Halton Hills Newspapers

Independent & Free Press (Georgetown, ON), 6 Dec 2006, p. 24

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Tuesday, Dec. 12 Blue Christmas: St. John's United Church is holding a Blue Christmas Service at 7 p.m. at our Glen Williams sanctuary. If you are finding the approach of Christmas difficult because of your personal situation or losses, please join us for a quiet hour of prayer. All are welcome. Info: St John's United Church office, 905-877-2531. 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 6:30 p.m. and get together, 7:30 p.m. Calling New Parents: Do you have a new baby? Come out to Calling New Parents, a free program for parents and babies (six months and under), 1-3 p.m. at the Ontario Early Years Centre in Acton and Georgetown. Each week the group with a public health nurse will discuss parenting and infant care. Info: 1-866-442-5866. Ovarian Cancer Support Group: a professionally facilitated drop-in support group for women with ovarian cancer is offered on the 2nd and 4th Tuesday of each month from 10:30 a.m. to 12 p.m. at Wellspring Halton-Peel, 2545 Sixth Line, Oakville. Info: 905-257-1988. Lung Cancer Support Group: Wellspring Halton-Peel offers a professionally facilitated support group for lung cancer patients and their families on Tuesdays. Info: 905-257-1988. Wednesday, Dec. 13 Ashgrove W.I.: will hold its Christmas meeting with Nelson W.I. at the Masonic Hall, Hwy 25, Milton at 11:30 a.m. Speaker: Audra Petrulis, of Halton Women's Place, will also accept donations of gifts for Women & Children. Info & Dinner tickets: Marion McPhail, 905-877-5795 Acton/Georgetown La Leche League: meets 7:30 p.m. at the Ontario Early Years Centre, 96 Guelph St., Georgetown. Trained leaders offer support, information and encouragement to mothers who want to breastfeed their babies. Info: Samantha, 905-702-0768. Thursday, Dec. 14 Merry Christmas Storytime: Families of young children are invited to come celebrate Christmas 7 p.m. at Halton Hills Public Library, Georgetown Branch. We will read some favourite Christmas stories, have refreshments, and a lot of fun too! Free tickets are available while they last. Info: 905-873-2681 ext. 2520 or visit www.library.hhpl.on.ca Rockwood Parade of Lights: The parade starts at 7 p.m. at the north end of town of Rockwood. Information about the parade is available at rockwoodfarmerhsparade.org. Join us at Gord's Grill, St. John's Anglican Church parish Hall at the four corners in Rockwood (across from Saunders Bakery). We will be serving peameal bacon on a bun, hot dogs, cookies, coffee and hot chocolate from 5-7 p.m. There will also be barbecued hamburgs served outside the parish hall. 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. Emotions Anonymous: Is your life becoming unmanageable? Emotions Anonymous can help! No cost, no commitment and no appointment necessary. The group meets every Thursday, 7:30 p.m. sharp at 271 Mountainview Rd. S. in Georgetown. Info: Angela or David, 905-873-2852. Healthiest Babies Possible: Is there a baby in your future? Halton Region Health Department Healthiest Babies Possible prenatal program is accepting registration for its six-week program, 7-9 p.m. at Ontario Early Years CentreGeorgetown, 96 Guelph St. To register: 1-866-442-5866. Phoenix Warriors: A peer support group for persons who are living with depression, bipolar disorder or other mood disorders will be held on the second Thursday of each month, 7 p.m. in the Canadian Mental Health Association offices, 42 Mill St. East., Acton. This group, with the aid of others struggling with similar issues, will assist in empowering you to take an active role in your recovery. There is no fee for this group and no need to register. Info: Betty Ann McPherson, 519-853-9793. Friday, Dec. 15 Texas Hold'Em: Optimist Club of Georgetown presents this fundraiser on December 15 and January 19. Registration is at 6:30 p.m., game starts at 7 p.m. sharp at the Optimist Hall on Highway 7 past 22 Sideroad. Tickets $60. For tickets call John, 905877-2931 or David, 905-702-0120. Friday night euchre: 7:30 p.m. at Georgetown Legion. Admission: $2. Holiday dance: PWP, a single parents support group will be hosting a "Holiday Bash" dance. Dance lessons at 8 p.m. at Lions Banquet Hall (45 Avondale Blvd Brampton). Admission $14 includes buffet and door prizes. Dress code in effect. Info: 905-796-8474 or www.pwpbrampton.com

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