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SATURDAY

PLANT AND BOOK SALE

A plant and book sale is being held at Christ Church Woodburn, 1307 Woodburn Rd., May 10, 9 a.m. to noon. Shop for Mother's Day, buy plants for your garden and stock up on reading materials for the summer. For more information, call 905-692-3781.

HAM DINNER

Join us for a ham dinner at Wesley United Church, corner of Highway 8 and Fruitland Road, May 10 starting at 5 p.m. Cost, $10, children under nine, free. For tickets, call 905-643-3226.

TUESDAY

FRIENDS OF BATTLEFIELD

The Friends of Battlefield House Museum/Park will hold its next meeting May 13 at 7:30 p.m. at Battlefield House Museum administrative building, 99 King St W. Karen Richardson, curator of the Haldimand County Museum and Archives, who is from Caledonia and has an extensive background in the history of our neighbouring area will be guest speaker. Admission free. New members always welcome. For information, please call the museum at 905-662-8548.

THURSDAY

OSTOMY APPLIANCE FAIR

The Hamilton and District Ostomy Association is having its special annual Ostomy Appliance Fair meeting May 15 at 8 p.m., 24 Poplar Ave., Hamilton. For more information, call 905-549-3421. All meetings are held on the third Thursday of the month.

FEEDING YOUR BABY

Get help with feeding your baby from a Public Health dietician at Starbucks, Meadowlands location, 737 Golf Links Rd., Ancaster May 15, 10:15 a.m. to 11:15 a.m. Find out what you can expect during the first year, when your baby can start new foods and how to introduce new foods.

FRIDAY

FISH FRY

Fish Fry at the Royal Canadian Legion. 12 King St. E., May 16, 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. Cost is $8, dessert, $1.50. A dance will follow at 8 p.m. to music by Fastlane. Admission to the dance is $4. For information, call 905-662-4171. Everyone welcome.

COMING UP

SINGLES DANCE

Parents Without Partners' Kickin Off The Summer Singles Dance, May 17, 8:30 p.m. to 1 a.m. at the Knights Of Columbus Club, 222 Queenston Rd. Evening includes DJ, buffet, 50/50 draw and door prizes. Cost, $12. Call 905-544-4444 or visit www.pwphamilton.com.

RED HATTERS

New Red Hatters wanted for a Hamilton chapter. We are a fun-loving group of Red and Pink Hatters who meet once a month for a fun girl's night out. The May 20 gathering is a card-making class and June 24 is a Haunted Hamilton Tour. Please e-mail divageri@aol.com or call 905-321-8869 for more information.

KIDS NEED FAMILIES

Foster parents are needed for Hamilton area children, especially infants and teens. Homes for Kids will hold a foster parent recruitment night May 21, 7p.m. to 9 p.m. at The Children's Aid Society, 26 Arrowsmith Rd. Couples and individuals welcome. For information, call 905-546-KIDS (5437) or visit www.homesforkids.com.

CAR SEAT INSPECTION CLINIC

A car seat inspection clinic will be held May 30, 9:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. in Stoney Creek. Inspections and installations are by appointment only. To book an appointment, please call Health Connections at 905-546-3550.

SOROPTIMIST INTERNATIONAL

Be part of an organization improving the lives of women and girls. The Soroptimists of Stoney Creek-Niagara meet the third Monday of each month. Call 905-662-1928 for information.

LOW IMPACT EXERCISES

Exercise without the bounce. Work at your own speed and ability. Tuesdays and Thursdays, 5:15 p.m. at the Dundas Community Centre. $2 drop-in fee. For more information, contact Cassandra at 905-546-2260.

STONEY CREEK QUILTERS GUILD

The guild meets the first Wednesday of each month September to June at Church of Our Saviour The Redeemer, 25 Lake Ave. S. Meeting starts at 7:30 p.m. Visitors and new members welcome. For more information, call Kathleen Williams at 905-662-6829.

VOLLEYBALL

Adventures in Friendship, a mature social singles club is holding a fun game of volleyball each Thursday night at 7 p.m. Call 905-575-2805 for directions.

WELCOME TO THE NEIGHBOURHOOD

Since 1930, Welcome Wagon has welcomed families to their new communities. Welcome Wagon would like to announce a new representative in Stoney Creek who will welcome new residents with civic information and free gifts from local businesses. Our representative visits you with an aim to help and welcome, without obligation. To arrange your visit or if you would like further information on how your business or service can become involved with Welcome Wagon, contact Jackie at 905-573-8124 or stoneycreekwelcome@hotmail.com.

COMPUTER CLASSES

Beginner computer classes to be held at your home. Call 905-966-1600 for more information. All proceeds go to the Heart and Stroke Foundation.

MUSIC AND FRIENDS

Music and Friends welcomes you every Tuesday, 6 p.m. to 10 p.m. (membership not needed) for country, bluegrass and ol' time music, including round, square and spot dances. Free admission and cash bar at 12 King St. E.

