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20 Independent & Free Press, Wednesday, October 8, 2008 Continued from pg. 18 Monday, Oct. 13 Thanksgiving Day Dinner: Residents of Halton Hills are invited to enjoy a Thanksgiving Dinner with mem- bers of the Georgetown Christian Reformed Church, 11611 Trafalgar Rd. This invitation is e s p e c i a l l y extended to members of the commu- nity who are alone and not able to join family members for this festive holiday. Doors open at 1 p.m. and the dinner is served at 1:30 p.m. To make reservations call the church office, 905-877-4322 or Dan Roffel, 289-891-9009. Tuesday, Oct. 14 World of Owls: Kay McKeever from the Owl Foundation will present a humorous but enlighten- ing look at the world of owls at the Halton/North Peel Naturalist Clubs meeting, 7:30 p.m. at St. Andrews United Church. Info: 905-877-1539. Bid euchre: hosted by George- town Seniors Centre, 7 p.m. at the centre on Guelph St. Admission: $2. Calling New Parents: is a free program for parents and babies (six months and under). Each week, the group with a public health nurse, will discuss parenting and infant care. Groups in Acton or Georgetown, Tuesday after- noons. Info: 1-866-442-5866 or www.halton.ca. TOPS-Georgetown: If you want to lose weight sensibly and keep it off, join TOPS (Take Off Pounds Sensibly) at St. Andrews United Church, Tuesdays; weigh-in 6:30 p.m. and get together, 7:30 p.m. Coffee Break: Ladies of all ages are invited to Georgetown Christian Reformed Church for its Coffee Break program, Tuesday, 9:30-11 a.m. Join one of the Bible Study Groups or a Mom-To-Mom program. Nursery is provided for babies from birth to 2 years, while the older children can enjoy crafts, stories, games and snacks in the Little Lambs program for ages 2 and 3 years and Story Hour for kids ages 4 and 5 years. Info: the church, 905-877-4322. Cabin Fever Busters: Break the monotony of parenting with a free drop-in play group, 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. Meet new friends at the Georgetown Community Church, 271 Mountainview Rd. S. on Tuesdays until Dec. 2. Info: 905- 877-1374. Palette & Pencil Guild: of the Credit Valley Artisans meets Tuesdays 7- 9 p.m. at the The Cottage in Cedarvale Park. Feeel free to stop by if you are interested. Info: Tammarishka, 905-838-1324 or fight- ing2succeed@hotmail.com Wednesday, Oct. 15 Private well info session: Halton Region Health Department will be hold- ing a Well Water Information Session at the Limehouse Memorial Hall, 12389 Fifth Lane in Halton Hills. Residents are invited to drop in between 3:30 p.m. and 9 p.m. Evening Euchre: 7 p.m. in the Acton Seniors Centre, adjoining the Acton Arena and Community Centre. Everyone is welcome. Sleepytime Stories: Children can wear their pajamas and bring their teddy bears to Sleepytime Stories, a Halton Hills Public Library program for grownups and young children. It will be held on Wednesdays, starting Oct. 15 at 7 p.m. at the Georgetown branch. Georgetown Horticultural Society: meets 7:30 p.m. at St. Georges Church, Guelph St. Speaker Chris Graham talks about Flowering Shrubs for Ontario Gardens, plus a Pumpkin Dessert Contest and raffle table. Awana Kids Club: is offered to children in JK to Grade 6 and is hosted by Maple Avenue Baptist Church every Wednesday, 6:25-8 p.m. All are invited to come out for fun activities. Info: Heather Stiff, 905 873-9549. Special Needs Parent Support Group: Do you have a child aged 0 to 6 years old with undiagnosed or recently diagnosed special needs? Join other parents to share the challenges, joys and fears of raising a child with special needs 7-9 p.m. at Ontario Early Years, Georgetown Satellite. Info: 905-873-2960. Parents without Partners (PWP): is a non-profit, social sup- port group for single parents and their children holds orientation sessions every Wednesday. Info: 905-846-4883 or www.pwpbramp- ton.com Thursday, Oct. 16 Blood donor clinic: Canadian Blood Services a blood donor clin- ic, 2-7:30 p.m. at the Acton Legion Hall, 15 Wright Ave., Acton. Call 1 888 2 DONATE (1 888 236-6283) for blood donor clinic informa- tion, eligibility information or to book an appointment. 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. Friday, Oct. 17 Beef dinner: at Knox Presby- terian Church, Georgetown. Sittings 5 p.m. and 6:30 p.m. Take- outs available at 5:45 p.m. Adults $14, kids 12 and under, $6. Tickets at the church office or by calling 905-877-7585, 905-873- 6220 or 905-877-4257. Youth Dance: Hey kids in Grades 6, 7 and 8, come have some fun at the Friday Youth Dance at Acton Community Centre, 7:30-10 p.m. Tickets on sale at the arena for $7 each. Limit of two tickets per person. Tickets non-refundable. Info: 905-873- 2601 ext. 2285. Holy Cross School 50th Anniversary: Celebration of Mass at 5 p.m. at Holy Cross Church. Reception to follow in school gym. Community Calendar