Community Messages

The Christmas Season is upon us, and Hutchison House Museum volunteers will host their annual Christmas Market on Saturday November 23 from 9am-12pm. Home baking, shortbread, fruit pies, jams, jellies and preserves will be featured, along with other special seasonal treats. In addition to the Empire Cheese orders, we will be offering some of our most popular items for pre-ordering as well including greenery and shortbread. Be sure to order ahead to ensure that you get the items you hope for. The Deadline for all advance orders is Wednesday November 13, 2024.

Do you have someone on your Christmas list that is hard to buy for? Then join the Peterborough Ladies Auxiliary at their annual Christmas at the Legion vendor sale. There will be a variety of vendors so you might find the right gift! There will also be a bake table so you can grab some sweet treats for your gatherings.

Ring in the holiday season with our annual Snowflake Tea on Sunday November 24 with sittings at 12pm and 1:30pm. Enjoy a light tea with Christmas treats by the Fire in the Keeping Room for $15 each. There is limited seating and pre-registration and payment is required.  Items for sale at the Christmas Market will be available during the tea. For more information or to reserve your seat please contact the Museum office at 705-743-9710. This event in organized by the volunteers of Hutchison House Museum. 

Join us on November 24th for our monthly Cribbage tournament at Activity Haven 

Cost is $10 

Food for purchase 

Cards start at 12:00 noon 

Call for more info 705-876-1670

Big Bingo at Mapleridge on Sunday, Nov 24 at 1 pm

$20 cash at the door

Jackpots of $100 & $200 

Everyone Welcome

Bring your own dabbers

The Kawartha String Orchestra (KSO) is pleased to present their annual winter concert on Sunday November 24 starting at 2pm at St. James United Church (221 Romaine Street, Peterborough, ON). 

The theme of the concert is "Christmas, Seasons". Award-winning conductor and music director Tak Kwan and the KSO will play selections from Vivaldi, Purcell, music from the modern Christmas classic Home Alone, as well as popular Christmas sing-a-longs. Guest soloists include Tak Kwan (violin) and Marcus Quin (clarinet).

Admission is free; monetary donations to Kawartha Food Share are gratefully accepted.

For more information, please visit us at www.kawarthastring.com or email us at kawarthastring@gmail.com.

The Rock Café

Come join us Monday mornings from 9 to 11 a.m. for FREE coffee. There will be coffee, tea and a baked item as well as an opportunity for laughter and friendship in a comfy coffee shop atmosphere. Come alone or bring a friend. Our last coffee of the year with be December 18 and then resume Monday, Jan. 8, 2023

Website www.cephascrc.ca

Join us Monday - Friday at Activity Haven on 180 Barnardo Avenue

Open from 10:30 am from 12:30 pm 

                                           ALL PROCEEDS GO TO ACTIVITY HAVEN

Grace United Church, 581 Howden Street presents their FABULOUS Cookie Walk/Bake Sale and Craft/Vendor Show on November 30, Saturday, from 9-2.    Join us to get your Christmas shopping and baking completed in one stop shopping.      Free Admission however non-perishable food items for our Pantry of H.O.P.E. would be appreciated.     See you there.

Mini Bucks Bid Euchre on Saturday, Nov 30

$5 cash at the door

Doors open at 11:15 am and cards start at 12:30 pm

Pies & Sandwiches for sale

No Beginners Please

Saturday Night Dance at Mapleridge on November 30.  Doors open at 6:30 pm and dance from 7 to 11 pm

$10 cash at the door

DJ . 50/50 . Cash bar . Snacks for Sale

The Jubilaires and Bonachords Ladies and Mens Choruses present their “Welcome Winter” musical concert on Sunday, December 1. 

Come and enjoy an afternoon of seasonal songs and carols beginning at 2:30 at Murray Street Baptist Church. 

Tickets are available from the singers or at the door for $25. Children under the age of 12 are admitted free.

Join us Monday - Friday at Activity Haven on 180 Barnardo Avenue

Open from 10:30 am from 12:30 pm 

                                           ALL PROCEEDS GO TO ACTIVITY HAVEN

Are you ready to test your trivia skills? Ring in the holiday season with the Peterborough Historical Society and this fun night of Holiday themed Trivia on Friday, December 6th from 7:00-9pm. Test your knowledge on Santa Claus, Canadian and International Customs, Holiday movies and songs and more! Snacks and drinks will be provided. Sign up as a team (min. of 4) or as an individual (and be placed on a team). Tickets are $10 for PHS Members or $15 for non-members. This event will be held at the Peterborough Lions Club Community Centre at 347 Burnham St. Peterborough. For questions and to reserve a spot please call 705-740-2600 or email info@peterboroughhistoricalsociety.ca

Join us Monday - Friday at Activity Haven on 180 Barnardo Avenue

Open from 10:30 am from 12:30 pm 

                                           ALL PROCEEDS GO TO ACTIVITY HAVEN

Mini Bucks Bid Euchre on Saturday, Dec 7

Doors open at 11:15 am and cards start at 12:30 pm

Pies and sandwiches available for sale

$5 cash at the door

No Beginners Please

Mini Bucks Bid Euchre at Mapleridge

Sat. Dec 21

Doors open at 11:15 am and cards start at 12:30 pm

$5 cash at the door

Pies and Sandwiches for Sale

No Beginners Please

In December the Museum will host a Paint and Sip Nutcracker Workshop on Sunday December 8 from 1-3:30pm. Enjoy a fun afternoon of tea and desserts by the fire, paint and decorate your own wooden Nutcracker and learn about its history. Workshop is $35 per person and includes materials and refreshments. Registration is required. For more information or to register please contact the museum office at 705-743-9710 or email us at info@hutchisonhouse.ca.

Join us Monday - Friday at Activity Haven on 180 Barnardo Avenue

Open from 10:30 am from 12:30 pm 

                                           ALL PROCEEDS GO TO ACTIVITY HAVEN

Euchre and Games Night on Friday, Dec 13

$2 cash at the door

Doors open at 5pm and cards start at 6 pm

At the Cafe:  Hamburger or Sausage & Dink for $6 and slice of pie for $3

Saturday Night Dance at Mapleridge on Dec 14

Doors open at 6:30pm and dance from 7 to 11 pm

$10 cash at the door

DJ . 50/50 . Cash Bar

Why not bring a friend!

Mark your calendars for Charles Dickens A Christmas Carol in the Keeping Room by firelight on Sunday, December 15thfrom 2-4pm. We will be listening to a recording of the 1939 Campbell Soup radio show presented by Orson Welles and starring Lionel Barrymore as Ebenezer Scrooge. A choice of dessert, tea and coffee will be served. The cost for the event is $15.00 per person prepaid. Seating is limited. To book tickets please call the museum office at 705-743-9710 or email info@hutchisonhouse.ca. No tours available. 

Join us Monday - Friday at Activity Haven on 180 Barnardo Avenue

Open from 10:30 am from 12:30 pm 

                                           ALL PROCEEDS GO TO ACTIVITY HAVEN

Join us Monday - Friday at Activity Haven on 180 Barnardo Avenue

Open from 10:30 am from 12:30 pm 

                                           ALL PROCEEDS GO TO ACTIVITY HAVEN

Big Bingo at Mapleridge on Sunday, Dec 22 at 1 pm

$20 cash at the door

Jackpots of $100 & $200

Everyone Welcome

Bring your own dabbers