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Saturday, Sept. 6

SELF-GUIDED EAST YORK garden tour, hosted by the East York Garden Club, 10 gardens to view, noon to 5 p.m. Tickets $10. Visit www.eygc.ca or e-mail gardentour@eygc.ca.

COMMUNITY BARBECUE AND corn roast, yard sale and white elephant table, Don Mills United Church, 126 O'Connor Dr. at Pape Avenue entrance, 10 a.m. Organized by the AOTS Men's Club and United Church Women.

Thursday, Sept. 11

LEASIDE GARDEN SOCIETY, start of new season, Leaside Library, 165 McRae Dr., 7:30 p.m. Guest speaker osteopath Susannah Gray will discuss holistic health and gardening. Annual memberships for the garden society are $15 for a single membership and $20 for a family. Visitors welcome. Visit www.leasidegardensociety.org.

Saturday, Sept. 13

ANNUAL FLOWER SHOW, Leaside Garden Society, Leaside Library, 165 McRae Dr., 7:30 p.m. Visit www.leasidegardensociety.org.

Tuesday, Sept. 16

RIVERDALE HISTORICAL SOCIETY sponsors panel discussion about growing up in Riverdale. It takes place at the Riverdale Public Library, 370 Broadview Ave., 6 p.m. Free to members, $4 for non-members. Memberships available at the event. Refreshments will be served.

Thursday, Sept. 18

SCOTTISH COUNTRY DANCE classes for beginners, Eastminster United Church, 310 Danforth Ave., 7:30 to 9:30 p.m., $80 for 10-weeks. No partner required. Live music by Bobby Brown. Contact Alice at 416-410-7078, e-mail: chase_@hotmail.com or visit www.rscdstoronto.org for more information.

Saturday, Sept. 27

SECOND ANNUAL DANFORTH neighbourhood bocce tournament, Logan Green Field, 921 Logan Ave., 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. E-mail info@personalgardens.com.

Volunteers

ST. GEORGE'S LITERACY Centre is looking for volunteers to help adults with reading, writing and math. One-to-one or in a classroom setting. Call Adela at 416-393-0364.

YOUTH LIVING IN the Flemingdon Park and Thorncliffe Park between the ages of 17 and 24 are wanted for a six-month, full-time experimental learning program called Experience This! The program focusses on personal development, goal work, teamwork, training and community projects. Program starts in October. Participants will receive a living stipend and travel subsidy during their participation. Deadline is Sept. 10. Go to www.servecanada.org for details and an application form or call 416-933-2950 for more information.

LITERACY AND BASIC Skills needs volunteer tutors adult literacy program. Volunteers meet with English speaking adult learners on a one-to-one basis for two hours a week during the day or evening. A 10-hour training program will start on Sept. 17. Call Carol Visser at 416-396-3466 or email Elaine Leni at literacyandbasicskills@bellnet.ca

BETTER LIVING HEALTH and Community Services immediately needs volunteer drivers to deliver meals to seniors. Mileage reimbursed. Two hours a week. Call 416-447-7244, ext. 724.

TRUE DAVIDSON MEALS on Wheels is in need of volunteers. Open Sunday through Friday for delivery. Two-hour commitment between 10:30 a.m. and 2:30 p.m. to deliver meals to seniors and disabled adults. Drivers and helpers needed. No car is required for helpers. Call 416-752-9667.

COMMUNITY CARE EAST York urgently needs volunteers to visit seniors in their homes or escort them to appointments. Knowledge of Greek, Gujurati, Italian or Hungarian an asset. Call 416-422-2026, ext. 216.

CARING CANINE DOCTOR Dogs seek volunteers to bring their friendly dogs to visit patients, children with special needs and seniors. Visit www.caringcanine.ca/volunteer.html.

MEALS ON WHEELS volunteer drivers needed, one hour each week, 10:45 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Monday to Friday, WoodGreen Community Services. Call 416-469-5211, ext. 1146/1109 or e-mail volunteer@woodgreen.org.

VOLUNTEERS NEEDED TO visit seniors, Community Care East York. Call 416-422-2026, ext. 216.

Announcements

SOUTH ASIAN WOMEN Support group, Flemingdon Health Centre, 10 Gateway Blvd., 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Free transportation and childcare available if needed. Call Community Care East York to register at 416-422-2026, ext. 240.

Ongoing

EASTWARD BOWLING LEAGUE and social club opens new season, O'Connor Bowl, 1401 O'Connor Dr., 7 p.m. New members welcome, group established in 1935. Contact Kitty Sword at 416-759-8319.

WITHROW PARK FARMERS Market, Saturdays until Oct. 25, Withrow Park, one block south of Danforth Avenue between Logan and Carlaw avenues, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Fresh, local, organic produce, pasture-raised meats, breads. Visit www.withrowpark.ca.

DROP-IN BRIDGE CLUB, Trace Manes Centennial Building, 110 Rumsey Rd., 1 to 3:30 p.m. Thursdays, refreshments. Call Kay at 416-481-2982.

