Whitby Free Press, 24 Feb 1993, p. 10

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Page 10, Whitby Free Press, Wednesday, February 24, 1993 QUILTING BEE Durham Trillium Quilters Guild will hold a 'bee night' on Tuesday, March 2, 6 p.m, at 712 Wilson Rd. S., unit #15. For more information, call 728-3629 or 263-2138. EMOTIONS ANONYMOUS Has your life become un- manageable? If so join the Whitby chapter o? motions Anonymous, New Beginnings, su port up on Thursdays at 7:30 p.m. For location and more information, call Gloria, 576- 4769, or Marge, 728-6484. FERTILITY MEETING Couples in resolution, in treat- ment, -adoptive parents, and those with secon ay infertility are invited to discuss their experiences with others at a meeting of Infertility Informa- tion in Durham Region on Mon- day, March 1, at 7 p.m. at the Whitby Library, 405 undas St. W. To register please call 655- 4833. MARCH BREAK The Durham Rep'on YMCA will hold a March reak Camp at the Whitby Baptist Church during the week of March 15-19. The camp is pen to children from five to 12-years-old. The cost to attend the camp is $29 perday or $130 for the entire week.Some of the activities in- clude crafts, games, waterless swim meet and a trip to the Royal Ontario Museum. For more information or to register, call 668-6868. CHIILDREN'S GAMES A Durham College workshop that focuses on games for chu- dren ranging from six to 12- years-old will ho held at the ECE Connection in Ajax on Tuesday, March 9, from 7-9 p.m. For more information call 1-800-263-3170. NURSING MEETING The first meeting of the Dur- ham Region chapter of the Gerontological Nursin gAssocia- tion will 1oheld Mon a March 1, at 7 p.m. in the Fairview Ledge auditorium, 632 Dundas St. W., Whitby. Guest speaker Catherine Plue will discusa 'Pain Management in the Elderly - A Holistic Approach.' Everyone is welcome. For further information call Betty Plaskitt, 668-8530. PARKINSON GROUP The Durham Region chapter of the Parkinson Su pport Group will meet on March 1 at 7:30 p.m. at St. Mark's United Church, corner of Colborne and Centre streets, Whitby. A video on Parkinson's Disease will be shown during the meeting. For more information call 666-8576 or 668-6580. QUILT SHOW Quilts are needed for the St. Mark's United Church 13th Annual Quilt Show. Anyone wishing to display a quilt, wall- hanging or ot er small quilted article is asked to call Rsalie Reynolds, 668-4343, before March 13. PRAYER DAY The World Day of Pra er for all Whitby Churches will be held on March 5 at 2 p.m. and 7 p.m. at Westminster nited Church, 25 Manning Rd. Everyone is welcome an dthe church is acces- sible to the physically disabled. CLUB CARIB Club Carib of Oshawa Inc. will meet on Sunday, Feb. 28, 7:30 p.m., at Sunnyside Park club- house, Stacey and McKim avenues, Oshawa. Ail welcome. For more information call 728- 4293 or 432-8828. a INJUREDWORKERS The Durham Region Injured Workers will meet Wednesday, Feb. 2 at 7:30 p.m. at the CAW hall, 1 25 Philhp Murray Ave., Oshawa. Guest speaker will be John MeKinnon, a lawyer and injured workers' consultant. FASION SHOW There will be a fashion show and sale at West Lynde Public School, Michael Boulevard, on March 1 at 7 p.m. Tickets cost $4 and are availble at the door. Refreshments will be served and door prizes awarded during the night. ONE PARENT FAMILLES The Oshawa Chapter One Parent Families Association will meet for its elections on Tuesday, March 2, 8 p.m., at Simcoe Hall Settlement House, 387 Simcoe St. S., Oshawa. For more information call 436-5089. MARCH FOR JESUS March for Jesus Durham will meet on Saturday, Feb. 27 for a morning of teaching and planning with gest Henri Nouwen. March for Jesus gathers believers to exalt Jesus and pray for their nation and communities. June 12 is the day nations throughout the world wil be marching for Jesus. For more information about either event, call 436-1381. BABYSITTER PROGRAM The Oshawa YWCA will hold a six-week babysitter training program on Tuesdays, 7 to 9 p.m., from March 2 to April 13. To register, call the YWCA at 576-8880. CONCERT Whitby Baptist Church, 311 Gilbert St. E., presents the Celebration Singers from Trafal- gar Castle School in concert on Wednesday, March 3, at 7:30 p.m. Everyone is welcome. Admission is free. BONSAISOCIETY The Matsuyama Bonsai Society will meet on Monday, March 1 (7 p.m. for beginners, 7:30 p.m. for general meeting) at Faith Place, 44 William St. W., Oshawa. The meeting is open to all those interested in the art of bonsai. For more information call 725-2045 or 683-2568. ONE PARENT FAMILIES