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Volunteers
Volunteer during daytimes at Joseph Brant Hospital in our assisted dining/feeding program. Training is provided, register for the information session Sept. 22, 5:30 p.m. Bodkin Auditorium. Apply: Carolann Badger 632-3730 ext. 1443 or cbadger@josephbranthospital.ca
Homes for Kids, Foster Parent Recruitment Night, Aug. 31, 7 to 9:15 p.m. Children’s Aid Society of Hamilton, 26 Arrowsmith Rd., Couples and individuals welcome. 546-5437 or homesforkids.com
St. Peter’s Hospital, 88 Maplewood Ave. needs people to support patients in a new artful moments program; an arts-based program for persons with Dementia. Monday afternoons beginning in September. 777-3837 ext. 12202 or hhsc.ca/vr
SACHA, Sexual Assault Centre needs woman-identified/genderqueer volunteers for the 24-hour support line. 525-4573 ext. 222 St. Joseph’s Healthcare Hamilton, volunteers to help support Way Finding Ambassador Roles at the Charlton and West 5th Campuses. Must enjoy meeting new people, able to stand/walk for long periods of time and have Monday to Friday day time availability. 522-1155 ext. 31435 or joinstjoes.ca/volunteer North Hamilton Community Health Centre is looking for volunteers for the Children’s Breakfast Club and the Pathways to Education program. nhchc.ca or 523-6611 ext. 3008 Canadian Red Cross, Hamilton needs volunteer drivers in their Transportation Programs in Hamilton, Flamborough and Burlington. Call 522-8485
VON needs people for Meals on Wheels, Meals on Wheels truck drivers, congregate dining, Tele-Touch, hospice volunteer service, seniors visiting, medical transportation and adult daycare. 522-0053 Self-help Public Speaking, find your voice, a 10-week course in confidence building and leadership starting Sept. 20 or Sept. 21, 7 p.m. McMaster University. Visit www.clchamilton.com or 662-4076. Offered by Christopher Leadership Courses of Canada Circle of Security Parenting Group, for moms and dads of children ages one to six years. Learn approaches to enhance parent-child relationship and improve child behaviour. Eight-session workshop begins Sept. 28, 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. Helen Detwiler School, 320 Brigade Dr. Register: 521-2100 ext. 77406 or mcmasterchildrenshospital.ca/ipp COPEing with Toddler Behaviour, for moms and dads of children 12 to 36 months. Participants learn approaches to enhance the parent-child relationship and improve child behaviour. Eight-session workshop begins Sept. 28, 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. Helen Detwiler School, 320 Brigade Dr. Register: 521-2100 ext. 77406 or mcmasterchildrenshospital.ca/ipp
Bereavement Sessions, Aug. 31, 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. six consecutive weeks. St. John of the Cross. Register: Muriel 507-1581
Gambling help group. Think you have a gambling problem or affected by a gambler? Hope, There is Help. Niagara 351-1616 or Hamilton 289-993-1508
Depression, anxiety, fears and panic attacks. Recovery Canada has a program that will help. Weekly meetings available. 304-6802 or visit recoverycanada.org Men for Sobriety Group, Wednesday, 7 p.m. Hamilton General Hospital, fifth floor conference room. 387-3627 Meetings Prostate Cancer Canada Network, Aug. 30, 7 p.m. Burlington YMCA, 500 Drury Lane. Information, hope, understanding for newly-diagnosed men, their friends and families as well as those in treatment and survivors. 1-888-255-0333
Women Who Excel, dinner meeting, Aug. 30, 5:30 p.m. Sotiris Greek Restaurant, 3135 Harvester Rd., Burlington. Cost $10 members, $15 nonmembers cash only at the door. Reserve: 512-8123 Right from the Start, for moms and dads of babies under 24 months. Participants learn how to read babies cues and foster infant attachment security. Eight–session
workshop7:30 p.m. Winonabegins Sept.Rec. Centre,27. 5:30 255to Winona Rd., Stoney Creek. Register 521-2100 ext. 77406 or mcmasterchildrenshospital.ca/ipp Hamilton #1 Toastmasters, Mondays from 7 to 8:30 p.m. downtown YMCA, 79 James St. S., Paddy Cline room. Builds confidence, communication and leadership skills. 905-648-9503 McMaster Toastmasters, Wednesdays, 7 to 8:30 p.m. Learn valuable leadership and communication skills. McMaster University Medical Centre, room 1J7. 289-337-0806 Valley Town Toastmasters, Sept. 1, 7 p.m. Dundas Town Hall, (lower level), 60 Main St., Dundas. Theme: Anniversary of the SR-71 Speed Record. 289-260-1153 or valleytowntoastmasters.com Burlington Mindfulness Practice Community, diverse group of people meet to meditate Mondays, 9 a.m. Meet in Tyandaga area of Burlington. 332-6476 or 99ginnym@gmail.com Day of Mindfulness Meditation, free meditation event Saturdays, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sirimangalo International Meditation Centre, 2 Bond St. S. Free. 581-8522 Fun times Geritol Follies auditions Sept. 1, 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. Barton Stone United Church Hall, 21 Stonechurch Rd. W. Dawn 383-5841
