Loneliness and social isolation can lead to significant physical and health issues for seniors that are as concerning as obesity, alcoholism or smoking.
A Friendly Voice offers a free & confidential line to older adults 55+ who want to talk.
Trained volunteers are there to engage in conversation every day from 8am-10pm at 1-855-892-9992.
Help your loved ones #StayConnected
Featuring Freedom Train
February 11, 2023 at Royal Canadian Legion Branch 60
868 Legion Road, Burlington
Silent Auction - 50/50 Raffle - Door Prizes
Join in a night at The Royal Canadian Legion Branch 60 on February 11, 2023 for a night of musical entertainment courtesy the band Freedom Train for dancing and drinks! The evening will also include very short yet impactful statements and encouraging words by fellow veterans and a few other surprise guest speakers. You will also be able to take part in the silent auction, door prizes and a 50/50 raffle. A fun night of supporting your local Legion and veterans is on the horizon! We hope you can attend and or support the troops by donating! The funds raised will go to employment programs designed for the veterans, an outreach campaign for new members and to showcase the amazing sacrifices, bravery and kindness! Thank you
Tickets and more info at https://thedisabilitychannel.ca/freedom/
Volunteer Position Descriptions and Postings
Are you looking for volunteers? How do you attract and retain the volunteers to your organization? This program will help you build volunteer position descriptions and postings. We will introduce how to attract and manage volunteers through the roles you have set out. The workshop will also cover how to have compliant position descriptions including assessing for risk and valuable opportunities to promote your opportunities.
When: Wednesday January 11, 2023 - 6:30 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.
Format: Via ZOOM
Fee: $35 + tax
Register here: https://haltonhills.perfectmind.com/Contacts/BookMe4LandingPages/CoursesLandingPage?widgetId=15f6af07-39c5-473e-b053-96653f77a406&redirectedFromEmbededMode=False&courseId=4d2ed55d-2343-4425-895e-985225f0b1df
Annual Sports Celebrity Dinner & Auction
Wednesday, February 22
Presented by Elinesky Schuett Private Wealth Management of RBC Dominion Securities
Where else can you have dinner with sports legends or listen in on stories from the locker room? The Chamber's Annual Sports Celebrity Dinner & Auction is your chance to meet sports celebrities and be part of the action.
Sports Celebrities will be announced in the coming weeks, watch your email and follow us on our social channels for updates.
Wednesday, February 22
5:30 PM
RattleSnake Point Golf Club
5407 Regional Rd. 25 S.
Tickets: $225 +HST
For tickets visit: https://miltonchamberca.chambermaster.com/eventregistration/register/271
Tuesday, January 24
4:30 pm – 6:30 pm
Co-hosted by: Country Heritage Park & Primerica Financial Services - Rob Hewlett Independent Representative
8560 Tremaine Rd.
Free for members
Non-Members can register by emailing sam@miltonchamber.ca.
or visit https://miltonchamberca.chambermaster.com/eventregistration/register/269
Managing Disability in the Workplace and the Duty to Accommodate
Disability management is a persistent and complex workplace issue that arises for employers of all sizes. In this presentation, we’ll examine the following topics, among others:
Thursday, January 19
10:30 am – 11:30 am
Presented by: Rishi Bandhu, Bandhu Law Professional Corporation
Virtual Event
Free for members
Non-member: $10 +HST
Register here: https://miltonchamberca.chambermaster.com/eventregistration/register/270
Mayor Rob Burton and members of Council's Annual New Year's Levee
Sunday, January 8, 2023 from 1:00-3:00pm
in the Town Hall, South Atrium, 1225 Trafalgar Road
Celebrate the New Year ahead with the Mayor and members of Council.
For more info visit oakville.ca
Community engagement is an essential part of the planning process. All stages of MAHC's planning have included opportunities for internal and external stakeholders to provide feedback through both information sessions and dedicated surveys.
