TOO GOOD TO MISS
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VOLUNTEERS
Volunteer Firefighters from Station
19, 3303 Homestead Dr., Mount Hope will be in neighbourhoods for the annual food and toy drive, Dec. 2, from 9:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.
Dundas Blood Drive, Dec. 4, 2 to 7 p.m. Dundas Baptist Church, 201 Governors Rd. Save a life, 96 blood donors are needed in Dundas to meet patient demand. 226-448-7300 The Circle of Friends for Newcomers (Hamilton) is looking for new members to sit on its board. The Circle of Friends has been providing services for refugees and immigrants since 1980. Information about the organization can be found at circleoffriends.ca. Contact Anisa Malik, circleof_friends@bellnet.ca Volunteers are needed for our
dining program, providing transportation and assistance to individuals so they can interact with peers and enjoy a meal together, Tuesdays 11:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. at either Idlewyld Manor or St. Joseph’s Centre for Ambulatory Health Services. 529-0700 or email: Janis.Doran@von.ca
VON Hamilton volunteer opportunities for people who wish to deliver meals, provide rides to seniors for medical appointments or visit with people in their homes to brighten their days. If you have a couple of hours per week to spend with someone, contact 529-0700 or voncsshamilton@von.ca.
Lady Hamilton Club needs volunteers to promote Hamilton at the Visitor Centre, 28 James St. N. conference display tables and through walking tours. Register at ladyhamiltonclub.com YWCA Hamilton’s Seniors Peer Connector Volunteers is recruiting volunteers 55+ to provide friendly home visits to isolated seniors in Hamilton. A two-hour visit once a week can help seniors increase their social interactions and community participation. Info: Shannon: 522-9922, ext. 316 or shanley@ywcahamilton.org
Cancer Assistance Program is looking for Volunteer Drivers in the Greater Region of Hamilton for its Transportation Program. teamlead@cancerassist.ca or 383-9797, ext. 102.
SELF-HELP/WELLNESS
Carbohydrates, Dec. 1, 9 to 11 a.m. St. Joseph’s Ambulatory Centre, 2757 King St. E. Everything you wanted to know about carbohydrates and more. Free. Email: klanigan@stjosham.on.ca Can We Help: Memory Loss,
Dementia and Alzheimer’s, Dec. 2, 10 a.m. to noon. Knox Presbyterian Church, 80 Mill St. N., Flamborough. Register: 689-8115 or email church.office@knoxwaterdown.ca
Nutrition Market Tour, Dec. 2, 5 to 6 p.m. Parkdale Medical Centre, 109-103 Parkdale Ave. S. Acquire the knowledge of shopping for your stomach’s satisfaction. Reserve: 527-7255 Refuge Recovery, Dec. 3, 6 p.m. De La Sol Yoga Studios, 430 York Blvd. Recovering addicts who use Buddhist principles to fully heal from their addictions. Email: refugerecoveryhamilton@gmail.com Job Search Skill, Dec. 5, 2 p.m. YMCA Employment Services, 427 Dundas St. E., Unit 1, Waterdown. Ways to job search and access the hidden job market to find your dream job. 690-9927 Hamilton Prenatal Nutrition Project, Dec. 5, 6, 7, 1 to 3 p.m. Multiple venues. Free. For dates, times, locations, 546-3550 or hamilton.ca/PrenatalGroups Friends in Grief weekly drop-in, Dec. 6, 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Village of Wentworth Heights, 1620 Upper Wentworth. Relief, The Unspoken Emotion: What do you do when death is a relief? 318-0059 Soroptimist Club of Stoney Creek, Niagara, improving the lives of women and girls, meet monthly in Stoney Creek, near Eastgate. Marg 628-3198 St. James Anglican Church Community Coat Drive, now to March 18, 2018. Wanted: clean coats, boots and sweaters for men, women and children in need in the Hamilton area. Deliver to St. James Anglican Church, 137 Melville St., Dundas. Tuesday to Friday, 9 a.m. to noon. 627-1424 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
PFLAG Hamilton Wentworth, Dec. 6, 7 to 9 p.m. Support group for LGBTQQIA2S+ persons, families, friends, and allies. Meet the first Wednesday of every month. First Unitarian, 170 Dundurn Ave. S. Hamilton Video Film Video Makers, Dec. 7, 7 to 10 p.m. Royal Canadian Legion, 12 King St. E., Stoney Creek. Whatever your interests, experience, or skill level, for everyone interested in movie making. Email: contact@hvfm.ca
Valley Town Toastmasters, Dec. 7, 7 p.m. Dundas Town Hall, lower level, 60 Main St., Dundas. Topic: Beginning to look a lot like Christmas. valleytowntoastmasters.com 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
Open Mic Night, with Annette and Corrie, Dec. 1, 7:30 p.m. Branch 163 Legion, 435 Limeridge Rd. E. 385-3733
Turkey Roll, Dec. 1, 8 p.m. Marian Hall, 89, Freelton Rd., Flamborough. Freelton Lions Club, free lunch, draws, refreshments, baked goods. Doors open 7 p.m.