Learn to swim, St. Joseph’s Villa, 56 Governor’s Rd., Dundas. Easy access, warm 32C pool, parent and tot, private, semi or tri private lessons available. 627-3541 ext. 2911 or 2264. sjv.on.ca Tai Chi for Beginners, Tuesdays, 6:30 to 8 p.m. Dundas Montessori School, 14 Kemp Dr., Dundas. A health enhancing exercise that is also a source of relaxation and stress relief. 317-7288 canadiantaichiacademy.org
Laughter Yoga, Sundays, 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. Pier 8, Hamilton Waterfront. $5 donation, no experience necessary. Confirm attendance 574-1765
Hamilton City Chess Club, two-day five-round Swiss chess tournament, Aug. 27 9:30, 2 and 6:30 p.m. and Aug. 28 11 a.m. and 4 p.m. Register Aug. 27 9 a.m. Emmanuel United Church, 870 Upper Ottawa. Entry fee: Top Guns $55, U2000 and U1600 $35. chesshamilton@gmail.com
Kaleidoscope Singers, community based adult choir seeing new members. Practices every Monday evenings from Sept. 12, 7:15 p.m. through to June at St. Andrew’s United Church, 479 Upper Paradise Rd. visit kaleidosocpesingers.ca or email thekaleidoscopesingers@gmail.com
Free Scottish Country Dancing on the Dock, Aug. 31 at 6:30 p.m. Suitable for all ages. Pier 8, 47 Discovery Dr. by Williams Coffee Pub. 628-5837
Duet Club, women’s established choir who sing a variety of music
throughout the community. duetclub.ca or Margaret, 304-8945
Live entertainment, Saturday, 2 to 5 p.m. Branch 622 Legion, 12 King St. E., Stoney Creek. 662-4171
Cribbage, Wednesdays, 7:30 p.m. Branch 163 Legion, 435 Limeridge Rd. E. $5. 387-4515 Karaoke with Dorrie, Saturdays, 8 p.m. Branch 622, Legion, 12 King St. E., Stoney Creek. 662-4171
Headin’ Home, Aug. 27, 8 p.m. Branch 163 Legion, 435 Limeridge Rd. E. $5, $6. 387-4515 Stoney Creek Jammers, Tuesdays, 6:30 to 10 p.m. Branch 622 Legion, 12 King St. E., Stoney Creek. 662-4171
Craft Circle, Mondays, 9 a.m. to noon. St. George’s Church, 134 Emerson St. Everyone welcome to bring your craft or make new friends and enjoy conversation. Sewing machines available or do a jigsaw puzzle. Coffee and cookies, wheelchair accessible. 522-3362 Good Food Barbecue Ancaster Senior
Achievement Centre, for adults 55 plus, Aug. 26, noon. $7 includes gourmet burger, salads, refreshments and dessert. Daily admission ticket of $2.35 for non-ASAC members. Sign up in advance. 622 Alberton Rd. S., Alberton. 546-2999
Country Pig Roast, 6 to 8 p.m. Aug. 27, Millgrove United Church, 370 Concession 5 W., Flamborough. $20. All the fixings, homemade baked beans, desserts, coffee/tea. 689-8617 Free Community Barbecue, Aug. 27, noon to 4 p.m. Hamilton Church of God, 1955 Upper James St. Mission Services Hamilton free community dinner, Aug. 28, 5 p.m. 309 James St. N.
Holy food trucks, Tuesdays 4:30 to 8 p.m. Bethesda United Church, 583 Garner Rd. W., Ancaster. Picnic tables supplied. Some proceeds to support the Church
Fish Fry, Fridays, 4 to 7 p.m. Branch 163 Legion, 435 Limeridge Rd. E. Followed by Karaoke with Annette. 387-4515
Fish Fry, Aug. 26, 4 to 7 p.m. Branch 622 Legion, 12 King St. E., Stoney Creek. $8 one piece or $10 2 pieces, desserts $2. 662-4171
Fish and Chips, Fridays, 4 to 7 p.m. Branch 58 Legion, 1180 Barton St. E. $9 large order, $7 small. Karaoke with Jane from 7:30 to 11:30 p.m. 544-6385
Community Lunch, Wednesdays, noon to 1 p.m. Church of the Resurrection, 435 Mohawk Rd. W. No cost or donation appreciated. 389-1942 Wheel Food Wednesday’s food truck event 4:30 to 8 p.m. sponsored by Binbrook United Church. Binbrook Fairgrounds, Hwy 56. Portion of sales help the church. Plant, rummage, bake sales and more Wesley United Church, 651 Highway #8, Stoney Creek. Book tables for outdoor trunk and garage sale Sept. 17. $20, 662-7227 Miscellaneous
Free school supplies will be distributed to families in need with children in grades one to five Aug. 28 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. or until supplies last. Hamilton East Seventh-Day Adventist Church. Registration required: 545-6180
