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MONDAY MAR. 24

The Halton Hills Quilters Guild meets at the Halton Hills Cultural Centre, 9 Church St., in Georgetown at 7:15 p.m. featuring round robin demonstrations. New members are welcome. For more information, call president Ann Totten at (905) 877-6038.

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 Salvation Army Khi Community, 100 Nipissing Rd., unit 3, holds its Volunteer Night from 7 to 9 p.m. to support the food bank and other community services. For more information, call (905) 875-1022.

TUESDAY MAR. 25

The Milton Community Policing Committee -- a community organization that acts as a liaison between the police, residents and the Town -- meets at 6:30 p.m. at the police station at 490 Childs Dr. Everyone's welcome to attend.

The Milton Toastmasters meets at 7:30 p.m. at the Royal Canadian Legion, 21 Charles St., in the upper hall. Everyone's welcome. For more information, visit http://milton.freetoasthost.info/index.html.

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 Salvation Army Khi Community, 100 Nipissing Rd., unit 3, holds its Busy Hands, Creative Minds program from 9:30 to 11 a.m. for pre-school kids and their caregivers. It includes crafts, songs and stories. For more information, call (905) 875-1022.

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

WEDNESDAY MAR. 26

The Milton Parent Education Network, together with Understanding the Early Years, holds a free session entitled 'The First 'R': Relationships' from 7 to 9 p.m. (doors open at 6:30 p.m.) in the cafeteria at Bishop Reding Secondary School, 1120 Main St. E. It features Dr. Jean Clinton, a renowned advocate for children, who discusses the crucial role parents play in their children's brain development. To register, call (905) 825-6000, ext. 7785.

The Halton chapter of Carp, Canada's Association for the Fifty Plus, meets at 7:30 p.m. at the Burlington Seniors Centre, 2285 New St., featuring a pharmacist to answer questions about medications, drugs, health vitamins and other pharmaceutical products. Guests are welcome. For more information, call Hugh Cass at (905) 844-2112 or e-mail hcass@eol.ca.

The Deck youth centre, 200 Main St. (rear entrance), invites high school students to drop by between 2:30 and 6 p.m. to play a game of pool or just hang out.

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 annual general meeting takes place at noon. All members are encouraged to attend. A free light lunch is provided followed by the 2008 election. To register, call (905) 875-1681.

The Milton Leisure Centre on Main Street holds Fun Volleyball from 1:30 to 2:30 p.m. for men and women of all ages and skill levels. The cost is $3.50. For more information, call (905) 878-7946.

The Lydia Snow branch of Retired Women Teachers meets at St. Alban's Church in Glen Williams at 9:30 a.m. for a luncheon featuring a 50/50 draw and book sale. The meeting also includes a presentation by Sandra Krosse on 'Finding the Woman Within.' All retired women teachers are welcome. For more information, call Anne at (519) 853-1375.

THURSDAY MAR. 27

Halton Healthcare Services presents a free seminar entitled 'Colon Cancer: Screening and Surveillance' with gastroenterologist Dr. Sudhir Pandya. It takes place at 7 p.m. at Le Dome Banquet Hall, 1173 North Service Rd. in Oakville, with exhibits up from 6:30 to 7 p.m. To reserve a seat, call (905) 338-4379 or (905) 873-0111, ext. 4379.

The Burlington Prostate Cancer Support Group, sponsored by the Canadian Cancer Society, meets at 7 p.m. at the unit office at 1251 Northside Rd., in Burlington. It offers information and support for newly diagnosed clients, those in treatment, survivors, family and friends. For more information, call (905) 332-0060.

The Deck youth centre, 200 Main St. (rear entrance), invites students in Grades 6 to 8 to drop by between 3:30 and 6:15 p.m. to play a game of pool or just hang out. High school students are welcome from 7 to 10 p.m.

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.

The Halton Agricultural Society holds euchre at 7:30 p.m. in hall number one at the Milton Fair Grounds, with door prizes and refreshments.

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 Becoming Jane 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. For more information, call (905) 875-1681.

THURSDAY MAR. 27 - 30

The Canadian Cancer Society is looking for residents with three hours to spare to sell daffodils to raise funds for cancer research and patient support services. Those interested should contact Jennifer at (905) 878-3597 to pick a shift at one of many Milton locations.