It's Happening in Scarborough

March 5, 2010

Friday, March 5

SIXTH TORONTO SCOUT group community euchre at Variety Village, 3701 Danforth Ave., 7:15 p.m. Prizes, draw and refreshments. Admission is $6.

SOUP AND SANDWICH lunch arranged by Friday Friends at Bridlewood Presbyterian Church, 2501 Warden Ave., noon to 1:30 p.m. Guest speaker is Barbara Constable. All welcome. Call Jack or Shirley Charleson at 416-321-2849.

Saturday, March 6

THE BARRIE OPP Chorus will perform at Scarborough Bluffs United Church, 3739 Kingston Rd., at 7:30 p.m. Tickets are $15 at the door or by calling 416-267-8265.

FREE TAXATION WORKSHOP at Bridlewood library, 2900 Warden Ave., 1 to 3 p.m., hosted by the Centre for Information and Community Services. In English, all are welcome. To register, call the branch at 416-396-8960 or a library settlement worker at 416-894 2988.

WEXFORD-AGINCOURT BASEBALL registration at McGregor Arena lobby, 10 a.m. to noon. Visit www.wexfordbaseball.com

FREE SCUBA SESSION with the Scarborough Underwater Club Inc., 1:30 to 4:30 p.m. at Scarborough Centennial Recreation Centre, 1967 Ellesmere Rd. between Bellamy and Markham. A fundraiser for the food bank. Bring a T-shirt, bathing suit, towel and non-perishable food item. Register at http://suci.homestead.com/ and go to "New - Discover Scuba".

BIRKDALE SENIORS SATURDAY Night Dance Club at Birkdale Community Centre, 1299 Ellesmere Rd., between Brimley and Midland. Admission $6. Every Saturday; doors open at 7 p.m. Guests, singles, couples welcome.

CLUB SOLO SOCIAL dance: singles and couples welcome Saturdays, 7:30 p.m. to midnight, at Cedarbrooke Community Centre, 91 East Park Blvd. Refreshments, dress code. Call Pat at 416-447-1537.

FREE INCOME TAX clinic for seniors, students and families who meet the income guidelines ($25,000 per individual; $30,000 per family), provided by certified general accountants from CGA Ontario, Toronto Chapter, at Albert Campbell library, 496 Birchmount Rd., 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. To register, call 416-396-8890. Also on April 10.

FAMILY LAW INFORMATION session at Scarborough Women's Centre, 2100 Ellesmere Rd., Suite 245, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Fee is $5. Registration is required, call 416-439-7111, email adminassist@scarboroughwomenscentre.ca or visit www.scarboroughwomenscentre.ca

Sunday, March 7

JOIN CRICKET ENTHUSIASTS from all backgrounds as they play at Malvern Recreation Centre in the gym, 8:30 a.m. to noon. No experience necessary. All ages welcome; a special invitation to females. To register, contact the Malvern Action for Neighbourhood Change office at 416-284-6005 or e-mail tparamsothy@mfrc.org or sbenn@mfrc.org

GAMBLERS ANONYMOUS AT the Salvation Army Cedarbrae Community Church, 2085 Ellesmere Rd., every Sunday at 7 p.m. No fee. Visit www.gamblersanonymoustoronto.org

Monday, March 8

MALVERN MENTORSHIP PROGRAM Mondays and Wednesdays, 3 to 6 p.m. at Malvern library, 30 Sewells Rd. (Neilson and Sheppard area). Students in grades 7 to 12 can get homework help in all subjects as well as information on college, university and apprenticeship programs from University of Toronto Scarborough students. Call 416-396-8969.

ST. ANDREW'S PRESBYTERIAN Women's Group meeting with guest speaker Shelley Ratcliffe, fashion consultant and owner of Fashions That Move, 7:30 p.m. Refreshments following, at 115 St. Andrews Rd., off McCowan, north of Lawrence. Call 416-265-7414.

KIWANIS AKTION CLUB information session at the East Scarborough Boys&Girls Club, 100 Galloway Rd., 1 to 3:30 p.m. The club is seeking new members for the Scarborough area. Individuals 16 and older living with a disability who want to make a difference in their community by volunteering are encouraged to join. Contact Stuart McCormack at 416-281-0262, ext. 223 or smccormack@esbgc.org. Visit www.aktionclub.org

TAXATION WORKSHOP IN Mandarin at Albert Campbell library, 496 Birchmount Rd., 6 to 8 p.m. Newcomers welcome.

