THIS WEEK
Dessert Card Party: Grimsby Lawn Bowling Club, Tues., Aug. 26 at the Grimsby Seniors Centre, 18 Livingston Ave. at 1 p.m. Bring a friend, enjoy desserts, tea, coffee, play your game of choice, door prizes. Tickets on sale until Aug. 22 at centre office or call Sandra at 905-309-6493.
Book Sale: The Grimsby Seniors Centre is looking for good quality paperbacks for a September Book Sale. Jigsaw puzzles would also be appreciated. Please drop off books at the centre, 18 Livingston Ave., Monday to Friday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. For information, call Doreen Belton 905-945-8312.
VENDORS NEEDED
Women's Resource Centre Mom to Mom Sale, Sat. Sept. 20, 8 a.m. to noon, Trinity United Church, Beamsville, 4287 William Street - Jory Hall. Vendors needed to sell gently used children's items. Registration fee $20. Proceeds to Women's Resource Centre. Call Kathy Horton 905-563-1957 or email cathy.horton091@sympatico.ca
COMING EVENTS
Barbecue Sept. 3, from 5 to 7 p.m. at St Philip-by-the Lake Church, (Park and Lake) 2 hamburgers, drink and pie for only $6. All welcome.
Golf Tournament: Beamsville Legion His and Hers tournament Sun., Sept. 21, 11 a.m. at Heritage Woods Golf Course, Niagara-on-the-Lake, $25 a person includes golf and a steak barbecue. Sign up now, 905-563-4612.
NEW
Grimsby/Winona Lake Point Newcomers: are you a 40 woman new to the area not knowing anyone? Would you enjoy meeting other newcomers for social activities and making new friends? Please call Pam at 905-643-2252 or Anne at paquick@sympatico.ca
Introduction to Line Dancing: Seniors 55 Sept. 11 at 1p.m. Thursday at the Beamsville Seniors Centre. To register call Joan at 905-562-6511.
Prime Time: Food, Fun and Friendship for those age 55, Wed., Sept. 3, 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. St. Anns Community Church, 5425 Reg. Rd. 69, St. Anns, 905-957-7436. Theme: Community Update; Special guest Katie Trombetta. Barbecue lunch, voluntary collection to cover costs. Everyone welcome.
ONGOING
Come to the Smithville Quilters Guild meetings the fourth Thursday of the month at the Smithville United Church, West St. Smithville from 1 to 3 p.m. Everyone is welcome. Call 905-957-6522.
West Lincoln Lawn Bowling Club, every Thursday at 6:30 p.m. at Green behind the United Church in Smithville. Call 905-957-3259.
Come out and play Cribbage every Monday and Wednesday from 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. at the Seniors Centre in Grimsby. Meet new friends, have fun and good conversation over refreshments. Call 905-309-5289.
Grimsby Senior Duplicate Bridge Club every Tuesday at 7 p.m. at the Grimsby Seniors Club on Livingston Ave. No partner? call Don Roberts at 905-945-8321, ahead of time and we will pair you up.
Heartfelt Donations "Helping Grimsby Stay Warm". Knitters and Crocheters needed to help bring warmth to a resident of Grimsby. Call Donna at 905-945-1596 or email heartfelt_donations@sympatico.ca.
Soroptimist International of Stoney Creek-Niagara meets 3rd Monday of each month at Orchard Park School at 7 p.m. Call 905-662-1928. www.ecsoroptmist.org.
Free 8-Ball POOL all day Tuesday at the Smithville Legion for members and guests.
Play BINGO on Thursdays at Smithville Legion #393, 172 St. Catharine St. Doors open 5 p.m. shutters 6 p.m. regular bingo 7 p.m.
Beamsville Legion: Every Sunday, Meat Draw starting at 3 p.m. Open @ 2 p.m., free, everyone welcome.
Beamsville Legion: Free 8-Ball pool all day Mondays for members and guests.
Saturday Afternoon Euchre at the Royal Canadian Legion, Beamsville, 2 p.m. sharp. Cost is $5. Prizes for 1st, 2nd and 3rd. All welcome.
GAMRU, Grimsby marine rescue needs volunteer crew members. Call 905-945-3087 or go to Grimsby pumphouse any Wed. evening at 7 p.m.
Community Policing Committee Grimsby & surrounding area. Partnership with NRPS on programs and educating the community. New members welcome, no fees. Call 905-563-8873 or 905-945-2211 ext. 5444, leave message.
