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door on the evening of the concert or at the St. John’s Church Office.
May 18 - Lunch at the Brockville Legion
Enjoy lunch every Friday at the Brockville Legion, 180 Park Street. See web site for menu – www.rclbrockville.wordpress.com Lunch is served from 12 – 1 pm. at $8/person
May 19 – Slips & Bloomers Sale
May 19/20 – Plant Sale
There’s a Garage, Bake and Plant Sale from 6 – 8 pm Friday and Saturday from 9 – 11 am at the Anglican Church Hall in Cardinal.
May 19 – Ambush on Toledo Legion
Ambush is coming to the Toledo Legion at 8 pm Saturday night. Tickets are $25 and available at Wrightway Services in Smiths Falls, Kitley Grocery in Athens, and Swans Variety Athens or by calling 613-275-7228 or 613-275-1460.
May 19 - Youth Night at the Y
A drop in program for kis in Grades 1 – 8 from 6 – 8 pm at the Y. Do crafts, swim,learn new games and meet new friends in a safe, supervised place. Members:free, non-members $5.00. (no youth Night Apr 7, May 21)
May 20 – Bingo at the Legion
Each Sunday in April. Play Bingo at the Legion. Doors open at 6:30 pm.
May 20 – St. John’s Church Cardinal Gospel Series
May 20 – Lynda Randle in concert at St. John’s United Church, 2120 Dundas Street, Cardinal. Doors open at 6, concert at 7 pm. $30 tickets. Lynda is a Dove Award Winning Gaither Friend. For Tickets call 613-657-3421, 613-925-5428 or 613-342-8990
Oct 28 – Ivan Parker in concert at ST. John’s United Church, 2120 Dundas Street, Cardinal. Doors open at 7, concert at 7 pm. $30 Tickets. Ivan is America’s # 1 Gospel Music Solist. For Tickets call 613-657-3421, 613-925-5428 or 613-342-8990
May 22 – Why I should learn to Sail
If you love a challenge, love the wind in your face and want an opportunity to gain the true confidence that is only achieved through effort – then sailing is your sport. Sailing is a healthy outdoor activity that’s fun for the whole family. Here at the Brockville Yacht Club we are fortunate to have one of the best places to sail anywhere in the world. Experience the thrill of sailing this summer and enjoy it for the rest of your life.
Full details of our many programs are out lined on our website or contact us by email. www.brockvilleyachtclub.com
E-MAIL school@brockvilleyachtclub.com Phone: 613-345-3146
May22 – June 2 -
Gallery open Tuesday – Friday, 10 am – 8 pm and Monday and Saturday 10 am – 4 pm
May 22 - Line Dancing at the Legion
There is line dancing at the Brockville Legion, 180 Park Street Each Tuesday
at 1 pm.
May 22 - Overeaters Anonymous
Overeaters anonymous meets every Tuesday and Thursday at 7 pm at Wall Street United Church and every Saturday Morning at 9:30 as well
May 23 - Car Bingo at Centre ’76 in Athens
Athen’s Ladies Auxiliary is hosting their summer Car Bingo every Wed. night from now until Sept 5. Sit in your car and listen for #’s to be called and if you get a Bingo – “honk your horn!” Jackpot is $400!! Proceeds to the AThens Fire Dept.
May 23- Hot Lunches at the “Y”
Hot Lunches return every Wednesday at the YMCA of Brockville and Area, 345 Park Street, Brockville! Cost is $7.00. Take Out is available. Lunch is from 11:30 a.m.-1:00 p.m. This Week
All proceeds go to the Brockville and Area YMCA’s 2012 Annual Giving Campaign
May 23 – Grief Walking Group
The Palliative Care Grief Walking Group meets every Wednesday morning behind the Brockville Arts Centre at 9:00 am. It’s for anyone experiencing grief due to the death of a loved one.
May 23 - Alzheimer Early Stage Support Group
The Early Stage Support Group for Alzheimer’s meets in Brockville every Wednesday from 1 – 2 pm at the First Presbyterian Church, 10 Church st. Registraton is necessary, please call Alzheimer Society Office at 613-345-7392
May 24 - Young at Heart Pot-Blessing Luncheon
The Young at Heart (50 plus) Pot-Blessing luncheon is at 12 noon at Highway Pentecostal Church, 800 Stewart Blvd., Brockville. It’s “Talent Time”. All are Welcome.
May 24 - 1000 Islands Quilter’s Guild
The Thousand Islands Quilters’ Guild monthly meeting will be held at the Royal Canadian Legion, 180 Park Street, Brockville. Guest speaker is Marilee Taylor. Library opens at 6:30 pm. Meeting at 7 pm. Visitors welcome, fee $5. Refreshments For more info 613-924-9184.
May 24 – Fun Darts at the Brockville Legion
Fun Darts Thursday 24th, 7 – 10pm
Open to the Public Brockville Legion rclbranch96@bellnet.ca 613-342-7687
May 24, 2012 – Alzheimer Society Support Group Meetings
Kemptville – 4th Thursday of Each month (May 24) at Bayfield Manor 100 Elvira st. from 1 – 3 pm.
