4H Grey County
2755 5th Ave. W, Owen Sound On N4K 5X5
519-372-1468
waughwhooos@hotmail.com
4H Grey County Website
Life skills and agricultural clubs operating in and around Rocklyn.
55+ Friendship Club
Church of Christ at 113 Nelson Street W.
519-538-0409
Active-minded seniors living in Meaford and surrounding area are welcome to join in every Tuesday meeting at the Church of Christ at 2 p.m. Speakers, social interaction, fellowship excursions, special occasion parties and involvement in activities that benefit the community are ongoing.
Beautiful Joe Heritage Society
16 Trowbridge St. W., P.O. Box 3304, Meaford ON N4L 1A5
519-538-5895
Click Here for Beautiful Joe Heritage Society’s Website.
Big Brothers/Big Sisters of Grey Bruce
2nd Floor, Harmony Centre 890 4th Ave. E. Owen Sound
Phone: 519-376-4449
mandi.lamb@bigbrothersbigsisters.ca
https://greybruce.bigbrothersbigsisters.ca
We commit to Canada’s young people that we will be leaders in providing them with the highest quality, volunteer based mentoring programs.
Bluewater Astronomical Society
2485 6th Ave. W. Owen Sound, ON N4K 5J7
519-534-2767
stargazer@wightman.ca
Stargazers from Bruce and Grey counties and beyond, promoting astronomy among club members and enhancing public awareness of the beauty of the night sky.
Country Classic Curling Club
130 Collingwood St, Meaford ON N4L 1W4
519-538-3916
carlie.ron234@rogers.com
Electric Eclectics Festival
RR 2, Meaford ON N4L 1W6
519-843-1947
www.electric-eclectics.com
Electric Eclectics is a festival of experimental and / or indie music and sound art, operating near urban Meaford since 2006.
Food Bruce Grey
380 9th Street East, Owen Sound, ON N4K 1P1
519-376-1560
https://www.foodbrucegrey.com/
Created by Bruce Grey United Way, this program was designed to illuminate the size and scope of food insecurity. It is intended to educate, start conversations, and find solutions through collaboration.
Friends of Leith Church
Box 67, Leith ON N0H 1VO
519-371-5308
petetelford@sympatico.ca
www.leithchurch.ca
The Friends of Leith Church have worked to maintain, restore and preserve historic Leith Church. Leith Church is located in the westerly part of the municipality in the community of Leith.
Friends of Meaford Library
15 Trowbridge Street, W, Meaford ON N4l 1V4
519-538-1802
friendsofmeafordlibrary@gmail.com
Our mission is to enhance and support the extension and improvement of the services and resources of the Meaford Public Library, foster public support for the Library and its development, promote and increase community awareness of the library.
Friends of Memorial Park
Meaford, ON
Friends of Memorial Park meets regularly to discuss, plan and act on activities to support the park such as organizing clean up days, promote the park, educate park users on safety for the park and much more. Contact Lindy for details.
Georgian Bay British Car Club (GBBCC)
The purpose of the Georgian Bay British Car Club is to increase the popularity of our common interest, British cars.
The Club is open to any British car owner (sorry, no motorcycles) and the vehicles may or may not be roadworthy. We also welcome people who share our common interest in British cars, even if they currently do not own one … maybe we can help you find one?
Website: www.gbbcc.com
Email: info@gbbcc.com
Georgian Camera Club
140 Bruce St S, Thornbury ON
519-538-2828
Georgian Recreation Club
A non-profit club, formed in 1988 to promote and cultivate recreation and good fellowship for all seniors in Meaford and the surrounding area. Our activities focus on cards. Come out and join us and meet new people. This is a great club where you pay as you play. A super opportunity to meet others and have fun in a scent-free environment. We warmly welcome all.
Hour Cards: Euchre Tue 1 pm, Bid Euchre: Fri 1 pm
Dates: Eucher -September 03 ,2024 to May 27, 2025
Bid Eucher-September 06, 2024 to May 30, 2025
All activities are held at Meaford and St Vincent Community Center 151 Collingwood Street, Meaford
We warmly welcome all card players for an opportunity to have fun and meet new people.
For further information contact:
Euchre Marie Clock 519 538-0078 or Mary Johnston 519 538-3781
Bid Euchre Helen Scott 519 538 1235 or David Thompson 226-662-0693
Golden Town Cruisers
519-538-1975
abwhite@rogers.com
We organize the weekly Cruise Nights (antique car show) on Bayfield St., Meaford every Tuesday night June through August from 6:30 pm until dusk.
Goldenaires Women’s Choir
519-538-3828
verna.hindle@sympatico.ca
The Goldenaires is a welcoming and inclusive ladies choir committed to sharing our passion for music by performing bi-annual concerts and in other community events and donating proceeds to local school music and other outreach programs. Rehearsals are 7 pm Tuesdays at Meaford United Church.