Friendship Club, Wednesdays shuffleboard; Thursdays euchre, 1 to 4 p.m. Mountain Arena, 25 Hester St. Tea and friendship. Take elevator to 2nd floor. Accessible
Euchre, Fridays, 7:30 p.m. Burkholder United Church, 465 Mohawk Rd. E. Prizes, refreshments, $2.
Community Bus, Dec. 5, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Walmart, 2190 Rymal Rd. E. Glanbrook Community Services, door to door shopping to Walmart, $7. Reservations required: 692-3464
Headin’ Home, dance, Dec. 2, 7 p.m. Branch 58 Legion, 1180 Barton St. E. $5 Jammers, Wednesdays, 6:30 p.m. Branch 58 Legion, 1180 Barton St. E.
Progressive Cribbage, Dec. 6, 7:30 p.m. Branch 163 Legion, 435 Limeridge Rd. E. $5. 387-4515
Tai chi My Style, Dec. 3, 10 a.m. to noon, 947 Rymal Rd. E. Free, easy flowing and practical at your own pace. Sundays. 527-7255
Catch the Ace, Dec. 6, 6:30 to 9:30 p.m. Branch 551 Legion, 79 Hamilton St. N., Waterdown. Join Habitat Hamilton at our fundraiser. 689-6112
Euchre, Tuesdays, 7 p.m. Branch 622, Legion, 12 King St. E., Stoney Creek. $2. 662-4171 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
GOOD FOOD
Community Breakfast, Dec. 2, 8:30 to 10:30 a.m. South Gate Presbyterian Church, 120 Clarendon Ave. No charge for the meal but donations are welcome. 385-7444 Adas Israel Brotherhood Social Dinner and Draw, Dec. 6, 6 p.m. 125 Cline Ave. S. Admission $60. 528-0039
Community Lunch, Dec. 6, noon to 1 p.m. Church of the Resurrection, 435 Mohawk Rd. W. Delicious and nutritious lunch served Wednesdays. Donations appreciated.
Fish Fry, 4 to 7 p.m. Dec. 8, Branch 622 Legion, 12 King St. E., Stoney Creek. $10, chicken strips available, dessert $2 extra. 662-4171
Fish Fry, Fridays, 4 to 7 p.m. $5.75 to $10. Branch 163 Legion, 435 Limeridge Rd. Open Mic Night with Annette and Corrie, 7:30 p.m. 387-4515
SALES AND MORE
Dundas Model Train Club Flea
Market, Dec. 2, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Dundas Legion, 280 King St. W., Dundas. $4, Children under 12 free. Model trains, books, photos and train memorabilia, kits and more. 627-7221
WALKS/RUNS/RIDES
Light Up the Waterfront, 5-km night run/walk to support Pancreatic Cancer, Dec. 4, 6 p.m. along Burlington’s Waterfront. Race Kit pickup: Dec. 3, 2 to 4 p.m. at the Running Room, Unit 6C, Cumberland Square, 3300 Fairview St., Burlington. Email kate@craigscause.ca or 902-478-3956
MISCELLANEOUS
Living Rock Christmas Open House, Dec. 1, 4 to 6:30 p.m. Living Rock Ministries, 30 Wilson St. Bring a gift for a youth and be entered into a draw or donate $10 for a snow flake to honour someone special. Live music, silent auction, refreshments and Christmas cheer. 528-7625 Christmas Tree of Hope Lighting and Concert, Dec. 1, 5 to 7 p.m. Gore Park. Live music, Santa selfies, free miniature train rides and official lighting, 6 p.m.
