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Winterfest Winterfest celebrations, to Feb. 20. For a full schedule of events, dates, times and venues check the City of Hamilton website: hamiltonwinterfest.ca Volunteers Hamilton Literacy Council, is looking for volunteer tutors to teach English speaking adults basic reading, writing and math. Certified training workshop: Feb. 18, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Register: 529-9907 or info@hamiltonreads.ca Mission Services of Hamilton, have volunteer opportunities in our kitchens, women’s shelter, drop-ins, and food bank. We would love to hear from you if you have skills such as pastoral care, crafts, hair care, cooking, baking and fitness. Email jcapretta@mission-services.com or 528-5100 ext. 1104 Neighbour to Neighbour Centre
Education Department, volunteers who love reading and like working with students in grades 1 to 3. We have sessions that need reading tutors immediately. Monday and Thursday. Also love math? Like working with students in grads 7 and 8? Looking for math tutors, adult or youth volunteers are encouraged to attend, after school program on Hamilton Mountain. 574-1334 ext. 204 or tutor@n2ncentre.com or apply online www.n2ncentre.com
Cancer Assistance Program is looking for Volunteer Drivers in the Greater Region of Hamilton for its Transportation Program. Contact Becky at teamlead@cancerassist.ca or 905-383-9797 ext. 102
Living Rock is accepting volunteer applications for morning, afternoon, evening and weekend shifts. High school volunteer hours available. Kelly@livingrock.ca or 528-7625 ext. 249 St. Peter’s Hospital, 88 Maplewood Ave. Mature and social adult volunteers required to assist patients with recreation and visiting. 777-3837 ext. 12202 or visit our website to apply hhsc.ca/vr 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
VON Hamilton is looking for volunteers to help deliver Meals on Wheels. Volunteers are also urgently needed to share social time and conversation visiting seniors in their home. 529-0700 or voncsshamilton@von.ca Self-Help Mood Menders, Feb. 21, 2 to 4 p.m. St. Peter’s HARRRP, 705 Main St. E. Facilitated meeting for people living with or supporting someone with a mood disorder Hamilton and District Ostomy Association, Feb. 21, 7:30 p.m. Sacred Heart Parish Community Centre, 24 Poplar Ave. Open meeting for all Ostomates, friends and family Mental Health Rights Coalition, new address #103 — 100 Main St. E. Need to talk about mental health or addiction issues? Peer Support 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., Monday to Friday. 545-2525 or www.mentalhealthrights.ca Dundas Community Services, 2 King St. W., Suite 3A is selling Darts tickets to the community, tickets: $19 for a book of 10. Office: Monday to Friday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. 627-5461
TOPS, Take Off Pounds Sensibly, Wednesdays, 9 a.m. St. Stephen-on-the-Mount Church, 625 Concession St. Diana 388-6335 or Joanne 574-8318
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. Meetings Hamilton District Chrysanthemum and Dahlia Society, free winter seminar Feb. 18, 1 to 3:45 p.m. Dundas Museum and Archives, 139 Park Ave. W., Dundas. Guest speakers: Kate Sault, My Journey into the Fantastic World of Dahlias and Michael Parrish, Dahlias 101.
