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VOLUNTEERS
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. Email 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, 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-plus to provide 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 Mission Services of Hamilton, has volunteer opportunities in our kitchens, women’s shelter, drop-ins and food bank. Skills such as pastoral care, crafts, hair care, cooking, baking and fitness appreciated. Email jcapretta@mission-services.com or 528-5100, ext. 1104 Cancer Assistance Program is looking for volunteer drivers in the for its transportation program. teamlead@cancerassist.ca or 383-9797, ext. 102
SELF-HELP/WELLNESS
Friends in Grief weekly drop in, Dec. 20, 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 Hamilton Prenatal Nutrition
Project, Dec. 19, 1 to 3 p.m. Are you pregnant? Join one of Public Health Services’ nine free weekly prenatal nutrition groups to learn about having a healthy pregnancy and taking care of your baby. For dates, times and locations, call 546-3550.
Active Fit Exercise Program, every Tuesday, 9:45 to 10:30 a.m., Glanbrook Arena, 4300 Binbrook Rd., Binbrook. $5. leanne@glanbrookcommunity services.ca 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. Clean coats, boots and sweaters for men, women and children wanted 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, No. 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 to help. Weekly meetings available. 304-6802 or visit recoverycanada.org
MEETINGS
Hamilton Amateur Astronomy Club, Dec. 15, 7:30 p.m., at The Spectator Auditorium, 44 Frid St. Hamilton No. 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 Grandparents Without Access
Ontario, Dec. 19, 7 to 9 p.m. Stoney Creek Municipal Service Centre, 777 R.R. #8, Stoney Creek. 537-6653
Stoney Creek Toastmasters, open Thursdays, 7:15 p.m., Optimist Club of Stoney Creek, 890 Queenston Rd. stoneycreektoastmasters.com
FUN TIMES
The Big Sing, Dec. 15, 7 p.m. Fieldcote Memorial Park & Museum, 64 Sulphur Springs Rd. Concert and carol singalong. 648-8144 Christmas Cantata “The Winter
Rose,” Dec. 15, 7:30 p.m., presented by Ambassadors Christian Male Chorus & Friends. Mount Hamilton Christian Reformed Church, 1411 Upper Wellington. $20 at the door. 393-8315
Films for a Cause, Dec. 16, 7 p.m., AGH Annex, 118 James St. N. $5 at the door. Join Camp 905 Productions for a night of local indie films, raffle prizes, and drinks with friends. All proceeds and donations are going to: 541 — Eatery & Exchange, St. Matthew’s House, Eva Rothwell Centre, and The Hamilton Dream Centre. People are encouraged to bring any used
winter attire (coats, boots, scarves, hats, and mittens) for donations.
Believe: A Christmas Concert, Dec. 16, 2 to 3 p.m., Family Church of Heritage Green, 360 Isaac Brock Dr., Stoney Creek. 578-3003 Children’s Christmas Musical, Dec. 16, 6:30 p.m. Bethel Gospel Tabernacle, 1355 Upper Wellington St. 387 6530 Flamborough Holiday Village, daily to Dec. 23, 4 to 9 p.m. (1 to 9 p.m. Saturdays). Vendors, games, activities and more. Fundraiser for McMaster Children’s Hospital Foundation and Tim Hortons Children’s Foundation. Hosted at 1079 Hwy. 8, Hamilton.
Live Pro Wrestling, Dec. 16, 4 to 7 p.m., Lincoln Alexander Centre, 160 King St. E. Fundraiser for Mission Services of Hamilton. Tickets available at Vagabond Saints, Dr. Disc and Crash Landing Music. 528-5000 Live band at Waterdown Legion, Dec. 16, 8 p.m. Waterdown Legion Branc 551, 79 Hamilton St. N., Waterdown. Sound Minds band. 689-6112 Carols by Candlelight, Dec. 17, 7 p.m. featuring MacNab Street Presbyterian Church Choir, under the direction of Gerald Smink, instrumental and choral. MacNab Street Presbyterian Church, 116 MacNab St. S. Free will offering Lou Don’t Know Jack Trivia Night, Tuesdays, 7:30 to 10 p.m., Lou Dawg’s, 116 George St. Lunchtime Organ Recitals, Tuesdays, 12:15 p.m., St. James Anglican Church, 137 Melville St., Dundas. Dec. 19: Andrew Elmhirst. Bring your lunch, coffee and tea served.
