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Pancake Tuesday Pancake Supper, Feb. 28, 5 to 7 p.m. St. John’s Anglican Church Great Hall, 272 Wilson St. E., Ancaster. Adults $12, Family $35 (parents and children), child under 10 $8. Tickets at the door. 648-2353
Pancake lunch and music, Feb. 28, 11:45 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. St. George’s Church, 134 Emerson St. Pay what you wish. 905-540-1240 or stgeorgehamilton.ca
Pancake Supper, Feb. 28, 6 to 7 p.m. Holy Trinity Anglican Church, 120 Fennell Ave. E. Tickets: $8, family (children 12 and under) $20. 383-2951
Pancake Supper, Feb. 28, 5 to 7 p.m. St. Luke’s Parish Hall, 1382 Ontario St., Burlington. Tickets: $7 adults, $4 children (under 6 years free), family $20 (2 adults, 2 children)
Community Pancake Supper, Feb. 28, 5 to 7 p.m. St. John’s Anglican Church, 2464 Hwy. 5, Burlington. Freewill offering. 336-5164 or church-office@bellnet.ca
Pancake Lunch, Feb. 28, 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Church of the Nativity, 1831 King St. E. Tickets: $6, $3 children 10 and under.
Pancake Supper, Feb. 28, 5 to 6 p.m. and 6 to 7 p.m. Church of the Ascension, 64 Forest Ave. Tickets: $8, under 12 years admitted free. Reserve: 527-3505
Pancake Supper, Feb. 28, 5 to 7 p.m. St. Paul’s Anglican Church, 1140 King St. W. All you can eat pancakes, sausage, beverages, dessert. Tickets: $10, $7 seniors/students, $25 family. 528-3724
Men Of Grace, Shrove Tuesday Pancake Supper, Feb. 28, 6 to 7:30 p.m. Noble Hall, Grace Anglican Church, 157 Mill St. N., Waterdown. Freewill offering. 689-6715
Pancake Supper, Feb. 28, 4 to 8 p.m. St. Luke’s Anglican Church Parish Hall, 76 Macauley St. E. All you can eat $7, children under 12 $4.
Pancake Supper, Feb. 28, 5 to 6:30 p.m. St. James United Church, 306 Parkside Dr., Waterdown. Adults $6, children ages 10 and under $3. Emmanuel Pancake Breakfast, March 4, 8:30 to 10 a.m. Emmanuel United Church, 871 Upper Ottawa St. Tickets at the door: $6, children (4 to 12) $3, family $15. 389-4150
Pancake Supper, Feb. 28, 5 to 7 p.m. Bethel Christian Reformed Church, 616 Dundas St. E., Flamborough. Help support Cadet Boys Club. Free will offering. Pancake Supper and Homemade Soup, Feb. 28, 5 to 7 p.m. Christ Church Flamborough, 92 Hwy. 8, Flamborough. Tickets at the door: $8, children $4, family of 4 $20.
Pancake Supper, Feb. 28, 5 to 7 p.m. St. Andrew’s United Church, 479 Upper Paradise Rd. Adults $6, 12 and under $4, under 3 admitted free. 383-7411
Volunteers 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 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 are a senior who would like to support other seniors or know an isolated senior that would benefit from connecting with other seniors, contact 522-9922 ext. 316 or shanley@ywcahamilton.org
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 Grades 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
Canadian Red Cross, Hamilton needs volunteer drivers in their Transportation Programs in Hamilton, Flamborough and Burlington. Call 522-8485
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 Prostate Cancer Canada Network, Feb. 28, 7 p.m. Burlington YMCA, 500 Drury Lane. Information, hope and understanding for newly diagnosed men, their friends and families as well as those in treatment and survivors. 1-888-255-0333 Parkinson Support Group, Hamilton chapter, Feb. 25, 10:30 a.m. St. Peter’s Hospital, Garwood Jones Auditorium, Alexander Pavilion, 88 Maplewood Ave.
Grandparent Support Group for those who struggle with securing access to their grandchildren, Feb. 28, 7 to 9 p.m. Ron Edwards Family YMCA, 500 Drury Lane, Burlington. The Hamilton/Burlington group meets for discussion, information and speakers. Mood Menders, Feb. 28, 2 to 4 p.m. First Pilgrim United Church, 200 Main St. E. Facilitated meeting for people living with or supporting someone with a mood disorder.
