Community Calendar Sept. 13 to 19

By ALISON LANGLEY Niagara Falls Review Updated 19 hours ago

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Fort Erie Horticultural Society meeting Sept. 13 at 7 p.m. at Lions Douglas Heights Seniors Centre on High St.

VON Niagara free exercise classes for people with Parkinson's disease at the 50 Plus Coronation Centre Tuesdays 10 a.m. until 11:30 a.m. 905-730-3916.

Babies and Books free childrens program at Niagara-on-the-Lake public library. Tuesdays from 10 a.m. until 10:30 a.m. September 13 to October 25. Registration required. 905-468-2023 www.notlpubliclibrary.org .

Bridges Community Health Centre smoking cessation program. Four-week workshop Tuesdays from Sept. 20 to Oct. 11 from 6 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. Program is free and open to all residents of Greater Fort Erie. 1485 Garrison Rd. 905-871-7621 www.bridgeschc.ca .

Fort Erie Horticultural Society meets second Tuesday of the month at 7 p.m. at Lion's Douglas Heights Seniors' Centre.

Hydro Pensioners-Niagara District meet on the first Tuesday of each month at the Coronation Centre at 1:30 p.m. Potluck luncheon Oct. 4 at noon.

Divorce Care Recovery and Support Group and Divorce Care for Kids meets at Grace Gospel Church Church on Valley Way beginning Sept. 13 from 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. and running every Tuesday until December 6. 905-354-2811.

St. Catharines chapter of Canadian Celiac Association meets Tuesday, Sept. 20 at 6:45 p.m. at Calvary Church in St. Catharines. Guest speaker will be gastroenterologist Dr. Ralph Warren and a supplier for M&M meats.

The Arthritis Society free program Taking Charge of Osteoarthritis. September 27, October 4 and 11 from 1 p.m.t o 2:30 p.m. at Simpsons Pharmacy in Niagara-on-the-Lake 1-800-321-1433 ext. 1301 to register.

Lunch at Main Street Baptist Church every Tuesday at noon.

Niagara Falls Lions Club meets first and third Tuesday of each month at 6:30 p.m. at the Lion's Hall on Drummond Rd. New members welcome. 905-374-2653.

Al-Anon and Al-Ateen meet Tuesday at 7:30 p.m. at St. John Anglican Church.

Alcoholics Anonymous, the Beautiful Downtown Ridgeway Group, Tuesdays 8 p.m. to 9 p.m. at All Saints Church, Ridgeway. A beginners meeting will run from 7 p.m. to 7:45 p.m.

Better living and investor's support group Tuesday and Friday at 7 p.m. at 5017 Victoria Ave. 289-407-2045.

Royal Canadian Air Force Association 483 Wing meets fourth Tuesday at 7:30 p.m. at Royal Canadian Legion Br. 396 in Chippawa.

Buddhist teachings and meditations Tuesdays at Yoga for Fitness, 5275 Victoria Ave. 905-523-9533.

Niagara Falls Rotary meets Tuesdays, noon to 1:30 p.m. at Oakes Hotel.

Friends of Stamford Village meets Tuesdays at 7:30 p.m. at St. John's Anglican Church. 905-354-5535.

Family Counselling Centre free walk-in counselling service Tuesday and Thursday from 1:30 p.m. until 5 p.m., 5017 Victoria Ave. 905-937-7731.

Royal Canadian Naval Association meets Tuesday and Thursday 10 a.m. to noon at Royal Canadian Legion Br. 479, Spring St.

A Capella Niagara Men's Chorus meets Tuesdays at 7:30 p.m. at St. John Ambulance on Glenholme Ave. 905-934-5469.

Assessing health information: media and the web. Free event presented by Dr. Ian Brown at Niagara-on-the-Lake public library Wednesday Sept. 14 at 2 p.m. and 7 p.m. 905-468-2023 www.notlpubliclibrary.org .

