10 - The OneÇW&Çt*bmpion, Tueslgy1 Novmber 25, 1997 Find a balance: speaker Date/mne from LET on page 5 list.", w liu tu ,tick w'ith a .'kts nd kL cl [luc îdcs.iîlJIîlIîIg tili titi i ll îîîiîîî encouraging them,' Mr. Carmichael said. ronment, tinding a balance between corn- "We watch professional sports and hear petition and player development and elimi- things like 'Winning is everything, It's the nating boy-girl segregation at the prepu- only thing. "A United States survey shows that among bescent level will go a long way towards the top 10 reasons why kids get involved keeping chiltiren active - and curbing in sports, to win ia at the bottom of the drug and alcohol use among youngsters. TUNE UP and 'Apistoms as & fight trucks Sot 8:00-12:fl 0n Tuesday INov. 25 Taking Charge of Your Rheumnatoid Arthritis, an education session for persons with rheumatoid asthri- tis, is presented at Milton District Hospital. An occu- pational therapist and physiotherapist are the guest speakers. For more information, contact the hospital at 878-2383, ext. 2260, or the Arthritis Society at 522- 5235, ext. 101. The Twins Plus Association, a self-help group for parents andi expectant parents of twins and triplets, meets at Grace United Churcb, 156 Main St. N., in Brampton at 8 p.m. The guest speaker is Dr. Harry Earle. «For more information, eauI Debbie at (905) 454- 4504. Unemployed? Looldng for Work? The Women's Employment Network meets at the Halton Women's Centre from 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. The centre is locateti at Hopedale MaIli, 1515 Rebecca St., Suite 210. Caîl 847-5520 for more information. The Halton Cesarean Awareness/Vaginal Birth After Cesarean Group (CAIVBAC) meets to pro- vide information, support and topical discussions. This month's topic is 'Vaginal/Cesarean Birth: Safety, Ativantages and Risks'. For further information, cal Susan ast 829-3385 or Michele at 634-219 1. Wednesday Nov. 26 It's Hot Meal Deal Day at the Milton Seniors' Activity Centre, 500 Childs Dr., at 11:45 a.m. The event features a bot lunch and fellowship. Enterprising Women, a program of the Halton Women's Centre, meets at the Quality Hotel, 754 Bronte Rd., in Oakville from 7 to 9 p.m. The guest speaker is Sue Warden, television boas and director of television programu Sue Warden Craftscapes on the Life Network. 'Me coat is $10 per person or $50 for the series. To register, caîl 847-9104. Thursday Nov. 27 The Victorian Order of Nurses holds a foot care clinic .î (li(2 Nfllîkî Scý()()\i i.cîic Childs Dr., from 1 to 4 p.m. The cost is $15. For fur- ther information or an appoinsment, caîl 875-1681. Foot care clinics are by appointment only. The Halton Women's Centre presents 'Understanding Family Law' in its Ask a Lawyer series from 7 to 9 p.m. The centre is locateti at Hopedale Mali, 1515 Rebecca St., Suite 210, in Oakville. The coat is $5 for members and $6 for non- members. To register, cali 847-5520. The Halton Women's Centre presents 'Homeopathic Rensedies - Exploring Health Alternatives' with Lori King from 7 to p.m. The cen- tre is located at Hopedale MaIli, 1515 Rebecca St., Suite 210, in Oakville. The cost is $5 for members and $6 for non-members. To register, cail 847-5520. mhe senior citizens' Diners Club holda its monthly outing to a nearby restaurant. Participants meet for a car pool in the parking lot of the Milton Seniors' Activity Centre, 500 Childa Dr., at 5:30 p.m., or at the restaurant ast 6 p.m. Caîl 875-1681 for the November location. Chronic fatigue syndrome sufferers meet at I p.m. For further details, calI 876-3713. Friday Nov. 28 It's Hot Meal Deal Day at the Milton Seniors' Activity Centre, 500 Chiltis Dr., a: 11:45 S.m. The event fecatures a hot lunch andi fellowship. Saturday Nov. 29 Cedarbrook Home, a respite and hospice for termi- nally-ill children, holds a dinner/dance. The reception from 6 to 7 p.m. is followed by a buffet dinner and dancing to a dise jockey. Tickets eost $75 per couple or $40 for singles and are available by calling Maggie Walladora at 878-1732. Sunday Nov. 30 The Milton Choristers presents Silver Relis, a famai- asee DATELINE on page 14 The lnteîim Report of the Health Services Restructuring Commission has been released. UW'rehm e Waye However, there is a lot of work to be done to respond to this lnterim Report, and to implement its directions. Here are the key opportu- nities and challenges that lie ahead: e Maintaining Services: -24 Hour Emergency Care Outpatient/Ambulatory Care -Acute lnpatient care -Chronic Care o Amnalgamnaton wîth Oakville Trafalgar Hospital: - lmproved access to specialty care - Sharing of expertise and resources - More effective use of health care dollars caume e Meeting community needs with. fewer Acute Care beds by the year 2000. * Reducing the length of stay for patients admitted to inpatient beds. o Discharging patients who are waiting for placement in a Nurs ing Home or other Long Term Care Facility. We belove the Restructuring Commission targets for these areas are unrealistic and need to be reassessed. We wilt be responding to the Commission by December 19, 1997 on these concemns. At MDH we have always appreciated your support. Asie we work through these many opportunities and challenges, your continued support will help us meet the future needs of our community. We wilI continue to provide: "Quiallty Care for a Heaithier ComMfunity"9.