Black History Presentation, Feb. 19,
10:30 a.m. West Flamborough Presbyterian Church, 262 Middletown Rd., Dundas. Speaker: Evelyn Myrie. Ancaster Horticultural Society, Feb. 21, 7:30 p.m. Ancaster Old Town Hall, 310 Wilson St. E. Speaker: Janet Kronick, Making Food History. Free. Info: 648-5134 Rockton Women’s Institute, Feb. 20, 7:30 p.m. Beverly Township Hall, Rockton. Program on preparing a survival kit. Everyone welcome Haldimand Horticultural Society, Feb. 23, 7:30 p.m. St. Paul’s Anglican Church, 27 Orkney St. E., Caledonia. Speaker: Dr. Michael Brownbridge from Vineland Research Centre. Everyone welcome Lady Hamilton Club, Feb. 22, 7 p.m. coach House, Dundurn Castle. Speaker: Kerry Jarvi, What’s Going on Downtown? Doors open 6:30 p.m. All interested ladies welcome Canadian Federation University
Women, Burlington, Feb. 22, 7:30 p.m. Art Gallery of Burlington, 1333 Lakeshore Rd. Speaker: Robert Steven, Art Gallery of Burlington expanding its horizons and impact on the art community. Open to both men and women
CFUW Hamilton, Feb. 21, 7 p.m. Sackville Hill Seniors Recreation Centre, 780 Upper Wentworth St. Speaker: David Balbraith, Geological History of the RBG. cfu2-hamilton.com Trees for our children, Feb. 17, 7 p.m. St. Paul’s United Church, 29 Park St. W., Dundas. Speakers from Environment Hamilton, Hamilton Naturalists’ Club, Dundas Valley Tree Keepers, Trees for Hamilton and Lorraine Roy. Free. 627-9823 Burlington Mindfulness Practice Community, Mondays, 9 to 10 a.m. Newcomers and experienced meditators are welcome for sessions in the Tyandaga neighbourhood in Burlington. email 99ginnym@gmail.com or 510-3246
Social Circle, Wednesdays, 1:30 p.m. Drop in for tea and cookies, social group for women who identify with mental health and isolation concerns, Women’s Centre of Hamilton, 100 Main St. E. #205. 522-0127 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. 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, Feb. 23, 7 p.m. Dundas Town Hall, lower level, 60 Main St., Dundas. Topic: Innovation Day. www.valleytowntoastmasters.com
Stoney Creek Toastmasters, open Thursdays, 7:15 p.m., Optimist Club of Stoney Creek, 890 Queenston Rd. Midday Marauders Toastmasters, Wednesday, noon to 1 p.m. Philpott Memorial Church, 84 York Blvd. Improve your presentation and communication skills. vpm-3935@toastmastersclubs.org Fun times Dance to the music of Williams and Williams, Feb. 18, 7:30 p.m. Branch 163 Legion, 435 Limeridge Rd. E. $5 members, $6 nonmembers. 387-4515
Ronnie and the Corvairs, Feb. 18, 8 p.m. Waterdown Legion, 79 Hamilton St. N., Waterdown.
Euchre, Thursdays, 7:30 p.m. St. Michaels Anglican Church, 1188 Fennell Ave. E. Cost: $2 includes refreshments Rockton Women’s Institute Euchre, Feb. 23, 7:30 p.m. Beverly Township Hall, Rockton. Admission $3. Lunch and prizes. 628-2157
St. Joseph’s Villa Pool, warm water, easy access, aquatic fitness classes (including our new Baby Weights). Self-paced, suitable for all, our instructors will adjust to suit your needs. Learn to swim, parent and tot, private, semi or tri private options. Free parking, 56 Governors Rd., Dundas. 627-3541, ext. 2911 or 2264, or visit www.sjv.on.ca
Euchre, Fridays, 7:30 p.m. Burkholder United Church, 465 Mohawk Rd. E., $2 includes refreshments
Live entertainment, Saturday, 2 to 5 p.m. Branch 622 Legion, 12 King St. E., Stoney Creek. 662-4171
Euchre, 55+ bid euchre, Wednesday, 12:30 p.m. Branch 163 Legion, 435 Limeridge Rd. E. 387-4515
Euchre, Tuesdays, 7 p.m. Branch 622, Legion, 12 King St. E., Stoney Creek. $2. 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
