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VOLUNTEERS
Buskerfest, is currently recruiting volunteers to fill a variety of different positions from June 1 to 3. Dundas Community services: 6275461.
Welcome Inn Community Centre, Day Camp Counsellor is looking for volunteers to counsel children ages five to 11 throughout the month of July, Monday to Friday, 9 to 5. Requesting a two week minimum commitment. gladys@welcomeinn.ca.
Student Volunteers, like to work with older adults and need volunteer hours for school? Flexible times and days to volunteer. St. Joseph’s Villa, 56 Governor’s Rd., Dundas. 627-3541.
Welcome Inn Community Centre needs food bank volunteers, to work Monday, Wednesday or Friday, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Ruth. ruth@welcomeinn.ca. Volunteers, are required to help seniors get to medical appointments. Flexible schedule and mileage reimbursement. 529-0700. 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 helps seniors increase their social interactions and community participation. Looking for a Romanian speaking volunteer. Shannon: 522-9922 ext. 316 or shanley@ywcahamilton.org.
Lunch Bunch Volunteers, help isolated seniors come together to share a nutritious meal, picking people up at their homes and provide a ride to and from the lunch program at Idlewyld Manor or St. Joseph’s ambulatory Health Centre every second Tuesday, 11:30 to 2:30 p.m. VON Hamilton 529-0700. VON Hamilton, volunteers are requested to visit with lonely or isolated individuals in the community to have a chat, provide companionship and/or share a hobby. Visits are two hours per week on a flexible schedule. 529-0700.
SELF-HELP/WELLNESS
TOPS, Take Off Pounds Sensibly, June 4, 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. Networking with Job Developers, June 4, 9:30 a.m. Goodwill Career Centre, 1050 Upper Gage Ave. 526-8488.
Microsoft Word Basics, computer workshop, June 4, 10 a.m. YMCA Employment Services, 427 Dundas St. E., Unit 1, Waterdown. Learn some of the basic features of Microsoft Word 2016. 690-9927. 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. 8139120 or visit recoverycanada.org.
MEETINGS
Royal Astronomical Society, June 7, 8 p.m. Waterdown Legion, 79 Hamilton St. N. Topics ranging from galaxies to our solar system, presented by experts in their fields and club members.
Swift Adaptation: Birds of Urban Hamilton, June 4, 7:30 p.m. City Hall, 71 Main St. W. Hamilton Conservation Authority staff birding tour, walk the Hamilton downtown core. Observe rare and threatened birds that call Hamilton home. Pre-Register: limited: https://urbanbirds.eventbrite.ca.
Stoney Creek Quilters Guild, June 6, 6:30 p.m. Stoney Creek Legion, 12 King St. E. Meet with local quilters and find out about next year’s quilting workshops. Membership $35 a year, guest fee $5. Email: wyliemarilyn@gmail.com. Hamilton Amateur Astronomers, June 8, 7:30 p.m. Hamilton Spectator, 44 Frid St. Free admission with door prizes. An optional donation of non-perishable items for local food banks will be collected. 6274323
or amateurastonomy.org. Valley Town Toastmasters, June 7, 7 p.m. Dundas Town Hall, lower level, 60 Main St., Dundas. Topic: Democracy. valleytowntoastmasters.com.
First Waterdown Toastmasters, Tuesdays, 7:30 p.m. Grace Anglican Church, 157 Mill St. N., Waterdown. Open to the public. First three meetings free. waterdowntoastmasters.com.
Stoney Creek Toastmasters, Thursdays, 7:15 p.m. Optimist Club Hall, 890 Queenston Rd., Stoney Creek. Public Speaking and Leadership Training. 549-1354. 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
Card Night, June 1, 7 p.m. St. James United Church, 306 Parkside Dr., Waterdown. Play your favourite card game, minimal charge for refreshments. 689-6223.
Every Plateful Challenge, Open Mic Night, June 1, 8 p.m. The Studio, 1 Summers Lane. Sing with the house band, read a poem, do standup. Proceeds matched and donated to Hamilton Food Share.
