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B4 THE OAKVILLE BEAVER Wednesday, August 18, 1999 Community Update An Oakville Beaver Feature Contact W ilma Blokhuis: 845-3824 E xt 250 Fax: 337-5567 Photo by Peter C. McCusker CLOWNS CYCLE FOR CHARITY: A Children's Voice Foundation clowns cycled from 100 kilometres in M ark's 4th Annual Bike Ride from Burlington to Toronto, through Oakville, to raise funds for the Miriam and Teresa Groups which help kids with HIV/AIDS. Shown are 'Pockets' - Mavis Askin and 'Nugs' - Sandra Gilkes. Five clowns made the trip from the Miriam Group in Burlington to the Teresa Group in Toronto, and raised $1,400. The ride is named for an 10-year-old boy, Mark, who was the first recipient of the group's annual bike rides. Please forward announcements for Update to Wilma Blokhuis, Oakville Beaver, 467 Speers Rd., Oakville, Ont. L6K 3S4; call 845-3824 Ext 250, or Fax 337-5567 BEFORE NOON Monday to be included. WEDNESDAY AUGUST 18 Struggling to shed those unwanted pounds? Orientation for Weigh Down sup­ port workshop, Aug. 18th or 23rd, 7 p.m., Oakville Church of the Nazarene, 320 Bronte at Rebecca. Workshop begins Aug. 30th. Call Susan, 825-9282. Pestos, Salsa and Chutneys, 7 to 9 p.m., at Royal Botanical Gardens, RBG Centre. Instructor Glenn Brunetti, herb, food and wine enthusiast, will demonstrate how to make Thai lemon basil pesto, argula and dill pestos, tomato and ginger Caribbean pesto, and African chutney made from fresh fruits, chilies, garlic, and cranberry sage chutney. Cost: $21.50 ($26 non-members. Call 825- 5040 Ext. 270. Halton Women's Civitan Club meets first Tuesday and third Wednesday of each month at Oakville Ramada Inn, 7 to 9 p.m. Call Christine Langevin, 844-8070. Wednesday Evening Fun Runs, for beginner and veteran runners, meets 7 p.m., at The Running Company, 118 Thomas St. Free. Call 815-1952. Bereavement Self-Help Group for par­ ents grieving loss of a child, meets Wednesdays, 9 to 11 a.m., at Trinity United Church, 1250 McCraney St. Call 845-3152 or 844-0573. Women for Sobriety New Life Program, meets Wednesdays, 7:30 to 9 p.m., St. Joseph's Hospital, James Street, Hamilton, for women overcoming addic­ tions. Call Helen, 849-5983 (fax 337-3904) or Susan, 905-528-6823. THURSDAY AUGUST 19 Yoga classes, reduce stress, strengthen and tone the body, increase energy and flex­ ibility, improve balance and co-ordination, every Thursday, 7:30 to 9 p.m., call Jessie, 847-6177. Halton-Peel Pet Loss Support Group meets first and third Wednesday of each month, 7 p.m. Difficulty coping with loss of pet, struggling with pre-euthanasia decision, or to learn more, call 842-2252, 272-4040 or 637-5233. Email: petloss@idirect.ca Pickle Ball - blend of tennis and bad­ minton, River Oaks Recreation Centre, every Thursday 2 p.m., for older adults 50- plus. Call 827-8825. Walk'n Talk is a weekly hiking group organized by the Canadian Mental Health Association for people recovering from depression, a life crisis, etc. Rain or shine. Dogs welcome. Meets every Thursday at 488 Kerr St., 12 noon. Call Lesley Henshaw 338-2130 to sign up. Badminton every Thursday at 1 p.m., at St. Paul's Church on Rebecca Street. Call Renate, 827-5022. FRIDAY AUGUST 20 On Wings Like Eagles, workshop on disabilities and barriers with Stephanie McClennan, who is riding a hand-cranked three-wheel bicycle from Vancouver to Ottawa, at St. Cuthbert's Church, 1541 Oakhill Dr., 7 to 9 p.m. Call 844-6200. Blood Typing Session, 4 to 8 p.m., Oakville Place near Sears Court. Find out if your are an O, A, B, or AB blood type. Foot Care Clinic, Kerr Street Seniors Centre, 1 to 4 p.m. By appointment only, call 815-5966. Oakville Single/Social Dance every Friday at the Oakville Royal Canadian Legion, Normandy Room, Church and Navy. Admission $10. Proceeds through Branch 114 to charities. Dancing 8:30 p.m. to 12:30 a.m. Cash door prizes and refresh­ ments. Dress code. Call 845-6271. Women Meet Women - Outreach Committee holds drop-in every Friday, noon to 4 p.m. First, second and third Friday of month at Women's Centre, Ste. 210; and third and fourth Friday, Halton Rape Crisis Centre, Ste. 227 - Hopedale Mall. Childcare provided. Open to all women. SATURDAY AUGUST 21 Canadian Owners and Pilots Association (COPA) Right 28 Inc. is hosting Young Eagles Days for young people between ages 8 and 17 on Aug. 21st, and Oct. 30th. All flights will take place from Burlington Airpark on Bell School Line, Burlington. People interested should contact J. F. Slavik at 829-0237. Pre-registration required. Red Cross Basic Rescuer- Level C - CPR, Aug. 