BRIEF THERAPY Children's Aid Societies of Durhama Region, Northumberland and Kawatha-Haliburton are sponsoring a two-day seminar on I rief Therapy,' Oct. 18 and 19 at the Holiday Inn, Oshawa. James Duvaîl and Christopher Wheeler of the Brief Therapy Training Centres-International will offer an introduction te the basic concepts and techniques of 'Brief Therapy,'9 a way of thinldng about problems, solutions and people's innate abilities 'and resources. (Approach focuses- on people's competence rather than their deficits, their strengths rather than. their weaknesses, their possibilities rather- than their limitations). Registration fee is $85 per person ($75 for each person iný groupe of six or more). To register or for more information contact Brenda McConnell' or Mary Ciardullo at (905) 433-1551. DOLLARS AND SENSE Information on planning financial future will be given on Monday, Oct., 24, 7:30 te 9:30 .m., at the VWhitby Free MAethodiat Church, Founders Hall (use the back door), 1916 Rosland Rd. E. There is. no cost, no sales promotion. For more information call 725-1280. KARAOKE NIGHT The James House Durham will hold a karaoke night te raise funds for an AIDS hospice in Durham Region on Saturday, Oct. 15, 8 p.m. te 1 a.m. at St. Andrew's Community Centre, 46 Exeter Rd., Ajax. Tickets $8 in advance, $10 at door. For more information calI (905) 686-5242. ONE PARENT FAMILLES The Oshawa One Parent Fam- ilies Association will meet on Tuesday, Oct. '18, 8 p.m., at 432 Simcoe St. S., -Oshawa for a wine-tasting. For more informa- tion call 729-1011 or 432-2684. DRAVA The Durham Region Associa- tion of Volunteer Aaministration will- meet on Thursday, Oct. 13, noon te .2 p.m., at Northview Community Centre, 150 Beatrice St. EF., Oshawa. Meetings are for an% organization that manages volunteers. MEETING The Durham Chaptor of the Canadian Cystic Fibros Foundation will hold its monthly meeting on Monday, Oct. 17, 8 p.m., at the Kinsmen Community Centre, 109 Coiborne St. W., Oshawa. For more information about the chapter, caîl 668-1599. SAVE LYNDE MARSH The Save Lynde Marsh citi- zens' committee will hold an 'Awareness and Information Day' on Saturday, Oct. 15 1lto 6 p.m at the Whitby Puiilic Librar main branch, 405 Dundas St. . There will- be photographs, a slide show, maps of the sanctu- ary "vision," and memberships will be available. DINNER MEmEING 1 The Gerontological Nursingi Association, Durham Chapter wiii hold its annual dinner meeting, *Monday, Oct. 17, 6:30 p.m., at the French Cultural Centre, Hilîside Avenue, Oshawa. Guest speaker is Why General Hospital vice-president Marc Kealey. Cost is $20 per person. For tickets cal Sandra Clark (668-5851), Catherine Lofsky (576-5711, ext. 3226) or Connie Ccli (668-7457). WELLNESS SYMPOSIUM A Focus on Wellness symnpo- sium, showing natural, holistic ways to achieve and maintain wellness, will be held on Sunday, Oct. 23, 8:30 a.m. to 7 p.m., at the Holiday Inn, Oshawa. There will be many speakers, including registered therapist Joyce Bishop cf Whitby, and representatives fromn Whitby's newly established Taoist Tai Chi Society. Ten per cent of proceeds go te, Simncoe Hall Settlement Hcuse wcmen's weliness centre. Passes for the day are $39 at the door, $35 in advance. Hegistration* forms are available at local health food stores and libraries, or by calling 721-1887. LNn .ofit communitygroupe whlch are baed ln Whltby or have a subetantial WhltbY membershlp may mplace the r upoomlng meetings or actIvwles on this page at no cost. attI~ PAIGE CARDINAL, 2, of Oshawa with Plaza in' Whitby recently. The dogs are Charlie, one of the St. John Ambulance porpular with