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Volunteers Urgent need for Foster Families, for children, age 0-16, in the Greater Hamilton Area. Homes for Kids will hold a Foster Parent Information Night on Nov. 30, 7 to 9:15 p.m., at The Children’s Aid Society of Hamilton, 26 Arrowsmith Rd. Couples and individuals are welcome. Rachel at 905-546-5437 or visit homesforkids.com
Volunteer for this year’s Christmas and Holiday Store, food and new gifts for all ages in the new East Hamilton location, Pioneer Memorial United Church, 1974 King St. E. For children, youth and adults living in poverty. Wesley Urban Ministries Inc. Register: wesley.ca/ xmas Community Groups are invited to decorate and submit a Christmas tree to win a prize. A forest of Christmas Trees, magical indoor display of Christmas trees from Nov. 22 to Dec. 24. Volunteers are needed Nov. 23 for a magical Fieldcote Christmas opening. Fieldcote Memorial Park and Museum, 648-8144 or at fieldcote@hamilton.ca Neighbour to Neighbour Centre, Christmas program volunteer openings in our warehouse to receive, sort and stock food donations. Ability to lift 30 to 50 lb an asset. Apply 574-1334 ext. 203 or at n2ncentre.com/volunteer/
Living Rock is accepting volunteer applications for morning, afternoon, evening and weekend shifts. High school volunteer hours available. Kelly@livingrock.ca or 528-7625 ext. 249 North Hamilton Community Health Centre is looking for volunteers for the Children’s Breakfast Club and the Pathways to Education program. nhchc.ca or 523-6611 ext. 3008 Canadian Red Cross, Hamilton needs volunteer drivers in their Transportation Programs in Hamilton, Flamborough and Burlington. Call 522-8485 Self-help Parkinson Support Group, Hamilton chapter, Nov. 26, 10:30 a.m. St. Peter’s Hospital, Garwood Jones Auditorium, Alexander Pavilion, 88 Maplewood Ave. Taking charge of your Rheumatoid Arthritis Education Sessions, Westmount Recreation Centre, 35 Lynbrook Dr. Register Nov. 24, 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. 1-800-321-1433 ext. 1301 Workshop Understanding Thyroid Issues, Nov. 28, 7:30 p.m. one day workshop. Register by: Nov. 25. Fundraising to support Faith Lutheran Church program for Christmas. Simple yoga postures and other techniques help manage under or over active thyroid. 226-929-7764 Tourette Canada, Hamilton Support Group, Nov. 21, 7 to 9 p.m. Fortino’s Community Room, 65 Mall Rd. For parents, caregivers and educators of children who have Tourette Syndrome as well as adults. hamiltonhaltonniagarachapter@tourette.ca Women Abuse Prevention Education and Support, Nov. 26, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Life Community Church, 165 King St. W., Dundas. Pre-register: www.eventbrite.ca/ d/ canada— hamilton/relationship-abuse/ ?mode= search Glaucoma Seminar, Nov. 22, 6:30 to 8 p.m. St. Joseph’s ambulatory Centre, 2757 King St. E. 905-522-1155 Women’s Centre of Hamilton, Computer Training, Nov. 24, 9 a.m. to noon. Upgrade your computer skills. 100 Main St. E. #205. Register: 522-0127 City School by Mohawk: Let’s Talk money, Nov. 23, 3 to 5 p.m. Eva Rothwell Centre, 460 Wentworth St. N. Help with questions about credit cards, budgeting, taxes, savings and more. Free. Register: 575-2489 Meetings Women’s Abuse Working Group, A day of learning with Farrah Khan and Deepa Mattoo, Nov. 21, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. The Waterfront Centre, 555 Bay St. N. Tickets: $40 plus registration fee, includes light continental breakfast and lunch. wawpc@gmail.com Halton British Club, Nov. 18, 7:30 p.m. Knights of Columbus Hall, 2400 Industrial St., Burlington. 465-3480 or hbcc.webs.com
