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PAGE , WEDNESOAY AUGUST 31i 1983, WHITBY FREE PRESS Brmk1 lin Bylines Ity HOXANNE HEV'ELER ('ail 65.491*9wlth items (or thia icoIumn. hi there; Youth looks for greener pastures; middie age le Wb..rir we can hardiy mow the one we've got. LIBRARY NEWS Have you aiways. admired talented artisans? Would you like to expand'your own creative ability? Thinking of signing up for a Group '74 art or craft course this year? If, so, you are invited to browse through the sample of craft books that the library wili have on display at the Group'74 Arts and Crafts Open House. New projects and novel applications of fine oid hand craft techniques are featured in the numerous books available at your li4brary. They are sure to in- spire you. and sustain your interest long after the lessons are finished. The loan period is three weeks and usually it is possible to renew the books for an additional three weeks. Enough time to make a really good start on that project you have aiways wanted to try. RROOKLIN HOME BAKERY & DELICATESSAN 81 BALDWIN ST., BROOKLIN 655-4951 SPECIAL THIS WEEK: I1O % OFF ali DELI ITEMS Cold cuts,,salads,,BBQ chlcken cheese & cabbage rolis Se. Our Many mn Store Specla e sie -u' i eFor Reservations* BROOKLIN 655-4229 ' Open 1". Weekdays (Includlng Sat.> * GROUP'74 Group '74 will be presenting their fail session of arts and crafts wlth an Open House on September 15 form 7:30 to 9 p.m. in the Community Center on Casselifload, Brooklin. Some of the classes being offered this year are; woodcarving, painting, qullting, chocolate making, Bunka, pine cone art, stained glass, crocheting, hairpin lace, smocking, silk flower arranglng, cake decorating, caning and Christmas potpourri. Teachers are still requlred for macrame, knit- ting, decoupage and rughooking. If anyone le interested in teaching or would like further information on the courses please cail Bey Stanley 985-9269, Pat Odgers 655-3457 or Cathie Neely at 655-3245. SLIM AND TRIM Slim, and Trim, starts again on September 8 so be ready. Classes wil be held on Monday, Tuesday and Thursday mornings at the Oddfellows Hall, Bagot Street, Booklin and this year there is a, totally new format. The 9 a.m. class is for the beginner or the mature lady who wants to improve their flexibility without overly abusing those muscles. At 9:45, there will be weight counselling for those ladies that wish to. lose weight whlle losing inches too. This is free to anyone in either class and will in- clude tips, recipes and guest speakers. At 10: 30 there is a section for the gal who wants to work on aerobic fitness to the maximum of her ability therefore increasing muscular endurance. Both classes are done to great music and fun. Running shoes, loose fitting clothing and an exer- cise mat are a msut to ensure safety. Classes are $3 each and run on a monthiy basis with' a 10 per cent discount given for pre- registration. If you are interested or want to ask question cali Anne at 655-3903 or Val at 655-4931. Ail interior and exterior remodelling performed by qualified tradesmen Expert planning - guamonteed wokmonship a Kitchens & bothrooms a Rec. rooms Fences, decks, patiosI a Additions, garages *Greenhouses & sunrooms *Free estimates without'obligotion* KANNON NO loIONST Maire Lw. 0AU819 839-365 m A@7*"9 Mail terviewed people from ail over the region. She bhas iocated people in every township, who have been willing to share -with her their neede and aspirations. POOL CLOSED The Iroquois Park Pool wil close, for the week beginning Sep- tember 6 for annual maintenance, according to the Whitby parks and recreation department. 1The pool will re-open for public use on Sep- tember 12. GIANT YARD SALE Columbus United Church wli be holding a yard sale on Saturday September 10 starting at 9 a.m. The charge for rentlng a table is met $10 wlth ahl proceeds going directiy to the church. If you wish to get in on the action cail Mrs. Lehane at 655-3592 or Mrs. Howden at 655-4748. Make sure you show up to purchase some of the lnterestlng Items that will be for sale. TAKE A BREAK LADIES Ladies Take a Break will start on Wednesday Sep- tember 21 at Brooklin United Church from 9:30 to il: :30 for 15 consécutive weeks. This YMCA prograin offers the opportunity for ladies to exercise and socialize over coffee, meet new friends and enjoy guest speakers and craft demonstrations. This is open to any lady in the area and while en- joying thi program those of you that have small children wiil be pleased to know that babysitting is avallabie for a nominal charge of $1 per child per morning..11 Registration is being taken now at the "Y" offices a416 Centre Street South in Whitby or by calling' 668-6868. The charge for this session is just $43 for the 15 week perîod. TODDLER DROP IN The "Toddler Drop In" being initiated this year by Brooklin's own Eleanor Holman, in conjuction with the ' "Y" is just the greatest ides I have heard about in a long time. It will be held, at the Brookiin Commumity Center on Friday mornings starting September 23 for an initial eight-week period. Children are accepted froin age 10 months to five years between the hours of 9:30 and 11: 30 a.n. Because it is operated by the "Y"' and especially Eleanor, you know the children will be weil looked after while having lots of fun and meeting other chiidren. The great part is that it gives mom two hours to herself each week to keep anappointment, go shopping or juet relax in the tub with a good book without being disturbed. The charge wiil be $14 plus $1 per week per child for this unique service and pre-registration le a must. Where can you get fully qualified babysitters for $1.50 an hour? Calil thé "Y" at 668-686 for any information. KEEP VOUR FINGERS CROSSED If you have read the "Fail Brochure" put out by the "YY" which was recently delivered to your home, you will probably have noted there le again ab- solutely.nothing offered for ouryoung PeOPIe in Brooklin. I have contacted them to see if it is possible to get something going such as gymnastice; and floor hockey. The lady in charge of this le on vacation'un- tii after the Labor Day week-end. In past yesrs they have stated there le no cail for this in Brooklin area. I think they are wrong. I wouid like to be prepared when I speak with her next Tuesday. I will leave a sheet of paper at the bakery, the library and drug store. If you would be interested in some type of "Y" activity for your child in Brooklin'please take the turne to sign your naine. This le the only way we Wiii get our children involved without having to travel ail the, way down to Whitby or Oshawa. See you next week.. Roxanne Reveler Brooklin Bakery drop-off Friday before noon plesse Health Council survey The District 'Health Councii's three month needs asseesment sur- vey for the physically handicapped le coming to an end. Leanne Doupe, the Projeet Co-ordinator, has intervlewed, to date, a total of 71 phyeicaily handicapped adulte in the Region. Over 50 per cent of those' are living in in- stitutions. The date reveale, that 0f those in institutions, the majority are living at Bestview Health Care Centre (38 per cent) and varions hospitals acrosei the Region (35 per cent).. The data also shows that Multiple Sclerosis and stroke are the most common causes of disability. M.S. victime account for 25 per cent of those interviewed and stroke victime account for 20 per cent.« The eurvey. analysis has determined that many people suffer froin not oniy one disor- der, but, in fact, the average number of disabilities per person le two. As was expected, Oshawa has the largest population. of physically handicapped;- fil ty have been interviewed. From the interviews, the data suggests that of ail the unmet neede of the, physically han- dicapped, mentioned most often was special housing. It, le appa'rent thatthere is a definite lack of special, housing available to the physically handicapped, in this region.. Because Of unavailable accom- modation, many people are forced to live in chronic care areas in hospitals, where they are placed with the very eiderly or the very il. The aspirations of many 0f these people le to'live ainong .the healthy people and* share com- mon intereste. From. those in- stitutionalized phy-