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FREE SPRING CONCERT, Cliffcrest Community Centre, 1 McCowan Rd., entitled: 'People Helping Other People,' along with Annual General Meeting, 6 to 8 p.m. Light supper from 5:15 to 5:45 p.m.

SENIORS SPRING LUNCHEON and talk, The Church of the Nativity, 12 Sewells Rd., 12:30 p.m., $3 donation. Topic: Epilepsy and seizures. Call 416-284-2728.

THE GOGOS (GRANDPARENTS) Group host a 'Hat Tea,' St. John's United Church, 2 Nobert Rd., 2 to 4 p.m., admission $10. Men welcome too. All proceeds to go to The Stephen Lewis Foundation's 'Grandmothers to Grandmothers campaign to support those in sub-Saharan Africa raising their grandchildren. For tickets call 416-494-4534 or 416-497-5432.

Saturday, May 10

MULTI-MEDIA DISPLAY LOOKS at the HIV/AIDS epidemic around the world, St. Timothy's Church, 4125 Sheppard Ave., 10 a.m. Call 416-293-5711.

AGINCOURT GARDEN CLUB, annual plant sale, Knox United Church, Centre Hall, 2569 Midland Ave., perennials, annuals, bake table, fresh cut flowers, 9 a.m. to noon.

ANNUAL OPEN HOUSE and barbecue, 43 Division, 4331 Lawrence Ave., E., games, displays, entertainment, prizes and silent auction, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.

HIKE FOR THE Rouge, annual fundraising event, includes Ride for the Rouge bicycle ride, Rouge Valley Conservation Centre, 1749 Meadowvale Rd., 9 a.m.

MINDFULNESS MEDITATION DAY, The Mahavihara Temple, 4698 Kingston Rd., beginners and seasoned meditators welcomed, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. By donation. Call 416-792-5229 to register.

CHARITY BARBECUE DAY, M and M Meat Shops. Between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. receive a hamburger or hot dog, drink and bag of chips for a $2.50 donation. All locations across the GTA. All proceeds go towards the Crohn's and Colitis Foundation of Canada.

Sunday, May 11

GUIDED THEME HIKE, Rouge Valley Conservation Centre, 1749 Meadowvale Rd., 1:30 p.m. Theme: 'Spring wild flower." Dress for the weather, walk goes rain or shine. Lasts about two hours. Call 416-282-8265.

Monday, May 12

AGINCOURT GARDEN CLUB, meeting, Knox United Christian Education Centre, 2575 Midland Ave., 8 p.m., guest speaker: Peter Keeping, topic: new clematis for Ontario, and Bill McGowan on the latest garden tools.

Call 416-752-3615 for more information.

Tuesday, May 13

SERENATA SINGERS PERFORM, Chinese Cultural Centre, P.C. Ho Theatre, 5183 Sheppard Ave., E., 7:30 p.m., tomorrow 1:30 p.m. Sixty-five voice community choir singing international melodies and Broadway show tunes

Tickets $12 in advance, $15 at the door. Call 416-497-5952.

SCARBOROUGH WOMEN'S CENTRE, workshop, 'When A Daughter Loses Her Mother.' Explore how to come to terms with and find meaning in the loss of a mother, facilitator: Nancy Shepherd, 2100 Ellesmere Rd., Suite 245, 6:30 to 8:30 p.m., $5. Pre-registration is required. Call 416-439-7111.

FREE PUBLIC LECTURE, Understanding Reincarnation, Agincourt District Library, 155 Bonis Ave., 6:15 to 7:15 p.m. Call 416-539-0234 or visit www.mantrameditation.ca for more information.

SCARBOROUGH GARDEN AND Horticultural Society, Scarborough Village Community Centre, 3600 Kingston Rd., free lecture on new hostas and compatible plants, 7:30 p.m.

Wednesday, May 14

SPRING BUFFET LUNCHEON, Iondale Heights United Church, 115 Ionview Rd., noon to 2 p.m. Cost $12. Includes buffet lunch, dessert and beverages. Call 416-759-4224 for more information or to buy advance tickets.

