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~~1 Page 12, Whitby Free Press, Wednosclay, Septomber 14, 1994 SUPPORT GROUP The Durham Down's Syndrome Association, which provides information and support for families of individuals with Down's Syndrome, will ho held Tuesday, Sept. 20, 7:30 p.m., at Whitby Baptiat Church, 411 Gilbert St. E., Whitby. Ouest will b. Marilla Burk, speaking on 'Improving Your Child's Intelligibility.' Refreshments will b. provided. For more information, cail 579-0187. ARTHIUTS AQUATIC Registration is ý underway for the Arthritis aquatic prograin at the Whitby Civic- recreation complex, 555 Rossland Rd. E., WVhitby. Classes will ho held on Wednesday from 3 ta 4 p.m. starting Sept. 21. The fee is $35 'for the classes one day par week for 10 weeks.The Arthritis Society offers the program at pools in Bowmanville, Oshawa, Whitby and Ajax. For more information or ta, register, caîl the Arthritis Society at (905) 434-7221. ONE PARENT FAàMS The Oshawa chapter of the One Parent Familles Association will meet on Tuesday, Sept. 20, 8 p.m., at 432 Simcoe St. S. Al single parents welcome. Cal 432-2684 or 728-1011 for further details.. AhMESTY The Oshawa chapter of Amnnesty International will hold its fi-st meeting of the 1994-95 year tanight (Wednesday). Amnnesty is a world-wide organization working for human rights, and specifically on behaîf of prisoners of conscience. Amnnesty International is a non-partisan, non-denominational group, and welcomes new members. Anyone interested in ifinding out more about Amnesty, phono 579-6789. SCIZOPIP6NICS Ontario Friends of Schizo- phrenics, Durham chapter, wilI meet tonighit <Wednesday), 7 ta 9 p .,in the auditorium of build- ing 30, Whitby Psychiatrie Hos- pital. For more information cali 404-1301. EDUCATION FORUM The Durham Region District Health council wilI hold an education forum on Friday, Sept. 16, 2 ta, 4 p.m., at Fairview Lodge auditoriume, 623 Dundas St. W., Whitby. Ouest speaker will ho Dr. Michael Rachlis, who.will ciscuss 'New Rules, New Tools: Developing appropriate roles for a new health care system.' Anyone wishing ta attend is asked ta cal the council at (905) 433-4262 due te limited seating available. EART & STROKE Durham Region chapters of the Heart & Stroke Foundation will hold a 'Women, Heart & Stroke Breakfast Symposium' on Thursday4 Nov. 3 at Le Gala in Whitby. Ouest speakers will ho Dr. Michael Fr-eeman, senior researcher and cardiologist at St. Michaels' Hospital, and Corinne Hodgson, from the corTorate research departmnent of the Heart & Stroke Foundation of Ontario. The symposiuis be1iing ONE PARENT FAMMIES The Oshawa chapter of the One Parent Familles Association will hold *a soial/dance on Saturday, Sept. 17. Ail welcome. CaIl 432-2684 or 728-1011 for further details. VIDEO.& GAMES NIGHT The Christian Lifo Centre will hold a video and games night at the corner. of Rowland and Ravenscroft roads in Ajax, Sept. 17, 7 p.m. For more information cail Verna, (Oshawa), at 728-9720. SUPPORT GROUF For emokers at every stage of quitting, the Lung Assocation offers an ongoing group support program every Monday from 7 to 9 p.m. in Oshawa. Cail 436-1046 for more information on the free service. JAMES HOUSE James House Durham will hold its next public meeting tonight (Wednesday) 7:30 -p.m. at St. Andrew's United Church, 71 Simcoe St. S., corner of Bruce Street, Oshawa. Volunteers are needed for board of directors, fundraising, ticket selling and more. For more information cal (905) 686-5242. BIG SISTERS ig Sisters NOW wilI hold its monthly volunteer orientation session on Wednesday, Sept. 21, 7 ta 9 p.m. at 179 King St. E., Oshawa. Cali 436-0951 for more information on how ta become a big sister -- more