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General Arts Groups
Date
Description
Location & Contact
Cost
Wed. 1:30 - 3:30pm
“Let’s
Talk” Discussion Group
John Phillips will kindle discussion built around a song lyric
or a video clip. Go beyond the weather! Drop in and meet new
people with a myriad of interests.
Askennonia
Senior Centre
North Simcoe Sports and Recreation Centre
527 Len Self Boulevard, Midland, ON L4R 5N6
Tel: (705) 526-7609
Fax: (705) 527-6049
Free with Askennonia Membership.
Call for times
Society
for Creative Anachronism
Medieval recreation society. Have fun learning about and re-enacting
the Middle Ages from 600-1600 AD.
Members study every aspect of medieval life - brewers, archers,
calligraphers, heralds, spinners, blacksmiths, costumers, dancers,
equestrians, cooks and armoured fighters. Enjoy feasting, embroidery,
leatherwork, fencing, beadwork, socializing, live weapons competition,
period music, theatre and much more.
Open to all, under 18 require parent/guardian.
Midland
District Camera Club
Monthly photography meeting and program, Monthly print or electronic
image competition, Monthly newsletter, Field trips and outings,
Photographic exhibitions, Guest speaker experts and special
instruction, Annual photography pompetitions open to everyone,
Awards for merit points earned through photographic accomplishment.
North Simcoe Sports
& Recreation Centre
527 Len Self Blvd
Midland, ON L4R 5N6
Membership: $25/yr
single; $30/yr couple or family;
$15/yr student; or $5/meeting
4th Thurs. of each month
7 - 9pm
(except July, August and December)
Quest
Art School & Gallery
The meetings are open to non-members who are interested in learning
more about this exciting and dynamic visual arts organization.
Meetings include a demonstration or presentation plus the chance
to meet and network with other artists. Youth workshops
and seasonal events; adult workshops; sharing and peer mentoring;
guest speakers; presentations and demonstrations.
Permanent community-based gallery; annual juried art show for
adults and students; children's art shows; Community Showcase
for the Arts; organize and run an annual outdoor art show and
sale.
Art lessons for seniors; offer programs through community service
agencies; free art activities at community events; workshop
sponsorship for select children; volunteer opportunities and
training.
264 King St., Midland,
ON
For more information call 705-526-ARTS (2787) or visit www.questartgroup.ca.
Deb Grisé (705) 549-4252
Cynthia Blair (705) 533-4857
Wasaga Artists
A social group of interested artists in various mediums. Annual events include a Studio Tour in July, "meet the artists" in August, "Art in the Park", December Holiday Show and Sale in the Oakview Room, December 5, 2009 10.00am - 4.00 pm. New members always welcome.
Eligibility A desire to be artistically productive
Come to a meeting
Chaverim
Sunday evening rehearsals, but please call for rehearsal times.
Rehearsals - Grace United Church
in Barrie (corner of Grove and Cook Streets)
Call (705) 727-0448 for rehearsal times.
Call for information
Mon. evg. 7pm
Sept. - Jun
Serenata
Choir
Mixed voice choir performs in concert two times per year at
St. Paul's United Church. A Valentines Day fundraising concert
is performed in February. The repertoire consists of sacred
and secular music from Baroque and Renaissance to Contemporary.
Calvary Baptist Church
598 King St
Midland, ON L4R 4P3
Christine Grahlman
(705) 526-6804, cgrahlman@gto.net
Mary Garthside,
(705) 549-3045, roger.mary@bellnet.ca
Membership $125/yr, bursaries
available
Mon. evg. 7:30 - 9:30pm
Vox Huronia Community Choir
Studies and performs a varied repertoire of classical, modem,
secular, and religious music, with appropriate representation
of the
particular bilingual, aboriginal, and other linguistic origins
of our community and membership. Collaborates with other local
performers. Ages 16 and up.
St.Paul’s United Church,
King St., Midland
Aaron Bell, Artistic Director info@voxhuronia.ca
E-mail for information
Mon. 7:30pm
Huronia
Harmonizers
Male community chorus singing Traditional and Inspirational
Songs in four part harmony.
The Chorus will sing acapella for a variety of occasions.
Group does fundraising for local organizations.