January Community Open Houses
MAHC is excited to hold a series of six (6) in-person Community Open Houses from January 16 to 21, 2023, and virtual sessions on January 23 and January 25, 2023. At these sessions we will:
Attend an in-person open house near you!
Huntsville: Monday, January 16, 2023 from 7:00 to 8:30 p.m. at the Active Living Centre (first floor) at 20 Park Street
Gravenhurst: Tuesday, January 17, 2023 from 7:00 to 8:30 p.m. at the Terry Fox Auditorium in the Gravenhurst Centennial Centre at 101 Centennial Drive
Burk’s Falls: Wednesday, January 18, 2023 from 7:00 to 8:30 p.m. at the Armour, Ryerson & Burk’s Falls Memorial Arena, 2nd floor hall at 220 Centre Street
Lake of Bays: Thursday, January 19, 2023 from 7:00 to 8:30 p.m. at the Dwight Community Centre at 1014 Dwight Beach Road
Port Carling: Saturday, January 21, 2023 from 10:00 to 11:30 a.m. at the Port Carling Community Centre at 3 Bailey Street
Bracebridge: Saturday, January 21, 2023 from 2:00 to 3:30 p.m. at the Rene M. Caisse Memorial Theatre at 100 Clearbrook Trail
Register to attend a virtual open house
Virtual open houses are scheduled on Monday, January 23, 2023 from 2:00 to 3:30 p.m. or Wednesday, January 25, 2023 from 7:00 to 8:30 p.m. Register for the Zoom link to attend a virtual open house.
Community engagement is an essential part of the planning process. All stages of MAHC's planning have included opportunities for internal and external stakeholders to provide feedback through both information sessions and dedicated surveys.
January Community Open Houses
MAHC is excited to hold a series of six (6) in-person Community Open Houses from January 16 to 21, 2023, and virtual sessions on January 23 and January 25, 2023. At these sessions we will:
Attend an in-person open house near you!
Huntsville: Monday, January 16, 2023 from 7:00 to 8:30 p.m. at the Active Living Centre (first floor) at 20 Park Street
Gravenhurst: Tuesday, January 17, 2023 from 7:00 to 8:30 p.m. at the Terry Fox Auditorium in the Gravenhurst Centennial Centre at 101 Centennial Drive
Burk’s Falls: Wednesday, January 18, 2023 from 7:00 to 8:30 p.m. at the Armour, Ryerson & Burk’s Falls Memorial Arena, 2nd floor hall at 220 Centre Street
Lake of Bays: Thursday, January 19, 2023 from 7:00 to 8:30 p.m. at the Dwight Community Centre at 1014 Dwight Beach Road
Port Carling: Saturday, January 21, 2023 from 10:00 to 11:30 a.m. at the Port Carling Community Centre at 3 Bailey Street
Bracebridge: Saturday, January 21, 2023 from 2:00 to 3:30 p.m. at the Rene M. Caisse Memorial Theatre at 100 Clearbrook Trail
Register to attend a virtual open house
Virtual open houses are scheduled on Monday, January 23, 2023 from 2:00 to 3:30 p.m. or Wednesday, January 25, 2023 from 7:00 to 8:30 p.m. Register for the Zoom link to attend a virtual open house.
Community engagement is an essential part of the planning process. All stages of MAHC's planning have included opportunities for internal and external stakeholders to provide feedback through both information sessions and dedicated surveys.
MAHC is excited to hold a series of six (6) in-person Community Open Houses from January 16 to 21, 2023, and virtual sessions on January 23 and January 25, 2023. At these sessions we will:
Huntsville: Monday, January 16, 2023 from 7:00 to 8:30 p.m. at the Active Living Centre (first floor) at 20 Park Street
Virtual open houses are scheduled on Monday, January 23, 2023 from 2:00 to 3:30 p.m. or Wednesday, January 25, 2023 from 7:00 to 8:30 p.m. Register for the Zoom link to attend a virtual open house.
