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be much of a celebration for many children in Halton, whose families can‘t afford gifts or who are in foster care or on independent living with the Halton Children‘s Aid Society. hristmas is for children, people say, but Christmas 1993 won‘t In the past, funding allowed the CAS to buy gifts for the children in care. But current budget restraints have removed all the extras. CAS workers are also involved with many families who simâ€" r _ About 100 children in care of the agency, ranging from the ages of two to 14 years old, are expected to attend. CAS appeals for gift donations At the party, Santa Claus will be givâ€" ing each child a toy donated by local Any businesses interested in donatâ€" ing a toy for the party can call Carolâ€" Lyn Storing, Quality Hotel director of sales, at 847â€"6667. Quality Hotel hosts benefit for CAS kids The Christmas party will be held at the Bronte Road hotel from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. on Sunday, Dec. 12th. The Quality Hotel and Suites is combining with Something Elegant Catering in Oakville to throw a Christmas party for the Halton Children‘s Aid Society. 467 SPEERS RD., OAKVILLE _ 845â€"9742 or 845â€"3824 * 10% % 4070 orr selected gift BOOKS. # SOA orr selected Toys. \\ i Cigy 245 LAKESHORE ROAD EAST DOWNTOWN OAKVILLE 844â€"5363 One day only / FRIDAY ~OEC 10 â€"~9:30 am â€" Midn'nsh'l’ ToYvs s 0 o K CROP MpNi6Ht ~â€"â€" MAG!C Doorâ€"toâ€"Door Flyer Distribution Call Saliya Perera * Consumer‘s Distributing orr Everything in the store.. + Bamboo * Partial Delivery ply don‘t have the financial resources to afford a Christmas dinner or gifts for their children. Another group facing a possibly bleak Christmas: adolescents who are living on their own (often in a rented room) with no family to give preâ€" sents or share the holidays. This year, Halton CAS .(though the Children‘s and Youth Foundation) is asking the community to make Christmas a little brighter for some of these children and families. Donations of unwrapped gifts, cash, or gift certifiâ€" cates are all greatly appreciated. Volunteers will also be canvassing comâ€" munity businesses to ask for gift certifiâ€" cates or other donations. Looking for suggestions? "We particularly need gifts for the teenagers and older children, because most of the donations we receive tend to be for the youngest children," says Teresa Pitman, Public Relations Coâ€" ordinator. "And gift certificates are great because they allow the foster parent or social worker to choose a gift that will really suit the child‘s interests." If you‘d like to help children in need this Christmas, please contact Walt Elliot or Georgina Kovac at 844â€"8211. g')fl Pet Mee, 7 Daye a Week â€" Opening Dec. 10 a .m. Wet‘Floors Scratched Bathtubs Awkward Laundry Tubs Hose Jobs Services bxGGroomer if Desired Nail Clipping Coat Trim Ear Cleaning $5.60 F ull Groom by ppointment (905) 825-2717 Basic Shampoo â€" Dry and self Groom â€" $14.00 1428 Speere faoad HUnit 12 .__ Introducing Affordable Do It Yoursélf Grooming Centre No Appointment Necessary $34.95 $8.50 l