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This forum will focus on the good things men do and have done over the years to try and move past the negaâ€" tive perceptions about the sex, which stem from the belief all men bear some blame for the wrongdoings of a few, Scott said. "Being male is not all bad, and 1 Suess that‘s the message," The Men‘s Network is a committee, primarily made UP _ of social service providers, that meets once q month to debate Issues releâ€" vant to men, MECAatdnad c d U 1 celebrate the positive qualiâ€" ties and attributes men bring to the table, both curâ€" rently and hismrimll_\'." said Randy Scott. the group‘s coâ€" ordinator. 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Doing s to make life bette that things can vet .. there were those who felt it was distasteful to be celebrati ng men." Dolan said. "The reason I say hope is often with r Randy Scott counseltor NON / say imply en with men in ilking directly * may feel like a )oing something better implies an get better." I ] ESTYV] Men in cont society, for instar have distinct role Scott said atte guaranteed to event with a new tion on what it m a man, nc evening activities are geared towards the general public â€" men and the peoâ€" ple who care about them, said Scott, a counsellor at Kâ€" wC ‘ounselling Services. Each year at least 30 to 40 per cent of participants are women. "As we move towards equality, we have t building of bridges, he of old wounds and 1e how to appreciate both: ders." side Scott e holding th the event ous prece on why t is a forum celebrati "Right from the this year‘s conferen were those who fe distasteful to be cel men." The ‘COit encourages people ding that view to come to event and hear the other contemporary instance, do not t role models to attendees to leave the conference ‘"w appreciaâ€" means to be towards true have to do iges, healing and learn > both genâ€" : felt it was celebrating ating men there even onset of are there No t nt en cer e of go to | _ Wwwwregion.waterloo on.ca. | e & |_Tickets on sale for evening “ Christmas program p.m. Tic 519â€"748 ~" baking and listen to carolers. Starry night will be held on Dec 1. Tickets must be purchased in â€"748â€"1914, MasterCard and Visa Residents must tainers. For information bushe last. MSbmipiminba lc cc d 22 L U8s There will be a food bank drive invited to contribute nonâ€"perishal Food Bank Of Waterhin Rrsi.. . T The Regio giv eaway day shine at the i: The Carmel of St. Joseph annu; card party will be held on Sept. Church, on Uni\'vrsny Avenue West Doors open at 6 p.m. and the si nim Get your fall compost this Saturday in Waterloo Region we Dr dc The KW Alzsheime invitation to its annua Attendees will hea achievements over the Tickets cost $10 For more infoarn sidents must bring Abn se lc . 0 UR drive and re d to contribute nonâ€"perishable foo Bank of Waterloo Region. zional residents will be able to take Is of compost per household while ° negion of Waterloo will host vay day on Saturday from 7 a . at the landfill site, 925 Erh «; | 212 omm mPendIMmer fll)(’l('l)‘ is extendi vitation to its annual general meeting on Attendees will hear about the society‘ hievements ov er the past vear. Light snacks and refreshments will be pr The event will be held in the theatre roc l Banker/Peter Benninger Realty, 508 « Kitchener, from noon until? pm. For information, Call Mansasenace l \C!S COSt 510 at the door more information, call . Alzheimer Society holds general meeting he OW Alshasl o2 Enjoy a salad supper at local church ation, call 519â€"883â€"5 aterloo.on.ca. " 00 270C PeS! year. s and refreshments will be vill be held in the theatre eter Benninger Realty, 5 from noon unti] 2 » m n sale for Christmas age Crossroads. > Cost $8.50 per pers ated buildings in the wagon ride and a (+ 3 their own shovels call Mary 25 Erb St. W call Alice at 519 100 or go to 1st a fall compost 7 a.m. to 3 p.m. rain or in en °C theatre room a T Realty, 508 Rive i1 ? p.m. at 519â€"749.1 409 .. from 6:30 sSupper starts at 6:30 al s d residents are tood items to the alad supper and at St. Michael‘s xtending an up to five quantitie ind con 14 â€"9:30 illing provided 45â€"2859 Mond T0 ds ext it Coldâ€" erbend is and oper