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
Volunteers are needed to participate in organization and running of monthly meetings and hear prominent guest specialists. Hamilton Prostate Cancer Support Group, Canadian Cancer Society Hamilton Brant-Norfolk Community Office, 328 Mountain Park Ave. 575-9220 Give the Gift of Life. With every blood donation, you help save 3 lives. Hamilton Blood Donor Clinic, 35 Stone Church Rd. Donate blood: book your appointment 1-888-2366283
Donate Blood, Jan. 14, 2:30 to 7:30 p.m. St. Thomas the Apostle Catholic Church, 715 Centre Rd., Flamborough. Book your appointment. blood.ca
N2N is looking for tutors for their Math Program, after school, 2 times 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 middle school students Grades 7 and 8. Contact: tutor@n2ncentre.com or 574-1334 ext. 204
Cancer Assistance Program is looking for volunteer drivers in Hamilton area for its transportation program. teamlead@cancerassist.ca or 383-9797, ext. 102
VON Hamilton is seeking volunteers to help seniors and adults with a disability get to their medical appointments. Flexible schedule and reimbursement provided. 529-0700 ext. 2251 or email voncsshamilton@von.ca
Dundas Community Services Assisted Transportation Program is looking for drivers to drive seniors and person with disabilities in Dundas to medical appointments or grocery shopping. Flexible schedule. Mileage paid. Info: Ariel, 627-5461.
SELF-HELP/WELLNESS
Ontario Lung Support Group, Jan. 17, 3 p.m. Les Charter Family YMCA, 356 Rymal Rd. E. Diagnosis of lung disease brings endless questions and concerns. Bring your caregivers and join us for this free event. Email: Catchyourbreath60@gamil.com
Parkinson Support Group, Jan. 12, 10:30 a.m. St. Peters Hospital, Garwood Jones Auditorium, Alexander Pavilion, 88 Maplewood Ave.
Hamilton and District Ostomy Association, open mike night, Jan. 15, 7:30 p.m. Sacred Heart Community Centre, 24 Poplar Ave. Griefshare Support Group, Jan. 14, 6:30 p.m. Peoples Church, 510 Mohawk Rd. W. Register by Jan. 7. 548-6972.
Pain Management, Jan. 14, Sherwood Library, 467 Upper Ottawa St. Free six-week Chronic Pain Self Management workshop. 546-3249 Interview Skills Workshop, Jan. 14, 2 p.m. YMCA Employment Services, 427 Dundas St. E., Unit 1, Waterdown. Registration required. 6909927
Take Off Pounds Sensibly (TOPS), Jan. 14, 6 p.m. Wesley United Church, 651 Hwy 8, Stoney Creek. First visit is free. 289-682-2338 Employment Counselling, Jan. 14, 9 a.m. Dundas Community Services, 2 King St. W., Unit 3A. Free and accessible employment counselling partnered with YMCA Employment Services, Waterdown. 627-5461 Networking with Job Developers, Jan. 14, 9:30 a.m. Goodwill Centre, 1050 Upper Gage Ave. Search and share job leads. 526-8488
Calorie Counters, Jan. 15, 5 p.m. Millgrove United Church, 370 5th concession West, Flamborough. Support for those looking to lose extra pounds.
Meditation and Chi Gong Classes, Jan. 17, 7 p.m. Cambodian Temple, 514 Barton St. E., Stoney Creek. Classes are beneficial for stress relief, anxiety and depression. Email: buddhadipa.99@gmail.com 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/
Nicotine Anonymous, Fridays, noon. St. John United Church, 195 East 38th St. Free support group for people desiring to quit smoking and live nicotine free. 297-1501 Overeaters Anonymous, meets Thursdays, 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. Regina Mundi Catholic Church, 631 Mohawk Rd. W. All are welcome to “There is a Solution” weekly meetings. No dues, fees or weigh-ins. 467-7476.
