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Saturday, April 19

SWING INTO SPRING with an evening of contemporary piano jazz and stories of spring performed by Rev. Canon Tim Elliott, Church of St. Timothy, 100 Old Orchard Grove, 7:30 p.m. Tickets are $20 and all profits go towards the Auxiliary's $750,000 Rebuilding Lives pledge. Call 416-226-6780, ext. 7174.

EARTH DAY CELEBRATION, Toronto Botanical Gardens, 777 Lawrence Ave., E., 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., features walking tour of Wilket Creek Ravine, nature hike, garden tours and various other family oriented events. Visit www.torontobotanicalgarden.ca/events/earthday.htm for the day's itinerary and associated costs.

ADULT PASSOVER SEDER, Oraynu Congregation for Humanistic Judaism, 18 Wynford Dr., main floor, 6:30 p.m. Non-members welcome: $35. Confirm attendance by calling 416-385-3910 or e-mail roby@oraynu.org for more information.

SPRING BAKE BAZAAR and craft fair, St. Philip Neri Parish, 2100 Jane St., admission $2 and $1 for children ages five to 18, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Call 416-241-3101, ext. 245.

THE ENCORE SYMPHONIC Concert Band, St. Mark's Presbyterian Church, 1 Greenland Rd., an evening of classical and contemporary music, 7:30 p.m. Cost: $15, children free. Call 416-444-3471.

CHALLENGES OF LIVING with Multiple Sclerosis, focus of a lunch and workshop is fatigue, CNIB, 1929 Bayview Ave., Cost: $5 for members, $10 non-members, noon to 3 p.m. Registration required. Call Angela at 416-967-3034.

WILLOWDALE UNITED CHURCH hosts British-themed fundraiser dinner and entertainment evening, 349 Kenneth Ave., 6 p.m. Cost: $15 and $8 for children 10 and under. Call 416-225-2309.

Sunday, April 20

MUSCULAR DYSTROPHY CANADA hosts membership drive, information seminar and annual general meeting, Loblaws Superstore, 825 Don Mills Rd., noon to 5 p.m.

DOWNSVIEW PARK HOSTS Earth Day celebrations, 35 Carl Hall Rd., 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., rain or shine. Family-friendly event featuring: environment exhibits, recycling yard, live music, tree planting. Free admission.

NORTH YORK SENIOR Walkers, Thomson Park, Lawrence Avenue and Brimley Road, meet by the second washrooms at end of second parking lot, 9 a.m. Visit www.northyorkseniorwalkers.com for maps and driving directions or call 416-241-2932 for more information.

Tuesday, April 22

WHAT AND HOW to plant for your summer garden, fertilizing tips, organic methods and pest and disease control, Toronto Botanical Gardens, 777 Lawrence Ave., E., 1 to 4 p.m. Cost: $20 for members, $25 non-members. Visit www.torontobotanicalgardens.ca for more information.

HOMEOWNERSHIP FOR LOW income families, information session, Habitat for Humanity, Toronto Public Library, Flemingdon Park Branch, 29 St. Dennis Dr., 6:30 to 8 p.m. To register call 416-755-7353, ext. 239, e-mail families@torontohabitat.on.ca. �Wednesday, April 23

TAKE GREAT TRAVEL photographs with a digital camera, instructor Martha Rosenberg, North York Central Library, 5120 Yonge St., auditorium, 7 p.m. Free. Call 416-395-5639 to register or visit www.torontopubliclibrary.ca for more information.

Volunteers

DOWNSVIEW PARK OFFERS volunteer opportunities for a wide range of activities, special events, educational programming, tree planting and park beautification projects. Visit www.downsviewpark.ca or call 416-952-2222.

ORIOLE COMMUNITY SERVICES Association seeks volunteer members for its board of directors. Background in policy and/or strategic planning, fundraising, accounting or law are required. Call 416-496-9562 or e-mail oriolecsa@yahoo.ca.

BERNARD BETEL CENTRE for Creative Living seeks at-home respite volunteers to give family caregivers a break. One to two hours a week during the day. 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 those 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

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. 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

COMMUNITY ACTION RESOURCE Centre provides newcomer settlement services in Spanish, Italian, Dari, Pashto, Urdu and Hindi, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., 1652 Keele St. Call 416-652-2273.

SUPPORT GROUP FOR parents or relatives of 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 Association, Toronto District chapter, 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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