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.

Get out and walk your block this April. Two out of five Canadians will be diagnosed with cancer in their lifetime. You can help change this statistic by joining the Canadian Cancer Society as a volunteer canvasser for our annual door to door campaign. Volunteers are needed in Alcona, Big Bay Point and Lefroy. For more information, call Andrew at 436- 3107. 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.

Good Food Simcoe is a nonprofit organization bringing the Good Food Box to Innisfil. The box consists of an assortment of fruits and vegetables, much of which is grown locally. The cost is $10 for a small box and $15 for a large box. Orders must be pre-paid in cash and picked-up on the delivery day. They also need volunteers on packing day. For more information or to volunteer, call Cathy at 436- 3178. 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 Mona Rea at 456-0132 or Eveline Teras at 436-4776 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 7 p.m. Always looking for new members. Phone Ken at (705) 456-3717.

St. Paul's Anglican Church at Yonge Street and Mapleview Drive East presents Living the Bible at 7:30 p.m. For more information call 722-7755.

TUESDAYS 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 (705) 424-9433 or (705) 458- 0937. 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 at Yonge Street and Mapleview Drive East hosts a playgroup for parents/grandparents and children from 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. Stringing Pearls from 1 to 3 p.m. contemporary Bible study, Aprons and Briefcases, an opportunity for women juggling many tasks to nurture their spirit on the first and fourth Tuesday of each month from 7:00 to 9:30 p.m. For more information call 722-7755.

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.

The Grange Hall in Lefroy hosts euchre beginning at 12 p.m. Every third Tuesday includes a pot luck lunch. The cost is $2, and there is a 50/50 draw as well. Both regular and bid euchre are played. A charge of 25 cents goes towards prizes. The event is open to everyone. For more information, call the Lefroy United Church at 456-2098. 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 11:30 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. 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!

St. Paul's Anglican Church at Yonge Street and Mapleview Drive East presents morning prayer and study group at 10 a.m. and darts at 1 p.m. For more information, call 722-7755.

Join us at St. Paul's Anglican Church at the Yonge Street and Mapleview Drive East intersection in Innisfil, between 3:30 and 5:30 p.m. for the Pioneer Club. This is a fun life-skills activities program for children from kindergarten to pre-teens. Caring adult leaders assist with this biblebased, kid-focused and flexible children's program that transforms lives by helping boys and girls develop healthy relationships and positive self-image accomplished through teamwork and non-competitive awards program. The registration fee is $25 per child, per term. Call 722-7755 ext. 101 to register. THURSDAYS 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. 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. The Painswick Horticultural Society meets on the third Thursday of each month from March to November. Meetings take place at the St. Paul's Anglican Church hall.

Thornton Happy Social Club meets from 1 to 3 p.m. at the Thornton Lions Hall on Barrie Street in Thornton. Participate in bid and regular euchre, 50/50 draw, lunch and social hour. Admission is $1. Call Maudie for more information at 458-4504. FRIDAYS Euchre - Progressive and Bid, every Friday at 1 p.m. at the Royal Canadian Legion - 1017 Robinson, Bell Ewart 705-436- 1144, Betty. 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.

St. Paul's Anglican Church at Yonge Street and Mapleview Drive East host the Men's Un-Group meetings at 9 a.m. on the last Saturday of the month for breakfast and study of current affairs. Aprons and Briefcases, an opportunity for women juggling many tasks to nurture their spirit, is also held on the second Saturday of each month, from 9 a.m. to noon. For more call 722-7755. SUNDAYS 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 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.

Innisfil Leo Club meeting on the second and fourth Sunday of every month. Come meet new friends, help your community, get your community hours and have fun. The club meets at the Lions Hall at 982 Innisfil Beach Road. New members are welcome. For information call Lynda at 431-6231 or Sharon at 431-6168.

A song circle will be held every second Sunday in Alcona, from 1 to 4 p.m. The event is for acoustic instrument players of all ages and skill levels. For information and directions, call 431- 7182. SATURDAY NOVEMBER 29 Vendors are needed for the Country Christmas Fair, which will take place at Living Faith Community Presbyterian Church, located at 206 Murphy Road in Baxter. For information, or to book a table, call 458- 0562.

The choir of St. James United Church in Stroud will be presenting a Christmas cantata, The Wondrous Story, at 3 p.m. It will be followed by a pot luck dinner. Bring your own plates and cutlery. A goodwill offering will be accepted.

A Christmas craft sale will take place at the Royal Canadian Legion from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. The event is hosted by the Ladies Auxiliary, and will feature slippers, hats, hand knit dolls and a bake table, among other items will be available. A lunch table featuring soups, sandwiches, sweets and a beverage can be accessed for $6. Tables can be rented for $15. For more information, call Betty at 436-1144. The Country Christmas Bazaar at Trinity United Church will take place from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. The church is located on Robert Street in Thornton. Baking, crafts, a white elephant table, silent auction and guests will be on hand. A continental breakfast is available for $4. Tables are still available for rent. Call 458-1353 for more information.

St. Catharines, located on Hearn Street in Bond Head, is hosting its Pre-X-Mas Craft, Art, and Bake Sale. Two floors of crafters will be attending. The event runs from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., with a luncheon served by the church ladies. FRIDAY DECEMBER 5 St. Peter's Anglican Church, located at 6254 Yonge Street in Churchill, is hostings its annual Christmas community dinner from 5 to 7 p.m. This is a free turkey dinner with all the trimmings, offered to the first 150 people in attendance. For further information, call Myrlene at 456-6731 or Linda at 436-9769. Everyone is welcome to attend. SATURDAY DECEMBER 6 A Christmas craft sale will be held at Lefroy United Church and the Grange Hall from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Craft and bake tables, lunch, draws, and a quilt show will be featured. A few tables are still available for rent, call Marilyn at 456-7508 for information.

The Thornton Community Turkey Shoot starts at 10 a.m. at 6831 County Road 27. Only 12 gauge shotguns can be used, for $3.50 per shot. A food booth will be on site. For more information, call Mike at 458-9279. SUNDAY DECEMBER 7 Christmas in the Village will take place at the Thornton Creek Gazebo on Robert Street, from 6 to 7 p.m. There will be a tree lighting, visit from Santa Claus, caroling and hot chocolate and treats for everyone. THURSDAY DECEMBER 11 Barrie Thornton Old Time Fiddlers Night will take place at the Lions Hall on Barrie Street in Thornton. The doors open at 6 p.m. and the music starts at 7 p.m. Admission is $3 per person and children are free. All fiddlers, singers, callers, dancers and listeners are welcome. Call Cec Denney for more information at 458- 9996.

Big Beat North: Dance, Drum and Dream, is an evening of improvisational music. It is hosted by Jerry and Liz Levine and the Healing with Sound Ensemble. It will take place at Am Shalom Sanctuary on Huronia Road in Barrie. The event will take place from 7:30 to 10 p.m. Admission is $20. For more information, visit www.healingwithsound. ca. SUNDAY DECEMBER 21 The Huronia Symphony's Christmas concert will be held at Collier Street United Church in Barrie, beginning at 4 p.m. Tony Gomes will be the guest conductor, with vocalist Heather Bambrick, winner of a 2004 National Jazz Award, performing. The concert also features Barrie resident and harpist Emilie Lom. Tickets are $25, and can be purchased at the door.