TOO GOOD TO MISS
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VOLUNTEERS
Volunteers needed to sell Daffodil Pins for the Canadian Cancer Society Daffodil Campaign April 5 to 7 in Waterdown at the LCBO and Fortinos. Email: leah.jane.serafini@gmail.com Prom Project Closet, accepting donations in the Spectator auditorium, 44 Frid St. March to April 10, 8:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. 5263286 or jwalmsley@thespec.com Volunteers needed for Seniors
Outreach Program, shopping in Burlington helping seniors on and off the bus and helping with their grocery shopping and providing social interaction. Fortinos 1059 Palins Rd. 528-5629
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 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+ 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
YWCA Good Beginnings is looking for volunteers. Mother and infant volunteer assistance program provides residents of Hamilton and surrounding area with 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.
SELF-HELP/WELLNESS
Dining Out — Diabetes Program, March 15, 1 to 3 p.m. St. Joseph’s Ambulatory Centre, 2757 King St. E. Interactive class will teach you tips and guidelines to help you make healthy choices at a restaurant. Register by March 9. 5734819
Living with Auto-immune Disease, March 15, 1 p.m. Central Library, first floor Wentworth Room, 55 York Blvd. Learn lifestyle tips. 5463200
Weight Loss Group, March 12, 6:15 p.m. Wesley United Church, 651 Hwy 8, Stoney Creek. Take off Pounds Sensibly (TOPS). Free first visit. 289-682-2338
Networking with Job Developers, March 12, 9:30 a.m. Goodwill Career Centre, 1050 Upper Gage Ave. Groups meet regularly to discuss the job search. 526-8488
Job Search Skills Workshop, March 13, 2 p.m. YMCA Employment Services, 427 Dundas St. E., Unit 1, Waterdown. Job search and access the hidden job market to find your dream job. Register: 6909927
Friends in Grief, March 14, 6:30 p.m. The village of Wentworth Heights, 1620 Upper Wentworth St. Weekly drop-in discussion, loneliness of grief, grief and isolation. 318-0059
Cooking Show, March 11, 5 to 6:30 p.m. Parkdale Medical Centre, 109-132 Parkdale Ave. S. The art of nourishing the body and feeding the whole being. Reserve: 527-7255 St. James Anglican Church Community Coat Drive, now to March 18, 2018. 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
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/. Nar-Anon, family support group, never alone-hope in Hamilton, Mondays, 7 p.m., except holidays. HARRRP Community Centre, St. Peters, 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. 5452525 or mentalhealthrights.ca.
MEETINGS
Beach Canal Lighthouse Group, March 11, 2 p.m. Burlington Library. Speaker: Robert Square of Notawasaga Lighthouse Preservation Society, 1858 New Lights Lit on Georgian Bay: Cove, Nottawasaga and Griffith Islands Lightstations Mount Hamilton Horticultural Society, March 16, 7 p.m. Chedoke Presbyterian Church, 865 Mohawk Rd. W. Speaker: Stephen J. Kostyshyn, on "MOSIACANADA 150 Gatineau 2017". There will also be an Arts and Crafts Show, Expressions of Creativity.
Reptiles and Amphibians, March 10, 2 to 3 p.m. Dundas Library, 55 Cootes Dr. Hamilton Naturalists Club introduce participants to reptiles and amphibians of the Hamilton area. 627-3507
Probus Club of Burlington, 25th Anniversary, March 12, 9:45 a.m. Burlington Art Centre, 1333 Lakeshore Rd. mederman@cogeco.ca Probus Club of Hamilton, March 13, 9:30 a.m. Scottish Rite Club of Hamilton, 4 Queen St. S. Pre-planning funerals to help ease burden on families.
Stoney Creek Garden Club and Horticultural Society, March 12, 7 p.m. Church of Our Saviour the Redeemer, 25 Lake Ave. S. Speaker: Stacey Hickman, garden insects and natural means of insect control. Guests: $2. Email: Stoneycreekgardenclub@outlook.com Burlington Historical Society, March 12, 7 p.m. Centennial Room, Burlington Public Library, 2311 New St. Speaker: Mike McDonnell, Canadians in the American Civil War. Hamilton Naturalists Club, March 12, 7:30 p.m. Royal Botanical Gardens, 680 Plains Rd. W. Madagascar: The Lost World of Lemurs and Other Critters. Speaker: Maggie Sims.
