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YWCA Looks for Fresh Ideas by Laura Richards The YWCA needs fresh ideas for programs, places for programs and the instructors to teach them. "We arc always open to new ideas and more programs," programs," said YWCA Program Coordinator Natalie Manders. However, Ms Manders is having some difficulty locating locating suitable buildings for the different programs. "It is sometimes hard to' get places," she said. She is. constantly trying to find a room in churches, or schools that would handle a specific program. Currently, the YWCA has programs in public schools in Orono, Courtice, and at Bow- manville High School. The next step is Newcastle Village. Village. The YWCA, in conjunction conjunction with the proposed Family Family Resource Centre, hopes to run programs for the village and Ncwlonvillc residents. "We want to work in cooperation with the groups there," ' said Ms Manders. "We want to share knowledge knowledge and space to work for the community." Not only is getting space for programs sometimes a problem, but also there is the problem of finding instructors. instructors. "We do pay our instructors," instructors," Ms Manders said. And to do this, it is important important that people wanting to take part in workshops, courses and programs register in advance of the first night. "We have had people show up and become upset because the program isn't on," said Ms Manders. ■ Y Programs Offered for Adults and Children in November Adult Programs: Entertaining at Christmas Made Easy--we still have space in our Appetizers II program being offered Thursday, Thursday, Nov. 14 at Anderson Collegiate--learn to make King Edward Seafood Pate, Roasted Red peppier and Cheese Bites, Brie and Cranberry Cranberry Tarts and many more. Beat the Blahs. Let us do the planning. A fabulous weekend at scenic Geneva Park. Enjoy the outdoors by cross-country skiing, snow- shoeing, ice skating or taking long walks in the frosty air. All meals and snacks will be provided but transportation is your responsibility. Check in 4:00 p.m. Friday, Jan. 31 and check out noon Sunday, Feb. 2. Cost is $160 per person, double occupancy; deposit of $50 paid at lime of registration registration and balance due by Jan. 6th. Children's Programs: Winter Break Camp for. five to 12 year old. come and share four action packed theme days, outings, meeting new friends and just having fun. Taking place at the Whitby Baptist Church on Dee. 30 and 31, Jan. 1 and 2. Fee is $29 per day or $110 for all four days. New Year's Eve Camp for seven to 12 years old. Start your child's new year with an overnight experience from the YMCA. the evening program program begins at 7 p.m. Dee, 31st and runs until 11 a.m. Jan. 1st. There will be indoor and outdoor games, songs, crafts, snacks in die evening, breakfast in the morning and a Happy new Year's Eve Party! Party! Fee is $50. For furdter information on the above programs and registration registration please call 668-6868 or 6834 093. However, the onus is on potential participants because the YWCA "can't afford to pay an instructor to go and wait at a location for people to show up." And registering is so easy. . All it takes is a phone call. Or the participant can drop into the Oshawa or Bowmanvillc office to register for a particular particular course in either area. Future programs will include include "more children's crafts, an investment course for adults, and other interests that the YWCA has yet to touch in this community." There will also be a decorating decorating course, a children's Easter craft workshop, bracelet bracelet weaving and a Mom and Daughter fitness program. Moms and daughters of any age can participate in the program, program, she said. -What's Happening Section Two The Canadian Statesman, Bowmanvillc, Wednesday, November 13,1991 5 There will also be a Creative Creative Hands program for two to five years old. This will see children using play dough or clay and working on crafts. A European baking program program is in the works for three nights. This would see a professional professional demonstrating a particular recipe and participants participants in the evening getting a chance to taste the goodies afterwards. The big bonus, after after the tasting of course, would be getting the recipe. The ideas that can be thought of and put into action help the community, said Ms Manders. "There are always programs programs which have failed due to the lack of interest or wrong age focus," however, it also "takes a while to get a new program going," she added. "Environmental