Community/Charity
Every Tuesday
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.
Every Friday
5 to 7 p.m. – Grand Bend Legion
Meat Draw
Thursday, December 11
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.
Friday, December 12
After school, GB Youth Centre
Slumber Party at the Centre. Come after school and stay until 10:30 p.m.. Let your parents get their Christmas shopping done and know you are having fun at the same time. Cost is: $5/person and includes a pizza dinner and snacks. We will make a Christmas craft, play games, and watch a movie. Pre-registration is required for this activity. Ages 5-13. Call 519-238-1155 for information and to register.
Sunday, December 14
10 a.m. to 1 p.m. – Port Franks Community Centre
Optimist Club of Ausable Port Franks Breakfast with Santa. Cost: $6 adults, $3 ages 5-12, free ages 4 and under. Call 519-243-1515 for details.
7 to 8 p.m. – Zurich fairgrounds
Come celebrate the heart of Christmas at the live nativity in Zurich. There will be live actors, animals, songs and more to warm you and your heart. Gather at the shelter behind the ball diamond in Zurich’s fairgrounds. Hosted by the churches of Zurich.
Tuesday, December 16
10 a.m. – Grand Bend Legion
Grand Bend Men’s Probus Club. M.A.D.D. speaker John Reurink.
Friday, December 19
5:30 to 8:30 p.m. – GB Youth Centre
Christmas baking with Aggie. Enjoy a night of baking Christmas cookies with Aggie and friends. Learn a variety of techniques, recipes and cookies to take home and enjoy for the holidays! Cost $15/child and pre registration is required. Ages 5 – 13. Call 519-238-1155.
Saturday, December 20
2 to 4 p.m. – Grog’s Pub & Grill
Optimist Club of Ausable Port Franks meat raffle
Sunday, December 21
1 to 5 p.m. – GB Youth Centre
Youth Centre Family Christmas Party. We are traveling by bus to Goderich for bowling and swimming! Pre registration is required and the cost is $5/person including transportation. Pre-registration is required by December 10. Call 519-238-1155.
Wednesday, December 31
12 p.m. – Grand Bend Youth Centre
New Year’s Afternoon Party. We are traveling by bus to Flagswipe Paintball in London for an afternoon of paintballing. Pre-registration by December 10 is required and the cost is $20/person including transportation. Departure at 12 p.m. from the centre and returning by 5:30 p.m. Ages 10-adult. Call 519-238-1155.
Arts & Entertainment
Thursdays
1 to 3 p.m. – Grand Bend Art Centre
Open Painting. Cost is $10 – bring a project and materials and paint with various artists.
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, December 13
3 to 6 p.m. – Grand Bend Legion
Horse Races
Saturday, December 20
3 to 6 p.m. – Grand Bend Legion
Live music with Ben Shane & Bobby K
Wednesday, December 31
8 p.m. – Thomas Hall, Thedford Arena
Thedford Spirit Club presents “New Year’s Eve Dance”. Cost is $15 per person or $25 per couple. For more information call 519-296-4994.
9 p.m. – Grand Bend Legion
New Year’s Eve Celebration with Midlife Crisis
Thursday, January 1
12 p.m. – Grand Bend Legion
New Year’s Levee with Midlife Crisis
Health & Fitness
Mondays
8 to 9 a.m. – Southcott 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
9 a.m. – Port Franks Comm. Centre
Healthy Lifestyle Exercise Program. Program includes warm up, low impact aerobic workout, strength work and stretching. Sponsored in part by Healthy Living Lambton. Cost: Free!! Everyone welcome. Contact Cindy Maxfield 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 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
9 a.m. – Port Franks Comm. Centre
Healthy Lifestyle Exercise Program. Program includes warm up, low impact aerobic workout, strength work and stretching. Sponsored in part by Healthy Living Lambton. Cost: Free!! Everyone welcome. Contact Cindy Maxfield, Health Promoter at the GBACHC, 519-238-1556 ext 6 to register.
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 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
Thursday, December 18
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
Wednesday, December 31
1:30-3:30 p.m. or 7-8:30 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.