Canadian Blood Services needs 160,000 new donors to donate at least twice a year, every year in order to meet the growing requirements - call 1 888 2 donate (1-888-236-6283) for information on clinic dates and locations near you as well as eligibility information or to schedule an appointment to give blood ... You can also visit Canadian Blood Services online at WWW.BLOODSERVICES.CA
The Make-A-Wish Foundation is seeking involvement from the public in helping them to "grant the wishes of children with life-threatening illnesses to enrich the human experience with hope, strength and joy". For information on how you can make a difference, please contact the Make-A-Wish Foundation of Southwestern Ontario in London or visit them online at SWONTARIOCHAPTER@MAKEAWISH.CA
Your Local Alzheimer Society wants you! Become a “volunteer visitor” to a person in the early stages of Alzheimer’s disease. Reminisce with them, look at old photos, plant and weed a garden, play games or even go for a safe walk experience. The ideas for fun and exercise are endless. Your commitment is for only 2 hours once a week for a period of 6 months. Free screening, training and support are provided for everyone who applies and are accepted. Come join our team of supportive volunteers – call the coordinator of volunteer services at 519-759-7692 ext 27 or visit us at 101 Brant St.
Compassionate and caring volunteers needed to visit palliative care seniors at local retirement communities. Excellent training provided. Please call the program manager at Versa Care Retirement Community, 519-759-1040 ext 234.
The Aphasia Program of the adult recreation Therapy Centre needs adult volunteers willing to spend 4 hours per week communicating with stroke survivors having speech impediments. They provide extensive training and ongoing support to motivated volunteers fluent in English. if you would like to make a difference, and volunteer on Tuesday or Thursday mornings of each week contact Jan Roadhouse at 519-753-1882.
St. Leonard’s Community Services are pleased to provide crisis intervention, counseling and supportive services for children, youth, and adults and/or their families at their walk in clinic located at 133 Elgin Street in Brantford. Services are available on a no appointment basis and there is no cost. The clinic can be reached by calling 519-759-8830.
The John Noble Home is looking for volunteers to assist with residents programming. This may include recreational activities, therapy, or clerical assistance. Days and times are flexible. For more detailed information on volunteer opportunities please call Janet Beachey at 519-756-2920 ext. 241.
The Canadian Cancer Society is looking for volunteer drivers, who using their own vehicles will transport cancer patients to and from cancer treatments at area and regional cancer clinics. They offer free training and mileage reimbursement. Your compassion and sense of caring, will make a difference in the lives of these patients. Become an ambassador for the Canadian Cancer Society. For more information please call Helen Schultz at 519-753-2566.
Donations can be made to the Brantford Food Bank for any of their annual fundraising campaigns at 1100 Clarence St S, Suite 103a in Brantford. The food bank supports 2,500 people each month and relies upon community donations for funding its operations.
Aberdeen Health & Community Services is looking for volunteers to participate in their friendly volunteer visiting program and their hospice palliative care visiting program. Volunteers provide one-to-one support and friendship to isolated older clients or to adults with physical disabilities and disease who are living in their own homes. If you want to volunteer please call their office at 519-759-7750.
Do you or anyone you know have a problem with alcohol? Call Alcoholics Anonymous – available all year round and 24-7 or visit www.branterieaa.org
Participation House Brantford requires a female volunteer to assist with a swimming program for physically challenged adults at the Brantwood Centre. The person must be 16 years of age, or older. Also they should enjoy swimming, be enthusiastic, cheerful and patient; and be available Monday’s from 3 – 4 p.m. If interested please contact Doug Hunt, director of fundraising, marketing and volunteer services or Pat Newstead at 519-756-1430, ext 27
The Brantford Food Bank is recruiting volunteers to work in the warehouse, anytime between 9:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. Monday through Friday. Please contact Melissa Claus at 519-751-4357 ext. 25. “You can make a difference”
The Alzheimer Society of Brant is looking for volunteer drivers. Drivers are required to drive clients and caregivers of the society to and from society events such as support group meetings or social events. Volunteer’s need a class ‘G’ license with sufficient and valid/current insurance and a vehicle in good safe operating order. Please call 519-759-7692 ext. 27 or email: ronforbes@on.aibn.com to learn more.
