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These students are from Grade 10 and have chosen music as their major. If you missed them on Nov. 13, you will have another opportunity to hear them on Friday, Nov. 20 at 10:30 a.m. as part of the Opening Ceremonies for our Wellness Fair. The doors of the Centre swing open at 10 a.m. on Nov. 20 for our first-ever Well- ness Fair celebrating November as Falls Prevention Month. All drop-in activities have been cancelled for that day. Lunch and snacks are being provided and all are invited to attend. With the arrival of Santa Claus in To- ronto on Sunday our thoughts are turning to Christmas. The Centre is busy preparing for our Annual Christmas Bazaar on Satur- day, Nov. 28. Doors will open at 8 a.m. You can be a part of this fundraiser by donating new items for the Penny Table, jewelry for the Jewelry Table and squares for the Bake Table. The squares will be plated by the committee so that each plate will contain a variety of squares. All items should be dropped off at the Centre on Fri- day, Nov. 27 between 9 a.m. and 3 p.m. This year we have added to the Bazaar with several new outside vendors and they will have a variety of items for sale. All pro- ceeds for our Bazaar go to the Centre. Crash! Bang! Boom! These are the sounds of work being done to get our new space ready. We realize it may be annoying at times but they are a part of the renovation construction. It will soon be completed. Seating is limited for our Annual Christ- mas Turkey Dinner with all the trimmings catered by Bruce Cunnington. The cost for dinner is $25/member or $30 non/mem- ber. Tickets are selling well. Don't wait too long to get yours. Travel: Just a reminder to drop in to sign up for the Sweet heart Divine Mystery Trip in February and, new, Spy School in March. HALC-Georgetown to host Wellness Fair on Friday By Florence Riehl Georgetown Active Living Centre