Halton Hills Newspapers

Independent & Free Press (Georgetown, ON), 17 Mar 2006, p. 12

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Saturday, March 18 Spring bazaar: Acton Seniors Centre hosts its annual Spring Bazaar, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. in the Acton Arena and Community Centre. Lunch, crafts, bake table, country store and more. Texas Hold'em: Georgetown Optimist Club is holding a Texas Hold'em Poker Night. Registration begins at 6:30 p.m. with game starting at 7 p.m. at the Georgetown Optimist Hall on Hwy. 7 west of Georgetown. Cost is $60 and includes a light buffet. Tickets: call chair John Fendley, 905-877-2931 evenings, David Burton, 905-702-0120 or e-mail rochambers@sympatico.ca. All proceeds will go to the Optimist Club's youth programs. Give it a try, it's fun, open to ladies and men. The club plans to make this a monthly event pending on the turnout. Music show: The No Name Band presents the Saturday Afternoon Music Show, 1-4 p.m. at St. George's Church hall. Music and dancing for older adults. Admission $5. Tickets at the door. Info: Carol, 416-889-0252 or Jim, 905-873-0310. Euchre: is held every Saturday night at the Hornby Co-operative Nursery School on Steeles Ave. at 7:30 p.m. All welcome. Overeaters Anonymous: meets Saturdays 10 a.m., at Sacred Heart Church in Rockwood. Info: Elisabeth, 519-856-1428. Fair Vote Halton: meeting open to the public, 10:15 a.m. in the SAVIS Room Hopedale Mall, Oakville. A presentation on fair voting system. Info: Sandra, sansam25@yahoo.com Community Calendar Wednesday, March 22 Bruce Trail hike: a 5 km hike on local trails. Depart at 9:30 a.m. from the light standard between Zellers and the grey building. Bring water/snack. Leader: Maureen, mosmith@cogeco.ca Coffee Hour: Ladies are invited to Milton Christian Ladies Coffee Hour, 9:30-11 a.m. at Milton Gospel Hall, 306 Ontario St. Special feature: Climbers and vines by Belinda Gallagher, master gardener. Guest speaker, Barbara McDougal. Free admission. Info/transportation: Nancy, 905-876-0831. Wednesday Evening Worship: 7 to 8 p.m. at Ebenezer United Church, 12274 Guelph Line, (north of 20 Sideroad). Looking for something a bit different? Interested in experiencing a Christian worship service that is more participatory? Simple folk music and chant. A chance to discuss real issues honestly without dogma or rules. Call Mark Rutledge, Pastor, at 905-854-2423 (church office) or 519-824-7303. Carp Halton: Meets 7:30 p.m. at Burlington Seniors Centre, 2285 New St. Burlington. Guest speaker: Joyce Savoline, Halton Region chairman on recent events and plans for the future. Come and say goodbye to an old friend. Info: Harry Bowers, 905-335-5717. Thursday, March 23 Business After Hours: Power Zone Fitness Centre, 324 Guelph St. is hosting the Chamber's networking session, Business After Hours, 5-7 p.m. All business welcome, free of charge. Work out before or after BaH with no guest fees. 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. Sunday, March 19 Bruce Trail hike: a 10 km hike in Silvercreek/Great Esker. Depart at 10 a.m. from the light standard between Zellers and the grey building. Bring water/lunch. Leader: Heinz Rusche, 905-877-3298. Dance Drama: at Acton Christian Reformed Church, 6:30 p.m. Rina Singha will be performing a one-woman dance in the Kathak style. She will be performing a biblical dance, Yeshu Katha. Four women tell the story of Jesus: from the Promise to the Resurrection. Nursery care is available. Freewill offering. Info: www.actoncrc.com. Georgetown Runners: is a group of local runners who meet at Atlantis Athletics (232 Guelph St.) 8 a.m. Sundays as well as on Wednesdays at 4:30 p.m. at the Georgetown Dental Clinic (211 Guelph St.) for the club runs. All are welcome to join us. Visit www.georgetownrunners.ca. or call Jim, 905-702-1162. Monday, March 20 Halton Creative Sewing: meets 7:30 p.m. at St. Andrew's United Church. Come, join us as we show and discuss handsewn items that can shave dollars from wedding expenses. Topics will range from gifts, clothing, accessories and decorations. Refreshments served. Leash Free Zone: Halton Hills Dog Leash Free Zone committee meets monthly 7:15 p.m. at the Great Canadian Superstore, Guelph St., Georgetown (in the upstairs community room). Volunteers wanted and if you can help out in any way, please attend this meeting! New leash free zone opens in Cedarvale Park this summer. Check out www.hhdog.com. TOPS-Acton: meets Mondays at St. Joseph's Church, Church St. E. Weigh-in: 6-7 p.m. Meetings follow until 8 p.m. Info: Ena, 519-853-1526. Bridge anyone?: Georgetown Bridge Club offers afternoon game Mondays at 1 p.m. at the Optimist Hall on Hwy. 7, west of Georgetown. All levels of players are welcome, novice to expert. Info: Tom, 905-877-7486. Halton Hills Toastmasters: Develop your speaking, presentation and leadership skills now at St. Alban's Church, Glen Williams, Mondays, 7:30-9:30 p.m. Info: Shirley Bartle, 519-8535555, shirleybartle@rogers.com or www.haltonhillstm.org. Recovery meeting: Celebrate Recovery, a Christ-centred recovery program for people, who are struggling with various addictions is offered by Georgetown Alliance Church Mondays, 7 p.m. Meetings open to all. Info: Pastor Doug, 905-873-0249. Louise Porritt of Georgetown and Betty and John Irving of Burlington are pleased to announce the engagement of their children Katherine & Steven Congratulations!! Tuesday, March 21 Acton Horticultural Society: "Good Gardening Tips & Ideas" with June and Mary Ann Brett, 7:30 p.m. at Knox Church, Acton. Info: Sandy, 519-853-3912. Fashion show: A fashion show featuring the Acton Seniors Centre's own models and fashions by Alia will be held at the centre, 1:30 p.m. followed by light refreshments. Seniors' Lunch: at Ebenezer United Church, 12274 Guelph Line (just north of 20 Sideroad). All seniors and wannabees are welcome for a soup and sandwich lunch, followed by a time of fellowship with cards, scrabble, etc. Call Willy at 519-853-3043. Portrait/Still Life Drawing: 7-9 p.m. in Cedarvale Park cottage. New members welcome. Offered by the Palette and Pencil Guild of the Credit Valley Artisans. Info: Rita, 519-853-9226. O.M.E.G.A. Miniature Club: meets monthly at Dublin St. United Church in Guelph. Info: 1-519-822-7732. TOPS-Georgetown: If you want to lose weight sensibly and keep it off, join TOPS (Take Off Pounds Sensibly) at St. Andrew's United Church, Tuesdays; weigh-in 7-7:45 p.m. and get together, 8-9 p.m.

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