* The Wellington Advertiser is doing our best to relay timely cancellations during these uncertain times. Please ensure you check with event organizers before attending any of the events listed below. If you know of any cancellations that aren’t reflected on this page, please do not hesitate to contact us *
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. 905-854-2423.
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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, Thursdays, 10:30 to 11:30am, Fergus office, Fridays, 2 to 3pm, Mount Forest office. 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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CMHA Waterloo Wellington addiction and recovery support, Thursdays, 9:30 to 10:30am, CMHA Office, 234 St. Patrick St. East, Fergus. No registration or fees required.
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CMHA Waterloo Wellington weekly workbook-based group will help you to learn how to use self-compassion in your mental health or addiction journey. No registration or fees required. Fridays 1 to 2pm, Mount Forest office.
TUES. MAR. 31
CANCELLED – Fergus blood donor clinic, 2:30 to 7:30pm.
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CANCELLED – Neighbourwoods Spring Tree Talk, Elora Centre for the Arts.
WED. APRIL 1
CANCELLED – Lenten lunches by Knox Presbyterian and Trinity United Churches, Grand Valley, Wednesdays until April 8, 11:30am to 1pm, Trinity United Church, Grand Valley. $8.
THURS. APRIL 2
CANCELLED – Trees for Mapleton, tree management workshop.
FRI. APRIL 3
POSTPONED – Fergus Legion wings, frings and trivial things.
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CANCELLED – Youth drop-in night, 7 to 9pm, Ebenezer United Church, Campbellville. All youth Grade 7 and up are welcome for an evening of food, fun and games. 905-854-2423.
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Guelph Optimist Club roast beef dinner, 5 to 7pm, Trinity United Church, Guelph. Adults $18, kids 6 to 12 $9, 5 and under free. Reserve your tickets and save $3 for each one. 519-821-2747.
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.
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CANCELLED – Cats Anonymous Rescue and Adoption meet and greet. Adoption appointments still available. 519-855-6850.
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CANCELLED – Community men’s breakfast, 8 to 9am, Ebenezer United Church, Campbellville. Come and meet other men in our community. Info: MaryLou at 519-853-4399. Free will offering.
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CANCELLED – Alma Bible Church annual Bible Society gathering, 6:30pm.
SUN. APRIL 5
CANCELLED – Food History in Wellington County.
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CANCELLED – Special musical sermon at Arthur United Church.
MON. APRIL 6
CANCELLED – Louise Marshall Hospital Auxiliary monthly meeting, 1:30pm, Strathcona LTC, Mount Forest. Looking for new members.
CANCELLED – Palmerston Legion challenge euchre.
WED. APRIL 8
Euchre night, Rockmosa Community Centre, 7pm, $5, refreshments provided. Proceeds to Guelph General Hospital.
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Euchre, Harriston Legion, 7:30pm, light snack provided, $5 per person, bring a partner. Call 519-338-2843 for more info.
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CANCELLED – Last lenten lunch by Knox Presbyterian and Trinity United Churches, Grand Valley, 11:30am to 1pm, Trinity United Church. $8.
THURS. APRIL 9
Arthur Agricultural Society meeting, Arthur Community Centre lower hall, 7:30pm. All welcome.
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CANCELLED – Palmerston blood donor clinic, Palmerston Community Centre. Permanent locations still operating and in need of donors, book online or call 1-888-2donate.
FRI. APRIL 10
Georgian Bay fish fry, 4:30 to 7pm, Elora Community Centre. $20 adults, kids under 12 $10. Tickets 226-384-1850/519-846-0122.
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Annual Good Friday Cantata, Grace Anglican Church Arthur, 7:30pm. Free will offering.
SAT. APRIL 11
Arthur United Church community games night, second Saturday of each month. 6:30pm. Enjoy an evening of board games and family fun. All welcome. 519-848-2022 for more info.
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Alma Optimist country dance, 8pm, Alma Community Centre, dance to Country Ways.
SUN. APRIL 12
POSTPONED – Orton Community Association Easter service and brunch.
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.
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CANCELLED – Fergus Horticulture Society meeting.
THURS. APRIL 16
Euchre, St. Mary RC Church, Mount Forest, Murray Farwell Family Center, 7:30pm. Doors open 7pm. $3 includes prizes and light lunch.
FRI. APRIL 17
CANCELLED – Youth drop-in night, 7 to 9pm, Ebenezer United Church, Campbellville. All youth Grade 7 and up are welcome for an evening of food, fun and games. 905-854-2423.
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CANCELLED – The Palmerston Ag. Society Farmer’s Pre-Seeding barbecue. We hope to see you all next year.
