St. Luke's Mens Club Euchre Party Sat., Oct. 11 at 7:30 p.m., church hall, 216 Station St., Smithville. Refreshments, prizes, everyone welcome, call 905-957-8258.

PFLAG Canada, St. Catharines Chapter monthly meeting Tues., Oct. 14, 7 p.m., at the Normandy Building, 111 Church St. Discussion, information and support for families and individuals dealing with issues of sexual orientation or gender identity. Call 905-937-0202 or see www.pflagcanada.ca/StCatharines.htm

Grimsby Historical Society welcomes author Marc Boileau to its October meeting to speak about Canada's clock-towered post offices and other stately federal government buildings, Wed., Oct. 15 at 7:30 p.m. in the Carnegie Building. Members free; $5 for non-members. Everyone is welcome.

Reunion Ladies if you worked at Grimsby Westinghouse Electronic Tube Division, phone Corona 905-563-6186 or Anne 905-945-5054 to confirm your attendance at a luncheon reunion Wed., Oct. 29.

COMING EVENTS

Beamsville Baptist Church 220th anniversary celebration Oct. 17,18,19. Friday, dessert theatre, 7 p.m.; Saturday, crafts, bake table, lunch, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.; Sunday, church service, 10:30 a.m. followed by lunch. Call 905-563-8448.

Harvest Luncheon, Beamsville Senior Citizens' Club, Lincoln Centre, Fri., Oct. 17 from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Soup, sandwich, dessert, coffee or tea, $6 per person.

Lincoln Garden Club will meet Sat., Oct. 18, at Rittenhouse Hall, the Vineland Research Station, Victoria Ave north, Vineland. Social time starts at 9:15 a.m. After a short business meeting, will tour CosMic Plants Inc ( orchid greenhouses). New members welcome. Call 905-563-7108.

Fall Ball. Sat., Oct. 18, 8 p.m. at St. Andrew's Anglican Church Hall. Dancing to DJ John de Jager, raffle, door prizes, bar, lunch. Tickets $10 in advance $12 at the door. Tickets at Church office or 905-945-8894.

Grimsby Seniors Citizens Club Annual October Fling, Sat., Oct. 18, 7-11 p.m. Door and spot dance prizes, Oktoberfest snacks and cash bar. Tickets at $20 are limited and available at seniors centre, 18 Livingston. Call 905-309-2075 or 905-563-9457.

Canadian Federation of University Women will meet Mon., Oct. 20 at 6:30 p.m., Community Room, Great Canadian Superstore, Grimsby. Women who are university graduates are welcome to join.

Ten Thousand Villages Sale, Trinity United Church, 100 Main St. W., Grimsby Fri., Oct.24, 10 a.m. - 8 p.m.; Sat.,Oct. 25, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Trinity Cafe open during the sale.

St. Luke's Anglican Church Fall Bake Sale, Sat., Oct. 25, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. church hall, 216 Station St., Smithville.

Bake Sale to raise money for McNally House, Sat., Oct. 25 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. 148 Central Ave., Grimsby. If weather is not good, will be moved indoors.

Annual Halloween Dance CAW Local 199 Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgendered Committee, Oct. 25, at 8 p.m. at the CAW Local 199 Banquet Hall, 124 Bunting Road in St. Catharines. All ages welcome. The cost is $5 advance and $8 at the door. Costume prizes for the funniest, scariest, most original. DJ for the music. Snacks, and pizza provided. Call 905-687-0701 or e-mail caw_lgbt@mac.com Join us for a great time and to meet new friends.

An evening of Music, Wine, & Cheese on Sat. Oct. 25 @7:30 pm at St. John's Anglican Church on the hill in Jordan. Featuring renowned local songstress Megan Zantingh accompanied by Tatiana Korotkova and followed by a selection of wine & cheese. Adults $15 - students $10. For tickets, call Joyce 905-562-7461 or Brenda 905-563-6191.

Halloween Youth Dance for students in Grades 5-8, Sat., Oct. 25 at Lincoln Centre, Central Ave., Beamsville, 7 to 10 p.m. cost is $6 at the door. Costume prizes. Proceeds to Strawberry Festival 2009. Call Barb 905-563-7274, rstones@becon.org.

All you can eat breakfast buffet: Smithville Ladies Aux. Branch 393 Legion, 172 St. Catharine St., Smithville, Sun., Oct. 26, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Adults $7; 5-10 years $5; under 5 free. Everyone welcome.

Holly Lane Bazaar. Sat., Nov. 8, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at St. Andrew's Anglican Church Hall. Bake table, preserves, knitting & sewing, Treasures from the Attic and more. Lunch $5 11:30 - 12:30.

GROUPS & CLUBS

Books and jigsaw puzzle stand now open at the Grimsby Senior Citizens' Club, 18 Livingston Ave. Lots to choose from, for 50 cents and $1. open Monday to Friday 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Beamsville coffee break: Ladies come join us on Thursday mornings from 9:20-11 a.m. at Providence CRC Church: video series by Liz Curtis Chapman. Nursery and children program available. Call Sara 562-0283 or Ingrid ingrid.kielstra@gmail.com 905-523-7413.

