WOOLWICH COMMUNITY
HEALTH CENTRE (WCHC)

10 Parkside Dr., St. Jacobs, 664-3794. Program info can be found on our website, www.wchc.on.ca

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ELMIRA SENIORS CENTRE

The Elmira Seniors Centre is now located in the Woolwich Memorial Centre. The office is open there on Monday, Wednesday and Thursday afternoons. 519-669-5044 for info.
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YOUTH CENTRE HOURS AND PROGRAMS

24 Snyder Ave. South, Woolwich Memorial Centre. There are so many things to do in this new building and the youth centre during our PM hours. The youth centre is continuing to run our after school resource time from 3:30-5:30pm and from 6-10pm Tues.-Fri. Come and see us, first visit is free and then only a $20/year membership fee. For info. contact Karyn, 519-669-35393.

INDOOR MARKET

Saturdays, 9am-2pm. Closed Sat., Dec. 26. Downstairs at 10 Church St. W., Elmira.

NEW MEMBER OPEN HOUSE

Tues., Jan. 5, 7:15pm. The Waterloo Region Police Male Chorus invites men who like to sing to join us for an open house/rehearsal at Olivet United Church, 47 Onward Ave., Kitchener. For more information visit www.wrps.on.ca/volunteers/male-chorus.htm or leave message at 519-208-9326.

AUDITIONS FOR PETER PAN
THE DRAMA FANTASY AND PETER PAN THE MUSICAL

Jan. 6, 9, 10. KWCDW is now accepting booking audition time slots for their second and third productions of their 2009-10 season. Children and youth from the KW Region ages 8-16 years are welcome to sign up. Please see website for audition requirements as spaces are limited. Casting will be based on Individual Audition performance. Drama Line 519-954-5931, e-mail info@kwcdw.org, web www.kwcdw.org.

ELMIRA LEGION
HUNGRYMAN'S BREAKFAST WITH ELMIRA SUGAR KINGS

Sun., Jan. 10, 8:30am-1pm. $5. All you can eat. Royal Canadian Legion, 11 First St. E., Elmira.

ROBBIE BURNS DINNER

Fri., Jan. 22, 6pm. Royal Canadian Legion, 11 First St. E., Elmira (downstairs). First come first served. Steak Pie with all the trimmings. $6/person.

SPAGHETTI DINNER AND SALAD BAR

Sat., Jan. 30, 5 & 7pm. Royal Canadian Legion, 11 First St. E., Elmira. Tickets purchased in advance at the Legion call 519-669-2932. Adults $10, Children 5-10yrs. $4, under 5 years $2.

FOSTER PARENT INFORMATION NIGHT

Mon., Jan. 11, 7pm. Family and Children’s Services is in need of more foster parents in the community to care for children in crisis. There are over 500 children in care, and only 300 foster homes. This agency is hosting a Foster Parent Information Night. This is an opportunity to learn how you can care for a child in need on a temporary basis in your own home. Please call 519-576-0540 to register or visit the website www.fosteringkids.ca

HOPESPRING CANCER SPPORT CENTRE PROGRAMS

Mon., Jan. 11, 10-11:30am. Join us for the Music Magic Workshop. Explore the power of music. No experience necessary. All material provided.
Starting Jan. 12, 10-11:30am. Women’s Group. This five week program lead by Kathy Somers is offered Wednesday mornings beginning on May 6 and June 3.
Starting Jan. 13, 11am-12pm. Join us for our Better Sleep Program. Come explore strategies that will decrease insomnia through effect sleep behaviors. This program is free and open to cancer patients, their family members and friends.
Starting Jan. 13, 1:30-3pm. Join us for our Empowering Caregivers Program. This program is specifically designed for caregivers. Limited seating, register early. This program is free and open to cancer patient caregivers.
Fri., Jan. 15, 10am-12pm. Attend the workshop Sun ‘Hope’ Catcher: Glass Fusion Workshop. A unique opportunity to create a beautiful glass art that expresses you creativity. A two hour session to make a Sun “Hope” Catcher. All materials supplied. No previous experience necessary.
Fri., Jan. 22, 10am-12pm. A workshop on “Card Making” with Deb Mertin. Absolutely no artistic experience is needed.
Fri., Jan. 29, 11am-12pm. Join us for Laughter Yoga Workshop. This workshop introduces the power of yoga, combined with laughter to heal the soul With Rosemary Kelly.
Please call HopeSpring Cancer Support Centre, 43 Allen St. W., Waterloo to register in advance 519-742-4673.

