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.
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The Grove Youth Wellness Hubs Ontario – a safe place for youth aged 12 to 26 offering access to recreation and wellness programs. Locations in Erin, Palmerston, and Fergus. To learn more about the Grove Hubs, see our website.
THURS. AUG. 18
Harriston 55+ Seniors Club hosting Senior’s cards at the Harriston Train Station. Euchre every Monday (at 1:30), Pepper every Tuesday (at 1:30) and Thursday (at 7pm).
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Euchre at Victoria Park Seniors Centre every Thursday 7:30pm.
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Every Thursday evening Fergus Legion Ladies Auxiliary Bingo at 7PM, come out for an evening of fun and bring a friend.
FRI. AUG. 19
Euchre at Mount Forest Lawn Bowling Club, 310 King St E. 1pm. Every Friday come enjoy friendly games of euchre.
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Guelph Guild of Story Tellers hosting Tea ‘n’ Tales at the Enabling Garden, 709 Woolwich St, Guelph, 10:30 to 11:30am. Different Speakers each Friday. Arrive early with lawn chair & mug for free coffee or iced tea. Free event but donations gladly accepted.
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Drayton Legion Branch 416 will be holding their monthly euchre at 7:30pm. Everyone welcome. $5 admittance gets you hours of euchre fun followed by a light lunch.
SAT. AUG. 20
St. John’s Anglican Church Book and Bake Sale from 10 am to 2 pm in their Parish Hall, 115 Main St. Rockwood.
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Euchre Tournament at the Drayton Legion, 4pm. All ages and experience levels are welcome. Registration is $15/person, which includes admission and snacks. Lots of prizes to be won!
SUN. AUG. 21
The Grove Cemetery Memorial Service at Grove Cemetery at 2pm. Please bring your lawn chairs. In the event of rain, the service will be held in St. John’s Community Church in Orton.
MON. AUG. 22
Harriston 55+ Seniors Club hosting Senior’s cards at the Harriston Train Station. Euchre every Monday (at 1:30), Pepper every Tuesday (at 1:30) and Thursday (at 7pm).
MON. AUG. 22 to FRI. AUG. 26
Come and join SonRock Kids Camp at Vacation Bible School from 9:30-11:30am at 8015 Hwy 89, Conn (Knox Conn Presbyterian Church). Have fun with Bible stories, games, and crafts. Pre-registration not required. Ages 5 – 14. Free. For more info please call 519-323-1006.
TUES. AUG. 23
Harriston 55+ Seniors Club hosting Senior’s cards at the Harriston Train Station. Euchre every Monday (at 1:30), Pepper every Tuesday (at 1:30) and Thursday (at 7pm).
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Euchre at the Elora Legion every Tuesday at 7:30pm. Come enjoy a night out!
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Tuesday Night Cribbage at Fergus Legion. 7pm start. All welcome to join in the fun or if you wish to learn how to play!
WED. AUG. 24
Mount Forest Al-Anon in-person meetings 10am. St. Andrew’s Presbyterian Church, 196 Birmingham St E. Please use side entrance.
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Mount Forest Lions Bingo, every Wednesday, Mount Forest Sportsplex, doors open 5:00pm, early bird games 6:45pm, regular games, 7pm.
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Mount Forest Seniors Group, Euchre and bid Euchre, every Wednesday afternoon, 1 to 3:30pm at the Mount Forest Sportsplex. All Seniors over 55 are welcome.
THURS. AUG. 25
Harriston 55+ Seniors Club hosting Senior’s cards at the Harriston Train Station. Euchre every Monday (at 1:30), Pepper every Tuesday (at 1:30) and Thursday (at 7pm).
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Euchre at Victoria Park Seniors Centre every Thursday 7:30pm.
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Every Thursday evening Fergus Legion Ladies Auxiliary Bingo at 7PM, come out for an evening of fun and bring a friend.
FRI. AUG. 26
Euchre at Mount Forest Lawn Bowling Club, 310 King St E. 1pm. Every Friday come enjoy friendly games of euchre.
