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
Dundas Community Food Drive, Sept. 29, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Dundas Community Food Drive needs your help. Place your non-perishable food donations outside your door for a volunteer to collect. Volunteers needed. Email: knorwood@dundascommunityservices.com 627-5461
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
Volunteer, daytimes, Joseph Brant Hospital, Burlington in our Assisted Dining/Feeding Program. Training is provided. Register for our Information Session: Oct. 5, 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. in the Susan Busby Room, Joseph Brant Hospital. Call or email: Carolann Badger 6323730 Ext. 1443 cbadger@josephbranthospital.ca
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, 55 Governor’s Rd., Dundas. 627-3541 ext. 2325 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. Register by Oct. 2. 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 905529-0700 x. 2251 or email voncsshamilton@von.ca
SELF-HELP/WELLNESS
VON Caregiver Education Series, free 4-part series from stress to strength, Oct. 4, 11, 18, 25, 1 to 3 p.m. Aberdeen Gardens Retirement Residence, 330 Dundurn St. S. With notice, in-home respite care, PSW comes 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
Teen Grief Relief, Sept. 29, 10 a.m. Village of Wentworth Heights, 1620 Upper Wentworth St. Free 8-week support group for teens grieving the loss of someone special. Friends in Grief. Register by Sept. 28. 318-0059
Memory Cafe, with musician Aidan Purnell, Oct. 1, 10:30 a.m. Dundas Library, 18 Ogilvie St., Dundas. Safe, comfortable, supportive space for people with memory issues to enjoy music and socializing. 6273507
Speech Reading Class, Oct. 2, 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, Oct. 4, 7 p.m. St. John United Church, 195 E38th St. 297-1501 or acceptancegroup@outlook.com
Alpha, Oct. 1, 6:30 p.m. Dundas Calvin Church, 420 Hwy 5 W., Dundas. 519-242-9304
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 Thursday, noon to 4 p.m. Friday. 545-2525 or mentalhealthrights.ca
Depression, anxiety, fears and panic attacks. Recovery Canada has a program that will help. Weekly meetings available. visit recoverycanada.org
MEETINGS
Stoney Creek Garden Club, Oct. 1, 7 p.m. Church of Our Saviour the Redeemer, 25 Lake Ave. S. Guest fee $20. Speaker: Mark Zelinski Stoney Creek Historical Society, Oct. 3, 7 p.m. Municipal Centre, 777 Hwy 8. Speaker: Al McLaren, History of the Hamilton Beach Rescue Unit. Non-members $2 Health Economic Perspectives and the Future of Cancer Treatments, Oct. 4, noon, Ron Joyce Centre, Room 429, 4350 South Service Rd., Burlington. Register by Oct. 2. $10. Speaker: Dr. Christopher Longo. Email: tawsm1@mcmaster.ca 5259140 Flamborough Heritage Society, Sept. 28, 7:30 p.m. Waterdown Legion, 79 Hamilton St. N. Speaker: Bob Thomas, Motorcycles in the Military. Email: society@flamboroughhistory.com Royal Astronomical Society, Sept. 29, 8 p.m. Waterdown Legion, 79 Hamilton St. N. Visit www.hamiltonrasc.ca for more information. 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
Stoney Creek Quilters Guild, Oct. 3, 6:30 p.m. Stoney Creek Legion, 12 King St. E. Yearly $35, guest $5. Email: wyliemarilyn@gmail.com
#1 Toastmasters, Oct. 2, noon, YMCA Downtown, 79 James St. S. 308-8043 Valley Town Toastmasters, Oct. 4, 7 p.m. Dundas Town Hall, lower level, 60 Main St., Dundas. Topic: Thanksgiving. 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
Warm Water Exercises, Sept. 28, 8:30 a.m. St. Joseph’s Villa Pool, 56 Governor’s Rd., Dundas. Daily warm water exercise classes and baby swim classes. $6. 627-3541 Line Dancing, Sept. 28, 7 p.m. Bethel Church, 616 Dunda St. E., Waterdown. Basic instruction followed by regular dance. $10. 689-7796 Progressive Euchre, Sept. 28, 7:30 p.m. Dundas Legion, 280 King St. W. $5, 627-7221
Stitch and Chatter, Oct. 2, 10 a.m. St. James United Church, 306 Parkside Dr., Waterdown. Bring knitting, crocheting, crafting for coffee and conversation. Email: stjames@stjameswaterdown.ca Carlisle Book Club, Oct. 2, 3:30 p.m. Carlisle Library, 1496 Centre Rd., Flamborough. Club meets first Tuesday of the month. This meeting will discuss The Kitchen House by Kathleen Grissom. Registration required. 689-8769
Laughter Yoga, Wednesday 2 to 3 p.m. St. Peter’s HARRRP, 705 Main St. E. Adults, free. 544-0050 Euchre, Fridays, 7:30 p.m. Burkholder Church, 465 Mohawk Rd. E. $2 includes refreshments
Craft Circle, Oct. 1, 9 a.m. to noon, St. Georges Church, 134 Emerson St. Free. Knitting, crochet, jigsaw puzzles and more. Wheelchair accessible.
