Community Living Owen Sound and District

The Great Outdoors
2025-05-28 13:00 - 16:00 (America/Toronto)
Wednesday June 5, 12, 19, 26 2024
The Great Outdoors Exploration- MAIN OFFICE, OWEN SOUND- $100 per person
This is a 4-week activity for the month of June! Enjoy the great outdoors on Wednesday afternoons! We will hike different trails; visit Bognor Marsh; look for different birds; turtles; and look for butterflies while in a butterfly garden!
1pm – 4pm
RSVP to Marsha Blum @ mblum@comlivos.on.ca

Bowling
2025-05-28 13:00 - 15:00
PM 1-3pm -Bowling: Wednesday afternoons we will visit PE friends and join in with them for bowling.

Brunch and Beats (PE)
2025-05-28 10:00 - 12:00
AM – Brunch & Beats: Each morning we will be exploring new recipes to create a delicious brunch to enjoy at The Link by the Shore, while we enjoy wonderful music!

Tea and Audio Books
2025-05-28 09:00 - 12:00
AM 9-12pmTea & Audio Books: Every week we will be trying a new flavor of tea, and discovering new podcasts and audio books.

Board Games (OS)
2025-05-28 09:00 - 12:00
AM 9-12pm Board Games: Come to The Link Wednesday mornings to play a variety of different board games with your peers.

Craft Circle (PE)
2025-05-27 14:00 - 16:00
PM – Craft Circle: Bring your own craft (diamond dot, rug hooking, knitting, etc) and enjoy crafting with friends.

Spring Hikes (PE)
2025-05-27 13:00 - 16:00
PM – Spring Hiking – We are going to explore trails in Bruce and Grey Counties, looking for signs of Spring. On the lookout for animal tracks, birds, and trees in blossom with our friends from Owen Sound.

Pizza Making
2025-05-27 12:30 - 16:30
Pizza Making
Date: May 27
Time: 12:30pm – 4:30pm Cost: $93
RSVP by: May 1 Location:

Get hands-on and cheesy at our Pizza Making Workshop! From rolling dough to piling on
your favourite toppings, it’s a fun and delicious way to create your perfect personal pizza.

Lunch Club (OS)
2025-05-27 10:00 - 12:00
AM 10-12pm Lunch Club: Come to The Link on Tuesday mornings and we will make a different meal to enjoy for lunch each week.

Music & Drumming (PE)
2025-05-27 09:30 - 12:30
AM – Music & Drumming – Week 1: We will join our friends in Wiarton for a fun drumming program. Week 2: We will go to Community Living Walkerton for a morning of live music, with new performers each time.

Breakfast with Friends - Kettles
2025-05-27 09:30 - 11:30
Breakfast with Friends – Kettles
Date: May 27
Time: 9:30am – 11:30am Cost: $21
RSVP by: May 12
Location: Kettles, Chatsworth

Start your morning off right with Breakfast with Friends at Kettles! Enjoy a cozy atmosphere, great conversation, and a delicious meal to kick off the day.

Cupcake Making (CLOSD BBQ)
2025-05-27 09:00 - 12:00
Cupcake Making (CLOSD BBQ)
Date: May 27 Time: 9am-12pm Cost: $25
RSVP by: May 5 Location: Main Office OS

Join us for a sweet start to the day with a Cupcake
Making Morning! We’ll be baking up batches for the upcoming CLOSD BBQ at Harrison
Park—and you’ll get to take a few tasty treats home too!

Coffee Club/Make Muffins (OS)
2025-05-27 09:00 - 12:00
AM 9-12pm -Coffee Club/Make Muffins: Lets make muffins. One recipe a week and we will enjoy them with a cup of coffee or hot cocoa. Enjoy each other’s company!

Spring Hikes (OS)
2025-05-27 01:00 - 16:00
PM 1-4pm Springtime Hiking: We are going to explore trails in Bruce and Grey Counties, looking for signs of Spring. On the lookout for animal tracks, birds, and trees in blossom with our friends from Saugeen Shores.

Dinner for 2 (OS)
2025-05-26 16:30 - 18:30
PM 4:30-6:30pm Dinner for 2: Embark on your culinary Journey. Do you like cooking and want to learn new recipes? Let’s make a meal together and take one to go!! Cost $130

Sign Language (PE)
2025-05-26 14:00 - 15:00
PM – Sign Language: Join us at Link by the Shore as we learn how to communicate with sign language! Instructor Andrea Wist will teach us new signs each week. This will begin on March 10.

