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Tuesday, March 18

LATE STAGE CARE for people with dementia. Caregivers explore different care strategies, decision-making steps and coping skills; Alzheimer Society of Toronto, 2323 Yonge St., Suite 500, 5 to 7 p.m. Call 416-322-6560 to reserve.

Wednesday, March 19

EXTENDED FRENCH PROGRAM and French immersion information night, Blessed Sacrament Catholic School, 24 Bedford Park Ave., 6:30 p.m. Call 416-222-8282, ext. 2540.

FAMILY SERVICE ASSOCIATION of Toronto hosts workshop on family dynamics for people caring or concerned about an elderly loved one, 355 Church St., facilitator Lynne Gallagher; donations welcome, limited pay parking on site; 4 to 6 p.m. Register by calling 416-595-9618.

Tuesday, March 25

THREE-PART SEMINAR on bereavement, St. Clement's Anglican Church, 59 Briar Hill Ave., 7 p.m., pre-registration is required, free. Second and third session run April 1 and 8. Call 416-483-6664 for more information.

Wednesday, March 26

HISTORY OF ASTRONOMY in Toronto, discussion presented by The North Toronto Historical Society, Northern District Library, 40 Orchard View Blvd., 7:30 p.m., refreshments. Call 416-393-7610.

Volunteers

SURVEY VOLUNTEERS NEEDED for the Daily Bread Food Bank's annual survey for those who rely on food banks. Results are used to advocate for change by pressuring government and building public support. Volunteers are needed to conduct questionnaires in food banks across the GTA until April. A special need exists for volunteers who speak a language in addition to English. Must be at least 17 years old. Contact Daily Bread Food Bank at 416-203-0050, ext. 288 or e-mail richardm@dailybread.ca.

SENIOR PEOPLES RESOURCES in North Toronto (SPRINT) requires volunteer drivers and runners to deliver Meals on Wheels to seniors and those with disabilities during the lunch hour. Mileage reimbursed. Call Alisha at 416-481-0669, ext. 252.

VOLUNTEERS WANTED TO deliver Meals on Wheels to isolated seniors in the midtown area. Mileage reimbursed. To volunteer, call Carolyn at 416-481-6411, ext. 267.

Announcements

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

PEOPLE AND ORGANIZATIONS in North Toronto, POINT, offers free computer and internet access, as well as free, one-hour internet-based classes. Call 416-487-2427 for more information.

SPRING PROGRAM REGISTRATION for adults begins at Central Eglinton Community Centre, 160 Eglinton Ave. E.: yoga, pilates, dance, languages and art workshops. Visit www.centraleglinton.com for complete course descriptions or register by calling 416-392-0511, ext. 0.

THE FAIRLAWN NEIGHBOURHOOD Centre hosts a night of wining and dining with the best food, drink, music and atmosphere the businesses in Yonge-Lawrence Village have to offer. Tickets $35. The event takes place on April 11 beginning at 7 p.m. For tickets, call 416-488-3446.

FREE ECO-GARDEN WORKSHOPS for community groups, two hours, run by volunteers, hosted by Toronto Green Community. To arrange a workshop time, call 416-781-7663.

246 AIR CADETS Squadron is recruiting members aged 12 to 18 years old, North Toronto Collegiate Institute, 70 Roehampton Ave., Tuesday nights, 6:30 to 9 p.m. Free. Everyone welcome. Drop in or call 416-633-6200, ext. 3985.

Ongoing

FAMILY SERVICE ASSOCIATION of Toronto hosts courses for caregivers and their families at 355 Church St. Call 416-595-9618.

HIAWATHA SENIORS MEET Thursdays, noon to 3 p.m., at Armstrong Centre, 56 Woodfield Rd., for luncheons, day trips and more. Call Dot Lowe at 416-466-3006.

SINGERS WANTED FOR the Society of Singers, a four-part non-auditioned choir that entertains seniors. Rehearsals Wednesdays 1:30 to 3:30 p.m., Blythwood Road Baptist Church, 80 Blythwood Rd. Call Ed Gilmore at 416-783-9490.

MIDTOWN BUSINESS ALLIANCE, a marketing association and networking group, meets Tuesdays, 8 a.m., Meggie's Restaurant, 174 Eglinton Ave. W. Call Margaret Lindsay at 416-930-4288.

ONGOING SUPPORT OFFERED for friends and families of those with Down syndrome. Call 416-291-1052.

GENEVA CENTRE FOR Autism, 112 Merton St., off Yonge Street, south of Davisville Avenue. Call 416-481-6519.

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

ROTARY CLUB OF Toronto Forest Hill meets Thursdays, 12:30 to 1:30 p.m., at Hazelton Place Retirement Residence, 111 Avenue Rd. Lunch included, cost is $18. Call 647-221-4677.

PEOPLE TROUBLED WITH someone's drinking may contact Al-Anon at www.al-anon.ca or call 416-410-3809.

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