The Canadian Red Cross is currently in need of volunteer drivers for “Meals on Wheels”. Time commitment is flexible. Mileage paid. For more information please call Judi at 519-753-4189 or email: judi.mikolich@redcross.ca
The Aberdeen Health & Community Services Foundation is currently recruiting administrative volunteers to assist with upcoming projects. Offering flexible hours and would welcome individuals who are organized, enjoy working with others and have some time to spare for a worthy cause. For more information: call 519-756-5300.
The Brantford Heart & Stroke Foundation welcomes volunteers to enhance their administrative skills by becoming an office volunteer. Computer experience is required. they Offer a flexible work schedule and a friendly atmosphere. For further information, please call (519)-752-1301.
If you’re 18+ you are invited to a young adults GROUP AT Park Rd Pentecostal Church, 643 Park Rd North, Brantford, every other Thursday. For more info call the church.
Do you want to make a difference in someone else’s life, as well as your own? Do you have an hour or so a week to share with someone? Consider volunteering for Brantwood as a Volunteer Friend. Brantwood supports adults with multiple disabilities living in-group homes located throughout Brantford and Brant County, to learn more visit www.brantwood.ca.
Every Wednesday night the United Kingdom Club at 35 International Village Drive, Cambridge, will be hosting a euchre night at 7:30pm. All are welcome.
Canadian Blood Services is asking that people make giving blood a priority. Hamilton Blood Clinic, 35 Stone Church Road in Ancaster operates to serve the Brantford and Hamilton area. For details visit www.blood.ca or call 1-888-236-6283.
Donations to the Food Bank are not meeting the demand and Community Resource Service – CRS Food Bank & Distribution Service is asking for the community’s help in keeping the food supply adequate to meet the need. Donations of non-perishable items such as vegetables, soup, pork and beans, tuna and Kraft Dinner would be most helpful and can be dropped off at the Food Bank.
Youth darts happens every Sunday from 1pm to 3pm for ages 8 – 18, ALSO; Fish & chips every Friday from 5pm – 7:30 pm followed by Bingo at the South Brant Legion.
the south brant legion presents highland dancing every monday night – for more information call katy 519-754-6106.
The Paris Museum and Historical Society is offering several Volunteer Opportunities. Choose from Genealogy Research, Computer Data Entry, and Member of our Board of Directors or many other exciting options. What a great way tostart the New Year, by giving back to the community! Museum Hours are Thursday, Friday and Saturday from 1-5 p.m. or by appointment. For more information please call the Museum at 519-442-9295 or visit www.parishistoricalsociety.com
abroriginal diabetes support group meets every 3rd wednesday of each moth at 44 elgin st., on the 2nd floor from 6:30p-8:30p. to register call cynthia barton at 519-756-2205 ext. 224.
THE BRANT COUNTY BRANCH OF THE ONTARIO SOCCER REFEREES ASSOCIATION NEEDS NEW REFEREES FOR THE 2010 SEASON. APPLICANTS MUST BE 14 YRS. AS OF MARCH 31ST AND HAVE A GOOD KNOWLEDGE OF THE GAME. FOR MORE INFORMATION CALL DONAL O’SHEA AT 519-717-8383.
march is nutrician month. the brant county health unit is encouraging the community to participate in the on-line “grow & gobble challenge.” people can entre the contest from march 1st to 31st to win their own vegetable garden starter kit and other great prizes. for more information and resources on nutrician month visit www.nutrician2010.ca
march 2010
march 8th
woodland cultural centre invites you to a free marketing and promotions workshop from 12noon-2p. you will be introduced to the basic marketing principles as well as how to learn the fine art of achieving more money. please contact janis monture to register.
march 9th
the canadian cancer society relay for life steering committee invites you to an open house at tranquility place, 135 francis st., brantford. joing them for a chili supper and dorr prizes. admission is free.
