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UPDATE EDITOR: WILMA BLOKHUIS Update Community sionals, 8 a.m., St. John's Church Hall (Anapilis), 2185 Stavebank Mississauga. Speaker: Ross Mackay, humour is no laughing matter. Members $10, nonmembers $15. Call 905-339-0268 or www.happen.ca. Job Finding Club for Internationally Trained Individuals presented by Sheridan College, 407 Iroquois Shore Rd, Rm. A11, 9:30 11:30 a.m. If you are a foreign trained individual currently seeking fulltime employment in desired field, then this free program is for you. Two weeks of in class workshops to assist with a successful job search. Access to employment resource centre, computers, phones, fax and an onsite recruiter to assist job seekers. Call 905-845-9430 ext. 8026. FRIDAY JULY 7 Rotary Club of Oakville North ­ service club for local business men and women who like to have fun, work with new business contact while giving back to the community. Meetings every Friday morning 7:30 -8:30 a.m., Quality Inn Bronte. Limited memberships available. E-mail RCON@bellnet.ca for more info. SATURDAY JULY 8 Bronte Legion Golf Tournament followed by steak dinner and prizes. Open to all golfers. Call 905-827-4722. Euchre Thursdays 7 p.m., darts Fridays 8 p.m., and lunch daily. Barbecue and Beer Get-Together, sponsored by Green Party Oakville Electoral District Association (EDA), 12 ­ 2 p.m., in the garden of Nancy Robertson and Scott Kadwell, 471 Copeland, to welcome leadership candidate David Chernushenko, currently deputy leader, to Oakville. Leadership Race for the Green Party at national convention in August. Event sponsored by Green Party EDA and provided by Chernushenko's election committee. Take Chartwell south of Cornwall, turn left on Linbrook and left on Copeland. RSVP by July 5 by e-mail to nerobertson@cogeco.ca or call905-842-8126. See www.davidc.ca. Melores Drive Street Party near Burloak and New Street, Burlington, 4 ­ 11 p.m., fundraiser for McMaster Children's Hospital. Advance Tickets: $8, at gate, $10 ­ everything included. Entertainment: Long Tyme Forgotten Country Band (Johnny Cash tribute), Las Vegas entertainer Rossana Holmes (tribute to Wynonna Judd); A Touch of Grey (a 50s/60s/70s band); magicianjuggler from 4 ­ 6 p.m., plus food. Contact: Ronda Jensen, Melores Drive Street Party Organizer; 905-637-0356. Introduction to Backyard Star Gazing, 9 - 11 p.m. at the Royal Botanical Gardens Nature Centre. Members: $12; Non-members: $15 Join Ian Hendry on an introductory tour of the night sky. In the event of overcast skies, the program is held indoors using computer simulations. Bring binoculars. Dress for weather and be prepared for bugs. Register on-line at www.rbg.ca www.oakvillebeaver.com Phone 905-845-3824 (ext. 250) Fax 905-337-5567 email blokhuis@haltonsearch.com · WEDNESDAY, JULY 5, 2006 or call 905-527-1158 ext. 270. Parents Without Partners single's dance, 8:30 p.m. at Burhampthorpe Community Centre, 1500 Gulleden, Mississauga. Cost: $10 members, $14 non-members. No jeans, dress code. Call 905-5692635 or www.pwpcanada.com. SUNDAY JULY 9 Euchre Tournament at Bronte Legion, 79 Jones, at 1 p.m. Tournament held every second Sunday of the month. Card games, $5 per person. All welcome, lunch available. Call 905827-4722. Euchre Thursdays 7 p.m., darts Fridays 8 p.m., and lunch daily. RBG GEO-Quest, Sundays, July 9, 23 and Aug. 6, 20, 2 - 4 p.m. at Royal Botanical Gardens Nature Centre. Members: $10 each (family $28); non-mem- 17 Knox Oakville, Lakeshore and Dunn, holding Fiesta for children 4-11, July 10 ­ 14 from 9:15 a.m. to noon. Cost: $10 per child or $20 for family per week. Bible drama, activities, games and crafts. Please register, 905-844-3472. Lighthouse Program for Grieving Children is founded on the belief that every child deserves the opportunity to grieve in a supportive and understanding environment. This program offers hope and encouragement to children and teenagers who have experienced the loss of a parent or sibling. For more information or to register for a program, please call 905-337-2333 or email lighthouseprogram@bellnet.ca. Summer Tutoring for Children/Youth with Learning Disabilities ­ Learning Disabilities of Halton using Orton-Gillingham Approach for Reading, Writing and Spelling, Aug. 8 ­ 24, Mondays through Thursdays. Enrolment is limited, register early. Call 905-333-1977 or see www.ldahalton.ca. WEDNESDAY JULY 5 BPW Halton monthly meetings, first Wednesday of