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Page 4, Whitby Free Pres, Wednesday, Januaiy 10, 1996 BIG SISTERS Big Sieters NOW will hold a, volunteer orientation on Wednesday, Jan. 17, 7 te, 9 p.m., at 555 Wentworth St. E., Unit #1, Oshawa. Currently there are 40 children on the waiting liet. Cal 725-9300 te, reserve a spot, at, the orientation. CHONIO FAIGUE The Durham -Region Chronlc Fatigue SyndromefM.E. Support Group will meet on Wednesday, Jan. 17, 7 p.m., at L.E. King Memorial Complex, Kingsway College, Oshawa. For more information, cail Renee at 655- 4398. BREAIKFAST 3'rd Thursday Breakfast, a woman's network, witl meet at Harmony Creek Golf Club, 100 Bloor St. E., Oshawa, on Thursday, Jan. 18, 7:30 a.m. Guesta are welcome. For reservations,. cati Helen Smith at 432-7200. Non-profilt oommugtygroup whlch a~~I Whtyor have a sbtail Whitby membership may place their upcomlng meetings or activities on this- page at no cost. ia SWIM PROGRAM The new 'health, fltness and masters ewim program' le being offered by the Whitby Iroquois Swim Club, for swimmers from the novice te experienced levels. For more information, oeil Allison McGhee at 430-9472. DOWN SYNDROME The Durham Down Syndrome Association. will meet Tuesday, Jan. 16, 7:30 p.m., at Whitby Baptiat Church, 425 Gilbert St. E., Whitby. Ron 'Huard from the Durham Board of Education will diseuse "Siblinge." Babysitting je avaitable. For more information, cati 579-0187. ecycling and reusin echolosfora be te reorowis th concept of the Learning Support Council of Canada through its 'Technology.Learning Community (TLC) Project.' Organizers of the project recognized that hundreds of students as well as other Canadians are in desperate need of outdated computers, floppy drives, networkcing, carde,,monitors, etc., simply te learn the basic slîs associated with computer technology. t has been through these efforts that over 8,000 computers have been accumulated and stored in a Toronto warehouse. After the computers have been tested and serviced they are ready te be shipped to any echool board or community organizations acrose Canada that will use thezn. There is a waiting period as a selection criteria is being established. The TLC mission ie: *to identify, collect and utilize appropriate 'retired' and unused technologies (computers, software, TVs, VCRs, -copiers, etc.) for training, educational and community project purposes. *to help provide useful 'Functional literacy' skills te high-risk youth. *to set up-strat.'tgic alliances.of organizations to undertake- the project in communfities across the country. *to remove a large portion of old consumer electronice fromn the wastesteam with a minimum of 95 per cent efficiency. The computers, are sent te echool, libraries, training facilities and community service agencies and organizations te enable them te receive the technology they need te better meet the educational, community and learning challenges of the 90s. "%any of ouridds have far teo littie exposure te the technologies which will help them, prepare for jobs i the real world."- saye Ron Smith, president of the Learning Supiport Council of Canada. Reusing not only keepe good equipinent out ofl1anrdfll, but also helpe fellow Canadians gain exposure te technologies which will help thein prepare for jobs. The TLC is helping te set the stage for a wide range of innovative programe designed. te help support, learning, training,,community projects and education in Canada. To participate, caîl 416-429-4822. Smith added that tax receipte for businesses witl be issued upon request.on the recognized resale value of the items. F ART CLASSES EXPLORE ART Ages 3Io 5 Dates: Wediicsday's Ja.uitxv .31 to March(S*I 6:(XL) lu 2:(X)pn Cost: 40 Meinher/.