MANDARIN BOOK CLUB, discuss a specific Chinese book at each meeting, held at Albert Campbell library, 496 Birchmount Rd., 6:30 to 8 p.m. To register, call 416-396-8890.

AGINCOURT GARDEN CLUB meeting, 8 p.m., topic is seed exchange, question and answer forum with Margaret Nevitt and Charmiene Montgomery (Master Gardeners); sale of garden products by Bill McGowan. At Knox United Christian Centre at Midland and Sheppard avenues. Call 416-752-3615.

Tuesday, March 9

SCARBOROUGH GARDEN AND Horticultural Society general meeting at 7:30 p.m. with Ken Brown presenting Gardening In Small Spaces, at Scarborough Village Community Centre, 3600 Kingston Rd. at Markham Road. Free.

HOW TO BUY a new or used car, a free workshop at Albert Campbell library, 496 Birchmount Rd., 6 to 7:30 p.m., free, hosted by the Centre for Information and Community Services. All are welcome. To register, call 416-396-8890 or a library settlement worker at 416-906-3898.

RELATIONSHIPS AND SELF-ESTEEM workshop at Scarborough Women's Centre, 2100 Ellesmere Rd., Suite 245, 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Fee is $5. Registration is required, call 416-439-7111, email adminassist@scarboroughwomenscentre.ca or visit www.scarboroughwomenscentre.ca

Wednesday, March 10

KNOX NEARLY NEW shop half-price winter clearance sale of men's, women's, children's gently used clothing at Knox Christian Centre, 2569 Midland Ave., 1 to 3 p.m. Parking in the back. Call 416-293-4424.

REGISTRATION NIGHT FOR Milliken No. 1 Softball Association, offering house league softball for kids five to 19 from May to September. Register at Milliken Junior Public School, 130 Port Royal Trail, 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Visit www.milliken1softball.com or call Kristy Keung at 416-321-0892 or Danny Fee at 416-509-5105.

VOLUNTEERS SOUGHT TO lead Rouge Park guided walks: a volunteer leader information session will take place today, 7 to 9 p.m., location to be confirmed. To RSVP or for details, email hike@rougepark.com; an online application is at www.trca.on.ca/getinvolved/volunteer/opportunity.dot?id=75106

Thursday, March 11

NAPP CANADA JOB fair at Centennial College's Student Residence and Conference Centre, 940 Progress Ave., near Hwy. 401 and Markham Road, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Visit www.nappcanada.com

Friday, March 12

DINNER THEATRE AT St. John's United Church, 2 Nobert Rd., near Victoria Park and Hwy. 401. "The Revenge of the Red Feather Ladies" runs March 12 and 13. Dinner is at 6:30 p.m. followed by play. Cost is $25. Call 416-444-0188 for tickets.

JAMES GORDON PERFORMS at 8 p.m. at Birchcliff Bluffs United Church, 33 East Rd. near Kingston and Warden, behind Taylor library. Tickets $20, call 416-264-2235 to reserve. Visit www.borealisrecords.com

SIXTH TORONTO SCOUT group community euchre at Variety Village, 3701 Danforth Ave., 7:15 p.m. Prizes, draw and refreshments. Admission is $6.

Saturday, March 13

WEXFORD SOCCER CLUB house league registrations/spring training program for boys and girls born between 1993 and 2006, at the Golden Mile Mall, 1880 Eglinton Ave. at Victoria Park, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Cash, cheque or major credit cards accepted. Applications available at www.wexfordsoccer.org; email wexfordsoccer@rogers.com or call 416-265-7699. Register also on March 27, April 3, 10, 17 and 24.

WEXFORD-AGINCOURT BASEBALL registration at Bridlewood Mall lobby, 10 a.m. to noon. Visit www.wexfordbaseball.com

ROYAL CANADIAN LEGION Branch 614, 100 Salome Dr. (Midland and Sheppard), is hosting its annual St. Patrick's dinner and dance in the Stan Lister Banquet Room, with DJ Grant Smead. Call 416-293-0872.

THE LAW AND The Prophets, a concert at St. Giles Anglican Church, 35 Kecala Rd., 7:30 p.m. Adults $8. Call 416-755-5316.

