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www.insideHALTON.com | OAKVILLE BEAVER | Wednesday, December 18, 2013 | 16 Call 905-632-0588, ext. 261 email: ablackburn@oakvillebeaver.com Community Update Grace House group home, local registered charity since 1974, is selling general admission movie passes to Cineplex theatres for $10, to raise activity funds for its residents. Valid 24/7, with no exceptions, passes ideal stocking stuffer or fun way to bring in the New Year. For more information, call 905-844-4772 or email david@ grace-house.net. The Optimist Club of Oakville Christmas tree lot is now open at the Dorval Crossing East shopping centre, 240 North Service Rd. W., until Dec. 22. Proceeds from the sales go to support youth programs in community. Supportive Counselling at Halton Women's Centre, 1515 Rebecca St., unit 229, on Mondays, Tuesdays, Thursdays, 10 a.m.-3 p.m., free, drop-in or by phone, no appointments, call 905847-5520. Spanish Social Group for Spanish speaking women at Halton Women's Centre, 1515 Rebecca St., unit 229, last Thursday of every month, noon-2:30 p.m., call 905-847-5520. T.O.P .S. (Take Off Pounds Sensibly) Oakville meets at St. Aidan's Church, 318 Queen Mary Dr., Mondays at 7 p.m., new members welcome, contact Jill Howe at 905-338-5445. Legal Clinic advice and guidance at Halton Women's Centre, 1515 Rebecca St., unit 229, women only, free, first Monday of each month, 6:30-8:30 p.m., first come, first served, no appointments, call 905-847-5520. Oakville Family Badminton Club Community Badminton: instructional and/or just play, most Fridays, 7:30-9:30 p.m., T.A. Blakelock High School, email: shuttle@post.com or www. badmintontt.webs.com. Self Esteem Coaching at Halton Women's Centre, 1515 Rebecca St., unit 229, by appointment only, call 905-847-5520. Blaze at Hopedale Bible Chapel, free children's program from JK-Grade 7, games, crafts, special events, snack and Bible teaching, Tuesdays, 6:30-8 p.m., 342 Sherin Dr., contact www. hopedalebiblechapel.com. Women over 50 Wisdom Group at Halton Women's Centre, 1515 Rebecca St., unit 229, first Thursday of each month, 10 a.m.-noon, call 905-847-5520. WEDNESDAY DECEMBER 18 Breast Cancer Support Services, 695 Brant St. Burlington, offers peer support. The Life & Laughter for Metastatic Women's Cancers is every third Wednesday of the month at 1 p.m. Contact 905-634-2333. INCITE, a single moms support group, meets Wednesdays at Evangel Pentecostal Church, 1450 Rebecca St., 9:45-11:45 a.m., contact www. incitesinglemoms.com. Fabulous Furs at the Nearly New Shop, 200 Kerr St., at wonderful prices. Short jackets, fulllength furs in various sizes and styles. Net proceeds benefit May Court programs and charities. THURSDAY DECEMBER 19 Oakville hospital lottery calendars on sale by Knights of Columbus and Oakville Hospital Foundation, Oakville Trafalgar Memorial Hospital lobby, 327 Reynolds St., 7 a.m.-1 p.m., $20, visit http://kofc-oakville.ca/cal. FRIDAY DECEMBER 20 Fish Fry at Oakville Legion Branch 114, 36 Upper Middle Rd. E., 4:30-8 p.m., $10/person, call 905-845-6271. Support your troops ­ wear a red shirt and have a chance to win a free dinner on your next visit, contact www.oakvillelegion. ca. Bronte Legion Friday Night Karaoke, 7-11 p.m., 79 Jones St., contact 905-827-4722 or www.brontelegion.com. Season's Celebration at the Centre for Education & Training ­ Care for Newcomer Children, "Connected to your Community" 171 Speers Rd., suite 20, 10 a.m.