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By PENNY MARCUS Special to the Beaver and make j posmve changes it thelr hyesf Funded in part by the Unitéd Waypf\'lk:n}le,' [hlSfl:l f dren‘s mental health centre offers fherapejtlc, treatti youth aged 10 to 16. One thirdlof those auendn P school programs are from Oakh;llé‘g ;‘ 4¢ Nelson Youth Centres (NYQ in Burlington offers a homeâ€" like environment where youth czm exmess filemselves fr@ely Individuals participating in N?@pi‘o ams lack: fiwanety- of social skills, have learning dmbl .’hwe béen dxag.v nosed with attention deficit disorder. Somé are shy‘ an@gg;f solitude, while others â€"are outgoingfand .t ;’p’be aggressive with peers. Youth counselors explained thatdttempts are made to balance each group so that yéufl\ lea:fi@oéxtwe Behavfor from peers., t x NYC‘s executive director, Beny An ge Hlll dt;,scnb;s youth who visit the centre as having an m\rg\fsnble disability that is often noticeable only when they are mte ting with others Many suffer undue stress because the ex iauons . placed on them, at home, school, and in the commuq}ty, are the sa,me as those of others their age. V + Each session group consists of eight '?Outfifiupervised by two staff, and programs run one night per week for four months. Referrals can come from a variety of sources, such as parents, psychiatrists, school personnel, or other community agencies. Therapy in homeâ€"like setting Through participation in NYC programs, youth acquire The Royal Bank is proud to sponsor the United Way of Oakville in its efforts to reach out to our community. By helping the United Way to achieve its goals, we are striving that all individuals can enjoy the exceptional quality of life that Oakville has to offer. Colin Ballance Area Manager the way to help the most The Oakville Parentâ€" ‘ Child Centre is offering several programs during July and August, includâ€" ' ing the "Cabin Fever" dropâ€"in, _ "Sunshine Funtime" for 2 to 5â€"yearâ€" olds, and "Me and Mom" for moms and tots to enjoy together. As well, registrations are now being accepted for "Discovery Station", the .cenâ€" tre‘s licensed nursery school program which comâ€" mences in September. For further information, call Chris at 849â€"6366. A look at agencies working with Oakville United Way The United Way of Oakville will be holding its 39th Annual General Meeting at Appleby College at 7:30 p.m. Guest speaker will be David Armour, President of United Way Canada. For further inforâ€" mation, contact Lynda Johnston at 845â€" 5571. A blood donor clinic will be held at Towne Chevâ€"Olds from 1:30 to 8 p.m. SATURDAY JUNE 4 The Oakville Parentâ€"Child Centre‘s "MONSTER" GARAGE SALE will be held in the back parking lot at 337 Kerr St., from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. For more inforâ€" mation, call the centre at 849â€"6366. WEDNESDAY JULY 27 Ron MacLean will be hosting the United Way‘s Sixth Annual Golf Tournament at Wyldewood Golf and Country Club in Hornby. Halton Recovery House is a long term residential agency for recovering alcoâ€" holics, with an intense proâ€" gram geared to successful reâ€" entry into the community. For further information, call 878â€" 1120. selfâ€"esteem, life skills, and improved social skills. They are taught anger management and problem solving, and learn to improve parent and sibling relationships. The youth set individual goals, and then work together _ with NYC staff and their parents to ensure that these goals are ~met: Encouragement is given at all times. j who paruclpate view the centre as a safe place where t,heygare not harassed or teased," said Diana Gilroy, who has bqen a youth counselpr at NYC for four years. "At the R ‘fsama time; they are taught to be responsible and respectful." Counselors atN”YCcommumcate with parents and schools to enstfe that.all towards a common goal. Mamtalmng cons:stency helps to ensure that the desired are achieved. The tournament will get underway at noon with a shotgun start. A fee of $130 for individuals and $520 for teams will include green fees for an 18â€"hole round of golf and all of the festivities at a dinner to follow. In preparing for this event, MacLean is assisted by the following 1994 Golf Committee members: Mark Clearihue, Sean Garvey, Rob Hutchison, Jeff Johnathan, Lynda Johnston, Gerry Menezes, Wendy The celebrity chairman of this year‘s tournament will be Ron MacLean, host of CBC‘s Molson Hockey Night in Canada. A resident of Oakville, MacLean has won a Gemini Award for being Canada‘s Best Sportscaster two years running. He is an enthusiastic golfer, and looks forward to teeing off in support of the United Way. Parents must attend mandatory parent training sessions that run in conjuncnon with the â€"youth programs. This way, responâ€" s1b1hfy for success is shared with the parents. Most parents are enthusiastic, and find comfort and friendship among others who are experiencing similar difficulties. iL. ~Alleactivities at NYG are des1gned to foster interaction and caâ€"operation. Youth participate in a therapeutic curriculum w 1ch includes individualâ€"counselling, interactive games, and fole playing. Learning is fun and relaxed, but expectations are madevery.clear from.the, onset. By PENNY MARCUS Special to the Beaver Golfer‘s of all levels of ability are invited to ‘swing‘ into action at the United Way of Oakville‘s Sixth Annual Golf Tournament, to be held at the Wyldewood Golf and Country Club in Hornby, on July 27th. Youth counselors are confident about the success of the NYC program. They conduct followâ€"up calls to see how proâ€" gram graduates are doing, and encourage youth to return to touch base with the centre. Many lasting friendship have had their start at NYC. Whether you belong on the pro circuit or simply like