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( ( I M M U N I T Y U P D A T E Contact: Wilma Blokhuis Phone: 905-845-3824 (ext. 250) Fax: 905-337-5567 e-mail: blokhuis@haltonsearch.com Please forward announcements fo r Updkte to Wilma Blokhuis, OakvUle Beaver, 467 Speers Rd., Oakville, Ont. Ij6K 3S4; emad blokhuis@haltonsearch.com, fa x 905337-5567, or call 905S45-3824 Ext. 250, BEFORE NOON Monday to he included Notices are listed free o f charge. Wednesdays Oct. 15. 22, 29 and Nov. 5 at 7:30 p.m. at St. Simon's Anglican Church, 1450 Litchfield Rd. off Trafalgar at White Oaks. Call 905-845-8351. 7th Annual ATHENA Award Gala Dinner keynote speaker, Carol Stephenson, Dean of Business at the Richard Ivey School of Business, former CEO of Lucent Technologies. 6 p.m. Champagne reception, 7 p.m. dinner followed by keynote speaker and award presentation. Held at the Oakville Conference and Banquet Centre, 2515 Wyecroft Rd. TickeLs $65. Phone 905-467 7919 to reserve. Separation and Divorce I, with Barbara Anderson, safe environment where you can share your concerns and receive support. 7:15 - 8:45 p.m. No cost. Call The Women's Centre at 905-847-5520. THURSDAY O C T O B E R 16 WEDNESDAY OCTOBER IS Globalization and Christian Faith, dia logue with Bishop John Bothwell, former Bishop of Niagara and recently retired Chancellor of Trinity College at the University of Toronto. Four sessions. Beautiful plants. Low prices. Both should help you breathe easier. W iesf River Residents Association Annual General Meeting. 6:45 p.m., at St. Aidan's Church. 318 Queen Mary Drive. Any ques tions or concerns can be directed to Cheryl Dawes at feelingreat4@yahoo.com or 905845-8488. If you would like to join the Widow/Widowers Club o f Oakville for an evening at the theatre at 8 p.m.Call 905-8444114. Very limited number of tickets avail able. Halton VON Foot Care Clinic. Oakville Seniors Recreation Centre, 263 Kerr St.. 1 - 4 p.m. Cost: $20. By appointment only, call 905-815-5966. Blue Moon Fabric Arts' Martha Brown and Anna Reddish bring their mink show to the Oakville Quilters Guild at 7:30 p.m.. Central Baptist Church. Rebecca and Morden. Cost: $5 for non-members. Understanding Children \ Grief - Linda Janzen who works with bereaved parents and children will speak on Understanding Childrens Grief at 7 p.m. in the nursery of Walton Memorial United Church. Lakeshorc and Bronte Roads. Call 905-827-1643. Official launch o f AFEP - Association Francophone des Entrepreneurs et des Professionnels, 6 p.m.. Room Amsterdam. Novotel Hotel at Mississauga. 3670 Hurontario, Mississauga. (905-803-6718). Speaker: Yann Girard. Senior Development Consultant. Investment and Development Office, Ministry of Tourism and Recreation. Overview o f the Tourism Industry in Ontario. Buffet: $35 members. $48 non-members. Membership $100. Call 905-891-5989 or visit www.afepcanada.com Halton And Peel Professwnal Executive Network (HAPPEN) networking support group for unemployed business professionals. 8 a.m., in Mississauga. Speaker: Daniel Rutley. How to Develop a Confident Attitude During Your Job Sean'h. Members $5, non members $10. Call 905-339-0268 or www.happen.ca. Alzheimer Society o f Hamilton and Halton hosts researcher Dr. Christine JonasSimpson speak about what she has learned from persons who live with dementia in From Silence to Voice: Listening and Learning from Persons who live with Dementia. Free. At 7 p.m. at The Burlington Art Centre. 1333 Lakeshore Rd. Free parking at rear: wheel chair accessible; refreshments. Call 905-5297030 or visit http://alzheimer.interlynx.net International Association of Administrative Professionals (IAAP) invites office administrators to presentation on BAGGARP w /handles basket (4 2 x 29) presents The 3rd Annual Personal Marketing and Resume Development. 5:30 - 9 p.m. at Burlington Holiday Inn. 3063 South Service Rd. Dinner and program $30. For reservations, contact Loma Taylor at 905-845-6601 ext 3167, or Secretary @iaap-burloakbay.com. Ontario Association fo r Families o f Children with Communication Disorders holds first Halton chapter meeting, 7 p.m., at Masonic Temple, 12 Lindsay Ct., Georgetown. Presentation by Alison Morse, Provincial Coordinator, OAFCCD, displays and information. Call Chris, 905-702-9783 or e-mail cmcintosh5@cogeco.ca FRIDAY OCTOBER 17 Ghost Walks with Francine Landry as Mary McDougald, daughter of Col. William Chisholm, on Oct. 17 and 18,7 and 8:30 p.m., meet at Oakville Historical Society, 110 King St. Refreshments after walks. Reservations, $12 adults and $6 children. Call 905-8442695. Hurting Marriage? Retrouvaille, a process designed to heal and renew troubled marriages. Oct. 17. 18 and 19. Focus on com munication. A chance for couples to rediscov er themselves and their relationship. Call, in strictest confidence. 