Community Events

Thursday, February 9, 2023:

• Do you live with a Chronic Health Condition or are a Caregiver for someone who does? Access virtual programs using any computer, tablet, or smartphone. All workshop materials are provided free of charge. Master your health diabetes. Thursdays - February 9March 16, 2023. 1:30pm-4:00pm. Register at https://myhdiab_feb9. eventbrite.ca.

• Retired Workers Chapter Meetings 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.

• The Chatham Legion, corner of William & Colborne St. open 11:00am–9:30pm. Kitchen open for lunch from 11:30am.–1:30pm. Euchre at 1:00 p.m. Everyone is welcome.

Friday, February 10, 2023:

• Do you live with a Chronic Health Condition or are a Caregiver for someone who does? Access virtual programs using any computer, tablet, or smartphone. All workshop materials are provided free of charge. Diabetes, healthy feet and you. 9:30am-12:00pm. Register at https://dhfy_feb10.eventbrite.ca.

• The Chatham Legion, corner of William & Colborne St. open 11:00am–9:30pm. Kitchen open for lunch from 11:30am–1:30pm. Supper served from 4:00–6:00. No orders after 5:30pm. Tonight’s specials are cheeseburg & fries or fish & chips. Take out is also available by calling 519-351-8733 or 519351-5639. Fun Darts start at 7:00 p.m. Everyone welcome.

• Adult Colouring at the Chatham Branch of Chatham-Kent Public library on Friday afternoons in the Community Living Café from 2:00pm-4:00pm. We will have all the supplies available for you to sit and colour. This is a great opportunity to connect with people of all ages and all skill levels while colouring away your stress of the day. No registration required, open to all ages and all skill levels, come and go as you please. To find out more about programs and events at Chatham-Kent Public Library, visit www.ckpl.ca.

• The Thames River Revue is a lively variety show coming to downtown Chatham. It will be at Turns & Tales, 213 King St W, from 7pm to 8:30pm. The Revue will feature stories, a short audience participation play called “Tecumseh In Chatham,” a Loud Whistling competition with prizes, a quiz about Chatham-Kent, and much more. There’s more info at https:// theverandapresents.ca.

Saturday, February 11, 2023:

• 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-10:30am. Take out only.

• The Chatham Legion, corner of William & Colborne St. open 11:00am–9:30pm. Meat draw at 3:30, 4:30 and 5:30pm. Kitchen open for lunch 3:00pm–5:30pm. Entertainment by the Unity Station from 4:30-9:30. Come check out our menu. Everyone Welcome.

• 200th Birthday Party for Black Icon Mary Ann Shadd at the CKPL Chatham Branch at 10:00am. Celebrate the 200th birthday of Canadian icon, Mary Ann Shadd, the first Black female newspaper publisher in Canada. Enjoy a special storytime and activity. All ages. Registration is required.

Sunday, February 12, 2023:

• Classic Country Jamboree at the Merlin Legion. 1:00-5:00pm.

(PLEASE NOTE TIME CHANGE) Perch dinner with fries or baked potato, coleslaw, beans and dessert - $20 for 3 pc or $24 for 5 pc which includes entry. Jamboree only $7. Pickup dinners ($13 and $17) available but must call to pre-order.

• Bingo at the Ridgetown Legion 2:00pm to 4:00pm $10.00 admission includes 4 cards. Jackpot $200. Sponsored by the Legion Ladies Auxiliary.

Tuesday, February 14, 2023:

• Chess Club at Chatham Branch of CKPL. 6:00 pm until 8:00 pm. Drop in program. Great opportunity to learn new strategies by playing with different players. All ages and all skill levels are welcome.

• The Chatham Legion, corner of William & Colborne St. open 11:00am–9:30pm. Kitchen open for lunch 11:30am–1:30pm.

Today’s special is Spaghetti with meat sauce. Euchre at 1:00 or spend the evening playing Euchre or Shuffleboard starting at 7:00pm. Everyone is welcome.

• Did you used to do clogging? Easy/Beginner classes on Tuesdays, 10am-11:30am at the ALC. Call Nancy 519-352-7921.

• Black History Month Puzzles (Virtual). Head over to CKPL’s Facebook page for a new virtual puzzle each week that celebrates the rich history of Chatham-Kent’s Black community.

Wednesday, February 15, 2023:

New Members and guests welcome. Come out to see what we’re about. Gain knowledge and trends of the hobby. For info contact President Paul Robb (probb1@ cogeco.ca) (289-228-2817)

• The Chatham Legion, corner of William & Colborne St. open from 11:00am–9:30pm. Kitchen open for lunch 11:30am–1:30pm. Our daily special is meat loaf dinner. Fun darts at 7:00pm. Everyone is welcome.

• Ukulele group meets Wednesdays, 1:30-3:pm at the ALC. Come out and have fun! Call Nancy 519352-7921.

• Discovering the Black Mecca at the Chatham Branch of the CKPL at 7:00 pm. Join us for a presentation honouring and celebrating Black History in Chatham-Kent with our guest speaker from the Chatham-Kent Black History Society & Black Mecca Museum. No registration required.

• You are invited to the Ridgetown & District Horticultural Society Meeting at 7:00pm at the Church of the Advent Parish Hall, 16 Church Street, Ridgetown. Leo Sylvestri will present How to Attract Monarchs in Your Garden. Social time and refreshments will follow. Everyone Welcome! Website FYI: www.savethemonarchbutterfly.ca.

• Beginner Salsa Group classes at 7:30pm. $20 per person or $30 per couple. 106 William St. N.(big white house across from the park).

Thursday, February 16, 2023:

• The Chatham Legion, corner of William & Colborne St. open 11:00am–9:30pm. Kitchen open for lunch from 11:30am.–1:30pm. Euchre at 1:00 p.m. Everyone is welcome.

• The Chatham-Kent Quilters’ Guild is back to meeting in person at St. Paul’s Congregational Church, 450 Park Ave E, Chatham. We will until further notice with live Zoom available for members who wish to enjoy the meetings that way. Everyone is welcome to join us, including non-members. Non-members pay a $5 fee/meeting Our membership fee is $50 per year. You are welcome to contact us through our Facebook page or our website at www.ckquiltguild. com for more information.

Are you affected by someone else’s drinking? Al-anon can help! Callleave message - 519-350-3462

Alcoholics Anonymous, we can help! Information Line 519-360-5246.

• Kent Coin Club meeting at the Active Lifestyle Center (7pm –8pm), 20 Merritt Ave, Chatham.