Volunteers

BIG BROTHERS OF Toronto need male volunteers over the age of 18 to be a friend and mentor to children and youth. More than 300 children and youth are waiting for that special friend. For more information on how to get involved visit us at www.bbbst.com.

HOSPICE SCARBOROUGH SEEKS volunteers for compassionate care in the home to persons living with a progressive life-threatening illness. Providing emotional, respite and bereavement support to families. You must live in the Scarborough area, make a one year commitment and two to four hours a week. Interested candidate must be willing to complete a 35 hour training program. Call Sony Singh at 905-479-3201, ext. 5107 or e-mail sony.singh@von.ca for more information.

LEISUREWORLD SCARBOROUGH NEEDS volunteers to assist with special events, tuck shop and one-on-one visits. Gain required student hours before school ends. Call 416-264-2301, ext. 209.

CARING CANINE DOCTOR Dogs seek volunteers to bring their friendly dogs to visit patients, children with special needs and elders. Please visit www.caringcanine.ca/volunteer.html for details.

WEST HILL COMMUNITY Services is in need of drivers for its Congregate Dining and Meals on Wheels programs. Drivers must be 18 years of age or older, have own vehicle, valid driver's license and available from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. weekdays. Friendly visitors are also required to be a special friend to a senior or disabled adult. Contact Denise Lillie at 416-847-4127 or e-mail dlillie@westhill-cs.on.ca for more information.

MEALS ON WHEELS program run out of St. Paul's L'Amoreaux Centre seeks volunteers. Call 416-493-3333.

GIRLS IN GRADES 10 to 12 earn community service hours when they tutor girls in grades 4 to 8, Mondays 6 to 7:30 p.m. Training, snacks and TTC tickets provided, YWCA Girls' Centre, 3090 Kingston Rd. Call 416-266-1232 ext. 32.

WARDEN WOODS COMMUNITY Centre, at St. Clair and Warden avenues, seeks volunteers for its programs. Call 416-694-1138.

THE SURVIVOR SUPPORT Program is seeking volunteers to serve as lay grief counsellors. Prospective volunteers should have counselling experience or have been impacted by suicide or a homicide, with at least two years since the loss. Contact the Distress Centre of Toronto at 416-595-1716 or e-mail alex@torontodistresscentre.com or visit www.torontodistresscentre.com for more information.

ST. PAUL'S L'AMOREAUX Centre is recruiting health promotion volunteers who can commit at least four hours a week in community outreach. Orientation and training provided. Please call Elsa at 416-493-3333, ext. 227.

SCARBOROUGH SUPPORT SERVICES seeks volunteer drivers for its Meals on Wheels program. Call 416-750-9885, ext. 231.

Announcements

ANNUAL WEST ROUGE community garage sale, runs May 24 and 25 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., rain or shine. Your driveway or your neighbours. The West Rouge Community is a pocket of streets north to the 401, south to Lake Ontario, west to Port Union Road and  east to Rouge Hills Drive. If you're interested in participating call Georgiana Woods at 416-281-2200. 

ANNUAL PLANT SALE, Knox Presbyterian Agincourt, 4156 Sheppard Ave., 11:30 a.m. Sundays in May. Call 416-293-0791.

ENGLISH CONVERSATION CIRCLE, Tuesday evenings from 6:30 to 8 p.m., The Salvation Army Scarborough Citadel

2021 Lawrence Ave., E. Call 416-759-1721 to register.

ALL AGES CAN sign up for summer soccer with Just For Kicks on Wednesdays from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. and Saturdays from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Just For Kicks Club House, 445 Midwest Rd. unit 35. Programs as low as $59. For details visit www.jfksoccer.com or call 416-285-5425. FREE COMPUTER CLASSES for beginners, eight weeks, PEACE Services at Oxford College, 670 Progress Ave. Space is limited. Call 416-410-1414.

IODE GERANIUM SALE, support the IODE's various projects and fundraisers. Orders must be picked up on May 10, Stephen Leacock Arena, 2520 Birchmount Rd., 9 to 11 a.m. Call 416-429-5173 or 416-497-5727.