Smithville coffee break: A place where women get to know each other and in a small group discover what the Bible has to say. Tuesdays from 9:20 -11 a.m. at Smithville Christian Reformed Church, Townline Rd. Call Janet 905-957-3438. Pre-school children's programming available.

Ladies Coffee Break, St. Anns Community Church, Thursday mornings 9:20-11 a.m. Join us for an informal time of coffee and bible study as we look at "Encouraging One Another". Child care available. For more info, call the church office at (905) 957-7436 or Mary (905) 562-9764.

Coffee Break: ladies, join us for coffee/refreshments, bible study and fellowship Tuesdays 9:15-11 a.m. Children's Story Hour and nursery free. Mountainview Christian Reformed Church. Call 905-945-0004.

Grimsby/Winona Lake Point Newcomers: are you a 40 woman new to the area not knowing anyone? Would you enjoy meeting other newcomers for social activities and making new friends? Please call Pam at 905-643-2252 or Anne at paquick@sympatico.ca

Smithville Quilters Guild meet fourth Thursday of the month at the Smithville United Church, West St. Smithville from 1 to 3 p.m. Everyone is welcome. Call 905-957-6522.

West Lincoln Lawn Bowling Club, every Thursday at 6:30 p.m. at Green behind the United Church in Smithville. Call 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 905-309-5289.

Grimsby Senior Duplicate Bridge Club every Tuesday at 7 p.m. at the Grimsby Seniors Club on Livingston Ave. No partner? 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 @ 2 p.m., 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 activities. 905-735-5996 or 905-354-6942.

Niagara Arms HistoricalCollectors:new members. Learn about fur trading history, join other collectors, re-enactors. Ken 905-563-7175; email: kgl.scribe@sympatico.ca.

THE ARTS

Grimsby Senior Concert Choir meets every Tuesday at 12:45 p.m. at the seniors' centre. If you're 55 or over we need you. Call 905-945-9831.

If you are age 55 and play a musical instrument or sing and are interested in joining the Beamsville Seniors Choir, we would like to meet you. Please call our new director Ken Roach at 905-563-4532 or Trudy Wissel at 905-563-5857.

The Grimsby Pipe Band has openings for beginners and intermediates on bagpipes and snaredrums. Lessons at St. John's Presbyterian Church. Call Pipe Major Gordon Scott at 905-309-0766 or gjscott78@hotmail.com for piping and edwardsfamily@sympatico for druming instruction.

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 Mondays 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 on Tuesday afternoons and Thursday evenings. 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 @ 905-309-3336.

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, 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, LincolnCentre, 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 Wed. 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.

GrimsbyEmployment 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

Grassie Gospel Church KIDZ KLUB, Monday nights from 6:30 to 8 p.m. 504 Mud St. Call 905-643-1776.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 Squadron parades on Fridays, 6:30 to 9:30 p.m. at St. John School, 5684 Reg. Rd. 81. Sept. - June. Call 289-440-2641.

SENIORS

Line dancing Monday & Wednesday from 1:30-3 p.m. for those 55 at the Beamsville Senior Centre, Central Avenue, Beamsville. Familiarity with the basics will be helpful. For information call Joan, 905-562-6511 (for Mon) or Alice, 905-563-7106 (for Wed).

Introduction to Line Dancing: Seniors 55 Sept. 11 at 1p.m. Thursday at the Beamsville Seniors Centre. To register call Joan at 905-562-6511.

Line Dancing NEW time for beginners. Grimsby Senior Centre, 18 Livingston Ave. Mondays 3:35 to 5 and 6:30 to 7:30. Guys and Gals any age, all welcome. Call 905-563-9457.

Line dancing for guys and gals any age. Levels 1 through 3. Mondays 7:30 to 9 (except last Monday each month) and Fridays 9-11 at the Grimsby Seniors Centre, 18 Livingston Ave. Call 905-563-9457.

VONFoot 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

Jordan Adult Skating Club new season at Jordan Arena Tuesdays and Thursdays ,10 a.m. to noon. Admission $5. Free refreshments. Call Harry 905-935-6423.

Recreational Volleyball for Women (over 14), Lakeview School. Call 905-945-3743.

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.

Count Calories, Lose Weight, Get Skinny and Feel Great! Calorie Watchers, Wednesdays 6:30/7:30 p.m. at the Grimsby Museum, $20 to join, $2 per week. Call 905-643-8263 or 905-957-3223.

TOPS Jordan Station meets Wednesdays at Jordan Station United Church, weigh in 6-6:45 p.m., meeting 7-8. 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, guest speakers. Call 905-945-5576.

TOPS of Smithville Monday at Royal Canadian Legion Hall, 172 St. Catharine St., Smithville. Weigh-in 6-6:30 p.m. meeting 6:30 -7 p.m.