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. Click on Event Listings at thespec.com. If you have difficulties or questions, call 905-526-3420. All phone numbers are 905 area code, unless otherwise listed.
VOLUNTEERS
Food Bank Volunteers needed to create a friendly welcoming environment, process food requests and help stock shelves. No experience necessary. Welcome Inn Community Centre, 40 Wood St. E. 525-5824
YWCA Seniors Peer Connector Program is recruiting volunteers that are 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
Hamilton Prostate Cancer Support Group, volunteers needed to participate in the organization and running of the monthly meetings, and to hear prominent guest specialists, discuss and answer questions on aspects of treatment and care of cancer. Lynn 575-9220 or hamilton@ontario.cancer.ca
VON Hamilton is looking for volunteers to deliver hot and frozen meals weekdays over the lunch hour. Two hours per week is all that is needed. Meals go out from 3 locations — downtown, Stoney Creek and the mountain. Drivers and servers are required. Call 5290700 x. 2251 or email voncsshamilton@von.ca
SELF-HELP/WELLNESS
Living Well With Diabetes, Sept. 27, 9 a.m. St. Joseph’s Healthcare, 2757 King St. E. Newly diagnosed diabetic, or as a refresher, a general overview and helpful hints on how to live a healthy life with diabetes. Parking $3 per 1/2 hour to max of $10. Free street parking available. Register: 573-4819 Carbohydrates, Sept. 25, 5:30 p.m. St. Joseph’s Healthcare, 2757 King St. E. 1/2 hour to max of $10. Free street parking available. Register: 573-4819
Canadian Hard of Hearing Association, Sept. 27, 7 p.m. South Gate Church, 120 Clarendon Ave. Informative discussion with Calvin Staples on Tinnitus. Nonmembers $5. Email: chhahamilton2@gmail.com Prostate Cancer Talk, Sept. 26, 7:30 p.m. Fireside Room, St. Mark’s United Church, 1 Lynndale Dr. Speaker: Urologist Dr. Bobby Shayegan, Update on Prostate Cancer treatments.
Speech Reading Class, Sept. 25, 11 a.m. Bethel Christian Reformed Church, 616 Dundas St., Waterdown. Improve your speech reading with coping skills, 10-week course. 689-7796
Nicotine Anonymous, Sept. 27, 7 p.m. St. John United Church, 195 E38th St. 297-1501 or acceptancegroup@outlook.com
TOPS, Take Off Pounds Sensibly, Sept. 24, 6:15 p.m. Wesley United Church, 651 Hwy. 8, Stoney Creek. Not-for-profit weight-loss group meets Monday. Weigh-in is 6:15 p.m. Free first visit. 289-682-2338 Alpha, Sept. 24, 6:30 p.m. Dundas Calvin Church, 420 Hwy 5 W., Dundas. 519-242-9304
Refuge Recovery, Sept. 23, 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
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 Depression, anxiety, fears and panic attacks. Recovery Canada has a program that will help. Weekly meetings available. visit recoverycanada.org
MEETINGS
Probus Club of Dundas, Sept. 24, 10 a.m. Amica, 50 Hatt St. Speaker: Philip Lomax, CNR railway focusing on the section known as The Copetown Hill.
Hamilton Council on Aging, Community Forum, Sept. 21, 2 p.m. St. Peter’s Hospital Auditorium, 88 Maplewood Ave. Speaker: Filomena Tassi, Minister of Seniors. RSVP: 777-3837 ext. 12238 Consider HSR or carpooling.
