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i Page 8 The Canadian Statesman, Bowmanville, Wednesday, February 17,1999 Section Two WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 17 CHURCH HOSTS ALPHA COURSE -- A course covering the basics of the Christian Faith will begin Wednesday, February 17th, in Bowmanville. The "Alpha Course" is a 10-week, interdenominational program taking place at St. John's Anglican Church. Each weekly meeting includes a dinner at 6:30 p.m., a video and discussion. discussion. For details call 623-8104. FACILITATED WORKSHOP -- Will be held on Wednesday, February 17, 1999, 9:45 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. at the Manvers Community Centre, Bethany (Hwy. 35A and Hwy. 7). The facilitator is Elbert van Donkersgoed, Executive Director, CFFO. Admission includes lunch and you can pay at the door. For more information (deadline February 15) call Tim Sikkema 905-987-0526. HELP ALLEVIATE WINTER BLOOD SHORTAGES -- Please share your good health at the Bowmanville Clinic which is being held at Rehoboth Christian Reformed Church, 130 Scugog St. (at Jackman), on Wednesday, February 17, 4:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. The Toronto Blood Centre needs to collect 650 donations every day in order to supply enough blood for patients in 61 hospitals in Central Ontario. THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 18 FIND OUT MORE ABOUT BUSINESS WOMEN'S CLUB -- February is the annual international meeting of the Business and Professional Women's Club. You can find out more about this organization at a meeting Thursday, February 18th, at 6:00 p.m. Dinner begins at 6:30 p.m. For reservations, call 623- 5670 by Monday, February 15th. AMNESTY INTERNATIONAL -- Working together for human rights. Clarington Action Circle is having a regular meeting on Thursday, February 18, 7:30 p.m., at St. Andrew's Presbyterian Church, 47 Temperance St., Bowmanville. Everyone is invited to attend. Contact Mary Ellen at 987-5740. SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 20 MOVIES FOR A LOONIE DAY! -- The Friends of the Clarington Public Library present another fantastic day at the movies! Check out a film and support your library. Library cards are required. For the kids will be the movies Antz and Jack Frost. The movies for adults are not announced yet. They will be playing at the Clarington Cineplex Odeon Theatres on Saturday, February 20, 9:30 a.m. Hope to see you there. CAT SHOW -- There will be a cat show on Saturday, February 20 and Sunday, February 21, 1999 at the Pickering Recreation Complex, 1867 Valley Farm, Pickering, Ontario. See up to 175 cats, kittens and household pets on display from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. There will be the crowning of the King and Queen of the Household Pets at 5:00 p.m. on both days. There arc also cat grooming supplies, toys, giftware, jewellery and more. For more information, please call (416) 438-2757. Admission fee. "THE HEAVENS ARE TELLING" -- The community is invited to attend a special audiovisual audiovisual slide presentation on the Solar System and Deep Space. Conducted with a Christian perspective perspective by local astronomer Ron Wakeford and friends at the Bowmanville Seventh-Day Adventist Church, February 20th at 5 p.m. sharp! There will be many slides shown of Comet Shoemaker-Levy 9, comet Hyakutakc and Comet Halc-Bopp, plus some other celestial surprises. We are located an the northeast corner of highway highway number two and Lambs Road, Bowmanville. Free Admission. All arc welcome. FLORAL CRAFTS AT MUSEUM -- Have you been to the Museum lately? The beautiful, historical Museum will be the the setting for a 2 hour class featuring "tussic mussies", hand-held, highly scented bouquets popular in the Victorian era. The cost includes all materials, tea and coffee and a tour of the Museum. To register or for more information, please call Jackie at (905) 623-8319 or 623-6188. SUCCESSFUL PARENTING SEMINAR -- Will be held at Crossroads Christian Assembly, 978 North St., Newcastle on Saturday, February 20,9:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. This Video Seminar features features Dr. Kevin Leaman, well known TV and Radio personality and author of The Birth Order Book, Making Children Mind Without Losing Yours and Unlocking the Secrets of Your Childhood Memories. Refreshments and a light lunch arc provided. Childcare