VOLUNTEERS NEEDED

St Joseph's Centre for Ambulatory Health Services is recruiting volunteers in a number of departments. Shifts are available during the day or early evening. If you enjoy working with friendly people and have three or four hours a week to volunteer, please contact Volunteer Resources for more information at 905-573-7777, ext. 38162.

VOLUNTEERS NEEDED

Volunteers are needed at the Eva Rothwell Centre at Robert Land, 260 Wentworth St N. This amazing community centre opened last December and needs caring volunteers. Call Bethany at 905-526-1558 or e-mail rlcabethany@bellnet.ca.

FRIENDLY VISITING

Want to do something good for yourself? Volunteer with the Alzheimer Society of Hamilton and Halton. Be a Friendly Visitor and visit or play cards with a client in their home for one to two hours per week.

Contact Celia at 905-529-7030 if interested.

VOLUNTEER DRIVERS NEEDED

St. Peter's Hospital urgently needs volunteer drivers to get people living in our community to their appointments at the hospital. Mileage reimbursed. Call 905-777-3837, ext. 12202.

WOMEN'S SOCIAL

All women welcome. Have a break, board and card games, socialize, movie night and nail night every Thursday from 5 p.m. to 6:45 p.m. For details, call 905-527-3823, ext. 264. Free child care, bus tickets provided. Wheelchair accessible. Cultural interpretation available upon request.

VOLUNTEERS NEEDED

Heritage Green Nursing Home is looking for volunteers Monday to Friday mornings or afternoons to visit seniors and assist with activities. Please call Carole at 905-573-7177, ext. 140.

GRANDPARENTS RAISING GRANDCHILDREN

Grandparents raising Grandchildren Support Group (R.O.C.K.) meets the third Wednesday of every month, 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. at Kiwanis Club, 45 Ellis Ave., Hamilton. Contact Erlene at 905-528-1919 or Mary Lou at 905-573-9193.

DRIVERS NEEDED

Drivers needed to transport cancer patients to and from area cancer facilities or doctor appointments. Call the Cancer Assistance Program at 905-383-9797 or visit www.cancerassist.ca.

WALK-IN COUNSELLING

Catholic Family Services of Hamilton operates its Walk-in Counselling Clinic for individuals, couples and families every Tuesday, noon to 7:30 p.m. at Catholic Family Services, 447 Main St. E., Unit 201. For more information about the clinic, call 905-527-3823, ext. 269. Catholic Family Services serves people of all faiths and cultures.

VOLUNTEER DRIVERS NEEDED

The Hamilton-Wentworth Unit of the Canadian Cancer Society urgently needs volunteer drivers in the Hamilton and surrounding areas. Mileage provided. Please call 905-575-9220, ext. 233.

ADVENTURES IN FRIENDSHIP

Adventures in Friendship, a mature social singles club meets at 9:30 a.m. each Saturday morning for coffee/breakfast/discussions at Williams Coffee Pub, 47 Guise St., Hamilton.

JAMMERS

The Tuesday Jammers will be at the Royal Canadian Legion, Branch 622 every Tuesday night from 6 p.m. to 10 p.m. For good entertainment, come early and enjoy yourself. 12 King St. E. For information, phone 905-662-4171. Everyone welcome.

WINONA SENIORS CENTRE

Winona Seniors Centre, 1239 Hwy. 8, has a full schedule of activities for persons 55 and over. Men's snooker, Monday, Wednesday and Saturday at 8 a.m.; lady's snooker, Tuesday at 1 p.m.; line dancing, Monday at 9:30 a.m., Wednesday, 10 a.m.; shuffleboard, Monday and Friday at 1 p.m.; art class, Thursday at 9 a.m. and; exercise, Tuesday and Friday at 10 a.m. Card games: bid euchre, Monday and Friday at 7 p.m., Wednesday, 1 p.m.; six-hand bid euchre, Tuesday at 12:30 p.m.; cribbage, Tuesday at 7 p.m.; bridge, Wednesday at 7:30 p.m.; and duplicate bridge, Thursday at 7 p.m. We welcome all newcomers. For more information, call 905-643-4563.

CALORIE COUNTERS

Canadian Calorie Counters Branch 1 meets every Tuesday morning from 10:30 a.m. until noon. Weigh in at 10:45 a.m, YWCA 75 McNab St. S. Fully accessible, air conditioned comfort. For more info, call 905-529-3547 (no calls after 8 p.m. please).

CRIBBAGE PLAYERS WANTED

Join the fun Wednesday afternoon at the Stoney Creek Seniors Club 60 - open to anyone 55. Cards, companionship, competition and all-round fun. For further information, call Nancy at 905-662-9102 or Club 60 at 905-664-6110.

VOLUNTEERS NEEDED

Pine Villa Nursing Home and New Village Retirement Home are recruiting volunteers. There are a variety of opportunities to choose from and times are flexible. We are located at 490 Hwy. 8. If interested, please call 905-573-4929.