Haldimand Horticultural Society, Sept. 27, 7:30 p.m. St. Paul’s Anglican Church Hall, 87 Orkney St. E., Caledonia. Speaker: Susan Suter, Contemporary Floral Art. haldimand@gardenontario.org Mount Hamilton Horticultural Society, Sept. 28, 7:30 p.m. Chedoke Presbyterian Church, 865 Mohawk Rd. W. Speaker: Jon Wells, Jon’s Journey. Flower show, Nature’s Harmony
Head of the Lake Historical Society, Sept. 21, 7:30 p.m. Dundurn Castle, Coach House, 610 York Blvd. Speaker: Mark McNeil, thoughts on the need for a Hamilton Museum
Valley Town Toastmasters, Sept. 27, 7 p.m. Dundas Town Hall, lower level, 60 Main St., Dundas. Topic: National Tourism Day. 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
Stitch and Chatter, Sept. 25, 10 a.m. St. James United Church, 306 Parkside Dr., Waterdown. Bring knitting, crocheting, crafting for coffee and conversation. Email: stjames@stjameswaterdown.ca Learn to Play the Pipes or Drums, free lessons, Sept. 23, 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Dundas Pipes and Drums information/registration session. Dundas Municipal Service Centre (former Town Hall), 2nd floor, 60 Main St. Dundas. Parking on Hatt St. 689-8773
Niagara Gateway Harmony Open House, Sept. 24, 7 p.m. Carnegie Commons Building, 24 Adelaide St., Grimsby. Men’s barbershop harmony choir, singing at hospitals, nursing homes and raising money for charities. We will teach you. 643-3073 harmonize@ngharmony.ca
Craft Circle, Sept. 24, 9 a.m. to noon, St. Georges Church, 134 Emerson St. Free. Knitting, crochet, jigsaw puzzles and more. Wheelchair accessible.
Ancestry Library Edition, Sept. 27, 1:30 p.m. Ancaster Library, 300 Wilson St. E. Basics of searching census, immigration and military records from Canada, U.K., U.S.A. and around the world. Register by: Sept. 26. 648-6911
How to Make Kokedama, Sept. 27, 2:30 p.m. Waterdown Library, 163 Dundas St. E. Learn how to make a unique potless plant. Supplies provided. Register by: Sept. 26. -689-6269
Introduction to Zentangle, Sept. 26, 7 p.m. Grace Lutheran Church, 1107 Main St. W. Form of artistic meditation using simple, abstract black and white patterns. 5270877
Parkinson’s Chorus, Sept. 26, 2:30 p.m. McMaster University Togo Salmon Hall Building, 280 Main St. W. No musical experience or skills are required. Voice, facial, and breathing exercises, followed by a repertoire of engaging songs. Room 118.
Wheelchair and walker accessible. Email: parkinsons.chorus.hamilton@gmail.com
Women of Song, looking for members, Sept. 26, 9:15 a.m. Melrose United Church, 86 Homewood Ave. Women’s Choir singing a variety of music. 628-1608
Exercise Program, Sept. 25, 9:45 to 10:30 a.m. Glanbrook Arena, 4300 Binbrook Rd. Active fit exercise program, bring water. $5 Email: carole@glanbrookcommunityservices.ca or 692-3464 Naomi and Friends, Sept. 25, 7 p.m. The Wing, 447 Wing RCAF Association, 3210 Homestead Dr., Mount Hope. 289-280-0157 Big Johnny Blue Band Sept. 21, 7 p.m. 447 Wing RCAF Association, 3210 Homestead Dr., Mount Hope. 289-280-0157
Rise Again, dance, Sept. 22, 8 p.m. Branch 163 Legion, 435 Limeridge Rd. E. Members $5, non-member $6. 387-4515
GOOD FOOD
St. Vladimir's Ukrainian Orthodox Church, 855 Barton St. E. Perogies ($7./dz.), Cabbage Rolls ($15/dz.), Borscht ($7./L). Sept. 28 and 29; 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Preorders only by Sept. 21: 547-9777 or stvladperogies@gmail.com Steelcity Oktoberfest, Sept. 22, 3 p.m. Germania Club of Hamilton, 863 King St. E. German food and live entertainment. 549.0513 Turkey Supper, Sept. 25, 4 to 7 p.m. Springvale United Church, 2647 RR 55, Hagersville. Adults $17, ages 6 to 12 $7, preschool free. Tickets at the door, take out available. 7685454
Free Pancake Breakfast, community fun day, Sept. 22, 7:30 to 11:30 a.m. Mount Hope Community CRC, 3076 Homestead Dr. bouncy castles, fire truck tours, PAW Patrol Characters and more.
