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THURSDAY, MARCH 11
Genealogy
Ruth Burkholder will discuss how to find religious records in Ontario at a virtual meeting of the Lambton County Branch of Ontario Genealogical Society. 7 p.m. Free & open to public. For more, e-mail [email protected] or visit www.lambton.ogs.on.ca
Shopping Spree
The Inn of the Good Shepherd’s first annual Shopping Spree Raffle offers a prize board of $50,000 in 11 local prizes, featuring 35 local businesses. Grand Prize Home Package valued at $20,000. Draw date May 28. Tickets $25. For tickets and details, visit localshoppingspree.com
Canatara Cabin
Lambton Heritage Museum hosting a virtual talk, “Putting It Back Together Again: The Log Cabin from Canatara Park,” to explore the building’s history and its multiple relocations. Featuring Dana Thorne of the Museum, and Sandi Spaulding and Roger Hay of the “Save the Canatara Cabin” group. 7 p.m. to 8 p.m. Register online at www.lambtonmuseums.ca
MONDAY, MARCH 15
Low Impact Exercise
West Lambton Community Health Centre offering virtual exercise classes on Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Fridays at 9:30 a.m., and Thursdays at 9 a.m. To register, call 519-344-3017 ext. 237 or email [email protected] to receive Zoom link
TUESDAY, MARCH 16
Nutrition Talk
Learn how to cook safely within the boundaries of gluten sensitivity at Twin Bridges NPLC’s “Nutrition Talk: Cooking with Celiac.” Includes recipes, live demonstration and Q&A. Held on Zoom, 1 p.m. to 1:45 p.m. To register, visit www.tbnplc.com
Chair Yoga
Twin Bridges NPLC offering a free chair yoga program. Includes seated and standing positions to help with balance, flexibility and strength. Suitable for most abilities. Held on Zoom, 10 a.m. to 10:45 a.m. Tuesdays until March 30. Register at www.tbnplc.com
Yoga
West Lambton Community Health Centre offering a virtual seated yoga program. Tuesdays until April 6. 11 a.m. To register, call 519-344-3017 ext. 237 or email [email protected]
WEDNESDAY, MARCH 17
Restorative Yoga
Twin Bridges NPLC offering a slow, gentle yoga program suitable for most abilities. Yoga mat and strap recommended. Wednesdays until March 31. Held on Zoom, 10 a.m. to 10:45 a.m. To register, visit www.tbnplc.com
Meditation Group
Twin Bridges NPLC offering a meditation program suitable for anyone interested in guided mindfulness practice in a group format. Wednesdays until March 31. Held on Zoom, 11 a.m. to 11:45 a.m. To register, visit www.tbnplc.com
THURSDAY, MARCH 18
Compassion Fatigue
Sexual Assault Survivor's Centre and St. Clair Child & Youth present a free webinar on growth, self-awareness and managing compassion fatigue and stress. Host Lawrence Murphy, founder of Worldwide Therapy Online. To register, visit eventbrite.ca and search Managing Compassion Fatigue and Stress.
Mindful Living
Twin Bridges NPLC offering a program to explore topics and practices for well-being and chronic disease prevention. Thursdays until March 25. Held on Zoom, 1:30 p.m. to 3 p.m. To register, visit www.tbnplc.com
Yoga
West Lambton Community Health Centre offering a virtual yoga program. Thursdays until April 8. 10:15 a.m. To register, call 519-786-4545 ext. 235 or email [email protected]
Night Light
Find hope and wellness while managing mental illness with West Lambton Community Health Centre’s virtual “Night Light” program. 2 p.m. To register, call 519-344-3017, ext. 223
Body, Mind, Inspired
Monthly topics focused on nutrition, healthy lifestyle and targeting a best weight. Facilitated by a registered dietitian. Virtual. To register, call 519-786-4545, ext. 307 or email [email protected]
Cookbook Club
Connect from from your home and swap recipes and share cooking tips and tricks, 2 p.m. to 3 p.m. Review a cookbook of your choice and select a recipe, then discuss the results as a group. For more, or to register visit onebooklambton.ca/programs/
FRIDAY, MARCH 19
Sleep Hygiene
Twin Bridges NPLC offering a series to explore the importance of sleep for performance, prevention and overall wellness. Fridays until March 26. Held on Zoom, 10 a.m. to 10:45 a.m. To register, visit www.tbnplc.com
Creative Writing
Increase your creative writing skills with Kelley Armstrong,
award winning author of this year’s One Book Lambton selection, Every Step She Takes., 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. For more, or to register visit onebooklambton.ca/programs/
WEDNESDAY, MARCH 24
Sexual Assault
Explore healthy relationships and consent with Trish Vanoosterom, education co-ordinator at the Sexual Assault Survivor’s Centre. Defining sexual assault, its effect on survivors, friends and family, and what resources are available, with 15 minute Q&A. 6:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. For more, or to register visit onebooklambton.ca/programs/
THURSDAY, MARCH 25
Pasta Fest at the Dante Club in support of the Kidney Foundation. Includes focaccia bread, house salad, penne pasta and meatballs. $15 per order. Family meals available. 1330 London Rd. Curbside pickup, first come, first serve. To order, contact 519-344-3462, 519-339-6603 or [email protected]
Spotting Fake News
Learn how to become a confident fact-checker and informed digital citizen with Lambton County Library staff, offering tips and tricks to spot misinformation and misleading ‘buzzworthy’ media headlines, 6 p.m. to 7 p.m. For more, or to register visit onebooklambton.ca/programs/
TUESDAY, MARCH 30
Nutrition Talk
Learn a quick, simple and flavourful recipe at Twin Bridges NPLC’s “Nutrition Talk: Tomato Feta Chicken.” Includes recipe, live demonstration and Q&A. Held on Zoom, 1 p.m. to 1:45 p.m. To register, visit www.tbnplc.com
WEDNESDAY, MARCH 31
Farm Safety
The Lambton Farm Safety Association and Federation of Agriculture present a virtual information meeting featuring Lauren Van Ewyk of Wellspring Counselling Services on coping skills for mental health, and Dean Anderson of Workplace Safety & Prevention Services on tractor safety. 7 p.m. Free. To RSVP, visit www.lambtonfederation.ca/March31 or call 519-864-4224
Spotting Fake News
Learn how to become a confident fact-checker and informed digital citizen with Lambton County Library staff, offering tips and tricks to spot misinformation and misleading ‘buzzworthy’ media headlines, 1 p.m. to 2 p.m. For more, or to register visit onebooklambton.ca/programs/
THURSDAY, APRIL 1
Yoga
A virtual yoga program offered Thursdays, until April 8, at 10:15 a.m. To register, call 519-786-4545, ext. 235 or email [email protected]
Master Your Health
Featuring light exercises to improve strength and flexibility and techniques to deal with stress, pain, depression, fatigue and more. Thursdays until May 6. 1:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. via Zoom. To register, call 519-344-3017, ext. 259
MONDAY, APRIL 5
Chair Exercise
Virtual Chair Exercise program. Mondays, 1:30 p.m. To register, call 519-344-3017 ext. 237 or email [email protected] to receive the Zoom link
Virtual Meditation
Increase self-esteem, improve concentration, lower blood pressure and reduce stress with virtual meditation classes. Mondays, 11 a.m. To register, call 519-344-3017, ext. 237 or email [email protected]
Baby Food Making
Virtual class to learn up-to-date guidelines, how to progress with textures, baby-led weaning and healthy meal and snack ideas. 10 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. To register, call 519-344-3017 ext. 237 or email [email protected]