Reader to Reader: October 19, 2024

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Bazaar season begins soon in London and area

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Dinner and concert

Colborne Street United Church presents Reynolds, Robinson and Lodge dinner and concert, Saturday, Oct. 19, 5:30 p.m. at 711 Colborne St. Tickets at the door or from colborne711.org/ColborneLive.

Marcie Wenn, London


Halloween party

Halloween Party, Saturday, Oct. 26, 11 a.m.-3 p.m. at Camlachie community centre. Fortune teller, best costume contest, games, treats, magic show, balloons and more. Free admission.

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Mike Nagle, Wyoming


Pork barbecue

27th Ilderton United Church Pork Barbecue, Saturday, Oct. 26, 4:30-7 p.m. at Ilderton community centre. Full pork dinner includes home-made desserts. Take-out available. Tickets: adults $25, children ages six to 12 $5 by calling 519-319-4744.

Ruth Dickie, Ilderton United Church


Force of nature

London Concert Band presents Force of Nature, Sunday, Oct. 27, 2 p.m., at Lucas secondary school. London Concert Band brings the power of the elements to life, including the invigorating In Storm and Sunshine, a soulful medley of Earth, Wind & Fire hits, and Yagisawa’s soaring Hymn to the Infinite Sky. Tickets: adults $15, students $5, kids under 12 free, available online or by cash or e-transfer at the door. Free parking, accessible entrance, elevator and seating.

Joanne Paterson, London


Trivia night

St. Peter’s Anglican Church Trivia Night, Friday, Nov. 1, 7-9 p.m. at 4091 Catherine St., Dorchester. Cost: $5/person. Refreshments, prizes, Proceeds to community outreach. For details, email teebo262037@gmail.com.

S. Nicholson, Dorchester

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Fall bazaar

Fall Bazaar, Nov. 2, 9 a.m.-noon at Calvary United Church, 290 Ridout St. S. Preserves, baked goods, handicrafts, used items, jewelry, books and more. Enter at Garfield Ave. ramp entrance.

K. Leigh, Calvary United Church


Central United bazaar

First & Central United Churches host the Central UC Bazaar on Saturday, Nov. 2, 9 a.m.-12:30 p.m. at 135 Wellington St., St. Thomas.

Lori Hoffman, St. Thomas


Christmas market

St. Michael’s CWL Christmas Market Nov. 2, 9 a.m.-3 p.m. in the parish hall at 511 Cheapside St. Unique gifts/products, draw table, silent auction, Children’s Corner, photo-ops, Christmas Cafe, lunch (cash only). Proceeds to social outreach programs.

Corrie Gicante, St. Michael’s, Christmas Market Committee


Santa Shoppe Bazaar

Free Santa Shoppe Bazaar, Saturday, Nov. 2, 10 a.m.-1 p.m. at Siloam United Church, 1240 Fanshawe Park Rd. E. Homemade Christmas cakes, pickles, jams, sweets and crafts, sewing items and woodworking. Support the work of the Rose Birrell Unit.

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Christine Taleski, London


Quilt show

London Friendship Quilters Guild show Nov. 2, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. and Nov. 3, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. at Thorndale community centre. Merchants mall, silent auction, boutique, tea room. Admission $12, cash only.

Charlene Odonnell, London


Myeloma support group

London and District Myeloma Support Group meeting, Understanding Your Bloodwork by Dr. Arvand Barghi Saturday, Nov. 2, 1:30-3 p.m. at Church of St. Jude, 1537 Adelaide St. N. Details: Ev McDowell, 519-691-5164 or evmcdowell@hotmail.com, or Lisa Bowden, 519-852-0014 or lisatatham1964@gmail.com.

Nancy McIntosh, London and District Myeloma Support Group


Looking for curlers

Curling rocks! London Curling Club has many opportunities to enjoy a fun winter sport for all ages. Learn to Curl programs for adults, children and teens. All are welcome! Contact info@londoncurling.ca for more information.

Rose Kuchynski, London


PROBUS wants you

October is PROBUS Month, celebrating 37 years in Canada. It is a non-profit, non-sectarian organization in more than 20 countries, with over 34,500 members worldwide and almost 250 clubs in Canada.

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It is social club for retired and semi-retired persons. It is volunteer-based, low-cost and inclusive, focused on providing members with opportunities for “fellowship, friendship and fun” and some learning along the way. It is about making and embracing social connections and finding new friends.

There are four PROBUS Clubs in London. To learn more, visitprobuscanada.ca:

N. London: men and women, probusnorthlondon@gmail.com

S. London: men and women, southlondonprobus@gmail.com

Men’s Club: lawrencepetch@rogers.com

Women’s Club: probuslondon@gmail.com

Nancy Holmes, president, Probus Club of South London

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