each month, 6:45 ­ 9 p.m., Rattlesnake Point Golf Club, 5407 Regional Rd. 25, Milton, 9K north of QEW. RSVP Pat Dunwoody, pdunwoody@ifdsgroup.com or 416-5068057. Cost: $10 for pre-registered members, $15 non-members. BEYOND, peer support group for those grieving the loss of a loved one, Wednesdays 7:30 p.m., Oak Park Neighbourhood Centre, 2530 Sixth Line, River Glen Mews Plaza. Contact Debbie, 905-827-5849. Polar Bears Mood Disorder Support Group welcomes sufferers of unipolar (depression) and bipolar (manic depression), supporting family and friends, Wednesdays 7 p.m., at 136 Cross Ave. Anonymous self-help group. Call 905338-2130. THURSDAY JULY 6 Babysitter Course for Kids ages 11 to 14 at St. John Ambulance teaching leadership, confidence, and first aid skills. One-day course on July 6, 18, or 23. Call 905-469-9325. Also Emergency First Aid with Infant and Child CPR for adults taking care of children on July 23. Summer Fun Bus Day for Kids at the Oakville GO station, 9 a.m. - 12 noon. Free event for children and their caregivers. Songs, stories, crafts, colouring contest. Take a short bus tour. Meet Gus from the Bus. See GO Transit's mini safety village. For details, visit www.greentrans.org See Spruce Lane Farmhouse by lamplight, new program. Tour century old farmhouse illuminated only by oil lamps, every Thursday at 8 p.m., July 6 ­ Aug. 27, Bronte Creek Provincial Park, day-use area, Burloak north of QEW. Call 905-827-6911 or visit www.brontecreek.org. HAPPEN ­ Linking People and Opportunities networking support group for unemployed business profes- bers: $12 each (family rate $35). Instruction on the use of a GPS unit, high-tech treasure hunt. Suitable for families with children over age five. Due to the number of GPS units available, accurate numbers of participants is important so please register all names. Dress for the outdoors. Register on-line at www.rbg.ca or call 905-527-1158 ext. 270. Keeping market events in perspective Duncan Stewart MBA Investment Advisor www.stewartfinancial.ca 1282B Cornwall Rd. Oakville, ON 905-845-0990 Peace of Mind ... Drew Stewart CFP,, CLU,, CH.FC Investment Advisor ... the most Valuable Service we Provide Anton Tucker CFP, FMA, FCSI 905.330.7448 anton@tridelta.ca www.tridelta.ca OAKVILLE NORTH YORK MISSISSAUGA THORNHILL Tim Trian, CFA - Portfolio Manager , Laura Trian, C.A., CFP CIM - Investment Advisor 200-2908 South Sheridan Way, Oakville Tel: 905-829-0600 Visit us at http://teamtrian.dundeewealth.com thing you ck market e market portant to w serious y them, in much of note that perienced e: that's ad some one every bout. But n up. The estments ay to day ong term being an ong-term sees the s to make ccomplish hat stock you need ments that urn, at an Managing events in line with p at night, e market Duncan: Another thing that can help is to keep expectations realistic. Many investors became used to the stunning returns of the dot-com era, and are disappointed when they see anything less than a 20% return. But are these expectations realistic? In coming years, returns will probably be a lot more modest--say, 7%-8%. Having realistic expectations will insulate you when the market resumes more reasonable growth. Drew: We should make one thing clear, though: we're not suggesting that everyone simply turn off their TVs, throw the newspaper in the garbage, and completely ignore the market. You have to keep your ear to the ground, so to speak. You have to understand generally what's going on, and how it might impact your portfolio. Duncan: Right, but the point we're trying to make is that market news shouldn't keep you up at night. In the long run, your financial plan is way more important that what's going on with the price of tea in China. Duncan and Drew Stewart are Investment Advisors with the Oakville office of Stewart Financial Services. Any questions may be directed to their office by calling 905-845-0990. You can also send an e-mail message to duncan@stewartfinancial.ca This material is provided for general information and is subject to change without notice. Every effort has been made to compile this material from reliable sources however no warranty can be made as to its accuracy or completeness. Before acting on any of the above, please make sure to see a financial advisor for advice based on your personal circumstances. Column Provided by FINANCIAL SERVICES STEWART ose of the author and do not necessarily represent the views of this newspaper.