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D8 THE OAKVILLE BEAVER Wednesday, July 14, 1999 An O akville Beaver Feature Contact Wilma Blokhuis: 845-3824 Ext 250 Fax: 337-5567 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, JULY 14 Do you suffer from depression or manic depression? Polar Bear sup- port/discussion group offers friendly and supportive conversation, 7 to 8:30 p.m. at 488 Kerr Street. For further info call CMHA Halton, 693-4270. Wednesday Evening Fun Runs, for beginner and veteran runners, meets 7 p.m., at The Running Company, 118 Thomas St. Free. Call 815-1952. The Oakville Parent-Child Centre offers Cabin Fever, a drop-in program for parents and caregivers every Wednesday mornings from 9 to 10:45 a.m. at 337 Kerr Street. Also Toddler Time, a drop-in program for parents and their toddlers, 12 to 18 months offered every Wednesday from 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. at 337 Kerr Street. Call 849-6366. Bereavement Self-Help Group for parents 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 fo r Sobriety New Life Program, meets Wednesdays, 7:30 to 9 p.m., St. Joseph's Hospital, James Street, Hamilton, for women overcoming addictions. Call Helen, 849-5983 (fax 337-3904) or Susan, 905-528-6823. THURSDAY, JULY 15 Oakville Royal Canadian Legion sponsors Bingo at Delta Mayfair, 483 Speers, July 15th, 22nd and 29th, start­ ing 12:45 p.m. 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 recover­ ing 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, JULY 16 Halton British Canadian Club hosts a social evening at 8 p.m. at the Knights of Columbus hall on Wallace Street. For people with British Connections. All welcome. Oakville Single/Social invites every­ body to come early for Oakville's street festivities then come to the dance (as you are) at 8:30 p.m., Oakville Legion Hall, Navy and Church. Call 845-6271. What's next in my life? Are you ask­ ing yourself that question lately? Experiencing changes in your life? What's Next seminar, July 16th, 7 to 9 p.m., to help you cope with and manage changes in your life. Call Stephen Carpenter, 637-4950. Free Legal Clinic, Separating or divorcing? Free half-hour consultations with family law lawyer, by appointment only, July 16th and 30th, 8:30 a.m. to 11 a.m., Women's Centre, Hopedale Mall, Ste. 210. Call 847-5520. 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. Oakville Parent-Child Centre offers Caregivers Comer, drop-in for home childcare providers every Friday morn­ ing from 10:30 a.m. to noon at 337 Kerr St. Also My Baby and Me, drop-in for parents with babies, newborn to twelve months on Friday afternoons from 1 to 3 p.m. at 1500 Sixth Line. Call 849-6366. SUNDAY, JULY 18 MAPA High School Alumni Association of United States & Canada, Annual Family (Pot-Luck) Picnic, July 18th, 11:30 a.m., Coronation Park, Area A. Call 827-8613. MONDAY, JULY 19 Living with Cancer, support group for cancer patients, 7:30 p.m., Cancer Society office, 635 Fourth Line, Unit 51. Call 845-5231. The Canadian Mental health Association, Halton Branch, is running an informal summer support group for BACK WITH A SPLASH!: The Brookdale Pool was officially re­ opened Sunday with a ceremonial dive by (left to right) Fraser Damoff, Ward 2 local councillor Linda Hardacre, Tara Hardacre, and Ward 2 regional councillor Kathy Graham. The outdoor municipal pool at 1215 Bridge Rd. was closed last summer, but thanks to a concerted effort by the Town of Oakville and a fundraising drive by dedicated homeowners and con­ cerned businesses, the facility was re­ opened following renovations. Photo by Peter J. Thompson people who are recently separated. The group meets at the Oakville Parent Child Centre, 341 Kerr St., on Monday nights at 7:30 p.m. throughout the summer. The group will involve informal discussion, readings, some videos and some (option­ al) social outings. Call Lesley Henshaw, 338-2130. 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. Nervous about speaking in front of others? Hard time 'selling yourself?' Learn how with Trafalgar Toastmasters, non-profit public speaking club, meets Mondays, 7 to 9:15 p.m., at Oakville Central Library. Call 469-0454. TUESDAY, JULY 20 Free H alf Hour to Health workshop, Power Food for Increased Energy, 6:45 p.m. Limited 10 people, call 827-2444. Oakville Royal Canadian Legion, Church and Navy, has Euchre every Tuesday night, 7:30 p.m., and every Saturday, 1 p.m. Also meat draws every Saturday at 2:30 p.m. Unemployed? Career change? Free workshops presented by Halton Dufferin Skills Evaluation Centre for Completing a Return to Work Action Plan and Researching and Selecting Appropriate Training, at Glen Abbey Executive Suites, 1155 North Service Rd. W., Ste. 11, every Tuesday. Call 1-800-610-7668. Separated/Divorced support group - share your concerns, experiences and resources with other women who are in a similar situation, Tuesdays to June 22nd, 7 to 9 p.m., at Women's Centre, Hopedale Mall, Ste. 210. Call 847-5520, free. The Oakville Parent-Child Centre offers Cabin Fever, drop-in for parents and caregivers on Tuesdays, 9 to 11 a.m. at 155 Sixth Line. Also 'Mothers Are People Too,' 9:30 to 11:30 a.m., guest speakers, discussion on family, parenting and women's issues; and My Baby and Me, drop-in for parents with babies, newborn to 12 months on Tuesday after­ noons, 1 to 3 p.m. at 337 Kerr St. Call 849-6366. Adult Learning Centre, 2350 Trafalgar Rd., offers Literacy and Basic Oakville/Milton and District Real Estate Board President Helen Lightbody presented a $12,050 cheque to Oakville