Too Good to Miss
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VOLUNTEERS
N2N is looking for tutors for their literacy program that takes place during the school day. A weekly commitment of two hours allows you to share your joy of reading and provide one-to-one support for students in grades 1 to 4 in Mountain area schools. 5741334
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 N2N is looking for tutors in their math program which takes place after school, twice a week at Annunciation of Our Lord School. Weekly commitment of 1.5 hours allows you to share your math skills with small groups of grade 7 and 8 students. Email: tutor@n2ncentre.com 574-1334
Routes Youth Centre (Dundas) is inviting applications from community minded people for appointment to the following board committees: Governance; Program Effectiveness, and Finance. If you are ready to bring your talent and passion to make a difference in the lives of our youth, please send an email to info@routesyouthcentre.ca before Oct. 15. Dundas Community Services is looking for volunteer Information Counsellors. Do you have basic computer skills and four hours to spare once a week? Dundas Community Services, 2 King St. W., Unit 3A. 627-5461 Volunteer at the Villa, visiting, tuck shop, portering residents to spiritual services, adult day program assistant, therapeutic recreation assistant, meal companion. St. Joseph’s Villa, Dundas. 627-3541 ext. 2325 Volunteers are needed to participate in the organization and running of monthly meetings for the Hamilton Prostate Cancer Support Group. 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 three locations — downtown, Stoney Creek and the Mountain. Drivers and servers are required. Call 905-529-0700 ext. 2251 or email voncsshamilton@von.ca
SELF-HELP/WELLNESS
VON Caregiver Education Series, free 4-part series From Stress to Strength, Oct. 15, 22, 29, Nov. 5, 1 to 3 p.m. Wellwood House, 501 Sanatorium Rd. With enough notice, in-home respite care, a PSW coming to your home can be arranged for your family member at $6/ hour so you can attend. Register: 523-1055 ext. 408 or email: miriam.cahn@von.ca Parkinson Support Group, Hamilton Chapter, Oct. 13, 10:30 a.m. St. Peters Hospital, 88 Maplewood Ave., Garwood Jones Auditorium, Alexander Pavilion. Carbohydrates, Oct. 17, 1:15 to 3:15 p.m. Everything you wanted to know and more. Learn which foods can help control your blood sugar. St. Joseph’s Healthcare, 2757 King St. E. Parking $3 per 1/2 hour to maximum of $10. Free street parking available. Register: 573-4819
Body Brave, transforming illness experience into social action, Oct. 16, 7 p.m. Sackville Hill Seniors Recreation Centre, 780 Upper Wentworth St. Support for people struggling with eating disorders. Free.
Memory Café, Oct. 17, 2 p.m. Ancaster Library, 300 Wilson St. E. Enjoy relaxing conversations in a safe, comfortable, supportive space among people with forgetfulness and their care partners. 648-6911 Osteoarthritis of the Hand, Oct. 17, 12:30 p.m. Fortinos, 65 Mall Rd. highly interactive program that demonstrates practical tips, exercises, adaptive devices and splints. Learn to control pain, protect joints, and improve the function of the hand. Covered by OHIP. Register by Oct. 16: 800-321-1433
Ontario Lung Support Group, Oct. 18, 3 p.m. Les Chater Family YMCA, 356 Rymal Rd. E. A diagnosis of lung disease brings endless questions and concerns. Free. Email: Catchyourbreath60@gamil.com Phone: 289-4405899
Conversational ESL Classes, Oct. 15, 7 p.m. for 10 weeks Mondays, 1967 Rymal Rd. E. Free but registration is limited to 16 persons. Register: www.rymalroad.org
Support After Suicide, Oct. 16, 7 p.m. Kitching, Steepe and Ludwig Family Centre, 146 Mill St. N. 689-4852
MEETINGS
Ancaster Horticultural Society, Oct. 16, 7:30 p.m. Ancaster Old Town Hall, 310 Wilson St. Speaker: Kim Delaney, Hawthom Farm: Seeds, Organics and Straw Bale Housing. ancasterhort.org
Hamilton Naturalists’ Club, Oct. 15, 7:30 p.m. RBG, 680 Plains Rd. W., Burlington. Speaker: Kriss Gandier, Fungi The Fifth Kingdom, shows us how to ID, harvest and prepare nature’s treasures. Free.
