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
Reader to Reader
Reader to Reader runs every second week in The London Free Press. Reader to Reader helps readers connect with one another. You can pay tribute, give thanks, look for an out-of-print book, search for a long-lost friend or family member.
E-mail your letter to: lfp.letters@sunmedia.ca (no attachments please) and include “Reader” in the subject line. Or go to lfpress.com/letters and choose Letters to the Editor topic.
The next Reader to Reader runs November 2. The deadline is October 28.
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