Community Messages

Adelle Taylor and Joan Bennet Ross open the 2025 exhibition season at Gallery in the Grove with their exhibition, The Art of Seeing. A reception on Feb 1st from 11am-2pm opens the exhibit.

Adelle completed a Bachelor of Fine Arts at OCAD University and has featured her creations in numerous galleries and exhibitions, including The Toronto Artist Project. Her art explores the emotional power of colour as a universal language and the profound connections between nature and the human condition.

Joan has practiced surgery in Sarnia for 30 years. Her skill and love of pencil drawing actually forced her to choose between entering an illustration program or applying to medical school. The influence of nature and plein air work is evident in Joan's paintings. She is always near water - living on Lake Huron - and as a regular summer vacation loves Killarney Provincial Park.

The Art of Seeing runs from Feb 1- March 8, 2025. Gallery hours are Mon-Thurs. 2pm-5pm, Fri. & Sat. 11am-2pm. For more information visit www.galleryinthegrove.com or call 519-869-4643.

Bluewater wind ensemble performs various nautically inspired music.

Adelle Taylor and Joan Bennet Ross open the 2025 exhibition season at Gallery in the Grove with their exhibition, The Art of Seeing. A reception on Feb 1st from 11am-2pm opens the exhibit.

Adelle completed a Bachelor of Fine Arts at OCAD University and has featured her creations in numerous galleries and exhibitions, including The Toronto Artist Project. Her art explores the emotional power of colour as a universal language and the profound connections between nature and the human condition.

Joan has practiced surgery in Sarnia for 30 years. Her skill and love of pencil drawing actually forced her to choose between entering an illustration program or applying to medical school. The influence of nature and plein air work is evident in Joan's paintings. She is always near water - living on Lake Huron - and as a regular summer vacation loves Killarney Provincial Park.

The Art of Seeing runs from Feb 1- March 8, 2025. Gallery hours are Mon-Thurs. 2pm-5pm, Fri. & Sat. 11am-2pm. For more information visit www.galleryinthegrove.com or call 519-869-4643.

Morning Gentle Yoga

February 3, 10 & 24, 2025  (3 classes)

Mondays, 10:00-11:00am

Note: The clinic is closed on Family Day:  Monday, Feb 17th

Twin Bridges NP-Led Clinic

(Program Room - Front Street Entrance)
 

A beginner-intermediate level yoga program. Exercises will be performed both on a mat and on the floor. Each session will include a combination of exercises to improve alignment, flexibility, balance and strength. 

**Please bring your own yoga mat and water.**

NOTE: you must be able to kneel and get up and down from the floor in order to participate in this class. 

Register at www.twinbridgesnplc.com 

Chair Yoga

February 3, 10 & 24, 2025

(3 classes)

Mondays, 11:30am – 12:15pm

Note: The clinic is closed on Family Day:  Monday, Feb 17th

Twin Bridges NP-Led Clinic             (Program Room - Front Street Entrance)

This is a beginner-level yoga program. Classes will begin with a short (optional) standing portion and then all remaining exercises will be performed seated in a chair. Each session will include a combination of exercises to improve circulation, balance, joint mobility and strength.

Please bring non-slip indoor shoes and water.

Register at www.twinbridgesnplc.com

February 24, 2025 -2024 - 2pm-3:30pm

Lambton Branch Ontario Ancestors

Drop-In & Chat - Zoom Webinar

with Lambton Branch members.

Ask questions about Lambton County genealogy &

family history research.  Get help with your questions,

share discoveries or just listen to the conversation.

ONLINE ONLY register for Zoom Meeting at lambton.ogs.on.ca

Meetings are free and open to the public – all welcome.

For more information email lambton@ogs.on.ca

Health Literacy & Education:

“BPPV & Vertigo”

Monday, February 24th, 2025

3:30pm-4:30pm

Twin Bridges NPLC – Program Room (Enter and park via Front St. Entrance)

Benign paroxysmal positional vertigo (BPPV) is an inner ear disorder that causes vertigo, a false sense of spinning or movement, resulting in dizziness, unsteadiness and even nausea. Did you know that BPPV is themost common cause of vertigo, especially in people over the age of 65?

Join us in-person for a viewing of a webinar on “BPPV & Vertigo”, presented by vestibular physiotherapists and physicians on behalf of Lifemark Canada. 

