Oh, what to do when those Christmas doldrums set in? You know, that time after the Christmas presents are old news but it‘s too soon for the New Year celebrations? Well, have we got a deal for you!! GARA (the Glen Abbey Resident‘s Association) is organizing a Community Day on Wednesday, Dec. 28th, at the Glen Abbey Recreation Centre, 12 noon to 5 pm. The idea behind this day is twoâ€" fold. Firstly, it gives community members a chance to get together with their families and friends, thus promoting community spirit and Glen Abbey‘s terrific recreation centre. Secondly, it also allows GARA an opportunity to return something to the community with their donation of nonâ€"perishable food items to the Oakville Fareshare GARA hosts postâ€"Christmas Community Day The Super Digger V, Yokohama‘s premium allâ€"season light truck radial. With the sheer guts of a light truck tire married to passengerâ€"car touring comfort. You can depend on it for the endurance and the responsive handling you need to stay out of sticky situations. Backed by over 75 years of tire engineering excellence. Don‘t get stuck with anything else. See it today. * Install new front disc brake pads * Install new drum brake shoes * Machine 2 Front rotors _ * Maching 2 rear drums x * Repack front wheel bearings as required _ + Repack wheel bearings replace wheel seal(s) as required * Replace front wheel seal(s) as required * Adjust emergency brakes as required. 4 Wheel Computenzed Alignment $2995¢ 2 Wheel Computerized 4995 Alignment $59.95¢ Includes all adjustments â€" parts extra if required light trucks light trucks light trucks Credit can be applied to your local automotive needs, from tire wheels to brakes alignment * No Money «e No Payments * No Interest * Face painting for the children â€" compliments of Darlene Bryans staff from McDonald‘s at Oakville Town Centre IL. * There will be an engraving gun available for anyone who would like to engrave a valuable Christmas gift for security purposes â€" so Food Bank who supply food to 350 to 400 families a month. For anyone attending the skating and/or swimâ€" ming, GARA is covering the fee and asking for food donations instead. 12 noon to 4 p.m. Community Room * Show your GARA membership card for a free nonâ€"alcoholic beverâ€" age and treats (Snack bar will be open for further goodies) The day‘s activity schedule looks like this: oETTER‘S TIRE DEPOT AUTO SERVICE 2396 Industrial Street, Burlington 332â€"0032 * Various Town Mascots familiar to the residents will be roaming about to entertain and delight you. 12:30 to 5 pm Squash Courts Want to try your hand at Squash? There will be a Squash clinic with an instructor available or you can just play a regular game. Everyone must bring their own equipment and eye wear is strongly recommended. Supervision is required for children. Racquetball Courts Are you a bit off the wall? Try a new game called Walleyball on the racquetball court. This is similar to Volleyball except you can play the remember to bring the gift. Main Foyer * DARE (Drug Abuse Resistance Education) will be selling raffle tickets for their cruise â€" a great cause and a wonderful cruise. N OW YOU‘VE GOT CONT RO L. 1 to 2:20 pm Arena Public skating at the arena. In lieu of the usual fee GARA is askâ€" ing everyone to bring a nonâ€"perishâ€" able food item. Suggested items are canned goods such as pasta, stew, ham, fruit, stewed tomatoes, fruit juice, and cake or cookie mixes. 1:30 pm to 2:30 pm Glen Abbey Library The Glen Abbey Branch of the Oakville library is holding a free film festival for children ages 4 and up which will be held in the library‘s program room. 2 to 3:30 pm Pool Public swimming in the pool ball off the walls! Make new friends as you form two teams for your game â€" eight people are needed for two teams of four players. Rules will be posted. Pat Adair is Communications Chair for the Glen Abbey Residents Association. As you can see, GARA is utilizâ€" ing all facets of this wonderful recreation centre. So come on out and join the fun! Bring family and friends and have an oldâ€"fashioned community getâ€"together. Discover some of the best things in Glen Abbey â€" its people and their comâ€" munity spirit! with pool toys available and various water activities set up for everyone to try. Again GARA is asking for a nonâ€"perighable food item in lieu of the usual admission fee. 3 to 4 pm Fitness Room Come and join in on the Family Fitness Class. All ages are welcome for some fun postâ€"Christmas fitness. Let‘s see if Jake From The Lake can touch his toes!