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Wednesday, Dec. 12
Rapids Family Health Team offering a free cooking class “Healthy Holiday Baking”. 437 Colborne Dr., Corunna, 10 a.m. Must pre-register by calling 519-339-8949
Green Drinks
An informal gathering featuring Larry Cornelis and Brenda Lorenz leading a discussion on how trees communicate, how they live, what they feel and why it matters. Free. 100 Christina St. N., open 6:30 p.m., discussion at 7 p.m. For more, contact [email protected]
Friday, Dec. 14
Live Music Cafe
George Ayers will perform and Sisters of Soul host the Live Music Cafe at Foursquare Church, 207 Talfourd St., 7:30 p.m. Donations welcomed. For more, contact Fran at [email protected]
Souper Lunch
Prepare two nutritious soups at West Lambton Community Health Centre’s “Souper Lunch Friday.” Bring containers to take soup home. St. Luke’s United Church, 350 Indian Rd. S., 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. Monthly, every second Friday. Free. No registration required. For more, call 519-344-3017
Christmas Concert
Missy Burgess and Jen Brace will play a collection of traditional and modern Christmas songs. Lawrence House, 127 Christina St. S., 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. Also on Sunday, Dec. 16 from 3 p.m. to 5 p.m. Tickets are $10, available at the Lawrence House, www.lawrencehouse.ca, or by calling 519-337-0507
Saturday, Dec. 15
Mixed Dart Tournament
Alf Hughes Memorial Mixed Dart Tournament at Corunna Legion, 350 Albert St., registration from 10 a.m. to 10:45 a.m., play at 11 a.m. $5 per event. Food available. Accessible building. All welcome. For more, call 519-862-1240
Book Launch
Book Launch of “Everly Street” by Grace McCormack, a 14-year-old first-time author. Sarnia Humane Society, 131 Exmouth St., 12 p.m. to 2 p.m. For more, call 519-869-8687
Sunday, Dec. 16
Christmas Hymn Sing
Christmas Hymn Sing at Huron Baptist Church, 1285 Michigan Ave., 6:30 p.m. Food and fellowship to follow. For more, call 519-542-4581
Holiday Concert
Lambton Concert Band presents “Holidays Around the World” at the Sarnia Library Auditorium, 124 Christina St. S., 2:30 p.m. Tickets $12 for adults, $6 students, free for children under 14, available at door or through band members. For more, visit LambtonConcertBand.com
Celtic Christmas
St. Giles Presbyterian Church hosting a Celtic Christmas, led by Rev. Rebecca Roushorne-Lau and under the musical direction of Dan Sonier. 10:30 a.m., 770 Lakeshore Rd. For more, contact Suzanne at 519-542-2253.
Tuesday, Dec. 18
Trail Walk
The Lambton Outdoor Club going for an easy walk on the Blackwell Trails. For more, visit www.lambtonoutdoorclub.org
Wednesday, Dec. 19
Open House
Rapids Family Health Team and Bluewater Health’s first monthly open house to help individuals find the right mental health and addication services. 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Rapids FHT Community Teaching Kitchen, 460 Christina St., N. (back entrance at Maxwell Street). Free refreshments, free Naloxone kits. For more, contact Cynthia at 519-339-8949 or [email protected]
Monday, Dec. 24
Christmas Service
St. Paul’s United Church holding a Christmas Eve Service, 360 Devine St., doors open at 7 p.m., Service of Celebration at 7:30 p.m. All welcome. For more, call 519-337-6312 or visit www.facebook.com/SarniaStPaulsUnitedChurch
Christmas Service
A Christmas Service with children in mind at Trinity Anglican Church, 1194 Murphy Rd., 4 p.m. Celebrate with songs, drama, communion, and birthday cake. For more, call 519-542-9261
Monday, Dec. 31
New Year’s Eve Gala
Big Brothers Big Sisters “Black & Bling Fling” at the Dante Club featuring prime rib dinner and wine, midnight pizza, party favours and JD Diskreet. 1330 London Rd., Tickets $125, or reserved tables of eight, at the office or by calling 519-336-0460 or email [email protected]
New Year’s Dinner
Sarnia Legion holding a New Year’s Dinner and Dance to ring in 2019. 286 Front St. N., social hour at 6 p.m., dinner at 7 p.m., dance at 9 p.m. Music by the Sarnia Kitchen Party Band. Tickets $45 per person, $20 dance only, available at Club Room bar. For more, call 519-336-2841
Wednesday, Jan. 2
Donor Clinic
Canadian Blood Services hosting a blood donor clinic at the Dante Club, 1330 London Rd., 2:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. For more, call Stephanie at 519-331-0764
Friday, Jan. 4
Goal Setting
An interactive session to start 2019 with clear intentions and ability to set goals for the year. Hosted by Twin Bridges NPLC.153 Christina St. S., 10:30 a.m. to 12 p.m. Register at www.tbnplc.com
Sunday, Jan. 6
Tai Chi
