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12 : Contains material not generally suitable for children under age 12.
12A : 12 Accompaniment - Requires an adult to accompany any child under 12.
14A : 14 Accompaniment - Persons under 14 years of age must be accompanied by an adult.
15 : No one under 15 is allowed to see a 15 film at the cinema or buy/rent a 15 rated video. 15 rated works are not suitable for children under 15 years of age.
18 : Suitable only for adults.
18A : 18 Accompaniment - Persons under 18 years of age must be accompanied by an adult.
A : Adult - Only for adults. Sole purpose of the film is the portrayal of sexually explicit activity and/or explicit violence.
G : General Audiences. All ages admitted.
M : Mature audiences, parental discretion advised. M rating renamed to GP then revised to PG.
NR or UR - Not Rated or Unrated : Film has not been submitted for rating or is an uncut version of a film that was submittted.
NC-17 : No one 17 and under admitted.
PG : Parental Guidance Suggested. Suitable for general viewing, aged 8 and over.
PG-13 : Parents strongly cautioned for children under age 13.
R : Restricted - Admittance restricted to people 18 years of age or older. Children under 17 are not allowed to attend R-rated motion pictures unaccompanied by a parent or adult guardian.
R18 : Adult works for licensed premises only.
U : Universal viewing. Suitable for all, aged 4 and over.
U/A : Parental guidance required for children to see the movie.
UR : Unrated. Film has not been submitted for rating or is an uncut version of a film that was submittted.
X : Adults only, persons under 18 will not be admitted.
EVENTS LISTING:
MAY 2019
● Thursday, May 2: "I Am Still Me" - A Theatre Performance and Panel Discussion at Burnhamthorpe Community Centre 5:00 - 7:00 pm ~FREE~
● Tuesday, May 7: Mental Health Conference and Expo at Conference Centre at CHSI - The Centre for Health & Safety Innovation 9:00 am - 3:30 pm ~FREE~
● Wednesday, May 8: Orientation Evening: Social Walking Group for People in Grief at Heart House Hospice 6:00 - 7:00 pm ~FREE~
● Friday, May 10: FREE Group Education Session: Diabetes Living, Part 1 at East Mississauga Community Health Centre (EMCHC) 1:00 - 4:00 pm ~FREE~
● Friday, May 10: Mother's Day High Tea at The Erinview by Sifton 2:00 pm ~FREE~
● Saturday, May 11: Science Rendezvous at Mississauga Central Library 11:00 am - 4:00 pm ~FREE~
● Monday, May 13: Boost Your Nervous System to Improve Your Health and Relieve Pain by Dr. Erman Ali, B.A. (Hons.), CSCS, D.C. at Goodness Me! Mississauga Store 6:30 - 8:00 pm ~FREE~
● Monday, May 13: Heritage Mississauga AGM - Mississauga Dreaming: Utopia or Dystopia? at Vic Johnson Community Centre 6:30 - 8:00 pm ~FREE~
● Tuesday, May 14: CARP Mississauga Monthly Meeting at the The Glenerin Inn & Spa Dinner at 5:00 pm (Cost with CARP Discount). Meeting from 6:30 - 9:00 pm ~FREE~
● Wednesday, May 15: Social Walking Group for People in Grief by Heart House Hospice 6:00 - 7:00 pm ~FREE~
● Wednesday, May 15: Lecture presentation by Professor Mark Rector, author of OH CANADA! Our Home and Inventive Land! Oakville Historical Society Speaker Series at St. John's United Church 7:30 - 9:00 pm ~FREE~
● Thursday, May 16: Lunch and Learn: Antique Appraisal and Downsizing Tips at Parkland on the Glen 12:00 - 2:30 pm ~FREE~
● Thursday, May 16: Naturescaping - Free Gardening Workshop by Credit Valley Conservation (CVC) at Vic Johnston Community Centre 7:00 - 8:30 pm ~FREE~
● Saturday, May 18: Coffee and Code at Springdale Branch, Brampton Public Library 11:00 am - 1:00 pm ~FREE~
