Oakville Beaver, 22 Dec 2011, p. 22

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www.insideHALTON.com · OAKVILLE BEAVER Thursday, December 22, 2011 · 22 Events to appeal to astronomers, avid and amateur alike The Royal Astronomical Society of Canada (RASC) Hamilton Centre is hosting a slate of events open to the public after Christmas and into 2012. The group is staging a telescope event Basics for Beginners on Wednesday, Dec. 28 from 4 p.m.midnight at the RASC Hamilton Observatory, which can be reached by travelling west on Britannia Road -- past Regional Road 25, Guelph Line, and Cedar Springs Road -- to its end at Milborough Line. Go south one block to Concession 7 East. The gate is on the south side of the last lot. The event is aimed at individuals who own a telescope, but don't know how to use it. The group's monthly club meeting on Jan. 5 at the Royal Canadian Legion Branch 551 (79 Hamilton St. N. in Waterdown) will be open to the public and runs from 7:30-9:30 p.m. There will be a guest speaker and discussions about what's visible in the sky this time of year. This month's discussion is black holes. There will also be a Public Night on Jan. 18 from 7:30-9:30 p.m. at the RASC Hamilton Observatory. People will tour the observatory, see a world-class telescope and learn how it works. For more information, visit www.hamiltonrasc.ca. UPSTAIRS We've moved . . . but not far! We are still located at Hopedale Mall . . . but we have relocated to Suite 300 on the third floor. We outgrew our space . . . so we expanded to 3,800 square feet . . . to serve you better! Our new office is accessible by elevator or stairs (located near our old location). location) We are ver very y excited about our new offi office. ce Please come up and say hello! Insight invites travellers to experience the wonders of India, Sri Lanka, Nepal and Bhutan. Insight is introducing six new itineraries, two of which are part of the deluxe Gold collection. The nine-day "Essence of India" tour is one of its most popular itineraries, taking guests on a colourful journey through Delhi, Agra, Jaipur and Samode and staying in centrally located international hotels like Hyatt and Marriott. Highlights include sightseeing at the Taj a Mahal and red sandstone Agra Fort, a rickshaw ride through Old Delhi and a lunch at the Laxmi Vilas Palace. The trip is topped off with a private dinner under the stars on the open-air rooftop of the Samode Palace, the ancestral residence of the Royal Family. Also available is the 12-day "Imperial Treasures of India", part of the Insight Gold Collection. Insight Gold is a unique collection of luxury escorted journeys featuring the finest heritage hotels and palaces, like The Oberoi, Leela Palace and Taj a Hotels as well as renowned restaurants and exceptional service. There is no finer way to travel through India. All Insight India tours include buffet breakfasts and many table d'hôte or buffet dinners, a welcome Reception and Celebration Dinner, a "Personal Concierge" Tour Director for the entire journey and services of local guides. Insight India & Nepal brochures are in our office now. www.insightvacations.com/ca Ont Reg No 1437985 WE'VE MOVED McT TAV AVISH TRA AVEL VEL MOVES UP! INSIGHT INDIA Call Ca us or r reservations! Call ll u s for fo reservations eser ervations! McTavish Travel · 905.827.1100 Hopedale Mall, 1515 Rebecca St., Oakville t ravel@mctavishtravel.com OR visit www.mctavishtravel.com

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