Community Voice – coming events

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Thursday, April 10, 2025:
• Join us every Thursday afternoon from 1-4 at the Merlin Legion for a Music Jam. Donations welcome so bring out your singing voice and instruments to have a great afternoon!!

• Come join us at The Chatham Legion, corner of William & Colborne St. Chatham from 11:00am–9:30pm. The kitchen is open to serve lunch from 11:00am–1:30pm. Come check out our daily specials. Senior Euchre starts at 1:00 p.m. Everyone is welcome.

Friday, April 11, 2025:
• Come join us at The Chatham Legion, corner of William &a Colborne St. Chatham from 11:00 a.m.– 9:30 p.m. The kitchen is open to serve lunch from 11:00 a.m. – 1:30p.m. Supper will be served from 4:00 – 6:00. No orders after 5:30 p.m. Tonight’s specials are Cabbage Rolls or Fish & Chips, $14.00(HST included). Take out is also available by calling 519-351-8733 or 519-351-5639. At 5:15 p.m. is our weekly Catch-The-Ace draw (tickets can be purchased at the bar). Fun Darts start at 7:00 p.m. EVERYONE IS WELCOME.

• Merlin Legion Scrumptious Perch and/or Chicken Dinner with choice of potato & coleslaw plus dessert. Served from 4:30 – 7 pm at Merlin Legion. 5 pc perch $20 – perch/chicken combo $20 and 3 pc chicken $15.50. Contact 519-689-4884 for more information.
Take outs also available.

• Lunch from 11am-1:3pm. Dine in specials or off the menu available. Everyone welcome. Friday night supper is BBQ Pork Chop with potatoes, Veggies, coleslaw and a bun. Dine ins $14 and pickups $15. All meals are served at 6 PM. Please call 519-352-8291 to order. Everyone welcome at the Chatham Moose Lodge, 850 Richmond St.

Saturday, April 12, 2025:
• Morning Breakfast Program at First Presbyterian Church (corner of Fifth St. and Wellington). A delicious and nutritious breakfast served free of charge from 9:30am-11:00am, serving indoors, no take out. Wheelchair accessible.

• Sydenham Field Naturalists 40th Anniversary Banquet. Cocktails at 5:30pm, Dinner 6:30pm. Retro Suites Hotel (Derby Suite), 2 King St. W., Chatham. $45/person. Guest speaker: Kathy Johnson. Topic “Livers of the River”. Door prizes, silent and live auctions. Visit sydenhamfieldnaturalists.ca/events.

• Chatham-Kent Alanon – District 9 69th Anniversary. Doors open at 10am – Program is from 10:30am-3pm at The Active Lifestyle Centre – 20 Merritt Ave., Chatham. Tickets $10. e-transfers and cash accepted [email protected]. Security question response: district 9. *Please note your name if sending an e-transfer. Potluck lunch – bring your favourite cold dish or finger food to share. Guest Speakers: Jerry B – AA, Friendly Riverside AA, Windsor, Ann B – Al-Anon, New Hope Al-Anon Windsor. Tradition 2 skit Raffle prizes and 50/50 draw. For more information call or email Bonnie 519-354-9320 [email protected].

• Kent Branch of The Ontario Genealogical Society are asking you to come join us as we visit the Old Thamesville Hall Museum and the Thamesville Library to learn about the history of Thamesville and view their resources and collections from 9am–2pm. We will carpool from Chatham at 9am and anyone is welcome to join us or meet us there. Note – there are stairs. For more details visit kent.ogs.on.ca or contact us at [email protected].

• Come join us at The Chatham Legion, corner of William & Colborne St.
Chatham from 10:00 a.m.– 9:30 p.m. Line Dancing lessons from 10:00am to 12 noon. There will be meat draws at 3:30, 4:30 and 5:30 p.m. ending with a 50/50 draw. The kitchen is open from 3:00 p.m. – 5:30 p.m. Come check out our menu. Entertainment by Allen James from 4:30-9:30. Everyone Welcome.

• Evangel Community Church (76 Sandys Street Chatham) is hosting an Eggistravaganza  from 10 am to noon. We will be having games, stories, music, and of course an egg hunt. This is free for families from the community. You can register on the church website https://www.evangelck.com/events

Sunday, April 13, 2025:
• Bingo at the Ridgetown Legion from 2:00-4:00pm. Sponsored by the Ridgetown Legion Ladies Auxiliary Br. 243.

• Calling all Veterans. The Chatham Legion, corner of William & Colborne St. Chatham will be hosting a Buddy Check for all Veterans from 10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. Come enjoy a coffee and talk to other Veterans. This venue is for Veterans Only.