Frauds and Scams Prevention Seminar, Oct. 16, noon, Glanbrook Municipal Office, Council Chamber, 4280 Binbrook Rd., Binbrook. Learn ways to protect yourself, your loved ones and your community. Free. 692-3464 British Isles (WISE) Genealogy, Oct. 16, 7 p.m. Irish Club, 389 Concession St., second floor. 289-775-5330
Friends of Auchmar, Oct. 17, 5 p.m. Hamilton Club, 6 Main St. E. Non-members $5. Register by: Oct. 16. Speaker: Julian Smith, heritage restoration focusing on the Vimy Ridge monument, France. Email: membership@friendsofauchmar.ca
Mount Hamilton Horticultural Society, Oct. 19, 7 p.m. Chedoke Presbyterian Church, 865 Mohawk Rd. W. Speaker: Paul Knowles, the odd and eccentric truth about gardeners. Mini flower show.
Flamborough Horticultural Society, Oct. 17, 7 p.m. St. Thomas the Apostle Church, Parish Hall, 715 Centre Rd., Waterdown. Speaker: Bruce MacKenzie, Hamilton special wetlands. Email: flamhort@hotmail.com Dundas Valley Historical Society, Oct. 11, 7:30 p.m. Dundas Museum and Archives, 139 Park St. W. Speaker: Dave MacDougall, the Desjardins Canal, 1819 to 2018. DVHS members free, guests $4. Email: dvhsrecordingsec1@yahoo.com
FUN TIMES
Autumn High Tea and Fashion Show, Oct. 13, 1 p.m. St. James United Church, 306 Parkside Dr., Waterdown. Adults $20, children under 10, $10. stjames@stjameswaterdown.ca 689-6223
Tai Chi, Oct. 13, 12:30 p.m. Rygiel Supports for Community Living, 220 Cranbrook Dr. Complimentary Taoist Tai Chi class to learn first 17 moves. 525-4311
Cooking Show, Oct. 14, 5 p.m. Parkdale Medical Centre, 109-132 Parkdale Ave. S. The art of nourishing the body and feeding the whole being. Free. 527-7255
Bethel Friendship Club, Oct. 15, 7 p.m. Bethel church, 616 Dundas St. E., Waterdown. People with intellectual disabilities. Sing, stories, participate in activities, and more. Club meets every Monday. 689-7796
Create Your Website, Oct. 15, 7 p.m. Waterdown Library, 163 Dundas St. E. Learn the fundamentals and best practices of web design. 689-6269
Hamilton Fiddle Club, Oct. 17, noon, Faith Lutheran Church, 1907 King St. E. 541-9458 Family Night Boo Bingo, Oct. 12, 6 p.m. Erskine Presbyterian Church, 19 Pearl St. N. Tickets at the door: $5, kids $3. Dinner, 6 p.m. Bingo, door prizes, movies for kids. Kids, wear your Halloween costume. 529-2255
Mark Laforme, Oct. 12, 7 p.m. 447 Wing RCAF Association, 3210 Homestead Dr., Mount Hope. 289-280-0157
Naomi and Friends, Oct. 16, 7 p.m. 447 Wing RCAF Association, 3210 Homestead Dr., Mount Hope. 289-280-0157
The Pepper Shakers Band, Oct. 13, 8 p.m. Branch 551 Legion, Waterdown, 79 Hamilton St. N. Flamborough. Early days of rock ’n’ roll, classic country, blues. 690-0723
John DeMarchi, dance, Oct. 13, 7:30 p.m. Club Room, Branch 163 Legion, 435 Limeridge Rd. E. Members $5, non-member $6. 387-4515
Tai Chi My Style, Oct 14, 10 a.m. to noon, 947 Rymal Rd. E. Free, easy flowing and practical at your own pace. 527-7255
GOOD FOOD
Oktoberfest, Oct. 12, 7 p.m. Grace Anglican Church, 157 Mill St. N., Waterdown. Doors open 6:30 p.m. $25 pp, $15 under 12. 6896715
Rotary Brunch, Oct. 13, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Waterdown Legion, 79 Hamilton St. N. In support of Food4Kids. Free will donation.
Soup and Sandwich Lunch, Oct. 16, 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. St. Stephen-on-the-Mount Church, 625 Concession St. Includes cookies, coffee/ tea/juice. $1. 383-8664
Turkey Dinner, Oct. 16, 5 and 7 p.m. Binbrook United Church, 2617 Binbrook Rd. Tickets: $20, $6 for kids 5 to 12 years, free for 5 and under. Reserve: 905-692-0045
Vegetarian Cooking, Oct. 16, 2 p.m. Concession Library, 565 Concession St. Presented by the Community Food Advisors of Hamilton. Register by Oct. 13. 546-3415
Spaghetti Dinner, Oct. 16, 4 to 7 p.m. Stoney Creek Legion, 12 King St. E. Adults $12, $6 kids under 12. Fortinos Fiesta Mall all-youcan eat dinner. Tickets at customer service desk. Portion of proceeds to PC children’s charities.
