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Volunteers T.E.A.D. Equestrian Association for the Disabled needs volunteers: leaders and sidewalkers, night feeders, volunteer captains, maintenance helpers, administrative assistance, data entry, website, photographer, board members, fundraising, displays and events and stable help. The next training session is May 12, 6 to 8:30 p.m. 679-8323 ext. 221 or volunteer@tead.on.ca Fieldcote Memorial Museum volunteers are needed for the annual spring cleanup in the gardens, 64 Sulphur Springs Rd., Ancaster April 22, 9:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. rain or shine. Students needing volunteer hours welcome. 304-3708 YWCA Hamilton’s Seniors Peer
Connector Program, volunteers age 55+ provide in-home social support and can accompany isolated seniors to attend activities and appointments in the community. If you would like to support other seniors contact 522-9922 ext. 316 or shanley@ywcahamilton.org
Lady Hamilton Club needs volunteer members to promote Hamilton at the Visitor Centre, 28 James St. N. and through displays and walking tours in affiliation with Tourism Hamilton. Contact website: www.ladyhamiltonclub.com
Scouts Canada needs volunteers to help youth members enjoy great programs inside and outdoors. East Hamilton and Stoney Creek requires several people age 16 plus to help. Extensive training is provided and required. Info: 389-4313
VON Hamilton is looking for volunteers to assist in the adult day centre tending their new community garden and spending time one-on-one or in group activities with clients. Volunteers are also needed to help deliver Meals on Wheels and also urgently needed to share social time and conversation visiting seniors in their home. 529-0700 or voncsshamilton@von.ca Self-HelpMS Hamilton-HaltonSociety of Canada, Chapter, free MultipleSession for Sclerosis individuals101 Educationnewly diagnosed,24, 6:30 to 8:30 family p.m. and Speakers: friends. Dr. April Paulseth Register: and 527-7874Dr. Nandiniext. 3503 Daljit,or catharine.everets@mssociety.caProstate Cancer Information and Outreach Group, Hamilton April 26, 7:30 p.m. St. Mark’s United Church, 1 Lyndale Dr., Dundas. Speaker: Dr. Oren Cheitfetz, research update on exercise for men. Family, friends and caregivers welcome. Parkinson Hamilton Chapter, open house, April 22, 10:30 a.m. to noon. Guest speaker Dr. Barbara Connolly. Garwood Jones Auditorium, St. Peters Hospital, 88 Maplewood Ave. Caregiver Free Workshop Series VON Hamilton Wednesdays April 26 and May 3, 10 a.m. to noon at Hamilton Family Health Team, 133 King St. W., Suite 203 Dundas (above Shoppers). Register VON 523-1055 ex 408 info and the schedule of upcoming workshops Hamilton Burlington Alienated Grandparents Anonymous, April 25, 7 p.m. Burlington Golf and Country Club, 422 North Shore Blvd. E., Burlington. Speakers: couple speaks about their present-day experiences using the court system to access a grandchild. aga.hamiltonburlington@gmail.com
Belonging, Adoptions Support Group, April 24, 7 p.m. Compass Point Bible Church, 1500 Kerns Rd., Burlington. For anyone touched by adoption. Taoist Tai Chi — Open Houses, April 26, 10 a.m. to noon and 7 to 9 p.m. and April 29, 12.30 to 2.30 pm. 86 Hester St. Learn about the health benefits of Taoist Tai Chi. 383-6347.
