COMMUNITY EVENTS

THIS COLUMN IS PROVIDED AS A FREE PUBLIC SERVICE TO NONPROFIT ORGANIZATIONS TO ANNOUNCE UPCOMING EVENTS. PLEASE CONTACT BETH EARLYREA AT CALEDON COMMUNITY SERVICES AT 905-584-9460 IF YOU WISH TO HAVE AN ANNOUNCEMENT PUBLISHED. THE DEADLINE IS WEDNESDAY.

TUESDAY, DECEMBER 4

Meeting of the Peel North Branch of the Retired Women Teachers of Ontario, 10:15 am, at North Bramalea United Church (363 Howden Blvd). Speaker: Art Kelly on "Active Kids Beyond our Borders". Carol singing. Silent auction. RSVP to Karin 905-796- 2146.

Our Place Peel (a shelter for homeless youth) hosts a Fundraiser, 6:30-9 pm, at Mississauga Banquet Hall ( 35 Brunel Rd). Motivational Speaker, Gordon Cressy. Tickets $55/person. For more info, call 905-238-1383 x31.

WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 5

Caledon East Seniors Club #588 meet 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.

Bolton Laughter Club meets Wednesdays, 7-8 pm, at the Davis Centre (80 Allan Dr, Bolton.) Laugh with others for no reason. No fee. No pre-registration.

THURSDAY, DECEMBER 6

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. Visit www.boltonbanter.org.

FRIDAY, DECEMBER 7

Gala Christmas Dinner & Dance, 6 pm, at the Caledon Seniors Centre (7 Rotarian Way, Bolton). Tickets $20/members; $25/ nonmembers. To order, call 905-951- 6114.

Last day for families to registerfor Christmas assistance from the Caledon Santa Fund. To register, call Caledon Community Services 905-584-9460 ext 254.

SUNDAY, DECEMBER 9

Experience the Nativity at Cheltenham Baptist Church, 10:30 am "The Courage of Joseph". Call Pastor Wayne 905-838-3122 or visit www.cbchurch.ca.

Mayfield United Church (12496 Dixie Rd, Caledon) invites everyone to share in the Joy of the Christmas Season, 10:15 am White Gift Service, with all donations to the Caledon Community Services' Santa Fund. Call 905-843-1035.

"In the Bleak Mid-Winter", a Sunday School Christmas Pageant presented at Caledon Hills Fellowship Baptist Church (16591 Airport Rd, Caledon East) 6:30 pm. Everyone welcome. Call 905- 584-9525 or visit www.chfbc.ca .

MONDAY, DECEMBER 10

"Cards on Wheels & Light Luncheon", 12:30 pm, at Riverview Terrace Seniors Apts, Bolton. RSVP to Caledon Meals on Wheels 905-857-7651 or 905-584- 2992.

"The Warmth and Fire of Christmas" with the Belfountain Singers, 8 pm, at Knox United Church (Hwys 10 & 24, Caledon Village). Special Turkey dinner, 6:30 pm. To reserve a ticket for dinner, call 905-838-2994 by Dec 6th. For concert only, tickets at the door, $12/adults; $10/seniors; $7/children.

Meeting of the Headwaters Newcomers Club, 7 pm. Open to women who have resided in the Erin/Hillsburg/Caledon area for less than 3 years. For location and more information, call Deanna 519-833-1061 or Joy 519-855- 4248.

TUESDAY, DECEMBER 11

The Warmth and Fire of Christmas" with the Belfountain Singers, 8 pm, at Burns Presbyterian Church (155 Main St, Erin). $12/adults; $10/seniors; $7/children. Tickets at the door or from any choir member.

MS Self Help Group meets 7-9 pm, at Christ Church Anglican (22 Nancy St, Bolton). Support group for those dealing with multiple sclerosis. Location is fully wheelchair accessible. Call Dorothy 905-880-0969 to confirm if meeting is on.

WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 12

The 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, DECEMBER 13

Trip to Irving Berlin's "White Christmas" at the Sony Centre in Toronto. Coach leaves Caledon Seniors Centre 10 am, returns 6 pm. Tickets $116/person, includes show and buffet lunch at Mandarin Restaurant. To reserve, call 905- 951-6114.

Probus Club of Bolton District meets 10 am, at the Caledon Seniors Centre (7 Rotarian Way, Bolton). Speakers: Sandy Hawley, Canadian jockey, and Glen Crouter, son of Wally Crouter. New Years Lunch to follow for $12/person. Call Dr. Dave 905- 880-7460.

FRIDAY, DECEMBER 14

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, gentle fitness, chats. For more info, call Alex 905-584-0591.

Last day to register for the "You & Your Baby" winter session, a free 10-week parent education series. Topics include: The Birth Experience, Family Adjustment, Infant Health, Developmental Milestones, Childproofing, Infant Massage. To register, call the Caledon Paren-Child Centre 905- 857-0090.

SUNDAY, DECEMBER 16

Candlelight Service, 7 pm, at Mayfield United Church (12496 Dixie Rd, Caledon). Hear the Christmas Story and enjoy Christmas Carols. Call 905-843- 1035.

Family Christmas Potluck & Children's Christmas Pageant, 5:30 pm, at Cheltenham Baptist Church. Call Pastor Wayne 905- 838-3122 or visit www.cbchurch.ca.