Overeaters Anonymous, Mondays, 7:30 p.m. St. Mark’s United Church, 1 Lyndale Dr., Dundas. Program of recovery from compulsive eating using the Twelve Steps and Twelve Traditions of OA. Maria: 226-3394890 or oaontario.org/ Depression, anxiety, fears and panic attacks. Recovery Canada has a program that will help. Weekly meetings available. Visit recoverycanada.org
MEETINGS
Hamilton Calligraphy Guild, Jan. 11, 7 p.m. St. John United Church, 195 East 38th St. Letter lovers of all levels of proficiency. Membership $25 per year. Email: jamesp@sourcecable.net Stoney Creek Writers’ Circle, Jan. 14, 6:30 p.m. Stoney Creek Library, 777 Hwy 8. Connecting local authors with readers. Guest author: Trudi Down from The Book Band. Email: mcumming@hpl.ca Hamilton Naturalists Club, Jan. 14, 7:30 p.m. Royal Botanical Gardens Centre, 680 Plains Rd. W., Burlington. RBG youth educator Jackson Hudecki free talk, educating youth about nature. Meet/greet 7 p.m. Email: brontreg@cogeco.ca Flamborough Horticultural Society, Jan. 16, 7:30 p.m. St. Thomas the Apostle Parish Hall, 715 Centre Rd., Waterdown. Speakers: Barbara Cooper and Bella Seiden, Botanizing in Patagonia.
Ontario Archeological Society Lecture, Jan. 17, 7:30 p.m. Fieldcote Memorial Park and Museum, 64 Sulphur Springs Rd., Ancaster. Free. 648-8144
Mount Hamilton Horticultural Society, Jan. 18, 7 p.m. Immanuel Christian Reformed Church, 61 Mohawk Rd. W. Speaker: Rodger Tschanz, Highlights of the Trial Gardens at the University of Guelph.
Hilltop Quilters Guild, Jan. 15, 1 p.m. Emmanuel United Church, 871 Upper Ottawa St. Quilting demonstrations, challenges and fun. New and expert sewers. Some classes available. Free parking. Membership $35/year, visitor $5. 389-3388 African Grandmothers The Pillars, Jan. 15, 1:30 p.m. first Unitarian Church, 170 Dundurn St. S. Speaker: Gail Rappolt, how she translated her experience into Canada. Ancaster Horticultural Society, Jan. 15, 7:30 p.m. Ancaster Old Town Hall, 310 Wilson St. E. Speaker: Dr. Youbin Zheng, Learning About Cannabis. Email: ancasterhort.socy@gmail.com
Hamilton Parrot Club, Jan. 17, 7 p.m. Dundas Lions Community Centre, 10 Market St. S. No birds allowed at meeting. 975-8673
The Soroptimist Club of Stoney Creek-Niagara, Jan. 14, 6:30 p.m. Stoney Creek near Centennial Parkway. Global volunteer network of women working to improve the lives of women/girls. 628-3198 Valley Town Toastmasters, Jan. 17, 7 p.m. Dundas Town Hall, lower level, 60 Main St., Dundas. Topic: Hockey. valleytowntoastmasters.com
Hamilton #1 Toastmasters, Jan. 14, 7 p.m. downtown YMCA, 79 James St. S., Paddy Cline room. Builds confidence, communication and leadership skills. hamiltonno1toastmastersclubs.org 308-8043
FUN TIMES
Euchre, Jan. 11, 7:30 p.m. Case United Church, 6180 White Church Rd. E., Mount Hope Light lunch to follow for $5. 289-286-1297 Chess Club, Jan. 12, 12:30 p.m. Ancaster Library, 300 Wilson St. E. Email: mcumming@hpl.ca
Euchre Night, Jan. 12, 7 p.m. Bethel Christian Reformed Church, 616 Dundas St. E., Flamborough. Prizes and refreshments. 689-7796
Craft Circle, Jan. 14, 9 a.m. St. Georges Church, 134 Emerson St. Bring your craft or join us for conversation, coffee and cookies. Email: vfoun10@gmail.com
Book Lovers Club, Jan. 14, 1 p.m. Saltfleet Library, 131 Gray Rd., Stoney Creek. Email: mcumming@hpl.ca
Stitch and Chatter, Jan. 15, 10 a.m. St. James United Church, 306 Parkside Dr., Waterdown. Bring knitting, crocheting, crafting for coffee and conversation. Email: stjames@stjameswaterdown.ca Learn to Quilt, Jan. 11, 1 p.m. Flamborough Seniors Centre, 163 Dundas St. E., Flamborough. 546-2424 Copetown Woodchippers, Jan. 14, 9 a.m. Copetown Community Centre, 1950 Governors Rd., Dundas. 304-3158.
