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Monday Dec. 1

The Ontario Early Years Centre, 410 Bronte St. S., holds its Developmental Early Identification and Prevention Program (DEIPP) clinic for families with children aged newborn to five years (not yet in school). It runs from 9:15 to 11:15 a. m., offering a 15-minute consultation with professionals in the areas of speech, hearing, behaviour, preschool and infant development. No appointment is necessary; first come, first served. It also begins registration for Ontario Early Years and Milton Community Resource Centre Winter 2009 parent programs. Included are networking groups, parenting series, prenatal classes, single session workshops and more. For more information, call Sue Brathwaite at (905) 876-1244, ext. 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 Fibromyalgia Group meets at 1 p. m. at Casey’s restaurant on Maple Avenue. For more information, call Joanne at (905) 878-4371.

The Women’s Centre, suite 229 in Hopedale Mall, 1515 Rebecca St. in Oakville, holds a legal clinic from 6:30 to 8:30 p. m. A lawyer gives advice and guidance on issues surrounding separation and divorce during half-hour private sessions. For more information, call (905) 847-5520.

Monday Dec. 1 – 12

The Ontario Early Years Centre holds registration for its Marvellous Monday Morning Networking Group, an informal group to meet others and hear guest speakers address topics related to family, parenting and self-care. Limited childcare is provided for kids under the age of six. To submit your request, drop by the centre at 410 Bronte St. S. For more information, call Sue Brathwaite at (905) 876-1244, ext. 22.

Tuesday Dec. 2

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., Bramalea, with carol singing and the Brampton Cardinals choir entertaining. Bring your cookie donations. All retired women teachers are welcome. RSVP to Karin at (905) 796-2146.

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.

Help for Parents, a Halton parent support group, meets in the evening in the base- ment 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 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 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-onone 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 Women’s Centre, suite 229 in Hopedale Mall, 1515 Rebecca St. in Oakville, holds a meditation session from 9 to 10 a. m. For more information, call (905) 847-5520.

Wednesday Dec. 3

Milton District Hospital holds a one-onone 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 .

Southside Community Church, 2850 Derry Rd., continues 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 Milton Salvation Army holds its free conversational ESL class from 10:30 a. m. to noon at the Red Cross, 100 Nipissing Rd.