Michelle O'Rourke, an award winning nurse and and author, will be speaking to the community on May 15, start 7 pm - 9 pm at Algonquin College (BIRL Building left side of parking lot).  Michelle has dedicated her life to end of life care and helped to create a hospice in the Chatham area where she lives.  The Hospice Hub is sponsoring her presentation in an effort to let the communities of Perth, Smiths Falls, Lombardy, Portland, and Westport know that there is a new non-profit, The Hospice Hub, dedicated to providing in home hospice care for the dying, their families and to offer bereavement support in the south Lanark County area.  We encourage you to come out and join us to hear Michelle speak as well as learning about The Hospice Hub https://www.thehospicehub.ca/     Admission is free but we welcome donations of any kind to help support this community service.  We are mostly volunteers and you may hear something that interests you in joining us.    Please help us to spread the work, share the information, and bring a friend on Wednesday, May 15th.

This event is being hosted by the Seaway Optimist Club. Optimist Clubs are dedicated to bringing out the best in kids and providing opportunities for families and youth. Our club is focused on communities along the Seaway, between Iroquois and Prescott.

This event will have a DJ, Cash Bar and Light Refreshments. It is a 19+ event. 

Tickets are available in advance at The BridgeView Restaurant in Johnstown, WL Peters in Prescott, Prescott Family Chiropractic and Rexall Pharmacy in Cardinal. Tickets are $25 each or online by emailing seawayoptimist@gmail.com. 

Sat May 25 1 pm to 3 pm Labyrinth Walk Fairview Park St. Catharines

Meditative Prayer Walk

behind Fairview Mall behind Zehrs store 

Everyone Welcome !!

Saturday, May 25, 2024.   9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p. m. Plants, Bake Table, Crafts, Baby Quilts, Treasures, Books And Puzzles. All Welcome. Wheelchair Accessible. 

Wondering how to be a modern-day disciple or make them?

Discipleship Now: A Call to Action on Saturday May 25th, 9.30 - 3.30pm., at St. Christopher's Anglican Church, 662 Guelph Line, Burlington; south of QEW.   

Accessible building, with lots of free parking and a transit friend location - GO and bus.

SPEAKERS:         Jessie Cruickshank author of "Ordinary Discipleship", Professor John Bowen and Rev. Canon Ian Mobsby.

                                     A lively, stimulating exploration of what's required and what gets in the way of discipleship today.

 People of all or no faiths and Christians of all denominations are equally welcomed as fellow children of God.

                    Cost $35.   Option of bringing your own bagged lunch or ordering one on line

                                       Complimentary Tea, Coffee, Juice and Water.

Register now at www.eventbrite.ca/e/discipleship-now-a-call-to-action-tickets-878655280597

Change your shoes, change a child's life.

Join us for a glamorous event that combines wine, good company, and fabulous shoes while supporting children's health care.

This is the perfect opportunity to gather your best friends and indulge in some fashion fun. The evening includes a fashion show, wine tasting, hors d'oeuvres, shopping, and a Best in Shoe contest! This exciting event will bring together wine enthusiasts, fashionistas, and shoe lovers from all over the city to sip, shop, and support Children’s Hospital.

It is officially SPRING and like you, we are raring to get going. Tim and Donna of True North Daylilies and Perennials will be our guests to inspire us (there will be plants for sale). Come join us May 28th, 2024 at 7:00 PM at Eastside Community Baptist Church, 68 Rollins Drive, Belleville. Everyone is welcome. Should you decide to join us, membership is $15/person, $25/family. Visit our website: https://bellevillegardenclub.ca/ for more information.