Community Voice – coming events

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Tuesday, July 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 p.m. or spend the evening playing Fun Shuffleboard or Euchre starting at 7:00 p.m. EVERYONE WELCOME.

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.

• Games Night Drop-In at Bill’s Place, 2SLGBTQIA+ Community space, 48 Centre St., Chatham. You are welcome to one to bring a game or play what we have. 6:30pm.

• The Chatham Concert Band presents Summer Concerts in the Park 2025 with special guests all summer long. Free concerts at 7pm in Tecumseh Park.

• Ridgetown Summer Concerts at the Ridgetown Legion. Level Up Band will perform at 7:00pm. 75 Main St. E., Ridgetown.

• 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 meatloaf Dinner. Come check out our other daily specials. We have Fun Darts at 7:00 p.m. EVERYONE WELCOME.

Thursday, July 17, 2025:
• Bill’s Place Community Space Drop-In. Come spend some time in a 2SLGBTQIA+ safe space 48 Centre St., Chatham. Hang out and have a chat, have a coffee, do your homework, ask a question, read a book, or find out about our programs and upcoming events. No RSVP needed! Come & go as you please. All ages & allies welcome. 6-9pm.

• 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.  Starting at 4pm is bike night come out for drinks and pool. Call 519-350-8937 for more info. 

• Blenheim Summer Concert Series featuring Gravity Junkies – rain or shine. Starts at 7:00pm. Lawn chairs recommended. Talbot Trail Place, 24 John St. W., Blenheim. 

• Dresden Summer Concert Series – Free music at Rotary Park. Celtic Hillbillies will perform at 7:00pm. BBQ at 6:00pm. In event of rain head to “The Wheelhouse”, 547 North St., Dresden.

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 WELCOME.

• The Chatham-Kent Quilters’ Guild meets the third Thursday of each month at St. Paul’s
Congregational Church, 450 Park Ave W, Chatham. Doors open 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.

• Seniors Day Euchre 1:00pm at the Tilbury Legion, 4 Stewart St, Tilbury.

Friday, July 18, 2025:
• Come join us at The Chatham Legion, corner of William & Colborne St. Chatham from 11:00 a.m.– 9:30 p.m. Supper will be served from 3:00 – 6:00 p.m.  No orders after 5:30 p.m. Tonight’s special is Roast Beef with potatoes $15.00(HST included) 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.  From 7pm to 10pm BBQ on the Patio, & you will be entertained by Dave Fox.  In the event we have bad weather, entertainment will move inside. EVERYONE IS WELCOME.

• Merlin Legion is a Tasty 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 

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.

• Come join us at The Chatham Legion, corner of William & Colborne St., Chatham from 11:00 a.m.– 9:30 p.m. There will be 3 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 Back 2 Back from 5:30-9:30 p.m. EVERYONE WELCOME.

• Join us at the Merlin Legion for Karaoke Bob. 7 to 11 pm. 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.

• Meat Draw 3:00 -5:00 pm at the Tilbury Legion, 4 Stewart St, Tilbury.

Sunday, July 20, 2025:
• Dresden Christian Concerts at Rotary Park, Dresden (St. George St near St. John St.) Rain Location is St. Andrew’s Presbyterian Church, St. George & St. John). The Klassens will play at 6:30pm. Drive-in/Outdoor concert – bring your lawnchair.

• WHEATLEY TWO CREEKS presents British Beat 66 at 6pm. 1km north of Wheatley.  No admission, but we do pass the hat. Food and drink by the Scouts. Lots of convenient parking. If it rains, we move into our monster pavilion. See twocreeks.ca.

• CALLING ALL VINTAGE CARS – AND TRUCKS AND TRACTORS AND MOTORCYCLES! The “notable” Merlin Car Show from 10 am – 3 pm with registration at 9 am. Don’t Miss this great event at the Royal Canadian Legion Merlin Branch 465 that supports our veterans, their families and our community. Hope to see you there!!

• Come join us at The Chatham Legion, corner of William & Colborne St., Chatham from. The Lady’s Auxiliary is hosting a Fundraiser Yard Sale 11:00am to 2:00pm. EVERYONE
WELCOME.

