Whitby Free Press, 28 Apr 1993, p. 22

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Page 22, Whitby Fee Press. Wednesday, April 28.,1993 ROTARY CLUB The Rotary Club of Whitby will hold the 6th anniversary dinner, for past and current Rotarians, oa Saturday, May 8, 6:30 p.m. Guest speaker will be Mark Daley, the 'Voice of CITY- TV.' Tickets are $90 per couple. Fer tickets, cail AI Kent 668- 3468 or Barrie Lennox 668-3800. STAMP CLUB The Oshawa Stamp Club wili meet on Tuesday, May 4, 7 te 9 p m., at O'Neill CVI (cafeteria). S am ps, postcards and collec- tiens can be exchanged, appra- ised or soid at auction. Coliectors and visiters are welcome. For more information caîl John at 725-7962. FIDDLE CLUB The Oshawa-Whitby Old Time Fiddle Club will meet on Wed- nesday, May 5, 7:30 p.m., at Heydenshore Pavilion, Whitby for an evening of ld-time round and square dancing, singing and guitar-playing. Ail welcome. Admisin s 2. For more infor- mation caîl 436-9019 or 655- 3023. BONSAI The Matsuyama Bonsai Society will meet on Monday, May 3, (7 p.m. for beginners, 7:30 p.m. general meeting) at Faith Place, 44 William St. W., Oshawa. The meting is open te ail those interested in the art of bonsai. Caîl 725-2045 or 683- 2568 for more information. PHOTO CLUB The Whitby Photo Club wili meet on Menday, May 3, 7:15 te 9 p.m., at the Family Trust Building, Dundas and Hickory streets. John and Kay Ryckman, experienced travel photogra- phers, will present shows on Nepal andKenya. CIIOICES IN CHILD)B1R¶ The Cesarean Prevention, Support and Education Croup will meet on Monday, May 3, 7:30 p.m., at 1112 St. Andrew's Court, Oshawa. The topic for discussion ia 'Choices in Childbirth.' The group provides information and support for parents or pro- fessionals who are interested ini any aspect of cesarean chiidbirth. For more information, cal 576-0562. QUILTERS' GUILD Durham Trillium Quilters' Guild wiil meet on. May 4, 7:15 p an., at Faith Place, 44 William St., Oshawa. Guest speaker Wendy Spreitzer wili discuss the 'How To's of Fabric Dyeing.'For more information, cali 728-3629. AMNESTY A retired teacher and writer Who grew up in South Africa wil bergest spekra a meeting of the Oshawachptr of Amnesty International on Wednesday, May 5, 7:30 p.m., at St. Luke's Presbyterian Church Rossland an d Park ronds, Oshawa. The chapter will aise meet on May 6. For more information about Aminesty or the May meeting, caîl 579-6789. TAG DAYS Thg DVhi, a fundraiser held by th htby General Hospital Auxiliary, wili be held April 29 and 30 and May 1 at varieus locations in Whitby. CPR COURSES Durham Save-a-Heart wilI hold CPR training courses at 14501 Hopkins St., Whitby during Mayi fer residents of Oshawa and Whitby. Advance registration is1 reuxd. Basic rescuer (12 hus:May 4, 6, 11, 13, 7 te 10 p.m., $48.60; infantichild (six heurs): May 15, 9 a.m. te 4 p.m., $31; basic rescuer recertificatien (six heurs): May 17, 19, 7 te 10 p.m., $34.50; heart saver (four heurs): May 14, 6 te 10 p.m., $25; heart saver and infant (six heurs): May 1, 9 a.m. to 4 p.n., $31. For information or te register, caîl Durham Save-a-Heart at 666-0995. ANNUAL BOOK SALE The annuai used book sale heîd by the Volunteer Committee of the Oshawa Symphony Orchestra wili take place on Wednesday, Thursday and Fxiday, May 5, 6 and 7, 9:30 a.m. te 5 p.m., at 12 King St. W. in downtawn Oshawa. For further information, contact the symphony office at 579-6711. IIANDWRITING WORKSHOP The First Oshawa ITC Club will present Elaine Charaî's Handwriting: The Papor Mirror, a handwriting analysis workshop, on Tuesday, May 4, 6 p.m., at the Hong Kong House Restaurant, 89 Simcoe St. S., Oshawa. The'cost of dinner is $14. To register, cal 725-9179 or 666-3489. LUPUS SUPPORT GROUP T.he Arthritis Society wilI hold a Lupus support group meeting on Thursday, May 6, 7:30 ta 9:30 p.m., in the arts and crafts roin at Faith Place, 44 William St. W., Oshawa. Ail are welcome. For more information, cail Karen at 623-2765 or the Arthritis Society at 434-7221. FUN FAIOR West Lynde Public School wiii hold their eighth annuai Fun Fair on Friday, May 7, 5:15 te 9 pan., 270 Michael Blvd., Whitby. There wiil be more than 30 gaines and. events, inciuding face painting and barbecue. ONE PARENT FA3MIES The Oshawa Chapter One Parent Farnilies Association wil hold a genorai meeting on