Deadline reminder: due to the Jewish holidays, deadlines will change. Aug. 29 is the deadline for the issue of Sept. 12. Sept. 3 is the deadline for the issues of Sept. 18 and 25. Phone 416-391-1836, ext. 269; email [email protected].

Saturday, Aug. 24

ORILLIA COUNTRY SHUL

Orillia Country Shul holds services during the summer, with visiting guest rabbis and speakers. Aug. 24, Rabbi Daniel Mikelberg; Aug. 31, Rabbi Arthur Bielfeld. Services at 10:30 a.m., 151 Creighton St. S. 705-327-7069.

TORAH AT BETH TIKVAH

Abe Birnbaum leads the Torah discussion this week at Beth Tikvah Congregation.

Sunday, Aug. 25

YOUTH FAIR

Beth Avraham Yoseph of Toronto Congregation is holding a youth fair, 10 a.m.-1 p.m., with inflatables, vendor and fashion marketplace, $2 barbecue and more. Free. Call Rich Winkler at 905-886-3810, ext. 135, or visit www.bayt.ca.

SHAAR SHALOM PICNIC

Join Shaar Shalom for a picnic at Simonston Park, 4-8 p.m. Bring a dairy dinner. Dessert supplied.

GRIEF DURING THE HOLIDAYS

Rabbi Jarrod Grover and bereavement group facilitator  Annette Foux discuss “Coping with Grief during the High Holidays,” 10 a.m., Beth Tikvah Synagogue. 416-221-3433.

JEWISH WAR VETS

The Jewish War Veterans of Canada, Toronto Post, entertain the residents of K Wing,  Sunnybrook Hospital, 11 a.m. for lunch, 4600 Bathurst St. RSVP 416-635-2883, ext. 5181.

SINGLES IN THE PARK

The Sparklettes perform for Singles in the Park, which caters to Jewish men and women over 50, Earl Bales Community Centre, 7 p.m. $12. RSVP 416-631-0005, or email [email protected].

Monday, Aug. 26

HIGH HOLIDAY PREPARATION

Rabbi Wayne Allen discusses “The World Without You,” 7:30 p.m., Kensington Place, 866 Sheppard Ave. W.

JUMP START HEBREW

Jump Start Hebrew is a half-day camp program for children entering Junior Kindergarten to Grade 2, Aug. 26-30 at Beth Sholom Synagogue. Email [email protected].

Tuesday, Aug. 27

SHOFAR FACTORY

Chabad Jewish Discovery Centre holds a make-your-own shofar workshop, 4:30 p.m., Milton Sports Centre, 605 Santa Maria Blvd. Contact Sara Slavin at 905-268-4432 or [email protected].

Other News

VOLUNTEERS NEEDED

Baycrest Freeman Family Day Centre is looking for a volunteer who can teach music and is can incorporate music education into a program. To volunteer, visit www.baycrest.org/volunteer, or call 416-785-2500, ext. 2572.

Reena is looking for creative arts volunteers to work with the Reena Theatre Troupe helping to prepare for a major production. Volunteers with skills/interests in dance, music, acting, lighting, sound, scene design and production are needed. The commitment is Sundays 1-5 p.m. from September 2013 to May 2014 at 972 Clark Ave. W., Thornhill. Call Mille Chadwick, 905-889-2690, ext. 2112, or send an email to: [email protected].

Volunteers needed to deliver kosher meals on wheels. Pick up from Baycrest or Pride of Israel Synagogue. Mileage reimbursed. Call Circle of Care, 416-373-4100.

RENT A SPARE ROOM

List your spare room or basement apartment with the accommodation registry at Jewish Information Service of Greater Toronto. Help is available for renters as well. 416-635-5600 or email [email protected].

HEBREW CLASSES

A beginners Hebrew class with Irv Kirshenblat is being offered at Beth Tikvah Synagogue starting Sept. 17 during the day and Sept. 23 evenings. Call 416-221-3433, ext. 308.

Ulpan method made easy with Yael Lev, beginner level 2, Tuesdays at 7:30 p.m.; intermediate level 1, Thursdays at 1:30 p.m., Pride of Israel Synagogue. $150/10 weeks. Call 416-226-0111, ext. 10.

YIDDISH CLASSES

Yiddish classes for beginners through advanced will be taught Sunday mornings, 10 a.m. to noon, Beth David Synagogue. Yiddish culture for kids, 9:30 a.m.-noon. Adults $150/10 sessions; kids $20. Classes start Sept. 29. Call Barbara 416-631-5843, or www.committeeforyiddish.com.

SLICHOT SERVICES

Beth Tzedec Congregation shows the film The Mystery of San Nicandro, Aug. 31, 9:30 p.m. and holds Slichot services at 10:45 p.m. Midnight dessert reception.

HIGH HOLIDAY SERVICES

Am Shalom Synagogue, a Reform synagogue in Barrie, offers tickets for the High Holidays. Call 705-792-3949.