Grey Bruce Agricultural & Culinary Association
12 Main St., Ripley ON
519-353-5600
aep@bmts.com
Grey Bruce Health Services Meaford Auxiliary
229 Nelson Street West, Meaford ON N4L 1A3
519-538-0630
taffy2@rogers.com
The mission of the Grey Bruce Health Services – Meaford Auxiliary is to assist staff of Meaford Hospital through service and fundraising.
Harmony North Chorus, Sweet Adelines
Thornbury,ON
519-599-2186
Heritage Meaford
519-538-0921
riley_kerry@hotmail.com
http://www.arconserv.ca
Kinettes of Meaford
P.O. Box 4822, Meaford ON N4L 1X6
519-538-1389 (Bonnie Bumstead)
Kinsmen Club of Meaford
P.O. Box 4816, Meaford ON N4L 1X6
519-538-3260
tombon@bmts.com
http://www.kincanada.ca
Lions Club of Meaford
Shonda Smith, president 519-538-5834
Bingo: every 2nd & 4th Thursday at 7pm, Meaford and St Vincent Community Centre
Meetings: Every 1st & 3rd Tuesday at 6pm. Georgian Bay Café 168 Sykes St. N.
Meaford Amateur Athletic Association
The objectives of the MAAA are as follows:
1) To promote and govern the MAAA and our athletic associations
2) To teach and encourage fair play, good sportsmanship and good citizenship
3) To encourage and support the participation of amateur athletes
Contact: Jen Wright 519-538-3214 or thewrights@rogers.com
http://meafordaaa.com/
Meaford and District Ridge Runners Snowmobile Club
RR 4, Meaford ON N4L 1W7
Kim Ransom 519-538-4348
wattershipdown@sympatico.ca
Meaford and St. Vincent Agricultural Society
Host of the Annual Fall Fair and the Junior Ambassador Competition (judged at the Annual Pork BBQ prior to the Fall Fair)
Fair Inquiries call 519-538-2448
Jr. Ambassador Inquires call 519-376-5590
Meaford Bridge Club
34 Boucher St E, Meaford ON
519-538-1095
Meaford Creative Arts Association
Discover your inner artist, come paint with us.
All skill levels welcome. Fabric artists, potters, and crafts welcome.
We meet every Monday at 9am in the Terrace Room at the Meaford Hall, from September until end of June except holidays.
There is a small weekly fee to cover the rent plus an annual membership fee.
We hold interesting workshops in a variety of mediums by skilled instructors.
Gentle critiques are held on a regular basis to help us improve our paintings.
12 Nelson St. E. (Meaford Hall), Meaford ON N4L 1R1
519-538-0501
mcaartists@gmail.com
Meaford Culture Foundation
12 Nelson Street, Meaford ON N4L 1N6
www.meafordculture.ca
www.meafordfilmfest.ca
This dynamic volunteer organization raises funds through popular community events like the Meaford International Film Festival and Christmas Online Auction and is dedicated to:
- Sponsoring community events and programs through its Community Outreach Program
- Investing in the infrastructure of historic Meaford Hall
- Enabling arts & culture activities for youth and the community as a whole
- And supporting the presentation of new and unique arts and cultural experiences throughout the Municipality
Meaford Curling Club
130 Collingwood Street West, Meaford ON N4L1M1
Call 519-538-2002
www.meafordcurling.ca
meafordcurlingclub@gmail.com
Meaford Duplicate Bridge Club
Meaford, ON
Primary Contact: Jan Chappelle
Phone: 226-568-3204
Email: janchappelle@gmail.com
Secondary Contact: Dorothy Henley
Email: doehenley@gmail.com
Meaford Food Bank & Outreach
Box 3245, 34 Trowbridge St. W. (Back door), Meaford ON N4L 1A5
519-538-4550
meafordfoodbank@gmail.com
Food Bank hours are Monday from 9:30 am – 11:30 am (closed on statutory holidays) and Thursday from 5:00 pm – 7:00 pm. If you need to deliver a food bank donation outside of these hours, please contact our Co-ordinator, Amber, to make arrangements using the contact info shown above.
Meaford Garden Club
Meet monthly at Meaford Hall (12 Nelson Street)
519-538-5861
We meet monthly at The Hall hosting garden speakers and workshops, do a spring plant exchange, tour gardens and organize an annual bus trip.
Meaford Hospital Foundation
Through the generosity of caring donors, the Meaford Hospital Foundation raises and manages funds for new and replacement medical equipment at the Meaford Hospital. The Foundation strives to provide better healthcare for patients and subsequently state of the art equipment for our local healthcare professionals. With the government providing fewer funds, we count on your generous financial support. It is critical in keeping our local hospital’s viability and our local healthcare close to home.
229 Nelson St. West
Meaford ON N4L 1A3
519-538-1311 Ext. 4208
Meaford Lawn Bowling Club
Meaford Lawn Bowling Club welcomes both new and experienced bowlers from May to September.
