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www.oakvillebeaver.com The Oakville Beaver, Wednesday January 31, 2007 - 15 Like a Fish Out of Water on stage at Wellspring Oakville women diagnosed with cancer are being urged to bring their guys to take in a bit of local theatre on Thursday, Feb. 8. Like a Fish Out of Water will be staged at Wellspring, located on Sixth Line at Dundas Street. Men and women who have seen Like a Fish Out of Water: Men Being Helpful to Women with Cancer have found it eye-opening. It's about the usually unspoken struggles of men who want to be helpful to their spouses who have been diagnosed with cancer. Wellspring provides emotional and psychological support, at no charge, to individuals and families living with cancer. Like a Fish Out of Water was written by Dr. Ross Gray and Dr. Karen Fergus from the Psychosocial and Behavioural Research Unit at Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre. In the play, two men are talking on stage about the challenges they face in trying to be supportive to their spouses who have cancer. The men talk about the shock of their partner's diagnosis, about the need to take on roles their partner had, mistakes they make in trying to be helpful, physical changes their partners go through, implications of illness for intimacy, deep fears that remain hidden and how they cope. The event is free, but pre-registration is recommended as seating is limited. Like a Fish Out of Water is based on a study conducted by the Psychosocial and Behavioural Research Unit at Sunnybrook. Researchers interviewed men about what they faced through their partner's illness and treatment of breast cancer. However, Like a Fish Out of Water performances have relevance for couples dealing with any type of cancer. "This is a performance to attend with your significant other. It is a springboard for reflection and discussion. It's revealing, it's funny, it's helpful," said Judi Perry Brinkert, manager of Wellspring Halton-Peel. Anyone is welcome to attend however it would be of most significance to men who have a wife diagnosed with cancer and their wives. The performance starts at 7 p.m. There is also a follow-up discussion set for the following Thursday, Feb. 15 at 7 p.m., again at Wellspring. Call Wellspring at 905-257-1988. Living Healthy A series of FREE public education seminars presented by Heart Health and Women Wednesday, February 7, 2007 y, y, 6:30 pm Displays and Refreshments 7:00 pm Presentation by: Dr. Michael Heffernan, Cardiologist puremedspanews Imagine never having to shave or wax LeDome Banquet Hall 1173 North Service Road East, Oakville FOR MORE INFORMATION AND TO RESERVE YOUR SEAT TODAY CALL 905-338-4379 ever again In Partnership with: Supported by an educational grant from: 50% off expires February 15th, 2007 Full Body Laser Hair Removal In appreciation to Bulldog productions. all skin types I all hair colour I permanent I new technology LASER HAIR REMOVAL I SKIN REJUVENATION I ANTI-AGING I BODY SCULPTING FREE CONSULTATIONS I HIGHLY TRAINED PROFESSIONALS I OPEN EVENINGS & WEEKENDS Oakville I 2395 Trafalgar Road I 905.257.4155 for all locations visit: www.puremedspa.com Notice to Public Transit Users Your receipt is worth money -- Save it for your tax credit Effective July 1, 2006, the Government of Canada began offering a non-refundable tax credit on the cost of monthly or longer duration public transit passes. The tax rate is 15.5% in 2007, so if you pay $70/month for your monthly transit pass, the tax credit you will receive for 12 months of passes this year will be $130 -- almost equal to two months of free passes. Just be sure to save your monthly passes and receipts as proof of purchase. For more information, visit www.transitpass.ca or call 1-800-959-8281 or 1-800-665-0354 (TTY). Chisholm Centre Open House We help kids overcome learning difficulties Sat., Feb. 10, 2007 10am - 2pm Chisholm Educational Centre 1484 Cornwall Rd. - Between Trafalgar Rd. and Ford Dr. 905.844.3240 · www.chisholmcentre.com