Tuessday, July 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 p.m. or spend the evening playing Fun Shuffleboard or Euchre starting at 7:00 p.m. EVERYONE WELCOME.

Wednesday, July 23, 2025:
• The Chatham Concert Band presents Summer Concerts in the Park 2025 with special guests all summer long. Free concerts at 7pm in Tecumseh Park.

• 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 Meatloaf Dinner. Come check out our other daily specials. We have Fun Darts at 7:00 p.m. EVERYONE WELCOME.

Thursday, July 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.  Starting at 4pm is bike night come out for drinks and pool. Call 519-350-8937 for more info. 

• Blenheim Summer Concert Series featuring Pepper Jones & the Rockits – rain or shine. Starts at 7:00pm. Lawn chairs recommended. Talbot Trail Place, 24 John St. W., Blenheim. 

• Dresden Summer Concert Series – Free music at Rotary Park. Cellar Door will perform at 7:00pm. BBQ at 6:00pm. In event of rain head to “The Wheelhouse”, 547 North St., Dresden.

• 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 WELCOME.

Friday, July 25, 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. Supper will be served from 4:00 – 6:00 p.m. 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 WELCOME.

• Chicken BBQ with all the fixin”s $25.00/person 5-6:30 pm. Meat Draw 3:00-5:00pm at the Tilbury Legion, 4 Stewart St, Tilbury.

• Please join us at the Merlin Legion for an amazing deal for dinner!! 5 oz homemade hamburger with fries and a cookie for dessert for only $10 (tax included). Dinner service from 4:30 pm – 7 pm. Takeouts also available. Please call 519-689-4884 for more details! 

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.

• Bill’s Place Community Space Drop-In. Come spend some time in a 2SLGBTQIA+ safe space 48 Centre St., Chatham. Hang out and have a chat, have a coffee, do your homework, ask a question, read a book, or find out about our programs and upcoming events. No RSVP needed! Come & go as you please. All ages & allies welcome. 11am-2pm.

• Come join us at The Chatham Legion, corner of William & Colborne St., Chatham from 11:00 a.m.– 9:30 p.m. 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 Unity Station from 4:30-9:30 p.m. EVERYONE WELCOME.

• It’s fright night once again for our second summer ghost walk. We return to one of the most haunted areas of Chatham leaving from the parking lot of the Chatham Cultural Centre at 7:30 and 8:00 pm. Hear stories of accidents, seances, suicides, renovation heebie jeebies, freezing cold and invisible encounters that will have you looking under the bed when you get home. Tickets are available at www.eventbrite.ca and are $16 for Adults plus Eventbrite fees and $10 for Children (12 and under) plus Eventbrite fees. Visit our Facebook page, “Ghost Walks of Chatham-Kent” for details.

• Meat Draw 3:00-5:00 pm at the Tilbury Legion, 4 Stewart St, Tilbury.

Sunday, July 27, 2025:
• Dresden Christian Concerts at Rotary Park, Dresden (St. George St near St. John St.) Rain Location is St. Andrew’s Presbyterian Church, St. George & St. John). Verscheure Worhsip Team will play at 6:30pm. Drive-in/Outdoor concert – bring your lawnchair.

•  Vox Vinyl comes back to the Two Creeks stage at 6 pm. 1km north of Wheatley. Solid female voices blending in three part harmony, backed by some of the area’s best musicians. Carol Kerr, Christine Chemelle and Rochelle Day bring you all the hits of the girl bands from the 60’s to today. No admission, but we do pass the hat. There is a huge pavilion in case of rain. Food and drink from the Scouts. Lots of convenient parking.

• Merlin Legion Classic Country Jamboree from 1:30 pm to 5:30 pm followed by a Sparerib dinner for only $15. So with entry $20 total. No Frills meal & Hamburgers also available. So bring your dancing shoes and don’t miss the fun event. Please contact 519-476-5870 to book your spot.  Take outs also available $5 entry with musicians/singers free.

Tuesday, July 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 p.m. or spend the evening playing Fun Shuffleboard or Euchre starting at 7:00 p.m. EVERYONE WELCOME.

