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Waterloo Chronicle (Waterloo, On1868), 27 Apr 1983, p. 9

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Pat Arbuckle Chronicle Staff Helping victims of asthma and their famiâ€" lies cope with the disâ€" ease is the goal of the Waterloo Regional Lung Association‘s family Breathing clinâ€" ics. The association is planning to sponsor anâ€" other in its series of Clinics starting Wednesday, April 27 at 7 p.m. for children aged five years and older who suffer from allergies and asthma. "From an educationâ€" al perspective, we feel it is a good idea to educate any caretakers of the child because it is unpredictable when the child will go into an asthmatic attack," said Pamela Nancarâ€" rowâ€"Snow, program coâ€" ordinator for the Wa:â€" terloo Regional Lung Association. Breathing clinics help those affected by asthma For this reason A gala evening of dinner and entertainment highlighted National Volunteer Week for Waterioo seniors as they celebrated Volunteer Recognition Night at Waterloo Knights of Columbus. Despite having injured herself in a fall several nights earlier, Mayor Marjorie Carroll hung in like a trooper to present Special Recognition awards to the women pictured above. They are (iâ€"r) Marie Riemer, Audrey Fietsch, Mary Ann Holowaty, Ruth Jacobs and Friedel Jabs. The large crowd in attendance was also treated to the delightful Pioneer Comedy and Musical Group (below). VALUABLE VOLUNTEERS Families involved The educational proâ€" gram will provide famâ€" ilies with information â€"about the disease and its treatment through films, discussion and guest speakers but it will also give parents an opportunity to talk about their concerns and experiences with doctors and other parents. While their families are learning about the disease, the children will participate in a program especially deâ€" signed for their needs consisting of exercises and swimming. â€" parents, as well as older siblings, teachâ€" ers, babysitters and public health nurses are encouraged to atâ€" tend the clinics. to breathe properly using the full capacity of their lungs," said ‘"The exercises will teach the children how Nancarrowâ€"Snow. This allows them to relax and reduces the shortâ€" ness of breath that is associated with the disâ€" ease. The exercise session is followed by a halfâ€" hour swim period in a local treatment pool. Swimming is an ideal activity for children with asthma,. she exâ€" plained, because it allows them to particiâ€" The United Church Women of First United Church will hold a Tea and Painting Exhibiâ€" tion Wednesday, May 4 at Hilliard Hall at the church on King and William Sts. The paintings are by Ruth Eustace, wife of Rev. Andrew Eustace. First United exhibition The exhibitions will take place from 2â€"4 p.m. and again from 7â€"9 p.m. There is no charge, but a free will offering will be reâ€" ceived. assistant minister of the church. Mrs. Eusâ€" tace has been painting for the past 20 years. Although clinics are offered free of charge by the association, a contribution to the Christmas Seal Fund will be accepted. For more information or to preâ€"register for the clinics, call the Waterâ€" loo Regional Lung Asâ€" sociation at 886â€"8100. pate in an activity they enjoy and that is not too strenuous for them. Rick Campbell photos ls’I'IOTO | PECIAL! 11 DPaYs 10 ADVERTTSE ... ADVERTISE WHERE IT PAYS... offer expires April 30, 1983 CAMEAA We use Kodak paper for the good look" process in 110, 126, 13§5mm or disc sizes) for DEVELOPING and PRINTING. ONE HOUR SERVICE in our Waterloo and Guelph labs, same day or ftaster service from our Kitchener and Cambridge stores We‘ll give you larger prints, superior quality and for a limited time 25% OFF YOUR PHOTOFINiISHiING Offer expires April 30th, 1983. Remember "‘we use Kodak paper for the good look." Bring in your next rofl of‘ gglour negative film (C LIMITED TIME ONLY: WATERLOO CHRONICLE. WEDNESDAY. APRIL Beside U of w Waterloo â€" 886â€"861 ;) & Stone Road Mail Guelph â€" 823â€"557 1 HEER‘S CaMERA ® 30 Queen St N Kitchener â€" 743â€"3639 * 124 Main St Cambnidge (G) 621 196 * University HEER‘S O“EW PHOTO 27. 1983 â€" Shops Plaza â€"4 1 for paGE 9

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