Oakville Newspapers

Oakville Beaver, 27 May 1994, p. 19

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It‘s an activity outside the home which is "rare" says Goodale and "it‘s something that brightens their day," and provides some physioâ€" Connie Cousins, residential supervisor at Community Living Oakville, says Arts Link is an opportunity for residents to inteâ€" grate into the community with a setâ€" ting that allows them to work at their own pace because they don‘t have the same "readiness skills" that would be expected in a ‘reguâ€" lar‘ craft class. It‘s also an opportuâ€" nity to "increase the comfort level of some community people." Bill Goodale, Director of Christian Horizons group home, says the social component is vital and "it allows them to be creative at their own level which is something that‘s very important to them." "I think this is marvelous. The studio is not used every minute and it really should be used," says Likas. Likas and Miller, as well as the volunteers, hope the program resumes in the fall. If it weren‘t for the oppressive heat in the building throughout the summer they would love to offer a summer program as well, says Likas. "We should be doing this kind of work, working with people with special needs," says OAS president Micheline Likas. "It‘s pure pleaâ€" sure. It‘s an up trip." Giroux talks enthusiastically about one of her students from the nonâ€"ambulatory group who couldn‘t even hold a pencil at the start of the session and yet at the end of the four weeks, could draw a line the entire length of the paper. Artist Mae Giroux brims with excitement as she awaits the arrival of her mentally handicapped continâ€" gent, who she introduces to black and white and then, complementary colors. She sets pots, kettles and vases on a black and white checkâ€" ered tablecloth and asks participants to sketch the ‘round‘ lines of each. "They developed whatever they wanted to. I showed them the techâ€" niques. Everything is handâ€"buildâ€" ing," says Maude, displaying the resulting yetâ€"toâ€"beâ€"fired vases, candy dishes and candleholders. She found her Down‘s Syndrome students "very focused, capable of working with their hands" and "they enjoyed the clay immensely." Arts Link, an eightâ€"week pilot project involving four clients from Community Living Oakville and four from Christian Horizons, was launched. The program is divided into potâ€" tery and sketching classes and recently found itself a sponsor â€" at least for the pilot project â€" in the Oakville Rotary Club with the extra materials used being donated by the OAS. Not only does it provide pleasure for the participants but for the volâ€" unteers say the people who donate their time to wheel students into the building, assist the hands of the quadriplegics, and guide the efforts of the Down‘s Syndrome students. "It‘s an opportunity to share what skills I have and the joy I have with clay with people who normally would not get the chance," says potâ€" tery instructor, Darcy Maude. Maude says she approached the project with an open mind and molded her classes to the needs and capabilities of her students. Arts Link teachers and students share their love of the creative process (Cont‘d from page 12) therapy, he adds. More volunteers to help give the program a boost would be welcome says Marion Marshall of the OAS. program a boost would be welcome For more information about the says Marion Marshall of the OAS. program or to become a volunteer, "Just anybody who wants to help _ contact the OAS at 827â€"5711. or the (is welcome)," says Marshall. OAC at 844â€"7257. Summer lineup at New Art Space New Art Space, located at 117 Lakeshore Rd. W. will also offers silkscreen printing for children ages 9 and older between 1:30 and 3 p.m. at a cost of $90 per week which includes all materials and Tâ€"shirts, and canvas floor cloths and wall hanging sessions, for ages 9 and over betwen 3:30 and 5 p.m. Cost is $95 per week which also includes all materials. For more information or reservations, contact New Art Space owner Ilze Berzins at 338â€"5139. Summer art classes will run at New Art Space between July 4th and September 2nd. Drawing and painting sessions for children ages 5 to 8 will be held between 10:30 a.m. and noon. Cost is $65 per week which includes all materials. Great selection of quality, web coil spring sofas, loveseats and chairs. Custom fabrics and styles all available, and on sale. Lowest Possible Prices Everyday! Starting at SPRING SALE 4205 Fairview St., Burlington 634â€"5298 Mon.â€"Wed. 10:00 a.m.â€"5:30 p.m., Thurs.â€"Fri. 10:00 a.m.â€"9:00 p.m. Sat. 10:00 a.m.â€"5:30 p.m. ABSOLUTELY UNIQUE Custom built home with fabulous windows and sky lights, gleaming tropical hardwood floors. ingeniously designed kitchen and bathroom. Located on a quiet court in East Oakville. The asking price of $899,000.00 is a mere indicator of the fine quality construction throughout. To judge for yourself, call Margaret Edghill at 338â€"7511. "They don‘t have to be an artist in any way. Just give us their name." Quality Buttersoft Italian Leather Sofa Inâ€"Stock Special Stylish Camel Back Sofa Loveseat .U99Colo§:‘) (g;mice (Loveseat Chair avail.) (Fabric not exactly as shown) MARGARET EDGHILL BROKER*** """'â€"'â€"'f Call Medie 452â€"7654 or 364â€"0017 an Afternoon of Entertainment! * Fashion Show * Demonstrations! * Speaal Dlsplays * Door Prizes * Gifts for the ‘Plus 50‘ in Attendance! * Entertainment .......'A..............6..............'.....".' Each tender must be accompanied by a bid deposit of $10,000 in the form of a bid bond or certified cheque payable to GO Transit. Sealed tenders will be received until 2 p.m. on THURSDAY, JUNE 16, 1994 at the same Purchasing Office and will be publicly opened immediately on closing. Mandatory site meetings will be held at 10 a.m. on Thursday, June 2, 1994 starting at Long Branch GO station at 20 Brow Drive, Etobicoke. Then proceed to Oakville and Burlington GO stations. Contractors must wear hard hats and safety boots, and have safety glasses with them, at the site meetings. Failure to be present and registered when the meetings are called to order, or failure to wear the above safety equipment, will mean disqualification from bidding. Tender documents are available between 8:15 a.m. and 4:15 p.m. from GO‘s Purchasing Office at the address below, (416) 665â€"9211 ext. 221, on payment of $50 plus GST nonâ€"refundable document charge by cash or certified cheque payable to GO Transit. Pedestrian Tunnel Rehabilitation Burlington, Oakville, and Long Branch GO Stations Contract PTâ€"94â€"ENâ€"06 GO Transit invites tenders for rehabilitation of pedestrian tunnels at the Burlington, Oakville and Long Branch GO stations. Work will include crack repair, routing and sealing, and drainage improvements. Retired or not retited, male or female, this Showcase is for you! Invitation Only! To receive an invitation, 249 Lakeshore Rd. East (Port Credit) GO Transit reserves the right to reject any or all tenders in its sole discretion please telephone. _ Eden 827â€"5806 or 364â€"0017 Demonstrations * Numerous Door Prizes * Special Displays wewe wage " Exciting gifts for every Motherâ€"toâ€"be Sales = Repairs Date: Place: Time: I Te fi%@m on GO Transit 1120 Finch Avenue West Toronto (Downsview), Ontario M3J 3J8 siwct 9e S\ uo. Lakeshore Rd. E. %Emmm St. Volodymyr Cultural gzlgcre 7:00 p.m. / io.

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