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D6 THE OAKVILLE BEAVER Wednesday, March 10, 1999 March Break Adventures March 15 -19,1999 Co-ed Basketball Camp Ages 9-16 Jammin' at the Y presents our very awesome March Break camp for all you basketball enthusiasts. Whether you've been playing tor a while or are just getting into it, this camp is for you! Skills, team play, scrimmages and our end-of-the-week tournament provide a fast paced basketball experience. Our focus is extreme basketball and maximum fun. The camp is held at Blakelock High School on Rebecca Street in Oakville.igh ; / / /Come Jam with us. MBC5001 Monday - Friday 8:30-4:00pm $ 1 3 0 W orld W ide Sports Camp omething fun and exciting to do over your Ages 6-10 Looking for something fun and exciting to do over your holiday? This camp is perfect for active children. Each day has a special theme centered around sports, activities and creative fun. Daily activities include indoor and outdoor play (weather permitting), crafts, games as well as lunchtime videos. Camp includes an exciting out trip on Wednesday (location TBA). We offer a daily tuck shop with drinks and snacks, however be sure to send your child with lunch as well as appropriate clothing fo r gym and outside. Program is held at St.Bernadettes S.S. $130 *Supervised after care is available on site until 6:00pm for $25Aveek. SPB5001 Monday - Soccer 8:30am - 4:30 pm Tuesday - Floor Hockey Wednesday - Royal Ontario Museum Thursday - Basketball Friday - Special event day Fu tllrek id s Computer Learning FUTUREKIDS joins the YMCA once again! Experienced technology instructors work with the children on * various project based themes. The small groups, working in a "buddy" system of two to a computer, complete exciting assignments through co-operative learning and sharing, in a fun filled, exciting environment. So join us for a half day of FUN at one of the two camps offered during March Break. FUNDaMENTAL Programming Ages 8-12 Children learn how to create their own computer programs and design interactive programs from scratch. Programming their very own interactive computer animation, the children have fu ll c o n tro l o ve r the g ra p h ics and te x t used in th e ir sp e c ta cu la r p ro jec ts . FKY5001 Monday - Friday 9 :3 0 -1 2 :0 0 noon $130 Robotics Ages 7-12 Children build their own favourite machine then bring it to life with a computer. Anyone who likes LEGO will love Robotics Camp. Young engineers put together a moveable machine out of LEGO parts, then hook it to a computer and control it with a program they write themselves. FKY5002 M onday- Friday 1:00 - 3:30 pm $130 The Magic, Puppets and Music week for PRESCHOOLERS Come join the Magic happening at the Y. We have two exciting shows from Presswood Entertainment. Fee: $15/child/day. Monday 1 - 2:30pm 3 - 5 yrs UBT4001 Wednesday 1 - 2:30pm 2 - 4 yrs UBT4003 The fun continues at the Y all through March Break as children enjoy circle time, free play, crafts, songs and exploration. All activities are centered around Magic, Puppets and Music themes. Tuesday 9 :15 -11:15am 2 - 4 y r s UBT4002 Thursday 9 :15 -11:15am 3 - 5 y r s UBT4004 Friday 9 :15 -11:15am 2 - 5 y r s UBT4005 Call for more details or drop by the Y to register: 4 I0 Rebecca Street * 845-34I7 MARCH BREAK EVENTS CONT'D More Madeline Madness, March 16th, 10:30 to 11:30 a.m., ages, 4 and up, free. Madeline and Pepito are ready to leave On a tour o f Paris with Genevieve. They'll visit the tiger who's kept at the zoo Where Madeline will just say "Pooh, Pooh". Then off to the library with Miss Clavel Where there's fun and games and stories to tell. Limited registration at the information desk. Erin Go Bragh! - March 17th, 2 to 3 p.m., ages 4 and up, free. Celebrate all that is Irish on St. Patrick's Day. Shamrocks and good luck are yours when you take part in these St. Patrick's Day celebrations. Enjoy silly shenanigans, pots of gold, games and crafts. Watch out for the leprechauns... Limited registration at the infor­ mation desk. Creative Drama, March 18th, 10 a.m. to 11:45 a.m., ages 7 to 9. Connie Calvert from the Merry Folklorists will host a creative drama workshop. Bring your creativity and awaken your imagination through move­ ment, flexibility and improvisa­ tion. Cost: $6, limited registra­ tion at the information desk. Bug's Life, March 19th, drop in between 10 a.m. to 4: p.m., all ages, free, just drop in. Swarm to the library and take part in buggy activities. Make a creepy crawly to take home, listen to a story and watch a video. Complete a puzzle sheet and collect a prize. O A K V ILLE YM CA 410 Rebecca Street 844-3417 The Y has a little something for everyone - children and adults - during March Break - from sports to computers. Co-Ed Basketball Camp, ages 9 to 16. Open to novices and experienced players who will be grouped by skills levels. Focus on extreme basketball, end of week tournament. Camp held at T. A. Blakelock High School. All participants receive a YMCA T-shirt. Monday to Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. Cost: $130. Hooked on Music - rock with the like?' of Beethoven. Open to ages 7 to 10. Learn to play the keyboard and recorder, and read sheet music from vari­ ous famous composers. Play dif­ ferent types of music, from clas­ sical to jazz - plus chance to make your own instruments. Monday to Friday, 1 to 2:30 p.m. Cost: $50. World Wide Sports Camp, ages 6 to 10, different sports theme each day with indoor and outdoor play (weather permit­ ting) plus crafts, games and lunch time videos. Also Wednesday outing. Camp held 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. at St. Bernadette School - Monday, soccer; Tuesday, floor hockey; Thursday, basketball. Tuck shop available however children are encouraged to bring own lunch. Cost: $130. Futurekids -- children have an opportunity to learn comput­ er programs with experienced technology instructors. Work in small groups in buddy system - two to a computer. Two half-day programs will be offered, F U N D a M E N T A L Programming, ages 8 to 12, Monday to Friday, 9:30 a.m. to noon; and Robotics, ages 7 to 12, Monday to Friday, 1 to 3:30 p.m. Cost for either program, $130. In FUNDaMENTAL Programming children can learn to create their own com­ puter programs from scratch; and in Robotics, children can built their own moveable machine using LEGO and hook it up to the computer and control it with a program they write themselves. Fun with Crafts - make beautiful spring items for deco­ rating, Monday to Thursday, 9:30 to 11 a.m. or 1 to 2:30 p.m., for ages 6 to 11. Cost: $15 per session or $52 for series of four sessions. Themes: Monday, spring wreath; Tuesday, candles; Wednesday, pot pourri; and Thursday, flower pots. Baby-sitting Training, ages 11 to 16. Learn how to keep kids safe and earn extra money. Learn about safety in the home, emergency procedures, practical first aid. Program includes booklet. Cost: $54. Monday to Friday, 10 a.m. to noon or 1 to 3:30 p.m. Magic, Puppets and Music Week for Preschoolers - per­ formances presented by Presswood Entertainment. Monday, 1 to 2:30 p.m., ages 3 to 5; Tuesday, 1 to 3 p.m. ages 2 to 4; Wednesday, 1 to 2:30 p.m., ages 2 to 4; Thursdays, 1 to 3 p.m., ages 3 to 5; and Friday, 1 to 3, ages 2 to 5. Cost: $15 per child per day. Adult Computer Classes - together with Futurekids, the YMCA is offering Adult Computer Mastery Classes. Learn the basic with step-by- step instruction from trained instructors in small classes allowing for personalized instruction. Tuesday to Thursday, 6:30 to 9:30 p.m. Cost: $130. For information about these programs, call the Oakville YMCA at 845-3417. All pro­ grams are at the Y, 410 Rebecca St., unless otherwise stated. RO YAL BO TANICAL G ARDENS 680 Plains Rd. W., Burlington 825-5040 Count down the days to the official end of winter at the Royal Botanical Gardens' March break drop-in program, March 14th to 19th at the RBG Centre, from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Spring Into Bloom features a variety of fun and fascinating crafts. Children can make can­ dles, windchimes, fridge mag­ nets and an egg carton birdfeed- er. RBG Centre staff will lead a scavenger hunt and Calvin the Magician will make an appear­ ance every afternoon. Parents and children can visit the Mediterranean Garden and be treated to a spectacle of colours and fragrances from around the world. The Gardens' Cafe will be open for lunch daily. Admission is $4 per child and $2 per adults - special fam­ ily rate of $10 based on two adults and two children; and free for children under two. RBG