Friends of Battlefield House Museum Lecture Series, March 13, 7:30 p.m. Battlefield House Museum and Park, 77 King St. W., Stoney Creek. Nonmembers: $2. 6628458
Breakfast Meeting, Hamilton Women’s Connection, RSVP Ministries, March 13, 9:15 a.m. Michelangelo Banquet Centre, 1555 Upper Ottawa St. Speakers: Dianne Ticknor, The Law of Attraction, You May be Surprised. $15. 575-0607 Burlington Horticultural Society, March 14, 7:30 p.m. Burlington Seniors’ Centre, 2285 New St. Speaker: Stefan Weber, Native Plants. Social 7 p.m. Head-of-the-Lake Historical Society, March 16, 7:30 p.m. Players’ Guild, 80 Queen St. S. Speaker: Trevor Cole, his book The Whiskey King Rocco Perri.
A.M. Men’s Study Group, March 14, 7:30 a.m. St. James United Church, 306 Parkside Dr., Waterdown. Meet in room 12 downstairs, coffee. 335-3412
Valley Town Toastmasters, March 15, 7 p.m. Dundas Town Hall, lower level, 60 Main St., Dundas. Topic: Feeling Irish. 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 waterdowntoastmasters.com.
FUN TIMES
Steel City Wheelers, March 14, 6:30 p.m. 34 Ottawa St. N. Recreational opportunities for persons with disabilities. Call Patty 6626186.
Euchre and Games, March 13, 7:30 p.m. Westover Women’s Institute, 1357 Concession 6 W., Flamborough. Play and enjoy a light lunch. 659-5144
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, March 14, 7 p.m. Stoney Creek Legion, 12 King St. E. 6624171
Friendship Circle, March. 9, 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, March. 13, 1 p.m. Royal Canadian Legion, 79 Hamilton St. N., Waterdown. Also Thursdays at 7 p.m. 689-6112
Blue Diamond Band, March. 9, 8 p.m. RCAFA 447 Wing, 3210 Homestead Dr., Mount Hope. Tuxedo Blue Grass, March 10, 1 to 4 p.m. 289-280-0257
Headin’ Home, dance, March 10, 7:30 p.m. Branch 163 Legion, 435 Limeridge Rd. E. Members $5, non-member $6. 387-4515 Progressive Cribbage, March 14, 7:30 p.m. Branch 163 Legion, 435 Limeridge Rd. E. $5. 387-4515 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
Chili Lunch, March 11, 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Kirkwall Presbyterian Church, 1545 Kirkwall Rd., Flamborough. Free will offering in support of Canada Food Grains. 519-7401472
Irish Stew Dinner, March 16, 6:30 p.m. Wesley United Church, 651 Hwy 8, Stoney Creek. Enjoy a stew dinner with all the fixings. 6627227
Lenten Lunch, March 14, noon to 1 p.m. St. Paul’s Untied Church, 29 Park St. W., Dundas. Bowl of soup and a short worship service. Free will donations directed toward St. Joseph’s Hospice and Routes Youth Centre.
Ham and Scalloped Potatoes dinner, March 9, 5:30 p.m. A Musical Journey, entertainment, The Church of Our Saviour The Redeemer, Church Hall, 25 Lake Ave. S. Tickets: $12. 662-7265 or 9307057
Chinese Buffet and movie night, March 9, 5:30 p.m. Christ Church Flamborough, 92 Hwy 8, Dundas. Dinner starts 6:15 p.m., Raiders of the Lost Ark: 8 p.m. Tickets: $25pp. 628-7887
Loonie Lunch, March 14, noon to 1:30 p.m. St. Andrew’s United Church, 479 Upper Paradise Rd. Nutritious lunch for a loonie or donation. 383-7411
Jammin’ Breakfast, March 10, 8 to 11 a.m. Bowman United Church, 880 Garner Rd. E., Ancaster. $10. Bring your own musical talent. Community Lunch, March 14, noon
to 1 p.m. Church of the Resurrection, 435 Mohawk Rd. W. Delicious and nutritious lunch served Wednesdays. Donations appreciated.
