stux tribune september 27 1995 p 11 claremont united church begins parish nurse program claremont united church is one of a handful of ontario churches of differ ent denominations selected to participate in a pilot pro ject called the parish nurse program the program was devel oped as a health ministry emphasizing the wholeness of body mind and spirit both in congregations and in communities at large it started a few years ago in the states and they have about 3000 operating there now explained glen eagle who is minister at clare mont united church in many ways he said parish nursing represents a return to traditional think ing originally healing was a part of the work of all churches regardless of reli gion and it was certainly a major part of christs work the idea that physical mental and spiritual heal ing are components of a sin gle package has gained renewed support in the last few years he noted were not trying to duplicate medical services and we will always refer people to a physician if we find a situa tion that is outside our capabilities and because all parish nurses must also be fully qualified registered nurses they are trained to recog nize any health problems that require a doctors care when she was asked if she would be interested in tak ing on the role of parish nurse a volunteer position claremont resident and registered nurse karen marks was quick to see its benefits when i worked as a nurse i felt i didnt have time to talk with people which was really why i got into nursing in the first place so when i heard about the program it struck a chord she recalled another problem is that a lot of people dont know what services are available in the community and the parish nurse will also be a resource to connect people up with whatever service theyre looking for her role is a multifaceted attention i bowlers there are some openings left in the following five pin bowling leagues for past or new bowlers monday night mens 700 pm and 900 pm tuesday afternoon ladies 1 00 pm wednesday nite mixed 700 pm thursday afternoon ladies 100 pm in addition there are openings in the youth bowling leagues at the following times wednesday afternoons 400 pm saturday mornings 1000 am anyone interested in participating please call the stouffville bowling centre at 6401471 and leave your name and phone number and a brief message about which league you are interested in and the league secretary will contact you and answer any questions you may have you are also welcome to drop in to the bowling centre at any of the above mentioned times and the league executive will get you started right away come join the fun looking for more profits reach for the tribune in uxbridge call jodie damsel at 8529741 in stouffville call joan or kate at 6402100 one which encompasses health educa tion integration of faith and health referrals and health and pastoral counselling parish nurses can cater to a wide range of community needs among them single parent and family support preventative health teach ing counselling for bereavement and other losses and coordination of stress management seminars this fall marks will participate in an introductory education program for parish nurse ministry presented by the interchurch health ministries of durham region the first three ses sions concentrate the theologicalfaith foundation for parish nursing the remaining five cover areas of practical application the bible is filled with healing sto ries making the church a healing place she observedin conjunction with the parish nurse project marks is presenting a series of videos at claremont united church beginning sept 28 at 7 pm the sixpart series is entitled making healthy choices and covers everything from healthy eating and relationships to healthy stress like the parish nurse project the video series is open to the entire com munity and not just church members for more information on both contact karen marks at 6493030 or call the church office at 6491363 anyone who is interested in estab lishing a parish nurse ministry in their own church should contact area coordinator audrey fisher at 905- 4362572 glow qtotnu now available wpfdf ga kentstallan piano technician 6420485 stouffville tuning repairs restoration used pianos for sole green shielp individual dental health benefits for as little as 3620 per month phone today- ask for extension 41 416 6010429 18006670429 special benefits insurance services colostomy ileostomy urostomy appliances a trusted family business since 1963 personal service our specialty custom work done to order 9059861164 or 18003710163 canada wide delivery a special award for extra special kids the future is in the hands of todays young people ontario junior citizen of the year awards deadline for nominations is october 3 1st 1995 contact this community newspaper for details attention stouffville classified advertisers we now have our own number call i 2874