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Saturday, Jan. 10

FREE COMMUNITY SUPPER, 5 p.m. at St. Chad's Anglican Church, 1695 Dufferin St. at St. Clair Avenue. Call 416-652-1794.

Wednesday, Jan. 14

MOUNT DENNIS COMMUNITY Association hosts a public meeting to provide updates on issues such as the Metrus application for the former Kodak lands, Blue-22 and the air-rail link, the community centre, Action for Neighbourhood Change. Doors open at 6:30 p.m. meeting runs from 7 to 9 p.m. Childcare is available. Refreshments. Mount Dennis Legion Hall, 1050 Weston Rd.

THE CHILDREN'S AID Society of Toronto is holding an information meeting about becoming a foster parent at 7 p.m. Registration is required, call 416-924-4640, ext. 3513.

Friday, Jan. 16

COMMUNITY KITCHEN AT Mount Dennis United Church, 71 Guestville Ave., starts today and runs Fridays from 6 to 9 p.m. Entrance and parking is on Dennis Avenue. It's an opportunity to meet, cook and eat with your neighbours. All welcome.

Wednesday, Jan. 21

MOUNT DENNIS LEGION is hosting a Casino Rama day trip, board bus at 8:15 a.m. in the parking lot at 1050 Weston Rd. for an 8:30 a.m. departure. Tickets are $3 and include a buffet lunch at Rama. Return to legion by 5 p.m. All welcome. Call 416-767-0231.

Sunday, Feb. 1

BETH TZEDEC MEN'S Club will be joining the Federation of Men's Clubs of the Conservative Movement throughout the world for the World Wide Wrap at the Beth Tzedec Synagogue, at 1700 Bathurst St. Attend the morning Shacharit services at 9 a.m. and perform the mitzvah of putting on tefillin. Men's club members and clergy will be available to instruct and assist. A breakfast and speaker Rabbi Sean Gorman will follow the service. Call 416-781-3511.

Monday, Feb. 2

BETH TZEDEC CONGREGATION Haverim Program presents The Great Synagogues of Europe by Corey Keeble, from the ROM at the Nathan O. and Roey Hurwich boardroom, 1700 Bathurst St. Cost is $3. Call 416-781-3511.

Saturday, Feb. 14

BETH TZEDEC CONGREGATION at 1700 Bathurst St. presents the Gift of Gratefulness, which is the central spiritual concept of religious life. Service at 8:45 a.m. with Rabbi Glazer. Pulpit lecture is titled If You Had To Choose One Commandment. Lecture in Hendeles Chapel following service. Talk during Seudah-Shelisheet. Service starts at 5 p.m. Call 416-781-3511.

Announcements

CENTRAL TECH HIGH School alumni are on a membership drive and are holding their first event, a meet and greet, on Friday, March 27 at 6 p.m. at St. Michaels and the Angels Church, 611 St. Clair Ave. W., near Bathurst Street. RSVP to Maurice at 416-651-4665.

YORK WEST SENIORS, 1091 Weston Rd., is taking registration for 2009 members and programs. Call for the program lineup at 416-245-4395.

THE MOUNT ZION Apostolic Church of Canada, which was at 106-108 Holland Park Ave. for the past 30 years, has relocated to a new facility at 30 Pemican Ct. in North York.

FREE YOGA CLASSES at Mount Dennis United Church, 71 Guestville Ave., Wednesdays and Fridays from 7 to 8:30 p.m. Wear comfortable clothing, mats provided. Everyone welcome.

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.

YORK WEST ACTIVE Living Centre, 1901 Weston Rd., now offers social transportation. Call 416-245-4395 to book a ride.

Volunteers

ST. CLAIR WEST Services for Seniors, 2562 Eglinton Ave. W., needs volunteer Meals on Wheels runners, Monday to Friday, two shifts: 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. and 2:30 to 4:30 p.m. If interested, call Lise at 416-787-2114, ext. 207.

UNIVERSITY AND HIGH school students needed to be volunteer tutors to children aged six to 13. Focus will be on math, English, French, reading and spelling. Sessions run Saturdays, 2 to 4 p.m. at St. David's Church, 1796 Lawrence Ave. W. Call 416-249-4681. 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.

Ongoing

MOUNT DENNIS LEGION, 1050 Weston Rd., hosts a trivia quiz on the second Friday of each month. Join in for a weekly Friday barbecue from 6 to 7:30 p.m. Call 416-767-0231.

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.

YORK LIONS STEEL band is looking for musically talented, dedicated youth between the ages of 12 to 15 to play the steel drum. Practices are Monday and Thursday evenings at Harwood Hall, 85 Cayuga Ave., near Weston and Rogers roads. Free. Call 416-769-3446 to make an appointment for a tryout.

LEARNING ENRICHMENT FOUNDATION hosts a session for newcomer youth to practice English, get to know other youth and become involved in community groups every Tuesday and Fridays from 4 to 6 p.m. The centre is at 1267 Weston Rd. Call 416-760-2566.

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 welcome to attend. Hosted by Mount Dennis Community Association. Visit www.lefca.org.

DAILY LUNCH PROGRAM, York West Active Living Centre, 1901 Weston Rd., 11:30 a.m. Cost is $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 can upgrade language, technical skills, employment preparation, paid internships at 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.

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 MIKE 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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