Bulletin Board - July 25


Published on Jul 25, 2008

THIS WEEK

 

  • 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. Call Richard at (905) 309-1519.

     

  • Cruise-In on the Parkway with Niagara Corvette Club on Sun. July 27, Reif Estate Winery, 15608 Niagara Parkway in NOTL. Charity BBQ, free admission.

     

  • Summer Youth Events every Wednesday evening 7-8:30 p.m. @ Trinity (Grimsby) basketball, gamers, air hockey, video games, rock climbing, paintball and more. Drop in! 100 Main St., W.

    VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL

     

  • 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 Aug. 18-22. Free. To pre-register, email steve@stjohnsgrimsby.com.

    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.

    COMING EVENTS

     

  • Wills Super Chevy Showdown, Aug. 9, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Wills Chevrolet, 337 Main St. E. Grimsby. Chevy-only car show, charity BBQ, prizes, more. Admission is free.

     

  • Smithville & District Lions Club Annual Golf Tournament, Wed. Aug. 13 at Dunnville Golf & Country Club. 18 holes, shotgun start 12 noon, steak supper, trophies, prizes. $65 per golfer, carts extra. Call Wayne Young at 905-957-2230 for tickets and carts.

     

  • Bethesda 7th Annual Charity Golf Tournament, Sept. 17, Pelham Hills G. & C. Club, Webber Rd. Registration includes: BBQ lunch, prizes, gift bag, buffet dinner and a charitable donation tax receipt. Tickets $150. Call Marg Dearing, 905 684-6918 ext. 319.

    ONGOING

    CLUBS/GROUPS

     

  • FORT seeks volunteers to serve on board for commitment of 3-4 hrs. per week. Three-year term starting in September. Call 905-309-FORT or e-mail resume to thefort@cogeco.net.

     

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

    THE ARTS

     

  • 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.

     

  • 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

     

  • Brain tumour support group, fourth Wednesday of month, 7-8:30 p.m. at Wellspring Niagara, 3250 Schmon Parkway, Unit 3, Thorold. For more information call 1-800-265-5106.

     

  • 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, 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 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 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.

     

  • 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.

     

  • Volunteer at the Heritage Gift Shop and support Jordan Historical Museum. Call Carolyn at 905-562-4849 or drop into store at 3836 Main St. in Jordan.

     

  • Benevolent Fund needs volunteers If you have three hours a week to spare, your help is needed. Call 905-945-1516.

     

  • Community Support Services of Niagara is seeking volunteers in the Grimsby, Lincoln and West Lincoln areas for: Meals on Wheels, Transportation, Friendly Visiting. Call 905-563-9501.

     

  • Volunteer opportunities with AIDS Niagara. Drive clients, work a bingo, reception and more. Call Val, 905-984-8684 ext. 15.