December 15, 16, 22

Photos with Santa Claus at the Annex Toys Headquarters on Reid Street from 7 to 9 p.m.

December 7 - 16

The Bermuda Musical & Dramatic Society (BMDS) is putting on their annual Christmas pantomime, Ali Baba and the 14 Thieves written by local Carol Birch with original score by James Burn at 7.30 p.m. at City Hall with a 3 p.m. matinee. All tickets are $24. For more information go to www.bmds.bm or www.boxoffice.bm or telephone 292-0848 or 292-2313.

December 13

Saltus Alumni Association Christmas Party will be from 5.30 to 9 p.m. in the Goose Gosling Centre parking at St. John’s Road level only. Cash bar with happy hour prices. RSVP to Saltusalumni[AT]yahoo.com

>December 16

El Ministerio Hermandad presents “Celebremos la Navidad” (Let’s Celebrate Christmas), a programme for the whole family, where we will celebrate the birth of Jesus. At 4.30 p.m. at the Warwick Seventh Day Adventist Church. The programme will be in Spanish for all who speak Spanish or are learning to speak the language. Don’t miss it! There will be Christmas carols, a play, a puppet show and light refreshments after the program. For more information please contact us via e-mail ministeriohermandad[AT]hotmail.com or call Eileen King at 236-0219.

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El Ministerio Hermandad presenta “Celebremos la Navidad”, un programa para toda la familia donde celebraremos el nacimiento de Jes|0xfa|s. A las 4:30 PM - Warwick Seventh-Day Adventist Church. El programa será en espa|0xf1|ol para todos los que hablan espa|0xf1|ol o están aprendiendo. |0xa1|No se lo pierda! Habrá m|0xfa|sica navide|0xf1|a, drama, t|0xed|teres, y refrigerio después del programa. Para mas informaci|0xf3|n por favor comun|0xed|quese con nosotros v|0xed|a correo electr|0xf3|nico: ministeriohermandad[AT]hotmail.com o llamar a Eileen King al 236-0219.

December 18is showing Rankin/Bass present Santa Claus Is Comin’ To Town. A holiday favourite filled with good cheer, this delightful story tells how Kris Kringle got his start as the world’s most famous gift giver by struggling to bring toys and happiness to the children of Sobertown shown at 11 a.m. and 1 p.m. Members Free. $5 per person or $10 per famil

December 19

The Bermuda National Gary<$> will be showing two Christmas classics, The Night Before Christmas and How the Grinch Stole Chrias <$>shown at 11 a.m. and 1 p.m. Members Free. $5 per person or $10 per family.

The Bermuda National Gallery Christmas movie week continues with Tim Burton’s The Nightmare Before Chrmas <$>shown at 11 a.m. and 1 p.m. Enter an extraordinary world filled with magic and wonder. This critically acclaimed movie milestone is a uniquely engaging fantasy for the whole family. Caution is advised for some young children as there are a few scary moments.Members Free. $5 per person or $10 per family

December 20

‘St. Paul’s Church, Paget presents ‘Christmas with Kerri-Lynne and Friends’,a benefit concert of light music featuring Kerri-Lynne Dietz, mezzo-soprano, Adrian Ridgeway, organist, and others at 7.30 p.m. Reception following. Tickets Adults $20, Students $10, available from St. Paul’s Church Office and at the door.

December 21

The Bermuda National Gallery Christmas movie week continues with A Christmas Carol: The Musl with Kelsey Grammer (“Frasier”) brings Ebenezer Scrooge to life in this musical adaptation of Charles Dickens’ classic tale. During a Christmas Eve dream that Scrooge is visited by three Christmas ghosts: Past, the life he has lived and the future consequences of that life. Shown at 11 a.m. and 1 p.m. $5 per person or $10 per family.

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The Bermuda National Gallery Christmas movie week continues with It’s a Very Merry Muppet Christmas Movie. Have yourself a very merry Muppet Christmas with this all-new holiday movie starring Kermit the Frog, Miss Piggy and the whole Muppet gang — plus a celebrity cast featuring David Arquette, Joan Cusack and Whoopi Goldberg, with cameos by Matthew Lillard, Wiliam H. Macy. Carson Daly, Kelly Ripa, Joe Rogan, Molly Shannon and the cast of “Scrubs”! Shown at 11 a.m. and 1 p.m. $5 per person or $10 per family. Members free.