Bridges Community Health Centre Stress Management workshop Sept. 14 and 21 from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. Program is free and open to all residents of Greater Fort Erie. 1485 Garrison Rd. 905-871-7621 www.bridgeschc.ca .

The Royal Canadian Legion Br. 51 beef on a bun Wednesday noon until 3 p.m. Fraser St.

TNT Rides Chippawa Cruize Nites every Wednesday in September at Chippawa Lion's Park. For more information, tntrides@hotmail.com .

Solo Flight (for single women and those alone in their faith) every Wednesday at 7 p.m. For exact location call Glengate Alliance Church at 905 354-9073.

Niagara Falls Nature Club meeting Sept. 21 at 7 p.m. at Niagara Falls Public Library on Victoria Ave. Presentation: Antarctica - First Journey by Geoff Carpentier. Everyone welcome. 905-329-9672 or http://niagaranatureclub.tripod.com .

Interactive biography discussion group at Niagara-on-the-Lake public library on historical figures "we love and love to hate" Wednesday, Sept. 21 at 3 p.m. 905-468-2023 www.notlpubliclibrary.org .

Alzheimer Society of Niagara Region support group for caregivers meets the first Wednesday of each month from 1:30 p.m. to 3 p.m. at the Residence on Garrison in Fort Erie and from 7 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. at Eventide Home for the Aged on Jepson St. 905-687-3914.

Bedtime Books free childrens program at Niagara-on-the-Lake public library Wednesdays at 6:30 p.m. Sept. 14 and Oct. 12. Registration required. 905-468-2023 www.notlpubliclibrary.org .

The St. Catharines, Welland and Niagara Falls District Newcomers Club invites women of all ages who are new to Niagara to its monthly meetings. 905-641-9816 or 905-937-9889.

Taoist Tai Chi cultivates body and mind to reduce stress and maintain health. 905-935-7583.

St. Andrew's United Church on Morrison St. Opportunity Shop every Wednesday, Thursday and Friday from 10 a.m. until 12:30 p.m.

The Ladies Auxiliary of the Royal Canadian Legion Br. 51 euchre Wednesday and Friday at 7:30 p.m. at the Coronation Centre on Summer St.

Alcoholics Anonymous Action Group, closed discussion, Wednesdays at 8 p.m. at Niagara Worship Centre on Frederica St.

Royal Canadian Legion Br. 51 offers beef on a bun lunches starting at noon.

6th Niagara Cubs meet at St. Andrew's United Church at 6:30 p.m.

St. Paul's Lutheran Church second-hand rose shop Wednesday and Saturday with used items and free coffee, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. 905-358-5421.

Post Office Retirees meet second Wednesday of the month at 9 a.m. at Falls Manor. 289-296-9461.

Opry Niagara Classic Country Music Association open mic and dancing 7 p.m. until 10.30 p.m. at the German Village on Garner Rd. 905-357-5296 or visit www.opryniagara.co.cc .

Niagara Region Sexual Assault Centre support group meetings Wednesdays. Survivor group meets 1:30 p.m.; thriver group meets 7 p.m. 905-682-7258.

Club Italia holds general meeting second Wednesday of each month.

Rainbow Squares square dancing plus level Wednesdays at 8 p.m. at the Coronation Centre. 905-356-1611.

Business On the Move meets second Wednesday at Coronation Centre. 905-357-2184.

TOPS (Take Off Pounds Sensibly) On 41 meets 7 p.m. Wednesday at Lutheran Church of the Good Shepherd on Dorchester Rd. TOPS On 28 meets Wednesday at 6 p.m. at Douglas Heights Seniors Centre on High St. in Fort Erie. TOPS On 973 meets Wednesday at 6:30 p.m. at Queensway Free Methodist Church on Dorchester Rd.

Niagara Post Polio meeting Sept. 15 6:15 p.m. at Ontario March of Dimes on Schmon Parkway in Thorold. Open discussion. 905-357-2611.