SELF-ESTEEM AND assertiveness skills workshop at Scarborough Women's Centre, 2100 Ellesmere Rd., Suite 245, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Fee is $15. Registration is required, call 416-439-7111, email adminassist@scarboroughwomenscentre.ca or visit www.scarboroughwomenscentre.ca

Sunday, March 14

ROUGE VALLEY CONSERVATION Centre guided nature walk with John Foster, 1:30 p.m. Meet at 1749 Meadowvale Rd., north of Sheppard. Rain or shine, wear season-appropriate clothing and hiking footwear. The two-hour walk is pay what you can with a suggested donation of $2. Visit www.rvcc.ca or email info@rvcc.ca

THE MESSY CHURCH for families with children under five, at St. Giles Anglican Church, 35 Kecala Rd., 11 a.m. Call 416-755-5316. Visit www.sgiles.ca for directions.

Announcements

TROPICANA COMMUNITY SERVICES March Break camp, 670 Progress Ave., March 15 to 19, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., for ages six to 11. Cost is $50 for the week. Call Andre at 416-439-9009, ext. 255 to register.

ROUGE PARK GUIDED walks take place during March Break, March 15 through 19. Walks meet at various points in the park. Visit www.rougepark.com for full schedule and meeting point details. Recommended for children seven and older. Younger kids are welcome if in a child carrier; strollers not permitted. Bring water and a snack. Trails could be damp, slippery or muddy so wear proper footwear and dress for the weather. Email hike@rougepark.com or call 905 713 6038 at least a day ahead of the walk.

MARCH BREAK CAMP for children six to 12 at Malvern Family Resource Centre, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., $55 for the week plus $6 yearly membership. Trip to Rogers Centre's Spring Fling is included. Call 416-281-1386 or go to 1321 Neilson Rd.

INCOME TAX CLINIC for low-income individuals and families runs to April 30 at East Scarborough Storefront, 4040 Lawrence Ave. To file, call 416-208-9889, ext. 39.

Volunteers

THE ALS SOCIETY of Ontario is looking for support volunteers to contribute to the emotional, psychosocial and spiritual 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. Contact Louise at 416-227-2252 or louise@alsont.ca

DENTONIA PARK GOLF Course seeks volunteers, April to November, starters, marshalls, support positions. Call 416-861-1774.

EAST SCARBOROUGH STOREFRONT at Lawrence and Overture needs volunteers to prepare basic tax returns for low-income individuals and families. Volunteers must be at least 19 years old with income tax return experience/training, be detail-oriented and have computer skills, and be available for various shifts until May 31. Contact Dip Habib at 416-208-7897 or diph@thestorefront.org

MATURE ADULT VOLUNTEERS needed to work with seniors in a long-term care setting at Bendale Acres, 2920 Lawrence Ave., between Brimley and McCowan. Daytime, weekend and evening hours available for escorting residents in wheelchairs to programs in the home, friendly visiting, special events and others. Orientation and training provided. Contact Selena Lynch at 416-397-7058 or slynch@toronto.ca

THE DISTRESS CENTRES team provides emotional support, crisis intervention and suicide prevention services, and is looking for volunteers. Comprehensive training provided. Call 416-439-0744 or visit www.torontodistresscentre.com

VOLUNTEERS TO FEED feral cats needed one day a week to drive to feeding stations near Eglinton and Warden and Lawrence and Warden. Route will take about two hours; food and training provided. Must have car and be able to work independently. Looking for helpers Tuesdays, Wednesdays and one day on the weekend. Call Joanne at 416-698-3221.

BE A FRIEND or mentor to newcomers through the Host Program, designed to help newcomers overcome the stress of moving to a new country by matching them with volunteers who are familiar with Canadian ways. Each match is expected to meet for one to two hours a week for at least six months. Those interested can contact Rose Chiu at the Centre for Information and Community Services of Ontario, at 416-293-4565, ext. 117 or r.chiu@cicscanada.com

WARDEN WOODS COMMUNITY Centre is looking for sewing instructors, along with drivers and runners for its Meals on Wheels program. Call 416-694-1138, ext. 153.

