PUBLIC SERVICE ANNOUNCEMENTS
If you or someone in your family has a problem with gambling help is available. Gamblers Anonymous can provide help and hope. Call our 24-hour help line: 1-855-222-5542.
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PTSD Peer Support Group in Guelph for corrections workers, emergency dispatchers, first responders, military and veterans. For info see our Project Trauma Support website.
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Alcoholics Anonymous, if you want to drink, that’s your business but if you want to stop that’s ours. 1-888-695-9357.
DEC 8 TO 31
Help decorate our Giving Tree with toiletries for The Grove Youth Centre and hats, mitts and scarves for the CW Foodbank. Drop off at Hope Springs United Church 75 Geddes St Elora
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Free musical computerized Christmas light show on nightly. Accepting donations for the food bank and humane society. 6067 3rd line Centre Wellington at Side Rd 30. 5 to 11pm nightly.
FRI. DEC 12
Euchre at Mount Forest Lawn Bowling Club, 310 King St E. 1pm. Every Friday come enjoy friendly games of euchre. Contact info: Al Hodgson, 519-323-6143
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Arthur Senior Citizens Club meets every Friday at 7pm to play cribbage in the Arthur Seniors’ Hall, 244 Isabella St. Arthur.
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Open Jam Session at the Elora Legion, 2pm. Drop-in jam sessions hosted by The NoName Band. Join in or sit back and enjoy the music.
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Cribbage at the Fergus Victoria Park Seniors Centre every Friday at 9:30am.
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St. John’s Anglican Church (Elora) Parish Centre Song Circle, music provided, every Friday at 10:30am. Join us for some old favourite songs and fun in the yellow house, south entrance, across from Geddes Market.
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Arthur Legion is hosting a weekly Darts game at 6:45pm, $5
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Erin Legion is hosting Friday Roast Beef lunches from 12 to 2pm, cost $11.75. Everyone welcome.
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Elora/Fergus AA meeting every Friday at 8pm at Hope Springs United Church 75 Geddes St Elora
SAT. DEC 13
Karaoke every Saturday Night in the clubroom at The Elora Legion, 8pm.
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A.A meeting every Saturday night at 8pm at the Mount Forest Presbyterian church 196 Birmingham St.
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Belwood Lions Spirit and beer Bottle Collection 10 to 12pm. Belwood Hall, 36 Queen St. Belwood. All money raise is donated to community charities.
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St. James Christmas Fair and cafe’ from 9am to 2pm, St. James Anglican Church Fergus. Delicious home baking, crafts , jewelry and yarn Takeout lunch Chili and cornbread, and/or chicken pot pie. Quilt and wine basket raffles. Refreshments. Wheelchair accessible.
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Mount Forest Breakfast with Santa from 9 to 11am, Mount Forest Sports Complex. Come visit with Santa and enjoy a pancake and sausage breakfast, free with a donation to our Foodbank.
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Christmas Bake & Christmas Decorations Sale, 9am to 2pm at Melville United Church, St. Andrew & Tower, Fergus. Christmas cookies, Christmas pudding with sauce, fudge, muffins, mince and butter tarts. Beef and turkey meat pies. Used Christmas decorations. Pop-up women’s new clothing sale with Simply Celebrate You.
SUN. DEC 14
Football Sunday Fundays at Fergus Legion, every Sunday 1 to 8pm, 4 large TVs to watch the game, with free pool, shuffleboard, & darts. Food available for purchase. Free admission, all welcome.
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Arthur Legion is hosting a Jamboree form 1 to 5pm, $5.
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Christmas Cantata hosted by St. John’s United Church at 11am, 28 Queen St. Belwood. Silent Was The Night, A Christmas Cantata by Lani Smith, performed by St. John’s choir.
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Breakfast with Santa at the Erin legion from 8 to 11am. Bacon, scrambled eggs, choice of hash brown or pancake, toast, coffee, tea, juice. $10 adults, 8 and under $8
MON. DEC 15
Are you suffering from stress, depression, anxiety, anger issues, panic, sleeplessness? Recovery Canada can help you. You are not alone. Zoom meetings every Mon from 7:30 to 9pm. Call Donna at 519-323-6272 or mcrobdon@hotmail.com for the link.
