here is nothing stronger than the heart of a volunteer and each year residents of Oakville, both young and not so young, demonstrate the heart of our community is strong by volunteering to assist in the annual Oakville Santa Claus Parade. Critical to the success of the parade are the streets. -- Submitted by the Oakville Santa Claus numerous volunteers who give their time each Parade Committee year to bring this important tradition to Oakville. The parade itself is organized and Carpet Cleaning Specialists Since 1952 run by a dedicated group of volunteers whose tireless efforts begin early in the spring and culminates each year on parade day -- Saturday, Nov. 17. A meeting for all parade volunteers will take place on Wednesday, Nov. 7 at RESIDENTIAL & COMMERCIAL Town Hall in the South Atrium. WALL TO WALL FURNITURE & UPHOLSTERY Registration begins at 6:30 p.m. and everyone is welcome. AREA RUGS PERSIAN & ORIENTAL Questions about volunteering can be directed to volunteers@ Truck Mount In-Plant Service oakvillesantaclausparade.ca. Water Damage Restoration "Volunteers are the heart of the Parade," said Pam Damoff, chair of the See the transformation of what Oakville Santa Claus Parade. we can do in relation to others! "Whether walking the route as a costumed character or their handler, or assisting with parade marshalling and traffic logistics, our volunteers ensure a successful Parade every year." Parade volunteers must be at least 14 years old, while high school students will receive volunteer hours for their participation. VOTED BEST CARPET Information about the various & RUG CLEANERS volunteer opportunities can be found 13 YEARS IN A ROW! Drop-off on-line at www. Discount! oakvillesantaclausparade.ca. Celebrating its 64th year, the FREE 250 mL SPOTTING BOTTLE Oakville Santa Claus Parade is a cherwww.onthespotcleaning.ca ished tradition in our town. Beginning at 9 a.m. on Nov. 17 at 1446 WALLACE RD. QEW Lakeshore Road and Reynolds Street, OAKVILLE, ON Speers the parade will go west on Lakeshore Wallace towards Kerr Street, north on Kerr and will end at Kerr and Stewart T Volunteers needed for Santa parade 11 · Friday, November 2, 2012 OAKVILLE BEAVER · www.insideHALTON.com On The Spot! 25% Chartwell Retirement Residences across Canada are inviting Canadian veterans and a guest to join us for a complimentary lunch as our way of saying "thank you". At Chartwell, we believe it is the duty of all Canadians never to stop saying "thank you" to our veterans. It is but a small gesture to those who have offered such a great sacrifice to our country. Please contact us to arrange your personal visit. Veterans will also receive a copy of Chartwell's book HONOUR, which features the stories of 35 quiet heroes 65 years after the end of WWII. 905-825-4256 VISIT OUR WEDNESDAY, Open House on NOVEMBER 21 AT HSC, I AM ENCOURAGED EN NCOUR URA RAGED TO THINGS. TRY N NEW T HINGS. Outd Ou tdoo td oor oo r Education Educ Ed ucat ucat atio ion io n provides prov pr ovid ov ides id es opportunities opp ppor ortu or tuni tu niti ni ties ti es for for Outdoor students stud st uden ud ents to ents to challenge chal ch alle al leng le nge ng e themselves. them th emse em selv se lves lv es. es . In order ord rder er to to be a successful suc ucce cess ce ssfu ss ful fu l leader, lead le ader ad er, er , you you must must have hav ave e a team team that th at is is willing will wi llin ll ing in g to work wor ork k with with you. you ou. . - Nan Nancy cy Rocca, Rocca, Student Studen Stu dent den t Life Life Coordinator Coord Co ordina ord inator ina tor Bronte Hillfield Strathallan College is an independent day school for students from M3 and PK to Grade 12. Visit us at www.hsc.on.ca. We are accessible and affordable. Call Scott Barton 905-389-1367 Visit us online at www.chartwellreit.ca Making People's Lives Better