•  Two Dollar Bill & His Bad Pennies’ Hootenany Revue. A night of Benny Goodman Hillbilly Punk & Olde Fashioned West End Hen House Jazz. Featuring Mike Houseton (“Lonesome Lefty”), Tim Swaddling & others. 2:00pm. Two Creeks Indoors. Wheatley United Chruch, 59 Talbot St. West, Wheatley. Admission by donation. Discontinued currency accepted.

• Breakfast at the Chatham Moose Lodge, 850 Richmond St from 9 AM to Noon. All meals are cooked to order. Everyone welcome.

Tuesday, April 15, 2025:
• Come join us at The Chatham Legion, corner of William & Colborne St. Chatham from 11:00 a.m.– 9:30 p.m. The kitchen is open to serve lunch from 11:00 a.m. – 1:30 p.m. Today’s special is Spaghetti with meat sauce. Come play Euchre at 1:00 or spend the evening playing Shuffleboard or Euchre starting at 7:00 p.m. EVERYONE IS WELCOME.

Wednesday, April 16, 2025:
• Chatham-Kent Coin Club meeting at the Active Lifestyle Center (7pm – 8pm), 20 Merritt Ave, Chatham. New Members and guests welcomed. Come to a meeting and meet others with similar interests. We have members that  collect Canadian, USA, and World coins and paper money. Gain knowledge and trends of the hobby For more info contact President Paul Robb ([email protected]) (289-228-2817).

• Heart Buddies – A monthly get together. A chance to talk and share your experiences of Heart Surgery, Heart Issues, matters of the Heart. For more info call 519-354-0070 or visit www.thamesviewfht.ca.

• Come join us at The Chatham Legion, corner of William & Colborne St. Chatham from 11:00 a.m.– 9:30 p.m. The kitchen is open to serve lunch from 11:00 a.m. – 1:30 p.m. Our daily special is meat loaf Dinner. Come check out our other daily specials. We have Fun Darts at 7:00 p.m. EVERYONE IS WELCOME.

Thursday, April 17, 2025:
• Afternoon Jamboree with all singers and musicians welcome 1 – 4 pm at the Merlin Legion. Come out and enjoy good music and great company.  Donation welcome.  Call 519-350-8937 for more info. 

• The 63rd Annual Lenten Noon Hour Interdenominational Service will be held at Christ Church, 80 Wellington St. W., Chatham (beside the bus depot) beginning at 12:10pm until 12:35pm and will be followed by a sandwich luncheon in the parish hall.  The theme this year is “The Power of Forgiveness.”  The speaker this week is The Rev. John Maroney, Christ Church Chatham.  Free will offering with proceeds to CK Hospice.

• Come join us at The Chatham Legion, corner of William & Colborne St. Chatham from 11:00 a.m.– 9:30 p.m. The kitchen is open to serve lunch from 11:00 a.m. – 1:30 p.m. Come check out our daily specials. Senior Euchre starts at 1:00 p.m. EVERYONE IS WELCOME.

• The Chatham-Kent Quilters’ Guild meets the third Thursday of each month at St. Paul’s Congregational Church, 450 Park Ave W, Chatham. The next meeting will be April 17, 2025. Doorsopen at 6:00 for socializing and shopping. The meeting starts at 7:00 pm. Everyone is welcome to join us, but the fee for non-members will be $10 per meeting. Come and enjoy our presentations, guest speakers and all of the other fun at our meeting. Our membership fee is $50 per year and this entitles you to our newsletter and all of our regular meetings free of charge. You are welcome to contact us through our Facebook page or our website at www.ckquiltguild.com for more information.

• Creativity Club is a new program launching at the Blenheim Branch of the CKPL from 3:30pm-4:30pm. Whether you are splattering paint, mixing up science experiments, or constructing wild creations, this club is hands-on fun. Creativity Club will also be held on May 15 and June 19 and is suitable for children ages 4 to 10. Drop-in!

Friday, April 18, 2025:
• Come join us at The Chatham Legion, corner of William & Colborne St. Chatham from 2:00 p.m.– 9:30 p.m. Supper will be served from 3:00 – 6:00. No orders after 5:30 p.m. Tonight’s special is Fish & Chips, $14.00(HST included). Take out is also available by calling 519-351-8733 or 519-351-5639. At 5:15 p.m. is our weekly Catch-The-Ace draw (tickets can be purchased at the bar). Fun Darts start at 7:00 p.m. EVERYONE IS WELCOME.

• Celebrate Good Friday at the Merlin Legion with a Tasty Perch and/or Chicken Dinner  with choice of potato & coleslaw plus dessert OR purchase a pie of homemade apple pie for an extra $3.50. Served from 4:30 – 7 pm at Merlin Legion. 5 pc perch $20 – perch/chicken combo $20 and 3 pc chicken $15.50. Contact 519-689-4884 for more information. Take outs also available.

