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X : Adults only, persons under 18 will not be admitted.
EVENTS LISTING:
DECEMBER 2019
● Sunday, December 1: FREE Meditation Session at Heartfulness Toronto Meditation Centre in Mississauga 9:00 - 10:00 am ~FREE~
● Sunday, December 1: 3rd Annual Mississauga Santa Claus Parade on Motorway Blvd at Erin Mills Auto Centre 12:30 - 2:30 pm ~FREE - CANCELLED~
● Tuesday, December 3: Bridging the Gap: Tech Support for Seniors at The Story Garden in Mississauga 3:00 - 5:00 pm ~FREE~
● Tuesday, December 3: Bad Art Night for Adults at Mississauga Central Library 6:30 - 8:00 pm ~FREE~
● Wednesday, December 4: Happy Tappers Christmas Show at The Erinview by Sifton 2:30 - 3:30 pm ~FREE~
● Thursday, December 5: Microsoft Word: Editing Tools at Mississauga Central Library 9:30 - 11:00 am ~FREE~
● Thursday, December 5: Women and Wealth: A Fireside Chat by Plans Brought to Life at 1 Robert Speck Parkway 6:30 - 7:30 pm ~FREE~
● Thursday, December 5: Stitch and Sew at Clarkson Library 6:30 - 8:00 pm ~FREE~
● Sunday, December 8: FREE Meditation Session at Heartfulness Toronto Meditation Centre in Mississauga 9:00 - 10:00 am ~FREE~
● Tuesday, December 10: Turning Seniors' Voices into Action: A Conversation about Elder Abuse by National Initiative for Care for the Elderly (NICE) at Revera King Gardens Retirement Residence 10:00 am - 12:00 pm ~FREE~
● Tuesday, December 10: Bridging the Gap: Tech Support for Seniors at The Story Garden in Mississauga 3:00 - 5:00 pm ~FREE~
● Thursday, December 12: Richard Jordan presents "The Secret History of Santa" at VIVA Mississauga 3:00 - 4:00 pm ~FREE~
● Thursday, December 12: Stitch and Sew at Clarkson Library 6:30 - 8:00 pm ~FREE~
● Friday, December 13: Famous Gemstones in History at VIVA Mississauga 2:30 - 3:30 pm ~FREE~
● Saturday, December 14: Sheridan Sharks Kids' Club at Sheridan Centre - Family Fun Day 2:00 - 3:00 pm ~FREE~
● Saturday, December 14: Dan the Music Man entertains at Sheridan Centre - Family Fun Day 3:00 pm ~FREE~
● Sunday, December 15: FREE Meditation Session at Heartfulness Toronto Meditation Centre in Mississauga 9:00 - 10:00 am ~FREE~
● Monday, December 16: Volunteer Christmas Potluck Lunch at Active Adult Centre of Mississauga 12:30 pm ~FREE for Volunteers~
● Tuesday, December 17: Canadian Taxes at The Centre for Education and Training - Malton 10:00 am - 12:00 pm ~FREE~
● Tuesday, December 17: Christmas Holiday Bazaar at Sheridan Centre Mall 10:00 am - 3:00 pm ~FREE Admission~
● Wednesday, December 18: Stitch and Sew at Cooksville Library 2:00 - 3:30 pm ~FREE~
● Sunday, December 22: FREE Meditation Session at Heartfulness Toronto Meditation Centre in Mississauga 9:00 - 10:00 am ~FREE~
● Sunday, December 22: Public Menorah Lighting - Hanukkah Ceremony (Grand Chanukah Celebration) at Mississauga Celebration Square 4:00 - 5:00 pm ~FREE~
● Monday, December 23: Lianne Harris presents "The Holiday Feast" at VIVA Mississauga 3:00 - 4:00 pm ~FREE~
● Sunday, December 29: FREE Meditation Session at Heartfulness Toronto Meditation Centre in Mississauga 9:00 - 10:00 am ~FREE~
● Tuesday, December 31: New Year's Eve 2020 in Mississauga Celebration Square 8:00 pm - 12:00 am ~FREE~
● Tuesday, December 31: New Year's Eve Party at Active Adult Centre of Mississauga 1:00 - 5:00 pm
FREE - Adults and Youths - Open to all people 15 years of age and up.
