Community Services, Associations & Clubs

Beach O’Pines Residents Association

A residents and property owners group for the Beach O’Pines area of Grand Bend.

Website: None
Email: None
Contact: Janet MacIntosh
Phone: 519-238-8213

Grand Bend, ON, N0M 1T0 

Bluewater Drumming Circle

Website: none
Email: none
Phone: 519-238-8025

Boy Scouts – Bev Brown

Grand Bend troop of Scouts Canada for cub scouts and boy scouts.

Website: None
Email: None
Phone: 519-294-0342

R.R.3
Parkhill, ON, N0M 2K0

Centre Ipperwash Association

Website: None
Email: wavetree@execulink.com
Phone: 519-243-2584
6640 Eastparkway Drive RR2
Forest, On, N0N 1J0

Derik Whiting Foundation

The Derik Whiting Foundation believes in providing opportunities for young people between the ages of 15 and 25 years who reside in Huron or Lambton Counties and surrounding areas.  The Derik Whiting Foundation believes that this innovative program will assist those at risk of depression, diminished social skills or possible suicide

Website: None
Email: None
Phone: 519-639-6755

Grand Bend, On, N0M 1T0 

Friends of Pinery Park

The Friends of Pinery Park is a charitable organization dedicated to education, promotion, preservation and support of Pinery Provincial Park.

Website: www.pinerypark.on.ca/friends.html
Email: fopp@oxford.net
Phone: 519-243-1521

Pinery Provincial Park, Hwy 21
Grand Bend, ON, N0M 1T0

Grand Bend & District Soccer Association

For the promotion and operation of soccer for all ages within the Grand Bend community.

Website: None
Email: grandbendsoccer@yahoo.ca
Phone: 519-238-2154

Box 115, Grand Bend, ON, N0M 1T0

Grand Bend Area Health Services Foundation

A registered charity established to promote, maintain and support health services and wellness in the Grand Bend area.

Website: None
Email: driller@hay.net
Contact: Dr. Bruce Hough
Phone: 519-238-2434

P.O. Box 760, Grand Bend, ON N0M 1T0

Grand Bend Community Foundation

The Grand Bend Community Foundation connects those who care with those in need. We attract and hold permanent endowment funds, make annual grants to eligible organizations, and provide community leadership.

Website: grandbendcommunityfoundation.ca
Email: gbcf@hay.net
Phone: 519-238-2190

29 Gill Road
Grand Bend, ON, N0M 1T0

Grand Bend Fireworks Committe

Grand Bend’s Canada Day Celebrations are organized by a volunteer committee chaired by Phil Gaudreault.

Website: www.grandbendtourism.com/canadaday
Email:posh_gb@hay.net
Phone: 519-238-5571

Grand Bend, ON, N0M 1T0

Grand Bend Golden Age Club

Social club for older adults and seniors. Activities include: Shuffle board Monday afternoon and Thursday morning in the winter and four days a week in the summer; Singsongs; Euchre; Bridge; Crokinole; Five-pin bowling (some members bowl every Monday morning); Carpet bowling. meeting at the Legion Hall.

Website: None
Email: None
Phone: 519-238-2985

Elmwood Subdivision, Dashwood, On N0M 1N0

Grand Bend Harbour Committee

Website: None
Email: None
Phone: 519-238-2000
Box 340,
Grand Bend, ON, N0M 1T0

Grand Bend Home & School Association

An association bringing students, staff and parents together at Grand Bend Public School to bring awareness to student issues, community issues, family life and school issues for the betterment of all.

Contact – Jenn Maguire

Website: None
Email:themaguires@hay.net
Phone: 519-238-8687

RR2 Box 43Grand Bend, ON, N0M 1T0 

Grand Bend Horticultural Society

The Horticultural Society holds social and educational meetings on the last Monday of each month. Guest speakers are invited to help with planting problems and to give new ideas to plan your gardens. You do not have to a member to attend, everyone is welcome. We organize bus trips to different locations, host garden walks, plant sales and home and garden tour.

