Too good to miss
For nonprofit, charity or fundraising events in Hamilton and area. Deadline is two weeks prior to publication. Submit your Too Good To Miss events on our website. Just click on Event Listings at thespec.com. If you have any difficulties or questions please call 905-526-3420. All phone numbers are 905 area code, unless otherwise listed.
VOLUNTEERS
Hamilton Family Day Blood Donor Clinic, Feb. 18, 4 to 8 p.m. Hamilton Blood Donor Clinic, 35 Stone Church Rd. O-negative blood donors are especially needed, 45 appointments still need to be filled. Visit blood.ca to book your lifesaving appointment.
Friends of the Aviary, 85 Oak Knoll Dr., is open to the public every Saturday from 1 to 4 p.m. There is an assortment of small to large parrots available for viewing. For volunteer opportunities, 546-4842 Volunteers needed, visiting, tuck shop, portering residents to spiritual services, adult day program assistant, therapeutic recreation assistant, meal companion. St. Joseph’s Villa, 56 Governor’s Rd., Dundas. 627-3541, ext. 2325 Volunteer during weekdays at Joseph Brant Hospital in Assisted Dining/Feeding Program. Training is provided. Call or email to register for our information session: March 8, 10 to 11:30 a.m. at the Susan Busby Learning Centre, main floor of the new hospital tower of Joseph Brant Hospital. Carolann Badger: 632-3730, ext. 1443 or cbadger@josephbranthospital.ca
Snow Angels volunteer program, volunteers to clear snow for disabled, vulnerable and senior population. Needed primarily in the east end of Stoney Creek and the southeast Mountain. Recruitment continues all winter. Go to hamilton.ca/snowangels. Learn-To-Skate Program, needs volunteers for their eight-week children and youth program which operates Saturdays, 10 a.m. to 11 a.m. to Feb. 24. Youth skaters pay a registration fee. Free parking; bring a chair to sit trackside. Hamilton Waterfront Trust Skate Pad at Pier 8, 47 Discovery Dr. 523-4498 or information@hamiltonwaterfront.com
VON Hamilton needs volunteers 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. YWCA Hamilton’s Seniors Peer Connector Volunteers needs 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
SELF-HELP/WELLNESS
Weight Loss Group, Feb. 19, 6:15 p.m. Wesley United Church, 651 Hwy 8, Stoney Creek. Take of Pounds Sensibly (TOPS). Free first visit. 289-682-2338
Support After Suicide, Feb. 20, 7 p.m. Kitching, Steepe and Ludwig Family Centre, 146 Mill St. N., Flamborough. Drop-in support is open to all adult survivors of suicide looking to find out about additional resources. 689-4852
Pain Night for Mental Health Awareness, Feb. 16, 7 p.m. The LOST Organization, 148 Ottawa St. N. Mental Health Peer Support Organization, creativity and fun to raise money for support programs. Music, company and complimentary snacks. $10
Raise Your Vibration, Mental Health Peer Suport Organization, Feb. 20, 6 p.m. The LOST Organization, 148 Ottawa St. N. Topics: clearing blocked energy, establishing a universal connection, crystal healing and more. Email: info@wearelost.org
Living Well with Diabetes, Feb. 22, 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. St. Joseph’s Ambulatory Centre, 2757 King St. E. Newly diagnosed diabetic or as a refresher. Register by Feb. 20: 5734819
What Happens When You Die? Feb. 22, 5:30 p.m. David Braley Health Sciences Centre, 100 Main St. W. Students/seniors, $25, general $50. Speaker: Dr. Bruce Wainman. 525-9140 Email: riselays@mcmaster.ca
Laughter Yoga, Wednesdays, 2 p.m. St. Peter’s HARRRP, 705 Main St. E. Free program, 549-7956 Overeaters Anonymous, Twelve Steps and Twelve Traditions of OA, Mondays, 7:30 p.m. St. Mark’s United Church, 1 Lynndle Dr., Dundas.
226-339-4890, ocontario.org Al-Anon and Alateen Hamilton and Burlington, help for anyone whose life is, or has been, affected by someone else’s drinking. 5221733 alanonhamiltonburlington.ca/
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. 5452525 or mentalhealthrights.ca Depression, anxiety, fears and panic attacks. Recovery Canada has a program that will help. Weekly meetings available. 813-9120 or visit recoverycanada.org
MEETINGS
Mount Hamilton Horticultural Society, Feb. 16, 7 p.m. Chedoke Presbyterian Church, 865 Mohawk Rd. W. Speaker: Stacey Hickman, Natural Insect Control. Brown Bag Contest.
