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| | | | | 16 -- PORT PERRY STAR -- Tuesday, April 10, 1984 Finally, Big Brothers now have Big Sisters. Since it was establish- ed in North Durham eight years ago, the Big Brothers Association has catered strictly to the male gender in the Port Perry-Uxbridge areas. Boys between the ages of 6 and 16 who, for one reason or another, don't have a father, have been paired off with men over 18 who have had more than enough caring to share with a younger person. The program has been successful across North America and North Dur- ham has been no diff- erent. However, while other areas quickly picked up on Big Sisters "as well as Big Brothers, this area stayed the same, mostly due to a lack of funding. But last week, presi- dent Paul Harris proud- ly announced that the group is now called The Big Brothers-Big Sisters Association of North Durham. It was the Big Sister organization in Oshawa that approached the North Durham Big Brothers. The Oshawa group wanted to extend further north but could not afford the move. So, North Durham investigated the feasi- bility of the idea and decided to incorporate Big Sisters with Big Brothers and transform the association into a dual agency. Already there is a projection of 15 to 20 matches in North Dur- ham, but the group needs the public's support. Secretary Glenys Windsor points out that before things can get rolling, the association needs to hear from girls who would be interested in having a Big Sister and women who would be willing to act as Big Sisters. To qualify, a Big Sister must be 18 or over, display maturity and a responsible life- style and be able to provide opportunities for constructive leisure activities. Which doesn't mean Big Sisters must be rich. As Ms. Windsor, whose son is a Little Brother, explains, the activities the two. people share don't have to be expen- sive. A walk in the park, a swim, a game of checkers or just a chance to talk are activities that many Big and Little Sisters take Big Brothers introduced to DurhamBig Sisters advantage of. Although some . Big Brothers or Sisters take their small friends skiing or to amusement - parks, it isn't necess- ary. It isn't even nec- essary to be with your charge all the time, although it's important for both to see each other on a fairly regular basis --- such as once a week or once every two weeks. "A lot of men and women have the mis- conception that they have to have these little guys with them all the time," Ms. Windsor says. "Well, no, they don't. It's such a small thing, being a Big Brother or Sister, but it's so important to a youngster. It's sharing, and it's something to look forward to." If you're interested in r-- THE SAFETY BIRD ae HEX GF BESAE NIE BPO, (] sony Anns BOOKLET SEND YOUR NAME AND ADDRESS TD.' SAFETY. BOX 4036 PALA ovr A Great Gift-Giving Idea for Mother's Day and Father's Day! OMESTEAD by BALLARD & CARNEGIE LTD PORT PERRY 985-2451 FURNITURE & APPLIANCES On 7A Highway Next to PL Lumber AOE the newly formed Big Sister movement in North Durham, call 985- | Beginners' business n seminar Going into Business? What does it mean to you? If you have enter- tained this ambition,' further questions will arise...Where to locate? What are my goals? Where is my market? How can I finance a business? Will the Government help? Scugog Public Lib- rary presents a three evening series of instruction through the courtesy of the Federal Business Development Bank. Classes will be held Tuesday evenings commencing April 24th. A fee of $30.00 covers all three sessions. Regis- tration can be made by telephone. Numbers are limited to 20 persons. HOSPITAL REPORT For Week ending Mar.29 Admissions ............... 29 Births ........................ 2 Deaths ....................... 2 Emergencies ........... 178 Operations ................ 13 Discharged .............. 21 Remaining ............... 37 Paul Tuttle, Execu- tive Director of Durham Region Community Care Association announced -today that the agency has received funds from the Ministry of Community and Social Services to re- search the need for a new support service. for caregivers. The Association, which provides home support service to over 2,400 - persons in Durham, is aware that many elderly people are being cared for in the homes of children or friends. In some cases, particularly if the eld- erly person is frail, confused or ill, the caregiver's role can be quite stressful. In extreme cases, the care- giver's normal activi- ties are curtailed or New service fo be looked at impossible to conduct due to the demands of their role as caregiver. For example, it is liter- ally impossible for some people to get away for a vacation or even a night out. . Tuttle hopes the study will identify the kinds of support services which would relieve stress for caregivers and perhaps prevent unnecessary institutionalization. Mrs. Vicky Earle is conducting the research for Community Care and is most anxious to hear from caregivers who would agree to a private and confidential interview about their role as caregiver. Care- givers who are interest- ed, should contact their local Community Care Office at 985-8461. Seniors' news by Marion King Ethel Irvine wel- comed everyone to the meeting and then we sang O Canada with Edna Beckett at the piano. Various reports were read and adopted. Several trips were dis- cussed. Woodbine Race Track June 21 and September 21. Club members to be $3.00 non-members $4.00. Ottawa for 2 days and 1 night - $52.00 plus meals. A trip to see a Senior's play on July 4 at Massey Hall is also to be one of Gregory o _Uen' a Wear Lid. PORT PERRY PLAZA 985-8160 --- NEW STORE HOURS: Wl fn Mon to Sat. 9°30to 6; Thurs _& Fri to 9 For further PROTECT AND BEAUTIFY YOUR HOME! Have siding installed before I'm your local Alcan Authorized Dealer. Call for a free quote on installing Alcan aluminum siding. *Viny! Siding also available. MIKE & CHRIS ALLEN ALUMINUM 985-3747 your spring flowers arrive. - Te---- our functions. We then repeated Mizpah Bene- diction. Emmy Cox then entertained us in her usual happy manner. We had a dainty lunch. Volunteers needed at the Villa Port Perry needs you! Volunteers of all ages and descriptions are needed to help enrich the activity program for the senior citizens at Port Perry Villa. Choose your own hours and projects, and bring along as many ideas as you can muster. If you can help out, call Kim at 985-3312. Villa Cathy Robb's CHEAP SHOT