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22 economist suntribune community calendar thursday dec 12 2002 c diu60nly pmi mi with purchase amazing deals just before the holiday season and when you spend 7500 or more before taxes at sears shoppes on steeles bring your receipt to the infolottery booth to receive your free gift 360 snowmen ovailavble while supplies last one per customer just arrived icenmore 3 styles one example kenmore programmable 10 cup coffee maker stock 8 1100000 was 5499 now shop now for best selection reg 11999 to 69999 mow limited quantities wmum dec180nly save an additional the already reduced prices on t6ys excludes bikes exercise equipment air hockey games and casino tables clifford the big red dog jvtra an additional the already reduced prices on selected whole heme dinnerware sets completer sets an additional off the already reduced prices on almost all women excludes athletics reg 1399 norman birdwell 2002 scholastic inc all rights resrved an additional m off the already reduced prices on mens womens selected 10 30 on selected mini stereo systems buy more save more on all mens womens childrens pants buy 2 s 20 buy 3 sa 30 buy 4 or mom save 40 savings based en the single item already reduced outlet prices prices in effect from fri december 13 to thurs december 19 2002 while quantities last unless otherwise stated personal shopping only all merchandise sold as is and all sales are final no exchanges returns or adjustments on previously purchased merchandise savings offers cannot be combined no dealers we reserve the right to limit quantities prices do not include home delivery although we strive for accuracy unintentional errors may occur we reserve the right to correct any error reg was and sears selling price refer to the sears catalogue or retail store price current at time of merchandise receipt offers valid at sears shops on steeles 404 outlet store shown only merchandise selection varies by store for other hot deals visit the outlet site at wwwsearsca 55 o 6 1 john si 3 f i ja 0 c is 3 1 s sleelesave sebs store hours mondayfriday 10 am 9 pm saturday 930 am 800 pm sunday 1000 am 600 pm sbms master card shop often save big on sears quality at discounted prices copyright 2002 sears canada inc we provide supportive care for people of all ages who are experiencing the impact of lifethreatening illness or loss please call and see how we can help markham stouffville t 9054725014 wwwevergreenhospicebrg f 9054724128 this message brought to you as a community service of the economisf t suntribune 1 j the economist suntribune welcomes submis sions of upcoming events from community organi zations while every effort is made to include all submissions there is no guarantee of publication you can email calendar items to newsroomecon- suncom special events dec 14 15 christmas party for animals at the ontario spca animal centre 16586 woodbine ave rr 3 in whitchurchstouffville pet pics with santa bake and craft sale from noon to 4 pm both days sunday dec 15 breakfast with santa hosted by whitchurch district girl guides from 9 to 11 am at ballantrae community centre aurora rd east of hwy 48 theatreconcerts thursday dec 12 the christmas musical 2000 candles takes place at markham baptist church 110 church st markham at 730 pmtickets 13 available at the church office 9052945830 or brookston box office at 4169221238 sunday dec 15 benefit christmas concert for the york centre for children youth and families guest artists michael burgess jackalyn short toronto sinfonietta bach childrens chorus takes place at the cathedral of the transfiguration victoria square at 4 pm for details and tickets call 9058875896 or 905- 2945320 the bach to blues company presents its fourth annual christmas concert in the candlelight takes place at 730 pm at christ church anglican 254 sunset stouffville tickets 10 adults 6 for chil dren 12 and under proceeds to local charities for tickets or more information call dorothy at 905- 6405999 markham theatre located at 171 town centre blvd northwest cor ner warden ave hwy 7 markham for tickets and show times call 9053057469 or 1-866-768- 8801 sunday dec 15 the markham conceit band performs holiday music at 3 pm from leroy andersons a christmas festival to handels messiah there will also be a hanukkah medley and singalongs friday dec 27 george gao ensemble an ehru virtuoso com bines chinese traditional and western music workshopsseminars exploring your strengths this free eightweek group helps women build their confidence meets for two hours per week and is for women previously engaged in counselling andor group work limited to 10 enrollment ends jan 5 childcare provided call sandra at the womens centre of york region at 909 7275837 cpr courses st john ambulance york region offers halfprice cpr courses during february heart month call 9055088777 or 18002681677 to register dianetics attend a free dianetics workshop and find out how to get rid of stress anxiety and depression call 18005615808 for times grief recovery apple creek seventhday adventist churchs bereavement support group holds