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VOLUNTEERS
Volunteers needed, for PeaceByPiece 5-week exhibition which runs from July 10 to Aug. 16. Event ambassadors, event assistants, quilt exhibit guides — energetic customer service-oriented volunteers, hosted at the Cotton Factory, 270 Sherman Ave. N. Register online at goo.gl/forms/GArmslrNhUcKhpyv1 or email volunteers@theheartofontario.com Info: 297-0190, ext. 105 Hamilton Victory Gardens, Gardening to Feed Hamilton, need volunteers to run their gardening program. If you like gardening, want to learn or have a school, camp or community group that would like to serve outside, contact volunteer@hamiltonvictorygardens.org. For high school students, this can go toward 40 hours of volunteering.
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
YWCA Good Beginnings is looking for volunteers. We have moms waiting for support. YWCA Good Beginnings program is a mother and infant volunteer assistance program available for the residents of Hamilton and surrounding area. It provides free in-home support for mothers who experience challenges adjusting after giving birth, feel overwhelmed, or are at risk of postpartum depression. 522-9922, ext. 310
VON Hamilton is looking for volunteers to assist in the adult day centre tending their new community garden and spending time one-on-one or in group activities with clients. Volunteers are also needed to help deliver Meals on Wheels and also urgently needed to share social time and conversation visiting seniors in their home. 529-0700 or voncsshamilton@von.ca
SELF-HELP
Prostate Cancer Information
Outreach Group, June 28, 7:30 p.m. St. Mark’s United Church, 1 Lynndale Dr., Dundas. Speaker: Dr. Denise Brayant-Lukosius, Understanding Self Management of Prostate Cancer. Family, friends and caregivers welcome. Diabetes and Caring for your Feet, Why so important, June 27, 1:15 to 3 p.m. St. Joseph’s Ambulatory Centre, 2757 King St. E. Chiropodist present for discussion. Parking $3 per ½ hour, free street parking. 573-4819. Canadian Hard of Hearing Association Cochlear Implant, meeting June 25, 2 to 5 p.m. Brant Hills Community Centre, 2255 Brant St. S., Burlington. Speakers: David Shipp, Dr. Andrew Dimitrijevic, “Brain Function in Cochlear Implant Users.” Register: 659-7347 or chhahamilton2@gmail.com. $5 for nonmembers. Free parking, refreshments.
Living Well with Diabetes, June 23, 1:15 p.m. St. Joseph’s Ambulatory Centre, 2757 King St. E. New diagnosed diabetic or as a refresher, general overview how to live a healthy life with diabetes. Parking $3 per ½ hour, free street parking. 573-4819 VON Caregiver Education Series: free four-part series from Stress to Strength, 565 Concession St. Library, July 4, 11, 18, 25, 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. With enough notice, in-home respite care can be arranged at $6/hour. Register: Miriam Cahn 523-1055, ext. 408 or miriam.cahn@von.ca
Managing Insulin, June 29, 5:30 to 7 p.m. St. Joseph’s Ambulatory Centre, 2757 King St. E. Parking $3 per ½ hour. Free street parking. 573-4819
New Nar-Anon, family support group, never alone-hope in Hamilton, Mondays, 7 p.m. except holidays. HARRRP Community Centre, St. Peter’s, 705 Main St. E. St. Clair entrance lower level. Mental Health Rights Coalition, #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 mentalhealthrights.ca
Depression, anxiety, fears and panic attacks. Recovery Canada has a program that will help. Weekly meetings available. 304-6802 or visit recoverycanada.org
MEETINGS
Grimsby Garden Club, June 26, 7:30 p.m. Grimsby Activities Centre, 18 Livingston Ave., Grimsby. Speaker: Theresa Forte, More Than Just a Garden. grimsbygardenclub.ca or email grimsbygardenclub@outlook.com
Sir John A. Macdonald Society, June 30, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. 50th anniversary, wreath laying ceremony 2 p.m. Downtown BIA Canada’s 150th birthday celebration and tribute to Hamilton’s Gore Park Canada 150 quiz and more. Robin McKee, 544-9559 Women Who Excel, June 27, 6 p.m. Sotiris Greek Restaurant, 3135 Harvester Rd., Burlington. Members $10, nonmembers $20. 634-8813 Hamilton Burlington Alienated Grandparents Anonymous, June 27, 7 p.m. Burlington Golf and Country Club, 422 North Shore Blvd. E., Burlington. Speaker: Richard Shields, lawyer, mediation. agahamiltonburlington17@gmail.com
Hamilton and Burlington Rose Society 60th anniversary Rose Show, June 24, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Royal Botanical Gardens Centre, 680 Plains Rd. W., Burlington.
