The True Meaning of Christmas
Posted on Dec 14, 2020 in Human Interest
What does Christmas mean to you? Those of us who are a little older can remember a simpler time when we were not so busy shopping and rushing around. It was a time for family and friends to come together and just enjoy each other’s company. This year, unfortunately due to Covid restrictions, it will be a little different. Some areas will not even b...
New Chatham Meadow Park Community to Become a Reality
Posted on Dec 08, 2020 in Chatham-Kent
Chatham Meadow Park Long-Term Care Home to be Replaced
Welcome news from Chatham-Kent Leamington MPP Rick Nicholls. Government funding for a new and larger Long Term facility got the go-ahead. Meadow Park Long Term Care facility located on Sandy St. in Chatham is a 41 year old building in dire need of upgrading. The location for the new state-of...
Armoury light Presentation Begins December 14/20
Posted on Nov 24, 2020 in Chatham-Kent Events
If you attended the last year's Christmas Event at the Chatham Armoury in 2019 and stayed for the light show you know it was fantastic. This year due to the Covid restrictions, the organizers has to change the event to adapt. The event last year featured vendor inside the armoury building with home-made soups for sale and even a craft corner for th...
Annual Shoebox Collection Launches Nov 16/20
Posted on Nov 13, 2020 in Chatham-Kent Events
It is that time of year when many generous people in Chatham Kent put together a gift shoebox for children in West Coast Africa and Central America. Last year residents filled 2501 showboxes. With Covid -19 cases rising here in North America and around the world, the need is even greater this year. The drive will take place from Monday November 16t...
Goodfellows Christmas Campaign Has Begun with a Bang!
Posted on Nov 06, 2020 in Chatham-Kent
The end of October marked the beginning of the 2020 Goodfellows Christmas Campaign. Enough toys to fill 11 floor totes, 100 boxes of non-perishable food and over $2000.00 in cash was collected at a drive-thru drop -off event. Many area residents showed their generosity even in these dificult time of Covid-19. The board of directors have made a sigi...
St. Andrew's United Church Hosts Second Hybrid Performance
Posted on Oct 16, 2020 in Chatham-Kent Events
If you have never attended any of the ‘Saturdays at 7’ Concerts at St. Andrew United Church in Chatham, you have missed some great entertainment. My wife and I were lucky enough to hear about this series a couple of years ago and attend whenever possible. We have recommended the special evenings to many others and they have become regular attendee...