Network" To Meet on November 20 The next regular meeting of the Durham Environmental Network (DEN) will take place at 7:30 p.m. on Wednesday, November 20th at West Lyndc Public School on Michael Blvd. in Whitby. The guest speaker will be a representative from M.M. Dillon Limited who will review the current search process for a landfill site for municipal waste in Durham Region. The provincial provincial government has established established the Interim Waste Authority Authority to search for, select and establish long term landfill sites within the greater Toronto Area, and Dillon has been selected selected by the Authority to find a preferred site within Durham by August, 1992. Also, there will be a review of the Environmental Issues Survey for candidates in the November, 1991 Municipal Elections in Durham Region. This survey, which covers a wide range of local environmental environmental issues, has been sponsored sponsored by DEN and endorsed by 15 area environmental groups. To get to West Lynde Public Public School from Highway 401, go north on Brock Street in Whitby to Bums Street, west to Annes Street, north Jermyn Street, west to Michael Blvd. DEN is a non-profit volunteer volunteer organization working to facilitate discussion, education and co-operation on environmental environmental issues among concerned concerned individuals and envi ronmental groups in Durham Region. By emphasizing networking networking and education, DEN seeks to encourage individuals and groups to share information information and work together on common common issues. Membership is open to all interested individuals individuals and organizations in Durham. Durham. CONCERN FOR THE ENVIRONMENT ENVIRONMENT IS WHAT ALL MEMBERS OF DEN HAVE IN COMMON. United Way Over $2,000,000 The Oshawa/Whitby/Newcastle United Way has passed the $2 million mark. Fund-raising for the 1991 campaign has reached $2,036,284. That's 65 per cent of the $3,125,000 target. The fund-raising effort, which has just completed its 7th week, continues. Ann Kinsella, Campaign Director for United Way, said Thursday that organizers hope to have completed employee fund-raising programs by November 28. But, the campaign will continue beyond that date as remaining contributions come in. The next special fund-raising event will be a Casino Night at Heydenshore Pavilion, Whitby. It takes place on November 15th at eight p.m. Tickets are available from the United Way office in Oshawa. Your United Way donation helps over 40 community agencies in Oshawa, Whitby, and Newcastle. Good Response by Donors The Town of Newcastle's blood donors deserve a vote of thanks. They made the regular November 6th clinic in Bowmanvillc a big success, contributing 459 units of blood. The response to the November clinic was well ahead of November of 1990 when 383 units were collected. collected. Also, the Red Cross reports a good response from a November 1 student clinic held at Bowmanvillc High School. A total of 106 students gave blood at that time. No doubt, the recent donations will help to alleviate the serious shortage of blood that had been reported in the past few weeks. New Television for Apple Festival Winner Connie Selmes, of Scarborough, was the winner of a Panasonic color television television in last month's Apple Festival draw. The Bowmanvillc Business Improvement Improvement Area also gave away a camera and a watch in the second annual draw held in connection with the festival. With the winner is Ron Hooper chairman of the BIA Promotions Committee, who presented the prize on behalf of the BIA. 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ROTARIANS PLAN MURDER -- On Friday, November 29, the Bowmanville Rotary Club will host a Murder Mystery Night at the Flying Dutchman Hotel. And you're invited to help investigate the case. Here's how the evening will proceed. proceed. There is a cocktail hour at seven, with dinner beginning at eight p.m. During the dinner, a staged "murder" will be committed. Then, the audience of amateur sleuths will attempt to discover the guilty party. Proceeds from the evening will go to Rotary Club charitable projects. There are 160 tickets available. available. You can "get your ticket from Rotary Club members or at the Flying Dutchman Hotel. DURHAM LIBERALS MEET -- The Durham federal federal Liberal Riding Association will hold a meeting on November 18 at Corinthian Hall in Columbus. This meeting will include the election of an executive and the selection of delegates to attend the convention of the Liberal Party of Canada in February. The meeting gets under way at eight