Fish and Chips, March. 9, 4:30 to 7 p.m. Fish ($9) or Chicken ($8), and chip dinner, Dundas Legion, 280 King St. W., Dundas. Eat in or Take out. Trivia to follow. 627-7221
Fish Fry, Fridays, 4 to 7 p.m. $5.75 to $10. Branch 163 Legion, 435 Limeridge Rd. 387-4515
WALKS/RUNS/RIDES
Free Indoor Walking Program, March 12, 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
Author, Hockey: My Door to Europe,
March 14, 7 to 9 p.m. Holy Rosary Church, 287 Plains Rd. E., Burlington. Denis Gibbons will speak and sign copies of his book detailing work at 7 Winter Olympics. 6347441
Author Signing, March 10, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Indigo Books, 737 Golf Links Rd., Ancaster. Sylvia McNicholl will sign copies of her middlegrade mystery The Snake Mistake
Mystery. 648-7155
Afro Canadian Caribbean Association, International Women’s Day, March 11, 1:30 p.m. 745 Barton St. E. Gathering, lunch and honouring program. Tickets: $30, $25 seniors/ members, $20 students, $250 table of 10. 517-4321 or 385-0925 Bible Study, March 15, 7 to 9 p.m. Burkholder United Church, 465 Mohawk Rd. E. 385-7492
Ladies Bible Study, March 14, 9:30 a.m. Fruitland Christian Reformed Church, 805 Hwy 8, Stoney Creek. 643-3049
Baha’i Fireside, March 14, 8:30 p.m. 132 Hillcrest Ave., Dundas. People from all faiths or no faith investigate Baha’i religion. 6270352
JUNIOR DATEBOOK
All About Dinosaurs, March 10, 10:30 a.m. Waterdown Library, 163 Dundas St. E. Enjoy stories, crafts, games and activities for ages 4 to 12. 689-6269
Boys and Girls Club March Break camp, March 12 to 16, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Boys and Girls Club of Hamilton, 45 Ellis Ave. Ages 6 to 15 learn, build lasting friendships, gain confidence and skills and more. $65 per chid for the week. 549-2814
March Break Vacation Bible School, March 12 to 16, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Salvation Army Community and Family Services, 150 King St. W. Cave Quest, lunch provided. Register by March 9. $25 per child per day, $10 for each additional family child. 627-0572
Y on Wheels, Yoga, March 12, 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. Valley Park Library, 970 Paramount Dr. Ages 4 to 12. Improve strength, posture and balance. 573-3141 Monumental March break at Battlefield House Museum, March 12 to 16, noon to 4 p.m. Battlefield House Museum and Park, 77 King St. W., Stoney Creek. See the past come to life while engaging in fun and fascinating hands-on activities for the whole family.
Adults $7, seniors/youth $6, family $20. 662-8458
Puppet Playhouse, March 13, 10 a.m. to 11:45 a.m. Dundas Museum and Archives, 139 Park St. W. Studio Babette Puppet Theatre, shows, puppet making workshops, music and more. $5 per child, adults free. 627-7412
McMaster Engineers Without Borders, March 13, 10:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. Sherwood Library, 467 Upper Ottawa St. Register by March 11.
Creative venture with Mcmaster’s Engineers without Borders, supplies provided, ages 8 to 12. 5463249
March Break Camp, RBG, March 12 to 16, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. RBG Headquarters, 680 Plains Rd. W., Burlington. $50 per day or $235 week. Nature Interpretive Centre or RBG Centre, nature-themed for kids ages 4 to 13. 527-1158
March Break AGH Camp, March 12 to 16, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Art Gallery of Hamilton, 123 King St. W. Art making through a variety of materials and techniques. Day or week, $45 per day or $200 for the week. Preregistration is required: 527-6610
MUSEUMS/GALLERIES
Maple Syrup Festival, March 11, 14, 15, 18, 25, 30, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Westfield Heritage Village, 1049 Kirkwall Rd., Rockton. 519-6218851 visit westfieldheritage.ca Macrame Revival Workshop, March 10, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Erland Lee Museum, 522 Ridge Rd., Stoney Creek. Create a miniature wall hanging. $25 Preregister: 662-2691 Sundays at Westfield, March to the end of October, 12:30 to 4:30 p.m. 1049 Kirkwall Rd., Flamborough. Immerse yourself in Westfield’s historic setting; costumed volunteers take you back into earlier times and places with demonstrations and more. Adults, $11; $10 seniors/disabled; $6.50 children. 519-621-8851
SENIORS
Community Bus Trip, March 8, 1 to 3 p.m. Eastgate Square, 75 Centennial Parkway N. Round trip $7. Go grocery shopping, meet new people. Glanbrook Community Services offers trips to Eastgate Square, for seniors who struggle with transportation. 692-3464
Sackville Hill Seniors Recreation Centre Movie Nights, March 12 and 13, 6 p.m. 780 Upper Wentworth St. Members $2, non-member $4.55, includes snacks. Sign up in advance: 546-2541 Community Bus Trip, March 12, 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. Free drop-in event that involves games and activities to help you improve your memory. 692-3464 Euchre, March 14, 12:45 to 4 p.m. Waterdown Seniors, Waterdown Legion, 79 Hamilton St. N. Members $3, nonmembers $4 or memberships $10 per year. 659-5967 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
Yoga for Seniors, Mondays and Thursdays, 10 to 11 a.m. Stoney Creek Club 60, 6 King St. W., Stoney Creek. Cost $2. Gentle chair yoga for seniors. 664-6110 Christian Coffee Hour, March 13, 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 15, 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, March 15, 2 p.m. Flamborough Seniors Centre, 163 Dundas St. E., Flamborough. $4 with membership. 546-2424
Freelton Seniors Euchre, Tuesdays, 1 to 4 p.m. Freelton United Church, 155 Freelton Rd., Flamborough. Euchre, coffee and snacks. 6591135