members received a $1 discount on individual admission and $2 off family rates. -Compiled by Wilma Blokhuis "M Y ASTONISHING TRUE S T O R Y . . "How I Lost 64 Lbs. and Gained My Self-Confidence!" My name is Tania Olsson. I am a single mother. My son, Chaz, is eight years old. I am a customer service representative. I dropped 64 lbs. of fat in 11 short months. My story is so remarkable. I would like to share it with you. By Tania Olsson My cheeks burned with embarrassment as 1 stared at the television screen. We were watching a recent family video. "I'm huge!" I gasped. it didn't go away. I was getting fatter every week. With fat came anxiety and depression. My self-esteem was nil. I could see folks turning sideways to squeeze past me. I'd cringe inside. My weight made me crazy. I refused to eat in public. I knew what people were thinking...Look at what you 're eating...no wonder you're so fat. Go ahead, honey, have another cheese­ burger. I had always been tall and trim in high school. I was on the swim team and volleyball team. I was shocked and appalled to realize how fat I had become. My folks never allowed junk food in the house. When I got old enough to make my own food choices, I went hog wild. Chips, ice cream and soda pop were my routine. When I was pregnant I started eating for two. After Chaz was bom I cooked for two and ate for four! I used food as comfort 1 told myself it was just baby fat It would go away. But I used to be so hard on fat people. Now I was fat, hurt and desperate. Dieting Nightmares I was always trying the next fad diet. I tried grueling exercise routines. It would never stick. When I didn't feel the results, I'd get discouraged. The cravings were unbearable. I lost 30 pounds twice with weight loss drugs. My weight shot back up so fast it made my head spin. The drugs set me on an emotional rollercoaster. I couldn't bear the thought of a third go around. Nothing I do works, I told myself as I sat on the couch with a gallon of ice cream. What's the use of trying? '7 was shocked when I saw my family video. How did I get so fat?" Tania Olsson before shedding 64 lbs. with hyp­ nosis. Ray of Sunshine One day a close friend encouraged me to try hypnosis. I was skeptical. "I've heard they get great results," she said. I could only hope. The free screening was like a ray of sunshine. My consul­ tant was caring and concerned. The office is professional and comfortable. Their level of confidentiality was impressive. I " Y r t l l held my breath I U U for the sales C a n Jc pitch. It ---- -- , weighl because I did!" Tania Olsson After Hypnosis didn't happened. They explained the pro­ gram in detail. Left it for me to decide. The fee was much lower than I expected. I signed up and lost 64 lbs. in 11 short months. I lost ten inches off my waist. My dress size plunged from a bulging 22 to sleek size 12. Whole New.Me! Immediately after my first ses­ sion my appetite diminished. I feel completely satisfied with small, healthy portions. Next my food choices changed. When I was fat I would not touch raw vegetables. With hypno­ sis I have developed t h i s strange attrac­ tion to carrots! They're as appealing as potato chips used to be. I know I will never, ever gain the weight back. Now that I'm thin and happy with my body, I can't think of a single reason to overeat. Hypnosis Delivers Benefits! I used to feel sluggish by 9:00 a.m. 1 was so depressed. Even my hair drooped. Since hypnosis I look and feel young, alive and vibrant. My skin is glowing. My hair is thick and shiny. I have tons of energy. I'm light on my feet My family and friends all want to know how I did it. They want to be like me. The other day a co-worker said, "1 wish 1 could have even half your energy." That was the best com­ pliment of all. When 1 was fat I smoked skinny ciga­ rettes to make me feel thin! Quitting smoking was a side benefit I had not expected. I breathe better. Move bet­ ter. Enjoy more activities. I hated walking in and out of plus size stores. I would rush my shopping bags to the car. Everybody knows you 're fat, but come on, that's the big girl's store. Shopping for a size 12 is the most won­ derful feeling in the world. I no longer worry about eating in public. When eyes are on me, 1 know they're think­ ing, "Hey, she's got it together." Chaz