> ; Be : 7 7. A * id ORTH SHORE SHRORS ‘a Guys & Dolls: Join the West Vancouver .Senior’s Centre “to see this season's: plays at the Playhouse Theatre. They buy the tickets and supply “the transportation: «Info: 925-7280... . ‘> Seniors Tennis - Assesiation: ‘Social tennis _ for. seniors, 554,. at various’ the - North - locations’ on «: Shore.: Info: 929- 9720 or 3929- T327N eo ‘The’ AB ABC's of Fraud Team Senior volunteer | speakers may be booked by groups of seniurs. This is an interactive, - ‘enjoyable. opportunity * for seniors to Jearn about: scam ™ revention tips” cognition;: available: community -resourees. For more informa: “Information | Line tion call 521-1235. 2 West. Vancouver Seniors Activity Centre offers a vari- sty of programs. Info: 925- 72 Al-anon Family Groups meet daily offering support- ive, confidential sessions fur families and friends of alco- holics. Info: 688-1716. Senior Peer Counsellors: Free. confidential support counselling by trained peers - offers. caring support, encouragement and informa- tion. For info or appoint- : ment call 987-8138. Seniors’ One-Stop Line: Call for information about _ health, housing, transporta- tion, support gzoups, meal programs, financial and legal issues. Weekdays 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Info: 983-3303. B.C. Seniors Medication (BC SMILE) offers a’ free tele- phone info-line staffed- by licensed pharmacists to assist seniors, their families and caregivers ‘with ‘information - Call: medications. - 10 a.m. 4 about Monday-Friday p.m. 822- -1330. ; Seniors: and Relationships: ‘Tuesday, Oct. 17,:7:30 p.m: ~at the North Shore Unitarian ‘ Church, 370 Mathers ‘Ave... - W.V. Tickets are $5 or by donation and available ax the door. Peter Joyes will be the facilitator. All ages welcome. Info: 926-1621. Alzheimer Caregiver Support Group nicets the first and third Tuesday of every month, 7:30 p.m. at the new Margaret Fulten Centre, 1601 Forbes Ave., N.V. Contact 926-8233. Lynn. Valley Seniors Association Table Games meets every Tuesday from 1- 3:30 p.m., at Kiwanis Lynn Manor. Play bridge, crib, whist, rumoli, Yahtzee or Scrabble. Info: Joni V. at 983-6444, local 8233. Lynn _ Valley Association — meets fourth Tuesday of month (except July Seniors the every and ‘ August) from 10 a.m. to:: noon at Kiwanis Lynn Manor in the auditorium. Join them for local speakers, recreational program plan- ning and coffee and cookies. Info: -Joni V. at 983- 6444, local & 8233. — Compiled be _Sinron Cocomile. Sunday, October 15, 2000 ~ North Shore Wows - 29 Driving safely HALF of Canadiaiis 65 and older living in a private household drive a motor vehicle. Drivers over 80 are the fastest-growing segment of the driving population. | “Being able to drive means independence,” says Emile Therien, President of the Canada Safety Council. “ff ycu've driven for most of your Tife, you'll want to keep driving as long as possible.” He says mature drivers tend to be safety conscious. “Many compensate for their limita- tions by driving shorter distances and avoiding night (ceiving, busy highways and downtown areas.” Most drivers over 65 use their car only a few times a week, mostly on short trips for shop- ping, appointments or social get-togethers. However, at the onset of winter, some drive long distances to warmer climes. Over the years, road fatalities have dropped significantly in all age groups except 63 and over. Based on kilometres driven, older drivers have more collisions than any other age group. The main factors in collisions inv olving older drivers are slow response, not seeing a pedestrian (car, sign, etc.) and interaction with -- ather drivers, such as right-of-way violations. Age-related challenges include: reduced vision, particularly at night; a decrease in depth perception; and movement-limiting disabilities such as arthritis, and rheumatism which slow” , for seniors | down response. Medications can affect driving abifiry, and some may prohibit driving entirely. Here are some Ups to help seniors drive safely: @ Have regular vision and hearing examina-\” tions. . S When travelling, always wear your eyeglasses : or hearing aid. ; W Always wear your seat belt. © Look for vehicles entering the road from . curbs, driveways a:.d businesses. - % Be alert for parked cars, pedestrians and evclists. BB Use rearview and outside mirrors often. Ej Check to the side several times before turn-" ing or merging. a Never assume you can take the night oft way, «.. even if you knew it should bc yours. When unsure whether you should pass or change lanes, stay in your lane., g Maintain a minimum three second following distance. Start your count when the car ahead passes a fixed road mark. ; SS When driving in the rain or in winter, reduce : speed and increase following distance: “© @ Pian all your trips, choosing familiar routes and avoiding «i dense and/or high speed traffic. @ Avoid driving at dusk or dawn, when visibil-" ity is difficult. : : &4 Avoid prolonged hours of driving. 5 2 % Keep windshields and. rear windows’ clean ; -inside and out. a Do not drive if you are emotionally upset. “Now a combined. team. of hearing 5 professional can help you with your. hearing health re ne ds! “Beginning Monday, our North Vancouver clinic merg 5 “Shore Hearing Services. 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