BRICK WORKS FARMERS Market on Saturdays, more than 30 local farmers and organic food producers. Runs until Dec. 13 at 550 Bayview Ave., 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. Free shuttle bus from Broadview Station.

SENIORS EUCHRE DAY, East York Seniors Club, Cedarvale Branch, Stan Wadlow Clubhouse, 373 Cedarvale Ave., Wednesdays beginning at 1 p.m.

EAST YORK FARMERS Market, East York Civic Centre, 850 Coxwell Ave., Tuesdays 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. until Nov. 4, seasonal fruits, vegetables and preserves direct from Ontario farmers.

ONTARIO EARLY YEARS Centres offer children up to six years old, parents and caregivers a place to enjoy early learning programs, 1102 Broadview Ave. Call 416-425-3636 or visit www.ontarioearlyyears.ca.

HOME OWNERSHIP FOR low-income families, Habitat for Humanity Toronto hosts an information session on the first and third Tuesday of every month at 7 p.m., 1627 Danforth Ave. To register, call 416-755-7353, ext. 490 or e-mail families@torontohabitat.on.ca.

MINI COMPUTER SESSIONS, Riverdale Library, 370 Broadview Ave. Learn how to use a mouse, search the Internet, register for free e-mail and more. Classes also available in Cantonese and Mandarin. Call 416-393-7720 for dates and times.

DROP-IN BRIDGE, euchre, Stan Wadlow Clubhouse, 373 Cedarvale Ave., Tuesdays from 1 to 3 p.m. Call 416-396-2842.

DROP-IN FITNESS classes every Monday, Wednesday and Friday, Eastminster United Church, 310 Danforth Ave., 9 a.m., mats and hand weights provided, $5 per class to cover rental of space and instructor fee.

THE NORTH LEASIDE Women's group meets Tuesday mornings, Northlea United Church, 125 Brentcliffe Rd., 9:30 to 11 a.m., babysitting provided for newborn to kindergarten.

SATURDAY NIGHT EUCHRE for seniors, 6:30 p.m., East York Community Centre, 1081 Pape Ave. Also, bid euchre, Thursdays, 1 p.m. Call Winnie at 416-423-4910.

BEREAVEMENT SUPPORT GROUP, Community Care East York, 840 Coxwell Ave. Call Brenda or Philomena at 416-422-2026.

EAST TORONTO LADIES five-pin bowling league, Thursdays, 1 p.m., O'Connor Bowl, 1401 O'Connor Dr. Call Marguerite at 416-751-7599.

SUPPORT OFFERED FOR friends and families of people with Down syndrome. Call 416-291-1052.

CENTRAL CONNECTION ART group meets Mondays at Withrow Park's clubhouse, Danforth and Logan avenues. Pay-as-you-go. Visit www.centralconnection.ca.

ALL ADDICTIONS ANONYMOUS for people who have any type of compulsive behaviour. Visit www.alladdictionsanonymous.com or call 416-468-8603.

NEWCOMER OUTREACH PROGRAM by Toronto Police helps new immigrants learn about the role police play in Canadian society and services provided by police. Call 416-808-7070 or visit www.torontopolice.on.ca and click the newcomer outreach link.

WOODGREEN EAST YORK, 1450 O'Connor Dr., Building 1, Unit 4, offers a variety of programs and services, Mondays and Wednesdays, 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Tuesdays and Thursdays, 9 a.m. to 8 p.m., Fridays, 9 a.m. to noon.

TORONTO-DANFORTH ONTARIO Early Years Centres for parents and caregivers of children newborn to six years old, 1102 Broadview Ave., north of Mortimer Avenue with five satellite sites. Visit www.ontarioearlyyears.ca or call 416-425-3636.

NAR-ANON FAMILY weekly group meetings for people affected by someone's drug use. Visit www.naranonontario.com or call the helpline at 416-239-0096.

ROTC TORONTO (The Righteously Outrageous Twirling Corps - Toronto) rehearses Sundays from 2 to 5 p.m. at the Metropolitan Community Church of Toronto, 115 Simpson Ave. Call 416-462-5901.

COMMUNITY COMPUTER CAFE offers free Internet service, faxing and photocopying services and computer courseware training, 2444 Danforth Ave., Monday to Friday 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. and Saturday and Sunday 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Call 416-686-7375.

SUPPORT GROUP FOR stroke survivors hosted by Stroke Recovery Network. Call 1-888-540-6666 for location.

HOME SECURITY AUDIT by officers of 55 Division available. Call Const. Rob McDonald, crime prevention officer, at 416-808-5579.

LA LECHE LEAGUE Canada, Riverdale chapter, 7 p.m., meets every third Wednesday, 715B Danforth Ave. Call Diane at 416-463-4502.

REGISTER FOR SEPARATED Anonymous, which meets Tuesdays. Call 416-283-3305.

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