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Canadian Statesman (Bowmanville, ON), 26 Mar 1994, p. 13

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The Independent, Canadian Statesman Weekender, Bowmanville, Saturday, March 26,1994 13 BREAST CARE SEMINAR - Due to the excellent response from their first Breast Care Seminar, Memorial Hospital is once again organizing a special program about breast care and self-examination. Speakers will discuss topics such as mammography, diet, self-examination, and treatments. There is no charge to attend. However, seating is limited, so you must register by Wednesday, March 30. For information or to reserve a seat, call 623-3331 (Extension 5400.) The seminars are Wednesday, April 6, from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. and Tuesday, May 3, from 6:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. ART RENTAL EXHIBITION ~ The Visual Arts Centre presents an exhibition of work by artists with work in the Art Rental Program next month. The exhibition is from April 10th to 27th. The opening reception is Sunday, April 10, from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. You can select beautiful works of art for your home or office at this exhibit, or you can use your rental catalogue. New April clients will receive their first month of rent free. KNOW YOUR CHILD » How are your children doing in school? What are they learning? How will they learn it? When will they learn it? An upcoming meeting for parents will help you find answers to questions like the ones noted above. It takes place on Wednesday, April 6, at Court Room #1 in Bowmanville. (Above the fire station) The meeting gets underway at 7 p.m. One of the speakers is Professor Barry Kava- naugh, of Seneca College. He is Vice 'President of Educators' Association Association for Quality Education. The second speaker is Maureen Somers- Beebe, a member of the board of The Organization for Quality Education Education and a member of the board of The Coalition for Education Reform. Reform. This will be an open, informal information exchange for all parents who share a common goal for quality quality education in our community. PETS AND THEIR PEOPLE - Dr. Clayton MacKay, the director of the Veterinary Teaching Hospital at the Ontario Veterinary College, will be the speaker at the Bowmanville Library on Thursday, April 7. The program begins at seven p.m. and will include a special slide show. Questions pertaining to the bond between humans and animals will be answered at this presentation. Other topics include: How does the bond develop between humans and animals? and Why do our pets mean so much to us and what do we mean to them? Please register in person or by calling 623-7322. CHRISTIAN PRAYER BREAKFAST - Hon. Paul Hellyer, former senior cabinet minister in the St. Laurent, Pearson and Trudeau governments, will be the guest speaker at the annual Municipality of Clarington Heritage Christian Prayer Breakfast. The breakfast is Saturday, May 14th, at 7:30 a.m. All proceeds will go towards the support of the Memorial Hospital Chaplaincy Fund. Tickets are available at: Orchard Park Furniture, Olde Tyme Fish and Chips, Blessings Travel Centre, and Durham Christian Book Store. You can also call the Prayer Breakfast Committee at 623-2385, Ext. 225. WOMEN'S SUPPORT GROUP - An eight-week group is being founded in Clarington for women who are new to the community, having difficulty adjusting to the community, or are without immediate family support or support systems in this area. The program is for women experiencing difficulty coping with day-to-day struggles, small children, life changes, financial difficulties, stress, caregiver burden and social isolation. Registration is required. For details, contact Janice Kroft, Program Manager, at the COPE Mental Health Program. (6234123.) HOSPITAL LAUNCHES NUTRITION PROGRAM - A 12-week series called "Healthier Eating Lifestyles" will begin, in early April at Memorial Hospital Bowmanville. This program is headed by dietitian Marybeth MacNeil and each session will be held on a Tuesday evening. The methods taught can easily fit into a person's present lifestyle to ensure healthful, natural eating habits. For more information, contact the hospital at 