To Do List – November 13 to December 10, 2008

Community/Charity

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

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

Thursday, Nov. 13
5:30 p.m. – St. John’s Anglican Church
Grand Bend Diners Program. second and fourth Thursday of the month. Transportation is available along with take out. Cost $9/person, entertainment and social time. Contact Town & Country Support Services at 519-235-0258.

Tuesday, Nov. 18
9 a.m. – Port Franks Comm. Centre
Euchre-rama. Coffee at 9:00 a.m. Games starting at 10:00 a.m. sharp Cost is $6 per person which includes lunch. Everyone welcome. Call 519-243-3844 or 1126 for details.

9:30 to 11:30 a.m. – Grand Bend Legion
Grand Bend Women’s Probus Club. Guest Phillip Winters speaks on “The Environment a Progress report”. Everyone welcome.
10 a.m. – Grand Bend Legion
Men’s Probus Club meeting. Field Trip to Car Museum.

Saturday, Nov. 22
2 to 4 p.m. – Southcott Pines Clubhouse
Huron Country Playhouse Guild Annual Wassail. Hours are 2-4 p.m. Please join us for a festive afternoon! Call Mary at 519-238-5640 for further information.

7 to 9 p.m. – Port Franks Community Centre
Musical Night in Port Franks! Dancers, singers, instrumental. Refreshments/treats. Free will donations. Proceeds will go to: Strathroy Middlesex General Hospital Foundation. All welcome! For details call: 519-243-2090.

Monday, Nov. 24
Grand Bend Legion
Grand Bend Horticultural Society meeting. Annual meeting and Pot Luck Dinner. Demonstration of a Christmas Flower arrangement by Shannon Ryan from the Garden Gate.

Arts & Entertainment

Sunday, Nov. 16
9 a.m. to 4 p.m. – Grand Bend Art Ctr.
Complementary Colours with Teresa Marie. Oils and acrylics. To register, contact Teresa Marie at 519-872-7824

Thursday, Nov. 20
9 a.m. to 4 p.m. – Grand Bend Art Ctr.
Photographic composition with Mary Lynn Fluter. Get to grips with what makes a great photograph. To register, contact Teresa Marie at 519-872-7824

Friday, Nov. 21
9 a.m. to 4 p.m. – Grand Bend Art Ctr.
Unlock that Great Painting with Mary Abma. This class, suitable for painters of all levels in watercolour or acrylic, will focus on providing the keys that will help you to create a successful painting. Design principles and colour theory will be explored through the use of presentations, demonstrations, individualized attention, and critiques. Bring your own references or use references provided by the instructor. To register, contact Teresa Marie at 519-872-7824

Saturday, Nov. 22
9 a.m. to 4 p.m. – Grand Bend Art Ctr.
Plug into your creativity with Suzette Terry. Conquer your fear! Suzette will show you basic methods to open up so that your creative energy can flow: Exercises include activating your left brain while shutting down the right; drawing exercises to engage; gesture drawings; blind contours and negative space usage. Also, methods to jump start one’s own personal imagery and “find your voice”. Prepare to be fascinated and motivated! To register, contact Teresa Marie at 519-872-7824

Saturday, November 22
3 to 6 p.m. – Grand Bend Legion
Live music with The Persuaders

Monday, Nov. 24
1 to 5 p.m. – Grand Bend Art Centre
Painting with Teresa Marie. Bring your current project or start a new one!
To register, contact Teresa Marie at 519-872-7824

Friday, Nov. 28
9 a.m. to 4 p.m. – Grand Bend Art Ctr.
Discover Watercolour on Yupo Paper with Catherine Weber. An introductory, exploratory workshop offering new ideas on painting with watercolours. Yupo, an aerilyc paper, is forgiving and provides endless opportunities for creativity. Catherine will also discuss principles and elements of design. All levels welcome! To register, contact Teresa Marie at 519-872-7824

Saturday, December 6
3 to 6 p.m. – Grand Bend Legion
Live music with Bob Finlay

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
 
Tuesdays
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

Thursdays
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

Tuesday, Nov. 18
7 p.m. – Grand Bend CHC
Well Women’s Night Grand Bend Area CHC. Topics this year are “Women and Diabetes,” How to Eat out Healthy and the Joy of Stress! Call Health Promoter Cindy Maxfield to register at 519-238-1556 ext 231. Door prizes, refreshments! Pap and breast exams for women WHO DO NOT have a family doctor are also available that day at the clinic. Call 519-238-2362 to book an appointment.

Thursday, Nov. 20
Blessings Community Store, Zurich
Cooking Outside of the Box. Drop in and taste test great recipe ideas for yummy low cost meals. Call Miranda Burgess Grand Bend CHC dietitian 519-238-1556 ext.222

Monday, Nov. 24
1:30 to 3:30 p.m. – Grand Bend CHC
Heart Health Class. Please come if you have high cholesterol and/or high blood pressure or want to learn more about heart health, To register, please contact Patricia Baker RD, CDE at 519-238-1556 ext. 235

Tuesday, Nov. 25
1:30 to 3:30 p.m. – Grand Bend CHC
Label Reading Class. The class will include interactive tools to help you label read. To register, please contact Patricia Baker RD, CDE at 519-238-1556 ext. 235

Wednesday, Nov. 26
10 to 1 p.m. – Grand Bend CHC
Men Can Cook. Advance your cooking skills and enjoy a tasty healthy lunch. Contact Miranda at 519-238-1556 ext 222.

1:30 to 3:30 p.m. and/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 Worker Lise Callahan at 519-238-1556 ext. 230 for details.

Thursday, Nov. 27
2 to 4 p.m. – Grand Bend CHC
Community Blood Pressure Clinic in the Adult Centre Wing. Everyone welcome. Have your blood pressure checked free by a nurse. No appointment necessary.