Wednesday, October 5, 2022
Southpoint Sun - 7
Talking Over Turkey returns to Leamington By Mark Ribble After two years of pivoting due to COVID restrictions, the popular Talking Over Turkey initiative will return to the Highbury Canco tomato lot on Sherk Street in Leamington this December. Organizer Mike Diab says he’s thrilled to be back. “The last two years have been difficult and we did what we could do, but we’re looking forward to going forward again,” he said. Mike and his wife Deanna have been the backbone of the popular turkey and trimmings
giveaway for a number of years, giving away 600 turkeys and trimmings at the 2019 event alone. The Diabs credit the countless donors, sponsors and volunteers with keeping it going and they are always looking for more of each. “We’ve been getting good donations in,” he said. “We’ve got new donors, old donors, good feedback.” They have fundraisers planned to help cover the cost of such an undertaking and Mike is happy to help anyone who needs it. “People are struggling,” he said. “We see it first-hand.”
Currently, they are raising funds through Talking Over Turkey donation boxes located inside Lakeside Bakery and Deli, Lavender Spa and at Dr. Olivito’s Dentistry office in Kingsville. The date has not been set due to logistics of pinning down the turkey delivery, but Diab says it will be in December. If you’d like to help out, they are accepting e-transfers to their email at tot@bell.net. You can also email that address for more information. The Diabs would be happy to hear from you.
Kingsville Friendly Club Members enjoyed another afternoon of cards at the Kingsville Friendly Club on Tuesday, September 27. Winning scores were: Bridge: Bert Patrick 3900, Jean Kuipers 3160, Roy Trowell 3070. Euchre: John Gerhardt 99, Dawn Tizzard 92, Clare Shaw 84. Most lone hands: Dave Patterson and John Gerhardt tied with 4 each. Pepper: Ken Salter 262, Sue Girardin 257, Kathy Hedge 229. Most peppers: Ken Salter 6. There was a good turnout on Friday,
September 30 with the following results: Bridge: Roy Trowell 3340, Jean Kuipers 3100, Alta VanVliet 2930. Euchre: John Gerhardt 103, Sharie Blythe 91, Marie Geeves 85. Most lone hands: John Gerhardt 5. Pepper: Bob Cranston 272, Bob Bell 261, Maggie Hansen 244. Most peppers: Anne Burrell and Bob Cranston tied with 5 each. After cards, members celebrated October birthdays with cake and ice cream.
Community Calendar
OCTOBER 3-28 COATS FOR KIDS - South Essex Community Council (SECC) is collecting and distributing clean, gently used coats and winter accessories for babies, children, teens and adults. Drop off is at their offices in Leamington (215 Talbot St. E.) and Kingsville (313 Main St. E., Unit 21). More info: 519-326-8629 or secc.on.ca. TUESDAY, OCTOBER 11 ESSEX BRANCH OF ONTARIO ANCESTORS ZOOM PRESENTATION: Tuesday, October 11 at 7:00 pm – Wyandot Women & Anderdon Cemetery. McKelvey Kelly describes burial practices & emotion work. Free & open to everyone! Visit https://essex.ogs.on.ca for Zoom link to register. SATURDAY, OCTOBER 15 ONTARIO PURPLE MARTIN ASSOCIATION MEETING at the Orchard View Golf Course, 1357 County Road 34, Ruthven, at 9:00 a.m. The public is welcome to attend. We are happy to share our purple martin stories. For further information, please contact Paul at 519-738-3476. SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 5 TURKEY DINNER - Saturday, November 5 from 3:30-6:30 pm. Takeout only, $20 per meal, at Leamington United Church, 9 John St. For tickets call 519-326-9461. Advance tickets only. ONGOING GRIEF SHARE CLASSES will meet every Friday at 1:00 p.m. commencing September 9 for 13 weeks at the Leamington Half Century Centre, 160 Talbot St. E. There is no charge for these classes. Call 519-326-2521 to register or call Cliff at 519816-5449. ERIE SHORES TOASTMASTERS MEETING in person at 6:00 pm every other Wednesday at SEACLIFF MANOR - Theatre Room, 30 Seacliff Dr. E., Leamington. Develop your Communication and Leadership Skills in a positive, friendly environment. Next meetings are October 12th and 26th. Visit a meeting and see how you like it! For more info Email: ErieShoresTM@yahoo.com Facebook: Erie Shores Toastmasters or go to ErieShores. toastmastersclubs.org. KINGSVILLE COMMUNITY CENTRE CAFE - Open Tuesdays & Thursdays 9am to noon. Free Cookies, coffee & Wifi, 1860 Division Rd. N. Kingsville.
