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The Oakville Beaver Weekend, Saturday January 21, 2006 - 13 Please forward announcements o f non profit and free events for Community Update to Wilma Blokhuis, Oakville Beaver, 467 Speers Rd., Oakville, Ont. L6K 3S4; Fax 905-337-5567; e-mail blokhuis@haltonsearch. co m or call 905-845-3824 Ext. 250; BEFORE NOON FRIDAY. Free. Volunteers needed for Lymphoma Support Group - a professionally facilitated drop-in support group for lym phoma patients is offered on the second and fourth Monday of each month from 7 --8:30 p.m. Wellspring Halton-Peel, 2545 Sixth Line, 905-257-1988. for more information 905-2571988. E m ploym ent Network, Weekly Walks by the Water along Waterfront Trail with the Bronte Bunch. Group walks every Monday year round for fun, fitness and friendship. Meet at back door of Coach and Four, Lakeshore and Bronte. Walk begins 7:15 p.m. Apres walk refreshments. Beginners wel come. 7K walk, 1.5 hours. Call Sylvia, 905-825-8763. TUESDAY JANUARY 2 4 Tuesdays from 9:30-11:30 a.m., free. Learn resume writing, job search, interviewing and net working skills at The Women's Centre, Ste. 210, Hopedale Mall, Rebecca and Third Line. Call 905-847-5520. Association of Parent Support Groups in Ontario (APSGO, group meets in the basement of the church at 5720 New St., Burlington, call 1-800-4885666, www.apsgo.ca. WEDNESDAY JANUARY 25 Friends o f th e Library AGM, 7 p.m., Oakville Central Library Auditorium, 120 Navy, 2nd Floor. All Friends of the Library and the public are invit ed to attend. Annual member ships, $10, available at the door. RSVP Oakville Public Library Switchboard 905-815-2042 by Jan. 18. CARP Halton Chapter, 7:30 p.m., at Burlington Senior Centre, 2285 New SL, Central Park, Burlington. Speaker: Jim Matz, Habitat For Humanity. Hear how people are involved in*' the construction and purchase of a new home -- program made famous by former U.S. President Jimmy Carter. Ovarian Cancer Support Group - a professionally facili tated drop-in support group for women with ovarian cancer is offered on the 2nd and 4th Tuesday of each month from 10:30 a.m. -1 2 noon. Wellspring Halton-Peel, 2545 Sixth Line, 905-257-1988. CN IB' s A nnual Crocus Campaign to sell crocuses at two locations: Oakville GO Station Feb. 2 from 6:30 - 9:15 a.m. or 4 - 7 p.m., and Oakville Place on Feb. 10, 9:30 a.m. 5:30 p.m. Call Carolann Ritcey at 905-808-4VOL or carolann.ritcey@cnib.ca Bronte Strollers: Don't like to rush? Just want to leisurely stroll, admire the scenery, breathe the air and chat a little. Call Liz at 905-827-2446. Oakville Parent Education Network has presentation on Ladies Coffee Break Group hosts adult Bible study pro grams. Free childcare and story hour for preschoolers, Tuesdays 9:30 - 11 a.m., ClearView Church, 2300 Sheridan Garden at Ford Drive. Call 905-8292242 or www.clearviewchurch.com/coffeebreak. Help for Parents - Halton Parent Support Group meets Tuesday evenings. This nondenominational self-support group with trained leaders helps parents of children who are in trouble at home, at school or with the law, abusive or taking drugs. A member of In tern et S a fety and Cyber B ullying with Const. Wendy Moraghan and panel discussion by community leaders, Thursday Feb. 2, 7 - 9 p.m. Doors open at 6:30 p.m., West Oak Public School, 2071 Fourth Line at Upper Middle. Free admission, must register. Call 905-825-6000 ext. 3161, www.halton/scs/ChildrensHealt h. Donations accepted. MONDAY JANUARY 23 at the Oakville Museum at Erchless Estate, 8 Navy, 7:30 - 9:30 p.m. Cost $40 in advance. Evening of fine whisky tasting. Sample varieties of scotch and learn about their distinct characters with LCBO product consult ants. Light refreshments. Call 905-338-4400. Scotch N osing Halton-Peel