December 27, 289 and 30<$>

Masterworks is holding free art classes for all ages and skills. Morning and afternoon sessions will be held at MMBA in the Botanical Gardens, as well as demonstrations by local artists and artisans. All events and workshops are free and open to all. For more information go to www.bermudamasterws.com

REGULAR EVENTS/SERVICES

ADULT/CHILBUSE

Coalition for the Protection of Children 24-hour hotline for those who are concerned about/suspect child abuse. -Regular">(<$> 295-1150. Confidentiality assured.

Child Abuse Intake Referral Line <$f"Wingdings-Regular">( 278-9111 8.30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Af 5 p.m. (<$> 911 for Police to contact on-call social worker from Family Sices.

Physical Abuse Centre <$>Housing and recovery support for abused women and their children. 24-r hotline (<$> 297-8278.

CHILDREOUNG 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 $90. Further information: Fax/TDD 238-8116 or e-mail biad[AT]therock.bm welcomed. Further information: (<$> 238-7433, fax 238-7434.

Committee of 25 for Handicapped Children<$> Registered charity provig aid for handicapped children. Further information: (<$> 292-4324 betwe8.30 a.m. and 12 p.m. Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday only.

Fathers’ Resource Centre<$> For men interested in being better fathers. MONDAYS: Meeting, Family Court lobby, ground floor, Government Administration building, Parliament eet, 5.30 p.m. to 6.45 p.m. Various topics discussed. Further information (<$> 292-0225.

Institute for Child and Family HealtB> Treatment for psychologically traumatd children and their families. Further information (<$> 295-1150.

La Leche League of Bermuda<$> Frenformatioencouragement and support for pregnant and breastfeeding women. Further information (<$> 236-1120.

P.A.R.E.N.T.S.<$> Having trouble h your children? You’re not the only one. Meet with other parents and get some new ideas. Further information: (<$> 292-6148.

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

Tae Durham Association for Physically Challenged Children <$>Liaises with other charities in helping disabled children with everyday needs not met by or availablrom other charities. A supplies food items to needy households with children. Donations appreciated. Further information: Ivan I. Smith (<$> 238-2865, pager 298-8778.

The Centre<$> MONDAY TO SATURDAY: Recreational activis for children and adultsngle Street, Hamilton, 5 p.m. to 10 p.m. MONDAY TO FRIDAY: After-school care for ages 5 to 12 from 3 to 6 p.m. Further information: (<$> 292-1343.

WindReach Recreational Village<$> MONDAY TO SATURDAY: Fully accessible recreational facility a7 Spice Hill d, Warwick for special needs and able bodied communities. Open 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. To book petting zoo tours, sensory room, birthday parties, hall rentals, camp ground (<$><$>22469.

COMMUNITY

Association of Canadians in Bermuda <$>Regular social events to meet fellow countrymen/keep Canadian culture alive. Further information: www.canadiansinbermuda.bm

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

Bermuda Society for the Blind MAY TO FRIDAY: Sale of wickerwork, stools, baskets and other items, Beacon House, Dundonald Street, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. All proceeds to the blind. Further information: (<$> 292-3211.

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

Hands of Love sion Camp Hill, Southampton. MONDAY TO FRIDAY 10.30 a.m.. to 6.30 p.m. SATURDAYS: 12.30 to 6.30 p.: 2nd hand clothing, foodstuffs for the homeless/single parents. Further information: (<$> 238-7368.

Meals on Wheels <$>MONDAY TO WEDNESDAY, DAYS: Meals delivered to shut-ins. Further information: (<$> 236-1815.

New Islanders MONTHLY Get-togethers for newly-arrived women to meet others/participate in a wide variety of activities. Further information Sonja (<$> 236-6558.

SGeorge’s CommuniCentre Evening programmes, 6 Old Military Road (opposite bus terminal), St. George’s. MONDAY TO THURSDAY 5 p.m. 10 p.m. FRIDAY/SATURDAY: 5 p.m. to 11 p.m. Furt information: (<$><$>297-1754.

EVENT PLANNING<$>

The Bermuda Diary <$>Free public service to help avoid conflicting dates when planning major events. Further information (<$> 236-3570 9 a.m. 5 p.m. weekdays.

HOBBIES, MUSIC, RECREATION<$>

Bermuda Boot Scooters <$>MONDAYS (except public holidays): Line dancing, Police Recreon Club, Prospect, Devonshire, 7.30 p.m. Beginners rt at 7.30. $5. Snacks/cash bavailable. Further information: Peggy Ward (<$> 236-0680 (h) or 292-4600 (w).

Bermuda Bridge Club: MONDAYS: 7mander Road,get. Open game 7.30 p.m.

