 p.m. – Pinery Flea Market
Live Music with Brian Dale

Saturday, October 11
3 to 7 p.m. – Grand Bend Legion
Live Music with Bob Finlay

Sunday, October 12
11:30 a.m. – 4 p.m. – Pinery Flea Market
Live Music with Brian Dale

Friday, October 17
9 a.m. to 4 p.m. – GB Art Centre
The Best Painting You Never Thought You Could Paint with Mary Abma. For details, call 519-872-7824 or 519-238-6874

Health & Fitness

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

Tuesdays
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, GB
Workout for Your Life. $8 per class; $5 for spouses and students.

8:45 to 9:45 a.m. – Grand Bend Legion
Exercise Club

10 to 11:30 a.m. – Grand Bend Legion
Line Dancing

Thursdays
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, GB
Workout for Your Life. $8 per class; $5 for spouses and students.

Thursday, September 25
2 to 4 p.m. – Grand Bend CHC
Community Blood Pressure Clinic. Everyone welcome. Have your blood pressure checked by one of our Nurse Practitioners. No appointment necessary.

Wednesday, October 1
12:30 p.m. – Grand Bend CHC
Grand Bend Golden Agers Luncheon. Cost $4 per person. Guest speaker Grand Bend Area CHC Health Promoter Cindy Maxfield will speak on the importance of fitness for seniors and will highlight the centre’s new fall programs. Memberships are now due. Please note Shuffleboard every Mon. & Thurs. at 1:00 p.m. Euchre every 2 & 4 Wed. at 1:30 p.m. New members welcome!

Thursday, October 2
7 to 9 p.m. – Grand Bend Public School community room
Tai Chi Evening Beginner Classes – 12 week program. Contact Bernice 513-238-5958 or Elaine at 519-238-6312 to register or for more information.

Monday, October 6
7 p.m. – Grand Bend CHC
Alzheimer Caregiver Support. 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, October 7
7 p.m. – St. Lutheran Church, Zurich
Zurich Community Kitchen. Come help make low cost nutritious meals to take home. Contact Miranda Grand Bend CHC for details 519-238-1556 ext 222