VHA HOME HEALTHCARE, a non-profit agency with a satellite office in Scarborough, seeks volunteers to visit families with children 0 to six years old in their homes. Call 416-489-2500, ext. 4327 or email rwirt@vha.ca

KIDS ON THE Block disability awareness program seeks volunteer puppeteers. No experience necessary, training is provided. Call 416-964-9095 or email info@kidsontheblocktoronto.com

WEST SCARBOROUGH SENIORS CLUB needs helpers for its lunch and shopping programs. Call Lavanya Savari at 416-755-9215, ext. 226.

Ongoing

FREE ENGLISH CLASSES for landed immigrants offered at the Aldebrain LINC Centre, TCDSB, 2155 Lawrence Ave., second floor, 9 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. daily, levels 1 to 7. Childminding and transportation assistance available. Call 416-750-2070 to register.

MOVE THAT MOUSE computer classes: Web Basics I, II and III, Email Made Easy, and seniors drop-in (first Thursday of every month), at Albert Campbell library, 496 Birchmount Rd., 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. Thursdays until June 30. For details and to register, call 416-396-8890.

ROYAL CANADIAN LEGION Branch 614 at 100 Salome Dr., near Midland and Sheppard invites everyone to join in the fun on Wednesdays 7:30 to 10:30 p.m. and Fridays 8 p.m. to 1 a.m. for karaoke; meat spins on Saturdays 3 to 5 p.m.; dances on Saturdays 8:30 p.m. to 12:30 a.m.; Karaoke on Sundays 3 to 8 p.m. Many other activities during the week, such as seniors carpet bowling, bid euchre, mixed darts. Call 416-293-0872.

MESSY CHURCH IS a once-a-month fun happening for families with children under four. Parents and children are invited to enjoy crafts, music, stories, prayer and food at St. Giles Church, 35 Kecala Rd., at 11 a.m. Visit www.sgiles.ca or call 416-755-5316.

FREE ADULT ENGLISH classes offered by the Toronto Catholic District School Board at Mary Ward LINC and ESL Centre, 44 Kelvinway Dr., Finch and Pharmacy. New classes include grammar in conversation, Saturdays for 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.; Conversation and pronunciation and idioms in conversation Tuesdays and Thursdays, 6:30 to 9 p.m. For details, call 416-397-6046 during class time. For info on all programs, visit www.tcdsb.org/adulted or call 416-397-6540.

SECOND CAREER INFORMATION for anyone who has been laid off since January 2005. You can qualify for government-funded training through the Second Career Strategy, free sessions every Thursday at 9:30 a.m. at Centennial College's Progress Campus, 941 Progress Ave., east of Markham Road. Call 416-289-5123.

TOPS - TAKE OFF Pounds Sensibly - weight loss support group, meets every Tuesday at 10:15 a.m., Bendale Bible Chapel, 330 Bellamy Rd. N. Call Barbara at 416-265-3393.

THE ROTARY CLUB of Scarborough, 231 Scarborough Golf Club Rd., meets Tuesdays, 12:30 to 1:45 p.m. Business owners, managers and professionals are welcome to enjoy a guest speaker, networking and fellowship. Call Michael Cooksey at 416-266-3287 or visit www.rotary.org

SCOTTISH COUNTRY DANCE classes for beginners Mondays, 7:30 to 9:30 p.m. at Grace Presbyterian Church, 447 Port Union Rd., south of Highway 401; $80 for 10 lessons, pro-rated for late registration. No partner required; all ages welcome. Bring soft-soled shoes. Free parking on site. Call Sue Ann Bryce at 416-266-5423 or visit www.rscdstoronto.org

YOGA AND MEDITATION workshop offered free at Albert Campbell library, 496 Birchmount Rd., 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Participants have to wear loose clothing and to bring a yoga mat or towel. Offered March 20, 27, April 24, May 22 and June 19. To register, call 416-396-8890.

ONGOING ESL CLASSES at Grace Church, 447 Port Union Rd., free, 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. Saturdays. Call 416-284-8424 or register online at www.gracewesthill.ca

BELLYDANCE CLASSES OFFERED Thursday evenings, 6:30 to 8 p.m. at Timberbank Jr. Public School, near Birchmount and Huntingwood. Drop-in rate is $20 per class. Email dancer@bwtwist.org or call 416-627-0607.

NEW BEGINNINGS SCARBOROUGH Support Group for widowed, separated and divorced persons meets on the third Sunday of the month, 7 p.m. at Our Lady of Fatima Church, 3170 St. Clair Ave., east of Victoria Park, 416-757-2806. Group also offers retreat weekends and mini-renewals: call 416-921-1163, ext. 2246 for info.