Website: www.gardenontario.org/site.php/gbend
Email: reputrbo@hay.net
Phone: 519-236-7884

Grand Bend, ON, N0M 1T0

Grand Bend Optimist Club

Grand Bend chapter of the Optimists service club.

President: Brian Roberts.  Look for the Drive ‘N Jive 2012 event information, coming soon!

Website: None
Email:broberts@ezlink.ca
Phone: 519-238-6859

Box 610,
Grand Bend, ON, N0M 1T0

Grand Bend Order of Alhambra – Frank Back

The Order of Alhambra was established in 1904 in Brooklyn, NY. as a Catholic mens’ fraternity. Since that time it has spread across both the United States and Canada. In 2011 it admitted women into membership.

The Order of Alhambra has three Missions.  They are: To assist and promote the welfare of persons who are developmentally challenged.  To identify, mark, preserve and memorialize Catholic places, persons and events of historic importance. To promote social, spiritual and intellectual associations among its members.

Website: None
Email: algarval168@execulink.com
Phone: 519-899-2896

10080 Klondyke Rd.Grand Bend,ON 

Grand Bend Winter Carnival Committee

Chair: Linda Tilson
Website: www.grandbendtourism.com/wintercarnival
Email:info@grandbendtourism.com
Phone: 519-238-5788

PO Box 610Grand Bend, ON, N0M 1T0 

Grand Bend Women’s Institute – Cassie Lovie

The Women’s Institute at all levels is an organization for personal growth and community action.  The objectives are:

  • To assist and encourage women to become more knowledgeable and responsible citizens.
  • To promote and develop good family life skills.
  • To help discover, stimulate and develop leadership.
  • To help identify and resolve needs in the community.

 

Website: None
Email: ewardle@hay.net
Phone: 519-238-2727

69999 Mollard Road RR 3
Parkhill, ON, N0M 2K0

Grand Bend Youth Centre

“To promote and encourage recreation programs for all ages within Lambton County while creating everlasting relationships with peers, volunteers and staff.”

Website: www.gbyouthcentre.ca
Email: None
Phone: 519-238-1155

6 Municipal Drive
Grand Bend, ON, N0M 1T0

Grand Cove Homeowners Association

Grand Cove Estates Homeowners Association works to keep the community of Grand Cove Estates vibrant by organizing social events and outings, maintaining the community centre and celebrating and enhancing life in the community of Grand Cove.

Website: None
Email: pegseller@hay.net
Phone: 519-238-2775

Grand Cove Estates
Grand Bend, ON, N0M 1T0

Huron Country Playhouse Guild

Huron Country Playhouse is celebrating its landmark 40th Anniversary by looking towards the future. Visitors to the theatre this season will be among the first to experience many substantial upgrades to the front-of-house including new washrooms, lobby, refreshment bar, box office, and gift shop operated by the Huron Country Playhouse Guild, a community-based organization comprised of 90 volunteers.

There are 650 brand new theatre seats in the mainstage, and the Playhouse II has been completely renovated, increasing from 150 chairs to a fully raked 300 seat auditorium. Infrared hearing and wheelchair access are available to patrons who require special assistance. A visit to the Huron Country Playhouse takes less than an hour from Stratford, London and Sarnia, and with 7 shows to choose from this year, the Huron Country Playhouse offers a variety of theatre experiences to suit every taste

Website: None
Email: None
Phone: 519-238-5640

PO Box 967Grand Bend, ON, N0M 1T0 

Huron Tourism Association

The mandate of the Huron Tourism Association is to develop and target cost-effective and result-oriented tourism strategies designed to market the Huron County tourism industry. Being a membership-based action organization, members have equal input into association business and can voice their ideas and concerns at our regular meetings.Tourism represents one of the 4 pillars of the Huron County economy, along with agriculture, manufacturing and culture. The Huron Tourism Association is dedicated to further developing the Huron County tourism industry in order to foster new businesses and employment opportunities, economic and community development, as well as a stronger business environment for all of the County of Huron.

