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Event Roundup

🎨 Local Art Lovers — Don’t Miss This!

Angela Hardy and Robert Ruby are opening their creative studios for a free Studio Tour right here in St Thomas.

🗓 Saturday Nov 29 & Sunday Nov 30
⏰ 11:00 am to 4:00 pm
📍 Unit 1 – 82 Wellington St, St Thomas
🚗 Please park on Southwick Street

Explore their studios, see incredible artwork up close, and browse pieces available for purchase. A perfect chance to support local artists and get inspired.

🌐 angelahardyfineart.com
🌐 robertrubyfineart.com

🎩 Two Nights of Live Entertainment at Bass Notez Cocktail Lounge – St. Thomas, ON

Friday, November 28 – 8PM
➡️ An Evening of Magic & Mysteries with Keith & Corbin
A night of illusions, intrigue and unforgettable magic.

Saturday, November 29 – 8PM–12AM
➡️ Live Music Featuring Joey Renaud & Shawn O’Connor
Acoustic talent and electric energy all night long.
$10 cover at the door.

🎶 Carols by Candlelight
Presented by the Central United Church Choir

🗓 Sunday, December 14th
⏰ 7:00pm
📍 Central United Church – 135 Wellington St., St. Thomas

Join us for a warm and peaceful evening of Christmas carols by candlelight.
Admission is by freewill offering, with all proceeds supporting the Barrie Family through Hospice of Elgin.

⭐ A Night in Bethlehem – Journey to the Nativity

An interactive outdoor walk-through experience of the Christmas story, suitable for all ages. Visitors travel through a guided 25-minute tour in groups of 15, recreating the journey to Bethlehem in a meaningful, hands-on way.

📍 Fellowship Church – 641 Elm Street, St. Thomas
📅 December 11th — 7:00 to 8:30 pm
📅 December 12th & 13th — 6:00 to 9:30 pm
🎟 Admission is free, but tickets are mandatory.

Tours depart every 10 minutes and tickets can be booked online at:
www.a-night-in-bethlehem.ca

🎄 Holiday Market – Tomorrow! 🎅
Saturday, Nov. 29 | 11am–3pm
📍 St. Anne’s Centre

A festive day is lined up with:

✨ A great mix of local vendors – including many who are new to the market
🎶 Live band with background holiday music
🎨 Face painting for the kids
🎅 Santa visiting around 12:30 p.m.
📬 Special Santa mailbox – kids can drop their letters, and any with a return address will receive a reply!
🍽 Food and drinks available on site

A perfect chance to shop local, support creators and small businesses, and slip into the holiday spirit.

We’re looking forward to seeing you there! 🎁🌲

WaterOn Aquatic Fitness – A Fun, Low-Impact Way to Stay Active

Looking for a fitness option that’s easy on the joints but still gives you a full-body workout? WaterOn Aquatic Fitness offers upbeat, low-impact water-based classes that are perfect for anyone wanting to move more without the strain of traditional exercise.

Led by certified instructor Jill Ellis-Worthington, WaterOn brings small-group aquafit classes right to condo pools, apartment pools, community pools, and even backyard pools. It’s friendly, social, judgment-free, and ideal for all ages especially if you’re dealing with joint pain, mobility challenges, or just want a fun new way to get active.

Whether you’re looking to build strength, boost your energy, or meet new people, WaterOn makes fitness feel approachable and enjoyable.

Learn more: wateronpro.com
Contact: [email protected]

Time is running out!

The countdown is on! Time is running out to get your tickets for the Big Holiday 50/50 and Grocery Giveaway, with sales closing this Sunday, November 30th at midnight. Don’t miss your chance to take home a fast-growing 50/50 jackpot already over $1,850, plus incredible bonus prizes including a $1,000 grocery gift card from Real Canadian Superstore and festive holiday urns and gift cards from Canadale Nurseries. We’ll be onsite at Canadale (269 Sunset Dr) this Saturday and Sunday from 10 AM to 3 PM for in-person ticket sales, or you can purchase anytime online right up until the deadline. Every ticket you buy brings you closer to a win, and directly supports Big Brothers Big Sisters of St. Thomas-Elgin, helping us provide life-changing mentoring programs for local youth. Grab your tickets before it’s too late! 

New Here? Start Here Expo – Vendor Interest Now Open

A new community-focused event is being planned for 2026 to help newcomers settle into St. Thomas with ease and confidence.
The New Here? Start Here Expo will connect new residents with the local services they need most when arriving in a new community.

Vendor expressions of interest are now open for local businesses and professionals offering services such as:

Home and Move-In Support

• Realtors
• Lawyers
• Home inspectors
• Contractors and handymen
• Plumbers, electricians, HVAC
• Movers and junk removal
• Landscaping and snow removal
• Pest control
• Storage solutions

Home Comfort and Setup

• Window and door installers
• Water and filtration systems
• Painters flooring cabinetry
• Smart home and security systems
• Cleaning and accessibility services

Additional Local Services Welcome

Any business or professional that supports newcomers — including financial professional childcare health wellness mobility or other services — is invited to express interest as well.

Businesses interested in vendor information or updates can email:
📩 [email protected]

This event aims to make moving to St. Thomas easier more welcoming and more connected for new residents in 2026.

🌿 Local Service Spotlight: Forget Me Not Holistic Therapy

Supporting individuals, families, and caregivers through compassionate holistic care and end-of-life support.

Forget Me Not Holistic Therapy has expanded their offerings to include Hand & Foot Reflexology and Compassionate Care Certification, alongside ongoing training as an End-of-Life Death Doula with Home Hospice Association of Canada.

Their work supports anyone living with a life-limiting illness such as Alzheimer’s & Dementia, COPD, Cancer, ALS, Congestive Heart Failure, and more — with a focus on comfort, connection, and dignity through all stages of care.

Core areas trained in:

• Legacy – helping clients preserve memories, story and identity
• Planning Support – guiding wishes, decisions and meaningful preparation
• Vigil – presence and companionship during end-of-life
• Grief – emotional support for loved ones through loss and aftercare

You can find Forget Me Not Holistic Therapy at The Atrium or visit them online:
🔗 www.forgetmenotholistictherapy.website

Workshops will soon be offered locally to help the community understand the role of a Death Doula and how families can access this support.

If this resonates with you or someone you know, reach out and connect to learn more.