Artur Hemming,
(705) 526-3416
Call for information
2nd & 4th Tues. 1:30pm
Coffeehouse
& Tea
Open to Community. All Welcome. Afternoon of friendship, entertainment
(telling jokes, singing, dancing, etc) & coffee/tea
Askennonia
Senior Centre
North Simcoe Sports and Recreation Centre
527 Len Self Boulevard, Midland, ON L4R 5N6
Tel: (705) 526-7609
Fax: (705) 527-6049
Call for information
Wed. 7 - 8:30pm
Vivo
is a newly-formed choir for young ladies, aged 13 - 18 years.
Auditions required.
Call (705) 549-3693 for information
Call for information
1st Practice
Wed Oct 7, 1pm
New
55+ Daytime Choir
You don’t have to know how to read music. You just need
to want to have fun!
All Welcome
Non-Askennonia members welcome to come out to try choir for
balance of 2009 without membership. If you like it, you
will be invited to take out an Askennonia membership for 2010
season.
Askennonia
Senior Centre
North Simcoe Sports and Recreation Centre
527 Len Self Boulevard, Midland, ON L4R 5N6
Tel: (705) 526-7609
Fax: (705) 527-6049
Membership ; Call for information.
Fee assistance available.
Thurs. 6:30 - 8:30pm
Children's
Community Choir
Ages 9 - 15 years
The Children's Community Choir brings together girls and boys from across North Simcoe to participate in choral music. The choir gives two main performances a year, has produced a CD and will perform for special occasions and community events. There is also a group for children, 4.5 to 8 years, called the Little Treble Makers.
Membership ; Call for information.
Fee assistance available.
Thurs. 7pm
Good
Vibes Coffeehouse
Open stage starting each Thursday evening at 7 p.m.The first
ten perfomers to sign up get 15 minutes to strut their stuff...mainly
folk music, but some jazz and classical piano and guitar...after
that each performer gets two songs. Comedy and poetry are always
welcome.
Mount Saint Louis Parish Hall,
Mount St. Louis Road and the Fourth Line of Oro-Medonte.
Butch or Lu LaFrance at
(705) 835-6063, or
Gerald Boy at
(705) 526-3175
Suggested $5.donation
Thurs. 7pm
Pow-wow
Georgian Bay Metis Council's traditional youth pow-wow drumming
group. All youth interested in learning this cultural art of
drumming, along with traditional teachings, are encouraged to
attend.
Stoneleigh Place in Midland
Call Karen Lediard or
Carol Baker (705) 526-6335
Huronia
Players
Huronia Players is a community theatre group which aims to provide a creative outlet for members of the local area by producing a high standard of live theatre, and an opportunity for the audience to enjoy and appreciate local talent. All are welcome to join, whether you wish to work onstage or backstage. Our productions and other group activities, such as auditions, are published in the local newspapers and on our website.
Our Youth Academy offers various theatre training workshops for youth.
To become a member,
or for questions about how to get involved email: hp@huroniaplayers.ca
Membership:
$10. /yr.
The Village Players
Community theatre company. Produce two productions a year, one of which is a musical. No experience necessary. Need people interested in acting or directing, as well as people interested in backstage work
Wasaga Community Theatre
This is a community amateur theatre group conducting theatrical productions two or three times yearly; plus workshops on acting; makeup; direction; and set design.
Open
Studio
Askennonia members who have enrolled in any of the arts programs
are welcome to drop in to practice, share, help each other and
finish some works.
Cathy MacDonald facilitates
Askennonia
Senior Centre
North Simcoe Sports and Recreation Centre
527 Len Self Boulevard, Midland, ON L4R 5N6
Tel: (705) 526-7609
Fax: (705) 527-6049
N/C for Askennonia members enrolled
in any Askennonia arts programmes.
Tues. 10am - 2pm
Open
House for textile artists
A ttendees are asked to bring a cup, a brown bag lunch, slippers
and what ever you are interested in working on.
Classes available in color theory/ painting/textile dye/rughooking/felting/knitting
lessons.
$1.00 for a bottomless cup of
coffee.
Otherwise no charge.
Call for times
Simcoe County Arts and Crafts Association
Open to Simcoe County residents interested in crafts, as well as members of craft groups or guilds
Coordinates activities for those interested in arts and crafts. Sponsors craft competitions. Some members are qualified instructors in various arts and crafts.
Wye
Marsh Association of Woodcarvers
Wye marsh Association of Woodcarvers All levels of expertise
are welcome.