Creative Writing & Walk
2025-05-26 13:00 - 16:00
PM 1-4pm Creative Writing & Walk: Writing with others in an atmosphere of respect and acceptance, participants discover the power of their own authentic voices and the value of their stories. We will be walking out in Nature to get inspired and to share a peaceful afternoon together! No cost.

Leisure Pool (OS)
2025-05-26 13:00 - 15:00
PM 1-3pm Leisure Pool at YMCA: Monday afternoons we will be enjoying a relaxing swim at the YMCA Leisure Pool. Free with YMCA pass

Smoothies and Strolls (PE)
2025-05-26 10:00 - 12:00
AM – Smoothies & Stroll: Meet us at Link by the Shore for a fresh smoothie each week, followed by a short walk in our neighbourhood.

Go Karts – Wasaga Beach
2025-05-26 09:30 - 17:30
Go Karts – Wasaga Beach
Date: May 26
Time: 9:30am – 5:30pm Cost: $100
RSVP by: May 5 Location: Wasaga Beach

Rev up your engines for a thrilling day of Go Kart racing! Feel the rush as you zip around the track, compete with friends, and enjoy some fast-paced fun.

Painting Class (OS)
2025-05-26 09:00 - 12:00
AM 9-12pm Painting Class: Monday mornings, come to The Link to learn different art techniques and styles. We will try using different kinds of paint, and mixed media. Cost $70

Grey Highland’s Rodeo
2025-05-24 11:00 - 17:00
Grey Highland’s Rodeo
Date: May 24 Time: 11am-5pm Cost: $55
RSVP by: May 12 Location: Grey Highlands

Saddle up for excitement at the Grey Highlands Rodeo! Enjoy heart-pounding events like barrel racing,
pole bending, and bull riding—an action-packed day celebrating western spirit and local talent.

Driver's Ed Study Group
2025-05-23 13:00 - 15:00
Driver’s Study Group
Date: May 2, 9, 23 & 30
Time: 1-3pm
Cost: $35
RSVP by: April 18 Location: Port Elgin Office

Come join a group as we study the driver’s handbook And learn the rules of the road!

Swim with Stingray
2025-05-23 08:30 - 19:30
Swim with Stingray
Date: May 23
Time: 8:30am – 7:30pm Cost: $250
RSVP by: May 23
Location: Ripley’s Aquarium

Make a splash at Ripley’s Aquarium with an unforgettable chance to swim with stingrays! Get up close with these gentle creatures in a safe, guided experience you’ll never forget.

Blue Mountain Play All Day
2025-05-23 08:30 - 16:30
Blue Mountain Play All Day
Date: May 23
Time: 8:30am – 4:30pm Cost: $167
RSVP by: May 5 Location: Blue Mountain

Get ready for nonstop fun with our Blue Mountain Play All Day trip! From scenic gondola rides to mini-golf, hiking, and more, this action-packed day offers something for everyone to enjoy.

Fun Fridays (PE)
2025-05-23
These activities are a one-time event that will be happening each Friday, sometimes in the evening or on a weekend. Some Fun Friday activities will have a cost, others you will need to bring your own spending money. Participants need to sign up in advance for Fun Fridays. Please check your confirmation letters to see which activity you have signed up for.
Please check TIME for each event below. These are not full day events.

Date
Event

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March 7
9:00 – 12:00 – Soap Making

12:00 – 4:00 – Grey & Bruce Advocates Meeting in Owen Sound

12:45 – 4:00 – Shuffleboard with Owen Sound Link

March 14
9:00 – 4:00 – St. Patrick’s Day Celebrations at the Link in Owen Sound – Chili Cookoff and Crokinole Tournament

March 21
2:00 – 7:00 – Chatsworth Music Jam & Dinner

March 28
9:00 – 12:30 – Fun Swim in Hanover

2:00 – 4:00 – Beaded Coasters Craft

April 4
10:00 – 11:30 – Robotics at the Port Elgin Library

12:00 – 4:00 – Grey & Bruce Advocates Meeting in Owen Sound

12:30 – 4:00 – LEGO with the Link in Owen Sound

April 11
10:00 – 12:00 – Easter Baking Treat

April 11
12:00 – 4:00 – Grey & Bruce Advocates Meeting in Owen Sound

4:30pm – Dinner and a Movie (Minecraft) in Owen Sound
Time is approximate and will be shared closer to event

April 25
11:00 – 3:00 – Festive Easter Luncheon at the Link in Owen Sound, followed by Comic/Manga Book Club at the Link