WISE, British Genealogy Group, Feb. 20, 7 p.m. Irish Canadian Club of Hamilton, 389 Concession St. 289-775-5330
CFUW Hamilton, Feb. 20, 7 p.m. Sackville Hill Seniors Recreation Centre, Fireside Lounge, 780 Upper Wentworth St. Speaker: Emma and Graham Cubitt, Indwell: Affordable Communities for Hamilton. Ancaster Horticultural Society, Feb. 20, 7:30 p.m. Ancaster Old Town Hall, 310 Wilson St. E., Ancaster. Speaker: Marilyn Sutor, Pine Needle Basketry. Email: ancasterhort.socy@gmail.com Flamborough Horticultural Society, Feb. 21, 7:30 p.m. St. Thomas the Apostle Parish Hall, 715 Centre Rd., Flamborough. Speaker: Marilyn Cornwell, garden and flower photography. 689-6722
Winona Horticultural Society, Feb. 21, 7:30 p.m. St. John’s Anglican Church, 1285 Hwy 8, Stoney Creek. Speaker: William Roman, Beekeeping and mead production. 6433073
Canadian Authors Members, Feb. 20, 7:30 p.m. L’etranger on James, 109 James St. N. Speaker: Paul Berton, writing for the media. Accessible, CAA members free, nonmembers $5. Email: laura.furster@outlook.com A.M. Men’s Study Group, Feb. 22, 7:30 a.m. St. James United Church, 306 Parkside Dr., Waterdown. Meet in Room 12 downstairs, coffee. 335-3412
Valley Town Toastmasters, Feb. 22, 7 p.m. Dundas Town Hall, lower level, 60 Main St., Dundas. Topic: Speech and Evaluation Contest. valleytowntoastmasters.com
First Waterdown Toastmasters, Tuesdays, 7:30 p.m. Grace Anglican Church, 157 Mill St. N., Waterdown. Open to the public. Attend your first three meetings for free. Visit www.waterdowntoastmasters.com.
Hamilton #1 Toastmasters, Mondays from 7 p.m. downtown YMCA, 79 James St. S., Paddy Cline room. Builds confidence, communication and leadership skills. 648-9503 Soroptimist Club of Stoney Creek, Niagara, improving the lives of women and girls, meet monthly in Stoney Creek, near Eastgate. Marg 628-3198
FUN TIMES
Family Day Games, Feb. 19, 11 a.m. Hamilton Air Force Association,
128 King St. E., Dundas. Pentathlon of pool, darts, trivia, shuffleboard and putting. 628-6697
Family Affair, Feb. 17, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Mainway Recreation Centre, 4015 Mainway Dr., Burlington. Family Day Weekend, 35 artisan vendors, entertainers, student art show and competition and more. $5, 12 and under admitted free. Social Media, Feb. 20, 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Goodwill Career Centre, 1050 Upper Gage Ave. The fundamentals such as LinkedIn, Twitter and Facebook. Free. 526-8488 Hamilton Old Tyme Fiddlers, Feb. 21, 1 p.m. Faith Lutheran Church, 1907 King St. E. 549-1806
Taiost Tai Chi Free Community Class, Feb. 17, 12:30 to 4 p.m. Learn the first 17 moves. Rygiel Community Supports for Community Living, 220 Cranbrook Dr. Parking at rear.
Hamilton City Chess Club, fiveround tournament, one round per week beginning Feb. 23. Emmanuel United Church, 871 Upper Ottawa St. Registration: Feb. 23, 7 p.m. Round begins 7:30 p.m. Info: email chesshamilton@gmail.com
Pub Night, music by Derek Elliott, Feb. 16, 6 p.m. Fish and chips $12 served from 5 to 7:30 p.m. Hamilton Air Force Association, 128 King St. E., Dundas. 628-6697
Euchre, Thursdays, 1 to 4 p.m. Hester Street Arena. Barb: 3885075
Shuffleboard, Wednesdays 1 to 4 p.m. Hester Street Arena. Roy: 389-3982.
