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What's. On in Penetanguishene Train the Trainers workshop set A seminar emphasizing positive courteous and helpful attitudes designed to bring tourists back to an area will be held March 22 and 23. This is a series of pro- vince wide seminars that will be held at Sainte Marie among the Hurons, Midland. Rosalie Pratt will conduct '"'Train the Trainers" workshops which will run from 8:30 - 5:30 both days. Graduates will earn a certificate enabling them to pass on the informa- tion learned to their staff and co-workers. Participants in this seminar must be involved in tourism as operators or owners. Volunteers and students are not included in this particular seminar. Registration is limited and admission is free. For informtion call 526-7838. Events Progress Reports: Students of ESPSS will receive their March Pro- gress Reports March 20. Parents are invited to meet the teachers on Parent-Teacher Interview Night, March 22 from 7 - 9 p.m. Mid-term ex- aminations are scheduled April 11 - 14th. Euchre: Weekly at the Royal Canadian Legion, 13 Simcoe St., Penetang every Monday night at 8. Darts: Weekly at the Royal Canadian Legion, 13 Simcoe St., Penetang every Thursday night at 8. Meetings | Historical: March 21 starting at 8 p.m., the Simcoe County Historical Association will host a public meeting at Sun- nidale Recreation Centre, Sunnidale Road, Barrie. Programme: A pictorial presentation by members of the 78th Fraser Highlanders on _ the history of the Regiment. Calorie Counters: The Pen Trimmers meet every Tuesday in the basement of the Penetang Legion, Simcoe Street at 7 p.m. New members welcome. For information call Lucille 549-7774 after 6 p.m. Learning Disabilities: The Midland Recreation Department and the Lear- ning Disabilities Associa- tion of Huronia will co- sponsor a meeting March 30 at the Midland Civic Centre, 605 Yonge Street. Recreation staff will meet from 2 - 4 p.m. and volunteer workers and parents from 7:30 - 9:30 p.m. Speaker is Mary Ellen Miller, recreation programmer for special needs in Barrie. Everyone welcome. For informa- tion call 526-4855 or 526-4595. Anonymous Meeting: Anonymous meetings for adult children of alcoholism are held every Friday at 8 p.m. at Calvary Baptist Church, King Street, Midland. Any adult from an alcoholic or other dysfunctional family is welcome Al-Anon: Weekly meetings, Tuesday at 8 p.m. in the basement of St. Margaret's Church off Third Street, Midland and Wednesday at 8 p.m. in the basement of St. Ann's Church Robert St., W., Penetanguishene. Big Brothers: Midland- Penetanguishene area Big Brothers Association holds its board of direc- tors meetings the first Monday of each month in the Midcourt building, 522 Elizabeth St., Midland at p.m. For in- formation call 526-5051. Big Sisters: Huronia Big Sisters Association holds its board of directors meetings the second Wednesday of each month at the Family Life Centre on Midland Avenue, Midland at 7 p.m. Horticultural: Penetanguishene Hor- ticultural Society meets every third Tuesday at 8 p.m. in the library on Simcoe Street. Legion: Penetanguishene Branch 68, Royal Cana- dian Legion, holds its general meeting the first Tuesday of every month starting at 8 p.m. Auxiliary: The Royal Canadian Legion Ladies Auxiliary, Branch 68 meets the first Tuesday of every month at 8 p.m. Legion: Executive of the Penetanguishene Branch 68 of the Royal Canadian Legion meet the last Tuesday of every month at the Legion at 7:30 p.m. La Leche: Meetings are held on the second Wednesday of each month to discuss the physical, practical and psychological aspects of nursing from pregnancy through weaning. For in- formation call Lisa Robitaille at 533-3818. Baha'i: The Baha'i Faith is unlike any concept of religion you may have. Why not investigate it? Drop in for coffee and discussion Friday nights at 8, 46 Robert St. E. (at rear), Penetang. Call 549-7297 or 533-3091 