● Sunday, May 19: Love Your Lake - Public Litter Cleanup at Lakefront Promenade Park, Mississauga 1:00 - 3:00 pm ~FREE~
● Monday, May 20: Drop In Older Adult Pickleball at Mississauga Valley Community Centre 9:00 am - 12:00 pm ~Cost: $2.60~
● Tuesday, May 21: Older Adult Luncheon with Presentation: "Walk into Health!" at Fellowship Christian Reformed Church 11:30am - 1:30 pm ~FREE~
● Wednesday, May 22: Seniors: International Folk Dance at East Mississauga Community Health Centre 10:00 - 11:30 am ~FREE~
● Wednesday, May 22: Queen Victoria's Jewelry by Jennifer at VIVA Mississauga Retirement Community 2:00 pm ~FREE~
● Wednesday, May 22: Social Walking Group for People in Grief by Heart House Hospice 6:00 - 7:00 pm ~FREE~
● Friday, May 24: FREE Group Education Session: Diabetes Living, Part 2 at East Mississauga Community Health Centre (EMCHC) 1:00 - 4:00 pm ~FREE~
● Saturday, May 25: Family Fun Day at Mississauga Celebration Square for National Public Works Week 10:00 am - 3:00 pm ~FREE~
● Saturday, May 25: Wild Magic Show with Greg Frewin and Lunch in Niagara Falls, Ontario - Organized by Silver Friends Depart: 10:00 am. Return: 4:00 pm.
● Saturday, May 25: Back to the 40s - 75th Anniversary of the Small Arms Inspection Building 1:00 - 5:00 pm ~FREE~
● Saturday, May 25: Open House with Music Performance by Matt Zaddy at Parkland on the Glen 2:00 - 4:00 pm.
● Monday, May 27: Lianne Harris Presents: Titanic Times at VIVA Mississauga Retirement Community 3:00 pm ~FREE~
● Tuesday, May 28: Financial Planning After Retirement by Karen Baker at The Erinview by Sifton 11:00 am ~FREE~
● Wednesday, May 29: Social Walking Group for People in Grief by Heart House Hospice 6:00 - 7:00 pm ~FREE~
● Thursday, May 30: Club 55 Seniors Get-Together at Saints Peter and Paul Parish Hall 12:45 pm
● Friday, May 31: 7th Annual Seniors Information Fair hosted by Pat Saito, Ward 9 Councillor at Meadowcale Seniors' Centre 10:00 am - 12:00 noon ~FREE~
FREE
RSVP to MEHAR or MIAG
MEHAR - Call 416-845-4612 or Email: meharcanadainfo@gmail.com
MIAG - Call 905-270-6252 or Email: info@miag.ca
MEHAR = Mental and Emotional Health Awareness Renaissance
MIAG = Multicultural Inter-Agency Group of Peel (Ontario, Canada) - MIAG Centre for Diverse Women & Families
You are cordially invited to attend: I Am Still Me - Women and Depression
● A theatre performance and panel discussion led by mental health professionals on the occasion of celebrating South Asian Heritage Month, Mental Health Awareness Week, and Mother's Day.
● "I Am Still Me" is a skit which creates awareness around mental illness through powerful enactments of stories about recovery from mental illness and the journey of self-empowerment.
● It provides a unique platform to learn about the important aspects of depression in women, such as signs and symptoms of depression, negative and positive coping skills, stigma associated with depression, and self-help and empowerment in recovery.
● The phenomenal performance by the artistic team of "I Am Still Me" stimulates the minds of the audience.
● The panel discussion, followed by the skit, will engage the audience and increase their understanding on the challenges faced during recovery. ~ Info from MIAG flyer.
Location: Fleetwood Village Room, Burnhamthorpe Community Centre
1500 Gulleden Drive, Mississauga ON L4X 2T7 Canada
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CARP Mississauga and Nashel's Event Planning Agency are hosting a Mental Health Conference and Expo.