All welcome. Inquiries: (<$> 236-5777. During club hours ( 236-0551.

Bermuda Philharmc Society Choir<$> MONDAYS: Rehearsals, Anglican Cathedral, Church Street, 7.to 9.30 p.m. All singers welcome. Further inmation: (<$> 293-4856.

ENVIRONMENT

<ermuda Audubon Society Hotline <$>To report environmental problems (especially in connection with birds) (<$> 292-1920 or 235-5513.

Bermuda Bluebird Society Hotline For assistance with questions/problems (<$38-0168.

Bermuda National Trust Hotline<$> To report concerns on envirentmatters (<$> 236-6483 ween 8.30 a.m. and 5 p.m. Monday to Friday.

Dept. of Agriculture, Fisheries and Parks To report any problems on Government-owned parklands or nature reserves (<$> Park Ranger’s office, 236-5902 anytime.

Keep Bermuda Beautiful Hotline<$> To report any littering seen throughout theland (<$> 295-5142.

MEETINGS<$>

Bermuda Islands Association of the Deaf <$>(BIAD) FIRST MONDAY each month (except July/Aug): Dr. Ronald Lightbourne’s office, 45 King Street, Hamilton. Further information: Fax/TDD 238-8116 or e-mail biad[AT]therock.bm

Eastern Lions Club

Kiwanis Club of Hamilton SECOND/FOURTH MONDAYS: Ocean View Golf b, Devonshire, 6 p.m. Further information: Joanne Ingham (<$> 293-1578.

St. George’s Rotary Club MONDAYS: St. George’s Golf Club, St. George’s, 6.30 p.m. Further information: Winston Esdaille (<$> 238-2555 d, 297-1885 evenings.

Stohn Ambulance Brigade MONDAYS: Members’ meeting, 21 Point Finger Road, 7 p.m. Further information: (<$> 236-7831.

BOLD (Bermuda Overcoming Learning Difficulties) LAST MONDAY each month: Reading Clinic, Serpentine Road. Support advocacy group for parentseachers and anyone interested in helping children with learning difficulties. Further information: Jonelle Smith (<$> 292-6333.

READING

BermuCollege Library MONDAY to THURSDAY: 8.30 a.m. to 8.30 p.m. FRIDAY: 8.30 a.m. to 4.30 p.m. SATURDAY: 9.30 a.m. to 4.30 p.m. SUNDAY: 2 p.m. to 7 p.m. Not open public holidays.l welcome. Librarians on hand to offer widariety of assistance. Further information: (<$> 239-4033.

Bermuda National Library Summer hours: MONDAY TO THURSDAY 8.30 a.m. to 6 p.m.; FRIDAY 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.; SATURDAY 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.; Furtherformation: (<$> 295-2905

Bermuda Youth Library MONDAY TO THURSDAY: 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., FRIDAYS: 10 a.m.

to 5 p.m., SATURDAYS: 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Further information: (<$> -0487.

CedarBridge Academy Library <$>MONDAY TO FRIDAY: Open to students/their parents, 8 a.m. to 4.30 p.m. Librarians on hand to offer wide variety of astance. CBA students’ parents may also check out books for reading pleasure/professional growth.

SENIOR CITIZENS

Devonshire Senior Citizens Circle Club MONDAYS: Meeting,venth-Day Adventist Church hall, Devonsh, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. All welcome. Further information: Ismay Browne (<$> 292-5486.

Senior Active Club MONDAYS: Meeting, St. Mary’s church ha off Middle Road, 1 p.m. Further information: Olive Smith (<$> 238-1898.

Hamilton-Smith’s Senior Citizens Club FIRST AND THIRD MONS: Bethel AME Church lecture hall, 1 p.m. Further information: Muriel Musson (<$> 293-1721.

Men’s Breakfast Club<$> SECOND MONDAY each month, Bermuda Senior Islanders’ Centre, Admiralty House, Spanish Point, Pembroke, 9.15 a.m. Further information: Fred Hassell (<$> 295-9094.

Sunshine Club MONDAYS: Meeting, Seventh-Day Adventist Church, Southampton. Further information: Mrs. Mayville Wilson (<$> 238-1080.