Mood Menders, April 25, 2 to 4 p.m. First Pilgrim United Church, 200 Main St. E. People living with or supporting someone with a mood disorder. Introducing Solid Foods to Your Baby, April 24, noon to 1 p.m. Waterdown Public Library, 163 Dundas St. E., Flamborough. Learn the essentials of when to start solid foods. Free. Anne Pichora, of Fresh Start Family Wellness. 689-669 Dundas Community Services, improve strength, agility and balance. Classes start April 24. Info: brain gym instructor 628-2030
Dr. Bob Kemp Hospice wants to hear from you about your experience with palliative care of a loved one. Join the focus group to help shape public education for caregivers, patients and their families. April 22, 6:30 to 8 p.m. 277 Stone Church Rd. E. Register: 387-2448, ext. 2214
Depression, anxiety, fears and panic attacks. Recovery Canada has a program that will help. Weekly meetings available. 304-6802 or visit recoverycanada.org Meetings Halton Quilters Guild, April 22, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. and April 23, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Stitches in Our Time Quilt Show The Crossroads Centre, 1295 North Service Rd., Burlington. Admission: $7, children 12 and under free. Free parking Head-of-the-Lake Historical Society, April 21, 7:30 p.m. Coach House of Dundurn Castle. Speaker: Margaret Houghton, her career in the local History and Archives section of the Main Branch of the Hamilton Public Library. headofthelake.ca Haldimand Horticultural Society, April 27, 7:30 p.m. St. Paul’s Anglican Church Hall, 27 Orkney St. E., Caledonia. Speaker: Bernie Solymar, reconnecting with nature. Everyone welcome. Hamilton Wentworth Heritage Association Fundraising Lecture, April 26, 7 p.m. Nash Jackson House, 77 King St. W., Stoney Creek. Relive the sinking of the Titanic, Canada’s role in the Titanic tragedy. Tickets: $10. 544-9559 or hwheritage@gmail.com
Our Native Land, understanding the history of local indigenous lands, April 26, 7 to 9 p.m. Speaker: Phil Monture, historian, former director of the Land Claims Research Office, Six Nations of the Grand river. Port Nelson United Church, 3132 South Dr., Burlington. All welcome Hamilton Naturalists Club, fall birding in Kazakhstan, bird study group, April 24, 7:30 p.m. Burlington Seniors Centre, 2285 New St. Free talk and slide show, all welcome. 637-7136 or http://hamiltonnature.org Flamborough Heritage Society, April 28, 8 p.m. St. James United Church, 306 Parkside Dr., Waterdown. Speaker: Gordon Beck, local aerial mapping, sharing his collection of 19th century maps and surveys of this area.
Probus Club, April 24, 10 a.m. Rotary Court, 30 John St. W., Flamborough. Speaker: Elsie Anderson, today’s real estate market. Guests and new members welcome. Info: 659-0226
Lecture: Gwynne Dyer, author, historian, journalist, April 26, 7 p.m. Hamilton Public Library, 55 York Blvd. Trump’s election to the U.S. presidency. Fourth floor. 546-3200
Public Lecture, Contemporary Spiritual Voices, April 23, 7:30 p.m. Westdale United Church, 99 North Oval. Speaker: Dr. Diana Butler Bass, her book Grounded: Finding God in the World. Cost $10, students free United Empire Loyalist Association of Canada, Hamilton Branch, April 27, 7:30 to 9:30 p.m. Speaker: Dr. David Galbriath, RBG, History of the Royal Botanical Gardens, and its landscape. Olivet United Church, 40 Empress Ave. Hamilton Quilters Guild’s Ellen Collington Memorial Lecture, April 27, 7 p.m. Annunciation of Our Lord Parish, 280 Limeridge Rd. W. Speaker: Laurie Swim, Lunenburg, Nova Scotia, the joy of quilting. 648-5979
Ancaster Township Historical
Society Speakers Series, April 28, 7:30 p.m. Ancaster Old Town Hall. Show and tell fun night, displaying family heirloom/heritage artifacts. Nonmembers $5. ancasterhistory.ca
Grimsby Garden Club, April 24, 7 p.m. Livingston Activity Centre, 18 Livingston Ave. Speaker: Sean James, bees, blooms and butterflies. Bee boxes and honey for sale.
Women Who Excel, April 25, 6 p.m. Sotiris Greek Restaurant, 3135 Harvester Rd., Burlington. $10 members, $20 nonmembers. Cash only at the door. Reserve: 512-8123 or info@womenwhoexcel.com
Climate Change: Our Renewable Future, April 22, 7 p.m. East Plains United Church, 375 Plains Rd. E., Burlington. Book study 7:30 p.m., west parking lot entrance. 639-4125 Canadian Federation of University Women, April 26, 7:30 p.m. Art Gallery of Burlington, 1333 Lakeshore Rd. Speaker: Susan Barberstock, shares her insight into consequences of the Truth and Reconciliation Report. Free, open to both men and women Hamilton #1 Toastmasters, Mondays from 7 to 8:30 p.m. downtown YMCA, 79 James St. S., Paddy Cline room. Builds confidence, communication and leadership skills. 648-9503 Valley Town Toastmasters, April 27, 7 p.m. Dundas Town Hall, lower level, 60 Main St., Dundas. Topic: Creativity. www.valleytowntoastmasters.com Stoney Creek Toastmasters, open Thursdays, 7:15 p.m., Optimist Club of Stoney Creek, 890 Queenston Rd. www.stoneycreektoastmasters .com Fun times Hamilton Naturalists’ Club, trivia night, April 22, 7 p.m. St. Paul’s United Church, 29 Park St., Dundas. Cost $15 pp or $80 for a team of 8. Snacks, 50/50 draw, licensed. land@hamiltonnature.org or 524-3339
Hawaiian Luau Night, April 22, 7 p.m. Costumes optional, dance to Great Vibes. Branch 58 Legion, 1180 Barton St. E. Cost $5.
