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Saturday Sept. 20
The ErinoakKids Centre for Treatment and Development holds its Stroke of Power Walk, a 28-kilometre walk-a-thon. It begins in Georgetown and ends with a celebration in Mississauga. For more information, visit www.erinoakkids.ca .
The Salvation Army Khi Community holds its Run/Walk Club, with a long run at 8 a. m. and a short run/walk at 8:45 a. m. Residents are invited to make friends and run local routes. For more information, e-mail dtflook@yahoo.ca or visit www.khicommunity.com for routes and run times.
Sunday Sept. 21
Music for Muses, a chamber music ensemble, performs at 2 p. m. at Ebenezer United Church, 12274 Guelph Line (north of Brookville). The ensemble features Kristine Dandavino, dramatic soprano; Joanne Averill-Rocha, flute; Kristen Theriault, harp; and Marianne Turner, piano. Tickets cost $20 each, with special rates for families. For tickets or more information, call (519) 822-4374.
The Halton-Peel Celiac Association satellite group meets at Munn’s United Church, 5 Dundas St. E., in Oakville (at Sixth Line) from 2:30 to 4 p. m. with Karina Nelimarkka of 2G Pharma Inc. speaking about the Celiac Home Test Kit. Other topics include research updates, the restaurant program and food labeling legislation, with various vendors attending. For more information, call Marilyn at (905) 878-4793.
Omagh Presbyterian Church (Britannia Road, west of Thompson Road) celebrates its 170th anniversary with a service at 11 a. m. featuring guest speaker Michael Bird, Diocesan Bishop of Niagara. For more information, call (905) 875-2804.
Monday Sept. 22
Milton District Hospital holds a one-on-one breastfeeding clinic with a certified lactation consultant from 1:30 to 3 p. m. For more information or to make an appointment, call Jill Hicks at (905) 878-2383, ext. 7610.
The Milton Seniors’ Activity Centre, 500 Childs Dr., holds duplicate bridge at 9:30 a. m., darts and billiards from 9 a. m. to 9 p. m., its Cyber Café from 1 to 3 p. m. and table tennis from 7 to 9 p. m. The cost for each activity is $2 for members and $4 for non-members. Bid euchre is held at 1:30 p. m. at a cost of $2.50 for members and $4.50 for nonmembers. For more information, call (905) 875-1681.
The Salvation Amy Khi Community, 100 Nipissing Rd., unit 3, holds its Volunteer Night from 7 to 9 p. m. for people who want to give back to their community. Students are welcome to complete their volunteer hours. Midweek volunteer opportunities are also available. For more information, e-mail rob@khicommunity.com or visit www.khicommunity.com .
Tuesday Sept. 23 The Milton Community Policing Committee, an organization that acts as a liaison between police, residents and the Town of Milton to help minimize crime, meets at 6:30 p. m. at the Milton police station, 490 Childs Dr. Everyone’s welcome to attend.
Bereaved Families of Ontario Halton/Peel hosts a share and support night entitled ‘Writing Your Way’ from 7 to 8:30 p. m. at 33 City Centre Dr., suite 610, in Mississauga. It features guest speaker Ellen Jaffe, a writer and psychotherapist. Bring a favourite journal if you have one. Paper and pens are provided. To reserve a spot, call (905) 848-4337 or e-mail programming@bereavedfamilies.ca .
The Milton Toastmasters Club meets at 7:30 p. m. at the Milton branch of the Royal Canadian Legion, 21 Charles St., in the upper hall. Everyone’s welcome. For more information, call Patricia at (905) 878-6682.
Sexual Assault and Violence Intervention Services (SAVIS) of Halton holds its weekly Hispanic Women’s Group from 1 to 4 p. m. at Appleby United Church, 4407 Spruce Ave., Burlington. It’s a confidential, open group for women and children. For more information, call (905) 825-3622.
Help for Parents, a Halton parent support group, meets in the evening in the basement of St. Elizabeth’s Church, 5324 Bromley Rd., in Burlington. This non-denominational self-support group helps parents of children who are in trouble at home, at school or with the law or who are abusive or taking drugs. The group is a member of the Association of Parent Support Groups in Ontario. For more information, call 1-800-488-5666 or visit www.apsgo.ca .
Calling New Parents, a free drop-in program for parents and babies aged six months and younger, meets with a public health nurse to discuss parenting and infant care. The group meets at the Ontario Early Years Centre, 410 Bronte St., from 1:30 to 3:30 p. m. For information, call (905) 825-6000, ext. 7299.