Website: www.ontarioswestcoast.com
Email: htinfo@hurontourism.on.ca
Phone: 519-524-8394 ext. 3

c/o County of Huron Planning and Development Department
57 Napier St., Goderich, Ontario, N7A 1W2

Huron Woods Community Association

An association of residents in the Huron Woods Community located in Grand Bend.  This group advocates for issues pertinent to their community and organizations social events for the members of the association.

Website: None
Email: fredpinarello@hay.net

huronwoodscommunityassoc@gmail.com
Phone: 519-238-2239

PO Box 45
Grand Bend, ON, N0M 1T0

Lake Smith Conservationists

The Lake Smith Marsh Project is about rebuilding an important habitat for hundreds of thousands of birds and other wildlife.  Lake Smith, south of Grand Bend, Ontario was one of three inland marsh lakes left behind when massive sand dunes formed in what is now Pinery Provincial Park on Southern Lake Huron.

Website: None
Email: rghonion@execulink.com
Phone: 519-243-2660

PO Box 45
Grand Bend, ON, N0M 1T0

Lambton Shores Communities In Bloom

Communities in Bloom is a Canadian non-profit organization committed to fostering civic pride, environmental responsibility and beautification through community involvement and the challenge of a national program, with focus on the promotion and value of green spaces in urban settings.  The Lambton Shores Communities in Bloom focuses on the Municipality of Lambton shores and the beautification of the area.

Website: None
Email: dekfam@execulink.com
Phone: 519-243-1400

9575 Port Franks Rd
Thedford, ON, N0M 2N0

Merrywood Homeowners Association

A home-owners and residents group in Grand Bend.

Website: None
Email:
Phone:

10184 Merrywood Dr.
Grand Bend, ON, N0M 1T0

Old Ausable River Channel Association

The Friends of the Old Ausable Channel is a non-profit organization that was created to help preserve and support this unique and valuable natural habitat.

Website: None
Email: kjean@abca.on.ca
Phone: 1-888-286-2610 or 519-235-2610 Ext. 244

71108 Morrison Line  Exeter, ON, N0M 1S5 

Partners In Learning

Partners in Learning is based on a peer-learning concept that has proven to be a great success in many communities throughout Canada and the world. A local, non-profit group of volunteers has undertaken to provide this unique community enrichment program in the Grand Bend area.

Website: www.partnersinlearning.ca
Email: None
Phone: 519-243- 3974 (Lea James)

Box 1224Grand Bend, ON, N0M 1T0

Pinedale Subdivision Association

A residents assocation that works for the interests and preservation of the Pinedale Subdivision area and its residents.

Website: None
Email: None
Phone:

Grand Bend, ON, N0M 1T0

Pineridge Snowmobile Club

Snowmobilers club promoting the enjoyment of the sport of snowmobiling, safety and trail maintenance.

Website: None
Email: None

Rick Vandenbussche; Phone: (Residence) 519-229-6283
Phone: 519-237-3322 or 519-229-6283 or 519-294-0690

Grand Bend, ON, N0M 1T0

Port Franks Homeowners Association

The Port Franks Beach Homeowners’ Association Inc. will manage the beach to accommodate the residents of Port Franks (as defined in our Deed), while respecting traditional customs and heritage.Website: None
Email:
Phone:

Port Franks, ON 

Probus Men

PROBUS is an association of active retirees who join together in clubs.  Its basic purpose is to provide its members with regular opportunities to keep their minds active, expand their interests and to enjoy the fellowship of new friends. Contact: Gord Mackay.

Website: None
Email: gmackay@hay.net
Phone: 519-238-8951

10296 Pine Parkway
Grand Bend, On, N0M 1T0

Probus Women

PROBUS is an association of active retirees who join together in clubs.  Its basic purpose is to provide its members with regular opportunities to keep their minds active, expand their interests and to enjoy the fellowship of new friends.

We meet at the Royal Canadian Legion in Grand Bend on the second Tuesday of each month at 9.30 am. Members of other Probus groups are welcome to attend the meetings. If your interested in joining us, please call our membership chair Susan Trumper at 238- 5516. President for 2009-2010: Dinah Taylor.

