Your Daily Update

Tuesday, May 12th

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Simply OMG Casual Cuisine is serving a Two Can Dine three course date night today for $89.99 per couple. Reserve your table at 269 Indian Rd South and enjoy a simple, planned out dinner with apps, mains, and dessert handled.

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If you need supportive connection today, The Centre hosts a counsellor led women’s peer support group from 3:00 PM to 4:30 PM. Registration is required, food is provided, and the session is for female identifying survivors.

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Drop in for lunch at the walk in grilled cheese bar, open 11:00 AM to 2:00 PM Tuesday to Saturday, then browse the weekly kitchen picks at The Cheese Wedge. Pre ordering is recommended because quantities are limited.

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Alzheimer Society of Sarnia-Lambton offers Early Check In today so walkers can pick up t shirts, drop off cash pledges, and finish registration steps ahead of the community walk later this month. It is an easy way to reduce delays on walk day.

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A lime infused teaser turns into a full reveal today, so check in for what is new at Paddy Flaherty's Irish Pub. Watch for details on any specials, limited items, seating notes, or whether reservations are recommended once the announcement drops.

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Stock up in store today, Bluewater Nutrition has Your Flora Probiotic 60 capsule bottles as buy one, get the second 50 percent off through tomorrow. The promo is in store only, and it is highlighted for digestion and immunity support.

Explore your #local

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National Apple Pie Day pantry promotion

🏢 Great Lakes Refill Company

📍 Sarnia

Great Lakes Refill Company marks National Apple Pie Day by inviting Sarnia shoppers to stop in and stock up on apple pie spices and bulk pantry staples needed for a from scratch pie. Visit GLRC on May 12 to pick up refill friendly baking essentials and support local apple buying.

Seasonal Menus

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Community Fitness Motivation

🏢 Ironworks Health and Wellness Centre

📍 Point Edward

Ironworks Health and Wellness Centre shared a friendly reminder that fitness, yoga, and mobility can be fun, welcoming, and full of good energy on 2026-05-12. The post highlights local community spirit tied to Point Edward and invites people to look for classes or drop in opportunities from Ironworks.

Fitness

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Art and lake conservation post

🏢 Lake Life Studio

📍 Lake Huron

Lake Life Studio shared a candid art update connecting their work to lake conservation on Lake Huron, with a pointer to www.lakelifestudio.com for more. The post combines local place based art practice with conservation awareness, presented in a warm, personal voice.

General Content

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This Week’s Kitchen Menu

🏢 The Cheese Wedge

This Week's Kitchen Menu from The Cheese Wedge features cheeseballs and dips ready on Wednesdays, chef meals ready on Thursdays, and a walk in grilled cheese bar open 11:00 AM to 2:00 PM Tuesday through Saturday. Pre ordering is recommended due to limited quantities; call 519-491-1199 or use the provided pre order link to reserve your items.

Seasonal Menus

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IG Wealth Management Walk for Alzheimer’s

🏢 IG Private Wealth Management

IG Private Wealth Management is encouraging community members to join the IG Wealth Management Walk for Alzheimer’s, register at https://ow.ly/fK3w30sVIJX, and share why they walk using #IGWalkForAlz. The campaign highlights community support and notes that over 600,000 Canadians are currently living with dementia.

Donation Campaigns

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Founding origins and first Haitian Experience (January 1986)

🏢 Rayjon Share Care of Sarnia Inc.

In January 1986 Ray and John led 28 people from Sarnia on the first Haitian Experience to Haiti, starting with tree planting, school support, and infant care. Those early efforts grew into lasting partnerships and ultimately led to the founding of Rayjon. This 40 year origin story shows how a learning trip became sustained community collaboration.

History

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Teaser announcement of upcoming offering on 05.12.26

🏢 Paddy Flaherty's Irish Pub

Paddy Flaherty's Irish Pub posted a lime infused teaser announcing something new on 05.12.26, inviting patrons to check back on 2026-05-12 for the full reveal. Keep an eye on the pub's channels that day for details, reservations, or special offerings.

General Content

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Early Check-In for Walk day

🏢 Alzheimer Society of Sarnia-Lambton

The Alzheimer Society of Sarnia-Lambton is holding Early Check In on May 12, 2026 so participants can drop off cash donations, pick up walker shirts, and complete check in during morning or afternoon windows. This free pre event option helps make Walk morning smoother and faster for everyone taking part.

Wellness Events

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Water feature integrations for poolside designs

🏢 DeGroot's Nurseries

DeGroot's Nurseries spotlights water feature integrations for poolside designs that add movement, sound, and a show stopping focal point. The post calls out Unilock as a partner for easy integration and invites designers to visit for a consultation.

Butter pecan pie & Cotton candy cones

🏢 The Nut Bar

📍 The Nut Bar

The Nut Bar reports butter pecan pie is filling the store with its aroma today, and cotton candy cones are available too. The shop is open until 5:00 PM, making this a good chance to grab a classic pie slice or a whimsical cotton candy cone while supplies last.

Baking And Desserts

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Lambton Audiology hearing assessment recommendation

🏢 Lambton Audiology Associates

📍 Sarnia Ontario, Petrolia Ontario, Sarnia Lambton

Lambton Audiology Associates recommends an annual hearing assessment to catch gradual changes early and support long term hearing health. Call 519-542-0569, message, or drop in to schedule an appointment, with services positioned to serve Sarnia, Petrolia, and the broader Sarnia Lambton area.

General Content

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Spring garden uncovering update

🏢 Kombucha Hound

Kombucha Hound reports uncovering strawberries, flowers, herbs, and fruit trees on 2026-05-12 while hoping this is the last frost warning. The short update captures the common gardener feeling of readiness to begin full planting as the season turns.

General Content

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