Community Events

Thursday, July 27, 2023:

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

• Jam Session at the Merlin Legion Br. 465, 2 Stanley Street, Merlin. 519-689-4884. 1-4:30pm. A fun filled afternoon playing, singing, clapping or just listening. Kitchen opens at 4 pm. Panzerotti + kitchen Menu 4 to 7 pm .

• Get your game on at Chatham Branch of Chatham Kent Public Library! From 6:00-8:00pm teens can stop by the meeting room to play Nintendo Switch, cards, and board games. Bring a friend or make some new ones. Snacks provided, while supplies last. No registration required. Program open for teens 12 to 18 years old.

Friday, July 28, 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.

• Come join us at The Chatham Legion, corner of William & Colborne St. Chatham from 11:00am-9:30 pm. Kitchen open for lunch from 11:00am-1:30pm. Supper will be served from 4:00-6:00pm. 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.

• 1/2 Rack Rib Dinner - baked or fries, baked beans or garden salad at the Merlin Legion Br. 465, 2 Stanley Street, Merlin. 519-6894884.

• Bus Trip from Wallaceburg to Windsor. A four hour live action bus tour where costumed characters tell the story of prohibition in Windsor and Detroit during the roaring twenties. Enjoy a hot buffet lunch at a re-enacted speakeasy while you are entertained with live music, singing and comedy routines. Call the Wallaceburg Museum for more details 519-627-8962.

• Friday night supper at the Chatham Moose Lodge, 850 Richmond St is a ham and scallop potatoes dinner with vegetables, salad and a bun. Dine ins $12 and pickup $13. Please call daily from 1-4pm to order at 519-352-8291. Everyone welcome.

• Live music with Buck & the Boys at Chatham Retirement Resort. 2:00pm. Friends and family welcome!

Saturday, July 29, 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.

• Community Creative Expression Antibullying Murals with Shannon Rose Artist & Photography at Wheatley Provincial Park, 21116 Klondyke Rd. 11am-2pm.

• The Chatham Legion, corner of William & Colborne St. Chatham open from 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 Good Old Boys from 4:30-9:30. Come check out our menu. Everyone Welcome.

• Kitchen Menu + Merlickin Chicken 2pc OR 3pc at the Merlin Legion Br. 465, 2 Stanley Street, Merlin. 519-689-4884.

• Art and Heirloom Shoppe is having an art demonstration with Ruth Reeb from 11am-2pm.

• The Ridgetown & District Horticultural Society – Summer Plant Sales from 8:00 AM - 1:00 PM. Follow the signs to 37 Oak Street & 11 Myrtle Street, Ridgetown. Memberships and Seed Harvesting Bags also available. Proceeds support the Horticultural Society programs. Hope to see you there.

Sunday, July 30, 2023:

• Creekside Church - 10:00 a.m

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

• Evangel Chatham Worship Team will perform for the Dresden Christian Concerts on the property of Total Grain Systems (1233 North St. in Dresden). Rain location is Dresden Christian Reformed Church. Starts at 6:30pm. Listen from your vehicle or bring your lawn chairs. The concert is free but an offering will be taken.

Tuesday, August 1, 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. The kitchen is open for lunch from 11:00am-1:30pm. Today’s special is spaghetti with meat sauce. Come play Euchre at 1:00 or spend the evening playing Shuffleboard starting at 7:00pm. Everyone is welcome.

Wednesday, August 2, 2023:

• The Ridgetown Branch, Chatham-Kent Public Library, is hosting a FREE Summer Carnival from 12:30pm-2:30pm. Families are invited to Watson Grove Park, 21 York Street, for carnival games, Freezies, and tons of fun! Reptilia Zoo will also be at the Carnival !

• The Chatham Legion, corner of William & Colborne St. Chatham from 11:00am-9:30pm. Kitchen open for lunch from 11:00am1:30pm. Our daily special is Meat Loaf Dinner. Come check out our other daily specials. We have Fun Darts at 7:00pm. Everyone is welcome.

Thursday, August 3, 2023:

• Master Your Health Diabetes, Thursdays, August 3—Sept 7, 2023, 1:30pm—4:00pm. 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. Free registration by using link: https://myhdiab_aug3. eventbrite.ca.

• Sombra Museum Trivia Night. Starting at 6:30pm. 3 rounds of trivia with questions geared towards all ages. Contestants will be provided popcorn and refreshments to fuel them during this roughly 2-hour event. $5.00 per person. 3470 St. Clair Pkwy. RSVP by August 2 by calling the Sombra Museum at 519-892-3982 or by messaging on Facebook or Instagram @sombramuseum or emailing us sombramuseum@ stclairtownship.ca. Individuals and groups welcome (recommended group of 5-6 people).

• The Chatham Legion, corner of William & Colborne St. Chatham openfrom 11:00am–9:30pm. The kitchen is open to serve lunch from 11:00am–1:30pm. Senior Euchre starts at 1:00pm. The Ladies Auxiliary will be holding their monthly bingo. Sale of cards starting at 6:00pm. and Bingo at 7:00. Everyone is welcome.

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