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The Volunteer Action Centre offers several opportunities. Deliver spring flowers and help The Lung Associaâ€" tion at the same time. Get involved in this year‘s Tulip Day. Friendly volunteers are needed to help deliver tulips to business and retail outâ€" lets all over Waterloo region. Bouquets are all preâ€"sold. You just deliver a breath of spring when it‘s most needâ€" ed. Your own transportation is preferred but not mandaâ€" tory. This event takes place on Feb. 26, 7:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. Ask about volunteer opportunity #1069â€"11919. The Canadian National Institute for the Blind (CNIB) annual Crocus Sale will take place throughout Waterloo region Feb. 5â€"16. Flowers will be on sale at Conestoga Mall in Waterloo. The cost of these counter/desk top plants is $4 per pot or three pots for $10. The first flower of spring is available in the colour purple. These plants will bloom year after year and can be planted in your garâ€" den. These decorative potâ€" ted plants will brighten up CNIB holds crocus sale Learn about volunteer Standard safety features ;lutuml bags (dri , air iver and front passenger, torso side and h':)d curtain}, electronic stability program, trachon control, and rear seat LATCH System for child seats * *k k k opportunities with Habitat for Humanity Waterloo Region. The regional office will be holding two inforâ€" mation evenings at the Habitat Reâ€"Store Office, 120 Northfield Dr. in Waterloo on Feb. 12 and March 17 at 6:30 p.m. Ask about volunâ€" teer opportunity #1013. Single young men and others too have an opportuâ€" nity to open up a whole new world of friendship. Join the Kâ€"W Â¥MCA host program where you will meet a new immigrant or refugee. You will provide friendship, community orientation and an opportunity for the newâ€" comer to practise English. In return, your new friend will share firstâ€"hand experiâ€" your office, desk or winâ€" dowsill, and they will make great Valentine‘s Day gifts. Funds raised will support services and programs for people who are blind, deafâ€"blind and visually impaired. The fundraiser will also provide resources for the purchase of white canes and talking books. To obtain a preâ€"order form, to volunteer on sale days, or for more informaâ€" tion about this event, conâ€" tact the CNIB at 742â€"3536, or fax 742â€"4003. February is Heart Month ... Heartâ€"healthy living dayâ€"byâ€"day There‘s no time like the present to begin a heartâ€" healthy lifestyle. Why is it so important? Heart disease and stroke are the leading cause of death in Canada. And the incidence of both is expected to increase significantly as our population ages But there is good news Adopting a heartâ€"healthy lifestyle can help to manage many risk factors that lead to heart disease and stroke â€" such as high blood cholesterol. high blood pressure, diabetes, and smoking Healthy lifestyle habits include healthier eating habits. stress management, physical activity, and smoking cessation. The following tips below can have a significant positive impact on your heart‘s health Maintain a healthy weight. Today, 48% of Canadians are overweight. up from 32% in 1985 Being overweight may raise your blood pressure and cholesterol levels, and put you at increased risk of heart disease and stroke Manage stress. Stress can interfere with healthy habits such as exercising and eating well. Ensure that you have a range of stressâ€"busting activities. Be smokeâ€"free. Smoking is one of the leading causes of heart disease, cancer, and other lifeâ€" threatening ilinesses. Within one year of stopping smoking, your odds of developing heart disease could be cut in half. Be active. Try to get at least 30 minutes of g fiSpeciaB Senuices C For Seniers mmmmmmm day to in good health and to reduce the risk of developing heart disease. Eat a healthy diet * Reduce the amount of saturated fat and trans fat in your diet. *Try to get as much variety in your diet as Eating the right foods and cooking with healthy recipes is part of a heartâ€"healthy lifestyle. For other heartâ€"healthy tips and recipes, visit www becelicanada.com . ence of his or her native country. For only one to two hours a week for four to six months, you can make a difâ€" ference in the life of a family or individual. Ask about volâ€" unteer opportunity #2092â€" 1228. Volunteer to work with preâ€"school children or with infants. St Jacob‘s Family Services, a branch of Woolâ€" wich Community Services, is recruiting childcare helpers for their centre. Preâ€" school volunteers will proâ€" vide assistance for the teachers for such activities as crafts, snacks, and handâ€" washing. Infant volunteers will provide infant care such as playing, diapering and feeding. Ask about volunteer FIMNESSCLASSICS s AREAL SUTS FOR REAL WOMEN Short or Tall Big or Small... 78 KING Tankini will fit you all. LOD TOWN BGUARe FOR THE BEST IN HOME HEALTH CARE SERVICES Call ROBERTSON BROWN HEALTH SERVICES 894â€"9771 Serving Cambridge Kitchener, Waterloo and Guelph Call Laurie at 623â€"6617, ext. 206 to find out how! Let them know about it! he UheP Do you provide Special Services for Seniors? you Aud Â¥ + Personal Care _ _ + Watchful Companionship 1601 RIVER RD. E. KIT. N2A 3Y4 Food Allergy Specialists The Natural Food Market Volunteer with heart. 5 Give just a few hours of your 7 time during February to 3 canvass for donations to § support the Heart and » Stroke Foundation. You may 3 choose to canvass a street in 7 your neighbourhood or Z elsewhere in Waterloo 7 region. Your help will beneâ€" 2 fit the thousands of people 3 in Waterloo region who 2 suffer from heart disease & and stroke. Ask about volâ€" £ unteer opportunity #1052â€" 2 opportunity #1207â€"13214 For further information about these and other volâ€" unteer opportunities, call the Volunteer Action Centre at 742â€"8610, or visit www.kâ€" wvolcentre.on.ca. ROBERTSON BROWN HEALTH SERVICES