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THURSDAY, OCTOBER 9 Probus Club of Bolton District meets 9:30 am at the Caledon Seniors Centre (7 Rotarian Way, Bolton). Speaker: Karen Clegg on "My Journey to Zimbabwe".

Meeting of the Mono Road Womens Institute, 12noon potluck, at the home of Marilyn Kolking. Program: Annual plant sale of perennial cuttings. Guests welcome. Call Jenny 905-584- 2901

Every Thursday until Dec 11th, enjoy a funfilled afternoon of square dancing and round dancing, featuring live music and light refreshments, 1-3:30 pm, at the Albion Bolton Community Centre. Admission $5.50 pay as you go. Call Linda at 905-773-1909. FRIDAY, OCTOBER 10 "Harvest Crafts" an interactive workshop for parents and children 2 to 6 yrs, at the Caledon Parent-Child Centre/Ontario Early Years Centre, 9:30-11 am. $5 fee for supplies. To register, call 905-857-0090. Visit www.cp-cc.org. TUESDAY, OCTOBER 14 Meeting of the Orangeville & District

Horticultural Society, 7:30 pm, at the Orangeville Seniors Centre (26 Bythia St). Silent Auction. Refreshments. Visitors welcome. WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 15 Community Consultation: "Do we need a shelter for abused women and their children in Caledon?", 7:30 pm, Caledon Village Place, Hwy 10, Caledon. Online survey at www.familytransitionplace.ca, until Oct 31. For more info, call Family Transition Place 905-584- 4357. THURSDAY, OCTOBER 16 Caledon Seniors Centre hosts a trip to Casino Rama. Buffet lunch. Bus leaves Centre 9 am; returns 5 pm. Cost $10/person. To reserve, call 905-951-6114.

Badminton Club of Caledon starts its fall season, 8-10 pm, at Robert F Hall School, Caledon East. For more information, call Emma 905-838-2004. FRIDAY, OCTOBER 17 "COPEing with Toddler Behaviour", a free eight-week parent education series begins 9:45- 11:30 am, at the Caledon Parent-Child Centre/Ontario Early Years Centre. Childcare provided for a small fee. To register, call 905- 857-0090. Visit www.cp-cc.org.

Caledon Meals on Wheels offers a Gentle Fitness Program for Seniors each Friday, 10-11 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. SATURDAY, OCTOBER 18 Annual Macville Craft Show, 9:30-3 pm, at Macville Public School (7280 King St, Caledon). Free admission. Call 905-857-3218 or 905-857- 3448.

Caledon Chamber Concerts presents Cello and Piano, 8 pm, at St James Anglican Church, Caledon East. Tickets $30/each and available at Forresters Book Garden, Howard the Butcher and Book Lore. Call 905-880-2445. OCTOBER 18 & 19 Heaven Can Wait Equine Rescue Indoor Tack Sale Fundraiser, 9-5 pm, at 32 Woodstream Blvd, Woodbridge. Visit www.heavencanwaitequinerescue.org. MONDAY, OCTOBER 20 Badminton Club of Caledon starts its fall season, 8-10 pm, at Mayfield Secondary School (Bramalea & Mayfield Rds, Caledon). For more info, call Emma 905-838-2004. TUESDAY, OCTOBER 21 Fibromyalgia Support Group meets 7 pm, at Shoeless Joes (12612 Hwy 50, Bolton). Everyone welcome. For more info, call Hester 905-838-0123. THURSDAY, OCTOBER 23 Annual General Meeting of the Caledon Heritage Foundation, 7 pm, at the historic Alton Mill, Alton. Everyone welcome. Refreshments. Speaker: Catherine Nasmith will discuss Heritage Conservation Districts and the Alton Mill.