Community Voice – coming events

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Wednesday, November 20, 2024:
• Bill’s Place Community Space Drop-In.  330-630pm. Come spend some time in a 2SLGBTQIA+ safe space 48 Centre St., Chatham. Hang out, have a coffee, do your homework, ask a question, read a book, or chat about life or what we’ve been working on. Get some clothes from our Out of the Closet program, use the Community cupboard &  more! No RSVP needed! Come & go as you please. All ages & allies welcome.

• Games Night at Bill’s Place, 48 Centre Street with CK Pride at 630pm .  You are welcome to bring a game to see if others want to play it or play what we have. Light refreshments / snacks potluck.

• 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 (probb1@cogeco.ca) (289-228-2817).

• 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.

• Author Michaela will be at the Active Lifestyle Centre today for a talk on Menopause and Women’s Health at 10AM!! OPEN TO THE PUBLIC! Call to sign up! 20 Merritt Ave, Chatham 519-352-5633

Thursday, November 21, 2024:
• Afternoon Jamboree at the Merlin Legion from 1-4pm, Bring your singing voice/instruments and join us for a great afternoon. Donation welcome.

• 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 November meeting will start at 6:00 pm at St. Paul’s Congregational Church, 450 Park Ave W, Chatham. 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.

• Check out some of our awesome exercise programs! Essentrics, Line Dance, Weights & Cardio, and FUNctional Fitness run every Thursday!! Call for more information!! 519-352-5633 – Active Lifestyle Centre, 20 Merritt Ave, Chatham.

Friday, November 22, 2024:
• SCOTT WOODS BAND- YEEHAW from 7-9pm at  Evangel Church Chatham. $45/ticket. Proceeds going to the Alzheimers Society. More info call Mary 226-626-7209.

• 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.   Supper will be served from 4:00 – 6:00. No orders after 5:30 p.m. Tonight’s specials are, Ham & Scalloped Potatoes or Fish & Chips, $13.00. Take out is also available by calling 519-351-8733 or 519-351-5639. Fun Darts start at 7:00 p.m.  Everyone is welcome.

• Tasty Sparerib Dinner with all the fixings including dessert. Served from 4:30 – 7 pm – take out also available $15.50 all in – Call 519-689-4884 so you don’t miss out!! 

• Crossroads Community Players in partnership with FCHS Foundation present the hilarious farce “Hotbed Hotel” by Michael Parker. Proceeds support the purchase of a Portable Ultrasound for Four Counties Health Services’ Emergency Department. Dinner 6:00 pm, Show 7:30pm; Tickets $50. Evening show includes beef dinner with dessert. Contact: info.fchsfoundation@mha.tvh.ca; 519-784-4307. Advance Tickets Only. For more information, please visit: https://fchsfoundation.ca/2024/08/coming-soon-hotbed-hotel/.

• Looking to play some cards?! The Active Lifestyle Centre has Pepper!! Every Friday from 12pm-3pm! User fees apply. Call for more information! 20 Merritt Ave, Chatham 519-352-5633.

• Canadian Fiddle Champion Scoot Woods presents YeeHaw with a multi-talented band. Experience the best in Country music, trick fiddling, award-winning step dancing, humour and so much more! 7:00pm at Evangel Community Church, 76 Sandys St., Chatham. Proceeds support Chatham-Kent Alzheimer’s Society. Tickets: $45, credit card calling 1-855-726-8896, visit www.scottwoods.ca or available by cash only at the Chatham-Kent Alzheimer’s Soceity (36 Memory Lane, Chatham) Stephen’s Restaurant (15 Talbot St., Blenheim) or at Good Days Cafe (5 Erie St S., Ridgetown) or call Mary at 226-626-7209.

• Friday night supper at the Chatham Moose Lodge, 850 Richmond St is a Chicken Parmagian dinner with pasta, caesar salad and garlic toast. Dine ins $13 and pickups $14. All meals are served at 6pm. Please call 519-352-8291 to order. Everyone welcome.

Saturday, November 23, 2024:
• 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 11:00 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 to serve lunch from 3:00 p.m. – 5:30 p.m. Come out and check out our menu.  Entertainment by D.A.M. band from 4:30-9:30. EVERYONE IS WELCOME.

• Crossroads Community Players in partnership with FCHS Foundation present the hilarious farce “Hotbed Hotel” by Michael Parker. Proceeds support the purchase of a Portable Ultrasound for Four Counties Health Services’ Emergency Department.Dinner 6:00 pm, Show 7:30pm; Tickets $50. Evening show includes beef dinner with dessert. Contact: info.fchsfoundation@mha.tvh.ca; 519-784-4307. Advance Tickets Only For more information, please visit: https://fchsfoundation.ca/2024/08/coming-soon-hotbed-hotel/.