offers a support program for teens with a parent diagnosed with cancer on the 4th Wednesday of each month from 6:30 - 8:30 pm. Please call 905-257-1988 for more infor mation. Abuse Support Group with Dona Reid - confidential group for women who have experi enced abuse to share experi ences, encouragement and sup port, Wednesdays, 6 - 8 p.m., Free, The Women's Centre, Ste. 210, Hopedale Mall, Rebecca and Third Line. Call 905-8475520. Polar Bears, a self-help group for people with depres sion and bipolar disorder, their families and friends, meets every Wednesday, 7-8:30 p.m. at CMHA-Oakville, 136 Cross Ave. Call 905-338-2130. Drop-ins welcome. Cost $15. Metamorphosis heal ing art integrating ancient Chinese Energy Medicine, Naad Yoga, Tamil Siddha and Meditation. The Women's Centre, Ste. 210, Hopedale Mall, Rebecca and Third Line. Call 905-847-5520. Moms 'n ' More - Are you a stay-at-home mom looking to get together with friendly, com passionate women for intelli gent, lively conversation on a wide variety of issues? Prayer, spiritual study and conversa tion, share parenting ideas, and enrich family relationships and help others in community. Daycare provided. Walk-ins wel come. Group meets Thursdays 9:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m., at Knox Oakville, Dunn and Lakeshore. Call church office at 905-8443472 or www.knoxocikville.com. Free Fun Runs and Walks every Wednesday, 7 p.m., and Saturday mornings, 8 a.m., at The Running Company, 118 Thomas, downtown Oakville. Non-competitive, beginners and experienced runners wel come, lots of camaraderie. Call 905-815-1952. THURSDAY JANUARY 2 6 Life P ost Treatment for Parents o f Children with Cancer, 7 - 830 p.m. Linda Waterhouse, social worker and Susan Posgate, nurse coordinator with McMaster Children' s Hospital' s After Care program, presentation for parents of children diagnosed with cancer on what to expect when your child completes treatment and coping after treatment Call Wellspring Halton-Peel to register, 905-2571988. HAPPEN - Linking People and O pportunities networking support group for unemployed business professionals, 8 a.m., in Burlington. Speaker: Kelley Robertson, Selling yourself in an Interview. Call 905-3390268 or www.happen.ca. Teen Space - Wellspring O akville K iw anis Club, Lighthouse Program for Grieving Children has group support for children and teens starting Jan. 23 and every other Monday from 6 - 7:30 p.m. Call 905 337 2333 or email: lighthouseprogram@bellnet.ca. Job Connect - If you are 1624 years of age, out of school and seeking full-time work, Job Connect can help. One-to-one employment counseling, resume and cover letters, inter view practice, access to job post ings and on-the-job training. Information Session, 2 p.m., Room A12 at Sheridan College Skills Training Centre, 407 Iroquois Shore Rd., 905-8459430, Ext. 8160 or drop in week days from 8:30 a.m. - 4:30. p.m., Wednesdays to 7 p.m. Tots and Us, open to moms, dads and grandparents who are taking care of a preschooler and would like to meet others, St. Paul's United Church, 454 Rebecca, 10 11 a.m. Caregivers and children will participate in playtime, music, stories and snack. No charge. Call 905-845-3427. Monte Carlo Inn, 374 South Service Rd. E. Speaker: Adam van Koeverden, Olympic kayak er. Reception 6:30 p.m., meet ing 7 pm. Cost: $20 for dinner. Please call Catherine Moore at 905-465-1579 to book atten dance. (Meeting Tuesday because of Monday's election.) Oakville Stam p Club meets at SL Thomas Aquinas School, Dorval and Rebecca, 6:30 - 8:30 p.m. All welcome. Open Call for Singers: If you love to sing in a relaxed and friendly environment, Tempus Choral Society is currently hav ing a membership drive for alto, tenor and bass sections to Feb. 14. Tempus is an