• Evangel Community Church is having a dramatic presentation called Cross Reference. 76 Sandys St. Chatham at 10 a.m. There will be kids programming. 

• On April 18, 2025, at 7:00 pm., at First Presbyterian Church we will come together here for Tenebre (Latin: “shadows, darkness”), the “Service of Shadows.”  It is a solemn observance, but one full of powerful meaning for Christian believers.  We must remember that everything that happened on that day happened for one reason  – “For God so loved the world, that He gave His only begotten Son, that whoever believes in Him shall not perish, but have eternal life.” Please plan to join us on Good Friday, as well as on Easter Sunday, and bring a friend.

Saturday, April 19, 2025:
• Morning Breakfast Program at First Presbyterian Church (corner of Fifth St. and Wellington). A delicious and nutritious breakfast served free of charge from 9:30am-11:00am, serving indoors, no take out. Wheelchair accessible.

• Come join us at The Chatham Legion, corner of William & Colborne St. Chatham from 10:00 a.m.– 9:30 p.m. Line Dancing lessons from 10:00am to 12 noon There will be meat draws at 3:30, 4:30 and 5:30 p.m. The kitchen is open from 3:00 p.m. – 5:30 p.m. Come check out our menu. Entertainment by Unity Station from 4:30-9:30. Everyone Welcome.

• Join us at the Merlin Legion for Karaoke Bob 7-11pm. Meal special with 1 lb wings, burger or jumbo hot with beer or alcoholic drink $11.50. Please call 519-689-4884 for more information.

• The Purple Theatre is so excited about their latest show that they’re travelling it around. Bannburg Prison Blues is coming to Chatham at the Active Lifestyle Center, 20 Merritt Avenue. Tickets are $25, cash only, at the door and the show is at 7:30pm on Saturday April 19, 2025. For more information please contact [email protected] or visit The Purple Theatre on Facebook.

Tuesday, April 22, 2025:
• Come join us at The Chatham Legion, corner of William & Colborne St. Chatham from 11:00 a.m.– 9:30 p.m. The kitchen is open to serve lunch from 11:00 a.m. – 1:30 p.m.
Today’s special is Spaghetti with meat sauce. Come play Euchre at 1:00 or spend the evening playing Shuffleboard or Euchre starting at 7:00 p.m. EVERYONE IS WELCOME.

Wednesday, April 23, 2025:
• Kent County Stamp Club meeting at the Active Lifestyle Center, 20 Merritt Ave. Chatham. Meetings are held from 7:30pm – 9:00pm every 4th Wednesday of every month from January to November. New Members and guests are welcome. Our members collect Canadian, USA, and World Stamps, Covers & Postcards. Take this opportunity to learn and share knowledge of the Philatelic hobby. For more information contact President Dennis Marek ([email protected]) (519-627-1429).

• Come join us at The Chatham Legion, corner of William & Colborne St. Chatham from 11:00 a.m.– 9:30 p.m. The kitchen is open to serve lunch from 11:00 a.m. – 1:30 p.m. Our daily special is Meat loaf Dinner. Come check out our other daily specials. We have Fun Darts at 7:00 p.m. EVERYONE IS WELCOME.

• RWTO, Retired Women Teachers of Ontario, Chatham-Kent Branch, will meet at Chatham Moose Lodge, 9:30am. registration and socializing, noon roast beef meal $25. We welcome retired educators and friends for an enjoyable morning! Guest speaker, Aaron Watson- Avoiding Scams. Call Lynn Russell 519-676-5900 by April 19.

Thursday, April 24, 2025:
• Afternoon Jamboree with all singers and musicians welcome 1 – 4 pm at the Merlin Legion. Come out and enjoy good music and great company.  Donation welcome.  Call 519-350-8937 for more info. 

• Women’s Prophetic Conference. Speaker Mary Crews from Texas. Friday, April 25 @ 7pm. Saturday April 26 doors open 9:15am sessions all day. Bring your own lunch or restaurants nearby. RSVP required by April 19 -limited seating! No cost-donations accepted. Location: Running Creek Ministry. 29292 Running Creek Rd, Wallaceburg. email: runningcreekministry@gmail.com. text: 519-328-5672.

• Come join us at The Chatham Legion, corner of William & Colborne St. Chatham from 11:00 a.m.– 9:30 p.m. The kitchen is open to serve lunch from 11:00 a.m. – 1:30 p.m.
Come check out our daily specials. Senior Euchre starts at 1:00 p.m. EVERYONE IS WELCOME.

