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Studio 79 Presents: Under the Barnlights & Blankets with Blue Rodeo's Greg Keelor & Jim Bowskill
2026-10-01 17:30 - 20:30 (America/Toronto) | Nottawa
Studio 79 Presents ‘Under the Barnlights & Blankets’ with Blue Rodeo’s Greg Keelor & Jim Bowskill with the Hometown Beauts. The final session
Join us for a magical evening under the barnlights. Grab your tickets & bring a blanket!
Like a pop-up & a similar concept to my past shows at the John Saunders Centre. Still intimate, but on a slightly larger scale. 4 concerts, once a month from June – Oct. (July session moved to October)
The location is 5-10 min from Collingwood, in Nottawa. The address will be revealed after ticket purchase.
Thank you to @blackangusmeats for providing complimentary BBQ appetizers during doors.
@gregkeelormusic @jimmybowskill
Thursday, Oct 1, 2026
Doors 530-630pm
Show 630-8pm
(Gates open at 530pm)

Creemore Arts Fest 2026
2026-10-02 - 2026-10-05 | Creemore, Creemore, ON, Canada
A message from our Co-chairs
Purple Hills Arts and Heritage Society is excited to welcome you for a weekend of Creativity, Joy, and Inspiration.
Over the course of the weekend you will experience a broad range of artistic talent and mediums – music, performance, visual arts and opportunities to ‘get your hands dirty’ through guided interactive art activities for both adults and children. Use our brochure, our website, or visit the Info Booth to plan your weekend and enjoy everything our beautiful town of Creemore has to offer.
Nadine Melemis Walters and Sara Hershoff, Co-chairs

BALL Lecture Series: Optimal Aging
2026-10-08 10:00 - 12:00 | Bayshore Community Centre
Hope for the Best…Plan for the Rest – Improving the Illness Experience
Dr. Winemaker will describe seven keys for navigating a life-changing diagnosis for patients, families and providers.
Lecturer – Samantha Winemaker
Dr. Samantha Winemaker is a palliative care physician who cares for patients with serious illness and their families in the home. She is an associate clinical professor at McMaster University in the Department of Family Medicine, Division of Palliative Care. She has won numerous awards for her leadership and palliative care education for health care professionals.
Website: Waiting Room Revolution

Get Down Tonight - Theatre Collingwood
2026-10-14 08:00 - 2026-10-17 17:00 | The Marsh Street Centre, 187 Marsh Street, Clarksburg, Ontario, Canada
Starring Leisa Way & The Wayward Wind Band.

Reconnect with the music that moved a generation.
Get ready to dance!
Leisa Way’s
Get Down Tonight!
The Ultimate 70’s Soundtrack
A high-energy celebration of the 1970s, the disco decade of sparkle, soul, and unstoppable rhythm. Relive the songs that made you move, the friendships that made you smile, and the music that still makes your heart beat faster. A joyful, feel-good dance party you’ll never forget!
Single Tickets $58.00
Subscriber $53.00
Student $33.00
Group Booking 10+ $53.00/seat
(prices include tax & fees)
If you require accessible seating please let us know by calling 705-445-2200 or email info@theatrecollingwood.ca

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BALL Lecture Series: Optimal Aging
2026-10-15 10:00 - 12:00 | Bayshore Community Centre
The Search for the Fountain of Youth
What if I told you age-related decline wasn’t inevitable?
The search for the Fountain of Youth may be over. Science confirms that resistance training is the closest thing we have to a biological pause button against the ravages of time—the aches, the loss of independence, and the pervasive belief that you must give up things you love because you’re “too old.” Despite overwhelming research, adoption remains low, leading many adults to surrender strength every year.
Together, we’ll dive into the compelling science proving how strength training can change your life. We’ll explore the benefits for both living long and living well, covering chronic disease prevention, maintaining mobility and independence, boosting cognitive function, and reducing pain. Finally, you’ll receive practical, actionable guidance on what resistance training should look and feel like, how often you should do it, and the mindset required for long-term adherence. Discover how choosing the road less travelled leads directly to the vibrant life you want.
Lecturer – Clare Donaldson
Clare Donaldson is a Pelvic Floor Physiotherapist, Barbell Enthusiast, clinic owner, educator, and unwavering believer in human potential. Clare has built her physiotherapy career and business around the belief that strength can be achieved at any age, and she’s still looking for the person for whom that does not apply.
Clare co-owns CONNECT Rehabilitation in Owen Sound, where her multidisciplinary team aims to create exceptional care outcomes for their clients that go beyond the traditional model of simply getting people out of pain. She regularly mentors physiotherapy students through Western University, and is educating the next generation of Pelvic Health Physiotherapists through Pelvic Health Solutions.
https://www.connectrehab.com/about