Come join us for a weekly group meditation session on Sunday mornings at 9:00 am. For beginners as well as experienced meditators! Nothing is required to bring, just yourself.
Contact info: Heartfulness Toronto
Email: toronto.on@heartfulness.org
Phone - Toll free: 1 (844) 879-4327
Location: Heartfulness Toronto Meditation Centre
1337 Matheson Blvd. East, Mississauga ON L4W 0C2 Canada
Just south of the 401 and Dixie Rd.
FREE parking in front and back of building, and across the street
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On December 1, 2019, Peel Regional Police announced at 11:11 am that the Mississauga Santa Claus Parade, which was scheduled for Sunday, December 1 at 12:30 pm, has been cancelled due to bad weather conditions.
The parade route will be open to the public at 11:00 am, so come and settle in at your favourite spot. Please dress for the weather and remember all the businesses on Motorway Boulevard will be open with complimentary hot chocolate, light refreshments, and full access to changing, feeding, and washroom facilities throughout the parade. Expected attendance: 20,000 - 25,000 people.
Come and rediscover the Magic of Christmas! Bring your whole family to enjoy this year's Mississauga Santa Claus Parade which will consist of over 75 Concept Floats, Marching Groups, Musical Bands and Entertainment Groups.
Letters to Santa: Bring your special messages for Santa and they will be mailed to the North Pole for you.
Since 2016, the Mississauga Santa Claus Parade has brought families and the community of Mississauga together to welcome in the festive holiday season. Presented by Erin Mills Auto Centre and the Mississauga News, the Parade also supports important local charities, such as the Mississauga Food Bank, United Way of Peel Region, and Habitat for Humanity, amongst others.
The Parade Route will officially start at the intersection of Dunwin Drive and Glen Erin Drive, proceeding southbound on Glen Erin, turning westbound onto Motorway Boulevard, and finally turning northbound onto Woodchester Drive. Total distance: 1.2 km. See Parade Route Map.
Traffic Road Closures:
● Dunwin Drive (Glen Erin Drive to West Limit of Dunwin Drive) - CLOSED from 8:30 am to 4:30 pm
● Woodchester Drive - CLOSED from 8:30 am to 4:30 pm
● Motorway Boulevard - CLOSED from 8:30 am to 4:30 pm
● Glen Erin Drive (Dundas Street to Dunwin Drive) - CLOSED from 10:30 am to 3:30 pm
(southbound traffic on Glen Erin Drive will be diverted eastbound along Dunwin Drive to Dundas Street)
All road closures are approved by the City of Mississauga and comply with Peel Regional Police safety guidelines. Event organizers regret any inconvenience that these short-term closures may cause you or your business.
Parking: Street parking is available on Dunwin Drive, east of Glen Erin Drive. Event committees are encouraging anyone heading out to the parade to take public transit. Event organizers are in conversation with local shopping plazas requesting free parking for attendees.
Location: Erin Mills Auto Centre
2560 Motorway Blvd. Mississauga ON L5L 1X3 Canada
(Between Glen Erin Drive and Woodchester Drive)
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Bridging the Gap is a one-on-one program that brings seniors and teens together. Teen volunteers teach seniors how to use their laptops, tablets and cell phones, and help familiarize them with social media such as Facebook, Instagram and WhatsApp.
To register, please contact Catherine at catherine@thestorygarden.ca
Located in the Sheridan Mall in Mississauga, the Story Garden is a non-profit literacy centre that provides a variety of programs for children, teens, adults and seniors.
Location: The Story Garden Literacy Centre
2225 Erin Mills Parkway, Mississauga ON L5K 1T9 Canada
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Phone: 905-822-0344
For ages 18+. Admission is FREE. Registration is required.
Come out for a night of fun and relaxation where you can create your masterpiece or disasterpiece!
For more information or to register, call Information Services at 905-615-3500 Ext. 3589.
Website: www.mississauga.ca/library
Location: Glass Pavillion, Mississauga Central Library
301 Burnhamthorpe Road West, Mississauga ON L5B 3Y3 Canada
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FREE
Join The Erinview by Sifton to dance your way into the holiday season with the Oakville Happy Tappers! This talented and energetic group was founded 25 years ago and has performed all over the city. This is one event you will not want to miss!