Friday, April 25, 2025:
• Come join us at The Chatham Legion, corner of William &a Colborne St. Chatham from 11:00 a.m.– 9:30 p.m. The kitchen is open to serve lunch from 11:00 a.m. – 1:30 p.m.
Supper will be served from 4:00 – 6:00. No orders after 5:30 p.m. Tonight’s specials are Liver & Onions or Fish & Chips, $14.00(HST included). Take out is also available by calling 519-351-8733 or 519-351-5639. At 5:15 p.m. is our weekly Catch-The-Ace draw (tickets can be purchased at the bar). Fun Darts start at 7:00 p.m. EVERYONE IS WELCOME.

• Join us at the Merlin Legion for a Liver Lover/Liver Hater dinner! Liver with onions, potato & coleslaw OR Chickenburger, fries & coleslaw. Both dinners include dessert for $12.50 – tax included. Served 4:30 – 7 pm. Take outs also available. Contact 519-689-4884 for more information

Saturday, April 26, 2025:
• Morning Breakfast Program at First Presbyterian Church (corner of Fifth St. and Wellington). A delicious and nutritious breakfast served free of charge from 9:30am-11:00am, serving indoors, no take out. Wheelchair accessible.

• Come join us at The Chatham Legion, corner of William & Colborne St. Chatham from 10:00 a.m.– 9:30 p.m. Line Dancing lessons from 10:00am to 12 noon. There will be meat draws at 3:30, 4:30 and 5:30 p.m. The kitchen is open from 3:00 p.m. – 5:30 p.m. Come out and check out our menu. Entertainment by the D.A.M. Band from 4:30-9:30. Everyone Welcome.

• The Wallaceburg Concert Band presents On With The Show at 7:00pm. Free admission, free will donations accepted. W.D.S.S. Webber Auditorium, 920 Elgin St., Wallacebug. Doors open at 6:15pm. For more in: wallaceburgconcertband.ca.

Tuesday, April 29, 2025:
•  Come join us at The Chatham Legion, corner of William & Colborne St.Chatham from 11:00 a.m.– 9:30 p.m. The kitchen is open to serve lunch from 11:00 a.m. – 1:30 p.m.
Today’s special is Spaghetti with meat sauce. Come play Euchre at 1:00 or spend the evening playing Shuffleboard or Euchre starting at 7:00 p.m. EVERYONE IS WELCOME.

• T(w)een Tuesdays at the Blenheim branch of the CKPL offers teens and tweens ages 10 to 18 the chance to try cool activities and meet new friends. Drop-in April 29, May 27, and June 24 from 6:00 pm to 7:00 pm.

Wednesday, April 30, 2025:
• Come join us at The Chatham Legion, corner of William & Colborne St. Chatham from 11:00 a.m.– 9:30 p.m. The kitchen is open to serve lunch from 11:00 a.m. – 1:30 p.m.
Our daily special is Meat loaf Dinner. Come check out our other daily specials. We have Fun Darts at 7:00 p.m. EVERYONE IS WELCOME.

Thursday, May 1, 2025:
• Afternoon Jamboree with all singers and musicians welcome 1 – 4 pm at the Merlin Legion. Come out and enjoy good music and great company.  Donation welcome.  Call 519-350-8937 for more info. 

Saturday, May 3, 2025:
• Morning Breakfast Program at First Presbyterian Church (corner of Fifth St. and Wellington). A delicious and nutritious breakfast served free of charge from 9:30am-11:00am, serving indoors, no take out. Wheelchair accessible.

• Annual Yard Sale Supporting Youth Group Program: 8am -1pm at the Kent Cloverleaf Conservation Club, 9092 English Line, Chatham.  Something for everyone! Kitchen Open for Breakfast & Lunch, Bar Open,  Details on Facebook at “Kent Cloverleaf Conservation Club”- Donations Accepted- donations plz contact [email protected].

Sunday, May 4, 2025:
• Sail down “Moon River” to the “Sound of Music” with the CK Singers for their spring concert at 2:30pm at First Presbyterian Church 60 Fifth St in Chatham. Songs from the movies old and new for your musical entertainment.  Freewill offering to a local charity. Everyone welcome! Please be aware that the church has no heat and dress accordingly. For more information, contact Director Nancy Tapley at [email protected] or 519-354-0463. 

Tuesday, May 6, 2025:
• Enjoy a visit with Summer, St. John Ambulance Therapy Dog at the Blenheim branch of the CKPL from 5:30pm-7:00pm. Summer loves cuddles and being read to! All ages welcome. Registration required.

