(Mar 4, 2010)

HAMILTON BABY EXPO

What: Hamilton Baby Expo features experts' seminars, local vendors, free kids' play area and more. Admission proceeds support Hamilton's Ronald McDonald House.

When: Saturday, 9:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.

Where: Marritt Hall, 630 Trinity Rd., RR No. 1, Jerseyville

Cost: Adults $5, kids 12 and under free

Contact: hamiltonbabyexpo.com or phone Karen at 905-531-7023.

WOMEN'S HEALTH & WELLNESS

What: The student subcommittee of the McMaster Health Forum hosts noted family physician Dr. Marla Shapiro speaking on The Impact of Media on Women's Health and Wellness.

When: International Women's Day, March 8, 4 p.m.

Where: Room 1A1, Health Sciences Centre, McMaster University

NUTRITION FOR OSTEOARTHRITIS

What: Free nutrition program for people living with osteoarthritis

When: Wed., March 24 and 31, 6 to 8 p.m. or Tues. April 13 and 20, 2:30 to 4:30 p.m.

Where: Fortinos, 65 Mall Rd.

Contact: Darlene, The Arthritis Society, 905-632-9390, ext. O or 1-866-273-2229, ext. O

OSTEOARTHRITIS INFORMATION GROUP

What: Free osteoarthritis information group for people living with osteoarthritis

When: First three Wednesdays of each month

Where: Hamilton, Burlington locations

Contact: Darlene, The Arthritis Society, 905-632-9390, ext. O or 1-866-273-2229, ext. O

INTRODUCTION TO SPEECH READING

What: Canadian Hard of Hearing Association (CHHA) presents 10 weekly speech-reading classes for $30.

When: 10 classes start Thursday, March 11, 1:30 to 3:30 p.m.

Where: South Gate Presbyterian Church, 120 Clarendon Ave.

Contact: Linda, 905-659-7347, lbaine@cogeco.ca or chha-hamilton.ca

SURVIVING CANCER

Who & What: Dr. Brian Clement, director of the Hippocrates Health Institute in Florida, discusses how to reactivate your body's ability to heal.

When: Mon., March 15, 6 to 9 p.m.

Where: Hamilton Convention Centre, 1 Summers Lane

Cost: $10 in advance $20 at the door

Contact: Register at cancercoach.ca/donations.html. Phone 905-560-8344 for information.