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Shuffleboard at the Mount Forest Sports Complex, Mondays 1 to 3pm. Contact 519-323-3281 for more info.
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Seniors Darts at the Mount Forest Legion, every Monday at 12:30pm. Late Sept to early May. Come out and enjoy a friendly game of darts.
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Harriston 55+ Seniors Club hosting Senior’s cards at the Harriston Train Station. Euchre every Monday at 1:30pm
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Women Who Care Rural Wellington’s meeting will be held at the Grandway meeting room in Elora starting at 7pm. New members are always welcome.
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Advent Small Group Study: Drop-in (Nov 24 – Dec 15) from 10 to 11:30am at Hope Springs United Church, 75 Geddes St Elora. See our website for more details.
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Silent Nights: Peaceful evenings of rest and reflection this Advent. Drop in from 7 to 8pm at Hope Springs United Church. 75 Geddes St Elora
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Advent Small Group Study: Drop-in (Nov 24 – Dec 15) from 10 to 11:30am at Hope Springs United Church, 75 Geddes St Elora. See our website for more details.
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Fergus Al Anon Group, “New Fresh Start”, meets at 10am, St James Anglican Church, weekly. Use the side door entrance.
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The 100 Women Who Care Rural Wellington will be meeting at the Grandway located at 7445 Wellington County Rd 21 7pm sharp. New members are welcome. Come see how your $100.00 donation can make a difference to a local selected charity – Our total donation of over $10,000 can impact our community in a positive way.
TUES. DEC 16
Harriston 55+ Seniors Club hosting Senior’s cards at the Harriston Train Station. Pepper every Tuesday at 1:30pm
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Euchre at the Elora Legion every Tuesday at 7:30pm. Come enjoy a night out!
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Arthur Senior Citizens Club meets every Tuesday at 1pm to play euchre in the Arthur Seniors’ Hall, 244 Isabella St. Arthur.
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Fergus Brass Band – a multi-instrument band practice every Tuesday at 7:30pm. Located at the Band Hall on Blair St, Fergus, across from the legion.
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Arthur optimist Bingo. Every Tuesday night. Doors open at 5pm, games start at 6:45pm. Upstairs of the Arthur legion.
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Seniors Cribbage at the Mount Forest Lawn Bowling Club at 1pm from late Sept to early May, 340 King St E. Crib for all levels! Come out for an enjoyable afternoon..
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The Association of Parent Support Groups Ontario (APSGO) is for parents struggling with the behaviour of a youth or young adult. Meetings every Tuesday 7:30 to 9pm on zoom. Call 1-800-488-5666 or 519-763-6186 for the link.
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Bid Euchre at the Erin Legion at 12:30pm every Tuesday. $3pp. Everyone welcome.
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Senior’s Cribbage at the Mount Forest Lawn Bowling Club, 340 King St. E., every Tuesday at 1pm. Crib for all levels! Come join us. (Ends the end of May 2026)
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Drop in Senior Snooker 55+ at the Elora Legion at 1pm. Fee $5. For information call 226-821-3800.
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Community Dinner hosted by Arthur St. Andrews Presbyterian Church from 5:30 to 7pm, 149 Frederick St. Everyone Welcome. Donations Accepted.
WED. DEC 17
Mount Forest Al-Anon meetings at 10am. at the Mount Forest United Church. Please use the entrance from the parking lot at the rear of the church.
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Mount Forest Lions Bingo, every Wednesday, Mount Forest Sportsplex, doors open 5pm, early bird games 6:45pm, regular games, 7pm.
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Mount Forest Seniors Group, Euchre and double Euchre, every Wednesday afternoon, 1 to 3:30pm at the Mount Forest Sportsplex. All Seniors over 55 are welcome.
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Guelph Legion Wednesday Night Bingo is back. 7pm at 57 Watson Pkwy S. Please join us and welcome back!
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Community Coffee Time hosted by St. Andrew’s Presbyterian Church, Arthur. Drop in for coffee, meet with friends from 9:30 to 11am.