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Guelph Guild of Story Tellers hosting Tea ‘n’ Tales at the Enabling Garden, 709 Woolwich St, Guelph, 10:30 to 11:30am. Different Speakers each Friday. Arrive early with lawn chair & mug for free coffee or iced tea. Free event but donations gladly accepted.
FRI. AUG. 26 – SUN. AUG. 28
Rotary Club of Guelph Trillium’s 24th Annual Guelph Ribfest is back in-person at Riverside Park Guelph, Fri: noon-11pm, Sat: 11am-11pm, Sun: 11am-8pm. Visit our website for more info and join the tastiest fundraiser.
SAT. AUG. 27
Saturday Social Dances hosted by Guelph/Wellington Seniors Association. 7:30pm at Evergreen Seniors Centre, 683 Woolwich St, Guelph. The Saturday social dance is a pilot project of the GWSA which is looking to provide a social venue for people who love to dance. All ages.
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Centre Wellington Optimist Golf Tournament in support of Camp Quality. 1pm shotgun start at Elmira Golf and Country Club. This fundraiser is a golf tournament for Camp Quality, a camp for children diagnosed with cancer. $150/person $600/foursome. Call 519-787-8009 for more information.
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Pop-Up Donation Station in Rockwood supporting Habitat ReStore at 11:00am – 3:00pm Lions Waterside Park, Main St at Bridge St, Rockwood
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Car Show & Swap Meet at the Alma Community Centre 51 Simpson St., E., Alma, 9am to 2pm rain or shine. Spectators: free, show cars: $10, vendors: $10. Registration closes at noon. Awards at 2pm. For more information call 519-846-0590.
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Saturday Social Dance at the Evergreen Seniors Community Centre, 7:30 to 11:30pm. An event created by the GWSA for people who love to dance. Tickets are $15 each (non refundable). To reserve a group table call Margaret at 519-836-8534.
SUN. AUG. 28
Guelph Yoga Fest is a one-day charitable event in support of Hospice Wellington. Held at 700 Woodlawn Rd. W., Guelph, 9am – 4pm. Will feature yoga classes open to all levels and a vendor market with healthcare services and wellness products.
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Fund-raiser to help military vets suffering from PTSD receive a service dog, and for those who are homeless. Participants walk/run roughly six km on a loop up & down Chicopee Hill, 1600 River Rd, E., Kitchener, 10 am to 4 pm, rain or shine.
MON. AUG. 29
Harriston 55+ Seniors Club hosting Senior’s cards at the Harriston Train Station. Euchre every Monday (at 1:30), Pepper every Tuesday (at 1:30) and Thursday (at 7pm).
TUES. AUG. 30
Harriston 55+ Seniors Club hosting Senior’s cards at the Harriston Train Station. Euchre every Monday (at 1:30), Pepper every Tuesday (at 1:30) and Thursday (at 7pm).
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Euchre at the Elora Legion every Tuesday at 7:30pm. Come enjoy a night out!
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Tuesday Night Cribbage at Fergus Legion. 7pm start. All welcome to join in the fun or if you wish to learn how to play!
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CW Probus Club. All retirees welcome. Last Tuesday monthly 10 a.m. Aboyne Museum. Speakers, Bus trips, Socials.
WED. AUG. 31
Mount Forest Al-Anon in-person meetings 10am. St. Andrew’s Presbyterian Church, 196 Birmingham St E. Please use side entrance.
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Mount Forest Lions Bingo, every Wednesday, Mount Forest Sportsplex, doors open 5:00pm, early bird games 6:45pm, regular games, 7pm.
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Mount Forest Seniors Group, Euchre and bid Euchre, every Wednesday afternoon, 1 to 3:30pm at the Mount Forest Sportsplex. All Seniors over 55 are welcome.
THURS. SEPT. 1
Harriston 55+ Seniors Club hosting Senior’s cards at the Harriston Train Station. Euchre every Monday (at 1:30), Pepper every Tuesday (at 1:30) and Thursday (at 7pm).
