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_ Develop and Print a 24 exposure roll of 35mm or 110mm colour print film. May not be used with any other offer or coupon. Next day inâ€"store service. Offer expires Jan. 31, 1992. "We‘re finding that a group like this is like a babysitter or a doctor, something very personal. It‘s the people that really want to be there, that really need to be there, that I want to see. to unwind, especially during the someâ€" times hectic winter months. She adds that it is ideal for working mothers, lowâ€"income mothers, even grandparents taking care of the children. Every Monday and Thursday the hallâ€" way at the Centre is transformed into a child‘s paradise. Bertie‘s Place is outfitted with colorful toys, trikes and indoor equipâ€" ment. Mothers sit and talk with one another while they supervise their own children who, by the looks on their faces, are truly enjoying themselves. Saba, who has four young children of her own, says it provides a terrific opportunity for mothers with pictures, because the moment means so much! Remember! 247 King St. N., Waterioo (next to Montreal Trust University at King St.) in another room," says Saba. "This is a place where you take a break with your ch'i‘ld. not from your child." ‘"There are so many places where the parent goes in one room and the child goes FITDLe@ CS °B one TG SNe€ Chil Saba was instrumental in opening Berâ€" tie‘s Place, as in the Albert McCormick Community Centre, a haven where famiâ€" lies can spend time playing together in an unstructured atmosphere. Saba says that although the city runs many valuable programs for children, there really are very few places where an entire family can go to be together. DIFFERENiCE o t t tn a 0 Arctindie When Dawna Saba moved to Waterloo two years ago she saw a need for a facility where parents and caregivers could get away, even for just a few hours, with their children. Michelle Lahn Chronicle Staff Take a break with the kids at Bertie‘s 746â€"0026 SPECIAL OFFER $9.49 "Quality Monttored By Fujl Get A Step Ahead Of The 5 Christmas Crowd! Mn Ee SU i) Saba spent many hours, all on a volunâ€" teer basis, contacting companies for donaâ€" tions, sending out fliers, recruiting volunâ€" teers, and picking up toys. But she is reluctant to accept too much credit. Saba says the realization of Bertie‘s Place was a team effort, including the work of Chris Barker, from the Adult Recreation Centre, and Lori Spencer. Open just under two "It makes my heart feel good, it really does," says Saba. "Kids being with other kids instead of being at home watching the ‘boob‘ tube across the street. This is a much healthier place and it‘s a much healthier place for the parents," Dawna Saba plays with her son Nige! at Bertie‘s Place DR. 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"It‘s for the city and that‘s the only thing that matters, doing what you need to with the people you need to do it with and we are all really important," she says. "It‘s very important for the life of your self and for the lives of the children to know that their needs are important enough to P WE oam o a0ne P on ADCE Saba had always wanted to work in a day care centre, and for her, Bertie‘s Place is literally a dream come true. She believes that next to her family, the program is the best thing she has ever done and that it is a vah&a‘ble too! for anyone. months, more than 30 families have al re:dy t:lken advantage of the program. EC ol . I , in the Albert McCormick Community Centre WATERLOO CHRONICLE, WEDNESDAY Colonial Acres Plaza (@024, 373 Bridge St. W. _ We Deliver Christmas Carouse! Bouquet Saba hopes to see the program and facilities expand in the upcoming months to a more structured program with storytelling for the children and an arts and crafts setâ€"up. 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