Sewing Group, Jan. 14, 1 p.m. Strabane United Church, 1565 Brock Rd., Flamborough. Fellowship and sewing, beginner to seasoned sewers. 659-3380
Chess Club, Jan. 14, 7 p.m. St. James United Church, 306 Parkside Dr., Waterdown. All ages, Learn to play. visit waterdownchessclub.ca
Knitting and Crochet, Jan. 14, Stoney Creek Library, 777 Hwy 8. Free. Email: mcumming@hpl.ca
Social Scrabble, Jan. 15, 1 to 3 p.m. Westdale Library, 955 King St. W. Game boards and Scrabble dictionaries provided, free.
Artists Group, Jan. 15, 9 a.m. Flamborough Seniors Centre, 163 Dundas St. E., Flamborough. All ages, artists meet and create. 689-0767 Village Squares, Jan. 15, 6:30 p.m. St. James United Church, 306 Parkside Dr. Waterdown. Dance. 562-0848
Decorative Painting Group, Jan. 16, 1 p.m. Strabane United Church, 1565 Brock Rd., Flamborough. from seasoned to beginner, instruction provided. 659-3380
Euchre, Jan. 15, 7:30 p.m. Westover Women’s Institute Hall, 1349 Concession 6 West, Flamborough. 659-5144
Trivia Night, Jan. 18, 7:30 p.m. Dundas Legion, 280 King St. W. 627-7221
Pub Night, Jan. 18, 5 p.m. Air Force Club, 128 King St. E., Dundas Live music with Kris and Jorge, meals available from 5 to 7:30 p.m. 6286697
AM Badminton, Jan. 16, 9:30 a.m. St. James United Church, 306 Parkside Dr., Waterdown. Co-ed badminton for all ages and skill levels, bring your own racket. $2. 689-6223 Also Village Squares, Jan. 9, 7 p.m. Meet in the hall and kitchen. 562-0848
Fix It Group, Jan. 17, 9 a.m. St. James United Church, 306 Parkside Dr., Waterdown. Meets to do odd jobs around the church, coffee and conversation time included. Bid Euchre, Jan. 17, 9:30 a.m. Waterdown Legion, 79 Hamilton St. N. 689-6112
Parkinson’s Chorus, Jan. 16, 2:30 p.m. McMaster University Togo Salmon Hall Building, 280 Main St. W. No musical experience or skills are required. Room 118. Wheelchair and walker accessible. Email: parkinsons.chorus.hamilton@gmail.com Community Bus, Jan. 11, 9 a.m. Walmart, 90 Dundas St. E., Waterdown. $7 return. Transportation to shopping centres for seniors who do not drive. Food Basics Plaza, Ancaster or Walmart Plaza Waterdown. Register: 689-7880
Sound Minds Band, Jan. 12, 7 p.m. Waterdown Legion, 79 Hamilton St. N. 689-6112
Karaoke with Tommy O, 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. Pub night Fridays, 7 p.m. Bid Euchre, 1 p.m. Wednesdays. Branch 622, Legion, 12 King St. E., Stoney Creek. 662-4171
GOOD FOOD
Community Lunch, Jan. 16, noon.to 1 p.m. Church of the Resurrection, 435 Mohawk Rd. W. Delicious and nutritious, served in the Canterbury Room. Free, donations appreciated. 389-1942
Jammin’ Breakfast, Jan. 12, 8 to 11 a.m. Bowman United Church, 880 Garner Rd. E., Ancaster. Savour a tasty breakfast for $10 and enjoy live music. Bring your musical talent. 648-6943
Fish Fry or Chicken, Jan. 11, 4:30 p.m. Dundas Legion, 280 King St. W., Dundas. Fish ($9) or Chicken ($8) and Chip dinner. 627-7221 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
WALKS/RUNS/RIDES
Hiking at Valens Lake, Jan. 12, 7 a.m. Valens Lake Conservation Area, 1691 Regional Rd. 97, Flamborough. Parking $10. Explore 10 km of trails, great for cross-country skiing or by foot. 525-2183
Hiking at Christie Lake, Jan. 12, 7 a.m. Christie Lake Conservation area, 1000 Hwy 5 W. Parking $10. 10 km recreational trail system. 628-3066
MISCELLANEOUS
Open Family Skate, Jan. 14, 1 to 2 p.m. Jan. 15, noon to 1 p.m. Harry Howell Arena, 27 Hwy 5. 546-3747. Visit hamilton.ca website for most up-to-date schedule.
