Service Clubs and Volunteer Organizations
Like many small towns, Wheatley depends heavily on its own residents for spearheading local projects, from parades to fundraisers.
To have your organization listed, please use the "Contact Us" function on the left.
To have your organization listed, please use the "Contact Us" function on the left.
Wheatley Legion Branch 324
Wheatley Legion Branch 324 is the hub of community activities, from casual get-togethers to formal dinners to a meeting place for other organizations.
Military memorabilia dating to the War of 1812 line the walls of the two-storey structure, rebuilt after a fire in the 1980s. Archived information on area servicemen killed in various conflicts is displayed.
Legion members play an active role in Wheatley, from leading parades to helping with food banks.
Military memorabilia dating to the War of 1812 line the walls of the two-storey structure, rebuilt after a fire in the 1980s. Archived information on area servicemen killed in various conflicts is displayed.
Legion members play an active role in Wheatley, from leading parades to helping with food banks.
First Wheatley Sea Scouts
Whenever something's happening, the young men and women of Wheatley Scouting are on hand.
Whether it's planting trees in Two Creeks Conservation Area or making and selling bird houses or providing snacks for anglers heading out to the annual Big Boyz Fishing Derby, they're always around.
The Scouts celebrated 75 years of continuous service to Wheatley in 2009.
For photos of recent activities, click here.
Whether it's planting trees in Two Creeks Conservation Area or making and selling bird houses or providing snacks for anglers heading out to the annual Big Boyz Fishing Derby, they're always around.
The Scouts celebrated 75 years of continuous service to Wheatley in 2009.
For photos of recent activities, click here.
Wheatley Two Creeks Association
The 85-acre Two Creeks Conservation Area is owned by the Lower Thames Valley Conservation Authority, but managed by a group of volunteers who maintain trails and bridges, keep grass mowed, reforest open areas, organize summer concerts and perform a host of other chores.
Each year, on Memorial Sunday, a special afternoon concert marks the planting of trees in a grove dedicated to remembering loved ones and special occasions.
For more information: Two Creeks Conservation Area
Each year, on Memorial Sunday, a special afternoon concert marks the planting of trees in a grove dedicated to remembering loved ones and special occasions.
For more information: Two Creeks Conservation Area
Wheatley and District Friendship Club
In February 1970, representatives from all Wheatley-area churches decided to organize a club for seniors. Membership grew rapidly, and soon after, the former elementary school was acquired and outfitted with equipment through a series of fundraising activities and government grants.
Today, the club remains active, with members taking part in a variety of leisure activities and crafts.
For more on the Friendship Club, click here.
Today, the club remains active, with members taking part in a variety of leisure activities and crafts.
For more on the Friendship Club, click here.
Wheatley Area Heritage Society
Founded in 1980, the society aims to preserve as much of the town's history and artefacts as it can as well as provide geneological information to those interested.
The society has files on the town and biographies of its earlier residents, and members have recorded the names and particulars on tombstones in area cemeteries.
The society has files on the town and biographies of its earlier residents, and members have recorded the names and particulars on tombstones in area cemeteries.
Southwest Outdoors Club
Founded in 2003 with help from the Ontario Federation of Anglers and Hunters (OFAH), the Southwest Outdoors Club consists of individuals who share an interest in the environment, conservation and outdoor heritage, which includes hunting and fishing.
SOC’s activities take into consideration principles of environmental protection and up-to-date knowledge of local ecosystems.
For more information and activities, see the club's website here
SOC’s activities take into consideration principles of environmental protection and up-to-date knowledge of local ecosystems.
For more information and activities, see the club's website here
Rocket Mountain Biking Club
The Rocket Mountain Biking Club is a non-profit organization with members from Essex and Kent counties and southeastern Michigan. It is a member of the Ontario Cycling Association (OCA) and the International Mountain Bike Association (IMBA) and hosts competitive and charity events at Two Creeks Conservation Area, as well as other venues.
For the recreational rider there are picnics, fun rides and training rides that many find enjoyable.
For more information, see the club website here For photos of the Eight Creekin' Hours relay race, go here
For the recreational rider there are picnics, fun rides and training rides that many find enjoyable.
For more information, see the club website here For photos of the Eight Creekin' Hours relay race, go here