COMMUNITY EVENTS
A directory of what is happening in the community
THIS COLUMN IS PROVIDED AS A FREE PUBLIC SERVICE TO NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATIONS TO ANNOUNCE UPCOMING EVENTS. PLEASE CONTACT BETH EARLY-REA AT CALEDON COMMUNITY SERVICES AT 905- 584-9460 IF YOU WISH TO HAVE AN ANNOUNCEMENT PUBLISHED. THE DEADLINE IS WEDNESDAY.

MONTH OF OCTOBER Volunteer in your own community and help build a stronger Caledon. Volunteer Caledon is made up of a group of Caledon community service agencies. To find your ideal volunteer position, visitwww.volunteercaledon.org. WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 4 Tell the Central West Local Health Integration Network what you think about "Planning for your Health Services", 7:30-9:30pm at the Caledon Community Complex, Caledon East. To register, call 1- 866-370-5446 ext 201 or centralwest@lhins.on.ca.

Caledon East Seniors Club #588 meets every Wednesday, 1:15 pm, at the Caledon Community Complex, Caledon East. Everyone welcome for an afternoon of friendly euchre and lunch. Call Marjorie 905-584-2691.

1st Bolton Scouts Group Committee Meeting, 7:30 pm, at Multivans (40 Nixon Rd, Bolton). All parents welcome. Call 905-857- 3188. THURSDAY, OCTOBER 5 Tell the Central West Local Health Integration Network what you think about "Planning for your Health Services", 2-4 pm at Christ Church (22 Nancy St, Bolton). To register, call 1-866-370-5446 ext 201 orcentralwest@lhins.on.ca.

Annual Turkey Dinner at Palgrave United Church (34 Pine Ave, 1 block east of Hwy 50). All you can eat hot buffet featuring homemade pies, 4:30-7 pm. Adults $14; children 6-10 yrs $6; preschoolers $1. No advanced tickets. Tickets at the door. Takeout available.

Fall Colour Boat Cruise on the Wenonah II from Gravenhurst. Tickets cost $70/each includes luncheon cruise. Coach leaves Caledon Seniors Centre 9:15 am; returns 5 pm. To reserve, call 905- 951-6114.

Bolton Banter Toastmasters meet every 1st, 3rd & 5th Thursday at the Albion Bolton Community Centre, Rm E, 7-9 pm. Lose your fear of public speaking and build leadership skills. Everyone welcome. Email Evaat vpmembership@boltonbantertoast masters.org.

Meeting of the Bolton & District Horticultural Society, 7:15 pm, at the Caledon Centre for Recreation & Wellness, Bolton.Topic: "Drying Flowers for Holiday Wreaths". Members free; $3/non-members or $2/members of other horticultural societies. Call 905-857-1460. FRIDAY, OCTOBER 6 Seniors Drop-In Centre, 10-4 pm, every Friday, in St James Anglican Church, Caledon East, hosted by the Caledon Seniors Council. All seniors welcome for cards, games, chats. Gentle fitness program for seniors offered at 10:15-11am. For more info, call Bob 905-857-1855. SATURDAY, OCTOBER 7 Annual Bake Sale, 9-12 noon, at King Nursing Home (40 Sterne St, next to Bolton Fire Hall). Load up on baking for Thanksgiving. Proceeds to be used for residents' entertainment. For more info, call Molly 905-857-1053.

Albion Hills Bible Church (17243 The Gore Rd, Caledon)presents "Turning Darkness into Light: Three Reformers", 9am- 12:30pm.Lectures on Martin Luther, John Calvin and William Tyndale. Refreshmentsprovided. Everyone welcome. Call 905-880- 8339. TUESDAY, OCTOBER 10 Meeting of the Peel North Branch of the Retired Women Teachers of Ontario, 10:30 am, at North Bramalea United Church (363 Howden Blvd). Speaker and Demonstration on Acupuncture. RSVP to Karin 905-796-2146.

The Newcomer Information Centre has moved to its new location at 263 Queen St E, Brampton. This is a resource centre which provides multilingual settlement information to newcomers to Canada. For more information, call (905) 595-0722.

Meeting of the Orangeville & District Horticultural Society, 7:30 pm, at the Orangeville Seniors Centre (26 Bythia St). Topic: "Roses". Flower Show. Refreshments.

WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 11 Meeting of the Humber Valley Heritage Trail Association, 7:30 pm, in the Humberview School Staff Lounge. Everyone welcome. Call Bill 905-857-1384.

Tops (Take Off Pounds Sensibly) Group meets in Bolton United Church Heritage Hall, weigh-in 7 pm; meeting 7:30-8:30 pm. This non-profit weight loss support group meets every Wednesday. Everyone welcome. Call Ruth 905- 857-3237 or Beth 905-857-7452.

Bolton & District Old Time Fiddlers meet 6:30-11 pm, in the Albion Bolton Community Centre. Everyone welcome to come out and enjoy the music. Admission $2/person. Call Scotty 905-451- 8057. THURSDAY, OCTOBER 12 Meeting of the Mono Road Womens Institute at the home of Mary Greco, 12 noon potluck. Program: Bingo. Roll Call: Bring a handcrafted item to be donated. Call Jenny 905-584-2901.

Badminton Club of Caledon Opening Night, 8-10 pm, at Robert F Hall School, Caledon East. For more info, call Emma 905-838- 2004.

Probus Club of Bolton District meets 9:30 am, at the Caledon Seniors Centre (7 Rotarian Way, Bolton). Speaker: Hon. Lorna Milne, Senator, on "A View from the Senate". FRIDAY, OCTOBER 13 Parents Without Partners, a single parents support group, hosts a singles dance, 8:30 pm, Lions Banquet Hall (45 Avondale Blvd, Brampton). $14/person includes buffet & door prizes. Dress code in effect. Call 905-794- 5772 or www.pwpbrampton.com. SATURDAY, OCTOBER 14 Annual Craft & Bake Sale, Silent Auction, Garage & Boot Sale, 7:30-3:30 pm, at the Caledon Seniors Centre (7 Rotarian Way,Bolton). Call 905-951-6114.

Red Cross Emergency First Aid Course, 9-5 pm, at the Caledon Centre for Recreation and Wellness. $100 includes manual. Three year certification. To register, call 905-857-3313 or 1- 800-621-1287 (longdistance).

Storytime with Phynix and Anansi, 2 pm, at Caledon East United Church (6046 Old Church Rd). Call 905-584-9974.