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ETOBICOKE GUARDIAN | Thursday, May 16, 2013 |
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fridays
Painting 55+ WHEN: 9 to 11 a.m. WHERE: Islington Seniors’ Centre, 4968 Dundas St. W. CONTACT: 416-2313431, islingtonseniors@bellnet.ca COST: $1 each day This friendly and creative group is led by an instructor. Membership is required to participate in this program. Toddler Time WHEN: 10:30 to 11 a.m. WHERE: Humberwood Library, 850 Humberwood Blvd. CONTACT: Grazyna Grochot, 416-394-5210, ggrochot@ torontopubliclibrary.ca COST: Free Stories, songs and tickling rhymes for children 19-35 months and their caregivers.
saturdays
Chess in the Library WHEN: 2 to 4 p.m. WHERE: Humberwood Library, 850 Humberwood Blvd. CONTACT: Eunice Rodrigues, 416-394-5210, erodrigues@torontopubliclibrary.ca COST: Free Experienced chess player or beginner? Come and have fun learning the game or playing with like-
minded players. Call 394-5270 for more details.
mondays
Euchre WHEN: 7 to 10 p.m. WHERE: Royal Canadian Legion Branch 101, 3850 Lake Shore Blvd. W. CONTACT: Patricia Conway-Willis COST: $5 Come and have fun.
tuesdays
Crane Qi Gong 55+ WHEN: 10 to 11 a.m. WHERE: Islington Seniors’ Centre, 4968 Dundas St. W. CONTACT: 416-2313431, islingtonseniors@bellnet.ca COST: $45 for 10-week program Qi Gong is the Chinese philosophy and practice of aligning breath, physical activity and awareness for mental, spiritual and physical health, as well as the development of human potential. A trained instructor will guide you through the gentle movements. Line Dance 55+ WHEN: 12:30 to 1:30 p.m. WHERE: Islington Seniors’ Centre, 4968 Dundas St. W. CONTACT: 416-3384386 COST: $26 for nine weeks Learn the fun steps and turns to the lively music. Call for details. Hawaiian Dance 55+ WHEN: 2 to 3:30 p.m. WHERE:
Islington Seniors’ Centre, 4968 Dundas St. W. CONTACT: 416338-4386 COST: $39 for nine-week program Dance and sway to the soothing music of the Hawaiian Islands. Register for this program call the City of Toronto Parks, Forestry and Recreation. Phoenix Toronto Toastmasters WHEN: 7 to 9 p.m. WHERE: Etobicoke Civic Centre, 399 The West Mall CONTACT: Mark Bertrand, phoenixtoronto.toastmastersclubs. org/vpm-4196@toastmastersclubs. org COST: Free Phoenix Toronto Toastmasters is a community-based Toastmasters club located in Toronto’s west end. The group meets every Tuesday.
wednesdays
Preschool Storytime WHEN: 11 to 11:45 a.m. WHERE: Humberwood Library, 850 Humberwood Blvd. CONTACT: Grazyna Grochot, 416-394-5210, ggrochot@ torontopubliclibrary.ca COST: Free Stories, songs and rhymes for children three to five years and their caregivers. Learn to Knit - Advanced 55+ WHEN: 1 to 3 p.m. WHERE: Islington Seniors’ Centre, 4968 Dundas St. W. CONTACT: 416-231-3431,
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islingtonseniors@bellnet.ca COST: $30 for six weeks Learn how to master even more of this creative pastime from an accomplished knitter. Through weekly demonstrations, the instructor will teach advanced knitting techniques, patterns, vocabulary and stitch abbreviations.
thursdays
Chair Yoga for Older Adults WHEN: 12 to 1 p.m. WHERE: Franklin Horner Community Centre, 432 Horner Ave. CONTACT: Navina/Susan, 416-252-6822, franklinhorner.navina@gmail.com COST: $15 with FHCC membership This six-week session of chair yoga is perfect for beginners or those concerned with balance issues. Register in advance. Duplicate Bridge lessons WHEN: 12:30 to 2:30 p.m. WHERE: Horner Avenue Seniors’ Centre, 320 Horner Ave. CONTACT: Penny DeCarlo, 416-394-6001, pdecarl@ toronto.ca COST: $48 for 10 weeks Call to register. Homework Help for Teens WHEN: 4 to 6 p.m. WHERE: Eatonville Library, 430 Burnhamthorpe Rd. CONTACT: Cathy Duong, 416-394-
5270 COST: Free Are you in grades 5 to 10? Need some help with your homework or project? Want to get better at a difficult subject? Join this free afterschool program for teens once a week. Call R.A. Y. (Rathburn Area Youth) at 416-626-6068. Six-Handed Euchre WHEN: 7 p.m. WHERE: Franklin Horner Community Centre, 432 Horner Ave. CONTACT: Susan/ Navina, 416-252-6822 COST: $2 for members/ $3 for non-members Play six-handed euchre run by Laura Latham. No partner necessary. Call to register. Drop ins are welcome.
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Community Notices
An important message from
Glendale Funeral Home & Cemetery If your surname begins with N to Z and you have purchased cemetery spaces or related services, please contact us immediately regarding the new Ontario Legislation changes.
416-675-9489 Ask us about the First Call card
JOAO DaCOSTA Services in Portugal MIRESLAV ZOLEDZIEJEWSKI Friday, May 17, 2013 at 10:00 a.m. St. Teresa’s Catholic Church PIOTR FILONIENKO Saturday, May 18, 2013 at 10:00 a.m. St. Teresa’s Catholic Church ****** Ridley’s is looking forward to participating in and supporting The Mimico Village 2013 Tulip Festival once again this year on Tuesday, May 28th from 4:00 to 7:00 p.m. Exceeding Expectations For Over 90 Years
ISAAC ROBERTS Service Saturday, May 11, 2013 Mimico Chapel DOROTHY McGLASHAN Service Sunday, May 12, 2013 Alderwood United Church KATERINA VALLARI Mass Thursday, May 16, 2013 Holy Angels Catholic Church MAUD IRENE CARRUTHERS Visit Thursday, May 23, 2013 Mimico Chapel 1:00 – 4:00 p.m
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