Bulletin Board - May 9


Published on May 09, 2008

THIS WEEK

 

  • Annual Plant Sale: The Lincoln Garden Club and Horticultural Society's Annual Plant Sale will be held at the Beamsville Fairgrounds, Fri., May 9 from 3-8 p.m, and Sat.,May 10, 8 a.m to 3. p.m. Shrubs, hanging baskets, annuals, perennials, and great buys. Come early for best selection.

     

  • Silverdale Community BBQ- Fri., May 9 from 5-7:30 p.m., at the Silverdale Hall, 4610 Sixteen Rd, West Lincoln: juicy beef & veggie burgers, hot dogs, and chicken breasts with all the trimmings! Drinks for the kids, coffee or tea for the adults available for CASH DONATIONS. Delicious homemade pie for $1.50 a slice. Penny sale table.

     

  • Craft Sale & Tea Room Fri. May 9 from 2 to 8 p.m., & Sat. May 10 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the Smithville Historic Train Station. The West Lincoln Historical Society will benefit from the Tea Room proceeds. Free Admission.

     

  • Historical Lecture Series at the Lincoln Public Library: Eilieen Moore, "Tintern Memories", May 10. All lectures are free and take place at the Vineland library, corner of Victoria and Frederick. Call Cathy for reservations, details at 562-5711 or simpson@lincoln.library.on.ca.

     

  • Pancake Breakfast: Help us support the community, and take your mother out for Mother's Day, a day early, at the Smithville and District Lions Club Pancake Breakfast on Sat., May 10, at St. Luke's Church, Station St., Smithville from 8 a.m. to noon. The cost is $5 for adults and $2 for children ages 2-5. Everyone is Welcome!

     

  • Grimsby Lawn Bowling Club open house on May 10, 11, 17 & 18 at 2 p.m. and 7 p.m. The club is located behind the Seniors Centre, next to the tennis courts. Wear flat soled shoes and comfortable clothing. Coaching will be available.

     

  • Global Day of Prayer on Sun., May 11 at 7 p.m. Smithville District Christian High School Join with Christians in 208 countries on this Pentecost Sunday as we pray for our community and our world. For more info call 905-957-3569. www.globaldayofprayer.com

     

  • Lincoln History Club will meet Tues., May 13 at the Grimsby Stone Shop on Main St., W in Grimsby. Learn about the history of the stone shop from Rick Manners and Al Jordan.

     

  • VENDORS NEEDED

    Craft & other vendors needed for the Beamsville Strawberry Festival on Saturday, June 21st. Call Barb at 905-563-7274 for more information or e-mail rstones@becon.org

    COMING EVENTS

     

  • Big Brother/Big Sisters Grimsby, Lincoln, West Lincoln 38th Annual General Meeting and Volunteer Appreciation Dinner, May 14, at 6 p.m. at Mountainview Christian Reformed Church, 290 Main St. E., Grimsby. Tickets $12, call 905-945-9353.

     

  • Plant and Yard Sale Sat., May 17, 9 a.m. to noon. Christ our Saviour Lutheran Church, 448 Main St. W., rain or shine.

     

  • Annual Yard sale at Rockway Presbyterian Church, 2100 Reg. Rd. 69. Sat., May 17 from 8:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Household items, baking, plants, furniture, games, yard and garden treasures. Lunch available.

     

  • Plant sale, Sat., May 17 from 8 a.m. to noon, at the Smithville Train Station. Proceeds to Smithville Garden Club.

     

  • Wills Chevrolet: free information sessions, refreshments, take-home gift. Learn about important vehicle functions, and get useful tips for keeping your vehicle looking and running great! Tues., May 20, 6:30 p.m. start. Register: 905-309-3356.

     

  • Springfest: ACRES School Fundraiser Fri., May 23, 4-9:30 p.m. the Ladies Auxiliary Springfest Fundraiser for ACRES (Attercliffe Canadian Reformed Elementary School), at the Attercliffe Canadian Reformed Church, 85948 Canborough Rd (63). Featuring: plants, books silent auction, cotton candy, bouncy castles, games/events for all ages. A tasty menu including a pig roast! free admission.

     

  • Victorian Luncheon St. John's Presbyterian Church Fri., May 23. Lunch: two sittings, 11:30 a.m. and 1 p.m. Small bake sale and quilt display. Silent auction for handmade quilt. For tickets call 905-945-8325 or 905-309-5189. Cost $10 per person.

     

  • 6th Annual Meridian Walk for Families is Sat., May 31 at the Women's Resource Centre in Beamsville. Registration at 9:30 a.m. Fun activities for children, free barbecue. Call 905-563-5910.

    CLUBS/GROUPS

     

  • 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 Angie, 905-309-5289.

     

  • Grimsby Senior Duplicate Bridge Club every Tuesday at 7 p.m. at the Grimsby Seniors Club on Livingston Ave. Bring a partner but if you don't have one, 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.

     

  • Royal Canadian Legion, branch 393, Smithville, Thursday bingo, starting at 6 p.m. Call 905-957-3935.

     

  • Beamsville Legion: Every Saturday, Meat Draw starting at 3 p.m. Open @ noon, 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. All training provided. 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.

     

  • Single Professionals of Niagara, SPAN. An active social club for single, divorced, separated or widowed people. SPAN meets informally every Tuesday, 6-9 p.m. at Bailey's, Hwy 20, Fonthill. Monthly newsletter. Call 905-935-4433 or 905-735-0395.

     

  • Niagara Arms Historical Collectors looking for new members. Learn about fur trading history, join other collectors and re-enactors. Ken 905-563-7175; email: kgl.scribe@sympatico.ca.

    THE ARTS

     

  • Grimsby Senior Concert Choir is inviting new members, aged 55 and over, to join us every Tuesday at 1 p.m. at the Grimsby Senior Centre. Call Sylvia Howe at 905-309-2213.

     

  • 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.

     

  • Bethesda Services Choir Performance level community choir for adults with developmental disabilities. Practices will be one hour long. Call 905-684-6918, ext. 331.

     

  • 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

     

  • 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 and leave a message for Nancy.

     

  • Alzheimer Society of Niagara support group for caregivers meets last Wed., of month 1:30-3 p.m. at 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

     

  • West Lincoln Memorial Auxiliary-Student Volunteers needed in the hospital Coffee Shop, Wards and ER. Dependable students earn your community hours, valuable experience and give back to your community. Contact: hospvolunteers@cogeco.ca

     

  • 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 meet Fridays from 6:30 to 9:30 p.m. at St. Joseph's School, Robinson St., Grimsby. Call 905-335-6913. Donations of Canadian Tire money acepted for Canadian Warplane Heritage Museum.

    SENIORS

     

  • 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.

     

  • 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.

     

  • Line Dancing Mon. and Wed. 1:30-3 p.m. age 55 Beamsville Senior Club, Lincoln Centre, Central Ave. Basics helpful. Call 905-562-6511 or 905-563-7106.

     

  • New: Line Dance Basics for beginners, Guys and Gals, 55 & up. Thurs. evenings 7:30 to 9 p.m. Beamsville Seniors Club, Lincoln Centre, Beamsville. Call 905-563-7106.

    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.

     

  • Lose all that Weight in 2008. Calorie Watchers, every Wednesday evening 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. at the Grimsby Museum, $20 to join, $2 per week. Call Jan 905-643-8263 or Bev 905-952-3223.

     

  • 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.

    ONGOING

     

  • Bingo - every Wednesday at 7 p.m. at the Grimsby Seniors Centre, 18 Livingston Ave. Come join us. Call Alan at 905-309-9044.