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Thursday, March 27

THE JAPANESE CANADIAN Community Centre features the film Tenchu as part of its monthly movie night, 6 Garamond Ct., 7 p.m. Visit www.jccc.on.ca or call 416-441-2345.

NORTH TORONTO FIBROMYALGIA support group, Armour Heights Presbyterian Church, 105 Wilson Ave., 1 to 3 p.m. Speaker: Dr. Jasper Sidhu, chiropractor and the owner of a company providing leading edge technology for a new wave machine, exercise and nutrition program for fibromyalgia sufferers in helping decrease pain. Meetings are fragrance free. Call Vicki at 256-3532. Everyone welcome.

THE IMAGE OF Moses in literature and art will be the topic of a two-part discussion at Beth David B'nai Israel Beth Am, 55 Yeomans Rd., 7:30 p.m., second session April 3, featured speaker: Dr. Arnold Ages, Scholar in Residence at Beth Tzedek Synagogue. Admission free. Call 416-633-5500.

CHARITY LINE DANCING, Blessed Trinity Catholic Elementary School, 3205 Bayview Ave., until May 29, two class times, $25, benefits The Angel Foundation for Learning. For details, call 416-222-8282, ext. 5349.

YORK U. RHYTHM and Blues Ensemble performs Motown, '60s R and B, funk and contemporary pop, ACE Student Lounge, 219, Accolade East Building, York University, 4700 Keele St., 12:30 p.m., free. Call 416-736-5888.

Friday, March 28

COMMUNITY CLOTHING SALE of gently used clothing, accessories and household items, St. Matthew the Apostle Anglican Church, 80 George Henry Blvd., 7 to 9 p.m.

Friday, March 28, 2008

BLESSED MARGHERITA OF Citta Di Castello School hosts Swing into Spring, dinner dance and silent auction, Montecassino Place, 3710 Chesswood Dr. All proceeds to support school activities and enhance resource materials. Tickets: $60/adults and $40/children. Call 416-393-5409.

Saturday, March 29

ANNUAL STAMP SHOW, The North York Philatelic Society, Carnegie Centennial Centre, 580 Finch Ave. W., 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., dealers, door prizes, silent auction, raffle. Free admission and parking. Call 905-731-8380.

IMMANUEL BAPTIST CHURCH Reading Circle spring session begins, every Saturday until May 31, 1100 Finch Ave. E., 10 to 11 a.m. Children from grades 1 to 6 are partnered with a reading buddy to practice their literary skills. The Reading Circle is run by volunteers and receives training, resources and support from the Frontier College Family Literacy program and the Fairview Public Library. Free. For more information, contact Linda Chan, Reading Circle co-ordinator, at 416-417-1188 or Curt Erb, Youth Pastor, Immanuel Baptist Church at 416-494-3155.

FREE YOUTH INDOOR soccer clinic, boys and girls three to 15 years, Don Valley Junior High School, 3100 Don Mills Rd., 3 p.m. Learn ball control, passing, shooting the ball. Reserve your spot by calling 416-222-0211.

SILENT FILM SCREENING of 'The General' with Buster Keaton, St. John's York Mills, 19 Don Ridge Dr., Admission free, donations appreciated for charity. Visit www.stjohnsyorkmills.com or call 416-225-6611 for more information.

AMADEUS CHOIR PRESENTS Felix Mendelssohn's oratorio 'Elijah,' sung in English with orchestra and special soloists, Toronto Centre for the Arts, George Weston Recital Hall, 5040 Yonge St., 7:30 p.m. Tickets are $35 and $40. Call Ticketmaster at 416-872-1111 or visit www.ticketmaster.ca.

GIGANTIC GARAGE SALE, St. John's Rehab Hospital, Grasett Hall, 285 Cummer Ave., 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Call 416-226-6780.

YOUTH SOFTBALL REGISTRATION, Goulding Park Community Centre, 45 Goulding Ave., 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., for ages five to 19. Visit www.gouldingparkminorsoftball.ca or call 416-222-6579.

