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Date: 3rd Thursday of the month 10:00 am to noon Location: Wasaga Beach RecPlex, 1724 Mosley St. Retired & semi-retired women are welcomed in order to socialize with others by taking part in activities such as trips, theatre outings, cards, book clubs, golf, walking & listening to different speakers each month. For more information contact: Barb Sutton 705-429-9702

Date: Tuesdays at 7pm & Thursdays at 12pm Location: United Church, 380 Zoo Park Road For more information contact 416-829-8259 or email Francine0464@rogers.com. Visit website at https://brownbaggerssecularaa.com

Date: 1st Thursday of each month - 12:30 – 2:00 pm Location: Wasaga Beach Public Library, Meeting Room.

All Parkinson's patients & caregivers welcome.

For more information contact Phil Bender 905-7036248 or bender.philip@gmail.com

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Dates: Every 2 Thursday of the month via Zoom Location: Zoom meeting – register by Zoom link GBPC promotes the appreciation & enjoyment of photography, providing an opportunity for photographers to meet & exchange ideas, exhibit their work & advance their skills.

For more info please email: communications@gbpc.ca

Date: 2nd Thursday of each month 9:30 am – noon Location: Wasaga Beach RecPlex, 1724 Mosley Street Social club for retired or semi-retired men to meet & have coffee, hear interesting & informative speakers, & have fun. Monthly social outings to which partners are usually included. For info call Rick at 705-3512096 or email: mensprobuswasagabeach@gmail.com.

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Date: Every 1 Tuesday of the month – 10:00 am Location: Wasaga Beach Recplex, 1724 Mosley Street Regular meetings for retired & semi-retired people who value & appreciate opportunities to meet others, enjoy hearing Guest Speakers & attending interest groups, visit places & organizations. For information please email: newsletter@beachcombersprobus.com

Date: Every 4th Thursday of the month – 10 am Location: Wasaga Beach RecPlex, 1724 Mosley Street Meetings for retired & semi-retired women who are looking for fellowship, friendship and fun. We invite Guest Speakers and have additional interest groups.

Organized trips to various places or interest & organizations. More info email: probusatthebeach@gmail.com

Date: Thursdays 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm Location: Lions Den, RecPlex. 1724 Mosley St. Fun Night of Darts. Play as a spare or join a team. $5.00 per night To register or for more info email: marlwooddarts@gmail.com or call Ellen: 416-909-6229

Date: 1st Thursday of each month – 10:00 AM Location: RecPlex, Oakview Room. 1724 Mosley St. Association of retired & semi-retired women from all walks of life looking for fellowship & friendship from like minded women. We invite guest speakers, have various outings & many special interest groups such as euchre, bowling, book club, dominoes & lunch group. For information email Sue Payne: nwpmembership@gmail.com

Date: Every Wednesday – 6:45 pm – 7:45 pm Location: Wasaga Beach Library, 544 River Road West For more information, contact: Mike at 705-3094568 or email: mike_wold@hotmail.com

Date: 3rd Thursday of each month 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm Prime Time Club, (RecPlex), 1724 Mosley St. Please come & join us. For more info: www.geobaycoinstampclub.com

Date: Saturday November 23 - 10:00 am - 3:00 am.

Location: Wasaga Beach United Church, 380 Zoo Park Road.

Original handmade crafts, unique gifts for Christmas, homemade baked goods, preserves and frozen food items. Great gift items for everyone from 23+ vendors and growing. Gift baskets to win.

Final draws for Gift Card Tree, a $500.00+ value and $250.00+ value. Lunch cantina & door prizes.

Wheelchair accessible & plenty of parking.

Date: Saturday November 23 – 5:00 start (parade time approx. 2 hours) Location: Starts on Dunkerron Ave, Mosley Street to the RecPlex Don't miss the festive tree lighting ceremony at the Oakview Woods Gazebo right after the parade!

Date: November 23 – 24 Location: Wasaga Beach RecPlex This year, the market will be held indoors at the RecPlex, with our annual Funderland family event taking place on the 24th, making it a fun-filled weekend for the whole family! Join us for delicious food, festive activities, and a holiday atmosphere reminiscent of Europe's markets. Don't miss out on this unforgettable holiday experience!