North Oshawa Chapter,. One Parent Families Association will meet on Saturday, Feb. 27 for the monthly social at the YWCA, McGrigor St., Oshawa. For information, call 668-7579 or 434-3687. FIDDLE CLUB The Oshawa-Whitby Old Time Fiddle Club will meet on Wed- nesday, March 3, 7:30 p.m., at Heydenshore Pavilion, Whitby for an evening of old-time round and square dancing, singing and itar-playin . All welcome. dmission is 2. For more infor- mation call 436-9019 or 655- 3023. LIONESS CLUB The Whitby Lioness Club will meet on Wednesday March 3, 6:45 p.m., in the Goid Room at the Centennial Building, 416 Centre St. S., Whitby. For more information call 668-4944 or 668- 2268. TR AINING PROVIDERS REGION OF DURHAM Information Meeting Co-hosted by Employment and Immigration Canada and Durham Region Action Committee for Training (Toplc: New Directions frn Federal Tralnlng) Friday, February 26, 1993 - 9 am to noon at LeGala, 65 Sunray Ave., Whitby (668-3136) GENEALOGICAL MEETING The Whitby-Oshawa Branch (Region of Durham) of the Ontario Genealogical Society will meet on Tuesday, March 2, 7:30 p.m., at Henry Street High Schook cafeteria. Nora Herd, community archivist, Oshawa- Sydenham Museum will discuss holdings of the archives at Oshawa-Sydenham. Admission is free and all are welcome. For more information, call 683-2476 or 723-7460. KIDS KOLORWHEELIES The YWCA will hold a workshop to provide an exploration into possibilities for surfaces to paint, as well as ways to get it there. The workshop, for children aged 6 to 12, will be held on Saturday, March 6, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Children are to bring an old pair of jeans, a jean jacket or a favourite garment in need of sprucing up (canvas sneakers are great). For more information, call the YMCA at 576-8880. PHOTO CLUB The Whitby Photo Club will meet on Monday, March 1, 7 to 9 p.m. at the Family Trust build- m, -Iickory and Dundas streets, itby. Bruce Mills, a ast-pre- sident of the Toronto Guild for Colour Photography, will present a show entitled 'mpact.' WORLD DAY OF PRAYER Women from Guatemala invite Christians around the world to unite with them for World Day of Prayer services on Friday, March 5. Services will be held at 2 and 7 p.m. at Westminster United Church, 25 Manning Rd., Whitby. For more information, call 576-8218. In Canada, the World Day of Prayer is sponsored by the Women's Inter-Church Council of Canada, a national council with repre- sentatives from 11 dominations. FOOT CARE FOR SENIORS The Whitby Seniors' Activity Centre offers monthly basic foot care clinics for seniors at three locations. Clinics are held at the centre, 801 Brock St. S., 315 Coborne St. and at 100 Glenhill Dr. Appointments are necessary and may be made by calling the centre at 668-1424. There is a small fee for the service. -ef Non-profit Whitby or have a substantial Whitby membershlp may place their upomng meetlns or acivittes on thZ page at 1n0 cost. Mcli . 0S w r«b- Irf WC w.I U1oi F»XvIW*~ l J MEN'S SKI DAY The Sitzmarker Ski Club of Dagmar Ski Resort will hold its 8th annual 'Men's Ski Day' on Friday, Feb. 26. The $45 fee includes lift ticket, full ski rentals if needed, lessons, races, prizes, dinner, hot cider on deck and more. Registration is in the main building at noon. For tickets, call Ross Dunning at 686-7016, Pete Irvine at 668-1862 or Dagmar at 649-2002 or 686-3207. LUPUS SUPPORT GROUP The Arthritis Society Lupus Support Group will meet on Thursday, March 4, 7:30 to 9:30 p.m., in the arts and crafts room at Faith Place, 44 William St. W., Oshawa. All are welcome. For more information cal] 623-2765 or the Arthritis Society at 434-7221. BOWLAMANIA The Canadian General Accountants, Durham Chapter will hold a 'Bowlamania' on Saturday, Feb. 27, 4 to 7 p.m., at Leisure Lanes, Champlain Dr., Whitby. The cost is $12 per person or $60 for a team of six people. Registration deadline is Monday, Feb. 22. A maximum of 70 bowlers is allowed. Prizes will be awarded. All proceeds will be donated to the Durham Heart and Stroke Foundation. For more information or to register, call Anthony Stilo at 597-1456, ext. 5751 or 428-1325. COMPATIBLE COMPANIONS CONNECTIONS Celebrating the new year with a multitude of house parties and fun activities. If you're single and want to mingle, give us a call. 430-7022. FAMILY RESPITE Durham Association for Family Respite Services will hold a social evening for volunteer and client families on Tuesday, March 2, 7 to 9 p.m., at Wheelies Family Roller Centre, 901 Burns St. E., Whitby. Special arrangements have been made to