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A -~ WHITBY FREE PRESS, WEDNESDAY, APRIL 9, 1975, PAGE 3 DOC Despite the cold, aggrevat- ing weather last Thursday, the Spring Fashion Show at Denis O'Connor High School turned out to be a real success. Approximately 150 peo- ple showed up and a supreme effort to support the fashion show was made by the citizens of Whitby, said Sister Madeline, art director for the fashion show. The theme was "Spring Flower, a Fashion'Musical", and the 18 models, all stu- dents from Denis O'Connor, were dressed in spring attire. They displayed their clothing to the sounds of popular music, which was also set up Mrs. Mildred Henstock, (left) president of the Whitby Progressive Conservative Association, was surprised at a P.C. dance Friday night with a presentation of a birthday cake by Dr. and Mrs. Grant. Mrs. Henstock didn't know anyone else knew it was her birthday.....and she's not telling which one it was! Free Press Photo by Mike Burgess Keep fît classes at Whitby YMCA Whitby YMCA has been since its inception, concerned with individual fitness. With greater national interest now developing in the realm of good health, the Y has been playing a leading part in the development of keeping fit, whether it be badminton, basketball, gymnastics, etc. for men, women and children. A new series of Keep Fit Classes for men will be con- ducted by Roger Gomes of the Whitby Y staff beginning Thursday, April 10, at Henry Street High School's small gym from 7 to 9 p.m. Enter from the parking lot at the rear of the school from Har- riet Street. Roger Gomes is weil ex- perienced in men's fitness programs. He trained the Ugandian Field Hockey team for the Munich Olympics. Since coming to Whitby he has worked with the y for over three years, being in- volved with many Y pro- grams including Men's Indus- trial Basketball, Men'sFitness, Youth gymnastics, and floor hockey, badminton, tennis and also pre-school programs as well as summer sports camp. He has also handled the Canada Fitness awards and the Young Olympians of Canada programs that has involved hundreds of Whitby children. The men's fitness classes are a varied program, giving a real workout and ending with basketball, European hand- ball or other activity. .-- This will be the final series before the summer holidays. Registration in advance may be made at the Y office in the Whitby Centennial Building. The Whitby Y announces a further series of group gui- tar instruction held on Tues- day nights at Henry Street High School beginning April 15. The six-week course is designed for the beginner and the more advanced with three separate classes each evening at 7, 7:45 and 8:30 p.m. under the direction of Dwight Cheek who has been very successfully leading the Y classes this winter. The Whitby Y first organ- ized these courses in 1968 and many Whitby district children have gained a good basic training in this very popular interest that gives so much pleasure. Group instruction is a good way for the beginner to get a know- ledge of the guitar in an inex- pensive manner and at the same time learn the art of tuning, the chords and a num ber of good songs. The six-week course will cost $8 and S6 for Y mem- bers. The Y Saturday morning gymnastic classes held each week at Henry Street High School new gym have been attracting a lot of interest. With greater emphasis on the various forms of gymnastics and the coming of the Olym- pics more and more girls and a number of boys are finding out the fun and also the skills in successfully completing the various routines on mats, vaulting, free exercise, un- even parallels, trampoline, balance beam and the new modern rhythmic-gymnastics Students from grade three and up may join in the YMCA Gymnastic Club's Spring Series starting April 12 which wil include the Y's Special Spring Display of Gymnastics planned for May lOth. Classes for juniors are from 9:30 to 11 a.m. Senior and advanced from 11 to 12:30 and the modern rhyth- mic gymnastics also from 11 -a.m. One interesting observa- tion is the growing interest in the floor routines or free exercise movements. The girls have made exceptional progress in this area. The new rhythmic gymnastics with the use of the long rib- bons, balls, and floor routines has also been successful under the leadership of Deb- bie Hagen. New members are wel- corne to join. Phone the Y at 668-6868 for details. Brooklin by the students. The girls wore sundresses casual summer clothes, suits, evening dresses and even ele- gant yellow trench coats. The boys were dressed mostly in suits, formal dressy pieces, and very high platform shoes that made them look very sharp and distinct. Sister Madeline feels it was good exercise for. the stu- dents to go through because they learned. a few pointers on good grooming and dress- ing. Also they. were taught fashion techniques in walking and showing off. But the most important lesson learned was to dress quickly under pressure. - Whitby Minor Hockey ssociation ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING to be held in the Council Chambers Whitby Municipal Building on Sunday, April 20, 1975 at 7 p.m. All interested parties should plan to attend Il ________________________________ BLAIR PARK PLAZA Dundas St. E. at Lupin Dr. MARY BROWN HAS THE IN TOWN 668-7831 BEST LEGS The finale of the Fashion Show was presented by Yvonne Vanderkolff and Jeff Bentley. Miss Vanderkolff wore a delicate formal blue a-line gown with loose sleeves. The accessory was a very chic Gothic line. Her partner, Mr. Bentley, was dressed in a stunning white tuxedo. The couple were show arrayed for a wedding party. All proceeds will go tc help fund the "French Ex. change" programme and to the school. The fashion. show was c ordinated by Alan Boland; 'Miss J. O'Keefe acted as director and Sister Madeline was the art director. fashion The Concordia Pops Orchestra of Durham Region PRESENTS A Spring Pops Concert featuring The Sweet Charity Singers Fred Pleasants - Xylophone G. L. Roberts C.V.l. Auditorium 399 Chaleur Street Oshawa Sunday, April 13, 1975 8 p.m. Adinission $1.50 Students $2.50 Adults Tickets available at Wilson & Lee Ltd. 87 Simcoe Street North Call 576-5888 or 576-9932