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.
Karaoke with Annette, Fridays, 7:30 p.m. Legion Branch 163, 435 Limeridge Rd. E. 385-3733
Saturday Night Dance, 7:30 p.m., Legion Branch 163, 435 Limeridge Rd. E. $6 for nonmembers. Dec. 16, dance to the music of Murray Williams. 387-4515
Jammers, Wednesdays, 6:30 p.m.
Branch 58 Legion, 1180 Barton St. E. 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. Legion Branch 622, 12 King St. E., Stoney Creek. 662-4171
GOOD FOOD
Community Lunch, Dec. 20, noon to 1 p.m. Church of the Resurrection, 435 Mohawk Rd. W. Delicious and nutritious lunch served Wednesdays. Note: Dec. 20 is final lunch date in 2017, resumes Jan. 10. Donations appreciated.
Fish Fry, Fridays, 4 to 7 p.m. $5.75 to $10. Legion Branch 163, 435 Limeridge Rd. Open mike night with Annette and Corrie, 7:30 p.m. 387-4515
MISCELLANEOUS
Paws with Claus, Dec. 16, 6 to 9:30 p.m., Eastgate Square, 75 Centennial Parkway N. Donation to CHCH Christmas Toy Drive for each package purchased. Catholic Young Adult Christmas
Party, Dec. 17, 5 p.m. St. Thomas the Apostle Parish Hall, 715 Centre Rd., Waterdown. All ages. 689-4857
Winter Lights at the Rock, Dec. 15, 16, 17, 21, 22, 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, daily, 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
JUNIOR DATEBOOK
Wednesday Wiggler program, Dec. 20, 9 to 11 a.m., Hamilton Children’s Museum, 1072 Main St. E. For children 2 to 4 years. Hot cocoa theme. $2 adults, $4 children. Christmas Tours, Family Fun Days, Dec. 27, 28 and 29, 1 to 4 p.m. Nelles Manor 126 Main St. W., Grimsby 289-235-7755
MUSEUMS/GALLERIES
Christmas in the Pioneer Spirit, daily to Dec. 17, noon to 4 p.m. Battlefield House Museum, 77 King St. W., Stoney Creek. Step back in time with the Gage home. $7; seniors/youth, $6; children, $5; infants, free; family, $20. 662-8458 McQuesten’s Childhood Christmas, daily to Dec. 17, noon to 4 p.m. Whitehern Historic House, 41 Jackson St. W. Experience the holidays through the eras from the 1850s to the 1930s. Tickets: $7; seniors/youth, $6; children, $5; infants, free. 546-2018 ’Twas the Night Before Christmas, Dec. 16, 5 to 9 p.m., Westfield Heritage Village, 1049 Kirkwall Rd., Flamborough. Adults $11, senior/disabled $10, children $6.50. 519-621-8851 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 Technicolor Dreamcoat to Shrek the Musical. Exhibition runs Tuesday to Saturday 1 to 5 p.m. to Dec. 31. Tickets: 648-8144
SENIORS
Seniors’ Luncheon, Tuesday, 11:30 a.m., St. James United Church, 306 Parkside Dr., Waterdown. $5 each. Reserve seats by Dec. 15 at noon by email: stjames@stjameswaterdown.ca or call 689-6223
Mindful Barre and Bands, Dec. 15, 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
Friday Fun Fitness, Dec. 15, 12:30 p.m. St. Joseph’s Villa, 56 Governor’s Rd., Dundas. Aquatic fitness program for balance and strength in a heated pool. $6 per class. No registration required. 627-3541
Tai chi Fitness, Dec. 15, 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, 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 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. 15, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 10 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