Date: Sunday December 08 – 10:00 am – 12:00 pm Location: Dance by Design studio 471 River Road West Come join the 6th annual, fun, community Christmas Tea. Brunch with the dancers & enjoy a festive tea, scones, desserts, music, dance and more. Please RSVP at 705-422-2426 or info@dancebydesign.ca

Date: December 31 – Cocktails at 6:30, Dinner at 7:00. Cash Bar DJ – Jay Grant. Roast Beef and Chicken with all the trimmings served. $60 per person.

Contact Club at 705-429-4266 or Verna 705-429-1629

Date: December 31 – 6:00 pm – 1:00 am Location: Wasaga Beach RecPlex, Hall 1A Roast beef dinner with champagne at midnight.

Party favours, 50/50, prizes and fun. Cash Bar. Entertainment by Rosie's Smokehouse Deluxe & DJ Yes. Tickets $80.00, Branch Members $75.00. Purchase at: wasaganewyearseve2025.eventbrite.ca

See the informative 'Centre Spread' pages of this issue for more information.

Date: November 30 – 10:00 am – 4:00 pm Location: Prime Time Club, Wasaga Beach RecPlex Lunch will be served between 11:00 am & 2:00 pm.

If you are donating Baked Goods, please drop off at the Club between 2-4 pm on Friday, November 29th.

Date: The 2nd Wednesday of every month Location: Wasaga Stars Arena/Library ReMAX Room Please come and join us. For more information on becoming a Friend, email us at fotlwasagabeach@gmail.com, follow us on Facebook at Wasaga Beach Friends of the Library or call the Library at 705-429-5481

Date: Tuesdays – 1:00 pm – 3:30 pm Location: RecPlex - Prime Time Club, 1724 Mosley Street All Cribbage players welcome. Please join us for a fun afternoon. New players, if you wish to learn how to play we, can make arrangements to teach you.

Please contact Denise at 705-352-1305 for more information.

Date: Every Friday morning – 9:15 - 10:00 am Location: Wasaga Beach Community Presbyterian Church (meeting room) - 208 Mosley St. Please come and join us. For more info phone Sue: 705-606-0577

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Date: 4 Wednesday of every month 7:00 – 8:00 pm (October 23 – November 27) Location: Zoom meeting Meetings open to everybody interested in protecting the Environment and helping the climate.

Email: info@wasagabeachclimateaction.com for zoom code

Date: November 19 – 6:30 – 8:00 pm Location: Stonebridge Art Gallery, 1 Market Lane, nd Suite 8 (2 floor – Elevator access) Wasaga Beach Climate Action Team cordially invites you to this Volunteer Information event for anybody with an interest in protecting the Environment and helping the climate.

More info: wasagbeachclimateaction.com

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Honouring Ilona Matthews Ilona Matthews was an inspiring force in the fight to protect our environment and one of the founding members of the Wasaga Beach Climate Action Team, established in 2021. Serving as our SecretaryTreasurer for three years, Ilona dedicated countless hours to our cause with unmatched passion and generosity. Her commitment to public service and to the health of our planet made an indelible impact. On October 29th, Ilona lost her quiet battle with cancer. Her absence will be profoundly felt, and we extend our deepest condolences to her husband David and her family.

Volunteering for a Greener Tomorrow We invite everyone to join us on November 19th at the Stonebridge Art Gallery (located above the Century 21 office). This open house welcomes guests anytime from 6:30 to 8:00 p.m.

Volunteering enriches both communities and individuals, sparking growth, connection, and purpose. Through service, we gain fresh perspectives, find new meaning, and contribute to a cause larger than ourselves. No single person can solve the climate crisis, but together, we can drive meaningful change.

In tribute to Ilona's dedication, we'll feature a remembrance display.

Please come to share your thoughts and reflections, and to join in her passion for protecting the environment.

Join us on November 19th as we gather to discuss how we, as a community, can reduce our environmental impact and build a sustainable future. Let's collaborate, honor Ilona's legacy, and explore how each of us can contribute to the change we wish to see.

For more information, visit https://wasasgabeachclimateaction.com/coffee-cake-climate/ Engage with Wasaga Beach Climate Action Team WasagaBeachClimateAction.com info@WasagaBeachClimateAction.com

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