SPRING CHARITY BAZAAR, Danish Lutheran Church, 72 Finch Ave., W., 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., silent auction, embroidery, books, baked goods, White Elephant table, lunch room. Proceeds benefit the church and its activities.

THE TORONTO AEROSPACE Museum will celebrate the 50th anniversary of the Avro Arrow's first flight with a dinner, 65 Carl Hall Rd., Downsview Park, doors open at 4 p.m., followed by dinner at 7 p.m. Tickets cost $85 and can be purchased through www.avroarrowfirstflight.com.

Sunday, March 30

WOMEN'S FASHION SHOW hosted by St. Roch's Catholic Women's League, St. Roch's Parish Centre, 2889 Islington Ave., 3 p.m., clothing by Liz Claiborne, tickets $25, includes wine and cheese, refreshments and 25 per cent off store coupon. Call 416-749-0558 for more information.

NORTH YORK SENIOR Walkers, Earl Bales Park, Bathurst Street and Sheppard Avenue, 9 a.m., follow road to your left and meet at the community centre. For maps and driving directions visit www.northyorkseniorwalkers.com or call 416-241-2932.

Monday, March 31

UNIVERSITY WOMEN'S CLUB of North York monthly meeting, St. Bonaventure Parish Centre, 1300 Leslie St., 7:30 p.m., Speaker: Liz Donnery, project manager for Listening to Drumming Campaign, ICA Canada. Topic: responding more effectively to the challenges of HIV/AIDS. Call 416-481-7639. New members welcome.

ONTARIO GENEALOGICAL SOCIETY, Toronto branch meeting, North York Central Library auditorium, 5120 Yonge St., 2nd floor, 7:30 p.m. Topic is pioneer churchyards and burying grounds: caring for Ontario's historical treasures. Everyone welcome. Visit www.torontofamilyhistory.org or call 416-733-2608 for more information.

NORTH YORK HORTICULTURAL Society meeting at St. Luke, The Church of Lutheran, 3200 Bayview Ave., 8 p.m., speaker: Vicky Taylor-Scott, a consultant in landscape design, topic: shade gardening, followed by a juried flower show. Call 416-223-3236 for more information.

Tuesday, April 1

YORK U. JAZZ at Noon featuring the James McEleney Tentet, Martin Family Lounge, 219 Accolade East Building, York University, 4700 Keele St., 12:30 p.m., free. Call 416-736-5186.

Volunteers

BERNARD BETEL CENTRE for Creative Living seeks at-home respite volunteers to give family caregivers a break. One to two hours a week during daytime hours. Call 416-225-2112, ext. 127 or e-mail naomiz@betelcentre.org.

NORTH YORK SENIORS CENTRE seeks friendly visitors to spend time with a senior in the community one hour each week. E-mail volunteer@nyseniors.org or call 416-733-4111.

FREE INCOME TAX clinic for people 55 years and older, North York Seniors Centre, 210 Hendon Blvd. Call 416-733-4111 for an appointment.

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.

DISTRESS CENTRES OF TORONTO need volunteers to answer calls. Comprehensive training in telephone support, crisis intervention and suicide prevention offered. Visit www.torontodistresscentre.com or call 416-486-3180.

ALLIANCE HOSPICE SEEKS visiting volunteers, complementary therapy volunteers are needed to comfort and support terminally ill clients and their families in their homes. Training program now underway, active seniors are welcome. Call Louise at 416-385-8885, ext. 25 or e-mail lleblanc@alliancehospice.ca.

VISITING VOLUNTEERS NEEDED to spend time with residents at Baycrest's Jewish Home for the Aged, three hours a week; Baycrest Community Day Centre seeks Yiddish speaking volunteers to run Tuesday morning discussion group. Call 416-785-2500, ext. 2572 for details on both opportunities.

OSTEOPOROSIS CANADA, TORONTO Chapter offers volunteer opportunities. If you are interested in public speaking and education, event planning or volunteer development, call 416-696-2663, ext. 275.