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For 75 years, TOPS Club has helped people take off weight. Meetings every Wednesday, 6pm at the Elora Legion. Call 519-501-7565 for information.
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Erin Legion hosts every Wednesday, Zoomers (over 55 group) 10 to 12pm. Socialize – board games – pool & shuffleboard. Everyone Welcome.
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Weekly Wednesday concerts by pianist and singer Brad Halls, (Mid-Day Music at Melville), 12 noon to 1pm at Melville United Church, Tower and St. Andrew, Fergus, featuring “Songwriters Inspirations”, songs from the last 100 years. By donation. Accessible.
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Tai Chi at the Erin Legion from 1 to 3pm every Wed. Everyone Welcome.
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Fun Fall Fitness at St John’s United Church, Belwood from 9 to 10am. Please join us for “Easy Does it”. Contact 519-940-1827 for info. All ages and levels welcome.
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Weekly Scrabble at Victoria Park Seniors Centre, 9:30am. Come broaden your vocabulary horizons- lots of help available.
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Silent Nights: Peaceful evenings of rest and reflection this Advent. Drop in from 7 to 8pm at Hope Springs United Church. 75 Geddes St Elora
THURS. DEC 18
Euchre at the Fergus Victoria Park Seniors Centre, every Thursday 7:30pm.
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Harriston 55+ Seniors Club hosting Senior’s cards at the Harriston Train Station. Pepper every Thursday at 1:30pm.
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Every Thursday evening the Fergus Legion Ladies Auxiliary Bingo at 7pm, come out for an evening of fun and bring a friend.
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Mount Forest AA Meeting every Thursday 8pm. Mount Forest United Church 175 Queen St. E.
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Men’s drop in Euchre at the Elora Legion. $2 entry. Every Thursday from 12 to 4pm.
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Ladies Community Bible Study hosted by the Central Church Elora, 9:30 to 11:30am. We welcome all ladies to study God’s Word along with us. We will have a short video & small group discussion with fellowship & fun.
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Victoria Park Senior Centre hosting Bingo every Thursday 1 to 3pm. Everyone welcome!
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Arthur Legion is hosting a weekly Pool game at 6:45pm, $5.
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Scrabble, 9:30am weekly at the Victoria Park Senior Centre, Fergus. Lots of helpful printed hints to expand one’s vocabulary. Convenor, 519-822-5289.
FRI. DEC 19
Euchre at Mount Forest Lawn Bowling Club, 310 King St E. 1pm. Every Friday come enjoy friendly games of euchre. Contact info: Al Hodgson, 519-323-6143
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Arthur Senior Citizens Club meets every Friday at 7pm to play cribbage in the Arthur Seniors’ Hall, 244 Isabella St. Arthur.
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Open Jam Session at the Elora Legion, 2pm. Drop-in jam sessions hosted by The NoName Band. Join in or sit back and enjoy the music.
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Cribbage at the Fergus Victoria Park Seniors Centre every Friday at 9:30am.
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St. John’s Anglican Church (Elora) Parish Centre Song Circle, music provided, every Friday at 10:30am. Join us for some old favourite songs and fun in the yellow house, south entrance, across from Geddes Market.
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Erin Legion is hosting Friday Roast Beef lunches from 12 to 2pm, cost $11.75. Everyone welcome.
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Christmas Revels hosted by the Fergus Contra, 6 to 10:30pm, 171 Queen St. E., Fergus. Come join us for a potluck supper, dancing and singing! No partner, no experience necessary. Live music! $17/person
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Wing Night at the Arthur Legion from 6 to 8pm. $25. All you can eat wings, fries, buns, salad.
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Community Christmas Dinner hosted by the Rockwood & District Lions from 4:30 to 6:30pm. annual free community dinner at St. Johns Anglican Church.
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Erin Legion is hosting a dinner. 1 lb. wings with fries, veggies and dip. 6pm till sold out. $15.95
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Elora/Fergus AA meeting every Friday at 8pm at Hope Springs United Church 75 Geddes St Elora
SAT. DEC 20
Karaoke every Saturday Night in the clubroom at The Elora Legion, 8pm.
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A.A meeting every Saturday night at 8pm at the Mount Forest Presbyterian church 196 Birmingham St.