Boccia, introductory free five-week sessions starting April 23, 2 to 3 p.m. Trinity Anglican Church, Simcoe. Email: NorfolkBoccia@gmail.com
Progressive Euchre, April 28, 8 p.m. Dundas Legion Ladies Auxiliary, 280 King St. W., Dundas. $5 pp. Prizes female and male high score.
Yoga, incorporate the medicine of trees with ancient practice of yoga breathing inspiring healing, tranquility in nature. April 23, 11 to 1 p.m. The Ringing Cedars, 1670 Gore Rd., Puslinch. Cost $25. jennie@itsawildthing.com
Dance to the music of Lionel Bernard, April 22, 7:30 p.m. Branch 163 Legion, 435 Limeridge Rd. E. $5 members, $6 nonmembers. 387-4515 Ronnie and the Corvairs, April 22, 8 p.m. Branch 551 Waterdown Legion, 79 Hamilton St., Flamborough. Everyone welcome Good Food Beef Dinner, April 23, 4 to 7 p.m. Tapleytown United Church, 413 Mud St. E. Tickets: $15, children under 12, $5. 643-2376 Copetown United Church Ham Dinner, April 23, 4:30 to 6 p.m. Copetown Community Centre and Lion’s Club, 1950 Governor’s Rd. Tickets at the door: $18, children ages 5 to 12 $8, children under 5 admitted free. All You Can Eat Pasta Dinner, take out, April 27, 3 to 7 p.m. Immaculate Heart of Mary Church, 934 Hwy 8,
Stoney Creek. Tickets: $10, children $5. 643-1637 or ihmchurch@cogeco.net Ghana Schools of Dreams Taste of Africa, April 21, 6:30 p.m. Michelangelo Banquet Centre, 1555 Upper Ottawa St. Food, fun, entertainment. Give children hope, education, fuel for dreams. Tickets: $60, $30 children under 12. 978-3672 or http://www.ghanaschoolsof dreams.com/ Roast Beef Dinner, April 22, 5 p.m. Strabane United Church, 1565 Brock Rd., Flamborough. Tickets: $20, $10 children 10 and under, Take out $15. Tickets: 659-7679 or 659-7347 Knights of Columbus C7464 Perogie and Sausage Dinner, April 27, 3 to 7 p.m. Eat in or take out. Church of the Resurrection, 821 Upper Wentworth St. Cabbage rolls now available. Pre-orders on sale day only, call 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. 383-7899 Community Spaghetti Dinner, April 28, 6 p.m. Grace Anglican Church, 157 Mill St. N., Waterdown. All welcome, free will offering. Info: 689-6715
Turkey Dinner, April 29, 5 and 6:30 p.m. sittings St. Paul’s Anglican Church, 27 Orkney St., Caledonia. Homemade pies for dessert. Adults $15, child $8. Tickets: 765-9029
Spaghetti Dinner, April 29, 5 and 7 p.m. sittings. Case United Church, 6180 White Church Rd. E., Mt. Hope. Adults $15, children 6 to 12 $6, 5 and under free. Tickets: 679-6184 or 69203198
Fish and Chips dinner, Fridays, 5 to 7 p.m. Germania Club, 863 King St. E.
Homemade Meat Pie Dinner, April 21, 4 to 7 p.m. includes fries and peas, tea/coffee. Branch 622 Legion, 12 King St. E., Stoney Creek. $10, dessert $2 Eats ‘N’ More, April 26, noon to 1:30 p.m. Olivet United Church, 40 Empress Ave. Soup and sandwiches. Admission: loonie or free-will donation, activities from 1 to 1:30 p.m. Accessible. 385-5305
Dinner and Dance fundraiser, April 22, 6:30 p.m. Narula’s Banquet Hall, 1162 Barton St. E. Tickets: $40. Indian buffet, DJ, entertainment, prizes. Supporting missions to Eastern Europe. 545-2899
Beef on a Bun, April 28, 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Dundas Legion Ladies Auxiliary, 280 King St. W., Dundas. Lasagna Rollups, garden salad, $8.