Nefesh HaChayim, a participatory minyan led by Rabbi Adina Lewittes, meets at the Workmen’s Circle, 471 Lawrence Ave. W. For tickets, call Tania 905-760-9472, or email [email protected].

The Winchevsky Centre holds secular humanistic services, 585 Cranbrooke Ave. Tickets, 416-789-5502, or email [email protected].

JF&CS GROUPS

 BEREAVEMENT GROUPS

Bereaved Jewish Families of Ontario offers self-help groups for bereaved parents. Beth Feffer, JF&CS, 416-638-7800, ext. 6244, or [email protected].

FOR SENIORS

Adath Israel Congregation. Wednesday afternoon socials. Bridge, mah-jong, Rummikub. Refreshments $2. Call Sheila, 416-665-3333, or Marcia, 416-932-1229.

Shaar Shalom. Play bridge Mondays, 1:30 p.m. Lessons, 12:30 p.m. 905-889-4975.

Beth Emeth. Experienced mah-jong and Rummikub players meet Mondays and Wednesdays. 416-633-3838.

New Horizons is a Jewish Hungarian Seniors Club. Kosher food, card games. 416-256-1892.

Hadar Senior Citizens Social Club is looking for new members. The club meets Monday and Wednesday afternoons, Garnet Williams Community Centre, 501 Clark Ave., Thornhill. Call Phyllis 905-889-5722.

Charming Earl Bales Seniors Club in the Park. (60+). Valerie, 416-395-7881. Lunch and Laugh Aug. 29, noon (call to register). Dance with live music Sept. 22. Monday to Thursday, mah-jong, Rummikub and dominoes, 11 a.m.-2 p.m.; Tuesdays, chair exercise for seniors, 10 a.m.; Thursdays, line dancing, 10 a.m.; social bridge; 12:30 p.m.

Active Seniors/Boomers Miles Nadal JCC, 416-924-6211, ext. 155. Register for the Opera Appreciation Series with Iain Scott, starts Sept. 24. Oct. 6, 12:15 p.m., 60th anniversary brunch with the Jordan Klapman Trio.

Active 55+ Miles Nadal JCC offers small group fitness classes. Call Colin Blayney 416-924-6211, ext. 526, or email [email protected].

Bernard Betel Centre, 1003 Steeles Ave. W. 416-225-2112. Aug. 26, free dental and denture screening and cleaning, 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Call ext. 126 for an appointment. Aug. 27, Maynard Maidman discusses “Ancient Jerusalem: History and Archeology,” 10 a.m.; Aug. 28, Gerald Ziedenberg discusses “The Life and Lies Behind Bernie Madoff,” 7 p.m.; Aug. 29, Anna Skomorovskaia discusses “Foods that Boost Your Health,” 1:30 p.m.

The Sunday Nighters is a bowling and social group for seniors. First session Aug. 25, Playtime Alley, 7 p.m. Call Al Federman 416-635-0563 or Hanita Chencinski 416-922-1400.

PROSSERMAN JCC

Sherman Campus, 4588 Bathurst St., 416-638-1881, www.prossermanjcc.com.

Now accepting registration for limited spaces in September for junior and senior kindergarten full-day program with kosher lunch and snacks. Call Kailah Rubin, ext. 4351.

Mah-jong tournament games for experienced players, Mondays at 1:30 p.m; casual Yiddish conversation, Mondays 1:30 p.m.; folk dancing with Teme and Sandy, Wednesdays at 10 a.m.; recorder with Judy, Wednesdays; duplicate bridge with Samy Toledano, Thursdays at 12:30 p.m.

Spirituelle Divas – new chapters forming. Call to join for monthly get-togethers Tuesdays at 1:30 p.m. and Thursdays at 7:30 p.m.

The movie How to Train your Dragon will be shown under the stars Aug. 25. $10 for ticket and nut-free snacks.

MILES NADAL JCC

750 Spadina Ave. 416-924-6211 www.mnjcc.org

Register now for fall programs, music, film lecture series, adult theatre classes, pottery, Hebrew Institute, Jewish learning, kids’ programs, athletics, sports leagues and more. Ext. 0.

Adult daytime choir meets all summer, Tuesdays at 1 p.m. No experience or sight reading needed. Email [email protected].

Fall swim lessons registration now open. Call ext. 530, or email [email protected].

Manage hand and foot pain with MELT treatments. Classes start the week of Sept. 9. Call Karen Turack at ext. 501 or email [email protected].

Weight of Memory, visual art by David Brock, Mahla Shapiro, Jessica Thalmann, Yael Brotman and Shlomi Amiga, is on display at the gallery until Aug. 28. Call ext. 250, or email [email protected].

Michael Bernstein Chapel holds services Thursdays at 7:15 a.m.; Sundays at 8 a.m. Call Coleman Bernstein, 416-968-0200.