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m SECTION THE HERALD Wednesday March K 1BBI Page The Beauty Spot by Barb While winter hangs in He Friend an program aimed at training volunteers lo help mentally handicapped adults will soon be launched in north Ha I Ion thanks to or two and Sheridan College in which Is the course Wilson director of the North Ha I Ion for Mentally Retarded residential services and Aubray Be A Friend program hope that Ihe Idea will eventually help menially handicapped adults cope with everyday responsibilities of living atone banking paying rent making medical appointments which moil of us tend to take tor granted The course begins In May Course trains volunteer helpers Be a Friend helps retarded live own lives Striking out on your own or the first getting an apartment buying your own clothes paying bills marks an important milestone In adulthood For mentally handicapped men and women breaking from the family atmo sphere of the institution or home for retarded an equally exciting opportunity but they still Welcome a hand in getting to know the responsibilities come with living Proud of its own success in moving seven area mentally handicapped adults Into apartments in Georgetown and Milton the North Holton Association or the Mentally Retarded and Sheridan College have launched a Be a Friend program aimed at recruiting volunteers lo help retarded residents cope with fe beyond the protected environment they re used to Starting in May Shendan College will train volunteers from north lo act as big brothers or big sisters of mentally capped adults faced with independence or near independence for the first time in their lives Although the Association Residence north of Hornby provides training for mentally liandicapped adults in social skills such as housekeeping and daily planning residential direct or Pa Wilson told reporters Thursday that the same kind of care and education should continue once the men and women move out on their Mrs Wilson and program point out thai here arc four goals behind the Be A Friend idea socialize friendship helping with everyday situations and prelecting rights of the hand Sometimes they really don know how to moke plans Mrs Wilson said Socialization getting to the bank go to movies join groups is a new aspect of the lives These are everyday things that we take for granted only require a few hours per week of the volunteer time the program provides an bond for the mentally handicapped adult living mdependenlly even though they may continue to work at the Association Arc Induslries workshop The Friends would provide the emotional support and companionship they need Mrs Wilson said Often the closest people In their lives ore the paid stall people here at Countryside It really important to have somebody Like else mentally handicapped adults need to know about rent controls lax regulations and as h by the recent provincial election their right to vole The program will provide volunteers to up for their proteges Under the proposed course which will span several weeks volunteers will meet mentally handi Capped adults learn their problems and hopefully erase some of the stigma which surrounds mental re tarda lion Matched with an adult cither at Countryside or with one of four men or three women already living independently In north volunteers can apply Continued on page LEARN TO DRIVE THIS SPRING BRAMPTON AND BRAMALEA CENTRES 4 WEEK COURSES APRIL 1 TUES APRIL 1 6 30 to 9 30 pm MAY 11th TUES MAY12lh ALL COURSES ARE INCOME TAX AND INCLUDE THE ROAD TEST In Brampton Dmmtmn phone 4594418 In City Ctntrt 4594417 Proper care and protection can help you save your face and your hands arms legs and feci In winter f reeling tempera lures snow moisture from unprotected akin The chill In air Is a drying force cuasing chapped skin and when your skin becomes wet from snow and dried by the wind additional moisture escapes Don think your home or office will help you regain lost moisture since Ihe heat there draws moisture out of