Parkinson’s Chorus, Oct. 3, 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, Oct. 3, 9 a.m. Melrose United Church, 86 Homewood Ave. Women’s Choir singing a variety of music. 628-1608 John DiMarchi (a.k.a. Johnny Guitar), Sept. 29, 3 p.m. The Wing, 447 Wing RCAF Association, 3210 Homestead Dr., Mount Hope. 289280-0157
Reflection Band, Sept. 28, 7 p.m. 447 Wing RCAF Association, 3210 Homestead Dr., Mount Hope. 289280-0157
Blackhawk Motor Cycle Club, Sept. 30, 1 to 4 p.m. Show and Sine, 447 Wing RCAF Association, 3210 Homestead Dr., Mount Hope. 289280-0157
Ken Musson, dance, Sept. 29, 8 p.m. Club Room, Branch 163 Legion, 435 Limeridge Rd. E. Members $5, non-member $6. 387-4515
GOOD FOOD
Beef on a Bun, Sept. 28, 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Dundas Legion, 280 King St. W. Also lasagna roll-ups with garden salad, fries, $9. 627-7221 Roast Beef Dinner, Sept. 29, 6 to 7:30 p.m. Millgrove United Church, 370 Concession 5 W., Flamborough. $20.
Soul Food, Oct. 4, 6 p.m. Grace Anglican Church, 157 Mill St. N., Waterdown. Dinner and worship, feed the body and soul. Free. 6896715
Community Lunch, Oct. 3, 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, Sept. 28, 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
White Elephant Sale, Sept. 29, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. St. Peter and Paul Parish, 50 Brucedale Ave. E. Rummage Sale, Sept. 28 and 29, 10 a.m. to noon. St. Paul’s Presbyterian Church, 70 James St. S.
Run for the Cure Garage Sale, Sept. 29, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Parking Lot, CIBC, 9 Hamilton St. N., Waterdown. All proceeds to RFC.
St. Andrew’s Silent Auction, Sept. 29, 4 to 8 p.m. St. Andrew’s United Church, 479 Upper Paradise Rd. Food available for purchase during sale. Email: standrewshomeshow@hotmail.com Hamilton and District Injured Workers Group Fall Penny Sale, Oct. 3, 5:30 to 9 p.m. Legion Branch 58, 1180 Barton St. E.
Ancaster Farmers Market, Oct. 3, 3 to 7 p. m. 37 Halson St. Draws start at 7 p.m. Must be 18 to participate, children must be accompanied by an adult.
Waterdown Village Farmers’ Market, Sept. 29, 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. Waterdown Legion, 79 Hamilton St. Binbrook Farmers Market, Sept. 29, 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 Durand Market, Oct. 3, 3 to 7 p.m. Central Presbyterian Church, 165 Charlton Ave. W.
Heritage Green Farmer’s Market, Oct. 4, 3 to 7 p.m. 360 Isaac Brock Dr., Stoney Creek
WALKS/RUNS/RIDES
Kids for Kenya: Toilet Run, Sept. 29, 9 a.m. to noon. Churchill Park Clubhouse, 167 Cline Ave. S. Children, $25. Register by Sept. 29. Raising funds to build latrines in Kenya. 289-683-1061
Just Walk, Sept. 29, 9 a.m. Walk with a Doc, free, fun accessible walk in Cootes Paradise, Aviary Parking Lot. Short informative session followed by a walk at your own pace. Email: info.walkwithadoc@gmail.com Schizophrenia Society of Ontario Peace of Minds Walk, Sept. 29, 10:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Bayfront Park, 200 Harbour Front Dr. 4K walk around Bayfront park, pumpkin decorating and other children’s activities. Email: msueping@schizophrenia.on.ca Hamilton Armouries Ghost Walks, Sept. 29, 8:30 p.m. 200 James St. N. $17.25. Email: info@ghostwalks.com CNAF Autism Acceptance Walk, Run or Ride, Sept. 30, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Confederation Beach Park, 680 Waterfront Trail. Confederation Park Willow Cove Pavilion. Registration and pledge form details cnaf.net
Bruce Trail Day, Sept. 30, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Guided hike along the Bruce Trail overlooking Burlington’s most scenic park. Hikes depart every hour. Info: www.iroquoia.on.ca
MISCELLANEOUS
Dundas Studio Tour, Sept. 29 to 30, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. both days. Eight studio locations and 30 artists. dundasstudiotour.com
Battle of the Brushes Fundraiser, Sept. 28, 7 p.m. Cotton Factory, 270 Sherman Ave. N. In support of RE-create outreach Art Studio. Tickets at the door: $20. Luminous Energetic Pathways Sacred Centre, 2nd Anniversary Open House, Sept. 29, 1 to 5 p.m. 720 Guelph Line, Suite 302B, Burlington. 289-828-3640 luminousenergeticpathways1@gmail.com Etsy Made in Canada, Sept. 29, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Lincoln Alexander Centre, 160 King St. E. Made in Canada celebrating crafters, collectors, and artisans. Admission $2. Email: hamiltonetsyteam@gmail.com