Community Night Mindfulness
Mediation Session, Feb. 24, 7 to 9 p.m. Regent Health Centre, 150 Locke St. S. Free. Sign up: mira.rostami@hotmail.com
Managing Big Emotions, Feb. 25, 11 a.m. to noon, Hamilton Public Library, 55 York Blvd. Learn about the function of emotions and practical strategies to help manage how you feel and cope with difficult situations. 546-3200
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? 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 Bruce Duncan Memorial Lecture
Series, Feb. 26, 2 to 3 p.m. Waterfront Trust Amphitheatre, 57 Discovery Dr. Speaker: Alan Hansell, Giving Hamilton the Largest Urban Watersheds in Canada that are Free of Litter and Debris. Donation $5 pp appreciated. Free parking. www.giantsrib.ca
Ancaster Township Historical
Society, Feb. 24, 7:30 p.m. Ancaster Old Town Hall. Speaker: Rev. Charlie Hogg, Keep Me Warm One Winter Night, display of heritage quilts and homespuns. Non-members $5. ancasterhistory.ca Grimsby Garden Club, Feb. 27, 7 to 9 p.m. Livingston Activities Center, 18 Livingston Ave., Grimsby. Seed Exchange, Speaker: Nancy Christie, Pruning Made Easy. www.gardenontario.org/site.php/ grimsbygc
Belonging, Adoption Support
Group, Feb. 27, 7 p.m. Compass Point Bible Church, 1500 Kerns Rd., Burlington. An adoptee will share her life story. themcdonalds@sympatico.ca
Women Who Excel, business network event, Feb. 28, 6 p.m. Sotiris Greek Restaurant, 3135 Harvester Rd., Burlington. Members: $10, non-members $15. Reserve: 512-8123 or info@womenwhoexcel.com
Stoney Creek Historical Society, March 1, 7 p.m. Municipal Centre, 777 Hwy. 8, Stoney Creek. Speaker: Mark Osbaldeston, Unbuilt Hamilton. Non-members $2. All welcome 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, March 2, 7 p.m. Dundas Town Hall, lower level, 60 Main St., Dundas. Topic: Vietnam War: Operation Rolling Thunder Begins. www.valleytowntoastmasters.com
Stoney Creek Toastmasters, open Thursdays, 7:15 p.m., Optimist Club of Stoney Creek, 890 Queenston Rd. stoneycreektoastmasters.com 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
Trivia Night, Feb. 24, 6:30 p.m. Waterdown Legion, 79 Hamilton St. N., Waterdown. Play starts 7:30 p.m., $25 per team of 4-6 people. Light meal, prizes, get tickets early. 689-6112
Dance to the music of Lionel Bernard, Feb. 25, 7:30 p.m. Branch 163 Legion, 435 Limeridge Rd. E. $5 members, $6 non-members. 387-4515
Euchre, Thursdays, 7:30 p.m. St. Michael’s Anglican Church, 1188 Fennell Ave. E. Cost: $2 includes refreshments
Euchre, Fridays, 7:30 p.m. Burkholder United Church, 465 Mohawk Rd. E., $2 includes refreshments
Live entertainment, Saturday, 2 to 5 p.m. with Lionel Bernard, Branch 622 Legion, 12 King St. E., Stoney Creek. $5. 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
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
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 rollups, 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
Soupfest 15, Feb. 28, 11:30 a.m. to 9 p.m. Hamilton Convention Centre. Tickets at the door: $15, $10 senior, $12 children under 12. Advance: $12, $10 senior, $10 children under 12. 528-7625 or soupfest@livingrock.ca
Soup and Sandwich supper, March 3, 5 p.m. Ryerson United Church, 842 Main St. E. followed by a hymnsing. 544-3120
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 Miscellaneous 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 Auxiliary to Joseph Brant Hospital Winter Antique and Collectible Auction, March 4, 8:30 to 10 a.m. St. Christopher’s Church, 662 Guelph Line, Burlington. Auction features antique furniture, fine china, silver, art, jewelry and more. Visit www.jbhauctions.com
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.
Fundraiser dinner and dance, March 3, 6 p.m., for 8-year-old Anthony DiMambro’s IBI therapy, Michelangelo Banquet Centre, 1555 Upper Ottawa St. and will include door and raffle prizes. Tickets are $50 a pp. 643-9639 or helpinganthony@hotmail.com
World Day of Prayer, March 3, 6 p.m. Our Lady of the Assumption church, 63 Hwy 20 E., Elfrida. All welcome. 396-4095 L’Arche Hamilton, The Vanier Way, Feb. 25, 1:30 to 3 p.m. Hamilton Public Library Auditorium, 55 York Blvd. Documentary: humanitarian Jean Vanier, 10 high school students learn the meaning of servant leadership at the original L’Arche community in Trosly, France. Free Meeting of the Minds Fundraiser, Feb. 25, 5:30 p.m. Copetown Community Centre and Lion’s Club, 1950 Governor’s Rd., Copetown. Meeting of the Minds Self Advocacy Group all you can eat wings in support of adults with developmental disabilities. Silent auction and band. Tickets: $20. 289-776-9289
Lip Sync Battle, Feb. 25, 7 p.m. Rising Star Performing Arts, 937 Centre Rd., Flamborough. ron Marks Lyp Sync Battle for ALS. Visit: www.risingstarperformingarts.com for more information Hamilton Woodworking Show, Feb. 24 to 26, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Canadian Warplane Heritage Museum, 9280 Airport Rd. Tickets: $$15, $14 senior, and youth 13 to 17, children admitted free. 779-0422 Junior Datebook Bay Area Science and Engineering
Fair, registration is open throughout February until March 7. Science fair will be held at Mohawk College from March 30 to April 1 for all students in Grades 7 through 12 in Hamilton, Halton, Brant, Haldimand, Norfolk and six Nations. Register: www.basef.ca
Hamilton Youth Poets is calling for applications from aspiring writers interested in joining a series of free workshops 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. Hamilton/Burlington SPCA March Critter Camp March 13 to 17 for animal lovers ages 6 to 11. Cost $200 full week or $40/day (2 day minimum). Hours: 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Extended care is available. Register: www.hbspca.com/educate/camps or info: e-mail humaneed@hbspca.com or 574-7722 ext. 326
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 Pulbic Art Gallery, 18 Carnegie Lane, Grimsby. Full week: $80 members, $96 non-members, singe day: $18 members, $22 non-members. 945-3246