Tuesçlay, May 4, 8 p.m., at Simcoe Hall Sttement House, 387 Simcoe St. S. New members and guests welcomed. Fer more information, cail 436-5089 or 728-1011. LIONESS CLUB The Whitby Lioneas Club will meet on Wednesday May 5, 6:45 p.m., in the Goid iÉoom at the Centennial Building, 416 Centre St. S., Whitby. For more informa- tion caîl 668-4944 or 668-2268. .MENTAL IIEALTII The OshawaAVhitby COPE mental health program, a branch 1 of the Durham Region Community Care Association, presents 'A Mental Health 1 Awareness Day' on Thursday, April 29, noon te 9 p.m., at Five Points Mail, 285 Taunton Rd. E., Oshawa. Everyone is welcome and admission is free. For further information, caîl Sharon Cochrane at 434-1693. PARKINSON CROUP The Parkinson Support Group -i Durhnm Region Chapter will hold a general meeting on May 3, 7:30 p.m., nt St. Mark's United Church, Whitby (corner of Coîborne and Centre streets, south door entrance). Diane Bennett from Placement Ce-ordination Services will be the guest speaker. Ail are weicomne. Refreshments will be available. For more information, eaul 666-8576 or 668-6580. COURSES FOR MAY St. John Ambulance, Whitby Branch, will hoîd the following courses: standard first aid/CPR: Monday, Tuesday, May 10, 11, 8:30 a.m. te 4:30 p.m., Tuesday, May 4, 11, 18, 25, 6 ta 10 p.m., Friday, Saturday, Sunday, May 7, 8p 15, 6 te 10 p.mJ8:30 a.m. te 4:30 p.m.; standard first aidICPR: Monday, May 17, 8 a.m. ta 5 p.m.; CPR: Tuesday, May 4, Thursday, May 6, 8:30 a.m. te noon or 6 p.m. te 10 p.m., Friday, Saturday, May 7, 3 6 te 10 p.mJ8:30 a.m. ta noon; CPR recertification: May 3, 5, 11, 13, 17, 19, 25,t 27 & 31, 9 a.m. or 1 p.m.; babysitting (ages il ta 14): Saturday, May 29, 8:30 a.m. te 4:30 p.m.; child lifesaver (for child care workers or ECE students): Thursday, May 6, 13, 20, 6 te 10 p.m.; Colours (ages 2 te 7): May 15, 1 te 2:30 p.m.; We can heip (ages 10 te 14): May 15, 9 a.m. ta noon; first aid for youth (ages 10 te 15): Saturday, Sunday, May 8, 9, 9 a.m. te 4 p.m.; child care (for new moms and dads): Saturday, May 29, June 5. For more information cal 668-9006 or 668-4159. VOLUNTEER MEETING Sunrise Reci-eation Youth Group is holding a volunteer meeting on Friday, April 30, from 6:30 ta 8:30 p.m. for anyone who is interested in helping eut with the charity this yenr. Anyone interested in working with developmentally handicaped youths (helping out at the camps or through fu:idraising), can attend. The meeting will be held at 1517 Dundas St. E. in Whitby. (Enter at side of the building). Fer more information cali 668-8761 and.ea-ve a message for Deanna. SPRING BAZAAR Windsor Place Seniors' Association wiîl heid a spring bazaar and bake sale on Saturday, May 1, 10 an. te 4 pan., at 315 Coîborne St. W., Whitby. There wil be crafts, a white elephant table, grab bags and refreshinents will be available. rNon pofit ccmmuflltygroups which are aed in Whiby or haveaa substanilel Whllby membe ;shlp May place their or activiles on this pagb at no cost. PMi nmaig bseW, YARD SALE There wili be a yard sale and home baking at Westminster United Church, 25 Manning Rd., on Saturday, May 15, 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. Refreshments are availabie. AIl welcome. For more informa- tion cali 576-8218. VISION '93 A one-daysympoi, ' Vision 193, wili beýeldby othe YWCA on May 6, 8:30 a.m. te 4:30 p.m., at the Oshawa Holiday Inn. The symposium wiil provide a forum te heighten the awareness of integrated recreation, education and leisure services, and present ideas, tools and strategies. For more information or te register, caîl the YWCA at 576-8880. BA13YTIME Babytime, for infants up te 23 months (accom anied by an aduit), wiii ho hoe d at the Whitby Public Library on Tuesdays or Wednesdays starting the week of May 17. No registration required. ROAST BE EF DINNER St. Mark's United Church, Whitby, corner of Coiborne and Centre St., wiIl hoids its seventh annual Spring Roast Beef Dinner on Wednesday, May 12 at 6:30 p.m. Tickets are $10 for aduits and $5 for children under 12. To order tickets caîl the church office at 668-3091. POSITIVE COMMNUNICATION The Family Education Resource Centre of Durham House Child and Family Centre will hoid a four-week workshop te introduce participants te creativo, mutual. respect with their children, reflective listening, I-messages, natural