Valley Town Toastmasters, June 29, 7 p.m. Dundas Town Hall, lower level, 60 Main St., Dundas. Topic: Canada turns 150. www.valleytowntoastmasters.com
ACCESS Toastmasters, Wednesday, 7 p.m. Immigrants Workers Centre, 182 King William St. McMaster Toastmasters, June 21, 7 p.m. McMaster Health Sciences Centre, Room 1J8, 1280 Main St. W. Learn valuable leadership and communication skills. 289-337-0806 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 Stoney Creek Toastmasters, open Thursdays, 7:15 p.m., Optimist Club of Stoney Creek, 890 Queenston Rd. stoneycreektoastmasters.com
FUN TIMES
Mountain Kidz Klub June 24, 2 to 7 p.m. Community Garden Opening, strawberry social, penny sale, food, music in the garden, Eastmount Community Centre, 115 East 26th St. Proceeds to Purnell Location for an accessible ramp. All welcome. 574-4190
Fun Fair, June 25, 11:30 a.m. to 2 p.m., for Canada’s 150. St. James United Church, 306 Parkside Dr., Waterdown. Pet contest, free hotdogs and hamburgers and more. Rain or shine
Christ Church Woodburn, 1307 Woodburn Rd., Binbrook June 25, 10 a.m. outdoor service, youth puppet show, hamburgers or hotdogs, strawberry shortcake. $5, children under five years admitted free.
Third Annual Trivia Night, June 26, 7 p.m. Legion, 435 Limeridge Rd. E. Hosted by Information Hamilton. 528-8127 or Infoham.ca/trivia
Laughter Yoga, Sundays, 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. Hamilton Waterfront, Pier 8, 47 Discovery Dr. $5 donation, children under 12 free.
Dundas Legion, Open House, July 1, 1 p.m. Branch 36, 280 King St. W. Clancy the Clown 2 to 4 p.m., face painting, colouring contest, kids rides, magic show, BBQ and more burgers $3, hotdogs $2. Entertainment Sonny Sinclair, 4 to 7 p.m. 627-7221 Roselawn Lawn Bowling Club, welcomes new bowlers daily 1:15 p.m. and Monday, Wednesday and Friday 6:30 p.m. Gage Park off Lawrence Road. Wear flat shoes and come for fun Karaoke with Ann Grisdale, June 23,7:30 to 10:30 p.m. Dundas Legion, Branch 36, 280 King St. W. 627-7221 Glanbrook Community Services, Active Fit, every Tuesday 9:45 to 10:30 a.m. $5 per person. Bring water. Glanbrook Arena, 4300 Binbrook Rd., Binbrook. 692-3464 or visit glanbrookcommunityservices.ca
Headin’ Home, dance, June 24, 7:30 p.m. Branch 163 Legion, 435 Limeridge Rd. E. $5 members, $6 nonmembers. 387-4515
Live entertainment, Saturday, 2 to 5 p.m. Branch 622 Legion, 12 King St. E., Stoney Creek. $5. 662-4171
Euchre, Tuesdays, 7 p.m. Branch 622, Legion, 12 King St. E., Stoney Creek. $2. 662-4171
Jammers, Wednesdays, 6:30 p.m. Branch 58 Legion, 1180 Barton St. E.