than 40 young people are waiting. PICNIC The Catholic Women's League Durham SW Regional picnic will be held on Sunday, Sept. 18 at Knights of Columbus Park, Ritson Road North, Oshawa. The park wiIl open at 10:30 a.m. Cost i$5per car (plus a looney for a 50/50 draw). Holy mass will be celebrated outside at noon with refreshments ta follow. Activities will begin at 1:30 p.m. for abildren. Time for eating and socializing wil ho between 4:30 and 6 p.m. followed by a campfire and singsong. Bring lunch and lawn chair. PRESCHOOL PLAYGROUP 'Roots & Wings' smafl groups inean childi-en really do develop friendships. Creative program enhances» learning through play with games, crafts, stories, etc., Monday ta Fidy, 9 ta 11:30 a.m. Enroîl now for September. Cal Melody at 668-1928. CBAFT & BAKE SALE The Seniors Social Club will hold a craft, bake and white elephant sale Saturday, Sept. 24, 9 a.m. ta 1 p.m., at Harvest Place, 102 Rossland Rd. W., Whitby. Donations to the white elephant table would be appreciated. Atthe tresource centre [ CLOTHIING SALE Tho Durham Region Parents of Multiple Biiths Association will hold the semi-annual lothing, tay and baby equipment sale Saturday, Sept. 24 at Kingsview United Chui-ch, 505 Adelaide St. E., Oshawa from 9 a.m. to, noon. Gently used clothing from newborn sizes up ta, size 14, plus maternity clothes, baby' e'uiment, tays and crafts will ho sold. Snacks, baked goods and drinks will ho available. For more information, caîl (909) 686-2395 or (905) 432-6007. ARTERITISSUPPORT The Juvenilé Arthritis Support Gi-ou p will meet at Grandview Rehabilitation and TIreatinent Centre, 600 Townline Rd., Oshawa from 7 ta 8:30 p.m. on Monday, Sept. 26. Guest speaker will ho Karen Chiang and Peter Mei-aw, pharmacists from Oshawa General Hospital. This is a support group for parents of childi-en with arthritis, teenagers and .'young, adiÙlts are welcome. For more information çontact Pat (905) 434-7032 or Roblyn Heaney (905) 434-7221. CHAD ROBERGE, with big brother Louis Mainville looking on, presents Whitby Mayor Tom Edwards with one of 42 Big Brother tree-growing kits. Big Brothers Association of Oshawa.-Whitby, celebrating ils 251h anniversary, is asking Edwards 10 distribute the 'tree of hope' kits t0 remind pole of the 42 boys waiting for a big brother. September us Bug Brothers' Month across Canada and the local group hop s 1 reduce that waiting lisIta zero before the mont h us over. Photo tty Mark Reesor, Whltby Free Press BREATHING MADE EASY The Lung Association of Durham Region's Breathe Easy progi-am for adults with respiratary disease begins on Friday, Sept. 23. The course is offered free of charge and will i-un for seven.consecutive sessions on Wednesday and Friday afternoons at the Whitby Seniors' Activity Centre.- For moi-e information, or ta pre-register, contact the centre at 668-1424 or the Lung Association office it 436-1046. DINNER-DANCE An East Coast dinner-dance will ho held Saturday, Sept. 17, at the Knights of Columbus Hall, 133 Brock St. N., Whitby. F'resh Glace Bay lobster will ho served. Cost is $25 par person. For tickets calI 430-9621 or 666-1071. SOGH The Save Oui- General Hospi- taI committee will meet on Tues- day, Sept. 20, 7:30 p.m., at the Whitby municipal building, comn- mittee room 2. Ail are welcome to attend meetings. For more information cail 655-4342. EDUCATION FORUM The Durham Region District Health Council will hold an education forum, F'riday, Sept. 16012 ta 4 p.m. at Faii-view Lodge auditorium, 623 Dundas St. W., Whiitby. Topics include developing i-oles for a new health care systemn with guest speaker Dr. Michael Rachlis. RSVP by Sept. 9 at (905) 433-4262. HEAD INJURY The Head Injury Association of Durham Region will hold a support group meeting, Wednesday, Sept. 21 at 7:30 p.m. at 459 Bond St. E., Oshawa. Everyone welcome. Foi- transportation, caîl 723-2732. KINSMEN MEETING The Kinsmen Club of Whitby will meet on Tuesday, Sept. 20, 6:30 p.m., at the Whitby Inn, Hopkins Street. For more information, cail 668-5206. PIRESCHOOLPROGRAMS Preschool pi-ograma will ho offei-ed by the Oshawa YWCA this faîl. Programs include 'Dynamic Duos' (play, games, guest speakers), for ages 3 to 12 'months; 'Saturday Playschoo' (games, crafts and activities), up t 5;'Little Cookie Monstera' readiness), ages 3 to 5 .Fo more information, caîl 576-8880O. CREEK RESCUE Green Streets Canada, the Whitby parks and recreation department and local naturalista are inviting residents ta parti*ci- pate in 'Corhott Creek Rlescue,', planting a wildlife greenway through Whitby, on Saturday, Sept. 17, starting at 9 a.m. Muf- fins and juice will ho provided, bring workgoves and a shovel. Take Thickson Road south of the 401 ta Wentworth and follow the signa. For moi-e information cal 725_2116. TERRY FOX RUN The Terry Fox Run ta i-aise funds for cancer research will ho held from the Civic Recreational Centre in Whitby on Sunda, Sept. 18. Star Burger on Brock Street North is holding a barbe cue for participants at the Civie, and pi-oceeds from ice cream sales at the store on Sunday will go toward. the Terry Fox fund. F or more information caîl Mari- lyn Peck at 666-2888. FUN DAY The YMCA Family Resource Centre at 250 Michael Blvd., Whitby will hold 'Fun Day' on Saturday, Sept. 24, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. There will be games, barbe- cue, raffle, garage sale (tables can ho rentad for $10) and birth- day cake. Caîl 666-4794. CAR WASH A car wash will ho held on Saturday, Sept. 17, 10 a.m. ta 4 p.m., at the Rebel OGas Station, Thickson Road and Dundas Street, Whitby, te i-aise funds -for 'Save the Lyncde Mai-h.' For more information caîl 668-1317. CHROMO FATIGUE The Durham Region Chronic Fatigue SyndromelM.E. Support Group will meet on Wednesday, Sept. 21, 7 p.m., at A.E. King Memorial Complex, Kingsway College, Oshawa. For more infor- mation. caîl Renee at 655-4398. BREAST CANCER Reach to Recovery, breast cancer support group, meets Thursday, Sept. 15 from 7 to 9 p.m. at the Family Trust building, southeast corner of Bayly and Finley in Ajax. For more information calI the Cancer Society, West Durham Unit at (905) 686-1516. EXERCISE GLASS An exorcise class will ho held on Tuesday and Thursday, 9:30 ta 11:30 a.m., Sept. 13 ta Dec. 8, at Hly Fam-ily Parish Hall, 91 RiblesaleDrY Whitby. Cost is $55 for two morninga, $40 for one monn.For more infomtn calBib728-4863. SENIORS' DANCE The fi-st seniors' dance of the faîl season will ho held at the Whitby Seniors' Activity Centre, 801 Brock St. S., Saturday, Se t. 17. Music will be provided y Brian Smith and there will ho a cash bar, door prizes and a light lunch served. Doors open at 7:30 p.m., dancing starts at 8 p.m. Admission is $4 at the door. Members only. Membership for those aged 55 and over is $6 and can ho obtained at the centre from "ý8:30 a.m. ,ta 4:30 p.m. Mondày te Friday. LING WELL P¶IOGItAM The Lung Association of Durham is holding their 'Breathe Easy Program' for aduits with the building committee. There will ho a presentation at 1:30 p.m. by the architeet and an opportunity te provide input and ask questions until 4 p.m. CalI 668-1424 for further information. We meet at the Family Reatt Building at the South West corner of ickory St. and Dundas St. East at 7:0Opm on aternate Monday evenings. Detaits of the program for each meeting will be given in the "What's On" feature in this newspaper. For more information please cati Peter at (905) 430-0823.