SPAN, a social club for single, divorced, separated or widowed people, meets informally every Tuesday, 6-9 pm at Bailey's Highway 20, Fonthill. Members receive a monthly newsletter listing activities. 905-735-5996 or 905-354-6942.
Niagara Arms Historical Collectors:new members. Learn about fur trading history, join other collectors, re-enactors. Ken 905-563-7175; email: kgl.scribe@sympatico.ca.
THE ARTS
If you are age 55 and play a musical instrument or sing and are interested in joining the Beamsville Seniors Choir, we would like to meet you. Please call our new director Ken Roach at 905-563-4532 or Trudy Wissel at 905-563-5857.
The Grimsby Pipe Band has openings for beginners and intermediates on bagpipes and snaredrums. Lessons at St. John's Presbyterian Church. For more information, call Pipe Major Gordon Scott at 905-309-0766 or gjscott78@hotmail.com for piping and edwardsfamily@sympatico for druming instruction.
Grimsby Knights of Harmony Barbershop Chorus. Fellowship and fun. Calder School, Tuesdays 7 p.m. Call 905-945-3495 or 905-309-6195.
Lincoln Concert Band Rehearse with us at the Lion's Bennett Hall, Mountain St. in Beamsville Thursdays 7:30-9:30 p.m. Call Judy 905-563-4830.
WomEnchant Chorus Monday evenings, 7 - 9 p.m. Trinity United Church, 100 Main St., W. Call 905-309-7575 or WomEnchant@gmail.com.
The Grimsby Scottish Country Dancers meet at Trinity United Church in Grimsby. No partner required. Beginners and experienced dancers welcome. Call 905-945-8787.
Lakeside Pumphouse Artists meet Wednesdays, Pumphouse, Elizabeth St, 1-4 p.m. New members welcome. Call 905-945-3332.
SUPPORT/SERVICES
Brain tumour support group, fourth Wednesday of month, 7-8:30 p.m. at Wellspring Niagara, 3250 Schmon Parkway, Unit 3, Thorold. For more information call 1-800-265-5106.
Glass House mental health support group meets the third Tues. of each month at the Women's Resource Centre, 5032 King St. W, Beamsville from 7-8:30 p.m. Call Colleen @ 905-309-3336.
New in Canada? The Host program can help you. Visit us at the Grimsby Employment Centre, Mondays from 2-4 p.m. Call 905-685-6589, ext. 241. Co-ordinated by Folk Arts/Multicultural Centre.
Alanon Family Group. Are you troubled by someone's drinking? Support group meets 8:30 p.m. each Friday at Trinity United Church, 100 Main St., W., Grimsby. Call 905-328-1677.
Rose Cottage Visiting Volunteers Day Program, for people with life threatening illnesses, is held every Wednesday from 1 to 3 p.m. at Maplecrest Ret. Home. Call 905-309-5071, leave a message for Nancy.
Alzheimer Society of Niagara support group for caregivers meets last Wed., of month 1:30-3 p.m., Grimsby Seniors Centre, 18 Livingston Ave. 905-687-3914.
West Niagara SOS (Survivors of Stroke) Support Group second Thursday of each month, Lincoln Centre, Beamsville, 10 a.m. Support to stroke survivors, caregivers, family members. Call 905-563-9501.
English as a Second Language Class for Adults Free. St. John West Adult Learning Centre, Academy Plaza, Ontario St. Beamsville. Call 905-563-7117.
Employment Ontario Agency, Niagara West Employment & Learning Resource Centres, Beamsville, Smithville, Grimsby. College Entry Prep evening classes, Job Finding Clubs, Mature Worker Employment Support and Computer Upgrading. free. Call 905-563-1515.
The problem: Chronic Anger, The Solution: Pathways to Peace, Anger Management, self-help groups. For more information phone Bill at 905-682-0349.
La Leche League support for breastfeeding mothers. Third Wednesday 9:30 a.m. Women's Resource Centre, King Street, Beamsville. Call Carolyn at 905-563-4785. Babies welcome.
Do you have a disability? Looking to meet new people, reach your goals? Call Carrie, Niagara Centre for Independent Living at 905-684-7111.
Grimsby Employment Help Centre. Free, confidential service offering job search assistance, resume consultation, Internet access, workshops. Funded by Employment Ontario, 39 Main St. W. Call 905-309-5627.