Wednesday, May 7, 2025:
• Ostomy Support Group: We are a support group for anyone who is or may be facing live living with an ostomy. We meet every 2nd Wednesday of the month(except for July and August) starting at 7pm. We are located at Wellwise By Shoppers on the corner of Mc.Naughton Ave. And St. Clair St. right here is Chatham. We are in Facebook (by invitation, just request) and we can also be reached at [email protected].

Thursday, May 8, 2025:
• Retired Workers Chapter Meeting at 10:00am is the perfect opportunity to enjoy coffee and baked good and visit with riends and former workers that you may not have seen for some time. Keep up to date with things going on in the Commnity, pensions, benefits and the information provided from informed leadership and guest speakers. Spouses are welcome. Unifor Local 127, 405 Riverview Dr., Chatham (lower board room).

• Afternoon Jamboree with all singers and musicians welcome 1 – 4 pm at the Merlin Legion. Come out and enjoy good music and great company.  Donation welcome.  Call 519-350-8937 for more info.

Saturday, May 10, 2025:
• Morning Breakfast Program at First Presbyterian Church (corner of Fifth St. and Wellington). A delicious and nutritious breakfast served free of charge from 9:30am-11:00am, serving indoors, no take out. Wheelchair accessible.

• The Performing Arts at St. Andrew’s United Church, Chatham presents Basie Meets Beatles by the Baddest Big Band at 7 pm. Enjoy a concert of big band music with everything from Count Basie to the Beatles. Tickets ($30) are available at the Church office, 85 William Street S., or online at www.standrewschatham.org/tickets. For further information call 519-352-0010 or www.standrewschatham.org/tickets.     

• Now for something completely different at the Mary Webb Centre for the Arts in Highgate! A two night comedy fest with Steve Patterson, host of CBC’s The Debaters. Steve has 4 very funny friends joining him –  Kate Davis and Dave Hemstad.. Art gallery and licenced bar open at 7:00pm with the concert starting at 8:00pm. $50 each for Friday and Saturday evenings, $90 for both. More info for tickets at marywebbcentre.ca.

Thursday, May 15, 2025:
• Afternoon Jamboree with all singers and musicians welcome 1 – 4 pm at the Merlin Legion. Come out and enjoy good music and great company.  Donation welcome.  Call 519-350-8937 for more info. 

• Creativity Club is a new program launching at the Blenheim Branch of the CKPL from 3:30pm-4:30pm. Whether you are splattering paint, mixing up science experiments, or constructing wild creations, this club is hands-on fun. Drop-in!

Saturday, May 17, 2025:
• Morning Breakfast Program at First Presbyterian Church (corner of Fifth St. and Wellington). A delicious and nutritious breakfast served free of charge from 9:30am-11:00am, serving indoors, no take out. Wheelchair accessible.

Wednesday, May 21, 2025:
• Chatham-Kent Coin Club meeting at the Active Lifestyle Center (7pm – 8pm), 20 Merritt Ave, Chatham. New Members and guests welcomed. Come to a meeting and meet others with similar interests. We have members that  collect Canadian, USA, and World coins and paper money. Gain knowledge and trends of the hobby For more info contact President Paul Robb ([email protected]) (289-228-2817).

• Heart Buddies – A monthly get together. A chance to talk and share your experiences of Heart Surgery, Heart Issues, matters of the Heart. For more info call 519-354-0070 or visit www.thamesviewfht.ca.

Thursday, May 22, 2025:
• Afternoon Jamboree with all singers and musicians welcome 1 – 4 pm at the Merlin Legion. Come out and enjoy good music and great company.  Donation welcome.  Call 519-350-8937 for more info. 

Saturday, May 24, 2025:
• Morning Breakfast Program at First Presbyterian Church (corner of Fifth St. and Wellington). A delicious and nutritious breakfast served free of charge from 9:30am-11:00am, serving indoors, no take out. Wheelchair accessible.

Wednesday, May 28, 2025:
• Kent County Stamp Club meeting at the Active Lifestyle Center, 20 Merritt Ave. Chatham. Meetings are held from 7:30pm – 9:00pm every 4th Wednesday of every month from January to November. New Members and guests are welcome. Our members collect Canadian, USA, and World Stamps, Covers & Postcards. Take this opportunity to learn and share knowledge of the Philatelic hobby. For more information contact President Dennis Marek ([email protected]) (519-627-1429).

Thursday, May 29, 2025:
• Afternoon Jamboree with all singers and musicians welcome 1 – 4 pm at the Merlin Legion. Come out and enjoy good music and great company.  Donation welcome.  Call 519-350-8937 for more info. 

