a P > Do New Year resolutions . last much -longer :than the- month of January? For those who have resolved to make some improvements in their personal ‘or family lives, ‘North Shore Family Services is again offering a chance to: work on ‘those resolutions: . and to help them stick. - Small discussion groups under the guidance of a> qualified leader provide an opportunity to set personal goals and :to develop. skills . appropriate to the individual ~ situation: Several parent groups will be , meeting across the North. Shore. The “Living With An Explorer” group will have. babies around: one year ‘old. Babysitting is. provided for - this group and also for the 2 - 3 year-olds who enjoy a play program while their mothers . : There will be an evening group: for parents - whose Human Resources Minister Grace McCarthy announced that the Government of British Columbia will proclaim the |, “Year of the Child and the Family” for 1979. The United Nations has declared 1979 to be the Year uf the Child in order to focus attention on the needs of Children throughout world.. “In British Columbia, we view the child in the context : Page 30, 9. anmary M, 1979- - Sunday N News the children. are in Kindergarten _ to Grade 5. “The Challenge - ‘of Adolescence” will relate mainly to 11-- 13 year olds. ‘The groups for parents of teens are always in demand - and three are being offered - _in this coming session. __.. Single. parents - sometimes find that a group relating to their own particular needs is more helpful than a general. . parenting - program. Two ~ such groups are offered. this session;: one -at Queen Mary: School ‘on. Wednesday — evenings and ‘a second at ‘Maplewood school where an . “open meeting for single. pgrems is being held January Couples _ “who” wish to -improve— their relationship ' and to enjoy each: other more will be. interested in a group called “Building the Relationship”. This will be a Wednesday evening group... beginning J anuary 31. of the family “and. in the’ wider context of the Provincial family of citizens. ‘and human suffering of any of our citizens is a reflection on us all. It_is the respon- sibility ofall. citizens’ to reflect on where we are going as a society, how many . children are being lost, how many young- people are ~ lacking in direction, motivation. The ‘réspon- sibility is with ali our ' Per Pound of your child’s weight S x7 Color portrait maximum charge 99¢ Special and traditional backgrounds will enhance all your portraits. - Selection of poses from finished portraits. - Limit of one special per subject - 2 per family. - Additional persons in portrait 1.00 each. - Children, adults and families welcome. - No appointment necessary. Offer good Jan. 15 to 20 One hour passport service available. EATON’S PORTRAIT STUDIO Pacific Centre, Park Royal and Lansdowne: Mon., Tues., Thurs. and Fri. Lansdowne also open Wed. nights ‘til 8:30 p.m. EATON'S Wed., Sat .. Vancouver office. : “The problems, heartache | SALE 1¢ “Many familie ‘nov ‘on Mendes evenings. More members are neéded to make this a viable group. os be ee : People recently separated - ,or in’. the.“ process * of “ separating are invited to join» ‘another ~ new.-group called . “Separating” and Looking to” the ‘Futuré”. This will be’ a “Wednesday. evening group North meeting. in the There is a. continuing’ “fntérest’ inthe needs of $._-Fhe munity women. over ‘Capilano Co ‘Services Centre has joined -with Family Services to establish a ‘group for women ‘who | are “Shifting. Gears” -. Year ofc ild an¢ 4 t- . citizens, not just that part of British - Columbia _callied government. “We must “all ‘help the 5,000 professionals and the many thousands of volun- teers who are dedicated to turning around the social- problems that beset our society. “I wish to see recognition given to the citizens of the Province for their actions on behalf of children and to 9:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. 9:30 a.m. - 8:30 p.m. ’.Group Leadership Training family — These groups will all’ begin betweer January 15. and 2. February 1 ly : oh aK The end of the month sees | the beginning of the Small naturally into, the sun Hollyburn- Ridge i Panorama Village is har comes to: value. _ _’_As for the view you can see a Mt. Baker to Vancouver Island from | your living room windows". ' And there is nothing quite like’ the view frm | the top - a Panorama penthouse: These" uniquely situated homes. provide a: marvellous blend. ofcomfort and ptivacy witha Spectacular view-of the world-below. The inside:story is equally impressive. Two - bedrooms. Gourmet kitchen..Vaulted °° ceiling and mezzanine with Spacious living . areas opening onto full length: ssundecks. All this plus immediate access to:the.. - prestigious Panorama Club - 8,000.sq.ft. of entertainment and recreational facilities ‘right on your doorstep - when you owna luxury penthouse. - PANORAMA VILLAGE. Penthouses priced from $1 75, 000. Information Office: 926-8528 Open weekdays 12to7 pm. Weekends Noon to 6 p.m. . Closed Fridays ~ Drive to Folkestone Way just off the Upper t Levels Series, Phase I, which -is =.jointly: * “sponsored ‘by_ Capilano. College, North ‘Shore, Living and Learning and Family Services. This Wednesday ‘evening is an introduction to small group process and communication skills for workers involved in parent education. — ~ : For details of “where” and “when” of all these_groups please phone Mary Bowling or Gillian Taylor at 988- 7128. All enquiries are welcome. ~challenge them to extra effort in 1978, which I proclaim to be British Hi - + : ighway at 21st Street in West Vancouver _. co 3 Fans Year of the Child (opposite the Salmon House Restaurant). A development by international Land Corporation Utd. January Clearance Sale!- Suits-10%-20%-30% OFF Pierre Cardin Mr Leggs, Ballin Raincoats Aquascutum Sports Jackets — (selected group) $59.95 Renzo’s Mens Wear le 987-212— Westlynn Mall