Milton District Hospital holds a one-on-one breastfeeding clinic with a certified lactation consultant from 9:30 to 11:30 a. m. For more information or to make an appointment, call Jill Hicks at (905) 878-2383, ext. 7610.
A weekly euchre league starts at 8 p. m. in the clubroom at the Royal Canadian Legion, 21 Charles St. For more information, call Carl or Sandy at (905) 878-7163.
The Milton Seniors’ Activity Centre, 500 Childs Dr., holds bingo at 1:30 p. m., its Downsizers Weight Loss Club at 10 a. m., table tennis from 2:30 to 4 p. m. and darts and billiards from 9 a. m. to 9 p. m. The cost for each activity is $2 for members and $4 for non-members. Evening Bid Euchre takes place at 7:30 p. m. for $2.50. For more information, call (905) 875-1681.
The Salvation Army Khi Community, 100 Nipissing Rd., unit 3, holds its free, drop-in Busy Hands Creative Minds group from 9:30 to 11 a. m. for parents and their tots (newborn to five). Enjoy crafts, songs and games with your child, as well as a chance to connect with other families. It also holds its Scrapbooking Group from 7:30 to 9:30 p. m. for scrapbookers of all levels. Some basic start-up supplies are provided. For more information, visit www.khicommunity.com .
The 820 Squadron Air Cadets meets from 6:30 to 9 p. m. at Milton District High School, south entrance. It’s currently accepting new cadets. For more information, visit www.miltonaircadets.com .
Wednesday Sept. 24
CARP, Canada’s Association for the 50 plus, holds its Halton chapter meeting at 7:30 p. m. at the Burlington Seniors’ Centre, 2285 New St., to unveil ‘The Future of CARP’ with guest speaker Ross Mayot, CARP national representative. For more information, call Hugh Cass at (905) 844-2112.
The Deck drop-in centre, 200 Main St. E. (rear entrance), invites students from grades 6 to 12 to stop by between 2:45 and 6 p. m. to play a game of pool or just hang out. For more information, visit www.thedeckmilton.com .
Milton District Hospital holds a one-on-one breastfeeding clinic with a certified lactation consultant from 1:30 to 3 p. m. For more information or to make an appointment, call Jill Hicks at (905) 878-2383, ext. 7610.
The Milton Seniors’ Activity Centre, 500 Childs Dr., holds contract bridge at 9:30 a. m., Mexican train dominoes from 2 to 4 p. m. and darts and billiards from 9 a. m. to 9 p. m. The cost for each activity is $2 for members and $4 for non-members. Its Weekly Lunch Counter, featuring a hot meal for $6, is also held. Sign up in advance at the reception desk or phone in your order to (905) 875-1681.
The Salvation Army Khi Community, 100 Nipissing Rd., unit 3, holds free weekly conversational English classes from 10:30 a. m. to noon, led by a certified ESL teacher. Starting at a beginner level, the class learns through games, activities and discussions.
Big Brothers Big Sisters of Halton holds a volunteer information session for anyone interested in mentoring a local child. The agency is particularly looking for volunteer tutors and supervisors for a local homework club. Students are welcome. The session takes place at 7 p. m. at 410 Bronte St. S. For more information, call (905) 878-8840 or visit www.bbbshalton.ca .
Thursday Sept. 25 Halton Healthcare Services presents a free seminar entitled ‘Advances in the Treatment of Prostate Disease’ starting at 7 p. m. at Oakville-Trafalgar Memorial Hospital, 327 Reynolds St. Displays and refreshments start at 6:30 p. m. To reserve a seat, call (905) 338-4379 or e-mail elittle@haltonhealthcare.on.ca .
Moms Supporting Moms in Milton — a support group for mothers who are struggling with postpartum depression and/or anxiety — meets at Halton Kids West Milton Hub at Our Lady of Victory School, 540 Commercial St., from 7 to 8:30 p. m. For more information, call Janet Siverns at (905) 825-6000, ext. 2927.
Milton District Hospital holds a one-on-one breastfeeding clinic with a certified lactation consultant from 7 to 9 p. m. For more information or to make an appointment, call Jill Hicks at (905) 878-2383, ext. 7610.
Sexual Assault and Violence Intervention Services (SAVIS) of Halton holds its weekly Multicultural Drop-in Group from 1 to 4 p. m. at Hopedale Mall, 1515 Rebecca St., suite 227, for women survivors of violence. For more information, call (905) 825-3622.

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