Wednesday, July 30, 2025:
• The Chatham Concert Band presents Summer Concerts in the Park 2025 with special guests all summer long. Free concerts at 7pm in Tecumseh Park.

• Ridgetown Summer Concerts at the Ridgetown Legion. Black River Rememdy will perform at 7:00pm. 75 Main St. E., Ridgetown.

• 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 Meatloaf Dinner. Come check out our other daily specials. We have Fun Darts at 7:00 p.m. EVERYONE WELCOME.

Thursday, July 31, 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.  Starting at 4pm is bike night come out for drinks and pool. Call 519-350-8937 for more info. 

• Blenheim Summer Concert Series featuring Voxx Vinyl – rain or shine. Starts at 7:00pm. Lawn chairs recommended. Talbot Trail Place, 24 John St. W., Blenheim. 

• Dresden Summer Concert Series – Free music at Rotary Park. Back Pages Music will perform at 7:00pm. BBQ at 6:00pm. In event of rain head to “The Wheelhouse”, 547 North St., Dresden.

• 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 WELCOME.

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.

• Art on the Boulevard. 9am–4pm. Village of Erieau. Stroll down our tree lined Boulevard during this FREE event and meet and purchase works of 100 artists from across Ontario. Local musicians DAM Band will be playing in the gazebo on the boulevard throughout the day.  Come enjoy your day. For more information visit our website at https://artontheboulevard.ca

Sunday, August 3, 2025:
• WHEATLEY TWO CREEKS presents The Ashley Lynn Experience at 6pm.1km north of Wheatley.  No admission, but we do pass the hat. Food and drink by the Scouts. Lots of convenient parking. If it rains, we move into our monster pavilion. See twocreeks.ca.twocreeks.ca.

Wednesday, August 6, 2025:
• The Chatham Concert Band presents Summer Concerts in the Park 2025 with special guests all summer long. Free concerts at 7pm in Tecumseh Park.

• Point Edward Casino Bus Trip, $30/person with $10 free play. Sponsored by Taylor Park. Get your receipt at the W.I.S.H Centre, 177 King St. E., Chatham, 519-354-5248. Please park in the Curling Club Parking Lot next to 642 Legion. Leave Chatham 10 am; leave Casino approx 4:15 pm.

Thursday, August 7, 2025:
• Blenheim Summer Concert Series featuring Elyse Saunders – rain or shine. Starts at 7:00pm. Lawn chairs recommended. Talbot Trail Place, 24 John St. W., Blenheim. 

• Dresden Summer Concert Series – Free music at Rotary Park. La Fiesta Band will perform at 7:00pm. BBQ at 6:00pm. In event of rain head to “The Wheelhouse”, 547 North St., Dresden.

• 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.  Starting at 4pm is bike night come out for drinks and pool. Call 519-350-8937 for more info. 

Friday, August 8, 2025:
• Join us for CK Pride’s Pride Dance Party Night at JazzBah 270 King Street West, Chatham, on August 8th at 9 PM, featuring DJ Courtney Wells and themed drinks to celebrate Pride Week. Entrance is $5 at the door or free with a Theatre Gargantua Sidestream Festival ticket—dance the night away and enjoy the festive atmosphere!

• CK Pride’s Faith with Pride Group is hosting a special meetup at Bill’s Place 48 Centre Street, Chatham at 11am to watch and discuss the United Church of Canada’s public apology on “Ongoing and Past Harm to 2SLGBTQIA+ Communities.” Bring your lunch, enjoy a coffee and let’s come together to reflect and work towards healing. Whether you’re part of the 2SLGBTQIA+ community or an ally, your voice matters!

• The Chatham-Kent YMCA in turning 80 in 2025!  Please help us celebrate an eight decade-long legacy of growth, connection, and impact.  Plan to join us on August 8 for our anniversary celebration at Sons of Kent’s backyard event space.  Music by DTX and Superfly.  There will be food trucks and lots of fun and friendship.  Gates open at 5:30. Tickets are $20 in advance, $30 at the door.  Children under 12 are free.  Purchase at ymcaswo.ca/cky80.  Sponsored by Entegrus and Waste Connections of Canada.

