THIS WEEK
Girls Night Out - Friday, June 27 at 7 p.m. at the Women's Resource Centre, Beamsville. This month's movie is August Rush staring Freddie Highmore, Keri Russell and Jonathan Rhys Meyers. Sponsored by Dave Vien of Royal LePage and LA Video. For more info 563-5910.
Poultryfest, June 28, Penny Sale at The Cabin, 125 Griffin Street, Smithville. Tickets are $2. Many prizes to be won: water fountain, cooler chair, antiques, toys, collectibles, clothing items (new), dolls. Tickets on sale the month of June. Draw date June 28 end of the day.
St. Luke's Church Annual Hamburger Roast Sat., June 28 from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. Enjoy two hamburgers, a piece of pie and refreshment for $7. St. Luke's is located at 216 Station St., Smithville. Call 905-957-8258.
Strawberry shortcake social, Sat., June 28 at Smithville Train Station, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Displays, activities, book sale, train club display. Shortcake available from 10 a.m.
Grimsby Garden Club special meeting. Mon., June 30 at 7:30 pm at the Grimsby Seniors' Centre, 18 Livingston Ave. A demonstration on 'Making Hypertufa Pots'. Learn the secrets. Everyone is welcome.
Special Olympics Ontario Grimsby-Lincoln has arrived!! Individuals with an intellectual disability are welcome to join us for Track & Field on Saturdays from 8:30 - 10 a.m. at Grimsby Secondary School. For further information, contact Richard at (905) 309-1519.
Camp Ararat church sponsored Outdoor Daycamp. 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Drama, swimming, crafts, music, special activities. Only $50. June 30-July 4 Ages 7,8,9. July 7 -11 Ages 10,11,12. Go to www.vinemb.ca for details.
Son World "Adventure Park" Summer Camp/VBS is coming to town! On July 21-25, from 9-11:30 a.m., all children going to SK - going to grade six are invited to Mountainview CRC for... TONS of FUN!!! (290 Main St. East) Crafts, games, snacks, music, Bible stories and so much more! (FREE) But... Registration is REQUIRED! (website: www.mountainviewcrc.org ... forms available there soon).
A Vacation Bible Camp is taking place at St. John's Presbyterian Church ! The theme this year is 'Beach Party', and it's is happening from August 18th to 22nd. The cost is free! To pre-register, email steve@stjohnsgrimsby.com. See you there!
VENDORS NEEDED
Erland Lee Museum, 4th annual Country Marketplace, Sat., Aug. 16, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Binbrook Fairgrounds, seeking vendors, crafters, farm and garden producers, call Judith 905-692-4604.
Wanted: vendors and crafters for Christmas Bazaar, Sat., Nov. 15 Royal Canadian Legion, br. 612, Beamsville. Call Nancy 905-563-0767.
COMING EVENTS
1st Beamsville Scouts Car Wash Sat., July 5 from 9 a.m. to noon in the Fleming Chicks parking lot on Ontario St., Beamsville. Cost $4 per vehicle, proceeds to offset Jamboree costs.
CLUBS/GROUPS
West Lincoln Lawn Bowling Club, every Thursday at 6:30 p.m. at Bowling Green behind the United Church in Smithville. Call Keith Evans 905-957-3259.
Come out and play Cribbage every Monday and Wednesday from 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. at the Seniors Centre in Grimsby. Meet new friends, have fun and good conversation over refreshments. Call Angie, 905-309-5289.
Grimsby Senior Duplicate Bridge Club every Tuesday at 7 p.m. at the Grimsby Seniors Club on Livingston Ave. Bring a partner but if you don't have one, call Don Roberts at 905-945-8321, ahead of time and we will pair you up.
Heartfelt Donations "Helping Grimsby Stay Warm". Knitters and Crocheters needed to help bring warmth to a resident of Grimsby. Call Donna at 905-945-1596 or email heartfelt_donations@sympatico.ca.
Soroptimist International of Stoney Creek-Niagara meets 3rd Monday of each month at Orchard Park School at 7 p.m. Call 905-662-1928. www.ecsoroptmist.org.
Free 8-Ball POOL all day Tuesday at the Smithville Legion for members and guests.
Play BINGO on Thursdays at Smithville Legion #393, 172 St. Catharine St. Doors open 5 p.m. shutters 6 p.m. regular BINGO 7 p.m.