and logical censequences, encouragement and problem-solving skills. The werkshop starts Thursday, May 6, 7:45 te 9:45 p.m., at St. Isaac Jogues Schooi, 1166 Finch Ave., Pickering, Ont. To register or for more information, caîl the centre at 579-2021. STEP FAMIL The Family Education Resource Centre of Durham House is offering a study group for stepparents focussing on the advantages and postive aspeccts of being a stop-parent, and the adjustinent issues faced by bath parents and children. The group will meet at the Ministry of Revenue Building, 33 King St. W., Oshawa, from 7 te 9 p.m. on Thursdays, staî-ting May 6. Cost is $36 per person plus book fee of $16.75. For further information and te register, caîl 579-2021. VOLUNTEER RECOGNITION Senior volunteers or volunteers for seniors la Whitby are invited te attend the Community Volunteer Recognition coffee party to be held at the Witby Seniors' Activity Centre, 801 Brock St. S. on April 29 nt 2 pa. Whitby councillor Judy Longtield, vice-chair of the seniors' advisory committee, will be the master of ceremonies and Mayor Tom Edwards will be in attendance te pnresent the first annual Whitby ,wila the Arthritis Society's eight-week aquatic program in Ajax. Classes will be held Fridays, 3 ta 4 p.m. The fee is $28. To register or for more information, cali Patricia Brightwell nt the Arthritis Society nt 434-7221. You Arc lnvited To Enjoy a Service For Seniors At WHITBY CHRISTIAN ASSEMBLY 100 Rossland Rd. W. (Corner of Brock & Rossland) Featu *n Mayor Tom Edwards. Mayor of Whitby singing "The HoIy City" Rev. Ron Reid Director of Senior's Ministries for Eastern Ontario and Quebec, P.A.O. C. Sunday, May 2nd at 10:30 arn Everyone is invitcd! For further information please cal! 666-2556. j A oir Pr 1 GARAGE SALE Ecele Secondaire Catholique Saint-Charles-Garnier's Parent Advisory Committee will hold a garage sale on Saturday, May 8, 8 a.m. te 2 p.m. in the parking lot at 1020' Dry den Blvd., Whitby. There wi be games, books, toys, sports equipinent, office equipment and jewelry. Fôr more information, cail 430-7911 or 668-4501. GARAGE SALE loth Whitby Scouts wiil be holding a garage sale on Saturday, May 8, 9 a.m. te 4:30 p.m., at Whitby Sunoco, 509 Dundas St. W. Proceeds will support the troop's tri p te the 1993 Canadian Scout Jamboree in July. To donate articles for the sale, caîl Deug at 668-1646. TREASURE QUEST The Pickering Swim Club will hold a 'Treasure iQuest' on Sunday, May 2, beginning at 2 p.,. at the Pickering Recreation Complex. Tickets are $5 for aduits (includes one glass of vine) and are available at the deer. Complimentary cheese trays. Corne, join our auctioneer and pick up seme bargains. A large variety of items will be sold; something for everyone. For more information, caîl Jim (420-4134 or Kelly (428-1956). BABYSI1rING PROGRAM The Oshawa YWCA will hoid a six-week babysitter training prograin, May 4 te June 8, 7 te 9 p.m. Cali 576-8880 to register. DROP-IN FOR KIDS A play program for children (aged two months te 5) will be held on Thursday, May 6, 13, 20 and June 3, 9 te 11:30 a.m., nt the Oshawa YWCA Snacks will be provided and nap facilities are available. To register (24 heurs notice must be given), cal] the YWCA at 576-8880. VOCATIONALVENTURING An information session on 'Vocational Venturing' will be heid on Thursday, April 29, 7:30 p m., nt Witby's number 2 fire- h al at Thickson and Manning roads. The Whitby District ser- vice tearn, in cooperation with the Whitby rire department, has organized, the session te tell resi- dents hom * youth can get involved and te recruit potentiai yeuth merabers, high school students aged 14 te 17. For more informa- tion caîl Dave Smith at 433- 8020. pRE-SCHOOL PLAY Roots & Wings Play Group has three epenings for the spring and summer pregrain. Crafts, stories, sengs, gaines Monday te Friday, 9 te il a.m. Melody Mechano, 668-1928. SEINAR 'Additionai Therapies in Cancer Care' is an evening seminar for cancer patients, their families and friends, which focuses on methods of reducing stress. Presented by Palliative Care Services of Oshawa General Hospital, the seminar will be held on Wednesday, May 5 frein 7 te 9:30 pan. at the Oshawa Public Library, 65 Bagot St. Guest speakers include Dr. Margret Hovanec- andJennifer Jns

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