Community Events

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 meeting at St. Paul’s Congregational Church, 450 Park Ave E, Chatham. Live Zoom available for members who wish to enjoy the meetings that way. Everyone is welcome to join us. Non-members pay $5 per meeting and enjoy our presentations, guest speakers and all of the fun. Membership is $50/year. You are welcome to contact us through our Facebook page or our website at www.ckquiltguild.com for more information.

Friday, February 17, 2023:

• Join us and learn how to take control of your health! Access virtual programs using any computer, tablet, or smartphone. All workshop materials are provided free of charge. Master your health, chronic conditions. Fridays - February 17 - March 24. 9:30am-12:00pm. Register at https://myhcc_february17. 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 roast beef or fish & chips. Take out is also available by calling 519-351-8733 or 519-351-5639. Fun Darts start at 7:00 p.m. Everyone welcome.

• Adult Colouring at the CKPL Chatham Branch Community Living Café. Every Friday. 2:00pm until 4:00pm. Come and connect with people of all ages and skill levels while colouring away the stress of the day. Come alone or bring a friend. No registration required, come and go.

Saturday, February 18, 2023:

• Grand Opening of SheepDog Animation Workshops and Exhibits at 18707 Kent Bridge Rd., New Scotland from 11:00am-4:00pm. Stop by, check us out and register for Animation and Art Workshops for ages 10 years old and up www. sheepdoganimation.com.

• 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 D.A.M. Band from 4:30-9:30. Come check out our menu. Everyone Welcome.

• Buxton Museum Special Storytime at the CKPL, Chatham Branch at 11:00am. Interactive family storytime focusing on the book “Barefoot, Escape on the Underground Railroad”. Drop in.

• Black History Month Kids Trivia (Virtual) from 9:30am to 5:00pm. A special kids trivia game that celebrates Black heritage and culture will be posted on CKPL’s Facebook page.

• Community Creative Expression Workshops - paint an up-cycled vinyl record bowl with positive inspirational words and colours. 1:00pm. Book your spot at hippieshanni@ gmail.com. $25 with $5 donated to the Acceptional Riders Therapeutic riding program.

• A Superhero Adventure in Chatham-Kent! Local author, JL Meredith will host a book reading and signing of his superhero novel, Guardian Into the Light of Day at 1pm at the New Game Master’s Emporium, 55 St. Clair St., Chatham. Free.

• Family Fun Day Small Business Market at the John D. Bradley Convention Centre, 11am-5pm. Free admission, donations being collected for CK Animal Rescue (monetary, food, toys). 35+ vendors, bouncy castles, free kids workshop by The Home Depot & more!

Monday, February 20, 2023:

• Visit CKPL’s Chatham Branch from 10:00am-5:00pm to try out the library’s new collection of storykits. Storykits are themed totes that contain a variety of books, puzzles, games and toys that promote literacy through play. Themes include social-emotional learning, animals, transportation, medical visits, and community. This is an all-ages event. No registration required.

Tuesday, February 21, 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, 10am11:30am 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 22, 2023:

• 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.

• Beginner Salsa Group Classes at 7:30pm. $20/person, $30/couple. 106 William St. N. (Bigwhite house across from the park) For more info on the classes visit our website www.londonsalsaacademy. ca or send us and email to info@ londonsalsaacademy.ca.

• Ukulele group meets Wednesdays, 1:30-3:pm at the ALC. Come out and have fun! Call Nancy 519-352-7921.

Thursday, February 23, 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.

• Black History Month Family Storytime at the CKPL Blenheim Branch from 11:00am to 11:30am. Celebrate Black History Month at the library by joining us for our monthly before-opening-hours Family Storytime! This event is geared towards participants between the ages of 0-5, though older siblings are welcome.

• The 60th Annual Lenten Noon Hour Interdenominational Service will be held at Christ Church, 80 Wellington St. W., Chatham (beside the bus depot) beginning at 12:10pm until 12:35pm and will be followed by a sandwich luncheon in the parish hall. The theme this year is “Peace and Reconciliation.” The speaker this week is The Rev. Greg Simpson, St. Andrews United Church. Free will offering to help Outreach within our community.

• We Can Create at CKPL.February: Spring Floral. 6:00 pm. Paint bright floral artwork to welcome spring. All materials provided. Please register as seats are limited, please register with library staff by phone 519.354.2940, by text 519.401.7174 or by email cklibrary@chatham-kent. ca. Open to ages 16+.

Friday, February 24, 2023:

• 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 liver & onions or fish & chips. Take out is also available by calling 519-351-8733 or 519-3515639. Fun Darts start at 7:00 p.m. Everyone welcome.

• Adult Colouring at the CKPL Chatham Branch Community Living Café. Every Friday. 2:00pm until 4:00pm. Are you looking for a creative outlet? Need some time to escape the everyday? Come and connect with people of all ages and skill levels while colouring away the stress of the day. Come alone or bring a friend. No registration required, come and go as you please.

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.

Submit your coming events to bruce@chathamvoice.com or michelle@chathamvoice.com