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Christmas a time tjianks, By W. ROG19R WORTH Syndlcated Colimnlst Above ail, the Holiday Season should be a turne for hope, and this year that thought 18 particu- larly timely. Whle it's easy to coin- plain about our short- comings (of which we have many) and consi- der solutions, Cana- dians somnetimes tend to forget juat how much we have to be thankful for. Consider a few exam- pies: eThis is one6 of the few countries in the world which' is self-sufficient in food, and the produce is available at prices that ara among the lowest in the world. While people in' third- world countries are living at or near starva- tion levels, aven the poorest of Canadians, by comparison, are living high on the hog. Even amongdevelop-, ed countries, we rate weil. In- Europe, for example, people pay 30 per cent or more of in- corne on food, and in Japan it is more than 35 per cent' Meanwhile, Canadans pay only 22 per cent of disposable income te fpad thein- selves. eThan there are the' built-in safeguards that ensure none of us la in real trouble. Sometimes we take for granted pro- grans, such- as unein- ploYMent Insurance, where 'benafits are 25 - par cent above those in the United States, high levels of social welfare support or the compre- hensive health care pro- grains that are. avail- able te everyone. Unlike our neighbours to the south, there are few Canadians who can- not get hospital and medical care when it's needed. These programs are expansive, of 'course, but there aren't many Canadians who would dlaim that the poor, and those in need through no fault- of their own, should not be lookad af- ter. eThe low cost of adu- But aven without a quick turnaround, we al I have a lot te ha thankful for, and we shouldn't forget it. 1 ABILITY FUND IROQUOIS RECREATION.COMPLEX WINTER PROGRAMS,1 REG ISTRATION'I NFORMATION: For General Programs and Aquatic Programs:, DATE: Thurs. December 16, 1982 TIME: 7:00 - 9:00 p.m. LOCATION: Iroquois, Park Complex 500 Victoria Street West Whitby, Ontario TELEPHONE: '668-7765 for further Information SKATING PROGRAMS - PUBLIC SKATING PARENTS & TOTS PUBLIC SKATING:, Mothers and Fathers can enjoy skati ng wlt h their young childrenwithout fear 0f.crowds. Tot age limit- Up to 6 years of age. Iroquois Arena - Thursdays, 10O:00 a. m. to 11:00 a.m. Luther Vlpond Memorlal Arena M ondays, 10:00 a. m. to 11:00 à. M. FEE: - Aduts - $1 .00 Children - FREE SHNYHOCKEY: Unstructured timfe alloted for individual hockey pra c-, tice or skating. Iroquois Arena - Mondays, 9:00 - 11:00 a.m. Thursdays, 8:30 - 10:00 a.m.ý Luther Vipond Memorial Arena Wednesdays, 9:00 - 11:00 a.m. FEE: $2.00 per skater HOCKEY SCHOOL 7-14 Years: Thîs course emphasizes skating skills and the ability t'O handie the puck in order to'prepare children for more advanced hockey play. Chidren should be able to skate and must. supply the following equipment:' skates, helmet with face guard, stick and gloves. Ages7 - 14 years. Iroquois rena - Fridays, 4:00 - 5:00 p.m. -10 weeks starting January 14 to March 18, 1983. FEE: $35.00/10, lassons HOCKEY LEARN TO SKATE - 4-6 years:- Ages 4 to 6 years cf àge. A basic, fun learning exper- ience for the youngster, interested in learning the fundamentals of skating and hockey. Equipment nec- essary: Helmet with face