Ancaster Township Historical Society, Speaker Series, Nov. 25, 7:30 p.m. John McDonald on Origin of Place Names in Wentworth and Halton Counties. Non-members $5. ancasterhistory.ca Legal Holistic Project for Women, Workshop on Real Estate and Wills, Nov. 26, 1 to 4 p.m. 1929 Main St. E. Register: 289-442-6400 lhpwhamilton@gmail.com Anti-Racism Action Initiative Public Forum, Nov. 25, 6 p.m. Hamilton Central Public Library, 55 York Blvd. Hamilton Naturalists’ Club, Nov. 21, 7 to 9 p.m. Burlington Seniors Centre, 2285 New St., Burlington. Speaker: Jody Allair, Hawaiian Birds Cambridge Handweavers and Spinners, Nov. 21, 7:15 p.m. Ironwood in Westfield Heritage Village. Speaker: Yvonne Newbury and Susan Douglas on rag rug weaving. 659-3465 Head-of-the-Lake Historical Society, Nov. 18, 7:30 p.m. Speaker: Dr Jonathan Vance, tales of Canada’s involvement in The Great War. www.headofthelake.ca
Probus Club, Nov. 21, 10 a.m. Rotary Clurt, 30 John St. W., Waterdown. Speaker: Dr. Karen Bird, Why Canada needs electoral reform lessons from around the world. 659-0226 African Canadian Action Congress, Nov. 24, 6 to 8 p.m. ACCA, 754 Barton St. E. Speaker: Dr. Gary Warner. To empower people of African Ancestry through education and advocacy. Soroptimist Club of Stoney
Creek-Niagara, meets monthly on a Monday, 7 to 9 p.m. near Eastgate Square. Improving the lives of women and girls. Info: 628-3198 or www.sistoneycreekniagara.ca
Social Circle, Wednesdays, 1:30 to 3 p.m. Drop in for tea and cookies, social group for women who identify with mental health and isolation concerns, Women’s Centre of Hamilton, 100 Main St. E. #205. 522-0127 HamiltonMondays from#1 Toastmasters,7 to 8:30 p.m. downtown YMCA, 79 James St. S., Paddy Cline room. Builds confidence, communication and leadership skills. 648-9503 McMaster Toastmasters, Wednesdays, 7 to 8:30 p.m. Learn valuable leadership and communication skills. McMaster University Medical Centre, room 1J7. 289-337-0806 Valley Town Toastmasters, Nov. 24, 7 p.m. Dundas Town Hall, 60 Main St., Dundas. Topic: Fibonacci Day. www.valleytowntoastmasters.com Stoney Creek Toastmasters, Thursdays, 7:15 p.m., Optimist Club of Stoney Creek, 890 Queenston Rd. stoneycreektoastmasters.com Midday Marauders Toastmasters, Wednesday, noon to 1 p.m. Philpott Memorial Church, 84 York Blvd. Improve your presentation and communication skills. vpm-3935@toastmastersclubs.org Fun times
Trivia Night, Nov. 19, 7:15 to 9:45 p.m. Ryerson United Church, 265 Wilson St. E., Ancaster. Tickets: $15 each or $90 per table, play in teams of 6. Reserve: 648-8368 or 648-2731
Trivia Night, Nov. 18, 7:30 p.m. Branch 36 Legion, 280 King St. W., Dundas. 627-7221 Fundraising Dance, Nov. 25, 8 p.m. Branch 622 Legion, 12 King St. E. Proceeds to the Legion, Disc jockey,
late night buffet by Ladies Auxiliary. Tickets: $10. 662-4171
Variety Show, Nov. 20, 1 p.m. show starts 2 p.m. Branch 58 Legion, 1180 Barton St. E. Cost $20, light lunch, singing, comedy and more. Tickets: 544-6385 Rockton Women’s Institute Euchre, Nov. 24, 7:30 p.m. Beverly Township Hall, Rockton. Admission $3, lunch and prizes. 628-2157 An afternoon with Lionel Bernard, Nov. 20, 2 to 5 p.m. Branch 622 Legion, $5. 662-4171 Competitive Scrabble Club, Thursdays, 7 to 10 p.m. St. Joseph’s Villa, Dundas. 628-2888 Mixed shuffleboard Thursdays, 7 p.m. Hamilton Air Force Association. Info: Andrea hzrose@hotmail.com Euchre, Fridays, 7:30 p.m. Burkholder United Church, 465 Mohawk Rd. E., $2 includes refreshments Live entertainment, Saturday, 2 to 5 p.m. Branch 622 Legion, 12 King St. E., Stoney Creek. 662-4171 Euchre, 55+ bid euchre, Wednesday, 12:30 p.m. Branch 163 Legion, 435 Limeridge Rd. E. 387-4515 Cribbage, Wednesdays, 7:30 p.m. Branch 163 Legion, 435 Limeridge Rd. E. $5. 387-4515 Karaoke with Dorrie, Saturdays, 8 p.m. Branch 622, Legion, 12 King St. E., Stoney Creek. 662-4171
Lionel Bernard, Nov. 19, 7 p.m. Branch 58 Legion, 1180 Barton St. E. $5 Jay Neilson, Nov. 19, 8 p.m. Branch 163 Legion, 435 Limeridge Rd. E. $5, $6. 387-4515 Stoney Creek Jammers, Tuesdays, 6:30 to 10 p.m. Branch 622 Legion, 12 King St. E., Stoney Creek. 662-4171
Craft Circle, Mondays, 9 a.m. to noon. St. George’s Church, 134 Emerson St. Everyone welcome to bring your craft or make new friends and enjoy conversation. Sewing machines available or do a jigsaw puzzle. Coffee and cookies, wheelchair accessible. 522-3362 Good Food
