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Sunday, September 7

NEWCOMER YOUTH PHOTO Tour of Downtown Toronto. Meet at 10 a.m. at the Learning Enrichment Foundation's new location, 1267 Weston Rd. Bring your own camera. Call 416-244-8982.

Monday, Sept. 8

YORK SWIM CLUB tryouts and registration for 2008-09 competitive swimming season, Centennial Pool, 2694 Eglinton Ave. W., 5 to 7 p.m. Visit www.yorkswimclub.ca or call 647-223-7946.

Tuesday, Sept. 9

NEWCOMER YOUTH CONVERSATION Circle, Learning Enrichment Foundation, 1267 Weston Rd., 4 to 6 p.m., Tuesdays. Practise your conversational skills in English. Call 416-244-8982.

Wednesday, Sept. 10

CASINO RAMA DAY TRIP hosted by Mount Dennis Legion, board bus at legion parking lot at 8:15 a.m., departure at 8:30 a.m. Bus returns at 4:30 p.m. Tickets $3, includes a buffet lunch at the casino. All are welcome. Call 416-767-0231.

Thursday, Sept. 11

YORK WEST ACTIVE Living Centre hosts day trip to the Shaw Festival, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., lunch included. Call Erin at 416-245-4399, ext. 229.

WELCOME TO OUR World, music, dance and storytelling program, this week: square dance, York West Active Living Centre, 1901 Weston Rd., 7 to 9 p.m. Call 416-245-4395.

Sunday, Sept. 14

GIANT OPEN CRIBBAGE Tournament, Mount Dennis Legion Hall, 1050 Weston Rd., advance registration by Sept. 5 will guarantee 'Moving' or 'Sitting' team preference. Entry fee is $25 per team of two players. Registration on tournament day 11:30 a.m. to 12:15 p.m. Play of 10 games will commence at 12:30 p.m. Cash prizes to the winning teams. Food will be available along with a cash bar. E-mail legionbr31@yahoo.com.

Volunteers

LITERACY AND BASIC Skills needs volunteer tutors adult literacy program. Volunteers meet with English speaking adult learners on a one-to-one basis for two hours a week during the day or evening. A 10-hour training program will start on Sept. 17. Call Carol Visser at 416-396-3466 or e-mail Elaine Leni at literacyandbasicskills@bellnet.ca

ST. GEORGE'S LITERACY Centre is looking for volunteers to help adults with reading, writing and math. One-to-one or in a classroom setting. Call Adela at 416-393-0364.

DRIVERS NEEDED TO deliver meals and transport clients for Humber Community Seniors' Services Inc. Your own car is an asset. Gas reimbursement. Call 416-249-7946.

ORGAN AND PIANO players wanted to volunteer at St. Clair West Services for Seniors. Call Lise at 416-787-2114, ext. 207.

YORK WEST ACTIVE Living Centre, 1901 Weston Rd., is in need of volunteers to drive the group's van. Call 416-245-4395.

Announcements

VENDORS WANTED FOR 8th annual Fall Crafts Sale and Flea Market, Mount Dennis Legion, 1050 Weston Rd., Sept. 27. Call Lee at 416-243-2703 or e-mail legionbr31@yahoo.com.

APPLICATIONS BEING ACCEPTED for medical and social services to be offered at the soon-to-be-opened Mount Dennis Healthcare HUB, York Community Services. Phone or on-site assessments will be conducted prior to an appointment being made. Call 416-653-5400, ext. 1332 for medical intake (includes nurse practitioners and chiropody) or call 416-653-5400, ext. 1334.

COMMUNITY KITCHEN DROP-IN, Mount Dennis United Church, 71 Guestville Ave., Fridays from 6 to 9 p.m. Learn to cook healthy, quick meals and meet new friends. Everyone welcome; child care available. Call 416-884-4791.