FAMILY SERVICE ASSOCIATION of Toronto is looking for volunteers to support the working advisory committee for Friends of New Directions. If you are a marketing specialist, a policy and/or strategic planning advisor or a family law lawyer and passionate about women's issues and understand the challenges they face in dealing with the loss of a partner, contact Mindy Khu at 416-595-9230, ext. 234 or e-mail mindykh@fsatoronto.com.

MEALS ON WHEELS seeks volunteers, drivers and runners to assist in the delivery of meals between 11 a.m. and 1:30 p.m. Mileage compensated for drivers; training and orientation provided. Call 416-225-6041, ext. 21.

ST. GEORGE'S ADULT literacy program needs volunteer tutors to help with reading and writing skills three hours per week. Call Adela at 416-484-3736.

Announcements

CANADIAN CANCER SOCIETY seeks volunteers to sell daffodils at local shops and malls in North York for its annual fundraiser, from Thursday, March 27 to Sunday, March 30. For more information, call 416-638-0771.

TAP DANCE CLASSES by Goulding Community Tap Dancers with beginner and intermediate level sessions for adults and seniors are offered Wednesdays at 6:30 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. beginning April 2. Goulding Community Centre, 45 Goulding Ave. Call 416-497-7852.

REGISTRATION FOR BANBURY Kids programs, morning, afternoon and after school, Banbury Community Centre, 120 Banbury Rd. Programs include adult and tot playgroups, arts and crafts, gym, cooking, music, Whimz live animals, tennis, sportball and Mad Science. Call 416-391-2439.

FREE CAREER AND employment services for women, including assessments for skilled trades and apprenticeship, individual and group settings available. Two North York locations. Call 416-787-1769.

NORTH YORK COMMUNITY House offers community outreach programs that include newcomer training, English classes, women's circle, cooking and discussion group, arts and crafts, and fitness. Programs are offered in several different languages, Lawrence Square Mall, 700 Lawrence Ave. W., Suite 226. Call 416-784-0920.

WOMEN OF ALL ages are invited to join The Toronto Accolades, a four-part a cappella singing group to sing away the winter blues. The group meets Thursdays, Earl Bales Community Centre, 4169 Bathurst St., 7:15 p.m. Call Ellyn at 416-281-7925.

THE CHORALAIRS OF North York seek new members, rehearsals Tuesdays 8:15 to 10 p.m., Earl Bales Park Community Centre, 4169 Bathurst St. Call 416-631-0029.

SENIORS TABLE TENNIS, North York Seniors Centre, Active Living Centre, 21 Hendon Ave., Mondays from 7 to 9 p.m. Call Mimi at 416-733-4111.

MALE SINGERS WANTED, Toronto Northern Lights, an a cappella and barbershop chorus, auditions on Mondays from 7:30 to 9:30 p.m., Willowdale Baptist Church, 15 Olive Ave. Visit www.northernlightschorus.com.

THE SOCIETY OF SINGERS, a four-part non-auditioned choir that performs for seniors, seeks members. Rehearsals run Wednesdays from 1 to 3 p.m., Blythwood Baptist Church, 80 Blythwood Rd. Call Ed Gilmore at 416-783-9490.

HUNGARIAN WRITING AND friendship circle invites new members. Group meets Wednesdays and the first and third Saturdays of the month, 2 to 4 p.m. both days, Barbara Frum Library, 20 Covington Rd. Call 416-785-8456.

JAMAICAN CANADIAN ASSOCIATION settlement and adaptation program assists new Canadians with housing, jobs, resume writing, education, training, help with forms and applications, advocacy, referrals. All services are free. Contact Peaches Stone at 416-746-5772, ext. 245 or e-mail pstone@jcassoc.org.

CHURCH OF THE Ascension badminton club welcomes new members, 33 Overland Dr., Mondays and Thursdays, 10 a.m. to noon and 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. Call 416-444-5350.

ST. CECILIA SINGERS, a chamber choir singing church music from Victorian to Messiaen, invites singers in all voice parts to audition. Rehearsals are Sundays from 5:30 to 7 p.m. at 255 Finch Ave. W. Call 647-378-4096 or e-mail phillipsdandk@yahoo.com.