519-763-8575. For God in the Universe, free three-night seminar Oct. 17 - 19, 7 - 9 p.m., at new the atre at Sheridan Institute of Technology and Advanced Learning, featuring speaker Dr. Daniel Lazich who worked as technical advi sor for Advanced Technology Development, Balistic Missiles Defence System, Washington, and currently specializes in the ological implications in Quantum Physics and Quantum Cosmology. For more information, visit www.brontechureh.com. Sponsored by Bronte Seventh-day Adventist Church. Register fo r the Oakville Idol singing competition by e-mail at oakvilleidol@hotmail.com or in person at The Bourbon Street Cellar. 136 Church St., each Friday until Oct. 17 between 8-10 p.m. $5 entry fee - open to 19 years and older. Cash prizes to be won - door prizes - entertainment. Net proceeds to the Oakville Unit, Canadian Cancer Society in support of women's cancer research. SATURDAY OCTOBER 18 plant pot (22), saucer (18), and plant combo Saturday October 25,2003 a tt h e Harbour Banquet and Conference Centre 2340 Ontario Street, Oakville $1 6 " ,« Tickets: $200 per person .4 charitable tax receipt will be issued For ticket inform ation call: 905-825-2245 or check our website: w w w .b u tte rfly s .c a We invite you to join us for an elegant evening by the lake at the new Harbour Banquet & Conference Centre. Black Tie Optional. TheMonarch Ball is a gala fundraiser for the Bronte Butterfly Foundation, Butterfly Park and WinterSkatetvay Bronte Butterfly Foundation Ttie evening's entertainment will be provided by Laura Hutton and The Jump Street Band 2368 Lakeshore Road West Oakville, Ontario L6L1H5 *y>05-825-2245 Fax: 905-825-8622 j P p r n a i l : b ro n te b u tte rfly@ b u tte rflys.ca Event Sponsors Include F M c C u tc h e o n 's f i c (4 * { foto source- ESSEBODA SI M i IV111( s i m Harbour Banquet u d Conference Centre & Lighthouse Restaurant Id*** h e t r u s Sponsorship opportunities ore still available Fall Bazaar at Munrt's United Church, Sixth Line and Dundas (Hwy. 5), 10 am . - 2 p.m. Baking, jams and jellies, Christmas crafts, woodcraft, raffle. For info, call 905257-8434. Free lecture - Fibromyalgia: Solutions to the Medical Puzzle with Dr. Glenn Engel, fibromyalgia expert for 36 years, at Abbey Family Chiropractic and Wellness Services, 871 Equestrian Ct., Unit 9, 7 p.m. To reserve seats, call Julie, 905-825-1992. Rummage Sale, St. Jude's Church. William and Thomas, 9 - 11:30 a.m. Two local authors. Sue London and Mandie Crawford will host a local Authors' Day at the Oakville Public Library, Central Branch from 9:30 a.m. - 3 p.m. Fifteen authors will sign their books ranging from children's specialty, healing and fun books, to business/motivational, history and true crime. Red Cross First Aid: Every 15 seconds someone is injured and requires medical attention. Did you know your participation may reduce your risk of injury by up to 40 per cent? The Canadian Red Cross makes first aid training easy by offering comprehensive, up-to-date training. Call 905-845-5241 to reg ister for courses on Oct. 18/19, Nov. 8/9, Nov. 22/23. and Dec. 13/14. Creations Group o f the Canadian Red Cross Oakville Branch will be offering their handcrafted knits and quilts at bargain prices at Hopedale Mall's Centre Court between 9:30 a.m. - 5 p.m. in support of Red Cross International Services. SUNDAY OCTOBER 19 7tli annual Oakville- Trafalgar Memorial Hospital Alum ni Reunion takes place between 2-4 p.m. at the hospital. Retired OTMH staff and medical staff will be gather ing at the hospital's dining room to renew acquaintances and take a trip down Memory Lane. Cali 905-338-4351. South Pee! Naturalists Club Field Trip, 8:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m. Potluck along the Lakeshore explores numerous bays, parks and harbours to seek out late fall migrants and waterfowl. Beginners welcome. Dress for the weather in layered clothing. Meet 8:30 a.m. at Bronte pooled parking lot southeast comer of Bronte and QEW. For information call 905-820-2571. G et a MONDAY OCTOBER 20 Halton Family Services offers Parenting after Separation and Children and Divorce (age 6-13) beginning Oct. 20 from 7 - 8:30 p.m. Eight-week group program offers par ents and children practical approach to gain ing information and skills to help them adjust. Call 905-845-3811. New Year' G e t to a n y To ro nto a re a IKEA to d a y. It's the easiest way to make a home home. IKEA V a u g h a n : 2 0 0 Interchange W ay, (9 0 5 ) 6 9 5 -5 0 7 5 . M o n -F ri: lOam -lOpm, Sat: 9a m -9p m , Sun: 10am -7pm IKEA Etobicoke: 1475 The Queensway, (416) 64 64 5 3 2 . M o n -F ri: lO am -lO pm , Sat: 9 a m -9 p m , Sun: 10am -6pm IKEA Bu rlingto n: 1065 Plains Road East, (9 0 5 ) 68 1-45 32. M o n -F ri: 10am-9pm, Sat: 9a m -9p m , Son: 10am-6pm IKEA N orth York: 15 Provost Drive, (416) 22 2 -4 5 3 2 . M o n-F ri: 10am-9pm, Sat: 9am -9pm , Sun: 10am-6pm. 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