SAT. APRIL 18
CANCELLED – Spring gardener’s event, 10am, Ebenezer United Church, Campbellville, $30. Guest Speaker and lunch included. Bring an annual or perennial for a plant exchange. 905-691-0984.
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Spring Fling, 11am to 1pm, Knox-Elora Presbyterian Church. Home made baking and white elephant table. Lunch of assorted sandwiches, soups, squares, tea and coffee, $12, 8 and under $5. For more info 519-846-0680.
SUN. APRIL 19
Jamboree, Harriston Legion, $5, doors open 12pm, entertainment 1pm, supper $12, 4:30pm. Musicians, singers, dancers and spectators welcome. Call 519-338-2843 for info.
TUES. APRIL 21
Gale Presbyterian Church, Elmira luncheon, 11:30am to 12:30pm, $12. Meat loaf, mashed potatoes, gravy, hot vegetable, bread, salad, dessert and beverage.
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Hills of Headwaters Newcomers and Alumni Club, meetings held third Tuesday of the month, 7pm. Social club for women living in the area less than 3 years. Call 519-855-4248.
WED. APRIL 22
CANCELLED – Bridge social, 12:30pm, Ebenezer United Church, Campbellville. Friendly bridge games every other Wednesdays in our hospitality room. More info call 905-854-2423.
FRI. APRIL 24
Fergus Contra dance, 8 to 10:30pm, St. James Church Hall, Fergus. Adults $15, students $10, youth free with adult.
SAT. APRIL 25
Fergus Legion Ladies Auxiliary Spring craft sale and bazaar, 9am to 2pm, Legion Hall. Vendors, bake sale, peameal bacon on a bun, fries and coleslaw $8, also coffee and a muffin $2.
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CANCELLED – Art class, 10am to 3pm, Ebenezer United Church, Campbellville. Taught by Ruth Kranendonk, $30. Homemade soup and coffee/tea provided. Bring a friend. More info call Willy, 519-763-7707.
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Marsville Lions community breakfast, 7:30 to 10am, Marsville Hall, $7, last Saturday of each month.
TUES. APRIL 28
Guelph Horticultural Society general meeting and mini flower show, 6:30pm, Dublin Street United Church, Guelph. “Sharpen My Knife” will sharpen your garden tools while you attend our meeting. Guest Speaker: Marion Jarvie “Clematis for everyone”.
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CANCELLED – Seniors soup and sandwich lunch, 12pm, Ebenezer United Church, Campbellville. Tasty homemade soup, sandwiches, cards and games. Free will offering. More info 905-854-2423.
THURS. APRIL 30
Euchre, St. Mary RC Church, Mount Forest, Murray Farwell Family Center, 7:30pm. Doors open 7pm. $3 includes prizes and light lunch.
FRI. MAY 1
Guelph Optimist Club roast beef dinner, 5 to 7pm, Trinity United Church, Guelph. Adults $18, kids 6 to 12 $9, 5 and under free. Reserve your tickets and save $3 for each one. 519-821-2747.
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.
MON. MAY 4
CANCELLED – Louise Marshall Hospital Auxiliary monthly meeting, 1:30pm, Strathcona LTC, Mount Forest. Looking for new members.
SAT. MAY 9
Arthur United Church community games night, second Saturday of each month. 6:30pm. Enjoy an evening of board games and family fun. All welcome. 519-848-2022 for more info.
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Alma Optimist country dance, 8pm, Alma Community Centre, dance to Bill Beattie.
WED. MAY 13
Euchre night, Rockmosa Community Centre, 7pm, $5, refreshments provided. Proceeds to Guelph General Hospital.
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Mount Forest Lion’s Club weekly Bingo, Mount Forest Sport Complex. 5pm doors open, 6:45pm early bird games start.
THURS. MAY 14
Arthur Agricultural Society meeting, Arthur Community Centre lower hall, 7:30pm. All welcome.
TUES. MAY 19
Gale Presbyterian Church, Elmira luncheon, 11:30am to 12:30pm, $12. Russian chicken with noodles, hot vegetable, bread, salad, rhubarb dessert and beverage.
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Hills of Headwaters Newcomers and Alumni Club, meetings held third Tuesday of the month, 7pm. Social club for women living in the area less than 3 years. Call 519-855-4248.
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.
SUN. MAY 24
Rockwood and District Lions Club 41st annual pancake breakfast, 8am to 1pm, Rockmosa Community Centre. Adults $8, kids 12 and under $5, preschoolers free. Tickets at door.