Al-ANON/ALATEEN Family Groups offer help and hope to anyone who has been affected by someone else's drinking. Call 416-410-3809.

SWEET ADELINES, SCARBOROUGH Chorus, women's four-part harmony, is looking for women who love to sing. Weekly practices are 7 p.m. Wednesdays at St. Paul's L'Amoreaux Church, southwest corner of Warden and Finch. Call Harriet at 905-420-9623 or Jessie at 416-431-1403.

SCOUTING REGISTRATION FOR Beavers (ages 5 to 7), Cubs (8 to 10), Scouts (10 to 14), Venturers (15 to 17). To find a group near you call Tracy at 416-282-8116 or visit www.scouts.ca and enter your postal code.

ESL CLASSES AT Grace Church, 447 Port Union Rd., free, Saturdays 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. Call 416-284-8424.

NORTH STAR CRICKET Club indoor practice, 2 to 4 p.m. Sundays at Markham and Finch for ages seven to 17. Fee is $7.50. Call 416-556-5684 or email nscc@nscricket.net

CEDARETTE LADIES BOWLING League is looking for new bowlers on Tuesdays at 12:30 p.m. at Brimley Bowl, 2644 Eglinton Ave. Call Glenna at 416-266-4304.

BRIMLEY BOWL TREVERTON Park League is looking for lady bowlers to play Tuesdays at 1 p.m. Call Carol at 416-757-9227.

AGINCOURT BOWLING LEAGUE is looking for men and women to join a five-pin league Tuesdays at 7 p.m. at Parkway Bowl, Victoria Park and Ellesmere. Contact 416-283-9776 or bhinton@sympatico.ca

BOWLERS NEEDED FOR senior 10-pin league Wednesdays at 9:30 a.m. at Kennedy Bowl, Kennedy Road and Lawrence Avenue. Call Ken at 416-284-4800.

BOWLERS NEEDED FOR five-pin mixed bowling league on Wednesdays at 1 p.m. at Parkway Bowl, for 55 years plus. Call 416-724-5162.

BOWLERS NEEDED FOR the Pin-Ups Women's Five-Pin League, Thursdays at 1 p.m. at Parkway Bowl, 67 Ellesmere Rd. Call Janis at 416-391-2280.

BRIMLEY BOWLING LEAGUE is looking for men and women to join a five-pin league Thursdays at 7 p.m. at Brimley Bowl, Brimley and Eglinton. Dances, euchre nights and banquet. Call Carm at 416-431-8663.

WEXFORD LADIES BOWLING League seeks ladies to join five-pin league on Thursdays 1 to 3 p.m. at Parkway Bowl, Parkway Plaza, 67 Ellesmere Ave., at Victoria Park. Cost $13 per week. Call 416-445-4804.

SCARBOROUGH TUESDAY PROBUS Club, a social club for retired and semi-retired men and women, meets the third Tuesday of each month, 10 a.m. to noon. Call Pat Ison at 416-751-8436 for location and info.

PREGNANCY CARE CENTRE offers compassionate and non-judgemental support, assistance and information to anyone facing an unexpected pregnancy. All services are confidential and provided free of charge. The Scarborough office is at 7601 Sheppard Ave. at Morningside. Call 416-229-2607 or visit www.pregnancycarecentre.org

FREE COMPUTER COURSES for beginner, intermediate, advanced and expert, available to youth 12 plus and adults, at 1275 Morningside Ave., Unit 5. To register, call Malvern Rouge Valley Youth Services at 416-284-9369. Visit www.oneblockatatime.net

SCOTTISH COUNTRY DANCING Fridays at Fallingbrook Presbyterian Church, 31 Wood Glen Rd. Children five to 12 years at 6:30 to 7:15 p.m.; adults 7:30 to 9:30 p.m. No experience necessary. Call Betty Baker at 416-286-9755.

SCARBOROUGH BLUFFS MUSIC, a not-for-profit organization based at Scarborough Bluffs United Church, 3739 Kingston Rd., near Scarborough Golf Club Road, offers piano, guitar and rhythm skills lessons for children in grades 1 to 6, $2 to $7 per class, 4 to 6 p.m. on Tuesdays and Wednesdays. Call 416-266-8352 to register.