Open Family Skate, Jan. 11, 10 to 11 a.m. Carlisle Arena, 1496 Centre Rd., Flamborough. Youth/seniors $3.30, adult $4.95. 546-3747
Sir John A. Macdonald’s Birthday, Jan. 13, 2 to 5 p.m. Gore Park, King at James Street. Email: robinmckee3@gmail.com
JUNIOR DATEBOOK
Lots of Tots, Jan. 15, 9:30 a.m. Bethel Christian Reformed Church, 616 Dundas St. E., Waterdown. Toys for the kids, coffee for the adults. 689-7796
Messy Church, Jan. 11, 6 p.m. St. James United Church, 306 Parkside Dr., Waterdown. Children are to be accompanied by an adult, crafts, songs, games, worship, dinner. Free-will donations accepted. 689-6223
Lego Mania, Jan. 12, 2 p.m. Valley Park Library, 970 Paramount Dr. Free drop-in program. 573-3141 Wednesday Wigglers, Penguins and Polar Bears, Jan. 16, 10 a.m. Hamilton Children’s Museum, 1072 Main St. E. Preschool ages 2 to 4 years explore through adult-facilitated and child-directed activities, story time, songs, and more. Adults, seniors, youth, $2.50, children $4.50, infants free, family $10. 546-4848
Student Job Searching Workshop, Jan. 15, 3:30 p.m. YMCA Employment Services, 427 Dundas St. E., Unit 1, Waterdown. Learn different ways to job search to find your next part-time/summer job. Register: 690-9927
Youth Group, Jan. 17, 6:30 p.m. St. James United Church, 306 Parkside Dr., Waterdown. Junior and seniors youth, evening of sports, cooking, games. 689-6223
MUSEUMS/GALLERIES
Morning Quilting Workshop, Jan. 17, 9:30 a.m. to noon. Fieldcote Memorial Park and Museum, 64 Sulphur Springs Rd., Ancaster. $60 pp, Pre-registration required. 6488144 or fieldcote@hamilton.ca Beginner’s Crochet Workshop, Jan. 12, 10 a.m. Erland Lee Museum Home, 522 Ridge Rd., Stoney Creek. $25. Use an easy to learn stitch to make a dishcloth. Workshops are held in the Carriage House of the Erland Lee Museum. Coffee, tea, and goodies are provided. 662-2691
SENIORS
Senior’s Club at HARRRP, Mondays noon brown bag lunch and home made soup, 1 p.m. carpet bowling. Tuesdays, 12:30 p.m. Texas Hold’em for beginners. Wednesdays, 10 a.m. Aerobics at Bennetto Community Centre. Thursdays, 10 a.m. Zumba at Bennetto Community centre, 10 a.m. Tai Chi, 1 p.m. Yoga. Fridays, 10 a.m. Zumbaat Bennetto Community Centre, 10 a.m. hand and foot. All programs free. Info: 544-0050 or harrrp.seniors@gmail.com Seniors Luncheon, Jan. 15, noon, St. James United Church, 306 Parkside Dr., Waterdown. $5 pp call or email to reserve seating by noon on the Friday before. Email: stjames@stjameswaterdown.ca or 689-6223
St. Joseph’s Healthcare Hamilton, West 5th site, 6-week memory and aging program for adults age 65 and older. Learn about normal memory changes with age and practical strategies to improve everyday memory. New group begins Jan. 18 (Fridays 1:30 to 3:30). Cost: $40 including workbook. Register: 522-1155, ext. 36254.
St. Georges Seniors, Jan. 14, St. Georges Church, 134 Emerson St. Singalong, games, fun conversation, light snacks, coffee and tea, and new friends. Wheelchair accessible. Email: vfoun10@gmail.com Seniors Shopping Bux, Jan. 8, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Bus picks up seniors on a scheduled route and takes them to shop at Burlington Centre or Mapleview Mall, Burlington. Flamborough Connects to register. Tickets can be purchased on the bus. $6 per trip or 4 trips for $20. 689-7880
Euchre, Jan. 16, 12:45 p.m. Waterdown Legion, 79 Hamilton St. 6896112
Beginners Restorative Yoga, Jan. 9, 12:30 p.m. S.I.M. Gym, St. Joseph’s Villa 56, Governor’s Rd., Dundas. $4 nonmembers. 627-3541 ext. 2109
Bingo, Jan. 17, 2 p.m. Flamborough Senior Centre, 163 Dundas St. E., Flamborough. $4 .25 extra cards free for Members $2.55 for nonmembers. 546-2424
St. Eugene’s Over 50 Euchre/ Bingo, Jan. 17, 1 p.m. Faith Lutheran Church Hall, 1907 King St. E. Membership, $7, with a $3 weekly entrance fee. 730-0318