for information. Dances St. Patrick's Day: March 18 at the Penetang Legion (Normandy Room). Spon- sored by the Georgian Bay Native Friendship Centre. Doors open at 8 p.m. Cost $6 single; $10 couple. Entertainment by The Phantom Four. Spot dances, door prizes, buffet. Courses Craft: Painting with Pastels for.adults and . teens, 15 years and up. Course offers instruction in drawing and composi- tion as well as Pastel Painting technique. Course runs 8 weeks, April 6 to May 25 every Thurs. from 8 - 10 p.m. at Innisdale Secondary School, 95 Little Ave., Barrie. Instructor: Suzanne Daniels. Registration deadline: March 20. Limited enroll- ment. Call County of Sim- coe Recreation and Special Services Depart- ment 726-9300 ext. 255 or 526-2261 ext. 255. Spon- sored by the Simcoe County Arts and Crafts Association. Huronia Hearing Im- paired: Offer a Level 1 beginner sign language course starting March 22. Course continues every Wed. for 12 weeks at Midland Secondary School, 865 Hugel Ave., Midland from 7 - 9:30 p.m. Instructor: Denise DesRoches. Cost: $53. To register contact Elaine Dempster, Huronia Hear- ing Impaired, 80 Brad- ford Street, Unit 20, Bar- rie, 728-3577. Self-Help Groups Sexual Assault: Adult victims of sexual assault meetings are held the se- cond and fourth Mon- days of every month and open to survivors of sex- ual assault 16 years and older. Members must call to obtain the location where the 7 - 9 p.m. meeting will be held. Refreshments. No charge. Confidentiality is assured. For information call the Rape Crisis Line at 737-0464. Music Harmoniczers: The Huronia Harmonizers, Midland chapter, Society for the Presentation and Encouragement of Barbershop Quartet sing- ing in America meets every Tuesday at 7:30 p.m. in Monsignor Castex School in Midland. Singing: The Simcoe County Connection is a female barbershop song singing group that meets at Elmvale District High School every Tuesday at 7:30 p.m. Members are from Midland, Penetang, Orillia, Barrie and area. For Teens Girls ages 11 - 16: ""The Group" invites girls ages 11 - 16 who have ex- perienced sexual abuse or assault outside the fami- ly system to join weekly meetings. The group of- fers support and sharing of feelings, information and experiences. Come and talk or just listen. For information call the Rape Crisis Line at 737-0464. Al-Alteen: Meetings held Tuesday at 7:30 p.m. at the Salvation Army building, Midland. Kids' Stuff Storyhour: March 18, spring storyhour for preschoolers at the Penetanguishene Public Library starting at 10:30 a.m. Theme: ducks. Ad- mission is free. Preschool: Preschool skating at the Penetanguishene arena Tuesday from 10:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. and Thurs- day afternoon from 1:15 to 2:15. No charge. Guiding: There is a large guiding movement in the Penetanguishene area in- cluding Brownies, Guides, Rangers and Pathfinders. For informa- tion call Lee Arthurs at 526-9670. Beavers: The First Penetanguishene Beavers meet Tuesdays from 6:30 p.m. to-7:30 p.m. in All Saints Hall, Penetanguishene. Nursery: The Huronia Developmental Nursery for Handicapped Children offers programs to-the physically and mentally handicapped children from 2 to 6 years of age. Classes are held five days a week from 9 amt. tO) 2-50), nhs in Room 119 at James Keating Elementary School. Call 549-3455 for information. Figure Skating: Lessons held weekly at the Penetanguishene arena. Nursery: The Les Petits Anges De Penetanguishene Nursery School operates in conjunction with Le Centre D' Activities Fran- caises and the Ministry of Community and Social Services. Classes held from 1 - 3 p.m. Monday and Wednesday. For in- formation call the French Centre, 63 Main St., Penetanguishene, 549-3116. Volunteers Mental Health: The Mental Health Centre Volunteer Association of- fers a variety of programs beneficial to patients, in- cluding a one-to-one visiting program; a used clothing outlet and gift