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F -- Page 10, Whitby Free Press, Wednesday, Apnl 13à, 1994 MEETING The Invisible Disability Support Group will meet on TuesdayApril 19, 7 p.m., at 947 Adelai d t . Oshawa. This meeting is for parents of those with ADD, ADHD, social, emotional or behavioral probleins. Guest speakers will be Nancy Coffin and Laurie Beaton, special education advisory committee representatives for both the Durhamn and Northumberland and Clarington boards of education. AM welcome. For more information eall Na.ncy 436-7706, Mary Lou 623-5414 or Karen at 623-6490. FESTIVAL 0F CRAFFTS T'he l4th annual Whitby 'Festival of Crafts and Collectibles Show' will be held Friday, April 29 (noon to 9 p.xn.), Saturday and Sunday, April 30 and May 1 (10 a.m. to 5 p.m.) at Iroquois Park complex, 500 Victoria St. W. (at Henry Street). There will be more than 100 vendors with a wide selection of crafls, collectibles and wildlife artists. GERIATRIC CARE The Gerontological Nursing Association will hold a general meeting Monday, April 18, 7 p.m., at Extendicare Nursing Home, 82 Park Rd. N., Oshawa. Caria Peppler, chair of the political action committee for ONA for the province, will discuss long-term geriatrie care. MULTIPLE SCLEROSIS The Multiple Selerosis Society (Durham chapter) will host public roller skating on Saturday, Ar'il 23, 1 to 4 p.m., at Wheelies Family Roller Centre, 901 Burns St. E., Wihitby. Admission is $5 par person, including skate rentaIs. For more information, calI 666-1272. EAD INJURY Head Injury Association of Durham Region will hold a group meeting esdaApil 0,. 7:30 p.m., at49Bnd St. E., Oshawa. Survivors will meet on the main floor, faxily and caregivers, upatairs. For assistance with transportation, caîl the office at 723-2732. Non*profit whIchareIdn OWhitb h ave aI subsItanta hib s . or~ activitie nti pge at n ot Pe r hlp maj ay0 n<Wt SPRING TEA The second annual spring tea will be held at Perry Terrace, 220 Perr7 St., Whitby on Saturday, April 23, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. There will be a white elephantý table, penny auction, books, puzzles and a bake table. Lunch and refreshments available. LA LECHE La Leche lege Whitby will hold a breastfeeding support meeting on Thursday, April 14, 9:30 a.m. The topie ill ha 'The Art of Breastfeedingwand Avoid- ing Diff»iculties.' Mothers, babies and expectant mothers are wel- corne. F or more information, in- cluding location, caîl 723-0542. CHRONIC FATIGUE The Durham Region Chronie Fatigue/M.E. Support Group will meet on Wednesday, April 20, 7 p.m., at AXE. King Memorial Complex, Kingsway Complex, Oshawa. For more information eall Renee Leahy at 655-4398. PC USERS' CLUB The Durham PC Usera' Club will meet Thursday April 14, 7 to 10 p.m., at CAW Local 222 Hall, 1425 Phillip Murray Ave., Oshawa. The tapie is Lootus, with a demonstration of SmartSuite. Admission is free. Ail are welcome. For more information, calI Bruce Laycraft at 728-9351. OSTOMY The Oshawa and District Osom Association, a mutual adrop for those who have or are anticipating having ostomy su"gry Ill meet on Wednes- day, Apil20O, 7:30 p.rn., at Osh- awa G & en eral Hospital, roomn 1002F. For more information, caîl Velora Gibson at 434-2886 or Lee Wilson at 728-5853. EAD INJURY T'he Head Injury Assoceiation of Durham ]Region will hold a sup- Port group meeting on Wednes- day, ApriI20, 7:30 p.m., at 459 Bond S t. E., Oshawa. For more information caîl 723-2732. ONE PARENT FAMgIES North Oshawa One Parent Familles will meet Wednesday, April 20, 8 p.m., at Christ Memorial Church, Mary and Hillcroft streets, Oshawa. Ouest speaker is Katherine Henderson of Kids on the. Block. New members and guests welcome. For more information, cal 721-8154. CESABAN SUPPORT The Cesarean Prevention Support and Education Croup of Durham Region will meet Monday, April 14, 7:30 p.m., at 10 Fewster St., Courtice. 