Tax Planning Tips, Sept. 29, 10:30 a.m. Waterdown Library, 163 Dundas St. E. Register by Sept. 28. 689-6269
Oxford Learning Anniversary, Sept. 29, noon to 3 p.m. Oxford Learning Centre, 520 Hwy 8, Stoney Creek. Celebrating 10 years. Supporting Hamilton Food Share. Activities for children, car trunk garage sale, raffle and more. Carlisle/Freelton Scouts Paper and Bottle Drive, Sept. 29, 9 a.m. Have bottles/papers curbside for pickup or drop them at Carlisle United Church, 1432 Centre Rd. before noon. Info or special pickups 690-3700
Golden Horseshoe Post Card Club Antique Cards Show and Sale, Sept. 30, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Dundas Lions Community Centre, 10 Market St. S. Free. Email: jon@soyka.ca
Stories in Stone, Sept. 29, 11 a.m. Hamilton Cemetery Historical Walking Tours. Past Mayors Tour. Free. Gatehouse, 777 York Blvd. Hamilton 1st Tour. Approximately 2 hours, hosted by Robin McKee. 544-9559
JUNIOR DATEBOOK
Family Fun Day, Sept. 30, 1 to 3:30 p.m. AGH, 123 King St. W. Family time tour, hands-on art making fun. AGH members free, General $5 per family (2 adults and up to 4 children). 527-6610 Thanksgiving Day Crafts, Oct. 1, 4 p.m. Carlisle Library, 1496 Centre Rd., Flamborough. Fun turkeyinspired crafts to take home for Thanksgiving. All materials provided. Registration required. Ages 4 to 12. 689-8769 Toastmasters Youth Leadership
Program, Oct. 2, 4 p.m. Hamilton Library, 55 York Blvd. Ages 13 to 17. Workshop consists of eight 2-hour sessions that enable teens to develop leadership and communication skills. Register. Session 3 of 8. 5123516
Imagination Stations, Sept. 29, 10:30 a.m. Dundas Library, 18 Ogilvie St. Build, create a display with a variety of educational kits and resources. Ages 4 to 12. Free. 6273507
MUSEUMS/GALLERIES
Let the Dream Take Flight Tea and Fashion Show and Silent Auction, Sept. 28, 2 p.m. for Fieldcote Memorial Park and museum. St. John’s Anglican Church, 272 Wilson St. E. Tickets: $35. 648-8144 Applefest, Sept. 29, 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Battlefield House Museum and Park, 77 King St. W., Stoney Creek. Non-members: $2, free parking, wheelchair accessible. Email: battlefield@hamilton.ca Culture Days, Sept. 29, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Dundas Museum and Archives, 139 Park St. W. Scavenger hunts available for pickup at the museum. Each clue within walking distance of the museum. All completed hunts will win a prize. 6277412
AGH Street Photography Walking Tour, Sept. 29, noon to 3 p.m. Art Gallery of Hamilton, 123 King St. W. Register by Sept. 28. AGH members $20, non-members $25. 5276610
A Taste of Warm Bread, Sept. 30, 12:30 to 4 p.m. Westfield Heritage Village, 1049 Kirkwall Rd., Rockton. $11. Visit www.westfieldheritage.ca
SENIORS
Free Seniors Exercises, Sept. 28, 8:45 a.m. St. Joseph’s Healthcare, 100 West 5th St. Class focuses on movement, balance and stretches in seated or standing position. 522-1155 ext. 38756
Learn to Knit, social time playing board games, dominoes, refreshments, Sept. 28, 1 p.m. Flamborough Senior Centre, 163 Dundas St. E. 546-2424
International Day of Older Persons, Oct. 1, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Hamilton City Hall, 71 Main St. W. Speakers, displays relative to Seniors’ Health, securities. City Hall council chambers and foyer Conversations Commons, Oct. 2, 2 p.m. Stoney Creek Library, 777 Hwy 8. Participants engage in a lively discussion of the newsworthy topic of the month. 289-775-5330 Balance Class, Oct. 3, 8 a.m. S.I.M. Gym, St. Joseph’s Villa, 56 Governor’s Rd., Dundas. Free for members $4 non-members. 627-3541 Stoney Creek Seniors Christian Coffee Hour, Oct. 2, 9:45, Winona Vine Estates, 269 Glover Rd. 6431261
Ballroom Dancing, Oct. 4, 7:30 p.m. Flamborough Seniors Centre, 163 Dundas St. E., Flamborough. Singles. Have fun learning a variety of ballroom dance steps. $54. 5462424 ext. 6315
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, Oct. 4, 2 p.m. Flamborough Senior Centre, 163 Dundas St. E. $4, 25 cents extra cards, free for members, $2.55 non-members. 5462424