Hamilton City Chess Club, fiveround tournament, June 8, 7 p.m. Emmanuel United Church, 871 Upper Ottawa St. Play begins at 7:30 p.m. chesshamilton@gmail.com. Community Appreciation Day, June 2, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. The Wing, 447 Wing RCAF Association, 3210 Homestead Dr., Mount Hope. DJ, food, outside patio, family, fun and friendship. 289-280-0157. Dundas Legion D-Day Parade and Church Service, June 3, 9:30 a.m. All veterans and legion members are invited to take part. St. James Church, 137 Melville St. 627-7221. Community Bus, June 5, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Walmart, 2190 Rymal Rd. E. Glanbrook Community Services, $7. Door to door shopping to Walmart. Reservations required: 6923464.
Travelling Beer Bellies Band, June 1, 8 p.m. The Wing, 447 Wing RCAF Association, 3210 Homestead Dr., Mount Hope. 289-280-0157. Warm Water Exercise, June 3, 8:30 a.m. St. Joseph’s Villa Pool, 56 Governor’s Rd., Dundas. All ages. Call for class times 627-3541. Ronnie and the Corvairs, dance, June 2, 7:30 p.m. Club Room, Branch 163 Legion, 435 Limeridge Rd. E. $5 members $6 nonmembers. 387-4515.
Learn to Play the Bagpipes, June 4, 6 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. Branch 58, Legion, 1180 Barton St. E. Pipe Band is looking for new members to learn to play the bagpipes or drums and join the band. Younger beginners (age 12 plus are welcome). All lessons free. Practices on Mondays. 664-4086.
Euchre, June 5, 7 p.m. Royal Canadian Legion, 79 Hamilton St. N., Waterdown. 689-6112.
Karaoke with Dorrie, Saturdays, 8 p.m.; live entertainment 2 to 5 p.m. Saturdays; Stoney Creek Jammers 6:30 p.m. Main Hall Tuesdays. Cribbage Wednesdays, 7 p.m. Branch 622, Legion, 12 King St. E., Stoney Creek. 662-4171.
GOOD FOOD
St. Vladimir's Ukrainian Orthodox Church, 855 Barton St. E. Perogies ($7./dz), cabbage rolls ($15/dz), borscht ($7./L). June 15 and 16; 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Preorders only by June 8: 547-9777 or stvladperogies@gmail.com.
Rockton Lions, all you can eat fish fry, June 2, 4:30 p.m. to 8 p.m. Beverly Community Centre, 680 Hwy 8, Flamborough. Tickets at the door: $30, $25 advance. In support of Lions Foundation Dog Guides and other community projects. 289-799-1287.
High Tea and Fashion Show, June 3, 2 p.m. Church of the Resurrection, 435 Mohawk Rd. W. Tickets: $20. 389-1942 or oneresurrection@rogers.com. Ministry Banquet, June 4, 6 p.m. Bethel gospel Tabernacle, 1355 Upper Wellington St. Tickets: $20, $10 children 12 and under. Fundraising dinner for Focus On the World Ministries. 387-9469. Wing Night, June 8, 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. Dundas Legion, 280 King St. W. 1lb wings, veggies/dip $10, fries $3. Eat in or take out. 6277221.
Community Lunch, June 5, noon to 1 p.m. Church of the Resurrection, 435 Mohawk Rd. W. Delicious and nutritious lunch served Wednesdays. Donations appreciated.
Fish and Chips, June 1, 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. Branch 58 Legion, 1180 Barton St. E. Haddock, fries, coleslaw, beverage, $9. Selection of pies. 544-6385.
WALKS/RUNS/RIDES
MacKids Walk and Wheel, June 2, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Bayfront Park, 200 Harbour Front Dr. Support of McMaster Children’s Hospital and Roy Joyce Children’s Health Centre. $25 ages 18 and over. Email: cordeiromi@hhsc.ca.
Case for Kids Walk, Run, Ride, to end child poverty, June 3, noon to 3 p.m. Bayfront Park, 200 Harbour Front Dr. Picnic lunch, music, entertainment, kids zone and more. Funds raised go toward Hamilton’s high-priority neighbourhoods through Wesley. 528-5629.
