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For nonprofit, charity or fundraising events in Hamilton and area, submit items by email to toogood@thespec.com only (no other email addresses please). Deadline is two weeks prior to publication. You can also post your events on our website at www.thespec.com/hamilton-events. If you have any difficulties or questions please let us know. Call 905-526-3420 or email: events@thespec.com
Volunteers Living Rock is accepting volunteer applications for morning, afternoon, evening and weekend shifts. High school volunteer hours available. Kelly@livingrock.ca or 528-7625 ext. 249 TEAD Equestrian Association for the Disabled therapeutic riding centre, Mount Hope need volunteers to help with sidewalking and leading during lessons. No horse experience is required. We’ll train you. 679-8323 ext. 221 or volunteer@tead.on.ca
St. Peter’s Hospital, 88 Maplewood Ave. needs people to support patients in a new artful moments program; an arts-based program for persons with dementia. Monday afternoons beginning in September. 777-3837 ext. 12202 or hhsc.ca/vr Runs/Walks Bladder Cancer Awareness Walk, Sept. 18, 10 a.m. Bayfront Park, (enter at Bay St. N. and Harbourfront Dr.). Walk kickoff 10:45 a.m. bccwalk.ca
Parkinson Superwalk, Sept. 18, 1 p.m. registration, walk 2 p.m. Garwood Jones Auditorium, Alexander Pavilion, St. Peters Hospital, 88 Maplewood Ave.
Terry Fox Run, Sept. 18, 8 a.m. registration, runners 9 a.m., walkers and families 10 a.m. Start/finish behind the Waterfront Hotel by Brant Street Pier. 1.5 km, 5 km and 10 km routes, music, kids events and food. 335-8621, scraiggardner@sympatico.ca
Strides for the General, Sept. 17, 8:30 a.m. fundraising walk/run. Bayfront Park, Harbourfront Dr. Features a 5K walk and 5k and 10 k runs, complimentary breakfast, lunch and entertainment. hamiltonhealth.ca/strides
Neon Night 5K, Sept. 23, 8 to 9 p.m. 200 Harbourfront Dr. 5k walk/run to raise funds for Childhood Cancer Research. $25 adults, $17 students (7-17) free for kids (0-6). Bpeirson@ontario.cancer.ca or 905-575-9220 Self-help Free Spondyloarthritis Patient Forum, Sept. 22, 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. Courtyard Marriott Hotel, 1224 Upper James St. Refreshments served. Preregister with Marilyn at registrations@spondylitis.ca or 318-5398 Canadian Hard of Hearing Association speech reading with coping skills, 10 weekly classes, for $50 starting Sept. 21, 1 to 3 p.m. Seniors’ Recreation Centre, Hamilton Public Library building, 163 Dundas St. E., Waterdown. Register: 689-6269, info: 659-7347
Public Speaking, find your voice, 10-week course in confidence building and leadership starting Sept. 20 or Sept. 21, 7 p.m. McMaster University. Visit www.clchamilton.com or 662-4076. Offered by Christopher Leadership Courses of Canada Meetings CFUW-Hamilton, welcome meeting Sept. 20, 7 p.m. Sackville Hill Seniors Recreation Centre, 780 Upper Wentworth St. Returning and prospective members welcome
Hamilton Council on Aging Sept. 23, 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. St. Peter’s Hospital, Auditorium, 88 Maplewood Ave. Speaker: Paul Johnson, Hamilton the best place to raise a child and age successfully. RSVP by Sept. 16. 777-3837 ext. 12434 or kielys@hhsc.ca Hamilton Burlington Lyme Disease, Sept. 20, 6:30 p.m. basic Lyme information, 7 to 8:30 p.m. guest speaker pharmacist, adrenal and thyroid provincial updates on Lyme disease in Ontario. Jpacey@sympatico.ca Head-of-the-Lake Historical Society, Sept. 16, 7:30 p.m. Coach House at Dundurn Castle. Women at McMaster in 1930. headofthelake.ca
Mood Menders facilitated group meeting, Sept. 20, 2 to 4 p.m. St. Peter’s HARRRP, 705 Main St. E.