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Euchre at Victoria Park Seniors Centre every Thursday 7:30pm.
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Every Thursday evening Fergus Legion Ladies Auxiliary Bingo at 7PM, come out for an evening of fun and bring a friend.
FRI. SEPT. 2
Guelph Guild of Story Tellers hosting Tea ‘n’ Tales at the Enabling Garden, 709 Woolwich St, Guelph, 10:30 to 11:30am. Different Speakers each Friday. Arrive early with lawn chair & mug for free coffee or iced tea. Free event but donations gladly accepted.
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Euchre at Mount Forest Lawn Bowling Club, 310 King St E. 1pm. Every Friday come enjoy friendly games of euchre.
FRI. SEPT. 2 to MON. SEPT. 5
Please join us as we celebrate “60 Years of Steam-Era” Steam engines, gas tractors, antiquities, a kids zone with learn to drive, threshing competition, live music and more. Hume Auction Farm, 9313 Fourth Line, Milton. Grounds Open 9 am.
MON. SEPT. 5
Harriston 55+ Seniors Club hosting Senior’s cards at the Harriston Train Station. Euchre every Monday (at 1:30), Pepper every Tuesday (at 1:30) and Thursday (at 7pm).
TUES. SEPT. 6
Harriston 55+ Seniors Club hosting Senior’s cards at the Harriston Train Station. Euchre every Monday (at 1:30), Pepper every Tuesday (at 1:30) and Thursday (at 7pm).
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Euchre at the Elora Legion every Tuesday at 7:30pm. Come enjoy a night out!
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Tuesday Night Cribbage at Fergus Legion. 7pm start. All welcome to join in the fun or if you wish to learn how to play!
WED. SEPT. 7
Mount Forest Al-Anon in-person meetings 10am. St. Andrew’s Presbyterian Church, 196 Birmingham St E. Please use side entrance.
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Mount Forest Lions Bingo, every Wednesday, Mount Forest Sportsplex, doors open 5:00pm, early bird games 6:45pm, regular games, 7pm.
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Mount Forest Seniors Group, Euchre and bid Euchre, every Wednesday afternoon, 1 to 3:30pm at the Mount Forest Sportsplex. All Seniors over 55 are welcome.
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Cowtown Lunch Bunch starts today and will continue to be on the first Wednesday of each month at 12 noon. Provides lunch and time for entertainment and to socialize. Held at Egremont Optimist Centre, Holstein. Free. Donations accepted.
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South Wellington Coin Society September Meeting at 121 Rockmosa Drive, Rockwood (Adult Centre in Library building), doors open 6:30pm. Enjoy an educational presentation, draws, an auction, and friendly discussion. Every first Wednesday of the month except January and February. Visitors welcome!
THURS. SEPT. 8
Harriston 55+ Seniors Club hosting Senior’s cards at the Harriston Train Station. Euchre every Monday (at 1:30), Pepper every Tuesday (at 1:30) and Thursday (at 7pm).
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Euchre at Victoria Park Seniors Centre every Thursday 7:30pm.
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Every Thursday evening Fergus Legion Ladies Auxiliary Bingo at 7PM, come out for an evening of fun and bring a friend.
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Last day to order Wellington County Plowmen’s Take Out BBQ Chicken Lunch on Sept. 17 at 5957 5th line Rockwood (Oustic). Price: $20 a meal (BBQ ½ Chicken, Potato Salad, Bun & butter, and dessert). Place order to 226-820-0766 (call/text). Take out pick-up time: 12pm-2pm or dine in time: 12pm-1pm.
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Arthur Fall Fair Kick-Off Beef Dinner at Arthur Community Centre, 5:00-7:30pm. Tickets: $18 for 14 years and up, $8 for 7-13 year olds and 6 and under free. Limited tickets available at the door, so order today! Call Charlie 519-837-7201 or Jenny 519-362-0597 or go to Second Look or Walsh’s Pharmacy in Arthur.
