St. Andrew’s Church in partnership with Sarnia Blessings, will hold a Christmas Community Lunch on Wednesday, December 6 at 12pm.  The cost is $11 per person and will include a Christmas dinner and dessert.  Doors open at 11:45am.  Tickets must be purchased in advance.  For more information, call 519-332-2662.

The 12th Annual Classic Albums Christmas concert in support of The Hope Centre is featuring their biggest show at the biggest venue in Welland. The event is happening on Saturday, December 9 at the Croatian National Home in Welland, starting at 8 pm.

This is a one-time only opportunity to hear these specific Classic Rock albums from the 80’s & 90’s played by local musicians from across Niagara. The albums that will be played in their entirety are Van Halen's 1984, Green Day's Dookie, Alanis Morissette's Jagged Little Pill, and Incubus's Make Yourself.

Advanced tickets can be purchased online for $20 at https://trellis.org/classic-albums-xmas

Tickets will also be available at the door for $25 (cash only)

A 50/50 will be held at the event with a chance to win up to $1,000.

All proceeds will support The Hope Centre and will provide much needed funds for our food security programs.

St. John's Presbyterian Church is hosting a Community Carol service on Sunday, December 17th at 7:00pm; with special guest choir from Knox-St. Paul's United Church.  Join us for an evening of readings and songs for Christmas.  Donations of non-perishable food items for Agape will be gratefully received.  All are welcome

St James Church presents “Advent to Christmas: a candlelight service of readings and music” on Sunday 10 December at 4:30pm. A selection of seasonal hymns will be sung, and the choir will sing anthems by John Carter and Malcolm Archer. St James Church is at 10 Union St in Kingston, on the Queen’s campus. 
Visit stjameskingston.ca or call 613-548-7254.

The service symbolizes the journey from Advent to Christmas, from the Old Testament to the New, from darkness to light. The readings and music will explore the themes of creation and re-creation in the context of ancient prophecies, the birth of Christ, and visions for the future.

The Second Annual Milton Historical Society Online Auction will take place from Sunday November 26th at noon to Thursday November 30th at 8 p.m. The MHS lots are 132 - 190, 296 to 305 and 479-481. To register to bid, please visit https://www.rapid-sell.ca/buyers-info. To review the bidding catalogue, please visit https://www.rapid-sell.ca/auctions/detail/bw110234. For further information, please call 905-875-4156 or email historymilton@gmail.com.

Lived Experience & Recovery Network (LERN) FREE Youth Peer Support Training Program, of Brief Introduction to Peer Support Training. For ages of 12 - 18, that reside in the Nipissing District.

NEXT training dates: VIRTUALLY: Jan. 31st, Feb. 7th, 14th, 21st, 28th and Mar. 6th from 4:30pm - 7:30pm on Zoom! *It is mandatory to attend ALL training dates.

On Tuesday, December 12, 4:00pm – 8:00pm, outside of No Frills on Lakeshore Dr., LERN will be hosting an information session as we chat about our upcoming FREE Youth Peer Support Training Program! This will be an opportunity where folks can ask questions, receive further info & meet the trainers! Unable to attend? No problem, contact us and we can arrange a time to connect!

Stay tuned as we will have 2024 in-person spring/summer and fall training opportunities!

For further detailed info, benefits of youth taking this training, and training modules, please visit our website (http://livedexperience.org/youth-peer-support-training-program/)

LERN is grateful for this Grow Grant Project we have been gifted from Ontario Trillium Foundation to provide this free training for youth (ages 12 – 18), as well as the opportunity to partner with the Centre for Innovation in Peer Support.

This training program will empower youth to take on leadership roles to by learning an insight into the skills and tools of a youth Peer Support Ambassador within their peer communities, helping themselves and others in their own recovery & wellness. This project will create meaningful engagement for youth within the community.

Those who are current high school students, will be able to receive 10 hours towards high school volunteer hours upon completion of this training.

If you have any questions, and/or require further information, please do not hesitate to contact us.

Lived Experience & Recovery Network (LERN) www.livedexperience.org
Email: e.russell@livedexperience.org
Cell:249-591-1467