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. Bring your craft or make new friends and enjoy conversation. Ladies and men welcome. Light refreshments, wheelchair accessible. 522-3362
GOOD FOOD
Knights of Columbus, pierogi and sausage dinner, June 29, 3 to 7 p.m. Eat in or take out, cabbage rolls available. Church of the Resurrection, 821 Upper Wentworth St. Preorders on sale day only. Call from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. 383-7899
Eats ‘N’ More, June 28, noon to 1:30 p.m. Olivet United Church, 40 Empress Ave. soup and sandwiches, loonie or free will donation. Activities, 1 to 1:30 p.m. 385-5305 or olivetunited@rogers.com Free Community Breakfast, June 24, 8 to 10 a.m. Chedoke Presbyterian Church, 865 Mohawk Rd. W. chedokechurch.ca Spring Dinner and Presentation on Heraldry and Flags, June 23, 6 p.m. Church of the Ascension, 64 Forest Ave. Tickets: $20. Bishop Ralph Spence will speak through his humorous story-telling and facts. 527-3505 Spaghetti Dinner and Comedy Night, June 24, 6:30 p.m. Dundas Air Force Club, 128 King St. E. Tickets: $40, 570-4032 Community Canada 150 Service, potluck picnic, June 25, 10 a.m. Sheffield Park (weather permitting) or at United Church, 1283 Old Hwy. 8, Sheffield. Bring your favourite picnic dish, tableware and cutlery. Beverage supplied. Food Trucks at St. James, June 27, 5 to 8 p.m. St. James United Church, 306 Parkside Dr., Waterdown. Heavenly Food Trucks at Bethel, Thursdays, 5 to 8 p.m. Bethel Church, 616 Dundas St. E., Flamborough. Games and crafts for the kids.
Fish Fry, Fridays, 4 to 7 p.m. Branch 163 Legion, 435 Limeridge Rd. E. Followed by Karaoke with Annette. $5.75 to $10. 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
PLANT, RUMMAGE, BAKE SALES AND MORE
Garage Sale, June 24, 9 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Barton Stone United Church, 21 Stone Church Rd. W. (parking lot). Something for everyone Rockton Women’s Institute Garage and Used Book Sale, June 24, 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. Beverly Township Hall, Rockton. All proceeds go to sponsorship of community projects Glanbrook Community Services, used book sale, June 26 to 30, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Glanbrook Municipal Building, 5280 Binbrook Rd. Queenston Seniors Fundraiser Garage Sale, June 24, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Queenston Seniors’ Residence, 555 Queenston Rd. Hamilton Plus Size Clothing buy/sell/swap, June 24, noon to 3 p.m. St. John United Church, 195 E38th St. Waterdown Farmers’ Market, June 24, 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. Waterdown Legion, Branch 551, 79 Hamilton St. N. Flamborough 689-6112
WALKS/RUNS/RIDES
Canadian Mental Health Association Ride Don’t Hide, June 25, 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. McMaster University, 1280 Main St. W. Registration $35 riders 13 and older. 521-0090 Autism Walks, 3 km walk June 24, 9 a.m. Dundas Driving Park, 71 Cross St. Contact: ascONSouth@autismspeakscan.ca Walk or Run the Park for
Scleroderma, June 24, 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Battlefield House Museum and Park, 77 Main St. W., Stoney Creek. 544-0343 or communications@ sclerodermaontario.ca
MISCELLANEOUS
Tooland Fundraiser,Library, SecondJune 25, Birthday11 a.m. to Bash4 p.m. CoBuild Hamilton, 984 Barton St. E. Free admission, kid friendly lost of activities, food trucks. Dundas Modular Railway Club, Open House July 1, 2 to 6 p.m. Dundas Legion, 280 King St. W. Part of the Dundas Legion’s Open House and BBQ. 627-7221 Barton Village Festival, June 24, 10:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Woodlands Park, 501 Barton St. E. Free family festival, featuring local entertainment, fun, children’s activities, vendors, and more. info@bartonvillage.ca McQuesten Canada 150 Celebration Heritage Harvest, June 24, 2 to 7 p.m. St. Helen’s Community Centre, 785 Britannia Ave. Family friendly, community garage sale, penny sale, BBQ and more. 517-8116 or mcquestenneighbourhoodmedia@gmail.com Durand Neighbourhood Association 45th Anniversary, June 24, 1 to 6 p.m. Durand Park, 250 Park St. Music, displays, vendors, food trucks, horse and carriage rides and more. Peg’s Grand Slam for Cancer
Mushball Tournament, June 23 and 24, 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. Freelton Lions Park, 167 Freelton Rd., Flamborough. Ball games, food, refreshments.
