Too good to miss
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VOLUNTEERS
Assistant Volunteer Co-ordinator, for It’s Your Festival. Mature, reliable, organized adult to join our team. Hours are flexible. Send resume to Monica: itsyourfestivalvolunteer@gmail.com. Volunteer with Ronald McDonald House, April 25, noon to 1 p.m. Ronald McDonald House Charities, 1510 Main St. W. Currently recruiting volunteers for various roles. Contact Shelley Harrison sharrison@rmhcsco.ca Volunteers for Doors Open Hamilton, Various venues across Hamilton including Dundas, Flamborough, Stoney Creek, Ancaster, Hamilton Mountain, downtown Hamilton and more. Event is May 5 and 6, thirty sites will open their doors to the public. Volunteer orientation April 22. info@doorsopenhamilton.ca.
Recreational Programming Volunteer, assisting a supervisor with recreational therapy programs for seniors who no longer require acute care in hospital but require a secured facility. Wesley Urban Ministries, 52 Catharine St. N. 5285629.
Administrative Assistant Employment Services Volunteer, assisting with administrative work in the Employment Services Resource Centre. Wesley Urban Ministries, 52 Catharine St. N. 528-5629. Volunteer for Shopping by Bus, and grocery, 8:30 to 4:30 p.m. Fortinos, 50 Dundurn St. S. Assisting older adults with support on and off the bus on their way to No Frills and/or Fortinos. 528-5629. 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 Plains Rd. 528-5629.
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
Carbohydrates, April 20, 1 to 3 p.m. St. Joseph’s Ambulatory Centre, 2757 King St. E. Everything you wanted to know about carbohydrates and more. 573-4819. SafeTalk, April 21, 10 a.m. Fortinos Community Room, 1579 Main St. W. Half-day alertness training prepares anyone 15 or older, for training to become a suicide-alert helper. Email: info@spcch.org. Networking with Job Developers, April 23, 9:30 a.m. Goodwill Career Centre, 1050 Upper Gage Ave. 526-8488.
Fibromyalgia Support Group, April 24, 1 to 3 p.m. Bay Gardens Funeral Home, Community Room, 2nd floor, 947 Rymal Rd. E. Not wheelchair accessible. 870-1477.
Right from the Start, April 24, 9:30 a.m. Waterdown Early Years Centre, 315 Dundas St. E. Moms and dads of babies under 24 months, learn how to read babies cues. Register: 521-2100 ext. 77406. Prostate Cancer Talk, April 25, 7:30 p.m. St. Mark’s United Church, 1 Lynndale Dr., Dundas. Speaker: Urologist Bobby Shayegan’s update on treatments.
Counselling Clinic, April 26, 12:30 p.m. Dundas Community Services, 2 King St. W., Unit 3A. In partnership with Catholic Family Services. A fee will be charged to clients based on income. Register 627-5461.
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
Head of the Lake Historical Society, April 20, 7 p.m. Coach House, Dundurn Castle, 610 York Blvd. Speaker: Dr. John Deadman, Moving Out of the Shadows: A history of forensic psychiatry in Hamilton. Mount Hamilton Horticultural Society, April 20, 7:30 p.m. Chedoke Presbyterian Church, 865 Mohawk Rd.W. Speaker: Victoria Bick, Dundurn’s Kitchen Garden. Birding in Uganda, April 23, 7:30 p.m. Hamilton Naturalists Club Bird Study Group, Burlington Seniors’ Centre, 2285 New St. Speaker: Peter Thoem. Meet and greet 7 p.m.
Hamilton and District Injured Workers Group Open House, April 25, 2 to 7 p.m. 1130 Barton St. E., Suite 102. Entrance west parking lot. In recognition of National Day of Mourning to remember workers who have been injured or killed on the job. 543-9090.
Canadian Federation of University Women (CFUW), April 25, 7:30 p.m. Art Gallery of Burlington, 1333 Lakeshore Rd. Canadian Women for Women in Afghanistan. Speaker: Linda Middaugh, shares work the group is doing to support education for girls and women in Afghanistan.