Saturday, May 31, 2025:
• Morning Breakfast Program at First Presbyterian Church (corner of Fifth St. and Wellington). A delicious and nutritious breakfast served free of charge from 9:30am-11:00am, serving indoors, no take out. Wheelchair accessible.

Thursday, June 5, 2025:
• Afternoon Jamboree with all singers and musicians welcome 1 – 4 pm at the Merlin Legion. Come out and enjoy good music and great company.  Donation welcome.  Call 519-350-8937 for more info. 

Saturday, June 7, 2025:
• Morning Breakfast Program at First Presbyterian Church (corner of Fifth St. and Wellington). A delicious and nutritious breakfast served free of charge from 9:30am-11:00am, serving indoors, no take out. Wheelchair accessible.

Wednesday, June 11, 2025:
• Ostomy Support Group: We are a support group for anyone who is or may be facing live living with an ostomy. We meet every 2nd Wednesday of the month(except for July and August) starting at 7pm. We are located at Wellwise By Shoppers on the corner of Mc.Naughton Ave. And St. Clair St. right here is Chatham. We are in Facebook (by invitation, just request) and we can also be reached at [email protected].

Thursday, June 12, 2025:
• Retired Workers Chapter Meeting at 10:00am is the perfect opportunity to enjoy coffee and baked good and visit with riends and former workers that you may not have seen for some time. Keep up to date with things going on in the Commnity, pensions, benefits and the information provided from informed leadership and guest speakers. Spouses are welcome. Unifor Local 127, 405 Riverview Dr., Chatham (lower board room).

• Afternoon Jamboree with all singers and musicians welcome 1 – 4 pm at the Merlin Legion. Come out and enjoy good music and great company.  Donation welcome.  Call 519-350-8937 for more info. 

Saturday, June 14, 2025:
• Morning Breakfast Program at First Presbyterian Church (corner of Fifth St. and Wellington). A delicious and nutritious breakfast served free of charge from 9:30am-11:00am, serving indoors, no take out. Wheelchair accessible.

Wednesday, June 18, 2025:
• Chatham-Kent Coin Club meeting at the Active Lifestyle Center (7pm – 8pm), 20 Merritt Ave, Chatham. New Members and guests welcomed. Come to a meeting and meet others with similar interests. We have members that  collect Canadian, USA, and World coins and paper money. Gain knowledge and trends of the hobby For more info contact President Paul Robb ([email protected]) (289-228-2817).

• Heart Buddies – A monthly get together. A chance to talk and share your experiences of Heart Surgery, Heart Issues, matters of the Heart. For more info call 519-354-0070 or visit www.thamesviewfht.ca.

Thursday, June 19, 2025:
• Afternoon Jamboree with all singers and musicians welcome 1 – 4 pm at the Merlin Legion. Come out and enjoy good music and great company.  Donation welcome.  Call 519-350-8937 for more info. 

• Creativity Club is a new program launching at the Blenheim Branch of the CKPL from 3:30pm-4:30pm. Whether you are splattering paint, mixing up science experiments, or constructing wild creations, this club is hands-on fun.  Drop-in!

Saturday, June 21, 2025:
• Morning Breakfast Program at First Presbyterian Church (corner of Fifth St. and Wellington). A delicious and nutritious breakfast served free of charge from 9:30am-11:00am, serving indoors, no take out. Wheelchair accessible.

Wednesday, June 25, 2025:
• Kent County Stamp Club meeting at the Active Lifestyle Center, 20 Merritt Ave. Chatham. Meetings are held from 7:30pm – 9:00pm every 4th Wednesday of every month from January to November. New Members and guests are welcome. Our members collect Canadian, USA, and World Stamps, Covers & Postcards. Take this opportunity to learn and share knowledge of the Philatelic hobby. For more information contact President Dennis Marek ([email protected]) (519-627-1429).

Thursday, June 26, 2025:
• Afternoon Jamboree with all singers and musicians welcome 1 – 4 pm at the Merlin Legion. Come out and enjoy good music and great company.  Donation welcome.  Call 519-350-8937 for more info. 

Saturday, June 28, 2025:
• Morning Breakfast Program at First Presbyterian Church (corner of Fifth St. and Wellington). A delicious and nutritious breakfast served free of charge from 9:30am-11:00am, serving indoors, no take out. Wheelchair accessible.

Saturday, July 5, 2025:
• Morning Breakfast Program at First Presbyterian Church (corner of Fifth St. and Wellington). A delicious and nutritious breakfast served free of charge from 9:30am-11:00am, serving indoors, no take out. Wheelchair accessible.

Saturday, July 12, 2025:
• Morning Breakfast Program at First Presbyterian Church (corner of Fifth St. and Wellington). A delicious and nutritious breakfast served free of charge from 9:30am-11:00am, serving indoors, no take out. Wheelchair accessible.

