Halton Hills Newspapers

Independent & Free Press (Georgetown, ON), 3 Oct 2008, p. 23

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GEORGETOWN SOCCER CLUB Tryouts for 2009 Rep and Select Teams is pleased to host its Volunteer Appreciation Reception and Annual General Meeting on Thursday, October 23, 2008 at 7:00 p.m. at Area Restaurant (downstairs) *Any amendments to the Constitution must be handed into the Clubs Secretary, in writing, duly signed and dated, 7 days before the AGM To be held the weekend of October 4 and 5 at the Trafalgar Sports Park Please check www.georgetownsoccerclub.com for the schedule The Georgetown Soccer Club is running various indoor soccer programs for all ages starting in October and running through the fall and winter. Please see our website at www.georgetownsoccerclub.com for further details Leading her annual walkathon for ErinoakKids, Lauren Boyce raised $20,000 to help kids move far beyond their disabilities. ErinoakKids helps children with disabilities be all they can be. Help us help them! Go to www.erinoakkids.ca Then click Donate or call 905-491-4452 Reg. Charity# 118901446RR0001 Lauren had a stroke when she was nine. Just look at her now! 2 Adamson Street, Norval 905-877-1604 www.adamsonspa.com Gift Cards Available for all occasions For MEN and WOMEN LASER HAIRREMOVAL Affordable Effective Safe Comfortable Call for your FREE consultation today. Acton/Georgetown, Friday, October 3, 2008 23 Continued from pg. 18 Sunday, Oct. 5 Bruce Trail Day hikes: in Limehouse, short hikes leaving every half hour from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Please park in the Limehosue school park- ing lot and cross the bridge to the Memorial Hall. Info: information@torontobrucetrailclub.org Willow Park 10th Anniversary: Willow Park Ecology Centre will celebrate its anniversary, 1-4 p.m. with activities. The park will also be dedicating its pavilion to the late Daphne Shropshall, one of the original volunteers. Police artists show: Police Artists of Peel, which includes local residents, hold a charity art show, sale and silent auction, 1- 4 p.m. at the Peel Regional Police Association facility, 10675 Mississauga Rd., Brampton. Each of the 14 artists will be donat- ing up to four pieces of original art for the silent auction. (Bidding closes at 3 p.m.) Proceeds to benefit local art students. Refreshments will be served and musical entertainment provided. Admission is free, although you will be encouraged to make a donation at the door to help offset the costs. Info: Kim or Shawn, policeartistsofpeel@gmail.com Model Railroad show: the 11th annual Brampton Model Railroad Show will be held Saturday, 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. and Sunday, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Brampton Fairgrounds on Heart Lake Rd. Admission: $5 adults, $3 seniors and teens, children under 12 free; family admission $10. Attend Saturday come back free Sunday. Info: www.bramptonmodelrailroadshow.com Monday, Oct. 6 Prayer Purls: Interested in knitting? Interested in praying for others? Join the Prayer Purls and knit a prayer shawl! The Prayer Shawl provides healing and comfort to the sick, the lonely and the elderly, or shares in the accomplishment of the graduate, newlywed, and newborn. All are welcome (men and women) every other Monday at 7:30 p.m. at Norval United Church, 486 Guelph St. Knitting lessons offered. Info: 905-877-6122. Racquet Club open house: Drop in between 6:30-9:30 p.m. for the start of the Georgetown Racquet Club's Fall Squash House League and club open house at 215 Armstrong Ave. Learn more about our club and its programs. Info: Betty, 905-873-5424. Blood donor clinic: Canadian Blood Services holds a blood donor clinic, 2-8 p.m. at Maple Avenue Baptist Church, 177 Maple Ave. Info: 1-888-2 DONATE (1-888-236-6283). MOPS (Mothers of Preschoolers): A retreat for moms with children from newborn to five every other Monday until Dec. 1, 6:30-8 p.m. at the Georgetown Community Church, 271 Mountainview Rd. S. Annual membership is $40. Info: Emily, 905-702-9952 or www.mops.org. Tuesday, Oct. 7 Artists Among Us: a group of about 40 artists working in many different media will host a show in The Gallery of the Halton Hills Cultural Centre and Library, 9 Church St., Georgetown until Sunday, Nov. 2 during regular library hours plus on Thanksgiving weekend from 2-5 p.m. (Friday, Saturday and Sunday). Free