Register at www.twinbridgesnplc.com

Healthy Hobbies Series:

Easy Arts & Crafts – Seasonal

Monday, February 3rd, 2025

(1 class)

3:00pm-4:30pm

Twin Bridges NP-Led Clinic (Program Room - Front Street Entrance)

Join us for an introduction to the positive health benefits of hobbies with a focus on arts & crafts – both simple and fun. The class will include easy hands on projects as well as some information on how to get more involved with art locally.

No experience necessary.

Register at www.twinbridgesnplc.com

Rehabilitation Series:

Shoulder Exercises & Self-Care

February 10th, 2025 (1 class)

Monday 3:30-4:30pm

Twin Bridges Nurse Practitioner-Led Clinic

Program Room – Front St. Entrance

Did you know that shoulder pain is the third most common muscle and joint complaint for which people seek medical care?

Whether you are currently experiencing shoulder pain or simply looking to prevent it, this class is for you. This class will consist of group exercises focused on injury prevention and rehabilitation. Exercises will aim to improve range of motion, strength and stability of the shoulder. Resistance bands will be provided.

Register at www.twinbridgesnplc.com

Adelle Taylor and Joan Bennet Ross open the 2025 exhibition season at Gallery in the Grove with their exhibition, The Art of Seeing. A reception on Feb 1st from 11am-2pm opens the exhibit.

Adelle completed a Bachelor of Fine Arts at OCAD University and has featured her creations in numerous galleries and exhibitions, including The Toronto Artist Project. Her art explores the emotional power of colour as a universal language and the profound connections between nature and the human condition.

Joan has practiced surgery in Sarnia for 30 years. Her skill and love of pencil drawing actually forced her to choose between entering an illustration program or applying to medical school. The influence of nature and plein air work is evident in Joan's paintings. She is always near water - living on Lake Huron - and as a regular summer vacation loves Killarney Provincial Park.

The Art of Seeing runs from Feb 1- March 8, 2025. Gallery hours are Mon-Thurs. 2pm-5pm, Fri. & Sat. 11am-2pm. For more information visit www.galleryinthegrove.com or call 519-869-4643.

Fitness Series: Low Impact Cardio & Strength Training

February 4, 11 & 25, 2025 

(3 classes)

Tuesdays 5:30-6:15pm

Twin Bridges NPLC Program Room

(Park and enter via Front Street Entrance)

Each weekly session will include a different combination of low impact cardio and strength exercises classes in a group exercise format. This is an intermediate level, moderate intensity exercise class.

NOTE: Please bring indoor shoes, water and your own set of dumbbells each week (2 - 5 lbs is recommended).

Register at www.twinbridgesnplc.com 

Evening Gentle Yoga

Tuesday, February 11, 2025

Tuesday, February 25, 2025

(2 classes)

6:45 - 7:30pm

Twin Bridges NP-Led Clinic

(Program Room - Front Street Entrance)
 

A beginner-intermediate level yoga program. Exercises will be performed both on a mat and on the floor. Each session will include a combination of exercises to improve alignment, flexibility, balance and strength. 

**Please bring your own yoga mat and water.**

NOTE: you must be able to kneel and get up and down from the floor in order to participate in this class.

Register at www.twinbridgesnplc.com 

Invitation to come and sing in a coed mixed chorus

Adelle Taylor and Joan Bennet Ross open the 2025 exhibition season at Gallery in the Grove with their exhibition, The Art of Seeing. A reception on Feb 1st from 11am-2pm opens the exhibit.

Adelle completed a Bachelor of Fine Arts at OCAD University and has featured her creations in numerous galleries and exhibitions, including The Toronto Artist Project. Her art explores the emotional power of colour as a universal language and the profound connections between nature and the human condition.

Joan has practiced surgery in Sarnia for 30 years. Her skill and love of pencil drawing actually forced her to choose between entering an illustration program or applying to medical school. The influence of nature and plein air work is evident in Joan's paintings. She is always near water - living on Lake Huron - and as a regular summer vacation loves Killarney Provincial Park.

The Art of Seeing runs from Feb 1- March 8, 2025. Gallery hours are Mon-Thurs. 2pm-5pm, Fri. & Sat. 11am-2pm. For more information visit www.galleryinthegrove.com or call 519-869-4643.

Adelle Taylor and Joan Bennet Ross open the 2025 exhibition season at Gallery in the Grove with their exhibition, The Art of Seeing. A reception on Feb 1st from 11am-2pm opens the exhibit.