Wednesday, July 16, 2025:
• Heart Buddies – A monthly get together. A chance to talk and share your experiences of Heart Surgery, Heart Issues, matters of the Heart. For more info call 519-354-0070 or visit www.thamesviewfht.ca.

Saturday, July 19, 2025:
• Morning Breakfast Program at First Presbyterian Church (corner of Fifth St. and Wellington). A delicious and nutritious breakfast served free of charge from 9:30am-11:00am, serving indoors, no take out. Wheelchair accessible.

Saturday, July 26, 2025:
• Morning Breakfast Program at First Presbyterian Church (corner of Fifth St. and Wellington). A delicious and nutritious breakfast served free of charge from 9:30am-11:00am, serving indoors, no take out. Wheelchair accessible.

Saturday, August 2, 2025:
• Morning Breakfast Program at First Presbyterian Church (corner of Fifth St. and Wellington). A delicious and nutritious breakfast served free of charge from 9:30am-11:00am, serving indoors, no take out. Wheelchair accessible.

Saturday, August 9, 2025:
• Morning Breakfast Program at First Presbyterian Church (corner of Fifth St. and Wellington). A delicious and nutritious breakfast served free of charge from 9:30am-11:00am, serving indoors, no take out. Wheelchair accessible.

Saturday, August 16, 2025:
• Morning Breakfast Program at First Presbyterian Church (corner of Fifth St. and Wellington). A delicious and nutritious breakfast served free of charge from 9:30am-11:00am, serving indoors, no take out. Wheelchair accessible.

Wednesday, August 20, 2025:
• Heart Buddies – A monthly get together. A chance to talk and share your experiences of Heart Surgery, Heart Issues, matters of the Heart. For more info call 519-354-0070 or visit www.thamesviewfht.ca.

Saturday, August 23, 2025:
• Morning Breakfast Program at First Presbyterian Church (corner of Fifth St. and Wellington). A delicious and nutritious breakfast served free of charge from 9:30am-11:00am, serving indoors, no take out. Wheelchair accessible.

Saturday, August 30, 2025:
• Morning Breakfast Program at First Presbyterian Church (corner of Fifth St. and Wellington). A delicious and nutritious breakfast served free of charge from 9:30am-11:00am, serving indoors, no take out. Wheelchair accessible.

Saturday, September 6, 2025:
• Morning Breakfast Program at First Presbyterian Church (corner of Fifth St. and Wellington). A delicious and nutritious breakfast served free of charge from 9:30am-11:00am, serving indoors, no take out. Wheelchair accessible.

Thursday, September 11, 2025:
• Retired Workers Chapter Meeting at 10:00am is the perfect opportunity to enjoy coffee and baked good and visit with riends and former workers that you may not have seen for some time. Keep up to date with things going on in the Commnity, pensions, benefits and the information provided from informed leadership and guest speakers. Spouses are welcome. Unifor Local 127, 405 Riverview Dr., Chatham (lower board room).

Saturday, September 13, 2025:
• Morning Breakfast Program at First Presbyterian Church (corner of Fifth St. and Wellington). A delicious and nutritious breakfast served free of charge from 9:30am-11:00am, serving indoors, no take out. Wheelchair accessible.

Wednesday, September 17, 2025:
• Heart Buddies – A monthly get together. A chance to talk and share your experiences of Heart Surgery, Heart Issues, matters of the Heart. For more info call 519-354-0070 or visit www.thamesviewfht.ca.

Saturday, September 20, 2025:
• Morning Breakfast Program at First Presbyterian Church (corner of Fifth St. and Wellington). A delicious and nutritious breakfast served free of charge from 9:30am-11:00am, serving indoors, no take out. Wheelchair accessible.

Saturday, September 27, 2025:
• Morning Breakfast Program at First Presbyterian Church (corner of Fifth St. and Wellington). A delicious and nutritious breakfast served free of charge from 9:30am-11:00am, serving indoors, no take out. Wheelchair accessible.

Saturday, October 4, 2025:
• Morning Breakfast Program at First Presbyterian Church (corner of Fifth St. and Wellington). A delicious and nutritious breakfast served free of charge from 9:30am-11:00am, serving indoors, no take out. Wheelchair accessible.

Thursday, October 9, 2025:
• Retired Workers Chapter Meeting at 10:00am is the perfect opportunity to enjoy coffee and baked good and visit with riends and former workers that you may not have seen for some time. Keep up to date with things going on in the Commnity, pensions, benefits and the information provided from informed leadership and guest speakers. Spouses are welcome. Unifor Local 127, 405 Riverview Dr., Chatham (lower board room).

