TOO GOOD TO MISS
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VOLUNTEERS
Youth council Food Drive Volunteers to canvass for donations at the annual Hamilton East Stoney Creek food drive. High school students can earn volunteer hours. Event benefits Hamilton Food Share. Email:bob.bratina.A1@parl.gc.ca or 662-4763. 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.
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. YWCA Hamilton’s Seniors Peer Connector Volunteers needs volunteers 55-plus 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
Fibromalgia Support Group, Feb. 27, 1 to 3 p.m. Bay Gardens Funeral Home, 947 Rymal Rd. E. Community room, second floor, not wheelchair accessible. 870-1477 Osteoarthritis of the Hand, Feb. 23, 10 a.m. Arthritis Society, 2289 Fairview St., Suite 316, Burlington Must pre-register: 632-9390 ext. 1301. No cost, covered through OHIP
Parkinson Support Group, Feb. 24, 10:30 a.m. St. Peters Hospital, Garwood Jones Auditorium, Alexander Pavilion, 88 Maplewood Ave.
Speech/Lip Reading Classes, Feb. 27, 1 to 3 p.m. Bethel Christian Reformed Church, 616 Dundas St. E., Flamborough. Canadian Hard of Hearing Association 10-week classes $50. Paperwork, info on assistive listening devices. 575-4964 Paint Night for Mental Health
Awareness, Feb. 23, 7 p.m. The LOST Organization, 148 Ottawa St. N. a night of creativity and fun to raise money for mental health support programs. $10. Email: info@wearelost.org Dementia and Strategies to Reduce the Risk, Feb. 24, 11 a.m. Turner Park Library, 352 Rymal Rd. E. Useful strategies to help you compensate for your memory mistakes and lifestyle changes to reduce your chance of developing dementia. 546-4790
Job Search, Feb. 27, 9:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Goodwill Career Centre, 1050 Upper Gage Ave. Learn about the secrets of today’s job search with Peter Lesser Employment Specialist. 526-8488
Income Tax Clinic, Feb. 27, 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Dundas Community Services, 2 King St. W. Unit 3A, Dundas. Accountants provide free income tax services for Dundas residents on low or fixed income. Schedule appointment: 627-5461 Body Brave Open House, Feb. 25, 1 to 5 p.m. Body Brave, 1047 Main St. E. Support people who are affected by eating disorders, anxiety and depression. Meet team of professionals in a relaxed atmosphere. Interactive activities, coffee and snacks. Email: sonia@livingbodybrave.com or 312-9628
Free Lunch Kits and Food Pantry, Feb. 25, 2 to 4 p.m. Eastmount Community Centre, 115 East 26th St. 574-4190
Friends in Grief, Feb. 28, 6:30 p.m. The village of Wentworth Heights, 1620 Upper Wentworth St. Weekly
drop-in discussion, Elephant in the room, when others don’t want to talk about your loved ones. Counselling Clinic, March 1, 12:30 p.m. Dundas Community Services, 2 King St. W., Unit 3A. Individual and family counselling clinic Thursdays, 12:30 to 4 p.m., fee will be charged to clients based on income. Register/Info: 627-5461 Alpha, March 1, 7 to 9 p.m. St. John United Church, 195 E38th St. Offers Christian video teaching and discussion. 387-2135
VON Free Four-Part Caregiver Education Series, March 2, 9, 16, 23, 10 a.m. to noon, Turner Park Library, 352 Rymal Rd. E. Manage stressful care giving situations, staying on top of your responsibilities, linking with community resources. With enough notice inhome respite care can be arranged for your family member at $6/hour. 523-1055 ext. 408
Refuge Recovery, Feb. 25, 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 or 540-3569
St. James Anglican Church Community Coat Drive, now to March 18. Clean coats, boots and sweaters wanted 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
MEETINGS
Hamilton Naturalists Club, Feb. 26, 7:30 p.m. Burlington Seniors’ Center, 2285 New St., Burlington. Free bird Study group, James Bay Shorebirds. Speaker: Chris Friis of Canadian Wildlife Service. Meet/greet, 7 p.m.
Grimsby Garden Club, Feb. 26, 7 p.m. Livingston Activity Centre, 18 Livingston Ave. Speaker: Paul Bongers, Vegetable gardening, tricks and trends.
