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The O akville Beaver, Wednesday November 20, 2002 -A9 Auction features golf, sports and arts theme segments (Continued from page 1) Blended families workshop Saturday Statistics Canada reports almost 12 per cent of Canadian children are living in stepfamilies. While many people may con jure up the images of the `Brady Bunch' when thinking of step or blended families, there are some real challenges for both parents and children. To help address some of the issues that blended families face, the Canadian Mental Health Association, Halton Branch (CMHA) is offering a one-day workshop on Saturday, in Oakville. The program is led by Oakville therapist Blythe Ward, and will cover understanding how the step family differs from the biological family, practical aspects of remarriage with chil dren, special challenges and developing positive relation ships. Cost of the program is $80 per couple or $50 for an individ ual. To register or for more information, call CMHA at 905693-4270. CMHA is a United Way member agency. We've got some pretty incredible merchandise to auc tion this year, thanks to the gen erosity of many local business es! Our major items include a six-month lease on a brand new 2003 Jeep Liberty from Lockwood Chrysler; a top-ofthe-line Hot Tub, Pool Table and Patio Furniture set from Beachcomber Oakville; and two Luxury Vacations to your choice of locales from Travel Choice American Express. You're guar anteed to get great deals on all of them. If someone you know is in the market for any of the above, be sure to pass the word along that they should tune in and bid. Theme Segments this year include Pro Golf, Strolf Golf, CLP Sports and the Oakville Art Society. All of the items avail able during these segments are top notch and, in the case of the Art Society, feature beautiful paintings, pottery and sculpture from a number of local artists. We've also got a 90-minute flight for up to five people from Burlington to Niagara Falls and the surrounding area. The Brian Hayman Jazz Trio will perform at your cocktail party or event. The Limited Edition and original artwork w e've got will look stunning in your home - which can be freshly decorated, thanks to a number of professional painters who have donated prod uct and services. There are toys for the kids, a Norco Screamer mountain bike, garden planters, sunglasses, watches, computer equipment and services, an antique stained glass window, queen-size duvet and sheets, custom-made orthotics, irrigation and land scape lighting for your yard, cir cus tickets, Continuing Education Courses, roller blades, brief cases, tattoo gift certificates and much more. Now all we need is you - the lifeblood of the auction every year - to tune in and support us. So thank you, in advance, to our viewers, the businesses who have donated items, and our Corporate Sponsors -- COGE CO 23, Flippance & Carr, Lockwood Chrysler, National Wireless, Roblar Enterprises, TD Canada Trust, The Oakville Beaver, Tim Hortons and Avalanche Communications. -- Jen n ifer Kay, a m em b er o f the R o ta ry C lu b o f O a k v ille Trafalgar, h a n d les m a rk etin g a n d p ro m o tio n s f o r the R o ta ry Auction. QEP hosts AIDS awareness night Q u e e n BUCKSD ECKER ^ H dqgO r rMac T o p T e n R e a s o n s t o S w it c h t o M a c I .T h e M a c ...it ju s t w o r k s . Elizabeth Park School is holding and AIDS aware ness night on Tuesday, Nov. 26. Live and Let Live: An Inter national Evening of AIDS Aware ness will .feature guest speaker from the AIDS Committee of Toronto, live en tertainment and international cui sine. The event is from 7-8:30 p.m. at the Queen Elizabeth Park School Cafeteria. Cost is $5 at the door. 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