Wallaceburg Retirement Residence – Morning Coffee

Weather forecast for Tuesday, June 18, 2019

Today – Mainly cloudy. High 26. Humidex 29. UV index 7 or high.

Tonight – Clear. Low 12.

3Rivers Roll tonight in Wallaceburg

This summer Community Living Wallaceburg is at it again, the third year in a row, hosting the 3 Rivers Roll Bike Party.

The event brings together people of all ages, abilities and bikes to have fun and discover more about the Agency and our town, going to areas that they otherwise may not have visited before.

The first event is Tuesday June 18th at the Wallaceburg Legion with a BBQ at 5pm and the ride leaving for 7pm.

“We are excited for this year as we have added a new element of theming each event. This gives the bike riders a unique experience throughout the summer. Our first ride is themed Health and Wellness with activities such as Yoga, Exercise demonstrations, a Gymnastic Centre, a Sensory Area and much more!” says Alisha Allaer, Communications and Fund Development Associate at Community Living Wallaceburg.

The most unique part of this event is that it’s not a race, but a slow roll promoting inclusion, socializing and community comradery. And the best part is that, thanks to the generous sponsors of this event, it’s FREE for people to take part!

“We’re so pleased that the community embraced the idea of this event the past 2 summers. Everyone had a great time and really got into it by bringing their own music,” says Allaer. “This event is all about inclusion and welcoming everyone.”

While there is no fee to attend, donations are being accepted to help continue to raise vital funds to find ways to overcome barriers for people with developmental disabilities. With your support, we can continue to invest in creating opportunities for people to participate in recreational and social activities.

Community Living Wallaceburg has plans under way to host two more 3Rivers Roll bike parties one on July 17th at The Oak Retirement Village and one August 15 th at Eternities Touch. Further information can be found on their website at http://www.3RiversRoll.com.

Community Living Wallaceburg is a proud and progressive organization that enables people to realize their potential and choices within inclusive communities. The Agency provides a full range of accommodation, short break, community and employment supports to more than 400 individuals and their families throughout Chatham-Kent.

Thamesville Threshing Festival this weekend

The annual Thamesville Threshing Festival will be held this upcoming weekend, June 21 and June 22.

Ferguson Park will be rocking as they celebrate their 44th year of holding the community event.

Dana Haggith caught up with Kristy Metcalfe, one of the volunteer directors with the Threshing Festival, to discuss the opening night of the Threshing Festival on Friday night, June 21:

Listen to their interview, here:

Watch for another story on Tuesday, as Dana and Kristy discuss Day #2 of the Threshing Festival.

Here is the event poster:

RM 40th Anniversary this weekend

As the RM 40th Anniversary weekend quickly approaches on 21-22 June, RM Sotheby’s and RetroFest are thrilled to announce additional exciting events and activities for the entire family to enjoy.

In Tecumseh Park on Saturday, 22 June there will be a host of free activities alongside the Kent Historic Auto Club (KHAC) RetroFest car show in Downtown Chatham.

The annual Optimist Soap Box Derby and Ms. RetroFest contest, staples of the RetroFest weekend, will take place at 9am and Noon respectively. As a special addition for the RM 40 th Anniversary celebration year, the Park will showcase a Country Hoe Down with local bands The Chasers and Dirt Country, sponsored by JMHI Insurance Group Inc. The music will begin at 2pm and a beverage garden will be available for attendees to enjoy refreshments throughout the performances.

A proud and long-time sponsor of RM Sotheby’s, Hagerty Insurance will also join in the fun at Tecumseh Park. Hagerty is dedicated to helping ensure the future of the classic car hobby by Driving the Passion for Classics and providing young people unique access to classic car-related experiences. At the Hagerty Insurance Car Shop, children can learn how to change a tire and change the oil of an engine, helping to foster the next generation of the collector car hobby.