Stories in Stone, Power of the City Tour Aug. 27, 11 a.m. Hosted by Robin McKee, Gatehouse across from Dundurn Park, 777 York Blvd. Rain or shine. 544-9559 or Hamilton history.ca
Craftadian, Made in Hamilton (formerly made by hand show), Aug. 27, 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. McMaster Innovation Park, 175 Longwood Rd. S. admission $3, (under 16 admitted free), free parking, free swag bags to the firs 100 families. Portion of ticket sales to Hamilton Food Share
Charity Golf Tournament, Crime Stoppers of Halton, Sept. 20, 11. a.m. to 9 p.m. Royal Ontario golf Club, 6378 Trafalgar Rd. Shotgun start 1 p.m. 18 holes, BBQ lunch, buffet dinner, $50 tax receipt, entertainment. 825-4747 ext. 5139 Junior Datebook Films in the Forest, Sept. 17 at Dundas Valley, 650 Governor’s Rd., Dundas. Jurassic World (film is rated PG-13). Films start at dusk. Admission: $15 per car, HCA members free Knit for a Cause, students in grades nine to 12 can knit a scarf, hat or mitts for the Hamilton Out of the Cold program and earn volunteer hours. Materials and instruction provided. Ages 12 to 18. Aug. 26, 3 p.m. Central Library, 55 York Blvd. Registration: 546-3200 Red Cross babysitting course for youth aged 10 to 15 years. Participants learn injury prevention, care giving, first aid skills Aug. 26 or Sept. 2. $60 includes lunch, snacks and book. 400 King St. E. 522-8485 ext. 1225 Family movie, Elf, Aug. 26, 8 p.m. Eastgate Square outside in the parking lot on the big screen adjacent to the Bus Pad. Admission is free with a donation of a new unwrapped toy to the CHCH Christmas Toy Drive for a child in need. Wear Christmas PJ’s or ugly Christmas sweater to win instant prizes Trinity Church, 720 Ninth Ave. end of summer Vacation Bible School, Aug. 29 to Sept. 2, 9:30 a.m. to noon. Free for kids aged five to 11 years. Register 385-5984 Museums/Galleries Treasures and Curiosities. This exhibit features a number of odd and interesting items found in the museum’s collection. Haldimand County Museum and Archives, 8 Echo St, Cayuga. 772-5880
Memories of St. John’s: The First 200 Years, runs until Oct. 22, Fieldcote Memorial Park & Museum, 64 Sulphur Springs Rd., Ancaster. This exhibition explores two centuries worth of memories associated with one of Ancaster’s oldest churches Haldimand Museums Doors Open
Haldimand County, Sept. 17. Detailed listing haldimandmuseums.ca or doorsopenontario.on.ca 772-5880
Grimsby Museum, Sweat Equity, Grimsby Co-operative Homebuilders 1953-56 exhibition at the Grimsby Museum, showing until Nov. 6. 6 Murray St., Grimsby. 945-5292 or grimsby.ca/museum Seniors Mountain Friendship Seniors Club Wednesdays, 1 to 4 p.m.; euchre Thursdays, 1 to 4 p.m. starting Sept. 7. Friendship tea, coffee, cookies after the games. Mountain Arena, Hester St. Has elevator. 388-5075 or 388-1916 Mixed Seniors Bowling League looking for additional bowlers for 2016/17 season. League bowls at Sherwood Lanes Monday afternoon 1 to 3:30/4 p.m. Starts: Sept. 12. 648-5627 or bob.mullen@sympatico.ca Dundas beginners yoga and local vocals. Weekly classes start in September at Dundas Community Centre. Social afterwards. Yoga $30, singing group $20 for 10 weeks. woodsideh@gmail.com or 627-7930
Water Exercises, St. Joseph’s Villa warm pool facility. Classes include new baby weights (up to 3 years), aerobic, active, gentle, mindful moves, aquatic programs. Work at your own pace and ability. 627-3541 ext. 2264 or www.sjv.on.ca Sackville Hill Seniors Recreation Centre Bocce Club, every Wednesday and Thursday 6:30 to 9 p.m. in the bocce clubhouse behind Sackville, 780 Upper Wentworth St. Bocce Memberships: $20 and can be purchased at the front desk. Must have Valid Centre Membership. 546-2541 Stoney Creek Seniors Club 60 (ages 55 plus), 6 King St. W., Stoney Creek. Table top shuffleboard, Tuesdays, 1 p.m. as well as euchre, bid euchre, cribbage and bridge. 664-6110. Beginners welcome Sackville Hill Seniors Recreation Centre Golf Program. Learn more about the Sackville Hill Seniors Golf Club at Southern Pines Golf Course please contact the Golf Club directly or the Centre front desk. 780 Upper Wentworth St. 546-2541. Must have Valid Centre Membership
Winona Seniors features weekly activities running Monday to Saturday, Winona Senior Citizen’s Community Centre, 1239 Hwy. 8, Stoney Creek. Activities include: art classes, exercise, zumba, bid euchre, bridge, shuffleboard, line dancing, tai chi, and snooker. Open all year round. 643-4563.
Texas Hold’em for beginners, Tuesdays 12:30 to 2:30 p.m., St. Peter’s HARRRP, 705 Main St. E., Larry, 544-0050 or larry.harrrp@gmail.com