BILLBOARD - NOV 27

The Inner City Social Work Degree Program is holding Information Sessions from November to February. Call 668-8160 for more information.

Just Like New to You Thrift Store Christmas shopping Tuesday-Friday, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. and Saturday, 11 a.m.-3 p.m., 635 Portage Ave.

University Women's Club, together with Creative Retirement Winnipeg, offers a course on Canada's major artists in aboriginal art and ceramics Art Connected to the Land: Grassroots Canada West, Tuesdays, now-Dec. 15, 9:30-11:30 a.m. 54 West Gate. Call 954-7880 to register.

Holy Trinity all-you-can-eat perogies, Nov. 27, 11:30 a.m.-3 p.m., 1175 Main St.

MFL Occupational Health Centre and Safe Communities Winnipeg presents Workplace Violence Prevention Training, Nov. 27, 9:15 a.m.-4 p.m., 180 King St. Register: Diane, 926 7904 or dgagnon@mflohc.mb.ca.

Local Investment Toward Employment hosts the annual wild blueberry pancake breakfast, Nov. 27, 7-10 a.m., Indian and Metis Friendship Centre, 45 Robinson St. Fundraiser for LITE's Christmas hamper program.

Scandinavian Cultural Centre TGIF smorgasbord dinner and speaker series, Nov. 27, 5:30 p.m., 764 Erin St. John and Edie Markmann will describe their bicycling tour of Denmark and Sweden.

Reservations: 774-8047.

Winnipeg Parks and Recreation Retirees 18th annual luncheon, Dec. 7, noon, Hudson room, McPhillips Station Casino. Confirm attendance: C. Cox, 895-7725, R. O'Donovan, 452-7019 or K. Dunlop, 897-1242 by Nov. 27.

West End Cultural Centre handmade holiday sale, Nov. 27, 4-10 p.m. and Nov. 28, 10 a.m.-3 p.m., 586 Ellice Ave.

Christmas craft sale Nov. 28, 10 a.m.-4 p.m., Winnipeg Centre Vineyard, 782 Main St.

Gordon-King United Church craft and bake sale, Christmas on Cobourg, Nov. 28, 10 a.m.-3 p.m., 127 Cobourg Ave. Tickets: 667-8781.

St. Michael's Parish Church Christmas bake sale & luncheon, Nov. 28, 11 a.m.-2 p.m., 400 Day St.

Sir John Franklin Community Centre craft sale Nov. 28, 9 a.m.-4 p.m., 1 Sir John Franklin Road.

St. Andrew's Anglican Church rummage sale, Nov. 28, 9 a.m.-noon., 2700 Portage Ave.

St. Martin-in-the-Fields Church presents Art in the Fields, auction and sale of framed and unframed art, Nov. 28, 2-8 p.m., 160 Smithfield Ave.

Westwood Collegiate Christmas craft sale, Nov. 28, 10 a.m.-4 p.m., 360 Rouge Rd. All proceeds go to safe grad.

Spirit's Call Choir CD launch and benefit concert for NEST (North End Sponsorship Team), Nov. 28, 7:30 p.m., Westminster United Church, 745 Westminster Ave. Tickets: Sarah, 694-5602 or Margaret, 488-0078.

Forever Young Club of Manitoba Sadies Hawkins Day Dance, Nov. 28, 8 p.m.-1 a.m., Shriner's Hall, 1155 Wilkes Ave. Tickets: Bob, 792-9741.

Italian Sport Committee presents Christmas dinner and dance, Nov. 28, 6:30 p.m., Centro Caboto Centre, 1055 Wilkes Ave.

St. Vital EMC Church craft and bake sale, Nov. 28, 9:30 a.m.-3 p.m., 2005 St. Mary's Rd.

German Society of Winnipeg Port Specialty Fest dinner and dance Nov. 28, 7:30 p.m., 121 Charles. Live band, entertainment, Resi Dux and Band. Information: 589-7724 or 582-8385.

St. Clements Church Christmas tea Nov. 28, 11:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m., 1178 River Rd., St. Andrews. 482-9486.

Council of Women of Winnipeg presents Is Winnipeg a safe place for Women, Nov. 28, 9 a.m.-2 p.m., North End Wellness Centre, 2-363 McGregor St.

St. John Cantius CWL perogy and bake sale, Nov. 29, 10 a.m.-1 p.m., 852 Burrows Ave.

Norwood St. Boniface Legion Ladies Auxiliary annual craft and bake sale, Nov. 29, 10 a.m.-4 p.m., 134 Marion St. Call Judi, 475-9921.

Brummitt-Feasby ALS House Lite the Bulbs on the trees, Dec. 1-Jan. 31, 106 Kirby Dr. Donations can be mailed or dropped off at 106 Kirby Dr., Wpg., MB, R2Y 0E8. Information: sharon, 831-1510 or Brian, 837-1270.

Retired Women Teachers' Association luncheon meeting Dec. 3 at Masonic Centre, 420 Corydon Ave. at noon.

St. Marks Anglican Church snowflake bazaar and luncheon, Dec. 5, 11 a.m.-2 p.m., 19 St. Marks Place.

Forum Art Centre presents Affordable Art Week, Dec. 4, 2-8 p.m.; Dec. 5-7, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. and Dec. 8, 10 a.m.-2 p.m., 120 Eugenie St. Information: 235-1069 or www.forumartinstitute.ca.