FRI. SEPT. 9
Guelph Guild of Story Tellers hosting Tea ‘n’ Tales at the Enabling Garden, 709 Woolwich St, Guelph, 10:30 to 11:30am. Different Speakers each Friday. Arrive early with lawn chair & mug for free coffee or iced tea. Free event but donations gladly accepted.
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Euchre at Mount Forest Lawn Bowling Club, 310 King St E. 1pm. Every Friday come enjoy friendly games of euchre.
FRI. SEPT. 9 to SAT. SEPT. 10
From Pioneer Ways to Modern Days. 180 years in the making, the Aberfoyle Fall Fair will have something for everyone. Starts Friday 6pm and Saturday 9am at the Puslinch Community Centre Aberfoyle by the Aberfoyle Agricultural Society. See our website for more info.
SAT. SEPT. 10
Prisoner of Tehran – A Synthesis of Dance, Theatre and Story of Motus O Dance Theatre. Location: Mount Forest United Church, 7:30pm. Tickets are $20 each and are available at M&M Food Market and Walsh’s IDA. See the church’s website for more info.
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Parkinson Society Southwestern Ontario invites you to participate in our largest annual fundraising event, Walk for Parkinson’s! Centre Wellington Sportsplex, 10:00am-1:00pm. Register online today!
SUN. SEPT. 11
The Eden Mills Writers’ Festival showcases the very best of Canadian writing in the village of Eden Mills, noon-6pm. Discover your new favourite author in the village of Eden Mills. See our website for more info.
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Neighbourhood Meeting for Arkell and Puslinch. Voice your ideas for improvements to Boreham Park. In Boreham Park, Arkell. 7 pm.
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Free all ages block party 1-4pm. High and Nichol intersection, Elora. Live music, face painting, games, food, prizes. More information on Facebook @CWResilience.
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Pop-Up Donation Station at Headwaters Home Improvement Centre, 4 Shamrock Road, Erin, 11:00am – 3:00pm. Support Habitat for Humanity Guelph Wellington by donating your gently used items to the Habitat for Humanity ReStore.
MON. SEPT. 12
Harriston 55+ Seniors Club hosting Senior’s cards at the Harriston Train Station. Euchre every Monday (at 1:30), Pepper every Tuesday (at 1:30) and Thursday (at 7pm).
TUES. SEPT. 13
Harriston 55+ Seniors Club hosting Senior’s cards at the Harriston Train Station. Euchre every Monday (at 1:30), Pepper every Tuesday (at 1:30) and Thursday (at 7pm).
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Euchre at the Elora Legion every Tuesday at 7:30pm. Come enjoy a night out!
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Tuesday Night Cribbage at Fergus Legion. 7pm start. All welcome to join in the fun or if you wish to learn how to play!
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Royal City Quilters Guild September Meeting. Jenifer Houlden’s trunk show explores the use of contrast to create dimension, movement and visual harmony, while supporting the initial attraction of colour in quilt designs. Lakeside Church, Guelph or via Zoom at 7:00pm.
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The Four Corners Quilter’s Guild meets the 2nd Tuesday of every month at the Mount Forest Recreation Complex. Meeting starts at 7pm. New members are welcome.
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Come to see samples and meet the Canadian Embroiderers’ Guild Guelph instructors for the Fall and Winter in person classes. Kortright Presbyterian Church, 55 Devere Dr., Guelph, 10am-noon. $90 membership gives you two 6 session classes and access to afternoon programs.
WED. SEPT. 14
Mount Forest Al-Anon in-person meetings 10am. St. Andrew’s Presbyterian Church, 196 Birmingham St E. Please use side entrance.
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Mount Forest Lions Bingo, every Wednesday, Mount Forest Sportsplex, doors open 5:00pm, early bird games 6:45pm, regular games, 7pm.
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Mount Forest Seniors Group, Euchre and bid Euchre, every Wednesday afternoon, 1 to 3:30pm at the Mount Forest Sportsplex. All Seniors over 55 are welcome.
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Drive In Bingo! at the Erin Fairgrounds, 6:30pm. $25 for a 3 card strip for all 10 games. Win $2300.00 in cash prizes. Tickets online or at the gate. https://www.ticketscene.ca/series/977/. Bring a lawn chair and snacks.
