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Waterloo Chronicle (Waterloo, On1868), 21 Nov 1979, p. 9

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Elsie Campbell, executive directorz’coordinator of the Kitchener-Waterloo Region- al Folk Arts Multicultural Centre, Kitchener. was guest speaker at the No- vember meeting of the St. Louis Catholic Women's League. Waterloo. The centre comprises over 60 ethnic clubs. ranging from 15 to 1500 members each, that use the facilities of the downtown office, meeting room, reading room. library. and a larger hall suitable for ethnic danc- mg lessons and practice. language lessons m some of Dr. Gordon Slethaug (left). University of Waterloo EngllSl’l proressor. Is “an '"'"t'""""'"". '_'"""""'" Loemer. a full-time student at UW in the master of philosophy program. Miss Loetfiqr recently won the David D. Belt: memorial award for her paper on the English poets John Donne and Ben Jonson. The award is in memory of a former UW graduate English student who was killed white on his way home to Stratford for the Christmas holidays, in 1976. " is intended to recognize excellence in graduate level study in poetic technique. Parents of the late David Benz, Mr. and Mrs. A. David Betta. Stratford. were present for the award ceremony. CWL meeting features speaker Waterloowill host thel980 National Ringmto finals next Apr 1013 _ The tournament will at- tract approximately 375 team members and offlcmls from across Canada Players range m age from 13 to 20 voars Younger iiinstyuti Gill FTING gap}. trttHGFh 7 KING ST N., WATERLOO Above Stag Novelties Waterloo to host ringette finals STAG NOVELTIES 7 KING ST. N. WATERLOO 886-4500 q SANTA COSTUME RENTAL q CHRISTMAS NOVELTIES 0 CARDS AND GAG GIFTS Open Mon to Fr, Toto 9 Sat IO to 6 p m Nttttt Loret'rn 886-1031 the 39 languages represent- ed by the membership. and large group mgetings. . The aim of the centre is to preserve the folk-art heri- tage of the peoples of Cana- da, to foster creative ex- pression of these arts. and to further the cause of good inter-group relationships through the media of folk arts, displays of ethnic ar- tifacts and writing. in a year-round effort in com- munity activities The dis- plays are shown at the cen- tre's annual ethnic festival Objectives of the Centre Include “a commitment to players will he tnlletted m local homes while hotels and motels will be used for older players and officials. ac- cording to June Tlessen, past-president of Rmgette Canada Last year thc tournament was held In Winnipeg. Man of Waterloo English professor, is soon congratulating Sheryl “ - ‘- " --- - -- __--__ -----" ' initiate and maintain per- sonal contact wig. and to assist in determining and meeting the needs of each member group. Information on community municipal, provincial. and federal go- vernment services. and events of interest is made available to all members." Mrs, Campbell quoted a former cabinet minister of West Indian birth as saying. “Multiculturalism should not. and must not, be i, st- tuauon where ethnic groups maintain their cultural idem tlty because they are alien- ated. Isolated. oppressed. ostramzed, categorized or manipulated on account of a particular cultural back- ground" There are translation and interpretation sewn-es at the centre, where nnc can learn any language Compu- (ability within the orgamza- hon dispels any prejudice or ramsm Immigrants must not hide their heritage. but learn about It. be enriched by It. and ho proud of n i"iiii,!hii,ii'i'iiiiii Business discussed inelud- ed the CWL annual mission and bake sale later in the month to which proceeds are divided equally between development and peace and the Peruvian Missions, and the December meeting at which time a collection will be taken for The Pontifical Missions for Children in lieu of a gift exchange. Here's proof that our “no promises - just results" program really works. Our clinics are for men and women who want to lose weight effectively. without fasting or fad diets. You re supervised by professionals who are dedicated to helping you lose 20. 40, 60 pounds or more safely in a matter of weeks. What's more important is that we teach you how to maintain that weight loss indefinitely. Our program has been successful because our clients have been Call today for your free consultation, there's no obligation. “I am glad I mined the Profession- ai Weight Control Chmc, Have Med many diets before but none were as successful or as easy to follow I would recommend It highly Thanks to the staff for helping me reach my goal WEIGHT Loss OF 22 LBS. m s WEEKS_ No Contracts. fasting or special exercrses No promrses - just results to 7 p.m. Monday to Friday Master Charge/Visa Also in Toronto Ai 'atérioo Chronic”. Wednesday, November Virginia R. Kitchener, Ont. The Waterloo Pottery Workshop holds its annual Christ. mas sale on Saturday, Dec. " at Hilliard Hall, First United Church in Waterloo. ManyMe'signs and techniques will be featured - everything from eggcups to sculptural pieces. A public preview will take place on Friday, Nov. 30 at Hilliard Hall. Pottery is not sold at the preview but it is an excellent "iiriGrutitr "to browse and vievi the pieces. CHRISTMAS IS A SENSA TIONAL LOOK t Christmas solo Doc. Make gift giving extra personal by showing someone you really care 147 Ontario St. N. Kitchener A gift certificate for long and beautiful custom finger nails THE TOTAL LOOK 742-2321 Especially for her Corporation Square 21,1979 - P5999

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