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Euchre at the Erin Legion. Sign up 11:30am, start time noon. Cost $7. Everyone welcome.
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Karaoke at the Arthur Legion, 8pm.
SUN. DEC 21
Football Sunday Fundays at Fergus Legion, every Sunday 1 to 8pm, 4 large TVs to watch the game, with free pool, shuffleboard, & darts. Food available for purchase. Free admission, all welcome.
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Christmas Cantata at the Harriston United Church, 7:30pm. Free will offering to benefit community.
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Christmas Cantata – Go Sing It On The Montain by Pepper Choplin, directed by Derek Moore and performed by the Wellington North Community Choir. Mount Forest United Church, Mount Forest, 2:30pm. Free will offering to local food banks.
MON. DEC 22
Are you suffering from stress, depression, anxiety, anger issues, panic, sleeplessness? Recovery Canada can help you. You are not alone. Zoom meetings every Mon from 7:30 to 9pm. Call Donna at 519-323-6272 or mcrobdon@hotmail.com for the link.
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Shuffleboard at the Mount Forest Sports Complex, Mondays 1 to 3pm. Contact 519-323-3281 for more info.
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Seniors Darts at the Mount Forest Legion, every Monday at 12:30pm. Late Sept to early May. Come out and enjoy a friendly game of darts.
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Harriston 55+ Seniors Club hosting Senior’s cards at the Harriston Train Station. Euchre every Monday at 1:30pm
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Silent Nights: Peaceful evenings of rest and reflection this Advent. Drop in from 7 to 8pm at Hope Springs United Church. 75 Geddes St Elora
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Guelph Wellington Breast Cancer Support Group 10am to noon, McDonald’s Restaurant Stone Rd. Guelph. For new members, email: guelphwellingtonbcsg@gmail.com
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Fergus Al Anon Group, “New Fresh Start”, meets at 10am, St James Anglican Church, weekly. Use the side door entrance.
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Christmas Cantata – Go Sing It On The Montain by Pepper Choplin, directed by Derek Moore and performed by the Wellington North Community Choir. St. John’s Roman Catholic Church, Arthur, 7:30pm. Free will offering to local food banks.
TUES. DEC 23
Harriston 55+ Seniors Club hosting Senior’s cards at the Harriston Train Station. Pepper every Tuesday at 1:30pm
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Euchre at the Elora Legion every Tuesday at 7:30pm. Come enjoy a night out!
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Arthur Senior Citizens Club meets every Tuesday at 1pm to play euchre in the Arthur Seniors’ Hall, 244 Isabella St. Arthur.
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Fergus Brass Band – a multi-instrument band practice every Tuesday at 7:30pm. Located at the Band Hall on Blair St, Fergus, across from the legion.
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Arthur optimist Bingo. Every Tuesday night. Doors open at 5pm, games start at 6:45pm. Upstairs of the Arthur legion.
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Seniors Cribbage at the Mount Forest Lawn Bowling Club at 1pm from late Sept to early May, 340 King St E. Crib for all levels! Come out for an enjoyable afternoon..
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The Association of Parent Support Groups Ontario (APSGO) is for parents struggling with the behaviour of a youth or young adult. Meetings every Tuesday 7:30 to 9pm on zoom. Call 1-800-488-5666 or 519-763-6186 for the link.
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Bid Euchre at the Erin Legion at 12:30pm every Tuesday. $3pp. Everyone welcome.
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Senior’s Cribbage at the Mount Forest Lawn Bowling Club, 340 King St. E., every Tuesday at 1pm. Crib for all levels! Come join us. (Ends the end of May 2026)
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Drop in Senior Snooker 55+ at the Elora Legion at 1pm. Fee $5. For information call 226-821-3800.
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Advent Small Group Study: Drop-in (Nov 24 – Dec 15) from 10 to 11:30am at Hope Springs United Church, 75 Geddes St Elora. See our website for more details.
WED. DEC 24
Mount Forest Al-Anon meetings at 10am. at the Mount Forest United Church. Please use the entrance from the parking lot at the rear of the church.
