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Oakville Literacy Council offers individualized programs As the holidays began, you were making a list and checking it twice, searching for the perfect cookie exchange recipe, or maybe navigating the dosage on a cold remedy 'Tis the season, and these typical activities are something most of us do without a thought. But, one in ve of your neighbours, friends, or family members aged 16 to 65 don't have the literacy skills to do these things con dently. Too many in our community do not have the literacy, numeracy or technology skills to nd rewarding employment or access social, 31 | Thursday, January 1, 2015 | OAKVILLE BEAVER | www.insideHALTON.com My View Amelia Steinbring Oakville Literacy Council educational or health related services. They face real barriers that prevent them from being fully engaged, and productive members of the community. Oakville Literacy Council is here to help. Our professionally trained and certi ed volunteer tutors are ready to work with adults who need to improve their essential skills in reading, writing, numeracy, and basic computer use. Programs are designed to meet individual needs and help people get to work, go back to school or participate more fully in the community. Our students become con dent, and independent lifelong learners. We helped Adrian meet the requirements to enter college; we helped Greg improve his skills to succeed on the job, and we helped Shelley learn to use a computer with con dence. To learn more about their successes, visit www.oakvilleliteracy.ca. If you are making your list of New Year's resolutions, think of the Oakville Literacy Council. Become a member, volunteer, or call to nd out more about our programs at 905469-8528 or visit oakvilleliteracy.ca. Sir John A. Macdonald's 200th birthday marked by festivities Jan. 11 Oakville MP Terence Young is hosting a celebration to mark Sir John A. Macdonald's 200th birthday. The event commemorating Canada's rst prime minister is set for Sunday, Jan. 11 at O'Finn's Irish Temper, 136 Church St. The celebration runs from 6-9 p.m. and will include a talk on Canada's place in the world today, hors d'oeuvres and birthday cake. Tickets cost $10, at the door. To RSVP , email Terence.young.a1@parl.gc.ca. Wishing you and your trees a Happy New Year. storybooktreeservices.com NEW YEAR'S SPECIAL RESOLUTIONS? 5 Lessons for $25.00* 15 in 20 to do s g Thin shape NEW YEAR'S PLATINUM Call Storybook to assess your Trees Today 905-491-6860 le t in 1. Ge t new peop e e M 2. ve fun 3. Ha out of the t 4. Ge e more hous o dance rn t 5. Lea t a i re ed As r os F l l u Ca c e S t d i Da n Gift Certificates Limited to first 50 callers. The Holiday Season is here and we have the Perfect Gift for you! If you would like to get in shape, meet new people, and have a ball this year, call the dance professionals at FredAstaire Dance Studios and start the year off on the right foot. One call will make 2015 a year to remember! One call takes care of them all. *By Yourself or with a Partner New adult students only OAKVILLE: HAMILTON: 225 Lakeshore Rd. East 1092 Main Street W. (2nd Floor) 905-522-3237 905-815-3237 www.fredastaire .ca HOME · GIFTS · FASHION Thomas Sabo | Pandora | Fine Diamonds | Kameleon | Brighton Join Us... January 2nd - 16th Store Wide inventory ClearanCe Make Your Resolution GOLD A New Will and Power of Attorneys Special Rates in January laMPe BerGer, Pandora, thoMaS SaBo, KaMeleon and FaShion JeWelry not inCluded Ancaster Burlington Oakville 1090 Wilson St. W. 2435 Appleby Line 275 Hays Blvd. 905-304-3044 905-331-4477 905-257-0067 50 % oFF 1276 Cornwall Road, Unit C, Oakville Ontario, L6J 7W5 www.haxelllaw.com · lawyers@haxelllaw.com T: 905-845-0767 · F: 905-845-5552 Personal Professional Service at Competitive Rates Shop op Online O Gift Card www.apassionforliving.com