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The St. George’s Cathedral Advent Concert Series continues on Thursday December 5 from 12:15pm to 12:50pm with Piano Duo Valery Lloyd-Watts & Clare Gordon performing. The series will continue on Thursdays through December 19. Admission is free, with a voluntary offering collected. The Cathedral is at 270 King St. E. (at Johnson) in Kingston. Call 613-548-4617 or visit www.stgeorgescathedral.ca. Join us for a mid-day musical interlude! Advent Carols - Dec. 1 - An Advent Candlelight Procession with carols will take place at St. George’s Cathedral on Sunday, Dec. 1 at 5 p.m. As well as leading the congregational singing, the Cathedral Adult and Children’s Choirs will sing music by Mark Sirett, John Brooks, Emma Lou Diemer, Franz Biebl, Orlando Gibbons, and others. The Cathedral is at 270 King St. E. (at Johnson) in Kingston. Call 613-548-4617 or visit stgeorgescathedral. ca. Join us as we celebrate the beginning of the Advent season! The service symbolizes the journey from Advent to Christmas, from the Old Testament to the New, from darkness to light. Beginning in darkness and silence, candles are gradually lit as the choir travels to and sings in different parts of the Cathedral, until the building is filled with light and music. Kingston Blood Services - Permanent clinic at 850 Gardiners Rd, every Tuesday and Wednesday 3 - 7 p.m. and Thursday 9 a.m. - 7 p.m. The Kingston Theatre Organ Society - Dave Wickerham in concert Friday, Nov. 29, at 7:30 p.m. at the Kingston Korean Church (89 Kirkpatrick St.). Dave is one of our most popular visiting artists, coming for his sixteenth successive return engagement. Need we say more? Tickets: Call Nancy 613-386-7295, or visit www.ktos.ca. Come along for a great evening of fun organ music! Quill Lecture Series Dec. 1 at 2 p.m. at 143 Union St. Turning the Page: A Peek Into What is New and Upcoming for Your Winter Reading. Deanna MacDonald, Programming and Outreach Librarian, KFPL. Beginner Yoga Classes at 5 Beaver Cres. off of Collins Bay Rd. Wednesdays & Thursdays - 6:45 - 8:00 p.m. & Fridays 9:15 - 10:30 a.m. For more info:Sharon at 613 384-1547 or sharonruthprice@gmail.com Seniors Community Club #523 Centre 70 (Upstairs) Corner of Front and Days Rd. Bridge Players needed, Shuffleboard is full at this time. Tuesday and Thursday afternoon 1 - 3:30 p.m. September - mid December and January - end of May. Phone: Bert 613-5467394 or Pat 613-767-6308. The ‘Silver Wings’ welcomes ex-service members from all branches. For a fun social
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afternoon, please join us at 416 Wing, Kingston, on the third Sunday of every month at 1 pm. For more details and info please contact Molly at 613-389-6120.
DivorceCare Support group- for anyone going through the pain of separation and divorce. Meets Thursday evenings from 6:30-8pm at Westside Fellowship Church 1021 Woodbine Rd. Start date is Thursday, September Trinity Presbyterian Church, Amherstview 19. Meets for 13 weeks. For more info or to Ont, is having a Turkey Dinner Saturday, Nov. register contact Julia at outreach@wfcrc.ca or 30 from 5 - 7 p.m. Dessert will be homemade 613-384-7306. pie. Retired from Bell? We’re the Bell Pensioners’ The Bath Artisans’ invite you to a reception at Group (BPG), representing retirees from Bell the Wilson Room, Monday, Dec. 2nd from 7 and its affiliate companies. Our mandate is to to 9 p.m.at the Kingston Public Library at 130 protect your defined benefit pension and benJohnson St. in Kingston. Stop by for refresh- efits. BPG will inform, advise, represent and ments and visit the Bath Artisans’ while perus- support you. Visit www.bellpensionersgroup. ing their art. The art will be on display for the ca and if you’re not already a member, click on month of December, see you there. the Membership tab or contact us at ottawa@ bellpensionersgroup.ca. Are you sick? Depressed? You are welcome to Kingston Healing Clinic where trained person- Kingston afternoon Shout Sister Choir welnel will pray for you. Every Monday between comes all new members. We do not audition 6-9 p.m., 999 Sydenham Rd., Kingston. Third and learn music by ear. Our repertoire is fresh Day Worship Centre. We believe in miracles. & fun. All levels of singers welcome. Practices Wednesday afternoon 1 - 3 p.m. UnitarQC Connection Youth Event: Friday, Nov. ian Place. 