Call 905-823-6700 to RSVP.
Website: http://www.Sifton.com
Location: The Erinview by Sifton
2132 Dundas St. West, Mississauga ON L5K 2K7 Canada
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FREE
1. Microsoft Word: Basics - Thursday, November 7, 2019 - 9:30 - 11:00 am
Learn how to locate and use key features, create and save new documents, open and print documents, and change document views.
2. Microsoft Word: Formatting - Thursday, November 21, 2019 - 9:30 - 11:00 am
Learn how to format and align text, apply bullets or numbers, and adjust spacing.
3. Microsoft Word: Editing Tools - Thursday, December 5, 2019 - 9:30 - 11:00 am
Learn how to use build-in editing features like cut and paste, spell check and grammar suggestions.
Registration required. Call 905-615-3500 to register.
Location: Mississauga Central Library
301 Burnhamthorpe Road West, Mississauga ON L5B 3Y3 Canada
2 levels of underground parking with 450 spaces.
Free parking on Saturdays and Sundays, and after 6 pm on Weekdays.
NW corner of Burnhamthorpe Rd. W. and Living Arts Dr., across from the YMCA
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Adults, Ages 35+, FREE
Info from Eventbrite: By 2026, women will control 50% of the wealth in Canada. Gain confidence in becoming the CFO of your household.
About this Event:
● Businesses, philanthropy and wealth creation
● Longer lives, smaller nest eggs
● Blended families and the cost of divorce
● The impact of time outside the workforce
● Creating a financial plan that evolves with you
RSVP to Crystal Holmes at 647-548-8902 or
Register and obtain FREE ticket from Eventbrite.
Contact: Crystal Holmes - Phone: 647-548-8902
Email: crystalholmesig@gmail.com
Location: IG Wealth Management
10th Floor, 1 Robert Speck Pkwy, Mississauga ON L4Z 2G5 Canada
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A knit, crochet, cross-stitch, sew, and needlework session for all levels of experience. Bring your own project to work on; get advice or give advice.
All Ages. 90 minutes each session.
Registration is NOT required. Call 905-615-4840 for more information.
Library Manager: Katie-Scarlett MacGillivray
katie-scarlett.macgillivray@mississauga.ca
Location: Clarkson Library
2475 Truscott Dr, Mississauga ON L5J 2B3 Canada
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The National Initiative for the Care for the Elderly (NICE) is holding free interactive and informative workshops on elder abuse for seniors, caregivers, and interested community members.
Trained seniors will facilitate the workshop to teach others about the different types of elder abuse and resources available.
A series of such workshops will be held in cities across Ontario.
This event is FREE and open to all seniors, caregivers and interested community members. Refreshments will be provided. To attend, please Register at Eventbrite.
For more information, please contact Jessica Hsieh, NICE Research Manager, at jessica.hsieh@mail.utoronto.ca or 416-978-7065.
The National Initiative for the Care of the Elderly (NICE) is an international network of researchers, practitioners and students dedicated to improving the care of older adults, both in Canada and abroad.
Workshop Location: Revera King Gardens Retirement Residence
85 King Street East, Mississauga ON L5A 4G6 Canada
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St. Nicholas was a Greek bishop who lived on the coast of Turkey in the Second Century AD. How did he become Santa Claus? We'll look at Father Christmas, pagan customs that became Christian, and the modern commercialization of our folk traditions.
To RSVP, please call Hillary at 905-566-4500 or email: mississauga@vivalife.ca
Location: VIVA Mississauga Retirement Community
5575 Bonnie Street, Mississauga ON L5M 0N8 Canada
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Discover the stories behind some of the world's most famous gemstones. RSVP required.
To RSVP, please call Hillary at 905-566-4500 or email: mississauga@vivalife.ca
Location: VIVA Mississauga Retirement Community
5575 Bonnie Street, Mississauga ON L5M 0N8 Canada
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2:00 - 3:00 pm - Sheridan Sharks Kids' Club - Come early and enjoy a free, hands on craft station. Let your creativity loose and make your very own tree ornament to take home. The Kids' Club is free for children ages 4 -12. Children must be supervised and all materials are limited to the first 200 children present.
