Reader to Reader: September 7, 2024

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Book, games sale

Chalmers Presbyterian Church, at 342 Pond Mills Rd., is holding a hibernation sale today from 9 a.m. to noon, offering books, puzzles, games and movies to keep you occupied during the winter months. Baked goods also will be available.

Maureen Bruff, Chalmers Presbyterian Church

Chicken dinner

Melville United Church is hosting a chicken barbecue tonight from 4:30 to 7 p.m. at Poplar Hill Park. Tickets are $25 for adults, $10 for children 12 and younger. Call 519-666-2787 for tickets and more information.

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June Hale, Ilderton

Dance classes

You don’t need a drop of Scottish blood in you to enjoy Scottish country dancing. And you don’t need a partner. Wear comfortable clothes and bring soft shoes and join us for four introductory classes on Wednesdays, Sept. 11 to Oct. 2, 7 p.m. at North London Optimist community Centre, 1345 Cheapside St. Cost is $35 for four classes.

For more information, visit rscdslondoncanada.org, our Facebook page, RSCDS London Ontario, or call our membership secretary at 519-471-0623.

RSCDS London Canada Branch

Anniversary season

The London Singers community choir, under conductor David Weaver, starts its 25th anniversary season.

New choir members and all former students of Mr. Weaver are welcome to join us. If you read music, call 519-852-0916 for information. The first rehearsal is Wednesday at 7 p.m. at H.B. Beal secondary school, 525 Dundas St., Room 228. All ages and voice types are welcome. Email TheLondonSingers@gmail.com or visit thelondonsingers.ca for more information.

Darien Alexis Fraher, chair of the board of directors and David Weaver, director of The London Singers

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Bridge lessons

We are looking for seniors for 12 free lessons that will teach the basics of how to play bridge. Lessons begin Thursday.

Call Jim at 519-657-6264 or Frank at 519-661-8531 for details.

Frank Pontarelli, London

Church anniversary

St. Peter’s Anglican Church, 4091 Catherine St., Dorchester, invites all current and former parishioners, priests and friends to join us as we celebrate 170 years on Sunday, Sept. 15, at 10:30 a.m. in a service led by Bishop Todd Townshend.

A catered hot meal will follow at 12:15 p.m.

Meal tickets must be purchased in advance, for $40, by calling 519-268-8057 or see Kerri, Sharon or Debra.

S. Nicholson, Dorchester

Art lecture series

The Dynamic Duos is a four-part lecture series by art historian Sonia Halpern running Mondays, 2 to 3:30 p.m., from Sept. 16 to Oct. 7, that explores the relationships, art, and historical context of famous artistic couples. With a balancing act of mutual support, internal competition, and unequivocal admiration, these lectures will reveal how the artists were positively and negatively affected by their partner’s life and body of work.

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The lectures will take place at ArtVenture art studio at 1438 Aldersbrook Rd.

For more information and registration visit www.artventure.ca/lecture-series or call 519-471-4278. Space is limited. Advanced registration is required.

ArtVenture Art Studio

Kids’ Oktoberfest

Central United Church, St. Thomas. hosts an Oktoberfest Kidz Karnival, Sept. 21, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Activities and games are free.

Lori Hoffman, St. Thomas

Harvest supper

Calvary United Church at 290 Ridout St. S. is hosting a vegetarian harvest dinner, Sept. 22 at 5 p.m., in support of Canadian Foodgrains Bank. CFGB is a non-profit organization in its 41st year, working to end food insecurity in developing countries. Tickets – $20 for adults, free for kids 10 and younger – are available at the church office, 519-434-5526, and at Tuckey’s Home Hardware, 135 Wortley Rd.

Enter church at Garfield Street ramp.

Kathie Leigh, Calvary United Church

Church concert

Riverside United Church, 695 Riverside Dr., hosts a concert Sept. 22 at 7 p.m. by Maggie’s Wake, a Canadian, female-fronted roots band.

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Tickets are $35, available in the office or by calling 519 472-6071. Fully accessible venue with free parking.

Stella Finkbeiner, London

Pipe, drum lessons

Those wanting to learn to play the bagpipes or pipe band drums can enroll in the London School of Piping and Drumming 12-week fall class starting Sept. 23 and 24 at Saunders secondary school at 7 p.m.

For enrolment, send your name, phone number and email to cjscott@sympatico.ca.

Jim Scott, 519-453-0892

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