Breaking the Colour Barrier, a joint project by the University of Windsor and the Chatham Sports Hall of Fame, documents the life of Wilfred (Boomer) Harding and the other members of the Chatham Coloured All-Stars baseball team. They were the first Black team to win an Ontario Baseball Association provincial championship in 1934.

Chatham-Kent Public Library is pleased to host a display on the project during February in recognition of Black History Month. There will also be a presentation on Wednesday, February 7 at 7 pm at the Chatham Branch, 120 Queen St. Chatham. Dr. Heidi Jacobs and Dr. Miriam Wright from the University of Windsor, lead researchers on the project, will speak. Everyone is welcome.

The project is based on scrapbooks compiled by Boomer Harding’s family which have been digitized and oral histories of family and friends have been added. The resulting digital archive preserves an important part of Canadian history. In Dr. Wright’s words, “This is a story that helps to enrich our understanding of the past and gives us insights into the continuing challenges in the present.”

The West Ferris Community Brunch will be held at the Church of St. John The Divine, 301 Main St. E from 9am-10:30am. Enjoy free pancakes & sausages with all the trimmings. 

Breaking the Colour Barrier, a joint project by the University of Windsor and the Chatham Sports Hall of Fame, documents the life of Wilfred (Boomer) Harding and the other members of the Chatham Coloured All-Stars baseball team. They were the first Black team to win an Ontario Baseball Association provincial championship in 1934.

Chatham-Kent Public Library is pleased to host a display on the project during February in recognition of Black History Month. There will also be a presentation on Wednesday, February 7 at 7 pm at the Chatham Branch, 120 Queen St. Chatham. Dr. Heidi Jacobs and Dr. Miriam Wright from the University of Windsor, lead researchers on the project, will speak. Everyone is welcome.

The Walk for Alzheimer’s is the biggest fundraiser for Alzheimer’s disease and other dementias.

Monies raised support programs and services in our community that improve the quality of life for people living with dementia and their families, and support other activities like education and public awareness.

When you walk, you make memories matter. You send a message of hope to Canadians currently living with dementia, and thousands more who care for them. When you fundraise, you promise them that help will always be available.

Join our Walk today for fun, fitness and raising much-needed funds and awareness. Bring a photo of your loved one to add to our Wall of Memories.

Register now at walkforalzheimers.ca 

Please come to our “A Tribute to Canada”  luncheon

Wed., January 17 from 12:00 p.m. to 1:30 p.m.

Please come and enjoy our delicious meal!

Menu:

Split pea soup, Local Mixed Greens w/ Apple Cider Vinaigrette, Prince Edward Island Vegetables, Russet Mashed Potatoes, French Canadian Tourtiere, Roasted Pork Loin (Ontario Grain Fed, with Maple Glaze & Gala Apples), Pan Seared Chicken Breast (Ontario Grain Fed, with Roasted Pears & Pecans)

Desserts: Pies, Cakes, cookies, etc.

Coffee & tea  

Tickets: $9.00, Take out: $10.00

Address: IRIS House, 1280 Ouellette Ave., Windsor ON  N8X 1J5

Tel: 519-252-1819

Parking in IRIS House parking lot at Dufferin Pl. (back of IRIS building).

Contact: Anne Ryan

REGISRATION OPEN NOW. Justin Fox guides us through a fun-filled afternoon starting with the Mystery Game then moves to our very competitive Bingo Bowling where even the most skilled can be challenged and a newcomer scores! Register yourself or a team of 4 online at alifeworthliving.ca   Registration is $20 a bowler or free when you raise $125.  For every donation of $250 or $250 in pledges receive a ballot to win the $1000 Grand Prize drawn at the event. Help us reach our GOAL of $30,000.   NEW ~ prize for the event photo posted on our face book page that hits the most likes.  Prizes! Pledge Awards! 50/50!  More info: alifeworthliving.ca ~ or Judy: 519 966-0564

Card tournament Saturday January 20 at the Windsor Moose Lodge. Registration 11:30am-12:30pm. Open to all. Tickets @ bar. Info 519-253-1834.

Come for a fun day on the water with friends and family at the 9th Annual Paddle Poker Run, which will be taking place Saturday, July 21, 2018 at Hybrid Marine in Summerstown. In this poker run you can paddle, pedal, or sail...but no motors allowed!

Cost is $20/participant. Participants are invited to collect additional funds through pledges from colleagues, friends and family. There will be a modified poker run, award for top fundraiser, door prizes, lunch and more. 

Registration and pledge forms can be found online at: hybridmarine-ltd.com. Bring your own kayak or canoe, or call Hybrid Marine to book one at 613-360-6501. For event news and updates, visit Hybrid Marine’s Facebook page.

If the event is cancelled due to bad weather, it will be held on the next day (Sunday July 22, 2018).

Saturday January 20, 2018. This event, known as Cornwall’s social event of the year, features wine, beer and other spirits from around the world, along with live entertainment and a wide selection of gourmet foods catered by Ramada Hotel.

This year the Wine Festival is proud to be partnering with the Alzheimer Society of Cornwall and District to help assist the more than 3600 people in our area living with Alzheimer’s disease or related dementias.

$105 per ticket
Tickets are limited and available now for purchase at the Alzheimer Society office - 106B Second Street West, or call at 613 932-4914.