Lady Hamilton Club, Feb. 28, 7 p.m. Dundurn Castle Coach House, 610 York Blvd. Speaker: Const. Andrea McLaughlin, Senior’s Support Officer, Hamilton Police Service, topic: safety. 536-5353
Canadian Federation of University Women, Feb. 28, 7:30 p.m. art Gallery of Burlington, 1333 Lakeshore Rd. The Impact of Human Trafficking in the Halton Area. Presented by members of the Halton Human Trafficking Unit of the Drug and Morality Bureau. Free, open to the public.
Hamilton Stamp Club, Feb. 26, 6:30 p.m. Bishop Ryan Secondary School, 1824 Rymal Rd. E. Dealers, silent and live auctions and more. Hamilton Video and Film Makers, March 1, 7 p.m. Stoney Creek Legion, 12 King St. E. Interested in making your own films or videos? contact@hvfm.ca Valley Town Toastmasters, March 1, 7 p.m. Dundas Town Hall, lower level, 60 Main St., Dundas. Topic: Go Marching In. valleytowntoastmasters.com
FUN TIMES
Dance, Feb. 24, 3 p.m. RHLI Veteran’s
Association, 1353 Barton St. E. Reflections Band, tunes of the ’50s, ’60s, ’70s. 289-260-7635 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
Learn to Play the Bagpipes, Feb. 26, 6 to 8:30 p.m. Branch 58, Legion, 1180 Barton St. E. Pipe Band is looking for new members to learn to play the bagpipes or drums and join the band. Younger beginners (age 12 plus are welcome). All lessons free. Practices on Mondays. 664-4086
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.
Cribbage, Feb. 28, 7 p.m. Stoney Creek Legion, 12 King St. E. 6624171
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
Friendship Circle, Feb. 23, 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, Feb. 24, 1 p.m. Royal Canadian Legion, 79 Hamilton St. N., Waterdown. Also Thursdays at 7 p.m. 689-6112
Badminton, Feb. 28, 9:30 a.m. St. James United Church, 306 Parkside Dr., Flamborough. Fun in the gym for men, women, young adults and seniors. No registration required $2 per week. 689-6223 Euchre and Games, Tuesdays, 7:30 p.m. Westover Women’s Institute, 1357 Concession 6 W., Flamborough. Enjoy a light lunch. 659-5144 Murray Williams, dance, Feb. 24, 7:30 p.m. Branch 163 Legion, 435 Limeridge Rd. E. Members $5, non-member $6. 387-4515 Progressive Euchre, Feb. 23, 7:30 p.m. Dundas Legion, 280 King St. W. $5 pp. 627-7221 tai chi My Style, Feb. 25, 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
Beef on a Bun, Feb. 23, 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Dundas Legion, 280 King St. W. Pulled beef on a bun or lasagna roll-ups with garden salad, fries. 627-7221
Community Breakfast, Feb. 24, 8:30 to 10 a.m. Millgrove United Church, 370 Concession 5 W., Flamborough. Hot breakfast followed by Speaker: Herb Shields, update about Enbridge. $6. 6897479
Chinese Dinner, March 2, 6 p.m. Lynden United Church, 27 Lynden Rd., Flamborough. All you can eat Chinese dinner and silent auction. Advance tickets only. Adults $20, $9 kids 3 to 12. 519-647-2667
Eats ‘N’ More, Feb. 28, noon to 1 p.m. Apostolic Holiness Church of Jesus Christ, 40 Empress Ave. Soup and sandwiches, admission Loonie or free will donation. Accessible. 528-1799
Community Lunch, Feb. 28, noon to 1 p.m. Church of the Resurrection, 435 Mohawk Rd. W. Delicious and nutritious lunch served Wednesdays. Donations appreciated.
Fish Fry, Fridays, 4 to 7 p.m. $5.75 to $10. Branch 163 Legion, 435 Limeridge Rd. 387-4515
Fish and Chips, March 2, 4 to 7 p.m. $9. Branch 58 Legion, 1180 Barton St. E. Haddock, fries, coleslaw, beverage. 544-6385
SALES AND MORE
Burlington Ubuntu Grandwomen Marketplace Feb. 24, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Art, jewelry, handbags, books, CDS, DVDS and more. Burlington Baptist Church, 2225 New St. All proceeds to the Stephen Lewis Foundation supporting African grandmothers raising their grandchildren orphaned by the AIDS epidemic.