Dance, to Lionel Bernard, Feb. 18, 7 p.m. Branch 58 Legion, 1180 Barton St. E. $5 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 Active Fit Exercise Program, Tuesdays, 9:45 to 10:30 a.m. Glanbrook Arena, 4300 Binbrook Rd., Binbrook. $5 bring water. 692-3464 Adapted Pilates Exercise Class, Wednesdays, 9:45 to 10:30 a.m. Glanbrook Arena, Upstairs Room, 4300 Binbrook Rd., $5 bring water. 692-3464 Laughter Yoga, Sundays, 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. Meet at Williams Fresh Café upper level. $5 donation, no experience necessary, children under 12 admitted free. LaughYourselfHealthy.ca Good Food Lasagna Dinner, Feb. 17, 6:30 p.m. Wesley United Church, 651 Hwy 8, Fruitland Rd., Stoney Creek. Tickets: $12 PP. 662-7227 Temaki Sushi (sushi handrolls) dinner, Feb. 18, 6 p.m. The Canadian Japanese Cultural Centre of Hamilton, small gym, 45 Hempstead Dr. Assemble your own meal at the table, you re supplied with healthy mix of items to make your own handroll Sushi. $25 PP. Reserve: 383-5755 or h.cjcc@bellnet.ca Hamilton Airforce Association, Pub Night, Feb. 17, 5 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. Lasagna dinner, music by Derek Elliott performing from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. 128 King St. E., Dundas. Tickets: $12 Beef on a Bun, Feb. 24, 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Dundas Legion Ladies Auxiliary, 280 King St. W., Dundas. Pulled beef on a bun and fries or Lasagna roll-ups, garden salad. $8. 627-7221
Pasta dinner, Feb. 24, 4 to 7 p.m. Branch 622 Legion, 12 King St. E., Stoney Creek. Includes salad, bread, tea/coffee $10, desserts $2 extra. 662-4171 Eats ‘N’ More, Feb. 22, noon to 1:30 p.m. Olivet United Church. Soup and sandwiches and Friendship. Loonie or free will donation. 385-5305 or olivetunited@rogers.com Knights of Columbus C7464 Perogie and Kielbasa Dinner, Feb. 23, 3 to 7 p.m. Church of the Resurrection, 821 Upper Wentworth St. Eat in or take out. Free Family Day Breakfast, Feb. 20, 9 to 11 a.m. MacNab Street Presbyterian Church, 116 MacNab St. S. Pancakes and sausages.
Pancake breakfast and family skate, Feb. 20, 9 a.m. to noon. Carlisle Arena, 1496 Centre Rd., Flamborough. Pancake breakfast at ABC Nursery School in the arena, free skate from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Tickets: $5 kids 12 and under, $10 adults. Proceeds to ABC Nursery School. Fish Fry, Fridays, 4 to 7 p.m. Branch 163 Legion, 435 Limeridge Rd. E. Followed by Karaoke with Annette. 387-4515 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
Fish Fry, 4 to 7 p.m. Feb. 17, Branch 622 Legion, 12 King St. E., Stoney Creek. $10 includes 2 pieces. fish, fries, coleslaw, bun tea/coffee. Breaded chicken available, dessert $2 extra. 662-4171 Miscellaneous Hamilton Association for he Advancement of Literature Science and Art, free public event, Feb. 18, 8 p.m. Hamilton Public Library, 55 York Blvd. doing the Math for Good Theatre, featuring playwright Radha S. Menon and writer/performer Tony Sciara. www.haalsa.org Dundas Preservation Association, fundraiser Feb. 18, 7:30 p.m. Local Brewery, 65 Hatt St., Dundas. Live band Cootes Paradise. Tickets: $25. 912-0316 Canadian Friends of Hopital Albert Schweitzer, The Haiti Happening, Feb. 25, 6 p.m. Michelangelo Events and Conference Centre, 1555 Upper Ottawa St. Silent auction, dinner 7 p.m. Tickets: $75, $40 charitable tax receipt. 526-6015 or rsuther@skylinc.net Fundraiser for L’Arche Hamilton, Feb. 25, 5:30 p.m. Barton Stone United church, C.E. Building, 21 Stone Church Rd. W. Wine and Dine, gourmet beef dinner by Chef William Wallace, Splendour-In-The-Brass, silent auction, and more. Tickets: $45pp. 870-0314 Mother Goose Co-operative Preschool third annual Winter Family Dance Party, Feb. 26, 3 to 5 p.m. to raise funds for the preschool. The Gasworks, 141 Park St. N. Fun activities and a silent auction. Tickets at the door: $10 per family. Junior Datebook Hamilton Youth Poets, is calling for applications from aspiring writers interested in joining a series of free workshops from Feb. 18 to May 6. A 12-week series exploring new journalism to learning the craft of emceeing and beat-making.
