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 905-703-6248 or bender.philip@gmail.com
Dates: Every 2nd 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 705-351-2096 or email: mensprobuswasagabeach@gmail.com.
Date: Every 1st 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
Wasaga Sunbirds PROBUS Club
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: 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 705-309-4568 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: 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
Date: Every Sunday – 1:00 pm
Location: Legion Hall, Wasaga Sports Park, Klondike Park Rd.
$5.00 buy in. Cash bar will be open however the kitchen will be closed. All are welcome.
See list on page 18 of this issue
Date: Mondays & Fridays – 7:00 pm
Location: Wasaga Beach Presbyterian Community Church, 208 Mosley St.
If you think you may have a problem with drugs/alcohol, come visit us. You can do it. We can help.
Date: Saturday February 22 - 1:00 pm
Location: Wasaga Beach United Church , 380 Zoo Park Road S. 10.00 per person. Share the Wealth . Coffee . Tea & Cookies.
Please call Mildred at 705-321-9991 or 705-429-9979
Date: Sunday, February 23 - 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm
Location: Royal Canadian Legion Branch 645, 1888 Klondike Park Rd.
Join Jason George for an unforgettable evening as he takes you on a journey around the world to find your favourite wild animals! Don't miss this captivating presentation that brings the wonders of wildlife to life. Entry Fee: $10/person
Tickets available at the door or reserve with Jason. Snack bar and cash bar open (19+). Contact: 647-2974987
Date: Monday February 24 – 6:30 pm
Location: Wasaga Stars Arena – Rotary Room
All are welcome. Guest speaker will be Katelyn Dewar from the Royal Victoria Hospital
Contact: info@rotary.wasagabeach.com
Date: Thursday March 20 – 10:00 am or 7:00 pm
Location: Wasaga Stars Arena – Rotary Room Register at: FilmWasaga.ca/InfoSessions .
See more info on page 9 of this issue.
February
H R I Z O N S
The Facts, The Progress, The Future - All in One Place
TLiving the Dream in Wasaga Beach
wenty years ago, I fulfilled my dream of living near South Georgian Bay by moving to Wasaga Beach. I purchased a small cottage in the west end—modest but perfect—because what truly mattered was being able to walk out my door and reach the beach in under a minute. It felt like paradise.
Over time, my little dream grew. I expanded the house, adding a new section, and now I have not one but four heating systems.That might sound excessive, but it happened gradually The original tiny cottage came with a gas fireplace and auxiliary baseboard heaters. Five years later, when I built the addition, I installed in-floor heating for cozy winters.Then, just last year, I made the leap to a heat pump - a decision that's been transformative.
Government programs have played a big role in making my home more efficient and affordable to maintain.Through one initiative, I received a $5,000 grant and an interest-free loan of up to $40,000.Thank you,Trudeau!
With that support, I wrapped the old cottage in high-density insulation and replaced the windows and doors.Today, my home is warm, comfortable, and energy-efficient, with significantly lower energy bills.As an environmentalist, I'm thrilled that these upgrades have also reduced my carbon footprint by cutting down on fossil fuel use.
If you own an older cottage, programs like these can make a world of difference. Many people aren't aware that heat pumps are dual-purpose marvels—they provide heat in the winter and cool air in the summer, all while being more efficient than traditional furnaces or air conditioners. Even if you only use your cottage in the summer, upgrading to a heat pump when it's time to replace your air conditioner is worth considering.
Excitingly, Ontario has just launched another new program: the Home Renovation Savings Program, which covers up to 30% of costs for upgrades like new windows, doors, insulation, heat pumps, rooftop solar panels, and battery storage. It's a fantastic opportunity to enhance your home's comfort and energy efficiency while saving money
To learn more, visit https://wasagabeachclimateaction.com/energy-efficiencyrebates/ There's even support for small businesses—check out the https://saveonenergy.ca/en/For-Your-Home/Peak-Perks
If you have any questions or need help navigating these programs, I'd be happy to assist. Feel free to reach out to me at:
Kathleen Caswell: Chair, Wasaga Beach ClimateActionTeam info@WasagaBeachClimateAction.com
ACTION - GLOBAL IMPACT
Engage with Wasaga Beach ClimateAction Team
wasagabeachclimateaction.com
info@wasagabeachclimateaction.com
I told my plants it's Valentine's Day, and now they're asking for a little more thyme.
My IQ test results came back. They were negative.
February: when the snow makes your lawn look as good as your neighbour's.
What did one light bulb say to the other on Valentine's Day? “I love you watts and watts!”
Why did the banana go out with the prune? Because it couldn't find a date!
What do farmers give for Valentine's Day? Lots of hogs and kisses!
I tried to make a snow angel, but it came out looking more like a snow couch.
Before you marry a person, you should first make them use a computer with a slow Internet connection to see who they really are.
I don't mind the snow... I just wish it didn't have to be so everywhere.
What do you get when you cross a polar bear with a seal? A polar bear.
One groundhog predicted six more weeks of winter - at this point, I think it's a life sentence!
What did one DNA say to the other DNA? “Do these genes make me look fat?”
What's the difference between an outlaw and an in-law? Outlaws are wanted.