KINGSVILLE COMMUNITY CENTRE GUITAR WELLNESS - Thursdays 4:00 pm, Free drop-in program. Group guitar lessons to enhance physical, emotional and spiritual wellness. 1860 Division Rd. N. Kingsville. TAI CHI - Tuesdays & Thursdays 10:00 a.m. Free drop-in program at Kingsville Community Centre. Join us for gentle flowing stretching and movements. 1860 Division Rd. N. Kingsville. PLAY THE UKULELE WITH LIONEL KNIGHTS - Every Monday beginning June 6 at St. John’s Anglican Church in Leamington. Bring a music stand and your own uke if you can. There will be limited ukes available for use. Cost is $5 per session, which goes to the St. John’s kitchen to help with their programs. Call Lionel at 519-398-9645 for more info. T.O.P.S. - Take Off Pounds Sensibly - Meetings are held every Tuesday evening at the Leamington Half Century Centre, 160 Talbot St. E. Weigh-in from 6:00 - 6:45 p.m. Meeting 7:00 - 7:30 p.m. First meeting is free. For more inforamtoin call Joan at 519-326-2388. Everyone welcome. KINGSVILLE COMMUNITY CENTRE CAFE Open Tuesdays & Thursdays 9:00 am to noon. Free Coffee, Free Cookies & Free Wifi. 1860 Division Rd. N. Kingsville. MUSICIANS AND SINGERS WANTED at the Leamington Half Century Club to join in the weekly singalong every Wednesday at 10:00 a.m. Drop in if interested (160 Talbot St. E.). Call 519-326-2521 for more info. COMMUNITY ANGEL CLOTHING CUPBOARD OPEN WEDNESDAYS appointments preferred, walk-ins are welcome 11:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. Call 519-326-3111 to book your appointment. All are welcome! Free! St. John the Evangelist Anglican Church, 60 Erie St. N., Leamington. Donated gently used clothing for men, women and children of all ages. ARE YOU CONCERNED ABOUT SOMEONE’S DRINKING? Al-Anon Family Groups meeting information: 519-790-7739 or www.alanonwindsoressex.com JOIN THE KINGSVILLE FRIENDLY CLUB TO PLAY CARDS every Tuesday and Friday afternoon, 12:45 p.m., at the Unico Community Centre, 33 Beech St., Kingsville. Tuesday is euchre, bridge, cribbage. Friday is euchre, bridge, pepper.
Must be 50+ years of age to join. If interested, drop in any Tuesday or Friday. IF YOU WANT TO DRINK, THAT’S YOUR BUSINESS If you want to stop, we can help. Call Alcoholics Anonymous: 519-999-1234. KINGSVILLE COMMUNITY CENTRE TAICHI - Tuesdays & Thursdays 10:00 am - Free drop-in program. Join us for gentle flowing stretching and movements. 1860 Division Rd. N. Kingsville. MELO CLINIC & PREGNANCY CENTRE, 75 Erie Street South, Unit 103, Leamington, offers free and confidential services provided by registered nurses. Pregnancy tests, STI testing & treatment. Call 24/7 for confidential support 519-326-0612. Business calls 519-326-3821. www.pregnancycentre.net. COMMUNITY TAKEOUT IS AVAILABLE at Leamington United Church, 4:00 - 5:00 pm every Monday. St. John’s Anglican Church also has takeout meals available every Wednesday from 4:00 - 5:00 p.m. Food is available from St. Vincent De Paul at St. Michael’s Parish 226-340-7233, Salvation Army Food Bank 9:15 - 11:45 a.m. The warming Cross at St. Paul’s Lutheran Church, Food Cupboard at St. John’s Anglican church, The Bridge (ages 14-24), Food Pantry at Parkdale Variety, neighbourhood pantry at Erie South and Marlborough and the Angel Pantry at St. John’s Anglican Church. All are free. All are welcome.
Talking Over Turkey organizer Mike Diab was seen at Lakeside Bakery and Deli last week putitng out the donation boxes for the December event.
MIGRATION FESTIVAL
SAT, OCT. 15 • SUN, OCT. 16 10AM-3PM
House and Museum Open for Tours
KID’S ACTIVITIES CRAFTS, FISH POND AND MORE!
SUNDAY
CAR SHOW • 9AM-12PM Registration 8am $10 per entry
SUNDAY
PANCAKE BREAKFAST 9AM-12PM $5 suggested donation
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KINGSVILLE COMMUNITY CENTRE YARN SOCIAL - Tuesdays 10:00 am, Free drop-in program. Bring your knitting or crochet project, share patterns and more. 1860 Division Rd. N. Kingsville. STRUGGLING WITH MENTAL HEALTH? Reach out to Hope 4 Me Peer to Peer Support Group. Virtual and in-person meetings available. Contact Tracy, Sue or Nancy at hope4mepeer@ gmail.com for information about the group. KINGSVILLE COMMUNITY CENTRE WELLNESS COUNSELLING By appointment 1860 Division Rd. N. Kingsville. Register: kim@ kingsvillecentre.com or 226-773-5830. RANDY ATKINSON FUND provides money for extras that OHIP doesn’t pay for or to help with unexpected expenses for cancer patients (e.g. hospital parking etc). If you, your group or organization would like to have a speaker explain the fund and its availability in this area, call 519-682-2580.
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