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spp 44 frv m t8b p 8 the tribune thursday july 24 1997 isspsp st volunteers can help aphasia clients communicate communication having a conversation with our chil dren writing a letter to a friend calling our grandparents on the telephone is something most of us can do automati cally we never stop to think about how our brain sends mes sages to our speech muscles to make conversation possible or even which side of the brain controls our ability to use language we just take our communication abilities for granted for people with aphasia a communication disorder caused by stroke or head injury speaking reading writing understanding and initiating conversation becomes a chal lenge not only do people with aphasia need to find new and cre ative ways of communicating with their family and friends but they need to develop new activities and skills that do not require intact verbal communication the yorkdurham aphasia centre located at parkview village in stouffville provides practical help to people with aphasia and their families with the assistance of trained community volunteers the centre is a ministry of health funded community agency specializing in group communications and family support programs after stroke or head injury it offers weekly sessions in group conversation learning alternative modes of communication developing communi cation aids improving reading and writing improving prob lem solving and planning skills and self expression through music art and drama groups of four to five people with aphasia are assisted by two volunteer facilitators to communicate with each other about topics ranging from sports to politics to family life using a variety of different communication methods our volunteers help promote social links and friendships between clients through facilitating conversation and by save a forth celebration i 1 ferf- remote fuel filler door release remote control side view mirrors intermittent wipers door ajar warning light folding rear seats more 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1997 elantra glfrom 13995 all lease and purchase prices exclude freight license pds and taxes markham hyundfll oiv markham f inf cars lid the new hyundai driving is believing 5829 highway 7 east assisting in the planning and running of our varied program activities said communication program coordinator ruth patterson our social work and speechlanguage staff pro vides an initial orientation for volunteers training in com munication skills and group dynamics as well as ongoing learning opportunities in adult communication disorders the centre has an active volunteer and student training program at both its main location in stouffville and its branch locations in newmarket and richmond hill there are a number of volunteer positions available facil itating communication groups greeting clients and assisting with refreshments helping clients to write their life stories teaching computer skills and enabling clients to express themselves through music art or movement we are actively seeking new volunteers aged 1 8 or older those interested would learn new skills in the field of human communication through promoting social interac tion in a dynamic partnership with our clients families and staff said patterson who together with speechlanguage staff members mylene bergeron and bonnie morrison con tinue developing the program the aphasia centres stouffville fall communication pro gram begins thurs sept 11 the centre is hosting an evening open house for new volunteers and interested com munity members on thurs aug 21 from 4 to 7 pm at parkview village which is located at 12184 ninth line stouffville there will also be a fullday fall volunteer orientation ses sion on thurs sept 4 from 9 am to 4 pm at the auditori um of parkview village for information please call mylene bergeron at 642- 2053 stouffville golf tourney benefits spinal research the canadian spinal research organization csro will tee off its first annual charity golf tournament on july 31 the tournament is to be held at the sleepy hollow golf club in stouffville kicking off the tournament for the early birds is the mini tournament later in the day there will be a putting compe tition a holeinone contest a sports auction a raffle and a guest speaker the tournament will host 144 golfers the entry price is 175 per person guests are welcome to join the dinner reception for 50 per person increasing awareness and raising necessary funding is critical as we strive to find a cure for people with spinal cord injuries said ray wickson president of the csro this is our first annual charity golf tournament and we look forward to yet another successful event to raise the neces sary funds needed to continue our search into curing paral ysis based in richmond hill csro has been a leader in sci entific and medical research into spinal injury since 1984 for more information contact ryan durham at csros special events line at 905 5084000 flyer inserts for thursday july 24 1997 the bay ashbrooks selected areas only were first in distribution weve delivered 25894987 flyers doortodoor so far this year for further information on how we can deliver your flyers call melissa or ruth at 905 6402100 the tribune