YOUTH ACTIVITIES
Summer Youth Events every Wednesday evening 7-8:30 p.m. @ Trinity (Grimsby) basketball, gamers, air hockey, video games, rock climbing, paintball and more. Drop in! 100 Main St., W.
Smithville Youth Drop-In Centre - Fridays 7 p.m. to 10 p.m. Come and hang out. Snack bar available. For Grades 7 and up. Smithville United Church Hall, 116 West Street. Call 905-957-7494.
Youth Drop In Centre - Fridays from 3 p.m., Faith Family Church Queen St. Beamsville. Call 905-563-1170. Drop by, look around, hang out.
Join the 1626 Army Cadet Corps. Every Wed. 6-9 p.m. at Grimsby Secondary School. Uniform at no cost. Ages 12-19. Call 905-563-3692.
Royal Canadian Air Cadets 62nd Grimsby Phantom Squadron parades on Fridays, 6:30 to 9:30 p.m. at St. John School, 5684 Reg. Rd. 81. Sept. - June. Call 289-440-2641.
SENIORS
Line Dancing every Monday at 7 p.m., Grimsby Seniors Centre, 18 Livingston Ave. in Grimsby. Call Bee at 905-563-9457.
Line Dance Beginners' Class first three Mon. of month, 7-9 p.m. Grimsby Senior Centre, 18 Livingston Ave, 905-563-9457.
Line Dancing, Grimsby Seniors' Centre, Intermediate & Advanced, Fri. 9-11 a.m. Call 905-563-9457.
VON Foot Care Clinic, Seniors' Centre, 18 Livingston Ave., Grimsby, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. second Wed. each month. By appointment, 905-641-1077.
HEALTH/FITNESS/SPORT
Grimsby Badminton Club meets every Friday 7:30 - 10 p.m. at Grimsby Secondary School. Memberships available, guest fees apply. Beginner to advanced, high school to seniors. We are an OBA affiliated club. Call Gary at 905-945-3146.
TOPS Jordan Station meets Wednesdays at Jordan Station United Church, weigh in 6-6:45 p.m., meeting 7-8. Elevator available. Taking off pounds sensibly, call Marion at 905-562-8233.
Dr. Oz Weight Loss Support Group meets every Thursday at 10 a.m., St. Joseph's Church, Grimsby. Registration $10, no weekly fees. Call Vera, 905-945-8596.
TOPS Grimsby meets Tuesdays, Grimsby Seniors' Centre, Livingston Ave. Weigh-in, 5:30-6:45 p.m.; meeting, 7-8 p.m. Lose weight sensibly, hear guest speakers, have fun. Call 905-945-5576.
TOPS of Smithville Monday at Royal Canadian Legion Hall, 172 St. Catharine St., in Smithville. Weigh-in 6-6:30 p.m. meeting 6:30 -7 p.m.
TOPS Beamsville meets Thursdays @ St. Andrew's Presbyterian Church, 4260 Queen St., Beamsville. Weigh-in 6-6:45 pm. Meeting 7-8pm. For more info call Sue (905) 563-4850.
VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES
FORT seeks volunteers to serve on board for commitment of 3-4 hrs. per month. Three-year term starting in September. Call 905-309-FORT or e-mail resume to thefort@cogeco.net.
Community Living - Grimsby, Lincoln and West Lincoln is seeking volunteers to assist people who have an intellectual disability and for our special events (Festival of Art Sept. 6/08).
Volunteers required for McNally House residential hospice in Grimsby that supports terminally ill individuals and their families. Call 905-309-4013.
Local literacy council requires qualified volunteers to tutor in math, science, social studies and English. Call 905-563-1515.
West Lincoln Memorial Auxiliary looking for volunteers. If you have a few hours a week for a worthy cause, call WLMH at 905-945-2253, ext. 391.
Volunteer at the Heritage Gift Shop and support Jordan Historical Museum. Call Carolyn at 905-562-4849 or drop into store at 3836 Main St. in Jordan.
Benevolent Fund needs volunteers If you have three hours a week to spare, your help is needed. Call 905-945-1516.
Community Support Services of Niagara is seeking volunteers in the Grimsby, Lincoln and West Lincoln areas for: Meals on Wheels, Transportation, Friendly Visiting. Call 905-563-9501.
