Oakvifle Galleries invites everyone to attend the opening of a major exhibi- tion of works by artist Micah Lexier, who explores themes related to family, education and individual identity. Public openings today from 2 to 4 pm. at Centennial Gallery, 120 Navy St. and from 3 to 5 pm. at Gairloch Gallery, 1306 Iakeshore Rd. E. Planning a W“ or Speaal Celebration? Book. this package by Au 8 reserve e j mentafy yrs-dinner -'- “Elegant Ala Carlee? cePresentatzon of Zentreesg Bwt ' HandCaroed DmnerGHPSts 9 â€" CARMEN'S 5QUARE 230 Anchor Road Hamilton 1â€"416 574 8998 1-416 304-0582 H aur extensive list of OFF-P " (Rental may apply“. '93 /' 94 EXTRAORDINARE Pun Seniors Days at the Ontario Agricultural Museum begins (to June In celebration of summer, the Halton Regional health department’s Calling New Parents groups are having an Ten years ago, Lucinda Bassett was a hostage to her own anxieties. constantly worried about her health and her state of mind, she found herself avoiding situations that made her feel anxious such as driv- ing, flying and socializing. Anxiety disorder is the number one emo- tional problem in our country today. Bassett will share her story and provide coping skills at seminars scheduled throughout the Toronto area this week. Symptoms for anxiety disorder include heart palpitations, dizzi- ness, stomach problems, feelings of bewilderment and confusion, scary thoughts and nervous or panicky feelings, many people .with anxiety experience mitral valve prolapse. Generally people fear what Bassett calls, “losing control", having a heart attack, embarrassing them- selves, or losing their minds. You'REZ5‘I IN ? NEW HELP FOB ANXIETY, PANIC 8: M ITBAL VALVE PBOLAPSE FREE SEMINAR farm LUCINDA BASSETT Wednesday, June 23, 7 pm. Embassy Suites Hotel 8500 Warden Ave. MARKHAM Soc Lucinda Basso“: “People get in trouble when they over-react and over-analize things, says Bassett. These people tend to be perfectionistic worriers who upset themselves with their own thought and concerns. They actually cause their own anxiety and this they can learn to control.†Towne Chev-Olds, Trafalgér Road and Cross Avenue, hosts a Blood Donor Clinic, sponsored by tho Masons Branch 114 of the Royal Canadian Legion will sponsor a Bingo at Mayfair Bingo, 483 Speers Rd. at 12:30 pm. Thursday, June 24, 7 pm. Delta Hotel (Toronto Airport) 801 Dixon Rd. - REXDALE THE 01 CWityMu/spaper' Bassett, who is medication free, refers to herself as “completely recovered" and travels the country presenting seminars to such com- panies as Chrysler. ATT and McDonald's. She has been featured on OPRAH, REGIS and KATHY Bassett encourages people to attend the free seminar. If you can- not attend, write The Midwest Center For Stress and Anxiety, P.0. Box 205, Oak Harbor, OH 43449, for an information packet and cassette. Enclose $4 for shipping and handling. LEE and many other shows. The Midwest Center specializes in programs for anxiety, agorapho- bia and depression. Oakvflle Toastmasters meet at 7:30 pm. at the Knights of Columbus Hall, Wallace Road. Drop by or call Dan'yl Friday, June 25, 7 pm. Holiday Inn 3063 S. Service Rd. BURLINGTON coupon/men nd ' ' goodness sake "rough! to you ‘unesy of the '; ("IIMOI (See 'Update' page 11) by Steve Nease