Wednesday, August 18, 2021
ERCF Bike Tour returns ESSEX COUNTY – After hosting a virtual event in 2020, the Essex Region Conservation Foundation is ready to welcome hundreds of cyclists to enjoy the “Place for Life” by bike on September 25 for the Essex Region Conservation Bike Tour. Back by popular demand, the tour will once again begin and end at Mettawas Park in Kingsville. “Over the past 18 months, visitation to conservation areas and trails has surged, and so many people have reached out to express their gratitude as these areas were critical to people’s mental and
physical wellbeing,” says Claire Wales, President of the Essex Region Conservation Foundation. “This really reinforces that while there is much we can live without, our need for nature is paramount.” Funds raised from the Bike Tour support local conservation efforts, and the event is ideally suited for individuals, teams and families interested in health and wellness to explore the region’s fantastic trails and safe road routes. This year’s event will be held on Saturday, September 25, with enhanced cyclist health and safe-
ty protocols. Riders will choose one of five different routes catering to all skill levels. Road routes will range from approximately 60 kilometres to 110 kilometres, while Greenway riders can choose from a 15 km, 32 km or 60 km trail experience. The tour will conclude with a lakefront lunch of delicious local foods. Bike shops and cycling groups will also be part of the celebration. Registration for the Essex Conservation Bike Tour is open and available online at http://essexregionconservation. ca/bike-tour.
2021 Terry Fox Run KINGSVILLE – September is just around the corner and so is the 41st anniversary of Terry Fox Runs across Canada. Kingsville’s Terry Fox Run – “One Day. Your Way!” – is slated for Sunday, September 19. Once again it will be a virtual run, not an in-person event. Last year the Kingsville site raised just over $10,000, and organizers hope that Kingsville and the neighbouring communities will meet that challenge again this year. Participants can run, walk, bike, urban pole, swim, skateboard or do any other activity of their choosing, anywhere and anytime of the day, on September 19 in support of the Kingsville site for the Terry Fox Run. It isn’t an ideal way to celebrate Terry’s Mara-
thon of Hope achievement from 41 years ago when he ran 5,375 kilometres in 143 days, but organizers urge participants to “Try like Terry”! To register as a participant, create a virtual team (family, friends, co-workers) or to donate to the
Kingsville virtual Terry Fox Run, go to www.terryfox.ca/terryfoxrun/ kingsville To join a team or make a pledge, go to www.terryfox.ca/MFit All funds will be credited to the Kingsville site.
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Pop-up vaccination clinic in Leamington this week LEAMINGTON – The Windsor-Essex County Health Unit, in partnership with the Community Response and Stabilization Team (CRST), is holding a Pop-Up COVID-19 Vaccination Clinic this week in Leamington. Vaccines will be readily available for individuals 12 years or older. Anyone who has not yet received a first or second dose of a COVID-19 vaccine is encouraged to attend. No appointment or health card necessary. The clinic is being held August 18,
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TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 7 GRIEF SHARE CLASSES - Half Century Centre will be hosting Grief Counselling classes starting Tuesday, September 7 at 1:30 p.m. Please register in advance. Call the Centre at 519-326-2521 or Cliff at 519-816-5449. No cost.
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ONGOING Wellness Together Canada offers FREE, 24/7 MENTAL HEALTH AND SUBSTANCE USE SUPPORT WITH NO WAIT TIMES for Canadians of all ages, in every province and territory and in both official languages. Funded by the Government of Canada. More info at https:// wellnesstogether.ca/en-CA. Phone counselling available 24/7 at 1-866-585-0445. VACCINATION CLINIC TRANSPORTATION SECC IS PROVIDING FREE TRANSPORTATION to/from the clinic. Give us a call at 519-326-8629. Please ensure you have an appointment before calling to arrange transportation. MIRACLE MOBILE MARKET - The Mobile Market is a weekly travelling fresh produce market that offers packages of fruits and veggies. The suggested donation is $5 ( all donations go back into purchasing local produce for the Market project.) Join us in Wheatley on Tuesdays from 12:30 - 1:00 pm at the Wheatley Arena. Visit www.mobilemarketck. com or www.facebook.com/mobilemarketck for the latest info. ERIE SHORES TOASTMASTERS Meeting online at 6:00 p.m. every other Wednesday. Summer meeting dates are August 18. Develop your Communication and Leadership Skills in a positive, friendly environment. Visit a meeting and see how you like it! For more info Email: ErieShoresTM@yahoo.com Facebook: Erie Shores Toastmasters or go to ErieShores.toastmastersclubs. org and click on Contact Us. COMMUNITY TAKEOUT IS AVAILABLE at Leamington United Church, 4:00 - 5:00 pm every Monday. St. John’s Anglican Church also has takeout meals available every Wednesday from 4:00 -
5:00 p.m. Food is available from St. Vincent De Paul at St. Michael’s Parish 226-340-7233, Salvation Army Food Bank, The warming Cross at St. Paul’s Lutheran Church, Food Cupboard at St. John’s Anglican church, The Bridge (ages 1424), Food Pantry at Parkdale Variety, neighbourhood pantry at Erie South and Marlborough and the Angel Pantry at St. John’s Anglican Church. All are free. All are welcome. ARE YOU CONCERNED ABOUT SOMEONE’S DRINKING? Al-Anon Family Groups meeting information: 519-790-7739 or www.alanonwindsoressex.com IF YOU WANT TO DRINK, THAT’S YOUR BUSINESS If you want to stop, we can help. Call Alcoholics Anonymous: 519-999-1234. RANDY ATKINSON FUND provides money for extras that OHIP doesn’t pay for or to help with unexpected expenses for cancer patients (e.g. hospital parking etc). If you, your group or organization would like to have a speaker explain the fund and its availability in this area, call 519-682-2580. PLAY ROTARY TV BINGO GAMES - Tuesday nights, live on TVCOGECO from 7:00 - 8:00 p.m. Can only be viewed in Chatham-Kent viewing areas. Support the community and purchase your cards from Adamson Guardian Drugs, Wheatley. Pick up your cards early! Play 5 different games on 3 faces in 1 hour. $3 for 15 ways to win and $2000 in prizes. MELO CLINIC & PREGNANCY CENTRE, 75 Erie Street South, Unit 103, Leamington, offers free and confidential services provided by registered nurses. Pregnancy tests, STI testing & treatment. Call 24/7 for confidential support 519-326-0612. Business calls 519-3263821. www.pregnancycentre.net.
DONATE BLOOD - Leamington Blood Donor Clinic - at the Leamington Lebanese Club, 447 Hwy. 77 Leamington. 1:00 - 7:00 p.m. Book ahead. Book now. Visit: blood.ca or call 1-888-236-6283.
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