NOV. 7 WISE IDEA TO GET YOUR FLU SHOT in the parking lot of LAMP, at 185 Fifth Street, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., brought to you by the West Toronto Onatario Health Team. Contact 416-252-9701 ext. 308
NOV. 9 ETOBICOKE CAMERA CLUB PRESENTS Dave Brosha, one of the most celebrated creative photographers in the world. He brings us insights for creating great portraiture in 12 lessons. It cost $10 for non-members through eventbrite.caor the ECC Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/etobcc. For the fall schedule or to join the club go to http://etobicokecameraclub.org.
NOV. 14 NOT JUST A PRETTY FACE with Dr. Olubamiji, Environmental Engineer Anna and STEAM Facilitator Dilesha from 12 p.m. to 1:30 p.m. in a Zoom conference and participate with panel discussions with experts, enhance your skills and network with leaders in their fields. Put on by the Jean Augustine Centre for Women’s Empowerment, STEAM workshop for women. For more information call 416-253-9797 or email info@jeanaugustinecentre.ca
NOV. 14 FOR ANYONE WHO WANTS TO ENJOY LIFE: join Monika Meulman of The Healing Muse & Stephanie Fazio of Lealoucooks to learn tips and quick, helpful ideas on how to boost your energy, your nutrition and your spirit. Join us live @healingmuse on Instagram. For more information contact Monika at 416-347-5449 or store@healingmuse.com.
NOV. 13 & 27 LAMP BABY CLUB 0-12 MONTHS VIRTUAL ZOOM programming; November 13 Christine-Fit Mama Training ‘Mom and Baby Fitness Demo,’ from 10:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. On November 27 Song and Rhymes with Carina, from 10 a.m. to 11 a.m. For more info contact Carina at 416-252-9701 ext. 244 or email carinap@lampchc.org.
NOV. 21 MASTER CREATORS Meet empowered women working in the beauty, wellness and art industry, as therapeutic arts coach Micah, Muse Hair Studio owner Aisha and Lite It Up owner Valerie from 12 p.m. to 1:30 p.m. Partipate in panel discussions with experts and field leaders. For more information call 416-253-9797 or email info@jeanaugustinecentre.ca
NOV. 27 LAKESHORE AFFORDABLE HOUSING ADVOCACY and Action Group meeting at LAMP Community Room from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m., at 185 Fifth Street. Help advocate for affordable housing for those on fixed income. Contact Jasmin at 416-252-9701, ext. 308.
NOV. 28 FINANCE YOUR BUSINESS with Chantelle and Sonia from 12 p.m. to 1:30 p.m. put on by the Jean Augustine Centre for Women’s Empowerment, 101 Portland St., STEAM workshop for women aged from 19 to 24. For more information call 416-253-9797 or email info@jeanaugustinecentre.ca
EVERY TUESDAY UNTIL DECEMBER 15 AT LAMP HANDLE WITH CARE from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. group Zoom interactive program to help parents and caregivers promote the mental health of the children in their lives. To register email Madison at MBanks&the519.org or handlewithcarecanada.org
WARM CLOTHING DRIVE IN SUPPORT of Haven on The Queensway in need of gently used warm clothing for men, women and children. New socks and underwear for men and women, personal hygiene items and clean, gently used winter footwear. Items can be dropped off at Haven every Monday to Thursday between 9 a.m. and 4 p.m. at 1533 The Queensway. If you cannot get there contact Councillor Mark Grimes office at 416-397-9273 for pick up.
BY MID NOVEMBER UP TO 500 RECRUITS ARE BEING HIRED by the Ontario government to expand case and contact management to help track, trace and isolate new cases of COVID-19. The province has already hired 100 new contact tracers, many who started work last month. The new recruits and 600 personnel from Statistics Canada will bring the number of case and contact management staff to nearly 4,000 to deal with a surge in the virus. If interested visit www.publichealthontario.ca
VOLUNTEERS NEEDED TO help out at the Salvation Army, on Thirtieth Street, at this time of the year. More than 800 area families this year will receive Christmas assistance. Please consider donating. Foodbank available. Contact Jennifer at 416- 251-8372 ext. 101.