march 10th
thorpe bros funeral home offers a free monthly scrapbooking session in the carrieage house from 7p-9p. this month’s theme is home & heritage. please register and bring 4-6 photos.
march 11th – 13th
the scotland united church is having a book sale from 9a-5p. proceeds got o the haitian relief fund.
march 11th
kinsmen “kingo” old fashioned bingo is hel at bellview comminity centre, 55 tom st. doors open at 6p and games start at 7p. all proceeds go to local community projects.
march 11th
st. john ambulance will be holding an open house from 7-8:30p at 340 henry st. unit 10.
march 11th
brant county branch ontario genealogical society invites you to a family history study group at the library meeting room at 118 powerline rd. at 10am. for more information call allan adams 905-277-3230.
march 11th
thursdays in lent music at noon presents, dr. ron fox, organist at st. peter’s roman catholic basilica in london, light lunch to follow.
march 13th
the brant naval veterans association is having a cornbeef and cabbage dinner starting at 6:30p, with a dance to follow featuring the jammers. tickets are $15.
march 13th
the dunsdon legion invites you to a meat roll at 3:30p and enjoy entertainment by headin home from 8:00p-12:00a.
march 13th
the legend lives! gino monopoli as elvis will be at the sanderson centre at 8p. tickets are $30.
march 14th
the brant naval veterans association presents a dance from 2-5p, featuring heading home. they are located at 54 wadsworth st. in brantford.
march 15th
the st. george lawn bowling club invites you to an evening euchre at the st. george lawn bowling clubhouse from 7:30p-9:30p, the cost is only $5.
march 16th
the brantford stamp club will meet at woodman community centre at 8p, doors open at 7p. guest speaker will be pat hasler on “EXPERIENCES as a volunteer at the 2010 winter olympics.”
march 17th
the burford legion invites you to a euchre luncheon from 12 noon. lunch is $6 and euchre is $2.
march 18th
kinsmen “kingo” old fashioned bingo is hel at bellview comminity centre, 55 tom st. doors open at 6p and games start at 7p. all proceeds go to local community projects.
march 18th
thursdays in lent music at noon presents ian clark, organist at st. james’ brantford and the transylvania club chior, light lunch to follow.
march 19th
st. paul’s united church in paris invites you to a shamrock luncheon with euchre & bridge games to follow. tickets are $10.
march 19th
St, john’s anglican church invites you to sing along with brian and enjoy irish stew, homemade breads, salad and dessert or coffee for only $9, adults and $5 for kids under 10.
march 19th
the dunsdon legion invites you to a roast beef dinner from 5-7p.
march 19th
the pregnancy & resource centre of brantford is opening a satallite office in paris. an evening of fashion and a silent auction will be celebrated at the paris fairgrounds starting at 6:30p. tickets are only $10, call 519-756-4992 ext. 222.
march 20th
the brantford city soccer club 2010 registration takes place at the lynden park mall from 9:30 am – 4pm. online registration is also available for players born between 1992-2005 at www.brantfordcitysoccer.ca.
march 20th
the women of alexandra presbyterian church are holding an easter bazaar from 9:30a-noon. there will be hand made decoarated chocolate eggs, candy, home baking and a deli featuring homemade meat pies and more. all are welcome.
march 20th
the dunsdon legion invites you to a meat roll at 3:30p and enjoy entertainment by jukebox band from 8:00p-12:00a.
march 20th
st. joseph’s c.w.l. invites you to a spring tan and bazaar from 10a-1p at 235 brant ave. there will be a deli with cabbage rolls and perogies, home baking and a penny sale.
march 21st
the brant naval veterans association presents a dance from 2-5p, featuring dave souliere. they are located at 54 wadsworth st. in brantford.
march 24th
ecole dufferin parent council presents their 1st annual turkey bingo from 6:30p-8:30p. there will also be a penny sale with great prizes.money raised from this event will be used for the school. must be 18 to play.