FREE Event! All Ages, Members and Non-Members are welcomed.
Presentations, Food, Drinks, and more! Join us! (Plenty of tea, coffee, donuts, cookies for refreshments. Free lunch cancelled.)
Limited seats for Conference - 100 seats maximum capacity. Tickets are going fast, so please register asap at Eventbrite.com.
For more info contact: 416-997-0919.
Show your OHIP card and provide your phone number to receive a free Naloxone kit (consists of a Naloxone Rapide Syringe in a tube, two 4mg Naloxone Hydrochloride Nasal Sprays, a CPR Face Shield, and a pair of Rubber Gloves) provided by the Foundation for the Responsible Administration of Emergency Medicines. "Naloxone is a drug that is used to prevent death that can occur following the ingestion of opiates or opioid. The drug can prevent an overdose by blocking receptors in the brain where opiates and opioids attach." We were shown how to administer the drug in an emergency situation, reminded to check the expiry date for the naloxone, and to be sure NOT to store our naloxone kits in an area below 15° C or above 30° C. Replacement naloxone vials or entire kits can be requested by emailing info at adminsteremergencymedicines.com or by calling 519-652-5558.
Location: Conference Centre at CHSI - The Centre for Health & Safety Innovation
5110 Creekbank Road, Mississauga ON L4W 0A1 Canada
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FREE
Orientation Evening: Wednesday, May 8, 2019 - 6:00 to 7:00 pm
"Social Walking Group for People in Grief" by Lisa Hoekstra, June 25, 2018: "Grief can highlight a need to connect with others who have grieved and practice self-care of body, mind and spirit. Current research indicates that 'exposure to green space significantly correlates to a positive effect on well-being.' (Psychology Today, Nature Therapy, August 2016).
This Orientation Session will be held at Heart House Hospice. Location of Park will be announced.
Wednesday Walking Evenings:
● Wednesdays, May 15, 22, 29, June 5, 12, 19, 26, 2019 - 6:00 - 7:00 pm
Participants will meet at a local park to do a one-hour walk in nature with trained volunteer facilitators followed by an opportunity to socialize over coffee.
Questions? Contact Alexandra Horsky at 905-712-8119 ext. 247 or ahorsky@hearthousehospice.com.
Please make a donation if you are unable to attend or can help even more. Donate at: CanadaHelps.org for Heart House Hospice / Hospice of Peel, Inc. CanadaHelps is a registered charity. BN: 896568417RR0001.
About This Charity: Heart House Hospice plays a critical role in our community by offering compassionate hospice care, grief and bereavement support for people of all ages in Mississauga and Brampton at no cost. Today, Heart House Hospice serves 1,000 individuals annually and thousands of family and loved ones throughout Mississauga and Brampton. Over 30 percent of the people served in 2016 were under the age of 65. Heart House Hospice has supported over 10,000 people to date and the demand for its programs continues to grow.
Location of Park: Contact Alexandra Horsky.
Location of Orientation May 8, 2019: Heart House Hospice
1-855 Matheson Blvd. East, Mississauga ON L4W 4L6 Canada
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Please note you can only access the parking lot via Timberlea Blvd.
West Toronto Diabetes Education Program (WTDEP) presents FREE Group education sessions (Parts 1 and 2) about Diabetes. Come and join us.
Join us for FREE diabetes prevention and self-management education facilitated by a Registered Nurse and Registered Dietitian. Explore key information about diabetes, feel empowered, and improve your self-management.
Please call 416-252-1928 ext. 299 to confirm your attendance or to book an appointment.
Location: East Mississauga Community Health Centre (EMCHC) - A Branch of Lamp
2555 Dixie Road, Unit 7, Mississauga ON L4Y 4C4 Canada
(at Dundas Street)
EMCHC Phone: 905-602-4082
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FREE
Mother's Day is a day The Erinview celebrates all the loving and hardworking women who gave us life. Join The Erinview as we celebrate Mother's Day with tea, treats and a live performance by Leslie Anne Taylor!
