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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Alcoholics Anonymous meetings, Thursdays, 8pm, Mt. Forest United Church (rear entrance). 175 Queen St. E. We can help.
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Mount Forest Al-Anon Group for families and friends of alcoholics, Wednesdays, 10am at St. Andrew’s Presbyterian Church, side door.
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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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Free exercise and falls prevention classes (55+) every Monday and Thursday, 9:15 to 11:30am, Ebenezer United Church, Campbellville.
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Living with Loss, peer-led support group for adults (18+) grieving the death of a loved one. First Wednesday of every month, 7 to 9pm, Birmingham Retirement Community, Mount Forest. Free to attend. 519-603-0196 for more information.
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Spiritual youth, family and marriage counseling every Tuesday, 10am to 3pm, Knox Presbyterian Church Palmerston. Scheduled appointments necessary. Nick Pavel, 519-343- 3201.
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Al-Anon Courage to Grow, for family and friends of alcoholics, St. James Anglican Church, Fergus. Upstairs meeting room, every Thursday evening 7:30pm.
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CMHA Waterloo Wellington presents anxiety, depression and hope peer support, every Thursday, 10:30 to 11:30am, CMHA Office, 234 St. Patrick St. East, Fergus. A regular opportunity to talk about our walk with depression and anxiety.
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New Fresh Start Al-Anon Family Group meets Monday mornings, 10 to 11am, at St. James Anglican Church in the upstairs meeting room.
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Bryan’s Auction Services is collecting food donations all of December for the Eva Rothwell Centre’s emergency pantry program. Every little bit helps.
THURS. DEC. 12
Parade of Lights chili supper, 5 to 7pm, St. John’s Parish Hall, Rockwood. Live music provided by Ian Reid.
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Fergus Legion weekly bingo, 7pm, hosted by the Fergus Legion Ladies Auxiliary. All welcome.
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A reading of A Christmas Carol with professional actors and live music, 7 to 9:30pm, Elora Centre for the Arts, $20. Proceeds to Supportive Arts, a program for adults with (dis)abilities.
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safeTALK Suicide Alertness training, Fergus, 6pm, open to ages 15+. Learn to recognize thoughts of suicide and connect them to supports. To register: 1-844-264-2993 ext. 3042.
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Alma community centre seniors dinner, 12pm, turkey dinner, pie and beverage. Christmas music entertainment.
FRI. DEC. 13
Ebenezer United Church youth drop-in night, Grade 7 and up, 7 to 9pm. Bring your friends for an evening of food, fun, games and time to hangout.
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Christmas Revels Contra dance, 7 to 10:30pm, St. James Church Hall, Fergus. Adults $15, students $10, youth free. Potluck dinner, sing carols (bring instruments) and dance to caller David Smukler with music by Laurel Sharp & Rick Avery.
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Christmas Cantata, Bethlehem’s Child, Mount Forest United Church, 7:30pm. Directed by Derek Moore, and performed by the United Church Choir and friends. Refreshments to follow.
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2nd Chance Employment mingle and jingle open house, 12 to 2pm. Meet the staff, tour the office and enjoy a holiday treat.
SAT. DEC. 14
Arthur Agricultural society annual dinner and dance, Arthur Community Centre. Dinner 7pm, music to start 9pm.
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Holstein Santa Claus parade, 1pm, Main Street Holstein.
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Belwood Lions breakfast with Santa, Belwood Hall, 36 Queen St, 8 to 11am. Adults $6, kids 5 to 12 $3, 4 and under free. Non-perishable food donations appreciated.
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Arthur Legion country jamboree, 2 to 5pm.
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Adult ice skating, Saturday evenings until March 28, 8 to 9:45pm, Exhibition Park, Guelph. Fergus Brass Band playing.
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Three Willows United Church “One Starry Night,” a Bible-times Christmas event for families, 3pm. Info 519-822-7690.
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The Mimosa 4-H Drama Club will be presenting “Playing In The Dark” black light theatre, Mimosa United Church, Dec. 14 and 15, 7pm. Tickets $5 for all. Suitable for all ages.
SAT. DEC. 15
Ebenezer United Church, Campbellville, Christmas service, 7pm, carols and readings.
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Whites Road Pentecostal Church, Harriston, Christmas concert and worship service, 10:30am. Join us for coffee and fellowship at 10am before the service.
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Guelph Covered Bridge kid’s hike, 1pm, meet prior to 1pm in the Guelph Covered Bridge parking lot. Children must be accompanied by an adult. No dogs. Two hiking groups. Refreshments at the end of the hike. 519 824 0787 to register.
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Community carol sing hosted by the Grey Wellington Theatre Guild, 1:30pm, Harriston Town Hall Theatre, 68 Elora St. S., Harriston. Event includes potluck snacks. All welcome.
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Christmas with the Royal City Ambassadors, 2pm, Holy Rosary Parish, Guelph. Guelph’s own premier male a cappella chorus will be joined by the Royal City Ukulele Ensemble and the Holy Rosary School Choir.