Soroptimist International Stoney Creek Niagara fundraiser, April 26, 6 p.m. Girls Night Out, Casablanca Winery Inn, 4 Windward Dr., Grimsby. $25 includes: fashion show, door prizes, silent auction, and more. Speakers, Helen Filipe, Rhonda Pavlovich. Proceeds to sexual assault and domestic violence victims. Tickets: 518-1988. Hamilton Naturalists’ Club Trivia Night Fundraiser, April 21, 7 p.m. St. Paul’s United Church, 29 Park St. W., Dundas. Trivia night to support environmental and experiential programming for urban youth. 524-3339.
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.
FUN TIMES
Bullet Band, April 20, 8 p.m. The Wing, 447 Wing Royal Canadian Air Force (RCAF) Association, 3210 Homestead Dr., Mount Hope. 289280-0157.
Gameathon Board and Card Games, April 28 7 p.m. to 7 a.m. 1309 King St. E. $20. Admission, a goodie bag, chances at door prizes throughout the event. Funds raised go directly to Branch 58 Legion building fund to get a new roof. Register by April 25. 549-2417. Reflections Band, April 21, 2 p.m. 447 Wing RCAF Association, 3210 Homestead Dr., Mount Hope. 289280-0157.
Darran Poole and Rootbone, April 21, 8 p.m. Branch 551 Legion, Waterdown, 79 Hamilton St. N. Flamborough. 690-0723.
Kris and Jorge, April 20, 6 p.m. Hamilton Air Force Association, 128 King St. E., Dundas. Fish and chips served from 5 to 7:30 p.m. 628-6697.
Fifth Avenue, dance, April 21, 7:30 p.m. Club Room, Branch 163 Legion, 435 Limeridge Rd. E. $5 members,
$6 nonmembers. 387-4515. Taoist Tai Chi Open Houses: April 24, 1:30 to 2:30 p.m.; April 26, 6 to 7 p.m.; April 27, 11 a.m. to noon. Barton Stone/Mt.Hope United Church, 21 Stone Church Rd.W. Learn about the health benefits of Taoist Tai Chi TM. Beginner classes start week of April 30.
Square Dancing, April 26, 6:30 p.m. West Niagara Agricultural Centre, 7402 Mud St. W. All ages and levels of experience welcome. Caller: Jimmy Lee. $5, children $3. 309-9939.
Euchre and Games, April 24, 7:30 p.m. Westover Women’s Institute, 1357 Concession 6 W., Flamborough. Enjoy a light lunch. 659-5144
GOOD FOOD
Tapleytown United Church Beef Dinner, April 22, 4 to 7 p.m. 413 Mud St. E., Stoney Creek. Roast beef dinner and pie. Tickets: $18, children (six to 12) $5. 643-2376. Ham and Scalloped Potato Dinner, April 22, 5:30 p.m. Christ Church Woodburn, 1307 Woodburn Rd., Binbrook. Tickets: $18, children 5 to 12 $5, under 5 admitted free. Advance tickets only: 692-4377. Community Lunch, April 20, 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Church of the Nativity, 1831 King St. E. Hot lunch. 549-4335.
Meat loaf Dinner, April 20, 4 to 7 p.m. Branch 622 Legion, 12 King St. E., Stoney Creek. Includes salad, garlic bread, tea/coffee. $10, desserts $2. 662-4171.
Fish and Chips, pub night, April 20, 5 to 8:30 p.m. Hamilton Air Force Association, 128 King St. E., Dundas. Dinner: $12. Music by Kris and Jorge 6 to 8:30 p.m. 628-6697. Dundas Lioness Annual Fish Fry, April 21, 6 p.m. Dundas Community Centre, 10 Market St. S. Dinner/ dance catered by Knechtel of Port Dover. Tickets: 308-9777. Spaghetti Dinner, April 21, 6 p.m. St. James United Church, 306 Parkside Dr., Waterdown. Tickets: $15, children 5 to 10 years $8, children under 5 free. 689-6223. Homemade hot lunch and company, April 25, 11:30 a.m. Faith Lutheran Church, 1907 King St. E. $5 donation.