RSVP by calling 905-823-6700.
Website: http://erinview.sifton.com. Email: info@erinview.sifton.com
Location: The Erinview Retirement Residence by Sifton
2132 Dundas St. West, Mississauga ON L5K 2K7
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FREE
Mississauga Central Library is taking science out of the lab and into the community. Come experience fun hands-on activities and celebrate the wonders of science.
For more information, call 905-615-3500 or visit www.mississauga.ca/library.
Location: Mississauga Central Library
301 Burnhamthorpe Road West, Mississauga ON L5B 3Y3 Canada
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FREE
Instructor: Dr. Erman Ali, B.A. (Hons.), CSCS, D.C.
A healthy and optimally functioning nervous system is perhaps the most important aspect of your health as the nervous system runs and regulates every single process in your entire body. Countless individuals are suffering from poor nervous system function which can severely interfere with their activities of daily living, as well as make it difficult for them to enjoy a healthy and active lifestyle due to pain. What adds to this issue is that a poorly operating nervous system can be silent for a long time!
Come join Dr. Erman Ali as he discusses safe and natural approaches for improving your nervous system function as well as sharing his tips on how to maintain an optimal nervous system to ensure that you are able to continue living an active lifestyle without limitations. Don't be limited by pain, fear, or sub-optimal health - join us and take control of your health naturally without the need for pharmaceuticals and painkillers!
Call Goodness Me! at 905-712-8402 to register for this free class, or Register Online.
Location: Goodness Me! Mississauga Store
720 Bristol Rd W. Mississauga ON L5R 4A5 Canada
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Phone: 905-712-8402
Heritage Mississauga cordially invites you to join them at their 2019 Annual General Meeting (AGM) in beautiful Streetsville.
Location: Vic Johnston Community Centre
335 Church Street, Streetsville, ON L5M 2C2 Canada
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FREE. Everyone welcome! All ages, members, non-members.
Join us for 5:00 pm Dinner before the May 14th CARP Meeting?
Dinner Option: Dinner is available in the main Glenerin Inn Dining Room for a CARP discount. RESERVATION required. Please call Rose at 416-889-7673 or email rosebilak@gmail.com to reserve your spot.
Please join us for an educational event with speakers on health, finances, and community activities.
Meeting the second Tuesday of each month at the The Glenerin Inn & Spa.
May 14, 2019 AGENDA:
● Exercise - Get Fit
● The song stylings of River North - Heather Christine and Matt Zaddy
● The Health Benefits of Marijuana - Canadian Cannibis Clinics
For more information:
For more information:
Contact Murray Etherington, 416-997-0919
Email: CARPMississauga@gmail.com
Facebook: Mississauga CARP
Website: CARP Mississauga Chapter
Location: The Glenerin Inn & Spa
1695 The Collegeway, Mississauga ON L5L 3S7 Canada
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FREE
Wednesday Walking Evenings:
● Wednesdays, May 15, 22, 29, June 5, 12, 19, 26, 2019 - 6:00 - 7:00 pm
"Social Walking Group for People in Grief" by Lisa Hoekstra, June 25, 2018: "Grief can highlight a need to connect with others who have grieved and practice self-care of body, mind and spirit. Current research indicates that 'exposure to green space significantly correlates to a positive effect on well-being.' (Psychology Today, Nature Therapy, August 2016).
Participants will meet at a local park to do a one-hour walk in nature with trained volunteer facilitators followed by an opportunity to socialize over coffee.
Questions? Contact Alexandra Horsky at 905-712-8119 ext. 247 or ahorsky@hearthousehospice.com.
Please make a donation if you are unable to attend or can help even more. Donate at: CanadaHelps.org for Heart House Hospice / Hospice of Peel, Inc. CanadaHelps is a registered charity. BN: 896568417RR0001.