Stitch and chatter, Tuesdays, 10 a.m. St. James United Church, Parlour, 306 Parkside Dr., Waterdown. Bring your crocheting, knitting, smocking, embroidery or just come and have coffee and chat with others. 689-6223 Badminton, Feb. 21, 9:30 a.m. St. James United Church, 306 Parkside Dr., Waterdown. Men, women, young adults and seniors. No preregistration required. $2 per week per person. 689-6223
Friendship Circle, Feb. 16, 10:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. Grace Anglican Church, 157 Mill St. N., Waterdown. Enjoy euchre, bring a brown bag lunch, coffee/tea and cookies supplied. 689-5080
Euchre, Fridays, 7:30 p.m. Freelton United Church, 155 Freelton Rd., Flamborough. Cost $3. Coffee and snacks. 659-3380
Euchre, Feb. 17, 1 p.m. Royal Canadian Legion, 79 Hamilton St. N., Waterdown. Also Thursdays at 7 p.m. 689-6112
Retro Party Groove Band, Feb. 16, 8 p.m. RCAFA 447 Wing, 3210 Homestead Dr., Mount Hope. Come early and order from our new menu. 289-280-0257
Euchre and Games, Tuesdays, 7:30 p.m. Westover Women’s Institute, 1357 Concession 6 W., Flamborough. Enjoy a light lunch. 659-5144 Community Bus, Feb. 22, 1 to 3 p.m. Eastgate Square, 75 Centennial Parkway N. Glanbrook Community Services, door to door shopping, $7. Reservations required: 692-3464 Reflections Band, dance, Feb. 17, 7:30 p.m. Branch 163 Legion, 435 Limeridge Rd. E. Members $5, non-member $6. 387-4515
Tai chi My Style, Feb. 18, 10 a.m. to noon, 947 Rymal Rd. E. Free, easy flowing and practical at your own pace. Sundays, rain or shine. 5277255
Karaoke with Dorrie, Saturdays, 8 p.m.; live entertainment 2 to 5 p.m. Saturdays; Stoney Creek Jammers 6:30 p.m. Main Hall Tuesdays. Branch 622, Legion, 12 King St. E., Stoney Creek. 662-4171
GOOD FOOD
Soup and Sandwich Lunch, with cookies and beverage, Feb. 20, 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. St. Stephen-on-theMount Church, 625 Concession St. $1. 383-8664
Soup and Sandwich Lunch, and desserts, Feb. 22, 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Sheffield United Church, 1283 Old Hwy 8, Flamborough. $8 pp, preschoolers free.
Beef Stroganoff Dinner, Feb. 17, 6 to 7 p.m. Millgrove United Church, 370 Concession 5 W., Flamborough. $20. Register by: Feb. 16. 689-8617
Valentine’s Lasagna Dinner, Feb. 16, 6:30 p.m. Wesley United Church, 651 Hwy 8, Stoney Creek. Tickets: $12 pp. 662-7227 Valentine’s Day 50/60’s Dinner and Dance, Feb. 17, 6 p.m. Binbrook Agricultural Hall, 2600 Hwy 56, Binbrook. Featured: Rock ‘n’ Ray Michaels. Dinner/dance $35 pp, dance only after 9 p.m. $15 pp at the door. Tickets: 912-2048. Proceeds to Sinclairville United Church Evening of Caribbean with a side order of Canada, Feb. 17, 6:30 to 10:30 p.m. Emmanuel United Church, 871 Upper Ottawa St. Catered Caribbean/Canadian Buffet with entertainment and silent auction. Advance tickets only. Adult $25, youth $15, children under 5 free. 389-4150
Pancake Breakfast and Family Skate, Feb. 19, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Carlisle Arena, 1496 Centre Rd., Flamborough. Adults $10, children (312) $5, 2 and under free. Email: abcnurserycarlisle@gmail.com Community Lunch, Feb. 21, noon to 1 p.m. Church of the Resurrection, 435 Mohawk Rd. W. Delicious and nutritious lunch served Wednesdays. Donations appreciated.
Fish Fry, Feb. 16, 4 to 7 p.m. Branch 622 Legion, 12 King St. E., Stoney Creek. $11, chicken strips available 1 pc dinner $9, dessert $2 extra. 662-4171
Fish and Chips, Feb. 16, 4 to 7 p.m. Branch 58 Legion, 1180 Barton St. E. $9 Haddock, fries, coleslaw, beverage. 544-6385
WALKS/RUNS/RIDES
Free Indoor Walking Program, Feb. 19, 9:30 to 10:45 a.m. Dundas Lions Memorial Community Centre, 10 Market St. S., Dundas. Seniors all levels welcome every Monday through to March 12.
