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Open House week at seniors' centres It will be Open House Week at Oakville's seniors' centres beginning Sept. 1. Residents 50 and older are invited to visit the local centres to learn about resources, programs and take in demonstrations. There will also be information about travel, volunteer opportunities and upcoming special events. The event will be held on Tuesday, Sept. 1 from 1-4 p.m. at the Iroquois Ridge Older Adult Centre, Iroquois Ridge Community Centre, 1051 Glenashton Dr. Refreshments will be served. For details, call 905-338-4255, ext. 3745. On Wednesday, September 2 from 9 a.m. to noon, Sir John Colborne Recreation Centre for Seniors, at 1565 Old Lakeshore Rd. will throw open its doors. A complimentary continental breakfast will be served. For details, call 905815-5960. The event will happen on Thursday, Sept. 3 from 9 a.m.-11:30 a.m. at the Oakville Seniors' Centre, 263 Kerr St. A complimentary pancake breakfast will be served. For details call 905815-5966. Registration for fall and winter seniors programs begins Friday, Sept. 4 at 9 a.m. Registration staff will be on site at all three locations to answer questions and provide registration (IRIS) identification and program information. 11 · OAKVILLE BEAVER Friday, August 28, 2009 Be an ASSOCIATE Open your heart and home to a person who has a developmental disability / FAMILY HOME PROVIDER The Associate/ Family Home Program is a community living alternative where children and adults with a developmental disability live on a full-time basis with families and participate in all aspects of family life. We are currently recruiting families or individuals who are interested in becoming an Associate/ Family Home Provider. We are looking for people who are committed and want to share their home with a child or adult who has a developmental disability. Interested individuals should reside in or around the Halton Region. They must be able to provide a safe, supportive environment while fostering community connections and providing opportunities for growth and independence. We offer support, training and supervision as well as financial remuneration. For details call or email Robyn Suzuki 905.336.2225 ext. 249 | associatefamilyhome@clburlington.ca Established in 1955, Community Living Burlington is Burlington's oldest & largest non-profit charitable organization. For over 50 years, we have dedicated ourselves to enriching the quality of life, development, and community integration of individuals with developmental disabilities. MEET YOUR LOCAL FIREFIGHTERS AND SUPPORT A GREAT CAUSE Free slides and inflatable bouncers kids will enjoy. Strolling clowns and balloons for every girl and boy. Support the Oakville Firefighters Boot Drive with a donation. All proceeds to benefit the Muscular Dystrophy Canada organization. Join us Saturday, August 29th from eleven until three. There will be so much to do at the parking lot near RBC. Shop, play and support a cause that's dear, At Dorval Crossing - It's All Here! Over 60 shops & services at the QEW & Dorval Dr. dorvalcrossing.com