p.m. A TWIST OF LIFE - This is the title of the new production which takes place at St. Stephen's High School November 14 and 15. The show has been written by Robin Carrey and John Sheridan. It's presented by the St. Stephen's OAC Drama Club. There will be two performances nightly, at seven p.m. and nine p.m. Tickets can be obtained at die door. MURRAY McLAUGHLIN SINGS IN COBOURG - Victoria Victoria Hall Concert Hall in Cobourg will present a concert by one of Canada's most prominent country/folk artists on Saturday, Saturday, November 16, at eight p.m. Tickets can be reserved with Mastercard or Visa by calling (416) 372-2210. ■■••■•eeeeee ... insurance^ Serving Newcastle area£ For over 17 years... " Auto • Home • Farm • Commercial • Industrial 5 King St. E.at Mill Street Newcastle Village 987-5229 VISUAL ARTS CENTRE NEWS - This is the weekend of the eagerly-awaited Yuletidc at the Mill celebration. It will be held Friday, Saturday and Sunday (November 15, 16 and 17) at the Visual Arts Centre. This exciting holiday festival includes includes the sale of wonderful hand-made crafts for adults and children as well as foodstuffs for gift-giving. One hundred small paintings - suitable for Christmas gifts - will be on exhibit exhibit during Yuletidc at the Mill. Home-made baking and cider will be available. And, as an added attractions, the cast from the Bowmanvillc Drama Workshop will perform an excerpt from their upcoming play entitled Jacob Two-Two Meets the Hooded Fang. Performances will be on Saturday and Sunday afternoons, The next new exhibition at the centre will open on Sunday, November 24, It will take the form of a quilt display in which the art deco designs from elevator doors is interpreted interpreted in the color and texture of fabric, This show by Ellen Adams Adams will continue to December 15. WOOD CARVING SHOW AND SALE - Three local carving carving clubs will be getting together for a show and sale of wood carvings on November 23. This event will be held at the Bowmanville Bowmanville Lions Centre, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. It's sponsored by the Bowmanville, Port Perry, and Blackstock Carving Clubs. There will be free coffee and free admission. SUPPORT FOR ALZHEIMER FAMILIES - The Alzheimer Alzheimer Society of Durham Region hosts meetings for Alzheimer families every other Wednesday afternoon. This month's meetings are November 6 and 26. They take place at 1 p.m. in the Sun Room of the YWCA at 1 McGrigor St., Oshawa. All caregivers are welcome. For more details, please call the Alzheimer Alzheimer Society at 576-2567. NEWS FROM BIG BROTHERS -- The organization reports a very successful recruiting drive during September. A total of 12 inquiries were received. Six potential Big Brothers applied and two are ready to be matched with their Little Brothers while four are still completing the screening process. Nevertheless, Nevertheless, there's still a need for more Big Brothers. In fact, eight more are needed at this time. If you can help, please call 623-6646. Let's keep those applications coming in! Big Brothers Brothers are also pleased to report that XL Gas Bars of Durham Region Region are offering customers a chance to donate their XL bonus point coupons to the Big Brothers organization. Each coupon you donate will help Big Brothers either through a cash donation donation to the organization or a direct gift to a Little Brother. You can drop off your coupons at any branch of the TD Bank, Durham Durham College, the Michael Starr Building in Oshawa, or the Big Brothers headquarters. BIG SISTERS' ORIENTATION - Big Sisters of Newcastle, Newcastle, Oshawa, and Whitby will be holding their monthly orientation orientation for potential volunteers on Wednesday, November 20th. It will take place from seven p.m. to nine p.m. at the Big Sisters' office at 179 King St. E., Oshawa. Currently, there are 34 youngsters waiting to be matched with a Big Sister. For dc- , tails, call 436-0951. CHRISTIAN FARMERS MEET - On Monday, November 18, the East Central Christian Farmers' Association will hold a meeting at the former Ministry of Agriculture building, 234 King St. E,, Bowmanvillc. The meeting will be held in the Walter Frank Real Estate board room, beginning at eight p.m. The topic is: "A New Vision for Production Agriculture." WINTER'S HARVEST -- This year's annual juried show of crafts entitled "Winter's Harvest" will open January 19. All crafts people arc invited to contact the Visual Arts Centre for entry forms if they have not received them by December 5. 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