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Thursday, Sept. 18

FREE MUSIC WORKSHOP, Introduction to Harmony, hosted by the Toronto Accolades, women's acapella, four-part harmony chorus. Earl Bales Community Centre, 4169 Bathurst St., 7:30 to 9:30 p.m. Workshop includes voice evaluation, music and techniques for learning a new song, plus an opportunity to sing with the existing chorus. All women welcome. E-mail marparker@hotmail.com or call 416-281-7925.

CANADA COUNCIL HERITAGE Series, Hindsight: writing about the past, which highlights the work of some of Canada's writers of historical fiction. Author Kate Taylor kicks off the series with in conversation with historical novelists Andr�© Alexis (Asylum), Alissa York (Effigy) and Katherine Govier (Three Views of Crystal Water), question and answer to follow. North York Central Library, auditorium, 5120 Yonge St., 7 p.m.

INFORMATION SESSION TO learn more about redevelopment project at St. John's Rehab Hospital, 285 Cummer Ave., drop-in any time from 4:30 to 7:30 p.m. For more information about the redevelopment, visit:

www.stjohnsrehab.com/redevelopment

ANTI-SEMITISM ON CAMPUS: Addressing the Challenge, free talk at 7:45 p.m. featuring Dr. Lawrence Hart of McMaster University and Tilly Shames of Hillel Greater Toronto. Moderator is professor Martin Lockshin of York University. Beth David B'nai Israel Beth Am, 55 Yeomans Rd. Visit www.bethdavid.com. Call 416-633-5500.

CHARITY DANCE LESSONS benefit The Angel Foundation for Learning, dance styles include: country western, disco, waltz, cha cha and more. Two sessions: 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. and 7:45 to 8:45 p.m. Organized by the Toronto District Catholic School Board. Thursday until Dec. 11. For cost and other information call 416-222-8282, ext. 5349. Blessed Trinity Catholic Elementary School, 3205 Bayview Ave.

POST-SECONDARY OPTIONS discussed at parent, teacher and student forum at St. Basil-the-Great College School, 20 Starview Lane from 7 to 9:30 p.m. Representatives from various colleges and universities will be on hand. Call 416-393-5671.

Friday, Sept. 19

NORTH YORK CHAMBER networking breakfast, Wyndham Garden Hotel, 185 Yorkland Blvd., 7:30 to 9 p.m. Cost: $21 for members, $31.50 for non-members. To confirm attendance, call 416-439-4143.

ANNUAL FUNDRAISING EVENT hosted by The Morning Glories volunteer group supporting Humber River Regional Hospital Foundation. Sale takes place at Humber River Regional Hospital, Church Street site, 200 Church St. Pillows, slippers, hand knits, socks, tools and more on sale. All proceeds to benefit the new hospital building fund slated for Keele Street and Hwy. 401.

Saturday, Sept. 20

ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING, Humberlea Community Ratepayers Group Inc., 7 p.m. Anyone wishing to speak at the meeting is to notify HCRG Inc. no later than Sept. 20 by e-mailing humberlea@rogers.com. Riverside Emery United Church, 2799 Weston Rd.

WILLOWDALE GROUP OF Artists present fall show, watercolours, acrylics, oils and mixed media, runs until Oct. 1, North York Civic Centre, 5100 Yonge St., 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. E-mail vlennard@hotmail.com.

CHURCH READING CIRCLE, Immanuel Baptist Church reading circle, 1100 Finch Ave. E., runs until late November. Children from grades 1 to 6 gather Saturday mornings from 10 to 11 a.m. where they are partnered with reading buddy to practise skills. Program is volunteer-run. Call 416-417-1188.

WESTON MINOR HOCKEY League, registration for kids four to 18 years of age, Weston Arena, 2125 Lawrence Ave. W., 9 a.m. to noon. Season starts Sept. 27. Visit www.wmhl.on.ca or call 416-243-3310.

Sunday, Sept. 21

NORTH YORK SENIOR Walkers, Kew Gardens, 9 a.m., bottom of Lee Avenue, south of Queen Street, east of Woodbine Avenue, meet at the nearest shelter. For maps and driving directions visit www.northyorkseniorwalkers.com or call 416-241-2932.

Monday, Sept. 22

SCOTTISH COUNTRY DANCE Classes for beginners, Leonard's Anglican Church, 25 Wanless Ave., 7:30 to 9:30 p.m. Partner not required. Cost: $80 for 10 weeks. Visit www.rscdstoronto.org or call 416-410-7078.

ONTARIO GENEALOGICAL SOCIETY, Toronto branch meeting, 7 p.m. Cost: free for members and $10 charge for non-members. North York Memorial Community Hall, 5110 Yonge St. Burgundy Room, Visit www.torontofamilyhistory.org or call 416-733-2608.

MEDITATION AND YOGA workshop hosted by The Art of Living Yoga Meditation Breathwork program, 15 Clairtrell Rd., in the basement of the church, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., runs until Friday. Participation in all five days required. Cost: $300 and $150 for seniors. Call 416-229-1747.

COPING WITH THE high holidays following a loss, program led by Rabbi Rena Arshinoff and Amira Posner, Jerome D. Diamond Adolescent Centre, 196 Keewatin Ave., 7:30 p.m. To register, call 416-638-7800, ext. 287.

Tuesday, Sept. 23

SILENT AUCTION BENEFITS North York Women's Centre, 201 Caribou Rd., 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Items featured: barbecue, M.A.C. cosmetics, theatre tickets, retail and restaurant vouchers. Call 416-781-0479 or visit www.nywc.org for more information.

