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Wednesday, Dec. 16
Quit Smoking
Rapids Family Health Team offering free seminar to help quit smoking with free nicotine replacement therapy, 233 Cameron St., Corunna, 2 p.m. Must pre-register by calling 519-339-8949
Breast Cancer Support
Survivors support survivors at the Sarnia-Lambton breast cancer support group, Chris Dawson Centre, 420 East St. N. Third Wednesday of each month, 6:30 p.m. to 8 p.m. Register by calling 519-337-8700
Newcomers Cooking
All skill levels welcome. At YMCA Learning and Career Centre, 660 Oakdale Ave., 2:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. To register, call 519-344-3017
Children’s Cooking Class
At St. Luke’s United Church, 350 Indian Rd. S., 6 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. For ages 6-11. Limited enrollment. To register, call 519-344-3017
Thursday, Dec. 17
Quit Smoking
Rapids Family Health Team offering free seminar to help quit smoking with free nicotine replacement therapy, 1150 Pontiac Dr., 9 a.m. Must pre-register by calling 519-339-8949
Saturday, Dec. 19
Hometown Hockey Tour
The two-day Rogers Hometown Hockey Tour comes to Sarnia featuring special guests, pick-up hockey games, local entertainment, food, interactive games, live music and culminating in an outdoor viewing party of an NHL game. Saturday, 12 noon to 6 p.m., Sunday, 12 noon to conclusion of game. For more, call 519-332-0527, ext. 3202
Sunday, Dec. 20
Fundraising Dinner
Lunches 4 Learning fundraising dinner at Grace United Church, 990 Cathcart Blvd., 5 p.m. to 6 p.m. Dinner includes tourtiere, mixed greens salad, home-made desserts & beverages. Adults $15, children 6-12 $7, children under 6 free. For tickets, call 519-542-1203
Family Sunday
Create 2-D artwork based on Horatio Walker, The First Snow. At the Judith & Norman Alix Art Gallery, 147 Lochiel St., 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. All ages welcome. For more, call 519-336-8127
Sunday, Dec. 20
Open House
Artist J. Allison Robichaud holding an open house and book signing for his fourth book, Person Dialogues of a Painter, at his Sarnia studio, 611 Errol Rd. West, 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. For more, call 519-344-9071
Monday, Dec. 21
Cooking Class
Rapids Family Health Team offering a free cooking class on mood-boosting foods to ward off winter blues, 1150 Pontiac Dr. 9:30 a.m. Must pre-register by calling 519-339-8949
Annual Fundraiser
Sixth annual ‘Paige’s Fundraiser’ for the Inn of the Good Shepherd at Grace United Church, 990 Cathcart Blvd., 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. For more, call 519-339-9763 or e-mail [email protected]
Yoga
Deep Roots Yoga offering two free yoga events at the Sarnia Riding Club, 980 Riding Club Ln., 6:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m., and again at 8 p.m. to 9 p.m. Bring your own mat and, if possible, a thick blanket. For more, contact Leslie at [email protected]
Wednesday, Dec. 23
Cooking Class
Rapids Family Health Team offering a free class on mood-boosting foods to ward off winter blues,1150 Pontiac Dr., at 1:30 p.m. Must pre-register by calling 519-339-8949
Saturday, Dec. 26
Hockey and Skating
Annual Boxing Day public skate & hockey tournament presented by Sarnia Cabinets in support of Sarnia Christian School, at the Sarnia Sports and Entertainment Centre, 1455 London Rd. Hockey tournament on both rinks 8:30 a.m. to 6 p.m., and free public skating from 12 p.m. to 1 p.m. For more, call 519-383-7750
Sunday, Dec. 27
Family Sunday
Create a portrait to place inside a special mini frame. Featured artwork: Marie Spartali, Girl with White Roses. At the Judith & Norman Alix Art Gallery, 147 Lochiel St., 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. For more, call 519-336-8127
Monday, Dec. 28
Star Wars Night
Screening of “Guardians of the Galaxy”, including video games and discussions. All ages welcome. At Sarnia Library, 124 S. Christina St., 5:30 p.m. to 9 p.m. For more, call 519-845-3324, ext. 5228
Guardians of the Galaxy
Free viewing of Guardians of the Galaxy, Sarnia Library Theatre, 124 Christina St. S., 6:30 p.m. A second viewing on Dec. 30 at 2 p.m. Free admission, donations of non-perishable food for Inn of the Good Shepherd welcome. For more, call 519-337-3291
Tuesday, Dec. 29
Quit Smoking
Rapids Family Health Team offering a free seminar to help quit smoking with free nicotine replacement therapy, 1150 Pontiac Dr., 10 a.m. Must pre-register by calling 519-339-8949
Wednesday, Dec. 30
Toddler Dance Party
For preschoolers 5 and under, with their caregiver, at Mallroad Library, 1362 Lambton Mall Rd., 10 a.m. Must pre-register. For more, call 519-845-3324 ext. 5228
Star Wars Afternoon
Featuring discussions & demonstrations of the Star Wars movies, books, video games, fan videos, and other media at the Sarnia Library Theatre and West Room, 124 S. Christina St., 2 p.m. to 5 p.m. All ages welcome. For more, call 519-845-3324 ext. 5228
Thursday, Dec. 31
Juried Art Show
Deadline for submissions to the Gallery in the Grove’s Juried Art Exhibition, which opens Jan. 17. Open to all artists 18 and older. Entry fee $25, or $40 for two pieces. Download application at www.galleryinthegrove.com or call Sheila at 519-704-1790 for more info.
Monday, Jan. 4
Women’s Wellness
Health and wellness topics and 30 minute yoga class offered by Twin Bridges NPLC. Free. Bring your own mat. Mondays until Jan. 25. At Lighthouse Community Church, 152 Parker St., 2 p.m. to 3 p.m. Register at www.tbnplc.com or call 226-776-9030
Yoga for Kids
Classes offered by Twin Bridges NPLC, including basic yoga poses and meditation to reduce stress. Free. For ages 10 and up. Bring your own mat. Mondays until Jan. 25. At Lighthouse Community Church, 152 Parker St., 3:30 p.m. to 4: 30 p.m. Register at www.tbnplc.com or call 226-776-9030
Wednesday, Jan. 6
Gentle Yoga
Classes offered by Twin Bridges NPLC, including basic yoga poses and meditation to reduce stress. Free. Bring your own mat. Wednesdays until Jan. 27. At Lighthouse Community Church, 152 Parker St., 1 p.m. to 2 p.m. Register at www.tbnplc.com or call 226-776-9030
Chair Yoga
Classes offered by Twin Bridges NPLC, including basic yoga poses and meditation to reduce stress. Free. Bring your own mat. Wednesdays until Jan. 27. At Sandpiper Apartments, 175 Wellington St., 3 p.m. to 4 p.m. Register at www.tbnplc.com or call 226-776-9030