march 25th
come out to the norfolk arts centre and have a bowl of hot soup and support children & youth arts programs. there will be 200 original ceramic soup bowls made by local potters. tickets are $20 which includes your bowl to keep. taste soup from 10 norfolk county restaraunts. for more information call 519-428-0540.
march 25th
kinsmen “kingo” old fashioned bingo is hel at bellview comminity centre, 55 tom st. doors open at 6p and games start at 7p. all proceeds go to local community projects.
march 25th – 28th
the candian cancer society is looking for daffodile days volunteers. please contact heather smith for more details hbsmith@ontario.cancer.ca
march 25th
thursdays in lent music at noon presents dr, wayne carroll, organist at knox presbyterian church in st. thomas, light lunch to follow.
march 25th
the chron’s and colitis foundation of canada invites you to a free seminar featuring dr. stephen somerton at the brantford police station community room on the topic of understanding and treating inflamatory bowel disease. for more information or to rsvp contact kfleming@ccfc.ca
march 25th
cobblestone public school is holding a turkey bingo at the new school at 179 grandville cres. in paris. doors open at 6p and the game start at 7p. there will also be a raffle for gift baskets, refreshments, baked goods for sale. cards are $3 and 6 cards for $5. must be over 18 to play, everyone is welcome. proceeds going toward building the new playground at the school.
march 27th
the brant naval association is hosting its annual easter horse race and ham roll – post time is 3p. admission is free.
march 27th
sydenham united church invites you to a turkey supper with continuous sittings from 5-6:30p. admission is $12 for adults and children under 12 yrs. are $6.
march 27th
the dunsdon legion invites you to a meat roll at 3:30p and enjoy entertainment by crystal creek from 8:00p-12:00a.
march 27th
teeterville legion hosts a spring shoot and raffle starting at 12:30p. for more information call 519-443-5588.
march 27th
north ward home & school present a totally 80’s retro dance at the paris fairgrounds from 8p-1a. come as you are or how you were. tickets are $20 – for more information call 519-302-0264.
march 28th
brant county branch ontario genealogical society invites you to its monthly meeting from 2-4p in the library meeting room at 118 powerline rd. for more information call allan adams 905-277-3230.
march 28th
the brant aquarium society is holding a tropical fish show and sale at the paris fairgrounds from 8a. admission is free.
march 28th
the brant naval veterans association presents a dance from 2-5p, featuring mike thorpe. they are located at 54 wadsworth st. in brantford.
march 28th
the brnat bell “a” dears ladies chior present “with a voice of singing” an afternoon of gospel music and hymn sining starting at 2:30p at fairview united church. tickets are $15. please call 519-753-5405 for more information or to order tickets.
march 28th
the chior of st. george united church presents a lenten canata olivet to calvary with guest soloists mark dubois and many others. the evening begins at 7:30p and an offering will be received.
march 28th
the canadian cancer society invites you to its daffodil brunch at dunsdon legion from 10a-2p. all you can eat breakfast for a donation.
march 30th
st. george united church invites you to a roast beef dinner. there will be two sittings 5p & 6:30p. adults are $15 and children under 12 are $8. all are welcome.
april 2010
april 1st
kinsmen “kingo” old fashioned bingo is hel at bellview comminity centre, 55 tom st. doors open at 6p and games start at 7p. all proceeds go to local community projects.
april 1st
the brant naval association invites you to bert’s karaoke from 9-12a.
april 4th
the brant naval association invites you to an afternoon matinee featuring music by bruch hare, from 2-5p. admission is free.
april 6th
the brantford stamp club is holding a regula meeting at woodman community centre at 8p, doors open at 7p. there will be a “show and tell of intersting items by both jr and sr club members.”
april 7th
come enjoy a morning of fellowship with the ladies of new covenant from 9:30a-11a as they welcome major brenda allen from the salvation army citadel in mississauga.
april 8th
kinsmen “kingo” old fashioned bingo is hel at bellview comminity centre, 55 tom st. doors open at 6p and games start at 7p. all proceeds go to local community projects.
april 9th
the brant naval association invites you to bert’s karaoke from 9p-12a. admission is free.
april 11th
the brant naval association invites you to an afternoon matinee featuring headin home from 2-5p. admission is free.