SIGHTSEEING

Anglican Cathedral Tower<$> MONDAY TO SATURDAY: Spectacular, panoramic views of Hamilton and beyond, Church Street, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Admiss $3. Tickets: at the Cathedral Shop.ermuda Aquarium, Museum & Zoo/Bermuda Zoological Society DAILY: Wildlife from oceanic islands in exhibits designed to inspire appreciation/care of island environments. Gift shop. Snacks. Open 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Last adsions 4 p.m. Daily guided facility tour 1.10 p.m. Admission: adults $10, seniors and children $5. Under fives free (Children 12 and under must be accompanied by an adult). Members free with valid admission card. Further information: (<$>293-2727.

Bermuda Botanical Society <$>MONDAY TO FRIDAYB>Visitors Centre, Botanical Gardens, Paget open 9.30 a.m. 3.30 p.m. TUESDAYS, WEDNESDAYS, FRIDAYS: Tours at 10.30 a.m. year-round, weather permitting. Further information: (<$> 236-529, fax 236-8970.

Bermuda Historical Society Museum MONDAY TO SATURDAY Bermudiana collection includes portraits, furniture, silver, ship models, clocks. Par-la-Ville Park, Queen Street. Open weekdays. Admission free, donations welcomed. Tour groups by apntment. Further information > 295-2487.

St. George’s Historical Society Museum<$>: 18th Century dwelling displaying antique furniture/paintings. Printery features authentic reproduction of 14th century Gutenburg printing press. Kent Street. Open daily except weekends. From 10 a.m. until 4 p.m. Admission: $2 for children and $5 for adults.

Bermuda Lectures and Tours Guided walking tours covering local history, architecture, wildlife. Further information: (<$> 234-4082.

Bermuda Maritime Museum at Dockyard <$>See exhibits: 500 years of local history and culture on display in military buildings of the 6-acre Keep citadel, includithe award winning restored Commissioner’s House. Bastions, cannons, shipwreck artefacts, local watercrafts, maritime art, spectacular views and dolphin encounters are all found in Bermuda’s largest fort.

Check on the Bermuda Maritime Museum website for changing exhibits. Open daily 9:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Last admission 4:30 p.m. Admission $10 adults, $8 seniors, $5 children, free for members. Museum information tel. 234-1333, www.bmm.bm, e-mail marmuse[Aogic.bB>

Bermuda National Trust Museums: Tucker House<$> MONDAY TO SATURDAY Mid-18th century home commemorating prominent Tucker family, Water Street, St. George’s. Displays include tribute to Joseph Rainey, Bermuda barber/first black US Congressman; exemplary 18th century portraits, furniture, silvearchaeological exhibit; authentily furnished kitchen; archaeological exhibit showcasing results of extensive basement excavation. Open 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Admission: $5. Further information: (<$> 20545. Globe Hotel:<$> MONDAY TO SATURDAY: Exhibits documenting Bermuda’s role in American Civil War. Historic video. Gift shop. Open a.m. to 4 p.m. Admission $5.

Note:

Bermuda National Trust<$> HQ<$> MONDAY TO FRIDAY: ‘Waterville’ — two reception rooms in 18th century house and gardens open to public 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Pomander Road, Paget. Admission free.

Note: <$>The Bermuda National Trust owns other historic homes and nature reserves. For information on visiting these properties (<$> 236-6483 Monday to Friday.

Bermuda Rose Society DAILY: Repository garden in the grounds of National Trust HQ, ‘Waterville’, The Lane, Paget. All welcome.

Uncover the mysteries of the sea at the Bermuda Underwater Exploration Institute. Witness one of the World’s most impressive shell collections collected in the deep waters surrounding Bermuda and around the world, by Bermudian Jack Lightbourn. Visit one of Bermuda’s finest collections of artifacts the Teddy Tucker Shipwreck Gallery, atake home a unique souvenir from Oceans Gift Shop. Open: Daily 9am - 5pm, 10am - 5pm weekends (last suggested admission 4pm) Closed: Christmas Day Phone: 297-7314 Fax: 236-1 email: info]buei.org website:www.buei.org .

Bermudian Heritage Museum TUESDAY TO SATURDAY Corner of York/Water Streets, St. George’s. Open 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Admission: $4. Seniors/students aged seven and up $2. Children under seven free. Donations welcomed. Group tours pre-arranged. Gift shop. Further information: (<$> 297-4126.

Craft Market at Dockyard<$> DAILY: Cooperage Building (opposite Bermuda Maritime Museum). Open 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Local crafts for sale/daily demonstrations. Further infation (<$> 234-32

Fort St. Catherine<$> DAILY Open 10 a.m. to 4.30 p.m., St. George’s. Admission: adults $5, children under 12 (who must be accompanied by an adult) $2.