Walk for Arthritis, June 3, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Dundurn Castle, 610 York Blvd. 632 9390 or Email: burlingtonwalktofightarthritis@arthritis.ca.
Heart and Stroke Big Bike Ride, June 4, 2 p.m. 3 km ride at one of 8 different event locations, dress up, have tons of fun. bigbike.ca or 5744105.
Walk N Roll for Stroke Recovery, June 3, 8:30 a.m. registration. Burlington Lions Club, 471 Pearl St. In support of Stroke survivors. Walk N Roll starts 9 a.m. srcburlington.net. Golf4LIfe Tournament for Mark Preece Family House, June 5, 10:30 a.m. Flamborough Hills golf Club, 71 Hwy 52 North. markpreecehouse.ca.
Interval House of Hamilton Drives For Lives Golf Tournament, June 6, 11 a.m. Century Pines Golf Club, 592 Westover Rd., Flamborough. $175. Proceeds go directly to assist women and children who have experienced abuse or violence. intervalhousehamilton.org/golf.
MISCELLANEOUS
Horse Rescue Ontario, Family Open House and Fundraiser, June 2, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Horse Rescue Ontario, 628 Ofield Rd. N., Waterdown. Activities for everyone, BBQ, crafts, horse grooming, card reading and more. horserescueontario.org.
Kitty-Paw-Looza, June 2, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. UA Local 67, 195 Dartnall Rd. Celebrate all things cat, fundraising event. Yoga with kittens, craft station, vendor marketplace and more. 574-7722.
Yoga at the Aviary, June 2, 10 a.m. Aviary Gardens, 85 Oak Knoll Dr. Fundraiser for Friends of the Aviary followed by a tour of the aviary. Rain date: June 3, 10 a.m. Bring your own yoga mat. Yin yoga, pay what you can.
Sir John A. Macdonald Society, June 3, 2 p.m. honouring Sir John A. Macdonald’s Life. Meet at the Sir John A. Macdonald Statue, Gore Park. Meet and greet after the ceremony. Robin McKee, 289-6826452.
Quilts in Bloom, June 1 and 2, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Ancaster Fairgrounds, 630 Trinity Rd. S. Tickets: $8. Wheelchair accessible. Dundas International Buskerfest, June 1, 6:30 p.m. to 10 p.m.; June 2, 11:30 a.m. to 10 p.m.; June 3, 11:30 a.m. to 6 p.m. Downtown Dundas. Email: info@downtowndundas.ca. Farm Crawl, June 2, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Weir’s Line Lavender and Apiary, 223 Weirs Lane, Dundas. Hamilton area farms and rural businesses partnering to invite the public to visit their operations and see what local food, organics, animal husbandry and niche product cultivation is all about. farmcrawlhamilton.ca.
Barton Village Festival, June 2, noon to 8 p.m. Barton Village 448 Barton St. E. Barton St. E closed between Wentworth St. N. and Victoria Ave. N. Free family festival, performances, animal shows, vendors and activities. Email: info@bartonvillage.ca
Miracle Plane Pull in support of McMaster Children’s Hospital Foundation, June 3, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Canadian Warplane Heritage Museum, 9280 Airport Rd. Each team of 15 to 25 members have two opportunities to pull a Boeing 727. 679-4183.
Peace4Hamilton, June 3, 11 a.m. Woodlands Park, 501 Barton St. E. Share an afternoon of music and special appearances from local artists and football associations. Free handouts, first come first serve. Email: peace4hamilton@gmail.com.
Electronics and Clothing Recycling to June 10, 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. Millgrove United Church, 370 Concession 5 West, Flamborough. Please bag clothing, large trailer is located at the side of the church. Pickup or questions: 689-7479.
