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Friday, September 23 — The After School Bible Club will celebrate its 75th anniversary with a dessert evening at 7 p.m. at Meadow Brook Fellowship. Admission is free but please call if you plan to attend, 326-2382 before Sept. 18.
Saturday, September 24 – Japanese dinner served at the Leamington United Church, 5:30 p.m. Tickets $20 each and are available at the church office. Call 326-9461 for further information.
Saturday, September 24 - The Leamington Mersea Historical Society is meeting at the Museum, 121 Essex Rd. 14, Leamington at 12 noon. Please bring a bag lunch. Susan Poth & Janet Ferguson from the Weavers Guild will be speaking on Weaving and demonstrating spinning. Everyone is welcome. We are always looking for new members.
Saturday & Sunday, September 24 and 25 - Join the fun of the 32nd Annual Ruthven Apple Festival at Colasanti's Tropical Gardens in Ruthven. Fun for the whole family with all proceeds to Community Living Essex County. Enjoy over 100 craft and food vendors, parade, entertainment and car show, Farmer's Market. For more information call 519-776-6483, ext 246, or visit www.communitylivingessex.org.
Monday, September 26 – Friendship Dinner. 5:30 at Knox Hall, Knox Presbyterian Church, Leamington (corner of Setterington and Erie St. S.) Free home cooked meal with dessert and beverage for those in need.
Monday, September 26 - Ladies Night, 7:30-9:30 p.m. at Wesley United Church, 365 Sandwich St. S. Amherstburg. Purse, jewellery, sunglass sale. Come and browse these designer-like items. Coach, Betty Boop, Prada, etc. Gold for cash - bring your old or broken gold items - get money on the spot. Buy purses with old gold money
Friday, September 30 – 6-8 p.m. Free Culture Days concert, 28 Division St. S., Kingsville (on the lawn beside the former Carnegie Library). Bring our lawn chair and enjoy the interactive variety show. Wood burning oven pizza and Pelee Island wines available.
Sunday, October 2 — Life chain - from 2:30 to 3:30 p.m. in Essex - Talbot at Centre, Kingsville - Main & Division, Leamington - Erie & Talbot,. Inquiries: Right to Life 519-325-0929 or 519-969-7555.
Sunday, October 2 - Lions Club of Kingville will conduct a Thanksgiving Bingo at the Lions Community Hall, 23 Mill Street West, Kingsville. Proceeds of the bingo will benefit the Kingsville Food Bank, Leamington Hospital Foundation and the Lions Foundation of Canada for dog guides for the blind. Doors will open at 12:30 p.m. The bingo starts at 2 p.m. Prizes include thanksgiving food certificates and door prizes. Children accompanied by an adult are welcome. In the spirit of Thanksgiving, attendees are asked to bring a non-perishable food item for the Kingsville Food Bank.
Wednesday, October 5 – 7-10 p.m. Shooter's Photography Club Meeting. We meet at Colasanti's Tropical Gardens, 1550 Road 3E, Ruthven. Willow Room in the food court. Please use west parking lot. Program - Chad Riley from the Leamington Art Center will discuss the upcoming photo show and how to show our pictures. Contact Ann Cotter at 519-733-3266. Everyone welcome.
Friday, October 14, 4-7 p.m. and Saturday, October 15, 9 a.m.- noon – Rummage sale at First Baptist Church, 3 Fox St, Leamington. Lots of good used clothing for adults and children, small household items, toys, books, home decor, etc. Something for everyone!
Sunday, October 16 - A fun and healthy way to raise funds for breast cancer research. 1 km or 5 km walk with your family and friends. Leamington Kinsmen Recreation Complex, 249 Sherk St. Register now as a survivor, individual or team. Become a volunteer or make a donation. Contact Deb 519-326-6199. Register at www.takingsteps.ca
Tuesday, October 18 – LAERC meeting, 6:30 pm. at Knox Presbyterian Church, Leamington. At this meeting we will hear about how much money we raised at our Dale Butler FUNdraising Concert On October 1st. We hope to receive lots of donations (tax receipt given) that night to support this Humanitarian Project - helping refugees find a safe, new home in Leamington. For further info please contact Carolyn Reid 519-326-6776.
Leamington Library
Baby Storytime - Thursdays (September 29 - November 24) at 10:15 a.m.
For ages 0 - 18 months and caregiver. Register at the library.
Family Storytime - Wednesdays (October 5 - November 30) at 10:30 a.m. For ages 18 months - 5 years old and caregiver. Register at the library.
