Friday, March 20SOUTH RIVERDALE COMMUNITY Health Centre, 955 Queen St. E., is looking for candidates for the board of directors of the South Riverdale Community Health Centre (SRCHC), which offers programs and services that work together to improve the overall well-being of the community. The deadline for applications is today. For details, call Ruth at 416-461-3577 ext. 223.
Saturday, March 21
LEASIDE ATOM BASEBALL registration for boys aged 9 to 11, year of birth 1997, 1998 or 1999. The program runs from May to June and in September at Trace Manes Park. To print an application form, visit to www.leasideatombaseball.com and click the registration button or contact Pete Dudley at 416-425-6735. Registration deadline is today.
Sunday, March 22
CONNECT WITH CENTENNIAL College, spring open house, 1 p.m. at its East York campus, the Centre for Creative Communications, 951 Carlaw Ave. Visit centennialcollege.ca/connect or call 416-289-5325.
Wednesday, March 25
HOW TO SURVIVE in Tough Economic Times, a presentation at 7:30 p.m. at Don Mills United Church, 127 O'Connor Dr., at Pape Avenue, with guest speaker Michael Prue, MPP critic on finance. Call 416-425-4951.
Thursday, March 26
INFORMATION SESSION AT East York Employment Centre, 1450 O'Connor Dr., 2 p.m. The session includes how to fill out income tax return forms, what is income tax, tax benefits for newcomers, taxpayer rights and responsibilities, who to call for help. Guest speaker from Neighborhood Information Centre. To register, call 416-615-1515, ext 0.
SPRING, SUMMER AND fall info night at S. Walter Stewart Library Auditorium, 170 Memorial Park Ave., at 7 p.m. We invite you to discover our extensive April to November listing, the best selection of outdoor events in the city. Special guest is Jim Waddington, who will present a slide show presentation on hiking and canoeing in Killarney, focusing on the locations used by The Group of Seven, when they painted In the Park. Everyone welcome. Free parking. Refreshments will be provided. For more information, check www.outingclubofeastyork.org.
Saturday, March 28
USED BOOK SALE at Leaside Presbyterian Church, 670 Eglinton Ave. E., at Hanna Road, three blocks east of Bayview Avenue, 9 to 11 a.m.
Sunday, March 29
EAST YORK BASEBALL Association will hold a one-day in-person registration from 1 to 4 p.m. at Stan Wadlow Community Centre, 373 Cedarvale Ave., near Woodbine Avenue and O'Connor Drive. Visit www.eastyorkbaseball.com.
Tuesday, March 31
EAST YORK HISTORICAL Society meets at S. Walter Stewart Library, 170 Memorial Park Ave., featuring speaker Richard Finnes-Clinton, operator of Muddy York Tours discussing highlights in the development of Toronto over the last 200 years. Refreshments from 7 p.m., presentation at 7:30 p.m. Free.
WOODGREEN EAST YORK Employment Centre, 1450 O'Connor Dr., information session at 1:30 p.m. exploring the idea of being an entrepreneur and exchanging some basic knowledge on what it takes to start your own business. To register, call 416-615-1515, ext 0.
Sunday, April 5
Glebe Presbyterian Church, at 124 Belsize Dr., presents an evening of solo piano music featuring an eclectic program of hymns, spirituals and original works composed by jazz pianist Tom Van Seters at 7 p.m. The cost is $10 or pay what you can. For more information, please call 416-485-1881.
Announcements
THE ALS SOCIETY of Ontario is looking for support volunteers to contribute actively to the emotional, psychosocial and spiritual and well-being of clients and their caregivers. This support can be done a couple of hours per week from home at your own convenience once training is completed. If interested, contact Louise at 416 227-2252 or louise@alsont.ca.
COMMUNITY CARE EAST York is looking for seniors to share crafts or hobbies in their neighbourhood school with grades 4 and 5 students. One afternoon a week for seven weeks starting in the spring. Call 416-422-2026, ext. 239.