TAKE OFF POUNDS Sensibly (TOPS) meets Wednesdays at 6:30 p.m. at Cedarbrae Collegiate, on Markham Road south of Lawrence Avenue. All welcome to join. For details, call Doreen at 416-438-8605.

KNITTING CLASSES AT Warden Woods Community Centre, 74 Firvalley Ct. Come with your own project or choose a pattern; Thursdays from 1 to 3 p.m. Free. A volunteer sewing instructor is also needed. Call Rebecca at 416-694-1138, ext. 132.

SCARBOROUGH SHUFFLEBOARD CLUB meets every Tuesday, 9:30 a.m. to noon, at 140 Commander Blvd. New members welcome; for those 55 and older. Cost is $10 per person. Club runs to June. Call Harold at 416-431-5059.

CANADIAN FEDERATION OF University Women meets at Knox United Church Education Centre, 2569 Midland Ave., 7:30 p.m. Woman interested in fellowship, service to the community and interest groups are welcome. Meetings are the third Monday of every month. Visit http://cfuw-scar.tripod.com/

CLUB SOLOS DANCE for singles and couples every Saturday, 7:30 p.m. to midnight at Cedarbrooke Community Centre, 91 East Park Blvd. Refreshments, dress code. Call Pat at 416-447-1537.

TIME FOR WEE Ones, a free parenting and play group running Thursdays, 9:30 to 11:30 a.m., at Rosewood Church of the Nazarene, 657 Milner Ave. Call 416-298-9932.

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

GOLDEN MILE SENIORS League seeks new members for 10-pin bowling, every Wednesday at 1 p.m. at Kennedy Bowl, on Kennedy Road near Lawrence Avenue. Call 416-431-3918 to sign up.

YWCA TEEN MOTHERS program runs every Tuesday from 4 to 6 p.m. at 2041 McCowan Rd. at Road Rouge Valley Ontario Early Years Centre. TTC tickets, dinner and childcare provided. This free program is for girls who are pregnant or parenting and between the ages of 14 and 22. To register, contact Amy at 416-266-1232, ext 30.

A NON-PROFIT GROUP focussing on Hindi arts and culture (including Bollywood songs) at amateur/beginner level is being formed for mature adults. Anyone interested in joining can contact PK Jain at 416-281-1817 after 7 p.m.

SCARBOROUGH COMMUNITY DIABETES program, held by West Hill Community Services, serves adults with pre-diabetes and type 2 diabetes living in Scarborough; free, flexible appointment times and locations, individual counseling and group education in several languages. Call 416-847-4160.

MOEEN CENTRE FOR physically disabled and developmentally challenged young adults (21 and older) offers a day program, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at 551 Kennedy Rd. Call 416-264-5809 or 416-424-4026. Visit www.moeencentre.org

YWCA MOM AND baby program runs Thursdays 10:30 a.m. to noon for mothers and infants aged 0 to 12 months. Weekly themes, resources, games and songs; share experiences with other mothers. To register, call Maria at 416-266-1232, ext. 22. All programs are free and include a healthy snack.

PLAYING WITH RAINBOWS program for young Tamil women who are permanent residents or convention refugees between 13 and 24 years, focuses on managing stress and anxiety, explores the phenomenon of war and media, teaches coping strategies, enhances self-esteem and self-care. Takes place at YWCA Toronto, 3090 Kingston Rd. at McCowan Road. Call 416-266-0303.

SCARBOROUGH TWILIGHT ROTARY meets at 5:30 p.m. every Tuesday. Call 416-460-0193.

SCARBOROUGH ROTARY MEETS Tuesdays for networking, meal and guest speaker: 7 to 8:30 a.m., noon to 1:45 p.m. and 6 to 7:45 p.m. To register, call Norm Rhora at 416-724-3344.

SCARBOROUGH ROTARY MEETS noon to 1:45 p.m. every Wednesday for networking, meal and guest speaker. To register, call Norm Rhora at 416-724-3344.

SCARBOROUGH ROTARY MEETS Thursdays for networking, meal and guest speaker: 6:30 to 8 p.m. To register, call Norm Rhora at 416-724-3344.

ROYAL CANADIAN LEGION Branch 617 Dambusters holds a country music jam session at 8 p.m. at 937 Warden Ave., north of Eglinton. Everyone welcome; takes place every Friday evening. Call 416-755-2559.