May 2
9:00 – 12:30 – Fun Swim in Hanover

12:00 – 4:00 – Grey & Bruce Advocates Meeting in Owen Sound

May 9
9:00 – 4:00 – A Day at the Link in Owen Sound
AM – Make & Race Your Own Boat; PM – FishingLunch Out at Sabitris or Indian Desire – BYO$

4:30 – 10:30 – Dinner Out &Tragically Hip Tribute at the Roxy

May 16
10:00 – 1:00 Self Care Day – Manicures and Lunch with Friends (Chinese)

1:00 – 4:00 – Afternoon at MacGregor Park

May 23
10:00 – 12:00 – Victorian Tea

1:00 – 4:00 – Laser Tag

May 30
9:00 – 12:00 – Hiking at Inglis Falls

1:00 – 3:00 – DIY Crystal Suncatchers

4:30pm – Dinner and a Movie (Lilo & Stitch) in Owen Sound
Time is approximate and will be shared closer to event

Fun Fridays (OS)
2025-05-23
These activities are a one-time event that will be happening each Friday, sometimes in the evening or on a weekend. Some Fun Friday activities will have a cost, others you will need to bring your own spending money. Participants need to sign up in advance for Fun Fridays. Please check your confirmation letters to see which activity you have signed up for.
Please also confirm the TIME below. This is not a full day event.

Date
Event Offered
Cost

March 7
AM Front Window Decorating, Self Care Morning, Making Mothers Day Gifts

PM Shuffleboard 1:30-3pm at Legion

PM Self Advocates Meeting 1-3pm

March 14
AM/PM St Patricks Day Party!!! Crafts, Games, Crokinole Tournament and Chili Cook-off!!

SAT March 15
Farmer’s Market Trip
Bring your own money

March 21
AM Planning meeting for Summer Session
No activities

PM Obstacle Course, Minute to Win it Games,

PM Chatsworth Legion Music Jam and Dinner 1-5pm

PM Book Club- bring book you’re reading, make your own unique book mark

March 28
AM Coffee Club
Bring own money

PM Bingo & Birthdays

April 4
AM Front Window Decorating for Easter

AM Robotics

PM Pancake Brunch

PM Lego Kit Building

PM Self Advocates Meeting

April 11
WEAR YOUR FAVORITE JERSEY DAY!!!

AM From the Riverbank- Jewelry making workshop

PM Crockpot Cooking Class

PM: Guitar Sing-A-Long

Saturday, April 12
Kemble Maple Syrup Tour

April 25
AM Making Hot Cross Buns

12-1pm FESTIVE EASTER MEAL

PM Manga/Comic Book Club

May 2
WEAR GREEN/BLUE ALL MONTH FOR “MAY IS COMMUNITY LIVING MONTH”

AM Growing a Garden- Starting seeds

Fiesta Friday: Taco lunch

PM The Plunge

May 9
AM Make your own boat

12-1pm Lunch out at Sabitris or Indian Desire * Bring your own money*
Bring your own money

PM Race your boat at Harrison Park

PM Tragically Hip Tribute at The Roxy

May 16
ROYALTY DAY—Wear your crown or make one at The Link ( in honour of Queen Victoria)

AM Making tea biscuits and Royalty crowns

PM Mother’s Day Tea…invite your Mom

PM Learning about the Royal Family

May 23
AM AGM centrepieces

AM Self Care Morning -nails and hair appointments

PM Laser Tag at The Bowling Alley

PM Dinner (bring your own dinner money) and a Movie

May 30
AM Make Fresh Pasta

AM Hike at Inglis Park

PM Bingo and Birthdays

PM Sauble Golf Course Driving Range

Gentle Walking Southampton (PE)
2025-05-22 15:00 - 16:30
PM – Gentle Southampton Walking: Meet us at the Southampton Arena every Thursday afternoon for a relaxing walk around town.

Peter Pan Live Theatre
2025-05-22 14:30 - 2025-05-23 01:30
Peter Pan Live Theatre
Date: May 22
Time: 2:30pm – 1:30am Cost: $278
RSVP by: April 21
Location: Mirvish Theatre, Toronto
Join us for a magical adventure at the theatre with Peter Pan in Toronto! This enchanting production brings Neverland to life with dazzling sets, unforgettable characters, and a timeless story that will delight audiences of all ages.

Basketball (OS)
2025-05-22 13:30 - 15:30
PM 1:30-3:30pm Basketball: Let’s play some HOOPS!!!! We will start the session indoors and as soon as the snow melts, we will be on the court in Harrison Park.