THURS. SEPT. 15
Harriston 55+ Seniors Club hosting Senior’s cards at the Harriston Train Station. Euchre every Monday (at 1:30), Pepper every Tuesday (at 1:30) and Thursday (at 7pm).
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Euchre at Victoria Park Seniors Centre every Thursday 7:30pm.
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Every Thursday evening Fergus Legion Ladies Auxiliary Bingo at 7PM, come out for an evening of fun and bring a friend.
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The Guelph Black Heritage Society presents “It Was Dark There All the Time – Sophia Burthen and the Legacy of Slavery in Canada”, a book reading and talkback. 83 Essex Street, Doors open at 6:30pm and ends at 8:30pm.
FRI. SEPT. 16
Euchre at Mount Forest Lawn Bowling Club, 310 King St E. 1pm. Every Friday come enjoy friendly games of euchre.
SAT. SEPT. 17
Duff’s Presbyterian Church Fundraiser Variety Show, 1pm at the church. $15 per person. Please contact John Hamilton 519-822-9924 for more information.
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Wellington County Plowmen’s Take Out BBQ Chicken Lunch at 5957 5th line Rockwood (Oustic). Price: $20 a meal (BBQ ½ Chicken, Potato Salad, Bun & butter, and dessert). Place order no later than Sept 8 to 226-820-0766 (call/text). Take out pick-up time: 12pm-2pm or dine in time: 12pm-1pm.
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90th Anniversary and Scottish Festival at Guelph Legion – 57 Watson Pkwy S., 11am. Free admission (donations welcome), free parking, cash BBQ, cash bar, Pipe & Drum bands, military displays and reenactors. Everyone welcome!
SUN. SEPT. 18
Pop-Up Donation Station at Whites Road Pentecostal Church, 9171 Wellington Road 5, Harriston, 11:00am – 3:00pm. Support Habitat for Humanity Guelph Wellington by donating your gently used items to the Habitat for Humanity ReStore.
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Palmerston United Church, 215 James Street invites all to a Service of Closing at 10:30am led by Rev John Benham, in anticipation of our Grand Reopening as James Street United Church on Sept 25.
MON. SEPT. 19
Harriston 55+ Seniors Club hosting Senior’s cards at the Harriston Train Station. Euchre every Monday (at 1:30), Pepper every Tuesday (at 1:30) and Thursday (at 7pm).
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Woolwich Gardeners September Speaker: Janet Cox (John’s Nursery) “Keeping the Peace With Weeds (Practical Advice, Biological Strategies and Some Big Ideas)”. St. James Lutheran, 60 Arthur St. S., Elmira (Wyatt St. door), 7- 8:30 pm. Free-will donation for non-members. Open to the public!
TUES. SEPT. 20
Harriston 55+ Seniors Club hosting Senior’s cards at the Harriston Train Station. Euchre every Monday (at 1:30), Pepper every Tuesday (at 1:30) and Thursday (at 7pm).
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Euchre at the Elora Legion every Tuesday at 7:30pm. Come enjoy a night out!
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Tuesday Night Cribbage at Fergus Legion. 7pm start. All welcome to join in the fun or if you wish to learn how to play!
WED. SEPT. 21
Mount Forest Al-Anon in-person meetings 10am. St. Andrew’s Presbyterian Church, 196 Birmingham St E. Please use side entrance.
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Mount Forest Lions Bingo, every Wednesday, Mount Forest Sportsplex, doors open 5:00pm, early bird games 6:45pm, regular games, 7pm.
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Mount Forest Seniors Group, Euchre and bid Euchre, every Wednesday afternoon, 1 to 3:30pm at the Mount Forest Sportsplex. All Seniors over 55 are welcome.
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Interested in Photography? Guelph Photographers Guild is a friendly group who meet at 7pm, 3rd Wednesday each month, Evergreen Centre, 683 Woolwich St, Guelph. Guests $10.
