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Le CCÉC et le Théâtre de L’Amalgame présentent “Au pensionnat des toujours jeunes” les 21 et 28 mars  à 19h00 et les  22, 23, 29, et 30 mars à 14h00 au Théâtre Seaway Valley, 30 Sixième Rue Est, Cornwall. Info : 613-362-0931 ou info@lamalgamedesarts.ca

JOIN THE FRIENDS FOR THEIR ANNUAL MARCH BREAK ACTIVITIES from Sun., March 9 to Fri., March 14 at the Upper Canada Migratory Bird Sanctuary.  Visit them on Facebook (friendsofthesanctuary) or webpage (friendsofthesanctuary.org) Please note: some activities require pre-registration

COMMUNITY ROAST BEEF DINNER  sponsored by St. Francis Knights of Columbus Council 11531  on Thurs., March 13th in the St. Francis de Sales Parish Hall (434 Second St. W.) from 4:30-6 PM. Complete dinner with coleslaw, roll, Roast Beef  entrée, potatoes, vegetables, dessert & beverage. Fully accessible hall with elevator service.

ENCORE EDUCATION CENTRE has daytime sessions for adults 50+ including; World Events 1948 to Present- Israel & Ukraine, Writing your Life Story, Search for the Holy Grail, Bridge Basics, River Institute New Initiatives. Twenty more topics to come later. No exams or grades. Learning for fun and discovery! Information 613-937-1525 or www.encorecornwall.com

FRIENDS OF THE GARDEN’S FIRST GENERAL MEETING of 2025 is March 11 at 6:45 pm at St. Thérèse Church, 1304 Lisieux St. Come sow the seeds of friendship with your fellow gardeners! We will be talking about all the exciting guest speakers and fun activities to come this year. No matter your experience level, if you are interested in gardening we would love to have you! Info: cornwallhortsociety@gmail.com

PARKINSON AWARENESS & ACTION for Cornwall & Area support group meeting on the third (3rd) Wednesday of every month. We meet on the lower floor of Chartwell Retirement Residence on 4th St, and McConnell at 1pm. People with Parkinson, care providers and support people are welcome. Info: Tom at 613.363.7375 or email tom.olien01@gmail.com

ROYAL CANADIAN LEGION BR 297 Ladies’ Auxiliary Monthly Breakfast for 2025. Held from 9-11:30 am. Dates are: March 9, April 13, May 11 (Mother’s Day Breakfast), June 15, July 13. Thank you for your support. Breakfast includes: eggs, bacon, homefries, baked beans, sausages, coffee, tea & toast. There is also a kids breakfast. Ann Primeau (Pres.) and Mary Payette (PRO).

MOCCASIN RAILROAD CLUB OF CORNWALL meetings are on the first Wednesday of every month (Sept. to June) at 7pm in room 122 at Center Charles-Emile Claude.  This is a non-profit social club for people interested in model railroading as a hobby.  Visitors are welcome.  Contact cpatrick1@cogeco.ca.

THE SEAWAY STRINGS invites experienced fiddlers to join us for another year of fun playing Scottish, Irish, and Old Time music Thurs. from 1-3pm at the Seaway Senior Citizens Club, 506 Pitt St. Info: Jane 613-861-8100.

MARCH BREAK FUN at OPG’s Saunders Hydro Dam Visitors Centre. Join us for some fun FREE educational programs. Learn more at opg.com/saunders

CORNWALL QUILTERS GUILD will hold their next monthly meeting on  Mon. March 17 at 1 p.m. in St. Matthews Lutheran Church hall, 1509 2nd St. W. Topic:  Upcoming Quilt Show. Info: Barb 613-360-8079 

BINGO AT PRECIOUS BLOOD PARISH HALL Wed., March 19.  Doors open at 5pm, Early Bird at 6:20pm and Bingo at 7:00pm.  Hot dogs and refreshments available for purchase.  See you there! More info call 613-931-1424.

FREE GOOGLE SUITE CLASS – Tri-County Litaracy  has seats left in our upcoming in-person Google Suite class (video). Class runs March 25th to May 1st, Tuesdays, and Thursdays from 5:30 pm to 7 pm.

ARE YOU AGED 55+? Join us in our activities!  Bid Euchre, Fast Crib, Grandma Bingo, Knitting / crocheting for our community, Friday lunches, Hall rental no alcohol. The Cornwall Senior Citizens Club welcomes you. For info. on activities, membership, and hall rentals, visit 119 Pitt St. Cornwall, ON or call 613-861-2573.

