Independent & Free Press (Georgetown, ON), 31 Mar 2006, p. 22

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Friday, March 31 Recreational Program Needs Survey: Submit a completed survey by March 31 and receive a free swimming/skating pass in return (one pass per household). Submit surveys to Recreation and Parks at the Halton Hills Civic Centre. Easy online version at www.haltonhills.ca! Surveys also available at all Town facilities. Friday night euchre: 7:30 p.m. at Georgetown Legion. Admission: $2. Daffoldil sales: It's time for the Canadian Cancer Society's Daffodil Days! Pick up a bunch for $6. Look for daffodil sellers around Acton from Thursday, March 30 to Saturday, April 1st. Proceeds go to Canadian Cancer Society research, support services for cancer patients and early detection and risk reduction programs. Info: Cathy Gerrow, 519-853-1424. Community Calendar hike around the local trail and then back for W.I. breakfast. Children are welcome to participate in this hike. For info: Leader Maureen, 905-873-9757 or e-mail mosmith@cogeco.ca Skating carnival: Acton Skating Club holds its annual carnival at Acton Arena with two shows, 1 p.m. and 7 p.m. This year's theme is "A Few of our Favourite Things..." Tickets go on sale at the arena on Friday, March 31, and are also available at the door. Lunch room and bake sale: Huttonville United Church needs a new roof. Come to the lunch room and bake sale, 9 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. at the church. Best lunch in the village. Homemade baking, soups, sandwiches and pies. Bring a friend. April Fools Dance: hosted by Home United Church at Alloa Public School on Mayfield Rd., 8 p.m. to 12:30 a.m. Live band and silent auction. Tickets, $15 or $25/couple. Info: Dave, 905843-1225. Euchre: is held Saturdays at the Hornby Co-operative Nursery School on Steeles Ave. at 7:30 p.m. Everyone is welcome. Overeaters Anonymous: meets Saturdays 10 a.m., at Sacred Heart Church in Rockwood. Info: Elisabeth, 519-856-1428. Blacksmith Class: Beginner Intro. Level One Learn the Art of Traditional Smithing on April 1 or April 22, 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. at the Waldie Blacksmith Shop. Hosted by the Milton Historical Society. Call: 905-875-4156. Sunday, April 2 Bruce Trail hike: An 8 km carpool hike will be held on a local trail. Depart at 10 a.m. from the tall light standard between Zellers and the grey building. Bring water and lunch. Leader: Paul, 905-877-1294. Georgetown Runners: are a group of local runners who meet Sundays and Wednesdays for club runs. All are welcome. Visit www.georgetownrunners.ca. or call Jim, 905-702-1162. Monday, April 3 Hour Time Together: Enjoy a cup of coffee with other adults and participate in discussion group activities with guest speakers on the first Monday of the month from 9:30-10:30 a.m. Join us for "Do Your Children Always Get Along" on April 3 at the Ontario Early Years Centre, Acton Satellite, 85 Wallace St. To register call 519-853-2574. 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. Bridge anyone?: Georgetown Bridge Club offers afternoon game Mondays at 1 p.m. at the Optimist Hall on Hwy. 7, west of Georgetown. All levels of players are welcome, novice to expert. Halton Hills Toastmasters: Develop your speaking, presentation and leadership skills now at St. Alban's Church, Glen Williams, Mondays, 7:30-9:30 p.m. Info: Shirley Bartle, 519-8535555, shirleybartle@rogers.com or www.haltonhillstm.org. Recovery meeting: Celebrate Recovery, a Christ-centred recovery program for people, who are struggling with various addictions is offered by Georgetown Alliance Church Mondays, 7 p.m. Meetings open to all. Info: Pastor Doug, 905-873-0249 or cr@agrowingfamily.org. Life After Cancer: a support group that meets April 3 and 17, 