SNOWSHOEING AND SKIING

Sun., Jan. 17, 2pm. Join Clint for 2 hour snowshoeing or skiing on the Health Valley/Trans Canada Trail, St. Jacobs. Meet at the Kiosk at the trail entrance behind the fire station in St. Jacobs. Take King St. N. To Albert St., turn right or east on Albert St. And continue to the kiosk at the back of the parking lot. Please contact Paul at 519-664-3642 to confirm meeting times and locations. Maps with meeting locations are posted at www.healthywoolwich.org

PORK DINNER AND AN EVENING OF MUSIC

Sat., Jan. 23, Dinner Served 5:30-7pm, Show at 7:30pm. At Trinity United Church, 42 Arthur St. N., Elmira. Featuring The Twin City Harmonizers. Tickets for dinner & show $20.00 eaqch, show tickets only $10.00 each. Tickets call 519-669-5560 or 519-664-2772.

ELMIRA NEEDLESISTERS QUILT GUILD

Mon., Jan. 25. Elmira Mennonite Church, 58 Church St., Elmira. Joyce Gaessler 519-664-2078, Laney Campbell 519-669-8056.

KITCHENER-WATERLOO CHAPTER OF THE
THYROID FOUNDATION OF CANADA MEETING

Wed., Jan. 27, 6:30-9pm. Kitchener Public Library, 85 Queen St. N., Kitchener, lower level, Hamblin Room, wheelchair accessible (elevator). Topic-Thyroid Dysfunction and Double Vision: Causes and Treatment Options”, Speaker: Dr. Patrick Quaid, BSc (Hons) Optom, MCOptom, PhD-UK Canadian Registered Optometrist UW School of Optometry Part-Time Clinic Faculty & Private Practice (Guelph). All welcome. Info Joan 519-745-4475.

ALMA OPTIMIST BEEF BARBECUE

Fri., Jan. 29, 5-7pm. At the Alma Community Hall, come and enjoy. Tickets adults $12.00, children $4.00 at the door.

PROJECT READ
12TH ANNUAL FAMILY LITERACY DAY

Sun., Jan. 31, 10:30am-3pm. At Conestoga Mall, King St., Waterloo. There are information booths, activities, FREE stuff, Erick Traplin, a Bogglemania tournament plus “The RECORD Breaking Read In.” The Bogglemania tournament is the only event that required pre-registration. Bring your entire family.

LOCAL VIEWS - ARTWORK BY SANDRA BRAY

Opening February 4, 2010, Closing April 30, 2010. Woolwich Administration Building, 24 Church St. W., Elmira, Ontario.

ST. JAMES LUTHERAN CHURCH, ELMIRA
160TH ANNIVERSARY CONCERT SERIES

At St. James Lutheran Church, Elmira, 60 Arthur St. S., 519-669-5591. Invite your family and friends to join us for three Sunday afternoons of music and song to celebrate our 160th Anniversary.
Sun., Feb. 7, 3pm. The Cambridge Male Chorus.
Sun., May 16, 3pm. An afternoon of Chamber Music. Featuring Peter Carter, violinist, Jennifer Enns Modolo, mezzo-soprano, Jeff Enns, pipe organ and piano.
Sun., Oct. 24, 3pm. The Gloryland Chorus. Freewill offering, handicap accessible. Refreshments will be served following each concert. So mark it on your 2010 calendar now and plan to attend.

WOOLWICH COUNSELLING SERVINCES FUNDRAISER
WITH SPEAKER AND AUTHOR MALCOLM GLADWELL

Fri., Mar. 5, doors open 5:30pm. Floradale Mennonite Church, 22 Florapine Rd., Elmira. Buffet dinner 6-8pm (gymnasium), speakers 8:30pm (sanctuary), dinner and event $125/person, event only $100/person. To purchase your ticket for further info, contact Mary Wilhelm, Executive Director 519-669-8651, or e-mail mary.wilhelm@woolwichcounselling.org or Myrna Shantz 519-669-2852 or e-mail myrna@golden.net. We would be happy to speak to you about this astounding opportunity.

WOOLWICH COMMUNITY LIONS CLUB

Welcomes new members. Meetings are held 2nd and 4th Mondays of each month at 7pm at Lions Hall. If interested in attending a meeting, please contact Lion Chief Linda Palmer 519-669-0776 or e-mail bilpal@rogers.com.