Stories in Stone, June 2, 11 a.m. Hamilton Cemetery Historical Walking Tours. Free. Gatehouse, 777 York Blvd. Masonic Tour. Approximately 2 hours, hosted by Robin McKee. 544-9559. Peacebuilding, June 1, 6:30 p.m. The Rock on Locke, 320 Charlton Av. W. Speaker: Matthew Scott, welcoming the peace of Christ in our communities and in the world.
JUNIOR DATEBOOK
Imagine In the Park, free children’s arts festival, June 2, 10:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Gage Park, 1072 Main St. E. Twenty-two local professional artists and authors host hands-on workshops for children ages 4 to 12. Email: imagineintheparksocial@gmail.com.
Plant and Play, June 2, 10:30 a.m. Dundas Library, 18 Ogilvie St., Dundas. Celebrate 100in 1 day by planting wildflowers you can take home. Enjoy the library’s new patio, plant, play, read. Email: communications@hpl.ca. Rolston Wildwood Project Kids
Program, June 2, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Hamilton Community Food Centre, 310 Limeridge Rd. W., Unit 10. Register by May 26. Saturdays will venture into Captain Cornelius Park for forest games, nature activities, gardening and more. Free lunch provided by Neighbour to Neighbour. registration: n2nforestanimator@gmail.com.
Student Job Search Workshop, June 5, 3:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. YMCA Employment Services, 427 Dundas St. E. Unit 1, Waterdown. Learn different ways to job search to find your next part-time job. Register: 690-9927.
MUSEUMS/GALLERIES
40th Anniversary, opening reception at the Art Gallery of Burlington, June 1, 6 p.m. It is also the 60th Anniversary of the Burlington Handweavers and Spinners Guild. The two milestones will come together at the “Table of Celebration” installation. Art Gallery of Burlington, 1333 Lakeshore Rd. 632-7796.
Dundurn Historic Kitchen Garden, free one-day, plant-sharing event, June 2, noon to 4 p.m. Dundurn National Historic Site, 610 York Blvd. Quantities are limited and participants are required to bring a 6-inch plastic pot or sturdy plastic bag for transplanting. 546-2872. Re-enactment of the Battle of Stoney Creek, June 2, 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. June 3, 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Battlefield House Museum and Park National Historic Site, 77 King St. W. Free. 662-8458.
Whisky and Wine, June 8, 7 p.m. Ireland House Museum, 2168 Guelph Line, Burlington. Ticket includes drink, hors d’oeuvres, choice of wine or scotch tasting, coffee/dessert bar. $75. museumsofburlington.ca.
SENIORS
Sackville Hill Seniors Recreation Centre Movie Nights, June 4 and 5, 6 p.m. Members $2, nonmembers $4.55, includes snacks. Sign up in advance. 780 Upper Wentworth St. 546-2541.
Texas Hold’em Tournament, June 5, 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. for 55 and over. St. Peter’s HARRRP, 705 Main St. E. Register: 921-5460 or larry.harrrp@gmail.com. Connecting Seniors, from isolation to inclusion, June 5, 12:30 p.m. YWCA, 75 MacNab St. S. Free lunch and community event. . Register: 777-3837.
Living Well on Retirement, June 6, 2:30 p.m. Waterdown Library, 163 Dundas St. E. Learn ways to increase income, reduce expenses and live on a retirement income. Register: 689-6269.
Senior Safety, Frauds and Scams, June 6, 7 p.m. Mountsberg Community Centre, 2133 Centre Rd., Flamborough. Strabane Women’s Institute meeting with Const. Kimberly Kikas, senior support officer. 659-3465.
Wii Bowling for Older Adults, June 5, 10:30 a.m. Ancaster Library, 300 Wilson St. E. Light exercise and lots of fun for seniors to be social and active. 648-6911.
Albertones Looking for New Members, June 5, 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. Ancaster Senior Achievement Centre, 622 Alberton Rd. S. Gentlemen who enjoy singing can join a fourpart harmony male chorus that practice at the centre and perform in the community. Info: 546-2999. Bridge Players, wanted to play Contract Bridge, at the Ancaster Senior Achievement Centre 55+, Mondays from 1 to 3:30 p.m. Cost $1 per visit plus senior recreation membership. 546-2999.