'Choices in Childbirth' will be the topic. For more information, cal] 432-1425 or 576-0562. 10TI1ANNIVERSARY DINNER The Denise House wil celebrate their lOth anniversary with a dinner on Tuesday, Aj rd 26 at General Sikorski Poe sh Veteran's Hall, 1551 Stevenson Rd. N., Oshawa. A reception and cash bar wiil begin at 6 p.m., followed by opening remarks and dinner at 7 p.m. Ouest speaker is Canadian Olympie Association president Carol Anne Letheran, discussing ' Women -- High-tech people in a high-tech society.' For tickets ($40> or more information, calI 728-7311, Monday to, Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. BREATE EASY PROGRAM The Lung Association will hold 'Breathe Easy,' a program for adulte with respiratory disease, beginning Wednesday, April 20 at the J4ung Association office, 40 King St. W., suite 300, Oshawa. The course is designed to introduce self-help techniques to improve day-to-day living, and will ri.m for seven consecutive sessions on Monday and Wednesday afternoons. Admis- sion is free. For mor information or to pre-register, contact the association at 436-1046. BROOKLIN fie Fair pageant entries. wanted Entries are required for the Miss Broeklin Spring . Fair Pageant, the traditional opening Person to person To the Editor:- The Heart and Stroke Foundation 'person to persmn campaign in Brooklin was a huge succesa. Co-campaign chairs Brian Wiek and Pat Jackson helped raise $5,320. The foundation wishes ta thank Brooklin residents for their overwhelming support. Mtrtha Godman Whitby IZèX II:; bi e*2 of the annual fair ta ha held this year from Jiune 2 to 5. To ha eligible, entrants must be agedl17 to23, unmarrned,'a resident of Canada for two years and a resident of Durham Region for six months. Cash and prizes are awarded to the winner and two runners-up. Last year, Jennifer Cassette was naxned Miss Brooklin Spring Fair. Entry forma' and a brief resumd can ha sent ta Kerri Powell, 24 Inkpen Lane, Whitby, Ont. LMR2H2, telephone 666-8103. Entry forma can be picked up at high schools and public libraries in Whitby and Brooklin. Closing date for entries la Friday, May 6, 1994. Each contestant will receive prizes. The Brooklin Spring Fair THINKING 0F MOVING? 1 have 3 FAMILlES wanting to live in Brooklin. ,t à.ý $1 40,000 - $200,000 range PeOc-rhaps 1 can make your move easier? -j; Association will award $250 for first place, $150 for second place and $100 for third place. Angfling Day at Heber Down Streami An gling Prize Day will be held at ieber Down Conser- vation Area in Whitby on Satur- day, April 30. From 8 a.m. to 3 p.m., rainbow trout can be caught weighed and released back into tue water. Prizes will be handed out at the end of the day. For more information call 579- 0411. Prime Tyme at Spring Fling T'he Optimnist Club of Brooldin will hol d a 'Spring Fling' on Saturday, April 16, 8 p.m. to 1 a.n., at the Brooklin Community Centre. There will be a live band, 'Prime ¶Srme,' a cash bar and late night buffet. Tickets are $10 per person, $15 per couple and are available by calling Lesley at the Brooklin Bulletin, 655-4434. Proceeds will go to the Heart & Stroke Foundation. bREETING The Soroptimist International of Oshawa/Whitby Club will hold their next meeting on Thursday, April 14, 7:30 p.m. at Grandview Réhabilitation & Treatment Centre, 600 Townline Rd. S., Oshawa. Interested persona welcome. For information cal 432-2828 and ask for Yvette Adamkovics, or 725-3704 (Bus.), 434-6655 (home) Joan McKnight. BINGO The Multiple Selerosia Society (Durham chapter) holds bingo every Sunday, 4 to 6 p.m., at Caesars Bingo Palace, 88 King St. W., Oshawa. Proceeds to the Durham MS Society. Nevada tickets are also available. For more information, call 728-2789. HAWK[NS FUN NIGHT Club Carib of Oshawa Ine. will host a Sadie Hawkins fun night on Saturday, April 30, beginning at 8 pm., at the Caribbean Cultu Centre, 600 Wentworth St. E., Oshawa. Admission