Bridges Community Health Centre Craving Change program to understand food cravings and how to change eating habits. Thursdays Sept. 15 to Oct. 27 from 5:15 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. Program is free and open to all residents of Greater Fort Erie. 1485 Garrison Rd. 905-871-7621 www.bridgeschc.ca .

Bridges Community Health Centre Diabetes Hot Topics monthly support group first Thursday of the month from 3 p.m. to 4 p.m. Program is free and open to all residents of Greater Fort Erie. 1485 Garrison Rd. 905-871-7621 www.bridgeschc.ca .

Bridges Community Health Centre caregiver support network meets third Thursday of the month from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. Program is free and open to all residents of Greater Fort Erie. 1485 Garrison Rd. 905-871-7621 www.bridgeschc.ca .

Bridges Community Health Centre men's social group meets every Thursday from 10 a.m. until 11:30 a.m. Program is free and open to all residents of Greater Fort Erie. 1485 Garrison Rd. 905-871-7621 www.bridgeschc.ca .

Computer classes at Niagara-on-the-Lake public library Sept. 15 at 10 a.m. 905-468-2023 www.notlpubliclibrary.org .

The Royal Canadian Legion Br. 51 chicken wings Thursdays 3 p.m. to 6 p.m. Fraser St.

S.O.S. NIAGARA (Survivors of Stroke) support group meet the first Thursday of the month at St. John's Anglican Church from 1:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. The group also meets on the second Monday of the month at Niagara Region headquarters in Thorold at 7 p.m. 905-687-8484 ext. 238.

VON Niagara free workshop series for caregivers. Workshops to be held Albright Centre in Beamsville on Sept. 15, 22 and 29 from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. and at Holy Trinity Church in Pelham on October 6, 13, 20 and 27 from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. To register call VON Niagara at 905-354-7764 or 1-800- 263-7202.

Introduction to computers workshop at Niagara-on-the-Lake public library on Thursday, Sept. 22 at 10:00 a.m. 905-468-2023 www.notlpubliclibrary.org .

Happy Hour Euchre Club Thursday at 1 p.m. at the Stamford Lion's Hall.

Nicotine Anonymous (NicaNon) every Thursday at 7 p.m. at Christ Church.

Open mic Club LaSalle, Thursdays from 7 p.m. until 10:30 p.m. with Ray Lavoie and the Country Cavaliers, Arthur St., St. Catharines. Stage open to all performers. 905-935-9711.

6th Niagara Beavers meet St. Andrew's United Church at 6:30 p.m.

Lighthouse Diner Soup Kitchen Thursday noon until 1 p.m. in conjunction with Clothing Depot. 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. 905-894-2582.

Niagara Falls Sunrise Rotary meets Thursdays, 7:15 a.m. to 8:30 a.m. at Old Stone Inn.

VON Canada Niagara branch public foot care clinic every third Thursday at Fort Erie Lions Club. 905-641-1077.

St. Mary's Ukrainian Catholic Church, Main St., homemade perogies and cabbage rolls.

Problem Gambling Group for Women meets Thursdays. 905-684-1859.

Alcoholics Anonymous border group meets Thursday at 8 p.m. at St. Patrick's Parish Hall. Open meeting, all welcome.

Line dancing with Rainbow Country Line Dancers Thursday at 7:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. at Stamford United Church. 905-356-1611.

Golden Hour Bridge Club Thursday at 1 p.m. at Coronation Centre. 905-356-6493.

Royal Canadian Legion Br. 479, on Spring St., fish fry from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. and RCL Br. 71 in Fort Erie fish fry from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. at Central Ave. and Garrison Rd. RCL Br. 230 in Ridgeway, at 228 South Mill St., fish fry from 3:30 p.m. until 6:30 p.m. followed by karaoke from 8 p.m. until midnight.

Niagara Falls Lions Club spaghetti dinner last Friday of each month at Lion's Hall on Drummond Rd. from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m.

Canadian Corps Unit 104 Fish Friday 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. Ferguson St.

Saint George and Archangel Michael Church on Montrose Road fish fry every Friday starting Sept. 23 from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m.