Women Who Excel, Sept. 21, 7 p.m. Williams Waterfront Coffee, 47 Discovery Dr. Speaker: Stephen B. Pearl, How to write a novel in 3 months. Register: 512-8123
Alpha Canada, Sept. 20, 6:30 p.m. Erskine Church, 19 Pearl St. Looking at Christian and Muslim Faiths. Dinner at 6:30 p.m. (donations). Two study groups. 529-2255 Winona Horticultural Society, Sept. 21, 7:30 to 9:30 p.m. St. John’s Anglican Church Hall, 1285 Hyw 8, at
Winona Kavassalis. Road. 643-3073 Speaker: Catherine Ancaster Horticultural Society, Sept. 20, 7:30 to 9:30 p.m. Ancaster Old Town Hall, 310 Wilson St. E., Ancaster. Speaker: Paul Knowles, The Odd and Eccentric Truth about Gardeners. 648-5134 Flamborough Horticultural Society, Sept. 21, 7:30 p.m. St. Thomas the Apostle Catholic Church Parish Hall, 715 Centre Rd., Flamborough. Speaker: Dareen Heimbecker, Dwarf Conifers, smaller trees and shrubs for today’s garden. 689-6722 Lincoln Garden Club, Sept. 17, 9:30 a.m. Rittenhouse Hall, Vineland Research and Innovation Centre. Speaker: Paula Berketo of Rainbow Gardens Fun times Family Fun Zone, Sept. 17, noon to 3 p.m. Grace Anglican Church, 157 Mill St. N., Waterdown. Free, enjoy carnival games, barbecue and more. Parking at rear Community festival, Sept. 17, 9:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. Timothy Christian School, 430 East 25th St. Family festival, games, free Birds of Prey show, home decor, toys, ribfest and more Burlington New Horizons Band with levels for new and experienced players, Tuesday mornings at the Burlington Music Centre. Jenny 637-4992 or jennifer.peace@sympatico.ca
Hamilton Fiddle Club, Sept. 21, 7 p.m. Branch 58 Legion, 1180 Barton St. E., upstairs. Good music and fun
Mixed shuffleboard Thursdays, 7 p.m. Hamilton Airforce Association. Info: Andrea hzrose@hotmail.com
Line dancing, intermediate, Sept. 22, 1 to 3 p.m. St. Stephen-On-The-Mount Anglican Church Hall, 625 Concession St. Info: 679-2215 Tai Chi for Beginners, Tuesdays, 6:30 to 8 p.m. Dundas Montessori School, 14 Kemp Dr., Dundas. A health-enhancing exercise that is also a source of relaxation and stress relief. 317-7288 canadiantaichiacademy.org
Laughter Yoga, Sundays, 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. Pier 8, Hamilton Waterfront. $5 donation, no experience necessary. Confirm attendance 574-1765
Kaleidoscope Singers, community based adult choir seeking new members. Practices every Monday evenings 7:15 p.m. through to June at St. Andrew’s United Church, 479 Upper Paradise Rd. visit kaleidosocpesingers.ca or email thekaleidoscopesingers@gmail.com
Duet Club, welcomes new members to join the women’s chorus. Friendly choir who sing a variety of music. Practices Wednesday mornings at Melrose United Church. duetclub.ca or Margaret, 304-8945
Dance to music of Joe Tucker, Sept. 17, 7 to 11 p.m. Branch 58 Legion, 1180 Barton St. E. $5. Jammers every Wednesday 7 p.m. Country and Western dance, Sept. 16, 7 p.m. Branch 622 Legion, 12 King St. E., Stoney Creek. $5 662-4171 Karaoke with Dorrie, Saturdays, 8 p.m. Branch 622, Legion, 12 King St. E., Stoney Creek. 662-4171 The 3 Grumps, Sept. 17, 8 p.m. Branch 163 Legion, 435 Limeridge Rd.
