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THURSDAY, AUGUST 27, 1998 THE NEW TANNER LOTS of Fall Activities! : : [4 Couch Potatoes Alert! There's lots to do for everyone We're on the threshold of school opening and the be- ginning of fall activities af- ter the long, hot summer. It's time to get off the couch or hammock and get involved with the myriad activities available in Acton, Rockwood and area. In the next four pages you will find advertisements for people of all ages. If you're a curler the Acton Curling Club is a long established, quaint, "coun- try" curling club located on Churchill Road North in Acton. It is proud of its hos- pitable warm atmosphere, friendly competition, superb social opportunities, great food and great ice. League play in the evenings caters to men, women and mixed. Seniors are very active on Tuesdays and Thursdays dur- ing the daytime. On Sundays the club hosts a recreational league and a junior program. Instructional programs are offered throughout the year. Curling at the Acton Club is fun. It combines social op- portunities with an athletic sport helping to pass away the winter months. The club is heated so you're not cold. Make plans to curl at Acton this year. Bring friends or make new ones at the club. It is very inexpensive to join. For more information please contact Donna at 853-1145. Maybe you prefer bowl- ing. Acton Bowling Lanes, the lanes refinished and leagues of every description for people of all ages, is start- ing children's and adult leagues right after Labour Day. If you want to ensure a spot in your favouraite league better pre-register, either by phone or in person, between August 25 and September 6. How about the martial arts? Tae Kwan Do classes are being held at the new Acton arena. It's a great place for a workout and they're got a back to school special. Maybe you want to join the Girl Guides or the Boy Scouts. They're starting regular meetings in Septem- ber and are looking for lead- ers. What an opportunity to share your talents with the THE PREMIER MUSIC PROGRAM FOR YOUNG CHILDREN. Ages 18 Months to 7 Years Through the sheer joy of music and movement, Kindermusik encourages early learning and creativity in young children. Classes starting mid-September 1998 For more information contact Christine de Lestard at 905-877-3975 ® KI0S youth of our community and district. How about the YMCA community programs? Look at their advertisement for sup programs as cartoon draw- ing, babysitter training, in- door soccer, floor hockey, adult fitness and there's other activities available a short drive away in Georgetown. Figure skating. The Acton Figure Skating Club has new programs, new badges and coaches to start the season. Need you skates sharpened? Scott Malcom has a skate sharpening service available to make lessons more enjoy- able. Tired of buying wine and paying through the nose? Why not try making your own? Discovering Wine in downtown Guelph may make you a connoisseur. Look for their message on these pages. Art conscious? Paintin' Friends has an open house and registration coming up soon a their 77 Mill St. E. location. Maybe you're an- other VanGogh or Rembrandt and you' ve never 1st Acton Scouting -- Registration Monday, September 14, 7-8 p.m. at the Scout Hall on School Lane Beavers (ages 5-7) meet Wednesdays Cubs (ages 8-10) meet Tuesdays Scouts (ages 11-13) meet Mondays Venturers (ages 14-16) meet Wednesdays If you have any questions, please contact Jan In let your genie out of its bot- tle. Interested in piano? Acton Music Studio has a full pro- gram available under tal- ented instructors from their Acton studio. Music for Young Children is available in Rockwood with Jean Verhagen or Kindermusik for toddlers to 7-year-olds with Christine de Lestard of rural Limehouse. Perhaps you'd rather take lessons in English horseback riding at the Wishful Think Inn. Lessons are available all week in the Ballinafad area for aspiring members of the horsey set. Look for the ad- vertisement. Maybe you'd just rather play cards at the Acton Le- gion hall. The men's crib- bage league starts Sept. 24 and every Thursday. Like square dancing? Modern square dancing starts on Tuesday, Sept. 22 at the Seniors' Recreation Cen- tre. Still say there's nothing to do here? Well, how about volunteering for some wor- thy charity or your church? ns 853-5222 Opeu House & (inane peer i imeolaiigem Geka for Beginner to Advanced * Thursday Sept. 10 - 10 am-9 pm * Friday Sept. 11 - 10 am-9 pm re} * Saturday Sept. 12 - 10 am- 5 pm 77 Mill St. E., Acton 519-853-0777 ~ Acton \Parent-Child Resource Centre 85 Wallace Street 853-2574 ¢ Drop in Program e Resource Library ¢ Toy Lending Library ¢ Caregiver Theme Kits ¢ Informative Workshops Mon & Fri -- 9:30-11:30 am & 1-3 pm Wed -- 10:30-2:30 pm Acton Children's Corner | Salvation Army Church Tues & Thurs -- 9:30-11:30 am COMMUNITY SUPPORT AND INFORMATION You Are Invited To Enjoy FREE Curling Every Night 7:00-9:00 p.m., from October 13-16 Instruction & Equipment Provided Leagues Start October 19th Mens...Ladies...Mixed...Social...Junior...Senior ACTON CURLING CLUB Sunday 1:00-4:00 November 8/98 & March 21/99 Junior Rock Programme (children ages 6-10) Bantam Programme (teenagers ages 11-16) Qualified N.C.C.P. Instructors $40.00 plus taxes Come on out for a ROCKIN' good time. Quick! Hurry! We welcome Beginners and Advanced Curlers For further information call Donna 853-1145 New members welcome...Singles or teams For further information, call Donna at (519) 853-1145 or the Curling Club at (619) 853-0110 and le PO. Box 42 Acton, Ontario L7J 2M2 a message