Toddler Tales free childrens program at Niagara-on-the-Lake public library. Fridays 10 a.m. until 10:30 a.m. September 16 to October 28. Registration required. 905-468-2023 www.notlpubliclibrary.org .

Story Time free childrens program at Niagara-on-the-Lake public library. Fridays Sept. 16 to Oct. 28 from 2 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. Registration required. 905-468-2023 www.notlpubliclibrary.org .

Artful Indulgences September 23 at RiverBrink in Niagara-on-the-Lake. Includes reception and four course dinner complete with wine pairings. Funds raised will benefit RiverBrink Accessibility Fund. 905-262-4510.

Royal Canadian Legion Br. 51 holds euchre Fridays, at 7:30 p.m. at the Coronation Centre.

Survivors House of Hope for adult survivors of sexual abuse meet Friday at 9 a.m. to noon at 58 Jarvis St., Fort Erie. 905-871-3489.

Rainbow Squares square dancing lessons for beginners Friday from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. at Coronation Centre. 905-356-1611.

The Birth Control Centre in the Health Unit at 5710 Kitchener St. offers counselling, clinical services and pregnancy testing from 1:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. 905-358-3636.

Niagara Falls Red Raiders Basketball Association fall registration Sept. 17 from 9 a.m. until 11 a.m. at Saint Paul High School. Instructional programs for children born 2002-2005; House league for boys and girls born 1998-2001; Select (travel) teams for boys and girls born 1993-2005. Registration forms available online at www.nfredraiders.com .

People's Memorial United Church "Bring a Friend Tea" Saturday, Sept. 17 from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m.

Willpower Institute free meditation course orientation Sept. 17 from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. at 4694 Morrison St. Daily classes begin the following Monday. All welcome. www.willpowerinstitute.com 905-374-8849.

St. John's Stevensville United Church country luncheon and fall fair Sept. 24 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Movies for teens at the Niagara-on-the-Lake public library, Green Lantern Saturday, Sept. 17 at 2 p.m. 905-468-2023 www.notlpubliclibrary.org .

Mom 2 Mom Sale at Niagara Regional Exhibition Centre in Welland on Sept. 24. $2 admission will support the Niagara YMCA Strong Kids program. For more information 1-888-503-8727 or by info@justplaydates.ca .

The Royal Canadian Legion Br. 51 meat draw and barbecue Saturdays from 2:30 p.m. to 4 p.m. Fraser St.

Canadian Corps Unit 104 open mic and dancing first and third Saturday, 6 p.m. to 10 p.m. at 4674 Ferguson St.

Narcotics Anonymous Saturday Night Live group Saturday 8 p.m. open session at 5645 Morrison St. 905-685-0075.

Canadian Corps Unit 44 on Clairmont St. in Thorold country music and open mic night Saturday from 1:30 p.m. to 5 p.m. 905-227-3161.

Salvation Alcoholics Anonymous group meets at Queensway Free Methodist Church at 7:30 p.m.

Heartland Forest 'See the Forest and the Trees' visual arts program for children will be held Sundays from Sept. 18 to Nov. 13 from 1 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. http://www.heartlandforest.org or call 905-356-7384.

Family and Childrens Services of Niagara (FACS) is looking for volunteers to assist in Niagara Falls and Fort Erie. For more information, 905-937-7731 ext. 3694.

Crafters wanted for event Nov. 5 at Lighthouse Church of God in Chippawa. 905-354-5833.

The Niagara Regional Literacy Council assists adults in improving reading, writing, math and computer skills. Programs are free. Volunteer tutors wanted 905-687-8299.

Welcome Group meets 8 p.m. at Queensway Free Methodist Church on Dorchester Rd.

Royal Canadian Legion Br. 479 on Spring St. Country Classic Band and open mic Sundays 2 p.m. to 6 p.m. Dinner available from 4 p.m. 905-354-4331.

Bridges Community Health Centre Break Through program for adults 50 and over.

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