3:00 pm - Dan the Music Man will be at the Sheridan Centre sharing his musical talents in a festive entertainment gift to everyone present - just in time to celebrate the holidays!
A Free Gift Just for You! Collect all 4 ornaments! Week 1: Bear. Week 2: Reindeer. Week 3: Penguin. Week 4: Santa. To receive your FREE, personalized ornament, simply present $25 worth of receipts in any combination, from any Sheridan Centre store dated from that week prior, to the Courtesy Table at Santa's Workshop. One ornament per person, per week - while supplies last.
Location: Sheridan Centre Mall
2225 Erin Mills Parkway, Mississauga, Ontario L5K 1T9 Canada
Just north of the Queen Elizabeth Way (QEW)
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Phone: 905-822-0344
Let us Celebrate the Holidays together!
Join your friends for an afternoon of fantastic food prepared by "you" our Volunteers, entertainers, crafters, and instructors.
Please call 905-615-3207 to RSVP and let the organizers know what you will be bringing.
Location: Active Adult Centre of Mississauga, in Central Parkway Mall
377 Burnhamthorpe Road East, Suite 116, Mississauga ON L5A 3Y1 Canada
Enter on ground floor near Baskin Robbins and McDonalds. Come upstairs to the second floor.
Use FREE Mall parking outdoors or FREE underground parking at rear of Mall. Take elevator to second floor.
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Learn about:
● Canadian tax system and your responsibility;
● Tax deductions that can save you money;
● All about your tax return.
Free parking.
Contact: Janet Jeyapaul, 905-677-0007, toll free: 1-800-668-1179, email: nic@tcet.com
Website: TCET Services - Information Sessions
Funded by Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada.
Location: The Centre for Education & Training (TCET) - Malton Services
7420 Airport Road, Suite 104, Mississauga ON L4T 4E5 Canada
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● Picture with Santa
● Handcrafted Items
● Homemade Traditional Foods
● Unique Artisan Gifts
● and much more!
Brought to you by Polycultural Immigrant & Community Services.
Interested vendors, call 416-727-9596.
Sheridan Centre promotion: A Free Gift Just for You! Collect all 4 ornaments! Week 1: Bear. Week 2: Reindeer. Week 3: Penguin. Week 4: Santa. To receive your FREE, personalized ornament, simply present $25 worth of receipts in any combination, from any Sheridan Centre store dated from that week prior, to the Courtesy Table at Santa's Workshop. One ornament per person, per week - while supplies last.
Location: Sheridan Centre Mall
2225 Erin Mills Parkway, Mississauga, Ontario L5K 1T9 Canada
Just north of the Queen Elizabeth Way (QEW)
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Phone: 905-822-0344
A knit, crochet, cross-stitch, sew, and needlework session for all levels of experience. Bring your own project to work on; get advice or give advice.
All Ages. 90 minutes each session.
Registration is NOT required. Call 905-615-4855 for more information.
Library Manager: Lina Vanvelzen
lina.vanvelzen@mississauga.ca
Location: Cooksville Library
3024 Hurontario St. #212, Mississauga ON L5B 4M4 Canada
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FREE of Charge - All Ages.
Please bring a non-perishable food item to be shared with the needy.
Mississauga Celebration Square welcomes Hanukkah. See Poster
Info from Chabad Jewish Discovery Centre: Chanukah is the Jewish eight-day, wintertime "festival of lights," celebrated with a nightly menorah lighting, special prayers and fried foods. Chanukah 2019 runs from December 22-30.
The Hebrew word Chanukah means "dedication," and is thus named because it celebrates the rededication of the Holy Temple. Also spelled Hanukkah, the Hebrew word is actually pronounced with a guttural, "kh" sound, kha-nu-kah, not tcha-new-kah. How to pronounce "Chanukah".
Giant 6 foot Hanukkah Menorah will be kindled. The celebration is open to the public. Will include traditional Hanukah foods, music and entertainment.
● Dreidels
● Chocolate Gelt (money)
● Latkes
● Doughnuts
● Music
● Entertainment
● Crafts for the Kids
● Giveaways
● Free Raffle
● and more!
