Community Events

Thursday, August 17, 2023:

• Come join us at The Chatham Legion, corner of William & Colborne St. Chatham from 11:00 a.m.– 9:30 p.m. The kitchen is open to serve lunch from 11:00 a.m. – 1:30 p.m. Come check out our daily specials. Senior Euchre starts at 1:00 p.m. Everyone is welcome.

• The Chatham-Kent Quilters’ Guild meets at St. Paul’s Congregational Church, 450 Park Ave E, Chatham at 7:00pm. Everyone is welcome to join us, including non-members. Non-members can visit us once free of charge, however, subsequent visits will be $10 per meeting. Come and enjoy our presentations, guest speakers and all of the other fun at our meeting. Our membership fee is $50 per year and this entitles you to our newsletter and all of our 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.

Friday, August 18, 2023: com and cost $15 for Adults (plus Eventbrite fees) and Children $10 ( 12 and under) plus Eventbrite fees. The walks will proceed rain or moonshine. Visit “Ghost Walks of Chatham-Kent” on Facebook for updates.

• 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.

• Powerful Tools for Caregivers, Fridays, August 18—Sept 22, 2023, 9:30am—11:00am. Do you live with a Chronic Health Condition or are a Caregiver for someone who does? 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://ptc_aug18. eventbrite.ca.

• Come join us at The Chatham Legion, corner of William & Colborne St. Chatham from 11:00 a.m.– 9:30 p.m. The kitchen is open to serve lunch from 11:00 a.m. – 1:30 p.m. Supper will be served from 4:00 –6:00. No orders after 5:30 p.m. Tonight’s specials are Ham & Scallops 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.

• The final SUMMER GHOST WALK will take be leaving from the Centennial Clock at the corner of Fifth and King St in Chatham at 7:30 pm, 8:00 pm and 8:30 pm if demand warrants. This walk will explore the downtown core and includes a special visit from people who have their own paranormal story to tell. Tickets are available at www.eventbrite.

• Friday night supper at the Chatham Moose Lodge, 850 Richmond St is a meat loaf dinner with potatoes, vegetables, salad and a bun.Dine ins $12 and pickups $13. Please call daily at 519-3528291 from 1 to 4 PM to place your order. Everyone welcome.

Saturday, August 19, 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.

• Come join us at The Chatham Legion, corner of William & Colborne St. Chatham from 11:00 a.m.– 9:30 p.m. There will be a meat draw at 3:30, 4:30 and 5:30 p.m. The kitchen is open to serve lunch from 3:00 p.m. – 5:30 p.m.

Entertainment by the Good Old Boys from 4:30-9:30. Come check out our menu. Everyone Welcome.

• Paws On My Heart: Check out the many vendors, dog parade at noon - prize for best costume.

CK Animal Rescue Charity Photo Booth & Groomers on site. Canine massage demonstrations through out the day. Clown, balloons & face painting. BBQ, refreshments & baked good. Grassroots Cat Rescue all at the Chatham-Kent Dog Park, 59 Water St., Chatham. 10:00am-2:00pm. Free admission. Rain date is Aug. 20th. Please contact Connie at 519-359-8455 for more information.

Sunday, August 20, 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.

• Faith Baptist Wallaceburg 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 22, 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.

• Come join us at The Chatham Legion, corner of William & Colborne

St. Chatham from 11:00 a.m.– 9:30 p.m. The kitchen is open to serve lunch from 11:00 a.m. – 1:30 p.m. Today’s special is Spaghetti with meat sauce. Come play Euchre at 1:00 or spend the evening playing Shuffleboard starting at 7:00 p.m. Everyone is welcome.

Wednesday, August 23, 2023:

• Come join us at The Chatham Legion, corner of William & Colborne St. Chatham from 11:00 a.m.– 9:30 p.m. The kitchen is open to serve lunch from 11:00 a.m. – 1:30 p.m. Our daily special is meat loaf Dinner. Come check out our other daily specials. We have Fun Darts at 7:00 p.m. Everyone is welcome.

Thursday, August 24, 2023:

•Come join us at The Chatham Legion, corner of William & Colborne St. Chatham from 11:00 a.m.– 9:30 p.m. The kitchen is open to serve lunch from 11:00 a.m. – 1:30 p.m. Come check out our daily specials. Senior Euchre starts at 1:00 p.m. Everyone is welcome.

LOVE TO SING? Consider joining the Jubilee Chorus. We perform music in diverse genres that seeks to glorify God and draw others to Him. This fall, we are preparing A Festival of Lessons and Carols to be presented Saturday, December 2 at 7:00 p.m. Only 12 rehearsals – a short commitment – so come, sing new and favourite carols with us. We are looking for new, eager singers age 14 and up, no audition necessary! Come find community and experience all the benefits of joy-filled singing! Rehearsals are on Tuesday nights starting September 12 at Chatham Christian School from 6:52-9:03 pm. Call Cynthia at 226-229-1533 for more information and to register.

The CK Singers community choir will start practice once again at First Presbyterian Church 60 Fifth St in Chatham on Tuesday, September 5th at 7 pm. New members are most welcome. Each practice lasts for 2 hours with a break in between for refreshments. No auditions are required. We sing a variety of music which is provided and our aim is to have fun and entertain in fund-raising concerts and for long term care residents. For more information please contact, Director Nancy Tapley at 519-354-0463 or email nancytapley2@gmail.com or President Bob Mann at 519-397-2942 or email rmann482@hotmail.com

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