Perogies ($7/doz.), Cabbage Rolls (15/doz.), Borscht ($6/L) Pre-orders only by Nov. 18. St. Vladimir’s Ukrainian Orthodox Church, 855 Barton St. E. Pickup: Nov. 25 and 26 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. 547-9777 or stvladperogies@gmail.com
Chili Supper, Nov. 19, 4:30 to 7 p.m. Marburg Community Hall, 1345 Lynn Valley Rd., Port Dover. Adults $8, children under 12 $5, preschool free. Chili, roll, home made dessert. 519-583-1165 Easts ‘N More, Nov. 23, noon to 1:30 p.m. Olivet United church, 40 Empress Ave. Soup and sandwiches, loonie or free will donation. Activities from 1 to 1:30 p.m. 385-5305 Pasta Dinner, Nov. 25, 4 to 7 p.m. Branch 622 Legion, 12 King St. E., Stoney Creek. Includes salad, buns, dessert, tea/coffee, $10. 662-4171
Lasagna Dinner with dessert, Nov. 19, 5:30 p.m. St. Paul’s Anglican Church, 27 Orkney St. E., Caledonia. Tickets: $15. reserve: 765-9029
Fish Fry, Fridays, 4 to 8 p.m. Serbian Community Centre, 1415 Barton St. E. Fish Fry, Fridays, 4 to 7 p.m. Branch 163 Legion, 435 Limeridge Rd. E. Followed by Karaoke with Annette. 387-4515
Fish Fry, Nov. 18, 4 to 7 p.m. Branch 622 Legion, 12 King St. E., Stoney Creek. $10, 2 pcs fish, fries, coleslaw, bun, breaded chicken strips available, dessert extra $2 662-4171
Fish and Chips, Fridays, 4 to 7 p.m. Branch 58 Legion, 1180 Barton St. E. $9 large order, $7 small. Karaoke with Jane from 7:30 to 11:30 p.m. 544-6385 Fish $8, chicken $7 and chip dinner. Nov. 18, 4:30 p.m. Branch 36 Legion, 280 King St. W., Dundas. Eat in or take out. 627-7221 Plant, rummage, bake sales and more Hamilton Public Library Book Sale, To Nov 19, Monday to Thursday 9 a.m. to 9 p.m.; Friday 9 a.m. to 6 p.m.; Saturday 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Central Library Hamilton Room, first floor, 55 York Blvd. Prices range from $1 to $5. We’ve got Your Back, 2017 calendar in support of the Women’s Centre of Hamilton. Hand-painted images on the backs of 15 women reveal the courage that women embody when escaping abusive relationships. $20 each or 2 for $35. 519-718-3376 or CR2.4U@yahoo.com
One Stop Shopping, Nov. 18, 7 to 9:30 p.m. St. Andrew’s United Church, 479 Upper Paradise Rd. Free admission. Epicure, Tupperware, South Hill and more Norfolk Potters’ Guild Fall Pottery Sale, Nov. 18, 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. and Nov. 19, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. First Baptist Church, 129 Young St., Simcoe
Model Train Flea Market, Nov. 26, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Branch 36 Legion, 280 King St. W., Dundas. Tickets: $4, children under 12 admitted free. Model trains, planes, cars, ships and more. Dundas Modular Railway Club. 628-3436 St. John the Baptist Parish, Nov. 18, 4 to 9 p.m. and Nov. 19, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. correct address for bazaar is St. John School Gym at Central and Edgemont Streets
St. Ann’s Parish, 120 Sherman Ave. N. Correct dates for bazaar are Nov. 26, 2 to 7 p.m. and Nov. 27 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Cookie Walk, Nov. 19, 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Stoney Creek United Church, 1 King St. W., Stoney Creek Miscellaneous Pub Night and Talent Show, Nov. 18, 6 p.m. The Church of the Ascension, 64 Forest Ave. Doors open 5:30 p.m. tickets: $20. Reserve in advance 527-3505 Burloak Stamp Fair, Nov. 19, 9 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Burlington Seniors’ Centre, 2285 New St., Burlington. Free admission and parking. 575-2950 Along the Grand Christmas Tour of
Homes, UCW Grace United Church, Caledonia, Nov. 18, 1 to 4 and 6 to 9 p.m. and Nov. 19, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. House Tour tickets: $12. 765-4890 or visit graceunitedcaledonia.com
Central Presbyterian Church, Messy Church event, Nov. 25, 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. People of all ages come for a celebration, creativity and hospitality, crafts, worship, games and family-style meal. RSVP: melissa@cpchamilton.ca info: 522-9098 Christmas on the Twenty, Nov. 20, 2 p.m. Ker United Church, 9353 Twenty Rd., Caistor Centre. Fundraiser raffle for West Lincoln Community Care. Adults $15, child under 10 $5, under five admitted free. 662-3853 or 930-9791 Welcome Back to Otterville, Studio Tour, Nov. 19 and 20, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. 519-879-6352 or welcomebacktootterville.ca