COMMUNITY CARE East York urgently needs volunteers to visit seniors in their homes or escort them to appointments. Knowledge of Farsi, Cantonese and Turkish an asset. Call 416-422-2026, ext. 216.
BASEBALL (HARDBALL) IN Leaside with Leaside atom baseball for boys 9 to 11 years of age, year of birth 1997, 1998 or 1999. The program runs from May to June and in September at Trace Manes Park. To print an application form, go to www.leasideatombaseball.com and click the registration button or contact Pete Dudley at 416-425-6735. Registration deadline is March 21.
SENIOR PIANO/GUITAR PLAYER who is also a singer wanted to play occasionally at a seniors residence in the East York. Shows run about an hour and are sing-alongs featuring music from the 1930s and 1940s. Call 416-421-7689.
EAST TORONTO LADIES Bowling League meets Thursday afternoons at 1 p.m. from September to April for five-pin bowling at O'Connor Bowl, 1401 O'Connor Dr., corner of Bermondsey Road. Weekly fee is $10 and covers bowling, weekly draws and year-end dinner party. Members range in age and no previous bowling experience is required. Call club president Marguerite Klyne at 416-751-7599.
NAVY LEAGUE CADET Corps Ark Royal meets Thursdays, Earl Haig P.S., 15 Earl Haig Ave., 6:30 to 9 p.m. Naval Traditions-based program for children nine to 13 years old. Visit www.arkroyal.ca or call 416-897-2882.
EASTWARD BOWLING LEAGUE and social club seeks new members. Group meets every Wednesday at 7 p.m. at O'Connor Bowl, 1401 O'Connor Dr. Call Kitty Sword at 416-759-8319.
ADULT ENGLISH CLASSES for beginner and intermediate students, William Burgess School, 100 Torrens Ave., Monday to Friday, 9 a.m. to noon. Drop-ins welcome during these hours to observe a class.
Volunteers
EASTMINSTER'S OUT-OF-THE COLD PROGRAM at 310 Danforth Ave. offers shelter, a nourishing meal, access to a nurse, hot showers, and decent used clothing every Friday night, starting at 8 p.m. from November until April. Volunteers needed for evening, overnight and breakfast shifts. Contact sspencer55@sympatico.ca or bjwren@rogers.com.
CHESTER VILLAGE HOME for the Aged is looking for friendly volunteers to help in the Village cafe and visit with seniors. Call Andrea Macina at 416-466-2173, ext. 229.
SENIORS WANTED TO share crafts and hobbies with students in grades 4 and 5 at various East York schools, one afternoon a week for seven weeks beginning in October. Call Community Care East York at 416-422-2026, ext. 239.
KIDS ON THE Block seeks volunteer puppeteers for an education disability awareness program. No experience needed. Training provided. Must have own transportation. Call 416-964-9095 or e-mail kob@epilepsytoronto.org.
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.
BETTER LIVING HEALTH and Community Services immediately needs volunteer drivers to deliver meals to seniors. Mileage reimbursed. Two hours a week. Call 416-447-7244, ext. 724.
TRUE DAVIDSON MEALS on Wheels is in need of volunteers. Open Sunday through Friday for delivery. Two-hour commitment between 10:30 a.m. and 2:30 p.m. to deliver meals to seniors and disabled adults. Drivers and helpers needed. No car is required for helpers. Call 416-752-9667.
COMMUNITY CARE EAST York urgently needs volunteers to visit seniors in their homes or escort them to appointments. Knowledge of Greek, Gujurati, Italian or Hungarian an asset. Call 416-422-2026, ext. 216.
CARING CANINE DOCTOR Dogs seek volunteers to bring their friendly dogs to visit patients, children with special needs and seniors. Visit www.caringcanine.ca/volunteer.html.
MEALS ON WHEELS volunteer drivers needed, one hour each week, 10:45 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Monday to Friday, WoodGreen Community Services. Call 416-469-5211, ext. 1146 or 1109 or e-mail volunteer@woodgreen.org.
VOLUNTEERS NEEDED TO visit seniors, Community Care East York. Call 416-422-2026, ext. 216.
