Wednesday, May 11, 2022
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AIR CADETS GET FLIGHT EXPERIENCE
The 353 Archer Royal Canadian Air Cadets Squadron form Leamington recently had members participate in an exercise by the Royal Canadian Air Force in London. Two Canadian Air Force CC-130 Hercules cargo planes gave over 1,200 cadets in southwestern Ontario a chance to experience flying in such a setting, with planes flying over the region, including over Lake Erie (right). One of those lucky cadets was Owen Pimentel (left) of Wheatley, who spent Saturday learning about the Air Force life. Young Canadians aged eight to 12 can join cadets and do a variety of rewarding challenges and activities, all while learning valuable life and work skills. While Air Cadets are not members of the Canadian Forces, the program is sponsored by the Department of National Defence in partnership with the Air Cadet League of Canada. The Leamington squadron meets every Wednesday evening. Call 519-326-3835 if you have a young person interested in being a part of the program. Photos submitted
Five candidates file in Kingsville
Five candidates have thrown their hat into the ring for the upcoming municipal election in Kingsville. Former Kingsville Deputy Mayor, Tamara Stomp, has filed to run for the Mayor’s position. The Deputy Mayor’s position will feature a race between current Deputy Mayor Gord Queen and Councillor Kimberly DeYong, who will challenge Queen for the seat. Councillors Larry Patterson and Thomas Neufeld have also filed for re-election to their council seats. The municipal election is October 24, 2022.
Community Calendar
WEDNESDAY, MAY 18 LEAMINGTON HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY MEETS Wednesday, May 18 at 7 pm, Leamington United Church, 9 John St. Speaker: Patricia McGorman. Topic: Beautiful and Beneficial Native Plants for Your Landscape. Come and join us for an evening of horticultural fun and fellowship. More info: Charlie Wright 519-324-5412.. TUESDAY, MAY 24 SWO GLEANERS FOOD FOR ALL LUNCHEON on Tuesday, May 24 from 11:301:30 p.m. at the Roma Club of Leamington, 19 Seacliff Dr. E. Pasta and salad buffet. Goal: $20,000 to send 250,000+ servings of soup (dried soup mix) to Ukraine. Advance tickets $10, at the door $12. Contact SWO Gleaners 519-326-7687 or swogleaners@gmail.com. Donations can be made through the website swogleaners.ca or by e-transfer..
TUESDAY, MAY 24 DIGITAL SAFETY WITH CONSTABLE KATHERINE BURT, Community Officer, 11:00 am, Kingsville Community Centre 1860 Division Rd. N. Over 40 exhibitors for health, lifestyle and active living. Learn how to identify and watch for frauds & scams via email and phone. THURSDAY, MAY 26 COFFEE HOUSE WITH JOE PERRY - 6:308:30 Musicians, singers, poets, story tellers and all are welcome for a fun free evening with friends. Kingsville Community Centre 1860 Division Rd. N. Free Admission. SUNDAY, JUNE 12 WINDSOR CLASSIC CHORALE PRESENTS ONE WITH NATURE - a concert at Point Pelee National Park’s Visitor Centre on Sunday, June 12 with shows at 2:00 pm and 7:00 pm. Proceeds go to Friends of Point Pelee. Tickets $20, includes park admission. Visit windsorclassicchorale.org. ONGOING PLAY THE UKULELE WITH LIONEL KNIGHTS - Every Monday beginning June 7 at St. John’s Anglican Church in Leamington. Bring a music stand and your own uke if you can. There will be limited ukes available for use. Cost is $5 per session, which goes to the St. John’s kitchen to help
with their programs. Call Lionel at 519-398-9645 for more info.
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. KINGSVILLE COMMUNITY CENTRE CAFE Open Tuesdays & Thursdays 9:00 am to noon. Free Coffee, Free Cookies & Free Wifi. 1860 Division Rd. N. Kingsville. KINGSVILLE COMMUNITY CENTRE TAICHI - Tuesdays & Thursdays 10:00 am - Free drop-in program. Join us for gentle flowing stretching and movements. 1860 Division Rd. N. Kingsville. KINGSVILLE COMMUNITY CENTRE YARN SOCIAL - Tuesdays 10:00 am, Free drop-in program. Bring your knitting or crochet project, share patterns and more. 1860 Division Rd. N. Kingsville. JOIN THE KINGSVILLE FRIENDLY CLUB TO PLAY CARDS every Tuesday and Friday afternoon, 12:45 p.m., at the Unico Community Centre, 33 Beech St., Kingsville. Tuesday is euchre, bridge, cribbage. Friday is euchre, bridge, pepper. Must be 50+ years of age to join. If interested, drop in any Tuesday or Friday. KINGSVILLE COMMUNITY CENTRE GUITAR WELLNESS - Thursdays 4:00 pm, Free drop-in program. Group guitar lessons to enhance physical, emotional and spiritual wellness. 1860 Division Rd. N. Kingsville. IF YOU WANT TO DRINK, THAT’S YOUR BUSINESS If you want to stop, we can help. Call Alcoholics Anonymous: 519-999-1234. 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 519326-0612. Business calls 519-326-3821. www. pregnancycentre.net.
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. ARE YOU CONCERNED ABOUT SOMEONE’S DRINKING? Al-Anon Family Groups meeting information: 519-790-7739 or www.alanonwindsoressex.com 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 519-326-2388. Everyone welcome.
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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 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.
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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 April 27, May 11 and May 25. 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.
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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. KINGSVILLE COMMUNITY CENTRE WELLNESS COUNSELLING By appointment 1860 Division Rd. N. Kingsville. Register: kim@ kingsvillecentre.com or 226-773-5830.
