www.oakvillebeaver.com The Oakville Beaver, Wednesday September 26, 2007 - 35 Community Update Forward announcements of nonprofit local events for Community Update to the Oakville Beaver, 467 Speers Rd., Oakville, ON, L6K 3S4; email angela@oakvillebeaver.com or call 905-845-3824, ext. 248. Free. BULLETIN The Arthritis Society is currently conducting its annual door to door campaign in Oakville. Monies raised will help The Arthritis Society provide and promote arthritis education, community support and research-based solutions to more that 4 million Canadians living with arthritis, and specifically the Oakville community. Free Sahaja Yoga Meditation classes at Glen Abbey Recreation Centre, Third Line, starting Oct. 5 at 7 p.m. Drop in, call905-257-2703 or e-mail oakfreeyoga@yahoo.com. Tickets available to Zonta Club of Oakville Winter Elegance with Kimberley Seldon on Sunday, Nov. 18 to fundraise for its Stop Violence against Women project. Brunch, menswear fashion show featuring Oakville firefighters, silent/live auctions, home decor kiosks. Contact Claire Wallace at 905-339-2460 or email claire.wallace@sympatico.ca Tickets on sale for Art Show, Tuesday, Oct. 16, 1-3 p.m., Colborne Recreation Centre, 1565 Old Lakeshore Rd.,Those wishing to display contact Sharon at 905815-5960. For tickets, $3, visit the centre. The Lighthouse Program for Grieving Children Peer support for children and their families grieving the death of a parent or sibling. Call 905-337-2333 or e-mail lighthouseprogram@bellnet.ca. WEDNESDAY SEPTEMBER 26 Oakville African Violet Society meets at 7:30 p.m. at White Oaks Secondary School, North Campus, 1055 McCraney St., use west side entrance, north of greenhouse. All welcome. Contact 905-845-1550. Carp Halton Chapter meets, 7:30 p.m., Burlington Seniors Centre, 2285 New St. Burlington, speakers Rob Mac Isaac, Chair of the Greater Toronto Transportation Authority on G.T.T.A. Plans for Halton. Call Hugh Cass at 905-844-2112. Alpha Course begins, practical introduction to the Christian faith, St. Hilda's Church, 1258 Rebecca St., 11 weeks on Wednesdays from 7-9:30 p.m. Call 416-991-8499. THURSDAY SEPTEMBER 27 Women's Centre annual general meeting, 7 p.m., The Women's Centre, Hopedale Mall, 1515 Rebecca St., Suite 229, contact 905847-5520 or visit www.haltonwomenscentre.org. Hopedale Community Preschool hosts Open House for new Reading Counts program for Kindergarten ages 4-6yrs., 1-4 p.m., 318 Queen Mary Dr. at St. Aidan's Church. TEACH, a support program for consumers providing resources, information and advocacy on mental health services, is looking for people who have dealt with issues of mental illness for a focus group at 7 p.m., 136 Cross Ave. to help identify gaps in service in South Halton, give feedback on perceptions of mental health care in South Halton and explore knowledge of local resources. Contact Ardonna Hewat at www.t-ea-c-h.org, ahewat@shhalton.org or 905-693-8771. FRIDAY SEPTEMBER 28 Royal Astronomical Society of Canada Mississauga Centre meets at 8 p.m. at the University of Toronto at Mississauga, Rm. SE2082, South Building. Free, all welcome. Park in Lot 4 or 5. Observing after the meeting. Contact www.rasc.ca/mississauga or 905-465-1390. Retired Women Teachers of Ontario (RWTO) Oakville Branch hosts fall luncheon at Oakville Golf Club on Sixth Line, 10:30 a.m. Celebrate 20th anniversary. Contact Maryellen Love at 905-845-8390. Ecole Linbrook Public School hosts a 75th anniversary Open See Community Update page 36 )BMMPXFFO*T$PNJOH WEDNESDAY SEPT. 26 SUNDAY SEPT. 30 Make The Right Call COME ENJOY ALL THE FUN RIDES INCLUDE Get your costume today! Ferris Wheel Scrambler Berry-Go-Round Merry-Go-Round Freak Out Fire Chief Bumble Bee Bob Scooter Bumper Cars ALL RIDES 1 Coupon Only Coupons are $2 each or 10 for $15 Adult & Children's Costumes Full line of high quality accessories Marcucci Costume Studios 905.878.1504 885 Main St. E Milton Corner of Main St. & Thompson Rd. www.MarcucciStudios.com