• The Mary Webb Centre for the Arts, in Highgate, will be hosting a Christmas Card Workshop. from 1:00pm-5:00pm. Make 10 unique Christmas cards this holiday season at our workshop! All you need to bring is your own glue and tape. Everything else is included. There will be light refreshments. Register early before spots fill up! Email anneondro@gmail.com or call 519-564-6746 for more details. $50/person.

Sunday, November 24, 2024:
• Ladies Auxiliary Bazaar at The Chatham Legion, corner of William & Colborne St. Chatham from 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. come & get lots of goodies. Everyone is welcome.

• Classic Country Jamboree at the Merlin Legion 1:30 – 5:30 with fabulous ham & scalloped potato dinner with vegetables, cole slaw, dessert with tea and coffee included $20 all in (includes entry) or $15 for take outs – $5.00 Jamboree entry only. Call 519-476-5870 to book your spot. Bring your singing voice and dancing shoes and enjoy the sounds of The Marquis! 

• Crossroads Community Players in partnership with FCHS Foundation present the hilarious farce “Hotbed Hotel” by Michael Parker. Proceeds support the purchase of a Portable Ultrasound for Four Counties Health Services’ Emergency Department. Show only 1:30 pm; Tickets $25. Contact: info.fchsfoundation @mha.tvh.ca; 519-784-4307. Advance Tickets Only For more information, please visit: https://fchsfoundation.ca/2024/08/coming-soon-hotbed-hotel/.

• Brunch at the Chatham Granite Club, 41 William Street North from 10:30 am until 12:30 pm. All you can eat. Adults $15, Children aged 4-10 $6 and children under 4 eat free. We accept cash, credit card or debit. Come and enjoy one of the best brunches in Chatham.

• Listening Circles – join us to listen and learn so we can build relationships and take informed actions. St. Ursula Parish Hall, 1:30-3:30 to here Guy Williams – Special Advisor Indigenous Education and Development – Fanshawe College. Journey from Knowing to Not Knowing and Back Again Beliefs form the foundation of our understanding of the world. They influence our decisions, shape our behaviour, and determine our interactions with others and the world around us. Beliefs are not static, they evolve with new experiences, information and insights. Our beliefs impact how we approach life’s challenges. Understanding how one’s own beliefs are formed allows us to gain a greater understanding of the variety of beliefs that other people hold. Guy will share his own unique story and learnings from a life of working for and on behalf of community . . . learning, understanding, meaningful actions, reflecting. Sponsored by the Chatham Catholic Truth and Reconciliation Action Table. 205 Tweedsmuir Ave W, Chatham.

Monday, November 25, 2024:
•  Enjoy a friendly game of Euchre, 1 P.M. St. Clair Estates, 15 Dunkirk Chatham. $3.00 per person. Everyone Welcome.

• Visit the Common Grounds Café at 20 Merritt Ave, Chatham! Soups, sandwiches, baked goods and more! Open Monday-Thursday from 11AM-2PM! Located in the heart of the Active Lifestyle Centre.

Tuesday, November 26, 2024:
• 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.

• Check out some of our exercise classes on Tuesdays at the Active Lifestyle Centre! Chair Zumba, Essentrics, Chair Exercise, & more! Call or visit us for a full schedule or more information. 20 Merritt Ave, Chatham 519-352-5633

Wednesday, November 27, 2024:
• Join the Kiwanis Club of Chatham-Kent as they are off to the Victoria Playhouse Petrolia to see “Starbright Christmas” and a visit to Actor’s Restaurant. $150 includes Badder Coach from Chatham, prime theatre seats and one great meal at noon. For more info call Cathy Telfer at 519-359-1665 or email bustrips2024@chathamkiwanis.com.

• 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.

• Retired Women Teachers of Ontario, Chatham-Kent Branch, will meet at 9:30 a.m. at Hidden Hills Golf Club, Chatham. Our noon turkey, beef meal is $35. Welcome to retired women educators to join us for morning coffee, socializing, entertainment and meeting our Area 3 Director, Mary Maxwell. Accepting donations (cash or goods) for food banks, knitted/purchased scarves, mitts, hats for CK Women’s Centre, LinCK. Join with friends! RWTO Manulife insurance has open enrolment until Dec. 31, 2024. Call Lynn 519-676-5900 by November 23.