VOLUNTEER: BE AN ADULT LITERACY TUTOR IN YOUR OWN COMMUNITY

Partnered with Woolwich Community Services and training provided by The Literacy Group. Two hours per week, no teaching experience necessary, excellent communication skills required. Contact Karen, e-mail karen@theliteracygroup.com, 519-743-6090 ext. 223.

UNEMPLOYED??? NEED ASSISTANCE!!!

Monday-Friday, 9am-5pm. Woolwich Community Services has tools available to assist you. Computers with internet access for job searching, e-mailing cover letters and resumes, and a job board with current job postings. Employment councilors are available Wed. & Thurs. To prepare resumes and to discuss your employment options. WCS staff are available to assist completing your on-line EI app. And help you find the answer to any questions that you may have. This service is offered free of charge along with faxing and photocopying for employment purposes. To find out what your options are drop in at Woolwich Community Services, 73 Arthur St. S., Elmira or call to book an appointment with an employment counsellor 519-669-5139.

GIRL GUIDE COOKIES

Help support Guiding in Elmira. Chocolate and Vanilla Cookies on sale now $4/box by calling Lynne Snell 519-669-4681.

DO YOU LIKE TO DANCE?

Monday, Wednesday and Friday 10-11am, Tuesday and Thursday 7-8pm. Don’t Get enough of it? Come dance with me, just dance, have fun, lose weight, strengthen your heart, lower your cholesterol, have fun!  $2.00/visit which at the end of each month will be donated to charity of your choice. 12 Grosbeak Rd., Elmira, 519-669-1288. Come join in the fun!

JOIN OUR FOSTER TEAM

Family and Children’s Services of the Waterloo Region is in urgent need of foster homes, couples, singles and or families to provide care for infants, children and youth from ages birth to 15 years. Call 519-576-0540 to register for September PRIDE preservice training.

WHEELCHAIR RAMP AVAILABLE

Did you know that a portable wheelchair ramp is now available on loan to anyone in the community? The ramp is stored at Woolwich Physio­therapy, but may be reserved by calling WCS, 669-5139. A small re­fundable deposit may be re­quired.

VOLUNTEERS NEEDED

Community Care Concepts provides support services to seniors and adults with disabilities in the townships of Woolwich, Wellesley and Wil­mot. We’re always in need of caring people like you to help us carry out our programs. Op­por­tunities include: Day Program Assis­tants, Meals on Wheels and Assisted Transportation Dri­vers and Friendly Visitors. Help someone in your community and feel good about yourself. Chris­tine 669-3023 or 749-0784 (toll free) for more information.

K-W ACCESS-ABILITY

Provides social, recreational and educational programmes and services for persons with physical disabilities. 105 University Ave. E., Wa­terloo. Please call 885-6640.

TOPS

Mondays, 6:30 weigh-in, 7-8pm meeting. Learn how to Take Off Pounds Sensibly. Join TOPS. Meet at the Woolwich Community Services, 73 Arthur St. S. (back door). Very low weekly cost. For more information, call Lois at 669-5704.

ATTENTION SENIORS AND CAREGIVERS

Could you or your loved one benefit from some extra help with household chores such as housecleaning, yard work or meal preparation? Would it be helpful if someone picked you up from your home and drove you to appointments or to run errands? Would you like some companionship from a friendly visitor or as a Recreation Day Pro­gram member? If you or someone you care about could benefit from one or more of these services please contact Com­munity Care Con­cepts of Woolwich, Well­esley and Wilmot, a non-profit agency at 669-3023 or 749-0784 (toll free).

PET RESCUE DONATIONS

Bring in used or unwanted pet items including dog coats, booties, toys, pet beds or crates. Accessories such as leashes, harnesses, collars and nail clippers are also needed and appreciated. All items received will be donated to rescue groups and shelters in need of these items for rescued animals. Creature Comfort Pet Em­porium, 664-3366.

THE CANADIAN HEARING SOCIETY HEARING HELP CLASSES

Do you have trouble hearing someone speak to you in a crowd? Do you find that people mumble when they speak? Do you wear a hearing aid or wonder if you should? Hearing Help Classes for seniors 55 years of age and over are offered by The Canadian Hearing Society. The classes will teach hearing health care and coping skills that will help individuals to deal successfully with the daily challenges of living with a hearing loss. For more information, contact Joyce Haynes 744-6811.