8 - Southpoint Sun
Wednesday, February 23, 2022
Uptown Leamington
Reinvent This Space finalists named LEAMINGTON — Four entrepreneurs who want to set up shop in
In Loving Memory of
Bert DeGroot
uptown Leamington are finalists in the Reinvent This Space competition. Run by the Municipality of Leamington in partnership with the Small Business and Entrepreneurship Centre (SBEC), a division of Invest WindsorEssex, the Reinvent This Space contest will see the winner get a year’s worth of rent up to $15,000 to locate a new business in uptown Leamington. The contest partici-
pants will also receive indepth training and support from the SBEC. A panel of local business leaders reviewed proposals and have selected the following finalists (in no particular order): Alissa Enns – plantbased bakery. Aggie Toole – Lebanese bakery. Cephra Hasfal – café serving East Asian street food. Aaron Dvernychuk –
Artisan ice cream, gelato and frozen desserts shop. “We’ve received some great business ideas for this year’s Reinvent This Space competition,” said Mayor Hilda MacDonald. “All submissions received have something truly unique to offer and would be great additions to Leamington’s uptown.” The next phase of the competition will see the finalists participate in a series of business devel-
opment workshops delivered by the SBEC. Workshops will be held in February and will cover various topics needed for the finalists to complete a fully developed business plan. Following completion of the workshops, finalists will receive mentorship to prepare and submit their final busi-
ness plans and make a pitch to a panel of judges on March 23, 2022. The judges will then select an overall winner in April 2022. Finalist profiles will be featured on www.reinventleamington.com and the Municipality of Leamington Facebook page.
Community Calendar
October 23, 1936 February 20, 2021
Forever missed and always loved. Your wife Bea and daughter Sandy & family
HAPPY 90TH BIRTHDAY
ANN KROEKER ~February 27~
TUESDAY, MARCH 1 PANCAKE SUPPER WITH SAUSAGE - Take-out only. 4:00 - 6:30 p.m. $10 each or $40 for family of 5 (cash, cheque, etransfer). Registration required. Call 519-326-3111 or email offfice@ stjohnleamington.org or message our Facebook page. St. Johns Anglican Church, 60 Erie St. N., Leamington.
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 14-24), 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.
ONGOING COMMUNITY ANGEL CLOTHING CUPBOARD OPEN WEDNESDAYS by appointment only, 11:00 a.m. 2:30 p.m. Call 519-326-3111 to book your appointment. All are welcome! Free! St. John the Evangelist Anglican Church, 60 Erie St. N., Leamington. Donated gently used clothing for men, women and children of all ages.
IF YOU WANT TO DRINK, THAT’S YOUR BUSINESS If you want to stop, we can help. Call Alcoholics Anonymous: 519-999-1234.
MUSICIANS AND SINGERS WANTED at the Leamington Half Century Club to join in the weekly singalong every Wednesday at 10:00 a.m. Drop in if interested (160 Talbot St. E.). Call 519-326-2521 for more info.
In Loving Memory of
GeorGe Heyens
ARE YOU CONCERNED ABOUT SOMEONE’S DRINKING? Al-Anon Family Groups meeting information: 519790-7739 or www.alanonwindsoressex.com
Who passed away 10 years ago, February 23, 2012
As time goes on without you, and days turn into years, They hold a million memories, and many silent tears. No longer in our lives to share, But in our hearts you are always there.
Love, Your Family
Love always, Erla & Family
IN MEMORIAM
Your life was a blessing, your memory a treasure, You are loved beyond words and missed beyond measure.
T.O.P.S. - Take Off Pounds Sensibly Meetings are held every Tuesday evening at the Leamington Half Century Centre, 160 Talbot St. E. Weigh-in from 6:00 - 6:45 p.m. Meeting 7:00 - 7:30 p.m. First meeting is free. For more inforamtoin call Joan at 519326-2388. Everyone welcome. ERIE SHORES TOASTMASTERS Meeting online at 6:00 p.m. every other Wednesday. Develop your Communication and Leadership Skills in a positive, friendly environment. Next meetings are March 2, 16 & 30. 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. STRUGGLING WITH MENTAL HEALTH? Reach out to Hope 4 Me Peer to Peer Support Group. Virtual and in-person meetings available. Contact Tracy, Sue or Nancy at hope4mepeer@gmail.com for information about the group. 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.
Frances Holland
~ June 4, 1926 - February 25, 2018 ~
Missing your laughter and smiles that would “light up” everyone.
Mary Margaret Prince (Holland) ~ March 5, 1949 - May 4, 2017 ~
Happy “Heavenly” Birthday Mary Margaret!
Love Monte, Linda, Jay, Dave, and Families
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
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 519-3260612. Business calls 519-326-3821. www. pregnancycentre.net. KINGSVILLE COMMUNITY CENTRE PROGRAMS - Located at 1860 Division Rd N., Kingsville. Call 226-773-5830 for more information. Counselling Service with Diane O’Brien — Diane provides counselling in many areas by appointment only. Milk Bag Creations — Help turn clean milk bags into woven mats to be used by those in need. 10 am until noon. Yarn Social Time — Bring your project and enjoy time with others. 10 am until noon. Tuesdays & Thursdays: Centre Café – gather to meet friend or just have a coffee and snack on us. Free wifi. 9 am until noon. Advocacy Services — Confidential assistance to help you access available services. 9 am until noon. Computer Kiosk — Use of computer for residents for such tasks as completing a resume, printing off documents etc. 9 am until noon. Tai Chi — A class for everyone. Join instructor Greg as he leads the class through various tai chi moves. 10 am to 11 am. Self Defence — All ages and skill levels. Greg kicks it up a notch with karate style moves. 10 am to 11 am. Tutoring with Jennifer — Math and language tutoring for children in primary/junior grades. Contact the centre to reserve. 4 pm. 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.
To place your event in the Community Calendar Phone: 519-398-9098 Email: sun@southpointsun.ca or drop off at 194 Talbot St. E. Unit 2, Leamington