Ongoing
DEUTERONOMY, A SERIES of 10 Ecumenical Bible Study sessions, runs Mondays, 9:30 to 11:30 a.m., from April 6 to June 15 at St. John the Baptist, Norway, Anglican Church, 470 Woodbine Ave. Studies are led by Sister Brenda Duncombe D.M.J., a graduate of Oxford University, U.K., will include discussion and questions. There is ample parking. The $25 fee covers all sessions. For information and to register, please call Jean at 416-694-5969. Late registrants welcome.
LEASIDE GARDEN SOCIETY invites gardeners to their monthly meetings held on the second Thursday of every month at the Leaside Library, 165 McRae Dr., 7:30 p.m. Visitors are welcome.
GREEN MINDED FOLK, pub with us: the Toronto-Danforth constituency associations for both the Green Party of Canada and of Ontario jointly hold a pub night at Gabby's, 729 Danforth Ave., near Pape on the last Tuesday of every month. All are welcome. Visit danforthgreens.ca.
FREE DROP-IN skating for older adults on Mondays and Thursdays from 1:30 to 3 p.m. at East York Memorial Arena at 888 Cosburn Ave. Join the group for a coffee social at Stan Wadlow Clubhouse following the skating. Call 416-396-2842.
INTRODUCTORY BUDDHIST MEDITATION classes offered weekly on Mondays at the Coxwell Library, 1675 Danforth Ave., from 7 to 8 p.m. Learn how to meditate and how to use the experience of meditation to positively affect all aspects of your daily life. Join anytime. Call Atisha Buddhist Centre at 416-694-5300 or visit www.meditateinthebeaches.org.
BAD DOG THEATRE presents Theatresports, 138 Danforth Ave., at Broadview Avenue, at 8 p.m. Every Saturday, two teams of improvisers will duke it out on the Bad Dog stage. The teams are comprised of Theatresports alum and improv favourites (Lisa Merchant, Aurora Browne) and some of the Bad Dog's most hilarious up and comers (Alastair Forbes, Kris Siddiqi). Tickets are $10. Call 416-491-3115 to reserve or visit www.baddogtheatre.com.
LEARN TO MEDITATE at Meditation Mondays, 12:30 to 1:30 p.m., at the Ralph Thornton Centre, 765 Queen St. E., 3rd floor. Profoundly grounding and balancing, half-hour walking and sitting meditation using movement, mantra and body awareness. By donation. Call Marlene Kennedy 416-406-0054 or visit online at www.YourBodyTellsTheTruth.ca.
SCRAPBOOKING CLUB AT Don Mills United Church, 126 O'Connor Dr. Organize your pictures while making friends every Thursday afternoon from 1 to 3 p.m. All welcome. Call 416-425-4951.
DROP-IN BRIDGE CLUB, Trace Manes Centennial Building, 110 Rumsey Rd., 1 to 3:30 p.m. Thursdays, refreshments. Call Kay at 416-481-2982.
SENIORS EUCHRE DAY, East York Seniors Club, Cedarvale Branch, Stan Wadlow Clubhouse, 373 Cedarvale Ave., Wednesdays beginning at 1 p.m.
THE DISTRESS CENTRES team provides emotional support, crisis intervention and suicide prevention services to those in need of essential life-sustaining emotional support. Comprehensive training is provided. Call the Distress Centre downtown at 416-598-0166 or visit www.torontodistresscentre.com.
HOME OWNERSHIP FOR low-income families, Habitat for Humanity Toronto hosts an information session on the first and third Tuesday of every month at 7 p.m., 1627 Danforth Ave. To register, call 416-755-7353, ext. 490 or e-mail families@torontohabitat.on.ca.
MINI COMPUTER SESSIONS, Riverdale Library, 370 Broadview Ave. Learn how to use a mouse, search the Internet, register for free e-mail and more. Classes also available in Cantonese and Mandarin. Call 416-393-7720 for dates and times.
DROP-IN BRIDGE, euchre, Stan Wadlow Clubhouse, 373 Cedarvale Ave., Tuesdays from 1 to 3 p.m. Call 416-396-2842.