$55 Ntin-Min[xýr SATURDAY JKIDSTUFF Ages 5to 8anid 9to 12 Saturdays. January 2<) lu ApflI13 Cost: S6<> Nlcmher/ $75 Nuin-Ncmer NLARCH BREAK AT T11E (;ALERY Ages 5to 8and 9to 12 Mardci 12 lu 15 and Mardi 19 lu 22 Cost: $35 Mlcmher/ $50) Nu-Mernblcr/wk SUNDAY WORKSHOPS Ages 5tol0 - Wacrenlour Priintmakinw. Januarv 2 l - Clay Sculpture. Echrtiuy 18 . Pastel Draw%%ine-. Mardli 3 - Nlixed Media. Aprl 14 -Cost: $7 Member! SI1) Non-Mntber SUINJAY VORKSHOPS Ages 11lto 13 - Pericil Dain.Janwamy28 - -l'en mnd hIk 1rwn.Fehruiy 25 - Waîercoluur Painine,. March 31 * :cixlic l>iingiiL. April 28 BUILDING; A 1>RFOLI() ..Ages 14t(019 FehrnaN 1 Iotu Apil4.*63>lu83 Cost: P71> Memn! x/S85 Nuu-Membher DRAWIN(; Il: FIGURE & PHOTO(;RAPH Dates:lirsdays Ftxuarv Io lu c14 6:3Opn lu8:3()pm Cost: $75 nmrber $91> Nuin-Member SILK PA[NTING; Dates: Saîurdavs Fehruarv 3 w'nd I1 1I<):(X)am - 3:3Opmi Cost: $35 Meimher/SSI> Nun-Membelr NIWDUGfON T()A CR Y 11C.S Dates: Sundays Fehîuarv 4 tu Mwvh 17 O>Àst: S75NMembed $90 Nuni-Meimbexr WOOD1'Iî"f PRINTMAKIN(; Date: Saîutirday. Februai 24 100ianlu o3:3Opm Cost: S35 Member/ ý5l> Nuni-Membelr The Rohcirt NMcl,-«tughin Gallery Caill <905) 576-30>0)fir rtýgistliif inlorna-timn. Fnday ai Sp.m. OSTOMY M: e Oshawa and District Ostorny Association, a mutual aid group for ail persons who have or are about to have ostomy surgery, witl meet on Wednesday, Jan. 17 at Oshawa Generai -Hospital in roorrn 1002F at 7:30 p.m. For further information, cati Candice Miron at 427-5512 or Ron Marston at 571-3670. ENVISEBLE DISABIIL1TY The Invisible Disability Support Group will meet Tuesday, Jan. 16, 7 p.m., at 947 Adelaide Ave. E., Oshawa. The group is for the parents of children with ADD, ADI{D, social, emotional or behavioural concerne. Ail are welcome. For more information, caîl Karen at 404-2970 or Nancy at 436-7706. IEAD INJURY The Head Irxjury Association of Durham Region will hold a support group meeting on Wednesday, Jan. 17,71:3 0 p.m., at 459 Bond St. E., Oshawa. For transportation, caîl 723-2732. ONE PARENT FAMIILY The One Parent Family Association of Oshawa & Whitby will meet on Tuesday, Jan. 16, 8 p.m., for cofl'ee and carde, at the Adria Cultural Club, 432 Simcoe St. S., Oshawa. For -more information, cail Glen at 579-7915 or Debbie at 404-0629. COUNTDOWN The Lung Association, Durham Region, offers Countdown, a seven- session structured smoking cessation prograin, starting. Tuesday, Jan. 23, 7,to.8:30 p.m., at Durham College, Oshawa. The fee of $95 includes materiais. To register, caît Durham Coilege at 721-3000. SCHIfZOPHRENJA Ontario Friends of Schizophrenice, Durham chapter support group, will meet Wednesday, Jan. 17, 7 p.m., in building 30, Whitby Mental Health Centre. More information, caIl 723-8673. PARENTS, Parents Without Par-tners Chapter #204 witt meet Thursday, Jan. 11, 7:30 p.m. sharp, at St. .Georges Church, (upetaire) 51 Centre St. S., for their generat meeting, -elections for Board of Directors. For information, cal 571-5452 or.723-1699. SCUBA CLUB The Ajax Scuba Club offers a nine-week basic open water course beginning Jan. 21,_ Sunday eveninge at the Ajax Community Centre. Course féee t $275. Al Mike at (905) 619-2159 or Marc at 655-5937. 1EAITHYPREGNANCY A free Healthy Pregnancy talk, %Growing a Baby,' will be held Monday, Jan. 22 (lifestyle issues, healthy pregnancy), at the Ajax PublieiÀbrary, main branch (Harwood Ave. & 401), 7 to 8:30 p.m. No pre-registration je required and everyone is welcome. The tallc je held by the Childbirth Education Association of Durham. ITC The First Oshawa lTC Club, which helps develop confidence in public speaking and leadership, wiIl meet on Tuesday, Jan. 16, 7 p.n., at the Michael Starr Building, first floor, 33 King St. W., Oshawa. For more information, cail 725-9179. ALIMR Alzheimer Durham will host their next Oshawa family support group meeting on Wednesday, Jan. 17 at 1 p.m. at the Society office, 419 King St. W., suite 205 (Oshawa Centre). Guest speaker !B. Jan Morgan of the St. John Ambulance pet therapy program. Ail caregivers are welcome te attend. For further information, oeil 576-2567. FIGHTING KàDS: The Fannly Educ'atibin Resource Centre