E. $5, $6. 387-4515 Stoney Creek Jammers, Tuesdays, 6:30 to 10 p.m. Branch 622 Legion, 12 King St. E., Stoney Creek. 662-4171
Craft Circle, Mondays, 9 a.m. to noon. St. George’s Church, 134 Emerson St. Everyone welcome to bring your craft or make new friends and enjoy conversation. Sewing machines available or do a jigsaw puzzle. Coffee and cookies, wheelchair accessible. 522-3362 Good Food St. George Applefest, Sept. 17 and 18, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. lunch for $8. apple-wood smoked pulled pork-on-a-bun, apple BBQ Sauce, baked beans and coleslaw. St. George United Church, 9 Beverly St. E. Beef on a Bun, Sept. 23, 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Dundas Legion Ladies Auxiliary, 280 King St. W., Dundas. Sliced or pulled beef on a bun and fries, or lasagna roll-ups, garden salad $8. 627-7221 Freelton United Church Turkey Dinner, Sept. 24, 5 p.m. 155 Freelton Rd., Freelton. Country style cooked turkey dinner with tea/coffee, dessert. $18, child under 12 $6, takeout $15. Tickets: Audrey 519-223-2464, Linda 659-0441, leave name, number, and number of tickets
Pasta Dinner, Sept. 16, 4 to 7 p.m. Branch 622 Legion, 12 King St. E., Stoney Creek. Salad, buns, dessert, tea/coffee. $10 662-4171
Fish Fry, Fridays, 4 to 7 p.m. Branch 163 Legion, 435 Limeridge Rd. E. Followed by Karaoke with Annette. 387-4515
Fish Fry, Friday, 4 to 7 p.m. Branch 622 Legion, 12 King St. E., Stoney Creek. $8 one piece or $10 2 pieces, desserts $2. 662-4171
Fish and Chips, Fridays, 4 to 7 p.m. Branch 58 Legion, 1180 Barton St. E. $9 large order, $7 small. Karaoke with Jane from 7:30 to 11:30 p.m. 544-6385
Community Lunch, Wednesdays, noon to 1 p.m. Church of the Resurrection, 435 Mohawk Rd. W. No cost, donation appreciated. 389-1942 Plant, rummage, bake sales and more Garage sale, Sept. 17, 8 a.m. to noon, Transfiguration Lutheran Church, 232 Fennell Ave. E. at Upper Wellington Fall indoor garage sale and barbecue, Sept. 17, 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. St. Paul’s United Church, 42 Tragina Ave. N. Rummage, treasures and bake sale, Sept. 23, 6:30 to 8 p.m. and Sept. 24, 8:30 to 10 a.m. Christ Church, Flamborough, 92 Hwy. 8 Bullocks Corners. 627-4498 Artisan Market and yard sale, Sept. 17, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Holy Trinity Anglican Church, 120 Fennell Ave. E. Tables for rent $25, bake sale, book sale, crafts, yard items and more. 383-2951 Giant church-wide garage sale, Sept. 17, 9 a.m. to noon Binkley United Church basement, 1570 Main St. W. Milton Farm Craft Show, Sept. 17 and 18, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Country Heritage Park, 8560 Tremaine Rd., Milton. $6 adults, free parking, 120 artists, entertainment and food. countryheritagepark.com
Outdoor garage sale, Sept. 17, 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. 447 Wing, 3210 Homestead Dr., Mount Hope. Sale will move indoors in case of inclement weather. 289-280-0157 Wesley United Church, 651 Hwy. 8, Stoney Creek, outdoor trunk and garage sale Sept. 17, 8 a.m. Tables: $20, 662-7227 Art show and sale, Lakeside Pumphouse Artists’ Association of Grimsby, Sept. 17 and 18, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. 477 Elizabeth St., Grimsby Miscellaneous Holy Spirit Ukrainian Catholic Church, 100th Anniversary Open House, Sept. 24, 1 to 5 p.m. 15 St. Olga St. View modern church with beautiful traditional iconography
Hamilton Burlington SPCA Dogs and Toddlers Workshop, developed by Family Paws Parents Education for families dealing with the dynamics of dogs and toddlers Sept. 20, 6:30 to 8 p.m. Hamilton Central Public Library, 55 York Blvd. 574-7722 Trinity United Church, 4287 William St., Beamsville Fall Marketplace, Sept. 23, 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. and Sept. 24, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Luncheon Friday, pulled pork on a bun, coleslaw, apple crisp $8. Baked goods Saturday, both days quilting, crafts, silent auction, Christmas store and more Blooming Marvellous, fall fashion fundraiser, Sept. 24, 1 to 4 p.m. First Unitarian Church, of Hamilton, 170 Dundurn St. S. Tickets: $25. Blooms for Africa, proceeds in support of the Stephen Lewis Foundation. 522-7500 or bloomsforafrical.org
Burloak Stamp Fair, Sept. 17, 9 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Burlington Seniors’ Centre, 2285 New St. Free admission and parking. 575-2950 Homecoming Celebration, Sept. 18, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. St. John’s Anglican Church, 272 Wilson St. E., Ancaster. Bicentennial, Chicken BBQ lunch, walk around the building, self-guided tour of the churchyard and more Haldimand Horticultural Society mini plant, vegetable show and competition Sept. 22, 7:30 p.m. St. Paul’s Anglican Church Hall, 27 Orkney St., E., Caledonia. 765-2617 or facebook.com/ haldimandhorticulturalsociety
