What’s happening events must be open to the public or virtual, of general interest, 60 words or less, and received at least two weeks prior to the event. Please include ticket prices, if any, and a phone number or website where readers can obtain more information. Email notices to [email protected]
With pandemic cancellations common, we recommend you verify before attending any community event.
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/
Driveway Dropoff
Dunlop United Church is collecting non-perishable food and personal hygiene items for the Inn of the Good Shepherd and The Hub youth centre. Drop items off at church parking lot, 757 Rosedale Ave., 9 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. For more, contact Brian at 519-344-4884
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]
Mindful Living
Twin Bridges NPLC offering a program to explore topics and practices for well-being and chronic disease prevention. Held on Zoom, 1:30 p.m. to 3 p.m. To register, visit www.tbnplc.com
FRIDAY, MARCH 26
Sleep Hygiene
Twin Bridges NPLC offering a series to explore the importance of sleep for performance, prevention and overall wellness. Held on Zoom, 10 a.m. to 10:45 a.m. To register, visit www.tbnplc.com
MONDAY, MARCH 29
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 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
Healthy Eating
Rapids Family Health Team offering a free, 6-week program run by a registered dietitian to help you make permanent lifestyle changes. Tuesdays, 9 a.m. on Zoom. Register by calling 519-339-8949
Yoga
West Lambton Community Health Centre offering a virtual seated yoga program. 11 a.m. To register, call 519-344-3017 ext. 237 or email [email protected]
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/
Restorative Yoga
Twin Bridges NPLC offering a slow, gentle yoga program suitable for most abilities. Yoga mat and strap recommended. 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. Held on Zoom, 11 a.m. to 11:45 a.m. To register, visit www.tbnplc.com
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
Mindful Living
Twin Bridges NPLC offering a series to explore topics and practices for well-being and chronic disease prevention. Held on Zoom, Thursdays, 1:30 p.m. to 3 p.m. To register, visit www.tbnplc.com
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
Meditation
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]
TUESDAY, APRIL 6
Seated Yoga
Virtual Seated Yoga class. Tuesdays, until April 6 at 11 a.m. To register, call 519-344-3017 ext. 237 or email [email protected]
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, Tuesdays, 10 a.m. to 10:45 a.m. Register at www.tbnplc.com
Nutrition Talk
Learn a simple recipe to add health and vitality to your days at Twin Bridges NPLC’s “Nutrition Talk: Energy Balls.” Includes recipe, live demonstration and Q&A. Held on Zoom, 1 p.m. to 1:45 p.m. Register at www.tbnplc.com
WEDNESDAY, APRIL 7
Restorative Yoga
Twin Bridges NPLC offering a slow, gentle yoga program suitable for most abilities. Yoga mat and strap recommended. Held on Zoom, Wednesdays, 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. Held on Zoom, Wednesdays, 11 a.m. to 11:45 a.m. To register, visit www.tbnplc.com
THURSDAY, APRIL 8
Pasta Fest
The school council at King George VI School holding Pasta Fest at the Dante Club, 1330 London Rd. Pick up between 4 p.m. and 7 p.m. $15 each. To order, visit lkdsb.schoolcashonline.com
Let’s Be Real
Discuss real issues surrounding substance use. Virtual program, Thursdays, 2 p.m. to 3 p.m. To sign up, contact Candace at 519-786-4545
Heart Healthy
Join a Registered Dietitian to discuss the best heart health practices. 9:30 a.m. To register, call Tiffany at 519-786-4545, ext. 250
FRIDAY, APRIL 9
Granfondo Doc
Bluewater International Granfondo presenting a premiere streaming event of “The B.I.G. Cycle of Life: A Story of a Community Living Well and Dying Well.” Virtual, 7:30 p.m. $20 for streaming link only. Packages with dinner or a snack basket also available. Proceeds support palliative care education in Lambton County. For tickets, visit www.imperialtheatre.net
Live Author Talk
One Book Lambton program culminates with a live interactive talk with author K. L. Armstrong, discussing her New York Times bestseller Every Step She Takes, 7 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. For more, or to register visit onebooklambton.ca/programs/
Shibashi
Virtual Shibashi program. Fridays, 11 a.m. Easy to learn, perfect for beginners. To register, call 519-344-3017 ext. 237 or email [email protected]
TUESDAY, APRIL 13
Kids Cooking
Virtual children’s cooking program, with videos from North Lambton Community Health Centre’s Registered Dietitian. First five families to register get free groceries for recipes. To register, contact 519-344-3017, ext. 237 or email [email protected]
Nutrition Talk
Learn a creative way to use common ingredients for a nutritious and balanced meal at Twin Bridges NPLC’s “Nutrition Talk: Pork Tenderloin Noodle Bowl.” Includes recipe, live demonstration and Q&A. Held on Zoom, 1 p.m. to 1:45 p.m. Register at www.tbnplc.com
THURSDAY, APRIL 15
Body, Mind, Inspired
Monthly topics focused on nutrition, healthy lifestyle and targeting your best weight. Facilitated by a Registered Dietitian. Virtual. To register, call 519-786-4545 ext. 307 or e-mail [email protected]
Genealogy
Mike Mansfield will discuss the program MyHeritage at a virtual meeting of the Lambton County Branch of Ontario Genealogical Society. 7 p.m. Free & open to public. For more, email [email protected] or visit www.lambton.ogs.on.ca
TUESDAY, APRIL 20
Resilience
North Lambton Community Health Centre presents “Rise and Shine: 10 Ways to Awaken Our Resilience.” A virtual event to learn the importance of resilience and explore 10 ways to awaken it in challengeing times. 1:30 p.m. To register, call Tiffany at 519-786-4545, ext. 250
Nutrition Talk
Learn how to incorporate fruits and vegetables into common household meals at Twin Bridges NPLC’s “Nutrition Talk: Meaty Zucchini Casserole.” Includes recipe, live demonstration and Q&A. Held on Zoom, 1 p.m. to 1:45 p.m. Register at www.tbnplc.com
WEDNESDAY, APRIL 21
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]