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a RSDAY, FEBRUARY 19, 2004 ee NEW TANNER Lenten series starts Wednesday Next Wednesday, Febru- ary 25 is Ash Wednesday, the day marking the first day of Lent, the 40 week days ob- served in most Christian churches as a time for fast- ing and penance before Easter. The Acton Ministerial Asso- ciation is again observing the season of Lent with services each Wednesday at 12 noon, followed by a luncheon. The service is moved each year to a different denomination. This year's services are be- ing held at St. Joseph's Church and the luncheon will follow in the church hall. Each church, in turn, provides the lunch at the host church. St. Joseph's Church is lo- cated at the corner of Church and John streets in Acton. VALENTINE DRAW: Acton BIA's Valentine's deaw took place Saturday at the Profile Hair Salon/ Silvercreek Spa with over $800 of products and services donated by local merchants. Over 1500 ballots were entered and lucky winners were Jane MacDonald, Donna Meyer, Peggy Masanotti and Nick Seeger. Shown in the photo are Monica, Joanne and Yvette from Profile, Josey Bonnette, BIA Coordinator, while Cathy Munday makes the draw. THE STORE MUST BE sO) 3 TT MARKED DOWN THE catch these PRES, SOME -Submitted photo COMMUNITY SUPPORT AND INFORMATION unbelievable Spring Registration 2004 -- Children 0-6 Ontario Early Years Satellites --Registration for Mother Goose, Networking Together, Toddler Shimmy & Shake, as well as Pre- school Shimmy & Shake available from March 1--5.Come to register during all Adult and Child Together drop-in times at the Acton, Early Years Satellite. Saturday registration will be on March 6 from 9-11 a.m. at the Georgetown Satellite. For more information on any of these pro- grams, please call 905-873-2960. Toy Lending Libraries Memberships are available year round. Acton Parent Child Resource Centre, 85 Wallace Street, Acton-- Mon- day, Wednesday, Friday 9:30-2:30. For more informa- tion please call 905-873-2960 or 853-2574. Seniors: Supportive Housing for Seniors-Do you find you're having trouble managing daily activities in your own home, but want to remain independ- ent? Consider the Supportive Housing Program located at the Lakeview Apartments, 17 Elizabeth Drive, Acton. This program allows eligible sen- iors to live in their own apartment with the security of knowing someone is available to help. Personal Support and then join in on the fun on Feb. 20 for our Pool Tournament. Prizes for the top three winners. Junior Youth (ages 9-11) should drop by for our French Fry Night on Feb. 25 for lots of fun and fries. Cost: $2.50. Volunteer Opportunities Meals on Wheels and Wheels to Meals are essential services for many in our com- munity. Drivers who live in Acton are needed on an occa- sional basis (mornings) to pick up hot meals in Milton and bring them to our Acton of- fice. Drivers are also needed to take a small group of sen- iors to a local lunch location twice a month. If you are interested in volun- teering or would like more information, please call Marlene at 905-873-6502 or 853-3310. # Two-channel, two-station FM wireless intercom Reg. 59.99. 4303106 Workers are on site 7 days a week to assist with such activi- ties as bathing, laundry, housekeeping, meal prepara- tion, medication reminders or safety checks. Please contact Stephanie at 853-9916. Youth Off the Wall: Senior Youth (ages 12-19) drop by on Feb. 19 for our Café Night HOURS: Mon. - Thurs. 10-6 Fri. 10-8 Sat.9-5 OFFER ENDS FEBRUARY 22, 2004. RadioShack. pene Tyler Property & Management Ltd. 373 Queen Street East, Acton. (519) 853-0558 Halton Hills' FURNITURE 'APPLIANCES 17 MILL ST. E., ACTON ¢(519) 853-4299