Gananoque – first Friday of the month (June 1) at Foxrun Retirement residence, from 1:30 – 3:30 pm
Brockville – 2nd Thursday of each Month (June 14) at Alxheimer Society Office, Brockville General Hospital, 42 Garden St from 1 – 3 pm
Prescott – 3rd Thursday of each month (June 21) at Mayfield Retirement Residence, 248 Park St. West from 1:30 – 3:30 pm
Portland – 3rd Friday of each month (June 22) at Country Roads Community Health Centre, Cove Road at Highway 15 from 1:30 – 3:30 pm
May 25 – 27 – 1000 Islands Quilter’s Show
May 25 – Healey & Orr
BBQ-4:30-6:00 Hamburger or Sausage on a Bun and salads.
6-10 Great music and dancing
with (Doug)HEALY & ORR (Randy). General admission $12. Everyone is welcome. For tickets and/or information,please call 613-925-2752 or visit the Prescott Legion, 141 Henry St. West
May 25 – Wedgewood Author’s Series
Over the years, several ships have met their fate and sunk along both sides of the St. Lawrence River in the Thousand Islands; some carrying precious valuables and others with cargo of lesser appeal. American author Thomas Pullyblank has put his creativity, a ship’s treasure and kernels of history together to write Napoleon’s Gold, A Legend of the Saint Lawrence River.
Come to hear Thomas Pullyblank at the Wedgewood Retirement Resort, 15 Market Street East, Brockville, Ontario, Canada, at 3 p.m., on Friday, May 25 as Pullyblank unravels the mysterious tale of Napoleon’s Gold. The public is invited and the event is free of charge.
May 25 – Babysitting Course
The Red Cross in Brockville is offering a babysitting course that teaches your child to be resonsible babysittrs. The course is on the PA Day, Friday May 25. Call 613-342-3523 for info.
May 26 – S & R Anniversary Pig Roast
S&R Maintenance & General Contracting invite the community, family & friends to join them in celebrating their 10th Anniversary at a Family Pig Roast. There will be Karaoke, Dancing, Bonefires and special effects. Kids will enjoy an 18′ Bouncy Castle, games and fireworks. Locally raised pork will be on the spit and there will be plenty of salads and desserts too. Tickets are $5.00 in advance or $8.00 at the door. Call 928-1183 to book yours today! It’s at 715 Daytown Rd. Delta.
May 26 – Athens Museum
Athens Museum at 1 Main St. opens on Sat., May 26 from 9-4 with a new display as part of Doors Open Ontario. This year’s theme is: Area Crown Grant Land which includes native lands, War of 1812, Loyalist and early surveying connections.
Registration starts at 12:00 at the Prescott Golf Course
You benefit our students by playing a game of golf!!
We are excited to announce our 1st Annual St. Mark Catholic School Council Golf Tournament!!
We anticipate that this event will be a landmark fundraising event for our school for years to come.
A Great Day of Golf
Hole-in-One Prizes, Raffles & More!
DANANI Flooring has provided us with a $10,000.00 Hole-in-One prize, and there are other prizes for Closest to the Pin, and The Longest Drive.
Golfers will also be able to participate in silent auction and mulligans are available.
What Does Your Entry Fee Cover?
Green fees
Photo
Dinner
Silent Auction
An amazing day of golf that greatly benefits the students of St. Mark Catholic School
Golf carts are not included and must be booked with the Pro Shop directly
Entry Fees
Single Registration: $65
Dinner Only $30
May 26 – Shout Sister Spring Concert
Brockville’s “Shout Sister!” choir is making a “joyful noise” for Victim Services of Leeds and Grenville. Directed by multi-award winning vocalist Georgette Fry it is infectious fun so come and catch the bug! The Shout Sister Spring Concert is at Wall Street United Church, 5 Wall Street, Brockville at 8 pm. Doors Open at 7:30. Cost is $15
May 26 – Indoor Garage Sale
Small electrical appliances, household items, paperback books,knicknacks, a little bit of everything and something for everyone. It’s at First Presbyterian Church Hall, 10 Church Street from 8 – noon.
May 27 – Rain barrell Fundraiser
Are you tired of the high cost of water and the restrictions when wanting to keep your gardens and flowerbeds looking beautiful this summer? Check out the following web site: http://rainbarrel.ca/Gananoque
They will be available for pick up May 27 at the Gan Rec Centre. Contact Dreams in Motion with any questions – 613-382-6700
May 31 – Film Screening at the Library
NFB Film Screening: The Sweetest Embrace: Return to Afghanistan. A story set against one of the world s most harsh and yet beautiful landscapes, in a land where life has been shaped by war and hardship but where spirit remains resilient. Thursday May 31, 6pm at the Brockvilel Public Library, 23 Buell Street. Free admission
June 1 – Dancing with the Stars
Tickets are now available for the Volunteer Centre of St. Lawrence-Rideau “Dancing with the Stars” of Leeds and Grenville. It’s at the Brockville Memorial Centre. Floor seats are $25; in the stands $20. It’s at 7 pm. Tickets at both locations of Scotiabank and at the door.