Beamsville Legion: Every Sunday, Meat Draw starting at 3 p.m. Open @ noon, free, everyone welcome.
Beamsville Legion: Free 8-Ball pool all day Mondays for members and guests.
Saturday Afternoon Euchre at the Royal Canadian Legion, Beamsville, 2 p.m. sharp. Cost is $5. Prizes for 1st, 2nd and 3rd. All welcome.
GAMRU, Grimsby marine rescue needs volunteer crew members. Call 905-945-3087 or go to Grimsby pumphouse any Wed. evening at 7 p.m.
Community Policing Committee Grimsby & surrounding area. Partnership with NRPS on programs and educating the community. New members welcome, no fees. Call 905-563-8873 or 905-945-2211 ext. 5444, leave message.
SPAN, a social club for single, divorced, separated or widowed people, meets informally every Tuesday, 6-9 pm at Bailey's Highway 20, Fonthill. Members receive a monthly newsletter listing a variety of activities. 905-735-5996 or 905-354-6942.
Niagara Arms Historical Collectors looking for new members. Learn about fur trading history, join other collectors and re-enactors. Ken 905-563-7175; email: kgl.scribe@sympatico.ca.
THE ARTS
Lincoln Concert Band urgently requires clarinet players. Must be able to read music. Rehersals Thursdays at Bennett hall, Beamsville from 7:30 to 9:30 p.m. Call Judy at 905-563-4830.
The Grimsby Pipe Band has openings for beginners and intermediates on bagpipes and snaredrums. Lessons at St. John's Presbyterian Church. For more information, call Pipe Major Gordon Scott at 905-309-0766 or gjscott78@hotmail.com for piping and edwardsfamily@sympatico for druming instruction.
Bethesda Services Choir Performance level community choir for adults with developmental disabilities. Practices will be one hour long. Call 905-684-6918, ext. 331.
Grimsby Knights of Harmony Barbershop Chorus. Fellowship and fun. Calder School, Tuesdays 7 p.m. Call 905-945-3495 or 905-309-6195.
Lincoln Concert Band Rehearse with us at the Lion's Bennett Hall, Mountain St. in Beamsville Thursdays 7:30-9:30 p.m. Call Judy 905-563-4830.
WomEnchant Chorus Monday evenings, 7 - 9 p.m. Trinity United Church, 100 Main St., W. Call 905-309-7575 or WomEnchant@gmail.com.
The Grimsby Scottish Country Dancers meet at Trinity United Church in Grimsby. No partner required. Beginners and experienced dancers welcome. Call 905-945-8787.
Lakeside Pumphouse Artists meet Wednesdays, Pumphouse, Elizabeth St, 1-4 p.m. New members welcome. Call 905-945-3332.
SUPPORT/SERVICES
Glass House mental health support group meets the third Tues. of each month at the Women's Resource Centre, 5032 King St. W, Beamsville from 7-8:30 p.m. Call Colleen @ 905-309-336.
New in Canada? The Host program can help you. Visit us at the Grimsby Employment Centre, Mondays from 2-4 p.m. Call 905-685-6589, ext. 241. Co-ordinated by Folk Arts/Multicultural Centre.
Alanon Family Group. Are you troubled by someone's drinking? Support group meets 8:30 p.m. each Friday at Trinity United Church, 100 Main St., W., Grimsby. Call 905-328-1677.
Rose Cottage Visiting Volunteers Day Program, for people with life threatening illnesses, is held every Wednesday from 1 to 3 p.m. at Maplecrest Ret. Home. Call 905-309-5071 and leave a message for Nancy.
Alzheimer Society of Niagara support group for caregivers meets last Wed., of month 1:30-3 p.m., Grimsby Seniors Centre, 18 Livingston Ave. 905-687-3914.
West Niagara SOS (Survivors of Stroke) Support Group second Thursday of each month, Lincoln Centre, Beamsville, 10 a.m. Support to stroke survivors, caregivers, family members. Call 905-563-9501.
English as a Second Language Class for Adults Free. St. John West Adult Learning Centre, Academy Plaza, Ontario St. Beamsville. Call 905-563-7117.
Employment Ontario Agency, Niagara West Employment & Learning Resource Centres, Beamsville, Smithville, Grimsby. College Entry Prep evening classes, Job Finding Clubs, Mature Worker Employment Support and Computer Upgrading. free. Call 905-563-1515.
