Fun Filled, Free Family event! Visit Santa , Horse & Buggy Rides, ride the Polar Express around the Village, Crafts and snacks at the Point Edward Library, Face Painting, Balloon creations, Christmas Caroling, Craft & Bake Sale at St. Paul's Anglican Church, Hot Chocolate at the Point Edward Fire Hall, Gingerbread Competition, and much more!

The Compassionate Committee for the Homeless in North Bay will be holding a Winter Boot Campaign.  We will be collecting essential items and looking for sponsors for winter boots and shoes to ensure the homeless survive the cold winter months.

                     Help us fill a trunk with NEW thermal socks, hats, mitts, and scarves!

We will be accepting drop offs on Saturday, December 2nd, 2023, from 10 a.m. until 2 p.m. at the Pro-Cathedral of the Assumption garages across from 480 McIntyre St. West.

                                       Sponsor a pair of winter boots!

In addition to the NEW mitts, hats, scarves, and socks drive, you can help people experiencing homelessness by sponsoring winter boots for $50.  We will do the shopping for you and ensure that frontline organizations provide the right sized boots or shoes to people experiencing homelessness in North Bay.

For more information, please contact Leah at 705-472-5687 or email us at compassionnorthbay@gmail.com.

For more information about the Compassionate Committee for the Homeless in North Bay visit us on Facebook.

The Compassionate Committee for the Homeless in North Bay has partnered with Trinity United Church to offer our second annual information session entitled “What you need to know about helping people who are experiencing homelessness.” Frontline organizations and Experts by Experience will be attending and include:

• Tawnia Healy, Community Health Promoter, Healthy Living Program, North Bay Parry Sound District Health Unity, and Bryan Eade, Expert by Experience (“See the Person”)
• John MacKenzie, Supervisor, Outreach Services, Nipissing First Nation, True Self Debwewendizwin, (Outreach Services)
• Stephen Ellis, Outreach Peer Worker, True Self Debwewendizwin (Expert by Experience)

Please join us on Wednesday, November 29, 2023, at Trinity United Church, 111 McIntyre Street East, in the Sanctuary, doors open at 6:30 p.m. You will learn from frontline organizations and those who experienced homelessness how they support people experiencing homelessness in North Bay, what they observe, and an opportunity to ask questions.

Those attending the information session are encouraged to donate hats, mitts, warm socks, scarves, or monetary donations for the purchase of boots and shoes in support of the Winter Boot Campaign which will take place on Saturday, December 2, 2023, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Pro-Cathedral of the Assumption on 480 McIntyre Street West.

For more information, please contact Leah at 705-472-5687 or email at compassionnorthbay@gmail.com.

For more information about the Compassionate Committee for the Homeless in North Bay visit us on Facebook.

Featuring craft tables with woodworking, knitting, baking, Christmas crafts 

Door Prizes

50-50 draw

Free Admission 

Lunch $10.00 with beverages, sandwiches, scones, and desserts

An evening of Celtic music and some of your favorite Christmas songs performed by the Bluewater Wind Ensemble

Join Friends Over 55 Recreation Centre on Saturday, November 18, 2023, from 10 am to 3 pm at our Centre - 554 Fielden Ave. Port Colborne. A great group of vendors with an awesome assortment of Christmas Decor and gift ideas. Stop for lunch, and enjoy a hot bowl of homemade Chili, Chicken Noodle Soup, or other goodies.

Stop, Shop, Eat, local

Gather together and enjoy a delicious meal and company that'll warm your heart!

This month, we've prepared a menu that's as comforting as it is delicious:

Assorted Deli, Egg Salad, and Tuna Sandwiches
Two Featured Soups: Potato, Leek & Bacon Soup and Chicken Noodle Soup

Ticket Price: $15/pp
Purchase your tickets by Wednesday, November 15 at the front desk at the Centre

 Date: Friday, November 17
 Time: 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
 Venue: Ridgetown Area Adult Activity Centre

Enjoy the Burlington Festival of Lights from the rooftop at Joseph Brant Museum during the Candlelit Stroll on November 24 and every Thursday evening thereafter until December 28, 6-9 pm. We’ll be serving FREE hot chocolate and popcorn. Please note, museum galleries are closed during this event.

Dates: Nov. 24, Nov. 30, Dec. 7, Dec. 14, Dec. 21, Dec. 28

Step back in time and celebrate the holidays the Victorian way during “A Night At Ireland House”! Guests will spend the evening sampling traditional Victorian foods served from the hearth and woodstove while touring the Museum. There will also be the opportunity to sip local wine and craft beer along the way while listening to carolers and roasting chestnuts on an open fire. There are two time slots available to book: 6pm & 7:30pm.

Tickets are $55/person and must be purchased in advance, 19 years +. Please dress for the weather as a portion of your experience will take place outdoors. Ticket includes wine and beer sampling, food sampling, and historic home tour.