Quarter Auction, Feb. 28, 6:30 p.m. Legion Branch 58, 1180 Barton St. E. 544-6385
WALKS/RUNS/RIDES
Free Indoor Walking Program, Feb. 26, 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
Disco Bowl Strike Out Homelessness, Feb. 24, 2 to 4 p.m. Skyway Lanes, 235 Melvin Ave. $20 pp or $100 for a team (up to 6 players). Funds raised go to Housing and Homelessness programs at Wesley Urban Ministries. wesley.ca/bowl Canadian Friends of Hospital Albert Schweitzer 15th Annual Haiti Happening, Feb. 24, 6 p.m. Carmen’s Banquet Centre, 1520 Stone Church Rd. E. Tickets: $75. jamesharveyhas@gmail.com Unbuilt Hamilton: The City That Might Have Been, Feb. 24, 8 p.m. McMaster University Rm 1A1, Ewart Angus MUMC hospital, 1200 Main St. W. Free public talk by Mark Osbaldeston, author of Unbuilt Hamilton. Parking and cautions: haalsa.org
Student Open Circles Yogathon Pose for a Cause, Feb. 24, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Hamilton Mennonite Church, 143 Lower Horning. Full day $40, student $25, Half day $30, student $15. Register: studentopencircles.com/yoga
Ladies Bible Study, Feb. 28, 9:30 a.m. Fruitland Christian Reformed Church, 805 Hwy 8, Stoney Creek. 643-3049
Healthy Neighboursheds Workshops, Feb. 28, 6:30 to 8 p.m. Melrose United Church, 86 Homewood Ave. $8. Upgrade your yard. 3361158
Baha’i Fireside, Feb. 28, 8:30 p.m. 132 Hillcrest Ave., Dundas. People from all faiths or no faith investigate Baha’i religion. 627-0352
World Day of Prayer, March 2, 2 p.m. Stoney Creek Baptist Church, 27 Collegiate Ave. 662-3336
JUNIOR DATEBOOK
Transforming Tye Dye Bandanas, Feb. 28, 3:30 p.m. concession Library, 565 Concession St. Celebrate National Pink Shirt Day. 5463415 Bay Area Science and Engineering
Fair, open registration now to March 5. Open to all students grades 7 to 12 from Hamilton, Halton, Brant, Norfold and Haldimand Counties and Six Nations. Fair is March 21-27 Mohawk College. Register online at basef.ca Optimist Skating Program, Feb. 28, 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
Big Foot Trivia Night, Feb. 23, 7 to 9 p.m. Ruthven Park National Historic Site, 243 Hwy 54, Cayuga. Gather in the Coach House to test your knowledge in the pursuit of Haldimand County’s Trivia Champion. Teams of 6 to 8 people, no team we’ll match you up with other participants. 772-0560
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 for our feathered friends during the winter and more. Email: childrensmuseum@hamilton.ca
SENIORS
Lunch and Learn, Feb. 28, 10:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Ancaster Senior Achievement Centre, 662 Alberton Rd. S. What’s involved in being an executor. Registration required: 546-2999
Lunch and Learn, March 1, 11:30 a.m. S. I. M Gym, St. Joseph’s Villa, 56 Governor’s Rd., Dundas. Speaker: Susan Chapman from the Lung Association, asthma, COPD and other lung conditions. 627-3541 Hot Lunch, sponsored by Seniors Connect, Feb. 28, 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Faith Lutheran Church, 1907 King St. E. $5. 549-5550 Hamilton Senior (55+) Games, events listings and registration at your local Seniors Centre until March 6.
Community Bus Trip Walk-A-Bout, Feb. 26, 10 a.m. to noon. Have fun meet new people, open to town of Glanbrook residents. nonmembers welcome. Sackville Hill Seniors Recreation Centre, 780 Upper Wentworth St. 692-3464
Mah Jong 55+, Feb. 27, 1 to 4 p.m. Burlington Seniors’ Centre, 2285 New St., Burlington. game of Hong Kong Style Mah Jong, guidance from other players provided. For players who have taken or are taking Mah Jong beginner lessons. 335-7888
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
Yoga for Seniors, Feb. 26 and March 1, 10 to 11 a.m. Stoney Creek Club 60, 6 King St. W., Stoney Creek. Cost $2. Gentle chair yoga for seniors. 664-6110
Euchre, Feb. 28, 12:30 p.m. Waterdown Legion, 79 Hamilton St. N., Flamborough. Members $3, nonmembers $4, memberships $10 for the year. 659-5967
Christian Coffee Hour, Feb. 27, 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, March 1, 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
Freelton Seniors Euchre, Tuesdays, 1 to 4 p.m. Freelton United Church, 155 Freelton Rd. Euchre, coffee and snacks. 659-1135