The problem: Chronic Anger, The Solution: Pathways to Peace, Anger Management, self-help groups. For more information phone Bill at 905-682-0349.
La Leche League support for breastfeeding mothers. Third Wednesday 9:30 a.m. Women's Resource Centre, King Street, Beamsville. Call Carolyn at 905-563-4785. Babies welcome.
Do you have a disability? Looking to meet new people, reach your goals? Call Carrie, Niagara Centre for Independent Living at 905-684-7111.
Grimsby Employment Help Centre. Free, confidential service offering job search assistance, resume consultation, Internet access, workshops. Funded by Employment Ontario, 39 Main St. W. Call 905-309-5627.
YOUTH ACTIVITIES
Smithville Youth Drop-In Centre - Fridays 7 p.m. to 10 p.m. Come and hang out. Snack bar available. For Grades 7 and up. Smithville United Church Hall, 116 West Street. Call 905-957-7494.Youth Drop In Centre - Fridays from 3 p.m., Faith Family Church Queen St. Beamsville. Call 905-563-1170. Drop by, look around, hang out.
Join the 1626 Army Cadet Corps. Every Wed. 6-9 p.m. at Grimsby Secondary School. Uniform at no cost. Ages 12-19. Call 905-563-3692.
Royal Canadian Air Cadets 62nd Grimsby Phantom meet Fridays from 6:30 to 9:30 p.m. at St. Joseph's School, Robinson St., Grimsby. Call 905-335-6913. Donations of Canadian Tire money acepted for Canadian Warplane Heritage Museum.
SENIORS
Line Dancing every Monday at 7 p.m., Grimsby Seniors Centre, 18 Livingston Ave. in Grimsby. Call Bee at 905-563-9457.
Line Dance Beginners' Class first three Mon. of month, 7-9 p.m. Grimsby Senior Centre, 18 Livingston Ave, 905-563-9457.
Line Dancing, Grimsby Seniors' Centre, Intermediate & Advanced, Fri. 9-11 a.m. Call 905-563-9457.
New: Line Dance Basics for beginners, Guys and Gals, 55 & up. Thurs. evenings 7:30 to 9 p.m. Beamsville Seniors Club, Lincoln Centre, Beamsville. Call 905-563-7106.
VON Foot Care Clinic, Seniors' Centre, 18 Livingston Ave., Grimsby, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. second Wed. each month. By appointment, 905-641-1077.
HEALTH/FITNESS/SPORT
Grimsby Badminton Club meets every Friday 7:30 - 10 p.m. at Grimsby Secondary School. Memberships available, guest fees apply. Beginner to advanced, high school to seniors. We are an OBA affiliated club. Call Gary at 905-945-3146.
TOPS Jordan Station meets Wednesdays at Jordan Station United Church, weigh in 6-6:45 p.m., meeting 7-8. Elevator available. Taking off pounds sensibly, call Marion at 905-562-8233.
Dr. Oz Weight Loss Support Group meets every Thursday at 10 a.m., St. Joseph's Church, Grimsby. Registration $10, no weekly fees. Call Vera, 905-945-8596.
TOPS Grimsby meets Tuesdays, Grimsby Seniors' Centre, Livingston Ave. Weigh-in, 5:30-6:45 p.m.; meeting, 7-8 p.m. Lose weight sensibly, hear guest speakers, have fun. Call 905-945-5576.
TOPS of Smithville Monday at Royal Canadian Legion Hall, 172 St. Catharine St., in Smithville. Weigh-in 6-6:30 p.m. meeting 6:30 -7 p.m.
TOPS Beamsville meets Thursdays @ St. Andrew's Presbyterian Church, 4260 Queen St., Beamsville. Weigh-in 6-6:45 pm. Meeting 7-8pm. For more info call Sue (905) 563-4850.
VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES
Community Living - Grimsby, Lincoln and West Lincoln is seeking volunteers to assist people who have an intellectual disability and for our special events ( Walkathon May 3/08, Festival of Art Sept. 6/08).
Volunteers required for McNally House residential hospice in Grimsby that supports terminally ill individuals and their families. Call 905-745-1957.
Local literacy council requires qualified volunteers to tutor in math, science, social studies and English. Call 905-563-1515.
West Lincoln Memorial Auxiliary looking for volunteers. If you have a few hours a week for a worthy cause, call WLMH at 905-945-2253, ext. 391.