SCARBOROUGH SENIOR MEN'S Slo-Pitch League requires new recruits, 55 years of age and over, games played at L'Amoreaux Sports Centre, 300 Silver Springs Blvd., Tuesdays and Thursdays from 9 a.m. to noon. Call Joe at 416-439-6475 or Ray at 416-492-5195.

FREE CAREER AND employment services for women, including assessments for skilled trades and apprenticeship, individual and group settings available. Two Scarborough locations. Call 416-283-5229.

COPING IN TOUGH TIMES teaches people on low income how to budget their money within their means, 81 Gilder Drive, main floor, second Tuesday of the month, 6 p.m. Call 416-266-4596 for more information.

PLAYERS WANTED FOR Scarborough's only Major Mosquito double-A baseball team. Boys and girls who were born in 1997 are invited to join. The team holds winter practices every Saturday at 1 p.m. at Agincourt Collegiate Institute, 2621 Midland Ave. For more information including the price, call 416-818-4233. �FREE CAREER AND employment services for women, including assessments for skilled trades and apprenticeship. Individual and group setting available. Two Scarborough locations. Call 416-283-5229 for more information.

CLUB SOLO SINGLES and Couples Dance every Saturday night, Cedar Brook Community Centre, 91 East Park Blvd., 7.30 p.m., to midnight. All welcome. Refreshments served. Dress code, $10. For more information call 416-447-1537.

THE SCARBOROUGH NATIONAL Malvern Soccer Club is accepting registrations for the 2008 Outdoor House League soccer season. For more information call 416-410-7729.

LEARN TO SEW your own clothes, classes for beginners, intermediates and advance, Burrows Hall Community Centre, 1081 Progress Ave. For more information or to register call 416-431-9175.

WEST SCARBOROUGH SENIORS recreation programs, aquafit, swimming, yoga, fitness and computers, from March through to September, 313 Pharmacy Ave., $30. Call 416-755-9215, ext. 237.

FREE ESL ENGLISH classes for landed immigrants and convention refugees who are 18 years of age or older, full-time, part-time, evening and weekend classes, 4002 Sheppard Ave., E., Suite 501. Call 416-299-8118, ext. 0 for more information.

ARTS AND CRAFT instructor and participants needed for program at Warden Woods Community Centre, 74 Fir Valley Court. Course runs every Thursday, from February until June, 2008. Learn how to knit, cross stitch, make jewelry. Instructor will be compensated for mileage. Contact Marcia at 416-694-1138, ext. 160.

YOUTH BADMINTON CLUB geared towards boys and girls ages eight and older, Scarborough Bluffs United Church, 3739 Kingston Rd., free, Saturday morning's from 9 a.m. to noon. Contact Barry Strike at 416-261-3412.

FREE YOUTH DROP-IN, Dorset Park Baptist Church, 1428 Kennedy Rd., every Tuesday and Thursday, grades 6 to 8, 3:30 to 5 p.m., grades 9 to 12, 5:30 to 7:30 p.m.

BOWLERS NEEDED FOR women's five-pin league, Thursdays, 1 p.m., Parkway Bowl, 67 Ellesmere Rd. Call Dorothy Seeds at 416-438-5281 for more information.

DADDY AND ME group, Dorset Park Baptist Church, 1428 Kennedy Rd., Saturdays from 2 to 5 p.m., pre-registration is required. Contact Marcia at 416-752-4100, ext. 225.

PROBUS CLUB SCARBOROUGH Centre seeks new members, social club for retirees, meets the third Thursday of each month, 10 a.m. to noon. Call Doug Spence at 416-497-6950 for location or more information.

SCARBOROUGH WRITERS ASSOCIATION meets every Wednesday to discuss personal writing and poetry, The Jack Goodlad Centre, 929 Kennedy Rd. E., 7:30 to 9:30 p.m. Call Eugenie at 416-759-3340 for more information.

CHILD AND DAD program, The Rouge-River Ontario Early Years Centre, 2041 McCowan Rd., Thursdays from 6 to 7:30 p.m. Call 416-291-7745 or visit www.mfrc.org for more information.