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Mount Forest Lions Bingo, every Wednesday, Mount Forest Sportsplex, doors open 5pm, early bird games 6:45pm, regular games, 7pm.
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Mount Forest Seniors Group, Euchre and double Euchre, every Wednesday afternoon, 1 to 3:30pm at the Mount Forest Sportsplex. All Seniors over 55 are welcome.
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Guelph Legion Wednesday Night Bingo is back. 7pm at 57 Watson Pkwy S. Please join us and welcome back!
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Community Coffee Time hosted by St. Andrew’s Presbyterian Church, Arthur. Drop in for coffee, meet with friends from 9:30 to 11am.
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For 75 years, TOPS Club has helped people take off weight. Meetings every Wednesday, 6pm at the Elora Legion. Call 519-501-7565 for information.
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Erin Legion hosts every Wednesday, Zoomers (over 55 group) 10 to 12pm. Socialize – board games – pool & shuffleboard. Everyone Welcome.
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Weekly Wednesday concerts by pianist and singer Brad Halls, (Mid-Day Music at Melville), 12 noon to 1pm at Melville United Church, Tower and St. Andrew, Fergus, featuring “Songwriters Inspirations”, songs from the last 100 years. By donation. Accessible.
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Tai Chi at the Erin Legion from 1 to 3pm every Wed. Everyone Welcome.
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Fun Fall Fitness at St John’s United Church, Belwood from 9 to 10am. Please join us for “Easy Does it”. Contact 519-940-1827 for info. All ages and levels welcome.
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Weekly Scrabble at Victoria Park Seniors centre, 9:30am. Come broaden your vocabulary horizons- lots of help available.
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Christmas Eve: Family friendly worship, with carols and storytelling. 5pm at Hope Springs United Church, 75 Geddes St Elora.
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Community Family Christmas Eve Service from 4 to 4:30pm at the Arthur United Church. A Come as You Are Christmas Eve service for families 30 minutes long.
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Christmas Eve Candlelight Service, 7pm at the Arthur United Church. A service of lessons and carols. All Welcome to come celebrate the birth of the Christ child
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Christmas Eve Service hosted by Eden Mills Presbyterian Church at 7pm. 136 Barden Street, Eden Mills. An hour of Christmas Carols, stories and special music. All are welcome to join us in celebrating the Season.
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St. Andrew’s Presbyterian Church, Arthur Christmas Eve Service, Frederick St. Note: Time change to 6:30pm. All welcome.
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Elora/Fergus AA meeting every Friday at 8pm at Hope Springs United Church 75 Geddes St Elora
SAT. DEC 27
Karaoke every Saturday Night in the clubroom at The Elora Legion, 8pm.
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A.A meeting every Saturday night at 8pm at the Mount Forest Presbyterian church 196 Birmingham St.
SUN. DEC 28
Football Sunday Fundays at Fergus Legion, every Sunday 1 to 8pm, 4 large TVs to watch the game, with free pool, shuffleboard, & darts. Food available for purchase. Free admission, all welcome.
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Mount Forest Legion Progressive Euchre, Registration 12:30pm Play starts 1pm. $10 per person. Top 5 paid out.
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Community Dinner in Erin, 3 to 7pm. We invite Erin and Hillsburgh residents of all ages to please join us for a complimentary hot meal and a seasonally social connection. Doors open at 3pm looking forward to seeing you at the Erin Legion.
MON. DEC 29
Are you suffering from stress, depression, anxiety, anger issues, panic, sleeplessness? Recovery Canada can help you. You are not alone. Zoom meetings every Mon from 7:30 to 9pm. Call Donna at 519-323-6272 or mcrobdon@hotmail.com for the link.
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Shuffleboard at the Mount Forest Sports Complex, Mondays 1 to 3pm. Contact 519-323-3281 for more info.
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Seniors Darts at the Mount Forest Legion, every Monday at 12:30pm. Late Sept to early May. Come out and enjoy a friendly game of darts.
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Harriston 55+ Seniors Club hosting Senior’s cards at the Harriston Train Station. Euchre every Monday at 1:30pm
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Fergus Al Anon Group, “New Fresh Start”, meets at 10am, St James Anglican Church, weekly. Use the side door entrance.
