Here are some fun ways to keep busy during the winter break. Click the links for your community. Georgian Bluffs (Shallowlake) Public Skating: https://calendar.georgianbluffs.ca/Default/Detail/2022-12-30-1200-FREE-Holiday-Skating-at-the-Shallow-Lake-Arena Grey Highlands Public Skating: https://calendar.greyhighlands.ca/Default/Month Hanover https://issuu.com/townofhanover/docs/holiday_happening_2023-2024 Kincardine https://www.kincardine.ca/en/living-here/holiday-season-2023.aspx Lion’s Head https://calendars.northbrucepeninsula.ca/?fbclid=IwAR3_CCmPKbIbKXCRJFgxsD1-xHWvy9yQNdeJ2gPdNDEs4fUFbGvmULEnBwQ Owen Sound Free Holiday Skating at the Julie McArthur Regional Recreation Centre Wednesday, December 27

Seniors should have access to realistic and relevant help in making financial decisions… and now they do. The Canadian Foundation for Economic Education has just released a new online tool for seniors. It is called Money and You: Seniors Edition. It includes the following topics: If you or a family

This past Saturday, Stuff the Ambulance happened at Walmart in Owen Sound and it exceeded all expectations! We are ecstatic to share the incredible results with you: 🍽 We collected a whopping 513 lbs of food for the Owen Sound Salvation Army, which will make a tremendous impact at our

On December 7th, I did an interview with CBC Ontario Morning, the hosts were bantering about how they make choices for their entertainment budget. One lives a frugal low-cost life so they can attend big-ticket concerts. Another chooses to have her friends come to her home, and I assume their

Help us STUFF THE AMBULANCE this Saturday from 8am to 7pm at the Owen Sound Walmart! The SOS team is organizing this event to collect essential food and supplies for the homeless community members in Owen Sound. We have compiled a list of items available at Walmart that can greatly

As the holidays approach, we have been speaking with people about tips for preparing financially. Holidays come with a lot of memories, emotions, traditions, and expectations. These can be helpful or can be unhelpful. Setting Priorities What are some of your favourite memories, traditions, or things you look forward to?

We have formed a list of programs and organizations offering a Christmas Hamper or a Christmas Meal in Grey Bruce for low-income families/ individuals. Please help spread the word as hamper signup deadlines are QUICKLY approaching. Christmas Hampers Thornbury: Beaver Valley Outreachhttps://centraleastontario.cioc.ca/record/CWD7097?Number=0December 1st registration deadline, application forms online (see link above),

On Tuesday, November 27th, United Way Bruce Grey’s Financial Literacy Program organized an impactful workshop for frontline staff called “Speed Dating with Debt”. The goal was to share the necessary knowledge and skills to effectively assist their participants in managing financial debt issues. The workshop saw active participation from various

The holidays are just around the corner and if you are looking for a meaningful way to give back to your community, we invite you to consider sending a greeting card to a resident living in long term care. Sending a greeting card with a short note to someone who

We’re asking for the community’s help with giving socks again this year in various ways. We’re in 6 parades this year collecting socks: Saturday November 18th: Owen Sound Friday November 24th: Markdale Saturday November 25th: Port Elgin Friday December 1st: Southampton Saturday December 2nd: Kincardine Saturday December 2nd: Meaford We’re