About This Charity: Heart House Hospice plays a critical role in our community by offering compassionate hospice care, grief and bereavement support for people of all ages in Mississauga and Brampton at no cost. Today, Heart House Hospice serves 1,000 individuals annually and thousands of family and loved ones throughout Mississauga and Brampton. Over 30 percent of the people served in 2016 were under the age of 65. Heart House Hospice has supported over 10,000 people to date and the demand for its programs continues to grow.
Location of Park: Contact Alexandra Horsky.
Location of Orientation May 8, 2019: Heart House Hospice
1-855 Matheson Blvd. East, Mississauga ON L4W 4L6 Canada
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Please note you can only access the parking lot via Timberlea Blvd.
FREE
Humber College Professor Mark Rector will be doing a lecture presentation and book signing in Oakville on his new history book: OH CANADA! Our Home and Inventive Land! that is the history of Canadian inventions and inventors.
From a life-long passion for Canadian inventors and technology, Professor Rector will discuss inventors' stories, firsts and innovations.
Follow on Facebook @oakvillehistoricalsociety
Contact: Steve Bysouth, information@oakvillehistory.org
Website: https://www.oakvillehistory.org/speakers-nights-2019.html
Location: Oakville Historical Society at St. John's United Church
262 Randall Street, Oakville ON L6J 1P9 Canada
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Join us for lunch followed by tips to downsizing and preparing for a move. Also, Alex from Treasure Antiques and Estates Appraisers will offer you a free appraisal for any of your antique items.
Join Parkland on the Glen for this Lunch and Learn.
For more information or to book a tour, contact Lifestyle Consultant Grace Miksa at 905-820-8210 Ext. 8223
or gmiksa@shannex.com
Website: https://parklandretirementliving.com
Bring a non-perishable item when you visit. Parkland on the Glen is an official drop-off site for the Mississauga Food Bank.
Location: Parkland on the Glen Retirement Community
1665 The Collegeway, Mississauga ON L5L 0A9 Canada
(Beside the Glenerin Inn)
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FREE
Find inspiration and start planning your spring garden projects with Melanie Kramer from Credit Valley Conservation. Discover which native plants thrive in urban spaces, how they can add colour and beauty to your yard, and how to attract butterflies, birds or bees to your garden.
Credit Valley Conservation (CVC) will provide you with basic knowledge and resources to start enhancing your landscape with native plant gardening. Local attendees can also sign up to receive a free native tree or shrub that we will deliver to your home and help you plant.
Melanie Kramer is the Senior Coordinator of Sustainable Home Landscapes at Credit Valley Conservation where she draws upon her expertise in landscape architecture and her passion for native plant gardening to help urban homeowners create beautiful, more sustainable landscapes.
Register at Eventbrite.
Location: Vic Johnston Community Centre
335 Church Street, Streetsville, ON L5M 2C2 Canada
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FREE. Coffee & Code Event Type: Makerspace
Age Groups: Adults, Seniors (55 years and over)
This casual computer programming meetup "Coffee & Code" for adults has no set agenda. Just bring an idea or a problem, your laptop (or borrow a Chromebook with your library card) and connect with others. There will be an expert on hand to guide you and collaboration between attendees is encouraged. All levels of coding experience are welcome.
For more information, contact: Springdale Branch, Brampton Public Library
Phone: 905-793-4636
Location: Multipurpose Room 1, Springdale Branch, Brampton Public Library
10705 Bramalea Road, Brampton ON L6R 0C1 Canada
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A Greener Future - Love Your Lake:
This cleanup is part of our Love Your Lake campaign. Each year, in May and June, we embark on an adventure along the shores of Lake Ontario. Starting in Niagara-on-the-Lake, we work East towards Kingston, Ontario completing 100 litter cleanups along the way.
Contact: Chelsea Brash
Email: chelsea@agreenerfuture.ca
Love Your Lake Event Registration:
Please register if you'd like to join A Greener Future for a Love Your Lake cleanup. We provide all the supplies, but we ask that you dress for the weather and wear closed toe shoes. By submitting this form, you agree to the terms and conditions of participating in an event hosted by A Greener Future.
