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Canadian Champion (Milton, ON), 11 Mar 2005, p. 19

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The Canadian Champion, Friday, March 11, 2005-19 Dateline from DATELINE on page 18 Toastmasters. Everyone is welcome to attend the meeting at the Royal Canadian Legion, 21 Charles St. (upper level), at 7:30 p.m. For infor- mation, cal] Allan Lahue at (905) 877-3441. Help for Parents, a Halton parent support group. meets in the evening in the basement of the church ai 5720 New St. in Burlington. This non -denominational self-support group helps parents of children who are in trouble at home, at school or with the law or who are abusive or tak- ing drugs. The group is a member of Association of Parent Support Groups in Ontario. For more information, call 1-800-488-5666 or visit www.apsgo.ca. Calling New Parents, a free program for par- ents and babies aged 6 months and younger, meets with a public health nurse to discuss par- enting and infant care. The group meets at the Ontario Early Years Centre, 917 Nipissing Rd., from 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. For more information, call (905) 825-6000, ext. 7299. Milton District Hospital holds a breastfeeding clinic with a certified lactation consultant from 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. For more information or to make an appointment, call Jean Gallen at (905) 878-2383, ext. 7030. The Salvation Army, 100 Nipissing Rd., suite 3, holds a scrapbooking group from 7 to 9:30 p.m. Bring along photos and a scrapbook. Basic supplies are provided at no cost. It also holds its Busy Hands, Creative Minds group from 9:30 to l1 a.m., with games, crafts, songs and stories for parents and their pre-schoolers. For more information, call (289) 242-1432 or e-mail debra@khicommunity.com. The Women's Centre, 210-1515 Rebecca St., in Oakville holds free peer counselling in-per- son or over the phone from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. by volunteers for women facing abuse, grief/loss and relationship issues. No appointment is nec- essary. For more information, call (905) 847- 5520. The Milton Seniors' Activity Centre, 500 Childs Dr., holds its Downsizers Weight Loss Club at 10 a.m. The cost is $2 for members and $4 for non-members. It holds its Evening Euchre Party ai 7:30 p.m. The cost is $2.50. For more information, call (905) 875-1681. St. John Ambulance meets from 7 to 9 p.m. ai the community centre on Mary Street in Norval. New members are welcome. For more information, call (905) 877-7658. TOPS (Take Off Pounds Sensibly) meets ai 6:15 p.m. ai the Milton Seniors' Activity Centre, 500 Childs Dr. This is a non-profit, non-com- mercial weight-loss support group that provides motivation, support and friendship. A minimal charge applies. For more information, cal] Nancy Nowak at (905) 878-4025 or visit www.tops.org. Wellspring Halton-Peel, a support network for cancer patients and their families, holds its drop- in Gentle Yoga progran from 1:30 to 3 p.m. at 2545 Sixtl4 Line in Oakville. For more informa- tion, call (905) 257-1988. The Ontario Early Years Centre in Milton holds its free Adult and Child Drop-In at Milton Mall near the food court from 10:30 a.m. to noon. Adults and children up to six years old are invited for the informal play time. For more information, call (905) 876-1244, ext. 22. Milton Mall presents its Cinderella Princess Musical Show for kids at I1 a.m. and 1 p.m. near the food court. Plus, the Ontario Early Years Centre holds its Pre-school and Parenting Information session from 10:30 a.m. to noon. Wednesday Mar. 16 Seniors and Law Enforcement Together (SALT) meets at 1 p.m. at Martindale Gardens, 45 Martin St. Seniors 50 and older who want to participate are invited to attend. For more infor- mation, call Const. Kate Pulford aI (905) 878- 5511, ext. 2401. A study/discussion on the final days of Jesus' life based on the movie 'Jesus of Montreal' and Joyce Rupp's book 'Your Sorrow is my Sorrow' takes place from 7:30 to 9:30 p.m. ai Ebenezer United Church, 12274 Guelph Line, in Camipbellville. The cost is $20 or free without the book. For more information, cal Mark Rutledge ai (519) 824-7303 or (905) 854-2423. The Oakville Distress Centre holds its new Senior to Senior Morning from 9 a.m. to noon with seniors available to listen, providing a con- fidential, anonymous call-in service. The phone number is (905) 849-4541. The Women's Centre, 210-1515 Rebecca St., in Oakville holds its free Abuse Support Group from 6 to 8 p.m. To register or for more infor- mation, call (905) 847-5520. Milton Mall invites kids to meet Jenny Panda, author and illustrator of Tales of Glissen, at I1 a.m. near the Coles store. The Milton Seniors' Activity Centre, 500 Childs Dr., holds its weekly hot lunch Irish style. The lunch, which is served at 11 am., includes Irish stew and a performance by the Song Spinners Chorus. Call (905) 875-1681 by Monday to sign up. The Centre holds a pie auc- tion at 12:30 p.m. in the cafeteria. It holds con- tract bridge at 9:30 a.m. The cost is $2 for members and $4 for non-members. Evening Clogging takes place at 6:45 p.m. for beginners and 7:45 p.m. for intermediate cloggers. The cost is $3.50 for members and $5.50 for non-mem- bers. For more information, call (905) 875-1681. Milton Meals on Wheels holds a luncheon at 80 Ontario St. N. at 11:30 a.m. The cost is $5 for a hot meal. Transportation and assistance can be arranged for those who require it. For more information or to reserve a seat, call (905) 878- 6699. Thursday Mar. 17 The Milton Historical Society meets ai 7:30 p.m. aI the Waldie Blacksmith Shop, 16 James St., for 'About the Street Where you Live' with Jim Dills talking about the origin of various street names around town. VON Alzheimer Services offers its monthly support group for caregivers of people with Alzheiner's disease and related disorders in the community room ai Loblaws, 75 Nipissing Rd., from 2 to 3:30 p.m. For more information, call (905) 847-9559. The Fine Arts Society of Milton's Evening Group of Artists meets from 7 to 10 p.m. The informal environment provides artists with an opportunity to exercise their drawing skills. For more information, call Janis at (905) 854-5753. Milton District Hospital holds a breastfeeding clinic with a certified lactation consultant from 7 to 9 p.m. For more information or to make an appointment, call Jean Gallen at (905) 878-2383, ext. 7030. The Women's Centre, 210-1515 Rebecca St., in Oakville holds free peer counselling in-per- son or over the phone from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. by volunteers for women facing abuse, grief/loss and relationship issues. No appointment is nec- essary. Its Women's Employment Network - for women who are unemployed, laid off or returning to the workforce - takes place from 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. And its Women's Caring and Sharing Circle takes place from 1 to 3 p.m. For more information or to register, call (905) 847- 5520. New Classes Starting Soon! Babies 0-18 Months Pre-Schoolers 3-5 Years 1

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