Community Lunch, Oct 19, 11:30 a.m. Church of the Nativity, 1831 King St. E. Delicious hot lunch, $6. Email: ashburylane@bell.net. Jammin’ Breakfast, Oct. 13, 8 to 11 a.m. Bowman United Church, 880 Garner Rd. E., Ancaster. $10. Bring your own musical talent. Community Lunch, Oct. 17, noon to 1 p.m. Church of the Resurrection, Canterbury Room, 435 Mohawk Rd. W. Delicious and nutritious lunch served Wednesday. Donations appreciated.
Fish and Chips, Oct. 12, 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. 627-7221
Fish Fry, Oct. 12, 4 to 7 p.m. Branch 622 Legion, 12 King St. E., Stoney Creek. $11, dessert $2 extra. One piece dinner $9, chicken strips available. 662-4171
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 Rummage and Garage Sale, Oct. 13, 8 a.m. to noon, St. Michael’s Anglican Church, 1188 Fennell Ave. E.
Waterdown Autumn Craft Show, Oct. 13, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Guy Brown Elementary School, 55 Braeheid Ave., Flamborough. Over 60 crafters and artisans, one of a kind handmade. Free admission.
Fall Bazaar, Oct. 13, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Hamilton Japanese United Church, 715 Upper Gage Ave. Japanese udon soup, sushi, sweets, dry goods and home baked treats.
Ancaster Farmers’ Market, Oct. 17, 3 to 7 p. m. 37 Halson St.
Waterdown Village Farmers’ Market, Oct. 13, 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. Waterdown Legion, 79 Hamilton St.
Durand Market, Oct. 17, 3 to 7 p.m. Central Presbyterian Church, 165 Charlton Ave. W.
WALKS/RUNS/RIDES
Wellwood 20th Annual Walk/Run/Wheel for Colorectal Cancer, Oct. 14, 9 a.m. to noon. McMaster University Student Centre, 1280 Main St. W. Registration: onlineregistrations.ca/wellwood/site/
MISCELLANEOUS
Priceless, The Movie, Oct. 12, 7:30 p.m. Bethel Christian Reformed Church, 616 Dundas St. E., Waterdown. A movie to bring awareness to the issue sex trafficking. Expert led Q&A will follow. Email: joanne@bethelcrc.ca
E-Waste Collection, Oct. 13, 9 a.m. to noon, Cardinal Newman Catholic Secondary School, 127 Grays Rd., Stoney Creek. Acceptable items: TVs, DVD and VCR players, telephones, computer monitors, printers, keyboards and anything else electronic. Beyond the Valley Studio Tour, Oct. 13 and 14, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Dundas region. Free. Studio addresses and map: beyondthevalley.ca
Stoney Creek Pumpkinfest, Oct. 13, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. downtown Stoney Creek, King St. E. Live music, horse and carriage rides, craft and food vendors, costume prizes.
Hill Park Reunion, Oct. 13, 8 p.m. Royal Canadian Legion, 435 Limeridge Rd. E. Live music, food for purchase. Tickets at the door: $5. Email: georginacosentino@hotmail.com Raptors in Focus, Oct. 14, 9:30 a.m. Mountsberg Conservation Area, 2259 Milburough Line. Photo-enthusiast or a pro, you will enjoy this opportunity to get lens-tobeak with awe-inspiring raptors. 854-2276 Islamic Heritage Month, Oct. 14, 2 p.m. Ahmadiyya Muslim Women’s Association of Hamilton celebrating Islamic Heritage Month. Baitun Nur Mosque, 2301 King St. E. Registration: 1 p.m. This is a women-only event. Email: i.alamgir@hotmail.com Binbrook Wave of Light, Oct. 15, 7 p.m. Binbrook Fairgrounds Community Park, pavilion near the roundabout, for pregnancy and infant loss awareness.
Please bring a candle (battery operated) and support each other. Email: jendibartolo@hotmail.ca
Fundraising for James MacDonald Elementary School, Oct. 16, 4 to 7 p.m. Fortinos, 1550 Upper James St. Hotdogs, drinks and
snacks for sale, raffles and more.