guard, gloves, stick and skates. Luther Vipond Memorial Arena Tuesdays & Thursdays, 4:00 - 5:00 p.m. 10 lassons starting January il to February 10, 1983 FEE:, $30.00/10 lassons LEARN TO SKATE, PARENT & PRE-SCHOOLER Professional instructors wlll taach you and.your pre- schooler the fundamentals of figure skating. Both par- ents and children will be following the CFSA National Skating Tests. IroquoisArena- Wednasdays, 9:30 a.m. - 10:30 am. weeks starting January 12 to March 2, 1983. FEE: - $30.00/8 tessons Luther Vipond Memorâal Arena - Fridays, 2:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m. 8 weeks starting January 14 to March4, 1983 FEE: $30.00/8 lassons REGULAR PUBLIC SKATING SCHÉDULE IROQUOIS ARENA Sundays 2:00 - 3:45 p.mn. Tuesdays 3:30 - 4:45 P.. LUTHER VIPONO MEMORIAL ARENA Sundays 1 30 -2 45 pm Wednesdays 3:30 - 4:45 p.m, Note: Sunday Public Skating at Iroquois Park is can- callad on February l3th and Fabruary 2Oth, 1983. CHRISTMAS HOLIDAYS SKATING SCHEDULE: IROQUOIS ARENA Sunday. DOcsmber 26 Monday, December 27 Wedresday. December 29 Thuraday. December 30 Friday. December 31 Sunday. January 2. 1983 LUTHER VIPONO MEMORIAL ARENA 200 -3:45 pm.120 - 245 pm 100 -3:00D>m 1,00 - 300p m 1:00 - 3 00 p.m. 1.00 -3:0Opm.100-3:00Opým 200-345 pm 1 30 - 245p m SKATING FEES: Aduils - Sl 00 Children 75e SPECIAL EVENT "Montreal Canadiens Oldtimers7 coming to Iro- qucis Park Arena on Friday, February 11,. 1983, 8:00 pm. . Sea Henri Richard. Maurice Richard (The Rocket Richard> and many other oldtimej favourites. Watch your local newspapers for in- formation on ticket cutlets. I M -M EFEBRUARY 26, 1983 - IROQUOIS PARK <ARENA INTERNATIONAIL, INVITATIONAL EASTERN ONTARIO SECTION PRECISION I SKATING CHAM PIONSHI1PS.' 8:00 a.m. - 11:00 p.m. _ _ Forfurther informaàtion caîl: Donna Steil at 725-8372 _ POWER SKATING - MARCH BREAK 7 - 14 years A special skating program designed to provide a re- creational activity during the schooî March Break for individuals wishing to improve their manoeuverability, control, and balance. Participants must be able to skate, as this is not a learn'to skate program. FEE: $1 5.00 for fiva lassons IROQUOIS ARENA '. Monday. March 21 2 00 - 3:0p.m. Tuesday Match 22 2W00- 3:00 p.m. Wed. Match 23 1 00-- 200 p.m. Thurs. Match 24 1 00 - 200 p.m. Friday. Match 25 1-00 - 2 DO p.m. DANCERSIZE: Dancersize firms your bodyn just days along with stren*gthening your lungs. lts-fun, dancing and axer- cising brlskly to the latest music. A great way to improve your co-ordination ýand Èevelop rhythm., Classes wlll be held at the lroquois Recreation Com- plex in Whitney Hall. on Thursday avenings starting January 13 to March 17, 1983, 7:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Fee: $30.00/10 lassons. SLIM &SWI M A 12 week instructional exercise and fitness program followed by a swim and sauna. DAYTIME CLASSES: Twice weekly for 12 wýeeks; 1/2 hour exercise in Whitney Hall, follow»ed by 1/2 hour swim and sauna at the pool. Tuesdays and Fridays from 2:30 to 3:30 p.m. EVENING CLASSES: Once weekly for 12 weeks; one hour eèxercise in Whitney Hall followed by 1/2 hour swim and sauna at the pool. Monday OR Wadniesday evenings. 