Page 20, Whitby Free Press, Wednosday, May 5.,1993 Group helps ýrelieve 'twin'stress By Cheryl-Ann Mdacen Parents wbo may b experiencing stress wbile raising twins or triplets mayfind relief fror an association developed just for them. Durham Regfion Parents of Multiple Birtbs Association has be suportngpïarnts iith twins, triplets and quadruplets-si---e-179 Ige association that once supported 18 families, now helps250. The association offers group support mneetings that gear towards _parenting in general as weil as bow to cope witb cildren of a multiple birth. There tends to be a bigher stress level for parents with children from a multi le birth," savs Sandi Changler, 'president Of Whitby's chapter. held at the Micheal Starr building in Oshawa. "Basically, we help witb anything that bas to o with Id S, says Chandler. he support group alsoy offers belp to parents who are aware during pregnancy of anmultiple birth. Chandler educates the parents on prenatal topics and attends meetin% of the DirthsmHe fr ltplq DrhamHlpfr uil The association also offers dance su Iprt groups for the parents t get together and associate witb one another. AMANDA and Jonai It's a wonderful time to the children* of SI exchange information," says. Uhandier. Chandler operates right out of her own residence and her husband helps her by spealcing with some of the muliple birth fathers. Chandler and ber husband have one set of twins and three other children. "Our twins are six, and let mre tell you it's a new thani, six months aid, are hawn and Kathy Perry, members of the Durham1 Births Association. Photo b, "Te assciation bas a ibrary wit a1lkinds of books on kids. Books explain everything from what to expect throughout pregnancy to raisinjg ebjîdren. Te -ldest set of twxns ivolved witb the association are aged 12, and one family bas quadruplets aged 14. In xnost cases, once the cbildren reacb sebool, the J, parent's needs for support change. Its valuable for me to be able to help out people wbo are mentbers oN the association," says Chandler. Right now th e association bas one set of quadruplets 20 to 23 sets of triplets ana the remainder are families with twins. Funding for the associa- tion begins with niembersbip fees that covýer the cost of nionthly newsletters for the parents. Also fundraisers such as sales of cheese and cook- oos and two yearly clotbing saes provide money for the association. "The criteria that we tell people is they have to be a parent or a gradparent of a multiple birtb," says Chandler about joining members. "Pople find out about the association from__pamphlets in doctors' offices and hospitals, and they also contact eacb other thirougb word of mouth. Participants Parents of Multiple in Welconie Wagon baby showers also - become y Peter Tomblin, Free Press nembers of our group." Social Planning is focus of May 13 meeting ne) A dintier meeting, 'Social Plan- ning for Durham -- The Next Step,'-will be beld on Thursdlay, Mayl13 in Port Perryd Te meeting, hl by the Regional Social Planning Steer- ing Committee, is described as "can itîformed look at three models for social planning/deve- lopnient in Durham Region.» The meeting will be. held from 5:30 to 9 p.m. at the Port Perry Community Nursing Home. Cost is $10 per person (includes din- For more information cali the Durham Region Community Care Association at 668-6583. $7.,9 83 E $39 New Menu +*Ne Entrées New Prices BRSCHETTA A cuty broad topped with herbs, tomatoes, and onons................................ 3.50 FETTUCINE ALFREDO 69 Fresh fettucine noodies served in a rich creamy sauce ................................. PORK MEDALLIONS Sautéed with apricots, currants, and roasted pine nuts, served with rice and fresh vegetables ..................................8.95 CHICKEN STIR FRY Tender pieces of chicken breast sautéed with vegetables, served on a bed of rice... 795 MORE NEW DISIIES AS WVELL AS OLD FA VO UR FI ES! ** INN p j,, MnuAd in SMOKED CANADIAN SALMON Served witii cream cheese, capers and onions............................................ 5.95 BAKED CANADIAN RAINBOW TROUT Served on a bed of mushrooms, topped with bread crumbs and scallions, served with nice and fresh vegetables ...........13.95 VEAL MARSALA Sautéed veal scallops with marsala sauce and mushroomns, served with tettucine anid fresh vegetables ...........................14.95 FETTUCINE AND CHIICKEN Marinated rilled chickennbreastere wihherbCjgearnsau eand frers veeabe PLUS MANY MORE JNCLUDJNG DELICIOUS PRIME RIS & STEAKS! ..........11995