7-8:30 p.m. at Wellspring Halton-Peel, 2545 Sixth Line, Oakville. Info: 905-257-1988. Saturday, April 1 Dad and Mom Workshop: Register Friday for the Working Together to Parent workshop to be held April 1, 9:30-11:30 a.m. at the Ontario Early Years Centre, Georgetown Satellite. Participants will learn about positive parenting. Limited childcare spaces. Call 905-873-2960 to reserve your seats. Sweet Taste of Spring: Limehouse W.I. holds its Sweet Taste of Spring pancake breakfast at the Limehouse Memorial Hall, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Pancakes and maple baked beans for $5 for adults, $3 for children, ages 6-12 and free for those five and under. Baked goods and maple syrup also available for purchase. Bruce Trail hike: Take part in the annual Bruce Trail Pancake Breakfast Hike. Hikers should meet at 9 a.m. in Limehouse for a Tuesday, April 4 ADHD Parent Support Group: Parents of children with Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder meet to share ideas, 7-9 p.m., at Georgetown Alliance Church. Info: 905-873-2960. Alzheimer support: VON Alzheimer Services offers a support group for family caregivers of relatives with Alzheimer Disease and related disorders at Mountainview Retirement Residence, 222 Mountainview Rd. N., 7-9 p.m. If you wish to attend call VON Alzheimer Services, 1-800-387-7127. TOPS-Georgetown: Lose weight sensibly and keep it off, at TOPS (Take Off Pounds Sensibly) at St. Andrew's Church, Tuesdays; weigh-in 7-7:45 p.m. and get together, 8-9 p.m. Portrait/Still Life Drawing: Tuesdays, 7-9 p.m. in the Cedarvale Park cottage. New members welcome. Offered by the Palette and Pencil Guild. Contact Rita Ladjansky, 519-853-9226. Wednesday, April 5 Baby and Me Drop In: Meet other parents and caregivers with infants from newborn to 18 months at the Georgetown Early Years Centre, 96 Guelph St., Wednesdays, 2-3 p.m. Bruce Trail hike: A 5 km hike. Depart at 9:30 a.m. from the tall light standard between Zellers and the grey building. Bring water and a snack. Leader: Maureen, mosmith@cogeco.ca. Fibromyalgia meeting: Brampton Fibromyalgia Support Group meets 7 p.m. in the Region of Peel building, 10 Peel Centre Dr. The speaker is Dr. Richard Brodie, M.D., a national speaker on chronic pain management. Everyone is welcome. Info: Carol, 905-873-2952, fibrosupport@sympatico.ca Bible study: Read the bible again for the first time on Wednesdays at 10 a.m. or repeated at 7 p.m. at St. Alban the Martyr Church, 537 Main St., Glen. Info: 905-877-8323. Lenten Studies: Join St. John's United Church, 11 Guelph St., 7 p.m., for a video presentation and discussion session: Living the Questions Part 2. All welcome. Info: church, 905-877-2531. Bruce Trail info: Find out about hiking for a healthy lifestyle when the Bruce Trail Association makes a 7:30 p.m. presentation at the Acton Seniors Centre. General public welcome. Wednesday evening worship: 7-8 p.m. at Ebenezer United Church, 12274 Guelph Line. Interested in experiencing a Christian worship service that is more participatory? A chance to discuss real issues honestly without dogma or rules. Call Mark Rutledge, Pastor, 905-854-2423 (church) or 519-824-7303. BPW Halton: Business and Professional Women Halton meets 6:45-9 p.m. at RattleSnake Point Golf Club, 5407 Highway 25, Milton. RSVP: Pat Dunwoody, pdunwoody@ifdsgroup.com or 416-506-8057; $15 for non-members. Thursday, April 6 Ballinafad euchre: Ballinafad Hall Board hosts euchre at the Ballinafad Community Centre, 7:30 p.m. Cost: $3 per player. Parenting expert: Silver Creek Public School presents Stan Shapiro, M.A., author of national bestsellers on parenting, 7-9 p.m. at the school, 170 Eaton St., Georgetown. Admission $10. Tickets: school office, 905-877-0151.

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