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Saturday Oct. 11

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.

Nassagaweya Presbyterian Church, 3097 No. 15 Sideroad in Brookville, holds its second annual Thanksgiving Pie Sale from 10 a. m. to 1 p. m. To pre-order or for more information, call (905) 854-1055.

Tuesday Oct. 14

The Burloak-Hamilton chapter of the Tourette Syndrome Association of Ontario meets at 7:30 p. m. at Knox Presbyterian Church, 461 Elizabeth St., in Burlington. Parents, caregivers and teachers are welcome. For more information, call Lydia at (905) 634-6279 or Brenda at (905) 844-2357.

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 nondenominational 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.

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.

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.

Halton Healthcare Services presents a free seminar entitled ‘Breast Diseases: Benign and Malignant’ at Milton District Hospital, in the classroom, with a workshop from 6 to 6:30 p. m., exhibits from 6:30 to 7 p. m. and the presentation at 7 p. m. To reserve a seat, call (905) 873-0111, ext. 4379 or e-mail elittle@haltonhealthcare.on.ca. .

Equilibrium — a free mental health support group for those affected by depression or bipolar disorder — meets at 7:30 p. m. at Evangel Pentecostal Church, 1450 Rebecca St., in Oakville, with an information video entitled Depression: Out of the Shadows. For more information, call the Canadian Mental Health Association at (905) 693-4270.

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 Milton Seniors’ Activity Centre, 500 Childs Dr., holds bingo at 1:30 p. m., its Downsizers Weight Loss Club at 10 a. 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 is held at 7:30 p. m. at a cost of $2.50. For more information, call (905) 875-1681.

The Halton Women’s Centre in Hopedale Mall, 1515 Rebecca St., Suite 229, in Oakville, holds its weekly Employment Network from 10 a. m. to noon for unemployed women who want to learn skills including resume-writing and job search techniques. It also holds a meditation session from 9 to 10 a. m. For more information, call (905) 847-5520.

Wednesday Oct. 15

Milton Meals on Wheels holds its Wheels to Meals lunch for seniors at 11:30 a. m. at 80 Ontario St. For more information, call (905) 878-6699.

Milton District Hospital holds its Prenatal Breastfeeding Class from 7 to 9 p. m. for expectant mothers and their partners. Topics include what you need to know for the initial days of breastfeeding. The cost is $45 per mother and guest. For more information, call workshop leader and lactation consultant Jill Hicks at (905) 878-2383, ext. 7610.

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 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 .

Acclaim Health continues its free four-session discussion series for caregivers from 1:30 to 3:30 p. m. at Martindale Gardens, 45 Martin St. To register, call (905) 691-0367, ext. 2319.

Southside Community Church, 2850 Derry Rd., holds the second of its 12-session Alpha course from 6 to 8:15 p. m. starting with a free meal, then a video and discussion. Childcare is provided. The course is an opportunity to explore the meaning of life in a relaxed, friendly setting. For more information, call Brian or April Ruxton at (905) 864-1824, e-mail aruxton@msn.com or visit www.alphacanada.org .

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 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 is also held, with a hot meal for $6. Sign up at the reception desk or phone in your order in advance. For more information, call (905) 875-1681. The Milton Leisure Centre 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.

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.

The Halton Women’s Centre in Hopedale Mall, 1515 Rebecca St., Suite 229, in Oakville, holds a separation and divorce support group weekly from 7 to 9 p. m. The cost is $40. To register, call (905) 847-5520. It also holds its free weekly Abuse Support Group from 5:30 to 7:30 p. m. Pre-registration is required by calling the above number.

Thursday Oct. 16

The Milton Historical Society meets at 8 p. m. at the Waldie Blacksmith Shop, 16 James St., with David Hobden speaking about ‘In Defense of the Border: Canadian Military Mails.’

The Canadian Club of Halton Peel holds a dinner meeting at the Oakville Conference Centre, 2515 Wyecroft Rd., featuring speaker Dr. Christian Burks, president and CEO of the Ontario Genomics Institute, speaking on ‘At the DNA Frontier: Genomics for Personalized Medicines, Biodiversity Stewardship, Biofuels and Beyond.’ Registration and cash bar start at 6 p. m. and dinner is at 7 p. m. The cost is $15 for students, $30 for members and $40 for non-members. For tickets, call (905) 827-6302 or e-mail bwylie@globalserve.net .

The Alzheimer Support Group — a chance for family caregivers to receive information and share their personal journeys — meets from 1:30 to 3 p. m. at the Loblaws Superstore, upstairs in the cooking room. For more information, call (905) 847-9559.

The Deck drop-in centre, 200 Main St. E. (rear entrance), invites students from Grades 6 to 9 to stop by between 3:30 and 6 p. m. to play a game of pool or just hang out. High school students are welcome between 7 and 10 p. m. For more information, visit www.thedeckmilton.com .

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.

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.

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.

The Milton Seniors’ Activity Centre, 500 Childs Dr., holds contract bridge at 1:30 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 Thursday Afternoon Movie is held at 1:30 p. m., featuring Nim’s Island, at a cost of $2. Bid euchre takes place at 1:30 p. m. The cost is $2.50 for members and $4.50 for non-members. Its Walking Club is held from 10 a. m. to noon. The group meets at the centre and carpools to its destination. And a foot care clinic takes place from 9 a. m. to 2 p. m. The cost is $25, payable to the nurse. To book an appointment, call (905) 875-1681.

Friday Oct. 17

The Milton Navy League holds its fundraising Teen Halloween Dance from 8 to 11:30 p. m. at the Milton Fair Grounds, building three, 136 Roberts St. Teens aged 12 to 18 are invited to this professionally-deejayed event. Tickets cost $5 each and are available at the door or at Recycled Reading.

The Salvation Army Khi Community holds its junior (Grades 5 to 7) and senior (Grade 8 and older) youth groups on alternating Fridays. For activity schedules, visit www.khicommunity.com or e-mail dan@khicommunity.com .

The Deck drop-in centre, 200 Main St. E. (rear entrance), invites students from Grades 6 to 9 to stop by between 3:30 and 6 p. m. to play a game of pool or just hang out. High school students are welcome between 7 and 11 p. m. For more information, visit www.thedeckmilton.com .

Milton District Hospital holds a drop-in breastfeeding group with a certified lactation consultant from 10 to 11:30 a. m. at Our Lady of Victory School, 540 Commercial St., with information shared and babies weighed. For women and babies only. For more information, call Jill Hicks at (905) 878-2383, ext. 7610.

The Milton Seniors’ Activity Centre, 500 Childs Dr., holds bingo at 9:30 a. m., contract bridge at 10 a. m. and darts and billiards from 9 a. m. to 4 p. m. The cost for each activity is $2 for members and $4 for non-members. Its Computer Club meets from 1 to 3 p. m. The cost is $3 for members and $4 for non-members. Euchre takes place at 1:30 p. m. at a cost of $2.50 for members and $4.50 for non-members. Its Friday Evening Movie is held at 7 p. m., featuring Nim’s Island. The cost is $2. And Evening Bid Euchre is held at the Campbellville Lions Hall at 7:30 p. m. for $2.50. For more information, call (905) 875-1681.