Westdale Winter Wander, Dec. 1, 5 to 10 p.m. Westdale Village 1038 King St. W. Enjoy lights and sounds with horse drawn carriage rides, live music, entertainment, story time with Santa at Bryan Prince Bookseller and more. Free. Email: westdalevillagebia@gmail.com
Candlelit Stroll, Dec. 1, 6 to 8:30 p.m. Civic Square Burlington City Hall, 426 Brant St. Join the fun as Burlington downtown lights up for the holidays in a carolling event. Family Art and Holiday Hoopla, Dec. 3, 2 to 4 p.m. Dundas Valley School of Art, 21 Ogilvie St. Art-full activities to get you in the festive spirit. Free family Art Day Open House. 628-6357 Sickle Champs Gala, Dec. 3, 4 to 8 p.m. Carmen’s Banquet Centre, 1520 Stone Church Rd. E. Tickets: $35. Speakers, entertainment, dinner, silent auction. Proceeds to Sickle Cell Community. 289-788-4288
Winter Lights at the Rock, Dec. 7, 8, 5 to 8:30 p.m. David Braley and Nancy Gordon Rock Garden, 1185 York Blvd. The Rock Garden awakens the spirit of winter, explore multicultural traditions and activities. $10. 527-1157 Escarpment Train Show, Dec. 2, 3, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. David Braley and Nancy Gordon Rock Garden, 1185 York Blvd. RBG’s newest train experience takes you on a journey through four seasons of Canadian landscapes. Pre-registration required: 527-1157 Lady Hamilton Club Canada 150 Walking Tour, Dec. 8, 2 to 3:30 p.m. Visitor Centre in the Lister Block 28 James St. N. Easy 1.5km starting and finishing at the Visitor Centre. Focus on sites of historical significance. Email: ladyhamiltonclub@outlook.com
JUNIOR DATEBOOK
Kids’ Day Out, Dec. 1, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. West Flamboro Presbyterian Church, 262 Middletown Rd., Hwy. 8, Middletown. Children ages 4 to 12 are invited for a morning of Christmas stories, songs, games and crafts. Free. RSVP: 317-8067
Breakfast with Santa and the Greensville Optimist Club, Dec. 2, 8:30 to 11 a.m. Christ Church Parish Hall, 92 Hwy. 8. Adults $6, children 3, preschool free. Donations to the food bank will be appreciated.
Breakfast with Santa and cookie walk, Dec. 2, 8:30 to 10 a.m. St. Mark’s United Church, 1 Lynndale Dr., Dundas. Breakfast with Santa, Dec. 2, 8:30 to 11:30 a.m. St. Andrew’s United Church, 479 Upper Paradise Rd. Pancake and sausage breakfast, two sittings 8:30 or 10:15 a.m. Visit with Santa and get a gift. Age 13 to Adult $6, Ages 4 to 12 $5, ages 3 and under free. Tickets: 383-7411 Breakfast with Santa, Dec. 2, 9 a.m. to noon, St. Christopher’s Anglican Church, 662 Guelph Line, Burlington. $20 per family, $10 individual. Live entertainment, displays from Halton Regional Police and Burlington Fire Dept. 634-1809
Brunch with Santa, Dec. 3, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. African Lion Safari, 1386 Cooper Rd., Flamborough. Register by Dec. 1. All-you-can-eat brunch buffet, see furry and feathered friends, meet Santa and his reindeer, $24.99 per adult, $13.99 per child (+HST). 519-822-8144 Farmers’ Dell Co-Operative Preschool Fundraiser Breakfast with Santa, Dec. 2, 9 a.m. to noon, Michaelangelo Events and Conference Centre, 1555 Upper Ottawa St. Tickets: $15, buffet breakfast visit with Santa, special guests and more. Email: brittanyb_1004@hotmail.com
Christmas Kraft Morning, Dec. 2, 9:30 a.m. to noon. Bethel Christian Reformed Church, 616 Dundas St. E., Flamborough. Ages 5 through 12 enjoy a morning of over 20 crafts, stay for an hour or all morning. RSVP joanne@bethelcrc.ca or 331-5631 McMaster Children and Youth University, Dec. 2, 1:30 to 2:30 p.m. Hamilton Public Library, 55 York Blvd. Space Food Odyssey for ages 8 to 12 or the whole family. Free. 521-2100