allow wheelchairs and assistive devices on the floor so everyone will be able to take part. Slippers will be allowed for those acting as assistants. Prizes will be awarded at random to participants. Pre-registration is required. Call 668-3812 or 427-3541. ORPHEUS MALE CHOIR St. Andrew's Presbyterian Church will present the Canadian Orpheus maie choir on Saturday, Feb. 27, 8 p.m., at the churc, 209 Cochrane St., Whitby. The concert will be directed by Lyn Harry, with accompanists Fred Numan and Mair Wyn Jones. Tickets ($12 for adults, $10 for seniors and students) are available in Whitby at the church office (668-4022), Ferguson's Knitting, 121 Brock St. (666-1833), Thomas House of Music, 1001-2 Burns St. E. (430-0815), Bailey's Big V Drug Store, 362 Brock St. S. (668-2100), or John or Mildred Hamilton (666-1833) or in the Oshawa Centre at Walters Music Centres (576-2414. BOWLING FOR MIRACLES The Independent Order of Foresters (10F) is supporting 'Bowling for Miracles' teho held Saturday, March 6, 1:30 p.m., at North End Bowl, 1300 Wilson Rd. N., Oshawa. All proceeds raised will benefit the Hospital for Sick Children. For more information or pledge forms, call Thomas Loney at (416) 436-0918. FOLKLORE SOCIETY The Durham Folklore Society will meet on Thursday, Feb. 25, 7:30 p.m., at the Michael Starr Building (Ministry of Revenue) Oshawa. New members anâ guests are welcome. For more information call Carolyn Hart at 434-1975. SENIORS' DANCE A seniors' dance for members of the Whitby Seniors' Activity Centre, 801 Brock St. S. will be held on Saturday, Feb. 27 at the centre. Doors will open at 7:30 p.m. and dancing starts at 8 m. Music will be provided by Pil James. There will be door prizes, refreshments and a cash bar. Admission is $3. For more information, call the centre at 668-1424. OSHAWA STAMP CLUB The Oshawa Stamp Crub will meet on Tuesday, March 2 and 23, 7 te 9 p.m., in the O'Neill CVI cafeteria, first floor. Stamps, postcards and collections can be exchanged, appraised or sold at auction. Collectors and visitors are wel çome. For more informa- tion, cali\John at 725-7962. ALZHEIMER SUPPORT The Oshawa support group for Alzheimer families meets every other Wednesday at 1 p.m. at the Alzheimer office, 178 Simcoe St. N. (side entrance). Meetings will be held March 3, 17 and 31. BROOKLIN} Octagons bowl for Big Brothers Brooklin iBoys Octagon Club members tave been training hard for the upcoming Big Brother's 'Bowl for Millions.' 'Nutrition' discussed at meeting The Brooklin Wormen's InstituP meeting was held in the community centre on Feb. 17, with nine members and one visitor present. Roll cal was answered by "a way to deal with stress." President Laurel Hamer made an interesting and informative presentation on 'Nutrition.' She pointed out the importance of reducing fat intake It was announced by the treasurer that annual fees have been increased to $10. This increase was accepted by members. The March WI meeting will be held in the community centre on March 17, with Helen Alves as guest speaker. Up until last month, none of the teen members of the club had ever thrown 10-pin ball, so weekly practice was essential. To help get into the spirit, some members dressed up in old bowling clothes, shirts, bell-bottom plants, plaid caps and vests. "We wanted to make the most out of the evening and have fun with it as well," said Keith Wick, one of the group's advisors. With 12 teenagers crammed onto three lanes there was plenty of excitement to watch. High score for the first evening was Ryan Bond 149, and low score was Justin Bruckmann 42. The youth will continue to practise as they collect sponsors for the main event next month. Baptism on Sunday - All are invited to Brooklin United Church for morning wor- ship service on Feb. 28, 10:30 a.m. Paul Cameron King, infant son of Rev. G. David King and Mar- lene Amos-King, will be presen- ted for baptism. Luncheon and fellowshipwill follow. MOM'S MORNING Mothers of any denomination are encouraged to attend Brook- lin Moms Morning on Wednes- days, 9:15 to 11:15 a.m., in the church's Christian education building. Child care facilities, guest speakers and craft time are all part of the pro am. For more information call the church office at 655-4141. World Day of Prayer Brooklin area churches will celebrate World Day of Prayer on March 5 at 1:30 p.m. at St. Thomas Anglican Church. This year's theme is 'What does it take to be the people of God?' Guest speaker is Rev. Ann Smith of St. Thomas Church. Everyone welcome.

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