MENTAL ILLNESS FAMILY SUPPORT GROUPS for people in Cornwall & district with a mentally ill adult child, sibling or spouse. Meet others who understand what you’re going through. In-person (Cornwall): monthly 3rd Thursday 6 PM. ZOOM: bi-weekly Tuesday 6 PM. Details: email rollercoaster.families@gmail.com or visit www.listentofamilies.ca

KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS 5068 St. Patrick’s Day Dinner & Dance at Precious Blood Parish Hall on Fri., March 14 from 4pm to 10pm.  Cocktails @ 4pm, Dinner @6pm, Dance with live music @ 7pm, beer & wine available. Call 613-551-9773 for tickets.

CELEBRATE ST. PATTY’S DAY  with AM FM Band on March 15th in support of ANAF Unit #342, Marlborough St., Cornwall. Music from 2-6 pm. Kitchen serving Irish Stew starting at 5 pm. Tickets available at ANAF. 

TRI-COUNTY COUNTRY MUSIC ASSOCIATION Music and Dance on Sun., March 9 from 1-5 pm at South Stormont Township Hall, 2 Mille Roches Rd. Info: Mary  613-498-8120. Please note that information on dance cancellations will be posted on the Tri-County Country Music Association Facebook group.

THE PATRONS OF ST. COLUMBAN FOUNDATION invites you to a spaghetti dinner fundraiser at the Knights of Columbus Council 755, 205 Amelia St. on Sun. March 30 from 4-6:30 p.m. Tickets  are available at St. Columban’s parish office during office hours, from Foundation members, by calling Brian at 613-933-8353 and at the Knight of Columbus.   Everyone is welcome. 

BAKTRAK 50’s & 60’s Country & Rock ‘n Roll (plus originals) March 22 • 7 pm • $5 at the door Bonville Lions Club 17413 McPhail Road, St. Andrews West

CLASSIC COUNTRY NIGHT – music, dance, live band all at the Lion’s Club in Bonville on March 8th from 5-10 pm. Dinner Irish Stew, salads & dessert – served at 5 pm. Catered by the Lion’s Club. Info: Marland 613-936-3625.

ALEXANDRIA BRIDGE CLUB invites players and partners  to join the Club every Thursday at 12:30 at the La Fraternité Hall at 49, St Paul St. Hope to see you there.

TRI-COUNTY LITERACY OFFERS FREE individualized one-on-one tutoring to adults.  You can improve reading, writing, math, or digital skills.  Supportive tutors help you every step of the way.  It is never too late to learn.  Info: 613-932-7161.

FILM SCREENING OF ‘A RETURN TO MEMORY’ March 8th, 7:00 pm at the Benson Centre, 800 7th St. West.  CFUW Cornwall & District and the Cornwall & District Labour Council present the NFB film “A Return to Memory” in honour of International Women’s Day.  Admission is free, donations will be gratefully accepted for the Last Resort program – United Way SDG.

LADIES’ AUXILIARY MEETINGS  at the Royal Canadian Legion Branch 297 are first Wed. of the month. Executive at 6:30 pm, General at 7 pm. Dates:   Apr. 2, May 7, 2025. Elections of executive 6 pm and general at 6:30 pm on June 4, 2025 (final meeting). President: Ann Primeau. PRO: Mary Payette.

MOSAIC STAINED GLASS WORKSHOP. March 6th 6:30-9pm at Seaway Senior Citizens Club, 506 Pitt St. OPEN to Public. Several Projects kits available. For information contact Shelley @ 613-551-9165 or email: shelley@SandRCreations.com. Register by Feb 14th to ensure availability of materials.

SPAGHETTI DINNER FUNDRAISER for Seaway Senior Citizens Club , Sat. April  5th  4pm – 7 pm at the Seaway Valley Theatre Company, 30 Sixth Street E.  Dine in or take out. Advance tickets at Seaway Senior Citizens Club 506 Pitt St . 932-4969.

BUNNY BAKE SALE & ART/CRAFT MARKET, Sat. April 12, Seaway Senior Citizens Club, 506 Pitt Street 10 am – 3 pm. Bake tables, cafe, art/craft tables, book table, silent auction. Vendor tables available for rent. Call Karen at 932-4969.

CORNWALL COMFORT QUILTS are handmade for and given to cancer patients. Info: Janice 613-936-1951.

BINGO AT THE CCÉC Come play every Monday at 6pm. Doors open at 4pm. NO RESERVATION. Meet us at CCÉC 146b avenue Chevrier, Cornwall.

BEREAVED FAMILIES OF ONTARIO South Eastern Region. Open and share group sessions 6pm on the 1st and 3rd Thursday of each month in the Starbrite Centre, located at 343 Pitt St. Info: 613-936-7470.