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May 17, 2019, 3 - 5 pm, J.C. Saddington Park, Mississauga
May 18, 2019, 1 - 3 pm, Burlington Beach, Burlington
May 19, 2019, 1 - 3 pm, Lakefront Promenade, Mississauga
May 25, 2019, 2 - 4 pm, Beachfront Park, Pickering
May 26, 2019, 2 - 4 pm, Lakeview Park, Oshawa
June 1, 2019, 10 am - 12 pm, Marie Curtis Park, Toronto
June 2, 2019, 10 am - 12 pm, Ashbridges Bay, Toronto
June 2, 2019, 1 - 3 pm, Woodbine Beach, Toronto
June 8, 2019, 2 - 4 pm, Cobourg Beach, Cobourg
June 9, 2019, 10 am - 12 pm, Frenchman's Bay, Pickering
June 10, 2019, 6 - 8 pm, Rouge Beach, Scarborough
June 15, 2019, 10 am - 12 pm, Presqu'ile Provincial Park, Brighton
June 16, 2019, 2 - 4 pm, Centennial Park, Trenton
June 23, 2019, 10 am - 12 pm, Wellington Rotary Beach, Wellington
June 29, 2019, 10 am - 12 pm, Breakwater Park, Kingston
June 29, 2019, 1 - 3 pm, MacDonald Park, Kingston
June 30, 2019, 10 am - 12 pm, Lake Ontario Park, Kingston
May 19, 2019 Location: Lakefront Promenade Park
800 Lakefront Promenade, Mississauga ON L5E 3G9 Canada
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Cost: $2.60.
A racquet sport that combines elements of badminton, tennis and table tennis.
For more information, please call the City of Mississauga at 905-615-4100 or Mississauga Valley Community Centre at 905-615-4670.
Location: Mississauga Valley Community Centre
1275 Mississauga Valley Blvd. Mississauga ON L5A 3R8 Canada
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FREE
A simple and healthy lunch followed by an interesting program, e.g. presentation by an engaging speaker. A great way to make new friends, learn and stay active. All welcome! Every first and third Tuesday of the month.
Presentation on May 21, 2019: "Walk into Health!" by Joanne Kuczynski, Toronto Public Health Nurse.
RSVP at Eventbrite.
Location: Fellowship Hall, Fellowship Christian Reformed Church
800 Burnhamthorpe Rd. Toronto ON M9C 2Z3 Canada
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A free fun recreational activity for seniors, involving a group of happy individuals performing steps in certain formations.
To register, please call the Community Health Worker (Focus on Seniors) at 905-602-4082 ext 454.
Location: East Mississauga Community Health Centre (EMCHC) - A Branch of Lamp
2555 Dixie Road, Unit 7, Mississauga ON L4Y 4C4 Canada
(at Dundas Street)
EMCHC Phone: 905-602-4082
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Special guest and gemmologist extraordinaire Jennifer explores Queen Victoria's jewelry, including diamonds that Queen Victoria contributed to the Crown Jewels, along with her lasting influence over jewelry styles.
RSVP required.
Please call Hillary at (905) 566-4500 or email mississauga@vivalife.ca to RSVP.
Location: VIVA Mississauga Retirement Community
5575 Bonnie Street, Mississauga ON L5M 0N8 Canada
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FREE for All Ages.
This free family event invites residents to learn about the power of public works through interactive exhibits, activities for kids, heavy equipment displays and guided tours of the Mississauga Transitway and Traffic Management Centre.
Families will also enjoy a variety of entertainment including a bounce castle, photo booth and charity barbecue.
Website: www.mississauga.ca/portal/residents
Location: Mississauga Celebration Square
300 City Centre Drive, Mississauga ON L5B 3Y3 Canada
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Sit back in a comfortable Las Vegas style showroom (Greg Frewin Theatre) and experience the arts of illusion, mystery and magic with Greg Frewin.