will be available (donations requested). For information please call 987-9955. SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 21 BAPTISMAL SERVICE -- Bowmanville Baptist Church (3rd Cone, just west of Liberty St. is holding a Baptismal Service and Fellowship Luncheon. All are welcome. For more information information call 623-3000. MONDAY, FEBRUARY 22 HEALTHY CHOICES VEGETARIAN COOKING CLASSES -- Attend these popular sessions starting February 22, 1999, 6:30 p.m., at the Bowmanville Seventh-Day Adventist Church, 2850 Hwy. 2 East, (at Lambs Rd.) Bowmanville. Six delightful sessions. Cost is $40 if registering before February 17 and your spouse may attend free. After February 17 the cost is $45. Recipe book is extra. Learn how to eat, cook and live healthier! Classes include vegetarian food samples, samples, demonstrations and health features, and more. Register early as class size is limited. Call 438-0987 or 623-6031. WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 24 DURHAM LUPUS ASSOCIATION -- The Durham Region Lupus Association has its 1st meeting for 1999 on February 24th, at the Pickering Police Station, Brock Rd. and Hwy. 2. Entrance and parking is located at the back of the building. The meeting begins at 7:30 p.m. This year promises to be an exciting year with our vision of a Lupus Research Clinic in Durham being considerably brighter. For more information information call Sharon at 905-619-0000. We appreciate your attendance at our meetings. THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 25 KEEP YOUR EYE ON THIS PROGRAM! -- Join Tracy James-Hockin, Master Iridologist, to learn more about the art of analyzing the iris to discern what it reflects about the health of the body. Iris analysis reveals the cause of the health concerns so you can quit treating the symptoms. This will take place at the Bowmanville Branch on Thursday, February 25th, at 7:00 p.m. FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 26 LIBERTY PENTECOSTAL CHURCH -- Presents Evangelist John Raymer on February 26 and 27, at 7:00 p.m. and Sunday, February 28 at 9:00 a.m., 11:15 a.m. and 6:30 p.m. Everyone is welcome. Liberty Pentecostal Church is located at the corner of Hwys. #57 and #2. Call 623-5100 for more information. FOR YOUR INFORMATION THE LUNG ASSOCIATION -- Interested in quitting smoking? The Smokers Overcoming Smoking group meets every Monday at 7:00 p.m. at The Lung Association office. The S.O.S group is dedicated to helping people at every stage of the quitting process. For more information or to register call 436-1046. SOCIAL SLIMMERS FOR BETTER HEALTH -- Will meet at Newcastle United Church Sunday School every Wednesday from 12:45 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. This is non-profit organization organization and new members arc welcome. For more information please phone 987-4308, 987-4274 or 697-2388. SUPPORT GROUP FOR NURSING MOMS -- Lakeridge Health Corporation Bowmanville and Durham Region Health Department are offering offering a Breastfeeding support group on the maternity maternity ward of the hospital every Monday between 1 p.m and 2:30 p.m. Nursing mothers and infants of any age are welcome to attend. Come and share your experience. For further information call Durham Health Connection line (905) 723- 8521 or Lakeridge Health Corporation at 623- 3331 ext. 3790. THE ASSOCIATION OF HOSPITAL VOLUNTEERS VOLUNTEERS BOWMANVILLE -- Arc currently currently looking for individuals interested in volunteering volunteering 3 to 4 hours per week in their new-to-you shoppe, Hospital Gift Shop or Perk Central Coffee Kiosk. If interested please call Vicki Adams Volunteer Co-ordinator Lakeridge Health Bowmanville, 623-3331 ext. 5430. KIDNEY CANVASSERS NEEDED -- The Kidney Foundation of Canada - Central Ontario Branch is holding its annual fundraising campaign, the March Drive. We need 100 volunteers to canvass their neighbourhoods neighbourhoods in the Bowmanville area. Interested individuals will be assigned a street near their home and will have the entire month of March to canvass approximately 25 homes. This rewarding project should take no more than three hours and is a great opportunity to help kidney patients in your community. For information, please call Lesley Marshall at (416) 445-0373 or toll-free 1- 800-387-4474. WANT TO LEARN ABOUT BABYSITTING -- If you arc 11 years or older then come lake the St. John's Ambulance Babysitting Course on