Community Voice – coming events

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Thursday, December 19, 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. Come check out our daily specials. Senior Euchre starts at 1:00 p.m. Everyone is welcome.

Friday, December 20, 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 Cabbage Rolls 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 Welcome.

• The Wallaceburg Brass Quintet & Friends present A Holiday Celebration at Trinity United Church, 750 Wellington St., Wallaceburg. 7:00pm. Donations accepted.

• 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.

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.

• 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 from 3:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m. Come out and check out our menu. Entertainment by Allen James band from 4:30-9:30. Everyone Welcome.

• The Mary Webb Centre for the Arts will be welcoming the Voiceprints Choir to help us celebrate the Christmas season with a special fundraising concert for our local Food Bank. This choir of 41 singers, a director and a keyboard accompanist will be performing two 45-
minute sets filled with popular Christmas music and carols. Tickets are only $15 plus a donation of non-perishable food items or monetary donations for the local food bank. Doors open at 6 pm. Concert is at 7 pm. Tickets available at local vendors and at marywebbcentre.ca.

• 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.

Sunday, December 22, 2024:
• Join us at the Merlin Legion for a Classic Country Jamboree followed by a cabbage roll dinner $13 with potato, coleslaw, dessert with tea and coffee. 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, December 24, 2024:
• Come join us at The Chatham Legion, corner of William & Colborne St. Chatham from 11:00 a.m.– 6:00 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 Everyone is welcome.

Friday, December 27, 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. Everyone Welcome.

• Beef on a bun with sides $12.50 – take out also available at the Merlin Legion, 2 Stanley St. Call 519-689-4884. Don’t miss the delicious dinner!!

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.

• 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 from 3:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m. Come out and check out our menu. Entertainment to be announced from 4:30-9:30. Everyone is welcome.

Tuesday, December 31, 2024:
• Come join us at The Chatham Legion, corner of William & Colborne St.  Happy New Year’s party tickets for dinner & dance is $50 each purchased at the Legion Bar. There will be no entry for the dance only. Doors open at 4:00 pm, dinner buffet at 6:00 pm Entertainment by Big City from 7:00 pm to 12:30 am.

Friday, January 3, 2025:
• Yummy English Style fish & chips with coleslaw and dessert for only $12.50. Don’t miss this amazing deal – take outs also available at the Merlin Legion, 2 Stanley St.

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.

Thursday, January 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).

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.

Saturday, January 18, 2025:
• 7:00pm. St. Andrew’s Performing Arts presents- Mark Payne & Friends – Then Sings My Soul. Mark Payne, Petrolia’s Victoria Playhouse Music Director returns to St. Andrew’s stage with friends to captivate the audience with an evening of amazing musical entertainment. From “Somewhere Over the Rainbow”, “Ain’t No Mountain” &”Don’t Stop Believing” just a sample of the inspirational music and inspired performers that will leave you breathless. Tickets are $30.00, available at the Church office or online at www.standrewschatham.org/tickets or call the office at 519-352-0010 for further information.

Sunday, Janury 19, 2025:
• 22nd Annual Chatham-Kent Toy Show & Sale. Come and See: Farm Toys, Trains, Sports Cards, Trucks, Construction, Model Ships, Books, Planes, Cars, Action Figures, Dolls, Collectibles, Coins, and more! Displays and hands-on activities from many local organizations. 10am to 3pm. John D. Bradley Convention Centre, 565 Richmond St., Chatham, ON. ADMISSION: Adults $5. Students $2. Children 6 and under – Free
For info: www.facebook.com/cktoyshow, cktoyshow@hotmail.com. 519-352-8365.

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.

Thursday, February 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).

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 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.• 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).

Thursday, March 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).

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 9, 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.

Thursday, April 10, 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).

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 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 ostomychatham@gmail.com.

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).

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 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 ostomychatham@gmail.com.

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).

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.

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).

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.

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).

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.

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).

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.

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).

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.