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st weekendersaturdav novfember 29 1997 p 17 new alzheimer centre celebrated bruce stapley correspondent officials of the alzheimer society of york region gathered to celebrate a victory of vision and commitment wednesday the occasion was the official grand opening of a new d a y cen tre in newmarket the centre the second such facility to be established in the region offers meaningful social and recreational programs for the regions alzheimer patients five days a week while alzheimers disease is the fourth leading cause of death among the elderly the incurable degenerative brain disorder can be equally devastating for people responsible for providing day- today care for its victims the day centre concept allows for a muchneeded break for caregivers of those afflicted alzheimer sufferers live an average of seven to eight years before finally succumbing to the disease society president smita kothari introduced past and present society executive members along with local politicians and provincial health ministry officials at wednesdays ribbon cut ting kothari took over from the societys past president whitchurchstouffville resident joanne cameron former society president barb wilson said the opening of the muchneeded second centre was the high point of her eight years on the executive we had our ups and downs said wilson but the highlight was receiving funding to expand the day centre she said the davis drive facility which opened its doors last july is the result of lots of volunteer work and dedication society officials also used the occasion to thank everyone who helped make the second annual coffee break fundraiser and awareness day in september a success those applauded included sandra stronach who organized the stouffville coffee break which brought in 6000 region wide sandy knipfel the ontario health ministrys new manager for the zone which includes the centre acknowledged that the society has had a very positive effect on people of the region while the original day centre in thornhill receives provin cial funding for 16 clients it is presently accommodating 28 the new centre is also being funded to handle 16 alzheimer patients but is already providing services for 23 both centres have waiting lists sue hart the societys director of support services is head ing up both centres hart has written two informative books for alzheimer patients and care givers which are available by con tacting the society at 8951337 kinsmen church dinner oauction j he uxvriaae jleaionm fjhursdail dec cocktails at 630 dinner at 730 tickets are s each or s per couple tickets available at the door proceeds to local charities m mm0jm 0mj seasons greetings from at the- f 9056403944 ask about our kk holiday specials kk bmwwwwi uxbridge health sports injury clinic jari j vaarree dr patridc kidy leeann monaghan dr krista proivse rmt bschkdc rmt bscdc registered massage chiropractor registered massage chiropractor therapist therapist chiropractic massage therapy athletic bracing acupuncture therapeutic exercise programs custom foot orthotics gait analysis for the treatment of whiplash headaches neck back pain shoulder elbow pain knee ankle pain work auto injuries jaw pain covered by ohip wcb extended health benefits accepted walkins welcome 9058521005 suite 206 testa professional bldg r 2 campbell drive uxb ridge mf igi o o in ta w visit cature s accclade isersonal qludia hair colour cut style manicure reg value now tc00 8000 look inside todays paper for our value packed flyer 75 nail tips makeup ty hair style reg value now 10500 95 00 hair style makeup manicure reg value 6000 now c coo 55 hair style manicure pedicure now noo reg value 6500 60 tanning package manicure k lue now ccoo 65 tanning package of 20 sessions reg value n 7100 70 look for our qjfull glsthetics qervices starting feb 1998 qjift erttficates- available for that special someone fr 201 main street north uxbridge 905 8527733 all of our guests are welcome to a complimentary cappuccino or espresso from our cappuccino bar v wmoores the suit people