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Oct 03, 2008
Dateline is a free listing available to local community groups to assist in promoting their coming events. Only charitable or non-profit community groups may use this service. We can only guarantee one issue of publicity of the occurrence although more insertions are possible if space permits.

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Monday Oct. 6

The Milton Seniors’ Activity Centre, 500 Childs Dr., holds duplicate bridge at 9:15 a. m., its Cyber Café from 1 to 3 p. m., darts and billiards from 9 a. m. to 9 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. And bid euchre is held at 1:30 p. m. The cost is $2.50 for members and $4.50 for non-members. For more information, call (905) 875-1681.

Tuesday Oct. 7

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.

The Milton Fibromyalgia Support Group meets at Casey’s Restaurant at 1 p. m.

The Peel North branch of the Retired Women Teachers of Ontario meets at 10:15 a. m. at North Bramalea United Church, 363 Howden Blvd., in Bramalea. It features Sherron Lightfoot of The Fashion Network presenting fall and winter fashions. All retired women teachers are welcome. To reserve a spot, call Karin at (905) 796-2146.

Halton Healthcare Services presents a free seminar entitled ‘Common Sports Injuries: Prevention, Diagnosis and Treatment’ at 7 p. m. in the classroom at Milton District Hospital. Exhibits run from 6:30 to 7 p. m. To reserve a spot, call (905) 338-4379.

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 .

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 6 months and younger, meets with a public health nurse to discuss parenting and infant care. The group meets at the Ontario Early Years Centre at 410 Bronte St. from 1:30 to 3:30 p. m. For more 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.

The Milton Seniors’ Activity Centre, 500 Childs Dr., holds its Downsizers Weight Loss Club at 10 a. m., bingo at 1:30 p. m., Scrabble from 1:30 to 3 p. 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. at a cost of $2.50. For more information, call (905) 875-1681.

Wednesday Oct. 8 Acclaim Health holds the first session in its free, four-part Caregiver Education Series from 1:30 to 3:30 p. m. at Martindale Gardens, 45 Martin St. Topics include community resources, dealing with stress and how to survive as a caregiver. To register, call (905) 691-0367, ext. 2319.

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.

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 9:15 a. m., Mexican train dominoes from 1:30 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. Its Weekly Lunch Counter also takes place, featuring a meal for $6. Sign up at the reception desk in advance or phone in your order. Evening Euchre takes place at 7:30 p. m. The cost is $2.50. For more information, call (905) 875-1681. The Milton Leisure Centre on Main Street holds drop-in volleyball from 1:30 to 2:30 p. m. at a cost of $3.50. For more information, call (905) 878-7946.

The B’Nai Shalom Congregation of Halton-Peel, an egalitarian Conservative synagogue (inclusive of women), invites new members to attend a Kol Nidre service at a hotel in Oakville. For more information, go to www.bnaishalom.ca or call (905) 901-9889.

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