the air and out of your skin To help you fight the winter weather we suggest this advice for avoiding chapped rough or dry skin Keep your thermostat between and degrees providing he best for your skin Using a humidifier is another good idea to make up for moisture lost through heat Outdoors ihcairhasmoremolsturclhanthebouse so its basically healthier for your skin However over exposure lo ihe extreme cold blustery winds and the tun should be avoided Too much of these can cause the skill to lose moisture Changing wintertime grooming routines Avoid hot lingering baths They dry the skin Take showers which are more likely to preserve natural moisture on the surface of the skin Use warm water not hot Don t let the skin dry pat it dry with a nice thick towel Apply moisture cream to the whole body after its been wet to increase the level of moisture on the skin surface The only cure for chapping and cracking for all dry problems moisture Out the environmental factors aging or improper care can cause it to lose its effectiveness The use of a helps the of the maintain the skin a proper moisture balance DIALOGUE WITH A DERMATOLOGIST Q Is it realistic to think you can improve the quality of your thin or is good skin something that you re born A Proper and regular skin care can alow down the aging process You have to remember not to dry out your akin and not to add too much oil to it When cleansing use a cleansing milk and tonic Also remember when purchasing cosmetics keep to the waterbased ones If you tend to have don thiswlll close up pees causing blemishes An older woman may the skin which aging removes What are skin care regimens A The three primary concerns of any skin care program should bo To clean the face properly with a mild cleanser Avoid excess drying 3 To use a moisture cream and a sunscreen to prevent sun damage and loss of moisture Don t forge l Spring Fever the gala fashion and beauty show being cosponsored April 14 by The Beauty Spot and The Lingerie Boutique at North Gotland Country Club in Georgetown CITY TV Din I Petty will host the seasonal display of spring fashions and demonstrations about cosmetics and skin care Outer special guests include Interna lion ally known beautician and local council members Mayor Pete Pomeroy and Coun Sheldon are available from both sponsoring a hops and will be on sale at the door for the show Competitive Prices at CUT FROM CANADA GRADE A BEEF BLADE BONE REMOVED Blade OR CHUCK Short Rib Roasts MAPLE LEAF SWEET PICKLED Cottage Rolls CUT FROM CANADA GRADE A BEEF Cross Rib Roasts IB IB LB MAPLE LEAF Wieners MAPLE LEAF SLICED SELECTED POPULAR VARIETIES Sandwich Meats Boneless Shoulder Roasts 59 Side Bacon sa 199 ChtddW St 179 Corned Beef MAPLE LEAF STORE PACKED Pork Sausages 199 Sandwich Meat Chunks faQg Waxod Bologna 139 White Swan Paper Sale Bathroom Tissue Paper Towels 99 69 Facial Tissue APPIIFOHO SAVE A Refill Sou APPCON CHOICE DIGESTIVE NICE ASSORTED CREMES OR FRUIT CREMES Pure Apple PeekFrean Juice Biscuits 99 ED SMITH APRICOT BLACK CURRANT PEACH RASPBERRY OR STRAWBERRY Pure Jams jar 79 S REGULAR OR 100 PURE CORN OIL SLEEVE Soft Margarine 119 CAKE ft PASTRY Monarch Flour 199 Fruit Cocktail 119 Spaghetti Sauce 119 Rakes of Ham w 119 Mackerel 43 Dog Food 41 SPAGHETTI OR MACARONI ASSORTED VARIETIES Bonl Pasta Choice Peas 29 Liquid Honey Hot Chocolate Diapers Wei la Balsam Shampoo Toothpaste Nabob Coffee ASSORTED FLAVORS Canada Dry Soft Drinks Soft White Light Bulbs CASE OF brick 129 129 299 289 249 169 199 199 89 n 89 EFFECTIVE Canada Dry a Soft Drinks 1 09 MAnCH TO SAT MARCH PRODUCT OF Fresh Strawberries PINT 89 PRODUCT OF CANADA NO GRADE Cabbage PRODUCT OF MSA Sunklst Navel Oranges 2HC0S4 FOR SEE Red or Golden DeflckKie Apples Pears ia Oil FANCY Ida Red Apples US 1 I J Asparagus W CrttoSpjnch Mini Carrots 79 2s1 of Endive or Cello Radish 2 69 USA Green Onions 3- o 87 OF Been Sprouts W Alfalfa Sprouts a 39 2s1 99 WE RESERVE THE TO People Come First at iCff Young Drivers of Canada HALTON HILLS IGA Hwy 7 Guelph Street Georgetown