Monday, March 15, 1999 from 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. It will be held at the Newcastle Community Hall. It will cost $20.00 per person and you will . need to bring a lunch and a doll. Pre-registration is required so please call Bridgcll Price at 987- 1863 after 4 p.m.. Registration deadline is Friday, March 5. Class size is limited so don't delay. This course is sponsored by the Optimist Club of Newcastle Village. LADIES BIBLE STUDY CLASS -- Will be held on Thursdays at 9:30 a.m. The theme is "Becoming a Woman of Freedom". It is held at the Crossroads Christian Assembly, 978 North St., Newcastle. Childcare is provided. To register or for more information, please call 987-9955. COPE MENTAL HEALTH PROGRAM -- The COPE Mental Health Program of Durham Region Community Care Association is looking for mature men and women for one-to-one support support and in group settings. All volunteers are provided provided with an 8 week course in "Basic Helping and Communication Skills" to help prepare them for this sensitive and rewarding work. For information information call Janice Kroft at 623-4123. COMMUNITY CARE NEEDS VOLUNTEERS VOLUNTEERS -- The Community Care Adult Day Program in Newcastle is seeking volunteers who are interested in working with frail elderly, physically physically challenged and those with a cognitive impairment. If you can play a musical instrument to assist with our music program or enjoy visiting on a one-to-one basis with a variety of people, then there are opportunities waiting here for you. If interested or require further information please call Jennifer at (905) 987-3000. WHY ARE 37 MILLION CARS INSURED WITH STATE FARM? JUST ASK A GOOD NEIGHBOR. Don't trust just anyone to insure your car, see me: DON IRVINE, Agent 108 Waverly Road Bowmanville,.Ontario L1C 3W9 Bus. 905-623-4482 Fax. 905-623-3621 STATE FARM INSURANCE Stale Farm Mutual Automobile Insurance Company Canadian Hearl Office: Scarborough, Ontario JAMES R. YANCH Bears Invade Bowmanville Museum If you go down to the Bowmanville Museum today, you're in for a big surprise. surprise. You'll find over 100 teddy bears on view. The collection includes bears used in advertising campaigns, collector bears and character bears such as Yogi, Rupert, Smokey, Pooh and Paddington. Museum Curator Charles Taws is pictured above, holding a rare Punkinhcad doll made by the T. Eaton Company. The earliest bears of this sort were sold in 1949. The bears arc from the collection of Bev Vyc, of Campbcllford. Bereaved Families Hold 'Walk to Remember" Local MPP John O'Toole wit! bring greetings to bereaved families of Durham Region who arc participating in the province-wide event "A Walk To Remember" on Sunday, February 21st, 1999. Walkers in 10 different communities across the province are taking part in this memorial walkathon which is sponsored by Shoppers Drug Mart and organized try local affiliates of Bereaved Families of Ontario (BFO), a self-help organization for families who have lost a child through death. In Durham Region, the event will be held at the Five Points Mall located at Ritson and Taunton Rds. in Oshawa. Registration begins at 9:15 a.m. with greetings at 10 a.m. from Mr. O'Toole and a warmup led try Donna Davidson of die YWCA. The Durham Region Affiliate of BFO is inviting the public to walk with them. There is no entry fee for the walk but participants participants arc encouraged to obtain pledges in support of BFO - Durham. Pledge sheets may be obtained by calling their office at (905) 579-4293 or 1-800-387- 4870. This walk docs not require a huge physical effort: rather it is a 'mail crawl' or a pleasant amble as families walk and chat about memories of their loved ones. A litige 'Wall of Memories' banner will be at the walk so that participants may display display a picture of their loved one or write them a memorial message. Bereaved Families of Ontario - Durham Region is part of a province-wide self-help organization staffed on a volunteer volunteer basis by bereaved parents who provide provide a caring support system designed to help families cope with the painful reality of their loss and return to the mainstream of life. Quality Body Work Quality Painting FREE ESTIMATES ON BOTH INSURANCE AND NON-INSURANCE WORK Open 5 Days a Week Monday through Friday 166 King St. East Telephone 623-3396 ©J.P. TRUSTEE IN BANKRUPTCY DIANE E. 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