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1O-The Canadian Champion, Tuesday, October 9, 2001 CIco clothing store at Milton Mail is gearsng Up good condition wÎlI be collected at thse store fromn for a fail clothing drive in support of Halton October 14 to 20. Wonsen's Place. Toys and gamnea in gond condition wiil alto be Donations of women's and children's clothes in accepted. Nèw Towin progrim aimed at improving youths' self-esteem By RICHARD VIVIAN The Champion A new program as thc Milton Seniors' Activity Centre (MSAC) looks to boost youth self-esteemn - without them realiz- ing it. "tt's based more on having fun than tec- turing. It's mostty through games, activi- tics and crafts that we're trying to aid in thc development of sclf-esteem," said Tammy Cortess, MSAC recreation supervisor. In fact, Ms Corless hopes the youths have so much fun they don't notice Uic educational value of the programn. "Kids don't want to sit and tisten to someone preach to, themn. The more inter- active it is, thc more we feel Uiat children are going to leam front it." Open so, youngsters in grades 5 to 9, the 'Proud To Be Me' program wilt be held Monday evenings hetween Octoher 15 anti December 3. "tt's a very hard age to go shrough wiUi ail Uic changes to Uieir bodies," Ms Corless said. "We're trying to help Uiemn develop tome social skills as weIl to n'y to help themn get over their fears." Each week. the prograni witl focus on a différent theme -running Uic gamut fromn communication, stress management, anger and body image, to home life and decision making. The need for a program of this nature hecame ohvious to Ms Corless thcough her work in organizing the Friday Evening Ycsuth Programn among other youth-orient- ed programs. Being actively involveti with Milton youUi, she saiti she has noticeti an increas- ing difficulty for youth in friendship devel- opmnent andi other self-esteemn related diffi- culties. "Andi I've heard a lot of Uiings like, 'I wish my child would stick up for them- selves' from parents," Ms Corless contin- ued. -There seems to he a real need for these types of programs." The cost of Uic prograni is $60 per per- son. For more information or to register, con- tact Ms Corless at (905) 875-1681, ext. 227. MMCR to host fundraiser The Milton Millennium Community Residences (MMVCR) will host a tunner at Granite Ridige Golf Club November 9 at 6:30 p.m. Funtis raised wiUl go toward building Uie assisteti living complex as 45 Martin St. Dinner includes ostrich meathalis anti tortilla bean pinwheels, country pumpkin soup and garden greens. Wine will be pro- vitieti by the Scotch Block Winery. For more information or to reserve a ticket, cati (905) 693-8592. V Opeu I40ume Dr. Marlene Turner would lik thank the people of Milton. fc supporting her for the last 20 years. After graduating with Doctor of Chiropractic from i Canadian Memorial Chiropra College in 198 1, Dr. Turner s up her practice in Milton, sut quently had 4 children, and c tinues to practice in the eloqi 130 year old home/office on Main St. - r. Marlene i urner )se- Chiropractor on- flhna H M Tuesday, October 16, "It has been such a wonderful fulfilling career for me so far and I have very mucli enjoyed the relationships with our clients/patients and friends." I would like to extend a warm invitation to ail clients & friends, past or present, to attend our appreciation open house wine & cheese. 2001j., Healing Centre, 95 Main St., Milton 7:OOpm-9:OOpm i (905) 876-1888 100 0 0 4