in the first place," she said. Staff assessing clients will also have to learn to evaluate cultural factors. "It will be a matter of looking beyond just the discussion of the problem at hand and asking what (Continued from page 1) Because of its design and proximity to Lake Ontario, The Kensington not only enjoys a superb location, many of its finest suites offer splendid views of the beautifully landscaped garden courtyard and the picturesque lake shore beyond. Not surprisingly, the new residence is attracting a lot of attention and people seem to be delighted with the choice of spacious one and twoâ€"bedâ€" room suites as well as studio apartments. Everything we do, makes life easier for you! _ Wholly owned by London Life Insurance Company, International Care is a leader in the provision of retirement care and accommodation in Canada. With a well established reputation for quality accommodation, friendly service and a growing number of award winning residences across Canada, International Care is particularly proud of The Kensington, its flagship entry in Ontario. Grand Opening July 15! Opening July 15, The Kensington replaces the original Kensington residence on Lakeshore Road West and will be the first "full service" retirement residence built and managed by Interâ€" national Care Corporation in Ontario. eniors in search of a comfortâ€" able retirement residence in southern Ontario will find exactly what they are looking for in Oakville... other things in their culture have an impact on why they are comâ€" ing to you for service," she said. The council hopes the report will encourage agencies to conâ€" sider issues of access and make proactive plans to accommodate new Canadians living in the It‘s all in the family! For some it‘s the freedom to do as > you please, when you please. For others, it‘s the dining service and the security of knowing there is someone there day and night. Still others value the companionship and friendly atmosphere created by the specially trained staff. "They bend over backwards and they treat you just like family," says Mrs. Edith Craig. As one resident put it, "I thought I was too young for a retirement resiâ€" dence, but moving to The Kensington was one of the best decisions I ever made. I should have done it a lot sooner!" One comprehensive monthly payment covers just about everything you‘re likely to need including meals, housekeeping and utilities. Even snacks and local shopping expeditions are included! A welcome change of pace. Even the most active seniors find a move to a "full service" retirement residence a real boost to their appetite and enthusiasm for life. Housekeeping, grocery shopping, cleaning, painting and repairing are replaced by relaxed exercise, companionship and activities they really enjoy. lounge, a wellâ€"stocked library, hobby and exercise rooms right on your doorstep. Menus are not only varied, they are as healthy as they are hearty! Twentyâ€"four hour reception and security, weekly housekeeping and linen service and an active social program, complete the picture of carefree living and personal comfort. emands on service agencies Halton area. The council is also a member of the Halton Partnership for Multicultural/Antiâ€"Racism Organizational Change. The sevenâ€"member group is working to develop a model of organizational change for area Join us for teal! If you would like to visit The Kensington and experience the real difference a family can make, please feel free to join us for tea any afternoon. A call to Diane at (905) 844â€"4000 is all it takes to reserve a place at the table or a comfortable home of your own at The Kensington. is no time to settle for second best! The thought is echoed by Diane Sepa who has helped > many seniors settle happily into The Kensington. "It‘s great to see our residents enjoying each other and their new home. We love to meet their families and frjends, to share their sense of security and pride of place in this really outstanding residence." "Our number one priority is to provide for the wellâ€"being and enjoyment of our residents," says Joe Redmond, President of International Care. "If we fail in this obligation, we are not doing our job as employees or as a company." And that, in a word, is what really sets International Care and The Kensington apart' from the common place. From the first friendly "Hello" to the last good night hug, you can sense the trust and friendship which exists between staff and residents. International Care Owned and managed by 25 Lakeshore Road West, Oakville, Ontario L6K 1C6é Telephone : (905) 844â€"4000 We think you‘ll agree, retirement <â€"The â€"â€"â€" Kensmgton :;‘9._9 groups. In today‘s climate of reduced funding, social organizations will have to work together to make the necessary changes without impacting on service or spending more money, said Eastman. A subsidiary of Life Please note: Viewing noon. Catalogues free Cash, visa, mastercard, personal cheque, U.S. funds $1.40. Everyone welcome. No buyers fee. Heritage Inn, Hwy. 25 at Hwy 401, Milton Jim Hall Auctions extend an invitation to attend an auction of selected items from several local estates and private homes, Persian and other handknotted carpets, and Royal Doulton figurines, coins. AUCTIONEER JIM HALL (519) 862â€"2426 The Halton Regional Health Department is advising the public of the latest beach testing results through its Beach Hot Line. The hotline number is 825â€"6111. 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Statistics from: Q "Ontario: A Diverse and Changing Society" published in 1991 by the Ministry of Citizenship. Q Immigrants make up 24% of Ontario‘s population. Q By the year 2011, people of Chinese heritage are expected to make up close to 9% of the populaâ€" tion. In 1986, this group representâ€" ed just over 1% of the population. Q Between 1988 and 1990, 55% of all immigrants to Canada settled in Ontario. Ontario immigrants settle in Toronto 467 SPEERS RD., OAKVILLE 845â€"9742 or 845â€"3824 :