Just down the road at RM Sotheby’s headquarters, Hagerty will also host Ride and Drives where those new to the hobby can enjoy a ride in iconic classic cars. A free shuttle from Downtown Chatham to RM Headquarters will be provided. A shuttle schedule and map is available at rm40th.com.

Another new attraction to celebrate the RM 40th Anniversary will be the Lego Area. This will be an opportunity for kids to interact with Lego Specialists and build cars and other innovative Lego designs before racing them on a Lego racetrack.

Also new for 2019, the park will feature The Reading Dome, home to comfy chairs where children can enjoy books as read aloud by special guest readers. The Chatham-Kent Public Library will also be hosting their Maker Space activities for children, with plenty in store for the younger classic car enthusiasts to enjoy.

Attendees can also look forward to the Photo Lane where families can take memorable photos with characters from childhood favourites including Bugs Bunny and Batman, as well as a children’s paddle boat pool, a Zorb pool, and the RetroFest favourite bouncy castles and zip line. TJ Stables will also be showcasing pony rides and a petting zoo.

There will be food trucks on hand and vendors in Tecumseh Park throughout Saturday as well. “We wanted to offer families an experience in the park this year that will be unforgettable,” said Rob Myers, Chairman of RM Sotheby’s. “This is a special year for myself and my family. Our family enjoys RetroFest every year and I hope the community will enjoy this year’s edition more than ever this year.”

The KHAC Car Show will also feature celebrity judges, including none other than Wayne Carini, host of hit TV series Chasing Classic Cars.

Wayne Carini is an expert car restorer, Ferrari enthusiast and an American TV personality. He has done body and paint work on rare car collections owned by David Letterman, tennis great Ivan Lendl and the DuPont family.
He has been featured in the New York Times as well as numerous automobile magazines, starred in two one-hour television specials on Discovery’s Velocity channel, and is the host of Chasing Classic Cars, in its 13 th season, also on Velocity.

Wayne owns and operates three companies in Portland, Connecticut: F40 Motorsports specializing in the sale and purchase of vintage and classic automobiles, F40 Restoration, where he and his team restore domestic and European automobiles, and Carini Consulting where Wayne advises and manages collections for clients around the world. Wayne is a long-time friend of Rob and the RM Sotheby’s team, who look forward to welcoming him to the Classic Car Capital of
Canada.

The Car Show will also host Hagerty’s Youth Judges program. Designed primarily for youth ages 8 to 14, the Youth Judging Program brings the world of classics to a kid friendly level. The Youth Judges are guided through the show field as a group to pre-selected show cars and interact with owners, allowing the judges to learn details, history and fun facts about each. A simplified score card is used, which highlights five basic categories. And new this year will be a prize for one lucky Youth Judge participant.

All of these activities will follow and precede two fantastic concerts on the 40 th Anniversary weekend, with Sam Roberts Band and local act Walkin’ 47 performing in Tecumseh Park on the evening of 21 June, and Big Sugar and local act Superfly performing at the Capitol Theatre on the evening of 22 June. Tickets are available at cktickets.com.

The RM Sotheby’s team looks forward to celebrating with the Chatham-Kent and collector car community. Additional information including a full schedule and the weekend’s community activities and entertainment can be found at rm40th.com.

About RM Sotheby’s 40th Anniversary Celebration

RM Sotheby’s is hosting a 40th Anniversary celebration weekend in Chatham-Kent, 21-22 June. Partnering with RetroFest Classic CarFestival, RM is creating the ultimate celebration for car enthusiasts and the community. Special events for the weekend include a Kick Off Parade, the RM40 Concours d’Elegance, and additional events at RM Sotheby’s Head Office at One Classic Car Drive, Blenheim, Ontario, as well as throughout the community. Entertainment includes performances by Canadian favorites Sam Roberts Band and Big Sugar, featuring local opening acts.

Proceeds from the weekend will support the Chatham-Kent Health Alliance Foundation, Chatham-Kent Hospice Foundation and the Children’s Treatment Centre Foundation of Chatham-Kent. Updated event details are available at http://rm40th.com