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Contact: Wilma Blokhuis Phone: 905-845-3824 (ext. 250) Fax: 905-337-5567 e-mail: blokhuis@haltonsearch.com \ COMMUNITY UPDATE I I > \l SI > ( >< It >1 `.I I { J J _>< n » { · I *, r '< · ( <. Please forward announce ments o f free events and meetings fo r non-profit groups only to Community Update d o Wilma Blokhuis, Oakville Beaver, 467 Speers Rd., U n ite d W a y of O akville C a ll fo r vo lu n teer trainers L eadership D evelopm ent Program U nited Way o f O akville's V olunteer L eadership D ev elo p m en t p rogram is looking for trainers and consultants w ith expertise in o n e or m ore o f the follow ing areas: * marketing * effective committees * financial management * strategic planning * policy development * evaluation * legal issues * role o f the board * team building * fundraising * essesntials o f successful boards * board models For m ore info rm atio n co n tact L in d a M cC orm ick at (905) 845-5571. Oakville, Ont. L6K 3S4; Fax 905337-5567; email blokhuis@haltonsearch.com or call 905-845-3824 Ext. 250; BEFORE NOON MON DAY to be included. Notices listed free. WEDNESDAY OCTOBER 22 Oakville Historical Society pres ents Dr. Carol Benn. Chief Curator of Toronto's Museum and Heritage, speaking about Aboriginal People o f This Area Before the 1800s, at Knox Presbyterian Church, Lakeshore and Dunn, 7:30 p.m. Free admis sion, refreshments. When a Loved One is Dying What Do I Need to Know? - free public lecture. 7 p.m. at the 707 Galaxy Banquet Hall. Dr. Helen Pyle, Family Physician in Oakville, speaks on treatment options and pain management. Melissa Chadwick-Popp, CCAC, and Ward Funeral Home representative will explain available resources and bereavement support. Numerous community organizations will have displays from 6 p.m. To reserve a seat for this free event, please con tact 905-338-4379 or elittle@haltonhealthcare.on.ca. Burl-Oak Theatre Group audi tions for Death o f a Salesman, Oct. 22, 23, and 26 at 7:30 p.m. at the BOTG Studio - 1290 Speers Road Unit 12. Everyone welcome to open auditions. Prepare to perform a short (1-2 minute), dramatic, prepared piece and be willing to improvise in partners or groups. Eight male and five female roles, ages 20s to 50s. Rehearsals begin Oct. 28,7:30 p.m., and continue Tuesday. Thursday evenings and Sunday afternoons. Presented at the Oakville Centre for the Performing Arts Jan. 15-24. A non-paying, non-equity production. Contact: Jenny 905-845-7491. CARP - Canada's Association fo r the Fifty Plus, Halton chapter, 7:30 p.m., Burlington Seniors Centre, 2185 New at Seneca, Central Park. Burlington. Speakers: CARP insurance experts from The McLennan Insurance Group, new insurance benefits and improved changes to existing programs. Refreshments. Call Harry, 905-3355717. Bipolar Bears: Do you suffer from unipolar depression or bipolar (manic) depression? The Bipolar Bear Support-Discussion group invites you to join friendly and sup portive conversation. Meetings every Wednesday 7 - 8:30 p.m. at 447 Speers, Unit 10. For further information call CMHA at 905-6934270. THURSDAY OCTOBER 23 How to be Assertive with Claire Cumpstey. Learn how to protect your rights, avoid arguments, deal with anger and disappointment and how to incorporate a new assertive ness into your life, 7-9 pm. Cost: $10. Call The Women's Centre at 905-847-5520. Introduction to Buddhist Meditation and Psychology, St. Jude's, 7 p.m.. Oct. 23 - Nov. 20. Call 905-842-0940. Job Fair, 30 companies, 3:30 6:30 p.m., Sheridan College Skills Training Centre, 407 Iroquois Shore Rd. Free Pain Lecture, 7 - 9 p.m.. Galaxy Club, CAW Union Hall, 475 North Service Rd. New break through in pain management. Free treatments. Call to reserve your seat: 1-800-567-7246. Daddy' s Girl Conference, Oct. 23 - 25. Thursday - 7:30 p.m. Friday - 9:30 a.m., 1:30 p.m. and 7:30 p.m.; and Saturday, 9:30 a.m. Speakers: Dr. Pat Francis, Rev. Jackie McCullough and Pastor Sheryl Brady. Kingdom Covenant Centre (Deeper Life Christian Ministries), 20-1224 Dundas St. E. Mississauga, Call 905-566-1084 or visit www.patfrancis.org. Halton A nd Peel Professional Executive Network (HAPPEN) net working support group for unem ployed business professionals, 8 a.m., in Mississauga. Speaker: Jim New policy O u r p o p u la r co m m u n ity ev en ts c a le n d a r - Com m unity Update - is u n d erg o in g som e ch an g es a n d listings previously in clu d ed in th e c a le n d a r on a " n o -c h a rg e " b asis a re now being d ire c te d to our C lassifie d D e p a rtm e n t. F ree co m m u n ity events a n d m eetings, o rg an iz ed by local n o n p ro fit g ro u p s, will co n tin u e to be list ed in Community Update. F o r in fo r m a tio n a b o u t p lacin g an ad v e rtise m en t in th e C o m m u n ity N otices sec tion o f th e n ew sp ap er, please call The Oakville Beaver Classified a t 905-8453824, exL 224. Geraghty, The Magic o f Market Letters. Members $5, non-members S10. Call (905) 339-0268 or www.happen.ca. First Oakville Toastmasters meets Thursdays, 7:30 p.m., Knights of Columbus Hall. Dinner meeting every third Thursday at Oakville Golf club. Call Dale Fisher, 905849-8454. FRIDAY OCTOBER 24 Poor Boys Lunch in support of Ian Anderson House, cancer hospice, at Le Dome Banquet Hall, 1173 North Service Rd. E., with special guest Father Mark Curtis. Silent auction, 11:15 a.m,, lunch 11:45 a.m. Tickets $25 - $20 tax receipts. For tickets, cail ADVOCIS Peel Halton. 