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Christmas Hampers: The Salvation Army Acton Family Services along with St. Vincent Charities of St. Joseph, Patron of Canada together with the Knights of Columbus Acton Council 8050 and Acton Rotary Club will provide Christmas Food and Toy Hampers to those struggling to meet family needs this Christmas season. Application forms can be completed at The Salvation Army Church, 114 Mill St. E. between 9 a.m. and 12 noon, Nov. 15-17, 1-3 p.m. Nov 22-24, and 10 a.m. to 12 noon on Nov. 26. Applications must be completed in person with identification for all family members. Bruce Trail hike: Level 1, 5-6 km loop hike on local trails. Depart at 9:30 a.m. from the Georgetown Market Place parking lot between Zellers and the grey medical building. Bring water and snacks. Lunch at a local eatery after the hike. Leader: Maureen, 905-873-9757, haltonhillshikers@yahoo.ca Al-Anon Family Group meetings: for families and friends of alcoholics at Acton Al-Anon Family Group, 8 p.m. at Trinity United Church, 70 Mill St., Acton- use back door). Info: 1-888-425-2666. RWTO meeting: Retired Women Teachers of Ontario will meet 10:30 a.m. at Granite Ridge Golf and Country Club, 9503 Dublin Line, Milton. Lydia Snow/Georgetown RWTO will host. Elaine Charel, a certified graphologist presents `Sign it With Style'. All retired women teachers welcome. Info: Karin, 905-796-2146. Georgetown Horticultural Society: meets 7:30 p.m. at St. George's Church, 60 Guelph St. Topic: Darren Heimbecker on his nursery and horticultural show garden called Whistling Gardens. Raffle and refreshments Info: www.geohort.com Bone Health: Learn about nutrition and exercise for building better bones at Bone Health-- Eating and Activity, a free workshop, 6:30-8:30 p.m. at the Acton library. Kate Harvey from Osteoporosis Canada will do a presentation on nutrition and exercise for building better bones and Wednesday, Nov. 16 Community Calendar preventing falls and fractures. Registration is required. To reserve your spot, call 519-853-0301 ext. 2550. Acton Seniors Centre hosts a Social Dinner: European Music Party-- $12 for members, $15 for guests, at Acton Arena Community Hall. Silver-Creek Women's Institute: meets 7 p.m. at Limehouse Memorial Hall with an interesting program-- "World War II Experiences" with a guest speaker Ann McCaron. Info: Hazel Armstrong, 905-877-1325. Family Storytime: 9:45 a.m. at the Georgetown library or 2 p.m. at the Acton Hub. Sleepytime Stories: 7 p.m., at the Georgetown library. Words in Action: is an open mic night at The Roxy, 6 Mill St. E., Acton, 7-8:30 p.m. People sign up at 7 p.m. to perform anything from raps, lyrics, a cappella, storytelling, stand-up, or poetry as long as it's just you and your voice. Thursday afternoon euchre: 1:15-3:35 p.m. at the Acton Legion, 15 Wright Ave. Hosted by the Ladies Auxiliary. Everyone is welcome. Admission: $2. Free business advice: Halton Region Business Development Centre business consultant will be at the Georgetown Library, 9 a.m. and 4 p.m. to help you start or expand your small business. One-hour appointments must be booked in advance:1-866-4HALTON or busdev@halton.ca Second Career and Re-training programs: 1 p.m. at Links2Care Employment Resource Centre, 45 Mill St. E., Acton. Free session to provide information-- find out what your options are if you are currently laid off or have been laid off in the past five years. Info: 519-853-5014. Customer Service Certification: a free session, 9 a.m. to 12 p.m., at Links2Care Employment Resource Centre, 45 Mill St. E., Acton. For people looking to develop customer service skills in today's service and retail environ- ment. Info: 519-853-5014. 13 Bereavement Share and Support Night: Bereaved Families of Ontario-Halton/Peel is offering a general share and support night open to all adults who have lost a loved one. This Share and Support night will take place 7-8:30 p.m. at Norval United Church at the house next door, 486 Guelph St., Norval. Info/to register: Bereaved Families, 905-848-4337. Limehouse euchre: Come play euchre 7:30 p.m. at the Limehouse Memorial Hall. Sponsored by the Limehouse Memorial Hall Board. All welcome. Learn and perform celtic music: in the Georgetown Celtic Orchestra. Info: www.georgetowncelticclub.com. Bingo: every Thursday hosted by Georgetown Optimist Club, 13439 Hwy. 7, 7-9 p.m. Live music & dancing: everyThursday, 7 p.m. at St. Alban's Church Hall in Glen Williams. Admission: $5. Independent & Free Press, Tuesday, November 15, 2011 Thursday, Nov. 17 Fantastic Fun Friday: at Norval United Church. This full day program for kids in SK through Gr. 5 features games, singing, crafts, videos and faith discovery, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Leadership provided by adult and youth volunteers. Cost is $10/child (or pay what you can) and a canned food item for the Georgetown Bread Basket. Register: andrew@norvalunited.ca. PD Day Kids' Camp: 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. at St. George's Anglican Church. There are games, crafts, science activities, storytelling and lunch, all for $15/child. Kids' Camp is for children 4-10 years of age. For registration form call St. George's, 905-877-8044. Free Acton Together Dinner and Movie Night: The free community supper takes place at St. Alban's Anglican Church, 19 St. Alban's Dr. at Willow St. at 6 p.m. Then people are welcome to walk together to The Roxy, 6 Mill St. E. (a short walk) where a movie (Cars 2) suitable for all ages will be shown starting at 7:30 p.m. More at www.theifp.ca/whats-on/events Friday, Nov. 18 Know YOUR COMMUNITY Guide DIRECTORY For info contact: Amy Sykes in Special Features asykes@theifp.ca or 905-873-0301 ext. 237 AIR, HEATING & FIREPLACE AIR, HEATING & FIREPLACE AIR, HEATING & FIREPLACE Now Available on Thursdays SAME DAY SERVICE INSTALLATION, SALES, & SERVICE 905.703.7609 FOR ALL YOUR RESIDENTIAL HVAC NEEDS. W W W. G E O R G E T O W N H E AT I N G . C A 877-8023 DENTISTRY Introductory Professionals Special DIRECTORY On Now Ask the Meet EMITA TALBOT (905) 702-2739 Ignite your child's Love of learning and you've just made an investment in their future. That's just ONE benefit of the Montessori experience. A family environment that provides your child the freedom of choice within limits. That's what we do at Meadows Montessori. 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