Adelle completed a Bachelor of Fine Arts at OCAD University and has featured her creations in numerous galleries and exhibitions, including The Toronto Artist Project. Her art explores the emotional power of colour as a universal language and the profound connections between nature and the human condition.

Joan has practiced surgery in Sarnia for 30 years. Her skill and love of pencil drawing actually forced her to choose between entering an illustration program or applying to medical school. The influence of nature and plein air work is evident in Joan's paintings. She is always near water - living on Lake Huron - and as a regular summer vacation loves Killarney Provincial Park.

The Art of Seeing runs from Feb 1- March 8, 2025. Gallery hours are Mon-Thurs. 2pm-5pm, Fri. & Sat. 11am-2pm. For more information visit www.galleryinthegrove.com or call 519-869-4643.

Fitness Series: Circuit Training

February 6, 13 & 27, 2025

(3 classes)

Thursdays, 10:00-11:00am

Twin Bridges NPLC Program Room

(Park and enter via Front Street Entrance)

This is an intermediate level exercise class.

Each weekly session will include a progressive combination of cardio and strength exercises in circuit training format. 

Please bring indoor shoes & water.

NOTE: You will be required to bring your own set of light weights for class (2lbs - 5lbs is recommended).

Register at www.twinbridgesnplc.com 

Adelle Taylor and Joan Bennet Ross open the 2025 exhibition season at Gallery in the Grove with their exhibition, The Art of Seeing. A reception on Feb 1st from 11am-2pm opens the exhibit.

Adelle completed a Bachelor of Fine Arts at OCAD University and has featured her creations in numerous galleries and exhibitions, including The Toronto Artist Project. Her art explores the emotional power of colour as a universal language and the profound connections between nature and the human condition.

Joan has practiced surgery in Sarnia for 30 years. Her skill and love of pencil drawing actually forced her to choose between entering an illustration program or applying to medical school. The influence of nature and plein air work is evident in Joan's paintings. She is always near water - living on Lake Huron - and as a regular summer vacation loves Killarney Provincial Park.

The Art of Seeing runs from Feb 1- March 8, 2025. Gallery hours are Mon-Thurs. 2pm-5pm, Fri. & Sat. 11am-2pm. For more information visit www.galleryinthegrove.com or call 519-869-4643.

St Giles Community Lunch – February 28th at 11:30 am, 770 Lakeshore Road, Sarnia.  Join us for a meat loaf dinner,  apple crisp  and beverage.  Free will offering for our Feed the Hungry initiative.  Call  519-542-2253 or email office@stgilessarnia.ca by February 25th to reserve your spot.

Adelle Taylor and Joan Bennet Ross open the 2025 exhibition season at Gallery in the Grove with their exhibition, The Art of Seeing. A reception on Feb 1st from 11am-2pm opens the exhibit.

Adelle completed a Bachelor of Fine Arts at OCAD University and has featured her creations in numerous galleries and exhibitions, including The Toronto Artist Project. Her art explores the emotional power of colour as a universal language and the profound connections between nature and the human condition.

Joan has practiced surgery in Sarnia for 30 years. Her skill and love of pencil drawing actually forced her to choose between entering an illustration program or applying to medical school. The influence of nature and plein air work is evident in Joan's paintings. She is always near water - living on Lake Huron - and as a regular summer vacation loves Killarney Provincial Park.

The Art of Seeing runs from Feb 1- March 8, 2025. Gallery hours are Mon-Thurs. 2pm-5pm, Fri. & Sat. 11am-2pm. For more information visit www.galleryinthegrove.com or call 519-869-4643.

Adelle Taylor and Joan Bennet Ross open the 2025 exhibition season at Gallery in the Grove with their exhibition, The Art of Seeing. A reception on Feb 1st from 11am-2pm opens the exhibit.

Adelle completed a Bachelor of Fine Arts at OCAD University and has featured her creations in numerous galleries and exhibitions, including The Toronto Artist Project. Her art explores the emotional power of colour as a universal language and the profound connections between nature and the human condition.

Joan has practiced surgery in Sarnia for 30 years. Her skill and love of pencil drawing actually forced her to choose between entering an illustration program or applying to medical school. The influence of nature and plein air work is evident in Joan's paintings. She is always near water - living on Lake Huron - and as a regular summer vacation loves Killarney Provincial Park.

The Art of Seeing runs from Feb 1- March 8, 2025. Gallery hours are Mon-Thurs. 2pm-5pm, Fri. & Sat. 11am-2pm. For more information visit www.galleryinthegrove.com or call 519-869-4643.