LEARN TO PLAY basketball, East Toronto Basketball Association, St. Dunstan Catholic School, 15 Pharmacy Ave., Fridays, 6:30 to 8 p.m., six to 12 years of age. Call 416-655-0346 or visit www.etba1.com for more information.

SCOTTISH COUNTRY DANCING, Fallingbrook Presbyterian Church, 31 Wood Glen Dr., ages six to 12 from 7 to 8 p.m., adults 8 to 10 p.m., beginners welcome, no partner necessary, every Friday evening. Call 416-286-9755.

POPE JOHN PAUL Catholic High School hosts alumni night. Volleyball, basketball and fitness room, every Tuesday until May, 685 Military Trail, 7 to 9 p.m. Call 416-393-5531 for more information.

THE SALLYANN CAFE, drop-in centre, Salvation Army Scarborough, 2021 Lawrence Ave. E., noon to 4 p.m., every Wednesday, for coffee, snack, a listening ear.

CO-ED VOLLEYBALL PROFESSIONAL training, Dorset Park Baptist Church, 1428 Kennedy Rd., every Saturday from 10:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. Call 416-752-4100, ext. 225 for more information.

Ongoing

STRENGTH TO WALK In Freedom Together, SWIFT, is a free self-help group for people with marital problems, anxiety, phobias, panic attacks and anger management. The group meets every Monday evening at Kennedy Nursing Lodge, 1400 Kennedy Rd., 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Open to all age groups and walks of life. Call 905-707-5691 for more information.

FREE ENGLISH CLASSES for permanent residents and convention refugees, basic to advanced, Monday to Friday 9 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Childcare (31 months to 5 years) and transportation may be provided. Aldebrain LINC Centre- TCDSB, 2155 Lawrence Ave., E. Call 416-750-2070 for more information.

MOM AND BABY program, YWCA Family Support Centre, 3090 Kingston Rd., for moms with babies 0-12 months old. Sing songs, play games, make and take home toys, discuss how babies grow and learn, and share information with other moms. To register, call 416-266-1232, ext. 22.

FREE PARENTING PROGRAMS, WCA Family Support Centre, 3090 Kingston Road. Learn about parenting styles, child development, practical discipline, communication strategies, ways to build your child's self-esteem and much more. To register, call 416-266-1232.

Saturday night dance club, Birkdale Community Centre, 1299 Ellesmere Rd., LLBO, admission $6, yearly membership $10, ballroom and line dancing, refreshments, door prizes, 7 to 11 p.m., everyone welcome.

PEACE SERVICES SENIORS and elder drop-in, PEACE Services at Oxford College, 670 Progress Ave., every Saturday, 10:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., features indoor games, group discussion, papers and magazine reading, health awareness and seminars, free. Call 416-410-1414.

AL-ANON HOSTS daily and nightly support meetings for relatives and friends of alcoholics. Call 416-410-3809 for more information and meeting location closest to your community.

FREE MATCH CLASSES for adults, every Monday and Wednesday evening, Markham Road and Lawrence Avenue area, pre-registration is required. Call 416-396-6904 for more information.

WEEKLY LEGAL CLINIC, Agincourt Community Service Association, 4155 Sheppard Ave. E., Suite 100, by appointment only. Call 416-321-6912 for more information.

SCARBOROUGH KINGS TABLE Tennis Club meets at J.S. Woodsworth Senior Public School, 120 Sedgemount Dr., 6 to 10 p.m., Monday, Wednesday and Friday. Visit www.skttc.com for more information.

RECREATIONAL VOLLEYBALL AND basketball, Immanuel Child Care Centre, 21 Channel Nine Court, Thursdays, 7:30 p.m. Call Sheila at 416-293-0373.

SUNDAY BRUNCHES HELD the first and third Sunday of each month, Royal Canadian Legion, Branch 258, 45 Lawson Rd., 10 a.m. to noon, menu includes scrambled eggs, bacon, sausage, hash browns, pancakes, toast, fruit, juice, coffee, tea. Everyone welcome.�THE SINGING PILGRIMS, group of retired and semi-retired men from the GTA dedicated to bringing the word of God in song to seniors in residences and churches, seeks new members. Group rehearses every Thursday from 9:30 to 11:30 a.m., Salvation Army Scarborough Citadel, 2021 Lawrence Ave. E., call 416-438-8552.

