World Suicide Prevention Day (September 10th)

Join us for an afternoon of WSPD activities Cornwall Public Library (Room 1 & 2) (Cornwall, ON) from 1 - 3 pm. Activities include: • Well-being activity – Word of Welcome • Guest speaker- Testimonial • Community booths and prizes • Living Works Community Impact Award will presented to a community organization or individual making a difference in our community. Through action, you can make a difference to someone in their darkest moments – as a member of society, as a child, as a parent, as a friend, as a colleague or as a neighbour. We all play a role in supporting those experiencing a suicidal crisis or those bereaved by suicide. This event will provide awareness and resources to support the prevention of suicide. Wellness basket draw valued at $75 must attend event to be entered.

Want to know how to feel happier, more confident, and worry less right now? Would you like to learn new ways of dealing with what life throws at you? Living Life to the Full is a fun and interactive course that will help you understand your feelings, thoughts, and behaviors, and what to do about them!

Congratulations, you’re about to change your life!

Too much to do? Is someone close to you is ill? Can’t sleep? Feeling lonely? The way you feel is affected by things that happen to you, and you feel bad because you’re in a vicious cycle. Learn how to stop the cycle!

Living Life to the Full is a mental health promotion course designed to help people deal with everyday life challenges and learn self-management skills using Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) principles. Course content and materials are practical and easily applied to everyday life situations. The course is suitable for people of all ages – from youth to seniors.

What you learn:

✔ Self-confidence

✔ Problem-solving

✔ Stress management

✔ Motivation

✔ Dealing with unhelpful thoughts

✔ Anger management

The Ukrainian Canadian Congress Niagara branch as well as Niagara Supports Ukraine invites everyone to a Meet and Greet event to welcome Ukrainian newcomers to Canada, fleeing war in Ukraine.

Free admission.

Food for sale, music, fellowship.

No alcohol.

Everyone welcome!

Tuesday September 6, DANCE / Listen the afternoon away with LARRY HART at Wyoming Legion from 1-4.  $7.00 per person admission.

Visit LaHay Mechanical BBQ and Patio Centre Grand Opening at 125 Belmont Ave. in Pembroke Saturday, August 20th from 11 a.m.- 2 p.m.

Win a BBQ!

Free BBQ Lunch noon-1pm

Join us for an interactive, unforgettable night of music that has stood the test of time.  An Evening Under the Stars is hosted by Lundy Manor Wine Cellars, Niagara's newest and trendiest winery.  Your ticket includes a glass of wine, charcuterie board, and entertainment featuring acclaimed crooner David Iannandrea.  Tickets are 50.00 pp and all proceeds from this event to support GROW Niagara Community Food Literacy Centre, a registered charity in Niagara Falls.  For tickets contact lundymanor.ca or 289-240-1106.

“A Holiday Tradition turned on its head!”

In our tale, Sleeping Beauty is at the centre of a conflict between the two telecommunications giants in Canada. With Maleficent trying to regain her power, a Prince who solves every problem with a kiss, and a kind and gentle Sasquatch, this fairytale re-telling pokes fun at cancel culture, performative politics, corporate greed, and our divisive society—all wrapped up in one entertaining musical package! This World Premiere panto is guaranteed holiday fun!

Family, Naughty & School Performances available

Live on stage from Nov 24 – Dec 23.

Tickets $20 – $45

“A Holiday Tradition turned on its head!”

In our tale, Sleeping Beauty is at the centre of a conflict between the two telecommunications giants in Canada. With Maleficent trying to regain her power, a Prince who solves every problem with a kiss, and a kind and gentle Sasquatch, this fairytale re-telling pokes fun at cancel culture, performative politics, corporate greed, and our divisive society—all wrapped up in one entertaining musical package! This World Premiere panto is guaranteed holiday fun!

Family, Naughty & School Performances available

Live on stage from Nov 24 – Dec 23.

Tickets $20 – $45

Sarnia-Lambton Golden K Kiwanis has 7 recycling locations in the Sarnia-Lambton area.  All money generated by community donations at these sites goes back into the community to support youth based projects.

Paddle Poker Returns to Front of Yonge!

Registration is now open for the second annual event at Brown’s Bay

MALLORYTOWN, ONTARIO– Get your paddles ready for a fun event on the beautiful waters of the St. Lawrence River! The Township of Front of Yonge is hosting the second annual Paddle Poker Run on Saturday September 17th 2022 at Brown’s Bay.

The Paddle Poker Run is an event that will encourage people to get outside to celebrate and enjoy the St. Lawrence River. All river-appropriate paddle craft are welcome (kayak, canoe, etc.) This is not a race, but a fun paddle that all ages and abilities can enjoy. Each paddler will follow a route beginning at Brown’s Bay that includes at least five stops or check points where they will draw a playing card. After the paddle, there will be prizes for the best poker hand. There will be routes set up for beginners and for experienced paddlers ranging from 5km to 10km.

Registration is limited, so please register online today at https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/391720425337.

Stay up to date on the event by liking the Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/FOYPaddlePokerRun

Fast facts:

• The Township of Front of Yonge is hosting a Paddle Poker Run on September 17th 2022 beginning at 8AM at Brown’s Bay (Inclement weather “rain” date September 18th)
• Participants must register in advance - single registration is $11.62 and family entry is $27.54
• To register for the event: https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/391720425337
• The organizing committee would like to acknowledge the support of the St. Lawrence Parks Commission in providing the venue for this event.
• Participants must bring their own river-appropriate paddlecraft and register online prior to the event.
• Participants must follow Transport Canada Regulations on operating human-powered craft including wearing a Personal Floatation Device (PFD)
• For more information, like us on Facebook! https://www.facebook.com/FOYPaddlePokerRun