905-337-9876. 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. Footnotes & Co. present a dinner theatre at the Burlington Seniors, Centre. Delightful evening of dining,, followed by music, song and dance from the fabulous '40s. Intergenerational project with the students of General Brock High School. For tickets and info call 905 545-9060 or 905 634-7371. SATURDAY OCTOBER 25 Oakville Seniors Recreation Centre annual Autum n Harvest Christmas Craft and Bake Sale. 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. Handmade crafts, hand knitted items, hand-sewn items, ceramics, bake table, preserves, gift baskets, plants, jewelry and Kerr Delights tea room. Raffle, tickets $1 each. Call 905-815-5966. Bethel United Church, Trafalgar north of Britannia, holds Annual Bazaar, 2 - 4 p.m. Home baking, jams, pickles, plants, vegetables, crafts, white elephant and tea room. Phone 905-815-5966. W.H. Morden School, located in south west Oakville at the comer of Morden Road and Rebecca is celebrating 50th anniversary. Registration is from 12-1 p.m., with an offi cial ceremony in the school gym at 1 p.m. Afterwards reminisce with old friends and view memorabilia from the last 50 years. Refreshments will be available. All former students, staff and parents are invited. For more information or if you have pictures or other memorabilia to share please contact morden50y ears @hot mai 1 .com. Haunted Happenings, Oct. 25 and 26, 1 - 4 p.m., Oakville Museum a t, Erchless Estate, 8 Navy. Saturday hunt for rolling pumpkins, make creepy crafts, and dare to enter crypt of horrors. Sunday, hunt for bats, create Halloween crafts, and spooky story sessions. Regular museum admission. Call 905-338-4400. Halton Civitan Club 2nd A nnual Fundraising Christmas Sale from 9:30 a.m.-l p.m. at Oaklands Regional Centre, in the gym, at 53 Bond St., off Kerr near Rebecca. Call Kim at 905-845-4609. Oakville Red Cross Personal Disaster Assistance Program in partnership with Oakville Fire Department - helping people affected by local emergencies and disasters. Free volunteer training on Oct. 25 and 26 from 9 - 4 p.m. at The Canadian Red Cross Branch, 167 Navy. To register, contact 905845-5241. For more information about Disaster Services, visit www.redcross.ca. Everyone is invited to afternoon o f cele bration, with seasonal foods, music, fun activities for the kids, horse-drawn carriage rides, and music, as Monarch and Branthaven Homes officially launch new housing community, Bronte Creek, 1 2 - 4 p.m. Cheque presentation C o the Heritage Trust Fund of Oakville at 2 p.m., and unveil ing of ceremonial park bench. Kid's pump kin colouring contest with prizes, horse and wagon rides, clowns, cauldrons of com and fudge apples. Bronte Creek on west side of Bronte Road, north of the QEW, one block north of Upper Middle Road. (A sign to the Richview Golf Course marks the left-hand turn into the new community.). All activities are free of charge. SUNDAY OCTOBER 26 Interdenominational Taize Prayer Service, quiet reflection by candlelight and music, Oct. 26. Jan. 18 and March 28, 7 p.m., Walton Memorial United Church, Lakeshore and Bronte Roads. Family History Research - Halton-Peel Branch o f the Ontario Genealogical Society meeting, Oakville Central Library, 120 Navy at Lakeshore, 2 p.m. Speaker: Jane MacNamara, Proving Family Relationships in Scotland: A look at the Records. Visitors welcome. Hamilton-Halton Ontario Registered Music Teachers Association presents a Halloween Recital featuring students aged 10 and under at St, Christopher's Anglican Church, Guelph Line, Burlington. Hear scary favourites performed by colourful,, costumed cuties. MONDAY OCTOBER 27 Oakville Cycling Club Social Night Out. Presentation on touring Prince Edward Island. Learn what OCC is doing, including road riding, mountain biking and touring. 7:30 - 9 p.m.. Arnold's Entertainment. 485 Morden Rd. Tots and Us, program for caregivers of preschoolers, playtime, music, stories and snack, St. Paul's United Church, 454 Rebecca, 10 a.m. Free. Call 905-845-3427. During Kenmore* Days take the Kenmore Challenge / mm I IO :i © *'* -- --- Purchase this Kenmore coil range (#62418), and if within 30 days you find another brand coil range, with all the same features, advertised at the same or lower price, the Kenmore coil range is Free*! ·Sears will refund the purchase price, indudinq taxes. Some restrictions apply. Ask Sales Associate for features list and details. Offer ends Saturday. November 8.2003 -- Save $100. 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