SERENATA SINGERS BEGIN new season, former Wilmar Heights United Church, 963 Pharmacy Ave., every Wednesday, 9:45 to 11:45 a.m. Tenors, baritones and basses with some vocal experience are invited to join. For more information call 416-497-5952.

MOMS AND TOTS early years programs, twice a week, St. Joseph's Church, 200 Morrish Rd., infants to five years of age. Call Barbara 416-283-4116 for more information.

FREE ESL CLASSES every Friday evening, St. Matthew's Lutheran Church, 3159 Lawrence Ave. E., 7:30 p.m. Call 416-431-9252.

SENIORS DROP-IN GROUP, North American Muslim Foundation Community Centre, D6-63 Silver Star Blvd., every Tuesday from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., call 416-299-1969, ext. 24.

SWING DANCE LESSONS, Thursdays, 7:30 p.m., no partner needed, first lesson free, Royal Canadian Legion, Branch 614, 100 Salome Dr. Call 416-447-9774.

BIRCHMOUNT BLUFFS NEIGHBOURHOOD Centre opens new location for youth with disabilities, Youth Centre, 2849 Kingston Rd., drop-in activities, social networking, free, attendant services offered for specific events. Call 416-264-1007.

PERINATAL BEREAVEMENT SERVICES Ontario hosts a support group the first and third Thursday of the month in the Port Union and Lawrence Ave. E. area. Call 905-472-1807 to register.

THE BUSINESS BREAKFAST Networking Club, Scarborough chapter, meets every Wednesday, Golden Griddle Family Restaurant, 10 Milner Ave., 7:15 to 8:30 a.m., call 416-261-9388.

CLUB SOLO SOCIAL dance (50 and older), Saturdays, 7:30 p.m. to midnight, couples and singles, Cedarbrook Community Centre, 91 East Park Blvd. Dress code, call Pat 416-447-1537.

International Association of Administrative Professionals helps promote the image of office professionals, third Wednesday of every month, 5:30 to 8 p.m., $20 for non-members, includes dinner, Centennial College Residence and Conference Centre, 940 Progress Ave. Visit www.iaap-hq.org for details.

SCARBOROUGH INVESTMENT CLUB, meets the third Tuesday of every month to learn, discuss and invest in the stock market, $25 per month, YMCA, 230 Town Centre Ct., 6:30 p.m. Call 416-759-1219.

DRUG PROBLEM? Narcotics Anonymous can help. Call 416-236-8956 or visit www.torontona.org.

IMPROVE YOUR ENGLISH, Tuesday and Thursday mornings, 9 to 11 a.m., Connections Intercultural Centre, 5 Treewood St. Childcare provided. Call 647-435-8069.

SENIOR EUCHRE, 55 plus, Thursdays, 12:30 to 3:15 p.m., Birkdale Community Centre, 1299 Ellesmere Rd. Call 416-396-4069.

THE ROTARY CLUB of Scarborough meets every Tuesday at The Scarboro Golf Club, 321 Scarborough Golf Club Rd., 12:30 p.m. for lunch, fellowship and speakers. Contact Michael Cooksey at 416-266-3287 or visit www.rotary.org for more information.

YWCA SOAR to help women facing multiple barriers find jobs, program runs from one to four weeks. Call SOAR at 416-264-7885 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Monday to Friday at 3730 Kingston Rd.

YOUTH AND FAMILY counselling program, Malvern Family Resource Centre. Call 416-284-4654, ext. 28.

FREE LEGAL CLINIC, Malvern Family Resource Centre, 1321 Neilson Rd. Appointments private and confidential. Call 416-281-1376.

GOLDEN YEARS GROUP for visually impaired or blind people, first Wednesday of the month, 1 to 3 p.m., Birkdale Community Centre, 1299 Ellesmere Rd. Call Ellen at 416-438-2403.

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