REGULAR EVENTS/SERVICES

ADULT/CHILD ABUSE

Child and Family Services Referral line to help facilitate intake of abused children. ( 278-9111 from 8.30 a.m. to 5 p.m. After 5 p.m. > 911 for Police to contact on-call social worker.

ParenAnonymous Bermuda <$>P.A.R.E.N.T.S Can your kids really push your buttons? Want other parents to talk to?

Come join us September to June Come to a P.A. Group

Parents can freely share their questions, concerns, problems, and solutions about parenting in a safe and supportive atmosphere. Meet on Wednesdays 6pm to 8pm

Provide a children’s program by request for age five years & up

Old Woodlands School, Mount Hill, Pembroke, 6 p.m, to 8 p.m. <ingdings-Regular">(<$> 292-6147 or 292-6148 Meetings are held from September to June, closed July and August.oalition for the Protection of Children<$> Advice for anyone concerned about or who suspects a child is being abus 24-hour hotline (<$95-1150. Confidentiality assured.

Physical Abuse Centre <$>Housing and recovery support for abused women andeir children. 24-hour hotline service 297-8278.

CHILDREN/YOUNG PEOPLE

Bermuda Islands Association of the Deaf<$> offers: 1. Professional consultants in deaf education. 2. Educational consultation/counselling for parents of deaf and hard-of-hearing children. 3. Tutoring for deaf/hard-of-hearing students. 4. Sign language classes. 5. Teletypewriters (TTYs) and other communication signallers for the deaf/hard of hearing for sale/rent. Membership: anyone with genuine interest in deaf community’s welfare. Fee: monthly $10, yearly $90. Further irmation: Fax/TDD 238-8116 or e-mail biad[AT]therock.bm.

Bermuda Rainbow Guides<$> TUESDAYS: After-school activities for girls aged five to seven. Introduction to Guide Association, St. Mark&#7;s Church Hall, Smith’s,p.m. Further information: (<$> 292-0675.

Bermuda Riding for the Disabled Ltd.<$> MONDAY TO FRIDAY at Windreach Village, 57 Spice Hill Road, Warwick. Equestrian therapy programme for children with special needs. Volunteers required in all areas, particularly during the school day. Horse exience unnecessary but helpful. Donations welcomed. Further information: <$f"gdings-Regular">( <$>238-7433, fax 238-7434.

The Centre MONDAY TO FRIDAuring school year: Kids’ clubs (primary school students), Boys and Girls Clubs of Bermuda <$>(middlenior school students), 3 Angle Str, 4.00 p.m. to 6.00 p.m. Further information: (<$> 292-1343.

Committee of 25 Handicapped Children<$> Registered charity providing aid for handicapped children. Furr information: (<$> 292-4324 between 8.30 a.m. and 12 noon Monday, Tuesday, Thursday or Friday.

Leche League of Bermuda<$> Free information, encouragement and support for pregnant/breastfeeding women. Further information: (<$> 236-1120.

Tae Durham Assn. for Physically Challenged Children Liaises with other charities to help disabled children whose everyday needs are otherwise unmet by onavailable from larger charities. Also supplies food to needy households with children. Donations appreciated. Further information: Ivan I. Smith (<$> 238-2865, pager 298-8778.

St. George’s Community CentrB> MONDAY TO FRIDAY: After-school programme for ages five to 12, 6 Old Military Road, St. George’s, 3 p.m. to 5.30 p.m. Further information: (<$><$>297-1754.

Bermuda Riding for the Disabled MONDAY TO FRIDAY: Equestrian therapy for special neechildren. Volunteers required in all areas, particularly during school day. Horse experience helpful but not necessary. WindReach Village, Warwick. (<$> 238-7433, fax 238-7434.

COMMUNITY

The Bermuda College will host a lunchtime fine dining programme in the spect room at 12 noon starting Tuesday September 7 and running until November 24. The last seating is at 12.30. For reservations contact Tiara Symonds at 236-9000 ext 4461.

Harbour Nights every Wednesday evening on Frontreet from 7 p.m. to 10 p.m. A variety of live entertainment, horse and carriage rides, late-night shopping, food and arts & crafts.

Association Canadians in Bermuda <$>Regular social events to keep Canadian culture alive. Further information: visit website www.canadiansinbermuda.bm

Bermuda Junior Service League <$>a women|0xb9|s organisation promoting volunteem, developing potential, improving the community. Contact Deborah Titterton Narraway (president) at 332-2575 or e-mail bjsl[AT]northrock.bm.

Bermuda Society fore Blind <$>MONDAY TO FRIDAY: Haade wickerwork, stools, baskets and more sold at Beacon House, Dundonald Street, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Further information: (<$> 292-3211.

Centre on Philanthropy Community resource for volunteers/donors/non-pit groups. Provides registered charities directory, library, newsletter and leaflets, workshops, guest speakers, technical support and advice/referrals. Further information: (<$> 236-7706 or Fax: 236-7693.

Hands of Lovission Camp Hill, Southamp. MONDAY TO FRIDAY 10.30 a.m. to 6.30 p.m. SATURDAYS: 12.30 p.m. to 6.30 p.m. 2nd hand clothing/foodstuffs for the hoess/singlarents. Further information: (<$> 238-7368.

Meals on Wheels <$>MONDAY TO WEDNESDAY/FRIDAYS: Cooked meals delivered to seniors, shut-ins. Further information: -Regular">(<$> 236-1815.

New Islanders <$>MONTHLY socials for new female residents to meet other women/participate in sporting/other activities. Affiliate of Internatil Women’s Club. Further information: 291-0387.

P.A.L.S. (Cancer Care in Bermuda) SECOND WEDNESDAY each month: Volunteers’ meeting, 18 Point Finger Road, Paget, 7.30 p.m. Further information Wingdings-Regular">(<$> 236-7257, fax 236-7250.

St. John Ambulance WEDNESDAYS: (Beginning February 2005) Cadet meeting for students aged 11 to 16, 5 p.m. to 6.30 p.m. 21 Point Finger Road, Paget. Further information: (<$> 236-7831.

St. George’s Conity Centre Evening programmes, 6 Old Miltitary Road (opp. bus terminal), St. George’s. MONDAY TO THURSDAY 5 p.m. to 10 p.m., FRIDAYS/SATURDAYS 5 p.m. to 11 p.m. Further information: (<$> 297-1754.

WindReach Recreational Village<$>NDAY TO SATURDAY: Fully accessible recreational facility at 57 SpiHill Road, Warwick for special needs and able bodied communities. Open 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. To book petting zoo tours, sensoroom, birthday parties, hall rentals, camp ground (<$><$>238-2469.

Somerset Seventh Day Adventist Church Cunity Services Department <$>;Soup Kitchen and Clothing Distribution between 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. All are welcome.

HOBBIES

Bermuda Bridge Club <$>WEDNESDAYS Pomander Road, Paget. Open 9.30 a.m. 0 to 300 master points game 7.30 p.m. Further information: 236-3496. During club hours (<$> 236-055B>

ENVIRONMENT

Bermuda Audubon Society Hotline To report environmentaroblems (particularly relating to birds) (<$> 292-1920/235-5513.<$>

Bluebird Society Hotlineor assistance with questions/problems (<$> 238-0168.

Bermuda National Trust Hotline MONDAY TO FRIDAY: To report concerns on environmental matters (<$> 236-6483 8.30 a.m. to 5 p.m.