Posted: October 2017
The Village at St. Elizabeth Mills offers many exciting events throughout the year.
FALL EVENT 2017
The Village Past, Present & Future
In conjunction with the official grand opening of Upper Mill Pond’s Model Suite, guests will have the opportunity to learn all about The Village at St. Elizabeth Mills and the Market Value Life Lease concept. Enjoy complimentary beverages. Call to find out information about date, time and location and to reserve your space, please call (905) 574-8178.
RESIDENT ACTIVITIES
If you can’t find something to do at The Village, you just ain’t lookin’! There are close to 100 different activity groups to participate in as well as dozens of offsite trips and events.
Book Club – Monthly
Residents read and discuss different fiction/non-fiction books.
Computer Class – Weekly
Learn the latest skills for PC or MAC including Social Media. Pick up tips on researching online, playing games, writing memoirs and more!
Good News Singers – Thursdays 1pm-4pm
The group performs a variety of uplifting spiritual songs for residents. Specializing in close harmony and soul stirring arrangements. The Good News Singers lead worship and praise assemblies for all ages. Their repertoire includes hymns, gospel songs, spirituals, contemporary Christian, and original songs.
Ladies Craft Circle – Mondays 1pm-3pm
Varied craft techniques and practices are employed in the Ladies Craft Circle. The art making process is creative and serves as a way to explore past and present experiences. Whether approached as artwork, as therapy or just a way to have fun, it is a powerful tool.
Line Dancing – Fridays
A variety of line dances are taught and practiced during these sessions. No experience necessary.
Stained Glass Workshop – Anytime
Learn the basic skills of making stained glass. Learn to cut, grind, foil and solder an 8ʺ x 10ʺ glass panel with lots of detail. You will be proud to hang it for everyone to see. All supplies included.
Wood Carving – Daily 9am-5pm
Located at the Edelweiss Barn; wood carving programs are offered for men and women with experience at all levels (turning, scroll-sawing, carving, cabinet making, carpentry, and much more), and offers personal access to a fully functional woodworking shop complete with an extensive library.
Other Activites Include:
Billiards/Snooker
Bingo
Bridge
Carpet Bowling
Choirs
Cribbage
Euchre
Exercise Classes
Friends in Grief
Gardening
Golf
Greenhouse
Hiking
Horseshoe Pitch
Japanese Exercise
Karaoke
Knitting
Ladies’ Club
Lawn Bowling
Library
Men’s Club
Monarchist League
Scrabble
Scrapbooking
Shuffleboard
Swimming
Table Tennis
Tai Chi
Texas Hold ’Em
Tole Painting
Water Exercises
Woodworking
Writing
EVENTS AROUND HAMILTON:
Hamilton and the surrounding area offers an incredible variety of festivals and events throughout the year. The close proximity of charming towns and quaint villages gives residents and visitors the opportunity to explore!
HAMILTON
Exhibit: Theatre Ancaster Celebrates 20 Years
September 1 to December 30
With a fascinating display of costumes, programs and posters from previous performances Theatre Ancaster looks back at 20 years of creativity and passion.
For details contact:
(905) 648-8144
www.hamilton.ca/fieldcote
Steeltown Shakedown
September 30
Get ready for a day filled with classic cars, food trucks, vendors and rockabilly music all day and night!
For details contact:
(289) 389-9900
Let It Be – A Celebration of the Music of the Beatles Part II
October 19, 7:30pm
First Ontario Concert Hall
Relive the past from Ed Sullivan to Abbey Road, with favourite hits including Hard Day’s Night, Day Tripper, Sgt Pepper’s Lonely Hearts Club Band, Twist and Shout, Get Back, I Wanna Hold Your Hand and imagine the reunion that never was.
For details/tickets:
(905) 546-3100
www.coreentertainment.ca
Annual Hamilton Fall Garden and Mum Show
October 20 to 29
Heart melting fragrance, spectrum of colours and divine atmosphere all combine at Gage Park Greenhouse.
For details contact:
(905) 546-2489
Peter Mansbridge
November 9, 8pm
First Ontario Concert Hall
CBC’s The National, Peter Mansbridge will share his unique perspective on some of the most compelling stories, people, and events that he’s covered. These are the untold stories of his career – stories that will make you think, make you laugh, and make you never look at the news in quite the same way.
For details/tickets:
(905) 546-3100
www.coreentertainment.ca
Diana Krall
November 2, 8pm
First Ontario Concert Hall
Diana Krall is the only jazz singer to have eight albums debut at the top of the Billboard Jazz Albums chart. Krall’s artistry continues to transcend with the release of Turn Up The Quiet and her upcoming world tour.
For details/tickets:
(905) 546-3100
www.coreentertainment.ca
ANCASTER
Ancaster Nostalgia Show and Sale
October 15, 10am-3pm
Featuring vendors selling small antiques, old tin toys, advertising signs, country store items, vintage paper, bottles, and more.
For details contact:
(905) 648-6198
A Canadian Story: Letters from Homefront and the Trenches
November 8, 7pm
Ancaster Municipal Centre Public Library
An informative and interesting talk on the letters exchanged between a father and son, during WWI – from the Farmer Family archives.
For details contact:
(905) 648-8144
DUNDAS
2017 Dundas Studio Tour
September 30 to October 1
The finest craft in South Western Ontario. Admission to the Dundas Studio Tour is free and each studio offers a draw for a special prize.
For details contact:
(905) 627-8632
www.dundasstudiotour.ca
Dundas Tree Lighting Ceremony
November 24, 6:30pm
Canada’s oldest tree lighting ceremony. Complimentary treats from Village Bakery while supplies last.
For details contact:
(905) 628-3217
Dickens of a Christmas 2017
November 25-26
Dickens of a Christmas is holiday tradition in beautiful downtown Dundas. Take a free horse and trolley ride. Pick up location at Collins Brewhouse.
For details contact:
(905) 628-3217
STONEY CREEK
Apple Festival
September 30
Join us for fall-time harvest fun in Battlefield Park. Enjoy a pancake breakfast, games, pumpkin decorating, demonstrations, entertainment, and the Battlefield Bake-Off.
For details contact:
(905) 662-8458
www.hamilton.ca/battlefield