MON. DEC. 16
Ecumenical Christmas service of remembrance, 7pm, St. Andrew’s Presbyterian Church, Arthur, 149 Frederick St.
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Fergus Legion Euchre, 7:30pm, new players welcome.
TUES. DEC. 17
Tuesday luncheon, Gale Presbyterian Church, Elmira, $15, advance tickets only, 2 seating times available, 11:15am and 12:30pm. Carved turkey, dressing, mashed potatoes, roll, gravy, hot vegetable, cranberry salad, dessert, beverage.
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Christmas carol sing-along, Maranatha Canadian Reformed Church, Fergus, 7:30pm. Fellowship and refreshments to follow. All welcome. 519-362-2804 for more information.
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Fergus Legion Cribbage, 7pm, new players welcome.
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Elora Legion euchre night every Tuesday in the Maple Leaf Room, 7:30pm, everyone welcome.
WED. DEC. 18
Women’s community lunch, 12 to 2pm, Butterfly Hall at St. James Anglican Church. Every Wednesday. Free and fun.
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Community dinner, Three Willows United Church, 5:30 to 7pm, doors open 5:30pm, dinner served at 6pm. Cookies and ice cream are always served. All welcome. Pay what you can.
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Arthur Legion general meeting, 7pm.
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Carol singing, St. James Anglican Church, Fergus, 7pm. Join us for an evening of fun, singing carols. All are welcome.
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Fergus Legion mixed darts, 7pm, new players welcome.
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Mount Forest Lions Club, Bingo, every Wednesday, doors open 5pm, early bird games start at 6:45pm, regular games at 7pm, Mount Forest Sportsplex.
THURS. DEC. 19
Fergus Legion weekly bingo, 7pm, hosted by the Fergus Legion Ladies Auxiliary. Next weekly bingo will be Jan. 2 at 7pm.
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Euchre, Victoria Senior Centre, 7:30pm, every Thursday.
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Order of the Bear game club, Rockmosa Community Centre lower level. Open board game night every Thursday, 7pm.
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Every Thursday explore and practice how mindfulness supports and promotes self-care and well-being. 9:30 to 10:30am, CMHA Office, 234 St. Patrick St. East, Fergus.
FRI. DEC. 20
Guelph Youth Music Centre “A Very Charlie Brown Concert,” 7:30pm, 75 Cardigan Street, Guelph. 519-837-1119.
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Arthur Legion wing night, 6 to 8pm, all you can eat, no take outs, $15.
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Drayton Legion, euchre, 7:30pm. Everyone welcome. Light lunch to follow.
The Alma Community presents “Journey to Bethlehem,” Dec. 20 and 21, 6 to 8-pm, Alma Community Centre and Wallace Cumming Park. Free admission. Interactive journey.
SAT. DEC. 21
Arthur Legion Christmas karaoke, 8pm.
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Free dinner theatre, Arthur Hub, 140 Edward St., 5:30pm. Join us for a Christmas production and lasagne supper. Donations accepted for our youth programs.
SUN. DEC. 22
Ebenezer United Church, Campbellville, Christmas Sunday service, 10am.
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“Christmas Cantata – A New Birth, A New Beginning” performed by the Community Christmas Choir, St. Mary’s Roman Catholic Church, Mount Forest, 2:30pm. Free will offering to local food bank.
MON. DEC. 23
“Christmas Cantata – A New Birth, A New Beginning” performed by the Community Christmas Choir, St. John’s Roman Catholic Church, Arthur, 7:30pm. Free will offering to local food banks.
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Fergus Legion Euchre, 7:30pm, new players welcome.
TUES. DEC. 24
Ebenezer United Church, Campbellville, Christmas Eve service, 7pm.
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Fergus blood donor clinic, 9am to 2pm, Fergus sportsplex. Join #CanadasLifeline and make donating blood your ultimate holiday gift. Book online or call 1-888-2donate.
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Whites Road Pentecostal Church, Harriston Christmas Eve service, 7pm. Hour long service of Christmas music and the Christmas story.
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Christmas Eve service, 7pm, St. John’s Community Church, Orton.
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A Peacock Nativity, Christmas Eve Service, Mount Forest United Church, 7pm. Join us for a beautiful retelling of the timeless Christmas Story. A great event for families.
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St. Andrew’s Presbyterian Church, Arthur Christmas Eve service, 7:30pm. All welcome.
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Candlelight Christmas Eve service, 7pm, Everton Community Church, 379 Evert St. in the village of Everton.
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Fergus Legion Cribbage cancelled, will resume. January 7.
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Arthur Legion Christmas Eve social, 2 to 6pm. Draw to be held for assorted Christmas prizes.
WED. DEC. 25
Uncle Arthur’s free Christmas dinner, 5pm, Arthur Legion. For more info call Mary, 519-321-1924.
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Fergus Legion mixed darts cancelled, will resume Jan. 8.