admission. A Meet the Artists open house and reception will be held on Thursday, Oct. 9, 5-8 p.m. Georgetown University Women's Club: meets 7:30 p.m. in The Gallery at the Cultural Centre. Author and historian Dorothy Duncan will entertain with tidbits from her book, Food, Fellowship and Folklore: Canadians at the Table. The community are invited to attend and enjoy this free presentation. Refreshments. Euchre: Georgetown Seniors Centre hosts euchre, 7 p.m. at the centre on Guelph St. Admission $2. Alzheimer Support group: An opportunity for family care- givers (caring for someone with Alzheimer or related dementia) to receive information and share their personal journey with oth- ers, 7-9 p.m. at the Georgetown Police Station, 217 Guelph St. Topic: a DVD on a couples journey. Call Renita at Acclaim Health Alzheimer Services at 1-800-387-7127. RWTO meeting: The Peel North Branch of the Retired Women Teachers of Ontario will meet 10:15 a.m. at North Bramalea United Church, 363 Howden Boulevard, Bramalea. All retired women teachers welcome. RSVP: Karin, 905-796-2146. Palette & Pencil Guild: of the Credit Valley Artisans meets Tuesdays 7-9 p.m. at the The Cottage in Cedarvale Park. Portrait drawing, still life drawing and mini workshops are a few of the activities; feel free to stop by if you are interested in joining our group. Info: Tammarishka, 905-838-1324 or e-mail fighting2suc- ceed@hotmail.com Wednesday, Oct. 8 Silver-Wood Women's Institute: meets 7 p.m. at Limehouse Memorial Hall. Joan Matheson, accompanied by Dori, will speak on the Foster Puppy Program of Dog Guides of Canada. Visitors are always welcome. Info: Jackie, president, 905-873-8154 or Annemarie, Secretary, 905-873-2519. Euchre & Games Night: 7:30 p.m. at Huttonville United Church. A fun night of games, prizes and refreshments. Admission is $4. Acton/Georgetown La Leche League: For mothers and babies who are breastfeeding or planning to breastfeed the Acton/Georgetown La Leche League Group offers information and support at 7:30 p.m. in the Early Explorers room at the Ontario Early Years Centre, Guelph St., Georgetown. Info/breast- feeding support call Samantha: 905-702-0768. Sesquicentennial of Canadian Currency: Scott Douglas will tell the story of Canadian currency as the Esquesing Historical Society marks the 150th anniversary of the first Canadian decimal coins. This interesting talk will be held 7:30 p.m. in Knox Presbyterian Church on Main St. in Georgetown. Fashion show: St. Andrew's United Church hosts Shadows of Autumn, a fashion show present- ed by Elizabeth's Fashion, 7:30 p.m. at the church, 89 Mountainview Rd. Desserts and door prizes. Tickets $12. Info: 905-877-4482. Lunchtime concert: Bring your lunch and enjoy a free con- cert, 1 p.m., in the Gallery of the Halton Hills Cultural Centre and Gallery. This month, it's Hat & Beard: guitarist Ken Aldcroft and drummer Dave Clark, who will perform Thelonius Monk. Thursday, Oct. 9 Senior Men's Luncheon: 12 p.m. at St. Andrew's United Church. The speaker will be Sheila Smith of CAShh (Cancer Assistance Services of Halton Hills). All retired men are invited to enjoy a delicious lunch, an interesting speaker and some good camaraderie for only $10. Legion meeting: Come out to general meeting, 8 p.m. of Branch 120 of the Royal Canadian Legion (Georgetown) at the Legion, 127 Mill St. Limehouse euchre: Limehouse Women's Institute hosts euchre, 7:30 p.m. at the Limehouse Memorial Hall. Admission $3, light lunch provided. Alpha course: Georgetown Alliance Church holds an evening Alpha course. Contact Ann, 905-877-7598 for infor- mation. The Alpha course is an opportunity for anyone to explore the Christian faith. It consists of a series of talks looking at such topics as 'Who is Jesus?' and 'Why and how do I pray?', and then the group divides into smaller groups for discussion. Community Calendar First aid course offered Oct. 5/26 A Canadian Red Cross Standard First Aid and CPR/AED Course will be held on Sunday, Oct. 5 and Sunday, Oct 26. Its a two-day course, and participants must attend both days. It will be held 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Oxford Learning Centre, 324 Guelph St, Georgetown. The cost is $110, which includes First Aid manual, handouts and three-year certification card. To register call Catherine, a Canadian Red Cross authorized provider, 905-877- 4490.

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