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Monday Dec. 8

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 Salvation Army needs volunteers for food hamper packing set-up from 10 a. m. to 2 p. m. at its office at 100 Nipissing Rd., unit 3. It also holds its annual charity turkey dinner fundraiser at the Fifth Wheel restaurant on Chisholm Drive from noon to 8 p. m.

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., table tennis at 7 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. Bid euchre is held at 1:30 p. m. The cost is $2.50 for members and $4.50 for nonmembers. For more information, call (905) 875-1681.

The Milton Action Circle of Amnesty International hosts its Write for Rights Write-a-thon at 7 p. m. at St. Paul’s United Church, 123 Main St. E., in the fellowship room, to write letters on human rights issues in honour of the 60th anniversary of the signing of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights. For more information, e-mail amnestymilton@gmail.com .

Monday Dec. 8 – Jan. 9

The Canadian Hearing Society holds registration for its American Sign Language classes being held in Milton. All classes are taught by trained deaf instructors. For more information, call (905) 608-0271 or (905) 608-1691 TTY, or visit www.chs.ca .

Tuesday Dec. 9

Equilibrium — a mental health support group for those affected by depression or bipolar disorder as well as family and friends — presents Cracking Up, a video that documents the journey of people who’ve set out to turn their experience with mental illness into stand-up comedy. A sharing meeting follows. It starts at 7 p. m. at Evangel Pentecostal Church, 1450 Rebecca St., in Oakville. Admission is free. For more information, call the Canadian Mental Health Association at (905) 693-4270.

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 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 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-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 Seniors’ Activity Centre, 500 Childs Dr., holds bingo at 1:30 p. m., Downsizers Weight Loss Club at 10 a. m., Scrabble from 1:30 to 3:30 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.

Wednesday Dec. 10

St. David’s Presbyterian Church, 132 Main St. (Guelph Line) in Campbellville, holds its Comfort and Joy at Christmas worship service at 7 p. m. for those looking for some comfort as they remember loved ones who have moved on. It includes communion and candle lighting. Light refreshments are served after the service. For more information, call (905) 854-9800.

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 .

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 a free conversational ESL class from 10:30 a. m. to noon at the Red Cross, 100 Nipissing Rd. It’s also looking for volunteers for food hamper packing set-up from 10 a. m. to 2 p. m. at its office at 100 Nipissing Rd., unit 3.

The Milton Seniors’ Activity Centre, 500 Childs Dr., holds contract bridge at 9:15 a. m. and Mexican train dominoes from 1:30 to 4 p. m. The cost for each activity is $2 for members and $4 for non-members. Evening Euchre is held at 7:30 p. m. at a cost of $2.50. The Weekly Lunch Counter features a hot meal for $6. Sign up at the reception desk or call (905) 875-1681. The Milton Leisure Centre holds drop-in volleyball from 1:30 to 2:30 p. m. The cost is $3.50. For more information, call (905) 878-7946.