COMMUNITY EVENTS
A directory of what is happening in your community
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ISSUES & INTERESTS The York- Simcoe Naturalists is a young club looking for new members. Contact: Cathryn Rees at 905-775- 7021, e-mail: wilcor@ sympatico.ca.

South Simcoe Community Information Centre "CONTACT" at 146 Victoria St. W. Alliston. Call (705) 435-4900, Fax 705-435-1106. Website: www.csolve.net/-contact, or Email: contact@ focuscdc.on.ca.

Be a face in the fight against cancer The Innisfil Branch of the Canadian Cancer Society needs volunteers. Their involvement enables the Canadian Cancer Society to fund cancer research, provide information, services and to support people living with cancer. Call: 436-1060 or 726- 8032. The Canadian Mental Health Association of Barrie-Simcoe supports the development and continuance of self-help groups as a viable community resource for individuals experiencing difficulties. Self-Help groups can provide; support and understanding through difficult times; an opportunity to meet with others who have experienced similar difficulties; information and education; a safe and comfortable environment; suggestions regarding coping strategies that help to get through difficult times. For further information contact the Canadian Mental Health Association, Barrie-Simcoe Branch at 705-726- 5033 or 1-800-461-4319.

MONDAYS Friends of the Innisfil Library, Stroud Branch, meetings are held the third Monday of every month at 7 p.m.

Gilford and District Horticultural Society meets second Monday of the month from March to November at Churchill Community Centre at 7:30pm. New members are always welcome. Call Judith Rogers at 431- 9278 or Kathy Barraclough at (905)853-8785 for more info.

Al-Anon meetings take place every Monday at Innisfil Community Church at 8:00 p.m. If you have a problem with someone else's drink, come and join the discussion group.

Innisfil Pipes & Drums meet for practice at the Legion in Bell Ewart, 1017 Robinson St. at 1 p.m. Always looking for new members. Phone Ken at (705) 456-3717. TUESDAYS Job Search Assistance, help with job search, resumes, interview tips, job bank internet assistance at the Thornton Library 9:30 - 11:30 a.m. and the Alcona Library from 1:30 - 3:30 p.m. Services provided at no charge by The Employment Outreach Team call Marilee or Kathy at (705) 728-0897 for more information. This initiative is funded by the government of Canada.

Cookstown Computer Club drop-in program for elementary students, 4 to 5 p.m. at the library.

T.O.P.S. (Take off Pounds Sensibly) from 6:30-8 p.m. at the Library, Robert St., Thornton. For information call 739-9226.

Stroud Seniors invite persons 55 + to join them for an afternoon of bid and progressive euchre, refreshments and companionship. 1 to 4 p.m. at St. Paul's Anglican Church Hall, Painswick. Call 436-1628.

St Paul's Anglican Church, located on the corner of Mapleview and Yonge Street, has two new youth and young adult programs. From 6:30 - 8:00 pm will be informal musical jamming sessions for anyone with a voice or instrument. If you are learning to play an instrument or like to sing and would enjoy having some fun and social time with simular minded people, come and join us. For more information, please call (705) 722-7755

St. Paul's Church, Innisfil (corner of Mapleview and Younge Street), Playgroup for tots, moms, dads, caregivers, and grandparents from 9:30- 11:30 am. Come for a social time, friendship, play and snacks. For information, call (705) 431-1694.

The Beta Classes will be held at the Innisfil Community Church starting January 9th at 1pm. Beta is a life changing program and the twelve week course will enable you to live free from fear, stress aniexty and the pain of past hurts and traumas. This program is offered at the Church from 1:00 - 2:30 pm. For more information, call Sherri McLaughlin at (705) 436- 1611. WEDNESDAYS Friends of the Innisfil Library, Lakeshore Branch, meet the third Wednesday of every month at 7:00 p.m. New members are most welcome.

Euchre, bid euchre, Scrabble and cribbage is played at Alcona Seniors club every Wednesday at 12:30 to 3 p.m. at the ABC Hall on the 25th Sideroad below Innisfil Beach Rd. Refreshments and fun days. Bring a bag lunch.

Euchre every 3rd Wednesday of the month at 7:30, Newton Robinson United Church in aid of Gwen Taylor Library. Refreshments.

Weight Loss Group. The Alcona Chapter of TOPS meets at 7:15 at Goodfellow Public School. Call Joan Davies at 436-3197 after 6 and on weekends.