Wednesday, Sept. 24

WELCOME CLUB SENIORS meets for cards, socials and activities Wednesdays at Willowdale United Church, 349 Kenneth Ave., 1 p.m. Non-denominational. Call 416-222-2309.

FREE COMMUNITY TALK, Understanding Anxiety and depression, Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre, 2075 Bayview Ave., McLaughlin auditorium 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Topics include: obsessive compulsive disorder, treatments for anxiety and depression. Free parking in garage one. Confirm attendance by calling 416-480-4117.

Volunteers

THE YORKMINSTRELS SHOW Choir seeks male singers. Rehearsals Wednesday nights from 7:30 to 10:30 p.m., Cummer Lodge, 205 Cummer Ave. The group performs Broadway music at community events and retirement residences. E-mail eva1.baxter@gmail.com or call 905-881-2228.

NORTH YORK CONCERT Orchestra seeks volunteers to assist at concerts and to serve on its board of directors. Call 416-628-9195 or visit www.nyco.on.ca.

DISABILITY AWARENESS PROGRAM seeks volunteer puppeteers to educate students about mental and physical disabilities. No experience required. Training provided. Must have own transportation. Call 416-964-9095 or e-mail kob@epilepsytoronto.org.

MALE FRIENDLY VISITORS needed to spend time with isolated seniors at The Bernard Betel Centre for Creative Living. One to two hours a week. Days flexible. Call Naomi Ziegler 416-225-2112, ext. 127.

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

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.

BAYCREST CENTRE FOR Geriatric Care seeks volunteers to work in its Wellness Library on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. or 12:30 to 3 p.m. Must have an interest in health and wellness, enjoy meeting people and helping them find health information. Computer experience an asset. Training provided. Call 416-785-2500, ext. 2572.

MEALS ON WHEELS drivers needed to deliver hot meals to homebound seniors on Fridays for lunch. Must have a car. Mileage is reimbursed. Two hours a week. Contact Naomi Ziegler at The Bernard Betel Centre for Creative Living at 416-225-2112, ext. 127 or e-mail naomiz@betelcentre.org.

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.

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 welcome. Call Louise at 416-385-8885, ext. 25 or e-mail lleblanc@alliancehospice.ca.

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

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.

ALLIANCE HOSPITAL SEEKS visiting volunteers, complementary therapy volunteers and support and bereavement volunteers to comfort and support terminally ill clients and their families in their homes. Register for the August/September training program; call Louise at 416-385-8885, ext. 25 or e-mail lleblanc@alliancehospice.ca.

BIG BROTHERS OF Toronto needs male volunteers over the age of 18 to be a friend and mentor to children and youth. More than 300 children and youth are waiting for that special friend. For information on how to get involved, visit www.bbbst.com.

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.

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.

Announcements

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.

NEW CHOIR SEASON, The Choralairs of North York, Earl Bales Park Community Centre, 4169 Bathurst St., Room 2, 7:30 to 10 p.m., every Tuesday. Repertoire includes pop, Broadway and folk songs. No auditions are required. Call Brian at 416-631-0029.

TORONTO JEWISH FOLK Choir invites new members. Mixed choir begins rehearsals for the new season Sept. 17 at 7:30 p.m., at the Winchevsky Centre, 585 Cranbrooke Ave. Ability to read music is an asset, but not compulsory. Members are encouraged to tape rehearsals and learn their parts at home. Call 416-636-0936.

PROFESSIONAL AND AMATEUR entertainers are invited to attend the weekly gathering of Fun Time, a not-for-profit group that gathers for an evening of free entertainment. The group meets every Monday at 19 Cadillac Ave., near Wilson Avenue and Bathurst Street, from 7 to 9 p.m. E-mail fkalif0403@rogers.com.

ARTISANS 7 CRAFTERS wanted for juried show taking place Nov. 7 and 8, Jubilee Art Craft Show, 40 Underhill Dr. Call 416-449-3980 or visit www.jubileeunited.ca.

NOT SO YOUNG Club for Seniors meets Thursdays, Pine Ridge Church, 39 Knox Ave., 1 to 4 p.m. Crafts, cards, knitting and social time. New members welcome. Call 416-749-4220.

NORTH YORK COMMUNITY House offers 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 that meets Thursdays, Earl Bales Community Centre, 4169 Bathurst St., 7:15 p.m. Call Ellyn at 416-281-7925.

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 seeks 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.

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, an a cappella-style chorus, 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.

Ongoing

SENIORS COMPUTER CLASSES, Bathurst Jewish Community Centre, six students per class, one instructor and two assistants. Classes twice a week. New session offered every month. Each course is 16 hours. Cost: $55 for members, $70 for non-members (includes course manual). Call Brian Prosserman at 905-882-6080 or e-mail bprosserman@bjcc.ca.

EUCHRE GAME NIGHT Mondays at St. David's Anglican Church, 1796 Lawrence Ave. W., 7:30 p.m. Prizes and refreshments. Parking.

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 help line at 416-239-0096.

PEOPLE CONCERNED ABOUT someone's drinking are 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.

AL-ANON FAMILY Groups offers mutual support for anyone who has been affected by someone else's drinking. Weekly meetings. Call 416-410-3809 or visit www.Al-AnonFamilyGroups.org to find a location.

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.

THE ANTIBES AWARENESS Through Movement committee hosts Feldenkrais classes Mondays, 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.

It's Happening runs Wednesdays in The North York Mirror and covers Thursday until the following Wednesday. Items from local, non-profit organizations should be submitted two weeks prior to the event. Please include all necessary information, including the exact address, street name and number, postal code and nearest intersection. Submissions cannot be taken over the phone, but can be e-mailed to nycalendar@insidetoronto.com or faxed to 416-493-6190.