Rotary Brunch, Sept. 22, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Waterdown Legion, 79 Hamilton St. N. In support of Food4Kids. 689-6112
Flamborough Chili Fest, Sept. 25, 4 to 8 p.m. Waterdown Legion, 79 Hamilton St. N. By Flamborough women’s Resource Centre. Proceeds to women and children Flamborough. Tickets in advance or at the door: $10. 289-895-8580 Knights of Columbus Ukrainian Style Perogie and Sausage Dinner, Sept. 27, 3 to 7 p.m. Ukrainian Catholic Church of the Resurrection, 821 Upper Wentworth. Eat in or take out $10, children under 8, $6. Cabbage rolls available for take out only. Wheelchair accessible. Rygiel Community Garden Opening, Sept. 26, 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. Rygiel Supports for Community Living, 220 Cranbrook Dr. Features Zain’s Street Eats from the MidEast. Meals $5, sides $3. Register by Sept. 21. adejong@rygiel.ca Apple Pie Baking Contest, Sept. 26, 5 p.m. St. John’s Old Parish Hall, 37 Halson St. Bring your best pie to Market, pies using Ancaster Farmers Market apples will be judged. 289-239-7828
Eats ‘N’ More, Sept. 26, 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, Sept. 26, noon to 1 p.m. Church of the Resurrection, Canterbury Room, 435 Mohawk Rd. W. Delicious and nutritious lunch served Wednesday. Donations appreciated.
Fish Fry, Fridays, 4 to 7 p.m. $5.75 to $10. Branch 163 Legion, 435 Limeridge Rd. Karaoke with Annette, 7:30 p.m. 387-4515
SALES AND MORE
Fall Garage and Bake Sale, Sept. 23, 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. Heritage Green Senior Centre, 351 Isaac Brock Dr., Stoney Creek. Rain or Shine. Ancaster Farmers Market, Sept. 26, 3 to 7 p. m. 37 Halson St. Waterdown Village Farmers’ Market, Sept. 22, 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. Waterdown Legion, 79 Hamilton St. Binbrook Farmers Market, Sept. 22, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Rain or Shine Saturdays to Thanksgiving weekend. Binbrook Fairgrounds, 2600 Regional Rd. 56, Glanbrook. Email: binbrookfarmersmarket@gmail.com
Winona Farmers Market, Sept. 25, 2 to 6 p.m. St. John’s Anglican Church, 1285 Hwy 8, Stoney Creek. Durand Market, Sept. 26, 3 to 7 p.m. Central Presbyterian Church, 165 Charlton Ave. W.
Heritage Green Farmer’s Market, Sept. 27, 3 to 7 p.m. 360 Isaac Brock Dr., Stoney Creek
WALKS/RUNS/RIDES
Stroller Run for Stella, Sept. 22, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Hutch’s on the Beach, 280 Van Wagners Beach Rd. In honour of Dr. Stella Psarakis. 5K Walk/Run with or without stroller. 632-3737
Bladder Cancer Awareness Walk, Sept. 22, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Confederation Park, 585 Van Wagners Beach Rd. Register by Sept. 21. Email: alexh@bladdercancercanada.org 1-866-674-8889 Strides For Melanoma, Sept. 23, 10 a.m. Confederation Park, Lakeland Centre, Lakeview Pavilion. Register by Sept. 23. $25. Melanoma Network of Canada. 901-5121
MISCELLANEOUS
Bishop Ryan Secondary School 60th Anniversary Celebration, register by Sept. 28, 528-0215. Event: Oct. 5, Michelangelo Events and Conference Centre, 1555 Upper Ottawa St. Advance tickets only: $20 BR alumni, $25 nonmember. 528-0215
Tree Tour, Sept. 27, 6:30 p.m. Eastwood Park, 111 Burlington St. E. (Burlington St. and Ferguson Ave.). Charlie Briggs Identifies tree species, benefits of native tree plantings and difficulties maintaining and promoting a tree canopy in post heavy industry areas. Register by Sept. 26. 549-0900 Astronomy for Non-Astronomers, Exploration of the Universe, Sept. 23, 7 p.m. Meadowlands Fellowship Christian Reformed Church, 211 Stonehenge Dr., Ancaster. Free public interest course hosted by Dr. Robert MacKlarkey, 8-week introduction. 304-4219
Designing Magic, Sept. 27, 7 p.m. Canadian Warplane Heritage Museum, 9280 Airport Rd. Disney Imagineer/Legend Bob Gurr tells stories about working with Walt Disney and the magic and mystery behind designing many of Disneyland’s attractions. Followed by a Q&A from audience. Tickets: 6794183
Blackheath United Church 144th Anniversary, Sept. 23, 11 a.m., 2320 Haldibrook Rd. Worship with Classic Barbershop Chorus of Hamilton. Ikenobo Ikebana Society of Hamilton, 50th Annual Japanese Floral Art Show and Demonstration, Sept. 23, 1 to 5 p.m. Demos: 2 p.m. RBG, 680 Plains Rd. W., Burlington. Admission: $8
Kegs4Cancer, Sept. 22, 1 p.m. Gage Park Bandshell. Octoberfest themed beer festival for Hamilton Health Sciences Foundation raising funds, medical technology for McMaster Children’s Hospital Oncology program.
