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Christmas is the time of year friends and relatives share with one another the spirit of the yuletide sea- son. Yet for some, this season can be the most desolate time of year. Unemploy- ment, sickness and lack of money keep many families from enjoying the holiday. But through the unflag- ging efforts of local service agencies, the less fortunate residents in K-W can antici- pate a more joyous time. Kitehener's House of Friendship is currently pre- paring over 1,200 food hampers for area families. Those are in requests alone, and more orders are still coming in, said organizer Helen Epp. Last year 66 schools col- lected 11,000 items for the hampers which include juice, baked beans, cookies, peanuts, apples, candy, cheese spread, margarine, potatoes plus a coupon for either milk or a turkey." "rt'sVertainly an in- crease over last year," she said in a recent interview. Services like the Waterloo Young Men's Club and the area Lions volunteer their time every year to distrib- ute the hampers a week before Christmas to local families. Toys are collected each to all our customers and friends From the Management and Staff of Me my Christmas Happy New Year 496 Weber St. N. 886-943tL, ommunity rallies around needy A Very and a year at McDonald restau- rants in the area and Angel Trees in both Westmount Place and King Centre pro- vide the chance for citizens The magic of TREAT YOURSELF awaits you - dazzling gift ideas for everyone and every budget. Daily 10 a.m. - 9 p.m. until Christmas - 885-6140 Sat. 10 AN. - 5:30 PM. qglti- CLOSED MONDAY - OPEN TUES.. WED , SAT 9:30-5:30 pm THURS a FRI, 920-8 p m, 4eiilaN" Treat I M 'iil,e,Bl)) Yourself o Sweaters o blouses 0 Italian costume jewellery . accessories 0 dresses, coats o cruise wear Sizes 14-44 and 14V7-24V2. 'lp 885-5750 C"__'_rhjj)impn,,sion, Gift Certificates Unlimited Tremendous spirit of giving Located in Uptown Waterloo between Waterloo Square & The Marsland Centre to purchase a gift for a child. The Alcohol Recovery Center in Waterloo also col- lected new and used toys for kids and according to a Famous soups, fresh salads. cus- tom-built sandwiches. daily special- ties, delicious desserts, continental breakfast and Sunday Brunch. "Where every day is a picnic" CUnisex mairstyling Open 7 Days A Week Eat in, Take out 8 Catering THE ATRIUM 33 ERB STREET WEST WATERLOO, ONTARIO (519) 886-6960 886-3000 WESTMOUNT spokesman at the house, the just a phenomenal amount results have been absolutely received." . tremendous! Later this week, the toys "We've had oodles!" she exclaimed. "There's been WATERLOO CHRONICLE. WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 18, 1985 - PAGE 27 "The Atrium of Uptown \Vatcrlon" E sac-3720 Fro m i [15 fig il w.,,,."'" ' _ I ) ' The, Atrium} (mm m "“4 qihe aasta (SW Choose a lovely oil or watercolor by artist & teacher Betty Foote. (noun) a Pasta Shop in Waterloo featuring fresh pasta, pasta sauces, perogies, bread, grated cheese, fresh herbs and more. Cal Syst x] ciao (chow): (Marimba) An Italian Greeting ForThat Special Someone Hours: Tues.-Fri. 10-6 Sat. 9-5 Sun. & Mon. Closed Later this week, the toys will be distributed to hospi- tals, Anselma House and the Salvation Army. 746-41 60 Happy Christmas lit s fro b die,'