DATELINE
Wednesday May 14 2008
WEDNESDAY, MAY 14
VOLUNTEER INFORMATION SESSION: Habitat For Humanity is holding a volunteer information session from 7 to 8:30 p.m. at 268 Rutherford Rd, S., Unit 3. They are looking for volunteers with or without construction experience for their build right here in Brampton. Volunteers are also needed to help with the daily operations of the ReStore. They encourage high school students to earn their community hours working after school or on Saturdays. To register, call Heidi Philips at 905-455-0883 ext. 223 or e-mail heidi@habitatbrampton.com. For more information, visit www.habitatbrampton.com.
GAMES NIGHT: Bramalea Baptist Singles are hosting a games night at 7:30 p.m. at Bramalea Baptist Church, 9050 Dixie Rd. Bring a snack or drink to share or a small donation. For more information, call 905-451-6088 ext. 239 or e-mail quitoe@hotmail.com.
30TH ANNIVERSARY: The Brampton Madoc Softball league is pleased to announce that Mayor Susan Fennell will be in attendance to celebrate their 30th anniversary by “throwing out” their ceremonial opening first pitch at 6:30 p.m. at the Sesqui Centennial diamonds - Diamond 4. They’ve also got a BBQ, and the community is welcome to stay and watch the softball game.
THURSDAY, MAY 15
MEETING: The Brampton Rock and Mineral Club’s monthly meeting will be held at 7:30 p.m. at Knightsbridge Senior’s Centre, 1A Knightsbridge, Bramalea. The speaker is David Bellamy on Water as a geological force. For more information, call Gord Major at 905-792-2918.
SATURDAY, MAY 17
BBQ: Giant Tiger is hosting a fundraising BBQ for The Royal Canadian Legion Branch 609 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Main Street and Vodden. Please come out and lend your support.
DANCE: Parents Without Partners (PWP), a non-profit social support group, is hosting a dance at 8 p.m. at Terry Miller Rec. Centre, Bramalea Rd./Williams Parkway, Brampton. Everyone is welcome. The cost is $15 for non-members and $10 for members, and includes DJ, large dance floor, buffet and prizes. For more information, call 905-463-0864.
PLANT SALE: The Brampton Horticultural Society is hosting a plant sale at 9 a.m. sharp at the Brampton Curling Club, 46 McMurchy Street. Sale will last until they sell out. Come and join the fun and kick-start your garden.
TUESDAY, MAY 20
MEDITATION CLASSES: Kelsang Sangdrub, a Western Buddhist monk, will be instructing meditation classes from 7 to 8:30 p.m. at the Brampton Library Four Corners Branch, 65 Queen St. E. The class fee is $10, but no one will be turned away for lack of funds. You do not have to be a Buddhist to benefit from these classes. For more information, call 905-842-0940.
SUPPORT GROUP: LifeRing Secular Recovery is hosting a support group for people with addictions to openly discuss their recovery at 10 a.m. at the St. Paul’s United Church, 30 Main Street South. People at any stage of their recovery are welcome. Use the rear entrance at the end of the parking lot on John St., as it is wheelchair accessible. No fees or donations are requested. For more information call Garry at 905-320-1703, or visit www.unhooked.com.
CLUB MEETING: BPW Brampton is hosting their May club meeting at 6 p.m. at Portobello Ristorante, 341 Main St. N. This is their annual general meeting and is a great way to get to know what BPW is all about. For more information, contact Linda Barker at lbarker@thepeoplebank.com or 416-343-9124.
WSW: Women Supporting Women in Business will meet from 8:30 to 9:30 a.m. at Fortinos Brisdale (upstairs), Hwy. 7 and Brisdale. The club meets every other Tuesday. WSW is a supportive and friendly environment that provides a medium to help build your business through new sources of leads and referrals. Guests are welcome. For more information, call Mandy Meisner at 905-457-7019.
WEDNESDAY, MAY 21
BREAST CANCER SUPPORT: The Brampton Breast Cancer Support Group meets the first and third Wednesday of every month at Wellspring Chinguacousy, 5 Inspiration Way at 7.30 p.m. They offer friendship, support, and interesting discussions to women diagnosed with breast cancer. A welcome awaits you. Their location is wheelchair accessible. For information, contact Wellspring at 905 792 6480 or Brampton office of Canadian Cancer Society at 905-451-4460. No registration or fees.
Print this article
Email this article