is $6 per person or $10 per couple. Caribbean refreshments avail- able. For tickets, call 432-8828 or 434-3673. DANCE The Oshawa Chapter of One Parent Familles Association will hold a dance Saturday, April 16 at Woodview Community centre, 151 Cadilîse Ave. N., Oshawa. AU are weleome. For more information, cail 436-5089 or 728-1011. PICKIN' SESSION Pineridge Bluegrass Folklore Society will hold a 'pickin' session' on Sunday, April 17, 1 to 5 pan., at Camp Samac, main council hall. Piekers, singera and listeners welcome. S1DEPRESENTATION Christian Singles Serving Christ wiil meet Saturday, April 16, 7:30 p.m., at the Christian lafe Centre, corner of Rossland and Ravenscroft roads, Ajax. Rev. David Smith will give a alide g resentation of Mexico, foilowed yÏbluegrass gospel. For more information, cail 686-6193 or 728-9720. I'Seiors centreIkU SPRING DANCE The Whitby Seniors' Activity Centre will hold a dance on Saturday, April 16, beginning at 7:30 p.m., at the centre, 801 Brock St. S. Brian Smith will provide the music. Coet la $4 at the door. Cash bar and light refreshments. For more informa- tion, call 668-1424. CLASSES FOR SENIORS The Whitby Seniors' Activity. Centre, 801 Brock St. S., will hold a variety of instructional classes for seniors beginning the week of April 18. Classes include fitness, dancing, crafts and aquafit. Register at the centre.* For more information, eall 668-1424. POWER 0F ATIFORNEY The Wbitby Seniori' Activity Centre wiil hold a lecture regarding power of attorney and the Substitute Decisions Act on Monday, April 18, noon ta 1:30 p.m., at the centre, 801 Brock St. S. Attorney and legal advisor ta the Alzheimer Society Jennifer Jenkins wiIl h guest speaker. Admission is free, but donations to the Alzheimer Society wîll be accepted. Bring lunch. Tea and coffee will ha provided. To reserve a seat, cali the centre at 668-1424. ONE PARENT FAI1LIES The, Oshawa Chapter of One Parent Familles Association nieet Tuesday, April 19, 8 p.m., at the Croatian Cultural & Sports Club, 432 Simcoe St. S., Oshawafo country Uine dancing instructions with Barb and Rues. Ail are welcome. For more information, oeil 436-5089 or 728-1011. BAVE-A-HEART Durham Save-A-Heart offers varlous cardiopulmonary resusci- tation courses in April and May, includingr basic rescuer and in- fant/child CPR. For more infor- mation cail 666-0995. COUPLE ENICHMENT 'Couples Enrichment - Imnproved Communication With Your Partner' is a program designed to enhance communi- cation, understand and effect conflict resolution within couple relationéhip. The eight-session group will meet at the Children's Service Council, 1650 Dundas St. E., Whitby, 7 to 9 p.m., starting Thursday, April 28. The fee la$4 per perso, plus a $25 text book fee. Pre-registration and pre-payment are required. To register or for more information, cali the Family Education Resource Centre at 579-2021 or 686-6459. PARENTIG FOR FATITERS The Family Education Resource Centre of Durham House wiil hold <Parenting for Fathers,' an eight-session discussion group for men who are expecting the birth of a child or already have a child at home, at Durham Houe, 1521 Simcoe St. N., Oshawa, 7 to 9 p.m., starting Monday, April 25. The cost is $48 Per person. For more information Or to register, oeil the centre at 579-2021. IMi ON YOUR SIDE The Family Education Resource Centre of Durham House la offèring 'rm on Your Side: Re 'sjving confliet with your teenage alon or daughter' to introduce Parents to concepts and mnethods that will resuit in more harmonious parent/child relation- ships. The eight-session study group will meet at M.J. Hobbs Senior Public school, RR 1, Hampton, 7 to 9 p.m., beginning Wednesday, April 27. The cost $48 per person, plus a'$13.50 text book fee. Pre-registration is ruired. For more information end t register, cail the centre at 579-2021. 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