7:.00 - 8:30 p.m OR 8:00 - 9:30 p.m. These timfes available on both nights. FEE: $30.00/12 weeks. WINTER INSTRUCTIONAL SWIM, PROGRAM, INSTRUCTIONAL LESSON FEES: Classes run for 12 weaks. - Mom & Me- $26.00 Childrens -.,$23.00 Leaders - $26.00 RLSS $26.00 Adulîs $26.00 Ali Classes commence the week of January 10, 1983, Last Class: Week of April 4, 1983. PLEASE NOTE: Classes are.f illed on a "fiist corne, f irst served" basîs. Enrolîment on registration night ls- encouraged. The classes balow are listed by progression, along with lesson times. LEVELS Monday Tuesday Wed. Thursdoy Friday Saturday Mom &Me ' 5:15 5:15 9:00ýa'. m. _______________________< 6:00; 6:45 p.m,____ 6:00; 6:45 p.m. Yellow (Shark) 5:15 p.m. '5:15; 6:00 5:15; 6:00 9:00 a. m. _____________________6:45 p. m. ____ 7:00 p. m. __________ Orange, <Pre- Begin ner) 6:00;.6.45 7:00; 7:45 p.m. 7:30 p.m. __________ _____ Red (Beginner) 6:00; 6:45 7:00; 7:45 p.m. 9:00 a.m. 7:30 p. m. _____ Survival 7:30 p. m. Maroon (Junior) 6:00, 6:45 p.m ____ 7:00; 7:45 ____ 9:00 p.., Blue (Pre-Intarmediate) 6:00 p.m. 7:00 p. m. __________ Lifa Saving I1, 1,1119:00 a. m. Green (Intermadiate) 6:4 5 p. m. 7:4 5 p. m..______ Grey '(Senior) 7:30 p.m., 7:00 p. m. White (Senior4- 7:30 p.m. «Private & Semi-Private RLSS (Bronze) 7:30 p. m., Lassons 10Oa.m.-l12 noon Leaders 800p.m.___________ Swim Club 5-6:30p.m. 5-6:OOp.m. 5-6:30 5-6:30 p. m., 5-7:00P. m,12:00-1:30 ADULTS, Stroka Improvement 8:30 p. M. ___ 8:30 p. m. __________ DAYTIME LESSONS Mcm & Ma 2:30 pm 9:00 a.m. _________ _____ Y eliow 2:30 p. m., 1 Adults-Stroke Improvement, 2:30'p.'m. 9:00 a .-m AquabicsI( (Water Exercises) 2:30 p. m. and 9:00 arn. (Twice Weekîy) Business Swim (Adults) Parents & Tots - Monday -o Friday 1 l2 - 1:30 p.m. Family Swim - Sundays, 5:.00 - 6:30 p.m., parents must accompany children Senior Citizens Swim - Mondays. 1:30- 2:30 p.m. »" PUBLIC SWIM ADULTS SWIM -Mondays' 7:30,!t 8:30 p.m. 8:30 - 9:30 p.mn. Wednesdays 7:30. -88.30 p.rn. 8:30 - 9:30 p. m. Frldays 7:00 - <8:00 p. m. 8:00 - 9:00 p. m. Saturdays ___ 2:30 - 5:00 p.m. & 7:00,- 8*00 8:00 - 9:00 P. M. Sundays 2:00 - 5:00 P.M. SWIMMING FEES. Family Passes- S60.00/yearly or 3 rnonths/S20.00 Children 65C Childrens Passes - 10 /$5.50 Aduits $1 .25 Aduit Passes - 10/Sl10.00 Seniors 25C Senior Passes - 0/52.00 POOL RENTAL RATE - $35.09 per hour 668-7765 folrfurther information. PRIVATE& SEMI-'PRIVATE LESSONS: These lassons will ba offared at Iroquois Park Pool for children or adults who wish specialized individual In- struction. The students may progress at their own paca and improve on skills that will permit them te go on te higher levaIs. The classes will be 30 minutes in dura- tion, comprised cf 6 lassons. Times available: Saturdays 10-1 0:30 a.m.: 10:30 - 11:00 a.m. il - 11:30 a.m.; 11:30 - 12:00 noon FEE: Private Lassons - 1 par class -,.$25.00 for 6 lassons. Semi-Private Lassons - 3 par class - $20.00 for 6 lassons. NOON iIOUR FUTNESS A brisk 1/2 hour exercise program for the wcrking women. Tw ice weekly, Tuesdays and Thursdays, 12:15 -12:45 p.m. in Whitney Hall, Irquois, Park Complex. FEE: $25..00 for 10 weeks, starting February 1, 1'983 THE TOWN 0F WHITBY WISH TO THANK THE PUBLIC FOR TIIEIR CO-OPERATION' AND SUPPORT DURING THE RENOVATION PERIOD AT IROOUOIS PARK POOL WHITBY FREE PRESS, WEDNESDAY'DECEMBER 15S, 1982, PAGE 19 WHITBY: PARýKS and RECREATION ýDEPARIMENTI CORPORATION 0f, THE TOWN 0F WHITBY WIýNTER P ROORAMSan 9:00 a. m]