Math Quest, Dec. 2, 2:30 p.m. Waterdown Library, 163 Dundas St. E., Waterdown. Pull a quest from the kiosk, work together to complete fun math activities, get your passport stamped and earn a prize. 546-3200
MUSEUMS/GALLERIES
Nelles Manor Christmas Tours, Dec. 2, 3, 9, 10, 1 to 4 p.m. Nelles Manor Museum, 126 Main St. W., Grimsby. Children $10, Adults $15. Family $ $30. Refreshments included. Canned goods accepted for charity. Door Prizes. 289 696 5664. No pre-registration Victorian Christmas Delights,
Historic Cooking Workshop, Dec. 2, 3, 9 a.m. to noon. Dundurn National Historic Site, 610 York Blvd. Suitable for ages 14 years and older. $50 pp. Pre-registration required. 546-2872
Made in Dundas Christmas, Dec. 2, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Dundas Museum and Archives, 139 Park St. W., Dundas. Pictures with Santa, scavenger hunts, craft-making, and more. Free. 627-7412
Life Steamers Day, Dec. 2, noon to 4 p.m. Hamilton Museum of Steam and Technology, 900 Woodward Ave. A day of trains inside the 1913 Electric Pump-House. Adults: $7, Seniors/Youth: $6, Children: $5, Infants: Free, Family: $20. 546-4797
Bah Humbug, Christmas Traditions and how they came to be, Dec. 5, 7:30 p.m. Battlefield House Museum, 77 Main St. W., Stoney Creek. 662-8458 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
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 Tuesday to Saturday 1 to 5 p.m. to Dec. 31. Tickets: 648-8144
SENIORS
Sackville Hill Seniors recreation Centre Movie Nights, Dec. 4 and 5, 6 p.m. members $2, non-member $4.50, includes snacks. Sign up in advance. 780 Upper Wentworth St. 546-2541 Falls Prevention Presentation, Dec. 1, 12:30 to 1:30 p.m. Ancaster Senior Achievement Centre, 622 Alberton Rd. S., Ancaster. Learn strategies to protect yourself, free 20-minute presentation by Gold Cross Home Care, Q&A after. 546-2999 Sackville Hill Seniors Recreation Centre Christmas Luncheon, Dec. 6, noon. Members $15, guests $17.50. Purchase tickets in advance. 780 Upper Wentworth St. 546-2541 Mindful Barre and Bands, Dec. 1, 1 to 2 p.m. St. Joseph’s Villa, 56 Governor’s Rd., Dundas. An aquatic fitness class using resistance bands, closed loop resistance bands, and barre fitness. No registration required, free parking in front of pool entrance. $6 class. 627-3541
Dundas 55+ Group registration for Winter Programs: Bone Builders, Line Dancing, Singing for Fun, Yoga, Cardio Dance-Gentle. Registration: Dec. 12, 10 to 11:30 a.m., Dundas Lions Memorial Community Centre. Classes start week of Jan. 8, cost $20 to $30 for 10 weeks. Email: woodsideh@gmail.com; or 627-7930 Free Wellness/Fitness Class, Thursdays, 2 to 3 p.m. Church of Christ, 321 East 27th St. YWCA instructor teaches healthy living and easy flowing Pilates. 745-5076
Stay Well Program, Dec. 1, 4, to 11:30 a.m. St. Joseph’s Healthcare, 100 West 5th St., group exercise class designed for older adults or those with chronic health conditions. Classes focus on increasing muscular strength, endurance, cardiovascular health, balance and co-ordination. Free. 522-1155
Tai chi Fitness, Dec. 1, 9:30 to 10:30 a.m. S.I.M. Gym, St. Joseph’s Villa, 56 Governor’s Rd. Dundas. $4 or free for members. Class also runs Mondays, 12:30 to 1:30 p.m. 627-3541
Sit and Be Fit, Dec. 1, 4, 6, 8, 1:45 to 2:15 p.m. S.I.M. Gym, St. Joseph’s Villa, 56 Governor’s Rd., Dundas. $4 or free for members. Classes every Monday, Wednesday and Friday. 627-3541