Job Search Assistance, help with job search, resumes, interview tips, job bank internet assistance. On Wednesdays, the mornings are alternated between the Churchill and the Cookstown Libraries from 10:00 a.m. to noon., and every Wednesday afternoon at the Stroud Branch from 1:30 - 3:30. Services provided at no charge by The Employment Outreach Team Please call marilee or Kathy at (705) 728-0897. This initiative is funded by the government of Canada. Euchre at St. Peter's Anglican Church, Churchill is held every Wednesday at 1 p.m. at the parish hall. Please call Reg at 705-456-6801 for information. The Cookstown Co-Operative Playgroup is at St. John's Anglican Church in Cookstown located on Hwy 89, east of Hwy 27. All pre-school children and their care-givers are welcome, as well as new members. The hours will be 9:30 to 12:00 every Wednesday & Thursday. Come out with your pre-school aged children (senior kindergarten and younger), have a snakc, make a craft and meet some new friends. For more information please call Brian Haas at (705) 458-8468. See you there!! THURSDAYS Euchre - Progressive and Bid, every Thursday at 1 p.m. at the Royal Canadian Legion - 1017 Robinson, Bell Ewart 705-436-1144, Betty.

Register for Book Book a six week afterschool program for ages 6 and up from 5-6 p.m. Call Innisfil Public Library, Cookstown Branch at 458- 1273.

Job Search Assistance, help with job search, resumes, interview tips, job bank internet assistance at the Alcona Library from 1:30 - 3:30 p.m. Please call Marilee or Kathy at (705) 728- 0897. Services provided at no charge by The Employment Outreach Team 728-3757, this initiative is funded by the government of Canada.

Barrie Chapter of Schizophrenia Society of Ontario family support group meets the last Thursday of the month at 7 p.m. at the Canadian Mental Health Association, Barrie- Simcoe Building, 39 High St., Barrie. For info contact 726-5033.

Painswick Horticultural Society meets the 3rd Thursday of the month at St. Paul's Anglican Church. Meeting time is 7:30 p.m. New members welcome. For info call Linda Lewer at 436-3908. The Parish of Churchill and Cookstown youth group meets every Thursday from 6:30 to 8:30 pm. Youth between the ages of 9-12 years are welcome to attend regardless of denomination. Please call Pam Gervais for information at (705) 735- 3484.

St Paul's Anglican Church, located on the corner of Mapleview and Yonge Street, has two new youth and young adult programs. From 6:30 - 8:00 pm we are beginning a study comparing the gospels and learning how and why they developed. For more information, call (705) 722- 7755. FRIDAYS The Cookstown United Church Community Youth Group will begin meeting as of October 20th. They will be meeting weekly from 7:00 - 8:30 pm at the Cookstown United Church on 37 Queen Street. Come for crafts, games, movies, fellowship and fun! All are welcome. For more information, call (705) 458-9701. SATURDAYS Barrie Farmers' Market, outside and inside Barrie City Hall. From 8 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Fresh produce and fruit in season. For info please call 739-4204. SUNDAYS Cookstown United Church welcomes all young people from preschool to grade 8 to join in Sunday school at 11am. Sunday's are cool at Cookstown UC, so come and join as we grow in faith and have fun. New this year - join us in making scrapbooks celebrating God's gifts in our lives. For more information, please call Rev. Heather or Kieran Power at (705) 458-9701.

Overeaters Anonymoyus meets at the Mapleview Community Church at 7pm. Do you eat when you are not hungry? Is your weight affecting the way you live your life? It's not what you eat, it's what's eating you! For more information, call Anne at (705) 436-7921.

The Teen Youth Group of the Parish of Churchill and Cookstown meet at St. John's Anglican Church every other Sunday in the parish hall from 12:30 - 2:30 pm. All teens aged between 13-18 years are welcome to join regardless of denomination. Please call Pam at (705) 735-3484 for information. THURSDAY, MARCH 22ND The Simcoe County Quilt Guild will be holding their monthly meeting at 1pm at the ANAF Hall, George Street in Barrie. This month's meeting will include a Merchant's Mall with local shops participating. There will be an opportunity for everyone to purchase lovely fabrics and the latest quilting tools. SATURDAY, MARCH 24TH Stroud Presbyterian Chiurch is pleased to host a chili dinner from 4:30 - 7 pm. Tickets can be purchased at the door. The cost is $10 for adults, $5 for kids 10 and under, preschoolers are free.

