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ESPSS offers educationto adults Cont'd from pg. 16 Workshop sponsored by Simcoe County Arts and Crafts Association in co- operation with County of Simcoe Recreation and Special Services Department. Huronia Hearing Im- paired: Offer a Level 1 beginner sign language course starting March 22. Course continues every Wed. for 12 weeks at Midland Secondary School, 865 Hugel Ave., Midland from 7-9:30 p.m. Instructor: Denise DesRoches. Cost: $53. To register contact Elaine Dempster, Huronia Hear- ing Impaired, 80 Brad- ford Street, Unit 20, Bar- rie, 728-3577. Self-Help Groups Sexual Assault: Adult victims of sexual assault meetings are held the se- cond and fourth Mon- days of every month and open to survivors of sex- ual assault 16 years and older. Members must call to find the location where the 7-9 p.m. meeting will be held. Refreshments. No charge. Confidentiali- ty is assured. For infor- mation call the Rape Crisis Line at 737-0464. Music Harmonizers: The Huronia Harmonizers, Midland chapter, Society for the Presentation and Encouragement of Barbershop Quartet sing- ing in America meets every Tuesday at 7:30 p.m. in Monsignor Castex School in Midland. Singing: The Simcoe County Connection is a female barbershop song singing group that meets at Elmvale District High School every Tuesday at 7:30 p.m. Members are from Midland, Penetang, Orillia, Barrie and area. For Teens Girls ages 11-16: "The Group" invites girls ages 11-16 who have ex- perienced sexual abuse or assault outside the fami- ly system to join weekly meetings. The group of- fers support and sharing of feelings, information and experiences. Come and talk or just listen. For information call the Rape Crisis Line at 737-0464. Al-Alteen: Meetings held Tuesday at 7:30 p.m. at the Salvation Army building, Midland. Kids' Stuff Preschool: Preschool skating at the Penetang- uishene arena Tuesday from 10:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. and Thursday after- noon from 1:15 to 2:15. No charge. Guiding: There is a large guiding movement in the Penetanguishene area in- cluding Brownies, Guides, Rangers and Pathfinders. For informa- tion call Lee Arthurs at 526-9670. Beavers: The _ First Penetanguishene Beavers meet Tuesdays from 6:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. in All Saints Hall, Penetanguishene. Nursery: The Huronia Developmental Nursery for Handicapped Children offers programs to the physically and mentally handicapped children from 2 to 6 years of age. Classes are held five days a week from 9 a.m. .ta 12730 p.m. in Room 119 at James Keating Elementary School. Call 549-3455 for information. Figure Skating: Lessons held weekly at the Penetanguishene arena. Nursery: The Les Petits Anges De Penetang- uishene Nursery School operates in conjunction with Le Centre D'Ac- tivities Francaises and the Ministry of Com- munity and Social Ser- vices. Classes held from 1-3 p.m. Monday and Wednesday. For informa- tion call the French Cen- tre, 463; 'Main. St. Penetanguishene, 549-3116. Volunteers Mental Health Centre: Mental Health Centre Volunteer Services re- quires six male volunteers to meet one night a week with pa- tients from the rehabilita- tion unit at Oak Ridge. For information call Lin- da Woods, 549-3181, ext. 2219. Big Brothers: Needs volunteers to offer friend- ship to boys in father- absent homes. If you would like to help call 526-5051 for information. Big Sisters: The Huronia Big Sisters is looking for volunteers. Call Sue French at 549-3265. Support programs: Volunteers are needed for Meals on Wheels, Red Cross home support pro- grams and the Night Watch program at Penetanguishene General Hospital. Potential volunteers can call the Georgian Manor or Penetanguishene General Hospital. St. John's Ambulance: Is looking for male and female volunteers. If in- terested call Bev Steele at 526-2673 or write to Box 142, Midland, L4R 4K6. Telecare: Telecare needs volunteers in meeting real human needs in the community. The centre has an annual 50-hour training program starting in September. Anyone in- terested contact 526-7836. Developmental Nursery: The Developmental Nursery is in desperate need of volunteers to help with all aspects of their pre-school programs in