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Halton HillsThis Week, Wednesday, July 8, 1992, Page 11 Halton Hills This Week and A.J. Johnson and Associates announced this week that they will co-sponsor a Red Cross Blood Donor Clinic.“We believe that as a new company in Halton Hills we should sponsor worthy causes,” Ken Bellamy, publisher of oe Week, said. “We are pleased that we can help the Red Cross in Halton Hills perform its valuable work.”The clinic will be held sometime in Aires local Red Cross officials said. From left are: Bellamy; Erica Thompson and Flo Street, chairmen of the blood donor committee, Georgetown and District Red Cross Branch; and Finn Poulstrup, manager of A.J. Johnson & Associates Ltd. Realtor. Supr eme Serving Georgetown For 24 Years Hairstyling & Barber Shop Georgetown Market Centre 280 Guelph St. - 877-6078 will be closed from Aug. 23 to 30, b we are 1 re] WH Talal Support group helps women "in crisis snpngerr ts oe across from Zeller’s Sept. 1 By DIANNE CORNISH ela as well as support referring them to others who can Romano and Staff apologi ” Pakkala said. “Eventually, assist them, such as lawyers or Ff i Tae Athos eae A support group formed to help we Want to help the women by professional counsellors.” ies neo uNeg ener O. pie Valncd CHStOIers, women who have been or are cur- rently in abusive relationships helps women take comfort in “knowing that they’re not alone.” “It’s amazing to see the change that occurs when women come out to group discussions ,” Valeria Pakkala, a member of me Od | OS Networking Group for Abused Women said. “I know one woman who came right out of EW AND U ED an abusive situation and the changes that occurred in her confidence and Self-esteem were just tremendous.” e The Georgetown-based non- profit group was formed earlier this year and is open to women % F e who have been, or continue to be, in abusive environments. Participants in the bi-monthly meetings are encouraged to talk freely with others in similiar situa- tions. ",..We are not an antique shop. On the other hand we.do not and will not handle low quality or castaway furniture and appliances. “It’s not just for women who are physically abused, but also for the emotionally - abused or those who were sexually abused during their childhood,” Pakkala We buy and sell good quality merchandise that has explained. withstood the test of time. Whether you are searching for The group normally attracts an occasional piece to tuck in that cozy corner or for a Lay Se Bed eae iain ie contemporary dinette suite, a refrigerator or stove, abusive home environments, are . chesterfield, dresser of whatever; whether your taste is for invited to speak first. A leader solid wood or veneers, we believe our stock offers the facilitates the discussion and alternative to the high cost of new furniture or appliances..." the meetings are “comfortably \ unstructured. Come in and browse at anytime through our bright and hi tock is eee crotscteds cThegucanispeae cheerful 7,600 square foot showroom where s to the group using only their first changing all the time. And don't miss our line of name or they can use a fictitious office furniture. name. The anonymity of group mem- Pakkala said that many abused Whether you are buying or selling — call us nization: welcomes women to attend group discussions whenev- women who have received profes- sional counselling are referred to support groups. However, they often come up against long waiting lists and are directed to stay in the group for a specified Halton amount of time. The local orga- Furniture Refinishing and Used Furniture er they can and for as long as the: ia u Showroom - 29 Armstrong Ave., Unit 5, Georgetown 877-4792 “It’s an excellent forum for North Side, 3rd Building off Mountainview speaking,” Pakkala said, adding Open Tuesday thru Saturday from 9 am. Closed Mondays that enquiries about the group can f be made by phoning the Distress Centre at 877-1211. in the fall, some of the meet- ings will become more structured, with guest speakers and films added to the evening program. “We want the group to educate FINANCING CAN BE ARRANGED [en oa) VISA peste)