patients and residents in "therapy"' dogs that were at Kendalwood hospitais and nursing homes. Photo by Maurice Pifher, Whitby Free Press FUNDRIS1NG DANCE The Oshawa- Durham Rape Crisis Centre will hold the third annual fundraising dance on Friday, Oct. 21 at Woodview Community Centre, 151 Cadillac St. N., Oshawa. Tickets are $7 per person and can be purchased by calling (905) 725-2241 and leaving a message for Dawn or Maija. Entertainment by Mirror/irror. Money raised is for à program for those aged 2 te 16 -who have been Eexually assaulted (the centre receives funding for those aged 16 and older). STAMP CLUB The Oshawa Stamp Club will meet on Tuesday, Oct. 18, 7 p.m., in the cafeteria at O'Neill CVI. Guests, collectors are welcome. For more information call 728- 2599. CAR RALLY A car rally will be held on Sunday, Oct. 23, in Whitby and Oshawa to raise funds for the Children's Aid Society of Dur- ham Region's child treatment and protection (from sexual abu.se) fund. The rally begins. at 1 p.m. at the Durham Region headquarterslcourhouse building at 605 Rossland Rd. E. and ends at Tailgate Charlies in Oshawa where there will be door prizes, raffles and a grand prize as part of a celebration. Entry fee, which includes driver and navigator T- shirts, is $55 for 'Round the Region for the Children of Dur- ham.' For more information cal Mary at 905-433-155 1, ext. 2273. CHRONIC FATIGUE The Durham Region Chronic FatiguelM.E. Support Group will meet on Wednesday, Oct. 19, 7 p.m., at A.E. King Memorial Complex, Kingsway Collège, Oshawa. For more information caîl Renee Leahy at 655-4398. SUPPORT GROUP The Durham Down's Syndrome Association, whicli provides information and support for families, -of individuals with Down's Syndrome, will meet on Tuesday, Oct. 18, 7:30 p.m., at Whitby Baptist Church, 411 Gilbert St. E., Whitby. Guest will be Tom Ensthope, speaking on 'Grieving.' Refreshments will be provided. For more information, calI 579-0187. COIN CLUB The Oshawa & District Coin Club will meet on Sunday, Oct. 16, 12:30 p.m., at the Arts Resource Centre, behind Oshawa City Hall. For more information caîl Earl at 728-1352. LETJKEMIA MEETING The Durhami branch of the Leukemia Research Fund cf Canada will hold a general meeting,. Monday, Oct. 17, 7:30 p.m., Northview branch cf the Oshawa Public Library. Guest speaker is Linda James, bone marrow transplant nurse from the Hospital For Sick Children. For more information cal 436-5848. SDA KINSHIIP The local chapter cf SDA Kinship is starting up te provide support to Seventh-Day Adventist gays, leshians and bisexuals. For more information caîl (905) 432-2867. YARD SALE The Town cf Whitby will hold a giant yard sale on Saturday, Oct. 15, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., between the municipal building and Whitby Civic Recreation Com- lex, te raise. funds for the United Way caîmtpaigri. COMPUTER ENTIIUSIASTS The Durham PC Users' Club will meet on Thursday, Oct. 13, 7 to 10 p.m., CAW Local 222 Hall, 1425 Phillip Murray Ave., Oshawa. There will be a Dell Computers - hardware demon- stration. Cail Bruce Laycraft at 728-9351 or Linda Netten 623-2787 for more information. ANNUAL CRAFI' SALE The Rose cf Durham, which provides sup port service te young parents will hold its annual craft sale on Oct. 13, 14 and 15 at the Pickering Town Centre. CHRISTMAS'CRAYiT SHOW A Christmas craft-show will be held Saturday, Oct. 22, 10 a.m. te 4 p.m., Port Perry Hli gh School and R.H. Cornish Public Sehool, featuring more than 150 craft displays, tea room and babysitting. For information cal 985-9605. DANCING WITH MOOSE The Women cf the Moose Lodge will hcld a country-style, dance, Sunday Oct. 23, 2 te 6 p.m., at 731 Wilson Rd. S., Oshawa. Music by Shades of Silver Band. There are prizes and. hot food available. Admission $4 per person. Non-members welcome. For more information caîl 666-1449 or 728-5630. IRIAD INJU.RY Head Injury Association cf Durham Region will hold a support group meeting, Wednesday, Oct. 19, 7:30 p.m., 459 Bond St. E., Oshawa. Survivors group on main floor, family and caregivers group upstairs. Everyone welcome. If you need assistance with transportation caîl 723-2732. PANCAKE BREFASTf The Whltby Seniors' Activity Centre, 801 Brock St. S., will hold a pancake breakfast in celébration of Good, Neighbour Week (Oct. 10-16) on Saturday, Oct. 15, 9 a.m. te noon. A compléte pancake and sausage breakfast with juice, tea or coffe will be available. for' $3. The récipient of this year's Good Neighbour of thé Year Award as, well as Good Neighbour Business Awards will be announced. FMAL AZAARt The residents cf Providence Place will hold their annual fal bazaar on Saturday, Oct. 22, il a.m. te 3 p.m., at Providence Place, 100 Glen H-ilI. Dr. S., Wbitby., Homemade soup, bun and tea/coffee for, $3.25. There will be a large selection of crafts, baked goods, plants, woodcrafts, white elephant table, etc. The draw for the raffle will be at 2 p.m. LA LECIJE La Leche Leage Whitby will hold a breastfeeding support meeting on Thursday, Oct. 13, 9:30- a.m. Topic is 'Advantages of Breastfeeding .to Mother and Baby.' Caîl 23-0542 for maore information, including location of meeting. PANCAKE BREAKFAST Whitby is celebrating Good Neighbours Week (Oct. 10-16). with a pancake breakfast at the* Whitby Seniors' Activity Centre on Saturday, Oct. 15 from 9 a.m. toe noon. Admission is $3 and those who bring a neighbour will get in for haif price. Witby's Good Neighbour of the Year will be announced and there will be displays and information on how to get involved with good neighbours. -For further information, caîl 668-1424. BETIER BREATING for adults suff'ering from chronic lung disease, the Lu#g Association offers. a group support programn every three weeks On Tuesdays, 1:30 te 3:30 p.m., at the- Lung Association office,- 40 King St. W., suite 300, Oshawa. On Oct. 18 there will be 'Roduce allergens at honte' with Dr. Allan Carter. Pre-regitration for each session is requied. For mèore information call436-1046. The Whitby Healers Association presents 'Healing Nature's Way, Thursday, Oct. 13, 10 a.m. to 10 p.m., at Cormack Station, 250 Hickory St. S.,' Whidtby.,There will be lectures, meditation and healing. For more information eall 668-4311. TH1E EVADERS Emerson Lavender presents 'The Evaders,' Wednesday, Oct. 19, 7 p.m., at the McLaughlin Public Library auditorium, 65 Bngot St., Oshawa, featuring true stories of downed Canadian airmen in World War II and civilians who helped them escape. FREE-NET Fundraising has begun this month for Durham F'ree-Net, a proposed informà tion network or the region, that will go on- line to the public next year (post- oned from October1 this year). Businesses are being asked to provide used equipment and finaricial support for camnpaigri, centered on the sponsorship of 450 Alex terminais donated by Bell Canada. Volunteers are also needed te help with fundraising. For more information eall John Norman at 725-9633. Atthe 1resource centre STUDlY GROUP The study group, 'Positive Discipline for Singre Parents,' will be offered at St. Catherine of Siena School, 15 Bennett Ave., starting Thursday, Oct. 20, 6:45 to 8:45 p.m., for eight sessions. To register, caîl the Family Education Resource Centre of Kinnrk at 433-0386, ext. 26. lqw w '--qmmmý I ~