Laughing Heals: A Night of Comedy in Support of Men’s Mental Health

Burlington – Capillary Wave Community, a local non-profit charity dedicated to supporting men’s mental health, is proud to present Laughing Heals, a one-of-a-kind comedy fundraiser featuring three of the area’s top comedians. The event will take place on Tuesday September 16th at the Blk Swan on Brant St. promising an evening filled with laughter, connection, and purpose.

Men’s mental health is an issue that touches families and communities everywhere, yet it often goes unspoken. Laughing Heals was created to shine a light on this important topic while offering a fun, uplifting experience for all.

“Laughter has always been a bridge between people—it breaks down walls, relieves stress, and reminds us that we’re not alone,” said Nelson Borges, founder of Capillary Wave Community. “This event isn’t just about raising money, it’s about raising awareness and creating hope.”

The night will feature:

• Three Local Comedians bringing their best sets to the stage
  
   
• Silent Auction & Prizes with proceeds supporting Capillary Wave Community programs
  
   
• Community Connection with opportunities to learn more about men’s mental health initiatives
  
   

All proceeds will go directly toward supporting Capillary Wave Community’s mission of providing peer-led support groups, awareness campaigns, and resources for men navigating mental health challenges.

Once again this year, Kenneth Beal, tenor from Würzburg Germany, and Charles Gerard, concert pianist from Oshawa, are combining their amazing talents to perform a Benefit Concert raising funds for the Breakfast Program at The Salvation Army in Peterborough. 

The Breakfast Program operates from the Salvation Army church in downtown Peterborough five mornings a week, Monday through Friday, from 9:00 to 10:00am, and is funded entirely by donations. The Community and Family Services staff and many volunteers distribute breakfast meals to individuals, including adults and children, who line up looking for a meal to start the day. Since 2020, the numbers of people accessing these meals has increased significantly. Presently, on average, 600 breakfast meals are being served each week. The need has increased, and so has the cost of groceries. Without any government funding, The Salvation Army relies heavily on donations to keep the supply of food available.  

The Benefit Concert is sponsored by the family of Lloyd Beal, Kenneth’s father, who volunteered many hours for the Breakfast Program. ALL ticket money and donations collected as a result of the concert will go directly to support this much-needed program. The Peterborough Salvation Army Trust Board has agreed to match dollar for dollar the amount of money raised through the concert. So a $20 ticket becomes a $40 donation!!

So, mark your calendars for Saturday, September 27th at 7:00pm for an evening of unmistakeably great music at The Salvation Army Peterborough Community Church. Tickets are $20, and are available by contacting JoAnne Leach at 705-760-5514, or by email djleach79@yahoo.ca. Tickets will also be available at the door. Please consider attending the concert and in doing so, support the provision of food to those in need. 

Join us Saturday September 20 10:00 a.m. at the Vollmer Centre in Lasalle. It's a chance for families, friends and supporters celebrate community while making a difference. For more info www.epilepsyswo.ca or https://raceroster.com/events/2025/107108/9th-annual-seize-the-day-windsor

Participants will be “rucking” for four days from Legion to Legion to raise money for homeless veterans or those approaching homelessness. The walk will start in Windsor-Essex ending at the Chatham Legion Branch 642, walking approximately 140 kilometers across four days. The final day, September 14th we will step off at 0800h for a 38km Day and end the day at Chatham Branch 642 at around 1830h

Please consider donating to our Homeless Veterans Fund— Operation Leave the Streets Behind that allows us to assist Veterans and their families in need.

The University of Niagara Falls Canada invites you to join us for a thoughtful coffee chat on Wednesday, October 8, from 11:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. at the Niagara Falls Public Library. This gathering will provide space for meaningful conversation, reflection, and reconciliation in recognition of the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation.

The Kingston Baroque Consort is excited to present the first concert of their fifth anniversary season, “French Haute Cuisine”, on Friday 3 October, 5:15pm, at St. James Church (10 Union St, Kingston), featuring some of the most beautiful works of the French Baroque era. The program will include selections from Jean-Philippe Rameau's final opera, Les Boréades, including the heart-rending “Entrée de Polimnie”; instrumental selections from Jean-Baptiste Lully's opera Armide, widely regarded as
his masterpiece by 18th century critics; and Louis-Antoine Dornel's Suite No.1 from his Livre de Simphonies.

Tickets cost $25 (Adults), $10 (Students), and free for under 17, and are available at Novel Idea (156 Princess St) or by emailing/calling legerek@queensu.ca, 613-217-5099. A season subscription to all 4
concerts is $80 (Adults) or $30 (Students). 

Visit kingstonbaroqueconsort.ca for details.

St James Church presents a candlelight service of readings and music on Sunday 7 December at 4:30pm. A selection of seasonal hymns will be sung, the choir will sing anthems by J.S. Bach and H.C. Stewart, directed by Michael Capon, and Margaret Ford will play a piano solo.

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.

St James Church is at 10 Union St in Kingston, on the Queen’s campus.
Visit stjameskingston.ca or call 613-548-7254

Catch Kasador live at Promenade Sept 13th downtown at Princess and Ontario! It’s an all ages, free outdoor event. Music starts at 6pm and Kasador takes the stage at 8pm

Northumberland Fare Share Food Banks and Transitions Realty (Downsizing Experts & Seniors REALTORS®) are partnering on a Thanksgiving Food Drive to help local families in need. 

Starting late September, community members will fill donation bags with non-perishable items. We will also have donation boxes in a few retirement residences and community centres. 

Want to take part? Please call Transitions Realty at 647-948-7415 or email info@transitionsre.ca.

Special thanks to Ready Print Document Solutions & Burnham Family Farm Market.