FREE COMPUTER ACCESS program, five computers with Internet connection and printing capabilities available for use by anyone in the community, Mount Dennis United Church, 71 Guestville Ave., various times and days throughout the week. Call Mount Dennis Community Association at 416-884-4791 or visit www.piczo.com/mountdenniscommunity.Ongoing

NEWCOMER YOUTH FILM club, 1267 Weston Rd., 4 to 6:30 p.m., Thursday evenings, a new film each week. Discussion to follow. Open to youth aged 13 to 24. Parents are welcome to attend. Hosted by Mount Dennis Community Association. Visit www.lefca.org.

WESTON FARMERS MARKET, Saturdays, 7 a.m. to 2 p.m., Weston GO Station parking lot on John Street, east of Weston Road. Runs until Oct. 25.

DAILY LUNCH PROGRAM, York West Active Living Centre, 1901 Weston Rd., 11:30 a.m. Cost $6, open to adults 55 years and older. Call 416-245-4395.

COMMUNITY ACTION RESOURCE Centre offers newcomer settlement services, Monday to Friday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., in Spanish, Italian, Dari, Pashto, Urdu, Hindi and many more languages, 1652 Keele St. Call 416-652-2273 or e-mail info-keele@communityarc.ca.

SUBSIDY AVAILABLE FOR Hot Meals On Wheels through Humber Community Seniors' Services Inc. Call Laura at 416-249-7946.

MOUNT DENNIS LEGION, Branch 31, 1050 Weston Rd., is looking for new members. Must be Canadian citizen, 19 years and older. Call 416-767-0231.

CROSSING GUARDS NEEDED in 11, 12 and 13 Divisions, pick up an application at any police station or call Luisa Brown at 416-808-1235.

INTERNATIONALLY EDUCATED PROFESSIONALS, upgrade language, technical skills, employment preparation, paid internships. Skills for Change, 791 St. Clair Ave. W. Call 416-658-3101.

COMMUNITY STEWARDSHIP PROGRAM, Green Toronto, weekly meetings, Tuesdays from 6:30 to 8 p.m., Eglinton Flats south-east. Call 416-884-4791 or visit www.piczo.com/mountdenniscommunity.

CARING GARDEN ADULT Day Services, Humber Community Seniors' Services Inc., Monday to Friday, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., 1167 Weston Rd., $20, on sliding scale, subsidy available. Call Seetama at 416-249-7946.

THE SYME 55 Centre, 33 Pritchard Ave., support group to help women recognize and address factors that cause stress, Mondays, 9:30 a.m. to noon, free. To register, call 416-766-0388.

TROUBLED WITH someone's drinking? Contact Al-Anon online at www.al-anon.ca or call 416-410-3809.

COMMUNITY CONNECTION BY Mount Dennis Community Association meets every second Wednesday of the month at 7 p.m., Mount Dennis Legion, 1050 Weston Rd. Call 416-884-4791.

BOYS AND GIRLS Club of Weston-Mount Dennis, 121 Humber Blvd., offers homework club and educational, social and physical activities, Monday to Wednesday, 4 to 7 p.m. Call 416-534-8461, ext. 227 to volunteer.

ALL ADDICTIONS ANONYMOUS for those who have any type of compulsive behaviour. Visit www.alladdictionsanonymous.com or call 416-468-8603.

YOUTH JOB CENTRE by Youth Emergency Services, 2562 Eglinton Ave. W. near Keele Street.

WESTON WEIGHT WARRIORS, Canadian Calorie Counters Branch 766, meets Tuesdays, 7 p.m., St. John's Anglican Church, 2125 Weston Rd. Call Cheryl at 416-762-4562.

CENTRAL UNITED CHURCH quilters group seeks new members. Basic sewing skills required, meets Wednesdays, 9:30 a.m., 1 King St. Call Norma Gordon at 416-244-4888.

OPEN MIC NIGHT for youth 12 to 19, second Wednesday of the month, 6 to 8:30 p.m., Maria A. Shchuka Library, 1745 Eglinton Ave. W.

YORK LIONS CLUB seeks new members. Call 416-469-3446.

NAR-ANON FAMILY group weekly meetings for those affected by someone's drug use. Visit www.naranonontario.com or call the helpline at 416-239-0096.

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