Forest Legion presents Caesar Sunday on March 2nd with Entertainment "Inside Out" 1-5 PM

Adelle Taylor and Joan Bennet Ross open the 2025 exhibition season at Gallery in the Grove with their exhibition, The Art of Seeing. A reception on Feb 1st from 11am-2pm opens the exhibit.

Adelle completed a Bachelor of Fine Arts at OCAD University and has featured her creations in numerous galleries and exhibitions, including The Toronto Artist Project. Her art explores the emotional power of colour as a universal language and the profound connections between nature and the human condition.

Joan has practiced surgery in Sarnia for 30 years. Her skill and love of pencil drawing actually forced her to choose between entering an illustration program or applying to medical school. The influence of nature and plein air work is evident in Joan's paintings. She is always near water - living on Lake Huron - and as a regular summer vacation loves Killarney Provincial Park.

The Art of Seeing runs from Feb 1- March 8, 2025. Gallery hours are Mon-Thurs. 2pm-5pm, Fri. & Sat. 11am-2pm. For more information visit www.galleryinthegrove.com or call 519-869-4643.

Adelle Taylor and Joan Bennet Ross open the 2025 exhibition season at Gallery in the Grove with their exhibition, The Art of Seeing. A reception on Feb 1st from 11am-2pm opens the exhibit.

Adelle completed a Bachelor of Fine Arts at OCAD University and has featured her creations in numerous galleries and exhibitions, including The Toronto Artist Project. Her art explores the emotional power of colour as a universal language and the profound connections between nature and the human condition.

Joan has practiced surgery in Sarnia for 30 years. Her skill and love of pencil drawing actually forced her to choose between entering an illustration program or applying to medical school. The influence of nature and plein air work is evident in Joan's paintings. She is always near water - living on Lake Huron - and as a regular summer vacation loves Killarney Provincial Park.

The Art of Seeing runs from Feb 1- March 8, 2025. Gallery hours are Mon-Thurs. 2pm-5pm, Fri. & Sat. 11am-2pm. For more information visit www.galleryinthegrove.com or call 519-869-4643.

Enjoy our 60th Annual PANCAKES & SAUSAGE SUPPER.

Join us on Tuesday March 4 from 4:30 to 6:30 PM

Delicious pancakes and grilled supper sausage, plus coffee, tea, and dessert.

Anniversary Special: Canadian Maple Syrup, with regular syrup available too.

The food is great with “All You Care To Eat” !

ADVANCE TICKETS RECOMMENDED

Limited number may be available at the door. 

Adults: $12.50   Child 6 to 10: $5   Children under 6 eat for free!

Phone:  Doug (519)869-4727 or Audrey (519)383-5662

Email:    camunitedevents@gmail.com

Take-out and gluten free meals are also available!

The church is fully accessible and fragrance free!

Serving pancakes, sausages, veggies, fruit and beverages from 5:00 to 6:30 pm.  Free will offering.

Adelle Taylor and Joan Bennet Ross open the 2025 exhibition season at Gallery in the Grove with their exhibition, The Art of Seeing. A reception on Feb 1st from 11am-2pm opens the exhibit.

Adelle completed a Bachelor of Fine Arts at OCAD University and has featured her creations in numerous galleries and exhibitions, including The Toronto Artist Project. Her art explores the emotional power of colour as a universal language and the profound connections between nature and the human condition.

Joan has practiced surgery in Sarnia for 30 years. Her skill and love of pencil drawing actually forced her to choose between entering an illustration program or applying to medical school. The influence of nature and plein air work is evident in Joan's paintings. She is always near water - living on Lake Huron - and as a regular summer vacation loves Killarney Provincial Park.

The Art of Seeing runs from Feb 1- March 8, 2025. Gallery hours are Mon-Thurs. 2pm-5pm, Fri. & Sat. 11am-2pm. For more information visit www.galleryinthegrove.com or call 519-869-4643.

Adelle Taylor and Joan Bennet Ross open the 2025 exhibition season at Gallery in the Grove with their exhibition, The Art of Seeing. A reception on Feb 1st from 11am-2pm opens the exhibit.

Adelle completed a Bachelor of Fine Arts at OCAD University and has featured her creations in numerous galleries and exhibitions, including The Toronto Artist Project. Her art explores the emotional power of colour as a universal language and the profound connections between nature and the human condition.

