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"Scugog"s Community Newspaper of Choice" PORT PERRY STAR - Tuesday, May 8, 2001 - 1 'Wellness Clinic' to take place next week at PPHS By Lisa McClure Port Perry Star Port Perry's first-ever, one-stop health clinic will be held on May 16 at the high school. The purpose of the Scugog Wellness Clinic is to increase health aware- ness in. the community, «= Various booths will be: sét-up where interactive "tests 'and games will be used to inform the public - of the latest in health awareness and preven- tion techniques. Some of the local busi- br nesses = participating - include: Wolf Run Golf Course, Sunshine : Pools, Dr. Cottrell's office, Port Perry Optical, Lakeridge 'Health © Department; Shoppers Drug Mart, 'Weight Watc¢hers and Reid's Independent. At these booths you'll be able to take part in interactive activities like | quick" teeth and eye exams, massages, mini- putting, determining your blood type, and talking one-on-one with fitness experts. ~The Wellness Clinic is being organized by the OAC ~~ Business Administration class at Port Perry High School. The students involved are Michelle Andrews, 18; Hayley Finn, 19; Veronica Savage, 18; Tricia Wray, 17; Alisha Mac¢Donald, 18; and Brian Harris, 18. The clinic will be open from 10 am. to 8 p.m, and admission is free. For more information contact Dave Robinson at 905-985-7337. Run is June 3 Join the Crohn's and Colitis Foundation of Canada on Sunday, June 3 at Lakeview Park, Oshawa. You can walk, run, ride your bike, in-line skate, push a stroller or even walk your dog. ~~ Proceeds will sup- port medical research into inflammatory bowel disease. For pledge forms or. volunteer opportuni ties, please call Mark Wright 'toll free at I- 877-338-7426 or email: oo EAE Hayley Finn tries out a blood pressure monitor at Shoppers Drug Mart as owner Doug Brown looks on, The monitor will be among the items on display wh PURPOSE: The Citizen Of The Year Awards will be awarded to residents of Scugog Township as a means of providing deserved recognition to individuals who have per- formed noteworthy deeds within the community. It's these out- standing achieve- ments, extraordinary displays of compassion, dedicated volun- teers, and acts of courage by individuals we feel deserve recognition. Those honored under this program will exemplify values such as resourcefulness, courage, ingenuity and selflessness which 'are such an important part of our a a © PORT DIO DELAY! NOMINATE n a Wellness Clinic is held at Port Perry High School next ACCEPTING NOMINATIONS | "PERRY STAR = NN AY 23 23 DT £0181 A HELP TO FIND A J 34 (0) AN Ol od DA LTO A WHO IS ELIGIBLE? The award nominees will be individuals who have been involved in worthwhile community service endeavors, have overcome dis- abilitating physical or physiological handi- caps to match or ~exceed their fel- lows, or have per- SLOAY EAGAN Perhaps Srittan- 'SERVING gering their own lives. Bh dh Nominees 2 . must have lived in Scugog Township dur- ing the past year, or the act which they are being nom- inated for must have taken - place within the township. Durham housing sales stay strong in April April sales of single family dwellings came in at 801, up 3.6 per cent from 773 sales in March and up 1.9 per cent from the 786 recorded in April of 2000, according to the Durham Region Real Estate Board. Average selling prices continued to increase slightly, with April's aver- age being $186,647 up .8 per cent from $185,110 in March of this year and also an increase of 3.2 per cent from $180,881 recorded in April 2000. "We are experiencing a good strong spring mar- ket in Durham Region with values of residential properties increasing at a steady pace," said board president Brett Puckrin. Total active listings on the Multiple Listing Service: in the region were 2,109, up 5.8 per cent from 1993 listings last month and a large increase of 18.7 per cent from 1,776 reported in April 2000. : "With the expecte further reduction in inter- est rates and the larger inventory of homes for sale, we expect the strong market to contin- ue into late spring," said Mr. Puckrin. formed acts of heroism, - Directory of Coming Events Blackstock Women's Institute Aerobics Gentle - Mondays - 1:30 p.m. - Blackstock United Church; Tuesdays - Low Impact - 7:30 p.m. - Blackstock United Church; Tuesday. Call 986- 0600. Gentle Aerobics Gentle Aerobics for older adults, Mondays and/or Thursdays - 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. Masonic Hall, Port Perry. New members welcome. Mary 655-5917. Tai-Bo Classes Tuesday & Thursday 9:15 to 10:15 a.m. - Durham Gymnastics Academy. Call Kim 985-0864. Every Thursday Heart to Heart - A spiritual & physical (Fae.Bo) workout for women - 10-11:15 a.m. Victory Christian Centre, 593 Alma St. Port Perry. 985-1346 or 655- 3407. Family Resource Centre Scugog Community Centre, 1655 Reach St., Port Peny - Mondays 9 am. - 1 pm. & Wednesdays 10:30 am. - 1 p.m. Info. 985-3976. Every Second Wednesday Louise Patterson Craft Guild meets every second Wednesday at 10 a.m. in the Presbyterian Church basement. Bring your lunch. New members welcome. Ruth 985-3422, Every Monday Tai Chi Club of Port Perry, P.A. Comm. Hall, 19 Jeffrey St. - Coming Even 7:30 p.m. Info. 985-9024. Yoga - Port Perry Instructor Marg Smith - 7- 8:30 p.m. Call 985-1655. Sundays & Wednesdays Youth strengthen & condi- tioning classes - ages 12-17 - Kinsmen Hall. Info. 242-5417. Every Third Monday Hospital Auxiliary meets' - 1:30 p.m. - Education Rm, - in the hospital. TOPS Take off pounds sensibly Every Tuesday - 6-8 p.m. - Port Perry United Church. For information 985-9454. Weight Training Classes Develop strength, flexibility, speed, power - great for all sports - ages 12-18 - Mon. & Wed. 6-8 p.m. Kinsmen Hall - $25/month. Call 242-5417. Running until Sunday, May 20 : Free lawn bowling in Uxbridge to come & try the game. Free instruction - Mon.- Thurs. - 7-8:30 p.m.; Sat.-Sun. - 1-3 p.m. Info. 905-852-4736. Friday, May 11 Wick Presbyterian ham salad supper - 6:30 p.m. Advance sales only. 705-357- 2160. : Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, & Saturday, May 14, 15, 17 & 19 Port Perry Lawn Bowling Club - open house - 7 pm. except May 19 which is at 1:30 p.m. Info. 985-7592. Tuesday, May 15 "Concert of the Rising Stars" - Uxtet, JG Jazz, by the Grace St. Paul's Anglican Church - 7:30 p.m. Tickets at door. [s sponsored an ~~ 1975 HWY, 7A PORT PERRY * GRAPHICS » BANNERS * WINDOW LETTERING Watercraft lettering too! We'll match any competitor's Wytten quote ER AEM ahr AA cmt amateur neat TH gp ff ST TA A Sg,