Facilitated by experienced community arts educators. Apply: hamiltonyouthpoets@gmail.com. All workshops: Art Forms, 126 James St. N. HCA Family Day, Hamilton Conservatory for the Arts, 126 James St. S. Feb. 20, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Full day of free workshops led by talented artists/instructors. Parents, grandparents, children and friends can choose from a variety of unique all-ages classes in visual arts, dance, music and more. hcarts.ca or 528-4020 Black History Book Explorers, Oscar Lives Next Door, Feb. 17, 4 to 5 p.m. Hamilton Public Library, 55 York Blvd. Oscar Peterson’s Childhood by Bonnie Farmer. Create your own musical instruments. Ages 4 to 8. 546-3200 Black History Month, Underground
Railroad Paper Quilt, Feb. 18, 10 to 11 a.m. Public Library, Barton Branch, 571 Barton St. E. Learn about the Underground Railroad Quilt codes and make a paper quilt of your own. Ages 4 to 12. 905-546-3200
March Break Camp, Mini Maker mornings, March 13 to 17, 9:30 a.m. to noon for ages 5 to 8. Avid artist Afternoons, 1:30 to 4 p.m. for ages 8 to 12. Grimsby Public Art gallery, 18 Carnegie Lane, Grimsby. Full week: $80 members, $96 nonmembers, singe day: $18 members, $22 nonmembers. 945-3246
Kingdom Kids, Wednesdays, 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. A free after school program for kids (SK to Gr. 6). Games, crafts, songs, stories and supper. New Westminster Church, 1025 King St. E. 549-2599 or 545-3575 Museums/Galleries Fieldcote Memorial Park and Museum, The museum is holding a juried exhibition of recent work from Hamilton area artists. Fresh from the Studio runs to March 18. 648-8144 Café with Monet, Feb. 25, 2 to 4 p.m. Grimsby Public Art Gallery, 18 Carnegie Lanes, Grimsby. Paint a Monet masterpiece with inspiring people while enjoying coffee and sweets. Members $45, nonmembers $50. 945-3246
Heritage Day, Feb. 20, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Haldimand Museums, Haldimand County Connections 150th Travelling Exhibit at Selkirk Centennial Community Hall. Free event featuring heritage displays, entertainment and hands-on activities for kids of all ages. 772-5880 Classic Author Series, Catherine Parr and Susanna Moodie, Feb. 22, 1 p.m. Learn about Canada’s most important 19th-century writers. Admission by donation. Haldimand County Museum and Archives, 8 Echo St., Cayuga. 772-5880 Seniors Next Steps Dementia Series Workshop, Feb. 21, 1 to 3 p.m. Presented by the Alzheimer Society of Brant, Norfolk, Hamilton and Halton. Ancaster Senior Achievement Centre, 622 Alberton Rd. S., Ancaster. Register: 546-2999 Sackville Hill Seniors Recreation Centre Sociable Singles, Feb. 20, 6:30 p.m. Includes snacks and refreshments, members $4, nonmembers $6.40. Pay at the door. 780 Upper Wentworth St. 546-2541 YWCA Hamilton’s Seniors Peer Connector Program, volunteers age 55+ provide in-home social support and can accompany isolated seniors to attend activities and appointments in the community. If you would like to support other seniors contact 522-9922 ext. 316 or shanley@ywcahamilton.org Euchre and bid euchre 55 and over, Mondays, 12:30 p.m. Legion, Branch 163, 435 Limeridge Rd. E. 679-1951
Hi-Lite Seniors, crib, euchre, carpet bowling, Wednesdays, 1 p.m. St. Michael’s Anglican Church, 1188 Fennell Ave. E. Rosedale Seniors Club, Rosedale Arena, 100 Greenhill. Progressive euchre, 4 and 6 hand bid euchre, contract and duplicate bridge. Runs Monday to Saturday all year. 540-5320 Mountain Friendship Seniors Club Wednesdays, shuffleboard 1 to 4 p.m.; euchre Thursdays, 1 to 4 p.m. Friendship tea, coffee, cookies after the games. Mountain Arena, Hester St. Has elevator. 388-5075 or 388-1916