COMMUNITY EVENTS
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 JANUARY Have you made a New Year's resolution to get more involved in your community? Volunteer Caledon is a group of Caledon community service agencies. Match your interests and skills to many available volunteer opportunities. To find your ideal volunteer position, visit www.volunteer-caledon.org. WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 17 Alpha Program begins 6:45 pm, Ste Marguerite d'Youville Parish, (northwest corner of Torbram & Sandalwood, Brampton). Discuss God, Christ and Christianity over dinner and a video presentation. For more info, call Natalie 905- 584-5268.

Fibromyalgia Support Group meets 7 pm, at Shoeless Joes (12612 Hwy 50, Bolton). Everyone welcome. For more info, call Hester 905-838-0123. THURSDAY, JANUARY 18 Seniors Wellness Fair sponsored by the Peel Drug Awareness Coalition, 11-3 pm at the Caledon Seniors Centre (7 Rotarian Way, Bolton). Learn about substance abuse, medication, alcohol, gambling. RSVP for the free luncheon at 905-951-6114.

Pilates, 7-8 pm, starts at Caledon Village Place. To register, call Caledon Centre for Recreation and Wellness 905-857-3313 or 1-800- 621-1287 (long distance only). FRIDAY, JANUARY 19 Caledon Meals on Wheels offers a Gentle Fitness Program for Seniors each Friday, 10:15-11 am, at St. James Church Senior's Drop-In, Caledon East. This program helps increase muscle strength, flexibility & mobility. Call 905-857-7651 or 905-584-2992.

Free parenting education workshops begin at the Caledon Parent-Child Centre/Ontario Early Years Centre. Child care provided for a small fee. For a complete listing of topics being offered, visit www.cp-cc.org. To register, call 905-857-0090. SATURDAY, JANUARY 20 S.H.A.R.E Agriculture Foundation Annual General Meeting, 1:15 pm, at Mayfield United Church (12496 Dixie Rd, Caledon). Call Joe 905- 799-1135.

Peel Health is offering a training session for its Breastfeeding Companion Program. Volunteers wanted to increase a new mother?s confidence by providing telephone support. Must have breastfed at least 6 months. To volunteer, call 905-799-7700.

Robbie Burns Dinner, hosted by Palgrave United Church at Palgrave Orange Hall (22 Birch St). Doors open 6 pm; Dinner & Entertainment 7 pm. Tickets $35/person. Tickets only in advance at 905 880-0303. JANUARY 22-28 Mystery Sale Week at Chez Thrift (new location at 301 Queen St S, Bolton). Call 905-857-8121. TUESDAY, JANUARY 23 Monthly Dinner & Entertainment, 5 pm, at the Caledon Seniors Centre (7 Rotarian Way, Bolton). "Ode to the Haggis" Dinner. $14/member; $17/non-member. For tickets, call 905-951-6114. WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 24 Meeting of the Caledon Environmental Advisory Committee, 7 pm, at the Caledon Administration Centre, Caledon East. Anyone interested in Townwide environmental issues is welcome. Call Todd Salter 905- 584-2272.

Tops (Take Off Pounds Sensibly) Chapter #ON1381 meets every Wed, 7-8 pm, Caledon Central School (Kennedy & Charleston, Caledon Village). This non-profit weight loss group meets to learn about nutrition & exercise. Call Teresa 519-927-3233 or www.tops.org. THURSDAY, JANUARY 25 The West Humber Naturalists meet 7:30 pm, at the Vellore Schoolhouse (9545 Weston Rd, Vaughan). Members night speakers: Alfred Raab on "Panama Birding"; Jane Kirkpatrick, "South Africa Birding"; Bob Noble, "Club's New Website". Everyone welcome. FRIDAY, JANUARY 26 Youth Ski Trip for teens ages 12 to 18, sponsored by Erin Village Alliance Church. Meet at Centre 2000 6 pm; returns 12 am. To register, call 519-833-7114. SATURDAY, JANUARY 27 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. Dress code in effect. Call 905-796-8474 or www.pwpbrampton.com. MONDAY, JANUARY 29 Parents Without Partners, a single parents support group, hosts an Orientation Session for potential members, 7:30 pm, at the Chinguacousy Library (150 Central Park Dr, Bramalea). Call 905-792- 0112 or visit www.pwpbrampton.com.

Orangeville Toastmasters presents "How To Conduct Productive Meetings" with John Rich and Janice Weir, starting at 7 pm, the Lord Dufferin Centre Seniors Residence (32 First St, Orangeville). Fee $10/nonmembers; $5/members). RSVP to aleonard12@sympatico. c a , info@orangevilletoastmasters.com or Brenda 519-942-2481. TUESDAY, JANUARY 30 Potluck Luncheon, 12 noon, at the Caledon Seniors Centre (7 Rotarian Way, Bolton). Call 905- 951-6114.

Meeting of the Upper Credit Field Naturalists, 7:30 pm, at Orangeville Seniors Centre (26 Bythia St). Topic: "Bird Banding". David Lamble talks about banding of local birds, with emphasis on their unique behaviours & attributes. Call Joanne 519-925- 3968.

The Community Calendar is courtesy

of Caledon Community Services. For

more information, contact Beth Early-

Rea (905) 584-9460.