It's Happening in York

Monday, March 29

REFLEXOLOGY CLINIC OFFERED at York West Active Living Centre, 1901 Weston Rd. Focus on hands, head, shoulders and feet. Administered by a qualified holistic practitioner. Fees apply. To book an appointment, call 416-245-4395.

Tuesday, March 30

SAFETY COMMITTEE MEETING, Mount Dennis Library, 1123 Weston Rd., 6 to 8 p.m. Residents, community organizations, city staff, police, school board and youth discuss safety issues, develop action plans and explore ways to make the neighbourhood safer. Contact Saleha Nahdi at 647-210-8189 or snahdi@toronto.com

Thursday, April 1

MOUNT DENNIS LEGION, 1050 Weston Rd., is hosting an Easter dance starting at 8 p.m. with DJ Jim Powell. All 19 years and older are welcome. Email legionbr31@yahoo.com or call 416-767-0231.

YORK ARTIST GUILD general meeting, 2694 Eglinton Ave. W., 7:30 p.m. All welcome. Call 416-769-6109.

Saturday, April 10

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

Volunteers

UNEMPLOYED? HAVE PROJECT development experience? Living in or near Weston? Westminster Employment Support Team (WEST) is looking for volunteers to help get this support group started. Contact Rev. Douglas Varey at 416 241-3261 or email douglasvarey@westminsterunited.org

THE APHASIA INSTITUTE seeks volunteers who are patient, compassionate and enthusiastic during weekday hours to assist with group-based and one-on-one conversation for adults with aphasia, an acquired disorder caused by stroke or injury to the brain that affects one's ability to communicate. Volunteers are provided with specialized training. Contact Shannon at 416-226-3636, ext. 26. A one-year commitment is required.

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

WESTON LIBRARY BRANCH is looking for adult, senior and student (completed Grade 9 and up preferred) volunteers for its Leading to Reading Program. Ideal for students needing community service hours. One hour per week to provide individualized help for children in grades 1 to 6. Application forms at the library. Call 416-395-5590.

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 once training is completed. Contact Louise at 416 227-2252 or louise@alsont.ca

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. Call Lise at 416-787-2114, ext. 207.

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., needs volunteers to drive the group's van. Call 416-245-4395.

URBAN ARTS PRESENTS a free after school arts program at 19 John St., near Weston Road and Lawrence Avenue, weekdays 3:30 to 5:30 p.m. until May 28. Learn new techniques from professional and emerging artists. Music, visual arts, creative writing and dance programs available. Daily snacks provided. Call 416-241-5124, email lennox@urbanartstoronto.org or visit www.urbanartstoronto.org

Announcements

BEGINNER COMPUTER CLASSES begin for adults 55 years and older, York West Active Living Centre, 1901 Weston Rd. To register, call 416-245-4395.

YORK LIONS STEEL BAND has openings for musically talented, dedicated youth, aged 11 to 15. Learn how to play the steel drum and travel and perform in cities and towns in Ontario and the United States. An experienced trap drummer is needed. Practices are Monday and Thursday evenings, 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. at Harwood Hall, 85 Cayuga Ave., Weston and Rogers roads area. Call 416-769-3446.

Ongoing

COME AND CREATE on Wednesdays from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. at 1267 Weston Rd., an artistic outlet for newcomer youth to express, create, share and learn from a wide variety of talented artists. The program is free and open to permanent residents and convention refugees between 13 to 24 years. Volunteer opportunities available. Call 416-244-8982.

THE LEARNING ENRICHMENT Foundation's Youth Host Program presents various programs such as language, sports, dancing, homework help and Newsletter Club. Program is free and open to permanent residents and convention refugees between 13 and 24 years. Call 416-244-8982 for locations.

MOUNT DENNIS UNITED Church, 71 Guestville Ave., hosts the Mount Dennis Community Kitchen every Friday from 6 to 9 p.m. Entrance and parking on Dennis Avenue. An opportunity to meet, cook and eat with your neighbours. Free yoga classes every Wednesday and Friday, 7 to 8:30 p.m.

LIVE ENTERTAINMENT AND steak barbecue every Saturday at Silverthorn Legion, 351 Silverthorn Ave., $9. Call 416-653-6757.

YORK WEST ACTIVE Living Centre, 1901 Weston Rd., holds an Eagle Manor Open AA Group in the sun room Mondays at 1 p.m.

FREE YOGA CLASSES at Mount Dennis United Church, 71 Guestville Ave., Wednesdays and Fridays, 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

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.

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

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.

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

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

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 plus 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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