of Kinark je offering a six- session parent study group, 'How to Stp you Kid from Fighting, beginning on Saturday, Jan. 20,9 to il a.m., at the Michael Starr Building, 33 Ring St. E., Oshawa. The fee je $48 per person or $72 per couple. To register, cati 433- 0386, ext. 316. PARENêTING 'Parenting Young Children,'a discussion groupfor parents with children under age six, will be offered by the Family Education Resource Centre of- inark. The eight-session discussion- group begins Wednesday, Jan. 17, 7 to 9 p.m., at Mary Stre et Community School, 110 Mary St., Oshawa. The fee je $48, per person or $72 per couple plus $21 for book and pre- registration is- required. To register, cati 433-0386, ext. 316. ALCOHOLICS A one-session-) workshop that focuses on recognizing and dealing with issues faced by aduit childrcn of alcoholics, will be held Saturday, Jan. 20, 10 a.m., to 1 pD.m., at Kinark Child & Familyv #4Y.4DR. MICHAEL <GREENGLASS 220 Dundas St. W. #102' (Duncias-Centre Medical Building) Whitby - LiN 2M3 430-4822 Evenlngs & Saturdays Emergencies & New Patients WeIcome NON-SMOKING, For more -Information, about National Non-Smoking Weelk, Jan. 15- 21, callti th Durham Region Health Department at 723-8521. COIN CLUI8 The Oshawa & District Coin Club wilt -meet 'at the Arts Resource Centre, behind Oshawa City Hall, on Sunday, Jan. 14, 12:30 te 4 p.m. SMOKE FBEE The Lung Association, Durham. Region, wili offer a one-evening 'Get Ready te Quit' workshop at the Adult Learning Centre on.Pine Avenue, Oshawa, on Tuesday, Jan. 16, 7 te, 9 p.m., with a $10 fee for, materiais. To register or for more details oeil 436-1046. DIVORCE CARE Divorce Care, a divorce recovery seminar and -support group, will meet at Northminster United Church, Oshawa, on Friday, Jan. 12Y .6:45 p.m. For more information, caît 723-6685. The local chapter of THEOS will meet on -Sunday, Jan. 14, 2 p.rn., at St. Andrews 'Presbyterian Church, Cochrane.Street, Whitby. THEOS je a support group for the wid.>wed, and att widowed men and vomen are welcome to attend. For more information, caît 668- 2648. REFLECTIONS "Re.flections," a morning eut for women, meets Tuesdays fromn 9:15 te 11:15 a.m., at Community Pentecostal Aesembly, -416 Tauttn -Rd. W.,, Oshawa. Free nursery and preechool program, light breakfast, special feature, and a study on 'birth order." For' more information, cail 433-2964. GREENJOBS Wayne Roberts, co-author of Get A LiIè! A Green Cure for-Canada~s Economnic Blues, will" discus "green, jobs"- and how'. people can create them. at theScugog, Centre, 1655,Reach St., Port Perry,ý on Thureday, Jan. 18, 7:30 p.m. The presentation le theý firet of six by Scugog's Green Team. For more information, call Janet at 905-985-3225. CLASSES The Whitby Seniors Activity Centre offers a wide variety of classes to people aged 55 and over whci are members of the centre. C1a. s registration began at. the centre on Jan. 8 and continues this weekc until the programs. are fuît. Classes start the week ofJan. 22. classes offered include linedancing, quilting, watsrcolours/pencil drawing, pholography, country ýdancing, yoga, weight training, French, introduction -to Windows. an~d Surfing the Net. FUNERAL OPTIONS Guest speakers froin The Simple Alternative, Toronto Memorial Society and W.C. Town Funeral Chapel will present information on three alternative ways te arrange a funeral. Cati the Whitby Seniors' Activity Centre at 668-1424 for date and time and te« reserve a seat. POWER 0F ATTrORLEY On Monday, Jan. 15, local lawyer Jennifer Jenkins will discuss changes te the pçwer of attorney, legislation., Cal the Whitby Seniors'Activity Centre, at 6684i424 to re'erve a space. KOoLKMzý INDOOR IPLAN'GROUND) *Drop & Shop at the Wh!tbY Mal *No Fuss. .. No'Muss... [ Birthday Parties Whiere Kids cati be Ktds and Momýs& 8Dads*can.oe1ax. -438_1 6441 OR FOCUSSING? 15 IT HARD TO GO ON WITH EA CH DA Y? Diane Cassidy (905),666-3153 304 Dundas Street West,',Whitby le.%- 1