DROP-IN FITNESS classes every Monday, Wednesday and Friday, Eastminster United Church, 310 Danforth Ave., 9 a.m., mats and hand weights provided, $5 per class to cover rental of space and instructor fee.
THE NORTH LEASIDE Women's group meets Tuesday mornings, Northlea United Church, 125 Brentcliffe Rd., 9:30 to 11 a.m., babysitting provided for newborn to kindergarten.
SATURDAY NIGHT EUCHRE for seniors, 6:30 p.m., East York Community Centre, 1081 Pape Ave. Also, bid euchre on Thursdays at 1 p.m. Call Winnie at 416-423-4910.
BEREAVEMENT SUPPORT GROUP, Community Care East York, 840 Coxwell Ave. Call Brenda or Philomena at 416-422-2026.
EAST TORONTO LADIES five-pin bowling league, Thursdays, 1 p.m., O'Connor Bowl, 1401 O'Connor Dr. Call Marguerite at 416-751-7599.
SUPPORT OFFERED FOR friends and families of people with Down syndrome. Call 416-291-1052.
CENTRAL CONNECTION ART group meets Mondays at Withrow Park's clubhouse, Danforth and Logan avenues. Pay-as-you-go. Visit www.centralconnection.ca.
ALL ADDICTIONS ANONYMOUS for people who have any type of compulsive behaviour. Visit www.alladdictionsanonymous.com or call 416-468-8603.
NEWCOMER OUTREACH PROGRAM by Toronto Police helps new immigrants learn about the role police play in Canadian society and services provided by police. Call 416-808-7070 or visit www.torontopolice.on.ca and click the newcomer outreach link.
TORONTO-DANFORTH ONTARIO Early Years Centres for parents and caregivers of children newborn to six years old, 1102 Broadview Ave., north of Mortimer Avenue with five satellite sites. Visit www.ontarioearlyyears.ca or call 416-425-3636.
NAR-ANON FAMILY weekly group meetings for people affected by someone's drug use. Visit www.naranonontario.com or call the helpline at 416-239-0096.
COMMUNITY COMPUTER CAFE offers free Internet service, faxing and photocopying services and computer courseware training, 2444 Danforth Ave., Monday to Friday 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. and Saturday and Sunday 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Call 416-686-7375.
SUPPORT GROUP FOR stroke survivors hosted by Stroke Recovery Network. Call 1-888-540-6666 for location.
HOME SECURITY AUDIT by officers of 55 Division available. Call Const. Rob McDonald, crime prevention officer, at 416-808-5579.
LA LECHE LEAGUE Canada, Riverdale chapter, 7 p.m., meets every third Wednesday, 715B Danforth Ave. Call Diane at 416-463-4502.
REGISTER FOR SEPARATED Anonymous, which meets Tuesdays. Call 416-283-3305.
KIWANIS CLUB OF East York meets every first and third Tuesday of each month at 6:30 p.m. at York Reception Centre, 1100 Millwood Rd. Call 416-423-3000.
THE BAD DOG Theatre Company, 138 Danforth Ave., presents That Friday Show every Friday at 8:30 p.m. It features Bad Dog students performing open improv and a one-act play. Admission is pay-what-you-can. Showtime is 8:30 p.m. For reservations, show and workshop information, call 416-491-3115 or visit www.baddogtheatre.com.
THE BAD DOG Theatre Company, 138 Danforth Ave., presents Macro Neato every Friday at 10 p.m. featuring a variety of improv styles including games, long-form and directed plays. Admission is $10. Showtime is 10 p.m. For reservations, show and workshop information, call 416-491-3115 or visit www.baddogtheatre.com.
THE BAD DOG Theatre Company, 138 Danforth Ave., presents Harold Night at the Bad Dog, every Wednesday at 8 p.m. Character-based improvised scenes weave together into full-length sets. Admission is $5. For reservations, show and workshop information, call 416-491-3115 or visit www.baddogtheatre.com.
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