BILLBOARD - Dec. 2

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.

Brummitt-Feasby ALS House Lite the Bulbs on the trees, now-Jan. 31, 106 Kirby Dr. Official Lighting Ceremony for Lite Up A Life, Dec. 14, 7 p.m. Donations can be mailed or dropped off at 106 Kirby Dr., Wpg., MB, R2Y 0E8. Information: Sharon, 831-1510 or Brian, 837-1270.

Voyageur Toastmaster #2638 celebrates Toastmaster Internationals 85th anniversary, Dec. 2, 6 p.m., Assiniboine Gordon Inn, 1975 Portage Ave. Information: Jeanne, 837-8228.

Broadway Speakers Forum Toastmasters meets Dec. 2, 7 a.m., 11th Floor Boardroom, 400 St. Mary Ave. Information: Shelley, 257-1327.

Friendship Force of Manitoba Christmas dinner meeting Dec. 2, 6 p.m., Masonic Temple, Corydon & Osborne. Reservations: Stan, 261-4198.

Seven Oaks Toastmaster meets Dec. 7, 14, 21, 7-9 p.m., Atlantic-Garden City United Church, 725 Atlantic Ave. Information: Casey, 339-2340.

Wellness Institute offers the following: Healthy Gourmet, Dec. 2, 6-9 p.m.; How Do I Get Through The Holidays?, Dec. 3, 7-9 p.m.; Take Action to Prevent Falls, Dec. 4, 1-2 p.m.; CPR/First Aid programs, call; Self-Management Support Skills and Motivational Counseling for Health Behaviour Change, Dec. 3, 8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m., 1075 Leila Ave. Information: 632-3927.

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

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.

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

St. Paul's Anglican Church cookie walk, Dec. 5, (bad weather, Dec. 12) 10 a.m., 830 North Dr. Bring a 4 litre ice cream pail.

Ladies of St. Martin-in-the-Fields Anglican Church Christmas tea and bazaar, Dec. 5, 1-3 p.m., 160 Smithfield Ave.

Fort Garry United Church cookie run, Dec. 5, 10 a.m.-noon, 800 Point Rd. Information: 475-1586.

Sts. Peter and Paul UCWLC bake sale, Dec. 5, 9 a.m.-noon, 400 Marion St.

Church of St. Stephen & St. Bede Christmas bazaar and luncheon Dec. 5, 11 a.m.-2 p.m., 99 Turner Ave.

Sturgeon Creek United Church Christmas bazaar, Dec. 5, 11 a.m.-1 p.m., 207 Thompson Dr.

St. Andrew's River Heights United Church Cookie Walk, bake sale and boutique, Dec. 5, 9 a.m.-noon, St. Andrews River Heights United Church, 255 Oak St.

Osborne Village Neighborhood Association (OVNA) bake and rummage sale and refreshments in support of Dennistoun House, Dec. 5, 10 a.m.-2 p.m., Augustine United Church, 444 River Ave. Information: http://dennistounhouse-dennistoun.blogspot.com/ or ovna@mts.net or 452 - 9712.

Reaching Across Borders Christmas market and craft sale, Dec. 5, 10 a.m.-3 p.m., College Jeanne-Sauve, 1128 Dakota St.

Rainbow Harmony Project Many Gifts concert Dec. 5, 7:30 p.m., Crescent Fort Rouge United Church, 525 Wardlaw. Tickets: happy Cooker, Rainbow Resource Centre, McNally Robinson Booksellers or kwiktix.ca.

Grace Hospital Auxiliary Publicity Committee breakfast with Santa featuring Aaron Burnett, singer/songwriter, Dec. 5 & 12, 9 a.m., 408 Booth Dr. Proceeds go to patient care.

Dalnavert Museum celebrates a Christmas Past, Dec. 5, noon-4 p.m. and Dec. 13, 1-4 p.m., 61 Carlton St.

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.

Women of Note Christmas Concert "Wassail", Dec. 6, 3 p.m., Westminster United Church. Special guests: Soprano - Joan Clark and Harpist - Ann Germani.

Silver Heights United Church annual Carol Sing, Dec. 6, 2:30 p.m., Ness at Mount Royal. Silver collection.

Winnipeg Male Chorus Yule sing, Dec. 6, 2:30 p.m., Convenant Christian Reformed Church, 653 Knowles Ave. Special guests, Winnipeg Brass Quintet.

Fraternal Order of Eagles #3870 Ladies Auxiliary Children's Christmas Shopping Spree, Dec. 6, 11 a.m.-2 p.m., 3459 Pembina Hwy. Children 12 and under and accompanied by an adult.

Winnipeg Pops Orchestra Christmas Carols, Dec. 6, 7 p.m., Holy Redeemer Parish, 264 Donwood Dr. Tickets at Holy Redeemer and Stephanchew Church Goods. Information: 668-6012.

Rady Jewish Community Centre annual Jewish Book Fair, Dec. 6-13, 123 Doncaster St. For list of other events call 477-7510 or www.radyjcc.com.

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.

St. Paul's Middlechurch annual Christmas Carol Sing Along Dec. 9, 7-8:30 p.m., 299 Balderstone Rd.

St. Peter's Anglican Church cookie walk Dec. 12, 10 a.m.-noon, 755 Elm St.

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.

Brock Corydon School registration for Nursery to Grade 6, Jan. 28, 7-8:30 p.m., 1510 Corydon Ave. Information: 488-4422 or www.wsd1.org/brockcorydon.`

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.

Children's House Montessori pre-school and kindergarten now accepting applications for children, aged 2 1/2 to 6 years of age at 150 Pacific Ave. Morning and afternoon programs and all day program for kindergarten children. Call 956-1622.

Royal Canadian Legion Henderson Highway Branch No. 215 presents 50, 60, 70 music every Friday night; dance bands; Thursday and Saturday; crib every Tuesday; darts every Thursday; Monday night dance lessons; meat draws every Friday, 6 p.m. and Saturday, 3 p.m.

Newcomers Club of Winnipeg is a non-profit social club designed to welcome and lend support to women who have moved to Winnipeg and surrounding areas within the last two years. The club offers and immediate opportunity to meet new friends through social activities. Information: 992-2999 and leave a message.

Sara Riel Supported Employment Program may be able to find and keep employment. Are you unemployed and have or have had a mental health concern? Information: 237-9559, 8 a.m.-4 p.m.

No. 553 Sgt. Tommy Prince, MM Royal Canadian Army Cadet Corps invites boys and girls ages 12 to 18 years to come to Door No. 1 of the Freighthouse, 200 Isabel St., Wednesdays, 6:30 to 9 p.m. Bring birth certificate and Manitoba medical number.

Gordon Bell High School Alumni Choir held Mondays, 6:45 p.m. in the music room of Gordon Bell High School. Don Askholm is directing the choir. Alumni of all ages greatly appreciated.

Winnipeg Branch Streamliners, a weight loss group, meets Mondays at 6 p.m. at Assiniboine School. For information call Audrey at 489-7956.

Winnipeg Elks Lodge #10 is a volunteer organizationpromoting and supporting community and charitable needs. Anyone male or female who would like to join an organization that helps children with special needs up to and including 18 years of age or any Brother Elks and Ladies of the Royal Purple who have moved to Winnipeg or its vicinity and would like to continue their membership call Bob, 772-2013 or Russ, 253-0504.

Republished from the Winnipeg Free Press print edition December 2, 2009 $sourceSection0