Manitoba Organization of Victim Assistance is hosting a Candlelight Service Dec. 6 at 7 p.m. at John Black Memorial Church, 898 Henderson, to provide a special opportunity for friends and loved ones to remember the lives of those lost to homicide. Feel free to bring a framed picture of your loved one to the service. Those wishing to attend respond to us by Dec. 1 at help@mova.ca or at 831-8950.

Friendship Force of Winnipeg monthly dinner meeting, Dec. 9, Holiday Inn South,1330 Pembina, 6 p.m. For information and dinner reservations call Val at 889-5550 or visit www.friendshipforcewinnipeg.org.

Assembly of Manitoba Chiefs and Sponsors 3rd annual All Nations Against Poverty complimentary pancake breakfast, Dec. 17, 7:30-11 a.m., Indian and Metis Friendship Centre, 45 Robinson St.

Vincent Massey Collegiate 50th anniversary reunion, May 27-30, 2010. Send name, address, phone and e-mail to masseys50threunion@hotmail.com, 832-5599 or www.vmc50thereunion.ca.

Viscount Alexander Collegiate alumni 1950-1960 will reminisce on May 28, 2010 during the Vincent Massey Collegiate Reunion weekend. Send information to normandee1@shaw.ca or www.vmc50threunion.ca.

Speech Masters meets second and fourth Tuesday of the month, St. James Collegiate. Information: 837-4757 or 889-0063.

Skyliner Toastmasters meets every Monday, 6:30 p.m., Canad Inns Polo Park. Information: Jack, 896-3318.

Lions Place Toastmasters meets Wednesdays, 7-8 p.m., 610 Portage Ave. Information: Ardythe, 772-9982 or a_basham@shaw.ca.

PBS Toastmasters meets each Tuesday, 7:15-9 p.m., Grace Hospital, Conference room A, lower level. Information: Kristin, 888-1921.

Osborne House, a crisis shelter in Manitoba for women and their children fleeing from domestic violence now offers pick-up service for donations of larger household items. To donate call 942-7373, ext. 240.

Toastmasters Club Francs-Parleurs meets every Wednesday, 5:30-7 p.m., College Louis Riel, 585 St-Jean Baptiste St. Information: Lucien, 257-7361.

Stroke Recovery Association of Manitoba offers peer support, adapted exercises and more. Call 942-2880 and ask for Russ or Lorraine.

Spectrum Art Group meets 2nd and 4th Saturday of the month, Fort Garry United Church, 800 Point Rd. Information: Cathy, 275-2171.

Alcoholics Anonymous - If you think you have a problem with alcohol call 942-0126, for the location of a meeting near you.

Emotions Anonymous meets Thursdays, 8 p.m., St. Eugene Church, 1009 St. Mary's Rd.

Adult children anonymous is a group of men and women working together to learn to overcome the affects of growing up in a dysfunctional family where abuse may have occurred! does your life seem out of control? Do you have a fear of situations, people, or authority figures? Anonymity is assured; they use first names only; it's free; and non-partisan. for times and locations call 253-5974 or http://www.geocities.com/acoa_webpage/.

Jesus Cares Street Outreach Ministry seeking donations of furniture, clothing, blankets, food, also require a good used van or truck, 2-443 Elgin Ave. Information: 943-9114.

Luxton Literacy Working Group offers: Basic English classes suited to your individual needs, Mondays, 6-9 p.m., register, Judith, 837-5520; Computer classes, Tuesday and Thursday, 7-9 p.m., register, Margaret, 632-4725, Luxton School, 111 Polson Ave. Free. Babysitting is provided free of charge.

St. Vital Streamliners weight loss group meets Thursdays, 7 p.m., Frontenac School, 866 Autumnwood. Call Norma, 233-0778 or Claire, 237-3420.

Centennial Toastmasters meets every Wednesday, 6:30-8:45 p.m., Unity Truth Centre, 300 Arlington at Portage. Information: Joan, 774-3202.

Winnipeg Adult Education Centre's off campus program, River Osborne, offers grade 12 classes to students who are residents of Manitoba, free of charge. Do you want to upgrade or graduate? Fall classes include: English Comprehensive 40S, Consumer Math 40S, Psychology 41G, Family Studies 40S, Seminar in Business 40S, and Law 40S. This site, located at Confusion Corner, also offers PLAR (Prior Learning Assessment and Recognition) for adults who may qualify to achieve credits towards their grade 12 diplomas. Students must be 18 years of age to register. We are part of the Winnipeg School Division. Call 947-1674 or 477-0164 to register.

Venio Dictum Toastmasters meet Wednesday evenings at the Masonic Memorial Temple at 420 Corydon Avenue at 6:10 p.m. For more info go to www.toastmasters.mb.ca or leave a message at 334-6350.

Powertalk International provides coaching in effective speaking. There are 5 clubs in Winnipeg. Call 885-2099 or www.powertalkinternational.com.

Kirkfield Streamliners offers a lose weight with no pressure, light-exercise and diversified program of education, comradery, and fun, Thursdays till May, 7:15 p.m., Hedges School. Call Rose, 888-2447.

Norman Art Group meets Wednesday evenings at St. Andrew's Church, 5700 Portage Ave. Information: 885-3208.

Al-anon/Alateen Family Group members get together to share experiences, strength and hope. Information: 943-6051.

Grandparent's Support Group - for grandparents who may not have contact or access with their grandchildren because of separation and divorce, death of a parent or disrupted family relationships. The group meets the third Wednesday of each month (September through June), 5:45 to 7:45 p.m., 379 Broadway Ave., the second floor, in the offices of Family Conciliation. Call 945-4031.

Republished from the Winnipeg Free Press print edition November 27, 2009 A27