Be astonished and amazed by one of the most renowned magicians in the world. See spectacular appearances by his rare, majestic tigers. See grand illusions, beautiful dancers and exotic birds in this captivating show that leaves you on the edge of your seat in anticipation of the next mind boggling illusion.
Greg Frewin is an illusionist and World Champion of Magic. Recognized by his peers the world over as "The International Grand Champion of Magic," Frewin has won every major award there is within the magic community. ~ Info from TripAdvisor.
Buffet Menu:
● Fresh Baked Focaccia, Grilled Naan Bread, Classic Margarita Flatbread
● Salad Station: Classic Caesar Salad, Heritage Green Salad, Red Cabbage Coleslaw, Seasonal Salad Feature
● Hot Station: Barbeque Dry Rubbed Chicken, Baked White Fish, Oven Roasted Pork Loin, Seasonal Mixed Vegetables, Baked Pasta, Greek Style Oven Roasted Potatoes
● Dessert Station: Fresh Baked Cookie, Assorted Mini Treats, Tarts and Squares, Fresh Fruit Display
● * Menu Subject to Change without notice*
Cost: $128.00 includes
● Coach transportation
● Live entertainment
● Buffet lunch
● Door prizes
● Swag bag
● All taxes and gratuities
Proudly Sponsored by:
CARP
Tony Whitehouse, Royal LePage
Silver Links
Jason A. DeJean, Argosy Securities Inc.
To reserve your seat, please contact Rose Bilak at 416-889-7673 or rosebilak@gmail.com.
Depart from and return to: St. Thomas à Becket Church
3535 South Common Court, Mississauga ON L5L 2B3 Canada
(Erin Mills South area, next to South Common Centre and Wal-Mart)
(Ample free parking, easy access to public transit)
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FREE admission: Wear your 1940's finest!
Register and obtain your FREE ticket via Eventbrite.
Celebrate the Small Arms Ltd. workers and the local community who supported World War II on the home front! The Small Arms Society (SAS) is hosting a "back to the 40's" event to celebrate the 14,000 women and men who worked at the Small Arms Ltd. site from 1940-1946. Over two-thirds of the workforce were women who played a vital role in supporting the Canadian military efforts during WWII.
● Come dress-up in your 1940's finest or as a Small Arms Ltd. factory worker.
● Learn about the history of the Small Arms Inspection Building and site along with Victory Bond celebrations and activities of 1944.
● Exhibits and artifacts will be on display in collaboration with Centennial College - Museum and Culture Management program.
● Enjoy a 1940's cafe experience at the Brant Street Café with tea, refreshments, homemade baked goodies and more. Cash required.
● Music and dancing were a big part of the social life in the 1940's. Enjoy re-enactments, big band music, dancing, swing dance lessons, singing and more.
The free event will feature historical "kits" researched by Centennial College students, a vintage tea cafe, classc cars, the Mississauga Big Band Jazz Ensemble and singers Patti Janetta Baker and Heather Christine.
The dancers include tap master Travis Nights, two-time Canadian champions Boris Vdovine and Patricia Estay - plus a fiery old lady named Dorothy who'll almost certainly steal the show.
Free Parking: Onsite parking adjacent to the Small Arms Inspection Building (south of Lakeshore Road at Dixie Road). Additional parking in the lot on the north west corner of Dixie and Lakeshore Roads.
Accessible parking is available. Please let the parking attendant know your requirements.
For more information, visit https://www.smallarmsbuilding.ca/backto40s
or Email: info@sasociety.ca
Follow on social media: Facebook: Small Arms Society
Twitter: S_A_Society
Instagram: Small Arms Society
This event is produced by the Small Arms Society.
The Small Arms Society thanks the City of Mississauga and the Government of Canada for sponsoring this event.
Photographs: Please be advised that by admission into this event, you provide approval for photographers and/or videographers to take and publish your digital or print media images on behalf of the Small Arms Society for marketing purposes.