• Looking to play a game of cards?! The Active Lifestyle Centre has Euchre!! Every Wednesday from 12PM-3PM. 20 Merritt Ave, Chatham 519-352-5633.

• 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 (drsam2945@gmail.com) (519-627-1429).

Thursday, November 28, 2024:
• Afternoon Jamboree at the Merlin Legion from 1-4pm, Bring your singing voice/instruments and join us for a great afternoon. Donation welcome.

• 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.

• Join the VON at the Active Lifestyle Centre for a Fall Prevention Workshop! November 28 from 10AM-11:30AM! Call or visit to sign up. 20 Merritt Ave, Chatham 519-352-5633

Friday, November 29, 2024:
• 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.   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, $13.00. Take out is also available by calling 519-351-8733 or 519-351-5639. Fun Darts start at 7:00 p.m. Friday inside entertainment by Back 2 Back 7pm to 10pm.  Everyone is welcome.

• Cabbage roll dinner with all the fixings  $12.50 – take out also available or if you would like to order cabbage roll by the dozen they will be $20 for 12. Call early as they will go fast!! 519-689-4884.

Saturday, November 30, 2024:
• 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.

• Bill’s Place Community Space Drop-In. 11am-3pm. Come spend some time in a 2SLGBTQIA+ safe space 48 Centre St., Chatham. Hang out, have a coffee, do your homework, ask a question, read a book, or chat about life or what we’ve been working on. Get some clothes from our Out of the Closet program, use the Community cupboard &  more! No RSVP needed! Come & go as you please. All ages & allies welcome.

• Join us at Sydenham Community Curling Club for a special Learn to Curl Storytime! Participate in a fun-filled storytime then go on-ice with SCCC instructors to learn the basics of curling! Two programs are available, one from 1:00 to 2:00 and the other from 2:30 to 3:30, with a maximum registration of 30 participants per session. Only those going on-ice need to register. ALL ON-ICE PARTICIPANTS MUST have a signed SCCC waiver and wear clean shoes AND a helmet in order to participate. Call Wallaceburg (519.627.5292) or Dresden (519.683.4322)  branches to register.

• Come join us at The Chatham Legion, corner of William & Colborne St. Chatham from 11:00 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 to serve lunch from 3:00 p.m. – 5:30 p.m. Come out and check out our menu. Entertainment by Big City from 4:30-9:30. Everyone is welcome.

• CK Animal Rescue Christmas Yard Sale from 9am to 2pm at 270 Inshes Ave. Join us for a holiday-themed yard sale! All proceeds will be donated to CK Animal Rescue, a 100% volunteer led organization that is dedicated to rescuing cats and dogs and finding them safe adoptive homes. Donations for yard sale items will be thankfully accepted on November 29th from 1pm to 4pm at 270 Inshes Avenue. See you there!

• The Annual CWL Taste of Home Bazaar will take place from 11:00am to 2:00pm. St. Michael’s Parish Hall is on the corner of Maple St. and David St. in Ridgetown, follow the signs.  Enjoy the Bake Sale Table, stock up on frozen items like; frozen Home Baking, frozen Home Cooked Meals & Soups and this year’s feature … frozen family-sized Apple Crisp ready for the oven.  Shop early for the best selection and stay for a Hot Lunch.  This is the CWL’s primary fundraiser; it enables us to help others in our community.  Thank you for supporting the CWL.

• Autumn Vendor Show, 9am-1pm at the Moose Lodge (850 Richmond St., Chatham). Entry by donation to Chatham-Kent Hospice Foundation. For more info please contact Kim Fishleigh at kkfish@teksavvy.com.

• ALC Christmas Vendor Market TODAY!! 9AM-2PM with a visit from Santa from 10AM-1PM. Food, Prizes, & 40+ Vendors! 20 Merritt Ave, Chatham 519-352-5633.

• Holiday High Tea Luncheon at the Wallaceburg & District Museum. 12:00pm. Cost is $20/person. Space is limited. RSVP 519-627-8962 or email museumpr@kent.net to reserve your spot. Payment is due upon reservation.

• The Gift is an annual community toy & food drive. At noon today, everyone in Chatham-Kent is invited to put a gift on their doorstep. Volunteers will pick up the gifts and ensure they make an intentional positive impact this holiday season.

Monday, December 2, 2024:
•  Enjoy a friendly game of Euchre, 1 P.M. St. Clair Estates, 15 Dunkirk Chatham. $3.00 per person. Everyone Welcome.

Thursday, December 5, 2024:
• Afternoon Jamboree at the Merlin Legion from 1-4pm, Bring your singing voice/instruments and join us for a great afternoon. Donation welcome.