a seminar on grief recovery death and divorce takes place on saturday dec 14 at 5 pm at the church 700 apple creek blvd markham employment workshops foreign trained professionals catholic community services of york region offers free job search assistance for newcomers to canada looking for jobs and volunteer opportuni ties covers canadian experience credential recog nition resume support how to find job leads and much moreto register call 9057707040 ext 236 or 238 ymca markham business centre the centre runs workshops on self employment benefit programs and orientation sales strategies building markets market research presentation skills financial forecasting and tax strategies as well as weekly toastmasters international meetings and monthly breakfast networking meetings all at 4855 14th ave unit 3 markham for information call 9059489622 focus for women focus is a twoweek workshop for women thinking about returning to work selfdiscoveryassessment job searches and goal setting workshops one-on- one coaching and networking part of the program funded by hrdc and done by the york region job skills laid off downsized need work if you cant find a job and are eligible to collect employment insurance e i or have collected ei in the last three years or maternityparental benefits in the last five call job skills free services call 905-948- 9622 or drop in to 4855 14th ave at brimley in markham stouffville employment centre visit the centre in the mcdonalds plaza at 28 sandiford dr unit 7 for job search needs computers internet access faxes photocopying as well as help with resume writing interview tips and more call 9056402856 for information costi esl and computer classes to gain skills for fruit ful employment run at costi at 8515 mccowan rd unit 4 in markham register at 9054724688 clinics firsttime moms register now of a free sixweek support session for new moms with infants under six months run ning mondays jan 13 to feb 17 call pathways in markham at 9054711620 multiplebirth prenatal classes if you are expecting a multiple birth join other women and their coaches for four evening classes or two weekend classes offered by york region health services cost for the series is 40 call 1-800- 3615653 or 9058958004 prenatal classes join other pregnant women and their coaches for eight informative and casual evening classes topics include having a healthy baby preparing for labour and delivery your newborn baby infant feeding and adjusting to parenthood weekend classes and classes in cantonese available register early in your pregnancy call 18003615653 or 905-895- 8004 postnatal cusses if you are a mother with a baby up to six months old join other moms for a series of six postnatal classes offered by public health nurses at locations around york region topics include nutrition growth and development family adjustment to a new baby and more cost 15 call 9058308004 or 1- 8003615653 to register the baby puce a dropin group meets at shoppes of unionville 4261 hwy 7 and kennedy on tuesdays from 130 to 330 pm public health nurses offer parents sup port for and information on breastfeeding baby care infant nutrition and community resources no appointment necessary call 9058958004 or 1- 8003615653 for more information photo health card clinic at markham seniors activity centre 22 water st every tuesday except long weekends to replace health cards by appointment booked at 1-905- 4343700 bring at least three original documents eg canadian birth certificatecitizenship proof that you live in ontario proof of signature and proof of name change if applicant for details call 1-800- 6648988 quit smoking public health professionals offer smoking cessa tion classes and support to residents on the second wednesday of every month from 7 to 9 pm at york region health services 4261 hwy 7 east suites b69 in unionville no charge and you can join any session for more information call 1-800-361- 5653 or 9058958004 www smokingcessa- tionregionyorkonca momstobe come join a group for momstobe and women with babies under six months meet other women share a healthy snack take home a bag of food and learn about your pregnancy and baby runs thursdays from 330 to 530 pm at pathways 70 main st n markham call 9054711620 before coming so food can be ordered rides can be arranged blood donor clinics for more hours locations and appointment infor mation call 18882d0nate 1888 2366283 friday dec 13 the church of st patrick 5633 hwy 7 markham from 2 to 7 pm friday dec 20 latcham hall 8 part dr stouffville from 2 to 7 pm monday dec 23 sheraton parkway hotel 600 highway 7 at leslie from 3 to 7 pm for kids mother goose is a free program for parents with children up to 24 months old which focuses on rhymes songs and stories to interact with your baby the program runs from 1 to 3 pm through the pathways family resource centre 70 main st markham call 9054711620 for adults euchre alternate fridays at markham district veterans association 7 washington st markham at 8 pm orsmctschool 3oard gall 9d57379522 ext 1 5 per person include prizes lunch call 848- iimvi 1 v glen at 905294 details