Milton Dateline

Connect, a monthly social gathering aimed at helping singles and couples without children connect with others in the community, takes place at Dempsey Park, 187 Dixon Dr., at 1 p.m. The event, held rain or shine, includes a free barbecue, pick-up sports and games. For more information, e-mail connect.milton@gmail.com or call Susan at (905) 699-8188.

The Milton Seniors’ Activity Centre, 500 Childs Dr., holds Pickleball at the Milton Leisure Centre, 1100 Main St. E., from 7 to 8 p.m. The cost is $3.50 for those aged 65 years and over and $5 for those aged 18 to 64 years. For more information, call (905) 878-7946.

Monday Sept. 8

Bereaved Families of Ontario Halton/Peel holds a share and support meeting at Birkdale Place, 611 Farmstead Dr., from 7 to 8:30 p.m. To attend, call (905) 848-4337 to complete the initial intake and registration process.

Milton District Hospital holds a one-on-one breastfeeding clinic with a certified lactation consultant from noon to 4 p.m. To make an appointment, call Jill Hicks at (905) 878-2383, ext. 7610.

The Milton Rotary Club meets at the Community Living North Halton board room, 917 Nipissing Rd., from 6:30 to 8 p.m. Please arrive at 6:15 p.m. For more information, call (905) 878-4094.

The Deck youth drop-in centre, 900 Nipissing Rd., is open from 3 to 6 p.m. for all ages. Visit www.yfcmilton.com.

The Milton Seniors’ Activity Centre, 500 Childs Dr., holds Art Club, Snooker League and Craft Club from 9 a.m. to noon, Duplicate Bridge from 9:15 a.m. to noon, Tai Chi from 9:30 to 11 a.m., Billiards from noon to 9 p.m., Canasta from 1 to 4 p.m., Contract Bridge and Bid Euchre from 1:30 to 4 p.m., Tap Dancing from 1:45 to 3 p.m. and Table Tennis from 7 to 9 p.m. Each activity costs $2 for members and $4.25 for non-members. For more information, call (905) 875-1681.

Tuesday Sept. 9

The Milton Show Choir holds weekly rehearsals at the Milton Centre for the Arts, Del Ridge Room, offering Junior Glee for grade 4 to 6 students from 5:30 to 7 p.m. and Senior Glee for grade 7 to 12 students from 7 to 8:30 p.m. The cost is $45 per month. For further information, visit www.miltonshowchoir.ca or call 289-808-9340.

The Milton Fibromyalgia Support Group meets at East Side Mario’s at 1 p.m. For more information, call Jo Anne at (905) 878-4371 or email j.collins@cogeco.ca.

The Milton Toastmasters meets from 7:30 to 9:30 p.m. at the Royal Canadian Legion, 21 Charles St., in the upper hall. Please arrive at 7:15 p.m. Everyone’s welcome. For more information, call (416) 992-0254 or visit www.miltontoastmasters.org.

Milton District Hospital holds a one-on-one breastfeeding clinic with a certified lactation consultant from 9:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. To make an appointment, call Jill Hicks at (905) 878-2383, ext. 7610.

Indoor Lawn Bowling is played from 1 to 3 p.m. at the Milton Soccer Centre, 821 Main St. E. Pay as you go for $7. Instructions and bowls are provided for novices.

The Milton Seniors’ Activity Centre, 500 Childs Dr., holds Kitchen Band from 9 to 11:30 a.m., Carving Club and Snooker League from 9 a.m. to noon, Billiards from noon to 9 p.m., Cribbage from 1 to 3 p.m., Table Tennis from 1 to 4:30 p.m., Bingo from 2 to 4 p.m. and Conversational French from 2:30 to 3:30 p.m. Each activity costs $2 for members and $4.25 for non-members. Bid Euchre runs from 7:30 to 10 p.m. The cost is $2.50. For more information, call (905) 875-1681. Pickleball is held at the Milton Leisure Centre, 1100 Main St. E., from 1 to 2:45 p.m. The cost is $3.50 for those aged 65 years and over and $5 for those aged 18 to 64 years. For more information, call (905) 878-7946. Older Adult Shinny is held at the Milton Sports Centre from 10:30 a.m. to 12:20 p.m. The cost is $5.50 for those aged 65 years and over and $6.50 for those aged 45 to 64 years. For more information, call (905) 875-5393.

Wednesday Sept. 10

The Community Withdrawal Management Services Drop-In Group meets at the ADAPT office, 245 Commercial St., Unit B1, from 6:30 to 8 p.m. The group supports people in the community looking to examine their substance abuse. Topics include healthy living skills, budgeting, self esteem and healthy relationships. For more information or to reserve a seat, call (905) 827-5320.

The Royal Canadian Sea Cadet Corps Chaudiere, a youth program for boys and girls aged 12 to 18 years, meets at 6:15 p.m. at the Milton Fair Grounds, Building 3, on Robert Street. For more information, call (905) 875-1400 and leave a message.

