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Continued from pg. 23 Monday, April 16 Halton Creative Sewers: will meet 7:30 p.m. at St. Andrew's United Church, corner of Sinclair and Mountainview. Come and learn the secrets to making hats and see how some of the girls have decorated theirs. Refreshments. HH-DOG meeting: A dedicated group of volunteers meet each month to discuss leash-free opportunities and issues for Halton dog owners at the Georgetown police station community room, 7:15-9 p.m. All members/volunteers are welcome to attend. Halton Hills Toastmasters: Develop your speaking, presentation and leadership skills now at St. Alban's Church hall, Glen Williams, Mondays (except holidays), 7:30-9:30 p.m. Info: Membership VP Debora, 519-8539533 (evenings or weekends), hhtm_membership@hotmail.com or www.haltonhillstm.org. Bridge anyone?: Georgetown Bridge Club offers afternoon and evening games for players of all levels, beginner, intermediate and advanced. Info: Tom, 905-8777486. 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. Celebrate Recovery: Looking for a fresh start? You are invited to Celebrate Recovery, a Christ-centred 12-step recovery program for anyone seeking freedom from destructive habits and past hurts. We meet at Georgetown Alliance Church every Monday night, 7 p.m. Meetings are open to all. Info: Doug, 905-873-0249 or cr@agrowingfamily.org Alcoholics Anonymous: If you live in the Halton /Erin area and would like help to STOP drinking. Meetings held throughout the week. Call Alcoholics Anonymous at 1-866-715-0005. Community Calendar 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. Retirement information seminar: hosted by Woodhall Park Retirement Village is hosting a free information seminar at 10250 Kennedy Rd. Brampton. This month's guest speaker is Tom Allain, CFP who will be discussing Calculating Your Future Retirement Needs. This seminar begins at 2 p.m. and will follow with complimentary refreshments. This will appeal to people of all ages, even those who want to make sure their current plans are still appropriate for today. Registration is necessary due to limited seating. Info Mary or Pat, 905-846-1441. diagnosed special needs? Join other parents to share the challenges, joys and fears of raising a child with special needs every third Wednesday of the month 7-9 p.m. at Ontario Early Years, Georgetown Satellite. Info: 905-8732960. Thursday, April 19 Open house: Maple Co-operative Nursery School in Cedarvale Park is hosting an open house in the school kitchen, 9-11:30 a.m. We are registering students for the 2007/08school year. Spaces still available mornings or afternoons. Info: Ana, 905-877-7322 or 905-873-4786. Please drop by. Family Support Group: for friends and family members affected by schizophrenia and other serious mental illnesses. Held by the Halton-Peel Regional Office of the Schizophrenia Society of Ontario, we provide caregiver support and information on resources available in Halton in a safe and non-judgemental environment. This group operates on a drop-in basis and is held the 3rd Thursday of each month at the North Halton Mental Health Clinic, 19 Willow St., N., Acton, 7 p.m. For more information phone 905-876-1647. 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. Family Storytime: 2 p.m. at the Acton Community Centre. This Halton Hills Public Library program is a fun drop-in for parents and young children to enjoy together. The program is 30 minutes long, with stories, music and movement. No registration required! Georgetown Little Theatre: presents the dramatic comedy Return Engagements, April 19-21 and April 25-28 at the John Elliott Theatre. A Stratford inn provides a charming background for wedding plans that go awry. Humour and contradictions abound as each character reveals the flaw that interferes with his romantic success. Come and see if the magic of love can prevail. This comedy of love and romance by the well-known Canadian playwright Bernard Slade, is directed by Sue Tolley and produced by Roscoe Petkovic. Tickets are $15-$18. Call Box Office, 905-877-3700. Info: www.georgetownlittletheatre.ca 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 Centre-- Georgetown, 96 Guelph St. To register: 1-866442-5866. Patient's Connect: a professionally facilitated drop-in support group for cancer patients is offered on the 1st and 3rd Thursday of each month from 1-2:30 p.m. at Wellspring Halton-Peel, 2545 Sixth Line, Oakville. Info: 905-257-1988. Wednesday, April 18 Retired Women Teachers: Lydia Snow (North Halton) Group will have their Annual General Meeting at Knox Presbyterian Church, Acton, at 10 a.m. This will be followed by a lunch. Info: Pam, 905-877-8618. Acoustic Jam: 8-10:30 p.m. at the Georgetown Legion, 127 Mill St. Bring your instruments, voice, enthusiasm! Info: Hugh or Wendi, 519-853-1383. Well water info night: Halton Region Health Department hosts a well water information session, April 18, 3:30-9 p.m. at the Limehouse Memorial Hall and again on April 25, 3:30-9 p.m. at the Nassagaweya Community Centre in Brookville. The Health Department urges all private well users to check their well every spring and fall and at least three times a year to monitor the levels of bacteria and nitrate. Family Storytime: 9:45 a.m. at the Georgetown branch of the Halton Hills Public Library. Family Storytime is a fun drop-in program for parents and young children to enjoy together. The program is 30 minutes long, with stories, music and movement. No registration required! Georgetown Horticultural Society: meets 7:30 p.m. at St. George's Anglican Church on Guelph St. Program: Gardens To Visit Around Toronto with speaker Frank Kershaw. New members welcome. Info: Janice, 905-8739890. Sports and Leisure Show: April 18-22 at the Georgetown Market Place in Georgetown. Info: e-mail info@georgetownmarketplace.com Bruce Trail hike: Depart at 9:30 a.m. from the parking lot between Zellers and the grey medical services building at the Georgetown Market Place by the tall light standard. Level 1 - 5 km hike on local trails. Bring water & snacks. We will stop after the hike at a local establishment. Leader: Maureen mosmith@cogeco.ca 905-873-9757. Awana Kids Club: is offered to children in JK to Grade 6 and is hosted by Maple Avenue Baptist Church. All are invited to come out for fun and learning from 6:25-8 p.m. Info: Ed Egberts, 905-838-4644 or Heather Stiff, 905 8739549. Special Needs Parent Support Group: Do you have a child aged 0 to 6 years old with undiagnosed or recently Tuesday, April 17 Calling all gardeners: Acton Horticultural Society is presenting speaker Jim Lounsberg from Vineland Nurseries, 7:30 p.m. at Knox Presbyterian Church, 44 Main St. N., Acton. Do you have structure in your garden? Learn how to use dwarf and unusual conifers in the landscape. All gardeners and aspiring green thumbs are welcome. Info: Ruth 519-853-0009. Ashgrove W.I.: will hold its annual meeting 11 a.m. at Hillcrest United Church. Chinese food lunch and safety video. Info: Verna 905-877-6620 Foot care clinic: Acclaim Health is offering a foot care clinic, 1-4 p.m. at St. John's United Church, 11 Guelph St. Appointment necessary. Call 905-827-8800 ext. 2110. Just for dads: A six-week course, Father Involvement Building Our Children's Character to discuss and learn about communication with their children, creating boundaries and effective discipline will be held on Tuesdays starting April 17 to May 22, 7-9 p.m. at the Ontario Early Years Centre, Georgetown Satellite. To register call 905-873-2960. 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. LNH computer classes: Adults, need to upgrade your skills? Literacy North Halton is offering computer classes Tuesday mornings and Wednesday evenings. Call now, 905-873-2200. Friday, April 20 Texas Hold'Em: The Optimist Club of Georgetown hosts a Texas Hold'Em fundraiser. Registration is at 6:30 p.m., game starts at 7 p.m. sharp at the Optimist Hall, Hwy 7 past 22 Sideroad. Tickets $60. For tickets call John, 905-877-2931 or David, 905-702-0120.