For more information or to RSVP, contact: Rabbi Yitzchok Slavin, 905-268-4432
Email: Info@JewishMississauga.org
Community Menorah Lightings - Scroll down to RSVP.
Sponsorship opportunities available.
Location: Mississauga Celebration Square
300 City Centre Drive, Mississauga ON L5B 3Y3 Canada
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celebration.square@mississauga.ca
Three more exciting celebrations of Community Menorah Lightings:
OAKVILLE - Monday, December 23, 2019 at 5:00 pm
Iroquois Ridge Community Centre, 1051 Glenashton Dr, Oakville ON L6H 6Z4
BRAMPTON - Tuesday, December 24, 2019 at 12:30 pm
Brampton City Hall, 2 Wellington St W, Brampton ON L6Y 4R2
MILTON - Sunday, December 29, 2019 at 3:30 pm
Milton Town Hall, 150 Mary Street, Milton ON L9T 6Z5
Embark on a culinary exploration into the foods we eat during our most significant gatherings.
To RSVP, please call Hillary at 905-566-4500 or email: mississauga@vivalife.ca
Location: VIVA Mississauga Retirement Community
5575 Bonnie Street, Mississauga ON L5M 0N8 Canada
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 Merilyn, Dance Instructor |  Musicians: Ron Da Roza & Friends |
Happy New Year!
Celebrate your New Year in style!
Enjoy a buffet lunch as you dance to live music from Ron and Friends featuring Ron da Roza, John Heterland and Chico Silva.
View video from way back when of Ron da Roza & Friends Chico and Brian entertain Square One Older Adult Centre Volunteers Annual Christmas Luncheon, December 15, 2009.
Tickets: $18.00 Members, $20.00 Guests.
Location: Active Adult Centre of Mississauga, in Central Parkway Mall
377 Burnhamthorpe Road East, Suite 116, Mississauga ON L5A 3Y1 Canada
Enter on ground floor near Baskin Robbins and McDonalds. Come upstairs to the second floor.
Use FREE Mall parking outdoors or FREE underground parking at rear of Mall. Take elevator to second floor.
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Phone: 905-615-3207
FREE Event.
The New Year's Eve event will feature a DJ Skate Party, live performers on the main stage, followed by a countdown to a spectacular fireworks show to ring in the New Year.
Info from Culture Mississauga: NYE 2020 Celebration Square. Ring in 2020 at Mississauga Celebration Square. New Year's Eve at Celebration Square is the city's biggest New Year's celebration.
We're welcoming 2020 in style with an award winning lineup of today's hottest acts. Juno Award winning hip hop artist Jazz Cartier will headline this year's event, with a bombastic performance you won't want to miss.
Bring your dancing shoes, because Spotify sensation Shope, and pop dynamo LU KALA will have you grooving all night long. Hosted by Mississauga's own Scott Willats and Mississauga Celebration Square emcee Mariah Amber, Celebration Square will welcome 2020 with a bang.
Introducing NYE JR.! New this year, join us for New Year's Eve Jr. - a new year's event for the early-to-bed set. This pint-sized party will see the Mini Pop Kids live onstage performing today's hottest hits. Hosted by MCS emcee Selena Jasmine, NYE JR. will ring in the New Year for the kids, and still get them home for bed.
With skating, food trucks and 30,000 of your closest friends, NYE at Mississauga Celebration Square is the place to be to ring in 2020!
NYE 2020 Schedule - *subject to change*
● 8:00 pm - NYE JR. with the Mini Pop Kids
● 9:00 pm - Confetti Countdown
● 9:15 pm - LU KALA
● 10:10 pm - Shope
● 11:05 pm - Jazz Cartier
● Midnight - Fireworks Finale presented by Tim Hortons
Ride Free on MiWay. All passengers will be able to ride free between 7:00 pm on Tuesday, December 31, 2019 and 4:00 am on Wednesday, January 1, 2020. #RideFreeNYE - miway.ca/nye
Road closures will be in effect. Download the road closure map for up-to-date road closure information.
For more information, contact: 311. If outside city limits: 905-615-4311.
Location: Mississauga Celebration Square
300 City Centre Drive, Mississauga ON L5B 3Y3 Canada
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Phone: 311 or 905-615-4311
