Halton Hills Newspapers

Independent & Free Press (Georgetown, ON), 29 May 2012, p. 9

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Family Footie event to aid bereaved kids The Family Footie Fundraiser is a 12-hour soccer fun day taking place, 10 a.m. to 10 p.m., on Saturday, June 2 at the indoor soccer facility at the Dufferin Rural Heritage Community Centre in Prospect Park, Acton. The event is in aid of the Susan Nagle and Cathy Turner children, who suffered the tragic loss of their moms recently. The event will celebrate the lives of these two women through the joy of soccer. All players-- old or young, experienced or playing for the first time-- are invited. Full details explaining the event are at www.first-touch-soccer.ca Minimum $20 donation. The event will also include a community BBQ and a prize raffle for cool items such as a Lionel Messi print, a limited edition Canada Soccer jersey, and four tickets to the upcoming World Cup game between Canada and Honduras. Wednesday, May 30 Parent info session: a free presentation on Anti-bullying Approach--Reduce bullying in schools; Parents' role, 7 p.m. at Christ the King School. Co-hosted by the School Councils of Christ the King and GDHS. Special keynote speaker: anti-bullying expert Jim Jordan. GLT Improv Club: runs Wednesdays all summer beginning May 30 at 7:30 p.m. at the GLT Studio, 33 Stewarttown Rd. New youth (15 years and up) and adult members welcome. Info: leave a message at the studio-905-877-3422. No experience necessary. Family Storytime: At the Georgetown library, 9:45 a.m. and at the Acton HUB, 2 p.m. Youth Drop-in Basketball: at George Kennedy School, 7-8 p.m. (ages 13-17) and 8-9 p.m. (ages 18-24). Admission: $3 at the door. Al-Anon Family Group meetings: for families and friends of alcoholics on Wednesdays, One Day at a Time Group, 10 a.m. at Knox Presbyterian Church and Acton Al-Anon Family Group, 8 p.m. at Trinity United Church, 70 Mill St., Acton, use back Community Calendar door. Info: 1-888-425-2666. Asphasia recovery: Halton Aphasia Centre program runs Wednesdays, 9:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. at Glen Town Hall. Info: 905-702-5312 or www.haltonaphasiacentre.com Nordic Pole Walking: Wednesdays, 6:30 p.m. outside Gellert Centre; bring toonie for Heart and Stroke Foundation. Info: Ginger, 905-691-9122. Thursday, May 31 Knit Night in Acton: New and season knitters are invited for an hour of friends, books and all things knitting at Acton library, 7-8 p.m. Info: www. hhpl.on.ca, 519-853-0301. CtK Summer Blast Carnival: 3-8 p.m. Community welcome; free admission. All proceeds to CtK Cares. Georgetown Song Circle/ Jam: 7:30-10:30 p.m. at the Georgetown Legion. If you are budding singer/songwriter and want to try out a new song in a safe environment, this is the place to be. Come play or just listen. Limehouse Memorial Hall Board euchre: 7:30 p.m. at the hall. Parkinson Support Group: 1:30-3:30 p.m. at its new location, the Real Canadian Superstore, 171 Guelph St. upstairs community room. Bring a toonie. Info: 519-929-9692 or 1-800-565-3000 ext. 3376. Thursday afternoon euchre: 1:15-3:35 p.m. at the Acton Legion. Everyone welcome. Admission: $2. Bingo: every Thursday hosted by Georgetown Optimist Club, 13439 Hwy. 7, 7-9 p.m. Cash prizes. ANVIL men's fellowship ministry: of Georgetown Christian Fellowship (GCF) meets every Thursday, 7 p.m at the church, 13619 Hwy 7 West, Georgetown. ANVIL provides an environment where men can establish and build genuine brotherly relationships and grow in their spiritual journey. Info: www.theanvilnewsletter. blogspot.ca, 905-873-9652. Relay for Life seeks volunteers for Friday event The Cancer Society's Georgetown Relay for Life event is being held on Friday, June 1, at the Croatian Centre, 9118 Winston Churchill Blvd. in Norval. The Relay for Life is an overnight non-competitive relay that celebrates cancer survivors and pays tribute to loved ones lost as a result of cancer. It's a night of fun, friendship and fundraising to beat cancer. Volunteers are needed to assist in the following areas: event set up, event take down, volunteer registration, smart shop, children's activities, parking attendants, logistics (site maintenance), luminaries sales/set-up and etc. Students are welcome to earn Community Hours. If you would like to volunteer, call Thushika, 1-866-711-0111 ext. 3825, or e-mail GeorgetownRFL@hotmail.com. You can also register at www. relayforlife.ca/georgetown where you can indicate which areas and the times you would be available for June 1-2. 9 ·The IFP· Halton Hills, Tuesday, May 29, 2012 Friday, June 1 Georgetown Kiwanis Lobsterfest: 6:30-11 p.m. at the GDHS. Tickets are $75, which includes a lobster and steak dinner and dancing. Tickets: 905-877-4411, ext. 253. Friday night euchre: 7 p.m. at the Georgetown Legion. Admission $2. This is the last one until further notice. FAMILY FOOTIE FUNDRAISER A 12 HOUR SOCCER FESTIVAL TO RAISE FUNDS TO SUPPORT THE FAMILIES OF 2 WONDERFUL MOMS WHO SADLY PASSED AWAY RECENTLY. SATURDAY JUNE 2, 2012 ACTON AGRICULTURAL SOCIETY SOCCER FIELD PARK AVENUE ACTON Your Health, Your Way at the Mississauga Halton CCAC Join the Mississauga Halton CCAC for a free one-hour public information session. Wednesday June 6, 2012 6:30 pm to 8:00 pm BraeBen Golf Course The Clubhouse at BraeBen 5700 Terry Fox Way, Mississauga, Ontario, L5V 2W2 AND SHOW THESE FAMILIES THAT THEIR Full details: "COME PLAY COMMUNITY CARES!" www.first-touch-soccer.ca Store Hours Mon - Wed 10-6 Thurs - Fri 10 -8 Sat 10 - 5 Planning for care before a crisis. What to think about? What to plan for? What to do? When planning for your own or your loved ones' health care needs, it's important to think about your preferences and options ­ before facing a crisis. LEARN TO RUN & 10 KM CLINICS 2012 Join us at our second annual Your Health, Your Way event and hear: Mark Handelman, Whaley Estate Litigation: An overview of the importance of planning so that families can start talking about "what if and what's next." Dr. Rudolph Hyles, Family Physician: Cancer: A personal approach to conversations with patients and families. Natoya Hylton, Case Manager: Outlines how the Mississauga Halton CCAC designs personal care plans. June Rimar, Placement Coordinator: How to apply to Long Term Care 2 Levels > Beginner and 10KM Clinics run for 10 weeks on Tuesday evenings beginning at 6:30 pm and include: Guest Speakers > Detailed Schedule > Technical Running Shirt > Store Discount Dates > Summer Clinic: June 5th Fall Clinic: September 11th Stop in or call to register today! www.feetinmotion.ca Register by phone: 905-855-9090 ext. 2070, or email: yourhealthyourway@mh.ccac-ont.ca. For more information, visit www.yourhealthyourwaymh.org

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