For more information, go to our website: www.meafordlawnbowling.ca or our Facebook page: www.facebook.com/meafordlawnbowlingclub.
To contact us, send an email to: info@meafordlawnbowling.ca.
Meaford Pickleball Club
“Pickleball is the fastest growing sport in North America!” Meaford is a great place to play this fabulous game!
Started in 2019 and dedicated to growing the sport in our municipality. Various times and locations. See the website for more information. www.meafordpb.ca
Loaner paddles and instruction provided. New members welcome – sign up via the website. Our Club is providing paddles and balls to the Meaford Library for those wishing to try/play the game at the Tennis Courts too!
Contact us at meafordpb@gmail.com Facebook: www.facebook.com/meafordpickleballclub
Meaford Rowing Club
16 Berry Street, Meaford ON N4L 1G2
519-379-3171
meafordrowingclub@gmail.com
www.meafordrowingclub.blogspot.com
Meaford Skating Club
Meaford Community Centre
meafordskating@gmail.com
www.meafordskating.com
Meaford St. Vincent Agricultural Society
Holly Fiegehen
Phone: 519-794-0574
Email: hfiegehen@gmail.com
Facebook: Meaford & St. Vincent Agricultural Society”
Meaford Theatre Company
078123 11th Line, Meaford ON N4L 1W5
226-662-0214
lkransom@rogers.com
Meaford Theatre Company is a non-profit organization dedicated to offering theatrical productions, volunteer opportunities for all ages, and the Youth Acting Programs in the beautiful Woodford Hall.
Become part of our awesome MTC Volunteers and learn everything from set design, wardrobe, stage management, hairdressing, makeup, front house greeter, acting …that is, all of the aspects of a theatre production. There is a role for you!
Find them on Facebook
Mervin Lush Memorial Tractor Show & Harvest
41 Coleman St., Meaford ON N4L 1C7
519-538-5409
tdales@bmts.com
We raise funds for Canada Foodgrains Bank in support of feeding the world’s poor.
Optimist Club of Sydenham & District
Katie Holovaci
519-372-4782
owensoundjoi@gmail.com
Owen Sound and District Junior Optimist Club
Katie Holovaci
519-372-4782
Reading Skills Development Program (RSDP)
555 St. Vincent St, and 186 Cook St, Meaford ON N4L 1A5
519-538-2260
amy_clarke@bwdsb.on.ca
Reef Boat Club
126 Fuller St, Meaford ON
519-538-5392
mmolloy@bmts.com
Rocklyn Agricultural Society
R.R. 1, Meaford ON N4L 1W5
Contact: Catharine Campbell
519-538-5459
Rotary Club of Meaford
P.O. Box 3229
Meaford ON N4L 1A5
info@meafordrotary.ca
http://www.meafordrotary.ca
Chartered in 1936, the club encourages and fosters the ideal of “Service Above Self”. Meetings every Monday at 6:30 for dinner and fellowship at Meaford Hall in Meaford.
Royal Canadian Legion Branch 32
Email: meafordlegion32@yahoo.com
Phone: 519-574-5289
Meets the 2nd Wednesday of every month at 7:30 p.m. in the Terrace Room at Meaford Hall.
Taoist Tai Chi
519-538-0288
Taoist Tai Chi is a non-profit organization active in Meaford for many years and of proven benefit to health. Learn more at www.taoist.org/meaford . Classes take place at the Meaford & St Vincent Community Centre, 151 Collingwood Street West.
The Blue Mountains Toastmasters
173 Bruce St., Thornbury, N0H 2P0
president@tbmtoastmasters.org
Website: www.tbmtoastmasters.org
Social Media: https://m.facebook.com/TBMToastmasters/
Would you like to be more confident as a speaker and leader? Toastmasters has been training people for over 95 years. Now we are learning to put our best face forward online. Join us as a guest by Zoom on any Tuesday evening at 7:00 pm. Zoom link available on our website.
Tom Thomson Trail
The Tom Thomson Trail relies on volunteers to build and maintain this important link between Owen Sound and Meaford. If you are interested in helping us please contact our chairperson and head volunteer, Ruth Ann English, at info@tomthomsontrail.com
TOPS (Take Off Pounds Sensibly)
34 Trowbridge St. W. (back door), Meaford On N4L
www.tops.org
A friendly, practical support group for weight loss and healthy living. Weigh-in 6:00 pm, meeting 6:30 pm every Wednesday evening.
Tree Trust Meaford
Our mission is to help preserve important legacy trees in the Municipality of Meaford. Our mandate is to hire professional, certified arborists to practice their craft by reducing a tree’s crown, removing deadwood, retrenching where needed and more – all of which effectively extend the life of a legacy tree. We are a registered charity in Ontario.
Donations can be made through our website Treetrust.ca, or contact Pete Russell at Meaford@treetrust.ca