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www.oakvillebeaver.com The Oakville Beaver, Wednesday May 21, 2008 - 11 Improve literacy with used books There's no doubt it's a booklover's dream, but grabbing bargains at the Oakville Literacy Council's Used Book Sale at Hopedale Mall this week will also help some local adults improve their literacy. The sale starts tomorrow at Hopedale Mall, and runs through Saturday, May 24. You can shop on Thursday and Friday between 9:30 a.m. and 9 p.m. and Saturday between 9:30 a.m. and 6 p.m. "The quantity, quality, and selection are amazing," said Bernie Martenson, the Council's president. "You'll have no problem filling a bag or two with some great deals." All of the gently-used books are donated to the Council, and the sale is organized and staffed by volunteers. This means that just about every dollar raised goes directly to the non-profit agency, which provides free, one-on-one tutoring for local adults who need help with their reading, writing, or math skills. Linda North, a volunteer tutor and member of the committee running the book sale, says the book sale is important. "Not only does the sale provide much needed funds for the Oakville Literacy Council, it also gives us a chance to get our adult students involved in the community in a new way," she said. North's student, Yelitza Rincón, accepted that invitation to get involved and give back. "I want to make some contribution to the community, and I wish to feel the satisfaction coming from volunteer work," she said. "In this way, I can return a bit of the time and effort that the program is giving me." At last year's sale, more than $10,000 worth of books was sold. The sale is the Council's largest fundraiser of the year. To learn more about the Oakville Literacy Council and the Used Book Sale, visit www.oakvilleliteracy.ca or call 905 469-8528. The PROBLEM DENTURES... FULL SERVICE DENTURE CLINIC PROMPT QUALITY CARE SAME DAY RELINES & REPAIRS EVENING APPOINTMENTS AVAILABLE NEW PATIENTS WELCOME! chool O akvilleSand Dance O akville BalletCompany of The A Spring Showcase Friday May 23, 7:30 pm A Spring Evening of Dance Saturday May 24, 2 PM & 7:30 PM BRIAN CARR DD JODIE CARR DD HAYLEY CARR DD Are you a candidate for Permanent Teeth-in-a-Day? Pre-Register Now For Fall Classes at the Oakville School of Dance 905-844-7035 Tickets are now on sale at the Oakville Centre Box Office 905-815-2021 Making a Family Tradition of Creating Smiles for 29 years! Retirement Income: will you have enough? Try this simple exercise: What is your age now? What age will you retire? What age will you live to? b minus a = years to save c minus a = years to spend What if you have to retire earlier? {most common reasons are your health, a family member's health, or job loss} What if you live longer? {for a couple at age 65 there is a 63% probability of one person living to age 90+} What if inflation repeats itself? {The standard "basket" of goods which cost $100 thirty years ago, costs $315 today!} a b c If you have retired or expect to within 15 years you should attend one of these seminars on: Guaranteed Retirement Income Guaranteed 5% Lifetime Withdrawal Amount at 65 Earn Income Bonuses for up to 15 years Bonuses may increase Withdrawal Amount by 75% Potential to increase income in retirement Call 905-815-1035 to register Seating is Limited Refreshments will be served TUESDAY MAY 27TH 2:00pm WEDNESDAY MAY 28TH 7:00pm at the Holiday Inn Select Bronte 2525 Wyecroft Road, Oakville