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According to Klein, since it started 12 years ago, the association has been involved in planning and development issues, and liaises with the Town of Oakville on residents’ concerns. GARA, well known for its annual neighborhood celebration - Summerfest - plays more than a social role in the community. “Education and sChool issues are very much part of GARA’s life now,” said Klein. The association also works with local churches and is “committed now to focusing and working with teens,” he For a two-year $10 family member- ship, residents get a chance to have a voice in Glen Abbey by working through the association, he said. By CHERYL ELLIOT Special to the North News “GARA is a legal entity and it must have representation,” said the associa- tion’s president Stephen Klein. “It also has to have flmds to do the things we do.” The association is hoping to boost Its membership from 1,490 to 3,000 during its two-week blitz. About 180 volunteers will start knocking on doors in Glen Abbey on Saturday (Oct. 2nd) to solicit member- ships for the Glen Abbey Residents Association (GARA). V. _._>__..,v Umm_®z . >mmEm=0m . mrmofiorém . >zO§>Emz>v< oiMANlCURES o PEDICURES o FACIALS GLEN OAKS MEMORIAL GARDENS Mississauga/Camille lfalllll §Dceciia||ls HA/[? 8. A55 THEI/C peaaeofmindwerrwdealltheimportant deczswns m advance together; and at our own converuent hme. Amt we sekcted a monthly payment plan that suited our budget" 'Tre-Rlanning rovided us with the benefit of knowmg that t post of semtces we selected will never be subject to mflatwn We ehmmated the chance of overspendmg and reduced the bulden on our family members " l £1:ng Livingande- P Makes lt Happen! PEACE OF MIND "qunning our cemetery ementsahead of tzme made _so much_sen§e_ or our own 257-1100 PEWEW’QWPW'BZGMW Forme of Ric-:05, Julie would Ii e lo welcome all her clients To come and see her 01‘ her. new locofion. WELCOME JUUE! GARA has planted mature trees in the community, co-ordinated effoxts to maintain the trail system, and this spring placed seven benches in neighborhood “We are not a political group,” he said. “We are a residents’ group which is committed to the betterment of Glen Abbey.” Glen Abbey residents who sign up with GARA will receive a coupon book for local merchants worth $10 and the chance to win a cellular phone. Other GARA business arising fiom its September monthly meeting held ear- lier last month includes: The executive of the association con- sists of a president and 15 directors. GARA’ is a member of the Federation of Oakville Residents’ Groups. Klein nwds more canvassers for the membership drive. He can be reached at 827-6777. Klein was quick to point out that GARA is not a ratepayers group. Glen Abbey Residents Association GA - David Gimza of Greenbriar dee was nominated and confirmed to the GARA board. Gimza â€" a Glen Abbey resident for four yearsâ€" will face elec- lions at the GARA annual general meet- ing next year. The most innovative Concept in home oflice design. Show room visits by appointment Sometimes" you just have to say. I E [IE I EOFFICE| 266 Robinson Street, Oakville, Ontario La] 1 G6 Fax (.905) 849-5741 Enough is Enough. cocoon IHC. - GARA supports an initiative by the Royal Canadian Golf Association to rename the portion of Dorval Drive between the QEW and Upper Middle Road to Glen Abbey Drive. Klein said 464-3575 IMORHIHG*5TAR TAEKwowDo OPEN HOUSE SPECIAL IYEAR MEMBERSHIP ' Ciasssavailable 7 days/wk WSaQOIiZOIfly 11:30 am. f6 5:00 pm. Denwnstrations at 1 3 pm. LearntheOIigimd! 1410 SpeelsRoai, Unit#5°847-8955 WfiOth -AA V; be was approached by the association 1-: this summer, and, after polling membersi of the board and the community, found < there was no objection to the name 3 change. L- 3 [ll] +G.ST 31999?” (Non Members Only)