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What's On in Penetanguishene Computer training adds up in Midland The Midland-Pene- tanguishene Business and Industrial Training committee has purchased 10 seats in a computer laboratory. The lab will be set up at Midland Secondary School this summer with a fall start up. The BITC is encourag- ing the business and in- dustrial community to register early on a waiting list. Two week courses will be offered in subjects such as WordPerfect, Multimate, Lotus 1-2-3, dBase 111, MSDOS, ac- counting packages and a Kickstart program which encourages people to move into computer ac- tivity. Courses are $12 per course per person. The BITC is a non- profit organization of in- dustrial and business peo- ple who plan and start training programs and create awareness for skills needed by the community. These BITC sponsored programs are available to personnel and companies in the same area as covered by the Canada Employment Centre in Midland. For information call 526-5247. Events Fashion Show: A children's spring fashion show will be presented April 9 from 12 noon - 2 p-m. by Children's Marketplace of Midland and Gignac Children's Wear of Penetang on behalf of Midland Nursery School. Event to be held at Horatio Horn- blower Restaurant, Ogden's Beach Road. Tickets $15 per person and includes lunch. Only 75 tickets available. For tickets call Marlaine MacDonald 534-3960, Joanne Camparone 526-12372 or Kate Klie 526-7915. Horse Lovers Forum: April 2, 1-5 p.m. at the Highwayman Inn, Leacock Room, Orillia. Speakers: Pat Carter, Western; Michael Schack, Nutritionist; Lesley Kennedy, English; Dave Campbell, Veterinarian. Admission $4 per person. Door prizes, refreshments. For information call Debbie Samuels 835-3183. Progress Reports: Students of ESPSS received their March Pro- gress Reports Monday. Parents are invited to meet the teachers on Parent-Teacher Interview Night, March 22 from 7-9 p-m. Mid-term examina- tions are scheduled April 11-14th. Meetings The Huronia Stroke Recovery Association meets March 28 at 1 p.m. in the Penetanguishene General Hospital. The hospital's nutritionist will speak on nutrition to help prevent heart disease and stroke. Everyone welcome. Children's Aid Society: Annual meeting of the Children's Aid Society of Simcoe County, April 11 at 6:30 p.m. at the Sheba Shrine Centre, 142 John Street, Barrie. Guest speaker: Mary McCon- ville, executive director of Children's Aid Societies. Dinner $11 per person (foster parents and volunteers com- plimentary) CAS membership: $5 per per- son. RSVP by April 4 at head office, 726-65897 or 1-800-461-4236. Alzheimer Society: The Alzheimer Society, Barrie and District Chapter will hold a family group sup- port meeting, March 27 at 7:30 p.m. at the Villa Community Care Centre, 689 Yonge St., Midland. Diabetes Association: The Midland-Penetang and District Branch of the Canadian Diabetes Association will hold a general meeting, March 222 7230) prin 'at. the Georgian Manor, Penetanguishene. Topic: Nutrition, discussed by area dietitians. Refreshments served. Everyone welcome La Leche League: The Midland-Penetang La Leche League will hold its monthly meeting March 22, 8 p.m. at 254 McCartney Street (off William St.). Discussion will include encourage- ment and information on how to establish a happy" nursing relationship. For information call 533-3818. Amnesty International: Amnesty International is having its monthly meeting in the Midland Public Library, March 22 at 7:30 p.m. Anne Stut- taford will speak on her experience with Amnes- ty International. For in- formation call Margot Bartlett 549-4482. Historical: March 21 starting at 8 p.m., the Simcoe County Historical Association will host a public meeting at Sun- nidale Recreation Centre, Sunnidale Road, Barrie. Program: A _ pictorial presentation by members of the 78th Fraser Highlanders on _ the history of the Regiment. Dances Benefit Dance: The Big Brothers Organization of Midland-Penetang will hold a dance April 8 at the Country Mill. Doors open at 8 p.m. Music: The French Connection. Buffet and _ prizes. Tickets: $12.50 per per- son. Tickets available at the Big Brothers office, Midcourt Building, Elizabeth Street, Midland, Johnstone's Music Land, Radio Shack, Penetang IGA, | The Friar and Rolfoto | (downtown). Courses Craft: Painting with Pastels for adults and teens, 15 years and up. | Course offers instruction } in drawing and composi- | tion as well as Pastel Painting technique. Course runs 8 weeks, April 6 to May 25 every Thurs. from 8-10 p.m. at Innisdale Secondary School, 95 Little Ave., Barrie. Instructor: Suzanne Daniels. Registration deadline: March 20. Limited enroll- ment. Call County of Sim- coe Recreation and Special Services Depart- ment 726-9300 ext. 255 or 526-2261 ext. 255. Spon- sored by the Simcoe County Arts and Crafts Association. 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 Bereaved Parents of In- fants: A self help group for parents whose baby died at birth or shortly after (miscarriage, stillbirth etc.). Everyone at the meeting will help to let you know that you are not alone. For meeting time and location or in- formation call Marjorie Dubeau at 526-5924. 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 obtain the location where the 7-9 p.m. meeting will be held. Refreshments. No charge. Confidentiality is assured. For information 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 Penetanguishene arena Tuesday from 10:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. and Thurs- day afternoon 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. to 12:30 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, | 6ae0 Mian Ot. ; Penetanguishene, 549-3116. Volunteers Mental Health: The Mental. Health Centre Volunteer Association of- fers a variety of programs beneficial to patients, in- Courtiers Tel: (705) 549-7437 cluding a one-to-one visiting program; a used clothing outlet and gift shop; a food and personal shopping program etc. If you have spare time and are willing to become a volunteer, contact Linda Woods, Volunteer co- ordinator at 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 al] aspects of their pre-school programs in Penetanguishene and Midland. For information call Eunice Buck or Sue cies Constant at 526-4253. Sports Volleyball: The Midland- Huronia Volleyball Club has both men's and women's teams. For in- formation call Jean 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 Penetanguishene arena on Thursday 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 a disabled or frail elderly person to a emergency response center. 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. 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. STONELEIGH MIDLAND. Hwy. 93 PONTIAC STONELEIGH Monday, March 27 Tuesday, March 28 Penetanguishene Curling Club 926-3724 CUP Pontiac Buick Cadillac Midland d'Assurance Asselin Limitee Asselin Insurance Brokers Limited 15 Ouest, rue Robert C.P. 10 15 Robert Street West P.O. Box 10 Penetanguishene, Ontario LOK 1P0 Established since 1943 OUR MOTTO... To Serve with Competence AUTO -- FIRE -- CASUALTY -- FIRE Etablis Depuis 1943 NOTRE DEVISE... 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