COMMUNITY EVENTS
A directory of what is happening in the community
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.

FRIDAY, DECEMBER 28

New Years Celebration Lunch & Entertainment, 10 am, at the Caledon Seniors Centre (7 Rotarian Way, Bolton). $12/members; $15/non-members. Call 905-951-6114.

THURSDAY, JANUARY 3

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. To confirm meeting is on, email secretary@boltonbanter.org .

FRIDAY, JANUARY 4

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.

MONDAY, JANUARY 7

"Has your life been affected by someone else's drinking? Al-Anon Family Group is for you." Al-Anon meets at Westminster United Church (247 Broadway, Orangeville) on Mondays, 8 pm in Rm 11; and Wed 10 am in Rm 5; and on Thursdays in Bolton at Caven Presbyterian Church (110 King St W) 8:30 pm. Call 416-410- 3809 or 1-888-425-2666 or visit http://al-anon.alateen.on.ca.

Play Bridge for Fun every Monday, 7 pm, at St James Anglican Church, Caledon East. All players from beginners to longtime are welcome to come out and enjoy a friendly game for a "twoonie". Call 905-857-1855.

TUESDAY, JANUARY 8

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: "Year Round Bevy of Bulbs". All welcome.

WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 9

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.

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.

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.

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. All welcome.

THURSDAY, JANUARY 10

Meeting of the Mono Road Womens Institute, 12 noon, at the home of Jenny Wilgress. Members to bring dessert. Annual Auction Sale. Call Jenny 905-584-2901.

FRIDAY, JANUARY 11

Parenting Education Workshop, 9:30-11 am, at the Caledon Parent-Child Centre/Ontario Early Years Centre. Topic: "Sharing Parenting Concerns & Strategies". Child care provided for a small fee. To register, call 905-857-0090 or visit www.cp-cc.org .

SATURDAY, JANUARY 12

Registration deadline for a Red Cross CPR-B certification course to be held at the Caledon Parent- Child Centre/Ontario Early Years Centre on Jan 19th, 9-3 pm. Cost $50/person. To register, call 905- 857-0090.