Municipality of Thames Centre
4305 Hamilton Road N0L 1G3 Dorchester, ON, Canada

Calling all Thames Centre residents! Phase 3 of the Community Transportation Survey is available now. Check out www.middlesex.ca/ct or scan the QR code and take the survey today! #MiddlesexCT

Monday Morning Reminders: Yard Waste Fall Collection Week starts today, Monday, November 2, 2020. Please have your yard waste out by 7:00 a.m. on your collection day! Biweekly Garbage Pick-Up also begins today, Monday, November 2, 2020. This means this week’s pick up is RECYCLING ONLY!

REMINDER: The Environmental Services will be flushing the water systems in Dorchester and Thorndale today, Wednesday October 14 and tomorrow, Thursday October 15.

Mayor Alison Warwick and Deputy Mayor Kelly Elliott, along with the rest of the Women's Caucus of Middlesex County Council, invite women from across Thames Centre to join them in a conversation on November 23rd about the impacts that the COVID19 pandemic has had on women across Middlesex County. There will be a guest speaker and an open conversation to follow. Register for FREE here: https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/women-in-middlesex-county-webin

Fire Prevention Week is October 4 - 10, 2020. This year's Fire Prevention Week theme, "Serve Up Fire Safety in the Kitchen!" is aimed at educating everyone about the simple but important actions they can take to keep themselves and those around them, safe in the kitchen. Learn more at: https://www.thamescentre.on.ca/ar/fire-prevention-week-2020

Stop by the Municipal Office from 4-6pm on Saturday for a Halloween treat from your Thames Centre Council!

I Love Social Media Planning Kit!

Congratulations to all of the Community Spirit Award winners! Make sure you check out all the Halloween decorated houses displayed around Thames Centre this weekend!

Congratulations to Bec Matthews for winning the Community Spirit Award for her "Paint the Town Pink" initiative!! Bec created and then organized the distribution of the "Paint the Town Pink" signs to support breast cancer awareness and research. These signs have flooded not only through Thames Centre, but neighbouring communities as well!

The Thames Centre Special Events Committee are now accepting nominations for Halloween themed Community Spirit Awards! Please see details below:

FlightExec Centre Update: At 2:30pm Friday October 23rdthe Middlesex-London Health Unit issued an update on new restrictions due to Covid-19 which will affect all of the sports and other activities that take place at the FlightExec Centre. As disappointing as the restrictions are for all of us, at least we are able to remain open and hopefully restrictions will be reduced sooner than later. For details follow the link attached:... https://www.thamescentre.on.ca//ThamesCentre-NewRestrictio

EMS Bus & COVID Testing - UPDATE The Dorchester EMS Bus & COVID Testing on Wednesday, September 30, 2020 from 11:00AM-4:00PM has been relocated to the Outdoor Recreation Complex: 3245 Hamilton Road, Dorchester

EMS Bus & COVID Testing - REVISED Date Wednesday, September 30, 2020 Time 11:00AM-4:00PM Location Outdoor Recreation Complex: 3245 Hamilton Road, Dorchester... Date Friday, October 2, 2020 Time 11:00AM-4:00PM Location Thorndale Fair Grounds: 265 Upper Queen Street, Thorndale (enter off of Fairview Road)

2021 Thames Centre Budget Survey is now live! Reminder: Survey closes on November 6, 2020. https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/SNGLSTS

Get ready for the new #CountyConnect bus to roll in to your community starting Monday, September 21! Plan your weekday trips by visiting www.middlesex.ca/ct

Property Tax Reminder:

October 19-25 is the 19th annual Waste Reduction Week in Canada, which challenges everyone to reduce their ecological footprint and inspire unique, creative ways to reduce waste. During this week, we encourage you to get outside and pick up litter in your community. Remember to: - Keep cleanups small, safe and with members of your own household... - Practice physical distancing by staying at least two meters apart from anyone you don’t live with - Protect yourself by using personal protective equipment like gloves when picking up items. If you have any questions, check the Act on Litter website at https://www.ontario.ca/page/act-on-litter#section-2 or we invite you to email [email protected].

Exciting news! The new #CountyConnect transportation service will begin on Monday, September 21 and will connect Oxford County, Thames Centre, and London! Even better news - service will be free for the month of September! For route, schedule, and fare information, visit www.middlesex.ca/ct and plan your first trip.

1 week left to submit your house or business decorated for Halloween, for your chance to win 1/10 Community Spirit Awards! Get those nominations in!!

It is your last weekend to enjoy the Splash Pads! The Thames Centre Splash Pads will be closed for the season on Tuesday, September 15, 2020.

The Municipality of Thames Centre offers a wonderful way to pay lasting tribute to individuals or organizations through its Memorial Bench Program. Plaques will be provided for the bench at no additional cost. The Municipality invites the public to pay recognition by purchasing a park bench to be placed around town. https://www.thamescentre.on.ca//res/memorial-bench-program

After some construction delay due to the pandemic, the Thorndale Lions Community Centre is progressing nicely. Opportunities still exist to support and sponsor this great new facility. Please refer to our website: https://www.thamescentre.on.ca//thorndale-lions-community- for details on sponsoring a room (only two remain), the wall of fame and engraving bricks. All interest and questions about donations/sponsorship should be directed to Dave Graham, chair of the fundraising committee, at [email protected]