Page 16 The Clarington/Courticc Independent, Bowmanville, Saturday, October 4,1997 Seminar for Baby Boomers Helping Their Aging Parents The dramatic growth in the number of seniors, combined combined with ever decreasing services, has created tremendous tremendous pressure on today's baby boomers to provide support for their aging parents. parents. To the rescue of these middle aged children comes Lcn Fabiano, the Canadian Gerontologist, author and speaker. Mr. Fabiano will clarify the issues and identify solutions for boomers and other family members dealing dealing with aging parents during a free public seminar on October 20, hosted by the O.N.O. and the Women's Institute in Blackstock. After many years of training training and consulting in the long term care field, Mr. Fabiano recognized the needs of families families of older parents, prompting prompting his work in this field. "Family members challenged by their elderly parental needs and demands face a confusing time of decisions, pressures and stress. When not prepared for those challenges challenges and lacking direction or answers, the outcome can be quite negative", Fabiano noted. The author of the syndicated syndicated column "Help With Aging Parents", Mr. Fabiano has also written seven texts, the last being "Mother I'm Doing Thé Best 1 Can: The Boomer's Guide To Aging Parents". The text, plus a related self-help book and companion audio tapes, deal with the dilemma of demands by aging parents, the impact on family relationships, and strategies to overcome the concerns. This free seminar is sponsored sponsored by the O.N.O. and Blackstock Women"s Institute. The two hour session begins at 7:00 p.m., and is open to the entire Community- Community- Complimentary refreshments refreshments will be served during a brief intermission, and family support resource material will be available for sale. For more information, or to confirm confirm attendance and guarantee guarantee a seat, people are asked to contact Joan Graham (905) 986-4856. Dialogi naioque on Breast Cancer October is Women's History Month in Canada. It is also Breast Cancer Awareness Month. FOCUS, a community women's issues group, invites you to participate in Dialogue On Breast Cancer: A Global Epidemic at Courtroom #1, Bowmanville, on Thursday, October 9th at 7:00 p.m. FOCUS welcomes two speakers to Dialogue On Breast Cancer, Janet Collins, Founder and Executive Director of the 1st World Conference on Breast Cancer held in Kingston in July 1997, will speak about Breast Cancer as a global epidemic and about the Conference; Pat Irwin Lycett, Breast Cancer Survivor, R.N., B.Sc., Certified Iridologist and Registered Nutritional Consultant, will present "Cancer is the End Stage of Poor Nutrition: One Perspective on Recovering". FOCUS presents this forum FREE of charge, although a small contribution to help cover costs is always appreciated. Discussion and refreshments will follow. Bring your own mug! For further information call 905-983-9667. Graham's t t; . mr i-SmSfin v; ... j.Y / / IN-STORE SPECIALS THURSDAY OCTOBER 2ND TO SUNDAY, OCTOBER 12TH While supplies last. No Rainchecks for these specials! We reserve the right to limit quantities. 331 Crusty Rolls reg. *2.29 per dozen $199 ^Lper dozen Bumbleberry Pie $ 600 g. reg $ 3.99 TCT1 Maple Leaf Wax Bologna 55* reg. 79* per 100 g. McCain Cheese Bars 580 g. reg. *6.99 a McCain Parmesan CheeseS Q99 250 g. reg. $ 4.79 ÏÆM [whole I Cooked SAVE FRASERW'S- ford FRASER a S3 Your Durham Region Deal Maker (i Exceeds Customers 9 Expectations" ^ 1997 TAURUS $ * SEDAN OR WAGON Comes with: Air Conditioning Power Windows Power Locks Cruise Control Tilt Steering Dual Air Bags Anti-lock Brakes * Sale prlco Is plus freight $830.00, Air lax $100.00. Robalo assigned to doalor. Plus licence, administration and all applicable laxos. O.A.C. W APR OR $2000°° REBATE FRASER 576-1800 815 King St. W., Oshawa mubikW, --E. ^ FRASER > FRASER FRASER <^dj FRASER K^dj FRASER < &ZdJ FRASER 1