United Way volunteer Clive Smith, of Royal Sun Alliance Financial, at the recent Realtors Breakfast at Glen Abbey Golf Club. The real estate board ran its own division during the 1998 United Way Corporate Campaign enlisting the help of board members to make corpo­ rate calls, solicit employee donations and host special events. As well, a donation for each house sold during the campaign period was made. Participating mem­ ber groups were Royal LePage, Prudential Town Centre, RE/Max About Town, W. H. Bosley & Company, Royal LePage Royal Way Realty LtcL, The Prudential - McCormick & Assoc., Sutton Group, Trafalgar Realty, Oakdome Realty, Edghill Realty Inc., Coldwell Banker, Advantage Plus Realty Inc., White oaks Realty Limited, Royal lePage Real Estate Services. Skills classes Tuesdays 7 to 9 p.m. for people with special needs who can bene­ fit from 1:10 teacher-student ratio. Free course. Call Cindy Puklicz, Community Living Oakville, 844-0146. Singers Wanted: Dukes of Harmony, two-time International Barbershop Champions, are looking for Bass and Tenor singers. If interested in four-part harmony a cappella style, call Chris Seaward, 847-0073. Group meets every Tuesday night, and raises fund for Harmonize for Speech. TOPS - Take Off Pounds Sensibly meets Tuesdays, 7 p.m., at Walton Memorial United Church, 2489 Lakeshore Rd. at Bronte Road. Call Isobelle, 827-3399; or Sandra, 847-7463. Employment Network: Network with other women, guest speakers, career assessments in partnership with Halton Adult Education, 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. at Women's Centre, Hopedale Mall, Ste. 210. Call 847-5520. Parent Support Group, every Tuesday, 7:30 p.m., Pinelands Presbyterian Church, 5270 New St., Burlington. Non-denominational support with trained leaders for parents of teens in trouble at home, school, and the law, abusive or taking drugs. Call 1-800-488- 5666. Overeaters Anonym ous meets Tuesdays, 8 p.m., Knox Presbyterian Church, Lakeshore and Dunn. Call Sharon, 338-9021. Lakeshore Hopefuls, group of musi­ cians, meets 7 to 8:15 p.m. at 216 Third Line, under informal direction of Jean Grieve. Baroque, folk, seasonal music and show tunes. Group performs at seniors' homes, hospitals etc. Call Jean Grieve, 827-6737. Ontario Heartland Chorus invites female singers interested in barbershop style singing to rehearsals every Tuesday, 7:15 to 10 p.m., Square One, Mississauga, (Lower Level) Adult Centre. Call 274-3978. WEDNESDAY, JULY 21 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: pet- loss@idirect.ca Wednesday Evening Fun Runs, for beginner and veteran runners, meets 7 p.m., at The Running Company, 118 Thomas St. Free. Call 815-1952. THURSDAY, JULY 22 Halton Summer Jobs Partnership holds free volleyball tournament, noon to 4 p.m. Free BBQ, outdoor employment office. Call 845-3601. Oakville Royal Canadian Legion sponsors Bingo at Delta Mayfair, 483 Speers,, starting 12:45 p.m. ADVANCED REGISTRATION Survivors o f Sexual Abuse and Molestation - Crisis Intervention Team for recent disclosures by children and adolescents. 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 fo r Abused Women - Halton Family Services offers program for women who have experienced emotion­ al, physically and/or sexual abuse within their spousal or dating relationships. Individual counselling, education-sup- port groups, therapy groups and chil­ dren's groups. Services provided free of charge. Call 845-3811. Second annual Oakville & District Hum ane Society Charity Golf Tournament, July 18th, Indian Wells Golf Club, Milton. Best ball format. Cost: $100 includes 18 holes of golf, steak dinner, golf shirt, prize table and tax receipt for charitable portion of fee. Non- golfers can attend dinner for $30. Prize donations and hole sponsorships wel­ come. Call Michael O'Brien at 337-7929 or Chris Mulhem, 337-2531. Red Cross Standard First Aid retest, July 19th, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., $50. Call 845- 5241. Canadian Owners and Pilots Association (COPA) Flight 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 interest­ ed should contact J. F. Slavik at 829- 0237. Pre-registration required. Historical Walking Tours o f Old Oakville, Navy to Reynolds south of Robinson, Aug. 1st and 29th, and Sept. 12th; and new tours of The Main Street, Lakeshore from Navy to Allan, July 18th and Aug. 15th. All tours start 2 p.m. at Oakville Historical Society, 110 King St., 1 1/2-hour tour followed by tea. Brochures available. Tickets $10, call 844-2695. GENERAL Daytim e volunteers needed in Oakville for caregiver relief in VON Hospice Visiting Program. If you can spare 3 to 4 hours per week, call Lynne Murphy at 827-8800. 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. Free English Classes for Immigrants, Monday to Wednesday, 6:30 to 9:30 p.m., in Oakville. Class offers learning with computers. Call Frances or Sophia, Halton Multicultural Council, 842-2486. Oakville Unit, Canadian Cancer Society, looking for caring volunteers to drive cancer patients to treatment centres in Hamilton, Mississauga and Toronto. Mileage allowance available. Call 845- 5231. Wheels to Meals, which provides hot meals to 15 seniors 70 plus every Tuesday from 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., needs volunteers to help set up tables, serve lunch, and clean up afterwards, at the YMCA, 410 Rebecca St., where the meals are provided. Call Heidi at 845- 3417. f , p T 1290 SPEERS RD. UNIT 6 'TIM 2000'< OAKVILLE L6L 2X4 loac^ 905-827-1341 FREE SHOP AT HOME! 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