Don' t miss this wingding, Sunday March 17, 3-7pm, live music, Todd O'Cullen & Company, Emerald Isle Dancers, classic Irish cuisine, corn beef & cabbage, Irish stew, etc. 4-6pm.

Breakfast of Champions brings engaging, thought provoking speakers to Windsor-Essex to explore mental health and wellness in today’s society, to bring greater awareness and understanding, and to support the programs and services of the Canadian Mental Health Association, Windsor-Essex County Branch.

2019 KEYNOTE SPEAKER: STEVEN PAGE

Steven Page speaks passionately on a twofold approach to promoting mental health as a society: increasing awareness and decreasing stigma.

“We sustain this stigma ourselves,” he says. By not talking about our mental health issues, and thinking them a source of shame, we dissuade people from reaching out and seeking help.

“Sadness, grief, those are all things we all deal with,” Page says. “The healthy brain processes it and learns to cope with it and overcome it. Sometimes the sick brain gets stuck in it.”

In his compelling talk, Page reminds us that anyone (even our favourite musicians) can suffer from mental illness, and that everyone has a role to play in ending the stigma.

An intelligent, honest and witty speaker, Page also performs during his presentation, treating the audience to songs he has written throughout his career that speak to the topic.

What's Up, Cupcake? CUPCAKES! All through March. It's a community-wide fundraiser where we invite you as individuals or businesses to bake some cupcakes, any kind you like, and share them with friends and colleagues. For a small donation (suggested $2) to our no-kill humane society you can reward people with a tasty cupcake. Heaven knows we need some treats about now! Collect your donations and submit to our shelter at 85 Hwy 32 just north of the 401 (613-382-1512) and please give us your name and contact so we can thank you. Your donation might seem tiny, but when lots of individuals, businesses and groups in the community jumps in, it's huge! This year we're aiming for $5000.00. 

If you're not into cupcakes, bake a treat you like - cookies? brownies? to share. All funds received stay at our shelter to care for our shelterlings, whom we love and try our best to find wonderful new forever homes for. Our success rate is great!

Questions? Please contact Arlene Massey, arleneamassey@gmail.com, 613-923-1953 for help.  Happy Baking!

Spring Tea & Bazaar, with all revenue donated to local charities.

A program mandated to foster city-wide beautification efforts from all property owners through a recognition program that encourages residents to strive to enhance their curbside appeal while utilizing basic horticultural and environmental considerations. Properties can achieve a bronze, silver, or gold trillium award to display in their garden.

Join the Park in the City Committee as they host their 13th Annual Ride of Silence event. The annual free bicycle ride event encourages all residents to take part and ride in honour of severely injured and fallen cyclists. All ages and skill levels are welcome; only a safe bike and helmet are required for this slow, procession style, approx. 10 km ride. No registration required.

Paddy's day lunch at Activity Haven, open to all.  Irish stew, soda bread, green cake, for $10. March 14

Twice each year, volunteers scatter throughout parks, trails, walkways, and main street boulevards with recycling and garbage bags, collecting litter. Starting at Mick & Angelo's Restaurant at 9:00 am, volunteers can pick up their cleaning supplies and instructions. This event is rain or shine. Volunteers are asked to register online to participate.