• Blue Christmas service at 7:00 pm at St. Paul’s Congregational Church on Park Ave. West.  If you are missing that special person this Christmas, we invite you to join us. The service will consist of familiar Christmas music, scriptures, and a short message, and will be followed by refreshments.  For more information, call the church at 519-436-0255.

• Noon Hour of Concerts of Seasonal Music with Hedy Rempel and Brian Sweetman. 12:15-1:00pm at Holy Trinity St. Paul’s Anglican Church, 81 Selkirk St. (at Victoria), Chatham. Come and relax from the bustle of the season and listen to seasonal music with local Chatham Musicians. Bring. your lunch, listen, come and go as you wish. Free admission.

Friday, December 6, 2024:
• Bill’s Place Community Space Drop-In.. Come spend some time in a 2SLGBTQIA+ safe space 48 Centre St., Chatham. Hang out, have a coffee, do your homework, ask a question, read a book, or chat about life or what we’ve been working on. Get some clothes from our Out of the Closet program, use the Community cupboard &  more! No RSVP needed! Come & go as you please. All ages & allies welcome.

Saturday, December 7, 2024:
• 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.

• St. Andrew’s Annual Christmas Concert, SO THIS IS CHRISTMAS, at the Chatham Capitol Theatre – St. Andrew’s concert choir, chamber orchestra, children’s choir and local musicians performing favourite melodies and carols will fill the theatre with festive joy. Tickets ($30) available at the Cultural Centre box office or online at www.cktickets.com. Children 12 and under are free. For further information call 519-352-0001 or www.standrewschatham.org/events.  

• Catherine McVean Chapter IODE Christmas House Tour,  5-8pm. Tickets $20 available at Union Block Bakery, Dresden.

• Join Locally Unique Co at the St. Clair College Healthplex in Chatham from 10am-3pm for their 2nd annual Winter Wonderland Christmas market. Discover unique gifts from local artisans and vendors offering handcrafted jewelry, cozy winter wear, holiday decor, door prizes and much more. Santa will be on site for a visit and complimentary photo opportunities. This event is free admission, but will be accepting donations of non-perishable food items for Outreach for Hunger CK. For more event information email info@locallyunique.co or visit: https://www.facebook.com/share/1AjuQoLBN3/.

• Punk Rock Flea Market – Holidaze Market at the Portuguese Club, 346 Grand Ave. E., Chahtham. 12-5pm. Over 30 vendors. Free event. All communities and ages welcome. Community partner Hope Haven.

• The Mary Webb Centre for the Arts in Highgate will be hosting an Afternoon with Authors from 2:00-5:00pm. Are you a local author? Do you know any local authors? We’re hosting an event to highlight our area’s best writers! You’ll have a chance to meet and chat
with the authors, purchase books and have them signed. So far, 17 authors have signed up, including Glen Muller, Dawn Teetzel, James McLean, Kae Elgie, Christine Folan and Paula Morrison. If you’d like more details or are an author wanting to participate, send us an email at anneondro@gmail.com or call Anne at 519-564-6746.

• Cookie Exchange at the Wallaceburg & District Museum. Exchange begins at 10:00am. Free event. All registered participants are expected to bring homemade cookies or squares. Registration is madatory to ensure we know the total number of dozens to prepare. To register or questions please call 519-627-8962 or email museumpr@kent.net.

• come Visit Santa Claus from 10:00am-2:00pm at the Wallaceburg & District Museum (in the Jeanne Gordon Hall). Write your letter to Santa Claus, decorate a cookie, make a craft, photo with Santa is $5 per child. Searching for vendors offering stocking stuffers. Call 519-627-8962, email museumpr@kent.net.

Sunday, December 8, 2024:
•  Catherine McVean Chapter IODE Christmas House Tour, 1-4pm. Tickets $20 available at Union Block Bakery, Dresden.

• Locally Unique Co is popping up again for their second Christmas at Red Barn vendor market. Join us at Red Barn Brewing Co in Blenheim from 12-5pm for a festive day with local vendors, food trucks, hand crafted beer and hot chocolate. This event is free admission with donations being collected for Outreach for Hunger CK. Shop, sip, and give back this holiday season! For more event information email info@locallyunique.co or visit: https://www.facebook.com/share/15B9twpfnU/.

Monday, December 9, 2024:
•  Enjoy a friendly game of Euchre, 1 P.M. St. Clair Estates, 15 Dunkirk Chatham. $3.00 per person. Everyone Welcome.

