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SEAWAY WINDS CONCERT BAND’S annual spring concert “To Mom With Love” will celebrate Mothers, both old and young, and bring back memories of those mothers no longer with us. Featuring some of Mom’s favourite tunes such as ‘The Wind Beneath My Wings’, ‘Five Foot Two’, music from Abba and from the swing era, plus more. This heartfelt concert is directed by Barb Hunter with guest soloist, Janet Timms. Friday, May 10, 7pm, at St. Felix de Valois Catholic Church, behind the Eastcourt Mall, tickets $20 adults, $10 students, children under 10 free. Tickets available from Band members and at the door.

SUGARBUSH BREAKFAST Saturday April 27th 10 am – 1 pm at the Seaway Senior Citizens Club, 506 Pitt St. Advance ticket purchase required. Call 932-4969.

FREE IMPROVISATION WORKSHOP with Robert Poirier titled “Jeux dits impros!”  on Thurs., May 9 at 6:30pm at the gymnasium of the Charles-Émile Claude Center, located at 146 Chevrier Ave. Tickets: https://lamalgamedesarts.ca/.

SPRING  RUMMAGE SALE @ Knox-St. Paul’s United Church,800 -12th St. East (Off McConnell North) Main Level, Sat., April 27  9AM to 12Noon. Great Bargains – Clothes, Books, Household Articles and much more

WING NIGHT at ANAF 14 Marlborough every Wed. starting at 5pm. Fun darts Sunday and Thursday nights 7-10 ……Friday afternoon fun darts 1:30 -4pm. Info:  613-938-5020.

CORNWALL WESLEYAN CHURCH invites you it’s Sunday Morning Worship Service at 10 am. Konnect Kids 4-12 years, Nursery available. Midweek Bible Study, Thurs. at 6:30 pm. Romans Part 1, 10 minute video session with Rev.J.D.Greer. Join us in person or via Zoom. Info: 613-936-9166 or cornwallwesleyan@gmail.com or www.cornwallwesleyanchurch.on.ca

HYMN FESTIVAL FOR EARTH DAY: April 21st at 7pm. Presented by the choir at Knox-St. Paul’s United  Church, 800 12th Street E. We will be joined by the choir of St. John’s Presbyterian Church. Readings, hymns and anthems to celebrate Earth Day.  All welcome!

STORMONT, DUNDAS & GLENGARRY SENIORS’ EDUCATION CENTRE INC. (aka-Encore Seniors’ Education Centre, Encore Education Centre) NOTICE TO MEMBERS OF ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING on Wednesday, May 15 1:30 pm, Encore Education Centre, 800 Twelfth St E. Info: 613-937-1525

ST. LAWRENCE SENIORS CLUB next Euchre is Wed., May 1. Please call 613-936-6060 to reserve. Everyone welcome.

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.

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

ST. JOSEPH’S CATHOLIC SECONDARY SCHOOL Presents Newsies on April 26- 27, May 3 -4 at 8 pm and Sun,. April 28 at 2pm at St. Josephs Catholic Secondary School, 1500 Cumberland St. Tickets can be purchased at the main office during regular school hours as well as at the door. Info: 613-932-0349

THE SEAWAY VALLEY SINGERS present their Spring Concert “30 YEARS OF SONG” on Fri., May 3 at 7:30 pm. at Christian Reformed Church in Williamsburg. For tickets visit www.seawayvalleysingers.ca

CORNWALL LEGION BRANCH 297 SENIOR’S OVER 60 CLUB monthly luncheon meeting and bingo will be held on May 2nd. Starting time at noon. All members are welcome.

SPRING MARKET Trinity Church Hall, 105 2nd St., W. on Sat., May 4 from 10am to 2pm. Reserve your table to sell your crafts or small household items.  Bake table and Refreshment Café  with sandwiches, tea or coffee. Info: Sandra – sandy.riv71@gmail.com or 613-932=3359

ST. LAWRENCE SEAWAY STAMP CLUB meets May 14th  (every 3rd Tuesday of the month) at Cornwall Public Library, 2nd floor from 6:30-8:30 pm.

CORNWALL TOWNSHIP LIONS CLUB Let’s play Euchre 7pm- May 1 & 15, June 12 & 26. Info: Roly Dixon 613-932-9396 OR Gerry 613-931-3076

SEAWAY SENIOR CITIZENS CLUB KNOWING AND GROWING GARDEN PROJECT with Karen Douglass Cooper free info session Tues. May 7th 1:30-3 pm at 506 Pitt St . Refreshments provided. Everyone welcome. Register: 932-4969.

KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS 205 Amelia St. (downstairs). Wings & Things every Thursday from 4:30-8pm. Take-out available.

SPAGHETTI  FUNDRAISER:  on the last Friday of the month. The next fundraiser will be on May 31st at Knights of Columbus, 205 Amelia St. (downstairs) from 11:30am-1 pm and  4-6:30 pm.

THE 50+ COMMUNITY CLUB hosting its monthly regular Euchre on Sat. April 20, 2024 St. Matthews Church, 15 Memorial Square, Ingleside.  12 noon start. Cash prizes, Door Prize, Snacks available.  Info Betty 613-984-1431.

SPAGHETTI DINNER sponsored by The Patrons of St. Columban Foundation, at the Knights of Columbus Council 755, 205 Amelia St. on Sun. Apr. 21 from 4-6:30 pm. Tickets are available at St. Columban’s parish office during office hours, from Foundation members, by calling Brian Lynch at 613-933-8353 and at the Knight of Columbus.

LEGION SENIORS OVER 60 CLUB BID EUCHRE will be held on May 9, 16, 23 and 30th in the main hall starting at 1 pm. All new players are welcome.

FOCUS ART ASSOCIATION 2024 Spring Art Exhibition featuring invited students, Cornwall Square Mall (2nd floor) April 18-21 and 25-28. Vernissage April 20 from 2 pm -5pm. Over 30 artists & students. Supported by Cornwall Square, YAC, Cline Gallery and Cornwall Lighting.

SPRING TO LIFE: Spring concert by the Centennial Choir of Cornwall on April 26 at 7pm at Aultsville Theatre. Tickets avail. from any choir member, Home Hardware, 1300 Vincent Massey Drive or Melody Music, 104 Pitt Street.

COUNTRY MUSIC & DANCE at the Cornwall Township Lions Club on May 11 from 6-11 pm.  BBQ Chicken, French Fries, salad & dessert  served at 6 pm. Info: 613-936-3625.

TRI-COUNTY COUNTRY MUSIC ASSOCIATION DANCE Lions Club Bonville Oct.12, Nov. 9, Dec.14 at 6pm-11pm.

BID EUCHRE TOURNAMENT for Hospice at the Cornwall Legion, April 20th start time 10 am sharp. Must be registered. Call Maggie Prieur 613-363-1753.

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.

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

ROYAL CANADIAN LEGION BR 297 Ladies’ Auxiliary Meetings of 2024. First Wednesday of the month. Executive meeting at 6:30 pm. General meeting at 7:00 pm. Dates are May 1st, June 5th. Ann Primeau (Pres.)

ROYAL CANADIAN LEGION BR 297 Ladies’ Auxiliary Monthly Breakfast for 2024. Second Sunday of the month. Dates are: May 12th, June 9th, July 14th, August 11th, September 8th, October 13th, November 17th, and December 15th. Ann Primeau (Pres.)

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: Rick at 613-932-2872.

ST. LAWRENCE SENIORS BINGO at ANAF Mondays and Thursdays. Doors open at 10am. Bingo starts at 12pm

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

KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS  “Seniors & Friends” Wednesday Lunches from 11:30am-1pm, 205 Amelia St. (downstairs). Take-out available. 613-932-7600.

GAMBLERS ANONYMOUS meetings every Tuesday at 7pm at Wesleyan Church, 780 Sydney St. 613-362-7634.

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

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

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.

SEAWAY SENIOR CITIZENS CLUB 506 Pitt St. offers guitar lessons, jamming sessions, chair yoga, fitness classes, bid euchre, canasta, crafts, quilting, choir, darts and more. Call 932-4969 for more info.

ROYAL CANADIAN LEGION Fish and Chips. Every Friday from 4:30-6:30pm. Take out or eat in. Order: 613-933-2362.

CORNWALL TOWNSHIP LIONS CLUB BONVILLE Breakfast every Sunday 8-noon. Info: Roly 613-932-9396.

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

SEAWAY WINDS CONCERT BAND invites musicians to join us. Rehearsals every Wednesday, 6:45-8:45pm at The Salvation Army Community Church, 500 York Street. Info: Ralph Bough at 613-362-4881.

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.

THE MOCCASIN RAILROAD CLUB meets at 7pm the first Wednesday of each month at the Centre Charles Emile Claude, 146B Chevrier Avenue. Modellers and rail enthusiasts. Info: John Kelly, 613 930-5646.

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.

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

CORNWALL ROYAL CANADIAN LEGION regular fun dart games every Mon.& Tues at 1pm. Everyone welcome. Info: 613 931-1815

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