Things to Do - September 11 to 24

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 12 and 13

6:30 p.m. - Mocha Shrine Centre, 468 Colborne Street, London

The ULTIMATE Tribute Show Dinner & Dance. Daughter of Nile Supreme Sessions Fund 2009 “Viva Las Vegas” night. Cocktails followed by Dinner at 6:30 p.m. Show and Dance at 8 p.m. $40 per person. For tickets, contact Norm Camp at Mocha Shrine office 519-672-1391 or Patricia Sampson 519-685-3449.

Tuesday, September 16

10 a.m. - Grand Bend Legion

Grand Bend Men’s Probus Club meeting. Speaker Graham Hitchins speaks about “Double Lung Transplants”.

Wednesday, September 17

8 a.m. to 1 p.m. - Gill St. parking lot, Grand Bend

Grand Bend Farmers’ Market

Wednesday, September 24

8 a.m. to 1 p.m. - Gill St. parking lot, Grand Bend

Grand Bend Farmers’ Market

Wednesday, September 24

12 p.m. - Lakeview Restaurant

Huron Country Playhouse Guild Luncheon meeting. Guest OPP Officer John Reurink speaking on “Getting your Home ready to go away for the holidays”. Members and guests welcome. Contact Mary at 519-238-5640 for details

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.

Arts & Entertainment

Saturday, September 13

9 a.m. to 4 p.m. - G.B. Art Centre

Acrylic for Beginners with Debra Bailey. For details, call 519-872-7824 or 519-238-6874.

3 to 6 p.m. - Grand Bend Legion

Live Music with Midlife Crisis

Sunday, September 14

9 a.m. to 4 p.m. - G.B. Art Centre

Painting in Oils with Teresa Marie. For details, call 519-872-7824 or 519-238-6874.

11:30 a.m. - 4 p.m. - Pinery Flea Market

Live Music with Brian Dale

Monday, September 15

9 a.m. to 4 p.m. - G.B. Art Centre

Drawing with Teresa Marie. For details, call 519-872-7824 or 519-238-6874.

Friday, September 19

9 a.m. to 4 p.m. - G.B. Art Centre

Watercolour with Mary Abma. For details, call 519-872-7824 or 519-238-6874.

Saturday, September 20

3 to 6 p.m. - Grand Bend Legion

Live Music with Ben Shane & Bobby K.

Sunday, September 21

9 a.m. to 4 p.m. - G.B. Art Centre

Complementary Colours with Teresa Marie. For details, call 519-872-7824 or 519-238-6874.

11:30 a.m. - 4 p.m. - Pinery Flea Market

Live Music with Brian Dale

Monday, September 22

9 a.m. to 4 p.m. - G.B. Art Centre

Drawing & Introductions to Figures with Teresa Marie. For details, call 519-872-7824 or 519-238-6874.

Saturday, September 27

9 a.m. to 4 p.m. - G.B. 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

Health & Fitness

Mondays

8 to 9 a.m. - Lions’ Pavilion, G.B.

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

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, G.B.

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

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, G.B.

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

Tuesday, September 16

9 to 10 a.m. – Port Franks Comm.Ctr.

Healthy Lifestyle Exercise Classes begin. Please join the Grand Bend Area Community Health Centre’s “FREE” Exercise Program every Tuesday and Thursday from 9-10 a.m. Instructors Cathy and Faye.Please contact Health Promoter Cindy Maxfield 519-238-1556 ext 231.

Thursday, September 18

10 a.m. to 3 p.m. – Blessings Community Store, Zurich

Cooking out of the Box. Taste test and get ideas for yummy, low-cost, healthy recipes. Contact Grand Bend Area CHC Dietitian Miranda Burgess at 519-238-1556 ext 222 for details.

Wednesday, September 24

10 a.m. to 1 p.m. – Grand Bend CHC

Men Can Cook. Advance your cooking skills and enjoy a healthy, yummy meal. Contact Dietitian Miranda Burgess at 519-238-1556 ext 222

1:30 to 3:30 p.m. or 7:00 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 Workers Mickey Gurbin or Lise Callahan at 519-238-1556 ext. 223 or 230 for details.

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.