* 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. 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. 15
Walk through a field of sunflowers, take amazing photos, support local vendors, and raise money for cancer. Shine Your Light Sunflower Tour, August 15 and 16, 9am to 7pm, Mapleton. COVID-19 precautions in place. To book a space, join the Facebook group Sunflower Lovers.
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.
WED. SEPT. 23
Taizé service, St. James Anglican Church, Fergus, 7pm. Join us for an ecumenical service of song, prayer and meditation held in the beauty of candlelight. All welcome.
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.
WED. OCT. 28
Taizé service, St. James Anglican Church, Fergus, 7pm. Join us for an ecumenical service of song, prayer and meditation held in the beauty of candlelight. All welcome.
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.
WED. NOV. 25
Taizé service, St. James Anglican Church, Fergus, 7pm. Join us for an ecumenical service of song, prayer and meditation held in the beauty of candlelight. All welcome.
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.
WED. DEC. 23
Taizé service, St. James Anglican Church, Fergus, 7pm. Join us for an ecumenical service of song, prayer and meditation held in the beauty of candlelight. All welcome.