TUES. DEC 30
Harriston 55+ Seniors Club hosting Senior’s cards at the Harriston Train Station. Pepper every Tuesday at 1:30pm
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Euchre at the Elora Legion every Tuesday at 7:30pm. Come enjoy a night out!
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Arthur Senior Citizens Club meets every Tuesday at 1pm to play euchre in the Arthur Seniors’ Hall, 244 Isabella St. Arthur.
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Fergus Brass Band – a multi-instrument band practice every Tuesday at 7:30pm. Located at the Band Hall on Blair St, Fergus, across from the legion.
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Arthur optimist Bingo. Every Tuesday night. Doors open at 5pm, games start at 6:45pm. Upstairs of the Arthur legion.
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Seniors Cribbage at the Mount Forest Lawn Bowling Club at 1pm from late Sept to early May, 340 King St E. Crib for all levels! Come out for an enjoyable afternoon..
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The Association of Parent Support Groups Ontario (APSGO) is for parents struggling with the behaviour of a youth or young adult. Meetings every Tuesday 7:30 to 9pm on zoom. Call 1-800-488-5666 or 519-763-6186 for the link.
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Bid Euchre at the Erin Legion at 12:30pm every Tuesday. $3pp. Everyone welcome.
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Senior’s Cribbage at the Mount Forest Lawn Bowling Club, 340 King St. E., every Tuesday at 1pm. Crib for all levels! Come join us. (Ends the end of May 2026)
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Drop in Senior Snooker 55+ at the Elora Legion at 1pm. Fee $5. For information call 226-821-3800.
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CW Probus Club. All retirees welcome. Last Tuesday monthly 10am at the Aboyne Museum. Speakers, bus trips, socials.
WED. DEC 31
Mount Forest Al-Anon meetings at 10am. at the Mount Forest United Church. Please use the entrance from the parking lot at the rear of the church.
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Mount Forest Lions Bingo, every Wednesday, Mount Forest Sportsplex, doors open 5pm, early bird games 6:45pm, regular games, 7pm.
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Mount Forest Seniors Group, Euchre and double Euchre, every Wednesday afternoon, 1 to 3:30pm at the Mount Forest Sportsplex. All Seniors over 55 are welcome.
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Guelph Legion Wednesday Night Bingo is back. 7pm at 57 Watson Pkwy S. Please join us and welcome back!
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Community Coffee Time hosted by St. Andrew’s Presbyterian Church, Arthur. Drop in for coffee, meet with friends from 9:30 to 11am.
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For 75 years, TOPS Club has helped people take off weight. Meetings every Wednesday, 6pm at the Elora Legion. Call 519-501-7565 for information.
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Erin Legion hosts every Wednesday, Zoomers (over 55 group) 1 to 3pm. Socialize – board games – pool & shuffleboard. Everyone Welcome.
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Weekly Wednesday concerts by pianist and singer Brad Halls, (Mid-Day Music at Melville), 12 noon to 1pm at Melville United Church, Tower and St. Andrew, Fergus, featuring “Songwriters Inspirations”, songs from the last 100 years. By donation. Accessible.
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Tai Chi at the Erin Legion from 1 to 3pm every Wed. Everyone Welcome.
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Fun Fall Fitness at St John’s United Church, Belwood from 9 to 10am. Please join us for “Easy Does it”. Contact 519-940-1827 for info. All ages and levels welcome.
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Weekly Scrabble at Victoria Park Seniors Centre, 9:30am. Come broaden your vocabulary horizons- lots of help available.
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Ring in the new year with the whole family in Palmerston. Magician, fire artist, blacksmithing, tattoos and face painting, food trucks, public skating and fireworks! 6pm, fireworks at 8pm, Palmerston Arena, 520 Cavan St.
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New Years Eve Party at the Arthur Legion. Tickets available at the club house, $25 in advance $30 at door. Entertainment- Moore Brothers Band, late buffet and cash bar.
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New Years Eve Family Skating Party hosted by St. Andrews Presbyterian Church from 6 to 8pm. Come enjoy skating ,Hot Chocolate and Treats will be served in the lobby. Donations for the food bank accepted. Everyone Welcome