Lean how Tai Chi can improve health during introduction to the FLK Taoist Tai Chi arts. Lochiel Kiwanis Centre, 180 College Ave. N., 1:30 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. Also on Jan. 7, Camlachie Community Centre, 6767 Camlachie Rd., 7 p.m., and Jan. 8, St. Andrew’s Presbyterian, 437 Colborne Dr., 6:30 p.m. For more, call 519-344-0346
Monday, Jan. 7
Chair Yoga
Free yoga program suitable for most abilities, offered by Twin Bridges NPLC. 153 Christina St. S. (use Front Street entrance). Mondays until Jan. 28 at 9:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m., or 11 a.m. to 12 p.m. Wednesdays until Jan. 30, 9:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. Register at www.tbnplc.com
Gentle Yoga
Introductory-level free yoga program for adults, suitable for most abilities offered by Twin Bridges NPLC. Bring your own mat. 153 Christina St. S. (use Front St. entrance), 12:15 p.m. to 1 p.m. Mondays until Jan. 28. Register at www.tbnplc.com
Tuesday, Jan. 8
Donor Clinic
Canadian Blood Services hosting a blood donor clinic at the Dante Club, 1330 London Rd., 2:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. For more, call Stephanie at 519-331-0764
Women’s Fitness
Bootcamp-style fitness class includes cardiovascular, strength and flexibility exercises, suitable for most levels. Consult Primary Care Provider first. 153 Christina St. S., use Front Street entrance, 4 p.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesdays until Jan. 29. Free. Offered by Twin Bridges NPLC. Register at www.tbnplc.com
Adult Yoga
Free yoga program suitable for most levels. 153 Christina St. S., use Front St. entrance, 5:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. Tuesdays until Jan. 29. Bring your own mat. Offered by Twin Bridges NPLC. Register at www.tbnplc.com
Bridges to Change
Four-week program to help understand the 'why' of eating behaviours. Sessions explore problematic eating patterns and provide healthy solutions to transform your relationship to food. Facilitated by Registered Social Worker. 153 Christina St. S., 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. Tuesdays until Jan. 29. Register at www.tbnplc.com
Thursday, Jan. 10
Meditation
Free four-week session teaches the basics of meditation practices and provides practical ways to increase mindfulness in everyday living. Offered by Twin Bridges NPLC. 153 Christina St. S., 12 p.m. to 12:45 p.m. Wednesdays until Jan. 31. Register at www.tbnplc.com
Friday, Jan. 11
Self-Compassion
A weekly program to create a kinder, more compassionate relationship with yourself. Session include information, personal reflection and group discussion to support emotional resilience and well-being. 153 Christina St. S., 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Fridays until Jan. 25. Register at www.tbnplc.com
Thursday, Jan. 17
Improving Self-Esteem
Two-part series to explore what self-esteem is and how it affects one’s life. Sessions provide practical resources in how to foster healthy self-esteem to help make 2019 a positive and healthy year. Facilitated by Registered Psychotherapist. 153 Christina St. S., 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. Jan. 17 and 24. Register at www.tbnplc.com
Saturday, Jan. 26
Twenties Gala
Noelle’s Gift holds a Roarin’ Twenties Gala at the Dante Club, 1330 London Rd., doors open at 5:30 p.m. Riverboat Casino open from 5:30 p.m. to 7:15 p.m. Includes silent auction, live auction, hors d'oeuvres, and more. $125 per ticket. To register, visit www.noellesgift.ca/events or Noelle’s Gift on Facebook
Donor Clinics
Canadian Blood Services hosting a blood donor clinic at Temple Baptist Church, 9 a.m. to 12 noon. For more, call Stephanie at 519-331-0764
Wednesday, Jan. 30
MS Pizza Fest
The 24th annual MS Pizza Fest includes live music and pizza donated by local pizzerias. Sarnia Legion, 286 Front St. N., 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. Tickets $10, provides 4 slices of pizza. All welcome. All proceeds to MS Society of Canada Southwestern Ontario Chapter. For tickets, contact 519-680-7878 or [email protected]
Wednesday, Feb. 6
Donor Clinic
Canadian Blood Services hosting a blood donor clinic at the Dante Club, 1330 London Rd., 2:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. Also Feb. 12 at the Dante Club, same time, and Feb. 23 at Temple Baptist Church, 9 a.m. to 12 noon. For more, call Stephanie at 519-331-0764
Wednesday, March 6
Donor Clinics
Canadian Blood Services hosting a blood donor clinic at the Dante Club, 1330 London Rd., 2:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. Also March 12 at the Dante Club, same time, and March 23 at Temple Baptist Church, 9 a.m. to 12 noon. For more, call Stephanie at 519-331-0764