Heritage Sing, Nov. 20, 4 p.m. sing old hymns and songs of the church with Al and Betty Lynn followed by
a Potluck dinner. Rymal Road Community Church, 1967 Rymal Rd. E., Stoney Creek. 578-3970 Support the Women of Tlamacazapa, Mexico by attending the We Are Your Future Exhibition in Hamilton, Nov. 19, 7 p.m. The Pearl Company, 16 Steven St. The Women Weavers of Palm. atzin.org Junior Datebook Babysitting course for youth 10 and up, Nov. 19, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Canadian Red Cross, $60 includes book, lunch and snacks. 522-8485 ext. 1225 or hamilton.firstaid@redcross.ca Student Job Search Workshop, Nov. 22, 3:30 to 4:30 p.m. YMCA Employment Services, 427 Dundas St. E., Unite 1, Waterdown. Learn different ways to job search. Register 690-9927
Kingdom Kids, Wednesdays, 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. A free after-school program for kids (SK to Gr. 6). Games, crafts, songs, stories and supper. New Westminster Church, 1025 King St. E. 549-2599 or 545-3575
FISH Youth Group, fun, safe and engaging club for high schoolers meets Wednesdays, 7 p.m. for games, group studies and volunteer opportunities. Ancaster Christian Reformed Church, 70 Garner Rd. E., Ancaster. ancastercrc.org or stop at the Wilson HUB, 370 Wilson St. E., Ancaster Museums/Galleries Fundraising Dinner in support of the Grimsby Museum, Nov. 18, 5:45 p.m. Liuna Gardens, 526 Winona Rd. RSVP: Nov. 8, tickets: $95 pp. Dinner and auction, The Northwest Passage in Story and Song guest speaker: David Newland. 945-5292 Fieldcote Memorial Park and Museum, call for submissions. The museum is holding a juried exhibition of recent work from Hamilton area artists. Exhibit runs from Jan. 21 to March 18. Submit up to three entries of art work completed within the last two years. 627-0222 or email jep661@gmail.com Seniors Hot lunch and learn, by Seniors Connect, Nov. 23, 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. featuring Ancaster Swing Band. Faith Lutheran Church, 1907 King St. E. Donation: $5. 549-5550
Grimsby Seniors Club, Christmas dinner and dance, to the band Now and Then, Dec. 2, 6 to 11 p.m. Livingston Activity Centre, 18 Livingston Ave. Buy tickets early: $25, $27 non-members. Call 309-2075
Movie Nights, Nov. 21 and 22, 6 p.m. Sackville Hill Seniors Recreation Centre, 780 Upper Wentworth St. Members $2, non-members $4.35. Sign up in advance 546-2541 Hi-Lite Seniors, crib, euchre, carpet bowling, Wednesdays, 1 p.m. St. Michael’s Anglican Church, 1188 Fennell Ave. E. Rosedale Seniors Club, Rosedale Arena, 100 Greenhill. Progressive euchre, 4 and 6 hand bid euchre, contract and duplicate bridge. Runs Monday to Saturday all year. 540-5320 Mountain Friendship Seniors Club Wednesdays, shuffleboard 1 to 4 p.m.; euchre Thursdays, 1 to 4 p.m. Friendship tea, coffee, cookies after the games. Mountain Arena, Hester St. Has elevator. 388-5075 or 388-1916 Dundas Seniors Club, euchre, bid euchre, shuffle board, cribbage and bridge. Beginners welcome. Tea/coffee, cookies. 627-2433
Stoney Creek Seniors Club 60 (ages 55 plus), 6 King St. W., Stoney Creek. Table top shuffleboard, Tuesdays, 1 p.m. as well as euchre, bid euchre, cribbage and bridge. 664-6110. Beginners welcome
Texas Hold’em, Tuesdays 12:30 p.m., Carpet Bowling Mondays 1 p.m. Also offering Aerobics, Zumba, Tia Chi, Yoga, Ceramics, Pottery, and Belly Dancing. St. Peter’s HARRRP, 705 Main St. E., For times and locations please call, 544-0050 or larry.harrrp@gmail.com
Winona Seniors features weekly activities running Monday to Saturday, Winona Senior Citizen’s Community Centre, 1239 Hwy. 8, Stoney Creek. Activities include: art classes, exercise, zumba, bid euchre, bridge, shuffleboard, line dancing, tai chi, and snooker. Open all year round. 643-4563.