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By Cory Soal R.H.A.D. . . . Lend Me Your Ears We care about your hearing! Professional Arts Building 99 Sinclair Ave., Suite 210 Georgetown (905) 873-6642 NOISE INDUCED HEARING LOSS (NIHL) There are several things that determine whether or not a sound can damage your hearing, including the loudness of the sound and the duration of exposure. Hearing loss can occur as a result of a one-time exposure to a loud sound, or repeated exposure to loud sounds. However, some individuals will be more suspectible to NIHL and there is really no way to tell who these individuals are: Sounds louder than 80 decibels (dB) are considered dangerously loud and could potentially cause a NIHL. Below is a list of the dB level of some sounds that may be encountered during the course of a day. 60 db Average conversation level 70 dB Vacuum cleaner 80 dB Alarm Clock 90 dB Lawnmower 100 db Chain saw 110 dB Rock Music 120 dB Jet during take-off 130 dB Jackhammer 140 dB Firearms At the Georgetown Hearing Clinic we specialize in custom fitted hearing protection. The Georgetown Creating confident smiles since 1982. Alexander Trenton, DD, F.C.A.D. (A) Denturist Georgetown Denture Clinic, 18 Church Street, Georgetown, Ontario (905) 877-2359 (Across from the Library and Cultural Centre) Tooth Chatter CONQUERING DENTAL ANXIETY Although most of our patients actually look forward to having new dentures made, because there is no pain and very little discomfort, there are still some people who, because of bad experiences in the past, view the dental visit with apprehension. If dental visits make you a little uneasy, remember these tips: *Eat a light meal, and cut out caffeine before your visit. Coffee, tea, and cola drinks stimulate instead of relax you, eating a snack rich in protein (like a lean meat sandwich) will help stabilize your blood sugar and reduce the irritability caused by hunger. *Take a friend or spouse along for moral support. *Ask questions. If youre apprehensive about a particular procedure. Knowing whats going to happen and how long it will take should ease your mind and make you feel more comfortable. *Tell your denturist that youre afraid. Dental professionals today are willing to listen to your concerns; they understand that patients often feel nervous. *Let your imagination take you away from the sight and sounds of denture treatment to a tropical paradise! You do not need a referral; simply call our office direct for an appointment. Ages 3 - 6 Grades 1 - 12 GEORGETOWN 905-877-3163 324 Guelph St. Unit 11 www.oxfordlearning.com We have one week camps offered in July: Articulation Camps /s/sh/ch/k/g Step Into Words Camp Fluency Shaping Camp Early Literacy Camp Register Soon as space is Limited! Call or drop by the Centre to register or for more information. 211 Guelph Street, Georgetown L7G 5B5 905-873-8400 Nursery School and Indoor Playground 71 Mountainview Rd. N. Call 905-873-4166 or visit www.playjunction.ca Now accepting registration for Summer Camp (Ages 3 - 8) and Fall Nursery School KEEP YOUR CHILD THINKING THIS SUMMER! A fun, six-week curriculum based skill enhancement program for Grades 2 - 5 Improve skills and strategies in reading, writing and math *Taught by certified experienced teachers registered with the Ontario College of Teachers For information or to register contact: Heather @ 647-287-1092 heather.cooke@peelsb.com Tues. & Thurs. 9:00 - 12:00 July 14 - August 22 $65.00/week for 6 weeks Located at: 11611 Trafalgar Rd. (N. of Maple - within Christian Reformed Church) S u m m e r S t a r t s in 3 D a y s S u m m e r R e g is t r a t io n 18 Independent & Free Press, Wednesday, June 18, 2008 Unfortunately we, once more, have to cancel a major event at our Centre. Due to lack of interest and help and poor ticket sales the barbecue dinner for Saturday, June 21 has been cancelled. If you return your ticket you will receive your refund. The Centres renovation is now well underway and will require some patience on your part. Try to think how great our Centre will look with a facelift. Everyone and everything needs a sprucing up once in a while. Sherry, Administrative Assistant and Terri, our Co-ordinator have worked hard in preparation for the construction and are making sure every- thing still runs smoothly in the duration. Lets give them our fullest co-operation. It has been brought to the attention of the Office that there are a number of peo- ple taking part in drop-in programs who have not paid their membership. You are reminded that ALL drop-in programs are for members only. Paying a double fee for drop-in activities is not valid. If you are unaware of the drop-in activities to which this applies, you will find them all listed on the back page of our newsletter. I have heard only positive comments regarding the Seniors Day sponsored by the Town and held at the Gellert Centre on June 10th. It was well attended and gave you an opportunity to learn about some new programs that may, hopefully, be added to our already busy schedule. Congratulations to the OSGA (Ontario Senior Games Association) winners from Halton District 21 who will be going to London, Ontario on August 12-14, to compete in the Ontario finals. They are: Carpet Bowling, June Gilson and Helen Hoering; Darts, Gratia Hillier and Shirley Porter; 5 Pin Bowling, Wayne Briggs (Acton), Dave Maloney (Acton) Robert Marrikn (Acton) Barry Miles (Acton) George Bains (Georgetown); Bid Euchre, Jim Akers and Lorne Hammond. Good luck to you all! The Drama club would like to thank all those people who took part in any way in their Variety Night on June 5. And a special thanks to all our loyal fans.. The first computer course has con- cluded and the second one will begin July 2 and run bi-weekly until August 21. Classes will be held on Tuesday and Thursday from 9-11 a.m. Those taking this class will be notified shortly. The evening class has been put off until Sept. The Centre will be closed Tuesday, July 1 for Canada Day. Are you planning anything special for that day? What about a trip to the Glen to watch their great Canada Day parade and take in the other festivities. I really enjoy the Seniors Tea in the Glen Town Hall. Most of the drop-in programs contin- ues through the summer. It is nice and cool in the Centre on those hot muggy, hazy, lazy days of summer. They continue to follow the schedule as posted in the newsletter. Terri and Sherry are working over the summer setting up for a busy Centre beginning in Sept. Keep tuned for some new programs and drop-in activi- ties. Ill try to keep you up to date throughout the summer. In the meantime come on in and meet us. A membership is a must to enjoy Georgetown Seniors Centres fun drop-in activities FLORENCE RIEHL Georgetown Seniors Centre