Knights of Columbus Ukrainian Style Perogie and Sausage Dinner, April 26, 3 to 7 p.m. Ukrainian Catholic Church of the Resurrection, 821 Upper Wentworth St. Eat in or take out. $10, children under 8 $6.
St. Vladimir’s Ukrainian Orthodox Church, 855 Barton St. E. Perogies ($7/dz), cabbage rolls ($15/dz), borscht ($7/L). April 27 and 28, 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Preorders only by April 20. 547-9777 or stvladperogies@gmail.com. Spring Cooking, using seasonal ingredients, April 24, 2 p.m. Concession Library, 565 Concession St. Register by April 23. . 546-3415. Lasagna Dinner, April 26, 4 to 8 p.m. Rygiel Supports for Community Living, 220 Cranbrook Dr. Fundraiser, enjoy music, dinner and a raffle. Tickets: $15. Register: 5254747.
It’s Your Festival Fundraiser Pasta Dinner, April 26, 6 p.m. EndZone Bar and Grill, 1305 Main St. E. Tickets: $15 advance $20 at the door.
Dinner starts 7 p.m. 525-2297. Eats ’N’ More, April 25, 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, April 25, noon to 1 p.m. Church of the Resurrection, 435 Mohawk Rd. W. Delicious and nutritious lunch served Wednesdays. Donations appreciated.
SALES AND MORE
Quilt Show, April 20, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Cheapside United Church, 484 Cheapside Rd., Nanticoke. New and antique quilts, vendors, penny sale, soup and sandwiches. $5.
Rummage Sale, April 21, 9 to 11:30 a.m. Emmanuel United Church, 871 Upper Ottawa St.
Spring Fling Sale, April 21, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Rent a table $25. Wesley United Church, 651 Hwy 8. Gloria 662-7227.
10th Annual Fertilizer Sale, April 21, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. St. James United Church, 306 Parkside Dr., Waterdown. Brand name suppliers, competitive prices. 689-6223 stjameswaterdown.ca.
WALKS/RUNS/RIDES
Frogwatcher’s Hike, April 20, 6:30 p.m. Mountsberg Conservation Area, 2259 Milburough Line. listen to the musical love songs of newly awakened frogs and toads. Puppet show and search for critters in the swamp. Pre-register; 854-0234.
MISCELLANEOUS
Mission Fundraiser Dinner and Concert, April 21, 5 p.m. Crownpoint Community Church, 92 Ottawa St. N. Featuring Scotty and the Barefoot Boys. Tickets: $10. Funds for mission to Guatemala. 5452002.
Greensville Spring Cleanup, April 21, 8:30 to 11:30 a.m. Optimist Club of Greensville spring cleanup rain or shine. Meet at the corner of Brock and Harvest roads behind Etcom, 315 Brock Rd., Flamborough. Free BBQ. greensvilleoptimistclub.ca.
Electronic Devices Drive, April 21, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. St. Thomas the Apostle Church, 715 Centre Rd., Waterdown. Drop off any used unwanted electronic devices. Earth Day Every Day Art Bus Tour, April 21, 1 p.m. The Seedworks Urban Offices, 126 Catherine St. N. Trip to Windemere Basin and Industrial Hamilton. Guest speaker: Lynda Lukasic followed by a tour of
Witness; Edward Burtynsky currently at the Art Gallery of Hamilton. $20. Email: ned@hamiltonartscouncil.ca.
Strutting Acceptance Fashion Show for Autism, April 22, 11 a.m. Marquis Gardens, 1050 Rymal Rd. E. Featuring models with autism, silent auction and specialty lunch. Tickets: $24, kids 10 and under $18. Canadian National Autism Foundation, 930-8682 or info@cnaf.net. Earth Day Beach Cleanup, April 22, 1 to 3 p.m. Meet at the Lakeview Building, 180 Van Wagners Beach Rd. Gloves and garbage bags will be provided. Email: promotions@earthdayhamilton.ca.
