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Annual Seniors Picnic is Wednesday at Coronation ParkThe annual Seniors Picnic at Oakvillesfamily and grandchildren to take in the live enter-For more information, contact the Oakville Christmas music throughout their visit to theCoronation Park is set for Wednesdaytainment on the Coronation stage and visit withSeniors Centre at 905-815-5966 or the Sir John, June 1.west end park located on Lakeshore Road, justThe 2011 edition ofclowns and jugglers.Colborne Recreation Centre for Seniors at 905- the annual event will east of Third Line.take place from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. and will offi-The Seniors Picnic will feature Oakvilles tal-Guest can have their portrait done by carica-815-5960. ciallyture artist Bob Sherwood, their face painted by anThe picnic will proceed rain or shine. launch June as Seniors Month with fun ented group of senior dancers, singers, musi-andelf, or watch balloon animals come to life rightSeniors Month is an annual provincial cele- festivities.cians, and local entertainer Suzanne Brown andThe theme of this years event is Christmas inbefore their eyes.bration that recognizes the contributions seniors the Captain R. Wilson School Band.June, so guests should expect to hear someAdmission to the park is free.make to their communities. Seniors are encouraged to invite friends,Food and refreshments will be available forThe number of Ontarians aged 65 and over ispurchase or pack a picnic lunch for the day.projected to hit 4.1 million by 2036.Visitors are asked to please bring a non-perish-For more information on the towns servicesable food item for the local food bank. All food dona-for seniors and seniors centres, visit www.oakville.tions will be placed under the Christmas tree.ca/seniorscentres.htm. IAH Walk/Run is June 5The 13th annual Walk/Run for the Care for children aged 10 and under.Fundraising Event for Ian Anderson House The Walk/Run begins at 11 a.m., followed(IAH) will be held on Sunday, June 5.by a barbecue and the presentation of prizesIt will take place in Mississauga on the to individuals and groups that raise the mostgrounds of Mentor College at 40 Forest Ave.money in pledges. Income tax receipts areOakville-based IAH is Ontarios first can-issued for all pledges of $15 or more.cer in-resident hospice and provides end-of-During the barbecue, the Peel Regional Policelife palliative care, without charge, to resi-Pipe Band will perform under the direction of dents of Halton and Peel. Pipe Major John Cairns and lead drummerThe Walk/Run is IAHs annual event to Graham Brown. It is the reigning North Americanraise operating funds to help to continue to Grade 1 Pipe Band Champions and were unde-offer the much-needed service.feated during the 2010 Ontario contest season.LookforourflyerinParticipants can pre-register until May For information and pledge forms, con-27. On the day of the event, registration will tact Monique Armstrong at 905-337-8004,todayspaper!begin at 10 a.m. at Mentor College. ext. 235 or walk@ianandersonhouse.com orOnlyinselectedareas.SeeinstoreforcompleRteegisdtreatitoan icloss.ts $20 for adults. Its free visit www.ianandersonhouse.com.www.insideHALTON.com OAKVILLE BEAVER Friday, May 27, 2011 34