21,9 a.m. to 5 p.m., $50; Retest - Standard First Aid (including Basic Rescuer- Level C - CPR), 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., $35; Standard First Aid (including Basic Rescuer- Level C - CPR), Aug. 28th and 29th, 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m., $90; Emergency First Aid (including Basic Rescuer- Level C - CPR), Aug. 28th and 29th, 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m., $60. Call 845-5241. SUNDAY AUGUST 22 Oakville 2000/Oakville Beaver Swinging Sports Day, Coronation Park, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Jeannie Jelly Beans and YMCA on stage 9 a.m., followed hourly by aerobics, Tai Chi, belly dancing, yoga, swing dance demonstrations, also pick-up basketball, petting zoo. Demonstrations by Special Olympians and Ontario Volleyball Association, and meet representatives from Oakville Sports Hall of Fame and Canadian Golf Hall of Fame. Tug of war between hal­ ton Regional Police and Oakville Firefighters at noon, rock climbing wall, adventure golf and Bungee Run. Free admission. Call Oakville 2000 hotline, 815- 5992 or visit: www.oakville200.com Halton Recovery House Annual Picnic, 10 a.m. to sunset, Kelso Conservation Area, No. 3 Sideroad at Tremaine Rd., Milton. Fishing, boating, swimming, volleyball. Bring picnic lunch, swimwear, towers, beach toys. Burgers and hot dogs, pop and coffee for sale, all proceeds to Halton Recovery House for recovering male alco­ holics. MONDAY AUGUST 23 Living With Cancer Caregivers, for families and caregivers, 7:30 p.m., Cancer Society office, 635 Fourth Line, Unit 51. Call 845-5231. Struggling to shed those unwanted pounds? Orientation for Weigh Down sup­ port workshop, 7 p.m., Oakville Church of the Nazarene, 320 Bronte at Rebecca. Workshop begins Aug. 30th.. Call Susan, 825-9282. Monday Meanders, evening strolls at Royal Botanical Gardens, 6:30 p.m. explore the woods along the South Shore Trail. Meet at Cootes Drive where it crosses Spencer Creek, and park on Hamilton- bound side of Cootes Drive. Cost: $5, call 825-5040 Ext. 270 to register. Program updates. Ext. 404. Red Cross Summer Babysitting Course, Aug. 23rd, 24th, 25th, and 26th, Glen Abbey Library, 10:15 to 12:15 p.m. Cost: 435. Register at library. Bruce Trail Association has Lakeside Hikes for fun and fitness with the Bronte Bunch every Monday. Meet at Coach & Four, back door, 7:15 p.m. Walk at own pace. Call 827-8768. TOPS - Take Off Pounds Sensibly meets every Monday at St. Aidan's Church, 318 Queen Mary Dr. at Stewart St. New members welcome, nominal fee. Call Maureen, 827-4893; or Kim at 338-9059. ADVANCED REGISTRATION New Book Club, interesting discussions on classics, meetings to be held monthly on Tuesday or Wednesday, 7 p.m. Tentative first selection, Count Leo Tolstoy's War and Peace. Call 828-4033 or 279-1542, or email: adolfo_stagni@tvo.org Survivors o f Sexual Abuse and Molestation - Crisis Intervention Team for recent disclosures by children and adoles­ cents. Group therapy for women, men, teens and children. Also Non-Offending Parents Group. Call Jolene, 825-3242, Halton Centre for Childhood Sexual Abuse, 461 North Service Rd. W. Services for Abused Women - Halton Family Services offers program for women who have experienced emotional, physical­ ly and/or sexual abuse within their spousal or dating relationships. Individual coun­ selling, education-support groups, therapy groups and children's groups. Services pro­ vided free of charge. Call 845-3811. St. John Ambulance Summer Safety Camp, to Aug. 27th, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., ages 6 to 14. Rockclimbing, horseback rid­ ing, canoeing, first aid, crafts, games and movies. Call 469-9325. Youth Anti-Racism Leadership Training, Aug. 26th, Halton Region Police Headquarters, Community Room, 1151 Bronte Rd., 9 'a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Learn the tools to combat racism, and reduce stereo­ typing and prejudices towards people of other races, cultures and religions, present­ ed by Halton Multi-Cultural Council. Call 842-2486. Historical Walking Tours of Old Oakville, Navy to Reynolds south of Robinson, Aug. 29th, and Sept. 12th; All tours start 2 p.m. at Oakville Historical Society, *110 King St., 1 1/2-hour tour fol­ lowed by tea. Brochures available. Tickets $10, call 844-2695. OAKVILLE CHAMBER oi COMMERCt The Oakville Beaver Ex' Oakville Day at the CNE August 27,1999 (PQUJ3 TIFT 7 L IF E S T Y L E S H O W C A S E Retired or not, m ale or fem ale, this showcase is fo r you! SUN. 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