June 1 – 2 Legally Blonde
Legally Blonde is a musical with music and lyrics by Laurence O’Keefe and Nell Benjamin and a book by Heather Hach. The story is based on the novel Legally Blonde by Amanda Brown and the 2001 film of the same name. It tells the story of Elle Woods, a sorority girl who enrolls at Harvard Law School to win back her ex-boyfriend Warner.
Legally Blonde at the Brockville Arts Centre, June 1 and 2 at 7:30 pm - a musical production of St. Mary High School students. Tickets are $10 plus HST – available at the BAC Box office or by calling 613-342-7122.
June 2 – Maitland & Area Monster Garage Sale
This is a very popular annual event – 100′s of people come to shop, visit, sell and enjoy events in the community. Rain or shine! See you there. It runs from 8:30 – 3 in the Maitland area.
June 2 – Yard & Bake Sale
Johnstown United Church is having a Yard and Bake sale at South Edwardsburgh Community Centre, Sutton drive, Johnstown from 8 am to 1:30 pm.
June 3 – Afternoon Delight – Sweets and Songs
The Thousand Islanders Chorus hosts a delightful interlude of tight 4 part a cappella harmony followed by refreshments. It’s at First Baptist Church, 9 PineSt at 2 pm.
June 4, 2012 - VIP Meeting
The VIP’s – formerly CNIB meeting on the first Tuesday of each month at Wall Street united Church at 1 pm.
June 6 - Monthly Grief Support Meeting
The Brockville & District Hospice Palliative Care Service monthly Grief Support meeting is in the Boardroom, Garden Street Site from 7 – 9 pm. Topic is
opening day for the lansdowne farmers’ market for the season 2012 from june 8, until thanksgiving every friday afternoon at the Lansdowne Fairgrounds.
June 8 – Health & Lifestyle Expo ‘ZOOMER Style’
CARP Brockville, Bayshore Home Health and CPHC with our major sponsors are hosting a Health and Lifestyle Expo for Zoomers on June 8th at the Brockville Country Club. The show will be held in the 14,000 square foot Granite Room. We are featuring a full day of main stage entertainment, keynote speakers, health screenings, approximately 40 health/lifestyle vendors including golf, travel, food, beauty home services, and much more!
The purpose of this event is to come together and celebrate Zoomers/Seniors for a day and highlight age-friendly businesses and services available in Leeds-Grenville.
June 9 – New Orleans Express
BCC Granite Hall Summer Series Dinner & Show featuring – New Orleans Express – A professional8 piece Dixie Land/Rag Time Band with MC and Special Guest A.J. Benoit Dinner and Show $45.00 plus hst. Tickets at BCC 613-342-2468
June 10 - All you can eat Breakfast
All you can eat breakfast at the Brockville Legion, 180 Park Street from 8:30 am – 11 am. Adults $7; Children under 12 $4, Under 4 FREE.
June 12, 2012 – Alzheimer Society Support Group
Alzheimer Society Support Groups for caregivers meets for the Brockville Evening Support Group, the second Tuesday of each month at the Alzheimer Society Office, 6 Glenwood Place, Brockville from 6:30 – 8:30 PM
Ham, Scalloped potatoes, baked beans, salads, pie.
$12/adult & $5/child 6-12 yrs
Info 924-9616 or 924-2797. Come to Holy Trinity Lane, R 1 Athens, from 4:30 – 7 pm
All proceeds to build their new hospital for children
Afternoon tea will be served after the talk at approximately 2:30 p.m. Tickets, including admission, are $45 for adults and $30 for children (HST included).
On the day of the event, arrive early any time between 11:00 a.m. and 12:30 p.m., and show your ticket at the reception desk for a tour of the house and/or the special exhibition: The Mode in Millinery 1899-1946.
Seating is limited to 56 people, so call early to purchase your ticket at 613-498-3003.
The theme is a 1950′s Sock Hop. So grease back your hair and put on some dark shades; pull out those pink scarves, and be prepared to be taken back to the past.
So mark your calendars, this is one experience you don’t want to miss! Dance to the Fabulous BelAirs at the Brockville Memorial Centre from 9 – 1.
Contact 613-340-9424 for tickets.
This is a Brockville & District Shrine Club Benefit, sponsored by L/G Realty Inc.
Come on out and support your community and have fun doing it!
With all proceeds going to the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation (JDRF), this is the 2nd annual golf tournament to take place at Smuggler’s Glen Golf Resort on July 15, 2012. Shotgun start at 2:30pm, contests and prizes. A chance to win $1Million Dollars!
May 27 – MS Walk
July 7 – Sock Hop