MISCELLANEOUS
Annual Book Exchange and Cafe, Feb. 17, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. First Unitarian Church of Hamilton, 170 Dundurn St. S. Bring in 6 books and exchange for 7 new to you reads. Cafe with nibbles. 420 Fundraiser for the Stephen Lewis Foundation hosted by Blooms for Africa. Healthy Neighboursheds Workshops, Feb.21, 6:30 to 8 p.m. Melrose United Church, 86 Homewood Ave. $8 per workshop or $20 for 3, Feb. 28 and March 7. Upgrade your yard. 336-1158
DeLight Fest, Feb. 17, 5 to 11 p.m. Gage Park, 1000 Main St. E. Whimsical light installation. Email:info@delightfest.ca
Family Fun Day, all Hamilton Civic Museums, Public Library, Art Gallery of Hamilton and more off family-friendly activities as part of Winterfest Feb. 19. Unmasking Dyslexia Masquerade
Ball, Feb. 17, 5 p.m. Scottish Rite, 4 Queen St. S. Tickets: $75. Tickets: Eventbrite.
Goodwill Job Fair, Feb. 16, noon. Lawfield Arena, community room, 150 Folkstone Ave. Free event.
Baha’i Fireside, Feb. 21, 8:30 p.m. 132 Hillcrest Ave., Dundas. People from all faiths or no faith investigate Baha’i religion. 627-0352
JUNIOR DATEBOOK
Hamilton Kids-Fest, Feb. 17, 18, 19, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Canadian Warplane Heritage Museum, 9280 Airport Rd. Indoor inflatable festival. Email:Gina@Kids-Fest.ca Family Movie Night, Feb. 16, 7 to 9 p.m. Christ Church Flamborough, 92 Hwy 8, Flalmborough. Featuring: Dr. Doolittle. Free popcorn and drink. 627-5264
Welcome Inn Community Centre, Feb. 22, 7 to 10 p.m. fundraiser in support of its after-school program for children. Pearl Company, 16 Steven St. Featuring entertainment Darin Martin and Otic Poets, food and drink, pie auction, and more. Tickets at the door: $20. 525-5824 Optimist Skating Program, Feb. 19, 5 to 7 p.m. Learn to skate lessons, improve your skating and family skating for those ages three and up. Email: carlisleoptimistskating@gmail.com
MUSEUMS/GALLERIES
Honour Before Glory, in commemoration of Black History Month and the 100th Anniversary of the First World War, Feb. 16, 7 to 8:30 p.m. Ancster Old Town Hall, 310 Wilson St. E., Ancaster. Free. 648-8144 Family Day Pine Cone, Feb. 19, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Hamilton Children’s Museum, 1072 Main St. E. Children can learn to create bird feeders from pine cones, make bird snacks. Email: childrensmuseum@hamilton.ca
SENIORS
Hamilton Senior (55+) Games, events listings and registration at your local Seniors Centre until March 6.
Community Bus Trip Walk-A-Bout, Limeridge Mall, Feb. 20, 9 to 10 a.m. Active senior in summer but not in the winter? Like to window shop? Glanbrook Community Servicws offers a program to seniors in the Glanbrook community that don’t have access to regular transportation and want to be active during the winter months. 6923464
Mah Jong 55+, Feb. 20, 1 to 4 p.m. Burlington Seniors’ Centre, 2285 New St., Burlington. Hong Kong Style Mah Jong, guidance from other players provided. For players who have taken or are taking Mah Jong beginner lessons. 335-7888 Bridge Players, wanted to play Contract Bridge, at the Ancaster Senior Achievement Centre 55+, Mondays from 1 to 3:30 p.m. Cost $1 per visit plus senior recreation membership. 546-2999
Spin Classes, Tuesdays, 12:30 p.m., Thursdays 8 a.m. and Fridays, 8:30 a.m. S.I.M. Gym, St. Joseph’s Villa, 56 governor’s Rd., Dundas. $4 or free for members. 627-3541 Growning Old at Home, Feb. 22, 7 to 8 p.m. Ancaster Library, 300 Wilson St. E. Workshop to connect seniors and their families with resources and information to help them remain at home. 648-6911 Yoga for Seniors, Feb. 19 and 22, 10 to 11 a.m. Stoney Creek Club 60, 6 King St. W., Stoney Creek. Cost $2. Gentle chair yoga for seniors. 6646110
Christian Coffee Hour, Feb. 20, 9:45 to 11:45 a.m. Winona Vine Estates, 269 Glover Rd., Stoney Creek. Seniors meet Tuesdays for fellowship and fun. 664-4530
St. Eugene’s Over 50 Euchre, Bingo, Feb. 22, 1 to 4 p.m. Faith Lutheran Church Hall, 1907 King St. E. Yearly membership $7 with $3 weekly entrance fee (includes refreshments). 730-0318
Bingo, Feb. 22, 2 p.m. Flamborough Seniors Centre, 163 Dundas St. E., Flamborough. $4 with membership. 546-2424