Community Breakfast Bible Study, Sept. 25, 9:30 a.m. Cornerstone Canadian Reformed Church, 353 Stone Church Rd. E. Study of the book of Acts. Coffee Break Women’s Ministry, Sept. 25, 9:30 a.m. Ancaster Christian Reformed Church, 70 Garner Rd. E. Childcare for infants and preschool children provided. 6482323
Coffee Break Fellowship, Sept. 26, 9:30 a.m. Meadowlands Fellowship Christian Reformed Church, 211 Stonehenge Dr., Ancaster. Program for women of all ages. Childcare provided. Email: pmd@meadowlandsfellowship.com
Stories in Stone, Sept. 22, 11 a.m. Hamilton Cemetery Historical Walking Tours. Firefighters Tour. Free. Gatehouse, 777 York Blvd. Hamilton 1st Tour. Approximately 2 hours, hosted by Robin McKee. 544-9559
JUNIOR DATEBOOK
Sit, Stay, Read, Sept. 25, 6:30 p.m. Waterdown Library, 163 Dundas St. E. Register by Sept. 24. Trained pet therapy dogs and adult volunteers help reluctant readers. Hamilton/ Burlington SPCA. For ages 6 to 12. 689-6269
Amazing Race Canadian Edition, Sept. 21, 10:30 a.m. Dundas Library, 18 Ogilvie St. Test your knowledge of Canada and hunt for clues. Ages 8 to 12. 627-3507
Intro to Code with Ozobots, Sept. 21, 1:30 p.m. Waterdown Library, 163 Dundas St. E. There is no end to the possibilities as you combine robotics with coding. Ages 8 to 12. 689-6269
Imagination Stations, Sept. 22, 10:30 a.m. Dundas Library, 18 Ogilvie St. Build, create an play with a variety of educational kits a and resources. Ages 4 to 12. Free. 6273507
MUSEUMS/GALLERIES
MacNab’s Kitchen, Sept. 22, 10 a.m. to noon Dundurn National Historic Site, 610 York Blvd. Guests cook with demonstrators to make a traditional recipe in the historic kitchen. Tickets $30, pre-registration required. 546-2872 Understanding Romanticism, Illustrated Talk with Regina Haggo, Sept. 25, 7 p.m. Carnegie Gallery, 10 King St. W., Dundas. Tickets: $10, nonmembers $12. 627-4265
SENIORS
Sackville Hill Seniors Recreation Centre Movie Nights, Sept. 24, 25, 6 p.m. Members $2, guests $4.55 includes snacks. Sign up in advance. 780 Upper Wentworth St. 546-2541
Retirement Open House and Senior’s Information, Sept. 22, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Blackadar Retirement Residence, 99 Creighton Rd. Dundas Community Services on-site with info/resources.
Aerobics, Sept. 24, 8:30 a.m. S.I.M. Gym, St. Joseph’s Villa, 56 Governor’s Rd., Dundas. Free for members $4 nonmembers. 627-3541 Stoney Creek Seniors Christian Coffee Hour, Sept. 25, 9:45, Winona Vine Estates, 269 Glover Rd. 643-1261
Estate Planning, Sept. 26, 10:30 a.m. Ancaster Senior Achievement Centre, 622 Alberton Rd. S. RBC Lunch and Learn and find out how to avoid making costly mistakes when planning your estate. Register by Sept. 21. 546-2999
Euchre 1 p.m. and table shuffleboard 1 p.m . ... Tuesdays. Euchre $3.25, shuffleboard $2. Stoney Creek Club 60, 6 King St. W. 9307818
Bingo, Sept. 27, 2 p.m. Flamborough Senior Centre, 163 Dundas St. E. $4, 25 cents extra cards, free for members, $2.55 nonmembers. 5462424
Albertones Looking for New Members, Sept. 26, 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
St. Eugene’s Over 50 Euchre/ Bingo, Sept. 27, 1 p.m. Faith Lutheran Church Hall, 1907 King St. E. Yearly membership $7, $3 weekly entrance fee. 730-0318