TAKE OFF POUNDS SENSIBLY (TOPS) meetings at Trinity Anglican Church, 105 Second St W. every Wed. at 4 PM. We are a non-profit support group to help you lose weight. Website: www.tops.org  Info: Danielle 613-938-9730.

SPAGHETTI  FUNDRAISER:  on the last Friday of the month. The next fundraiser will be on March 28th  at Knights of Columbus, 205 Amelia St. (downstairs) from 11:30am-1 pm and  4-6:30 pm.

SEAWAY TOASTMASTERS CLUB is a supportive public speaking group with a focus on personal growth. Join us every second and fourth Tuesday, at the Cornwall Public Library, at 6:15pm. Meeting at 6:30 sharp. Info: Nathalee Leblanc 613-302-9658 or nathaleemartin@gmail.com.

MULTIPLE MYELOMA SUPPORT: If you or someone you know has been diagnosed with Myeloma and would like to connect with others, join us on Facebook, and email: cornwallareasupport@myeloma.ca.

CORNWALL NEWCOMERS CLUB welcomes women who have moved in the last 4 years to Cornwall and the SD&G Counties. Info: Henriette 613-330-9039.

WING NIGHT at ANAF 14 Marlborough every Wed. starting at 5pm with music from 5-9 pm. Fun darts Sunday and Thursday nights 7-10 pm. Info:  613-938-5020.

ST. LAWRENCE SEAWAY STAMP CLUB meeting Tues. March 19th  from 6:30-8:30 pm (every 3rd Tuesday of the month) at Cornwall Public Library, 2nd floor .

CORNWALL SENIOR CITIZENS’ BRIDGE CLUB (age 50+) invites you to play Duplicate Bridge on Monday and Friday afternoons 12:30pm at the Benson Center. ACBL sanctioned Club. Info: Lorna at 613-931-1283.

ST. LAWRENCE SENIORS BINGO at ANAF Mondays and Thursdays. Doors open at 10am. Bingo starts at 12pm. Next euchre is March 5 and 19. Call 613-936-6060 to register.

SEAWAY FIBROMYALGIA GROUP Aqua Fitness Group @Cornwall Aquatic Center every Tuesday & Friday from 12pm-1pm. Info: Denise 613-662-5003; Theresa 613-662-8713 seawayfmgroup@gmail.com

IF YOU ARE LOOKING FOR BOOKS AND ITEMS of a religious nature, visit “Catholic Information Centre” Mon.- Fri.10am-4pm at Unit 1, 812 Pitt St. 613-933-5099

CORNWALL TOWNSHIP LIONS CLUB Let’s Play Euchre March 19 at 7 pm. Info Roly 613-360-3584 or Gerry 613-931-3076.

IS SOMEONE’S DRINKING BOTHERING YOU? You are not alone. There is help and hope. Call 613-937-4880 or visit www.al-anon.org

FISH AND CHIPS at the Cornwall Royal Canadian Legion every Friday from 4:30-6:30pm. Take out or eat in. Order: 613-933-2362.

REGULAR FUN DART GAMES at Cornwall Royal Canadian Legion every Mon.& Tues at 1pm. Everyone welcome. Info: 613 931-1815

SENIORS & FRIENDS Knights Of Columbus  Wednesday Lunches from 11:30am-1pm, 205 Amelia St. (downstairs). Take-out available. 613-932-7600.

CORNWALL NEW HORIZONS BAND Beginner classes Tuesday; Band rehearsals Monday; Band practice Thursday. Classes are 3:30-4:30pm band is 3:30-5:00pm, arrive 15 minutes early to set up. St Felix de Valois church hall. Info: cnhbandtra@gmail.com

SEAWAY WINDS CONCERT BAND invites musicians who play an instrument at an intermediate level to join us. Rehearsals every Wednesday, 6:45pm to 8:45pm at St-Felix de Valois Catholic Church, 620 Glengarry Blvd, Cornwall.  Ralph Bough at 613-362-4881.

LANDSCAPING & GROUNDS MAINTENANCE LABOURER (certificate program) offered by Tri-County Literacy from  April 7 to May 7 (Mondays & Wednesdays) from 10 am – noon. CALL 613-932-7161, extension 2 to apply by the March 28 deadline. Seats are limited.

CORNWALL TOWNSHIP LIONS CLUB BONVILLE Breakfast every Sunday 8-noon. Info: Roly 613-360-3584.

WINGS & THINGS at Knights Of Columbus 205 Amelia St. (downstairs) every Thursday from 4:30-8pm. Take-out available.

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