Fuel for Kids BBQ Fundraiser, Oct. 18, 4 p.m. Fundraiser for Franklin Road Elementary School. Fortinos, 65 Mall Rd. CASCAR/NASCAR racer Dave Connelly present for fundraiser.
Handbags for Hospice, in support of Bob Kemp Hospice, Oct. 18, 5:30 p.m. Michelangelo Event and Conference Centre, 1555 Upper Ottawa St. Tickets: kemphospice.org
JUNIOR DATEBOOK
Imagination Stations, Oct. 13, 10:30 a.m. Dundas Library, 18 Ogilvie St. Build, create an play with a variety of educational kits and resources. Ages 4 to 12. Free. 627-3507 Spooktacular Halloween, Oct. 14, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Mountsberg Conservation Area, 2259 Milburough Line. Spooky Haunted Barn is suitable for children ages 5 and up (parents encouraged to explore first). 854-2276 Creative Writing for Tweens, Oct. 15, 4 p.m. Terryberry Library, 100 Mohawk Rd. W. Free. 546-3921
Fanfiction Club, Oct. 15, 4 p.m. Stoney Creek Library, 777 Hwy 8. Seasoned fanfic writer or just starting share, write and talk about the genre. Free. Email: communications@hpl.ca Wednesday Wigglers, Oct. 17, 10 to 11:30 a.m. Hamilton Children’s Museum, 1072 Main St. E. Themed drop-in program stories, songs, discovery and more, ages 2 to 4 years. Adults: $2, seniors/students: $2, children: $4, infants (under 1year) free, family: $9. Pumpkin and scarecrows. 546-4848
MUSEUMS/GALLERIES
Ontario Archaeological Society Monthly Lectures, Oct. 18, 7 p.m. Fieldcote Museum, 64 Sulphur Springs Rd., Ancaster. 648-8144 Art Guild International, Art Exhibition, “From Cuba with Love,” Oct. 14, noon to 5 p.m. Free. Hamilton Conservatory for The Arts, 126 James St. S.
Fresh from the Studio, Oct. 16 to Dec. 22. Fieldcote Memorial Park and Museum, 64 Sulphur Springs Rd., Ancaster. Opening reception Oct. 17, 6 to 8 p.m. 648-8144
SENIORS
Sackville Hill Seniors Recreation Centre Sociable Seniors, Oct. 15, 6:30 p.m. Members $4, guests $6.55 pay at the door. Music by Carol Ann McCarthy. 780 Upper Wentworth St. 546-2541
Craft Circle, Oct. 15, 9 a.m. St. George’s Church, 134 Emerson St. Knitting, crochet, colouring, jigsaw puzzle, great conversation and lots of laughs. Free. 522-3362
Lunch and Learn, Oct. 15, noon to 2 p.m. Flamborough Seniors Centre, 163 Dundas St. E. RBC Dominion Securities Wealth Management, to probate or not to probate. Guest speaker will be a legal professional. Register: 905-546-2424
Writing Later in Life, journaling to build resilience, Oct. 15, 1 p.m. Ancaster Library, 300 Wilson St. E. Within each session, participants are given writing prompts and invited to read their work aloud. Register by Oct. 12: 648-6911
Seniors Social, Oct. 15, 1 p.m. Marshall memorial United Church, 20 Gilbert Ave., Ancaster. Enjoy the coffee and tea and sweets during conversation and fellowship. Free. Caregiver Survival Tips Presentation, Oct. 15, 1:30 p.m. Ancaster Senior Achievement Centre, 622 Alberton Rd. S. Free workshop presented by the Alzheimer Society of Hamilton. Register by Oct. 12. 546-2999
Free Seniors Exercises, Oct. 16, 8:45 a.m. St. Joseph’s Healthcare, 100 West 5th St. Class focuses on movement, range of motion, balance and stretches in seated or standing position. 522-1155 ext. 38756
Seniors Luncheon, Oct. 16, noon, St. James United Church, 306 Parkside Dr., Waterdown. Homemade meal including dessert, short program of entertainment or guest speaker. $5 pp. Reserve: 689-6223
ASAC 55+ New Members Celebration, Oct. 17, 10:30 a.m. Ancaster Senior Achievement Centre, 622 Alberton Rd. S. Register by Oct. 12: 546-2999
Compiled by Linda Ricciardi, The Hamilton Spectator