Essa Historical Society meets at the Thornton Library on Robert Street starting at 1:30pm. Topics will be annual reports and a historical video. Call Olive at (705) 458-9971 for more informaton. TUESDAY, MARCH 27TH The Bond Head Olde Tyme Fiddle Club will be holding their monthly fiddle dance and jam sessions. All musicians, dancers and listeners are welcome. The fun will take place at the Bond Head Community Hall. It starts at 7pm and admission is $4. For information, call Ralph Finch at (905) 859-2746 or Ralph Price at (705) 853- 3159.

APassover Refresher for Adults will be held at the Am Shalom Synagogue, 767 Huronia Road in Barrie. Come and learn about the Passover story, the story of Exodus from Egypt. This time, not as a children's story, but as adults. This refresher will help to prepare us for the important festival, its rituals and of course, the special Passover Seders that we all work to create. Starting at 7pm, Jack Kugelmass will be the instructor. The cost is free, but if you need more information, call (705) 792-3949. WEDNESDAY, MARCH 28TH The Canadian Cancer Society, Innisfil Branch, will be hosting their 3rd Annual Daffodil Tea at The Wheel in Sandy Cove Acres. Tickets are $4 per person which includes coffee/tea and sweets, and the tea will take place between 1:30 - 3:30pm. Daffodils will be onsale for $6 per bunch or 2 for $10. SATURDAY, MARCH 31ST The Lefroy United Church UCW will be holding a craft sale from 9am until 2pm at the Grange Hall in Lefroy. There will be crafts, baking and lunch. Have a fun time shopping for gifts from yourself and others, and have a break for lunch. Tables for rent for $10 and $15. For information call (705) 456-0255 and (705) 456-2098.

Ivy Minor Baseball registration at the Ivy Orange Hall on the 20th Sideroad of Essa in Ivy from 10am until noon for T-Ball, Rookie Ball, Tyke, PeeWee and Bantam players. For more information, call Christine at (705) 721- 8116 or Charlene at (705) 739-9226. TUESDAY, APRIL 10TH The Prostate Cancer Support Group, Man to Man, will be hosting a Prostate cancer Public Information Night, starting at 7pm at the RVH Auditorium. There will be guest speakers on various topics. Everyone is welcome and admission is free. For more information, call (705) 726- 8032. SUNDAY, APRIL 15TH The Sandycove Tap and Jazz Dancers are sponsoring a special craft show and tea room from 10am until 3pm at The Wheel. Admission and parking is free and there will be craft tables by over 30 residents and there will be draw prizes. Sandycove Tap and Jazz Dancers are a non profit grouyp of women who perform at Sandycove Acres, retirement homes, hospitals, church and other non profit organizations. The money raised will upgrade and add to their costumes.

The gospel quartet Reunion will be performing a Dessert Concert at Innisfil Community Church starting at 6pm. The Dessert is free, but reservations are required. To reserve a seat, call (705) 436-1611. SUNDAY, APRIL 22ND AFashion Show and Tea will be held by the Friends of the Library at 2pm. The Theme is Give my Regards to Broadway. Clothing will be provided by the mrchants from the Cookstown Outlet Mall. There are door prizes and refreshments will be served. The cost is $10 per ticket and you can pick them up at any branch. THURSDAY, APRIL 26TH St. Peter's Anglican Church will be having their annual Ham and Scallop Potato Supper from 5-7pm. Tickets are $10. There will be ham, salads, corn bread, tea, coffee and dessert. Everyone is welcome to attend. For more informatioin, call Maggie at (705) 456-7293. SATURDAY, APRIL 28TH David Wilcox will be performing at Stroud Arena - a fundraiser for the new Rec Centre, in conjunction with ICE Corp.. Tickets will be going on sale in March. For ticket information, call (705) 436-5066 or 1-877-803- 2121. SATURDAY, MAY 26TH Alcona's Largest Garage Sale will be held at the Crossroads Plaza parking lot in Alcona. The fee is $25 for each parking space and the proceeds for the space will go to the new Rec Centre. Empty out those closets and make some cash! Contact Rick to reserve your spot at (705) 436-2826. Book now for your ideal location. THURSDAY, JUNE 21ST St. Peter's Anglican Church will be having a Starwberry Supper from 5- 7pm. Don't miss out on those delicious berries. Tickets are $10. Everyone is welcome to attend. For information, call Maggie at (705) 456- 7293.