Joan has practiced surgery in Sarnia for 30 years. Her skill and love of pencil drawing actually forced her to choose between entering an illustration program or applying to medical school. The influence of nature and plein air work is evident in Joan's paintings. She is always near water - living on Lake Huron - and as a regular summer vacation loves Killarney Provincial Park.

The Art of Seeing runs from Feb 1- March 8, 2025. Gallery hours are Mon-Thurs. 2pm-5pm, Fri. & Sat. 11am-2pm. For more information visit www.galleryinthegrove.com or call 519-869-4643.

Adelle Taylor and Joan Bennet Ross open the 2025 exhibition season at Gallery in the Grove with their exhibition, The Art of Seeing. A reception on Feb 1st from 11am-2pm opens the exhibit.

Adelle completed a Bachelor of Fine Arts at OCAD University and has featured her creations in numerous galleries and exhibitions, including The Toronto Artist Project. Her art explores the emotional power of colour as a universal language and the profound connections between nature and the human condition.

Joan has practiced surgery in Sarnia for 30 years. Her skill and love of pencil drawing actually forced her to choose between entering an illustration program or applying to medical school. The influence of nature and plein air work is evident in Joan's paintings. She is always near water - living on Lake Huron - and as a regular summer vacation loves Killarney Provincial Park.

The Art of Seeing runs from Feb 1- March 8, 2025. Gallery hours are Mon-Thurs. 2pm-5pm, Fri. & Sat. 11am-2pm. For more information visit www.galleryinthegrove.com or call 519-869-4643.

Adelle Taylor and Joan Bennet Ross open the 2025 exhibition season at Gallery in the Grove with their exhibition, The Art of Seeing. A reception on Feb 1st from 11am-2pm opens the exhibit.

Adelle completed a Bachelor of Fine Arts at OCAD University and has featured her creations in numerous galleries and exhibitions, including The Toronto Artist Project. Her art explores the emotional power of colour as a universal language and the profound connections between nature and the human condition.

Joan has practiced surgery in Sarnia for 30 years. Her skill and love of pencil drawing actually forced her to choose between entering an illustration program or applying to medical school. The influence of nature and plein air work is evident in Joan's paintings. She is always near water - living on Lake Huron - and as a regular summer vacation loves Killarney Provincial Park.

The Art of Seeing runs from Feb 1- March 8, 2025. Gallery hours are Mon-Thurs. 2pm-5pm, Fri. & Sat. 11am-2pm. For more information visit www.galleryinthegrove.com or call 519-869-4643.

March 11, 2025 – 7:00pm – 8:30pm

Lambton Branch, Ontario Ancestors

ONLINE ONLY register for Zoom Meeting at lambton.ogs.on.ca

Speaker: Jane Teskey, Lambton Branch Member 

Using the “Full Text Search” feature on Family Search Labs

Jane will take you through this experimental feature, 
step by step, showing you how to use it to find records 
and save those records to our family tree.

Meetings are free and open to the public – all welcome.

For more information email lambton@ogs.on.ca 

Dabber Gift Card BINGO.

Proceeds to Community Projects

Anyone raising a grandchild, niece, nephew, cousin or a Kinship Family is invited to our monthly Support meeting. Held on the second Wednesday of each month. So this month will be on March 12, 2025 from 6:30pm to 7:30pm.  Held at the Point Edward Early Learning Centre - 213 Michigan Ave in Point Edward ( across from the Firehall).  Just in front Door and downstairs.  Coffee and small snack is provided. Children are welcome.  Come out and lets support one another.  Just remember you are not alone.  Any questions please contact the Point Edward Early Learning Centre # 519-337-4468.  We are a Non-Profit organization.

The Forest Excelsior Band will be playing jazz standards and popular songs at the Sarnia Library auditorium on Wednesday, March 19, starting at 7 pm. It will feature vocalist Cathy Landeryou. This is a family friendly event and admission is free.

The Forest Excelsior Band will be playing jazz standards and popular songs at the Sarnia Library auditorium on Wednesday, March 19, starting at 7 pm. It will feature vocalist Cathy Landeryou. This is a family friendly event and admission is free.

The Sarnia concert Association presents Juno-Nominated Jazz vocalist, Heather Bambrick, who brings together internationally acclaimed musicians to present a wide ranging repertoire, You will love the quintet's Jazz Standards, original compositions, reimagined pop tunes and ever popular Newfoundland songs.