Charity Golf Tournament, Crime Stoppers of Halton, Sept. 20, 11. a.m. to 9 p.m. Royal Ontario golf Club, 6378 Trafalgar Rd. Shotgun start 1 p.m. 18 holes, BBQ lunch, buffet dinner, $50 tax receipt, entertainment. 825-4747 ext. 5139
E-Waste collection, Sept. 16 to 18, Grace Anglican Church, 182 Main St. N. Waterdown. Wipe memory from devices. www.graceanglicanwaterdown.org Cambridge Handweavers and Spinners meeting Sept. 19, 7:15 p.m. Ironwood, Westfield Heritage Village. Presentation by Prof. Ray Dugan, Bayeau tapestry. 659-3465 Junior Datebook Films in the Forest, Sept. 17 at Dundas Valley, 650 Governor’s Rd., Dundas. Jurassic World (film is rated PG-13). Films start at dusk. Admission: $15 per car, HCA members free Hamilton Children’s Choir, lads and gents open house Sept. 17, 10 a.m. to noon Christ’s Church Cathedral, 252 James St. N. Males between the ages of eight o 28 who love to sing are invited. 527-1618
Movie, Durand Sept. Movie 17, Night,5 to 10 Minionsp.m. Durandthe Park,Rain date (HerkimerSept. 24. and Park Streets). StudentSept. 20, Job 3:30 Searchto 4:30 Workshop,p.m. YMCA EmploymentSt., Waterdown. Services, 690-9927 427 Dundas FISH engaging Youth club Group,for high fun, schoolerssafe and meetsgroup studiesSept. 21, and7 p.m. volunteerfor games, opportunities.Reformed Church, Ancaster70 Garner ChristianRd. E., Ancaster. ancastercrc.org or stop at the WilsonHUB, 370 Wilson St. E., Ancaster Museums/GalleriesSt. Andrew’s Graveyard Tours, Grimsby Museum guided tour, Sept. 23 and 24, 7 p.m., 7:45 p.m. and 8:30 p.m. Tickets: $10 members, $12 nonmembers. Stories of Grimsby’s past residents told by costumed volunteers. Dress appropriately for the weather and walking. 945-5292 Doors Open Haldimand County, Sept. 17, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. This year’s sites are offering something different and exciting as we explore the themes of medical science and innovation. 772-5880 or visit www.haldimandcounty.on.ca
Treasures and Curiosities. This exhibit features a number of odd and interesting items found in the museum’s collection. Haldimand County Museum and Archives, 8 Echo St, Cayuga. 772-5880
Memories of St. John’s: The First 200 Years, runs until Oct. 22, Fieldcote Memorial Park & Museum, 64 Sulphur Springs Rd., Ancaster. This exhibition explores two centuries worth of memories associated with one of Ancaster’s oldest churches Grimsby Museum, Sweat Equity, Grimsby Co-operative Homebuilders 1953-56 exhibition at the Grimsby Museum, showing until Nov. 6. 6 Murray St., Grimsby. 945-5292 or grimsby.ca/museum Seniors Blood Pressure and Smoothies Clinic, Sept. 22, 9 a.m. to noon Ancaster Senior Achievement Centre, 622 Alberton Rd. S., Alberton. Nurse available to provide free blood pressure test and answer questions. Book 15 minute test: 546-2999 Seniors Luncheon, Sept.20, 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. St. James United Church, 306 Parkside Dr., Waterdown. $5 homemade meal with dessert. Reserve: 689-6223 Seniors Wellness Fair and Open House, Sept. 16, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Flamborough Seniors Centre, 163 Dundas St. E., Flamborough. Refreshments, seminars, exhibits and more Mountain Friendship Seniors Club Wednesdays, shuffleboard 1 to 4 p.m.; euchre Thursdays, 1 to 4 p.m. Friendship tea, coffee, cookies after the games. Mountain Arena, Hester St. Has elevator. 388-5075 or 388-1916 Sackville Hill Seniors Recreation Centre Bocce Club, every Wednesday and Thursday 6:30 to 9 p.m. in the bocce clubhouse behind Sackville, 780 Upper Wentworth St. Bocce Memberships: $20 and can be purchased at the front desk. Must have valid centre membership. 546-2541 Stoney Creek Seniors Club 60 (ages 55 plus), 6 King St. W., Stoney Creek. Table top shuffleboard, Tuesdays, 1 p.m. as well as euchre, bid euchre, cribbage and bridge. 664-6110. Beginners welcome Sackville Hill Seniors Recreation
Centre Golf Program. Learn more about the Sackville Hill Seniors Golf Club at Southern Pines Golf Course please contact the Golf Club directly or the Centre front desk. 780 Upper Wentworth St. 546-2541. Must have valid centre membership
Winona Seniors features weekly activities running Monday to Saturday, Winona Senior Citizen’s Community Centre, 1239 Hwy. 8, Stoney Creek. Activities include: art classes, exercise, zumba, bid euchre, bridge, shuffleboard, line dancing, tai chi, and snooker. Open all year round. 643-4563.
Texas Hold’em for beginners, Tuesdays 12:30 to 2:30 p.m., St. Peter’s HARRRP, 705 Main St. E., Larry, 544-0050 or larry.harrrp@gmail.com