WILLOWDALE NEIGHBOURHOOD ASSOCIATION is seeking new members, no charge to join. The area is bounded by Steeles and Finch avenues, Leslie Street and Hwy. 404. Contact David Slotnick at dslotnick@rogers.com or call 416-726-6722.

NORTH YORK SENIORS Centre runs its annual Entertainment Book fundraiser, hundreds of deals and discounts, including dining, movie tickets, rental car, hotel stays, attractions and vacation discounts. Call 416-733-4111.

NORTHVIEW GROUP OF ARTISTS invites new members, group meets Wednesdays from 7:30 to 9:30 p.m., Edithvale Community Centre, 7 Edithvale Dr. Cost is $75 for the season. Call 416-223-9997.

THE YONGE STREET Singers is looking for young male voices for a new, a cappella-style chorus. Group meets Mondays from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m., Willowdale Baptist Church, 15 Olive St. Visit www.yongestreetsingers.com.

FREE CAREER AND employment services for women, two North York locations. Call 416-787-1769.

VARIOUS COMPUTER CLASSES for adults 55 years and older, Bathurst Jewish Cultural Centre. Visit www.bjccseniorsonline.ca to view courses or call 416-636-1880.

Ongoing

SUPPORT GROUP FOR parents or relatives of a lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgendered persons, third Wednesday of each month, Beth David Synagogue Reference Library, 55 Yeomans Rd., 7:30 p.m. Call 416-633-5500. All calls confidential.

THE ANTIBES AWARENESS Through Movement committee hosts Feldenkrais classes Mondays at the Antibes Community Centre, 140 Antibes Dr., 10 a.m. or 7 p.m. Call 416-665-9050.

FRIDAY NIGHT LADIES Auxiliary dinner, The Royal Canadian Legion, Wilson Branch 527, 948 Sheppard Ave. W., 6 p.m., a different meal each Friday, $7. Enter through rear of the building. Call 416-633-0345.

PLAY SHUFFLEBOARD AT the North York Seniors Centre, 21 Hendon Ave., Thursday evenings. Call 416-733-4111.

DON MILLS NETWORKING Group meets the third Thursday of every month at Anthony's Grill, 1090 Don Mills Rd., 9 to 10 a.m. No membership fee, food and beverage at the cost of the member. E-mail donmillsnetworking@gmail.com.

PUBLIC SPEAKING CLUB, Hoggs Hollow Toastmasters, every other Wednesday, noon to 1 p.m., 4141 Yonge St. Call Marvin at 416-222-8130, ext. 232.

JOKERS CLUB MEETS the fourth Wednesday of the month, 7:15 p.m., Antibes Community Centre, 140 Antibes Dr. Share jokes, play games to help keep the mind sharp. Call Irv Helpert at 416-661-2541.

ADULT SUPPORT GROUP by Learning Disabilities Associations, Toronto District chapters, every second Monday. Call 416-229-1680 to book an intake interview.

DONATE YOUR CAR and help Epilepsy Ontario. Free tow up to $200 and minimum charitable receipt for $60. Visit www.epilepsyontario.org or call 1-800-463-1119.

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

PEOPLE CONCERNED ABOUT someone's drinking is asked to call Al-Anon at 416-410-3809.

GAVEL AND GLASS Toastmasters club meets Thursdays, 6:45 to 9 p.m., St. Mark's Church, 1 Greenland Rd. Visit www.gavelnglass.on.ca.

PEOPLE PROVIDING RESPITE care for families can contact www.respiteservices.com for information, services and more.

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

TORONTO FAMILY HISTORY Centre, 24 Ferrand Dr., offers a collection of resources for those interested in researching family history. Appointments necessary to reserve microfilm readers. Call 416-422-5480, ext. 301.

NEW BEGINNINGS sessions for those who are divorced, separated or widowed, 3377 Bayview Ave. Call 416-222-1101, ext. 107.

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