Kingsville Library
Baby Storytime - Thursdays (September 29 - November 24) at 10:15 a.m. For ages 0 - 18 months and caregiver. Pre-register at the library.
Toddlertime - Wednesdays (September 28 - November 23) at 10:15 a.m. For children 18 months - 36 months of age and caregiver. Pre-register at the library.
Storytime - Wednesdays (September 28 - November 23) at 11:00 a.m. and
Thursdays (September 29 - November 24) at 11:00 a.m.. For ages 3 - 5 years old. Pre-register at the library
September Scarecrows - Thursday, September 29 at 4:30 p.m. Ages 4 - 6. Register at the library.
Leamington & District Half Century Activities - 160 Talbot St. E., Leamington 519-326-2521. For people over 50. Afternoon movie - 3rd Wednesday, 2 p.m. Art Group - Wednesday, 9 a.m. Band Practice (Musical Gs) - Wednesday at 10 a.m. Bridge (duplicate) - Monday, 12:30 p.m. Bridge (Contract) - Wednesday, 1:30 p.m. Breakfast Group - Tuesday at 8:30 a.m. Cribbage - Thursday, 2 p.m. Euchre - Tuesday at 2 p.m. and Saturday at 7 p.m. Harmonica Lessons - Wednesday, 9 a.m. Pepper - Sunday at 2 p.m.. and Wednesday at 7 p.m. Pool Room - Monday to Friday 8:30 a.m. - 4:15 p.m. Scrapbooking - 2nd Wednesday, 1 p.m. Shuffleboard - Monday, 9:30 a.m. Silk Scarf Painting - Call office for appointment. Tai Chi - Friday at 1:30 p.m. Uno - Friday, 2 p.m. Walking Group - Wednesday at 9:30 a.m. Yoga - Thursday at 6 p.m.
Kingsville Senior Community Group - Tai Chi, Mon. and Thurs., 10-11 a.m.; Shuffleboard, Tues., 1 p.m.; Foot Care Clinic, Tues. and Thurs., by appointment; Senior Dance, Sept.-April, 3rd Sunday of the month. For information call Carol 519-733-6470
Wheatley Friendship Club Activities - Mondays: Euchre - 9 p.m., Quilting 9 a.m.-3 p.m., Ceramics 9-12 noon, Pool 1 p.m. Tuesdays: Cayset Bowling 9-11 a.m., Bridge 1-4 p.m., Creative Art 7-9 p.m., Pool 1 p.m. Wednesdays: Club Meeting 1st & 3rd week of every month 1:30-3 p.m., Pool 1 p.m. Thursdays: Quilting 9 a.m.-3 p.m., Pepper 7-9 p.m., Pool 1 p.m. Fridays: Cribbage 1:30-3:30 p.m, Pool 1 p.m. Saturdays: Euchre 7-9 p.m., Pool 1 p.m. Annual memberships dues $10.
IODE collecting coats - If you are doing any cleaning and find that you have any adult winter coats you know you won't be wearing and want to get rid of, the Right Honourable Sir Winston Churchill IODE will be collecting coats. We are a non-profit group in the Leamington area and have been approached because there is a real need for winter coats. We are presently collecting gently used/worn coats that will be distributed in November in Leamington, Kingsville and Wheatley. If you would like to donate your coat(s) please call Helene Dietrich 519-326-5693 and she will be glad to come to pick up your coat(s). Thank you for your support.
South Essex Community Council - needs volunteers for various positions including receptionists, tutors, Meals on Wheels delivery, Friendly Visitors, and Adult Day Program assistants. Call Noreen, 519-326-8629 x.381 or email This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it '; document.write( '' ); document.write( addy_text1462 ); document.write( '<\/a>' ); //--> This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it SECC is a registered charity.
The Epilepsy Support Centre invites you to Eat, Play, Laugh at the United Way/Centraide Windsor-Essex County (300 Giles Blvd. East). This is an informal group that gets together on the first Tuesday of every month to enjoy each others' company along with some healthy snacks and card games. Anyone in Windsor and Essex County whose life has been touched by epilepsy is welcome to attend. For more information, contact: Nikki Porter at (519) 890-6614 or This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it
Tops - Faith Everlasting Church, Hwy. 77, Leamington. Every Tuesday, weigh in 6-7 p.m.; meeting 7-8 p.m. Call Liz 519-322-2463
Tops - Come join us at Wheatley United Church, Talbot St. W., Wheatley on Monday nights. Weigh-in is 6:00 - 6:45 p.m. Meeting at 6:45 - 7:30 p.m. every Monday night. Everyone welcome. For more info call Cheryl 825-9194 or Ellen 825-4317
Tops - Kingsville Chapter. Come join us. We meet Thursday evenings at Kingsville Fire Hall, Division Rd. Kingsville. Weigh-in 6:00 - 6:45 p.m. Meeting 6:45 - 7:30 p.m. Everyone welcome. For more information call Trudy at 519-733-5224 or Bonnie 519-322-5951.