Wye Marsh Wildlife Centre, 16160
Hwy 12, Midland, ON. (Hwy 12 & Old Fort Rd)
For more information contact Alfred Scott (705) 549-2462
Membership:
$53/yr. (includes membership to the Wye Marsh Wildlife Centre);
One time charge of $10 for Association badge.
1st & 3rd Tues.
1:30pm
Craft
Club
All Welcome. Open to Community. Glenalda Tuck leads a drop-in
craft group. Askennonia members are invited to bring their own
craft or check calendar to see what Glenalda has planned.
Askennonia
Senior Centre
North Simcoe Sports and Recreation Centre
527 Len Self Boulevard, Midland, ON L4R 5N6
Tel: (705) 526-7609
Fax: (705) 527-6049
N/C
Open to Community.
2nd Tues. of the month. 7pm
Simcoe
Woodturners' Guild
A group formed to meet, share and learn about woodturning. A
woodturning demonstration given during every meeting.
Crownhill United Church, 605 Penetanguishene
Rd, Dalston, ON
Richard Biggs
(705) 792-0748
Taylor Ledden
(705) 361-1316
Call for information
Wed. 1:30pm
Woodcarving
for Men and Women
Learn to carve on a group project or pick your own project.
Friendly group learn from experts, help each other or already
know what they are doing & come out to carve &have fun.
Looking for someone to
act as liaison between office & group.
Askennonia
Senior Centre
North Simcoe Sports and Recreation Centre
527 Len Self Boulevard, Midland, ON L4R 5N6
Tel: (705) 526-7609
Fax: (705) 527-6049
North Simcoe Sports & Recreation
Centre
527 Len Self Blvd
Midland, ON L4R 5N6
Sue Bailey,
(705) 533-3041
Kathleen Jones,
(705) 533-4163
$30. per year includes newsletter
$5. Visitor's Fee
Mon. 7 - 9pm
Midland
District Railroad Club
Members meet regularly to share the enjoyment of model railroading.
The annual train show takes place annually on the weekend following
the Victoria Day Civic Holiday Sat 10-5, Sun 10-4 in the North
Simcoe Sports and Recreation Centre in Midland. Train show entry
fees Adults $5; Seniors $3; Kids $2 (subject to change)
Huronia Airport (white ancillary building to the right of the main airport building)
Call John Harrison - President
(705) 526-3461
Ron Godward - Secretary
(705) 549-0531
Membership. Call for information.
Call for times
Georgian
Craft Club
Provides an opportunity for recreation and social time for crafters
of any age. Help raise money for hospital by selling crafts
Oakwood Community Centre,
290 Park St, Victoria Harbour, ON, L0K 2A0
Ida Mormon
(705) 534-6309
Nellie Maynard
(705) 534-7759
N/C
Call for times
Huronia Handweavers
Open to those interested in hand-weaving
Educational programs consist of talks or hands-on weaving * social pot-luck for December and June meetings
www.huroniahandweavers.org
Simcoe County Museum, 1151 Hwy 26 West, Minesing, ON L0L 1Y0
Marg Killing, President,
(705) 835-2359
Membership
Call for information
Wasaga Woodworkers Club
A club for men and women which promotes and educates on various topics of woodworking, turning, carving, etc. Also does projects for the community. 18 years and up
(705) 722-8163
PO Box 585,
Wasaga Beach, ON L9Z 1A5
“Let’s
Write” Creative Writing/ Journalling
John Phillips, retired high school English teacher, will inspire,
instruct and interact with people wanting to write for fun or
for
a purpose (ie composing stories on paper for family)
Askennonia
Senior Centre
North Simcoe Sports and Recreation Centre
527 Len Self Boulevard, Midland, ON L4R 5N6
Tel: (705) 526-7609
Fax: (705) 527-6049
Third floor,
Midland Public Library
320 King Street
Midland, Ontario, Canada
L4R 3M6
Bill Gibson (705) 534-3646 williamjosephgibson@gmail.com
Call for information
1st & 3rd Thurs. 12:15pm
Bookworms
Book Club
Friendly group meets for lunch at the Askennonia centre and
then members
take turns presenting a book for open discussion.
Askennonia
Senior Centre
North Simcoe Sports and Recreation Centre
527 Len Self Boulevard, Midland, ON L4R 5N6
Tel: (705) 526-7609
Fax: (705) 527-6049
Free with Askennonia Membership
Call MARC for Times
Read
to Succeed
Free tutoring for adults 16 and over with Midland Area Reading
Council to improve basic skill in reading, writing and math
with computer-assisted learning.