adult contem porary, community choir, ages 18 plus. If interested, drop in any Tuesday at 7 p.m. Rehearsals at St. John's Church, 262 Randal. Call 905-339-2682, www.tempuschoralsociety.com. M etamorphosis with Saveta Marelj from 9:30-11:30 a.m. · Change oil, filter & lube · Up to 5L 10W30 · Load test battery & service terminals if required · Check cooling system, test coolant strength · Inspect front & rear brakes · Check tune-up belts · Check lights · Check steering W /% Q Q · Check exhaust M D ius · Inspect all levels J m M taxes · Rotate 4 tires & adjust air pressure »Windshield washer WINTER CHECK-UP FLUSH 8 FILL PACKAGE COOLING EMISSIONS NEW N A M E! SAME LOCATION! SAME GREAT SERVICE! SYSTEM · Check C ooling Operation > Flush & Fill Cooling System $4Q95 :" M Expires Jan. 31/06 COOLANT EXTRA PLUS TAXES All coupons m ust be presented at tim e o f estimate Not vafid with any other dscount Expires Jan. 31/06 -- -- -- -- -- -- -- DEMIS' of OAKVILLE AUTO SERVICE ALIGNMENT SPECIAL ir NEW CAR WARRANTY APPROVED. Not valid with any other discount. Expires Jan. 31/06 A lf coupons m ust be presented a t tim e of estimate. LUBE, OIL 8 FILTER SAFETY CHECKS Ontario Government Inspection. Any work required for safety check over the value of $250 + taxes, performed by this location, safety check £ M is no charge, " T V TAXES Most cars and ight trucks. A l coupons must be presented at time of estimate. Expires Jan. 31/06 Lung Cancer Support Group - Wellspring Halton-Peel offers a professionally facilitated support group for Lung Cancer patients and their families, 6:30 - 8 p.m. Please call the centre $ 1099 ^ ^ T m o st cars $W 905-842-6000 9 5j O PEN: Mon.-Fri. 8-6 p.m. Sat. 8-2:30 p.m Nationwide lifetime Guarantees 1 l Speers bpee Rd., Unit #3 501 (1/2 7 km east of 4th Line) ' * O w n e r/ O p e ra to r D EN N IS CIA CCIA 4 WHEEL ^ J plus taxes l Up to 5 L 1 0 W 3 0 A l coupons must be presented at time of estimate. Expires Jan. 31/06 If only front end inspection done, not alignment $10.00 charge with apply. Afl coupons must be presented at time of estimate. Expires Jan. 31/06 M ost Cars. Serving the Oakville Community for over 16 years 905- 842-6000 EARN HIGH SCHOOL CREDITS ABROAD FULL SEMESTER AND SUMMER PROGRAMS 2006 MEI In te rn a tio n a l Academ y in vites stu d e n ts to step outsid e th e fo u r w a lls o f th e classroom Our passion is to provide stu d e n ts w ith a real w orld experience w h ile in te g ra tin g a cad em ics in to each day's a d ve nture MEI is th e only acad em y th a t a ffo rd s stu d e n ts a fu ll sem ester o f courses w hile re sid in g in m ore th a n te n m ajor c itie s th ro u g h o u t Europe For m ore in fo rm a tio n jo in us a t one o f our u p co m in g in fo rm a tio n m eetings Please RSVP a t SPAIN AN0 FRANCE j TRFK THROUGH EUROPE j GREAT BRITAIN t FRANCE AND SWITZERLAND 1 COSTA HICA { THANAND \ GREECE AND ITALY I n te r n a t io n a l A ca dem y fin d ou t abo ut our O akville C hristian W omen' s A fter Five Club holds Pamper Yourself Dinner, Holiday Inn, QEW and Trafalgar, 7 p.m., featuring The Body Shop, soloist Delia KenMajor and speaker Georgia Kearns, wife of former NFL football player and currently involved in Athletes in Action. Reservations, $27, call Susan, 905-849-1435. w w w .m e iaca d e m y.co m THE WORLD IS OUR CLASSROOM VANCOUVER Sunday January 22 1:00 pm Westin Grand OTTfcW* Saturday February 25 10:30 am Westin Hotel TORONTO Saturday February 4 11:00 am Marriott Eaton Centre MISSISSfcUGfc RICHMOND HILL Thursday February 2 Thursday January 26 7 OO pm 7:00 pm Mississauga Central Library Richmond Hill Library OAKVILLE Wednesday January 25 7 0 0 pm Oakville Central Library LONDON Wednesday March 1 7 00 pm London Central Library GUELPH Wednesday February 8 7 00 pm Centennial CVI