Wednesday, December 11, 2024:
• 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 ostomychatham@gmail.com.

Thursday, December 12, 2024:
• Retired Workers Chapter Meeting are the perfect opportunity to enjoy coffee and baked goods and visit with friends and former fellow workers. Keep up to date with the community, pensions, benefits and info provided from informed leadership and guest speakers. Spouses are welcome. 10:00am at the Unifor Local 127, 405 Riverview Dr., Chatham.

• Bill’s Place Community Space Drop-In.  330-630pm. Come spend some time in a 2SLGBTQIA+ safe space 48 Centre St., Chatham. Hang out, have a coffee, do your homework, ask a question, read a book, or chat about life or what we’ve been working on. Get some clothes from our Out of the Closet program, use the Community cupboard &  more! No RSVP needed! Come & go as you please. All ages & allies welcome.

• Afternoon Jamboree at the Merlin Legion from 1-4pm, Bring your singing voice/instruments and join us for a great afternoon. Donation welcome.

• Noon Hour of Concerts of Seasonal Music with Stephanie Van Rooyen and Bill Sluys. 12:15-1:00pm at Holy Trinity St. Paul’s Anglican Church, 81 Selkirk St. (at Victoria), Chatham. Come and relax from the bustle of the season and listen to seasonal music with local Chatham Musicians. Bring. your lunch, listen, come and go as you wish. Free admission. 

Saturday, December 14, 2024:
• 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.

Monday, December 16, 2024:
• 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.

•  Enjoy a friendly game of Euchre, 1 P.M. St. Clair Estates, 15 Dunkirk Chatham. $3.00 per person. Everyone Welcome.

Wednesday, December 18, 2024:
• Bill’s Place Community Space Drop-In.  330-630pm. Come spend some time in a 2SLGBTQIA+ safe space 48 Centre St., Chatham. Hang out, have a coffee, do your homework, ask a question, read a book, or chat about life or what we’ve been working on. Get some clothes from our Out of the Closet program, use the Community cupboard &  more! No RSVP needed! Come & go as you please. All ages & allies welcome.

• Games Night at Bill’s Place, 48 Centre Street with CK Pride at 630pm .  You are welcome to bring a game to see if others want to play it or play what we have. Light refreshments / snacks potluck.

• 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 (probb1@cogeco.ca) (289-228-2817).

Thursday, December 19, 2024:
• Afternoon Jamboree at the Merlin Legion from 1-4pm, Bring your singing voice/instruments and join us for a great afternoon. Donation welcome.

• Noon Hour of Concerts of Seasonal Music with Nancy Tapley and Donald Poole. 12:15-1:00pm at Holy Trinity St. Paul’s Anglican Church, 81 Selkirk St. (at Victoria), Chatham. Come and relax from the bustle of the season and listen to seasonal music with local Chatham Musicians. Bring. your lunch, listen, come and go as you wish. Free admission.

Saturday, December 21, 2024:
• 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 28, 2024:
• 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.

• Bill’s Place Community Space Drop-In. 11am-3pm. Come spend some time in a 2SLGBTQIA+ safe space 48 Centre St., Chatham. Hang out, have a coffee, do your homework, ask a question, read a book, or chat about life or what we’ve been working on. Get some clothes from our Out of the Closet program, use the Community cupboard &  more! No RSVP needed! Come & go as you please. All ages & allies welcome.

Wednesday, January 8, 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 ostomychatham@gmail.com.

Wednesday, January 15, 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 (probb1@cogeco.ca) (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.

Wednesday, January 22, 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 (drsam2945@gmail.com) (519-627-1429)

Wednesday, February 12, 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 ostomychatham@gmail.com.

Wednesday, February 19, 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 (probb1@cogeco.ca) (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.

Wednesday, February 26, 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 (drsam2945@gmail.com) (519-627-1429)

Wednesday, March 13, 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 ostomychatham@gmail.com.

Wednesday, March 19, 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 (probb1@cogeco.ca) (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.

Wednesday, March 26, 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 (drsam2945@gmail.com) (519-627-1429)

Wednesday, April 10, 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 ostomychatham@gmail.com.

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 (probb1@cogeco.ca) (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.

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 (drsam2945@gmail.com) (519-627-1429)

Wednesday, May 8, 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 ostomychatham@gmail.com.

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 (probb1@cogeco.ca) (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.

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 (drsam2945@gmail.com) (519-627-1429)

Wednesday, June 12, 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 ostomychatham@gmail.com.

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 (probb1@cogeco.ca) (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.

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 (drsam2945@gmail.com) (519-627-1429).

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.