to ‘putter‘ around, this day on the greens is for you! Everyone is up to ‘par‘ and no one gets caught in the ‘rough‘ when the United Way gets involved. Proceeds from this event will help to improve the quality of life for more than 35,000 people in our community. ‘Swing‘ into action at United Way‘s 6th annual golf tourney ces counselor for "he Canadnan H 'armg Soclety, plays her rlee Smith, a Senior‘s Outreach iâ€"chord a (Photo by Penny Marcus) the Hearing Help THE OAKVILLE BEAVER Royal Bank is proud .. ... to provide support to the Oakville Community through participation with the United Way. Last year‘s golf tourâ€" nament was a tremenâ€" dous success, raising both awareness and funds to assist the efforts of the United Way of Oakville. For more information, please contact Lynda Johnston at the United Way of Oakville at (905) 845â€" 5571. Perkins, and Doug Watson. When the final scores had been tallied, more than $25,000 was raised to help the United Way and its member agencies provide health, rehabiliâ€" tative and family serâ€" vices to our community. For a $125 donation, Hole Sponsors will receive recognition on a sign at a tee and at the dinner. More golfers are always welcome; those wishing to sponsor this year‘s event may conâ€" tribute in a variety of ways. With a donation of $2,000, Corporate Sponsors will be rewarded with complimentary participation for a foursome, along with recognition during registration and at dinner. The United Way is also looking for donations of table prizes valued at $50 and raffle prizes valued at approximately $300. Help the United Way of Oakville to bring a ‘stroke‘ of good fortune to those in need in our community. After all, the United Way is a ‘fairway‘, and it‘s... "The Way to Help the Most!" Tournament are_,fi rom left, Sue Andison, Judy Alexander, Ruth Ann Pepall and Ann McCulloch. united way ) of oakville Regches Out. Ron MacLean "If it wasn‘t for United Way dollars, we wouldn‘t t able to have these classes and develop the exercises Smith said. Singing helps build confidenc By PENNY MARCUS Special to the Beaver Along with teaching her classes, Smith provides hon visits and shares in the frustration of those who can he and live with someone who cannot. The Seniors‘ Outreac Services program also provides training for the busin and professional community on how to communi effectively with hard of hearing people. Together with coâ€"author, Frances Mezei, Smith h written a book entitled Lipreading Naturally, containin exercises tested and developed in her classes. ‘I‘d love to go awanderin‘ And maybe go sightseein‘ But traveling is a bother When, you are hard of hearing‘ So begin the lyrics to Shirlee Smith‘s version of song, ‘The Happy Wanderer‘. As a Seniors‘ Outre Services Counselor for the Canadian Hearing Society, and other songs are a special part of Smith‘s Hearing class at the Sir John Colborne Centre, in Oakville. Pla along with her miniâ€"chord, Smith leads her clas humorous renditions of old favorites from her orig songbook. Smith encourages her students to be more asserti and to not be afraid of letting others know that they hard of hearing. Members of the class often share sto: about the difficulties they have faced in dealing w everyday situations. "It‘s our own responmbllxty to make people aware the fact that we can‘t hear," said Bette Flemmg â€" Oakville senior who participates in Smith‘s class. ‘ know what to do. It‘s makmg those that can hear und stand that is the problem." ‘I tell my travel agent that A hearing aid I wear To show me that she understands She brings me a wheelchair‘ As another service to her clients, Smith provides inf« mation regarding devices available to assist those who hard of hearing. She brings to class articles such as c sumer reports to inform them about the products and vices that are available. The Canadian Hearing Socie field tests many of these items for its clients. 4j Smith recognizes that many who are hard of hearin not like to sing anymore. As they cannot hear their voice, some worry that they might be singing too loudl out of tune. Renewing confidence in singing is only oné the many issues tackled in Hearing Help classes. \ ‘Loudspeakers at the airport, Boy! They crackle, wail and cough By the time I understand them My airplane has taken off* "The Seniors‘ Outreach Services Program is structu to help seniors, their friends, and caregivers deal v some of the problems created by hearing loss," Smith s noting that the Hearing Help classes are by far the m successful part of the program. "These classes have enabled the participants improve their interaction with others and gain confide: and satisfaction by developing a positive approach in d ing with everyday listening situations," Smith sa "Course content includes communication tactics, cop strategies, use of assertive listening devices, stress m. agement, and assertiveness instruction." Smith likens hearing loss to the loss of a family me ber. "One goes through the grieving process, includi stages of denial, anger, and fear," she said. Key problems identified by Smith for her Hearing H group are shyness, timidness, isolation, and fear assertiveness. Smith explained that for many in her cl understanding comes from a combination of partially he ing what was said, and partially lipreading. She prese her class with options to use if they are unable to h what is being said to them, such as moving closer to speaker, asking to have words repeated, or motioning t they are hard of hearing. The students practice heari skills and discuss what they would do if confronted w certain situations. * WELCOME ABOARD!! The United Way would like to welcome Bob Hague from the Bank of Montreal, who joins our 1994 Campaign Cabinet as Coâ€" Chair of Independent Business. May 18, 1