Na’amat Hamilton Literary Lunch
Fundraiser, April 23, noon to 1:30 p.m. Adas Israel Synagogue, 125 Cline Ave. S. Featuring author, artist, musician and raconteur Gary Barwin. $30 at the door, $25 students/seniors.
JUNIOR DATEBOOK
Spring Fling, April 21, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Hamilton East Kiwanis Parkette, 236 Ottawa St. N. Community vendors, Earth Day raffles, Hamilton fire and police visits, games and more. Free.
Family Movie Night, April 20, 7 p.m. Christ Church Flamborough, 92 Highway 8, Flamborough. Feature: Coco. Free popcorn and drink.
Wednesday Wigglers, Under the Sea, April 25, 9:30 to 11 a.m. Hamilton Children’s Museum, 1072 Main St. E. Themed drop-in program stories, songs, discovery and more, ages 2 to 4 years. 546-4848.
MUSEUMS/GALLERIES
Spring Cleanup, April 21, 9:30 a.m. Fieldcote Memorial Park and Museum, 64 Sulphur Springs Rd., Ancaster. Ancaster Horticultural Society and gardening group at Fieldcote hold a cleanup day in the gardens. Extra volunteers are needed to help clear fallen winter debris, pull garlic mustard and spread wood chips. Students looking for service hours welcome. 304-3708. Woven Bookmark Workshop, April 21, 10 a.m. Erland Lee Museum Home, 552 Ridge Rd., Stoney Creek. Create a woven bookmark, $25. Pre-register by April 21: 6622691. All workshops help support the National Historic Site.
The Real Dirt on Farming, April 26, 7 p.m. Dundas Museum and Archives, 139 Park St. W. Local farmers discuss their individual operations and take questions regarding consumers’ concerns about today’s food. Tickets: $10. 627-7412.
SENIORS
HARRRP in partnership with New Horizons for Seniors, Community meeting April 24, 2 to 4 p.m. St. Peter's HARRRP, 705 Main St. E. To inform older adults of the community about the project and to ask for volunteers to develop the programs and services the community wants. Info: Larry. 544 0050 or larry.harrrp@gmail.com.
Senior’s Lunch and Learn, April 24, 10:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Freelton United Church, 155 Freelton Rd., Flamborough. Hamilton police. Topic: Bullying in older adults, mental abuse, frauds and scams and seniors’ safety. Free. 659-3033. Albertones Looking for New Members, April 25, 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. Ancaster Senior Achievement Centre, 622 Alberton Rd. S. Gentlemen who enjoy singing, can join a four-part harmony male chorus that practice at the centre and perform in the community. Info: 546-2999.
Lunch and Learn, with RBC Dominion Securities, April 25, 10:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Register by April 20. Do you have enough income to continue doing what you love? Ancaster Senior Achievement Centre, 622 Alberton Rd. S. Free. 546-2999. Move with Balance, April 26, 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. Dundas Community Centre, 10 Market St. S. $50 for 8 sessions. Improve your balance, flexibility, agility, strength or cognition while having fun. 628-2030. Online Searching Tools for Seniors and the History of Dundas, April 26, 1:30 p.m. Dundas Museum and Archives, 139 Park St. W. Bridging the gap for a free seniors technology workshop. RSVP: 365-889-7816. St. Eugene’s Over 50 Euchre/ Bingo, April 26, Faith Lutheran Church Hall, 1907 King St. E. Yearly membership $7, $3 weekly entrance fee. 730-0318.
Sackville Hill Seniors Recreation Centre Movie Nights, April 23, 24, 6 p.m. 780 Upper Wentworth St. Members $2, non-member $4.55. 546-2541.
Dance Aerobics, April 20, 7:45 to 8:30 a.m. S.I.M. Gym, St. Joseph’s Villa, 56 Governor’s Rd., Dundas. $4 or free for members. 627-3541. Tai Chi Fitness, April 20, 9:30 a.m. S.I.M. Gym, St. Joseph’s Villa, 56 Governor’s Rd. Dundas. $4 or free for members. 627-3541.