BALL Lecture Series: Optimal Aging
2026-10-22 10:00 - 12:00 | Bayshore Community Centre
Mind Matters: Unlocking the Latest Secrets to a Healthy Brain
We all have the number one risk factor for Alzheimer’s disease: increasing age. Krista Lanctot, a leading Alzheimer’s researcher, will present groundbreaking insights into the underlying factors that drive the memory loss and cognitive decline that lead to Alzheimer’s disease. The presentation will highlight the latest evidence-based strategies for maintaining brain health, including lifestyle interventions and emerging preventive techniques. Attendees will also learn about current and future treatment options, offering hope and practical guidance for individuals and families affected by neurodegenerative disorders.
Lecturer – Krista Lanctôt
Dr. Krista L. Lanctôt has a PhD in Clinical Pharmacology from the University of Toronto, and holds the Bernick Chair in Geriatric Psychopharmacology. She is a Senior Scientist in Geriatric Psychiatry and in the Hurvitz Brain Sciences Program at Sunnybrook Research Institute, Research Co-Director in the Department of Psychiatry at Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre and Heads the Geriatric Psychopharmacology Research Group. At the University of Toronto, she is a Professor of Psychiatry and of Pharmacology/Toxicology, and the Vice Chair of Basic and Clinical Sciences in the Department of Psychiatry.
Dr. Lanctôt is an active researcher with 400+ published papers. Her group’s research has improved the treatment of cognition and associated mood symptoms in persons with dementia and in those at risk.
research.sunnybrook.ca/researchers/krista-l-lanctot/

Nordic Nations: From Vikings to Global Middle Powers
2026-10-29 10:00 - 12:00 | Bayshore Community Centre
The Viking Age
The Viking Age lasted from the attack on Lindisfarne Monastery in 793 until the Norman Conquest of England in 1066. The Vikings had a profound influence on Scandinavia and the wider world, travelling as far west as Newfoundland, as far east as Russia and as far south as Constantinople and Baghdad. In the north, they were raiders, in the south, they were traders and they shaped the course of history everywhere they travelled. We will discuss Viking culture in Scandinavia and the wider world including shipbuilding, weaponry, religious ritual, and women’s roles in society.

Nordic Nations: From Vikings to Global Middle Powers
2026-11-05 10:00 - 12:00 | Bayshore Community Centre
The Golden Age of Sweden
During the 17th century, Sweden emerged as a major European power, controlling much of the Baltic Sea region. King Gustavus Adolphus of Sweden introduced key military innovations and his daughter Queen Christina became a cultural patron. The Golden Age of Sweden ended with the Great Northern War and the rise of Russia as a major European power during the reign of Peter the Great.

Nordic Nations: From Vikings to Global Middle Powers
2026-11-12 10:00 - 12:00 | Bayshore Community Centre
The Grand Duchy of Finland and Royal Denmark
In the 19th century, the borders shifted in the Nordic Nations. Finland became part of the Russian Empire, Sweden and Norway were ruled by the same monarch and Denmark lost territory to Germany. The Danish royal family were closely connected to other European royal houses and exerted diplomatic influence through their connections with other reigning houses.

Nordic Nations: From Vikings to Global Middle Powers
2026-11-19 10:00 - 12:00 | Bayshore Community Centre
Emigration to North America
The upheaval of the 19th century resulted in waves of emigration to North America and the wider world. Swedish, Danish, Norwegian, Icelandic and Finnish emigrants remained interested and engaged in European events shaping the Nordic Nations including the Norwegian independence movement in the early 20th century.

Nordic Nations: From Vikings to Global Middle Power
2026-11-26 08:00 - 17:00 | Bayshore Community Centre
Art and Literature, Science and Exploration
From Viking sagas and jewellery making to the plays of Henrik Ibsen and the paintings of Edvard Munch to modern Nordic architecture and design, Nordic art and literature continues to engage the wider world. For centuries, the Nordic Nations have produced influential mariners, explorers and scientists. The Nobel Prizes have been presented in Sweden and Norway for more than 100 years.

2026-12-03 10:00 - 12:00 | Bayshore Community Centre
The Second World War and the Nordic Nations in the Modern World
A look at the modern history of the Nordic Nations from the Second World War to the strengths and challenges of the present day.