206 Concession St. Kingston. www. 29 at 7:30 pm. Come celebrate our awesome shoutsisterchoir.ca. God with youth from all over the Kingston and Quinte region! With band FMReset and Aglow with Harmony - The Greater Kingston speaker Eric Lammers. Salvation Army Cita- Chorus of the Sweet Adelines presents their del – 816 Centennial Drive, Kingston. Light Christmas concert on December 7, 7 p.m. at refreshments & free will offering. Sponsored Cooke’s-Portsmouth United Church 200 Norby Quinte Christian High School www.qchs. man Rogers Drive. Enjoy our beautiful harca 613-968-7870. mony and glowing atmosphere with songs of the season and special guests the Limestone The Sharing Centre at Emmanuel Untied Ringers. For advance tickets or information call Church Odessa (63 Factory Street behind the Margaret at 613-881-0010. Royal Bank) now has fall clothing available. Many items at great prices so come in and St. Paul the Apostle Church Bazaar - 1111 Taycheck out what we have to offer! Our hours lor Kidd Blvd. Nov. 30, 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. Featurare Tuesdays and Wed. 10 a.m. - 3 p.m. Thurs. ing 16 Artisans, Tea Room, Bake Sale, Silent 6 -8 p.m. More info: 613-386-7125. Auction, and Roving Clown to entertain the youngsters. Bring your children and grandchilSimply Paradise Dance every Sunday, 6-10 dren to do their Christmas shopping and have p.m. at the 560 Legion, 734 Montreal St., their purchases gift wrapped. Something for Kingston. Admission includes munchies, prizes everyone! Information: 613-389-8361 and a delicious meal. Dance the night away to a magnificent selection of music by Superior Royal Canadian Legion Branch 631 in ColSound. Singles or couples ages 40-90 all wel- lins Bay - Friday, Nov. 29 –Entertainment by come. The dance celebrated its 25th anniver- Showman’s Karaoke.Euchre at the Branch evsary in April 2010. Contact: Shirley Skinner, ery Sunday at 12:45 p.m. 613-634-1607. Seeley’s Bay Legion - Dec. 1 Old Time FidWomen Supporting Women - A support group dlers’ Christmas Dinner, 2 p.m. for women in current or previous unhealthy relationships held at K3C Community Counsel- Royal Canadian Legion Branch 560 - Nov. 29 ling Centre, 417 Bagot St. Kingston, Tuesdays Friday Night Karaoke hosted by R&R Karaoke from 1:30 – 3:00 p.m. Drop-in style group, no from 8 p.m. - midnight in the lounge. Saturday, registration required. A confidential, nonjudg- Nov. 30 “The Sounds of Tyme” entertain from mental space to talk, connect and support each 8 p.m. - midnight in the longe. All welcome. other. Light refreshments will be served. For additional information contact: Dana 613-549- GriefShare Support group- for anyone going through the pain of the loss of a loved one. 7850 x 3224 or Stefanie x 3229. Meets Thursday afternoons from 1:00-2:30pm Bed Roll Club now meets once a month @ at Bayridge Alliance Church in Kingston. Start Cooke’s-Portsmouth United Church. Next date is Thursday, October 10. Meets for 11 meeting: Thursday, Dec. 5 1 - 3 p.m. Call 613- weeks. For more info or to register contact Julia at outreach@wfcrc.ca or 613-384-7306. 766-7818 for info.
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Drum Circle. Hosted by Julian Gregory. Drop into the drum circle at Ben’s Pub (105 Clergy Street) on Sundays, 8-10pm. No experience necessary. Free. This circle is open to all. Ben’s Pub is family-friendly, all ages, and wheelchair accessible. Bring hand drums (African, Middle Eastern, Irish, etc.), shakers, flutes, and other instruments. If you don’t have any, we have extra. Come to play, or sit back and watch. Go to www.juliangregory.ca for more information. e. 39 Club of Kingston dance Friday, Nov. 29. Music by Land O’ Lake Cruisers. 8 - 11:30 p.m. Collins Bay Royal Canadian Legion 631, 4034 Bath Rd. Singles and Couples welcome. Dress Code in effect. The Kingston Potters’ Guild is holding their annual Christmas Sale Thursday, Nov. 28 Sunday, Dec. 1 at Portsmouth Olympic Harbour (Press Lounge), 53 Yonge St. Join us to see the works of local artists. Free admission. Show times: Thursday 6pm - 9pm, Friday 10am - 9pm, Saturday 10am - 5pm, Sunday 10am - 3pm. The Kingston Townsmen Chorus invites all boys (under age 16 must be accompanied by a parent or guardian) and men, who like to sing and have fun doing it, to join us for our weekly rehearsals: every Monday evening from Nov. 11 until Dec. 9. Location is Christ Church Parish Centre, 990 Sydenham Rd. Ability to read music is not required. We will teach you how to sing both seasonal and other songs from our repertoire. Usual start time is 7:15 p.m. but may be delayed to 8 p.m. if we are performing that evening. For times and other info, contact:613 -817-7733/kingston.townsmen@ gmail.com; 613-389-6186 /fpinch@cogeco. ca.
