Prince Edward Community Care continues the monthly curbside pick-up of meals on Thursday, February 23rd, 2023. Chef Bill Grieve of Wheelhouse and Occasions catering is preparing a scrumptious meal of homemade soup, chicken cordon bleu, potatoes, vegetables, bread and fruit pie for dessert. The cost is only $18.00/meal and seniors 60+ can order by calling the Community Care office at 613-476-7493. All meals must be paid for in advance. Meals will be packaged hot and ready to be picked up at The View Restaurant at the Picton Golf Club. Only those who preorder and pay will be served. To order, or for more information, call 613-476-7493. Orders will be taken until February 17th, 2023. www.communitycareforseniors.org

RUN4LIGHTHOUSE 2023

Join Lighthouse largest annual fundraiser!

Let's come together to SHINE A LIGHT on children's grief 

Gather your family, friends, neighbours, and colleagues to walk or run our scenic 1K or 5K route in support of grieving children and youth in our communities.

Every dollar raised will go directly to fund our grief support groups to ensure our services remain FREE for families who need them.

The fun takes place on Saturday May 27, 2023 at St. Volodymyr Cultural Centre in Oakville. Can't make it? No problem...you can also register to participate virtually at the location of your choice.

**Register by March 12th to take advantage of the Early Bird Rate!**

https://raceroster.com/events/2023/71903/run4lighthouse-2023

Belleville Public Library is hosting a Speed Friending event for adults in their 20s and 30s. 

Speed Friending is like speed dating, but for friendship. You will get a chance to spend a few minutes to meet and chat with each fellow friend seeker in attendance. Don't worry; we'll have plenty of conversation starters.  

There is no expectation to share contact information with anyone at the end of the event. 

Wednesday, February 15 at 6pm in the 3rd Floor Meeting Room 

To register, call 613-968-6731 x2037 or email infoserv@bellevillelibrary.ca. For more information, visit BellevilleLibrary.ca. 

The next "Big Pickin' Party" will be be held at the McGregor Columbian Club. 9560 Walker Rd. on Tuesday February 7, from 1:00 to 3:30 pm. Bring an instrument (acoustic preferred) and join in-- all talent levels are welcome. 

Sellebration of Books & Music
Friday February 17, 1:00 to 6:00pm
Saturday February 18, 8:00am to 2:00pm
Browse through 1000s of donated books, cds, and puzzles at The Seniors Centre, 56 Francis St. A fundraiser in support of the Seniors Association. Supported by The Kingston Whig-Standard and YourTV.
Donations of hardcover & paperback books, music tapes, cds and puzzles accepted until to February 10. Please no encyclopedias, Readers Digest condensed books, computer books, outdated reference books or magazines.
Free admission

The Seniors Centre, 56 Francis St. K7M 1L7
613.548.7810
Jean Lawson
ads@seniorskingston.ca
https://seniorskingston.ca/
 

A full course luncheon event at Jim's Restaurant on Wednesday, March 1st from 1pm till 3pm. Choice of sandwiches Ham and Cheese or Sliced Turkey. Entertainment by Karl and Linda Dregischan. Tickets $11 available from Seniors at Home office until noon on Monday Feb 27. All Seniors or Adults with Disabilities welcome. 

The REMARKABLE KIDS is a team of children registered for the Coldest Night of the Year walk. Come out to the MOOSE LODGE on Tuesday Feb 7th from 4-7 to help the kids raise money for their team. 

The Moose Lodge is donating back the $10 from every dinner sold to the REMARKABLE KIDS team.
If you have a child that would like to join our team you can sign them up on the Coldest Night of the Year website 

Dinner includes pasta, salad and bun

All are welcome 

Winterfest will include virtual events and offers lots for. In-person events will happen on the Family Day weekend in Peterborough and Lindsay, capped by a Peterborough Petes’ home game on Family Day Monday. There’s also an online auction, a variety of fun, family-friendly events, and new in 2023 a creative ‘thank you card’ contest for kids kicking off on Feb. 1.

•           February 1-28 – Winterfest kicks off with the first-ever ‘Thank You Card Contest’ for Kids. Help Five Counties show appreciation to its supporters by writing words, creating a drawing, or colouring a picture that says, ‘thank you.’ Kids can enter to win prizes, and one child’s artwork will be selected and featured on Five Counties thank you cards. Find contest rules and colouring sheet samples on the Five Counties website.

•           February 16-21 – Check out the many Winterfest Virtual Events available, including a workout with the Peterborough Petes, winter scavenger hunt, story times, baking demo, snow creature contest, magic show and colouring contest.

•           February 16-21 – Winterfest gears up with its Online Auction featuring a selection of hand-made quilts, artisanal wood items, gift cards, kids’ toys, and more. Register to join the bidding. 

•           February 18 – See you in-person for fun, family-friendly Winterfest activities set for Lansdowne Place (645 Lansdowne St. W.) in Peterborough from 10 am to 2 pm.

•           February 19 – Check out the fabulous Winterfest festivities coming to Lindsay Square Mall (401 Kent St. W.) in Lindsay from 10 am to 2 pm.