FRI. DEC. 27
Erin Community dinner, 6pm, All Saints Erin parish hall. Roast pork dinner with mashed potatoes, apple sauce, gravy, veggies. Soup to start, dessert. Pay what you can.
SUN. DEC. 29
Ebenezer United Church, Campbellville, Christmas service, 10am.
TUES. DEC. 31
Elora legion dance, 6pm doors open, $50, Best and Friends playing.
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Red Chevron Club Entertainment, 34 Elizabeth St. Guelph, New Year’s Eve with Raven Lunitics. Party favors, light lunch, 9pm to 1am.Tickets $20.
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Guelph Legion New Years dance, doors open 7pm, $40, cold buffet. Music by Swan Creek.
WED. JAN. 1
Grand Valley Lions annual polar bear dip, 1pm, Stuckey Park, Grand Valley. All dippers minimum of $20 in pledges to participate. Spectators asked to bring a donation to the Food Bank. For forms or information, 519-943-5471.
SAT. JAN. 4
Community breakfast, Three Willows United Church, 8 to 10am, eggs, bacon or sausage, a pancake, toast and tea or coffee, $5. All are welcome.
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Arthur Hub breakfast fundraiser to support youth programs. Hot breakfast provided, 8 to 11am by donation. 140 Edward St.
MON. JAN. 6
Challenge Euchre, 7:30pm, Palmerston Legion upstairs hall, $5/person, must bring your partner. Light lunch provided.
WED. JAN. 15
Community dinner, Three Willows United Church, 5:30 to 7pm, doors open 5:30pm, dinner served at 6pm. Cookies and ice cream are always served. All welcome. Pay what you can.
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Palmerston blood donor clinic, 5 to 8pm, Palmerston Community Centre. It takes up to eight donors a week to help someone with leukemia, and up to 50 donors to help a crash victim. Book your appointment online or call 1-888-2donate.
SAT. JAN. 25
Adult ice skating, Saturday evenings until March 28, 8 to 9:45pm, Exhibition Park, Guelph. Fergus Brass Band playing.
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Marsville Lions community breakfast, 7:30 to 10am, Marsville Hall, $7, last Saturday of each month.
SAT. FEB. 1
Community breakfast, Three Willows United Church, 8 to 10am, eggs, bacon or sausage, a pancake, toast and tea or coffee, $5. All are welcome.
SAT. FEB. 8
Fergus Legion public skate, 2:30 to 3:30pm, Centre Wellington Community Sportsplex.
WED. FEB. 19
Community dinner, Three Willows United Church, 5:30 to 7pm, doors open 5:30pm, dinner served at 6pm. Cookies and ice cream are always served. All welcome. Pay what you can.
SAT. FEB. 29
Adult ice skating, Saturday evenings until March 28, 8 to 9:45pm, Exhibition Park, Guelph. Fergus Brass Band playing.
SAT. MAR. 7
Community breakfast, Three Willows United Church, 8 to 10am, eggs, bacon or sausage, a pancake, toast and tea or coffee, $5. All are welcome.
WED. MAR. 18
Community dinner, Three Willows United Church, 5:30 to 7pm, doors open 5:30pm, dinner served at 6pm. Cookies and ice cream are always served. All welcome. Pay what you can.
SAT. MAR. 28
Adult ice skating, Saturday evenings until March 28, 8 to 9:45pm, Exhibition Park, Guelph. Fergus Brass Band playing.
SAT. APRIL 4
Community breakfast, Three Willows United Church, 8 to 10am, eggs, bacon or sausage, a pancake, toast and tea or coffee, $5. All are welcome.
WED. APRIL 15
Community dinner, Three Willows United Church, 5:30 to 7pm, doors open 5:30pm, dinner served at 6pm. Cookies and ice cream are always served. All welcome. Pay what you can.
SAT. MAY 2
Community breakfast, Three Willows United Church, 8 to 10am, eggs, bacon or sausage, a pancake, toast and tea or coffee, $5. All are welcome.
WED. MAY 20
Community dinner, Three Willows United Church, 5:30 to 7pm, doors open 5:30pm, dinner served at 6pm. Cookies and ice cream are always served. All welcome. Pay what you can.
SAT. JUNE 6
Community breakfast, Three Willows United Church, 8 to 10am, eggs, bacon or sausage, a pancake, toast and tea or coffee, $5. All are welcome.
SAT. JULY 4
Community breakfast, Three Willows United Church, 8 to 10am, eggs, bacon or sausage, a pancake, toast and tea or coffee, $5. All are welcome.
SAT. AUG. 1
Community breakfast, Three Willows United Church, 8 to 10am, eggs, bacon or sausage, a pancake, toast and tea or coffee, $5. All are welcome.
SAT. SEPT. 5
Community breakfast, Three Willows United Church, 8 to 10am, eggs, bacon or sausage, a pancake, toast and tea or coffee, $5. All are welcome.