FRI. MAY 29
Alma Optimist beef barbecue, 5 to 7pm, Alma Community Center. Tickets at the door. Adults $15, kids $5, under school age free.
SAT. MAY 30
Marsville Lions community breakfast, 7:30 to 10am, Marsville Hall, $7, last Saturday of each month.
MON. JUNE 1
Louise Marshall Hospital Auxiliary monthly meeting, 1:30pm, Strathcona LTC, Mount Forest. Looking for new members.
FRI. JUNE 5
Guelph Optimist Club roast beef dinner, 5 to 7pm, Trinity United Church, Guelph. Adults $18, kids 6 to 12 $9, 5 and under free. Reserve your tickets and save $3 for each one. 519-821-2747.
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.
THURS. JUNE 11
Arthur Agricultural Society meeting, Arthur Community Centre lower hall, 7:30pm. All welcome.
SAT. JUNE 13
Arthur United Church community games night, 6:30pm. Board games and family fun. All welcome. 519-848-2022 for more info.
SAT. JUNE 27
Marsville Lions community breakfast, 7:30 to 10am, Marsville Hall, $7, last Saturday of each month.
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.
MON. JULY 6
Louise Marshall Hospital Auxiliary monthly meeting, 1:30pm, Strathcona LTC, Mount Forest. Looking for new members.
THURS. JULY 9
Arthur Agricultural Society meeting, Arthur Community Centre lower hall, 7:30pm. All welcome.
SAT. JULY 25
Marsville Lions community breakfast, 7:30 to 10am, Marsville Hall, $7, last Saturday of each month.
FRI. JULY 31
Alma Optimist beef barbecue, 5 to 7pm, Alma Community Center. Tickets at the door. Adults $15, kids $5, under school age free.
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.
TUES. AUG. 4
Louise Marshall Hospital Auxiliary monthly meeting, 1:30pm, Strathcona LTC, Mount Forest. Looking for new members.
THURS. AUG. 13
Arthur Agricultural Society meeting, Arthur Community Centre lower hall, 7:30pm. All welcome.
SAT. AUG. 29
Marsville Lions community breakfast, 7:30 to 10am, Marsville Hall, $7, last Saturday of each month.
FRI. SEPT. 4
Guelph Optimist Club roast beef dinner, 5 to 7pm, Trinity United Church, Guelph. Adults $18, kids 6 to 12 $9, 5 and under free. Reserve your tickets and save $3 for each one. 519-821-2747.
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.
TUES. SEPT. 8
Louise Marshall Hospital Auxiliary monthly meeting, 1:30pm, Strathcona LTC, Mount Forest. Looking for new members.
FRI. SEPT. 25
Alma Optimist beef barbecue, 5 to 7pm, Alma Community Center. Tickets at the door. Adults $15, kids $5, under school age free.
SAT. SEPT. 26
Marsville Lions community breakfast, 7:30 to 10am, Marsville Hall, $7, last Saturday of each month.
MON. OCT. 5
Louise Marshall Hospital Auxiliary monthly meeting, 1:30pm, Strathcona LTC, Mount Forest. Looking for new members.
FRI. OCT. 9
Guelph Optimist Club roast beef dinner, 5 to 7pm, Trinity United Church, Guelph. Adults $18, kids 6 to 12 $9, 5 and under free. Reserve your tickets and save $3 for each one. 519-821-2747.
SAT. OCT. 31
Marsville Lions community breakfast, 7:30 to 10am, Marsville Hall, $7, last Saturday of each month.
MON. NOV. 2
Louise Marshall Hospital Auxiliary monthly meeting, 1:30pm, Strathcona LTC, Mount Forest. Looking for new members.
FRI. NOV. 6
Guelph Optimist Club roast beef dinner, 5 to 7pm, Trinity United Church, Guelph. Adults $18, kids 6 to 12 $9, 5 and under free. Reserve your tickets and save $3 for each one. 519-821-2747.
FRI. NOV. 27
Alma Optimist beef barbecue, 5 to 7pm, Alma Community Center. Tickets at the door. Adults $15, kids $5, under school age free.
SAT. NOV. 28
Marsville Lions community breakfast, 7:30 to 10am, Marsville Hall, $7, last Saturday of each month.
FRI. DEC. 4
Guelph Optimist Club roast beef dinner, 5 to 7pm, Trinity United Church, Guelph. Adults $18, kids 6 to 12 $9, 5 and under free. Reserve your tickets and save $3 for each one. 519-821-2747.
MON. DEC. 7
Louise Marshall Hospital Auxiliary monthly meeting, 1:30pm, Strathcona LTC, Mount Forest. Looking for new members.