SOGS Model Airshow, June 24, 9 a.m. Stoney Creek Airport, 684 Mud St. E. RC giant scale airplane model air show and drone racing. pchitty@cogeco.ca Dundas District High School Reunion, June 23 to 25, 7 p.m. Hamilton Air Force Association, 128 King St. E., Dundas. $10 to $20. ddhsreunion17@gmail.com Racalmutese Maria SS Del Monte Festival, June 23 to 25, 7 p.m. Our Lady of All Souls Church, parking lot, 21 Barton St. W. Three-day festival celebrating Italian culture and heritage of Racalmutese in Hamilton. 289-776-5242
Stories in Stone, June 24, 3 p.m. Hamilton Cemetery free public tours, Hamilton First Tour. Gatehouse, 777 York Blvd. Approximately 2 hours, hosted by Robin McKee. 544-9559 Street Beats Outreach, Wednesdays, 6 to 9 p.m. complimentary food, clothing and music, Ferguson Station, King and Ferguson Ave. Bring your musical instruments and talents.
JUNIOR DATEBOOK
Synchronized Swimming. New class for 7 to 9 year olds. Learn beginning skills: somersaults, cookie turns, ballet. Session runs for 8 weeks on Tuesday, 4:30 to 5:15 p.m. starting July 4. Cost: $85/8 wk. St. Joseph’s Villa Pool, 56 Governor’s Rd., Dundas, 627-3541, ext. 2911. Hamilton/Burlington SPCA Summer Camp, for young animal lovers ages 6 to 11, July 3 to Aug. 18. Cost $200 week or $120 short week Tuesday to Thursday only, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Extended care available. Register: hbspca.com/educate/camps. Info email humaneed@hbspca.com or 574-7722, ext. 326. Hamilton Presbytery Summer Day
Camps, 11 camps, Theme: Hero Central. 8:30 a.m. to noon daily. Children age 5 (SK in 2017) to age 11, and youth age 12 to 15. No charge but donations gratefully received. Find registration form at hamiltonpresbytery.org. 383-7411
Summer Day Camp, July 3 to Sept. 1, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. extended hours available from 8 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. for additional $5 per week per child. Camp $20 per week per child from ages 5 to 12. Over 12 volunteer. Eva Rothwell Centre, 460 Wentworth St. N. 526-1558 or sam.campanella@evarothwell.ca Ancaster Community Vacation
Bible School, Galatic Starveyors, July 4 to 7, 9 a.m. to noon at St. John’s Anglican Church, 272 Wilson St. E., Ancaster. Registration forms available at St. John’s, St. Andrew’s Presbyterian and Marshall Memorial United Church. Deadline: June 23. SK to Grade 6. $25. Discovering Trees, July 17 to 21, ages 5 to 8, 9:30 a.m. to noon; ages 8 to12, 1:30 to 4 p.m. $80 members, $96 nonmembers. Grimsby Public Art Gallery, 18 Carnegie Lanes, Grimsby. Members $75, nonmembers $82. 945-3246 or grimsby.ca
MUSEUMS/GALLERIES
Remembering Korea, June 25, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. HMCS Haida 658 Catherine St. N. Honouring our veterans who served during the Korean War. Pre-registration is recommended as space is limited, 526-6742. $7.30 per person Fieldcote Memorial Park and
Museum, Exhibit: From The Ark, Ancaster 150, to Dec. 23, Tuesdays to Saturdays, 1 to 5 p.m. 64 Sulphur Springs Rd. Admission rates apply. 648-8144 or hamilton.ca/fieldcote
Erland Lee Museum, 552 Ridge Rd., Stoney Creek. July 12 and Aug. 2: parents and children can participate in a variety of activities, crafts and games related to Canada 150 Celebration. Sporting Chance, July 19 and Aug. 9; and Life on the Farm, July 26 and Aug. 16. Camp runs 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. each day. Ages 4 to 10, $35 per child per day. erlandleehome@fwio.on.ca
Theatre Ancaster celebrates 20 years of Great Theatre at Fieldcote Memorial Park and Museum, 64 Sulphur Springs Rd. Memories from Joseph and the Amazing Technicolour Dreamcoat to Shrek the Musical. Exhibition runs to Dec. 31.
SENIORS
Free LHIN Senior Fitness Class, June 23, 26, 27, 28, 29, 30, 8:45 to 9:30 a.m. St. Joseph’s Healthcare, 100 West 5th St. Group fitness class designed for older adults at risk of falls, completed from seated or standing position. 522-1155
Winona Seniors Club, 1239 Hwy 8 (opp Tim Hortons) will be offering a free sausage and pancake breakfast July 1, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. to celebrate Canada’s 150th Birthday and the club’s 35th anniversary.
Stoney Creek Club 60, four and six hand bid euchre, bridge, cribbage and progressive euchre. Info: 664-6110