Saturday, October 11, 2025:
• Morning Breakfast Program at First Presbyterian Church (corner of Fifth St. and Wellington). A delicious and nutritious breakfast served free of charge from 9:30am-11:00am, serving indoors, no take out. Wheelchair accessible.

Wednesday, October 15, 2025:
• Heart Buddies – A monthly get together. A chance to talk and share your experiences of Heart Surgery, Heart Issues, matters of the Heart. For more info call 519-354-0070 or visit www.thamesviewfht.ca.

Saturday, October 18, 2025:
• Morning Breakfast Program at First Presbyterian Church (corner of Fifth St. and Wellington). A delicious and nutritious breakfast served free of charge from 9:30am-11:00am, serving indoors, no take out. Wheelchair accessible.

Saturday, October 25, 2025:
• Morning Breakfast Program at First Presbyterian Church (corner of Fifth St. and Wellington). A delicious and nutritious breakfast served free of charge from 9:30am-11:00am, serving indoors, no take out. Wheelchair accessible.

Saturday, November 1, 2025:
• Morning Breakfast Program at First Presbyterian Church (corner of Fifth St. and Wellington). A delicious and nutritious breakfast served free of charge from 9:30am-11:00am, serving indoors, no take out. Wheelchair accessible.

Saturday, November 8, 2025:
• Morning Breakfast Program at First Presbyterian Church (corner of Fifth St. and Wellington). A delicious and nutritious breakfast served free of charge from 9:30am-11:00am, serving indoors, no take out. Wheelchair accessible.

Thursday, November 13, 2025:
• Retired Workers Chapter Meeting at 10:00am is the perfect opportunity to enjoy coffee and baked good and visit with riends and former workers that you may not have seen for some time. Keep up to date with things going on in the Commnity, pensions, benefits and the information provided from informed leadership and guest speakers. Spouses are welcome. Unifor Local 127, 405 Riverview Dr., Chatham (lower board room).

Saturday, November 15, 2025:
• Morning Breakfast Program at First Presbyterian Church (corner of Fifth St. and Wellington). A delicious and nutritious breakfast served free of charge from 9:30am-11:00am, serving indoors, no take out. Wheelchair accessible.

Wednesday, November 19, 2025:
• Heart Buddies – A monthly get together. A chance to talk and share your experiences of Heart Surgery, Heart Issues, matters of the Heart. For more info call 519-354-0070 or visit www.thamesviewfht.ca.

Saturday, November 22, 2025:
• Morning Breakfast Program at First Presbyterian Church (corner of Fifth St. and Wellington). A delicious and nutritious breakfast served free of charge from 9:30am-11:00am, serving indoors, no take out. Wheelchair accessible.

Saturday, November 29, 2025:
• Morning Breakfast Program at First Presbyterian Church (corner of Fifth St. and Wellington). A delicious and nutritious breakfast served free of charge from 9:30am-11:00am, serving indoors, no take out. Wheelchair accessible.

Saturday, December 6, 2025:
• Morning Breakfast Program at First Presbyterian Church (corner of Fifth St. and Wellington). A delicious and nutritious breakfast served free of charge from 9:30am-11:00am, serving indoors, no take out. Wheelchair accessible.

Thursday, December 11, 2025:
• Retired Workers Chapter Meeting at 10:00am is the perfect opportunity to enjoy coffee and baked good and visit with riends and former workers that you may not have seen for some time. Keep up to date with things going on in the Commnity, pensions, benefits and the information provided from informed leadership and guest speakers. Spouses are welcome. Unifor Local 127, 405 Riverview Dr., Chatham (lower board room).

Saturday, December 13, 2025:
• Morning Breakfast Program at First Presbyterian Church (corner of Fifth St. and Wellington). A delicious and nutritious breakfast served free of charge from 9:30am-11:00am, serving indoors, no take out. Wheelchair accessible.

Saturday, December 20, 2025:
• Morning Breakfast Program at First Presbyterian Church (corner of Fifth St. and Wellington). A delicious and nutritious breakfast served free of charge from 9:30am-11:00am, serving indoors, no take out. Wheelchair accessible.

Wednesday, December 17, 2025:
• Heart Buddies – A monthly get together. A chance to talk and share your experiences of Heart Surgery, Heart Issues, matters of the Heart. For more info call 519-354-0070 or visit www.thamesviewfht.ca.

Saturday, December 27, 2025:
• Morning Breakfast Program at First Presbyterian Church (corner of Fifth St. and Wellington). A delicious and nutritious breakfast served free of charge from 9:30am-11:00am, serving indoors, no take out. Wheelchair accessible.