is tickled to see my biceps. We recently went rock climbing. We enjoy rollerblading. There's no way I could have done that before. Recommends I suffered when I was overweight. I lived in a state of overwhelming help­ lessness. I was out of control. It was frightening. Hypnosis was the smartest investment of my life. My consultant took the time to listen to my fears. I never felt pres­ sured. My success was their main con­ cern. I got more than I expected from my pri­ vate hypnosis sessions. I feel wonder­ ful about myself. If it wasn't for hyp­ nosis I wouldn't be enjoying my slim, healthy body today. Don't think I'm a lone success story either. I meet other successful clients all the time. My only regret is that I waited and suf­ fered for months. You don't have to suffer another second. Call 337-3700 right now to schedule your free hypnotic screening. I know your consultant will answer all your ques­ tions and put your fears to rest. If they don't think hypnosis is right for you, they will tell you so. You ow e it to yourself to find out. C all now. R ESU LTS! R ESU LTS!! R ESU LTS!!! Results happen! Here's more proof... "Weight Mete Off.. 'T lost 36 lbs. in 2 1/2 months. I dropped 9 lbs. the first week. That impressed me. I've never had weight come off like this before. Just melting. I no longer crave the junk foods. My mind and body tell me to quit eat­ ing and I do. My headaches and depression are gone. Joint problems have vanished. 1 believe my weight loss will be permanent. The positive information is being instilled in my brain and I know it's going to stay there!" Betty E Lowe, Hairdresser "Old Habits Stop for Good!" "I had a problem with weight nearly my whole life. Dieting never worked. I would go back to the old habits. After my first ses­ sion, 1 went to the grooety store. 1 had an empty stomach. I was amazed to realize 1 wasn't hungry. I didn't want to pull the items off the shelf aid take a taste. 1 didn't want the samples that were cooking in the aisles. Even though I just started, I know hypnosis will work for me. My old habits will stop for good" Kathy Seaton, Medical Transcriptionist "Quit Smoking and Dropped 47 LbsJ" "1 participated in two programs simultane­ ously. Weight loss and stop smoking. I have been very successful at both. I stopped smoking and lost 47 lbs. in two months. I strongly recommend hypnosis to every­ one" Bennie Woods, Naval Officer "Self-Confidence Boost" '1 tried a number of weight loss programs. I would lose weight, but gain back every ounce. Several members of my church con­ gregation found success with hypnosis. Although I had preconceived ideas as to what hypnosis is, I decided to attend an ini­ tial evaluation. I have not regretted that deci­ sion! Gothes that were too tight now fit The relaxation techniques reduced stress and help me sleep better. 1 have reached a level of self-esteem and self-confidence which 1 never thought attainable." Barbam H. Moore, Reading Specialist "Easy 25 Lb. W eight Loss" '1 have lost 25 lbs. Unlike other programs I've tried, the low-key. non-threatening, live- a-normal life approach is contagious and easy to follow. I have advised my friends to use hypnosis for weight loss and to quit smoking." David L Hubert, Insurance Sales "3 Bdt Notches Smaller" "In just over two months 1 lost 23 lbs. My belt size is 3 notches smaller! The first month I lost 10 lbs. 1 heard about hypnosis for weight loss through two people I golf with. They both lost weight with hypnosis. Within the first few weeks I noticed that los­ ing weight with hypnosis was easy. I am in control of my eating." Datuel Pearl, Consultant * FR EE H ypnotic Screening * Professional Facilities * C onvenient Location * Flexible H ours Our Guarantee and Pledge to You Your success is our top priority. If you fail to attain hypnosis at your first session we will refund your money in full before you leave the building. No questions asked. Your satisfaction is 100% guaranteed. You risk nothing. Positive Changes Hypnosis 123 Maurice Drive, Oakville - Call now for your FREE Hypnotic Screening (905) 337-3700 Open Monday-Friday 10:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. IMPORTANT: Our programs will be tailored to meet your individual needs. Therefore, we cannot make fee assessments over the telephone. VISA