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. 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. WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 31 Meeting of the Caledon East & District Historical Society, 7:30 pm, at St James Anglican Church. Speaker: Deanna Coop, Project Coordinator of the Caledon Community Mapping Project. Everyone welcome. THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 1 Meeting of the Bolton & District Horticultural Society, 7:15 pm, at the Caledon Centre for Recreation & Wellness, Bolton. Topic: "Beginner floral design techniques". Members free; $3/non-members or $2/members of other horticultural societies. Call 905-857-1460.

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 Eva at vpmembership@boltonbantertoast masters.org. FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 2 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.

Badminton for adults every Friday evening (excluding long weekends) 8-10 pm at James Bolton Public School. Novices welcome. Call Ruth or Richard 905-857-3228. SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 3 Yuk Yuks Fundraiser hosted by Caledon East Pathfinders. Doors open 8 pm and show 9 pm, at the Caledon Community Complex, Caledon East. Tickets $20/each. For tickets, call 905-584-1370.

"New Friends" meet. This is a new group forming for women over 45 years of age residing in the Bolton area. If interested, please call Christina 905-857-5498. MONDAY, FEBRUARY 5 Bolton Laughter Club meets Mondays, 7-8 pm, in the CCS Classroom, Upper Level Royal Courtyards (18 King St E, Bolton.) Laugh with others for no reason. No fee. No pre-registration. Everyone welcome.

Play Bridge every Monday, 7 pm, at St James Anglican Church, Caledon East. All players from beginners to long-time are welcome to come out and enjoy a friendly game for a "twoonie". Call 905-857-1855. FEBRUARY 5-10 Registration for free Children's Early Learning Programs at the Caledon Parent-Child Centre/Ontario Early Years Centre. Baby Playtime, Mother Goose, Fun With Math, Preschool Time are back. New this session is Sign with Your Baby program for ages 8-18 months. To register, call 905- 857-0090. Visit www.cp-cc.org. FEBRUARY 5-11 Two for One Week at Chez Thrift (new location at 301 Queen St S, Bolton). Call 905-857-8121. TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 6 Community Walking Club goes walking every Tuesday evening. If interested meet at 7 pm, at 33 King St W, Bolton (beside post office). For more information, call 905-857-8507. WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 7 1st Bolton Scouts Group Committee Meeting, 7:30 pm, at Multivans (40 Nixon Rd, Bolton). All parents welcome. Call 905-857- 3188.

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. THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 8 Probus Club of Bolton District meets 10 am, at the Caledon Seniors Centre (7 Rotarian Way, Bolton). Speaker: Mrs. Canada and Bolton resident, Irene Serra- Sellito. Call Claudette 905-880- 4532. SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 10 Valentine Breakfast, 8:30 am, at Caledon East United Church. Cost $6/person. Speaker from the Canadian Blood Services and a live auction following breakfast. For tickets, RSVP to Pat 905-584- 2815 or to 905-584-9786.

The Windy Hills Caledon Renewable Energy Group offers a free workshop, 9-12 noon, at the Caledon Community Complex, Caledon East. Everyone welcome.

Caledon Townhall Players hosts Canadian Play Write and Actor, Norm Foster, 2 pm, in the Townhall Theatre (18365 Hurontario St, Caledon Village). Tickets $10/person and available by calling 519-927-5460. SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 11 Erin Village Alliance Church presents Jhan Moskowitz, North American Director of Jews for Jesus, on ìChrist in the Passoverî, 10 am, Erin Centre 2000. Call 519- 833-7114. MONDAY, FEBRUARY 12 Cards on Wheels & Light Luncheon, 12:30 pm, at Maplegrove Seniors Apartments, Caledon Village. RSVP to Caledon Meals on Wheels 905-584-2992 or 905-857-7651.

Meeting of the Newcomers Club, 7:30 pm. Open to women who have resided in the Erin/Hillsburg/Caledon area for less than 3 years. For location and more information, call Sharon 519- 927-9356 or Joy 519-855-4248. TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 13 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.

Meeting of the Orangeville & District Horticultural Society, 7:30 pm, at the Orangeville Seniors Centre (26 Bythia St). Topic: ìWaterwise Gardeningî. Visitors welcome.

The Community Calendar is

courtesy of Caledon Community

Services. For more information,

contact Beth Early-Rea (905)

584-9460.