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18 Independent & Free Press,Thursday, December 15, 2011 2FCÏ0CEGML?J Municipality of Halton www.halton.ca Georgetown Seniors Centre reports a successful 2011 By FLORENCE RIEHL Georgetown Seniors Centre This will be my last column for 2011 and I will resume the first week of January, 2012. As I think back over the year at our Centre I am reminded of our successes and I believe them to be many. Many of you travelled with us on day trips to varied shows and places of interest. We held two very successful fashion shows, spring and fall. There was great interest and participation in Active Living programs with new ones being introduced. The introduction of the café has proved to be very popular. Drop-in program interest remains high such as Mingle and Chat meeting on Wednesday mornings. They have proved to be a place where to meet and make friends if you are new to the Centre. We are fortunate to have our very own band and drama club to entertain us on many occasions. Our kitchen volunteers are super. They keep the coffee hot, the cookie plate full, and always find something for you to eat. Cards of one sort or another are in process most every day and have welcomed many new members to play. Thank you to all, who work with such efficiency on the Reception Desk. The craft ladies are busy, twice a week, knitting up a storm. Their needles have been clicking trying to keep up with the sales of those squiggly scarves. All of their profits go to the upkeep of the Centre. The Board of Directors have been working to help with the accreditation of our Centre and putting forth a great effort on your behalf to get the Phase 2 at the Gellert Centre started. New members are needed as some will have completed their term. If you have an inclination to become part of this process for two years, see John Daley. He is in charge of nominations. All of these activities and many others are run by volunteers. Maybe you could offer some time in some capacity to become one of our volunteers. On behalf of all those who come through our Centre doors a huge thank you to the two girls in the office, Terri and Sherry, who keep us on track. Don't know what we would do without you! One last reminder that your 2011 membership card runs out December 31, 2011. The Centre will be closed over the holidays on December 26 and 27, open December 28, 29, 30. Closed January 2. Merry Christmas to all and a healthy, prosperous New Year. Halton Hills Christmas & New Year's Day Household Waste Collection Notice 2FCPCÏGQÏno change to your household waste collection schedule due to Christmas Day 1SLB?WÏ"CACK@CPÏ Ï MVGLEÏ"?WÏ +MLB?WÏ"CACK@CPÏ Ï?LBÏ,CUÏ7C?PhQÏ"?WÏ 1SLB?WÏ January 1). .JC?QCÏNJ?ACÏWMSPÏU?QRCÏ?RÏRFCÏASP@Ï@WÏÏ? K Ïon your regularly scheduled collection day. Please check your 2011 Waste Management Guide and Collection Calendar for your collection area details, or visit www.halton.ca/waste to use our "Search by Address" tool. Halton Waste Management Site will be closed Sunday, December 25, 2011 and Sunday, January 1, 2012 Regular Operating Hours Open Monday to Saturday Ï? K ÏRMÏÏN K Ï0CEGML?JÏ0M?BÏÏ+GJRML Wrapping Paper Do not place wrapping paper in the Blue Box. Wrapping paper is not accepted in the Blue Box because it often contains dyes that contaminate the other acceptable papers. As well, some wrapping paper contains foil and plastic which cannot be recycled. $MPÏKMPCÏFMJGB?WÏFGLRQÏ?LBÏRGNQÏPC?BÏMSPÏ@JMEÏ www.haltonrecycles.ca. Christmas Trees (urban areas only) Christmas tree collection occurs once in the month of January. Remove all tinsel, lights, decorations, tree stands and plastic bags from Christmas trees prior to collection. Ensure trees do not become stuck or frozen in snow banks. Please check your 2011 Waste Management Guide and Collection Calendar for your collection area details, or visit www.halton.ca/waste to use our "Search by Address" tool. 2012 Calendars 2FCÏÏ5?QRCÏ+?L?ECKCLRÏ%SGBCÏ Ï!MJJCARGMLÏ!?JCLB?PÏ will be mailed to all houses in mid January 2012. Stay Connected! ONE WEEK ONLY DECEMBER 12 - DECEMBER 17 @haltonrecycles haltonrecycles.ca Share your input on Halton's Community Investment Fund 'DÏWMSÏ?PCÏGLTMJTCBÏUGRFÏ?ÏLMLÌNPMÍRÏ?ECLAWÏRF?RÏNPMTGBCQÏ community health and social service programs in Halton, we UMSJBÏJGICÏWMSPÏGLNSRÏMLÏ&?JRMLÏ0CEGMLhQÏ!MKKSLGRWÏ'LTCQRKCLRÏ $SLB Ï'LÏ(?LS?PWÏÏUCÏUGJJÏ@CÏFMJBGLEÏAMLQSJR?RGMLQÏ throughout Halton to determine how we can revise the fund to @CQRÏKCCRÏRFCÏLCCBQÏMDÏLMLÌNPMÍRÏNPMEP?KQÏ?LBÏRFCÏPCQGBCLRQÏ they serve. We will also be asking how we can support community ?ECLAGCQ Ï$MPÏKMPCÏGLDMPK?RGMLÏMPÏRMÏPCEGQRCPÏDMPÏ?ÏAMLQSJR?RGMLÏ please visit www.halton.ca/investmentfund. Halton Regional Meeting Schedule Dec 26 - 30 Offices closed for holidays Gary Carr Regional Chair Meetings can be viewed at www.halton.ca 161211 Please let us know as soon as possible if you will have an accessibility or accommodation need at a Halton Region hosted event or meeting. 1151 Bronte Road, Oakville, Ontario L6M 3L1 "G?JÏÏMPÏÌÌÏkÏ2MJJÏ$PCCÏÌÌÌÏkÏ227ÏÌÌÏkÏUUU F?JRML A? 178 Guelph St., Georgetown 905-873-1622 Ma ple . Ave Mo unt ain vie Guelph St. (Hwy. 7) wR d.