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Flags will fly at half-mast for Mandela The Town of Oakville announced Monday that all flags at Town facilities would be lowered to half-mast over the weekend to honour Nelson Mandela. The former president of South Africa, who dedicated much of his life to ending the country's system of Apartheid, died Dec. 5 at his home in Johannesburg. He was 95. Mandela's funeral, which is expected to draw more than 100 current and former world leaders, will take place Sunday (Dec 15). 7 | Thursday, December 12, 2013 | OAKVILLE BEAVER | www.insideHALTON.com H o l i d a y H o u rs Extended Turkey Drive for Food for Life Food for Life is hosting its annual Turkey Drive to help local families in need during the upcoming holiday season. On Saturday (Dec. 14), customers visiting the Real Canadian Superstore and Fortinos between 9 a.m.-4 p.m. can donate a turkey and help feed a family. Participating locations include: · Real Canadian Superstore -- 201 Oak Park Blvd. · Fortinos -- 173 Lakeshore Rd. W. (in Oakville) and 5111 New St., 2515 Appleby Line, 2025 Guelph Line, and 1059 Plains Rd. E. (all in Burlington). For more information, visit www. foodforlife.ca. R DECEMBER 1 TO 23 Monday to Friday: 10am ­ 10pm Saturdays: 9:30am ­ 9pm Sundays: 10am ­ 6pm Christmas Eve: 9am ­ 6pm Christmas Day: Closed Boxing Day: 9am ­ 6pm Short on time this busy holiday season? RioCan Oakville Place has extended holiday hours starting December 1 for your shopping convenience. Pilates 905-847-0707 Living Well FREE FIRST Mary German Studio Director SESSION GROUP CLASSES PRIVATES & INSTRUCTOR TRAINING WWW.OAKVILLEPLACE.COM 905-842-2140 in our tenth year. www.livingwellpilates.com