April 15th
kinsmen “kingo” old fashioned bingo is hel at bellview comminity centre, 55 tom st. doors open at 6p and games start at 7p. all proceeds go to local community projects.
april 16th
the brant naval association invites you to bert’s karaoke from 9p-12a. admission is free.
april 17th
cottonwood mansion presents a selkirk and district showcase from 10a – 3p. there will be a display of businesses, sports admission is free.
april 18th
the brant naval association invites you to an afternoon matinee featuring u turn from 2-5p. admission is free.
april 20th
the brantford stamp club will hold a special location meeting at the bell homestead starting at 8p, doors open at 7p. there will be a talk by a homestead representative on interesting items in the collection and a tour of the homestead follows.
april 22nd
kinsmen “kingo” old fashioned bingo is hel at bellview comminity centre, 55 tom st. doors open at 6p and games start at 7p. all proceeds go to local community projects.
april 22nd
jean vanier catholic school is hosting its annual fundraising bingo game in the gymnasium – doors ope at 6:30p and the game starts at 7p.
april 23rd
the brant naval association invites you to bert’s karaoke from 9p-12a. admission is free.
april 24th
shellard neighbourhood association is hosting a mom to mom garage sale at st. gabriel’s elemntary school gym from 8a-12 noon. admission is free and there will be door prizes.
april 25th
the brant naval association invites you to an afternoon matinee featuring mike thorpe from 2-5p. admission is free.
april 29th
kinsmen “kingo” old fashioned bingo is hel at bellview comminity centre, 55 tom st. doors open at 6p and games start at 7p. all proceeds go to local community projects.
may 2010
may 4th
the brantford stamp clubs meets at woodman community centre at 8p, doors open at 7p. this is a reguluar club meeting featuring a major stamp auction of world lots offered at bargain prices.
may 6th
kinsmen “kingo” old fashioned bingo is hel at bellview comminity centre, 55 tom st. doors open at 6p and games start at 7p. all proceeds go to local community projects.
may 13th
kinsmen “kingo” old fashioned bingo is hel at bellview comminity centre, 55 tom st. doors open at 6p and games start at 7p. all proceeds go to local community projects.
may 15th
paris district high school will host the 3rd annual celebration of life fundraiser. proceeds go to purchasing automated external heart defibrillators to be placed in the county of brant and the spca. tickets are $10 and include: zumba, belly dancing and nia dancing as well as light refreshments. there will also be door prizes and a silent auction. for tickets or more information call elixabethe at 519-446-3311.
may 18th
the brantford stamp club meets at woodman community centre at 8p, doors open at 7p. guest speaker will be historian/writer ruth lefler.
may 20th
kinsmen “kingo” old fashioned bingo is hel at bellview comminity centre, 55 tom st. doors open at 6p and games start at 7p. all proceeds go to local community projects.
may 27th
kinsmen “kingo” old fashioned bingo is hel at bellview comminity centre, 55 tom st. doors open at 6p and games start at 7p. all proceeds go to local community projects.
june 2010
june 1st
the brantford stamp club is holding its final regular club meeting of the season at woodman community centre at 6:30p, doors open at 6p. this mmeting will feature season ending pot luck supper.
june 3rd
kinsmen “kingo” old fashioned bingo is hel at bellview comminity centre, 55 tom st. doors open at 6p and games start at 7p. all proceeds go to local community projects.
june 10th
kinsmen “kingo” old fashioned bingo is hel at bellview comminity centre, 55 tom st. doors open at 6p and games start at 7p. all proceeds go to local community projects.
june 17th
kinsmen “kingo” old fashioned bingo is hel at bellview comminity centre, 55 tom st. doors open at 6p and games start at 7p. all proceeds go to local community projects.
june 24th
kinsmen “kingo” old fashioned bingo is hel at bellview comminity centre, 55 tom st. doors open at 6p and games start at 7p. all proceeds go to local community projects.