shop;.a food and personal shopping program etc. If you have spare time and are willing to become a volunteer, contact Linda Woods, Volunteer co- ordinator at 549-3181, ext. 2219. Big Brothers: Needs volunteers to offer friend- ship to boys in father- absent homes. If you wouldwlike to help call 526-5051 for information. Big, Sisters: The Huronia_ Big Sisters is looking for volunteers. Call Sue French at 549-3265. Support programs: Volunteers are needed for Meals .on Wheels, Red Cross home support pro- grams and the Night Watch program at Penetanguishene General Hospital. Potential volunteers can call the Georgian Manor or Penetanguishene General Hospital. St. John's Ambulance: Is looking for male and female volunteers. If in- terested call Bev Steele at 526-2673 or write to Box 142, Midland, L4R 4K6. Telecare: Telecare needs volunteers in meeting real human needs in the community. The centre has an annual 50-hour training program starting in September. Anyone in- terested contact 526-7836. Developmental Nursery: The Developmental Nursery is in desperate need of volunteers to help with all aspects of their pre-school programs in Penetanguishene and Midland. For information call Eunice Buck or Sue Constant at 526-4253. Sports Volleyball: The Midland- Huronia Volleyball Club has both men's and women's teams. For in- formation call Jean Goodrow at 534-3018. Skating: Public skating at the Penetanguishene arena, Friday night from 6:15 to 7:45 and Sunday afternoon from 1:15 to 2:45. Admission is 75 cents for students and children, $1 for adults. Skating: Skating for adults on Thursday after- noon from 2:15 to 3:45 at the Penetanguishene arena. No charge. Seniors Skating: Free skating for seniors at the Penetanguishene arena on Thursday afternoons from 2:15 until 3:45. Service Clubs Quota Club: The Quota Club of Huronia is a pro- fessional women's club that meets the first and third Monday of every month at various loca- tions. One Monday is a dinner meeting at 7 p.m. and the other a business meeting at 7:30 p.m. Rotary: Meets Tuesday at 12:15 in the Penetang Legion, 13 Simcoe St. Clubs Camera: The Midland and District Camera Club meetings are the first Monday of every month, October through May in the Wye Marsh Wildlife Centre at 7:30 p.m. Services Diabetes Education: The pharmacy at Penetanguishene General Hospital runs a 2-day diabetes education pro- gram the fourth Wed. and Thurs. of every month. For information call 549-7431. Wendat: Wendat com- munity support programs provides supportive and rehabilitative services in the North Simcoe area, to adults with mental health problems. Housing pro- grams include a medium support residence and a See page 18 May 1 - August 11 (including exams} SPRING/INTERSESSION SEMESTER 1989 Join the growing number of adults starting or continuing their studies part-time at Laurier. You may qualify for any number of our classroom or Telecollege courses. In Simcoe County, Laurier is offering 29 classroom courses plus 18 Televideo courses. Classes are held weeknights in Barrie, Midland and Collingwood, weekends at Georgian College in Barrie and weekdays in Orillia. For those who prefer not to attend formal classroom lectures, Telecollege may be your alternative. At Laurier, there is a course to suit your interests, career, lifestyle and location. Help orient yourself to University credit programs, and discuss future course needs of Midland area students. Join us at our Information Session: Monday, April 3, 1989 Midland Public Library 320 King Street 7:30 - 9:00 p.m. BRING A FRIEND! For a complimentary copy of the Spring/Summer Part-time Studies Course Calendar or for personal assistance -- just call us - we'll be pleased to help you! LOCALLY (Barrie) 737-5345 or toll-free 1-800-265-8866 Ext. 4447 OFFICE OF PART-TIME STUDIES AND CONTINUING EDUCATION * WILFRID LAURIER UNIVERSITY 75 University Avenue West, Waterloo, Ontario NZL 3C5 Wednesday, March 15, 1989, Page P17