-noon and 2-3 p.m., activities and crafts for children aged four to 14, parent or legal guardian must stay on premises, register at 905-875-3851, ext. 5015. SAVIS Oakville Women's Self Care DropIn Groups, 1-3 p.m., South Oakville Centre (Hopedale Mall), 1515 Rebecca St., suite 227, meet friendly, diverse women and learn about women's issues, health and self-care, language interpretation and bus tickets provided, call 905825-3622. RBC Skate in the Square launch, hosted by Downtown Oakville BIA, Towne Square, 94 George St., 7-11 a.m. SATURDAY DECEMBER 21 35th annual Christmas Tree Sale at St. Cuthbert's Anglican Church, Maple Grove and Oakhill drives, 9 a.m.-5 p.m., for more info: call 905-844-6200 on weekday evenings (7-9 p.m.), Sunday (11:30 a.m.-5 p.m.) and weekday afternoon sales times (1:30-5 p.m.), or visit www. stcuthbertoakville.ca. Christmas Bake and Cabbage Roll Sale by Croatian Catholic Women's League, Holy Trinity Croatian Church hall, 2110 Trafalgar Rd., 8 a.m.-2 p.m., fresh cooked cabbage rolls, cookies, strudel, coffee cakes, egg noodles, and fresh doughnuts. SUNDAY DECEMBER 22 Advent and Christmas Lessons and Carols at St. Cuthbert's Anglican Church, Maple Grove and Oakhill drives, 10 a.m., blessing and dedication of new organ and community luncheon to follow, all welcome, visit www.stcuthbertoakville.ca. TUESDAY DECEMBER 24 Family Christmas Eve Communion at St. Cuthbert's Anglican Church, Maple Grove and Oakhill drives, 4:30 p.m., all welcome, visit www.stcuthbertoakville.ca. Candlelight Christmas Eve Mass at St. Cuthbert's Anglican Church, Maple Grove and Oakhill drives, 9 p.m., all welcome, visit www.stcuthbertoakville.ca. MONDAY DECEMBER 30 New Year Celebration at the Centre for Education & Training-Care for Newcomer Children, 171 Speers Rd., suite 20, 10 a.m.-noon and 2-3 p.m., activities and games for children aged four14, parent or legal guardian must stay on premises, register at 905-875-3851, ext. 5015. Forward announcements of non-profit local events for Community Update to The Oakville Beaver, 467 Speers Rd., Oakville, ON L6K 3S4; email ablackburn@oakvillebeaver.com or call 905-632-0588, ext. 261. Free. BULLETINS Oakville Legion, Branch 114 New Year's Eve Dance, Tuesday, Dec. 31. Hot dinner at 6:30 p.m., dance at 8:30 p.m., music by DJ, dessert 10:30 p.m., champagne toast at midnight. Tickets cost $40, on sale until Monday, Dec. 23. Call 905-845-9783 for more information. New Year's Eve at the Bronte Legion, Branch 486, featuring John Welsh, aka Elvis, tickets cost $25, limited number available, doors open at 6:30 p.m., Tuesday, Dec. 31, 79 Jones St., call 905-827-4722. Alone on Christmas Eve? Celebrate Recovery hosts free meal and fellowship Tuesday evenings, 4343 Regional Rd. 25, 6:30 p.m., open share groups on worship, teachings, testimonies, sharing time and fellowship. Contact Melissa at melissa_hammond_@hotmail.com or 905-3997313. The May Court Club of Oakville raise funds for Scholarship programs, Lunch Box program and presents free of charge Puppet Show tackling bullying in schools. Consider a year-end tax deductible donation. Learn more at www.maycourt.ca. For the latest news and in-depth coverage of events, visit the Oakville Beaver online at www.oakvillebeaver.com Winter Bridge Lessons Mississauga-Oakville Bridge Centre For Beginners...8 weeks, $195.00 For "Rusty" Players...8 weeks, $195.00 Wednesday afternoons 1:30, beginning Jan. 22nd Monday mornings 9:30, beginning Jan. 27th Wednesday evenings 7:15, beginning Jan. 22nd Monday evenings 7:15, beginning Jan. 27th Bridge Games For Newer Players... Wednesday evenings at 7:15 - ongoing weekly · Thursday mornings at 9:00 - ongoing weekly And The American Contract Bridge League Please call (905) 820-5728 www.raynerbridge.com