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.

Sunday, August 10, 2025:
• WHEATLEY TWO CREEKS presents Adam Butcher Band at 6pm. 1km north of Wheatley.  No admission, but we do pass the hat. Food and drink by the Scouts. Lots of convenient parking. If it rains, we move into our monster pavilion. See twocreeks.ca.

• Come to St. Andrew United Church at 1030am for their annual diversity service for Pride Week dedicated to embracing and honoring our differences. All are welcome! Come as you are and experience the power of unity in diversity.

Monday, August 11, 2025:
• Join CK Pride at 12 PM at the Civic Centre, 315 King St, Chatham, for our annual Pride Flag Raising to kick off Pride Week and celebrate love, diversity, and inclusion. Pride Weeks in Canada, held in August, commemorate the 1971 “We Demand” Rally in Ottawa, Canada’s first large-scale gay rights demonstration—come out and show your support!

• Join us at 7:00 PM at Bill’s Place in Chatham for a Community Forum: “Gay, Gray, & Paved the Way” with Dale Glover, focusing on identity, activism, and history. This event, part of CK Pride’s Pride Week, offers an opportunity to connect, share, and learn together.

Thursday, August 12, 2025:
• Join us at 5 PM at Bill’s Place, 48 Centre St., Chatham, for an all-ages Rainbow Storytime hosted by CK Public Library, followed by a free ice cream social hosted by the Outrageous Wise Ladies Group. Everyone is welcome to enjoy stories and sweet treats with family and friends!

• 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.  Starting at 4pm is bike night come out for drinks and pool. Call 519-350-8937 for more info. 

Wednesday, August 13, 2025:
• The Chatham Concert Band presents Summer Concerts in the Park 2025 with special guests all summer long. Free concerts at 7pm in Tecumseh Park.

• Ridgetown Summer Concerts at the Ridgetown Legion. Tommy Gresty Music will perform at 7:00pm. 75 Main St. E., Ridgetown.

• Join us from 11 AM to 1 PM at Fuel for You, 80 William St. S. in Chatham for a CK Pride Fundraising BBQ, featuring delicious hotdogs, burgers, cheeseburgers, and combo deals to support a great cause.  Join CK Pride for a community bonfire on Wednesday, August 13, from 9-11 PM , where attendees can enjoy roasting marshmallows and hotdogs under the stars while celebrating love, community, and Pride Week. Email [email protected] for the location.

• 4pm – PFLAG Meet and Greet Kid Zone. This is a meet & greet to form a group for a
much-needed 2SLGBTQIA+ space for youths, aged 12 and under to come & hang out while their caregivers connect with each other!
Come out to the green space next to 48 Centre Street, Bill’s Place, for a FREE EVENT for yard games, freezies, water games, face paint, and MORE SURPRISES!

Thursday, August 14, 2025:
• Blenheim Summer Concert Series featuring Freedom Train – rain or shine. Starts at 7:00pm. Lawn chairs recommended. Talbot Trail Place, 24 John St. W., Blenheim. 

• Dresden Summer Concert Series – Free music at Rotary Park. Timeless will perform at 7:00pm. BBQ at 6:00pm. In event of rain head to “The Wheelhouse”, 547 North St., Dresden.

• Celebrate Pride Week with a special screening of “To Wong Foo, Thanks for Everything! Julie Newmar” at the Chatham Capitol Theatre on at 7 PM, followed by Trivia & Treats at Turns & Tales to keep the festivities going.

• 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.  Starting at 4pm is bike night come out for drinks and pool. Call 519-350-8937 for more info. 

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.

• 11 AM: Join us for our annual Pride Parade, weaving through downtown Chatham leaving from the Civic Centre.  All are welcome to participate in the celebration. 12-3 PM:  Join CK Pride at Harvey St. and Centre St. in Chatham for Pridefest featuring food, vendors, games, water and foam fun, and the 2nd Annual “LipsynCK Slaytacular” drag competition.

