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Independent & Free Press (Georgetown, ON), 20 Jun 2008, p. 26

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26 Acton/Georgetown, Friday, June 20, 2008 Continued from pg. 19 Monday, June 23 Halton Hills Quilters Guild: meets at Halton Hills Cultural Centre, 7 p.m. (Guild library at 6:50 p.m.). Quilt and fibre artist, Marilyn Clarke, will be the guest speaker. All attending are asked to please bring finger foods to share. New members wel- come. Contact: Ann Totten, president, 905-877-6038. Charity golf tournament: Georgetown Lions hosts a golf tournament to benefit Georgetown youth initiatives at Eagle Ridge Golf Club. Cost: $130 includes golf, cart, dinner and prizes. Contact: Phil Peden, 905-877-1554 or Al Watt, 905-702-2551. Celebrate Recovery: Looking for a fresh start? Have you lost control to addictions or compulsive habits? Many have experienced freedom through this internationally recognized, Christ-centred 12-step recovery pro- gram at an open meeting at Georgetown Alliance Church, every Monday, 7 p.m. All welcome. Info: Doug, 905-873-0249 or CR@togetheratgac.com or www.celebraterecovery.com Bridge anyone?: Georgetown Bridge Club offers afternoon and evening games for players of all levels, beginner, intermediate and advanced. Info: Tom, 905-877-7486. TOPS-Acton: meets Mondays at St. Josephs Church, Church St. E. Weigh-in: 6-7 p.m. Meetings follow until 8 p.m. Info: Ena, 519-853-1526. Alcoholics Anonymous: If you live in the Halton /Erin area and would like help to STOP drinking. Meetings held through- out the week. Call Alcoholics Anonymous at 1-866-715-0005. Al-Anon Family Group meetings: for families and friends of alcoholics on Mondays, 1:30 p.m. (One Day at a Time Group, St. Josephs Catholic Church, 64 Church St., Acton), and Wednesdays, 8 p.m. (Acton Al-Anon Family Group, Trinity United Church, 70 Mill St., Acton). Info: 1-888-425-2666. Toastmasters: Does the thought of public speaking terrify you? Can you confidently express your thoughts and ideas? Whether you are speaking to an audience of one or one thou- sand, Halton Hills Toastmasters can help, 7:30-9:30 p.m. at St. Albans Parish hall, 537 Main St. in Glen Williams. Info: Ross Pechaluk, 905-877-2518 or www.haltonhillstm.org. Guests are welcome! Tuesday, June 24 Bid euchre: Georgetown Seniors Centre hosts bid euchre (second and fourth Tuesday), 7 p.m. at the centre on Guelph St. Admission: $2. Laugh Out Loud Summer Reading Club: Kids of all ages can sign up for Halton Hills Public Librarys free summer reading club and read books to earn prizes! Register anytime this summer beginning June 24. Kids will receive a poster, activity booklet and calendar. The club was designed to help kids develop and improve their reading skills throughout the summer months. Kids read at home and then report back to library staff to earn prizes, stickers, and the chance to a win a TD Bank prize! Also fun programs at the library. Info: www.library.hhpl.on.ca or call 905-873-2681 ext. 2520 or 519-853-0301. Friends of the Old Seed House Garden: have begun their reg- ular maintenance of the garden and would welcome volunteers any Tuesday, 9-11 a.m. throughout the gardening season. No gardening experience is required. Info: Jane Fogal, 905-877-5806. Bid euchre: Georgetown Seniors Centre hosts bid euchre (second and fourth Tuesday), 7 p.m. at the centre on Guelph St. Admission: $2. Calling New Parents: is a free program for parents and babies (six months and under). Each week, the group with a public health nurse, will discuss parenting and infant care. Groups in Acton or Georgetown, Tuesday afternoons. Info: 1-866-442-5866 or www.halton.ca. TOPS-Georgetown: If you want to lose weight sensibly and keep it off, join TOPS (Take Off Pounds Sensibly) at St. Andrews United Church, Tuesdays; weigh-in 6:30 p.m. and get together, 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, June 25 Bruce Trail hike: Level 1, 5 km hike on local trail. Depart 9:30 a.m. from the Georgetown Market Place parking lot between Zellers and the grey medical building. Bring water and snack. We will have lunch afterwards. Leader: Maureen, 905-873-9757 mosmith@cogeco.ca Kitten adoptions: 7-9 p.m. Wednesday and 12-3 p.m. Thursday, at Wal-Mart in the Georgetown Market Place. New lit- ters of kittens from the Upper Credit Humane Societys Kitten Foster and Adoption Program are ready for adoption to approved homes. The $140 adoption fee includes first vaccinations, spay/neuter, microchip and deworming. Info: uchskit- tens.blogspot.com or Barb Johnson, 905-873-8547. Strawberry Social: hosted by the Georgetown Hospital Volunteer Association at the Georgetown Lions Hall (behind the old arena), 1-3 p.m. Cost $6. Tickets available at the Hospital Gift Shop or call 905-877-0767 for more information. Esquesing Strawberry Social: All you can eat $10, 5-8 pm. at Ebenezer United Church, 12274 Guelph Line, north of Brookville, near 20 Sideroad. Single serving/take-out $7.50, childrens (5-12) $4. Tickets at the door. H.E.A.L., the Georgetown Suicide Prevention Group: meets 7-8:30 p.m. H.E.A.L. offers a Suicide Survivors Support Group at the house at Norval United Church, 486 Guelph St. If you have lost someone by suicide you are welcome to attend and find sup- port from others. Contact: Paul Ivany, 905-877-6122. CARP: Canadian Association of Retired Persons meets 7:30 p.m. at the Burlington Seniors Centre, 2285 New St. Guest speak- er: Jennifer Vanderbeek, Employment Consultant, will speak on helping people over 45 years to find a job. If you know someone who is unemployed, invite them to the meeting. Info: Hugh Cass, 905-844-2112 and e-mail hcass@eol.ca MADD Halton: will be holding its Annual General Meeting, 7 p.m. at 2010 Winston Park Drive, Suite 500, Oakville. All are welcome. Info: 905-829-8805 ext. 239 or e-mail maddhalton@bellnet.ca Thursday, June 26 Blood donor clinic: Canadian Blood Services holds a blood donor clinic, 4-8 p.m. at the Gellert Community Centre, 10241 Eighth Line in Georgetown. Call 1 888 2 DONATE (1 888 236-6283) for eligibility information or to book an appointment. Acoustic Jam: Do you enjoy listening or playing music? Come to the monthly Acoustic Jam, 8-10:30 p.m., hosted by Wendi and Hugh Hunter at the Georgetown Legion, 127 Mill St. This is an informal song circle format where you can play an instru- ment, sing a song or just come to listen. Info: Wendi and Hugh, 519-853-1383 or by e-mail, hhunter@thetank.biz Ballinafad euchre: Ballinafad Hall Board hosts euchre at the Ballinafad Community Centre, 7:30 p.m. Cost: $3 per player. Light lunch, coffee and tea served. Community Calendar

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