Penetanguishene and Midland. For information call Eunice Buck or Sue Constant at 526-4253. Goodrow at 534-3018. Skating: Public skating at the Penetanguishene arena, Friday night from 6:15 to 7:45 and Sunday afternoon from 1:15 to 2:45. Admission is 75 cents for students and children, $1 for adults. Skating: Skating for adults on Thursday after- noon from 2:15 to 3:45 at the Penetanguishene arena. No charge. Seniors Skating: Free skating for seniors at the Penetang- uishene arena on Thurs- day afternoons from 2:15 until 3:45. Service Clubs Quota Club: The Quota Club of Huronia is a pro- fessional women's club that meets the first and third Monday of every month at various loca- tions. One Monday is a dinner meeting at 7 p.m. and the other a business meeting at 7:30 p.m. Rotary: Meets Tuesday at 12:15 in the Penetang Legion, 13 Simcoe St. Clubs Camera: The Midland and District Camera Club meetings are the first Monday of every month, October through May in the Wye Marsh Wildlife Centre at 7:30 p.m. Services Diabetes Education: The pharmacy at Penetang- uishene General Hospital runs a 2-day diabetes education program the fourth Wed. and Thurs. of every month. For infor- mation call 549-7431. Wendat: Wendat com- munity support programs provides supportive and rehabilitative services in the North Simcoe area, to adults with mental health problems. Housing pro- grams include a medium support residence and a housing registry. For in- formation call 526-1305. Lifeline: The Lifeline ser- vice is a 24-hour response system that connects 4d disabled or frail elderly person to a emergency response centre. Contact the Penetanguishene General Hospital at 549-7442 for information. Cleft Lip: The Simcoe County Cleft Lip and Palate Family Associa- tion is a self-help group which aims to provide parents of cleft lip children with relevant in- formation about the af- fliction. Call Bonnie Breadner, pathologist at Penetanguishene General Hospital, 549-7431 ext. 228 for information. Nurses: Victorian Order of Nurses provides pro- fessional nursing in the home seven days a week. Call 526-3044 for information. Shelter: Rosewood Shelter (Huronia Transi- tion Homes) is for bat- tered women and children. Staff available on a 24-hour basis for calls from women, men and teenagers suffering from physical abuse or mental stress. Call 526-4211 anytime. Red Cross: The Red Cross operates blood donor clinics and main- tains the homemaker's service program. This group also participates in Many programs _in- cluding the tracing ser- vice maintained by the International Red Cross. For information call 526-3388. Silver Thread: This is a telephone reassurance program for shut-ins and senior citizens living in their own homes. Daily contact is maintained by a friendly caller. For in- formation call 534-7447 or Telecare at 526-7836. Health Unit: Services of- fered include pre-natal classes, immunization clinics, family planning consultations and home visits for teaching and counselling. Many other programs are available. Call 526-9324 for details. Mentally Retarded: Huronia Association for the Mentally Retarded provides a network of support for individuals with developmental han- dicaps and their families. Various programs are available such as nursery, lifeskills, residential etc. Call 526-4253 for details. Employment: The Canada Employment Centre office includes both employment and in- surance services. Call 526-2224. Counselling: The North Simcoe Catholic Family Life Centre provides in- dividual, marital and family counselling and community programs. Any community group wishing to publish an event or notice should drop off clearly printed or typed copy to The Penetanguishene Citizen or mail it to Box 269, Penetang, LOL 1P0. All copy must be in 10 days prior to publication. [ S Manufacturers Haunic Sheriff Call today for our Rates and guaranteed professional services for R.R.S.P.s and ALL your Insurance needs. GERVAN & ASSOCIATES Insurance Brokers Ltd. 512 Hugel Ave., Midland RRSPs "Competitive Rates"' Compound Interest 526-9345 The Annuity and RRIF Specialists 30 Days 10%% THE FINANCIAL CENTREI 1 ¥r- Pde des SYf: 4Yr.. eae 11.375% 11.375% 11.625% 11.625% 11.5% Bonus Interest available for R.R.S.P. 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