Fish Fry, Fridays, 4 to 7 p.m. Branch 163 Legion, 435 Limeridge Rd. E. Followed by Karaoke with Annette. 387-4515 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 Plant, rummage, bake sales and more Hamilton District Chrysanthemum and Dahlia Society, annual Dahlia tuber auction, April 24, 7 to 9 p.m. Royal Botanical Gardens, 680 Plains Rd. W. Rummage Sale, April 22, 8 a.m. to noon St. John’s Lutheran Church, 104 Hughson St. N. Household items, good used clothing, knick-knacks, white elephant table and more. 527-6611 Rummage Sale, April 22, 9 to 11:30 a.m. Emmanuel United Church, 871 Upper Ottawa St. Dishes, small appliances, linens, small tools and more Spring Rummage Sale, April 22, 8:30 to 11:30 a.m. Appleby United Church, 4407 Spruce Ave., Burlington. 637-2942 Rotary Mom to Mom Sale, April 23, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Ancaster Rotary Centre, 385 Jerseyville Rd. W. Free
entry. Rent a table for $20. Register: http://bit.ly/2nH5i42
Spring Bazaar, April 22, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Burlington Gardens Retirement Living, 300 Plains Rd. W. Featuring many local vendors.
Spring Penny Sale, April 22, draw 1 p.m. St. Paul’s United Church, 42 Tragina Ave. N. Wheelchair accessible Rummage and garage sale, April 22, 8:30 to 11:30 a.m. Binkley United Church, 1970 Main St. W. Miscellaneous Strutting Acceptance Fashion Show for Autism, April 23, 11:30 a.m. Marquis Gardens, 1050 Rymal Rd. E. Fashion show, silent auction, specialty lunch. Guest speakers: Mayor Eisenberger and special ed advocate Ed Mahony. Tickets: $24, kids 10 and under $18. Canadian Autism Foundation 930-8682 Stitches in Our Time Quilt Show, April 22, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. and April 23, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. The Crossroads Centre, 1295 North Service Rd., Burlington. Free parking, admission: $7, children 12 and under free Hamilton Bay Sailing Club, information and registration night April 27, 7 p.m. Gartshore Building, Pier 4 Park. Learn to sail dinghies or keel boats
Come laugh your pies out, April 22, dinner 6:30 p.m. Theatre 7:15 p.m. HARRRP, 705 Main St. E. Pay-what-you-can donation. An opportunity to come together for good food, theatre, laughs and pie. Celebrate the work of the DSK Downstairs Kitchen. 529-5452
Victory Gardens, Second Annual Garden Kick off, April 22, noon to 3 p.m. The HVG Cancord site, behind Food Basics at Barton and Mary Streets. Help raise awareness about food insecurity issues. Hamiltonvictorygardens.org
Hamilton Stamp Club, Springpex, April 28, silent auction 7:30 p.m., voice auction 8 p.m. sales circuit books, 5 to 10 p.m. April 29, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. 20 dealers, youth booth, silent auctions and more. Bishop Ryan Secondary School, 1824 Rymal Rd. E. Free admission and parking.
Scrap metal drive and electronics drop off, April 22, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Olympic Arena, Dundas. Proceeds to Routes Youth Centre Dundas. 929-0572 Junior Superhero DatebookArt Makers, for ages 5 to 8. Saturdays May 20 to June 24, noon to 2 p.m. Grimsby Public At Gallery, 18 Carnegie Lane, Grimsby. Members $75, nonmembers $82. 945-3246 or grimsby.ca Museums/GalleriesGrimsby Public Art Gallery, Art House Café Lecture Series, April 21, 7 p.m. Speaker: Rebecca Johnson, Looking up to Heaven: An exploration of the ceiling in the upper-chapel of Sainte-Chapelle. Free, RSVP to reserve a seat: 945-3246 Art Gallery of Hamilton I Love Film
series, April 21, 7 p.m. AGH Annex, 118 James St. S. Saint Monica, a young girl desires to return to the Toronto church with which she grew up. Q&A with Terrance Odette to follow screening. Tickets: $8 AGH members, $10 nonmembers. 527-6610 ext. 252 HaldimandArchives, County Museum and
Classic Author Series: Pauline Johnson, April 26, 1 to 3 p.m. Admission by donation, no registration required. 8 Echo St., Cayuga. Info: 772-5880 SeniorsSt. George’s Seniors, April 24, 1 to 3 p.m. Singalong, games, light refreshments. Wheelchair accessible. 134 Emerson St. 522-3362 RBC Lunch and Learn, April 26, 10:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Register by April 24, 546-2999. Ancaster Senior Achievement Centre, 622 Alberton Rd. S. Stoney Creek Club 60, four and six hand bid euchre, bridge, cribbage and progressive euchre. Info: 664-6110 St. Joseph’s Healthcare Hamilton, West 5th site, offers a six-week program for adults age 65 and older to learn about normal memory changes with age and practical strategies to improve everyday memory. Groups start in May, Thursdays from 10 a.m. to noon. Cost $20 workbook. Register: 522-1155 ext. 36254