Website: None
Email:
Phone: 519-238-5516

Grand Bend, On, N0M 1T0 

Retire-At-Home Services

Independence for Seniors. Peace of Mind for Families. We are specialists in Senior Care and have been making a difference for over 15 years. We provide seniors and their families with home health care solutions that make their lives easier. Founded by a nurse, our total care approach helps seniors keep their independence at home, while providing families with peace of mind and some relief from the stress they so often feel.

Website: www.retireathomehpm.com
Email: lcoletta@retireathome.com
Phone: 1-877-408-8855 / 519-294-8855

Location:
R.R. 8
Parkhill, ON N0M 2K0

Rotary Club of Grand Bend

Meets every Tuesday at 6:30pm at The Colonial, located at the corner of Main Street and Highway 21 in Grand Bend.

Website: None
Email: martin.a.ward@gmail.com
Phone: 519-238-2444

Grand Bend, ON, N0M 1T0

Royal Canadian Legion Branch 498

The Ontario Command of The Royal Canadian Legion is comprised of over four hundred (400) branches throughout Ontario. With a total membership of over 160,000 the Ontario Command of the Legion is the largest service oriented organization in Ontario.

Although our main focuses continue to be remembering those who gave their lives for freedom, and looking after the needs of veterans, their dependants, and those still serving in the Canadian Forces; Legions throughout Ontario Command are also contributing to the well being of our neighbours by sponsoring community programs. Support for the communities we live in is one of our main beliefs.

Legions sponsor sports, youth programs, seniors programs, as well as supporting other organizations both financially and by supplying meeting rooms and halls for events. In some communities, the Legion Hall is the main meeting place for community and social events. Branches, zones and districts also raise funds to assist local organizations and regional organizations and facilities such as medical centres, medical research facilities and communities affected by natural disasters.

Website: None
Email: None
Phone: 519-238-2120

20 Municipal Drive, Grand Bend, ON   N0M 1T0

Sarnia Lambton Chamber of Commerce

The Sarnia Lambton Chamber of Commerce is the voice of business for the greater Sarnia area committed to anticipating and serving the needs of our members and community.Website: www.sarnialambtonchamber.com/
Email: info@sarnialambtonchamber.com
Phone: 519-336-2400

556 North Christina Street
Sarnia, ON N7T 5W6

South Huron Big Brothers/Big Sisters

The concept of Big Brothers Big Sisters of South Huron was initiated by our community in June 1977, when concerned local citizens formed a Steering Committee, to examine the need for friendship support services for boys of single parent homes in South Huron, and in the northern portion of Middlesex and Grand Bend.Website: none
Email: cw@shbbb.son.ca
Phone: 519-237-3554
Fax: 519-237-3190

146 Main Street, Box 29
Dashwood, ON, N0M 1N0

Sunset Cinema | Grand Bend Social Film Club

A movie is shown on the first Thursday of each month, from October to June at 7pm, in the Community Room of the Grand Bend and Area Health Centre. Titles are displayed at the post office. Admission is free, donations welcome.
Contact: Dinah Taylor.

Website: None
Email:None
Phone: 519-238-1114

Grand Bend, ON, N0M 1T0

Welcome Wagon Ltd

Founded in 1930, Welcome Wagon is a Canadian-owned, FREE greeting service for families experiencing a lifestyle change. We greet people who are undergoing lifestyle changes with a friendly visit including moving to a new neighbourhood,planning a wedding,expecting a baby,new manager or professional position,50 plus or new parents/grandparents.Website: www.welcomewagon.ca
Email: fvanoss@hay.net
Phone: 519-238-8048

10060 Jennison Crescent
Grand Bend, ON, N0M 1T0

West Coast Lions

Local chapter of the Lions International service club.

Website: lionsclub.org
Email: bcarson@hay.net
Phone: 519-236-7399

Serving Grand Bend and Area

Women Motivating Women

Contact: Zelda Woods. Meetings are the 1st and 3rd Thursdays every month from 11:30am to 1pm at the Pinedale Motor Inn.

Website: None
Email:None
Phone: 519-294-6576

Grand Bend, ON, N0M 1T0