Gibbs Hill Lighthouse DAILY (except month of January): Spectacular views of South Shore/Great Sound, on Lighthouse Hill, Southampton. Open 9 a.m. to 4.30 p.m. Admion $2.50.

SPORT

Mid-and Striders Track Club MONDAY TO THURSDAY Training for teenagers and up, National Stadium, Devonshire, 4 p.m. to 4.45 p.m. Further information: Bill Euler (<$><$>799-2455.

SUBSTANCE ABUSB>

Alolics Anonymous MONDAYSunch bunch (closed), Wesley Methodist Church, Church Street, 1 p.m. Young & The Restless Group (closed, non-smoking), St. Paul’s Christian Educan Centre, Middle Roadaget, 5.30 p.m. Central Group (open), Wesley Methodist Church, 8.30 p.m. Further AA information: (<$> 297-0965. Website: www.aa.bm

Narcotics Anonymous <$>MONDAYS: Journey gro(closed, no smoking/eating), Bermuda Red Cross HQ, 9 Point Fingeoad, Paget, 7 p.m. Keeping It Real group, Springfield Community Centre, Somerset 7 p.m. Further information (<$> 293-0999.

SUPPORT GROUPS<$>

Amis Memorial Aftercare <$>THIRD MONDAY each month: General gr support meeting,twood Hall, Church Street, 5.30 p.m. Further information: Rudell Amis (<$> 236-7455.

Bereavement Support Group <$>SECOND AND FOURTH MONDAYS: Non-denominational meeting, 2nd room, ground or, Southampton Seventh-Day Adventist Church, Middle Road, Southampton, 7.30 p.m. Further information: (<$> 234-1150 after 5 p.m. or 238-1857.

Bermuda Autism Supportd Education Society<$> FIRST MAY each month: Meeting, The Reading Clinic, Serpentine Road, Pembroke, 7.30 p.m. Information/support for parents, professionals and others livingth autism. All welcome. Further information: Tra 293-5333.

Cardiac Resource Group<$> MONDAYS: Meeting, annex buildingictoria Street Clinic, 7 p.m. Supt for those whose lives are affected by heart problems — their own or someone else’s. Further information (<$> 236-4840 or 236-3521 after 6 p.m.

Institute fohild and Family Health Support groups for non-offeng parents of abused children/adult survivors of abuse. Further information: gs-Regular">(<$> 295-1150.

Just Between Us <$>MONTHLY: Informal self-help support group for women who have had breast cancer. Fuer information: Marian Holland r">(<$> 295-3051/Daisy McMaster (<$> 292-1522.

Lupus Association of Bermuda<$> Fonformation: Margaret Wade, support coordinator (<$> 234-1080, Amanda/Gladys Dill (<$> 293-0756.ultiple Sclerosis Society of Bermuda FIRST MONDAY each month, St. Mark’s Church hall, Smith’s Paris6.30 p.m. All welco Further information: Heidi DeSilva (<$> 238-0876/Glenda Smith 297-0575.

Reach to Recovery <$>24-hour support line for women in any stage of breast cancer. (<$> 296-5517.

Sickle Cell Foundation Support for all whose lives are touched byis disease. Further information: Ivena Laurenceo (<$> 293-2317 evenings, days (<$><$>292-3886.

Single Parents in Action Family Resource Centre Support group for single parents. (<$>799-7726.

Women’s Resource Centre Support for victims of rape and sexual assault (<$> 295-7273.

S.T.A.R.<$> Support for HIV-positive and AIDS-infected persons and their famili Further information: (<$> 292-5941).

THRIFT SHOPS

The Barn <$>MONDAY TO SATURDAY receiving books/clothing and household items from receiving 9 a.m. to 12 noonales days Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. All at 53 Devon Spring Road, Devonshire. Proceeds to the Hospitals Auxiliary of Bermuda. Further information: (<$> 236-3155.

The Hangar Boutique located in the lower level of the Mid -Atlantic Wellness Institute (formerly St. Brendan’s Hospital). Open Monday to Friday, 11.30 a.m. to 1.30 p.m.Open to all, wheelchair accessible. All proceeds to programmesenities for clients.Contact: 236-3770 ext 3208. No clothing donations taken during last week of November to second week of January.

Seventh-Day Adventist Churches MONDAYS York Street, St. George’s 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. <$>MONDAYS, TUESDAYS, THURSDAYS: Southside, St. David’s 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. TUESDAYS/THURSDAYS: 32 Glebe Road, Pembroke 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. Further information: (<$> 292-4110.

HOW THE BERMUDA CALENDAR WORKS: