Head of women‘s support centre has world of experience for role udy Henderson does not crave the Then, the family packed up and went to J Africa. It was the ‘60s and Kenya had just gained independence. Clare was sent to teach under the auspices of CIDA (Canadian Industrial Development Agency). For five limelight but neither does she shy away from it. Now in her fifties she seems incredibly wellâ€"centred, funny, conâ€" cerned and still very curious. Warm and outgoing, she laughs easily and speaks » " K aren ALTON years he did just that, while Judy got kneeâ€" candidly. deep in volunteer work, raising money for "It‘s odd, isn‘t it? I don‘t feel very old, but a the local orphanage, putting on plays and I have grown children (and two grandchilâ€" But let‘s go back to the beginning. Judy _ helping in her children‘s school. dren)," she said over coffee in her comfortâ€" Was born and raised in the national capital She says, "I loved it. The whole thing was able home on Spruce Street. "How can this with one younger sister. Her parents divorced . wonderful, and we really had a sense of conâ€" be?" when the two girls were little, leaving mom, . tribyuting." How indeed. It‘s a long story but someâ€" _ Audrey, to struggle with their upbringing. The climate was lovely, the people great, body has to tell it. They were tough times in Ottawa, Judy _ and bonus, she adds, "I think the experience Henderson is a woman of many hats, and recalls, moving from flat to flat, barely keepâ€" paq a major stabilizing effect on our marâ€" yes, many faces. A Sheridan College teacher, _ 198 their heads above water. .. riage." a feminist, a performer in local theatre, and a _ _ She went from high school to a secretarial _ Coming back to Canada was a shock, longâ€"time community volunteer, the Oakville job with the Federal government and escaped _ "cylture shock" she calls it. Clare found a resident of over 20 years is now (in her spare _ !0 SWitzerland on a nearly twoâ€"year goOvemâ€" _ position with the Halton Board of Education time) chairing the Board for WISCOH °Dt assignment as part of a trade mission. and the family found a house in Oakville. (Women‘s Information and Support Centre Returning to Ottawa she met her future _ Judy was pregnant again, feeling restless and of Halton). Her life is full. husband, a Carleton University grad,â€"at @a _ unhappy. The early ‘70s were restless times Along the way Judy has raised three chilâ€" friend‘s wedding. Clare landed a teaching _ for women in general, as feminism reared its dren and managed to stay married to the _ POSition in a town near Peterborough and _ jmpatient head; Henderson was just plain _ me man, high school teacher and theat Judy started having babies in quick succesâ€" _ "Ionegome" in a cold, new tOwn. Judy Henderson:feminist chairs board for ;?;ff CTare Hen der:or?.o kale sion, first a boy and then a girl. s women‘s support centre. _ (Photo by Riziero Vertolli) (See ‘ Henderson‘ page 10) FREE V S with the purchase of a TRIO SPECIAL Choose From * Chicken Salad * Seafood Salad * Roast beef Cheese * Ham Cheese * Smoked Meat Plus tax The hearing instrument you won‘t notice you‘re wearing... ...and neither will anyone else. If you have difficulty hearing, Philips has exciting news for you. A new hearing instrument that is completely invisible in use. The new XP is actually worn in the auditory canal itself. Making it unobtrusive, exceptionally comfortable,and completely secure. AUTHORIZED DISPENSERS LAKESHORE HEARING AID PARAMEDICAL HEARING CENTRE SERVICES 827â€"2902 849â€"7888 22 Lakeshore Rd. W. 119 Jones St., Bronte #4 Oakville 3 3 To find out for yourself how you can benefit from the unique XP, just consult your Philips Hearing Instruments specialist for individual, professional advice. The new Philips XP. The invisible pathway to natural hearing ommc y L * SMOKE FREE ENVIRONMENT DO“ U'S® * FAMILIES WELCOME e NO ROCK MUSIC 588 Kerr Street _ 216 Lakeshore Road E. Qaktown Plaza Towne Square fl A e knOH S EenAE VcE 60W 0) trea\ to 1 0 € O se B < 6 $ § ® 3 5 5 € # _4 w c«