Accessibility: The main exhibition space and all public facilities are barrier free and include gender neutral washrooms.
Donations: The Small Arms Society supports the Compass Food Bank and welcomes your donations. For more information, go to: CreativeHub1352.com, or contact: info@sasociety.ca
Indigenous Land Acknowledgement: The Small Arms Society wishes to acknowledge and honour the land upon which the Small Arms Inspection Building is situated as the historical and traditional territory of First Nation peoples. We recognize and thank the Anishinabek (Ojibway), Huron-Wendat, Haudenosaunee (Iroquois) and Mississaugas of the Credit First Nation for their stewardship of these lands over millennia and are grateful to have the opportunity to work here and continue to honour the heritage and build community on this territory.
Location: Small Arms Inspection Building
1352 Lakeshore Road East, Mississauga ON L5E 1E9 Canada
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See what Parkland on the Glen has to offer in retirement living. Enjoy 50's and 60's music performance by Matt Zaddy and sweet treats prepared by Parkland's culinary team.
For more information or to book a tour, contact Lifestyle Consultant Grace Miksa at 905-820-8210 Ext. 8223
or gmiksa@shannex.com
Website: https://parklandretirementliving.com
Bring a non-perishable item when you visit. Parkland on the Glen is an official drop-off site for the Mississauga Food Bank.
Location: Parkland on the Glen Retirement Community
1665 The Collegeway, Mississauga ON L5L 0A9 Canada
(Beside the Glenerin Inn)
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The Edwardian times saw women wear big hats, men drive big cars, and the rich live extravagantly. But like the RMS Titanic, this society is on a collision course and nothing will be the same again!
RSVP required.
Please call Hillary at (905) 566-4500 or email mississauga@vivalife.ca to RSVP.
Location: VIVA Mississauga Retirement Community
5575 Bonnie Street, Mississauga ON L5M 0N8 Canada
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FREE
There is more to financial planning than just money. Come and join The Erinview for an informative seminar with Guest Speaker Karen Baker from FaithLife Financial who will be educating us on the things that we need to know about planning for the future after we have retired.
RSVP by calling 905-823-6700.
Website: http://erinview.sifton.com. Email: info@erinview.sifton.com
Location: The Erinview Retirement Residence by Sifton
2132 Dundas St. West, Mississauga ON L5K 2K7
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Calling all Seniors! Come and make new friends!
Seniors get-together every last Thursday of every month after the 12:10 Mass at Sts. Peter and Paul Parish in Mississauga, Ontario, Canada.
Get social and stay connected ... come along and join in the fun with social quizzes, sing-alongs, and fellowship.
A light lunch will be served.
For more details, contact Natalie Meier at 905-453-3879 or Gladys Pinto at 905-897-9547.
Location: Saints Peter and Paul Parish Hall
4070 Central Parkway East, Mississauga ON L4Z 1T6 Canada
(One block north of Burnhamthorpe, across from Central Parkway Mall)
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FREE
Mississauga - Ward 9 Councillor Pat Saito is holding her 7th annual Seniors' Information Fair at the Meadowvale Community Centre. The fair kicks off Seniors' Month (June 2019) activities in Mississauga and features a wide range of local community exhibitors, as well as programs and services available to seniors.
"I am pleased to present this opportunity for seniors in my community to get all the information they need to lead healthy and active lives. The Seniors' Information Fair provides resources on health services, nutrition, support for seniors living at home, safety, and more. It is also a social event where they can meet friends and have some refreshments," said Saito.
Everything is free including refreshments and some exciting displays. Everyone is welcome to come out and learn more about programs and services in the community.
For more information, contact Ward 9 Councillor Pat Saito at 905-896-5900
Email: pat.saito@mississauga.ca
or visit www.ward9.ca
Location: Meadowvale Community Centre
6655 Glen Erin Drive, Mississauga ON L5N 3L4 Canada
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