HELPING HANDS WALK-A-THON

NeighbourLink Sarnia-Lambton would like to take this moment to thank all of those who participated in and were a part of HHW2022. All the volunteers and the walkers and the sponsors who once again came alongside to support NeighbourLink in helping our less fortunate neighbours by participating in our Annual Helping Hands Walk-a-thon. (HHW) on Saturday October 15, 2022. Together we will make a difference. 

Our 2022 Sponsors

Forever Furniture    Ackwood Auto Parts     Dr Ross   Assante Wealth Management    Plympton Plumbing   Central Sanitation   Bluewater Plumbing   Imperial Roofing  The Rock Technical Solutions   Lambton Sanitation   DeGroots Nurseries   AskGuy    Your TV   The Journal    Ligate Signs   This Week - Post Media    AST    Sarnia Christian School    Weiland Meat     Giant Tiger     The Country Butcher     Food Basics   Kyle's No Frills     METRO Sarnia   Cosmos Sarnia 

Special thanks and blessing go out to all of “The Givers” who have made this annual walk-a-thon a success.  THANK YOU all. NeighbourLink Sarnia-Lambton looks forward to HHW2023.

Special Note: If for some reason you missed HHW2022 and would like to contribute the giving channels will remain open until November 30, 2022. Just go to the NeighbourLink Sarnia-Lambton website for giving information.   https://neighbourlinksarnia.org/donate-to-a-team/

The Royal Canadian Legion Branch 644 at 1570 Marentette Avenue in Windsor is having a Halloween Dance Party on Saturday the 29th of October from 8:00 PM to 12:00 AM. Live music by Power & The Glory. Food & Prizes.

For a good time, members & non-member seniors are welcome Thursday afternoon the 27th of October 2022 from 2:00 to 6:00 PM for a Halloween dinner & Dance at Branch 644 Legion. Live music by Allan James. Prizes and food.

Join us at the Royal Canadian Legion Branch 644 at 1570 Marentette Avenue every Saturday at 3:30 PM for our Meat Draw. 

Your invitation to join in the UNITED MARKETPLACE TOUR hosted by six (6) of the United Churches of Kingston.

Crafters and Artisans, Home Baking, Food-to-go, Silent Auction, Jewelry, Nearly New items await your perusal.

Share your day with a friend while supporting your community. Free admission.

Orchestra Kingston and Kingston Choral Society perform together at The Spire

100-strong Concert for Peace

Sunday 13 November 2022, 2:30pm. 

The Performance Hall at The Spire, 

82 Sydenham Street, Kingston. 

Tickets: $20/$25/$40 at Novel Idea, Arden Music, online at orchestrakingston.ca, 

kingstonchoralsociety.ca, from performers, and at the door.

Two of Kingston’s popular musical forces, Orchestra Kingston and the Kingston Choral Society join together in a 100-strong Concert for Peace, at The Spire, Sunday 13 November 2022, 2:30pm. 

In this, their sixth collaboration, the 100 performers have decided to focus, appropriately this year, on global peace.

Ian Juby, artistic director of the Kingston Choral Society and his musical colleague, John Palmer music director of Orchestra Kingston, sat down together recently to discuss their Concert for Peace. 

Earning remarkable reviews for their “almost psychedelic” musical colour and performance energy together (-Lucy DeCoutere, Kingston Whig-Standard), the choir and orchestra have chosen to present a deeply moving program, including: 

Mussorgsky, “Great Gate of Kiev”;

John Williams, Hymn,“Saving Private Ryan”; Theme, “Schindler’s List”;

Jake Runestad, “Flower into Kindness”; 

Mark Sirett, “Things That Never Die”;

John Palmer, “Lament”

Mozart, Lacrimosa, from The  “Requiem”;

Brahms, “Geistliches Lied”, “Eternal Father”;

Sibelius, “Finlandia”; and,

Bach, “Dona Nobis Pacem”.

“Every time John and I bring the orchestra and choir together,” Ian Juby comments, “it’s a unique thrill.” John Palmer agrees,  adding, “A huge group like this gives the performers energy. And the audience can feel that energy.” Palmer and Juby invite the Kingston community to “come out and experience this big sound as we experience it.”

Note that in their previous five outings together, Orchestra Kingston and the Kingston Choral Society consistently sold out every one of over 800 seats in The Performance Hall at The Spire, 82 Sydenham Street, downtown Kingston. 

Tickets: $20/$25/$40 at Novel Idea, Arden Music, online at orchestrakingston.ca,  kingstonchoralsociety.ca, from performers, and at the door.

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After more than 60 years, the Kingston Choral Societycontinues to occupy a special place in the Kingston music scene. Artistic Director Ian Jubyhas led the choir for the past 20 years, and has recently moved the scope of the repertoire beyond the choral masterworks and extended classics which have been the group’s mainstay. Recent programs showcased works by living composers from Canada and around the world. KCS is a proud member of the Kingston Symphony Association.

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Orchestra Kingstonproudly acknowledges the sponsorship support of The Kingston Arts Council and City of Kingston. Conducted by music directorJohn Palmer, continues to present concerts featuring a wide range of musical genres, Canadian composers,  community ensembles, and professional soloists. The orchestra provides an opportunity for experienced, amateur musicians in the Kingston area to play orchestral repertoire under the baton of a professional music director.

Holly Bazaar and Lunch at Holy Trinity Anglican Church (68 Renfrew St., Pembroke) on Thursday, Nov. 10th from 10:30 am to 1:00 pm. Bake table, Knitting and Handicrafts, Re-Gifting (mainly Christmas articles), Outdoor Christmas Planters. Luncheon ($12/person) starts at 11:00 am with homemade soup, sandwiches, cottage pudding with lemon or butterscotch sauce and tea or coffee. Elevator available.