The Milton chapter of BNI meets at the Lunchbox Cafe (Thompson and Nipissing roads) from 7 to 8:30 a.m. Visitors are welcome. For more information or a reservation to attend, call Heidi Cherry at (416) 580-7507.

Milton District Hospital holds a one-on-one breastfeeding clinic with a certified lactation consultant from noon to 4 p.m. To make an appointment, call Jill Hicks at (905) 878-2383, ext. 7610.

The Milton Seniors’ Activity Centre, 500 Childs Dr., holds Snooker League and Craft Club from 9 a.m. to noon, Contract Bridge from 9:15 to 11:30 a.m., Billiards from noon to 9 p.m., Canasta from 1 to 4 p.m. and Bingo from 7 to 9 p.m. Each activity costs $2 for members and $4.25 for non-members. For more information, call the centre at (905) 875-1681. The Weekly Summer Barbecue is open at noon and features the Meal Deal (salad, burger, dessert and beverage) for $8 for members and $8.80 for non-members. Visit the reception desk to sign up or phone in your order to the centre by Monday. Volleyball is held at the Milton Leisure Centre from 12:30 to 2:30 p.m. The cost is $3.75 for those aged 65 years and over and $5 for those aged 18 to 64 years. For more information, call (905) 878-7946.

Thursday Sept. 11

The Deck youth drop-in centre, 900 Nipissing Rd., is open from 4 to 9:45 p.m. for all ages. Visit www.yfcmilton.com.

Milton District Hospital holds a one-on-one breastfeeding clinic with a certified lactation consultant from 6 to 9 p.m. To make an appointment, call Jill Hicks at (905) 878-2383, ext. 7610.

Indoor Lawn Bowling is played from 1 to 3 p.m. at the Milton Soccer Centre, 821 Main St. E. Pay as you go for $7. Instructions and bowls are provided for novices.

The Milton Seniors’ Activity Centre, 500 Childs Dr., holds Guitar Club from 9 to 11:30 a.m., Snooker League from 9 a.m. to noon, Walking Club from 9:30 a.m. to noon, Line Dancing from 10 to 11:30 a.m., Book Club from 11 a.m. to noon, Billiards from noon to 9 p.m., Bid Euchre from 1:30 to 4 p.m., Clogging from 2 to 3 p.m. and Table Tennis from 7 to 9 p.m. Each activity costs $2 for members and $4.25 for non-members. For more information, call (905) 875-1681. Pickleball is held at the Milton Leisure Centre, 1100 Main St. E., from 1 to 2:45 p.m. The cost is $3.50 for those aged 65 years and over and $5 for those aged 18 to 64 years. For more information, call (905) 878-7946. Older Adult Shinny is held at the Milton Sports Centre from 10:30 a.m. to 12:20 p.m. The cost is $5.50 for those aged 65 years and over and $6.50 for those aged 45 to 64 years. For more information, call (905) 875-5393.

Friday Sept. 12

The Deck youth drop-in centre, 900 Nipissing Rd., is open from 3 to 10:45 p.m. for all ages with parental permission to stay late required for kids in Grades 6 to 8. Visit www.yfcmilton.com.

Milton District Hospital holds a drop-in breastfeeding group with a certified lactation consultant from 10 to 11:30 a.m. at Our Lady of Victory School, 540 Commercial St., with information shared and babies weighed. For women and babies only. Call Jill Hicks at (905) 878-2383, ext. 7610.

The Milton Seniors’ Activity Centre, 500 Childs Dr., holds Snooker League and Contract Bridge from 9 a.m. to noon, Tai Chi from 9:30 to 11 a.m. Bingo from 9:30 a.m. to noon, Billiards from noon to 4 p.m. and Technology Support Drop-In from 1 to 3 p.m. Each activity costs $2 for members and $4.25 for non-members. Bid Euchre takes place at the Nassagaweya Tennis Club and Community Hall from 7:30 to 10 p.m. The cost is $3. For more information, call (905) 875-1681.

Saturday Sept. 13

St. Paul’s United Church’s Mission and Outreach Committee holds a used book sale on the church lawn during the Milton Farmers’ Market in the downtown core. Proceeds go to the Canadian Foodgrains Bank.

The Escarpment Walk is held in a Conservation Halton park for those seeking time and spiritual refreshment amid the creation. Participants in the hour-long walk meet on the second Saturday of each month at St. George’s Anglican Church, 7051 Guelph Line north of Derry Road, at 9:30 a.m. All are welcome. The cost of $10 covers park admission and refreshments. For information, visit www.escarpmentchurch.com.

Indoor drop-in soccer is held at the Milton Soccer Centre, 821 Main St. E., for U10-12 at 6 p.m., U14-16 at 7 p.m. and adults at 8 p.m. for $5, and adults from 9 to 10:30 p.m. for $7. There’s a 24-player maximum.

The Milton Seniors’ Activity Centre, 500 Childs Dr., holds Billiards and Table Tennis from 1 to 3 p.m. Each activity costs $2 for members and $4.25 for non-members. For more information, call (905) 875-1681.