THURS. SEPT. 22
Harriston 55+ Seniors Club hosting Senior’s cards at the Harriston Train Station. Euchre every Monday (at 1:30), Pepper every Tuesday (at 1:30) and Thursday (at 7pm).
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Euchre at Victoria Park Seniors Centre every Thursday 7:30pm.
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Every Thursday evening Fergus Legion Ladies Auxiliary Bingo at 7PM, come out for an evening of fun and bring a friend.
FRI. SEPT. 23
Euchre at Mount Forest Lawn Bowling Club, 310 King St E. 1pm. Every Friday come enjoy friendly games of euchre.
SAT. SEPT. 24
Saturday Social Dances hosted by Guelph/Wellington Seniors Association. 7:30pm at Evergreen Seniors Centre, 683 Woolwich St, Guelph. The Saturday social dance is a pilot project of the GWSA which is looking to provide a social venue for people who love to dance. All ages.
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The Belfountain Salamander Festival is back after a two-year absence. The plight of the Jefferson Salamander has not changed and we are bringing awareness to this endangered species. Belfountain Village Church, Old Main St. 11am to 3pm. Music, vendors, food and more. Free admission.
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Giant Pumpkin Challenge. Bring your Giant pumpkins to Metz and win fame and glory! 8276 Sideroad 25 West Garafraxa, North Wellington Township, 3:30 to 7:00 pm. Childrens activities, giant pumpkin cannon, BBQ offered or bring your own supper.
SUN. SEPT. 25
Run with the Donkeys! The Donkey Sanctuary of Canada is hosting it’s annual 5K run/walk. 8am registration, 10am run, 12pm finish. Spots are limited so register soon on our website.
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Pop-Up Donation Station at Lions Waterside Park, Main St at Bridge St, Rockwood, 11:00am – 3:00pm. Donate your gently used items to the Habitat for Humanity ReStore.
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Join us for our ‘New Beginning’ as James Street United Church – same church / new name! Everyone is invited to celebrate with us at our inaugural service, led by Rev Colin Snyder at 215 James Street, Palmerston at 10:30am.
MON. SEPT. 26
Harriston 55+ Seniors Club hosting Senior’s cards at the Harriston Train Station. Euchre every Monday (at 1:30), Pepper every Tuesday (at 1:30) and Thursday (at 7pm).
TUES. SEPT. 27
Harriston 55+ Seniors Club hosting Senior’s cards at the Harriston Train Station. Euchre every Monday (at 1:30), Pepper every Tuesday (at 1:30) and Thursday (at 7pm).
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Euchre at the Elora Legion every Tuesday at 7:30pm. Come enjoy a night out!
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Tuesday Night Cribbage at Fergus Legion. 7pm start. All welcome to join in the fun or if you wish to learn how to play!
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CW Probus Club. All retirees welcome. Last Tuesday monthly 10 a.m. Aboyne Museum. Speakers, Bus trips, Socials.
WED. SEPT. 28
Mount Forest Al-Anon in-person meetings 10am. St. Andrew’s Presbyterian Church, 196 Birmingham St E. Please use side entrance.
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Mount Forest Lions Bingo, every Wednesday, Mount Forest Sportsplex, doors open 5:00pm, early bird games 6:45pm, regular games, 7pm.
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Mount Forest Seniors Group, Euchre and bid Euchre, every Wednesday afternoon, 1 to 3:30pm at the Mount Forest Sportsplex. All Seniors over 55 are welcome.
THURS. SEPT. 29
Harriston 55+ Seniors Club hosting Senior’s cards at the Harriston Train Station. Euchre every Monday (at 1:30), Pepper every Tuesday (at 1:30) and Thursday (at 7pm).
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Euchre at Victoria Park Seniors Centre every Thursday 7:30pm.
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Every Thursday evening Fergus Legion Ladies Auxiliary Bingo at 7PM, come out for an evening of fun and bring a friend.
FRI. SEPT. 30
Euchre at Mount Forest Lawn Bowling Club, 310 King St E. 1pm. Every Friday come enjoy friendly games of euchre.