Sunday, August 17, 2025:
• WHEATLEY TWO CREEKS presents Big Shiny Toons at 6pm. Ikm north of Wheatley.  No admission, but we do pass the hat. Food and drink by the Scouts. Lots of convenient parking. If it rains, we move into our monster pavilion. See twocreeks.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.

• The Chatham Concert Band presents Summer Concerts in the Park 2025 with special guests all summer long. Free concerts at 7pm in Tecumseh Park.

Thursday, August 21, 2025:
• Blenheim Summer Concert Series featuring Ottis Wonder & The Hustle – rain or shine. Starts at 7:00pm. Lawn chairs recommended. Talbot Trail Place, 24 John St. W., Blenheim. 

• Dresden Summer Concert Series – Free music at Rotary Park. Leave Those Kids Alone will perform at 7:00pm. BBQ at 6:00pm. In event of rain head to “The Wheelhouse”, 547 North St., Dresden.

• 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.  Starting at 4pm is bike night come out for drinks and pool. Call 519-350-8937 for more info. 

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.

Sunday, August 24, 2025:
• WHEATLEY TWO CREEKS presents The Rose City Rockers at 6pm. Ikm north of Wheatley.  No admission, but we do pass the hat. Food and drink by the Scouts. Lots of convenient parking. If it rains, we move into our monster pavilion. See twocreeks.ca.

Wednesday, August 27, 2025:
• The Chatham Concert Band presents Summer Concerts in the Park 2025 with special guests all summer long. Free concerts at 7pm in Tecumseh Park.

• Ridgetown Summer Concerts at the Ridgetown Legion. Double Vision will perform at 7:00pm. 75 Main St. E., Ridgetown.

Thursday, August 28, 2025:
• Blenheim Summer Concert Series featuring After Midnight – rain or shine. Starts at 7:00pm. Lawn chairs recommended. Talbot Trail Place, 24 John St. W., Blenheim. 

• 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.  Starting at 4pm is bike night come out for drinks and pool. Call 519-350-8937 for more info. 

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.

Sunday, August 31, 2025:
• WHEATLEY TWO CREEKS presents Mud Men at 6pm. 1km north of Wheatley.  No admission, but we do pass the hat. Food and drink by the Scouts. Lots of convenient parking. If it rains, we move into our monster pavilion. See twocreeks.ca.

Thursday, September 4, 2025:
• Blenheim Summer Concert Series featuring Big Shiny Toons – rain or shine. Starts at 7:00pm. Lawn chairs recommended. Talbot Trail Place, 24 John St. W., Blenheim. 

Friday, September 5, 2025:
• Jordan’s 5K Run the Runway returns to the Chatham-Kent Municipal Airport.  Fast and flat, you can walk, run or roll.  The event, running from 5:50 to 7:30, supports access to programs and services of the YMCA of Chatham-Kent.  Register at runtherunway.ca.  Early bird registration on now at $50.  Presented by Siskinds, the law firm, and sponsored by Enbridge.

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.

Wednesday, September 10, 2025:
• Ridgetown Summer Concerts at the Ridgetown Legion. Acoustic FM will perform at 7:00pm. 75 Main St. E., Ridgetown.

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.

• Chatham Kidney Walk at Mud Creek Park. This inspiring community event brings together families, friends, and supporters to raise awareness and vital funds for Canadians living with kidney disease. Whether you’d like to walk, start a team, sponsor the event, or volunteer your time—we’d love to have you be part of this special day. Every step taken and every dollar raised helps provide support programs, fund research, and promote organ donation awareness within Chatham-Kent. Registration opens at 12:00pm. Walk begins at 1:00pm. Ice Cream Bar 2:00pm. Announcements & Recognition 2:10pm. You can sign up or learn more by visiting our website: https://kidney.akaraisin.com/ui/onwalks25/g/45122.

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 519-54-0070 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.

Wednesday, October 1, 2025:
• Sprucedale United Church Broasted Chicken Dinner  – 493 Victoria Ave., Chatham. Includes all the fixings. 4:30-6:30 pm – drive-thru only. Adults $25.00 – Children Under 12 $10.00. Tickets must be purchased in advance and picked up prior to the event. Please email [email protected] with your information or call the Church office at 519-354-0060 and leave a message.

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.