VETERANS AFFAIRS CANADA area counsellor John Lingerfelter visits the Royal Canadian Legion Branch 258 at 45 Lawson Rd. in Highland Creek on the second Thursday of each month at 2 p.m. If you are a veteran or a spouse of a veteran or know of one who may require assistance, come out so that any concerns or questions may be discussed confidentially. You do not have to be a Legion member to obtain assistance. Contact John Bow, Branch 258 Service Officer, at 416-439-6085.

FREE LINC ENGLISH classes offered to landed immigrants and convention refugees 18 years and older, through the CICS LINC Centre; full-time, part-time, day and evening and weekend classes from basic to Level 5. TTC tokens and childcare provided. All clients must be assessed. To register, call 416-299-8118, ext. 0 or drop by 4002 Sheppard Ave., Unit 501, at Kennedy Road.

FAMILY RESOURCE CENTRE (West Hill Community Services) offers programs for children, newborn to six years, and their parent/caregiver, as well as a resource lending library. Drop in to 4110 Lawrence Ave. or call 416-847-4150.

CATHOLIC CROSSCULTURE SERVICES has opened Settlement Integration Place to serve newcomers with their settlement needs at Markington Plaza, 3227 Eglinton Ave. E., Unit 135. Call 416-266-7200.

THE YWCA GIRLS Centre at Kingston and McCowan roads offers a free program for girls aged eight to 11 where they can talk about healthy friendships, gain independence, make new friends and have fun. The STEPS program is every Monday from 4 to 6 p.m. and includes dinner and snacks. To register, call Ashley at 416-266-1232, ext. 31.

CONVERSATION CIRCLES OFFERED every Wednesday, 3:30 to 5:30 p.m., by YWCA Jump for girls aged 13 to 24 who are permanent residents or convention refugees wanting to improve their English. Homework tutoring available; TTC fare and refreshments provided. At 3090 Kingston Rd., at McCowan Road, Suite 205. To register, call 416-266-0303.

FREE ENGLISH CLASSES for permanent residents at Aldebrain LINC Centre, 2155 Lawrence Ave. E. Program runs 9 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. daily, Levels 1 to 7. Childcare and transportation assistance available. Call 416-750-2070.

KNOX NEARLY NEW shop is open Wednesdays, 1 to 3 p.m., offering gently used clothing for the entire family, at Knox Christian Centre, 2569 Midland Ave. Parking in the back. Call 416-293-4424.

EMOTIONS ANONYMOUS, A 12-step self-help group to assist people living with unsolved problems, meets every Wednesday at Burrows Hall, 1081 Progress Ave., at 7 p.m. Everyone welcome. Call Muriel at 905-723-2035.

SCARBOROUGH AMATEUR RADIO Club is interested in passing on the ham radio hobby to anyone who would like to learn about emergency radio communication. The non-profit group offers a course on radio operating practices, regulations and electronics theory to prepare for the Industry Canada examination, weekly on Fridays from 6 to 9 p.m. at Don Montgomery Community Recreation Centre, 2467 Eglinton Ave. E. Course material will be available for purchase upon registration. Visit online at www.ve3we.org or e-mail membership@ve3we.org.

FREE PARENTING PROGRAMS, YWCA Family Support Centre, 3090 Kingston Rd. 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.

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

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

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.

ARISING WOMEN'S PLACE and the Trillium Foundation offer a weekly exercise program of yoga and belly-dancing for women and young girls, The East Scarborough Storefront, 4040 Lawrence Ave. E., Fridays 1 to 3 p.m. Call 416-281-6662 to register or visit www.arisingwomenplace.org.

FREE EXERCISE CLASSES for women, 6:30 to 8 p.m. every Thursday at Warden Woods Community Centre, 74 Firvalley Ct., near Warden and St. Clair avenues. Call 416-694-1138, ext. 160 or 124.

STRENGTH TO WALK In Freedom Together, SWIFT, is a free self-help group for those with marital problems, anxiety, phobias, panic attacks and anger management. The group meets Monday evenings 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.

MOM AND BABY program, YWCA Family Support Centre, 3090 Kingston Rd., for moms with babies, newborn to 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.

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

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

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. Every second Tuesday. Appointments are private and confidential. Call 416-281-1376.

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

 

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