Parkinson Support Group - If you have Parkinson and would like to join our group for information, exercise and support, come any Tuesday morning at 10:30 at the Half Century Club, 160 Talbot St. E., Leamington. Call MaryLou 519-689-7228, Jacqueline 519-324-0466
Erie Shores Quilters' Guild - a very active and dynamic community organization for quilters, holds its general meetings on the third Tuesday of the month, 7 p.m. @ Kingsville Arena. Members attend free and guests are asked to pay $5. This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it
The Diabetes Programme Windsor-Essex offers a free 4 part series of diabetes self-management classes. These are called "Meals, Med and Monitoring". They are for adults with or at risk for Type 2 diabetes. All classes are taught by a registered nurse and a registered dietitian. Classes are offered in Leamington and Kingsville. There are morning, afternoon and evening classes. No doctor referral needed. Space is limited. Registration required. Please call 519-254-3402 Ext. 110 to register or for more information.
Pepper Card Party - Come out and join us each Friday evening in September and October at the Leamington Half Century Centre, 160 Talbot St. E., 7 p.m. Cost $2 each. All welcome.
Food & Fellowship – Wednesdays, 4-5:30 p.m. Are you looking for food and fellowship? Join us, no charge, at St. John's Anglican Church, 60 Erie St. N., Leamington
Euchre - Every Thursday, 7 p.m. at Leamington United Church. Proceeds to our free suppers.
The Canadian Cancer Society is looking for volunteers to assist onsite at the Windsor Regional Cancer Centre in one of the two Learning Resource Centres. If you can donate 4 hours of your time, we can utilize your skills. You can make a difference to patients and their family members by helping them get the information they need. To get involved, please call 519-253-3191 ext. 58654
Call For Volunteers - St. John Ambulance needs volunteers for our medical first responder unit. Will need standard first aid certificate from a WSIB approved organization, CPR level C and police clearance. Adults must be at least 18 and cadet members 16. We provide training and uniforms at no cost to you. Please send letter of intent along with qualifications to St. John Ambulance, c/o John Dorey, divisional officer, Leamington/Essex County Detachment, 115 Sutton Dr., Leamington, N8H 5K5.
Celebrate Recovery - (Hurts, Habits & Hang-ups) Every Wednesday, 7:00 - 9:30 p.m. at South Point Community Church (by Gabriele Furniture) 55A Talbot W., Leamington.
Overeaters Anonymous - Is food a problem for you? Are you unable to control your eating habits? Is your weight affecting your life? No dues, no fees, no weigh-ins, no diets. Contact 519-973-4580, 519-257-1521
K of C Euchre - Every Tuesday, 7 p.m. at St. Michael's Church. Everyone welcome.
Big Brothers & Big Sisters - Volunteers are urgently needed in the Leamington-Kingsville area. Several Little Sisters and Brothers are on the waiting list hoping to be matched with a Big who will spend 2-5 hours with them each week. A Big has a one to one relationship with a Little, having fun, doing things you enjoy and sharing those with a young person. The children are between 6 and 16 years of age. The requirement for becoming a Big is to be 19 years of age or older, to commit a year to this volunteer experience and see the Little weekly. For further information please call John Sutton at 519-945-6232 x 11.
Pregnant? Need help? Call Sun Parlor Crisis Pregnancy Centre, 519-326-0612. Office hours are Tuesday, Wednesday & Thursday from 10 a.m.-4 p.m.
Arthritis - If you have arthritis we provide emotional support, information & education on arthritis, assistance to locate community resources, guidance to access the health care system. Let the Arthritis Society help you. Call the Arthritis Bell Support and Information Line at 1-800-321-1433 or call Windsor Arthritis Society at 519-985-6668 .
Foster Parents - Your Children's Aid Societies need Foster Parents to care for streetwise youth, act as paraprofessionals to children with special emotional needs, foster physically challenged children. For details about fostering, please call The Windsor-Essex Children's Aid Society, 519-256-4521.
Lip Reading Classes - Thursday afternoons starting at 1:30 the Canadian Hearing Society will hold Lip Reading Classes at the Leamington & District Half Century Centre, 160 Talbot St. E.
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