Grand Bend Strip

Event Listings

To Do List - March 12 to April 15

From Volume 2, Number 17 — March 12, 2009

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, March 12

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.

Saturday, March 14 to April 5

10 a.m. to 5 p.m. - Lambton Heritage Museum

Return of the Swans. Open daily. $5 adults, $4 seniors, students/children $3. Call 519-243-2600 for details.

10 a.m. to 5 p.m. - Lambton Heritage Museum

Paint Ontario. Competition and Sale begins. Regular Museum admission applies. Contact Barry Richman for details 519-238-6213.

Tuesday, March 17

10 a.m. - Grand Bend Legion

Grand Bend Men’s Probus Meeting. Speaker Greg Van Hevel will discuss Geo-Thermal Heating. Everyone welcome.

Wednesday, March 25

Colonial Hotel

Huron County Playhouse Guild Luncheon Meeting. Guest speaker Pierre St. Laurent will show a slide presentation on Polar Bears. Members and Guests welcome. Phone Mary at 519-238-5640.

Monday, March 30

7 p.m. - Grand Bend Legion

Grand Bend Horticultural Society meeting. Ian Jean from the Ausable Bayfield Conservation Authority will present “Native Plants”. More and more stress is being placed on using plants and trees that are native to our area. He will assist with pictures and discussion.

Thursday, April 2

7 p.m. - Grand Bend CHC

Sunset Cinema Social Film Group presents  “Touching the Void”, a true film about two British climbers who become separated on their descent from a mountain in the Andes. An amazing tale of survival!

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. - Grand Bend Youth Centre

Grand Bend Drum Circle. Contact Anita at the Youth Centre or call 519-238-8759.

Saturday, March 14

3 to 6 p.m. - Grand Bend Legion

St. Patrick’s Day with Mike Fagan

Thursday, March 19 to May 7

6 to 9:15 p.m. - G.B. Art Centre

Photo classes with Casey Lessard. Beginner classes at 6 p.m. and advanced classes at 7:45 p.m. $80 for eight weeks.

Saturday, March 21

3 to 6 p.m. - Grand Bend Legion

Horse Races

Thursday, March 26

Shoot Like A Pro with Mary Lynn Fluter. Join us for a day of digital shooting and critique with Mary Lynn. Get tips on exposure and composition; experiment and share in the company of others. Always fun and informative. Contact Teresa Marie for time, cost and information at: 872-7824. Advance registration required.

Saturday, March 28

3 to 6 p.m. - Grand Bend Legion

Horse Races

Thursday, April 2

7 p.m. - Grand Bend CHC

Sunset Cinema Social Film Group presents  “Touching the Void”, a true film about two British climbers who become separated on their descent from a mountain in the Andes. An amazing tale of survival!

Saturday, April 11

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

6:45 to 8 p.m.

Anne’s Yoga Works studio, Port Franks

Yoga Classes, info and registration call Anne 519-243-3552. Beginners welcome.

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, Health Promoter 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 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

7 to 8 p.m.

Parkhill Leisure Club

Yoga Classes, info and registration call Anne 519-243-3552. Beginners welcome.

Thursdays

9 a.m. – Port Franks Comm. Centre

Healthy Lifestyle Exercise Program. See Tuesdays

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

Friday, March 13

10 a.m. to noon - GB. Public School

Fuel Your Active Lifestyle at Ontario Early Years Centre.

Tuesday, March 17

10 a.m. to 12 p.m. - Grand Bend CHC

Fuel Your Active Lifestyle. Pick up recipes and enjoy some taste testing.

Thursday, March 19

Blessings Community Store, Zurich

Cooking Outside of the Box. Yummy, low-cost, healthy recipes! 10-3 p.m. Call Miranda at 519-238-1556 ext 222

Wednesday, March 25

10 a.m. to 1 p.m. - Grand Bend CHC

Men Can Cook. Advance your cooking skills and enjoy a tasty healthy lunch for $5. Contact Miranda at 519-238-1556 ext 222.

1:30 to 3:30 p.m. or 7 to 8:30 p.m. - Grand Bend CHC

Mental Health Education and Support Group. Monthly support group for family and friends. Contact Social Worker Lise Callahan at 519-238-1556 ext. 230.