To Do - December 11 to January 14

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

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.