COMMUNITY EVENTS

This column is provided as a free public service to non-profit organizations to announce up-coming events. Please contact Beth Early-Rea at Caledon Community Services at 905-584-9460 if you which to have an announcement published. The deadline is Wednesday.

THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 26

H1N1 Information Night, 7 pm, at Caledon East United Church (6046 Old Church Rd, Caledon East). Speaker: Alexis Silverman, from the Region of Peel. Everyone welcome. For more info, call Jim 905-584-2370 or Dave 905- 584-9016.

FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 27

“Gifts from the Heart”, an interactive craft workshop for adults & children 2-6yrs, at the Caledon Parent-Child Centre/Ontario Early Years Centre, 9:30-11 am. $5 fee for craft supplies. Childcare provided for a small fee. To register, call 905-857-0090. Visit www.cp-cc.org.

David Tilson's Seniors Expo, 10 am, at the Caledon Seniors Centre (7 Rotarian Way, Bolton). Everyone welcome. Call 905-951-6114.

The Caledon Community Singers present their 20th Annual Christmas Concert, “Yuletide Treasures”, 7:30 pm, at Caven Presbyterian Church (110 King St W, Bolton). Everyone welcome. Freewill offering to support local charities.

SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 28

Bazaar at Christ Church Anglican (22 Nancy St, Bolton) 9:30-1:30 pm. Features a bake table, craft sale, door prizes, Christmas gift items, nearly new sale, silent auction, face painting and build-your-own sundae for the kids. For more info, call 905-857-0433.

King Nursing Home Annual Bazaar, 2-4 pm, at 49 Sterne St, Bolton. Crafts, fudge, jewellery, Pampered Chef, clothing and Palgrave Community Lottery Calendar available. Everyone welcome. Free admission.

Caledon Agricultural Society Annual General Meeting at Caledon Village Place (18313 Hwy 10) potluck lunch 12noon; 1 pm meeting. Everyone welcome. Visit www.caledonfairgrounds. ca.

The 9th Annual Caledon Miracle sponsored by Royal LePage Realty. Agents and volunteers will be collecting non-perishable food and new, unwrapped toys in Bolton, Caledon East and Palgrave subdivisions for the Caledon Santa Fund. Please leave your donations on your doorstep before 10 am to be picked up.

NOVEMBER 28 & 29

The Achill Choral Society presents “Christmas Around the World, 8 pm, Saturday at Westminister United Church (247 Broadway, Orangeville); Sunday at St James Roman Catholic Church (2118 Adjala- Tecumseh Townline, Colgan). Tickets $20/adults; $10/children 13yrs & under. Tickets at the door or for information, call 905-729-4527 or www.achill.ca.

SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 29

“Sounds of Christmas” presented by the Caledon Concert Band, with special guest The Ecole James Bolton Public School Choir, 2:30- 4:30 pm, at the Caledon Community Complex, Caledon East. Tickets $10/adults; $8/students and seniors; Free children 12yrs and under. Tickets available at the door.

MONDAY, NOVEMBER 30

Monday Madness Sale at Chez Thrift (301 Queen St, Bolton). 50% off all priced clothing every Monday Night, 5-8 pm. Proceeds support CCS programs. Call 905-857-8121. Visit www.ccs4u.org.

NOVEMBER 30 – DECEMBER 4

Registration for You & Your Baby, a free 10- week parent education series for first-time moms with babies under six months. Topics include: The Birth Experience, Family Adjustment, Development Milestones, Infant Health etc. To register, call 905-857-0090. Visit www.cp-cc.org.

TUESDAY, DECEMBER 1

Meeting of the Peel North Branch of the Retired Women Teachers of Ontario, 10:15 am, at North Bramalea United Church (363 Howden Blvd). Enjoy carol singing. Bring your cookies. Speaker: Brenda Dolling from “Eco Village” in Caledon will speak about creating this sustainable community. RSVP to Karin 905- 796-2146.

Caledon Meals on Wheels offers a “SMILE” Gentle Exercise Program for Seniors instructed by a Certified Seniors' Fitness Instructor, at the Caledon Community Complex, Caledon East, Tuesdays 10am; Fridays 9:30am & 10:30am. Call 905-857-7651 or 905-584-2992.

WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 2

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

Hospice Caledon's Journey's Day Program meets every Wednesdays, 1-3 pm, at St James Anglican Church, Caledon East. This group is for anyone facing a life-challenging illness. Offers information, support and companionship in a caring, confidential setting. Call Hospice Caledon 905-951-3534.

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 nonprofit weight loss support group meets every Wednesday. Everyone welcome. Call Ruth 905- 857-3237 or Lorraine 905-857-1568.

THURSDAY, DECEMBER 3

Adjustments After Birth is a local support group for mothers needing support following the birth or adoption of a child. Group is held weekly at the Caledon Parent-Child Centre/Ontario Early Years Centre. Free group and childcare provided. Registration required. To register, call 905-857-0090. Visit www.cp-cc.org.

“Has your life been affected by someone else's drinking? Al-Anon Family Group is for you.” The Bolton group meets Thursdays, 8:30 pm, Caven Presbyterian Church (110 King W, Bolton). Also group in Orangeville. Call 416- 410-3809 or http://al-anon.alateen.on.ca.

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 4

Children's Christmas Party, hosted by the Caledon Parent-Child Centre in the Albion Bolton Community Centre Auditorium, 9:30- 11:30 am. Enjoy a morning of musical holiday fun with children's performer, Lenny Graf from Treehouse TV and a visit from Santa. Tickets $8/each; babies under 12 months free. Call 905-857-0090. Visit www.cp-cc.org.

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.

The Davis Centre Annual Christmas Craft and Bake Sale, 1-3:30 pm, at 80 Allan Dr, Bolton. Everyone welcome.

Annual Christmas Dinner & Dance, 6 pm, at the Caledon Seniors Centre (7 Rotarian Way, Bolton). Tickets $20/members; $25/non-members. Call 905-951-6114.

SATURDAY, DECEMBER 5

The Annual Bolton Santa Claus Parade along Queen St through downtown Bolton, 11 am. Presented by the Kinsmen Club of Bolton. Theme: “Songs of Christmas”. Visit www.boltonkin.com.

SUNDAY, DECEMBER 6

The Achill Choral Society presents “Christmas Around the World, 3 pm, at Holy Family Church (60 Allan Dr, Bolton). Tickets $20/adults; $10/children 13yrs & under. Tickets at the door or for information, call 905-729- 4527. Visit www.achill.ca.

Community Christmas Concert and Carol Sing, 7 pm, at Cheltenham Baptist Church (14520 Creditview Rd). Enjoy an evening of special musical performances and singing Christmas Carols. No cost, but please bring a non-perishable food item. Call 905-838-3122.