Community Events

Thursday, March 9, 2023:

• Retired Workers Chapter Meeting 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 60th Annual Lenten Noon Hour Interdenominational Service will be held at Christ Church, 80 Wellington St. W., Chatham (beside the bus depot) 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. Terry McNear. Free will offering to help Outreach within our community.

• The Chatham Legion, corner of William & Colborne St. Chatham open from 11:00am-9:30pm. Kitchen open for lunch from 11:30am-1:30pm. Come check out our daily specials. Senior Euchre at 1:00pm. Everyone is welcome.

• Tap Dancing - did you used to tap dance? Beginner/easy tap dancing at the ALC at 10am. Call Val 519401-2043.

Friday, March 10, 2023:

• 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.

• The Chatham Legion, corner of William & Colborne St. Chatham open from 11:00am–9:30pm. Kitchen open for lunch from 11:30am–1:30pm. Supper will be served from 4:00–6:00. No orders after 5:30pm. Tonight’s specials are pork loin with dressing or fish & chips. Take out is also available by calling 519-351-8733 or 519351-5639. Fun darts at 7:00pm. Everyone Welcome.

• Kent Branch OGS (Family History) Zoom presentation at 7pm with our guest speaker Kenneth R. Marks. TOPIC: Online Newspaper Research - Tips & Techniques for Better Results. He will offer his tips and techniques of obtaining better results when searching online newspaper collections. Free and open to anyone to join. Kent Branch is inviting you to a scheduled Zoom meeting. Link to Register: https://us02web.zoom. us/meeting/register/tZAlfuChqzItH9ICgk3yWSkAdKXewVr0VY0p.

Saturday, March 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. Chatham. Due to a District L.A. Sports function the Branch will not open to the public until 5:00pm. Entertainment for the evening T.B.A. Everyone Welcome.

Sunday, March 12, 2023:

• Classic Country Jamboree, 1 - 5 pm. Merlin Legion - music by The Marquis. Dinner of lasagna, salad, garlic bread & dessert at 5pm. $20 includes entry - pick up dinners available for $13 but must call ahead to order. Jamboree only $7. Please join us for an afternoon of dancing, good music, great food and fantastic company!! Call Lori at 519-476-5870

• Creekside Church - 10:00am

Sunday’s at the Adult Lifestyle Centre, Merritt Ave. Haven’t been to church in a while? Come find community with us. creeksidechurch.ca

Tuesday, March 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. Chatham open from 11:00am–9:30pm. Kitchen open for lunch from 11:30am–1:30pm. Today’s special is spaghetti with meat sauce. Euchre at 1:00 and 7:00pm. Shuffleboard at 7:00pm. Everyone is welcome.

Wednesday, March 15, 2023:

• Kent Coin Club meeting at Active Lifestyle Center (7pm-8pm), 20 Merritt Ave, Chatham. New Members and guests welcome. Come see what we’re about. Gain knowledge and trends of the hobby. For more info contact President Paul Robb (probb1@cogeco.ca) (289-228-2817).

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

• Creative Expressions Workshops - paint up-cycled vintage record bowls with positive inspirational words and colours. Hosted by Phoenix Rose Art and Photography at Sati Hall. Kids Workshop 2-4pm. $25/participant. Reserve by emailing satihallchatham.21@ gmail.com.

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

• 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. Harry Wyma will present: A Small Town Jewel – T.R.E.E.S Memorial Forest (Transplant to Repair our Environmental and Ecological System) Social time and refreshments will follow. Everyone Welcome!

Thursday, March 16, 2023:

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

• The Chatham Legion, corner of William & Colborne St. Chatham open from 11:00am–9:30pm. Kitchen open for lunch from 11:30am.–1:30pm. Come check out our daily specials. Senior Euchre at 1:00pm. Everyone is welcome.

• The Chatham-Kent Quilters’ Guild meeting in person at St. Paul’s Congregational Church, 450 Park Ave E, Chatham. Hybrid meetings continuing until further notice with live Zoom. Everyone is welcome, including non-members. Non-members pay a $5 fee per meeting and enjoy our presentations, guest speakers and all of the fun at our meetings. Membership fee is $50 per year and entitles you to our newsletter and all 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.

• Music for Lent & Easter at 12:15pm at Holy Trinity-St. Paul’s Anglican Church, 81 Selkirk St., Chatham. Lots of parking. Featuring guest organists Dr. Wayne Carroll & John Wolsley, cella. Come and go format, bring your lunch if you wish and stay for one piece or as many as you like! Freewill donations gratefully accepted.

• Tap Dancing - did you used to tap dance? Beginner/easy tap dancing at the ALC at 10am. Call Val 519401-2043.

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