623-3331, extension 5750 or 5752. PHILHARMONIC CHOIR PERFORMS APRIL 10 - The Durham Philharmonic Choir presents the second concert of its inaugural season on Sunday, April 10th, at eight p.m. The performance takes place at the Harmony United Church in Oshawa. The Durham Flute Quartet will be the special guest musicians. Under the direction of Robert Phillips, the choir consists of 45 mixed voices from the Durham Region. Tickets can be purchased from choir members or at the Wilson and Lee Music Store in Oshawa. BOWMANVILLE LIONS HOST EUCHRE TOURNAMENT - This Saturday, March 26, there will be a Euchre Tournament at the Bowmanville Lions Centre on 26 Beech Ave. Registration begins at 6:30 p.m. and there is a cost of $20 per team. If you donate a pair of used eyeglasses for the Lions Sight First Program, you will receive a $2 discount. There is a $250 first prize and a light lunch will be provided. 50'S/60'S DANCE RAISES FUNDS FOR AIDS HOSPICE » James House Durham will present a charity event for an AIDS hospice on April 9th. The dance, which has a 50's and 60's theme, begins at eight p.m. There will be a contest for those best-dressed for the era. The dance takes place at the Port Darlington Marina Hotel. For more information, call 404-2102. CLARKE MUSEUM OPEN HOUSE -- The Clarke Museum and Archives will hold its annual Open House on Saturday, April 9. Hours are from 1 p.m. to four p.m. Everyone is welcome and refreshments will be served. OPEN HOUSE DISCUSSES LANDFILL RECLAMATION - Laidlaw Waste Systems will hold an Open House on Wednesday, March 30, to inform the public of its plans for a waste reclamation project at the Newtonville landfill site. The Open House takes place at the Laidlaw Information Centre, 97 King St. Hours are from 2 p.m. to 9 p.m. CONTROL YOUR ARTHRITIS -- This is your opportunity to learn about the Arthritis Society's latest program on coping with all types of arthritis, fibromyalgia and lupus. Self-help methods, coping strategies and pain management techniques will all be discussed in a program which begins in Bowmanville April 6th, at the Lions Centre. For more information, contact the Arthritis Society at 434-7221 or call Lorraine Grant at 623-1320. PANCAKE BREAKFAST AT TRINITY CHURCH - The Trinity United Church Hi-C pancake breakfast is on Sunday, April 3, from 8. a.m. to 10 a.m. Tickets are $4 for adults and $2 for children. Kids under six eat free. TRENT COURSES IN OSHAWA THIS SUMMER -- Trent University will be offering more than 20 courses this summer at its Durham College campus. Courses are offered days or evenings in sessions that meet for six, eight and 12 weeks. For a brochure and more information, call 723-9747. Their Peterborough number is 705-748-1229. PENNY SALE MARCH 31 AT ENFIELD - The Enfield. United Church is holding a penny sale on Thursday, March 31 at 12:30 p.m. at Enfield United Church. The church is located at 1640 Concession Rd. #9. There is a $1 admission fee, including refreshments. For details, call 263-2046. Hooper's Jewellers ... Antique Pocket Watches and Modern Watch Repairing We use only fresh Maxell watch and electronic equipment batteries. All watches purchased include a FREE lifetime battery replacement. Hooper's Jewellers 39 King St. W. Bowmanville Telephone 623-5747 QUILTERS' GUILD MEETS -- The next meeting of the Durham Trillium Quilters' Guild is Tuesday, April 5, at St. George's Anglican Church in Oshawa. The meeting begins begins at 7:30 p.m. For further information, information, call 683-5135 or 725-1945. Ecumenical Sen/ice Marks Beginning of Easter Week An ecumenical service held annually annually by Bowmanville churches at the beginning of Holy Week is currently currently in its fifth year. The service, organized by the Bowmanville and District Ministerial Ministerial Association, will take place this Sunday evening, March 27th, at 7:30 p.m. in the Trinity United Church, Bowmanville. All of the town's major Christian denominations will participate in the Palm Sunday service, which was established established to promote Christian Unity. Past services have attracted upwards upwards of 500 worshippers. One of the highlights is the festival of congregational congregational hymns. Featured this Sunday will be Rev. 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