2-4 p.m. Take home baked goods and local crafts. Free admission. Tea & goodies available. Call (613) 389-7585 for information. Christmas Craft, Bake & Yard Sale @ R. C. Legion Br. 623 Saturday, Nov. 30 on County Rd. 4 in Millhaven 8 a.m. -- ??? For Table Rentals Call Jean Compeau @ 613-531-9245. Everyone Welcome! Open to the public. Come and Find your treasure! Kingston Christian Fellowship (KCF) is hosting a financial seminar at their church at 2621 Hwy 38, 5 minutes north of #401 Saturday, Nov. 30 a.m. - 1 p.m. Co-hosted by K3C - a Kingstonbased credit counselling agency - the seminar will present ways to eliminate then avoid debt, provide resources and follow-up support according to personal circumstances. There is no charge for this community service, and everyone is welcome to attend. Light refreshments will be served. To ensure enough handouts can be prepared in advance, Please register at email kcfinancialseminar@gmail.com. Wolfe Island Christmas Arts and Crafts Market Sunday, Dec. 1, Wolfe Island Community Hall 10 a.m. - 3 p.m. Free ferry ride – no need to bring your vehicle the hall is just one block from the ferry dock. Bath Legion at Millhaven Events - Nov. 29 Friday Lunch Special 11:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.; Nov. 30 - Join us for Christmas Craft, Bake, and Yard Sale 8 am to ???; Dec. 4 Wednesday breakfast 7 a.m. to 1 p.m. Everyone welcome to all events.
Boomers Rock ‘n Roll Fitness Walk to the Beat plus Stretch and Strength Tuesdays and Thursdays. Join us any time for demos and music, and information . Six week Live Vibrantly - Learn strategies for preven- courses. Call Dee 613-389-6540 for west tative health care and how to do a personal end location. health assessment. Fridays Nov. 8 to Dec. 13, 11:30 a.m. Topics include: Relationships with ‘’Sno-Birds’’ Boomers golf clinics for Food; Whole Food, Whole Life; Seasonal women and men 50+ yrs. who would like Menu Planning; Our Health, Our Immunity; to improve distance/accuracy of the ball, Natural Preventive Care; Food for Thought. as well as addressing injuries specific to golf . A fundraiser for women’s shelters. 56 Francis St, 613.548.7810. For location in Kingston’s west end and Standeasy at the RCHA Club - TGIF Fridays, additional info please call Dee at 613-389no cover 5:30 - 8 p.m. Nov. 29, Elizabeth & 6540. Tegan, back by popular demand to TGIF. Friday, Nov. 29 8:30 p.m.-midnight, Sam and Senior 4 Seniors Personal Fitness ProZak. Return engagement! Sam Hopkins’ voice grams. Considering individual current and Zak Colbert’s smooth guitar! Saturday, physical conditions to achieve a higher Nov. 30 8:30 - midnight, The Big Phat Horn level of wellness and increased enBand. Get your tickets early for this night! $15 ergy for physical mobility and health for an awesome night of big band and popular independence,complimenting your active music. Featuring Michael K. Myers on vocals. lifestyle by improving balance, coordinaSundays - Unplugged open mic folk nights at tion and increasing strength of joints and 7:30 p.m. with Jon McLurg and Brian Flynn. muscles. Customized, In-home personal Jingle Bell Tea & Sale Saturday, Nov. 30 at St. training /affordable group rates too. A Andrew’s By-The-Lake United Church (off fundraiser for shelters in Kingston. Call Lakeview Ave. near Front and Days Rd.) from Dee 613-389-6540.
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Holiday Gathering & Candle Lighting Ceremony
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Monday December 2, 2013 at 7:00pm The James Reid Family and Staff invite you to our Holiday Gathering and Candle Lighting Ceremony at the James Reid Reception Centre. We will support you in your grief and light a candle in remembrance of those we love.
6 The Frontenac EMC - Thursday, November 28, 2013
For more information please call 613-544-3411. Refreshments following.
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